APB: Cellarites missing.
There are a few people noticeably missing around. Today while rereading old threads i found myself wondering what happened to Elf and Beestie?
who else is missing?
I thought elf left us because she posted from work and she had left her workplace for the time being. I am pretty sure she said goodbye and everything! Beestie--I don't know...what about kitsune?
beesite is ok. just busy.
i miss hot _pastrami. you guys just aren;t entertaining enough for him anymore.
and there are a few that i wish i missed. nyuk nyuk nyuk.
oh, yeah. and blue. he teased us recently, the little prick. i thought he might come back around.
Summer is the slow period, sometimes people come back in the fall (wishfully stated)
Do you think they finally picked up Slang?
I am unable to confirm or deny any rumors.
I hear Wolf was abducted by space aliens. ;)
Actually, she gets visits all the time, but they're always there to see someone else in the building.
Do you think they finally picked up Slang?
I told you what
Slang's been doing. ;)
Do not blame me when a couple guys in dark, nondescript suits and mirrorshades show up at your home or place of business and have a little conversation with you.
Do not blame me when a couple guys in dark, nondescript suits and mirrorshades show up at your home or place of business and have a little conversation with you.
Oh, so THAT'S who they were! I told them that the last I heard, Slang and Radar were selling coney dogs in London somewhere. Then I got out my rubber ducky swim tube and my Napoleon hat and went into the shower and stuck my fingers in my ears and sang very loudly until they went away.
Do you think nurse Rachet will give me a pass next weekend? ;)
Do not blame me when a couple guys in dark, nondescript suits and mirrorshades show up at your home or place of business and have a little conversation with you.
Those shades better be bullet proof. I've been investigated so many times if they come to the door I know they're after more than answers. Therefore it's 1 in the chest and 2 in the head automatically.
The ones that caught me off guard were the PA State Police in the dirty coveralls with no ID showing. Very sneaky. :smack:
So, they let you work where you do because it's easier to keep an eye on you, right?
They get nervous as hell when I don't show up. :lol:
Where is StaceyV? Did her el cheapo cigarettes or some mysterious toxin from her bathroom finally do her in?
The new chihuahua probably chewed through the modem wires.
Y'all are mean.
(Unlike me. :angel: )
Whatever happened to mrnoodle? He hasn't posted in 2 months.
I rather must say I miss those churlish Aussie's ... some are still around at least.
What happened to Kagen404? Bootcamp?
I'm tipping kagen is out there finding out how desirable women find fly boys :)
I miss Chey
Yeah, Chey was mixing in real well. She was a natural Cellarite. Guess we were boring...
She did pop in and say her kids were using the PC for homework n stuff. Maybe she will be back when the weather turns shitty :)
sometimes they come back...
I told you what Slang's been doing.
(shoe phone rings)
Slang: Hello
Blair: I once knew a man that went to Pakistan......Then he thought it'd be keen to visit to the Philippines....But after these trips of spreading havoc and kicks, he decided to eat fish in Japan.
Slang: Roger that.......uh.....there's no action there T.
(click)
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Slang:Fuckin' limey[/SIZE]
We know what you're doing....we just can't figure out which side you're on. :tinfoil:
I am flattered that I was mentioned in the missing Cellarite thread. Does that mean I'm a Cellarite? Is that something that lasts for life? Kind of like being Portuguese or Italian or whatever?
Oh Yea !!!!
Glad to hear your life has improved so much since we last heard from you, stacey. Stick around for awhile!
We know what you're doing....we just can't figure out which side you're on. :tinfoil:
The RIGHT side Bruce. :D
Huh. Good to hear from you Stacey. How'd you end up getting into grooming? Glad to hear you're out of food service, but it makes me curious, has your health (.) improved?
The RIGHT side Bruce. :D
That's funny, that's what Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said to Mike Wallace. :lol:
That's funny, that's what Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said to Mike Wallace.
(dials the phone)
Cheney: Hello
Slang: Hey Dick....I know you like quail hunting with a shotgun, but have you ever hunted deer in south east Pa. ?
Cheney: Not in Pa, in Wyoming, yes. Why?
Slang: Oh, I was just wondering if I could hook you up with a friend of mine down there.
Cheney: he likes to get sho-....I mean hunt?
I used to be a veterinary technician about 7 years ago and I was also staff at an animal shelter for almost 3 years back then, too. I had to stop working with animals because I developed cat allergies, but the shop I work at doesn't make me groom cats and they schedule most of them on my day off, so it works out.
I got into grooming because when I got my show girl I had to learn how to groom her for the ring and I just really enjoy making her look pretty. When I worked at the shelter, I always volunteered to give baths after feeding/ cleaning all morning. It's just something I like to do- I want to SEE something for my hard work- I love taking a smelly, dirty and disheveled dog and turning into into a fluffy, clean and pretty dog...
I quit my waitressing job last september because all of my hair fell out and I spent the last 10 months in the apartment waiting for my hair to grow and raising my puppies. My husband has been working his butt off and he makes enough money to support me now, so I was able to go into something I want to do that has sucky pay (at first, anyways). Before, I had to make money- that's the only reason I waitressed- and I never, ever enjoyed it for one second.
My health hasn't really improved- still can't eat most foods and still am confined to bed once a month for two days. I'll just have to call in sick if I can't make it and if they end up letting me go for that- well, I'm getting paid to learn a skill that I can do right from my own home or from any other shop.
...So there's the long answer :)
(dials the phone)
Cheney: Hello
Slang: Hey Dick....I know you like quail hunting with a shotgun, but have you ever hunted deer in south east Pa. ?
Cheney: Not in Pa, in Wyoming, yes. Why?
Slang: Oh, I was just wondering if I could hook you up with a friend of mine down there.
Cheney: he likes to get sho-....I mean hunt?
Oh you won't get me
you slithery C
You may get all the others
but you won't get me
You won't get me
'cause I don't hunt
Your plan won't work
you devious cu.......:p
Wow! Welcome back StaceyV!
Whatever happened to mrnoodle? He hasn't posted in 2 months.
hi.
My brain got full over the summer with family illnesses, a death, work, da band, World of Warcraft addiction, DUI class, yardwork, and all that stuff. I didn't realize it had been 2 months :redface:
Still no time to go into detail on all that crap, but I'm still kicking.
Sup? :D
And what the hell is in my signature?
Hey noodle! How's the music?
We've been doing studio stuff but otherwise firmly in garage band mode for several months now. Just in the last week we've decided to get back in gigging mode and stop fooling around. Spent last weekend canvassing one town, will do another one this weekend. By October we should be playing out more often than not. Plus there are various battles of the bands to be signed up for, etc. etc. Probably hit the ski resorts at some point, there is good money to be made if you're willing to fight the weekend ski traffic.
Wow! Welcome back StaceyV!
Seconded.
Seconded.
Thirded. And here I thought that we had run her off... well, not me, but other cellar dwellars. Glad to see you came back, Stacey. :blush:
Thanks :)
This place is like the Hotel California.
Mirrors on the ceiling, with pink champagne on ice? :)
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air?
ARGH! You guys know what I mean!
"You can check out anytime you like...but you can never leave!"
What happened to OnyxCougar? I noticed her name on the Today's Birthday section at the bottom of the page. I haven't seen her in ages. Oh and Sycamore and Lady Sycamore?
Did something happen during my own extended absence? Did I miss some major falling out or did they just vanish? (I notice nobody missed me when I disappeared by the way *sniff*)
Onyx has been real busy with kids, work and mooching friends. Sycamore moved into his parents basement and is going to school, he pops in occasionally. Lady Sycamore moved to Baltimore....haven't heard much since. :(
Oh and Sycamore and Lady Sycamore?
Sycamore was picked up by ones of those cigar shaped flying saucers.
Check the Mars directory assistance.
Long-timer SteveDallas has not been here in over 6 weeks. I think he may have been unhappy that he was not a strong vote-getter in the moderators vote. :(
I wondered where he'd gone off to... you really think he's upset? Someone (who knows him better than I do) should PM him.
Hmmm...Steve was alway one of our most level-headed and insightful Dwellars. I've been so busy, I didn't notice his absence. That sucks.
Steve...come back! You're the only one here besides me who is into both astronomy and anaglyphs!
Yeah. Steve's cool.
Hope he finds his way back.
i like kyle. he's a sick twisted pervert like me. come back, ya stuttering prick. quit being a candy ass. get in the game, nancy. we love you.
i'm just glad marisinkingchiko seems to have evaporated. yay.
I feel bad. Please pretend that I have committed virtual hari-kari in my shame.
better yet. let's both edit our posts.
Yeah. Steve's cool.
Hope he finds his way back.
Ya, I sent a pm but maybe our little cults lost its hold over him. :sniff:
Oh, I'm shocked! :eek: The moderator vote really had nothing to do with it. Just a coincidence of timing. I for one welcome our new moderatorial overlords. ;) (For the record, I did about as well as I expected.)
But it's nice to know I was missed.
So, what's been up? I mean, your real life didn't become more important than us, did it? (sniff)
Read my other thread. :angel:
Oh, and welcome back, Stacy!
Read my other thread. :angel:
I did. I'm hurt. Neglecting the Cellar, and for what? Real life? You expect me to believe that?! You're seeing another forum, aren't you?! Is it younger than us? Does it have a better format? You're not in love with its user interface, are you?
I need a Midol.
:rotflol: Very funny, 'Spode
YES!! Yes, I confess. Web 2.0 did it. I couldn't resist the Ajax anymore. I'm only human. I have needs too, you know.
I insist that you attend Internet counseling with us, Steve. I think you owe it to us.
<Dave Chappelle>Good evening, bitches.</Dave Chappelle>
Thought I'd stop by to say hey. Life is good...I'm keeping busy. Just don't have the time to invest in The Cellar like I used to. I still post to the Bosque fairly regularly...stop by and say hey.
Peace,
Sycamore
Seriously.. where is NBN?
<Dave Chappelle>Good evening, bitches.</Dave Chappelle>
Thought I'd stop by to say hey. Life is good...I'm keeping busy. Just don't have the time to invest in The Cellar like I used to. I still post to the Bosque fairly regularly...stop by and say hey.
Peace,
Sycamore
Back at ya fella. g
Hey, Syc. How's the whale penis? Bloated and impressive as always, I'm guessing?
Hi syc! Hi Elspode! Hi Wolf! I thought this might be a good thread to drop some "hi"s.
Whatcha been paintin'? :question:
Hi bruce! Good to see you around. Sadly, all of my painting supplies have been in storage for a few months now, since I faced reality and discovered that I needed to go to work. (Painting isn't work, for me. It's more than that.)
No time for a hobby? :eek:
Not much. :(
But I am saving my energy for when some kind of sudden inspiration is born and I just have to unpack it all again.
Where in bloody hell are Wolf, seakdivers, and the prop. head= plthijinx?
I'm pretty sure Wolf mentioned that work and mom-tending would be her major pastimes for awhile. Seakdivers, on the other hand...no clue. She's a good poster, too.
Plthijinx is dealing with too many personal issues at this point to get online.
Where did Dagney go?
And did that scary tranny do something horrible to NBN?
And can we see the pictures? :lol:
Ep, the whale penis is strong...
COTWP is now #3 for whale penis in all the world!
Now that I'm an "independent contractor," I might have the time to make a sojourn across the state in the near future. We'll have to discuss.
I'm not missing, my timing's just fine.
Plthijinx is dealing with too many personal issues at this point to get online.
Where did Dagney go?
Dagney is living in North Carolina with her boyfriend, working her arse off, and coordinating a move from the North to the South.
She's given up most if not all Internet activities in pursuit of a fairly um...busy and happy life :)
Good for you, Dagney. Check in when the spirit moves. :thumb:
Well, the spirit moves, but unfortunately it doesn't pack and load the truck for me.
Anyone in the Mechanicsburg PA area in need of housewares? I've got lots to give away...won't be needing much when I move.
I'm still here! I've just been busy lately.
I can't believe I was missed! *sniffle*
Good luck Dag. I wish you well.
I will be moving next spring myself. Texas is looking good to me. Tennessee is nice too. I can go anywhere and not change jobs! I love this line of work.
See you around
Brian
You kidding me? With all the neat stuff you've posted, not to mention one of the best IOtDs ever! Course me miss you. :sniff:
Yes! Missed, yes. The west coast must be represented! Um and the north coast too!
She's given up most if not all Internet activities in pursuit of a fairly um...busy and happy life :)
Translation: Dags is getting a lot.
Syc...awesome! I haven't visited The Bosque for awhile. I'll have to drop by soon. Let me know when you might want to make the hop, and we'll throw the kids out of their rooms or somethin'.
Where oh where is Kitsune? He hasn't been around since August. :(
Translation: Dags is getting a lot.
Syc...awesome! I haven't visited The Bosque for awhile. I'll have to drop by soon. Let me know when you might want to make the hop, and we'll throw the kids out of their rooms or somethin'.
Define 'a lot' *grin*
Actually - have been swamped with work, (as usual) am making the big move south, and I got engaged this weekend....so, that keeps me busy - lots of planning! :)
Congratulations!! Hope he's a keeper.
Oh, he most definitely is :)
If you don't wear him out. :biggrinje
Who said he's not wearing ME out?
*innocent whistle and shoe shuffle*
all kinds of wedding plans on my blog for those who may be interested. (sortingthoughts.us)
K
Ok....
Lookout?
Moodle?
Yesman?
Kagen - still
[COLOR="Silver"]Flint? [/COLOR]
huh? you on drugs, Ducks?
Yeah, what happened to Yesman? I'm willing to overlook the abortion is murder thing, if he would come back. :)
huh? you on drugs, Ducks?
mmmmaybe, whats it to ya????
:p
Ok Ok, I've been skimming, obviously my missing people arent really missing?
mmmmaybe, whats it to ya????Ok Ok, I've been skimming, obviously my missing people arent really missing?
That's just monster's way of saying: I wish I had better drugs.
Monster has yet to, it would seem, take full advantage of his proximity to the limitless potential of the varietals available just across the border to his North.
It was the Flint suggestion that sent me over the edge....... I need drugs at the mention of his name.... :p
Cellarites. Are those like The People Under the Stairs?
:)
Cellarites. Are those like The People Under the Stairs?
:)
Cellarite sounds too much like cellulite for my liking.
ewww---gross gnome troglidtyes . . . with cellulite!
Ah, I see that you've seen my pictures. Sorry about that...didn't mean to traumatize you. :D
Hey, where's RS been for the last month or two?
oh, yeah. and blue. he teased us recently, the little prick. i thought he might come back around.
Yeah, I'm here...just busy, you know...doing...stuff.
Here at work on a Saturday, which should tell you all you need to know about how well my career is progressing. Gonna go home in a few hours, work on the house, build a campfire (in 2 ft of snow), and drink a few beers. So, same thing I was doing when this thread was started.
Oh yeah, it's also "What if cats and dogs had opposable thumbs day".
i'm still around. just been too busy to take any meaningful part in the joy that abounds in the cellar. all is well, and i'm still watching you.
Whatever happened to Pangloss62? He stopped posting in late January.
Yeah, if he was still here, he would have had something to say about the Grand Canyon thing.
Anyone know what happened to Catwoman? Haven't seen her in ages.
she died. sorry. you didn't hear? tragic, really
oh dear, we need a *snorted something out your nose* thread.
she died. sorry. you didn't hear? tragic, really
Self poisoning, wasn't it? Accidentally injected herself with her own sense of importance, I heard.
I think that's how garnet went. Catwoman must have choked on a hairball not her own.
that was actually an april fools joke....i forgot to come back and let you up. my bad
oh dear, we need a *snorted something out your nose* thread.
actually, what we need is a cellarites we
wish were missing thread
*chuckles* I didn't even think of the whole April Fool thang.
Where is our crazy woman!!! Did I drive her away??? :sniff:
Where is our crazy woman!!! Did I drive her away??? :sniff:
Which one? ;)
Where's Elspode? He must be hiding out with Bruce.
Come back!
I'm not missing. I'm just missing work Cellar access...and time at home.
skysidhe.
yeah, dude. she totally threw a 7, and scarfered.
i don't think she appreciates being the crazy chick. she is in denial about the whole thing, man. Like, she thinks
I'm crazy. And
you're crazy. When, all the time,
she's the crazy one, man.
But I think there might be a
new crazy chick.
it might be too soon to tell....but i get this feeling.
ew, what happened here? Things look different.
Guess I'll go away for another 6 months and see if it goes back to the nice way it was;)
ew, what happened here? Things look different.
Guess I'll go away for another 6 months and see if it goes back to the nice way it was;)
you can pick your style.....bottom left. welcome back....we miss you
yeah, dude. she totally threw a 7, and scarfered.
i don't think she appreciates being the crazy chick. she is in denial about the whole thing, man. Like, she thinks I'm crazy. And you're crazy. When, all the time, she's the crazy one, man.
But I think there might be a new crazy chick.
it might be too soon to tell....but i get this feeling.
Ok - what are the prerequisites for *crazy chick* title?
Not that this is good news to most of you, but I am still alive. This past 6 months has been an unreal grind on me with the divorce, fighting for custody of my kids, my house, my family..... Hope you all are well.
Not that this is good news to most of you, but I am still alive.
Huh? Of course it's good news. The Cellar needs more Yesman.
Sorry to hear it's been a hard year so far. I hope things get better for you.
Hang in there buddy. We'll leave a light on, and have a cold one ready for you when you get a chance to stop by.
Where the heck is shel???
Where the heck is shel???
He posted recently in the albino deer thread. New job or something keeps him off the web, if I remember right.
Shel had one of his funny one-liners in the corn motoring thread, too. He pops in, cracks me up, then pops out! :p
Aw, crud. He cracks me up too. Thanks for the update glatt, I missed that.
Good to hear from you, yesman! Hope things improve for you soon, so you can spend more time around here.
Brianna's been missing awhile.
Also, Sundae Girl has been out a couple days (or at least I haven't seen her.) Am I correct in assuming she was making the move this week? At any rate, I miss her!
I don't know. I've been gone a couple days. lol *sniff* j/k
Heh. I've been super bored at work and decided to return back to active posting.
I saw two requests regarding NBN in this thread, but did not see an answer. Anyone know what happened to Nothing But Net?
Wheres Cloud? or have I just missed posts
Jim -- and you complained about TheMercenary's posts? :p
OK - anyone heard anything from Bri????? at all???
Yeah - she just posted a couple days ago - I forget where tho. I think it was in the Health or Relationship forum.
Oh...cool.
At least that means she is still around somewhere.
Thanks luvie :)
and Cloud?
have I missed her posts too
I was thinking the same. I always expect to see something from Cloud...
Cloud was [post=367836]here[/post] last Wednesday (the 25th). Maybe she just had to go gather more twigs. ;)
I've been wondering about Cloud myself. Cloud, come back!
Where'd Catwoman get to?
Prowled off into the night. Ages ago.
Cloud - See - Cities & Travel - she was going to Tacoma at the end of July.
Wasn't Cloud off to Seattle?
Hmm, maybe, probably - I really don't know - what I do know is she's out of town
Hey guys! Thanks so much for noticing I was gone--that's a very touching thing to find. (sap alert!) I'm back from the Northwest to find it's pouring in the desert. Will post more in the Cities and Travel thread.
Hey - where's Whiskey Beat? He's been pretty regular. I mean, he's been a pretty regular poster.
Yeah. I was thinking about Uisge yesterday (or the day before, I can't remember) his last post at that point was 8 days ago. That's not such a long time. Hopefully he'll be back soon.
he must've been embarassed by all the shameless flattery. ;)
I think him and ducksy have probably run off to a cyber love shack together.
There is no greater honor than for your absence from The Cellar to be noted.
[temporary threadjack] Talking of honours, som o you may remember I lost a friend and colleague just before Christmas (was with him when he collapsed). The regional Local Government groups have named an award for him. There's a series of awards, but the others are all just stuff like: 'People Management: Award for people development and learning' stuff like that. There's different ones all sponsored by different organisations (like Unison, or the Envrionment Agency, The Arts Council etc). None of them are named after anyone, except this one. And it's sponsored by the IDeA who organise training for councillors nationally, in recognition for the work he did in promoting the need for good training and persuading authorities to try innovative approaches at a local and regional level.
So
Tom McElroy Award: Award for local champion
This award recognises the work of individual elected members in their capacity on a Council/Fire Authority and how they have made a difference to the lives of local people.
Sponsored by IDeA
[/end temporary threadjack] sorry.
I am curious about UB as well. I don't believe anything was mentioned about vacation or anything like that. Has someone made him mad?:eyebrow:
merc's been mia for a while too
UB probably got run off by Jim's newfound devout Christian faith.
Merc probably got tired of Griff and UT extolling the virtues of Soviet-style communism.
UB probably got run off by Jim's newfound devout Christian faith.
JIM WHO?
just curious... is there a "Cellarites we wish were missing" thread?
There is, but not everyone can see it.
JIM WHO?
You, you fucking Bible-thumper.
I tried to send a PM to Uisage, but he/she has elected to not receive PMs. Uisage if you read this please post something.
*wrinkles brow* Uisge? Where the fuck are you mate?
It's August, probably on vacation.... with a zucchini.
It's August, probably on vacation.... with a zucchini.
WHAT? He went on vacation without filling out a Cellar Leave of Absence-Personal (CLAP) Form? Well, I never!
Was wondering too. Bring us back some good whiskey, whiskey breath!
*wrinkles brow* Uisge? Where the fuck are you mate?
He's probably tired of dealing with us dumb fuckers...particularly you. ;)
Or..., he got sick of being surrounded by wall to wall cock.
Well, this is one hell of a sausage market here.
There is, but not everyone can see it.
shhh!
Wolf - hasn't been around for the past few days either.
Neither has Flint. Not even Flunt.
August is always the slowest time of the year, though. People go on vacation, people are scrambling to get ready for the start of school again, people in cold climates are outdoors appreciating the warmth and people in hot climates are busy taking cold showers...
Flint is on vacation.
Dollywood, I think.
Hey, that's in my backyard (sort of):)
OK, Flint/Flunt popped his head in, but still no word from Uisge? I'm a little worried!
OK, Flint/Flunt popped his head in, but still no word from Uisge? I'm a little worried!
The last I remember, he was going out to get another giant squash.
what ever happened to HLJ?
what ever happened to HLJ?
UT smote him, at my request.
Where is our delicious Sundae?
She has had little access, but I'm really surprised no one has heard from her lately! :(
I heard from her about a week and a half ago. She'd been able to get online for a brief spell using library computer. I did try phoning her a few days ago, but her phone's not accepting calls.
Don't worry, she'll be back. I think her housemate is away for a few weeks (with laptop), so she hasn't got her usual weekend access at the moment.
Ahhh, thanks DanaC! :)
But there's still the issue with Uisge. :(
I know....I wonder where he went? I hope he comes back!
UISGE! Oi! [SIZE="4"]UUuu[/SIZE]uuiiiiss[SIZE="1"]sggggee[/SIZE]!!!!!!
I was beginning to wonder about Cloud, but I see she's back.
I think we need a Leave Authorization form so people can say when they're going to be gone for a while.
I need Radar over on the illegal thread... this parenting business has turned out to be time-consuming.
I was wondering about Cloud too.
UISGE! Oi! [SIZE="4"]UUuu[/SIZE]uuiiiiss[SIZE="1"]sggggee[/SIZE]!!!!!!
He probably won't be back.
No kidding. I mean, he was a prolific poster, but he was here less than two months, all told. Lots of people come and go--you guys just can't stop fantasizing about the massive zucchini pictures, is all.
I miss smoothmoniker.
Why, Bruce? Did you have him bumped off or something? :cool:
ahh , see the zuke was ACTUALY stuffed with plytoynym , Usi just had to establish his aliaby !!!
:0 ;) ;)
Why, Bruce? Did you have him bumped off or something? :cool:
His choice... offended by blasphemers.
His choice... offended by blasphemers.
That's just crazy talk. There are no blasphemers in the Cellar (as if I knew what that really meant).
Perhaps it was Blast FEMAs? maybe he feels that that organization has been poorly treated by dwellars wrt the New Orleans situation?
Perhaps it was Blast FEMAs? maybe he feels that that organization has been poorly treated by dwellars wrt the New Orleans situation?
Are you implying that Whiskey was a Michael Brown-noser?
Hah! Who says I'm back?
I'm just here to tease.
Hah! Who says I'm back?
I'm just here to tease.
Like the piercing on the Cellar's clit. :D
think I've just got a new title!
But . . . does the Cellar have a clit? or does it just have
COCK!
think I've just got a new title!
Kinda hard to top Fabulous Fellator. Braggart.
Still waiting for the private pierced clit pics, but oh, no, "I'm a gramma," yadda yadda.
I'm a grandpa, and I'm game. :D
Wheres Iggy?
I just gave her a new user title like two days ago. No one asks where I am when I'm gone for two days. sniff.
I just gave her a new user title like two days ago. No one asks where I am when I'm gone for two days. sniff.
You were gone for two days? I didn't notice.
Who was gone for two days?
Old what's his name you know :D
You know, its sad when the only thing that stands between me and eating a bullet starts wondering who I am...:headshake
You know, its sad when the only thing that stands between me and eating a bullet starts wondering who I am...:headshake
Now don't start acting crazy.
They'll take away your guns.
And don't forget: The Cellar is your 12-step Program.
The hard part about this board is if you miss a couple of days it can take ages to catch up.
Maybe we should get a life out there (you know in the real world)
That scary place **Whisper** out there..........:D
I just gave her a new user title like two days ago. No one asks where I am when I'm gone for two days. sniff.
Oh, well, she hasnt been very active in posting lately.
And I DO SO notice when you are gone, but you did fill out that leave slip that said you wouldnt be posting so much :p
That's how I know you care, DN...you actually remember that I posted that when I lost work access. Believe me, I wouldn't be on here as much as I have the last few days if my wife weren't the hottest thing since fresh pizza lately.
*sigh* I wish I was the hottest thing since fresh pizza lately.
Kinda hard to top Fabulous Fellator. Braggart.
Still waiting for the private pierced clit pics, but oh, no, "I'm a gramma," yadda yadda.
I'm a grandpa, and I'm game. :D
Is it still bragging if it's true? Hmm. Maybe that's defamation.
Now, would it be defaming my character to say it's true--or not true? :3eye:
And sorry, Elspode m'dear. Just can't snap that twat. With a camera, that is.
And, yeah--I've been gone. Sooo nice that people noticed! A certain person upset me, and I had to ask myself, "Is it worth it to cry myself to sleep one more time?" But, as you see, I can't stay away.
Crappo, Harpo, and Zeppo!
Who upset you Cloud, want I should biff them for you?
No biggie. Moving right along . . .
I was wondering about Shawnee, also, but didn't want to say anything.
I was just cooking lunch for work tomorrow and thought about Shawnee.
Anyone seen Kagen4o4 recently?
Shawnee was around on the 1st Sep. She's maybe crazy busy with the new school year?
Not a good enough excuse monster.
I was just cooking lunch for work tomorrow and thought about Shawnee.
That's an interesting connection, DN.
You sooooo dont want to ask what I am thinking about during other activites Hunnie.
Yes I do. Just tell me that you're not a cannibal.
What do you think of when you're showering? We all want to know.
I'm not a cannibal.
During showering, I usually think about soap and world politics
I'm not a cannibal.
During showering, I usually think about soap and world politics
"Nixon! Gorbachev! More soap!"
Something like that?
yeah, something like that.
What do you think about?
Shawnee was around on the 1st Sep. She's maybe crazy busy with the new school year?
Hi guys! The above is true. I'm trying to get back into serious work mode for awhile. I have been lurking, reading, and laughing from time to time.
:)
Hi guys! The above is true. I'm trying to get back into serious work mode for awhile. I have been lurking, reading, and laughing from time to time.
:)
::delves even deeper into shawnee's mind::
.....
....
:shock: ****wibble wibble wibble*** :bolt:
Hi guys! The above is true. I'm trying to get back into serious work mode for awhile. I have been lurking, reading, and laughing from time to time.
:)
Shawnee, I'm glad we don't have to send out the search party.
Please fill out form 27b/6 for continued leave of absence.
I filled out 27b/6 in triplicate seven thousand months ago, but "you people" keep losing my paperwork. [/lies FA people hear]
Maybe it wasn't lost Shawnee.....maybe having that young hot guy call you in isn't going to fly anymore......I'm tired of them trying to sign for you on the 27b/6. Especially since they don't spell your name right. The only condition on it is that you must be in the hospital or dead for someone to sign for you, or call in for you in the first place.
*Voice deepens* Uuuh...dude...uuuuh Shawnee *crackle* isn't going to be able to make it to the cellar today...uuuh..dude...she's uhhh....sick.
Yeah....busy and sick right......
;)
Ohh you mind reader bimbo, I was just coming in to post about ToGgie.
tog has been working his ass off with no time to do anything else.
footfootfoot will be returning soon.
Foot3 needed to get some work done, and found the Cellar too distracting. I hope he's coming back.
I'm back too- although I obviously wasn't missed!
Yes you were! It's good to see you are back, Sundae!
We missed you, but we got the scoop from Dana that you had no access, so we weren't worried.
Welcome back!
I'm back too- although I obviously wasn't missed!
SG - there was no reason to ask where you've been. We've been following your movements on CCTV.
Cheers people, that was pretty shameless of me, right?
If you've been checking me out on CCTV may I point out that the only reason I appear to have prison-chic trousers (ie with half my knickers showing over the top) is because I'm losing weight again. Which is a good thing. Even if showing off my underwear to half of Woolwich is not.
We missed you, but we got the scoop from Dana that you had no access, so we weren't worried.
Welcome back!
what he said
I'm still alive and well and in NC.
Just had anniversary #4 with this husband.
Just bought a house.
Just got two poopies (on my brand new carpet).
The oldest is in LA and may be a daddy of a little boy, but we don't know until we get a DNA test done.
The middle finally got seen by TEACCH in March and we'll have an IEP in place by the end of this school year (hopefully), just in time for me to homeschool him for highschool.
The youngest stayed with me last school year, but is now back with her father.
The husband is still in Corrections, he's just applied for Sergeant.
The rest is drama, so I'll spare you the details.
Thanks to Dana for missing me, and to Bruce for replying. *kiss*
Onyx! Glad you still check by now and again:)
OC has returned!!!
I'm glad to see you're back.
Thanks, sweetie. Good to be back. I *did* miss some of you!
But your aim is improving..... :D
Missin' wolf.
We never did hear back from Uisge.
curious about wolf, as well.
Missin' wolf.
We never did hear back from Uisge.
I think Bruce said Uisge left because of all the God D*mn blasphemers.
Huh-uh. Are you pulling my leg, my lord and savior?
uisage was very prolific for a while and then just fell off the face of the earth.
Huh-uh. Are you pulling my leg, my lord and savior?
Shawnee, I'd like to, but no.
This was the sequence of posts.
UISGE! Oi! [SIZE=4]UUuu[/SIZE]uuiiiiss[SIZE=1]sggggee[/SIZE]!!!!!!
He probably won't be back.
Why, Bruce? Did you have him bumped off or something? :cool:
His choice... offended by blasphemers.
I'm still not sure what that means.
But I'd change my name if it would convince Whiskey Beat to return.
Bruce - did he state that directly or are you assuming?
beestie's been quiet....
Sometimes he disappears for a few months at a time, but he always comes back.
Bruce - did he state that directly or are you assuming?
Stated directly.
fuck him. he can go hang out with mrnoodle in coolchristianguyland.
Stated directly.
I'm lost here, who stated what directly?
Wow - Bertha said that? I cant believe he was offended by something like that.
I must of missed something and I was probably one of the worst offenders.....sorry Bertha...if you read this :)
So...because some people (probably including myself) blasphemed he decided to bugger off, despite the fact that he was getting along with people and seemingly enjoying our companionship? That sucks.
Was it in a private message?
It is a shame. With my dark sense of humor I'm sure I offend people who have those sensibilities, but, it's the internet, no? Certainly his choice to go, but it's too bad because he was a fun and nice guy.
Was it in a private message?
email
So...because some people (probably including myself) blasphemed he decided to bugger off, despite the fact that he was getting along with people and seemingly enjoying our companionship? That sucks.
Yeah, he's a pussy. A pussy with little faith in his lord and savior.;)
This brings up the obvious question: Where do you draw the line at self-censorship? I occasionally post things that I know might offend someone, but I try to keep that to a minimum. I would never intentionally hurt any of the people here, which means that I'm censoring myself.
I would never intentionally hurt any of the people here, which means that I'm censoring myself.
No, it just means that you have manners.
No, it just means that you have manners.
Thank you Brianna.
That's my way of avoiding a good pummeling.
This brings up the obvious question: Where do you draw the line at self-censorship? I occasionally post things that I know might offend someone, but I try to keep that to a minimum. I would never intentionally hurt any of the people here, which means that I'm censoring myself.
No, it just means that you have manners.
It's all in how you position it:
Mr. Dennit, with all due respect, and remember I'm sayin' it with all due respect, that idea ain't worth a velvet painting of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on.
It is a shame. With my dark sense of humor I'm sure I offend people who have those sensibilities, but, it's the internet, no? Certainly his choice to go, but it's too bad because he was a fun and nice guy.
I really think the internet makes it worse. When there isn't a face to go along with the comment, we tend to fill in the blanks. If someone is spouting republican views, I can't help but picture Rush Limbaugh.
As far as blasphemy, or making fun of some one's religion, or lack of religion, that's just such a foreign concept to me I can't imagine what would prompt some one to do that. To say it's personal, would be the understatement of the year. It's their belief, the core of who they are.
This brings up the obvious question: Where do you draw the line at self-censorship? I occasionally post things that I know might offend someone, but I try to keep that to a minimum. I would never intentionally hurt any of the people here, which means that I'm censoring myself.
No, it just means that you have manners.
And me none.
I tend to type how I speak and the filter between my brain and mouth is seriously faulty.
I'm a foot in mouth person and I expect people to like me or lump me....just the way I am.
As far as blasphemy, or making fun of some one's religion, or lack of religion, that's just such a foreign concept to me I can't imagine what would prompt some one to do that. To say it's personal, would be the understatement of the year. It's their belief, the core of who they are.
My politics are at the core of who I am. The basic tenets of socialism are things I believe passionately in. It is more than a set of logical assumptions (though I think it is that too), it's a deeply held emotional conviction. Class politics frames who I am. It is a core part of my self-identity.
I don't vanish from a community because some of its members insult, demean or mock those beliefs and values.
I hate when people just vanish from a board. People who've made themselves a part of the community, I mean, not people who've posted three times and then not come back. I understand it happens, and I have done so accidentally myself (when my computer died, or i lost my internet for a while). Sometimes people just drift off and don't come back. But when someone actually purposefully leaves, intending not to return, I think the polite thing to do is let people know.
Not that it matters at the end o fthe day :P Whiskies come and whiskies go.
I don't see him. Is he hiding?
And yesman...what happened to him?
how's 'bout smooothmoniker?
I've been wondering about yesman as well.
Yeah, I hate all these people that actually have lives.
lives? what's that?:eyebrow:
Yesman tells me he rations his time on this forum. I do that a bit myself.
Well, it looks as though Shawnee123 might be gone forever. She was having a squabble with Labrat, which happens in the Cellar. Then jinx had to gang up on Shawnee, which also happens in the Cellar. Apparantly, jinx thinks that Labrat isn't capable of taking care of herself. And now, Shawnee is gone, and the Cellar is worse off for it.
I hold jinx responsible.
so do i! let's get her!
burn her!
build a bridge out of her!
I hold jinx responsible.
awwww. did two people say mean things to someone? fuck off, man, this is the cellar and supposedly we are adults.
Um...is LJ really banned or did he just give himself that user-title in a post- modern, euro-hip kind of way?
A cynic might suggest that spexxvet is trying to ensure we'll remember to ask after him once he's flounced off. After all, surely he can't be fighting Shawnee's battles while berating another dwellar for doing that same thing, so there must be an ulterior motive to the post? Hmmmm?
Let's hope that, as he leaves, he doesn't get whacked by Shawnee yoyoing her way back in. That would just be too much. :D
The latter.
Ok, when you say 'the latter' you mean...he was really banned? I can never get that former/latter stuff straight....just say it in plaintalk, girlie. :)
no, the user title option.
Oh, ok. He's being post modern and euro hip, right! Got it!
Or he has a crystal ball.
no no...i was really banned.....i still am, srsly!
A cynic might suggest that spexxvet is trying to ensure we'll remember to ask after him once he's flounced off. After all, surely he can't be fighting Shawnee's battles while berating another dwellar for doing that same thing, so there must be an ulterior motive to the post? Hmmmm?
Let's hope that, as he leaves, he doesn't get whacked by Shawnee yoyoing her way back in. That would just be too much. :D
How can I - singular - gang up on anyone? A cynic might suggest that monster is retarded.
How can I - singular - gang up on anyone? A cynic might suggest that monster is retarded.
Don't worry, I'm sure Jinx has a screenshot of some immortal post of Monster's that she'll bring out at the appropriate moment showing the depths of Monster's supposed stupidity. Or mine. Or yours.
What does this have to do with missing poster's, anyhow? Does Jinx zap them with her screenshots, and they're never seen again?:rattat:
Then jinx had to gang up on Shawnee,
How can I - singular - gang up on anyone? A cynic might suggest that monster is retarded.
what would that cynic say about you? sub-retarded?
what would that cynic say about you? sub-retarded?
That's right - mere six levels above you. Since Labrat was already in the conflict, skanx made it a gang-up. Let me know if I can explain anything else to you.
I hold jinx responsible.
Nah. I know people sometimes get ganged up on in here, but unless an account has been banned the only person responsible for a dwellar leaving is the dwellar concerned.
This sort of stuff really pisses me off. Don't get me wrong, I have in my time stormed off a forum (gaming related: ain't no flamefest like a pvpers' flamefest on a guild forum) and then often as not reappeared slightly sheepishly a week or so later. So, don't anyone take this as an attack on Shawnee. Many of us have done it, others will likely do so in the future. What pisses me off about it though, is that the person storming out is clearly, at that point, giving more weight and importance to the small number of people pissing them off, than to the much larger number of people who thought they were getting along.
It's completely understandable. I know there have been times I have stayed away from the Cellar a few days, or logged off fuming with thoughts of a goodbye post rattling around my head, and I was clearly giving more weight to the people who were pissing me off at that point, than I was to people I consider friends. ..... Feels fucking annoying when I am on this side of the situation though.
How can I - singular - gang up on anyone? A cynic might suggest that monster is retarded.
I must be, I can't see the bit where I said you were ganging up on anyone. Nor do I see the bit where I called you names and invited retaliation. I do realise that I did not post the definition of cynic to help you to respond in a meaningful fashion. Mybad. But I did wish you safe from harm as you left. So yup. Retarded it is. Ohh Daisies. I love daisies. Say, Spex, darling, you wanna go out with me sometime?
Hey is Shawnee really gone?
Sure looks that way. Too bad.
Maybe she'll come back someday...soon, hopefully.
I heard from NBN last night (!)
Last reported position: Providence RI, sailing a large yacht to Galveston TX. Seems the transmission gave out and he wanted whatever info I have on trucking a big boat.
16 foot beam?? That's gonna need oversize permits and escorts the whole way!
Brian
jaysus! that's a LOT of boat!
Wolf is back!
:celebrat:
.
.
Yes, I am. The short version ... momWolf was hospitalized for deep vein thrombosis, two weeks later for a heart attack. I have to move, which means packing 14 years worth of collected dodads and books and arrange for moving sometime after Oct 15, which is the start date of my new lease. I'm hoping to pull things together and be in the new place by sometime in mid November. wolfSibling claims that she will be able to take some time off to come down to help with that.
Welcome back!
wolfSibling claims
Do I detect a note of skepticism?
Yep....she's back because I was wondering where she was this morning.....not becasuse I missed her exactly.......
....because I was scared.....
Welcome back Wolf!
Hope things settle down for you soon wolf...is Mummsy doing ok?
Hope mom is doing ok....
How are you moving wolf? Little bit at a time? Lemme know if I can help, between the jeep and the trailer I can carry a surprising amount of shit around...
she's got a strong lackey, too.
Ali??
Wheres Ali gone?
I'm here.
I was at my Dad's place over the weekend, and before that I was enjoying a peacefull week with my husband sans kids after a lovely little get away for our first wedding anniversary. :)
I'm back now, and I've already managed to piss Bruce off again. That's gotta be some kind of record. lol
I'm back now, and I've already managed to piss Bruce off again. That's gotta be some kind of record. lol
yeah, there's something good to feel cool about.:rolleyes:
I don't feel cool about it. I do find it amuzing that he carries on like such an old grump most of the time, which is better than being offended every time he calls me names because he doesn't like what I have to say.
name calling is an art. most people don't get that.
Maybe it is. I think some people are better at it than others though.
And what's-his-name. The pilot who lived near NBN.
Jaguar and JayMcGee? anyone know?
I wish Catwoman would come back. She was great.
JayMcGee probably felt like he wasn't wanted here. Some people were pretty tough on him. I'd say he decided not to bother with this place anymore.
I wish he'd come back though. I thought he was pretty funny sometimes.
Ack. That sucks. I really liked Jay.
as i recall, he was an american bashing, cardigan wearing, part time semi troll. but an ok guy as those things go.
Well, I never thought he was troll like, and he was a self proclaimed cardi wearer, so I don't know what that's got to do with anything.
I don't recall the troll biz or the American bashing, but then I'm a Brit who wears cardis too, so......
as i said...he didn't really bother me. over 1000 posts, so he couldnt have been all bad. at least
he admitted it when he was trolling.
He did occassionally go off on an anti-american trolling session....but most ofthe time he was cool :P
I need to show you guys my assortment of cardigans....really...some people can make cardigans look hot. (not me per se)
Shawnee should get over her hurt feelings and come back. This place is 35 percent less funny now.
And a 100 per cent less shawnee-ey
I used to love Jag's posts, especially when he was still in HS in Australia. He's probably very busy being a capitalist now. The fucker bumped me off his free web server last year...now I have to pay for web hosting. ;)
flint?
Take him off ignore.
don't you fear for deuce. if you look closely you'll see him lurking about.
Shawnee!
Hey! Get over it. This place is definitely not as funny anymore. Get your butt back here. I'm standing in silent protest of your shenanigans.
Jeez....
:)
This is an outrage.....
Bri??
Anyone heard how shes going?
Haven't heard from Bri in ages. Hope she's ok.
I think his wife's off having a baby right about now.
Flint was around this weekend on chat. At least I think it was him. ;)
I'm worried about Lumberjim ... haven't heard a peep from him lately ... you guys reckon he is okay?
:p :dunce:
Fuck him...I hope that motherfucker NEVER comes back. fucking jerk ass.
AHA!
/pounce
I have been missing since I was around 16 and this was an Apple in an attic, how about THAT?!
And, uh... hi? Damned if I am going to remember anything but names dredged up from deep memories... I miss the chain story :(
I'm worried about Lumberjim ... haven't heard a peep from him lately ... you guys reckon he is okay?
:p :dunce:
Fuck him...I hope that motherfucker NEVER comes back. fucking jerk ass.
Let's vote! :lol2:
(Translation: Andoria has found us via the KAOS BBS connection circa the late 80s. KAOS was an Apple ][ with GBBS and four "boards". One person could be logged into the system at any time. It preceded all social BBSes in Philly. The Cellar was originally developed as its modern replacement. Welcome back!)
(Translation: Andoria has found us via the KAOS BBS connection circa the late 80s. KAOS was an Apple ][ with GBBS and four "boards". One person could be logged into the system at any time. It preceded all social BBSes in Philly. The Cellar was originally developed as its modern replacement. Welcome back!)
(Translation: Andoria does not sleep, and spent the night wandering backwards through her writing and memory until she started to wonder where all the true old-school folks went. Expect lots of lurking as I watch in wonder.)
AHA!
/pounce
I have been missing since I was around 16 and this was an Apple in an attic, how about THAT?!
And, uh... hi? Damned if I am going to remember anything but names dredged up from deep memories... I miss the chain story :(
I was thinking a chain story might be fun. Would you care to start?
Welcome - back - Andoria!
Oh. Shit.
:nervous:
What did unsleeping rest did we disturb?!
It's a kind of a Flowers in the Attic thing, huh?
Wow Andoria, that's really cool. Hello! :)
Give me time to lurk and see what the feel is here first. ;)
Oh. Shit.
:nervous:
What did unsleeping rest did we disturb?!
'tis a Balrog of Morgoth, of all Elf-banes the most deadly, save only the one that sits in the dark tower!
I haven't seen Zengum post for at least a minute or two.....
Boo! :)
Just me and my insomnia lurking quietly in the corner.
Andoria, I am an old-timer as well, from the KAOS days and I loved the never ending story. I was a minor player in that. I kept a recent copy of it for years (on 8" floppy) but got rid of it finally. I could make good money from several members here if I could get it back.
the never ending story? That sounds utterly cool.
It was [I]interesting[I], that's for sure.
It got pretty silly at times but fun.
Where's Wolf?
I know she has considerable family demands and a job that would leave me exhausted within three hours. Still ... has she been about?
Shawnee, glad you're back
It's a kind of a Flowers in the Attic thing, huh?
Wow Andoria, that's really cool. Hello! :)
... has she been about?
I'm guessing that the "WolfD" login has replaced the "Wolf" login.
WolfD was here 11-25. Probably no time to post.
Oops, never mind. :blush:
Bruce, where've YOU been lately?
Behind the curtain, chasing spammers.
Behind the curtain, chasing spammers.
the pork curtain?
Beef curtains shurely
:headshake Spam is pork. allegedly.
oh, OK then.....
and don't call me shurley :rolleyes:
Where's Wolf?
I know she has considerable family demands and a job that would leave me exhausted within three hours. Still ... has she been about?
I'm guessing that the "WolfD" login has replaced the "Wolf" login.
WolfD was here 11-25. Probably no time to post.
Moving sucks ass.
I am not WolfD. I remain, humbly, but in no way simply, wolf.
I have no internet access. I can't even use dialup right now as my tubs o' books are stacked up in such a way that I can't reach the phone jack.
Thanks, spudcon.
Hey, where has HLJ been? I thought of him as I read some argument threads and thought "jeeeeeeeeeezus H!"
Come back, HLJ!
HLJ's on vacation. For, I think, a couple of weeks - low internet time.
Yes - my trawl through Dwellars NSFW pics for my previous made me think of him...
Ah, he's around, just been busy with life lately. :)
talked to him in chat last nite
ah, okay. I guess I should have looked at his profile or something.
Nah, I was about to post for him here as well till he appeared last night...he's a sneaky one.
he has term papers due, doesn't he?
I'm still around... New semester coming, loving the new car and getting ready for the holiday season. I read the Cellar everyday, I just don't always have something to say.
Where in the hell is Ducksnuts? it's only been a few days, but I need to know she's on track for Secret Santa!
I was about to post about Ducks too.
Her last post was on November 22nd.
She can't be getting that much action, can she?
I read the Cellar everyday, I just don't always have something to say.
That doesn't stop the rest of us, now does it?
:D
I'm back in town.
Mexico was rough.
I gained 10 lbs and got a light tan.
It's going to take me days to get caught up at work.
Welcome back HLJ! We'll be needing those photos you promised now!
:)
I would also like to add that I just saw jaguar lurking...wtf?
i sent messages to jag and smoothmoniker yesterday. they both promptly let me know they are alive.
Smooth is now making his presence known.
Jag is alive and apparently doing well but don't expect to see a lot of Jaguar around here. freaking youth of today, out living the dream...
Welcome back HLJ! We'll be needing those photos you promised now!
...
Thanks Cicero.
I went through the pictures during lunch today and none of them seem very interesting. I might have one sunset picture to post, but that's about it.
Thanks Cicero.
I went through the pictures during lunch today and none of them seem very interesting. I might have one sunset picture to post, but that's about it.
Yea, well step on it, people have been waiting since about 4:00 p.m. mountain time yesterday.......they aren't, I mean we, I mean they aren't picky....
:p
i sent messages to jag and smoothmoniker yesterday. they both promptly let me know they are alive.
You, Sir, are the man.
Is it just me, or is Dana strangely quiet?
Is it me, or is rkzenrage strangely missing in all aspects?
shhh, you'll disturb dana who is really busy.
shhhhh, even more or you'll draw he who must not be stalked back from his exile.
Dana is very busy with council and Uni business
She is aware she is missed ;)
Is it me, or is rkzenrage strangely missing in all aspects?
can you imagine being Undertoad? Apart from the rockstar glory and dashing looks....the hot babes, cool truck, and a really cool hat.....
...with one casual phrase..."I thought you were about to fuck off right about now".....he fells perhaps the most obstinate crapflooder the world has ever seeeeeen.
but seriously.....that would kind of suck, wouldn't it?
Sure it would suck, but how many people tried to steer him in the right direction?
I still think you're being too hard on him. As he pointed out rightly, you all had the option to not read the threads he started.
Yes I found some of them annoying too, but then, there are things about other posters I find annoying too. They either get 'ignored' or I just disregard what they post.
It's not that hard.
Ali, he personally attacked you. At least the way I read it.
I am quite happy to ignore posters, especially if other Dwellars engage with them, but imo RK crossed the line. Many times.
It's just the internet SG. He can type whatever words he likes. I know the things he says can come off pretty nasty, but I guess I try to put myself in his shoes to understand why, and believe me, the times he's said stuff that I've considered to be inappropriate, he's heard about it. Just not always out in the open for all to see.
I just think that we all have a choice to ignore those we don't like, or we can engage in smart arse reparte because for some reason we get off on it.
I think the ignore feature is great. It's made me much happier over the last few weeks. ;)
He refused to believe it wasn't all about him, and behaved as such; until nobody gave a shit about him except out of pity. And that's pathetic.
I think he would prefer to go find someplace where maybe it really could be all about him. There are places, with weaker character, where his high ego / strong character plus unending pity party would really go over. It was all played out, here, IMO.
Now I can have this board all to myself!
Because UT is way too chicken to ban me!
Bawk! Bawk! Bawk!
Hey, sissy UT, I just pooped in your tip jar!
Hey flint, I think you need more fiber....tip jar looks kinda watery.
he's probably doing exams too
Hey flint, I think you need more fiber....tip jar looks kinda watery.
And it's a funny colour too
he's probably doing exams too
Since September?
think so - not really sure how to reead when someone was last on though
i sent messages to jag and smoothmoniker yesterday. they both promptly let me know they are alive.
Smooth is now making his presence known.
Jag is alive and apparently doing well but don't expect to see a lot of Jaguar around here. freaking youth of today, out living the dream...
And where was MY message?? [insert batting eyelashes smiley here]
Damn students... these kids today.. why, in my day, we just blew off studying for our exams. Hell, sometimes we blew off the exams too.
oh, believe me, they still do.
9th engineer?
Yeah, hes been gone for a while.
Maybe making the blueprints for the "I want to make Hollywood real" prisons...
I haven't noticed rkzenrage around lately. Is he on vacation?
Too many people pointed out that he was a self-important prick and he bailed.
blue? Where are ya hon? Still here? I guess I could go to your profile to see how long it's been...
Too many people pointed out that he was a self-important prick and he bailed.
That's unfortunate. He was part of the Cellar experience.
blue? Where are ya hon? Still here? I guess I could go to your profile to see how long it's been...
I've returned, finally. Our laptop with the wi-fi was on the fritz, and we just got it back today. I sure missed you guys!
yay blue is backkk
I was just wondering where you'd gotten off to...and it turns out I'm too late *forehead smacky*
Labrat's been quiet, or is that just my imagination
i saw that labrat voted on my poll......so...not missing....just quiet? must be busy skinning vermin.
where be the :wolf: ?
She has limited internet access at the moment. I hope we get more input soon.
It's about time for Beestie to return from his typical coupla-months-off period...
Rkzenrage is gone? Damn. I know he could be a pain but I still liked him overall.
Dana! You're back! How goes?
Hey hey monster :) yep, back online again *cheers* hated not having internet! Everything's pretty groovy at the moment. D and I hooked up last week...early days, but so far so good :P Got all my assigments in, though had to pull a couple of all nighters to do it. Now just have to revise like the devil's at my heels for the January exams.
Nice to see you back Dana. :)
Hey Dana, you beat me too it you minx.
Am I Sad Sack McSad for heading for this thread looking for my name?
yes. :D
Now what in the hell happened to you girl? was worried.
HM's laptop is broken!
It is sincerely mourned.
And the stupid people at the stupid library were hogging the PCs. Every time I went there it was at least 2 hours before there was one free - not worth it for an hour's access.
At parents now - will log in for a while but messages will be intermittent as I go back & forth doing family Christmas things. Which so far has already included having Sex on the Beach with both of them. (Yes, the cocktail - me being here makes it a holiday apparently, so Dad brought a jug back from the bar when we went out for lunch! I only had 1/2 glass)
*grins* nowt sad about checkin this thread honey. First thing I did :P
@Ali: am glad to be back. I missed you guys.
Razz was in chat yesterday.
Mockingbird and Razz ran off together to make little mockingrazz's.
9th Engineer? hasn't posted since Sept.... Anyone know whats up with him?
[SIZE="1"]*sniff* they like me...they really like me![/SIZE]
Well thanks for missing me guys...things got sorta busy after the new year...I broke up with my boyfriend, and started going out with friends alot...and ended up finding a new interest in an old friend! .... So we've been sorting that out, hasn't been leaving me much cellar time. I think I'll be less busy with the holidays over though, so I'm back for the time being. :)
ToGgie?? Theotherguy??
Wheres he? I dont like this promotion.
Yeah. I miss ToG.
I also miss 3foot....I havent time to trawl through this thread to see if this one's come up already, but has anybody heard from him lately?
How about that quee guy? I could never spell it.
queequeger? been gone like a month now - - - hmm.
dar512 not here in two months!
:(
I like that dude, and he's a fellow thick-stringer too.
Please tell me that relates to guitars in some way.....
that moclingbirdie needs to get his tweeter to the secret santa thread.....
What happened to Hime? She hasn't been here in 3 months.
ToGgie?? Theotherguy??
Wheres he? I dont like this promotion.
I don't really like this promotion either. I plan to be around more.
It is nice to be missed.
*smiles* glad you're back ToG:)
Hate to bring this up. but where's DRAX??? Maybe the rain got him. No, my fingers aren't crossed. Much. j/k ok?
did you have to, buster? he's sulking again. see one of the zillion youtube threads. He's been lurking, though.
Talked to Mockingbird...says he's been out of town and such, away from the computer. He's not able to log into the cellar right now, but he assures me that he'll be back as soon as he can.
We'll post up photos of the mockingrazz's as soon as we get some.
Ohhhh, Razz n Mockingbird sitting in a tree......
Ok..I'm just going to put this out there...alright....
Alright RK get over it! C'mon. Don't be a chump.
:)
Jester?
Hey! Quit talking so loud!!! Jester? Hello?
Where did you go?
Jester....jesteeeer!
:)
where is Sundae---where is wolf?
I believe Sundae can only get on from the library now which is limiting her participation.
Wolf has been dealing with some real life stuff, which has been occupying her time. Again, if I'm not mistaken.
(please correct me if I'm wrong - not like I had to ask though)
A very quick note to say I started work in a temp job today.
Good pay, but only 2-6 weeks.
Still, it feels fantastic to be a wage earner again!
If I get 6 weeks I promise I will buy a second hand laptop and come back to you.
Missing you lots, may be able to log on from here when I know how cool they are. Til then I'll be AWOL because I'm working Mon-Fri and volunteering Saturdays.
Good to hear from you Sundae! And good for you to be getting back to work!
Hi, Sundae! I miss you lots!!!!! good luck, sweetie!
Thanks for checking in. Glad to hear things are going well. We'll just keep on being here, whenever you get regular net access again. :)
Sundaaaaeeeee!!!!
Sorry I didn't call you back. My ans phone wiped your message and I have recently changed my sim card and lost all my phone numbers *cries*
Good news on the job honey :)
A very quick note to say I started work in a temp job today.
Good pay, but only 2-6 weeks.
Congrats! I've been missing you...
Im sorry I havent been lurking as much as usual but I was wondering if anyone had heard from the lady over in Ohio who is sick? I believe she was diagnosed with breast cancer this last fall. I had a bit of a dialogue going with her this winter but I lost track,I cant remember her name but I think it was something to do with a flower?anyone? And ty for the Wolf update I was going to ask after her as well,I love lurking her threads shes a true cellarite. Ill be back over here in the corner or maybe in the shadow over there if anyone inquires about me.
Brianna. She has jst had her final chemo and it's looking good for her operation, the lump having shrunk considerably. She's around here somewhere, but if you want to catch up on how she's been doing, check out the Chemo Update thread
http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=16276&page=6Oh great,tyvm shes been on my mind of late.
Still no sign of mockingbird lately?
he's probably feeling sheepish about the secret santa thing ;)
Aliantha has not posted in about 2 weeks and has not logged in, in about 6 days.
wtf?
Hey Ali!!! Hellloooo!?!
It's just as I
predicted.
Well I hope she decides to post the next time she stops in!
:)
O hai footfootfoot...Almost didn't see you there.
:D
We're not moving for another 5 or 6 weeks.
I just don't have anything to say at the moment. To be honest, I really can't be bothered when people act like shits just because they feel like it or they think they can read your mind. There's really no point is there? When you realize you've trusted people who then turn on you like a pack of mongrel dogs, it's a bit difficult to be interested in any meaningful conversations with them afterwards.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person who feels or has felt that way before.
So you can all go crazy with that if you like, or just ignore it. Either way, that's about all I have to say about it. :)
Hooroo.
For the record
I missed you Ali
Post for the people who do, not the people who don't
Me more - I always enjoyed your posts . Eff 'wm if they can't take a f*ck
We're not moving for another 5 or 6 weeks.
I just don't have anything to say at the moment. To be honest, I really can't be bothered when people act like shits just because they feel like it or they think they can read your mind. There's really no point is there? When you realize you've trusted people who then turn on you like a pack of mongrel dogs, it's a bit difficult to be interested in any meaningful conversations with them afterwards.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person who feels or has felt that way before.
...
No, you're not the only one.
Somebody :::ahem::: must be doing searches for "his or her" username :stickpoke
We're not moving for another 5 or 6 weeks.
I just don't have anything to say at the moment. To be honest, I really can't be bothered when people act like shits just because they feel like it or they think they can read your mind. There's really no point is there? When you realize you've trusted people who then turn on you like a pack of mongrel dogs, it's a bit difficult to be interested in any meaningful conversations with them afterwards.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person who feels or has felt that way before.
So you can all go crazy with that if you like, or just ignore it. Either way, that's about all I have to say about it. :)
Hooroo.
No, you're not the only one.
No, you're not the only one.
Somebody :::ahem::: must be doing searches for "his or her" username :stickpoke
Or lurking. : breaks stick :
Well I hope she decides to post the next time she stops in!
:)
Got what I asked for.
:yelsick:
I do act like a mongrel dog, but you don't understand that my nose up your butt *sniff*
is my good side!! *hai* *wags tail*
;)
Where's Shawnee? I need to read something amusing.
I know! She needs to come and yuk- it -up.
Oh, hai dudes and dudettes.
It's scholarship season, and as scholarship queen, I mean chairperson, I am very very busy right now! Trying to stay away from the temptation of cellar love, lust, humor, and deep-fried IotDs in order to throw monies at the lovely masses.
:)
Ha! Yea I noticed that she never came back after saying she was taking one day off. Thar' she blows!
Yeppers pass all that money out! Awesome!
It was a glorious day off! When I came back I realized I needed to hit it hard and heavy here; alas, I think I'm back in my cellar obsession mode.
O hai, I'm back. I'm sure many were worried.
Yay! Hi Dingle, how's it hanging? :)
Hmm... I'm not sure I want to make my triumphant return with a stupid penis joke, sooo we'll just say that I is gud.
But stupid penis jokes are what made this country great!
Glad u r gud!
Stupid penis jokes gave birth to clownpockets like Dane Cook, I try to limit my participation in them.
I try to limit my participation with stupid penises too, but they're everywhere.
Yey! It's Dingle! Hallo *smiles*
Nice to see Shawnee again too. Oh hey and Ali, you surely can't be pissed off with everyone....in which case staying away from people who like you and enjoy your post just gives more weight to those whom you dislike than to those who like you....just a thought :)
Heylo Dana... That's all I'm saying to you right now, since your Devils are 5 points clear of my Blues now...
On second thought, maybe I'll take your Ali advice to heart, I don't want to give those Manc wank poofters any additional weight. ;)
I was just thinking that...
Brianna? Check in please?
sorry 'bout that. Was in the hospital from 10am friday until just a few hours ago.
details, if I can stomach them, later.
thanks, loveys, for caring enough to ask.
lots of nasty rain in their part of the world folks.
i heard it went 40 days and nights once.
Looks like the school has been hit with flooding and the city council has considered enforced evacuations. IIRC they only post from work so that may be all the news we get for awhile.
labrat's profile says she was last active on 6/13. i tried her cell phone today, but it went right to voicemail. i thought i had big red's but the voicemail sounded like a work line. I hope they're safe and sound.
http://origin.mercurynews.com/nationworld/ci_9591575
http://origin.mercurynews.com/portlet/article/html/render_gallery.jsp?articleId=9591575&siteId=568&startImage=1I hope Labber comes on here with an update soon!
I left a message on her home voicemail.
I really just hoped she'd pick up, but once I was through it seemed silly to hang up even if other Dwellars have also left messages.
Hope all three of them (who knows, maybe even four) are okay.
She left a message on LJ's voicemail indicating that all are ok. Phew.
Hey all,
I haven't been logging in lately because I was trying to distance myself a bit from the cellar. :) More details about that some other time.
Unfortunately, we have been having insane amounts of precipitation since really last winter that has resulted in recordbreaking (up to 10 feet over previous records) flooding of local rivers, including the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, and the Iowa River in Iowa city.
Our local news station kcrg.com has the latest news, as does the University of Iowa website, uiowa.edu.
Our home is fine, luckily. Unfortunately many of Red's clients have lost their homes to flooding, so he has been very busy and stressed out.
As I can, I will post more. The last day I was at work was last Wed, and I did manage to get some pics of Iowa City for those familiar with the area. I have to go to the local coffee shops for free internet though :)
Really glad to hear you and yours are safe and well.
Take your own time - we miss you but if you have a good reason for not being here then I for one won't push you on it.
It was just the combination of the dangerous conditions and your silence - very scary!
An 11 month thread. Oi! Figure this is as good a place as any to say 'ello again. I am loTEK th lurker! Ex stripclub employee, Bartender extra. Out of Seattle, Wa. With less then a dozen posts under my belt, I don't expect any o you to remember me, tho' I've been off an on for... 6 yrs?. I honestly don't remember who I've rapped with. Except TheMercenary. Motorcycle thread. Hello! I mostly jus read your posts, learn. Follow th friendships, ect. Makes me happy. Curious. With th world in turmoil, an seattle asshole deep in pop culture an a desperate need for stability, It's a joy to see the cellar an so many familiar monikers yr after yr. An, uh, yeah. Whiskey calls. Peace be with you all.
Heh. It sez under my name when I joined an how many posts I've done... *sigh* :headshake Thppft.
*smiles* I've seen your name about the place. Good to see you still drop by!
Till th day I'm a me shaped smear on th highway! I've always had a soft spot for noisy, opinionated, educated ppl. An thank u D.C. Cheers.
Where are Kitsune and Chocolatl?
Is Shawnee on vacation or something?
I can't speak for Kitsune's internet habits, but I should be turning up more often over the summer.
The past four months have just been crazy with major life events -- weddings, births, deaths -- while also dealing with papers and projects at school.
Class is out, though, and no one I know is pregnant, engaged, or terminally ill, so it seems like the next few months should be pretty calm. It's good to be back!
And good to have you back. Find that man, though, would you? I, for one, would like to talk shop with him. (and by shop, I mean hobby, and by hobby, I mean photography. He is missed too.)
No one missed me? Harumph...
Hey where's Dingleschmutz? And what about Shawnee?
Dingle- I missed you but am working on getting better aim with this set of blow-darts. Just call me cupid.
:)
Yeh - Shawnees been gone too long. hmmm
Hopefully gettin' some internet......
Paging ZenGum, ZenGum, pick up the white courtesy phone, please. ZenGum, white courtesy phone. [/pa]
Dingle- I missed you but am working on getting better aim with this set of blow-darts. Just call me cupid.
:)
Cupid darts don't have any real effect on me except for making me angry.
WHERE ARE Shawnee and Brianna
I'm quite concerned now.
I'm taking breaks because I'm working hard, so I sometimes I miss things. You know what it's like, you have 3 pages of new posts and skim them.
But even on my weekend catch-ups I can't see them.
If you're here tell me you're okay - you're my Ohio sisters under the skin.
Also I really need a Bri update. I can't get my Mum to pray forever you know ;)
I dunno about Bri, but I'm pretty sure Shawnee gets her internet access at work, and it's summer break for them right now.
Hai guyz.
I'm alive and well. Actually, have been very busy at work and with my Cellar addiction I find that even coming in to lurk has gotten me into trouble. We don't close in the summer, though this summer they are reducing the week by closing campus on Fri/Sat/Sun in hopes of saving energy, and we do 4 10-hour days, which makes working extra hours to get stuff done difficult.
The week before last was Kid's College and I brought my niece so came in late and left early, using vacation time. Last week we were only in the office for 3 days (we had a retreat on Thursday) and this week we will only have 3 days in due to getting Thursday off as our 4th of July paid holiday day.
I'm trying to get really caught up here so maybe I can take some real time off soon; but as I just got word of a new scholarship program I'm sure I'm just dreaming.
Also, have a doc appt in the morning for a pain that I have now convinced myself is ovarian cancer (come on, the internet told me so) and my mind is not really on anything.
I've been thinking about you all and missing you. Hope you are all well. I did try to lurk one day last week and found myself wanting MORE MORE MORE Cellar! :)
Yay - glad to hear you're alive.
Missing you.
Come back & tell us when you've been to the doctors at least, promise?
Hi! I'm here, too. Just silent for now. I"m ok, though, thanks for thinking of me! I will finish radiation on tuesday and it looks like all I need to do for the rest of the summer is grow some hair! (I look like a Fuller brush right now)
See, now I can't stay away. :)
Glad to hear you are well, too, Bri. I bet you're the cutest Fuller Brush evah!
I wanted to add that whatever I have is probably nothing...maybe just a bladder infection or a cyst...looking back I sound like a Cassandra, but you know what our minds can do to us. Sorry to be an alarmist, just feeling a bit alone with my fear right now.
My girls are back in town. Phew.
Love and healing thoughts to you both - Bri for growth and Shawnee for none!
I know RK was banned.
I understand the reasons completely. He became like a cornered dog in the end, snapping and snarling at anyone that approached him.
But I do miss him.
So I figure that belongs in this thread.
Yeah, he's missable. It's a shame. Lord knows I've had more than my share of moments.
You know who I miss? ZenGum!
Zen, where are you? At least check in and tell us you're okey-dokey.
Yeah, he's missable. It's a shame. Lord knows I've had more than my share of moments.
You know who I miss? ZenGum!
Zen, where are you? At least check in and tell us you're okey-dokey.
yeah...
He's left the building.I believe rk requested deletion, like drax.
If you miss him,
here's his channel at YouTube. It only takes two minutes to remind you of the level of self-absorption he achieved.
You could watch all 164 of his videos - some get as many as five views per day - or just watch one, because they are pretty much identical.
YouTube is the perfect outlet for the guy, because then he can give you a straight ten minutes of his opinion, without you annoying him by saying anything or asking questions.
yeah... He's left the building.
He told us he was leaving, but I had hoped he would check in from time to time!
If you miss him, just search for rkzenrage at youtube. It only takes two minutes to remind you of the level of self-absorption he achieved.
If you search him on Google, you get 14K hits. He's currently active over on an atheist message board.
They can have him.
Check this out:
http://www.computerforum.com/members/36925-datalyss.html
btw, what's a torrent, and what does it have to do with pirates? Drax/Datalyss is apparently a torrent pirate somewhere.
eh, I dont' know.
its slang for underage-ass.
Oh stop it. :rolleyes:
BitTorrent is a file sharing protocol. BitTorrent "pirates" are trading copyright protected media like music, or movies, over the net. The RIAA and whatever group represents the movie industry, have been trying to track down and prosecute these people as an example.
Hiya!!!
Hi Cellarites!
My apologies for my long absence. I've stopped by for the occasional lurk but I just know that once I start posting again, I'll be sliding down that slippery slope to obsessive internetitis. And showing undue concern about things like "post count". Oh well, here we go...
So, hmm, shall I update you?
I returned to my hometown of Adelaide, South Australia in February, and immediately got together with my lady-friend for whom I had been carrying a torch for many years. I had been in Japan for a few years and she divorced while I was over there, and after almost a year I went to be with her. Imagine the scene ... travel-tired, taxi-ride, doorbell .... eyes meet, arms wrap, symphony orchestra swells up, camera goes misty etc etc.
Since then we have been mostly very good together, but there have been a couple of seriously difficult passages. But I am adjusting from a chronically single life and she is coming out of a divorce, and we both have various other life issues, so all things considered I think we are doing pretty well.
I slid smoothly into work - casual tutoring of undergraduate philosophy courses at two universities here. I had studied at both in the early to mid 90s and knew most of the profs from my time as a PhD student, and that plus my actual qualifications and experience enabled me to get the work. I was teaching 10 classes per week and had to mark an enormous pile of essays, a large proportion of which were complete drivel. Seriously, after a whole semester of studying "Argument and Critical Thinking" I expect students to at least be able to SPELL ARGUMENT not ARGUEMENT especially when it is on damn near every page of the exam booklet. [deep breath, end rant].
I have now started a new job, better pay and conditions, teaching critical thinking to international students who are aspiring to get into Adelaide universities. Again, I had a contact who got me the foot in the door, but my CV got me the job. I think. This job is starting this week, and so I am in a very brief lull in workload right now. I am also tutoring a higher-level course at uni to keep my brain active.
Hmmmm what else? Of course I have been catching up with old friends, doing some mountain-biking, hiking, damaging my lungs and brain in a manner I could not arrange in Japan, and have been doing most of these at the same time. Good times.
So, now that I have fallen off the wagon I plan to be around here more often. Maybe not quite so much as my first phase, but we'll see. And let me add, it is really nice to see that people had noticed my absence and missed me. Seriously, people, thank you. :grouphug:
Yey! Welcome back ZenGum! *Does the happy dance*
Welcome back you!
I didn't realise you were from Adelaide.
I can hear you in my head now (your accent I mean - my boss is from there)
Imagine the scene ... travel-tired, taxi-ride, doorbell .... eyes meet, arms wrap, symphony orchestra swells up, camera goes misty etc etc.
Since then we have been mostly very good together, but there have been a couple of seriously difficult passages. But I am adjusting from a chronically single life and she is coming out of a divorce, and we both have various other life issues, so all things considered I think we are doing pretty well.
I am so glad it worked out well for you two. I was really afraid of a big crash and burn, because I'm just a nasty cynic like that. Tell her to stop in and say hi sometime . :)
teaching critical thinking to international students who are aspiring to get into Adelaide universities.
That is just so goddamn awesome! I want that job.
As long as you're not teaching them to be "self-actualized, self-learners."
Woa stop the press! It's zengum! Yea!!
I think I was spelling argument wrong. I read that genre all the time and I think I really messed up.
On another note!
The whole return to Adelaide situation sounds very romantic! :) Niiice.
Welcome Back!!! I didn't miss you, so if you think I wrote something about it, you are sorely mistaken. Someone might have used my account to write drivel.
:D
Hi all,
Back from staycation, rested and busy!
Mr Gum, how very nice to hear from you. Glad to hear things are going well! :)
Well, he shows as having logged in just a couple days ago, but Happy Monkey has been lurking silently for over a month. Where you be, HM??
I've been over the top busy at work, which (in combination with the increased Cellar activity) caused the unread Cellar threads to pile up, which started a vicious cycle of not feeling up to wading through them, which caused them to pile up more, etc, etc...
I'll see if I can get back in the swing of things...
Just mark everything read and start fresh.
Whatever happened to queequeger (sp?) ?
I've been wondering about LushChocolateSwirl lately. Last time she posted she had some pretty serious issues about leaving her abusive small town copper husband. I hope she's ok.
Oh my, I remember that. Hope she got away clean.
Serious hurricane/typhoon in Taiwan.
Ibram, please check in (if you're not too busy "comforting" that nice lass neighbour of yours)!
He was just on I thought - yeh - just on a bit ago.
Urbane Guerrilla has been quiet for about two weeks now. Did he leave a note?
Maybe he's off ridding the world of evil-doers or something.
Or maybe the Palin thing just has him sobbing quietly into his bagpipes.
And TW has been lurking but not posting much lately. I been tellin' you folks, one and the same, one and the same... ;)
I'm with you Zen, they did have some great "discussions."
I just realised - we've just had a dark moon.
The beast has been sleeping.
Whatever happened to Billy? Did the party leaders take him away for questioning to explain the sudden flurry of postcards from the US?
I think they are working him to death. :(
Are any of you wondering where Ducksnuts is? Could it be that NO ONE remembered her birthday a couple of weeks ago????
You people have a lot of sucking up to do!
I was wondering the same thing. Then I thought she was going on some trip around aussieland or something.
That was ages ago mate. Get with the program...and start sucking. ;)
HEY! I backed her up when someone said something about her sometime...
Hmmmm...I just don't think that's going to cut it. lol
In that case ... Thankfully I'm half way around the world
Well, that could be a good thing. You really don't want to get in the way of a cranky aussie chick. lol
rkzenrage
What ever happened to that dude? Anybody?
Where is she Ali, do you know?
rkzenrage
What ever happened to that dude? Anybody?
I just found him earlier today (pay attention) :D :
http://www.cellar.org/showthread.php?t=18469&page=6&highlight=Obama+BlackI just found him earlier today (pay attention) :D :
http://www.cellar.org/showthread.php?t=18469&page=6&highlight=Obama+Black
Yea, that's what made me think of him. He was a unique dude. I thought he just quit and was not banned.
Nope..It was a self-banning. I know of no official ban.
No, I think he was banned in the end. It was only Drax who flounced off.
Are any of you wondering where Ducksnuts is? Could it be that NO ONE remembered her birthday a couple of weeks ago????
You people have a lot of sucking up to do!
I can't imagine that ducks is that shallow. but, if we forget your birthday, do you plan a similar reaction?
He requested banning.
Oops, sorry.
Whatever happened to Failsafe?
Failsafe moved to San Francisco where he works in venture capital. He called me just the other day.
[SIZE=1]He is, in fact,
the guy who says "you know"
[/SIZE]
I can't imagine that ducks is that shallow. but, if we forget your birthday, do you plan a similar reaction?
She's not shallow. She just thought there were some people here who'd have noticed.
Personally, I couldn't give a flying white monkey if you remember my birthday or not. The peeps who matter to me usually tend to send emails or PM's. :)
Where is she Ali, do you know?
She's doing her own thing. She's pretty busy lately. I'm sure she'll poke her head in some time soon. :)
I don't remember if I remembered her birthday.....probably not. I don't keep up to date with birthdays and stuff like I used to.
I don't ever check for birthdays. I really don't know how to anyway.
For me it's the luck of the draw. If I know in advance I might even send a card (by snail mail). But if I don't check the Birthday thread then someone I hold in high esteem might not even get an online Happy Birthday.
I'm so random, man.
Failsafe moved to San Francisco where he works in venture capital. He called me just the other day.
[SIZE=1]He is, in fact, the guy who says "you know"
[/SIZE]
Next time you talk to him, I have a general medical question. See if he'll swap emails. What I want to know is: I want to put together a comprehensive medical kit for first aid. What do I want in it and where do I find the esoteric things? Like LRS bags and field dressings for serious wounds and the like.
In case I come upon a serious accident and need to stabilise injured people. I know how to use most of the first aid stuff (I trained as a corpsman in the navy while in the Gulf) but I could use an informed opinion.
Thanks
Brian
YOu could get that stuff from my Dad Brian. He has an industrial first aid supply business.
Of course, the postage could be a bit high. ;)
I see you there, Spexx! How are you? :)
I see you there, Spexx! How are you? :)
Just fine, thanks. And you?
Billy's going to be in Quebec for the next few weeks.
Cool! Take some good photos, Billy!
Where is Ducks?? I hope she didn't catch one of her stylists stealing money, beat the crap out of her and go to jail...
Ducks is busy. I think she's cheating on you all actually. lol
I know she's in SS though, so she knows everything you say. ;)
She knows if we've been bad or good...?
OH yes...she's psychic.
Hang on...maybe it's psycho...?
What do you reckon?
Anyone seen anything of Rkzenrage lately? His health is delicate, you know.
Anyone seen anything of Rkzenrage lately? His health is delicate, you know.
He left the Cellar. Try Google, I wouldn't be surprised if you find him on another board.
Here - try this....
Rkzenrage
or better yet -
thisYeah, he's been scarce lately. But it's only been a few days since his last post.
Im back-ish.
I did have a little hissy that NONE of you remembered my birthday (cept Ali) :) but it was in conjunction with all the other shit that has been going on over here and I just needed a break.
With GE Automotive Finance and GMAC Finance exiting the country, its left the Auto Retail industry in a bit of a kafuffle and we have all been trying to keep our jobs.
Luckily, we are sorted.
I've sold the salon to my business partner, have been looking at buying one of the local Finance Brokers that has national affiliation...but am undecided.
Oh...and Im still pissed that you guys forgot me.
A girl needs to be a little high maintenance every now and then :)
I figured you were just having a huge amount of great sex.
Wait? Buying a finance brokerage? In these conditions? You do want to get royally screwed, don't you?
Hey...I just had a great idea.
Zen and Ducks should go out on a date! They'd be perfect for each other.
I know that because I like them both.
Ducks! HI! It's great to have you back (you are back, right?)
Im back-ish.
I did have a little hissy that NONE of you remembered my birthday (cept Ali) :) but it was in conjunction with all the other shit that has been going on over here and I just needed a break.
With GE Automotive Finance and GMAC Finance exiting the country, its left the Auto Retail industry in a bit of a kafuffle and we have all been trying to keep our jobs.
Luckily, we are sorted.
I've sold the salon to my business partner, have been looking at buying one of the local Finance Brokers that has national affiliation...but am undecided.
Oh...and Im still pissed that you guys forgot me.
A girl needs to be a little high maintenance every now and then :)
<~~~~ Had not forgotten the Duck.
For the record, I don't remember anyone's birthday, because I don't scroll far enough down the main page to see it. The only time I ever wish anyone a happy birthday is if someone else has already bumped the "Happy Birthday" thread first.
oh dear. we forgot your birthday?!
but seriously.......
B===D~o~o~o
go fuck yourself jimbo, I missed you too
that's more like it. rub some dirt on your feelings and get back in the game. Mary
:D You're all forgiven...I was being a whiney little bitch, but it wasnt *just* because you all faggot my birfty.
I notice beestie has been posting more. Which confuses the hell out of me occasionally, but is a welcome sight none-the-less :)
oh dear.
B===D~o~o~o
Speaking of Oh Dear, jim, three spermatozoans is just about the ultimate in oligospermia... without being a castrato.
Hey I saw there is a bunch of flooding in the Seattle area. Has anyone heard from BigV or Tink?
treaseaunuaeauk or whatever......
buggered off with labrats secret santa gift?
Oh, no. I'm sure she just got tied up.
or stabbed in the baginer
treaseaunuaeauk or whatever......
buggered off with labrats secret santa gift?
Goddammit. I hope not. I didn't wanna be right, dammit.
Fobble - youre always right...it sucks for all of us ;)
Is that who had labrat? Well crap, the one who did the work got snubbed? That's sad. :(
Has anyone been keeping track of BigV? I know he's going through a hard time.
I know. I've been thinking about him. Why does this kind of crap keep happening to my favorite people?
Has anyone been keeping track of BigV? I know he's going through a hard time.
i spoke with him yesterday. he's doing ok.
He is doing well & improving. . . last I heard (this afternoon)
Brown Thrasher?
He used to be my neighbor. Never liked the bastard. Anyway for the record, he was murdered by his roommate, who swore it was BT that saved his life with counselling.(He truly was a substance abuse counselor at the VA here). The dude shot him twice with a 50 cal. pistol at close range. Been a couple years ago. I'll try to find the news article.
Holy Shit! Is that the first cellar murder then?
The first one where the body was found, you mean?
(wow. that's very sad if it's true.)
The first one where the body was found, you mean?
And we learned of it. Some people just stop posting.
Some people just stop posting.
Yeh - tough to get internet from the grave.
#680 to #683 is kinda what I was thinking ... :(
It IS true. I knew BT well. I introduced him to the Cellar. I was sorry later, but I did. I'm gonna try to find thr article and post it. You know how small town Newspapers are. I never heard another word about it after that. Carl, the guy who shot him called 911 and told them to please come help his friend that he had been shot. And hurry. He waited till the cops arrived and surrendered peacefully. I knew Carl well from the VA. He had attempted suicide a few years before and survived.
He shot himself in the mouth by the way. Crazy. VN vet. Point man for army. Only he used a 22mag on himself. He went ahead and broke out the 500 mag for old Johnson (BT).
ok... here's the newspaper article:
East Dublin man charged with murder
11/13/06
By STEPHANIE MILLER
A Laurens County man is in jail today charged with murder after the shooting death of his roommate Saturday night. According to Investigator Sgt. Brian Scarborough of the Laurens County Sheriff’s Department, Carl Adams, 58, of 585 Kenneth Hilburn Circle, is in jail and charged with murder following the death of Randall Nathan Johnson, 48, of the same address. “911 received a call in reference to a gunshot wound,” said Scarborough, adding when deputies arrived they found a white male with gun shots to the chest and abdomen. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Scarborough said although the accident is still under investigation to determine the cause of the shooting, he does know Adams called 911 asking for help after the shooting. The call to 911 indicated “his friend had been shot twice,” said Scarborough. Johnson was shot with a revolver. Adams is being held in jail with no bond.
It's interesting that the article says "the accident is still under investigation."
Really.
I'm going to dig for an update on this.Knowing Carl's background, I'm sure he's in a looney bin somewhere.A man that unstable is hard to convict.
When a 50 cal. goes off it's prolly not an accident. When it fires the second round, you can bet your ass it's not.
Putting out an APB on Sundae Girl.
Anyone heard from her? I haven't got her new phone number so I can't contact from here. I haven't seen her post for days (which is unusual) and she seemed down last time she was about. Hope she isn't feeling too low.
Well, hell. Now I'm worried, too.
Okay. Have just spoken to her (found her number in a PM). She's ok. She's just taking a little break. She'll be back about sometime soon.
Hope Sundae didn't drink any of those potions she was brewing.:o
I hope she's not taken time off because someone called her a prostitute!
Nah...
It just gave me a good money earning idea ;)
I'm okay - I just decided to take time off because I was equally disgusted with myself and simply feeling sorry for myself. Funnily enough, without sticking around to read the advice in the I Need A Man thread, I was actually taking it. I've been working on myself.
I might not be around as much for a while yet, but I promise I am alive and well, just licking my wounds/ building up my strength. Ewww, horrid image. Like I'm getting strong by eating scabs.
I'll leave you with that x
Just to say - my appearance here may be anything from sporadic to non-existant for a while. Mum & Dad are arguing about money (Mum is in the right) but Dad is on his high horse about waste now. He brought up to Mum that I spend too much time on the computer, wasting electricity.
They are on an unlimited package, and I'm not the one who wants the heating on 24/4 so I can sit in just a vest.
Hmmmm.
But it is their house, and making Dad make cutbacks he is not happy about will be easier if he can see Mum and I doing the same. This will probably blow over. And if not, I'll be back when I am earning money, so that I can make a contribution to household expenses.
Write when you can. There's a gaping hole in the Cellar when you're not around.
I wish TheAlphaJerk would drop by. He hasn't visited since January, before the fires. I think his area is safe, and he was a pretty irregular poster ayway, but still, I wish he'd drop by. If only to bring us more bacon.
Just to say - my appearance here may be anything from sporadic to non-existant for a while.
There is always the public library - at least that's an option in some places.
Where where where is is is Foot Foot Foot?
He's pretty busy at the moment. He'll be back.
Is he off preparing for world domination?
From what I understand, he's currently in competition with two genetically altered lab mice for world domination.
I, for one, welcome our new, benevolent, hopefully good-natured overlords.
Griff hasn't been here in over three weeks. Was he going on vacation or something?
maybe he's just being wise.
I think he was a bit tired of some troll-power negativity...of course I can't speak for him I'm just going by some of his last posts. Then again, he had some posts since those so I don't know.
Yeah I've been missing Griff myself...
He PM'd me that he took up a
new biking job to supplement his income ...
where is footfootfoot?
is he lostlostlost?
in the woodswoodswoods?
I had a facebook message from foot3 yesterday.
He's prolly only 3 feet away.
hahaha. :rolleyes:
here's your coat.
Griff hasn't been here in over three weeks. Was he going on vacation or something?
I allowed merc to ruin my cellar experience. I may be back if I can be a positive influence. All is well in the real world.
It was rather intolerable for a while, I think it's died down.
You are missed. Come back!
We have a thread where we discuss control issues.
I'm guilty of attempting to choose for everyone the direction the community would take. I'm going to let the cellar find its own level. If that level is something I can appreciate, I'll be around.
I'm guilty of attempting to choose for everyone the direction the community would take. I'm going to let the cellar find its own level. If that level is something I can appreciate, I'll be around.
Yeah, that's part of it. The other part is that your posts also contribute to what the Cellar is, and I think it's better when you are posting, so I hope you do stick around.
I encourage you to go over to the
Dwellar Collage thread and give LJ a picture to use (if you like what you see.)
I allowed merc to ruin my cellar experience. I may be back if I can be a positive influence. All is well in the real world.
I am sorry our differences made you feel that way.
Yeah, that's part of it. The other part is that your posts also contribute to what the Cellar is, and I think it's better when you are posting, so I hope you do stick around.
Thank you for the kind words. g
Griff. You're missed.
Oh...and wtf? Merc is one person. We don't all get along. There are odd enmities and clashes. But this is a big group of people.
Don't make me set the Pilau hound on you!
Yeah it is strange that though, how just one person can totally ruin an experience for you. I had a bad experience recently with an ex-friend - and it made everything intollerable. I have disabled my facebook account because I didnt even feel like logging on because I knew she was on there, and even going to the local shops for a while was stressfull in case i bumped into her.
I know how you feel Griff - it just makes you want to go "fuck this, i'm out."
i wrote the politics forum off years ago. political argument turns people i like into assholes. i cant imagine what people i hate act like in there.
seemed to me that griff's main cellar joy came from politics....i don't get it....but whatever floats yer boat......
i do get it that one person can shit all over that one segment, and 'ruin' your experience.....so, why then would you keep coming back? you wouldn't
i hope you'll take some time to drop into the other forums from time to time griff.....I DO want your pic in the collage, and will be sure to tell you if merc dies in a fire.
and will be sure to tell you if merc dies in a fire.
:turd: :bogroll:
oh.....don't be upset....that's like 'eat a dick'.... when you get mad at someone, just suggest that they die in a fire.....or fry in a byre, or anything that rhymes....cry in a choir...etc..
Stick in the mire
Burn in the pyre
Stabbed by the squire
Squished by a tire
killed by desire
strangled by wire
By Mr Meyer
A mean kind of guy...er.
i wrote the politics forum off years ago. political argument turns people i like into assholes. i cant imagine what people i hate act like in there.
That is wise. I'll have to work on that. I don't have a recent pic though.
I've never looked in the politics forum. I check out teh Cellar by looking for new posts and if an interesting thread title is for a thread in the politics forum I won't read it. This is mostly because I don't understand American politics, and the remainder because politics turns people into asshats, as LJ so succinctly put it.
Hey, anyone heard from Sarge recently?
Blue was on chat last Friday night.
She's afraid we might say something bad about Mexicans, like PA's first confirmed Swine Flu case.
I'm still alive. I have moved back to Mississippi. i'm going through hell in my battle to see my baby
Yeah...you can tough it out. You just need to stay focussed and not let the situation get the best of you. We're thinking of you.
Thanks for the contact, Sarge. Hope you're okay.
Calling all cars. Be on the lookout for a poster going by the name of "John". Last seen 24th February 2009, posting in the WTF? thread.
Seriously, do you think he has run out of WTF? images? Or has he become jealous of Impress's impressive contributions?
Anyone know what became of Nothing But Net?
Fell on some career difficulties and had to move. Never heard anything more.
What happened to AdamZion? I remember he was hit by a car and seemed to have stopped posting much after that.
That was like 8 years ago, Rich Where did that come from?
Brianna we haven't heard from you since the 17th. Quit looking at this thread and tell us you're OK.
Yeah, Bri. Shake that fine booty of yours down the damn cellar steps already.
now you've all got me worried about her.
Mr Zion continued to post for several years after his accident.
No his accident was in the late 90s.
That was like 8 years ago, Rich Where did that come from?
UT linked to an old thread from 2001. I saw a post from Adamzion and wondered what happened to him. I know he recovered, but after that he sort of dropped off of the Cellar.
I was just wondering what he's doing now.
His profile reads that he posted 97 times in about 6 months in '01.:rtfm:
Unless they have new IDs, the lumberjinxes haven't been around for a few days. maybe his 15,000th post finally did for his ticker? Or are they on vacation?
Maybe they got too wound up on the vaccination thread? It could easily happen, highly emotional subject, important decisions for all involved, and folks pretending the science all pointed the opposite way.
Perhaps they got vaccinated against the cellar :(
15K shoulda built up enough antibodies...
I can't imagine them being that upset about the vac thread. They seem to be pretty good at just ignoring a thread (mostly) once it gets to a point they don't like.
Maybe they're just busy.
I know LJ was mad at me for not defending him aginst Tiki
Does he need defending? Against Tiki or anyone? Granted, she's completely batshit insane, but I figured he had a handle on that..... no need to pile on...
lol
Seriously, Monnie, you shouldn't sit on the fence like that. Tell us what you really think :P
Unless they have new IDs, the lumberjinxes haven't been around for a few days. maybe his 15,000th post finally did for his ticker? Or are they on vacation?
I reckon they are just busy.
:doit:
Where is this vacation thread you all speak of? I need to catch up on the juice. Don't hold back on me.
Tiki hasn't been here since we decoded her batshittyish need for drama and her avoidance of most threads, so perhaps the problem will solve itself.
so perhaps the problem will solve itself.
The Cellar: Where winning a Darwin means you won't be around to pick it up.
Now if we could just get rid of classic ... then we'd be in great shape.
Now if we could just get rid of classic ... then we'd be in great shape.
I thought they already tried that. :bolt:
I know LJ was mad at me for not defending him aginst Tiki
He was in chat Sat night and I could tell he was not happy with how things unfolded although he didn't mention anyone in particular. He hit 15k and I suspect he's taking a break to cool down.
/snip/[QUOTE=Undertoad; so perhaps the problem will solve itself.[/QUOTE]
I hope so. I kinda miss old Limberjimmy.;)
Don't they usually go to OBX this time of year? And jinx mentioned her kids' yearly homeschool portfolios had been approved, which means they're officially on summer break... They'll be back soon, y'all.
Hope so. Place ain't the same without 'em about.
Y'all can find me on Twitter, FB and Second Life.
And soon, a Google Wave near you. Yeah, I was in the room when they announced that (along with 3,999 other Java devs). Got a nice Android phone out of the deal too.
Does he need defending? Against Tiki or anyone? Granted, she's completely batshit insane, but I figured he had a handle on that..... no need to pile on...
You're excused.
Tiki hasn't been here since we decoded her batshittyish need for drama and her avoidance of most threads, so perhaps the problem will solve itself.
What problem?
What problem?
I could tell you about one BIG one. but, then I'd be a bitch. too risky.
It would be helpful if you would elucidate your position a bit, V: is it, "I don't think Tiki's batshit insane," or "Having batshit insane people around helps keep things lively."
Both of which are completely valid opinions worthy of discussion. But it's hard to go anywhere with just passive-aggressive statements.
Or perhaps his position was something like
-Tiki and people who express dissenting opinions aren't an actual problem
or
-the ability to tell insane ramblings based on cherry picking evidence doesn't make you a bithc
or
-the real problem is that people turn into dicks when challenged here half the time an dimmediately start calling eachother names
oh wait. that is what *I* meant.
Some people will defend their friends no matter how they behave.
I reckon that could be a good thing.
Sometimes it's good to take a break when you feel you're in too deep too. If someone's in your face or you find yourself behaving in a way which you're not happy with, and especially if you don't notice it till it's pointed out to you, it's often a worthwhile time to have a bit of respite.
I'm sure they'll be back when they're ready, no matter what it is that's keeping them away.
I think it's the asian hookers. I vaguely remember LJ saying Jinx had a problem with asian hookers.
She accidentally scheduled two at the same time?
It would be helpful if you would elucidate your position a bit, V: is it, "I don't think Tiki's batshit insane," or "Having batshit insane people around helps keep things lively."
Both of which are completely valid opinions worthy of discussion. But it's hard to go anywhere with just passive-aggressive statements.
Sure, CF, I'd be happy to oblige you.
I don't think Tiki is batshit insane. Furthermore, I am offended when remarks like this are made about anyone. Specifically, non-passively-aggressively, Monster is excused for talking out of her ass in the post I quoted. I was being funny, not passive aggressive, since when we fart in my house, an "excuse me" is in order. She makes noises out her ass like that, I prompt her accordingly.
My next post seems pretty plain, and I'm sure you understand it. Undertoad alluded to some problem, I asked for clarification as to what situation he was referring to, "what problem"? Perhaps he was suggesting that Jim's absence was a problem; that seems grammatically correct based on the flow of the posts, but since I don't consider his absence, more specifically, the absence of his remarks like Monster's above, a problem, I was a little confused. Hence, my request for clarification.
I hope this elucidation has been helpful.
I could tell you about one BIG one. but, then I'd be a bitch. too risky.
I'm all ears.
A past cellerite should be available to post soon
Tiki is a drama whore who admitted that she didn't participate in most threads beacuse they were boring to her. She lied repeatedly about LJ on another forum, and started shit with him here, because she enjoys starting shit and being in the center of it. That's a problem which is apparently solved, and LJ and Jinx's departure is a problem which is not solved.
Tiki's first address to me was a very hearty Fuck-You post, after which I didn't give her the time of day. I got 99 problems but a bitch ain't one.
Tiki is a drama whore who admitted that she didn't participate in most threads beacuse they were boring to her. She lied repeatedly about LJ on another forum, and started shit with him here, because she enjoys starting shit and being in the center of it. That's a problem which is apparently solved, and LJ and Jinx's departure is a problem which is not solved.
Tiki's first address to me was a very hearty Fuck-You post, after which I didn't give her the time of day. I got 99 problems but a bitch ain't one.
For someone who hasn't given her the time of day after her first address to you, you've been taking very good notes. Either that or you've been relying on second hand news of questionable quality from others.
You've identified two problems, for you. They're not problems for me, so I guess it's all cleared up. Thanks.
I don't participate in most threads because I am uninterested in doing so. So what? What bearing does that have on anything. What number of posters *do* participate in most threads? We have many more specialists than not. A lot of folks ignore whole fora. LJ for one has publicly declared his abstinence of the Politics forum. Big hairy deal.
I can remember you saying about other posters that left the cellar that the ones that made a big deal about "I'M GOING NOW!!11!" before flouncing off had less of your respect. Perhaps all three of these missing dwellars took your advice and just left quietly without so much as looking back. Still not a problem.
You know how to reach Jim, lots of folks do. Go to the source. Ask him why he's awol if you're worried. As for lies, damn lies and cellar posts--this is the intarweb, get a helmet. Where did I hear that last?
eta: Jim and jinx, or users with those handles are hangin out in chat. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that despite his avowed distaste for lurkers, that Jim is reading this thread in silence. Well, the silent part would shock me, true. Go ask them!
Not giving her the time of day means I didn't address anything to her. I read all posts.
Fred! Dood! Welcome back to reality. Well, our version of it, anyway.
PLTHIJINX!
Welcome back to the world, dude! Glad you made it!
Holy crap! Plthijinx :shock:
Whoa... where... wha... wha... Welcome back!
Sheesh - MaggieL and Plthijinx both in the same day???!!!
Yeah < I wounder what They what were Up to ???
Wow, plthijinx! Long time no Dwell friend. How ya been?
pilot! HIGH YA! so good to see yer back!!!!
WB Mags and Pilot!
As you can tell, things are still chugging along.
And we're all still batshit crazy.
pilot's back! Welcome back!
dayyum I missed a lot by being overbusy.
For someone who hasn't given her the time of day after her first address to you, you've been taking very good notes. Either that or you've been relying on second hand news of questionable quality from others.
You've identified two problems, for you. They're not problems for me, so I guess it's all cleared up. Thanks.
I don't participate in most threads because I am uninterested in doing so. So what? What bearing does that have on anything. What number of posters *do* participate in most threads? We have many more specialists than not. A lot of folks ignore whole fora. LJ for one has publicly declared his abstinence of the Politics forum. Big hairy deal.
I can remember you saying about other posters that left the cellar that the ones that made a big deal about "I'M GOING NOW!!11!" before flouncing off had less of your respect. Perhaps all three of these missing dwellars took your advice and just left quietly without so much as looking back. Still not a problem.
You know how to reach Jim, lots of folks do. Go to the source. Ask him why he's awol if you're worried. As for lies, damn lies and cellar posts--this is the intarweb, get a helmet. Where did I hear that last?
eta: Jim and jinx, or users with those handles are hangin out in chat. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that despite his avowed distaste for lurkers, that Jim is reading this thread in silence. Well, the silent part would shock me, true. Go ask them!
Did I hear a big psycho fuck talking? I think I heard something.
In. Cons. E. Quen. Tial. That's what you are....(sing it with me folks.)
thanks y'all! it's great to be back! i don't have time at the moment to surf around but i can poke my head in here and there. i have to get my system from my sister and set it back up. i'm using the computer at work and don't have too much time, you know, mile high club and all! :D ....more later.......
A big psycho fuck?
Srsly?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Here's the thing, V. This isn't really about tiki or even jim, it's how you used the opportunity to address some sort of problem you have with jim, under the guise of the superhero swooping down to save the helpless little people. You still feel noble and lofty, and perhaps a few people will see you as noble and lofty.
I don't. I think it's cowardly, and typical.
dayyum I missed a lot by being overbusy.
Yeah, me too. :eek:
thanks y'all! it's great to be back! i don't have time at the moment to surf around but i can poke my head in here and there. i have to get my system from my sister and set it back up. i'm using the computer at work and don't have too much time, you know, mile high club and all! :D ....more later.......
Fred honey!! Missed you way lots. Hugs and welcome back.
Here's the thing, V. This isn't really about tiki or even jim, it's how you used the opportunity to address some sort of problem you have with jim, under the guise of the superhero swooping down to save the helpless little people. You still feel noble and lofty, and perhaps a few people will see you as noble and lofty.
I don't. I think it's cowardly, and typical.
Bullshit.
Cite.
The best part about Shawnee123's post is how she accuses V of somehow passive agressively attaching Tim, and then uses the most typical and cowardly method of attack known to man: name calling. "Big Psycho Fuck"? Really?
The tendency to immediately call someone crazy/psycho and a bitch or a fuck on this board is so pervasive, so offensive, it is probably half of what is scaring people off.
Dude, I have thick skin, but such cruel and completely overzealous methods of first going for the gut by disarming someone with an insult and then later clarifying you issue are just silly and mean spirited.
Man, I've been on BBSes for 15 years, seen piles of people with dissenting opinions and I've never seen people throw insults so casually.
Did you read the posts about you?
Who are you again? He IS a crazy psycho fuck, just go to chat and hang around a while. He sits there like some back alley rapist trying to hook up with whoever will have him. Most people wouldn't though, would rather be boiled in oil. Or, do you have a penis, or a reasonable facsimile? Then just sit back and listen to his beautiful words of crap, big giant words out of context: condescending and stupid rolled into one.
I would suggest that you don't have a fucking clue what you're talking about, and you don't know the background.
The best part of your post is that very few people give a shit what you have to say.
Dude, I don't have thick skin, but such cruel and overzealous methods have flown from the mouths of Tiki and BigVajayjay...fuck you if you don't know the history. And fuck you if you don't know ME. And, just fuck you in general.
Nasty enough for you? I can be worse.
Or go back to the little harem of love you've discovered if you're a member of the Psycho Crazy Fuck Love Club.
:lol:
Edit: "immediately call someone..." No, there was no immediacy.
And I see by your friend's list and profile views that you ARE a member of the Psycho Crazy Fuck Love Club. Good for you. We all need someone.
attaching Tim
Who's Tim? I swear I never accused anyone of attaching to anything. :confused:
Hmm... I kinda forgot about this place... Sry.
Is that because "Duh Moines" is such an exciting place? :D
Oh yes... Come walk our skywalk system and see one of our 47 semi-pro sports teams.
I don't have time, we have hundreds of sports and entertainment opportunities right here... that I don't use. :haha:
Your silence is deafening, Shawnee123, with respect to backing up your
Originally Posted by Shawnee123 View Post
Here's the thing, V. This isn't really about tiki or even jim, it's how you used the opportunity to address some sort of problem you have with jim, under the guise of the superhero swooping down to save the helpless little people. You still feel noble and lofty, and perhaps a few people will see you as noble and lofty.
I don't. I think it's cowardly, and typical.
with anything resembling evidence.
What opportunity, what problem with Jim (not Tim)? Put up or shut up. I'd be totally fine with either one.
Your silence is deafening, Shawnee123, with respect to backing up your
with anything resembling evidence.
What opportunity, what problem with Jim (not Tim)? Put up or shut up. I'd be totally fine with either one.
I've jotted down a few notes, but haven't had time to compile them in a neat and orderly fashion. Don't worry, it's coming.
You and your minion. Pathetic pair.
I'd advise you not to tell me to shut up again, as well.
I guess I won't be getting either one.
Color me unsurprised.
I guess I won't be getting either one.
Color me unsurprised.
It appears quite the contrary. S123's last post seems to clearly state that she is compiling her notes and will be posting a well thought out and organized response complete with citations. Isn't that what you asked for?
I've jotted down a few notes, but haven't had time to compile them in a neat and orderly fashion.
Don't worry, it's coming.
You don't read, do you?
You certainly don't get it.
You need to back on up, go try to fuck your crazy skanky ho's in a private venue and do the rest of us a favor and GTFO.
kthxbai
I'd rather color you stupid. It's a great color on you, all camouflage-like.
This has left me with a rather unfavorable impression of... both of you.
:headshake :bolt:
Oh, god, I really care.
And this, my 'friends', is what happened.
Sad sad sad.
well cous, you know me and my overwhelming desire to avoid conflict and all... :) but this particular exchange isn't the greatest shining moment for either of you. Trust me, I've had more than my fair share of cringeworthy moments.
You can tear me a new one if you want just so long as you stop to consider I'm not insulting you here.
I am a little uncomfortable with this one. Wasn't gonna say owt, but now I have...yeah. Nobody's coming out of this lookin good.
No, fuck all of you if you don't see it...it's very simple to me, but then I'm not the naive poster I once was, thinking the best of most of you.
So pile on and tell me how horrible I'm being. THis is a long time coming. All the niceness in the world...nothing. I get pissed about a poster and a situation, and look at how you all find time to respond to me.
Good good friends.
Maybe I'll get lucky and someone will die and you can tell me THAT is why I'm angry.
Sickening.
Umm hello? Let's direct the focal point of this thread back towards the most important matter of the day: me and my triumphant return.
Let me ask you this, Dana. Why does your peacemaker attitude and general understanding of people's base emotions and problems only surface when coming to the aid of some sad person? Are not those of us who don't take crap worthy of the same sort of thought?
Yeah. Thought so. It's all an illusion, and a sad playground, where you think it makes you look good to be noble. Noble, no. Not one bit.
Oh, my ping dingleschmutz -t is returning replies!
once again in engrish, please?
What is that, a riddle? It hurts my head...
Let me ask you this, Dana. Why does your peacemaker attitude and general understanding of people's base emotions and problems only surface when coming to the aid of some sad person? Are not those of us who don't take crap worthy of the same sort of thought?
Yeah. Thought so. It's all an illusion, and a sad playground, where you think it makes you look good to be noble. Noble, no. Not one bit.
Well that was deserved I'm sure.
@ Dingle: Yey! You're back!
Let's see: a long-time poster has a problem with another poster. First poster finally says what's on her mind. First poster gets a smartass comment from someone she's never even been aware of before. First poster gets mad. First poster doesn't like being backed into a corner. First poster hates even more being ignored UNLESS SHE'S CRYING OR ANGRY.
On the other hand, and newbie comes along and screams at YOU for trying to help, screams at UT for trying to help, and you find it in your heart to try to see where it's coming from, and coddle and reassure.
BigV has been a BigAss for a long time, and I don't care if no one likes my words like acid hate: I only put up with shit for so long.
What is that, a riddle? It hurts my head...
what should hurt your head is assembling the most expensive squad in history and "borrowing" a coach from another organization... and still celebrating the FA cup like it was your real target all along. ;)
Honestly, Shaw, I think this is unpleasant to watch. That's all. Do I think you have a point? Yes, I do. I just think this is probably the least productive and most unpleasant way of dealing with/expressing that. Do I think Daffodil jumped feet first into something that's been brewing for months? yes, I do. But I think your response to him was over the top.
What I think, however, is irrelevant.
That was *precisely* LJ's complaint.
Aww, you remembered! We had to have something to celebrate, since UEFA decided to take away our chance at the silverware we really wanted through a shoddy referee appointment.
How did Arsenal's trophy case end up looking this year? ;)
S123 said people who she thought were her friends did not back her up. That was (part of) LJ's complaint.
Aww, you remembered! We had to have something to celebrate, since UEFA decided to take away our chance at the silverware we really wanted through a shoddy referee appointment.
How did Arsenal's trophy case end up looking this year? ;)
exactly like what I thought it would at the end of last summer. Now sell Adebayor and Diaby and buy Lorik Cana and Hangeland and we'll take the league and CL next year. *not holding my breath*
Blame UEFA all you want. Or you could look at your tactics in the first 179 minutes. The ref sucked but you leave it chance when you choose not to play with only a one goal lead.
S123 said people who she thought were her friends did not back her up. That was (part of) LJ's complaint.
I kinda thought he had it covered. Maybe I assume he has thicker skin than he has.
That was largely my first response.
[later, I wrote this to LJ on "real" friendships and the forums] [edits I would make since in bracket]
[are we friends?] Well I'm pretty fucked up, I'm a dedicated anti-social and have like three friends.
The Cellar folks are not [precisely] friends, but I don't [necessarily] expect the forums to produce genuine friendships [; it produced a marriage, so it surely can happen, but people don't necessarily convert "cellar friends" into "real" friends]. And yet the [forums] have a social function that is very friend-like. It produces genuine fulfillment, for many people, in many ways. There's great value to that. Sociologists haven't really defined it all yet, but what we are doing is creating new ways to be social and link to one another and care about one another. It may not be as deep as friendship. But not as deeply disappointing as friendship either...
I care about you man. I guess we're not friends in the traditional sense of the word. But you're a part of me that I value. A funny guy with an interesting life and beautiful family. I would do an awful lot for you. We're E-friends is what.
Hi! I've been gone for a week, and I come back to this? wow...but I definitely agree with UT's above post - E-Friends.
I've been telling the SO about the Cellar for a while - he finally decided to check it out, then got upset when he saw that it was more than "How 'bout them Lakers." Guess he didn't know you really can have such a thing as E-friends, and when you're happy or sad or need an opinion it's a nice place to turn and get usually unbiased opinions or input. I like the blatant honesty - I don't always agree, and I don't necessarily "like" everyone in here, but I take what I want and leave the rest.
Thanks for being here Cellar.
Great insights, UT.
I've analogized forums as talking to a person with three dozen split personalities. Sometimes they're witty, sometimes they're helpful, sometimes infuriating... It's like the magic eight ball. If you don't like the answer, walk away and "try again" later.
Thats where I think that some people thought differently. The things that I have seen happen on/through the cellar and the level of caring/concern/friendship seemed to have transcended from the simple online or e-friend. There have been many things done which caused me to think so, in my limited online experience anyway.
Just think of some of the ways that cellarites have banded together to help each other out. Some of the things that were done IRL for others who needed it.
Fer FOOKS SAKE - a car the donations to various people when down the collage ... Maybe all that happens on other forums, I dunno, but I doubt it.
That perception, real or imagined, led me to believe that the cellar was unique, different, special in some way. FWIW, I now realize I was wrong.
I think the friendships formed here are real friendships...they just exist in a different way and follow different 'rules'.
oh wow. well, umm, thanks for proving me wrong there S123.
oh, and FYI: I have met V. Didn't get the same impression as you. That is neither here nor there. Just my personal judgement (fairly well honed from years of working outreach in some scary areas, as well as having amassed a bunch of trust worthy friends, thus creating a sense of what we call "context") being different from yours.
That being said, I find it fascinating that I can not read a whole thread, comment on your post, which offends me, and get reamed for
a: being new (oh no! the horrors of being "new")
b: telling you what I think
and again, the irony of throwing a zillion insults at me for pointing out that you sidestep a point with namethrowing.
It's not making you look right. It's making you look mean.
That being said: I am somewhat new around here. You are right. But you know what this is a fucking BBS. Not a bar. Most people don't even know eachother, except through reading eachothers posts. So READING THREADS gives me familiarity I might not be able to gain in other social situations.
Also, I am new around here, so I am noticing trends in bulk. Trends like you thinking that you "tell it like it is" when in reality you just insult the fuck out of people to get a rise.
Also, oh did I mention this: I am new around here. And I am quickly choosing to not be old around here.
So you get your wish. Congrats you win.
Your prize,me on your level:
I will trot back to my fantasyland as it will, otherwise known as other internet communities that let me increase my overall knowledge and perspective by engaging in funny and informative conversations that keep the shit throwing and defensive posturing to a minimum.
Oh, and one more thing, a bonus just for you, especially for you S123:
FUCK YOU. You are a cunt. Clearly insecure. Clearly incapable of reading a post for content and not for the opportunity to pounce. You are, based on posts, clearly not smart enough to interact with people without making fun of them or understanding their actual motives. And for some reason you consider defending sad people a self serving ego fest instead of an instrument of empathy and kindness. Which makes you a very very stupid bitch.
Thank god you're not staying.
You are an instigator, just like your buddy Tiki and your buddy BigV. So guess what? You get what you give.
I'm a stupid cunt? Nice. I'm quite sure you shouldn't have said that.
Remember when this used to be a good place? Shall we go on another safari and bring more assholes back? They're like a fucking jungle disease. They do, however, give BigV someone to hang out with.
Go fuck yourself, daffy-dillweed. You're useless, stupid, and grossly misinformed.
Oh, and for the record. BigV and Tiki ARE psycho, which explains the draw for you.
That perception, real or imagined, led me to believe that the cellar was unique, different, special in some way. FWIW, I now realize I was wrong.
I don't think that was wrong. I still maintain that the cellar is unique and different and special.
There are two things at play for me. One is actual friendship: there are people in this community I like ad care about and would name on my list of friends in this world. But there's also a wider sense of fraternal connection to dwellars more generally. That transcends my individual likes and dislikes and takes in friends and frenemies alike.
goddammit.
first: fuck you classic for making me read this thread.
2nd. You still don't get it, most of you. it's not about being thin skinned. at all.
3rd. daffodil....shawnee seems to be one of the few people that actually gets what is wrong here. And you don't know who youre talking to. your leaving will go unnoticed. please take mr V with you when you go.
4th. say it with me.....
E
A
bowl of D
um. gee. I can see why no one missed me.
15,000 again.....wiseass mods.
Yes, E A D, daffo.
Hey daff, have you read my 13000-some other posts?
I'm not stupid, I'm not a cunt, and I'm not a bitch. But I don't take crap off people like you, just walking down the street. Never have, never will.
Sorry Jim, thin or thick skinned, maybe wasnt the best way of putting it. Each time I logged in I saw you, or Jinx, or Clod (in the vaccine thread) pretty much slam dunk Tiki's bullshit. I figured you had it covered.
Can't we all just.............oh never mind. I'll be in the Images threads if you need me.
oh, and FYI: I have met V.
So what?
Trends like you thinking that you "tell it like it is" when in reality you just insult the fuck out of people to get a rise.
FALSE - You obviously have no clue.
And I am quickly choosing to not be old around here.
Ahhh a bit of good news in a post otherwise full of shit.
Take your roommate with you.
I will trot back to my fantasyland as it will, otherwise known as other internet communities that let me increase my overall knowledge and perspective by engaging in funny and informative conversations that keep the shit throwing and defensive posturing to a minimum.
That would be PD? lol.
Oh and if I forgot - FUCK YOU.
Can I suggest that we very much don't do any more safaris? It seems to blow a wind of trouble through our doors.
Can I suggest that we very much don't do any more safaris? It seems to blow a wind of trouble through our doors.
They started it
(They invaded Poland)
and beest, you're a creepy perv too!
[COLOR="LemonChiffon"]only the fun kind[/COLOR]
Tiki hasn't been here since we decoded her batshittyish need for drama and her avoidance of most threads, so perhaps the problem will solve itself.
She's viewing this thread right now......
.....cue creepy tingly music
PD, the internettal virus - kinda like VD.
She's viewing this thread right now......
.....cue creepy tingly music
At one point there were nine dwellars listed and seven of them viewing this thread :P
OK, the friends thing..... There are people I like on here and people I cannot stand (bet you're all surprised to learn that, huh?) I believe that most of that is reciprocal to a certain extent. but whether I like you or not has absolutely no bearing on whether i will agree with you, back you up, stay out of it or rip you a new one when you state your opinion on here. That all depends on what crap/wisdom is eminating from your fingertips, whether I'm here, whether I'm reading that thread, whether I give a fig and whether I think my involvement will have any benefit. and yes, my own amusement is one benefit. If I keep stum it doesn't mean I don't care
I have no idea if most people here feel like this or will back their "friends" regardless of how stupid they're being (friends don't let friends drive drunk....). But that's how I see it.
I try, very much, to stay out of other's arguments/disagreements/flame-fest, what have you. I get too emotional, too revved up and I'm sick of apologizing everywhere to everyone. AND I hate conflict, I really do. I can barely stand up, let alone back up a friend. I hate that I've no spine, but it's easier to just slither away. I get fed up with all the "prove it!" bullshit when it's nearly impossible to prove something about a post a week or month or so ago that you no longer recall IN TOTAL, you only recall the gist of it and I think most people here get the 'gist' of most of the OTHER people here and that's what they go on.
don't like 'em? don't read 'em. They piss you off real bad? Drown them in a shallow pool of goblin piss in your mind and then fuck them with a blazing hot poker. That'll shut 'em up.
I like Shawnee. I like Lj and jinx and dani. I see a lot of valid points on all sides. I don't know daff but I DID get the creepy feeling that Tiki was mari-shit-o in some sort of bizarre reincarnation. The cowboy boots really jelled that up for me.
that said: like the lady who took my police report on the stolen 480.00, "HAVE A NICE DAY!!!"
*wish for gun growing...Growing...GROwing...GROWing...*
I am the same in real life. Also, I'm the last to pick up on what's happening below the surface. People can be all like "Did you see how that waitress treated me totally different than you? How she paused and sneered?" and I'm all like, "Uh, I want eggs."
This drama is hurting my head, and I really do think its hurting the cellar. There are dwellers I don't like, and I can't stand the bullshit they spew, for that reason I try to avoid responding to them, altho I have none on ignore. I have had a clash or two, but I try to reduce the exposure. That's how I am in real life too, probably because I don't want anyone to not like me, even if I don't like them. I'd rather someone I don't like, just not notice me. I'm not suggesting that and dweller avoid conflict with another, but I think the levels it has risen to is a bit ridiculous on ALL sides.
I think this community has unique properties. Even the people I do not like, I do not necessarily wish them gone. At some point I did, but I realize that even though they might not have any input that interests me personally, other dwellers might enjoy their input. I am a bit confused by this conflict, even if I do know the source, I don't understand why it has become to such...bitterness. It permeates almost all the threads, with uncalled for snide remarks, insults ect. I wouldn't be surprised if most dwellers, oldies and newbies are tired of it. It needs to stop, some mature resolution needs to be reached.
Yes, I'm trying to play the annoying peacemaker. I want peace. Of course I realize I'm still relatively "new" and not a frequent poster, so ignore me if you want.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
Nothing is worse than logging into the cellar and finding out you've missed out on the latest installment of the latest drama.
Seriously though, this has been a big storm in a teacup surely?
And aren't we grown ups? Who needs their friends to back them up in an internet war of words? lol It's not like you might end up being physically harmed...unless someone tells you to go hang yourself and you do...and then who's fault is it? Hmmm...maybe I should put that in the navel gazing forum...anyway, seriously. Come on!
btw, I'm with monster on this one. Stranger things have happened though I'm sure. :)
One last thing...who ran cicero off?
Oh and welcome back p-jinx!
lol...do people always have to be 'run off'? Can't they just stop posting because they've got other things to do? Sometimes I see less of my real life friends because other shit gets in the way. Isn't it the same online?
I have no idea if most people here feel like this or will back their "friends" regardless of how stupid they're being (friends don't let friends drive drunk....). But that's how I see it.
If you don't see the difference between backing your friend's stupid argument that you don't personally agree with - and backing your friend against someone declaring them to be a bad person... meh. What's the point then?
Whether it's tiki or V or RichLevy or whatever person of the week who decides to shit all over my husband, point out how much they dislike him, or call him A BAD FUCKING PERSON - I'm done with it. No, Jim doesn't need anybody to back him up - he doesn't need to waste his time entertaining you fuckers who just take, take, take and take some more either.
You don't have to agree with your "friends" about everything - you also don't have to be condecending and shitty. You don't have to be constantly trying to score points. You don't have to take pride in not giving a shit about the words on the screen while patting yourself on the back for belonging to such a caring community.
Thank you Shawnee, for getting it. Not everyone wears their damage on their sleeves, but we're all human beings.
It's only ever been a small handful of people who've taken that stance though Jinx. Most of the time they've got fairly short shrift from most of the rest of us when they've done so.
For the record, I miss you and Jim and hope that you can bring yourselves to be a part of this place still. We've allowed negative shit to fall all over something pretty cool. For my part in that I am sorry.
Yeah, I accept that that's just my perspective Dana, and everyone will see it a little differently. I'm just trying to explain where my head was/is at.... explaining why I just didn't want to read anymore...
That's fair enough m'dear. Just be aware that you are valued here.
jinx, I'm sorry, I just didn't read that thread, I had no idea what was going on until it was all done and dusted. And I still haven't really read it.
If you don't see the difference between backing your friend's stupid argument that you don't personally agree with - and backing your friend against someone declaring them to be a bad person... meh. What's the point then? .
I completely see the difference there. I'm not sure how you understood that I didn't. But just because you're my friend doesn't mean you can automatically expect backing when you're being an ass. And again I'm using the word "you" in the general sense, it was a general take on e-friendship.
jinx, I'm sorry, I just didn't read that thread, I had no idea what was going on until it was all done and dusted. And I still haven't really read it.
Aw, you don't need to apologise, no one does. I was venting. It's not 1 thread, it's way more than that.
No, I think some apologies probably are due. I know I have a tendency to try for the peace process when dwellars clash. Occasionally I take my eye off the ball and am too concerned with that peace when, frankly, I should be moving to defend. It is not acceptable for a newcomer to shit all over a friend. Sometimes the meta picture is not as important as what's happening right now.
Don't bite my head off for asking, but what exactly is it that's bothering him then? He had a run in with Tiki and he's upset that UT didn't come to his side and BigV pissed him off. Is that it, or can you elucidate a little more, because I am having a hard time figuring out what the problem is and if I am, then there's probably a number of others who are also.
Is it that he's feeling unappreciated?
No, I think some apologies probably are due. I know I have a tendency to try for the peace process when dwellars clash. Occasionally I take my eye off the ball and am too concerned with that peace when, frankly, I should be moving to defend. It is not acceptable for a newcomer to shit all over a friend. Sometimes the meta picture is not as important as what's happening right now.
lol...Dana, do you realize you're doing exactly what Shawnee jumped all over you for? Trying to keep the peace. ;)
Perhaps it was the unhelpful juxtaposition of a lack of dwellar unity with a clear case of PD unity.
[eta] @ Ali: *chuckles* yes and no. I am also copping to what she accused me of. She was right. The time for me to step in on that thread was when daffodil insulted her and accused her of something she wasn't guilty of, out of either ignorance of the wider picture, or a sense of loyalty to his/her friends.*
* I am not sure which.
yep well, maybe that's the case.
With regard to that situation, it was clear from the outset that it would only end in tears.
People need to suck it up and learn from the mistake of invading another forum en masse. Of course there's going to be consequences. Did anyone think the people over there were going to just lay down and take it? I mean, come on. Seriously. Think about it.
eta: particularly when it was clear the forum being invaded was full of kooks and drama queens.
Well, in fairness, it didn't start as an invasion. It was a return safari.
I don't think it matters how you word it. It all adds up to a large group of regulars from one forum going to another.
For what purpose? To have the same discussions there as here? To meet new people maybe? Trying to recruit more posters for this site?
What really was the purpose?
Honestly? I think it was just supposed to be for shits and giggles. It seems to have turned out to be rather more full of the former than the latter.
ok, well what was the source of the intended humour? Seeing them get the shits at a bunch of newbies all coming from the same place? Expecting them to just laugh and be glad a whole heap of weirdo's from another site came and upset the equillibrium of their forum?
Isn't that exactly what's happened here?
eta: I'm not meaning this to be directed at you Dana. It's just that you're the one answering the questions, and they're ones I've been thinking about ever since I first saw that safari thread the lumberjim posted. I'm just not surprised at how it's all turned out.
Well. We were returning the jape. As their safari had actually proved quite amusing. And it seemed an interesting idea.
I like Jim. I think he's a genuinely good guy. You can point to many things that show this, but the most obvious are all the community building things he's done like the car and the t-shirts. Another thing about Jim is that he's a mischievous joker. It sometimes rubs people the wrong way. I've seen people criticize him numerous times over the years, and he always stands up to them. We even have memes devoted to it, "my sister died on 9/11." His humor is welcome, as far as I'm concerned.
I saw BigV criticize Jim recently, and said nothing because I've seen it numerous times before, and thought Jim didn't need defending. I'm still confused about why it's a big deal this time. If he was kind of expecting to be defended, then I'm sorry I didn't speak up to say that he's a good guy.
I don't generally get involved in conflict. Don't want to pick sides. But I think it's worth saying that Jim's a good guy. I hope you both come back. We lost LabRat, and don't need to lose another pair of pillars.
I'm still a little bewildered by much of this. I'm guessing it's partially because I don't do chat. I get the feeling that a lot goes on in chat that I don't see.
I hope you both come back. But maybe that makes me a taker.
They started it
(They invaded Poland)
Were they invited?
Was punch served?
[COLOR=White]/obscure[/COLOR]
A few people had my back in the
very first dramatic Tiki thread, which precedes everything. Tiki had about 5 big fuck-you posts calling me the worst she could come up with. I wound up not just a "fucking bad person", but rather, "a completely worthless waste of humanity." She sprayed a torrent of liquid shit at me.
S123, DanaC, Moar and Flint, and a few others, "had my back" with statements about how Tiki should not have attacked me in such an abrasive way.
LJ had one-liners trying to poke Tiki in humorous ways. Jinx had nothing.
But it was OK! I actually secretly enjoyed being given the huge FUCK YOU posts. I just make my case best I can, and let people decide what they think. Wacky feisty bitch, I thought, this is actually fun, a little, someone who wants to flame the shit out of me. Nobody has flamed the shit out me for a few years, they all treat me differently here, that's actually not what I really prefer. So bring it on!
And, I thought, at the end of the year we'll all look back with a sort of satisfaction -- that was a really feisty whack-job bitch wasn't it, but she was fun for a while, man it takes all kinds.
Ah yes. I didn't participate in that thread because it seemed to be about people participating in some different forum. Not my forum, not my business.
fuck all this.
tiki is a troll. she was consciously trying to drive a wedge in among us. I recognize that.
it was simply illuminating to me that people would let her allegations stand.....for whatever reason...apathy, or fear of conflict...or agreement.....whatever.
I have more of an issue with people like dar and bigV that want to judge me based on their perception that I'm some kind of thug running amok in the church choir.
I can't actually fault them, because I've spent so many posts saying
'eat a dick' and 'cock' and calling people crazy........
I just have been re-examining the effort i put into this board.
what do I get out of it in exchange for the effort I put into it? Is it equitable?.....
please keep in mind that I'm just some dickhole in PA that does not effect your day to day.
also!
Cloud, I see you and hope you are doing well.
15,000 again.....wiseass mods.
What? Who? What are you talking about?
The troll asked me to delete two of her threads and I did, an LJ post must have been in there.
I just picked up where I left off reading this thread 24 hours and SIX PAGES ago! Now I have a request: can I be banned for 3 minutes so I can go to the bathroom?
Jim, I think most people here really appreciate the efforts you go to, so try and keep that in mind. I'm surprised that you of all people have let someone get to you like this regardless of the fact that she was just the catalyst to it all coming out.
You and I have had our differences and continue to do so constantly it seems, but I think you're an important member of this group and you will be sorely missed if you decide it's not worth it to you anymore. Not everyone gets your humour, and there are those of us who don't appreciate it, but we're far outnumbered by the people who do.
Besides, I can't believe there's someone else on here you find more annoying than me. ;)
So just suck it up and get on with doing what you do best.
Oh...and EAD when you're done.
Sorry you feel that way Jim. For what it's worth you and Jinxi are two of my favourite people in here. Surprising given how much we used to clash way back when I was a new dwellar. Just because it's not always said, doesn't mean it isn't thought.
We should probably be more careful about allowing trolls to drive wedges between us all. It's only happened a couple of times that I know of. But that's a couple too many.
Oh, and don't forget to EAD!
The troll asked me to delete two of her threads and I did, an LJ post must have been in there.
It bugs me that she asked, and I also wish you hadn't been so willing to comply. I don't like thread deleting. I know her 99 laments were intensely personal, but if she didn't want them out there, she shouldn't have posted them in the first place. It's not like she had personally identifying information in them. She just had her feelings all over the place.
I actually enjoyed that thread a lot in the beginning. Then it got too self indulgent and I lost interest. (99 is a lot.) But deleting the whole thread is revising history. I think she's a bit of a nutter, and that thread was part of the evidence.
I have no idea what the 2nd thread was.
It's your board, and obviously you are going to do what you have to do, and I support that. I just hope thread deleting is kept to a minimum.
I think a lot of things needed to be said, and they were.
Thank you Dana, for listening to me and for understanding my non-understanding of the peacemaker thing. Though I admire that about you, it is harder when you're watching it from within the muck...
I think a lot of jim and jinx. I think they're good people. Have we always agreed? Hell no! I'm sure we've all seethed at each other. To me, though, it's more than e-friends: it's like family. We can fight like cats and dogs, but let some outsider dare to cross a line and, well, god help ya.
I was remiss in letting the original attack go. It seemed that I had often come to the defense of someone, only to see them patch it up later and I'm the outside crazy girl. I had resigned myself to this: eh, no one listens to me anyway, even when it's something I actually KNOW something about, so I'll just keep trying to be funny and wait to be discovered by a comedy writing team. But, as my temper is legendary, when I did express what I thought of BigV's superhero act and got the business from Daffo...backed into a corner Shawnee is not a good thing, and anyone within distance will hear the wrath.
This is me. Me magnified, no doubt, but that's why I've felt the attachment to this place: I talk about things here that I don't get to talk about IRL. Besides my best buddy and my family, I don't form deep relationships often. I have many many friends, many people who care about me, and who i care about, but when it comes to people I actually would hang out with, talk about my fears and problems and good things...few and far between.
It began to feel that I wasn't supposed to have success, that the only way I was anyone here was when things were bad. I felt guilty that my years of crap had finally turned around. I wanted my friends to say "Damn girl, good for you." I don't blame anyone, and I shouldn't need that validation, but I noticed, and it was a bit hurtful.
I have a couple reactions to being hurt: disappearing, or coming out fighting. There are reasons for this that I won't get into...but it builds up.
If I were in a "heated discussion" in real life, with a KNOWN person, and a stranger came up and told me I was horrible and formed all sorts of opinions about a history they know nothing about, all hell would break loose. The reaction would be just as it was here: who the fuck are YOU, and you just brought on something you should have stayed the hell out of. If, in real life, someone called me a stupid cunt, it wouldn't be just me rising up with the proverbial pitchfork.
Anyway, I appreciate the defenses, and the PMs. I don't know what happens from here, but at the very least I think it's good it's all out in the open.
...in the church choir.
You're in a Church Choir?
Well, PRAISE GOD!!! :keys:
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I remember seeing some of that action with Tiki going on (I never logged on).
...that be what I would call a "cwazzy parson."
Deleting of posts... pffft... that's nothing more than the removal of a subjective mish-mash of rhetorical jargon condensed within the space of few hundred pixels. You da' Man so it be your call. Hell, I come here because you's people are the "sane" ones.
Any of that make sense to ya'll? Shouldn't. Why? Because I'm a Madman. :D
Seems there are benefits to lurking.
Well, back to being a nut again... :drunk:
i love ya jim and jinx. Remember when I left jim? you said,
UR DOING IT RONG!
don't leave. TikiMarichiko is hopefully gone for good. If not, I'll personally taunt her a second time.
I just hope thread deleting is kept to a minimum.
I agree 100% but openly acknowledge that the rules of the Cellar are not within my domain.
Here's why I agree with Glatt: Part of making posters accountable is the 'permanence' of one's posts. If you know before you start pecking away that what you write will represent you for a very long time then you think twice before saying something you will regret later.
Having the option to delete entire threads not only 'let's you off the hook' but it also has collateral consequences - the posts of all others who participated.
And to LJ I will say this:
Knock it off.
What happened as best I can peice together is a consequence of the one of the many roles you have defined for yourself in the Cellar - specifically, the ass-kicking, 'ask no quarter/give no quarter', resident tough guy. In any social network (in the pre-internet sense of the word), when the tough guy on the block is challenged by the tough guy across town, any help offered by the crowd simply serves to cheapen the victory. A bad example is getting picked on at school by someone not even as tough as you then having your little sister step in and whoop the bully's ass.
Perfect example: Rich calls Jinx a whore. I was online when he posted that and
my head nearly exploded. I exercised remarkable restraint in not replying directly to defend her. You know why? Because it is NOT appropriate to defend a man's wife when the man himself is present because it makes him look like a pussy. A man defends his own wife and the other guys stand by ready to step in if needed but stay out of it if not. I could have taken a swing - I
wanted to take a swing - but it wasn't my place to do that.
In short, you aren't the type of guy that needs defending against the likes of Tiki who isn't even in your league. She's gone - you won without anyone's help and, it seems to me, that's exactly the way it should have turned out so what's the fucking problem?
Even the few people in here that aren't exactly your best buddies acknowledge your contribution and value to the Cellar. There's a time and a place to sing 'For he's a jolly good fellow' - when you are slugging it out with a psycho bitch with nails in her nose spraying bile out of a firehose is definitely NOT the time.
I kind of see what your problem is and I kind of sort of get it a little bit I guess but what I do get clearly is that you are making way more of it than it is. Way more of it.
PM anybody who let you down in your mind. Speak your peace and be done with it.
Then get your ass back in here - I need a new user title.
Damnit.
Forums...
They are nice - real nice. Meet new friends and never have to deal with actually ever seeing them in person. This forum is really interesting. It's a good forum. Close knit group of people that communicate on a daily or, at least, a regular basis.
Drama? Yep, gotta have the drama. You get a troll every now and then. The troll is taken care of, ya'll give a group hug and everything is back to normal again. Someone says something pissy and hair stands up on the back of someone's neck... "How dare they say that?" :lol: Emotions flare, words are typed, things eventually calm down, everyone has a solution.
Honestly, who really gives a shit? Are you neighbors? Are you married or just shacking up? Do you live in another country or the same one but are 500 miles away? Whatever the case... there is a little "x" in the upper right hand corner of everyone's screen. Click on it once and your problem is gone.
An internet forum is never a reason to get all emotional over.
I have more of an issue with people like dar and bigV that want to judge me based on their perception that I'm some kind of thug running amok in the church choir.
Whoa there big fella. I have said more than once that I like you and think you're a good guy. In particular you seem to be a great husband and father - and that goes a long way with me.
But that doesn't mean I won't say anything if I disagree with one of your posts. But disagreement doesn't imply disdain. Think of it this way - I wouldn't post a dissenting opinion if I thought you were a lost cause.
The other thing is that we don't
really know each other. We just get a little peephole into each others lives. You ever read the story (or is it poem?) of the blind guys describing an elephant? That's what conversing online is like. You only get to see a little bit of what's out there.
..unless someone tells you to go hang yourself and you do...and then who's fault is it?
I'm going to say this because it bothers me. If you (general YOU) encourage a suicidal person to kill themselves, you are an outrageous piece of human excrement and WILL reap the karma you so richly deserve by doing so.
oh, i know, i know. you didn't say "tell a SUICIDAL person to go hang themself" but you get the gist of it, right, babydoll?
S123, DanaC, Moar and Flint, and a few others, "had my back" with statements about how Tiki should not have attacked me in such an abrasive way.
.... Jinx had nothing.
Well, nothing except for what I said to you in chat that night, right, about her being high strung and way overreacting, again?
I'm sorry that's not how you remember things though, I should have said it on here too and made it public record.
I should have said it on here too and made it public record.
Unless it was put in a thread that got deleted... :eyebrow:
and I think that's part and parcel of it. If it were all publicly recorded it would be nothing but a bitchfest in here and the real good stuff would be buried. there is some still in here somewhere. The upshot is we all knew she was cuckoo, but we didn't all say something everytime because it was so damn obvious. Perhaps some more should have been said some places. And it is disappointing when people who you expect to be there holding your beer go all goody-two-shoes and try to restrain you, but some aren't as good as others at judging when something really needs to be said and when you've just had a bad day and one too many and are lashing at the nearest dickhead.
But imagine if everyone had waded in every time drax was a dickhead, and rkz, and tw, and and and..... sometimes you just gotta let those who are dealing with it take one for the team and hope it blows itself out. And it can be hard to judge when the time for that is over.
But I am sorry for all that I love and appreciate feeling unloved and unappreciated for something I should have said, and I guess I let accusations of me being Jim's acolyte make me back off when I shouldn't. But I really just didn't read that thread because it had potential nasty and I wasn't needing any more nasty right then.
Well damn. This thread has been fairly enlightening and has caused me to go read a few other untouched threads. I didn't know all this was going on because when tiki showed up she just struck me as a bitter little drama queen so I never looked at another of her posts after her little youtube rant. It doesn't look like my initial scan was far off the mark.
Jim, you're a cock. and you look like Mr Incredible. I bet you even leave sweatdroplets on the gym equipment sometimes. What a jerk. Of course, you've got a gorgeous wife and beautiful kids so something tells me you must be an ok guy. Of course, I could probably have figured that out somewhere in the last 15,000 posts too. Oh well, in the end there is one really big reason you have to come back and play. That thing you do with your tongue. Absolutely.
I wasn't needing any more nasty right then.
I understand that completely. Thanks monster.
Personally, I think some of us, in a way allowed a fookin drama queen, attention whore, psychobitch to cost us one of the most kind, well informed and rational posters. Oh and jim too.
Very happy to see you Jinx!
I didn't know all this was going on.
My head is either in the clouds or under a rock alternately.
I saw the video thread but never played it. I guess one wouldn't know another found it offensive if one didn't say. I assume non posting would speak for itself.
and/or perhaps my opinion wouldn't count for much but I am sorry things have led to hurt feelings among you friends.
Not that it matters much but for the record and I have said it before I think you guys ( the lumberjims )are the neatest family. I admire the family things you do very much.
Damn! I go off for a few days and have a life away from the computer, and look what happens!
So Tiki's gone. Huh. Can I just say, I saw it coming? Obviously she is a nutter, and I am amazed that y'all saw that video she did about revenge and still behaved like she was anything remotely near rational. Yes, I know it was an act (probably) but ew. There were some nuggets of beauty in her "laments" but --and I know how y'all love poetry, but I saw the whole thing as madly self-indulgent.
Sky -- the video was about revenge toward her ex. I didn't watch it all, but what I did see was really crazy and gross.
I figured you'd known her before, that she wasn't a new member, otherwise I couldn't figure out why she'd just cracked open and laid a thick, smothering blanket of her own emotional drama all over the place - and been encouraged to continue. Rubberneckers! Admit it, you just wanted to watch the train wreck!
I also figured my own repugnance was a kind of weird female jealousy, or would be perceived that way, and I'm still pretty new here too, so I'd better just keep my mouth shut, figuratively speaking.
Maybe next time, I won't. :)
Let's all chip in and buy lumberjim a training bra for his tender, budding girl-bosoms.
Rubberneckers! Admit it, you just wanted to watch the train wreck!
Sure, why not? If you can't do anything about it, then it's just entertainment. Reading Tiki's posts was like watching an Itchy & Scratchy cartoon.
...and I'm still pretty new here too, so I'd better just keep my mouth shut, figuratively speaking.
Not at all, that new/old bullshit is, well, just bullshit. Democracy in action, baby, any member is entitled to their :2cents:. ;)
Ahhh shut up you old fart!
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Let's all chip in and buy lumberjim a training bra for his tender, budding girl-bosoms.
seriously. they're all puffy and new.....
youze guise are acting like i had a tantrum and huffed off.
It wasn't a cry for help, or attention. I just took a couple steps back, and answered honestly how i felt when questioned about it. Not blaming anyone in particular for not defending me...i only groused at UT because it seemed like he had taken tiki's side. he justified that stance in a PM to me.
it's not a huge big deal...
can we all shut the fuck up about it now?
Only if you promise to eat a bowl of dicks... deal?
So..................
Whatever happened to russotto?
Russ Otto. Man I couldn't stand that guy. He made a good footrest, though.
Jaguar isn't coming back, is he?
Russ Otto. Man I couldn't stand that guy. He made a good footrest, though.
Thats just cuz he put you in your place
Me? In my place? I don't think I've ever been in my place my whole life! Many have tried, and failed. :lol:
Boy it took you two minutes to reply? You are slippin.
Jaguar isn't coming back, is he?
Jaguar has been around, but that name is dead to him. He didn't want the posts of his youth connected to him as an adult.
Srsly? I didn't know that...
Well dayum!
I've just spent an hour catching up on this thread ...
I'm really glad that LJ and Jinx are back.
I know that the general rule is
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that men of good will do nothing"
but if we've not read the threads then we don't know there's anything to do ...
:chill:
... and sometimes people just don't read the threads [COLOR="White"](and sometimes that says it all ...)[/COLOR].
I'm going to say this because it bothers me. If you (general YOU) encourage a suicidal person to kill themselves, you are an outrageous piece of human excrement and WILL reap the karma you so richly deserve by doing so.
oh, i know, i know. you didn't say "tell a SUICIDAL person to go hang themself" but you get the gist of it, right, babydoll?
Oh yes I get it. I can't imagine why anyone would feel the need to be so cruel, but it happens as we all know, and of course as you say, I was not suggesting anyone do that.
I still think lumberjim should EAD though.
Dammit, people, if we resolve things purely through chat and PMs we'll never reinforce the Official Secret Cellar Clique.
BTW, what did you do with
Tonchi? I see she hasn't been here for awhile. Have you moved her into the Dwellar Protection Program.
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I'm glad LJ & Jinx are back. Without them it (the forum) was kinda like having a hot dog w/out teh mustid.
..and Jim... you can EAD later... I think right now we outa kick somebody's ass! ;)
Dammit, people, if we resolve things purely through chat and PMs we'll never reinforce the Official Secret Cellar Clique.
I don't know if they resolve things, but they seem to start a lot of shit that spills out onto the board.
I don't know if they resolve things, but they seem to start a lot of shit that spills out onto the board.
From my perspective, the chat culture wrecks the context of the rest of the board. Like thread deletion it allows people to say shit they can deny later, but more importantly its created a subculture of people who operate in real time instead of the long term back and forth that existed which encouraged participation. I finally figured out that merc had built credibility in chat that isn't reflected on the rest of the board so I looked like a prick when I reacted to what he actually wrote in the permanent record. We're culturally different than we were and while that's a damn shame, pissing against the tide isn't something I can sustain.
I kind of prefer the fact that Chat does spillout into the rest of the b oard. Not in terms of drama and stuff, but because I can only make it into Chat at odd times. If the stuff going on in Chat was never referenced in the boards I'd feel like i was missing stuff I think.
It has changed the culture. But I'm not entirely sure quite how. Or whether or not it's a good thing. In some ways it is. It does allow you to get to know people at a slightly more immediate level. I just wish i didn't have to become nocturnal to take part lol.
CHAT:
It's not for everyone. Including me.
I am too slow for chat. By the time I think of something witty to say to comment #1 people are on to comment #3. There's big silences.
I like looking at faces touching ect.
Some people are good chatting blind.
I need all of my faculties to chat even in rl.
I've long been in favor of posting the chat logs.
Chat is people you know from the cellar having a beer and shooting the shit. There's a hell of a lot less drama there, and I can't think of any 'shit' from there that's spilled out onto the cellar - in general the flow is the opposite way. But mostly, people just want to relax and chat.
I don't chat often, but when I have I've enjoyed it. It is a lot like hanging out in the bar with some buddies. Unless someone is a jerk, everyone gets along and laughs. That's been my experience, anyway.
And with the "Chat Police" the jerks can be booted.
FWIW - I have talked to a few people in chat who have not joined or had not at that time.
I kind of prefer the fact that Chat does spillout into the rest of the b oard. Not in terms of drama and stuff, but because I can only make it into Chat at odd times. If the stuff going on in Chat was never referenced in the boards I'd feel like i was missing stuff I think.
It has changed the culture. But I'm not entirely sure quite how. Or whether or not it's a good thing. In some ways it is. It does allow you to get to know people at a slightly more immediate level. I just wish i didn't have to become nocturnal to take part lol.
UK chat time might be when ... ? (Not at the moment - got a lot on ... but in principle)?
I don't know if they resolve things, but they seem to start a lot of shit that spills out onto the board.
I've long been in favor of posting the chat logs.
SO,,,WHAT CRAWLED UP YOU TWOS ASSES?
I've long been in favor of posting the chat logs.
That would be interesting, to say the least. I thought chat kinda drifted off in interwebz space after it scrolled off the top of the screen. Like a radio transmission.:rolleyes:
Chat is meant to not be permanent. I would stop hanging out there if it were. When I post on the cellar I have to take into account that the wrong person might read my post, or that I'll have to re-read it and regret it. Not really either of those worries with chat.
I think its bullshit that its even being brought up. Drama spills over into chat more often then the other way around. That is why its kept "drama free."
Point out examples of "chat drama spilling over."
LJ starting a thread about Big V because of some bullshit in chat.
yep.
but wut crawled up yer ass?
Drama spills over into chat more often then the other way around. That is why its kept "drama free."
Point out examples of "chat drama spilling over."
Thats why I said this. I will contend that the whole LJ-bigV thread stemmed from LJ having a problem with BigV from the cellar board before the chat thing ever happened.
I stated that the opposite of what UT said is also true, that's all.
I've seen any number of snarky remarks that the poster claimed was justified because of some undefined thing the targeted person said/did in chat or a PM. That leaves the rest of the board up in the air as to whether it was justified, or the poster was just being shitty. It's like listening to one end of a phone conversation.
Nothing crawls up my ass, everything is outbound.
I've long been in favor of posting the chat logs.
That would kill chat, sure enough.
How about if we just post the funny stuff from chat in its own forum!
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LOLchats :lol:
I don't think chat logs should be posted, but there are issues with chat which bother me and are a big part of the reason i don't do it anymore much. One of the biggest issues I have is with people impersonating others. At one stage when I was having a problem with some of the people who chat regularly, I found that someone was pretending to be me and of course causing more confusion and angst for me and some others.
I believe this is the sort of childish behaviour which causes trouble on the board from chat.
That being said, I still think that chat should just stay as it is. It's just a part of this site now and I think as a general rule we've all adapted to it quite nicely.
I think the dwellars posing as other dwellar thing has pretty much stopped. Havent seen anybody do that in ages.
[eta] I hate the idea of Chat logs being posted. It pisses me off when people post chunks of chat when they've had an argument. Don;t mind so much for humour; that's just sharing with those who missed a good joke. But when it's dragged out to support someone's claims of injury or offense, I really don't like it. I don;t like private messages being posted either.
We shouldn't have to be careful in Chat. That's where you kick back and just be yourself without thinking about typos, or having something taken the wrong way and then picked over letter by letter for the next week. If something does get taken the wrong way the Chat moves on and it becomes quickly irrelevant. Not so if it's posted as a log.
Just my tup'enn'orth.
Hung Like Jesus hasn't been here since the 14th of May.
Crap, did they leave him up on the cross again?
But for our feel-good story for tonight, TheAlphaJerk has been around with some bacon porn, so he didn't get all crispy-fried in the fires. :)
Oh, and, wot Dana said.
What Dana said ,
May I suggest that things get changed in chat so it logs you in as yer celler name , that would alleviate the goofy name stuff , though it is Fun trying to guess who some random person is .
Just remember, that the last few pages of posts in the main chatroom stay up there for anyone to see when they log in hours later.
One reason I use my real name as my username is to remind myself that I have to stand up for whatever I say. I have pissed off people here before and I'll do it again. That being said, I support people being anonymous, but not using someone else's Cellar handle.
I don't think public chat is private and needs to be treated as such. If someone opens a private chat or sends an e-mail then different rules apply.
I like Jim and Jinx and hope that they stay. I occasionally find him annoying and we have had some serious disagreements, but he's a supportive member of the community.
Heck, if this were the Love Boat, he'd be the cruise director.;)
I don't think chat logs should be posted, but there are issues with chat which bother me and are a big part of the reason i don't do it anymore much. One of the biggest issues I have is with people impersonating others. At one stage when I was having a problem with some of the people who chat regularly, I found that someone was pretending to be me and of course causing more confusion and angst for me and some others.
That is exactly what scared me away from chat last time I tried it out (I was on last night - I mean, before then.). I got on and people were pretending to be other people - and I felt like a real dim bulb for being fooled. I figured I'd missed some memo or wasn't quick enough at picking up clues, and thought screw this, I'll just stick to regular forum posting.
Then again, people use sock puppets on the forum all the time, so I guess it's just like a box of chocolates. The kind that doesn't come with a guide telling you whether it's vanilla or cherry nougat. Whatcha gonna do? Just take a bite and spit it out if you don't like it.
Whatcha gonna do? Just take a bite and spit it out if you don't like it.
Ditto. I stopped chatting (and responding to many threads) because I felt like I was always dodging bullets, Matrix-style. Fade out, stay out of the way, resurface when it's calmer.
I'm allergic to forum-drama. Personal drama in individuals' lives I can take; a little sympathy, perhaps a suggestion if applicable, a few wishes of goodwill. When people start throwing mud at each other, :bolt:
It's a real pity that it's so prevalent right now.
If you don't see the difference between backing your friend's stupid argument that you don't personally agree with - and backing your friend against someone declaring them to be a bad person... meh. What's the point then?
Whether it's tiki or V or RichLevy or whatever person of the week who decides to shit all over my husband, point out how much they dislike him, or call him A BAD FUCKING PERSON - I'm done with it. No, Jim doesn't need anybody to back him up - he doesn't need to waste his time entertaining you fuckers who just take, take, take and take some more either.
That's funny because I come here
because of you and Jim, not discounting the handful of others.
Jim doesn't need any back up. Jim goes without saying. :) That being said: If you can't even manage to get along with Jim then you might be a piker. :neutral:
Oh hai guys! What storm of doodoo did I walk into here?
Hung Like Jesus hasn't been here since the 14th of May.
Crap, did they leave him up on the cross again?
Nah, he has just been busy with work.
(sigh) You people just tickle the shit outta me sometimes!!:p
I like when people cry about other people getting into arguments. Why is that the "just ignore it if you don't like it" advice that one hears all the time applies to everything BUT that? "I hate fights, and read every word of that last one. You people appall me." Wut the pluck? :confused:
disclaimer: no actual quotes were repeated in the making of this post
There's a difference between ignoring a troll who is spewing nonsense, and ignoring it when two or more people you like and consider your friends are saying terrible things to each other. Strangers fighting = none of my business. My friends fighting = does and should elicit an emotional response in me.
Right on, Clod. Tiki didn't rile me up 'cause I don't know the bitch, see?
I have had honest disagreements with peoples positions on many issues. I have also poked fun at some people, mostly in what I hope is understood to be humor. I really do try to keep from labeling people as 'psycho' or 'dumbass' or some other stereotype. In situations where there was a serious potential for a flame war, I have done everything except actually lie to defuse the situation, since I prefer 'no drama'. This has not always worked well.
In the end the Cellar is a reflection of real life. Trying to sort out if one side was being offensive or abusive or the other side was being thin skinned is usually futile and divisive. Sometimes people should just be allowed to argue between themselves without others piling on, even if it's in a public forum.
We're working through our feelings, Merc. This week's 50 minutes are about up, I see.
Good God.
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[SIZE=7]SHUT THE FUCK UP![/SIZE]Why? I was just catching up and commenting. So what.
next person to comment on anything other than a missing dwellar is a stupid poopy-head......
What if we comment on a stoopid poopy head missing Dwellar?
Have anyone in mind?
Tomas Rueda, perhaps?
My vote is for Henry Quirk!
could we have two lists? one for dwellars that we miss and one for dwellar who are simply missing? :p
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[COLOR="Gray"].....and maybe also one for dwellars who are just simple?[/COLOR]
Tony better buy a bigger server...I'm working on the list. :cool:
Where is that Shawnee anyway? haven't seen her around for a while. mind you, she's such a quiet soul, you hardly notice when she is here....
*shrugs*
Who knows...that girl can't stay in one spot for long.
rolling stone - no moss.... whatever. My guess is that she is probably workin 3 or 4 jobs by now to afford her lavish lifestyle. Prolly no time for the interwebs with her schedule. Oh and she's living on granola bars and Redbull.
Coffee and cigarettes, but close enough. ;)
meh, she was batshit insane anyways
That was part of her charm, imho. Sigh...I really miss that girl.
I dunno...some forgettable girl, I guess.
Oh, that reminds me, I wonder what happened to that chick who worked with students? the Financial Aid application person?
The one we all thought was a bitch?
I think she went to prison for killing a few students. I think it was on a Monday. They're considering the death penalty.
It's sad, really...such potential.
Oh, never mind. I found her. They appointed her Queen Goddess of the Planet.
Oh God shut up!
Look, I am still in contact with her.
She is still beautiful but doesn't know it.
Vulnerable, but has a temper.
Caring and infinitely.
And shush.
Just leave her alone and get on with missing people damn you.
She's une déesse dans ma poche.
Oh, never mind. I found her. They appointed her Queen Goddess of the Planet.
Can I have her phone #? I have some people I need to have smoted.
I have some people I need to have smoted.
Instead of smoted, what about besotted? I have a vendor for that.
Today I cannot smote. Smoting occurs Tues-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. Also, you missed the deadline for summer smoting, and may have to come up with out of pocket smote for which you will be reimbursed should we determine you ultimately have smote eligibility.
Please fill out all appropriate forms in triplicate and allow 6,785 business days for processing.
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smite - smote -smotted - smut.
(Whatever works for you.)
Okay, apart from this thread needing to get back to its original meaning...
Can you get someone besotted with me? Please? Shawnee?
Forget what I said before. You are omnipotent.
I'll take smut for 500 Alex.
(I would look into the besotted thing but I'm not sure what it means.) :blush:
Okay, apart from this thread needing to get back to its original meaning...
Can you get someone besotted with me? Please? Shawnee?
Forget what I said before. You are omnipotent.
You need more besotting than pink roses?
Sundae and Sargie sitting in a tree..........
The one we all thought was a bitch?
line >>>>>>>>>>>>>> comment :wags finger: :headshake
Please fill out all appropriate forms in triplicate and allow 6,785 business days for processing.
Whats the process for smotting, smiting, smutting, whatever... a UK student? Is it any different than a local one? Are there additional fees?
University of Kentucky? I dunno. ;)
You need more besotting than pink roses?
Sundae and Sargie sitting in a tree..........
zactly my thoughts, monnie. GIRL!
Pink ROSES!line >>>>>>>>>>>>>> comment :wags finger: :headshake
Umm.....it was a line from a comedy show. It was also meant to be funny. Given I dont think Shawnee is a bitch.
Well, I do have the aforementioned temper, but I mean well. :lol:
No worries!
Ok. Who's missing??????????????????? Now that we've had an almost record set here for thread drif!!!
Did they ever find Hoffa? I think he's still missing.
mrnoodle. He came back briefly, but now he's gone again.
BrianR must be missing again as well. Oh, and Waldo.
Sorry Dana - At first I thought someone else was posting under your name. Ten I figured it out, but it was too late to change it.
Sooooooooo... ... ... ... what ever happened to Billy? I can't recall seeing him in ages.
My favorite missing Dwellar is Ruthie Purple.
Last I heard, she was in Oklahoma but I forget where. I get to Okie often and can find her but I need a place to start.
And where is her mom these days?
I'm missing. But I'll mop it up when I get sober.
So, we've gone from Cellarites [post=568979]missing[/post] > [post=571560]dissing[/post] > [post=571816]kissing[/post] > [post=571953]pissing[/post] > and back to missing.
We've come full circle. Y'all make me proud. ;)
This may have been asked already but what happened to rkzenrage?
Why, did someone spike his coffee wth ex-lax?
Oh man, there are so many really horrible jokes looming in my head...I'm going to shut up lest I reveal how mean I can be. :lol:
Didn't he request the ban though?
I didn't think he was technically banned, but he we set the dogs on him and ultimately told him to fuck off. I might be wrong.
It was a requested ban... after many people had enough of him. He sensed his welcome was up. Now he
plies his sermons on YouTube where he can ship as much hot air as his 200 viewers can stand.
He was a tool. I had to put him on ignore because he pissed me off so much. It made reading threads a pain, because even with him on ignore, the threads still reeked of his presence.
Oh man, there are so many really horrible jokes looming in my head...I'm going to shut up lest I reveal how mean I can be. :lol:
"If you can't say anything nice, come sit next to me."
He was a tool. I had to put him on ignore because he pissed me off so much. It made reading threads a pain, because even with him on ignore, the threads still reeked of his presence.
I can feel your anger. It gives you focus...makes you stronger.
[COLOR=White]___________________[/COLOR]/
zactly my thoughts, monnie. GIRL! Pink ROSES!
Me three!
mrnoodle. He came back briefly, but now he's gone again.
I'm always around. I don't visit here often, but life has been....challenging. The itch to dwellar in the cellar does manifest itself pretty regularly, but I'm kind of in vegetable mode these days.
I lurk :D One day when I have the brainpower I'll post something with merit.
Not that I ever did before..
I can feel your anger. It gives you focus...makes you stronger.
[COLOR=White]___________________[/COLOR]/
One day when I have the brainpower I'll post something with merit.
We don't demand merit. Sheesh, look at the drivel
I post! They haven't run me out of town (yet)...
He was a tool. I had to put him on ignore because he pissed me off so much. It made reading threads a pain, because even with him on ignore, the threads still reeked of his presence.
:3eye:
I'm always around. I don't visit here often, but life has been....challenging. The itch to dwellar in the cellar does manifest itself pretty regularly, but I'm kind of in vegetable mode these days.
I lurk :D One day when I have the brainpower I'll post something with merit.
Not that I ever did before..
I always thought your off the cuff comments were pretty funny. I'm glad you're still around though. I'll look forward to your next 'something with merit'. ;)
Speaking of bans, has Tiki been banned? I don't see her name in the members list.
Apparently not V, her profile is active with Last Activity: 06-12-2009 12:08 AM. Hiatus would be a better characterization.
She's
here. Not sure why she's not on the member list, but her account is active.
UT explained it: she changed her email and didn't respond to the required email check.
Ah, multiple threads. Poking around in one corner of the Cellar when the action is in another.
Why would that preclude her from being on the members list? I don't see the correlation
[COLOR="White"](as usual)[/COLOR]
I would assume her membership is now "invalid" due to no response, just as if you tried to sign up initially and didn't respond to the email.
Speaking of bans, has Tiki been banned? I don't see her name in the members list.
Hey UT, let's just create another sub-forum for everybody who wants to talk about Tiki. Tiki this, Tiki that, Tiki twitter, shutTheFuckUp of the day, etc. Personally, I just can't get enuf Tiki talk. More Tiki, please.
Shall I write you a poem about it? ;)
Hey UT, let's just create another sub-forum for everybody who wants to talk about Tiki. Tiki this, Tiki that, Tiki twitter, shutTheFuckUp of the day, etc. Personally, I just can't get enuf Tiki talk. More Tiki, please.
Sorry beestie. I'm probably most guilty of that right now. I'll just shut the fuck up about her now shall I?:P
footfootfoot hasn't been here in almost 3 weeks. I know he has a life, but sheesh.
how about NBN? i'm still trying to pick up the pieces, personally. i still don't have my damn computer back yet so i can't lurk around when i want. hopefully after almost three years it fires up. hell i can't even remember the freakin' password for my os! maybe a twelver of heineken and a bottle of jager will jog my memory! :p:D
Hey UT, let's just create another sub-forum for everybody who wants to talk about Tiki. Tiki this, Tiki that, Tiki twitter, shutTheFuckUp of the day, etc. Personally, I just can't get enuf Tiki talk. More Tiki, please.
We need a TikiWiki
TikiWiki ... ha ha ha
But don't forget-- Tiki's Titties.
Maybe we should have a wiki?
Make mine a double. And rinse my ice.
I'm sure there is some great ice in the bathroom dispenser.
footfootfoot hasn't been here in almost 3 weeks. I know he has a life, but sheesh.
i got an email from him last week...he's fine. life happens
We need a TikiWiki
SOL (Snorted Out Loud).
You are a riot Monnie. Are you this funny in real life?
SOL (Snorted Out Loud).
You are a riot Monnie. Are you this funny in real life?
Totally. My friends all have to take out special insurance.
I think that last picture is amazing.
Pic (without shopping) maybe... intent of poster... troll
Oh of course it was trolling. He was bombing us in response to some stuff that went down on PD (For which I really ought to take a fairly large chunk of the blame :P)
Tasteless trolling at that. Weak.
I thought it was quite good really. As bombing raids go it was fairly tastefully done. Considering the shit storm that it was in response to (yes, I hold up my hand to that one.)
Troll.
intent of poster... troll
Tasteless trolling at that. Weak.
emphasis mine.
Hey sugarpop...I see you! Where you been, girl? :)
How come no one ask about my redneck ass? Maybe because I'm not missing!
Hey buster? Where be your redneck ass? :)
What ever happened to Iggy? Haven't seen her post in ages, it seems.
No me either. Iggy? Where arrrreee yoooouuuu?
Keep looking you'll find him eventually...
But yeah...where is he?
I heard he got hung up somewhere...but that could be a lie.
I just checked and not logged since May 13th. I guess that's not crazy long but it seemed longer.
Give us a pop in, HLJ, so we know you're OK. :)
And bwaahaaa @ Ali. ;)
Really? That long? Oh I dont like the sound ofthat. Is anyone in contact with him outside of the Cellar?
in my cornflakes. See my ebay store.
Doesn't case talk to him sometimes? Aren't they geographically close to each other?
Someone's gonna get smote, and it ain't me.
I got an email from him a little while back. He's still alive and kickin but crazy busy with work and life.
:) I miss him too, though.
Someone's gonna get smote, and it ain't me.
That's because someone got HLJ.:3eye:
Hey sugarpop...I see you! Where you been, girl? :)
I haven't been on my computer in weeks, except to check my bank balance. Missed y'all! :)
I haven't been on my computer in weeks, except to check my bank balance. Missed y'all! :)
Where have you been? Just taking a break? Working? What? Missed you too.
Helping out my mom, chillin with my sister. Family stuff mostly. I needed the break away from the computer, and the news, and stuff. :) I feel much more balanced now.
*smiles* yah, it's dead cool to have you back Shug!
In voice of Pat Morita:
Life must have balance, sugarpopson.
who?
oh nm -they Karate Kid guy, right?
Matsuo 'Arnold' Takahashi
wax on, wax off. sugarpop cannot allow her bad self to become addicted to the computer again. It takes over her life, and that isn't good. :D
Anyone seen a barefoot serpent?
he posts on
this forum a lot....i just saw him yesterday.
:headshake Swing and a miss
alol.
that url kinda gives that one away. s'ok.....it's the thought that counts with these things.
yeh - I had my finger on the trigger and the ____.gif caught my eye.
whatever happened to Treasenuak? or whatever
she made off with my cookies.
dirty bitch
She pulled a Mockingbird: fled into the night in shame, after realizing what a douche she was by agreeing to participate in Secret Santa and the cookie exchange, and then being the only person not to send an item in either case.
Very good summation there Clod. That kinda puts it in perspective.
Speaking of whom, whatever did happen to Mockingbird?
And what is the deal with Footfootfoot? (is he out in the yard? Getit? Doya? Huh huh huh? Gawd I slay me ...)
Speaking of whom, whatever did happen to Mockingbird?
He pulled a Mockingbird: fled into the night in shame, after realizing what a douche he was by agreeing to participate in Secret Santa, and then being the only person not to send an item.
That's no reason toleave....might be worth a quick sorry on the boards but leaving? pshaw.
Anyone seen a barefoot serpent?
last seen hiking the Arg... I mean the Appalachain Trail:blush:
OK, I confess... I was cheating on The Cellar with another forum:(
/tail between vestigal legs
Oh, we're not proud -- we'll take you back. :)
Ducksnuts is AWOL again. hope she's getting some.
....and i miss labrat and bigred :(
What's the deal with Lookout?
Ducksnuts is AWOL again. hope she's getting some.
....and i miss labrat and bigred :(
Ducks is doing ok. Keeping busy. Apparently she doesn't have much to say on here atm, but she's promised me she'll come for a meaningless drunk night soon. :)
Ducksnuts is AWOL again. hope she's getting some.
Yeah, I was hoping to hook her up with Fred... hope she sees his pic in the RFN thread...
What's the deal with Lookout?
He's around, but very busy. Helping
Li'l Lookout is a huge priority right now.
That will chew up some major time, as you well know.
Where is freshnesschronic???
OK. Where in the hell is HLJ? :(
OK, where's monster these days? Did I miss a going away note or something? I think it's odd that she hasn't been around for a few days.
oh right. I should pay closer attention then shouldn't I? lol
I was thinking she might stop near here on her way home but I can't remember what date. :blush:
maybe lumberjim or jinx could help you with that.
I am Right her right now near Dayton OHIO
It's kind of coincidental that I would post in this thread and then 10 minutes later you bloody show up monster. lol Are you reading my mind? do we have some kind of psychic connection or what???
Where is Sugarpop? I haven't seen her around much on our local forums or anywhere else. I guess I could just call her.
Bri hasn't posted in days. What's up?
Bri hasn't posted in days. What's up?
Maybe Shawnee or Monster has her locked in the basement :eek:
I don't have a basement.
monnnnnnnnnnn? :eyebrow:
not me.
I HAVE OPENED THE BASEMENT
the kids are scared......
she could well be down there -hell an entire country could be down there for all we can tell.....
but she ain't locked in
OK Bri, Ali and SG are all unusually quiet.
Is there a full moon? should we be afraid? very afraid?
.....a picture is worth a thousand words.........
Big Sarge hasn't posted since July 5th. Is this in line with his deployment? Should we have heard from him, at least a peep? Hoo-arr?
Dunno - Perhaps another dwellar over there might know and be able to inform us.
Srsly, did Ali and SG make a "no-cellar" pact? has anyone heard from them? Both were last online 8/21.
Yeah was saying, I need some cherry on my sunday this weekend.
Ali is probably having fun with baby and family. I would be if I were her instead of me.
She last posted to report post-natal depression and problems getting a doc to evaluate he baby with a potentially serious condition. Having fun may not be the best description right now, but i hope you're right
I'll txt Ali and see what she's up to.
Here I am. I've just been taking some time out. I haven't really got that much to say to be honest. The doc put me on Zoloft and I'm a bit tired. i think it's my mind slowing down a bit and not running at a mile a minute.
The good news is that as I'm calming down, some of Max's feeding issues seem to be abating. I'm diagnosing vicious cycle there. He still has issues, but at least we're not having a fight with every feed now.
We have an appointment with a ped based at the hospital where he was born on the 18th of September which is great as they'll have all my antenatal records to go with his current symptoms. I'm hopeful they'll just suggest some physical therapy for him.
A big thanks to Tawny and Casi for their fabulous advice, particularly from Casi's family member. It has been very comforting and informative.
So don't worry monster. I'll be back to bother you and everyone else some time down the track. I'm just taking some time to mend a few fences and catch up on some rest at the moment.
It's nice to know I've been missed. :)
Anyone heard from Shel lately?
he's on vacation i think. Thanks for the update, A
For me it's been a "get my head together" break.
Also the last time few times I posted, I had such a s-l-o-w connection (as I have today) that it did my nut. It's like the old international calls, where you had to remember to leave five seconds for a response, but you always forgot and ended up talking over eachother.
Still, this reminds me, I have been horribly remiss in contacting the Sarge - I said I'd mail him and haven't. I'll go see if I can distract him with waffle. It'll be a breakfast treat.
ETA - I've lost his email!
Anyone who has it, please PM me. If necessary, email Sarge to verify I am allowed to have it :)
All I have is the address he gave me months ago, to which I sent letter & photos and he never received them, so I'm not going there again.
Also - note time of original post and time of edit.
That's how long it took for me to check my PM and get back to this post.
Can we say slow? Yes we can.
Yey! Heya homegirl. Glad you ok babes.
Nice to hear from you! :)
I know why Labrat is missing. This is me- standing in protest of it.
Now get back here Lab!!
Still missing Bri. I wish she'd at least poke her head in and say howdy.
Whatever happened to HLJ?
Shaw hasn't been around either... :(
[COLOR=White]Hung Like [/COLOR]Jeeeezus, where are you?? I'm finally willing to accept you in my life.
He's busy saving...at WalMart! And you can *too*!!!
Jesus Saves!
H&S Green Stamps!
But Jabbar scores on the rebound!
jesus is busy winterizing yards and pools. he'll be back [COLOR="LemonChiffon"]in three days[/COLOR].
When Jesus returns, I'm sure he's gonna love all the crosses.
Kinda like remembering JFK with a rifle pin.
or breast cancer with pink......
Big Sarge.
IIRC he was deploying to Iraq. Have any of you army types heard anything from him?
Last I heard was awhile ago, he was ok. I'll ask again.
Last I heard was awhile ago, he was ok. I'll ask again.
Cklassic, if you have his details I'd really appreciate you passing on mine.
He gave me his details and I sincerely wanted to stay in touch. I deleted them by accident.
I'm happy to PM you, so it will be down to him rather than you feeling you are disclosing private information. He's a good chap and I feel like a complete heel that he's serving overseas and I haven't bothered to send a letter, a package or an email.
Thanks.
Dana must be studying... or going to all those campus parties. ;)
Ouch! Just got smacked upside the head with a big bunch of Not Around!
Dana's always looked out for me, selfishly didn't notice she wasn't here.
Yes it's the long vac, but I'll follow up non-internet sources to check our babba is okay.
ETA - not got her number!
Horrible of me, had it on the last two phones.
Even checked Directory Enquiries - I remember her full name at least! - but she's unlisted.
Called a same-name-same-dial code person (well, you never know) but when they were clueless I claimed wrong number.
I'm sure I'm worrying more than I need to.
But the Cellar recently proves what we all really know - we are finite beings.
And I had her bloody number at one point. Damn.
*smiles* I'm here:)
Just got back from a research trip to Kew Gardens (where the National Archives are located). Been looking at 18th century courts martial records.
I'll post more about it over the weekend. Am dead tired right now.
Can barely focus on the screen ... this may have something to do with the double brandy and coke I have just downed.
@ Sundae: I'll pm you my number when I log back :P
Nice to know I was missed :)
Meh. You weren't missed.
Well.... only today, when I went into panic mode.
But if you spread my intense horror over a reasonable amount of days - like two months, say - then mebbe you were. A bit.
Don't you dare go to Kew Gardens without telling me again!
"you must never go down to the end of town without consulting me!"[/obscure]
James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree
James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree
:thumb:
@ Sundae: yeah, sorry bout that hon. Though I booked hotel room etc earlier in the month, I didn't really prepare for the trip til last minute. Also, I only had three nights booked, which meant only two and a half days at the archives. I knew I had to maximise my time and that meant early nights and early starts. I had work to do in the evenings (took my laptop), though as it turned out i was so damn tired I barely got any of that done. I didn't really know what to expect when I got there. I needed to do this one by myself.
Had a really stressful first day in the archives, realising how under-prepared I was, and how completely I'd misunderstood the cataloging system. Ended up going back to my hotel stressed, dog-tired and feeling very down. I knew at that point that I had not got as much as I should have from the one day of extended opening hours (10-7) and that the second full day was only 10-5 and after that at best I'd get two hours on the Thursday before going off for my train.
Having spent nigh on £400 on hotels, food and travel, plus the cost of a digital camera, I was facing a possibility that I'd come back without anything useful for my thesis. Quite apart from the money spent, the idea that my thesis idea simply wouldn't fly was worrying the fuck out of me.
Next morning I ended up booking in for another night at the hotel to buy myself a full Thursday (9-7) having figured out some of what I needed to look at. Still wasn't sure if it would be useful mind. So I went in on the Wednesday feeling slightly less panicked about the timescales, and that gave me a little room to follow a trail or two. Which I was then able to hit with a vengeance on the Thursday and on Friday morning. I was exhausted by the end of every session.
Thankfully on the Wednesday I found a couple of oblique references to some stuff that may be useful as well as, during my lunchbreak whilst my camera battery was recharging, some directly useful stuff in secondary sources which gave me a clear idea of a set of records to copy on Thursday and Friday. Really wish i'd taken more notice of those references when I'd read that article first time around! I knew I was looking for the WO 71 records...I just didn't realise til I got there what a vast fucking category that was!
I had guessed prior to going, and in fact was right, that I would not be good company lol. At least until i figured out what I was doing. Once I figured that out, it was a slog to get as many records photographed as I could in a very short space of time.
Next time I go, I will have a much clearer idea of what i am doing and will be working from a more defined research plan. This will hopefully mean less time wasted going off on fruitless tangents (though two of the tangents were in the end useful). I will therefore, hopefully, find it less stressful and exhausting:P and we should definitely meet up!
If you're up for it, I could seriously use some help next time. Couldn't have coped with help this time as I didn't know quite what I was looking for and it's hard to articulate when you are swimming blind. But with a proper research plan and the records pre-determined and pre-ordered a second set of eyes (and digital camera if you have one) would be invaluable. Though....you may find just taking hundreds of photographs a little wearing and dull :P From time to time whilst taking photos you do come across some funny/quirky/interesting little snippets of text.
How far away from Kew are you btw? I kind of assumed Aylesbury was quite a way off. But I realised during the trip that my understanding of Southern geography is woeful.
Sorry, this turned into an essay...
[eta] oh, guess what...when i went into the archives on the Thursday, who shold I bump into but my supervisor! He was down there doing research for a presentation he's giving in a few weeks lol. That was nice. Took a break at thge same time and grabbed a coffee together. Fortunately I had by that time found some useful records. Thank God I hadn;t bumped into him on the Tuesday lol. I'd have just been a quivering heap of panic and stress.
Dani, this sounds like perfectly normal (in fact, more productive than normal) research. Most students take the first six months even figuring out what general topic to do their thesis on. Chin up, you multiple-prize-winning scholar you.
But don't turn up your nose at interesting tangents. They are often very valuable in their own right. I think you got this, though.
Any chance you could get Sundae hired as your research assistant? :)
Six months? lol. I can't afford six months to figure out a general topic, it's only a one year course!
Meh, my neighbour is doing a one year honours course in science (malaria cure). His thesis is due November 4.
We last spoke about a week ago, and he still hadn't been able to get his experiments to work properly.
But maybe Darth Vader was only half-right ... your hate makes you strong, but fear makes you work your arse off. Be afraid, be productive.
(p.s. I think it is awesome that the spell checker recognises Darth Vader ... but only with capitals! :lol: )
lol does it really? Does it recognise Doctor Who?
who else is missing?
Well, I'm around for the first time since (looks) ye gads, July of 2006.
BrianR got on my case about this during a convo this PM, so I'm remedying matters... :)
-MMM-
It's been a few weeks since aliantha posted, although she has been around....
Yeh - been thinkin bout her too.
lol does it really? Does it recognise Doctor Who?
As kids, my siblings and I had a pediatrician (Chinese) named Dr. Hu. (Pronounced who)
Imagine the limitless juvenile mirth:
"We're going to see Dr. Hu today."
"Dr. Who?"
"Yes."
"No, what is the name of the Doctor?"
"Hu."
"THE DOCTOR!"
etc.
Abbot and Costello had nuthin on us.
I've been wondering about Ali too.
According to Facebook, she's on a trip (I think!)
I've been wondering about Ali too.
Me three.
I think I saw her post in the SANTA thread a couple of days ago, and the happy one, too ...
She and I exchanged pms a few days ago. She seemed a-ok to me :)
Was hoping to hear about Buster's Tgiving...
Buster is alive and well and secret santa-ing :D
She hit 16,000 post and disappeared. I'm starting to wonder if she took ill or something.
ooooh! that mouthy tart is gonna usurp my #4 spot on the list of mouthy tarts!
She hit 16,000 post and disappeared. I'm starting to wonder if she took ill or something.
Or maybe took time off over TXG and is getting some.....
Lab!!! Come back to us! The holidays will not be the same!!! :) Paging Labrat!
I'll be off-line until the 4th of January or so. I'll be off cavorting in the bush with a few thousand hippies.
You kids be good until I get back, mkay? and if you can't be good, be careful. Play nice, and keep each other warm.
have fun, nerd! ;) keep those apostrophes' oll Korrect, OK?
we will be here when you get back.
I'll be off-line until the 4th of January or so. I'll be off cavorting in the bush with a few thousand hippos.
...
Fixed it for ya :p
Have fun, Zen. Take pics.
What happened to HLJ?
I want to know that one too. I really miss his funny remarks.
I want to know that one too. I really miss his funny remarks.
I've asked this numerous times. I think it's a secret, buried with the other collateral damage. Too bad, he was great. :headshake
...buried with the other collateral damage...
;)
I hope he is ok, he's a good soul.
I think Case murdered him and buried him under the patio
I think Case murdered him and buried him under the patio
With the hobo?
Ohai guyz!
Been lurking a bit, but been busy at work, and studying for the next test to become licensed in my profession.
Thanks for noticing my absence!
You have to have a license to be Queen??? ;)
Funny Pete! THAT takes much more than a license.......it's in the blood.
With the hobo?
He and the hobo ran off together. They both escaped my dungeon and are on their way to Guatemala, last I heard.
Really, I am not sure what keeps HLJ away...I think he has been super busy with work, probably.
Hi y'all!
I'm back from the bush but I'm still a bit bushed. And I'm now starting at my new job so that is keeping me busy.
This is just a quick drop by to say hi, but there was one story from the festival I want to share. I do some volunteering, helping with the first aid, which is how I heard this story, but thank goodness I wasn't there.
A chap was brought in; he didn't speak English well, but it was clear that there was "something" in his ear. Moving. The docs held him down and had a look with the ear-thingy, yep, something there alright, and so the procedure is to flood the ear with oil. This should drown the critter and then it can be fished out with tweezers. (oil is better than water because many insects can survive under water for hours). Anyway, they poured in the oil ... and a 6 centimeter long centipede crawled out of the guys ear and ran across the doctor's hand! :eek:
At least it wasn't actually deadly.
A chap was brought in; he didn't speak English well, but it was clear that there was "something" in his ear. Moving. The docs held him down and had a look with the ear-thingy, yep, something there alright, and so the procedure is to flood the ear with oil. This should drown the critter and then it can be fished out with tweezers. (oil is better than water because many insects can survive under water for hours). Anyway, they poured in the oil ... and a 6 centimeter long centipede crawled out of the guys ear and ran across the doctor's hand! :eek:
At least it wasn't actually deadly.
Been there, done that:
http://www.cellar.org/showpost.php?p=478167&postcount=356Liking the new job so far? Has there been any time to go and pay homage to Twinkie and Binkie?
Well, today's 3 hour planning meeting resulted in another meeting this afternoon and another one on Wednesday, and then every Friday for the next 6 weeks, and every Wednesday for the rest of the year.
No kidding.
I have not yet seen any students at all. :lol:
Are you sure there are any students at all? This whole thing might be an elaborate ruse to some nefarious end.
Did the new job seem too good to be true?
Keep your eyes open!
Are the meetings on a remote island... with an underwater entrance to a lake in a hollow volcano? Do you have to wear a uniform with strange symbols? Does the leader have a white cat on his lap?
I have not yet seen any students at all. :lol:
Would that possibly be because they're all on holiday? If you're particularly feeling the lack of student consultations, some actual students who go to your institution can be sent in your direction. :D
Are the meetings on a remote island... with an underwater entrance to a lake in a hollow volcano? Do you have to wear a uniform with strange symbols? Does the leader have a white cat on his lap?
There is a mysterious tombstone on the "Siberian" side of the lake with strange symbols etched onto it....
I've been away because of back pain. It had gotten so bad I could barely sit at a computer. Had surgery about two weeks ago. Pain is slowly going away. I'll check in periodically. Hopefully soon I'll be able to use the computer as much as I want. :)
So your on drugs, and what you post may be drug induced? :lol2:
Hopefully soon I'll be able to use the computer as much as I want. :)
Uh oh :cool:
Are the meetings on a remote island... with an underwater entrance to a lake in a hollow volcano? Do you have to wear a uniform with strange symbols? Does the leader have a white cat on his lap?
How did you know that? :eyebrow:
Keep your eyes open!
Will do.
Stats in the meeting indicate about 75% of those using our services are female, of which 75% are 21 - 30.
:cool:
Would that possibly be because they're all on holiday? If you're particularly feeling the lack of student consultations, some actual students who go to your institution can be sent in your direction. :D
Well, yeah, but I kid you not I am busy with administration, still. Meh, they pay me.
Did
CG say he would be on hiatus? If so, I missed it.
Shaw takin a break????
Yes.
I'd like to see Tonchi come by again and I sent her an email saying so. We'll have to wait and see.
I think it was her evil twin that got banned. Tonchi turned out to be OK ... for a military brat! ;)
I've been away tooooo long probably no one will remember me, let alone the onions on my bicycle.
Now going through divorce, have moved to a new place in Dorking Surrey (Elspode will like that as it's near Ryka's cafe, by Box Hill). Pleased to see Brianna and Spexvett are still alive and kicking. Think I saw Capnhowdy's name there as well when I briefly flicked through this section.
Will have to poke my nose in on a few recent topics where the English viewpoint needs supporting. Speak with you all again shortly (I hope)
Hey, I remember you, welcome back :)
Hey Bud - was wondering about you awhile ago. Sorry to hear about the divorce.
Last I remember you were posting pics of you and your friends on a recent biking trip.
Thanks M - it'll take me a while to say hello again to everyone - happy to make you the first!
Sorry to hear about the divorce, Cycle. I hope everything is as well for you as can be.
I remember you posting some very nice pictures where you worked. Will you be closer or farther now?
Hi CM - still doing the trips - have one to write up from 2009 as my webhost closed down it's service and I had to find a new home. Yep, divorce was a bit of a surprise, but have come to terms with it. Have a nice new home near open countryside - will post some pics soon
New website at
this locationSorry to hear about the divorce, Cycle. I hope everything is as well for you as can be.
I remember you posting some very nice pictures where you worked. Will you be closer or farther now?
Thanks Pete. Work not that much further really, timewise, as faster road connection - marginally further in distance.
Bloody hell, It's Cyclefrance!
I'm pretty sure we do remember you and did in fact miss you :P I have a recollection of having the 'whatever happened to Cyclefrance?' conversation in this APB thread, a while ago.
Glad you're back around, mate. Sorry to hear about the divorce (unless you're not sorry, in which case I'm happy for you!).
Welcome back! In case you were wondering who this "Pete" guy is, he's the Dwellar formerly known as dar512.
Does Pete then morph into some unpronounceable symbol?
:welcome: Hi CF! Good to see you back here.
Wow! Went to cook my dinner and have returned to see that I'm suddenly superbly and satisfyingly surrounded! Hi Pie, Glatt and DanaC - it's already feeling like old times!
I've been lucky enough to stumble into something called Modern Jive over here and now dance with loads of friendly ladies at least 4 times a week! That's certainly helped!
Hello CF - glad to see you back. We Brits need all the substance we can get!
Hello CF - glad to see you back. We Brits need all the substances we can get!
Ahem.
Substance? Is that the same as a Scotsman unable to pass water? Cannapiss
Hello CF! Been missing you around!
Oh look, it's that dude who confuses me in threads by being referred to by my same initials. Welcome back, CF! :)
Glad to see you cyclefrance, I was wondering what happened with the shipping business with this global meltdown, and what the scoop is with dealing with pirates, from your end?
Hi Bruce - I'm working in the bulk vegoil sector now. We lost a couple of ships to pirates last year. Both were relaeased after about 3 months of negotiations with all crew intact and unharmed - not sure of the settlement figure, but with ships running out of fueloil bunkers, the cargoes on board were not heated and so discharge capability and quality were both compromised. One, the Biscaglia went on to do business for one of our clients, and the other begative of this episode, namely fouling of the hull underside by marine growth. The vessel went from being a 13 knots steamer downto 8.5 knots. The ship subsequently dry-docked for bottom cleaning and is now back in good service. Interesting report
available here (you may have seen this site already).
Hello CF! Been missing you around!
Thanks Sky - nice to be back. Will try to keep you all confused with our inimitable British sense of humour and the unncessary inclusion of the letter 'u' in words wherever possible.
Oh look, it's that dude who confuses me in threads by being referred to by my same initials. Welcome back, CF! :)
OK - well, at least from
my side I can go for straight 'Clods' if you like - or perhaps that should be 'don't mind'!
Glad to see you back bro! Any bike excursions in the works?
Hot damn, it's Cycle!
Good to see ya. I thought you had went on the Tour de Eternity!
Welcome back, Cyclefrance! Good to have you back.
cloud?
no. depressed. Bruce made me cry last night (over something stupid; no, I'm not blaming you), and I've been crying ever since. I woke up in the middle of the night crying, and cried my makeup off twice this morning before I dragged myself to work.
I cannot ignore the warning signs. I need to see a doctor, but can't afford it right now, so I'm strategizing lifestyle approaches.
It really has nothing to do with Bruce or Monster or the other people here who have been stressing me out. (It just seems that way, but I know better). I'm going to try to absent myself for a while; being on the Cellar and other web sites is hurting me, not helping. For those who support me, thank you, and keep your fingers crossed.
so, does taking backhanded swats at them make you feel any better?
just as much as kicking people who are down makes you feel better. After 3 years here, I get this kind of assholiness from people. I'm sorry, but I don't need the aggravation.
doesn't make me feel better at all cloud....but this whole 'boohoo you mean people hurt me and make me cry....but it's not you it's me and thanks to those of you who are nice'.....schtick is played. aliantha has kind of ground this one up.
if you have a problem with someone, take them on straight out. don't come at them sideways.
sorry you're feeling down, but it doesn't excuse that shit.
feel better
Hey cloud, this is for you :)
should go nicely, and help you cut down on that grocery bill so you can afford the doctor.
Hope you feel better soon.
:thumbsup: All this because I said Wheaton wasn't the only one to post that link? Yes, see a Doctor, there's more going on than the lack of Christmas gifts or cupcake posts. You, like half the people on this board, need a little help with your chemistry. It'll make life sooo much better. :thumbsup:
What the fuck did you bring that up for? Are you really that much of an asshole?
Apparently so.
Wow, there's another one for my Ignore list. Damn, spex, you suck.
Sky wants to know where Cloud Is. There's the explanation.
Then spex, I assume you haven't seen
this thread -- she's back. It seemed to be rather unkind to dredge all that up.
Glad to see you back bro! Any bike excursions in the works?
Hi Griff - hoping to get to the Normandy beaches this year - tried to organise it last year, but the place was crawling with Presidents and Prime Ministers so all the guest houses put their rates up!
Then spex, I assume you haven't seen this thread -- she's back. It seemed to be rather unkind to dredge all that up.
No, I haven't.
It was still unkind to say it all in the first place.
Then spex, I assume you haven't seen this thread -- she's back. It seemed to be rather unkind to dredge all that up.
Nice to see the place hasn't changed much since I've been away!
Sky wants to know where Cloud Is. There's the explanation.
oh come on.
It's hard to believe you didn't see the rest of that thread and on the next page I too am addressing cloud.
Anyone with half a brain knew I wasn't asking where cloud was but more of a query to cloud.
Sorry. I don't mean to say you only have half a brain.I mean ...not really but really why would someone post all that crap?
@ cycle france. I don't think of France as being British!!
I mean doesn't history say France fought the British for part of this beautiful country?and the Americans too wanting it for themselves.....and to this day we have the French in the south and in the great Canadian Providences.
We have no British people that have not been totally assimilated. :stickpoke
oh come on.
@ cycle france. I don't think of France as being British!!
I mean doesn't history say France fought the British for part of this beautiful country?and the Americans too wanting it for themselves.....and to this day we have the French in the south and in the great Canadian Providences.
We have no British people that have not been totally assimilated. :stickpoke
Sorry, you've lost me Sky. France certainly isn't British. Every Frenchman would be having 'chatons' at the thought! As to assimilation of my brethren - probably so back in colonisation times, may be a little more resistance nowadays.
Fighting the French was what made us British :P
Fighting the French was what made us British :P
yeah well see this is why they did not give you peoples a nice monument present.
Sorry, you've lost me Sky. France certainly isn't British. Every Frenchman would be having 'chatons' at the thought!
This quote below.
Thanks Sky - nice to be back. Will try to keep you all confused with our inimitable British sense of humour and the unncessary inclusion of the letter 'u' in words wherever possible.
sky, Cyclefrance is British, and takes his name from his tendency to take vacations cycling through France. He's not French. Oui?
sky, Cyclefrance is British, and takes his name from his tendency to take vacations cycling through France. He's not French. Oui?
lol, there's something so effeminate about that and in a bitchy kinda way too.
whoa.....
i think glatt was just trying to help with your apparent confusion....
is it a full fucking moon or something?
This coming from a guy who wants to bone me with a pickle?
I think you're letting your imagination run away with you......sir.
so true Mr.S.N.
I didn't exactly call him gay.
I am sure he wasn't toe tapping.
Is toe tapping the new sign?
Only if they use simpering speech.
ahhhh gotcha.
thanks for the tip. ;)
I've been away tooooo long probably no one will remember me, let alone the onions on my bicycle.
Now going through divorce, have moved to a new place in Dorking Surrey (Elspode will like that as it's near Ryka's cafe, by Box Hill). Pleased to see Brianna and Spexvett are still alive and kicking. Think I saw Capnhowdy's name there as well when I briefly flicked through this section.
Will have to poke my nose in on a few recent topics where the English viewpoint needs supporting. Speak with you all again shortly (I hope)
Sorry to hear about the divorce. I always had you pegged as one of those blokes with an idyllic life. Don't be such a stranger.
He couldn't be any fucking stranger than this place lately :P
Wow and I thought it was just me and one of my moods. Well nice to have a lil company.
Sorry to hear about the divorce. I always had you pegged as one of those blokes with an idyllic life. Don't be such a stranger.
It was more a case of finding time. Moving out into a rental, selling our joint home, buying the new place, dealing with solicitors, getting a social life together, all on top of the long hours job.
It's gradually slowed down as each hurdle has been cleared. Seeing the old place sold was a big one (especially as we'd gone into this wonderful recesssion), then moving into a new place. Job now has reduced a bit as I've cut back my hours. Have inherited our dog, who has been fabulous.
Social side was probably the biggest surprise. I thought that this would be a really hard nut to crack, as my wife more or less took control of that, but turned out to be a cynch. I started learning modern jive at a local class - thought there's only be 30 0r 40 peolple there but by mid-eveniing the [lace was throbbing with 250 jivers. That was back in Nov 2008, and I have leaned a lot since then, plus made countless new friends, most of whom are in the same marital state as myself.
Have inherited our dog,...
Oh, so you won... that's great. :thumb:
And Kitsune?
Still here. Kind of?
Radar's been quiet as of late.
Since y'all were wondering, here's where I was all last week:
You were visiting a... Sun of a beach? :haha:
Where's pie?
oh there she is!:p:
No wonder you never called. You were on a deserted island?
..and they were prepping for Carnaval, so we saw a lot of this:
...and what we came back to, last night at 3am. :mad2:
looks like someone shoveled for you! bonus!
Hold on there, this deserves a thread of it's own. Either in Cities & Travel or in Images. Too many will miss it here.
split it off, mr moderator, sir.
...and what we came back to, last night at 3am. :mad2:
Maybe revisit this during hurricane season? Quite a kick in the pants though.
Hold on there, this deserves a thread of it's own. Either in Cities & Travel or in Images. Too many will miss it here.
split it off, mr moderator, sir.
Sure, go ahead. There's more pics...
If I move them it breaks the conversation. Start a new thread.
What ever happened to TheDaVinciChode?
Ya know, Hunglikejesus was last here just a couple of days after labrat was last here. Maybe he only wanted us for one thing...... jus' sayin'....
I got an email from HLJ recently. I believe he is very busy right now. I still owe him, you, clod, pie, glatt, and maybe someone else photos. I've actually printed a few of them and now just have to get some cardboard, and write addresses on envelopes.
I am also a pro-carstinator, not an amateur crastinator.
Just checking in to say hi!
I haven't been around since school started. Being a first year teacher is exhausting, especially since I get sick all the time. I'm hoping to start hanging around again in the summer. Hope everyone's doing well.
Hey Choco, we all knew you were legitimately busy! How's the teaching game, then? Are you worried about budget cuts and teachers being laid off down there?
Page or two ago, somebody mentioned Radar was quiet lately. I searched, looks like his most recent posting was
01-19-2010, 08:27 PM
in "Accomplishments Of President Obama," nothing since.
Maybe the PM where I explained in detail what an asshole I think he is, did the trick.
Soooooo, Miss Choco...the job? How goes it? :)
Maybe the PM where I explained in detail what an asshole I think he is, did the trick.
Ooo, wish I'd been a fly on the wall there. The man doesn't merely lack people skills, I don't believe he has any idea why anyone would want any, still less that he might use them himself. Been evident since first acquaintance. He never tried persuasion, but tried yelling and namecalling first, when I fucking told him over and over that my mind had freedom of thought and hence was not going to imitate his thought. He added delusional thinking atop the yelling after that... in the end, sad. Meanwhile, there's what Merc found... have to add it in a little later.
Here it is:
On Mojoey's blog, and not refuted. R's link to P___ I_______ For Congress is still hot, despite being of no earthly use since 2006.
Tony, can you send that same email on to one or two other people? :eyebrow:
The job goes well! Right now I'm teaching 11th grade honors English and 10th grade regular English. All in all, I have about 150 students, and keeping up with them every day is a handful. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. Thankfully, 99% of them are nice kids and I have to say everything's going very smoothly.
Current concern with regards to teaching, asides from the usual budget cuts, is Florida's peabrained senate bill going through the works that will essentially take away job security and mangle reasonable pay. Fun stuff, but mostly I am focused on putting one foot in front of the other for the next nine weeks.
I think you are amazing. I can't imagine the excitement of your first year of teaching. It sounds like you are loving it, but I bet it isn't easy. You've obviously known for a long time that this is what you want to do and now you're doing it! Good for you! As most of us know, we remember our teachers, and some of them we remember as being awesome.
Here's to a long and happy career for you.:beer:
Maybe the PM where I explained in detail what an asshole I think he is, did the trick.
When you care enough to send the very best . . .
I'm hoping he didn't send it to smooth moniker as well...
That would probably be out of proportion... Smooth M never struck me as a chewable asshole at all. Even I did not squabble with him that I remember, and everybody knows I'm willing to take up the cudgels.
... and what are you doing in my basement?
Hello limey. Case sent me a note a few days ago (or maybe it was last year?), so I thought I'd drop in. I hope everyone's been fine.
I've been missing all you Cellarites. I looked around and noticed some name changes. I couldn't even remember how to operate the Cellar.
I'm sorry for the long absence.
Last year, I think.
It's been missing something without you. Glad to know you're OK. :)
lol! It's HLJ! Great to see you HLJ! I hope you stick around!
Let's try to nail him down this time
Glad to have you back, HLJ. But really, you missed an insanely good opportunity. You should have come back on Easter Sunday.
Oh, that would have been brilliant!
Thanks Shawnee, Clodfobble, Cicero and Monster (?).
My signature explains the reason for my absence.
I get a question mark? gee thanks! :lol:
I get a question mark? gee thanks! :lol:
I fear Rule 34.
Yay, HLJ is here! I feared the worst. Im so glad I was wrong. The Cellar is much improved now that you are back.
You thought he was fed feet-first into a pit of sulfuric acid, then had his burns cauterized by hot steel ingots just before being fed to a school of piranhas!
:DCauterizing th burns was a bit of overkill...
I fear Rule 34.
:lol: I think my work on this topic has been done for a long time.
. The Cellar is much improved now that you are back.
Is he going to whip Merc and Redux to death using Classic's petrified corpse?
You thought he was fed feet-first into a pit of sulfuric acid, then had his burns cauterized by hot steel ingots just before being fed to a school of piranhas!
We thought you was a toad!
Yay, HLJ is here! I feared the worst. Im so glad I was wrong. The Cellar is much improved now that you are back.
That's very kind of both of you.
We thought you was a toad!
Do not seek the treasure!
Hurrah! HLJ is back *does a happy dance*
Missed you loads. Don't disappear again.
Has anyone heard from Lookout recently? Must be almost a month since he last posted. Hope he's ok, after his recent health probs.
Thanks DanaC.
I'll have to go see if you've written any new poems lately.
You guys are making it tough for me - I was planning on just dropping in, then dropping out again.
HLJ: You were here, then you left. Is this your second coming? Should I bring a towel?
Do not seek the treasure!
HLJ: We thought you had r-u-n-n o-f-f-t! :)
Mrs. Hogwallop up and R-U-N-N-O-F-T.
Perry Winkle hasn't been around much. I think he got annoyed with us, though.
Mrs. Hogwallop up and R-U-N-N-O-F-T.
Probably looking for answers. ;)
Probably looking for answers. ;)
Well, as soon as we get ourselves cleaned up and we get a little smellum in our hair, why, we're gonna feel 100% better about ourselves and about life in general.
I'm a Dapper Dan man!
Its time to watch that again.
Good to see you back, HLJ! We need to make a trip down to Tequilas sometime again and have supper with you guys.
Hey case, are you still up in G? I was there a week or two ago for work.
No, moved to Windsor last January
The one who smelt it dealt it....
What ever happened to TheDaVinciChode?
I moved closer to the coast (5 minute walk, now,) with my girlfriend, and... Well, I somewhat ran out of time for forum-related activities.
I'm back, now, with a lot of personal disdain at how the world's been run into the ground, these last few years! :mad2:
Like I said, in a previous post - I'm shocked people noticed me enough, whilst here, to notice me, whilst gone... Thanks, that made my day! ... and I've been having quite a few crappy ones, this last weekend... God damn, days move slowly, whilst crappy, eh?
But would you want to skip the steps you travel in between to meet your dream?
But would you want to skip the steps you travel in between to meet your dream?
True... If we skip the bad, we have no means to gauge the good.
It's just no fun, being alone. (Girlfriend's off in Canada, visiting her family.) Especially for me, for personal reasons. :thepain:
Thanks for your words of encouragement, though.
Perhaps she is having the same issues as Sundae? Maybe its a British thing?
Perhaps Dana is studying:eyebrow:. No, that's improbable, innit?
Not a British Thing, Mr Classic, I'm still here ... (so far ... :3_eyes:).
Well thats all I could think of. Thanks for eliminating that.
I would think her thesis is due right about now......
*waves* hi all. I am here. Just not as actively as I'd like :p
Am deep in studies :)
Thought of sleeve in spexx's excel thread. He helped me with an excel issue once...so,
Where is sleeve?
Yeah, he never comes 'round here no more....
Perhaps Dana is studying:eyebrow:. No, that's improbable, innit? ...
I would think her thesis is due right about now......
*waves* hi all. I am here. Just not as actively as I'd like :p
Am deep in studies :)
:)
Thought of sleeve in spexx's excel thread. He helped me with an excel issue once...so,
Where is sleeve?
Yeah, he never comes 'round here no more....
Maybe someone's posts made JesusDallas Cry
Probably me. I can make a grown man cry. :nuts:
Thought of sleeve in spexx's excel thread. He helped me with an excel issue once...so,
Where is sleeve?
You bastard[ettes] keep asking me Excel questions.
If I ever miss Sleeve, I will just come up with an Excel question. ;)
I meant that the constant barrage of Excel questions had kept me away.
Constant barrage? Hahahahahaa...
Two questions do not a barrage make. ;)
Constant barrage? Hahahahahaa...
Two questions do not a barrage make. ;)
Sigh. I try to do a little hyperbole for comedic effect, and what thanks do I get?
I give you thanks way up high in the sky, all the way around the earth, through the trees and flying with the butterflies, then back up to the stars.
(Queen of Hyperbole, peppered with gross sentimentality) :lol:
Hyperbole is the absolute BEST!
I actually have a t-shirt that reads "Hyperbole is the best thing EVER."
I believe we are missing a monkey of the Happy variety.
I meant that the constant barrage of Excel questions had kept me away.
Those questions must have been excellent...
Tell Bob, I mean Bruce, to get the hell back here.
What happened to smoothmoniker? Haven't seen him in ages...
Were lurking occasionally. We just moved (again) on our property in the country and bought a new house. Work, work, work. We are fine and miss you guys. Hope to get back in here soon.
Good point guys- I believe this calls for some magic eight ball work.
Isn't her mother visiting or something?
I miss smoothmoniker. Where the heck is he, anyone?
I miss Pie.
Pie, second call, let us know you're doing OK.
:(
I don't recall any posts from tw in awhile. But I was out myself for a few weeks, so maybe he posted and I missed it.
*smacks jesus upside the head*
Did I miss something? Not bad news I hope.
Nah, he's fine. Search him, been here last couple days.
You're just opening the door for a dumbass comment from his dumbass rival. And I'm REALLY trying to show restraint. You should pat me on the back, all of you. ;)
:backrub:
Ibram drops by occasionally, but not often. I guess he's too busy at college. :doit: dang ungrateful kids.
Where is glatt? On vacation or something similar, I hope?
I still don't understand (can't remember) what a red herring is. Is it something that leads you away from the correct path, or is it something that keeps you on track?
This was his last post. Maybe he got confused and wandered off.
Wasn't he going to Maine?
Wasn't he going to Maine?
Oh yeah, thanks!
Still no Pie, though.
I've been in email contact with Pie. She's doing fine, just taking a break.
After seeing the poop picture, I might be taking a break also.
I've been in email contact with Pie. She's doing fine, just taking a break.
Thanks Clod. Good to know she's OK.
Shawneeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Where are you? paging Shawnee123, hope she's not drownded in a sea of needy students.
Yeah, I'd missed her too, but figured it was busy time at school.
I suspected she was affronted by lookout's BJ accusations.
I suspected she was affronted by lookout's BJ accusations.
And classic jumping in, maybe.
There's a lot of BS in the politics forum that I just skip over. Guess I missed that one.
And classic jumping in, maybe.
Yeah, usually after the first salvo in any of those poo-flinging-fests I tune out as I'm pretty sure how it's all gonna play out.:rolleyes:
Yup, I'm probably to blame.
Well. I hope you're happy now.
:eyebrow:
The first step is admitting that you have a problem.
Or so I hear.
That was poorly written - Should have said "I'll probably be blamed."
f3 - Not sorry at all.
hlj - Not a problem.
I loves me some Shawnee, the cranky old beatch, hope she's back soon (I'm betting on the students, though....)
That was poorly written - Should have said "I'll probably be blamed."
f3 - Not sorry at all.
hlj - Not a problem.
Making degrading comments about a member of community...twice.
But you're not sorry at all.
Classically classless.
I was wondering about Shawnee, too.
It's been a while...I miss her.
Girlfriend's off in Canada...
At least girlfriend's not in Tacoma; that's serious.
Knock it off. :eyebrow:
Uh, NO.
When an asshole makes sexually derogatory remarks (twice) about a member of the community and is unapologetic, I think all should see him for what he is.
I vote to ban them. All of them, permanently.
Refux - you're degrading me in every post you make. I never specifically referenced her anyway. More than one person lives in Ohio and we have at least a couple posters from there. Why is it you think l was referencing her anyway? Know something you'd like to share with the rest of us or are you just making assumptions as usual.
Flint, I think you're looking for
this thread.
Nope
this one - where I offered solutions.
He's kept it up nonstop. I let it go for weeks. Now we're back at it - why?
Refux - you're degrading me in every post you make. I never specifically referenced her anyway. More than one person lives in Ohio and we have at least a couple posters from there. Why is it you think l was referencing her anyway? Know something you'd like to share with the rest of us or are you just making assumptions as usual.
You really are a despicable little man and you demonstrate it more with each post.
First you attempt to rationalize your ignorant and offensive post by suggesting it was a joke.
Then a second offensive post...that we are supposed to believe is "not "specifically referencing" anyone.
Both the rationalizations of a guilty child caught trying to lie his way out when he knows he is in the wrong.
You are totally lacking in character and have no shame. I feel sorry for you.
Uh, NO.
When an asshole makes sexually derogatory remarks (twice) about a member of the community and is unapologetic, I think all should see him for what he is.
Almost as bad as a whining vigilante maggot that keeps repeatedly attacking a fellow member for a post that didn't even concern them.
NOTICE: Posting as a moderator :NOTICE
After a long hot summer, things had settled down, almost civil in fact.
But you Sir, are an instigator, a trouble maker, ready and able to stir up shit to satisfy your petulant little ego.
Now stick to the topic of discussion, or a tangent, but stop the petty bullshit. (That applies to others also)
This has absolutely nothing to do with your politics, it has everything to do with being disruptive and intolerably irritating.
If you do not stop, either you will be gone, or I will.
I vote to ban them. All of them, permanently.
Ban them! Ban them all![/Chancellor Palpatine]
Almost as bad as a whining vigilante maggot that keeps repeatedly attacking a fellow member for a post that didn't even concern them.
NOTICE: Posting as a moderator :NOTICE
After a long hot summer, things had settled down, almost civil in fact.
But you Sir, are an instigator, a trouble maker, ready and able to stir up shit to satisfy your petulant little ego.
Now stick to the topic of discussion, or a tangent, but stop the petty bullshit. (That applies to others also)
This has absolutely nothing to do with your politics, it has everything to do with being disruptive and intolerably irritating.
If you do not stop, either you will be gone, or I will.
As a
MODERATOR, if you condone ignorant, offensive, sexually derogatory attacks against women members here, shame on you!
I think it is intolerable or should be by any member here.
If that means banning me, have at it. It will certainly make the low life, suck-up sycophant, verbally abusing of women, Classicman, happy.
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xoB, if you have actually banned ReDux I feel you've made a mistake and urge you to take a second look.
Classicman could have ended the recent fracases at any time, and should have done so.
ReDux is usually quite factual in his postings, even when he is criticizing others.
He is just relentless, but so are some of the other Dwellars.
TheMercenary and Classicman both seem to be unable
to restrain themselves in creating or participating in such episodes.
Yet they are condoned by you and a few other Dwellars.
Merc openly advocates "capping" two named leaders of our government,
yet no one responds, and you support him by arguing with Spexxvet
over a 2nd instance of Merc's advocating assassination.
I find this quite strange.
Again, if you have banned ReDux, I urge you to re-instate him.
Otherwise,I suggest you follow the postings of Flint and SteveDallas
by banning all of us that tend to stir up the Politics forum.
I'm out of here for a while...:2cents:
Merc openly advocates "capping" two named leaders of our government,
yet no one responds, and you support him by arguing with Spexxvet
over a 2nd instance of Merc's advocating assassination.
I find this quite strange.
Not strange at all. This community doesn't care what your "content" is. THE CELLAR IS NOT MODERATED FOR CONTENT. Again, in case you are not familiar with the concept, the relevant quality is whether an idividual displays a repeated tendency towards being INTOLERABLY IRRITATING. And yes, this is highly subjective. But, on the same hand, you ARE given unlimited "strikes" to redeem yourself.
I have never been an advocate of banning someone for ANY reason. But, in a moment of clarity, I made a massive policy reversal when I realized: I am sick and ƒucking tired of random threads being ruined by this CHILDISH BULLCRAP.
I concur with Bruce's decision. Dwellars may contradict, even disparage, other dwellars' viewpoints and methodologies. They may even find each other intolerable. When they indulge in character assassinations; however, they become generally irritating. Other dwellars begin to avoid forums where that kind of presence exists. When a moderator intervenes by pointing out disruptive behavior, the individuals concerned have the choice of accepting or rejecting the suggestion to not become intolerably irritating through continued disruption.
I've seen TheMerc respond to moderator intervention by deleting one of his own posts and I've seen [C]lassic regroup. Redux remains defiant and is apparently unable or unwilling to recognize that there's a difference between that which is intolerable to Redux (because Redux believes it should be intolerable to everyone else too) and that which The Cellar holds to be intolerably irritating behavior (e.g. repeatedly posting disruptive content like individual character assassinations, physical threats against other dwellars, spam ... etc.)
Redux has pushed the envelope here to see if he could muster enough support to change the existing Cellar standards to suit himself. He did not and now seems to doubt that he can function within our present guidelines. This is indicated by his statement "If that means banning me, have at it." I think Redux needs at least a time out to sort out whether or not he wants to be here enough to accept the community standards.
Will any shawnee do? Here's a
shawnee666 [NSFW] that I once referred to in the "[post=676778]The (Blank) of the Beast[/post]" thread.
I still miss shawnee.
I miss her too.
Agree with the recent banning, but think we're still short 1....
What? Where's Shawnee. She can't leave.
sexobon gets it.
Hiding behind the guise of championing the Cellar ladies, (who are more than capable of taking care of themselves, thank you), isn't fooling anyone. Continually picking the same fight for months, trying to gather support, is tedious.
I banned him for 30 days. If he continues to be a disruption, he'll be gone for good.
If you don't like my decision, that's your privilege, in 3 months you'll have someone else.
Where's Zen disappeared to?
in 3 months you'll have someone else.
Are you saying you won't do it again? Because I think you did a great job just now, and it would be a shame if you you were out of the running for the next term.
Shit. What with being preoccupied with me, and also only dipping my toe in here, I hadn't even noticed the Shaw was missing. Which makes me feel horribly guilty.
When I was at work and free to waste as much time as I wanted on the internet (I did my work, but I was SO bored, hence career change) I was in constant contact with Shawnee. Also I was working and had spare money, so would send her silly little cheer-up gifts. When I moved back home my situation changed completely. I have LESS internet access, a more fulfilling job - even though I'm not paid for it - and much less money.
Personally I feel like I've abandoned Shawnee (and Bri, but she has a better support network).
I'm nowhere near egotistical enough to think this has contributed to her leaving, but I can't help wonder if I'd been there on PM as previously I might have been able to talk through the situation with her. Because I also missed the threads in which she felt attacked.
If you read this L, please come back!
Shit. What with being preoccupied with me, and also only dipping my toe in here, I hadn't even noticed the Shaw was missing. Which makes me feel horribly guilty.
When I was at work and free to waste as much time as I wanted on the internet (I did my work, but I was SO bored, hence career change) I was in constant contact with Shawnee. Also I was working and had spare money, so would send her silly little cheer-up gifts. When I moved back home my situation changed completely. I have LESS internet access, a more fulfilling job - even though I'm not paid for it - and much less money.
Personally I feel like I've abandoned Shawnee (and Bri, but she has a better support network).
I'm nowhere near egotistical enough to think this has contributed to her leaving, but I can't help wonder if I'd been there on PM as previously I might have been able to talk through the situation with her. Because I also missed the threads in which she felt attacked.
If you read this L, please come back!
Send her a PM, if she has it set up like me, it'll go to her regular email to let her know. Lets start a campaign of PM'ing shaw
nice things!
Shaw pm'd me back. Says she's fine and loves all the awesome dwellars! She's just busy killing hobos and finding new hiding spots. The cops discovered the basement under the school that she'd been using so she's having to go further afield now.
physical threats against other dwellars,
I remember classic doing that, but not redux...
Yes I did and I apologized to him and the board. Whats your point?
Did it have anything to do with refux? no.
Yes I did and I apologized to him and the board. Whats your point?
Did it have anything to do with refux? no.
Stop stalking me.
Shhh I'm stalking not hiding.
Oh, ok, who are you stalking? I guess I don't get it.
I wish Zen would make an appearance also.
Casi, do you know what he's doing?
It is mid semester break around australia at the moment, so maybe he's gone away for a week or so...
Sorry man, I have had that dumb ass on ignore for months, I never read see or care what that idiot posts. He is not part of my Cellar experience.
Zengum's profile says he was here today. looks like he's not talking to us either. Did someone call him a ho, too?
I wish Zen would make an appearance also.
Casi, do you know what he's doing?
It is mid semester break around australia at the moment, so maybe he's gone away for a week or so...
No idea what Zen is up to or where he might be. It is mid-semester break though as you mentioned so maybe he's out spotting wildlife somewhere several hours north.
Spotting wildlife? Looking for Duck's? ;)
Hope he's taken his cammo with him, then. :)
I see a Ducky! Maybe she can tell us if she's had any Zen sightings.
Spotting wildlife? Looking for Duck's? ;)
Hope he's taken his cammo with him, then. :)
Oh ha ha ha...funny fucks arent ya?
Ok, I admit, I chuckled...and its true
and its true
Zen's in Wagga in camoflauge gear?
Its good camo, I cant find him!!
Or maybe he's engaging in some sort of partial post-Lent type fast.
he might be doing some target practice before he attempts the real thing...
Ohhh, maybe HE likes army boys too!!!
I don't get that impression. I could be wrong though I s'pose.
Sorry man, I have had that dumb ass on ignore for months, I never read see or care what that idiot posts. He is not part of my Cellar experience.
Bwaaaa hahahahahahahaha
:corn:
Ohhh, maybe HE likes army boys too!!!
And Jap school girls?
I'm seeing a new porn genre.
Japanese schoolgirl camo? hello kitty shapes in pastel colors?
You're HIRED! we'll need a props master, erm mistress.
I was thinking army boys meet Japanese school girls at picnic at hanging rock. Sort of what HP lovecraft migth have written if he dabbled in porn.
We'll get CF to write the script in her spare time, Elspode can check for continuity errors, and we'll post the rest of the crew as we assign, *cough* positions.
shall we have classicman fix the comedy for us?
Sorry, not much funny in my world. I've been coming here just to vent lately.
You're HIRED! we'll need a props master, erm mistress.
I was thinking army boys meet Japanese school girls at picnic at hanging rock. Sort of what HP lovecraft migth have written if he dabbled in porn.
We'll get CF to write the script in her spare time, Elspode can check for continuity errors, and we'll post the rest of the crew as we assign, *cough* positions.
Is there a position for me? ::batting eyelashes smiley::
Yes. And I think we all know which position that would be :P
Hee hee. The truth is nowhere near as interesting as this.
So instead I'll say I was having an operation and am now a 23 year old lingerie model from Sydney named Suzette.
Turn around ZenGum.
Glad to see your back.
Hee hee. The truth is nowhere near as interesting as this.
So instead I'll say I was having an operation and am now a 23 year old lingerie model from Sydney named Suzette.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Zen's OK, it's just "that time of the month."
Yeah just very busy. I'm doing a training course at work and planing a trip up to Ye Bigge Redde Rocke soon as well.
Yeah just very busy. I'm doing a training course at work and planing a trip up to Ye Bigge Redde Rocke soon as well.
Bring back a rock for me. ;)
Yeah just very busy. I'm doing a training course at work and planing a trip up to Ye Bigge Redde Rocke soon as well.
Driving, flying or some other form of transport? Camping or more salubrious accommodation? Have you been before? Are you going to Kata Tjuta as well? (stupid question-you can't not go being so close and I reckon they're almost even more spectacular than the Rock itself). Are you climbing the Rock or observing the wishes of the original inhabitants? Hmmm, how many other annoying questions can I think of?:D
Wasn't there a horror movie about that place?
Maybe a dingo ate'chore babeh?
x
Merc openly advocates "capping" two named leaders of our government...
FTR, this was an off handed remark in response to something someone else posted, after 20+ years of government service I have never advocated nor would I ever support the violent overthrow of our government and in fact I almost always state something to the effect of "a change by any legal means". I hope this clears that up.
FTR, this was an off handed remark in response to something someone else posted, after 20+ years of government service I have never advocated nor would I ever support the violent overthrow of our government and in fact I almost always state something to the effect of "a change by any legal means". I hope this clears that up.
He's nearing the warning track, still backpedalling.....
Yeah just very busy. I'm doing a training course at work and planing a trip up to Ye Bigge Redde Rocke soon as well.
Driving, flying or some other form of transport? Camping or more salubrious accommodation? Have you been before? Are you going to Kata Tjuta as well? (stupid question-you can't not go being so close and I reckon they're almost even more spectacular than the Rock itself). Are you climbing the Rock or observing the wishes of the original inhabitants? Hmmm, how many other annoying questions can I think of?:D
And more to the point, when you speak of it, do you refer to it as Uluru or Ayers?
Wasn't there a horror movie about that place?
I think you are thinking of "Picnic at Hanging Rock" Also involving an Australian rock, but in a different part of the country, and with a totally different name.
Driving, flying or some other form of transport? Camping or more salubrious accommodation? Have you been before? Are you going to Kata Tjuta as well? (stupid question-you can't not go being so close and I reckon they're almost even more spectacular than the Rock itself). Are you climbing the Rock or observing the wishes of the original inhabitants? Hmmm, how many other annoying questions can I think of?:D
Are you going to try to photograph the
sites of gender-linked rituals?There was Wolf Creek. That was set in central outback Australia. If you haven't seen it and you like gruesome movies, I recommend it. It's even worse for the fact that it's based on a true story.
Yes, Wolf Creek. That was good.
I regret having seen it actually. Some fo the scenes are still stuck in my sub conscious and pop up every now and then.
Here's a scarey fact too. My family and I visited that meteor crater when travelling through central Australia when I was a kid.
Bring back a rock for me. ;)
Not on your nellie, sir. (a) removing rocks from national park, (b) rude to Aboriginal people and (c) too many stories about people having a lot of bad luck after doing that - allegedly rangers regularly receive pebbles in the mail from people trying to return them.
Driving, flying or some other form of transport? Camping or more salubrious accommodation? Have you been before? Are you going to Kata Tjuta as well? (stupid question-you can't not go being so close and I reckon they're almost even more spectacular than the Rock itself). Are you climbing the Rock or observing the wishes of the original inhabitants? Hmmm, how many other annoying questions can I think of?:D
Driving. Camping or cheaper hotels. Got six days in the Red Centre so I will see Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and spend three days in the Western Macdonnells, maybe some hiking near Ormiston Gorge. I won't climb Uluru but I will walk around it, and I maybe do a hot air balloon ride or something. Lots.
And more to the point, when you speak of it, do you refer to it as Uluru or Ayers?
Uluru. That is the acid-test for Aussies on the Redneck / Pinko-greenie axis. That and climbing it.
Are you going to try to photograph the sites of gender-linked rituals?
No. See above. And I had a student in Japan who had taken some film photos of some of the sacred places before he knew they were sacred. When he got home he found that this roll of film had somehow become exposed and was completely black. :eyebrow:
My main thought here is that there has been far too much gratuitous insult (on top of injuries) offered to Aboriginal people in this country, I'm not going to add to it.
You'll have a ball, Zen!! We road tripped up there a couple years back and I love it.
I could live in Alice....actually, one of my mates is a nurse there and it was one of the places I considered when I made this move...I cant wait to go visit him there.
My advice would be DONT STAY AT COBER PEDY!!!!!
And dont watch Wolf Creek before making the journey, Im with Ali, I watched that one my own and scenes pop into my head from it....I cant look at the dude from Playschool the same ever again.
My advice would be DONT STAY AT COOBER PEDY!!!!!
On the contrary, DO stay at Coober Pedy, (but only if you're going to stay in a dug-out) and visit the underground churches.
If you're heading further north than Alice (obviously not, just wanted to put my two unrelated cents worth in), avoid Tennant Creek.
Hmmm ... was planning to split the drive in Coober Pedy, it is about half way. It's 1578 km to Uluru and 847 to CP. Motel in town on a Friday evening, maybe visit a pub or two ... :hide:
Not on your nellie, sir. (a) removing rocks from national park, (b) rude to Aboriginal people and (c) too many stories about people having a lot of bad luck after doing that - allegedly rangers regularly receive pebbles in the mail from people trying to return them.
That happens on the Big Island, Hawaii all the time as well. The museum there is filled with the rocks and the letters from the people who returned them.
No. See above. And I had a student in Japan who had taken some film photos of some of the sacred places before he knew they were sacred. When he got home he found that this roll of film had somehow become exposed and was completely black. :eyebrow:
My main thought here is that there has been far too much gratuitous insult (on top of injuries) offered to Aboriginal people in this country, I'm not going to add to it.
I know you wouldn't, I was practicing my sarcasm.
I can't help but wonder if the rangers made the whole thing up to stop people from stealing rocks.
I can't help but wonder if the rangers made the whole thing up to stop people from stealing rocks.
It is the real deal in Hawaii.
I think. :rolleyes:
:3eye:
My main thought here is that there has been far too much gratuitous insult (on top of injuries) offered to Aboriginal people in this country, I'm not going to add to it.
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Did any of see/like/get scared by Silent Hill?
Merc, is this connected to what happened to the Brady bunch with that Tiki thing?
Spexx, I'm scared by Peter Garret's dancing. He's now a (junior) federal minister, despite having been in charge of the most bungled of our stimulus projects.
Merc, is this connected to what happened to the Brady bunch with that Tiki thing?
:lol: Yea, that.
I know you wouldn't, I was practicing my sarcasm.
Mebbe you should ask SN where he hid it. :p:
Spexx, I'm scared by Peter Garret's dancing. He's now a (junior) federal minister, despite having been in charge of the most bungled of our stimulus projects.
I was talking to someone who works for the state gov., but in that industry (i.e. environmental engineer putting together policy and projects for encouraging the masses to use their electricity more wisely). His take on it was that the insulation industry are basically cowboys and always have been and that this is well known and the scheme basically gave them carta blanche to do whatever they felt like.
Now, this one I'm not sure about, but I thought I also heard that there were concerns prior to the whole thing blowing up (i.e. people dying when installing insulation) and Peter Garrett flagged them and was shouted down. In short, this last paragraph basically ends up being political gossip, so until we've verified the truth of it, no constructive comment can really be made.
On a personal level, I wonder for Peter Garrett if it would have been better to gracefully retire from the role he had as frontman of Midnight Oil - the music was just a sideline really, from what I can see, it was getting their message out that was the most important thing for them-and perhaps go and work for an NGO, rather than become involved in government. As much as I agree with Zen on this point, I hope that people do remember Peter Garrett for more than the insulation bungle because Midnight Oil were hugely influential in bringing issues like Aboriginal Land Rights into the public consciousness in a way that a talk fest never could have done.
Hmmm ... was planning to split the drive in Coober Pedy, it is about half way. It's 1578 km to Uluru and 847 to CP. Motel in town on a Friday evening, maybe visit a pub or two ... :hide:
Bit of nostalgia here-I think my earliest memory is the Coober Pedy drive-in (that, a purple valiant and a round 1970s caravan somewhere in the desert around CP)
I haven't been to Coober Pedy since 1998, but last time I was there, there were postcards available depicting a reminder to miners against having explosives in their boots (translation: trunk) when at the drive-in. :)
Hmmm ... was planning to split the drive in Coober Pedy, it is about half way. It's 1578 km to Uluru and 847 to CP. Motel in town on a Friday evening, maybe visit a pub or two ... :hide:
I did that on the way up, Zen. Scariest fucking night of my life with 2 little kids!!!!
On the way back, drove straight through from Uluru to Port Augusta...no way I was staying there again and yes, Casi, we stayed in a dug out.
Still a shit hole!!
Still a shit hole!!
That's my opinion of Port Augusta!
BTW Zen, have a great trip. Will look forward to the pics when you get back (with native fauna-not invisible unless you wish to call on my superior wildlife identification skills. Speaking of which, on my way back down from the foothills this evening, I saw a dead kangaroo. This is nothing unusual, except it was on the side of a road in what is pretty much a suburban area :().
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Been three weeks for SamIam, hope she isn't having trouble with her meds again.:(
I was wondering about where she was as well.
I just booked a room in Coober Pedy.
The only information they took was my given name. :eyebrow:
This is for a dorm room 6 metres underground, mind.
I just booked a room in Coober Pedy.
The only information they took was my given name. :eyebrow:
That was Suzette?
Why are dorms rooms in Coober Pedy six meters underground? Do I need to wiki Coober Pedy?
Never mind, just read up on CP
Why are dorms rooms in Coober Pedy six meters underground? Do I need to wiki Coober Pedy?
Yes, foot. You do. You'll find it interesting.
Cooter Petey must be some dwellar I ain't never done heard of, who has gone missing.
So, anyway, where has Redux been?
Coober Pedy is Redux spelled backward.
That is xuderly ridiculous!
Very boring of me...apologies and no doubt Wikipedia will sum up better, but basically Coober Pedy is an opal mining town in the middle of the desert. Any living quarters worth its salt is 6 metres underground simply because its much cooler. There are also churches, hotels etc... underground for the same reason. Rumour has it that many a mine, where either the opal has already been found, or there was no opal to be found, has been turned into a house.
I think I need to have another child, just so I can name her Coober Pedy.
No, those Pedy-philes would chase her.
No, those Pedy-philes would chase her.
Peter File? Is there a Peter File here?
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No, those Pedy-philes would chase her.
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I think I need to have another child, just so I can name her Coober Pedy.
Or just change their name(s) by deed poll.
Another interesting fact about Coober Pedy: the golf course is about 95% red sand. Diesel is used to keep the sand around the holes in place (so the sand doesn't blow away). Golfers carry a piece of turf around with them to tee off. The best thing I seen that explains Coober Pedy is Episode 2 of Robert Hughes' TV series The Fatal Shore . It's got the golf course, the dug outs, how one opal miners rationalizes what is basically a fairly useless activity (mining for a decorative stone). The rest of the episode is pretty good too.
By the way, whatever happened to Cowhead?
Peter File? Is there a Peter File here?
[/The IT Crowd]
Oh, that's me, I'm Peter File!
Where the heck is Razz???????????????
and or moving , or ,,,,,,,,
Oooh! Merkins watch the IT Crowd!
Cool!
Just don't remake it (mumble, grumble)
Where is Big Sarge?
He's home and well and in gainful employ and seeing his kids....
But leaving us alone :mecry:
CycleFrance?
I thought about him a few days ago, and then saw this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11447348
...right up his boulevard, I'd say....
Last I remember was that he was getting divorced. That was months or mebbe a year ago tho.
It seems like a trend in the Cellar. Someone should collect statistics.
The Cellar is a reflection of the world.
The world is a reflection of the Cellar.
HEY! Take that to the philosophy forum. :3_eyes:
All the world's a Cellar.
HEY! Take that to the philosophy forum. :3_eyes:
or maybe the drama section.
It seems like a trend in the Cellar. Someone should collect statistics.
85% of all statistics have been collected.
Except on the internet, where 15% have been collected and 85% pulled out of somebody's ass. :haha:
Except on the internet, where 15% have been collected and 85% pulled out of somebody's ass. :haha:
hehe
Huh. Same old shit.
Missed many of you...
Still not coming back. Good luck t'yall.
Where in the world is kerosene?
let's send Match to find out
DanaC, I thought of you this morning because I saw an announcement that Dana C. Christensen (DanaCC) was just appointed Deputy Director at one of the US National Labs.
Har! She's a clone. We're slowly spreading and taking over the world.
That particular DanaCC is a he.
Then a subpar clone of the REAL DanaC, methinks. You just can't get good clones these days.
What can i say...the cloning process is far from perfect...
Would a clone of DanaC be called
CloniC?
It's a shame that Pie didn't hang around long enough for us to ask her what she thought about mansouryar's [thread=23627]wormhole development research[/thread].
What happened to LumberJim?
Huh. Same old shit.
Missed many of you...
Still not coming back. Good luck t'yall.
Dang. *Shuffles off to mope*
What happened to LumberJim?
JimHelm
The Cellar is a reflection of the world.
The world is a reflection of the Cellar.
Aww great, you smartasses broke my brain. Now I'm gonna have to call out from work tomorrow.
Aww great, you smartasses broke my brain. Now I'm gonna have to call out from work tomorrow.
I thought the
tenth digit already did that.
Pardon if everyone already knows - but where the hell is Sundae? Surely not on another sex tour already??
I've been wondering the same and rather hoping she was just way too busy what with her class and all.....
....or she could be preparing her dancing shoes for Thatcher.....
Funny. I was thinking the same thing last night. Came in here just now to post my own APB for the Sunsta.
My shoes are already polished and prepped.
JimHelm
Explain this?
I don't like change.
same poster, new moniker. you're welcome.
Whatever happened to Cowhead?
sorry. it was fresh in my mind
[COLOR="PaleTurquoise"](the cow's too...)[/COLOR]
What's the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windshield?
It's ass.
What's the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windshield?
It's ass.
one of my favorites.
That and "What do you call a one-eyed dinosaur?"
Doyouthinkhesaurus
one of my favorites.
That and "What do you call a one-eyed dinosaur?"
Doyouthinkhesaurus
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
No Idear
What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs?
Still no idear
What do you call a deer with no eyes, no legs, and no balls?
Still no fucking idear
also one on my favorites. In fact we've probably now covered my entire joke repertoire. :D
Pilau's favourite joke:
Did you hear about the dog with no nose?
A dog without nose? How does he smell?
Terrible!
yeah, I save that one for the first-graders
What do you call a cow with no legs?
Ground beef
You know what I'd do if I had a dog that looked like you?
Shave its butt and teach it to walk backwards.
What's brown and sticky?
A stick!
I only came back to see if you missed me :)
Nope - been having computer troubles.
And interviews.... I HAVE A JOB!
I put it in the Happy Thread.
Half Term at the moment, but I've had a lousy stinking stupid stinking cold.
And Mum came back from multiple trips and holidays (jealous!) and needed to catch up on her backlogged email. That woman corresponds with most of the Soth of England I think.
Anyway, pleased to be back.
And to be missed.
I thought the tenth digit already did that.
No, that just caused it to recoil in distaste.
Explain this?
I don't like change.
didn't you change from blue58 to blue?
I just don't feel like lumberjim so much anymore, that's all. maybe one day I'll forget what I've learned recently and start using it again, who knows. This name is to remind me to be personally accountable for what I say. richlevy pointed this out once, and I think it's good. for me..... for now.
Well, I thought you got tired of lumbering around and went to the gym instead... :)
What happened to Regular Joe? Last visit December last year.
What happened to Regular Joe? Last visit December last year.
He stopped taking Metamucil, now he's irregular.
Yeah, he was an interesting dude. Was anyone close to him?
I believe Large Joe and Supersize Joe were good friends of his.
Did he ever get his care package?
Well, it wasn't returned or anything. He disappeared from the Cellar roughly around the time he should have gotten it I think.
he must've been a reincarnation of mockingbird then..... :lol:
There are a number of plausible explanations in a war zone. :(
Has anyone heard from Ducks? There's floods in Wagga.
She's doing ok. I had a text message from her yesterday.
Tell her we miss her. I like Ducks and all those folks from down under. :thumb:
She's doing ok. I had a text message from her yesterday.
Glad to hear it. Has she been personally affected by the floods?
not to worry, Ducks' asses are water tight
Glad to hear it. Has she been personally affected by the floods?
Not that her house is flooded, but it's not too far away. Hopefully they haven't had too much more rain today, although that seems unlikely considering the cloud cover. :( (did she send you that addy yet?)
I'll tell her Merc.
(did she send you that addy yet?)
Not yet.
What happened to Regular Joe?
I just got an email from him , he's doing well , Busy as HELL !! but well none the less
Thanks, Zippy, good to hear, tell him we say hi!
I think I saw Duck on the news last night, she was running her garden hose to flood her house so all the army men in Wagga would come and "rescue" her. :D
Missing Jinx lately
TODAY though, I am starving. I need HER/YOUR 15 bean soup recipe. I have the beans and no other recipe will do. I need THAT one.
(did she send you that addy yet?)
Got it. Now, just have to wander over to the post office.
Where is cloud, ali ?
I saw jinx and classic but briefly, as when you see the backside of someone walking out the door. :(
Cloud is watching but not posting.
I wanna know where SteveDallas thinks he's run off to. And I know lookout123 is prone to long absences, but he needs to check in so we know he's not dead.
I was wondering about sleeve too. I think this is a big sports season for L123 -when it finally cools down a bit....?
i'm alive, just busy. lil lookout is the same depending on the minute so things are pretty much the same around here.
I'm glad you are ok lookout and that lil lookout is hanging in there.
I'll second that, at least you haved melted/broke down. :thumb:
i'm alive, just busy. lil lookout is the same depending on the minute so things are pretty much the same around here.
good good. if i disappear y'all know know where i went....
Crimson Ghost [COLOR="Silver"](too obscure?)[/COLOR]
Crimson Ghost [COLOR="Silver"](too obscure?)[/COLOR]
Used to be the Crimson Tide until the menopause.
xoB seems conspicuous in his absence. I hope he's OK and just enjoying unmoderating freedom. meanwhile we need IOTDs!
Used to be the Crimson Tide until the menopause.
Funny you should ask...
OK Shawnee, it's been almost 2 weeks. Come back now.
I've heard from Shawnee recently.
I miss having her around.
But given recent defections and more recent finger pointing and name calling I'm not sure she doesn't have the right idea.
I've heard from Shawnee recently.
I miss having her around.
But given recent defections and more recent finger pointing and name calling I'm not sure she doesn't have the right idea.
ditto.
There are things that go on IRL that can color the experience of the cellar. sometimes a break is needed.
I've been in email contact with him. He seems to be fine, I know he's been working on clearing up clutter in his house so that might be consuming a lot of his time...
He's been at it for quite a while, maybe he's getting ready to become a sugar daddy!
i just got off the phone with NBN. he's good. doing well. i tried to get him to bust out the camera and take us on a photoblog of houston again. we;ll see. it;s been what?? 5 years or so since he;s posted?
whaddya get if you cross NBN wth a tow truck.....?
whaddya get if you cross NBN wth a tow truck.....?
don't leave us hanging monnie! What do you get?
ETA: oh. wait. A squished NBN?
Ow. Where's my oxycodone?
Where is that dashing Kaliayev character nowadays?
Where is that dashing Kaliayev character nowadays?
I think he's putting together some crucial points over in the Arab state thread. :thumb:
(Cellar + 3.1415926535e) = 0
Yeah! I've been meaning to post an APB on Cic. Anybody know what happened to her>?
I was in chat with a few people who fb with her and they were a little worried... :(
Seemed a lil [COLOR="White"](A LOT)[/COLOR] "off" last I saw. Hope she got herself back on track.
I miss Cic. I wish she'd check in.
And what about Cloud? I don't think I've seen her post in a while.
I think Cloud said something about taking a break after her last unpleasant interaction here. But what do I know?
I don't remember her saying that? Not out loud, anyway.
Choco and kitsune, btw.......???
'Spode?
Ducks?
Pie? (something about her last unpleasant experience here?)
Srsly, though, it would be nice to hear about choco and kitsune's new house
and where the feck is shawnee? She's another one that leaves periodically.....
She had a hissy fit. A snake bit her. It was poisonous.
Now I've heard she's somewhere over the rainbow, with puppies and kitties and balloons and lollipops. And all the hobos she could ever hope to eat.
ah. mebbe she ate a bad hobo.
yeah, maybe she got indigestion and gas. she should try hobogenized hobo. that or lactose free hobo....
She had a bum leg, too. Poor Shawnee.
I wrote her a pome:
Ding Dong Bell,
Shawnee's in the well.
Who put her in?
Little Tommy Win.
Who pulled her out?
Little Crabby Pout.
What a naughty boy was that,
To try to drown poor Shawnee that
had never caused him any harm,
But killed the hobos in his father's barn.
Pie? (something about her last unpleasant experience here?)
Is this a recurring theme?
Is this a recurring theme?
To some.. There has even been a thread about it.
Is this a recurring theme?
I see what ya did thar. Clever bastard :p
I see what ya did thar. Clever bastard :p
I wouldn't have caught it had you not pointed it out, Dana.
Clever Jesus.
that HLJ guy is pretty damn witty.
he is, but I missed what was especially witty about that. apart from IM and Classic nearly saying the same thing.
yeah, I thought funny and then I though but no, 'cause pi is not recurring.
Pie ... recurring theme.
[eta] Close enough to make me giggle.
i know, I'm just being nerdy :D
Ducks is pretty busy with her real life these days and she's recently had some pretty sad news personally.
I'll let her know she's missed though.
yeah, I thought funny and then I though but no, 'cause pi is not recurring.
Pie ... recurring theme.
[eta] Close enough to make me giggle.
yeah, I'm a stickler for accuracy when it comes to mathematical puns
Ducks is pretty busy with her real life these days and she's recently had some pretty sad news personally.
I'll let her know she's missed though.
Tell her about the sexy SEAL thread....
he is, but I missed what was especially witty about that. apart from IM and Classic nearly saying the same thing.
Oooh, did he write a pome about Shawnee too?
Forget it HLJ. You are not funny AT ALL. Nope. Not. I'm sorry I thought you were funny when all along you really weren't funny. Might you share some NSFW pics instead? :lol:
What do I know from pi? :p:
Oooh, did he write a pome about Shawnee too?
Yeah I think it started out
There once was a woman named Fluck
Who was having a streak of bad luck
She hired a lout
to rip her ovaries out
And now she's actually in a lot more pain than she was before and regrets her rash decision.
Something like that, I think.
Anybody seen anything of Jill, maybe saw her logged on, in chat; or, got a PM from her? It's not like her to be away for so long. I hope everything's alright, I mean, I hope she hasn't lost her looks or suddenly developed a need to know or something.
Last PM I had was to let me know she was going.
Meh. Nothing against Jill, but this seems to be kind of a pattern for her.
Here's the last post she made before she left in 2009, after a long and drawn-out posting battle with UG.
I think she takes politics too seriously, regardless of her viewpoint. Her other contributions to the board were interesting, when she made them.
Last PM I had was to let me know she was going.
The last BM I had let me know
I was going.
The last BM I had let me know I [strike]was going[/strike] had been.
fify
So now am I has been or a went?
I thought, therefore I was
Which means you can get a spot on Dancing with the Has-beens, I mean, Stars.
'Spode?
Ducks?
Pie? (something about her last unpleasant experience here?)
'Splode spotted in the WTF NSFW thread!
Yes, Cyclefrance - another victim of the Cellar curse.
Yes, Cyclefrance - another victim of the Cellar curse.
Steroid use? Blood doping?
no, IIRC there was a divorce :(
How close is Big Sarge to Joplin?
Im closer and Splode is closer still
Hey Smooth, I see you skulking here in the middle of the night. Get to posting.
I wish Cicero was back because that would mean she's doing better. I am worried sick about her, but she has moved so far away that there's not much I can do. Everyone, please send good vibes out to her. :(
Miss you too, Ali!!
I'm kinda back, sparadically...these too many threads to read though.
Rollercoasters made me think of flying and I thought 'HEY, where has plthijinx been?"
Lurking somewhat. Two jobs is taking up a lot of time....
Where is UG? I miss his acerbic wit.
Amber alert? A photographer like you is color blind?
You mean
[COLOR="Red"]Red Scare[/COLOR]!
Where is UG? I miss his acerbic wit.
He's probably making one of his periodic inpatient visits to get his meds tweaked.
Did you see him at the mental hospital?
Did you see him at the mental hospital?
Nah, I'm Medicaid and he's private insurance. Ships in the night and all that. :p:
(Hi Cellar! I miss you guys. It's been a chaotic year for me and Kitsune, and I haven't had time for much Cellar browsing. Now that it's summer, hopefully I'll be able to drop by more often.)
yay~!!
we only chat every other Saturday night now... and by 'we' I mean 'me'.. but I hope you'll pop in one night!
I was wondering where Tulip was too.
Choco! Yey! So glad you dropped in m'dear. Been wondering where you were :)
Cloud has mentioned a few times in threads that the Cellar is bad for her, and she is trying to stay away.
(Hi Cellar! I miss you guys. It's been a chaotic year for me and Kitsune, and I haven't had time for much Cellar browsing. Now that it's summer, hopefully I'll be able to drop by more often.)
school's out!!! welcome back, please give my best to Kitsune too!
school's out!!! welcome back, please give my best to Kitsune too!
Still alive. Rough year. Dad diagnosed with cancer, then into chemo. Now out of treatment and looking good but chemo paralyzed him from the waist down. He's showing good signs of slow recovery.
And work sucks. Busy busy.
But still here. Kind of.
Damn thats tough Kitsune - sorry to hear that. Hopefully things will continue to improve.
Oh and FUCK CANCER!
Big Sarge is kinda missing, kinda not.
Last message was posted on 26 May.
Last visit was on 2 July.
I'm glad you're dropping by, Sarge, you strong silent type, I look forward to your next post. We wish you well.
I came here looking for Sarge info.
Where ya at?
Say Boo! every now and then dude.
I'd give my right arm to know where feet is.
And Bri. Where the heck is Bri?
I'm around. I did a tour on State Active Duty and was gone during my birthday and most of June. I had limited access and was using a borrowed android to contact Tulip & relay messages to Sundae.
I've been playing catch up at the police department this month and I'll be headed back to Camp Shelby next month for awhile.
Hey bud - good to see you. Stay safe and keep in touch.
Yeah Sarge, good to hear from ya!!
I wish Cicero was back because that would mean she's doing better. I am worried sick about her, but she has moved so far away that there's not much I can do. Everyone, please send good vibes out to her. :(
Her latest FB update is terribly sad, she's seriously suffering from psychosis. :( At one point I posted on one of her updates and told her she must seek medical assistance with her condition. She deleted the message. :(
I haven't seen her on FB lately. Maybe she deleted me.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I like her. :(
Cicero has a family history of schizophrenia. Her brother has it, too. I would not break her anonymity, BTW, if she hadn't done it herself in FB. At one point she told me that FB was threatening to delete her account and she's no longer showing up in my "Friend's" list. Don't know if she got mad at me for something or if FB really did cancel her account.
I was all set to drive down to Santa Fe and try to talk her into at least getting outpatient treatment for her condition. But her parents whisked her off to somewhere in the South before I could get there.
Cicero has been my friend for at least 15 years, and I grieve for what has happened to her. She is beautiful, bright, and witty. She is a highly talented writer and poet, and one of the most courageous and spunky people I have ever met.
DAMN SCHIZOPHRENIA! It takes so many good people in their 20's and early 30's - the prime of life. Cicero is often in my thoughts. May she please get better and beat this thing. :(
Thank you Sam.
I am very sad. I don't know her well, but I've seen the same qualities you mentioned in your post.
The news about Cicero is seriously bumming my stone.
yup. I don't know what to do.
her parents whisked her off to somewhere in the South before I could get there:(
Most likely this means they are trying to help her, right?
Last I saw of her was on FB - she was posting some bizarre stuff on Janet Napolitano's page. That was months ago.
I too hope that she gets the help she needs. Hopefully her parents are seeing to that.
I had no idea. I hope she gets help. I miss her on the boards.
Man that's sad. Good vibes for Cic... I hope she finds some peace.
I'm very sorry to hear about this. Pretty sad stuff, she was an interesting dwellar.
SteveDallas has gone on hiatus again. Dude needs to pop in again at some point...
Holy hell - I didn't know Cicero was sick!!
I'm so sorry...schizophrenia is a hideous disease to have.
I'm so sorry for her.. :(
It's really sad hearing about Cicero's condition. I hope she gets better soon.
Where's that Infinite Monkey?
She is taking a little breather but will be back.
She is taking a little breather but will be back.
I miss her... :(
She will? Shit, perhaps I should dig her up again? I thought she was dead. I mean really, who wouldn't..... after I ran her over. Accidentally. three times. I wouldn't mind, but I hired a backhoe [COLOR="LemonChiffon"](Sheldon?) [/COLOR] and everything and shoved in all those Hobos she'd been collecting on top of her.....
Just pour some ketchup over the lot, she'll eat her way out.
good idea. no recipe required. But maybe we need an IOTD? Where's my camera?
This ought to bring her back:
[COLOR="White"](she won't be able to resist putting it in someone's tailpipe)[/COLOR]
[ATTACH]33668[/ATTACH]
I am very sorry to hear about cicero. Many of you will know my best friend suffers from schizophrenia/bi polar disorder.
I wish that mental illness wasn't such a difficult illness for people to talk about. Maybe I could have cut her a bit more slack. :(
I hope she gets the help she needs and comes back so I can tell her so myself. Or not. That seems entirely self serving, but I'm sorry for giving her a hard time knowing now the demons she was living with.
God I'm such a fucking bitch sometimes.
... I'm such a fucking bitch sometimes.
That's the best kind.
Where's Casi?
She's busy at the moment, but will be back in the near future. Which reminds me, I haven't sent her the email I promised her.
I'm a double fucking bitch now!
"a double fucking bitch"
required new usertitle :)
all the way across the sky?
[COLOR="LemonChiffon"]`[/COLOR]
Just checking in it's been awhile. :)
Wow.
Welcome back Cicero!!!
I wonder what's become of freshnesschronic?
didn't you hear? he was convicted of spying for the North Korean Government and deported. yup. I shityounot.
no. not really.
he was actually spying for China
He was deported for looking for fine dinnerware?
no... no... The Pro Wrestler, CHINA. gawd.
she has a HUGE.... spy ring.
:vomit:
She's. Really. Um. Attractive.
was
not is.
well, not was, either really...
I wish I had a better work ethic. I wouldn't have had to see that if I didn't beg off work early.
Anybody heard from Lookout lately?
I've seen a few posts on FB from him. All seems well.
How about CycleFrance?
I was wondering about him over the last couple of weeks too. I assumed he was just keeping busy. Isn't there some turmoil in his life atm that he's trying to sort out?
Urbane Guerrilla
Urbane Guerrilla
Urbane Guerrilla
...
hm.
echo echo echo pinch hitting for pedro borbon manny mota mota mota
funny, but wrong reference. :)
yeah just first thing that came to mind,,,,ok second. first was too harsh.
Oh, go with it.
He's a big boy now.
What ever happened to Juniper? Wasn't she taking classes with Bri or something?
Urbane Guerrilla
Urbane Guerrilla
Urbane Guerrilla
...
hm.
OMG.
It totally worked!What ever happened to Juniper? Wasn't she taking classes with Bri or something?
No, I think she was finished. I think she was being a mom and trying to find her passion, role, new direction or something like that. ???
I was about to ask about Juniper here too.
Okay BigV, very clever, now lets see you exorcise it again.
:lol2:
:lol2:
:lol2:
...
hm.
was gonna say i don't give a rats ass what happened to him. and you're right. he's a big boi.
OMG.
Urbane Guerrilla
Urbane Guerrilla
Urbane Guerrilla
...
It totally worked!
Stop that! The next thing we know, you'll be conjuring up Starring Emma. :eek:
PS I STILL miss XOXOBruce. I know he makes the occasional rare appearance, but I want more Bruce. Think you could conjure HIM up?
or, worse! mari.... oh... nevermind about that... lol..
Dude, don't start. T-50 staples are on sale at True Value this month.
Where's Infinite Monkey?
I've been wondering that too.
She hasn't been in a great frame of mind recently - up and down.
I worry when she disappears, as well as missing her.
had a pm from her on the 7th. seems fine. she takes breaks sometimes.
I think Juniper got mad (at me, possibly) and left. She might have gone on to Graduate school - I believe she was thinking about it.
now mari....that's a horse of a different crazed-staple flinging nut bar right there.
she's prolly being restrained in four points at this very moment. Over expired cans goods or what have you.
So how comes Bruce isn't around much now?
I *think* bruce is dealing with some health issues...but I'm not 100% sure of that.
Oh. Ok. Hope he's alright.
I think he dwelt from work a lot, and when he retired, he found other things to do. I'm probably wrong.
Anybody seen Jill or Brill? They both seem to have been ill-fated.
Oooh. That hurt. I mean, like it me caused physical pain.
Anybody seen Jill or Brill? They both seem to have been ill-fated.
kindred minds and all that...
I had been wondering about Kitsune and Choco, but then I saw them both logged in a couple of days ago. Does anyone know if they posted?
Glad they're ok and still lurking about though. :)
OH well, I should probably go back to my 'isn't paying attention' user title then shouldn't I? lol
I think you should - I don't understand your current one.
what is double fuckign anyway. sounds really kinky
There you go. Changed it. Now no one will know what you pair are talking about anyway. ;)
great - now I'm double fucking alone in my usertitle. So much for solidarity and all.
Well, yours makes more sense.
I hadn't even noticed yours classic. lol sorry mate.
you could try hard to be a better person too......
:p:
You mean you hadn't noticed?
Anybody seen More than pretty?
Not for ages. Hope she's ok.
She's posted on FB a few times. Last was about a family member being ill, so hopefully she's doing ok.
Anybody seen More than pretty?
Awww I was missed!
Ali - don't get all dramatic! I said my family member had some wimpy type of skin cancer. I'll update and clarify it is a very wimpy cancer.
Oh yeah that's right. I couldn't quite remember, but I knew it wasn't you. lol Sorry. I didn't mean to sound dramatic, but I was trying to cover all my bases. ;) Blame my less than perfect brain for that one.
I went back over 30 posts....how far up to I have to look?
She left because we were bad for her.
I had a PM from MTP.
Not about anything to do with her life, just general.
So she's still around.
I read that a monkey in Ohio was eaten, yet infi is still posting. Good thing there are infinity of her.
They only ate my brain, a la Faces of Death XVIIXVIX.
And I wasn't really using it anyway.
They only ate my brain, a la Faces of Death XVIIXVIX.
And I wasn't really using it anyway.
Clearly, none of us are or we wouldn't be here.
Where's Cloud?
look up.
I went back over 30 posts....how far up to I have to look?
A bit more literal, mate. Cloud. Sky. Up.
I miss Lookout. Funny - he
started this thread.
Oh yeah. lol I don't think I've had enough caffeine yet.
Steve Dallas has not visited since 16th September.
Steve Dallas has not visited since 16th September.
I was just wondering about ol' SD yesterday.
Hope he's ok.
What ever happened to Impress?
Anyone?
SD was sighted recently.
Impress?
Ducksnuts?
Any news on Lookout or LilLookout?
I live! Just busy as always. Everyone is doing as well as can be expected around here. I just don't have much time for keeping up on things in the depths of the cellar. But rest assured (or be warned) I'm alive and out there.
Hi lookout!
Good to see ya!
Yey! My favourite capitalist pig is ok :)
Anyone seen anonymous? We've previously gotten some nice pics from anon.
We should keep a watch out for grynch. He hasn't posted since the end of last month; but, has lurked as recently as 16 DEC! Could he be lying low whilst planning a copycat crime to steal Christmas? :worried:
I just felt like sending a shoutout out to Cicero. If you're lurking, hi! Hope you're well.
MoreThanPretty hasn't been in since Christmas Eve.
I got a msg from cicero on facebook today. Says shes ok. :)
MoreThanPretty hasn't been in since Christmas Eve.
She must have gotten some
really good toys for Christmas!
I got a msg from cicero on facebook today. Says shes ok. :)
Yey!
Pass on our well-wishes.
yeah, hope they're ok.
Also, whatever happened to Kagen?
Cappy has popped his head in here from time to time.
smoothmoniker??
Nothing since 8/11
8/11! You insensitive - oh, 8/11.
I'm back for a minute. HOWDY.
HUG!
Oh what a sight for sore eyes. How are you, girl? :)
I'm fine, I sware I'm fine.........
Cic!!!! Yey!! Hope you're well chika:)
Hey, what's all the swaring about?
I have a cicero shaped hole in my life.
Did GunMaster357 run out of ammo?
Slang aint been around in a LOOOONG Time even for him
Slang aint been around in a LOOOONG Time even for him
Is it too late to give out the 'Cellarite most likely to be doing time in a foreign prison' award?
He signed on about a month ago. Thats all I can find. I vaguely remember a Private Message conversation from last fall(ish), but I must have deleted it.
Slang - check in!
The WTF pictures thread is sadly dormant.
Oh John, where art thou?
Impress, hast thou forsaken us?
grynch
gunmaster
chris in houston
etc.
Did GunMaster357 run out of ammo?
Maybe the French are off invading the Riviera or somewhere.
Jaydaan?
Married to other people now, not us anymore...
Married to other people now, not us anymore...
She'll come crawling back
She's down with a serious case of puppy love.
Is theMercenary off invading foreign governments? I haven't seen him around for a bit.
Been wondering about him. No posts on FB in a couple days either.
Maybe he just unfriended you?
He's probably just busy working. Sometimes he does those long shifts and isn't around much. I'm sure he'll be back before you know it. ;)
Maybe he just unfriended you?
If I wasn't looking at his page, how would I know he hadn't posted since Saturday?
It's not unusual for Merc to be gone a week or two, especially if there aren't any new threads in the Politics and Current Events forums.
Maybe he decided to cut himself off until after the elections.
One can only hope.
:stickpoke
Do you think Merc is the type who woud need a
PCOD (Politics Cut Off Date)? :rolleyes:
Calling all cars, calling all cars.
Be on the lookout for a Bunny. May answer to "Lola". Believed to reside in the Texas area and may be engaging in physical exercise. Last seen on 24th February.
Speaking of cute female Texans, where the heck is MoreThanPretty? Not seen since 24 December 2011! :eek:
Maybe she run oft with Santa.
Did miss Lola move? I didn't know she lived 'round these parts. I hate when I miss stuff!
I will find MTP.... I know where she hides out.
I wonder if smoothmoniker is doing well, and not being mistreated and disrespected by studio thugs.
He was around last month... Really busy from what I recall.
Crimson Ghost has been ghosting all this year.
IM and HLJ have not been doing their thing lately.
I'm really missing my morning coffee with the Dwellar comedy show.
HLJ said something about the wildfires in Colorado,
and IM seemed particularly down about work.
I'm hoping there are better explanations for each.
Didn't she say something about seeing her family?
Maybe he decided to cut himself off until after the elections.
I have thought about it.
One can only hope.
:stickpoke
Pussy. Don't want people to know we were friends at one time?:D
Kidding....
Working my ass off, trying to come up with new ways to shelter my money from that Marxist President. When I stop working I'll be dead. Peace.
The best way to shelter that money is to give it to the charity of your choice--because we know there's no need for social programs, in the free market paradise everyone will voluntarily give enough to charity to make up the difference, right?
In merc's mind life is a zero sum game and he can only feel
like a winner if others are designated as losers.
It seems like a bad way to live but whaddyagonnado? Fear does it
to people and merc is mighty a-feared.
IM and HLJ have not been doing their thing lately.
I'm really missing my morning coffee with the Dwellar comedy show.
HLJ said something about the wildfires in Colorado,
and IM seemed particularly down about work.
I'm hoping there are better explanations for each.
Hey Lamp! Thanks. :)
I'm just busy and laying low. Much to do, much to do. I appreciate that you miss my extraordinary sense of humor. ;)
I don't know about HLJ. Wasn't he going somewhere for his job?
Well, he said he was just gong to hang around over Easter.
:lol2:
Yeah, you're on the show too.
Don't get cross, but I think I nailed it.
I don't know. I think you should repant...I mean repent.
By the way, will you ever return that palm you ashed to borrow? It's been, like, three days since I lent it to you.
I got no retort! Except bwaaahahhahahhaaaa!
morn de thursday would be better
I think Sunday would be better!
Pussy. Don't want people to know we were friends at one time?:D
Kidding....
were? :eyebrow:
Kidding - :)
No worries. I haven't forgotten what you've done for my son & I. You and a couple others here.
Politics aside, you're a good guy. :3_eyes:
OK. I'm calling 'uncle.'
Where the hell is foot?
I mean, someone could have told me he died.
Sheesh.
He must be on Super Double Secret Covert Stealth Probation.
Nebber mind. Just saw he logged in yesterday but hasn't posted in a while.
Whew.
No HLJ, no Flint, no foot, no Zen = no funnies.
I'm a one-man IT department right now. I hired a guy who starts at the end of this month. I'm not feeling super funny most days.
I'm here... just organizing a search team to search the interior of Alaska for HLJ.
I just saw him! He must be too cold to post, though.
Flint, glatt, HLJ, lamp, and Zen all accounted for.
I would recommend moving the search party to NY. :(
OK. I'm calling 'uncle.'
Where the hell is foot?
Nebber mind. Just saw he logged in yesterday but hasn't posted in a while.
he hasn't logged in since then :neutral:
2.5 weeks with no footisms and no squirelly goodness is 3 weeks too long.....
Hey popping in to say hi...so uhm hi!
I'm not really doing anything exciting, so I don't really have anything exciting to say.
Moaaaaar!!!!
Damn girl where ya bin?
Anyone heard from Bri lately? haven't seen her for a couple of weeks.
Yeah, where is she?
I'm also very concerned about HLJ. Does anyone know if he's OK?
And Lamp...?
PeteZ?
I know there are more...
Bri - Thought she just posted last week?
HLJ - out in the woods or something isn't he?
Lamp - no clue
Pete - worried bout him too.
I know for a while Bri was only able to post at her parents' home.
I'm so rubbish about knowing how long people have been gone.
If their last post resonates with me I assume it was more recent than it was.
Bri's last post was about a week and a half ago.
Now you mention it though, she was having some connection issues.
What do you mean 'out in the woods'? It's been over a month since HLJ even peeked in, I think, longer since he's posted. :(
Gryph?
Edit: I meant grynch but my subconscious wondered about griff at the same time. I realized after I posted and it is too funny to edit out. :)
What do you mean 'out in the woods'? It's been over a month since HLJ even peeked in, I think, longer since he's posted. :(
Didn't he go on a camping trip or something? I could be wrong, but I think I remember something about having some time between jobs... no?
Talked to her yesterday. Shes cool.
case isn't kero is she? if she is I must have been living under a rock for a while now. lol
Didn't he go on a camping trip or something? I could be wrong, but I think I remember something about having some time between jobs... no?
Oh, I don't remember that but that doesn't mean anything considering my brain is a colander. :p:
case isn't kero is she? if she is I must have been living under a rock for a while now. lol
Yes. There wasn't a huge announcement. Easy to miss it.
http://cellar.org/showpost.php?p=701287&postcount=7Oh hai! Yeah keyboarding from this kindle is kind of a pain.
And I was sick. Again. As in relapsing. I am doing everything I
know to do but still I fail fail fail. (And i can't find the effing comma
on this keyboard either). I feel a lot of stupid self pity right now.
but i also feel happy that i was missed even just a little bit.
I am lucky yo hsve friends here and i think of you all a lot.
But when i'm drinking...i'm just a damn mess and i hate myself for
it. I hate that i am so weak. Today i go to a meeting. Tho i have
ben doing that and i have a sponsor and i read the big book and I
Work the steps. Frustrating.
Know
We love you Bri. Just keep trying. :hug:
Don't beat yourself up. You're a good person.
case isn't kero is she? if she is I must have been living under a rock for a while now. lol
I am sorry I wasn't more forthcoming. Thank you for thinking of me. :) I think it is the first time anyone has missed me here.
Well, we knew who you were so we didn't have to miss you! :)
Actually I think that's the second time it's come up in here, Kero. I'd totally forgotten the name change until it ws mentioned in here a while ago, when someone ws asking after Case :p
@ Bri: stop with the hating yourself, that's what the Christian fundies are for :p They got all the hate covered, you can just focus on the good stuff.
Seriously though, glad you're ok, even if it's a heavily qualified ok:p. I'll be honest, the Moar thing unnerved me a little about APB dwellars.
I had forgotten about that. Well, it is good to be wanted. :D
Start where you are bri! Love yoU!
kero...no wonder I always thought you were such a nice person. ;) Glad that's all sorted now. lol
bri...you'll get there. Just keep on going. It's the only way. xx
Hello Everyone,
I'm in Florida now designing boats for SeaRay. Not the worst gig I've ever done I can tell you. Wishing I was home in the Philippines with my wife and all my friends.
I don't read what's going on or who is doing what but I do appreciate the cellar and all those people who live there.
When I'm settled again I can read daily and comment. That might be a long while. I'm so f-ing busy I don't know what to do.
Work and off work projects keep me busy over 80+ hours a week. Maybe when I get back home I can rest up and catch up on the cellar.
Hope everyone is doing well. Don't forget me, I'll be back.
Slang
slang!
yey:) Glad you're ok. Sounds frantic. Hope you get to catch your breath soon ;P
Hello slang!!!
You have not been forgotten, I promise you.
In fact, you have been missed.
Slang I missed you, where U been?
Thanks DanaC, Glatt, BigV and Fargon. And everyone else on the cellar that might still remember me and not curse my name outloud. :)
Slang, we need more of an update. What's goin on?
Yes, Slang. Give us the full skinny!
Details, Man! I want DETAILS!
Love
Pam
Damn -
this thread brought back a couple peeps I haven't seen post in awhile...
freshnesschronic - wonder what he is up to these days.
W.HI.P - What the heck ever happened to him?
Anyone know how Lookout and Lil'Lookout are doing?
No idea. Haven't had any contact in a while on FB. He deactivated his account.
Yeah...hope they're ok. Wonder why he deactivated his Facebook account...
It appears Merc has gone
good job running him off i guess...
[COLOR="White"]...but his enormous tip mug contributions will be sorely missed by us all, so if you were on the goon squad, please consider hitting the mug a little more often[/COLOR]
^ highlight for full post^
UT, that post includes an extraordinary
remark.
... those who disagreed with his trolling posts are a "goon squad" !
If more contributions are needed, just say so directly,
... and perhaps privately to those Dwellars you feel need to donate more.
P.S. You already know how to get in touch me.
I do my best work in unreadable font colors. It's subtle. I will be bolder if we actually need money or if there's a project we could do together.
I thought Merc was going away on a trip?
Omg. Boofuckinghoo. If Merc was chased off (which is total malarky), wheres the tears for the people he disgruntled?
Don't worry Pico. Pretty soon the only people left will all agree with you. Won't that be fun?
Anyone know how Lookout and Lil'Lookout are doing?
No idea. Haven't had any contact in a while on FB. He deactivated his account.
Lookout was hacked! He's deactivated all his emails and FB. Big L and Little L were doing well last time I spoke to him....I shall pass on the fact that he has been noted missing from his own thread :)
I, for one, hope Merc is away and hasnt done a runner. I might not agree with everything he's said, (and wanted to biff him every now and then) but I can say that about pretty much every person on here....and do.
Dont be gone, Merc :)
I agree, as many points of view as possible. :thumb:
When was that Ducks? I think the last time he and I exchanged emails was about 3 months ago.
Hacked a couple of weeks ago, I spoke to him last week.
If Merc has left I'm confident it isn't because he got run off, but because he realised no-one was taking his BS seriously any more.
Ah, he'll be back when the next batch of Neo-Con NLP shouting-points gets circulated. ;)
Well, I hope he hasn't vanished.
I don't see why he would feel 'run off' by us anyway. Every so often he acts like a dick. Like most of us do from time to time. And when he acts like a dick he gets jumped on. Like most of us from time to time. The last time he breezed through here he was being nasty and aggressive and people responded in annoyance. No different to any of the other times. I see no reason why he'd have taken it any more to heart this time.
If Merc has left I'm confident it isn't because he got run off, but because he realised no-one was taking his BS seriously any more.
Ah, he'll be back when the next batch of Neo-Con NLP shouting-points gets circulated. ;)
Natural Law Party? If Merc has left I'm confident it isn't because he got run off, but because he realised no-one was taking his BS seriously any more.
Ah, he'll be back when the next batch of Neo-Con NLP shouting-points gets circulated. ;)
Sanest response yet.
I'm sure he'll be back when he's got time. He goes through periods when he simply doesn't have enough to spend it with all the lovely people here who appreciate him so much. :)
other times, he posts on the cellar.
Why would anyone 'appreciate' hatred and fear - merc's stock in trade around here.
I don't understand that.
I was being a bit tongue in cheek with the appreciate comment. There really hasn't been much of it for Merc lately has there?
Well in his absence he has definitely left at least one hole to fill.
Better get to it. Help fill the mug. Only 7 days left and its looking pretty sad.
Natural Law Party?
Neuro Linguistic Programming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurolinguistic_programming
It does little or nothing for serious mental issues, but in the field of public communication, by couching debates in certain terms and making certain assumptions, can influence people who are not paying close attention. Or at least, modern political spin merchants think it can.
Neuro Linguistic Programming
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurolinguistic_programming
It does little or nothing for serious mental issues, but in the field of public communication, by couching debates in certain terms and making certain assumptions, can influence people who are not paying close attention. Or at least, modern political spin merchants think it can.
My brother qualified as an NLP counsellor. It can be useful in tackling some mental issues. It's just about providing tools and techniques. In the right hands it can be quite impactful.
Where is IM?
Maybe she's found a new (dream) job and has chucked us?
Nah.
She'd let us know.
Maybe she and Merc eloped.:p:
That would make her Infinite Mercenary! Is the world ready?
Or maybe they crossed paths somewhere and she mistook him for a hobo.
The woods are lovely dark and deep
And I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep
~ Telefon
too much to do and I'm trying to take my goddam vacation I haven't taken in 2 years)
Maybe?
:D Sorry about falling off the planet for a while there. Heh.
Eh hem .... IM, anyone heard from her?
IM PM'd me.
she will be around in a bit.
IM PM'd me.
she will be around in a bit.
Tell her to hurry up.:D
Okay, best as I can figure, Mercenary dropped some bad acid and ended up joining a raw vegan cult in Wyoming, and Infinite Monkey and SamIAm have teamed up Thelma and Louise style for a road trip to stage an intervention and deprogram him.
Tell her to hurry up.:D
bzzzzt. wrong.
take your time and enjoy your vacation.
Yeah. If she's on vacation, she should enjoy it. The Cellar will be here when she gets back.
If Infinite monkey is taking a vacation, it's a loooong one.
She's missed, too.
IM PM'd me.
she will be around in a bit.
If Infinite monkey is taking a vacation, it's a loooong one.
She's missed, too.
same person right?
yeah, same person.
She did PM me but that was a while ago and I thought she'd be back by now..?
I've been in contact. She's fine.
Any word from Merc? Also, I haven't seen Lola Bunny around
Mercs fine, he seems to be taking a sabbatical from the cellar.
I've seen a few posts from Lola on FB recently.
Monnnnnnnsterrrrrrrrr...... Oh, monnnnnnnnsterrrrrrrr.. . .. What the hell llllllllllll?
I know other people have flagged her absence in this thread, but I need Infi back, stat.
It might be the summer holidays but she's been gone for ages now.
I reckon she's come into some money and left us.
I'm going to change her name to Finite Monkey.
You can, I don't mind. ;)
Thanks for the thoughts y'all. I've been working really hard and trying to keep my mind on navigating my job. It has gotten out of hand crazy and I don't expect anything to happen until fall semester (just converted from quarters) starts. And dealing with some minor but could turn major health issues. Everything is fine, I think I'm growing up or some damn shit, at going on 48.
Still reading though. I have some issues with some things here that I am working on: is it me and what am I expecting? Or are there just some real differences and I should just back away?
Being honest as always, and appreciating my emeritus status (as ut one said) and working through my muddled brain. ;)
Infi! Yey! You're alive!
Hope the health stuff doesn't turn serious. And on no account is backing away from the cellar in any way a good idea *smiles*
Yeah, high blood pressure and perimenopause. Do. Not. Mix. :lol:
Both entirely under control now. I feel pretty good. I keep remembering there could be the letdown phase but I think the progesterone has done the trick. BP was just pure stress.
TMI?
Thanks! :)
[COLOR="Magenta"][SIZE="5"]WELCOME BACK!!!!![/SIZE][/COLOR]
Yay!
Hiya Monkey, care for a peanut?
(not that I want to make you envious.)
Still reading though. I have some issues with some things here that I am working on: is it me and what am I expecting? Or are there just some real differences and I should just back away?
Being honest as always, and appreciating my emeritus status (as ut one said) and working through my muddled brain. ;)
You insensitive asshole. What the fuck do you know about muddled brains? You work at a university and suddenly you know what it's all about? Give that bitch a doctorate. :rolleyes:
Monstah! Where you been?
And what is it with this "gone" user title???
You insensitive asshole. What the fuck do you know about muddled brains? You work at a university and suddenly you know what it's all about? Give that bitch a doctorate. :rolleyes:
Yeah! What she said! Heck YEAH! Woooooooo! You tell 'em.
Wait. What? :angel:
Yay!
Hiya Monkey, care for a peanut?
(not that I want to make you envious.)
One of my favorite long running jokes that a lot of people don't get. :)
he's no joke, he's for realz.
Hi Infinite Monkey!
Pour vous - :flower:
You were missed.
Gravdigr?
he's no joke, he's for realz.
I meant that I hhaven't noticed any gravdigger posts recently, wise guy. ;)
Any word from Merc? Also, I haven't seen Lola Bunny around
Hey Sarge, I'm still alive. :)
Zengum hasn't posted for ages, either.
Good morning/afternoon/whateverthefuckitiswhereyouare, peeps!
So I moved...sorta. Springfield, Missouri...3 hours south of Kansas City, in SW Missouri...the belt buckle of the Bible Belt...home of Missouri State University...30 minutes north of Branson...pretty much Deliveranceland.
Anyhoo, the company that I contract for offered me a site manager job down here. I love my job as it is and the pay is really good, plus my job in KC is still there should I decide to go home. The problem of course is that I had to leave Michelle and Kiddo back in KC...I was basically offered the job just 2 weeks ago. Michelle has only had her job for about 5 months and Kiddo started school today. So I said I'd give it a go for a bit...I miss them dearly, but I'm doing this to make a better life for my family in the end.
(As an aside, do you know that Elspode and I have only lived about 30 minutes from each other in KC for 2 YEARS and have YET to meet in person?! We suck.)
Springfield is actually a nice city...160,000 people plus the college population. Easy to get around, nice people, stupid-low cost of living. Don't know if I would want to move the family down here though...we'll see...
So how the fuck are all of you?
Zengum hasn't posted for ages, either.
I heard he moved in with a bunch of blokes who want to form an Amy Winehouse Tribute Band and he's on the sauce pretty hard. Too bad. He really seemed like a nice guy...but once you get the tribute band bug...well, that's that.
:shred:
lol @ bri :p
Syc! Sounds a helluva busy time for you, mate.
Zengum hasn't posted for all ages, either.
just those of us who have the mind of a child.
(but not in a jar on the desk, because that would be weird)
Whatever became of John and/or Impress of the WTF thread?
Is Zippy off floating down a river on an inflatable bikini-chick or something?
Has Merc quietly slipped off to "deal with" Assad?
Zippyt has been busy , harvest time and lots to do here
hi ,
Right this sec im grabbing a freash copy of firm ware for a scale, and updateing the boot loader , so i can put a high persion pcb in the scale head to see if a customer gets to spend $2500 for a measuring cell or $3500 for a new indicater
FUCK Windows CE in the EAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good question. Where is Wolf?
I was also gearing up to posting an APB on Traceur but he showed up *smiles*
The rehab is the land if no fun computer-wise. Very restrictive, you can't get to any sites that aren't work related, and there are darn few of those. my schedule is completely nuts, and fun time is minimal. I check in, but don't necessarily get to post as much as I would like
thanks for checking in! You know how we worry!! ;)
Renamed.
Trilby
(Not sure if you're serious)
Who was it who came up with TrilBri? I really liked that one :P
Zengum got fed up with shitty weather and has shot through to Byron Bay. Internet short. Pics later, maybe.
Renamed.
Trilby
(Not sure if you're serious)
Hmmmpfh. I dont like it.
Hmmmpfh. I dont like it.
really? I feel I've outgrown Brianna.
What would you suggest?
If people really don't like it I'll ask Tony to change it back. I just feel, you know, like Brianna is a young woman's name and I'm a :crone:
I've got my own smilie and everything! (and only my hairdresser knows for sure)
really? I feel I've outgrown Brianna.
What would you suggest?
If people really don't like it I'll ask Tony to change it back. I just feel, you know, like Brianna is a young woman's name and I'm a :crone:
I've got my own smilie and everything! (and only my hairdresser knows for sure)
It's a good name, and all your little friends shall be known as "tribbles"
But please, just keep them out of the duct work.
really? I feel I've outgrown Brianna.
What would you suggest?
If people really don't like it I'll ask Tony to change it back. I just feel, you know, like Brianna is a young woman's name and I'm a :crone:
I've got my own smilie and everything! (and only my hairdresser knows for sure)
I like Brianna. You have taken over number one in my mind's association to that name. I don't know any other Briannas and while I agree that it sounds like a young girl... YOU sound like a young girl. You keep saying you're a crone. but saying it doesn't make it so. Here, more than anywhere, you are as young as you feel. You're way too hip for a crone.
you do what you want with your log in. I am not the boss of you. I just don't particularly care for Trilby. I'll still love you, but I'm prolly still gonna call you Bri. <3
I prefer "lumberjim" to "jimhelm". "LJ" has a nice ring to it. "JH" just doesn't have the same sound; though, it might've seemed less drab if it stood for something like johnhancock.
I prefer King Fuckstick to Gravdigr, but, it just doesn't seem to catch on...:neutral:
You keep saying you're a crone. but saying it doesn't make it so. Here, more than anywhere, you are as young as you feel. You're way too hip for a crone.
Trilby... Mmm, hot buttered crone. :yum:
I've already said you'll always be Bri to me.
Mum thinks I'm schizophrenic because I occasionally interchange Brianna with your birth name (same as I do with Limey - except I use her birth name, not yours).
Follow your heart. I'll get used to Trilby in a few years.
If HQ joined the Cellar today he'd have no issue with calling Ibby or Pam "she", knowing no different. If I joined the Cellar today I'd only know you as Trilby.
I quite like still being called Sundae Girl occasionally. It sounds a bit down-home.
Maybe I'll call you Trilby Girl to dismiss your silly claims of being an auld crone.
Likewise. If I'm thinking about the Glasgow GTG then I think of Sundae's birth name, but if one of her Cellar posts is on my mind then she's Sundae or SG ...
Sent by thought transference
I prefer "lumberjim" to "jimhelm". "LJ" has a nice ring to it. "JH" just doesn't have the same sound; though, it might've seemed less drab if it stood for something like johnhancock.
And I still think of you as knob boxes. So....
... a needle pulling thread.
[COLOR="SlateGray"](knobs and boxes go together pretty well actually)[/COLOR]
Sounds like a round peg in a square hole to me......
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dear grynch.
please check in.
thank you.
Slang?
Smooth Moniker?
John and Impress of WTF pic fame?
Anyone heard from monster recently?
monster?? i thought they went away with halloween. ;)
Anyone heard from monster recently?
Ed Zachary. I was wondering the same thing. Maybe if we say Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, she'll show up.
Well, it looks like she's taken off with Sundae, which is probably the same reason Sundae is having a break. Their last convo wasn't too nice and I guess they both felt bad after it.
It would be nice to see them both back soon though.
eta: I see Sundae is back. That's a good start. :)
Hmmm....I don't know why she hasn't been on here lately. I see her posting on FB. Yesterday though, I read she was suffering from bad back pain and that she might have to go to the ER? Someone run over to FB and call her back. :)
I don't have the real her on FB, so I can't help you. Why don't you ask her yourself Lola? ;)
I have her on FB. She got some vics and some vals and is trying to get better - did something to her back (AND she let me know I couldn't have any of her pills - the dirty wench!)
Anyway-sometimes people need a break.
I think Sundae and monster will be back soon. I hope so, anyway.
Cherry's posts are the highlight of my day.
...(AND she let me know I couldn't have any of her pills - the dirty wench!)...
Harrumph!
Don't hide 'em, divide 'em, damn your eyes!
The election is over; but, I guess Merc hasn't finished drowning his sorrows yet.
To miss one cellarite may be regarded as misfortune, to miss two looks like carelessness.
You won't miss so many if you close your other eye, and lead them a little more.
Wolf's been looking in but not posting much. Now that the quadrennial madness has passed maybe she'll post more and hook Ibby up with a Pink Pistol contact so she learns some gun responsibility.
What ever happened to What's her name? I'll never forget her.
But seriously, what ever happened to Kerosene? and Sandy Possum? and that Aussie gal who made or had those sun globes?
Why did the seagulls take my sister?
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Kerosene is doing a drawing for me on commission for a Christmas present. She's been posting her work on FB, and it's as good as ever.
Why did the seagulls take my sister?
A Møøse once bit my sister ... No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law - an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies: "The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist", "Fillings of Passion", "The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink".
Anyone heard from monster recently?
... sometimes people need a break. ...
Where oh where can our monster be?
Oh where oh where can she be?
With her jeers cut short
And her tales cut long,
Oh where oh where can she be?
Where oh where can our monster be?
Oh where oh where can she be?
With her jeers cut short
And her tales cut long,
Oh where oh where can she be?
[IMHO] ....yada yada yada.... are non-factors in his non-participation. Same goes for the ribbing he's taken from dwellars (including me) on some of these subjects. Merc is thick skinned. I believe that Merc simply lost respect for members he had previously held in esteem when they allowed a thin skinned adult member of this community to hide behind their skirts by labeling Merc a bully. There are others who feel similarly, who expressed a similar opinion and reduced their participation. The Merc is conspicuous among them only because he ceased participation.
A difference between the Merc and I is that I was introduced to the Cellar by a former dwellar (Tonchi) who provided insight and I had time to do personality assessments as a lurker before registering. My expectations coming in were titrated to the community. That's why I've always said that I'm just here for the entertainment. Merc didn't have that advantage and Merc is disappoint. I don't blame him: I would be too. I can take it or leave it just as easily as Merc except that I knew coming into the community better than to reveal any of my current IRL information for others to judge me on; so, it's not detrimental for me to stay.[/IMHO]
And I'm halfway in between. I've stayed because I truly care about some and want to keep up with them, but I've stopped posting because I am disappoint and frankly no longer care what most feel about my everyday ups and downs. I've always been brusque, direct, to the point....suddenly, I became a heartless bully. I know I'm not, those who truly know me know I'm not. But I'm not going to conform to the new wuss that is the New Cellar to stay part of the "community".
I actually did think that Merc was OTT and being a bully at the point he left, and I was already way down on his list of fans, but I totally get the disappoint.
I never considered you a bully, monster. I think you're funnier than hell and I miss your posts.
Plus, I don't think the Cellar is going to go completely PC anytime too soon. Not if I can help it, anyhow. ;)
Merc who?
and what does OTT mean?
Oh, Over The Top.
yeah, I get it now.
Plus, I don't think the Cellar is going to go completely PC anytime too soon. Not if I can help it, anyhow. ;)
I agree, not if I can either.
Plus, I don't think the Cellar is going to go completely PC anytime too soon. Not if I can help it, anyhow. ;)
And I intend to help.
Youre all a bunch of nigger faggots
Listen bub, you don't know me well enough to call me a nigger faggot. It's wetback tranny to you and don't you forget it. Dumb cuntless.
I think you're all a bunch of almighty twats.
Hail the almighty twats.
Wait, isn't that a Disney movie?
Thought it was Dreamworks?
People come. People go. Where it's to? Nobody knows. (well usually someone does, but if not, I hope they're wearing clean undies anyway)
I know, right? I always make sure I have an extra pair of clean undies on hand. Well, at least a sexy one. ;)
You wear your undies on your hands?
Havent seen him for a week or so.
I thought he went on some kind of vacation? Hope he's not gone but just enjoying himself somewhere and come back. Anyways, miss him too. :)
OK, Gravdigr has been gone about 20 days. This isn't like him. Is he taking a break? I don't remember him saying he was going anywhere.
Mildly worried, here. Grav, check in.
Hope he's OK.
The only thought I have is that he said he was planning on starting a cold war with the neighbor over a missing cat. Maybe he went too far?
I googled man in kentucky jailed stolen cat neighbor and got nothing.
You know what though? If something did happen we may never know. I don't like that. :(
Hmmm....now I'm worried too. :(
I think about that too, Infini--- if someone keels over or gets put in the pokey (more likely) or taken aboard an alien ship....how will we know?
We'll NEVER know.
You'll know. Once I've given our new overlords your address...
You'll know. Once I've given our new overlords your address...
I can't go back to jail, Dana; I just can't do it!
They're gonna have to kill me first! I won't go back....
...oh, wait. You mean the :alien: overlords?
We've already met...
;)
I would give just about anything to be taken aboard an alien space ship. I would find a way to let you know. Watch the night sky.
I think many of us have SOMEONE in our life, either here or "RL" who would know if something happened to us and would let the Cellar know. I urge those who don't to ask someone to let the Cellar know in case of alien shenanigans and whatnot.
No, I don't care. Really, I don't care at all. About anyone. Except I do. ;)
Many of you would find out via FB if I died or something like that. I assume the word would spread to here.
I hope not to die any time soon though.
You can't trust FB or the news to get things right. CNN once reported I was dead in a police shooting incident.
I think the best thing to do is to be a ghost and haunt dwellars
Should we have a mirror site, The Attic, for that?
hello. I love you. won't you tell me your... nevermind, I'm already bored with that.
I'm alive and well, thanks for thinking of me while I was gone... except you. Yeah, you. Sorry to disappoint but I'm still alive and kicking. What? that's not what you meant, really? OK, pardon my passive aggressiveness.;)
Anyway, life is settling down for me a bit here so I will likely begin popping into the cellar more as the days go by. I'm sure I'll give moer detail at some point but the highlights are, I decided to decrease my digital presence and focus on people I can actually see quite some time ago. Since then Lil Lookout has had some minor victories but as expected no real changes. 2.0 is an absolute animal and at my favorite age - 5. Ms Lookout... well fuck her, we're divorced.
Nothing so dramatic as we had years ago, but long story short is one person can't love enough for two people so life goes on.
I'm still at the same job, working for a massive company that sucks the marrow from my life every day but hey, it's a passable income, so whatever.
Anyway, that about covers it so I'll see you in other threads.
Yay! Lookout returns!
Sorry to hear about the divorce and that Little Lookout is still struggling. Good luck to the young lad.
welcome back lookout123. You have been missed.
Oh and Dana still has the hots for you. ;)
All the girls have the hots for lookout don't they? 'Cept me of course. ahem...I'm too boring for that sort of thing...as we all know. ;)
All the girls have the hots for lookout don't they? 'Cept me of course. ahem...I'm too boring for that sort of thing...as we all know. ;)
says the woman with four children.
I thought it was five?:confused:
Shut up you two. lol. I can dream can't I?
I thought it was five?:confused:
omg----i think you're right!
it IS five, isn't it Ali??
oh, now you've had it!
;)
I guess it depends on whether you count Dazza, and since he's pretty high maintenance, that would be fair. lol
Actually, i think he's more effort than Eva, although i dont have to wipe his arse yet thank god!
OK sorry, my mistake. I don't know where I got 5 from. :confused:
HEY! IT'S LOOKOUT!
Good to hear from you, man.
Now, if we can get Classic to hang about, maybe lure Smoothmoniker back, and have UT become politically active again, we'd have enough sane sensible conservatives to have some interesting discussions.
You can't trust FB or the news to get things right. CNN once reported I was dead in a police shooting incident.
I think the best thing to do is to be a [COLOR=Red]ghost[/COLOR] and haunt dwellars
Heh, heh, heh.....
Now, if we can get Classic to hang about, maybe lure Smoothmoniker back, and have UT become politically active again, we'd have enough sane sensible conservatives to have some interesting discussions.
and wolf. haven't seen her around and she's a sane conservative.
sorta sane, anyway. Sometimes she gets her job on her a little.
and wolf. haven't seen her around
Yeah! She's leaving me hanging in the middle of a game of Scramble with friends. :mad:
I tried to coax her out [post=841424]here[/post]; but, to no avail. Her posting activity usually increases at the end of each year shortly before moderator elections. I expect that she'll at least post to accept her nomination for reelection even if she has to go to a library to do so. If she accepts by proxy instead, then I'll be concerned.
I thought of her recently too but forgot to voice it.
She's been posting on fb, and I get the impression she's just pretty busy. I'm sure she'll be back here soon.
Lookout!
he's baaaaaaaaack! ;)
Hmm, maybe some Hello Kitty Gun pics ....
Hmm, maybe some Hello Kitty Gun pics ....
that would do it! with homeknitted holsters! limey---get on it!
I just realized: no baby girl update from York since March 31. :(
No activity from Sarge since he posted
this thread in the early hours of Sunday morning. Hope everything's okay.
Got an email from Sarge just now, so he's still breathing at least.
Thank God. Thanks for letting us know, Sundae. I'm glad he reached out to you.
OP, lookout123, sighted today.
Graaaaaaaaavdiggahhhhh??????
That is a good fucking question.
Has anyone told Jill that the coast is clear to come back now?
Ibby?
Christmas travel, perhaps.
Sorry, I agreed with her on the gun thread... may have blown her mind.
Has anybody seen or heard from Big Sarge lately?
Nothing. I've PM'd him a couple times; no response. Sundae, have you heard from him again?
Grinch? :lol:
I was wondering about Grynch the other day...
ETA:
Also John R. Sellers...
Has anybody seen or heard from Big Sarge lately?
He's still alive. I guess he needs time.
Okay. As long as he's still alive.
Anyone heard from Pamela/BrianR in awhile?
Nope not for ages. Hope she's ok.
Most likely, she's pretty smart.
Anybody heard from Cicero?
I was gonna ask about Philthy, but, I see he posted a few days ago.
Also John R. Sellers...
I searched for John R Sellers, and got this:
[ATTACH]42415[/ATTACH]
Banned?
Draxx
Draxx and John Sellers are the same person?
I thought Draxx was Ibby was Ibram was Datalyss.
I thought John Sellers was chair bound.
Draxx/Datalyss/John Sellars/Wheel chair
Ibby/Ibram
Well, now I'm just confused as fuck.
Goddammit, ppl...Pick a fucking name.
If you don't know what you want to be called, how the fuck am I supposed know what to call ya?
Fuck it, everybody's Poindexters from now on.
Meh, I'll figger it out.
Or not.
:neutral:
Draxx/Datalyss/John Sellars/Wheel chair
Ibby/Ibram
Thanx, btw.
Well, now I'm just confused as fuck.
Goddammit, ppl...Pick a fucking name.
If you don't know what you want to be called, how the fuck am I supposed know what to call ya?
Fuck it, everybody's Poindexters from now on.
I use "Lissen, Bub."
I use "Lissen, Bub."
I may have identified one of the problematic behaviors linked to your communication difficulties detailed elsewhere...
Anybody heard from Cicero?
No, and I continue to feel concerned for her. She's no longer active on FB and seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. I'm afraid she may be somewhere down a long, rough road. I hope she is able to make it back. :(
Digr + glatt + 3foot + V
OMFG... LMAO
Spoke with IM this morning: she's calm and (most importantly) thinking (instead of emoting and reacting).
She much stronger than she gives herself credit for...I expect she'll regain her balance presently and then rain bloody hell down on the grief-causing jackasses.
Great, thanks. Am assuming she's still in there? I haven't been able to call :(
Just found this thanks [I have always wanted to call someone] HQ! :)
I use "Lissen, Bub."
I have found that "Hey, fuckface" usually works.
YMMV
I have found that "Hey, fuckface" usually works.
YMMV
Do you also apply the chest poke with that?
She'll be 'in' probably till tomorrow.
Spoke with her yesterday afternoon.
She sounds calmer than I've heard her in a long time.
Later, I'll send the # (by private) to any who want to ring her.
She'll be 'in' probably till tomorrow.
Spoke with her yesterday afternoon.
She sounds calmer than I've heard her in a long time.
Will she share her drugs? ;)
HA!
She claims, except for something to help her sleep, the pushers ain't pushin'.
She's an honest sort, so, you're probably out of luck.
Surely, here in this place, there must be at least one or two users of 'this' or 'that'!
C'mon, folks: pony up for Spexx.
can't he write his own scrip?
Later, I'll send the # (by private) to any who want to ring her.
Please. I have a number which I only ever got her on once.
Not sure that's even active any more.
she told me they gave her trazodone last night. for someone like me it's nothing but for a newbie, it'll do the trick. It's an antidepressant as well as a sleep aid. First time I took it I was really, really sleepy but then I got used to it. They tell depressed insomniacs to take it at night but it really leaves me with a hung-over feeling that lasts for 3-4 hours.
I don't like it; but it might work for her.
Just spoke with her...
She thinkin' HARD right now: about how things came to the crisis point, and where exactly she wants to go from here.
Her voice is focused and full of humor.
She's in the Pit, but she ain't kneelin'.
How can I not love her?
Oh I love it. It conks me out and the neurotin keeps me out. Waking up is a bit slow esp. if I took 2 Traz. But yeah, the first time? 3, 2, 1 ...
Thanks for these updates.
Thanks for keeping us updated Henry and Tril. She is stronger and smarter and nicer than she gives herself credit for, she'll be up and on top of this soon.
Do you also apply the chest poke with that?
Usually. However, grabbing them by the stacking swivel also works.
I'm glad she is doing better.
Trilby - thanks for helping me & listening to my whining.
She is stronger and smarter and nicer than she gives herself credit for, she'll be up and on top of this soon.
this.
Henry, I know she is really smart and probably wont need it, but there is a book by
David Burns -
Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy - that helped me A LOT after I surfaced from my stress related breakdown (he also wrote a companion handbook, which actually meant more to me). He is one of the prime developers of Cognitive Therapy. I still use these books from time to time.
Thanks for these updates.
This.
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I have a long road ahead re: retraining my brain as far as negative thoughts and beating myself up and...a lot of things. I am home as of yesterday and i am working on a few things while trying not to look at the mountain. I have no idea what will happen when i get back to work but i will be prepared for any of the options.
My family and friends (here and on here) have been very supportive and that means so much. Some don't understand it, i know, but that is ok too.
I got beautiful flowers from sarge and tril that really brighttened my room. I met some wonderful people and the staff was great.
Thanks henry for being a conduit, and for loving me for exactly who i am.
I probably won't post much for a while, but you're in my thoughts, my friends.
Good luck with figuring it all out. You know we're all in your corner. I'm glad you're taking a step back and focusing on you.
Glad to hear you're on the way back up m'dear. Be well.
Good stuff IM. Glad you're getting a better grip on the reins. Xxx
Good to hear from you, infi. Best wishes as you go forward with what is undoubtedly a new chapter in your life.
Welcome home. you've got an interesting journey ahead of you, one that is worth every bit of effort. The trip's worth it--*YOU'RE* worth it.
Remember how to eat an elephant; one bite at a time.
Remember how to eat an elephant; one bite at a time.
That's the same way to eat a
couple cases of Wheaties.>wF3s<
with maybe a bit of sesame ginger sauce
Good to hear from you IM.
That's the same way to eat a couple cases of Wheaties.
Have you replenished the shelf? My hunter/gatherer synapses are going haywire
Only partially. No amazing sale, so just doing it like a sane person these days. I think there might be 4-5 boxes down there. :neutral:
Do you have Wheaties every single day for breakfast?
Almost every day. I'd guess I have Wheaties 360 days a year. I like the familiarity of it in my morning routine. Yesterday, I had pancakes and sausage and an orange, and it didn't kill me.
Best wishes, IM. Keep feeling better.
Henry, I know she is really smart and probably wont need it, but there is a book by David Burns - Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy - that helped me A LOT after I surfaced from my stress related breakdown (he also wrote a companion handbook, which actually meant more to me). He is one of the prime developers of Cognitive Therapy. I still use these books from time to time.
CBT is a life changer, but it's work. Feeling Good is an excellent, easy to read book. I recommend it, too.
Henry, I know she is really smart and probably wont need it, but there is a book by David Burns - Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy - that helped me A LOT after I surfaced from my stress related breakdown (he also wrote a companion handbook, which actually meant more to me). He is one of the prime developers of Cognitive Therapy. I still use these books from time to time.
Wow, Pico. That's the exact book that turned my life around (along with some help from a counselor). But the book made the difference. It takes practice, like anything worthwhile, but you
can learn to change your inner dialogue.
There was someone here recently who said they were depressed and didn't know why. I meant to post this book as a recommendation, but forgot.
I am not exaggerating when I say that this book changed my life.
It seems that lately there are so many dwellars oppressed by natural causes, there aren't any dwellars around oppressed by man made causes. Know what I mean Vern?
It seems that lately there are so many dwellars oppressed by natural causes, there aren't any dwellars around oppressed by man made causes. Know what I mean Vern?
I might have been born with a more pronounced sensitivity to those around me and brought up by an abusive, belittling father, but it wasn't until I started working for the Real Man (corporate muthafkkers) that the PTSD kicked in.
I was sheltered and naive; but I don't think any suburban girl is ready for what the Real World dishes out--not unless she has unusually Present parents who make sure she understands the world. My folks were not present in my life except to demonstrate NO BOUNDARIES (mom) or the state of being a POW (dad). I always wondered why she married him. He's so...Aspbergers-y. So clueless. Not the type of dad you go to the Father Daughter dance.
I don't know why I just blurted all that out. I must be low on Sarah Tonin this morning...
Yeah, Sarah is fickle. Not unlike pride. She'll act like she's going to come over and then she'll blow you off without even a call or a text.
I was sheltered and naive; but I don't think any suburban girl is ready for what the Real World dishes out--
Artful Dodger was the
only kid ready for the real world.:(
Good to hear. Do what you gotta do for YOU.
Sorry it took me so long to respond, been away from the Cellar for a bit.
There was someone here recently who said they were depressed and didn't know why. I meant to post this book as a recommendation, but forgot.
That was probably me. Thanks, If I can find a copy at the library ...
...and then she'll blow you off without even a call or a text.
As long as I'm getting blown...
Say, what ever happened to that nice gal who used to post here? Did she run off with that guy who doesn't come around anymore?
Unfortunately, that doesn't narrow it down...
You know, the nice looking gal and the guy with the good sense of humor.
No, the guy with a good sense of humor ran off with that chick who always took herself too seriously.
The divorce is pending, but no one knows yet which of them will be awarded Cellar support.
You know, the nice looking gal and the guy with the good sense of humor.
Choco and Kit are still here.
Now where the hell is the like button when you need it??
Came up a little while ago in here but can't be arsed searching through: HunglikeJesus hasn't been in the Cellar since October last year. Anybody have any contact with him?
Not for a long time...but he indicated he was taking a break because he was very busy at work.
I miss HLJ!
All the wimmenfolk miss him!:sniff:
Of course! I mean, have you SEEN his font? ;)
He's busy at work, what with needing a new pope and all.
Ibby? Are wee too oppressive?
He's busy at work, what with needing a new pope and all.
Ibby? Are wee too oppressive?
@Zen LOL at HLJ. He probably IS busy buying votes for himself (Pope don't come cheap)
Ibby----good question. Think hard-did someone hurt her feelings?
I probably did a bit.
Now go hang your head in shame, young lady.
Ibby's tougher than that.
She may be protected a little at Bennington, but she has a tough enough skin to follow her path IRL.
I think she helps us rub the corners off the whole issue (as does Pam.) Not everyone is going to agree.
And she might not be as sensitive/ angry in a few years.
Even Maya Angelou unwound enough to read at a white President's Inauguration. If you read her earlier books it seems inconceivable.
@ sundae---did you ever read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
I couldn't get thru it. Bored me to tears.
And she might not be as sensitive/ angry in a few years.
More than that, I'm willing to bet that in 5 years she'll be horribly embarrassed by everything she's posted recently. Youth happens to all of us, she'll be fine in the end.
ZZZZZiiiippppppyyyyyyyTTTTTTTT????
You good ole boy, where you at?
In arkansas , being quiet , playing with my new Galaxy tablet
Well, you might have been buried in an avalanche or something. Just checking.
Where is Big Sarge?
Does anyone have a family contact number?
I've tried the number I have - goes to message.
I can email him but if he's not on the Cellar he may not be connected to the internet.
I'm worried.
His health is fragile and who knows if anyone would contact us in the same way Bri's family did.
I know he is with people who love him (his ex and eldest daughter) but I'm still apprehensive. They might not know how important he is to us. To me, certainly; he's another good friend.
Any news from anyone would help.
didn't he indicate that he was striving to be redeployed?
I don't want to cause undue alarm, but his facebook account is reading as deactivated to me. Can someone else check? Don;t know how long that's been the case though. he mayhave done that a while ago, maybe during that whole thing with the police, when he was being careful about his online presence?
He's not on my list atm either. Where's Lola? Doesn't she talk to him a bit?
He's not on my list atm either. Where's Lola? Doesn't she talk to him a bit?
No, he talks to Sundae and grace me with occassional emails. I just sent him an email, hopefully he'll respond. He usually doesn't answer my calls so getting his voicemail would be normal for me. Sarge is closest to Sundae so when she's lost contact with him and is concerned, it is something to worry about.
I agree ... I've sent an email and a pm, but Sundae is closest to him. I don't have a family contact number.
Can someone on Facebook see if his daughter is online?
Elizabeth.
She must live close to the address I have for him (Tupelo, MS) and almost certainly has his surname - Schuh.
I feel bad that I've not addressed this sooner. I was taking a break from the Cellar, or at least not participating as I have previously, because of my own issues. Now I feel I've let Sarge down.
The number I have is still going to answerphone today.
ETA - I found her.
Well I'm 95% sure it's her.
I'm not on Facebook (Mum is, but I don't know her password)
https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.schuh.79
Can someone just sensitively check Sarge is okay? And possibly establish a contact number?
I think I may have found her page, but the most recent interaction seems to have been last year.
I sent her a message. Will let u know if i get a response. Theres been no activity from her since before xmas though, so not overly hopeful.
Maury is at the VA hospital. I've told him how everyone is worried about him. He only sent me a very short text to let me know he's still alive.
Thank God. I've been so worried about him stopping his treatment. I haven't heard anything from him directly, will continue hoping and praying.
Thanks Lola, and thanks Sarge.
Thanks Lola.
Stay strong sarge!
Thanks Lola.
Stay strong sarge!
Well put, I agree completely. Thanks.
Thanks sweetheart.
At least we know he's safe.
When he gets out I'm going to establish proper communication lines. A number that goes to voicemail and a PO Box address is just too shady for someone with health problems.
Thank god for that.
Thanks Lola for finding out and letting us know.
@ Sundae: yeah, that'd be good.
Damn, this guy cannot catch a break.
Thanks for the info, Lola.
Hang in there, Sarge, ol' boy.
At least we know he's safe.
I'd hesitate to call the VA Hospital "safe", but at least he's somewhere people are aware of him and not in the woods somewhere. Hang in there Sarge. :thumb:
When he gets out I'm going to establish proper communication lines. A number that goes to voicemail and a PO Box address is just too shady for someone with health problems.
That is a very good idea. I usually just email AND leave him voice messages. I would nag him until he responds. Usually all he needs to do is to let me know he's alive. Did you leave Sarge a voicemail, Sundae? I would think that you, of all people, he would respond to.
Yeah I left a voicemail on the number I had, but I can never be sure it's the right number. Even when he gave it to me he said he had another phone, but never got around to giving me the number...
Back when he was working for the Police I called the number he gave me and the (very polite and very Southern woman) could not or would not recognise the name to put me through. Turns out he'd given me an Army number - I think.
Now I don't like answering my phone, but there are people on the Cellar that have my parents' landline. Even if I move out of here, go into hospital or go AWOL there are people that people can speak to. I might even give some grandees my bro's number in future - just in case.
Not criticising Sarge, it's just hard on those of us left behind, not to know how and when to start worrying.
Glad this MIA turned out OK. I was having deja vu.
Yeah, me too.
I couldn't handle losing another good person so soon.
Sarge sends his love. Someone is coming to visit him on Saturday, and she going to post something for him.
Hello...back again...who knows for how long...so...hello...
Glad this MIA turned out OK. I was having deja vu.
Truly, I missed this whole episode until just now. Let's be safe people.
welcome back sycamore :)
on a different note, BrianR, please ask Pam to check in, thanks very much.
eta: snicker at typo of original post where I left off the "k" in "ask" above.
Where is Sundae? I hope i didnt upset here with my comment a few days ago. If i did, i am very sorry. I probably should keep things to myself a bit more.
I hope we see u back soon and ur not a big ball of pus cause ur finger ( which i am not sorry about) went toxic. Xxx
Her cat has probably mauled her. :eyebrow:
I wonder what's become of Jaguar, if he weathered the banking mess?
I was just thinking about him a week or two ago...he's probably ruling the world in between Occupy protests...
Oh, about every few months ago I put a call out for HLJ.
I know it won't work, but I'm no quitter. ;)
OK...kerosene?
And has anyone talked to Sundae lately? Hey girl, hope all is well.
I see kero post on fb sometimes.
TORA??
Here you are.
Hope you feel better after some foods and sleeps. Let us know youre ok, ok?
Yeah, you better check in tomorrow tora!
please check in now, thanks in advance.
TORA??
please check in now, thanks in advance.
Tora checked in a few days ago in the dwellar nsfw 2013 thread. I couldn't really understand what he said but it sounded like he'd just fucked someone for 12 hours straight. Maybe he's resting.
And he logged into the Cellar the night after his drunk post, but didn't post anything.
thanks, I've got over a hundred threads to catch up on, haven't gotten to that one yet apparently.
Does anyone have any 'real time' communication with Tora? he seemed pretty on the edge the last post i saw him write.
I see UT deleted his nsfw post at Tora's request, so he was alive as of then.
I see I don't see that
was probably geotagged in vegas
Just to let y'all know, Big Sarge is currently okay, he says. I'm so not sure.
He said I could let you know, but put no restrictions on me saying I am worried about him.
He's off to Camp Shelby on Thursday for 28 days.
"Family is betting I won't make it."
It's his birthday tomorrow, but if he's heading off, no cards will reach him.
And he's not even reading the Cellar these days I'm afraid.
Thanks for sharing, I was wondering about him recently.
Sarge sent me a pm awhile back, about having a meet-up at Camp Shelby. Heard nothing else.
So now when will Shawnee get back in here? I mean Infi.
Monster's been silent awhile too.
So now when will Shawnee get back in here? I mean Infi.
plus
Monster's been silent awhile too.
equals
Thelma and Louise.
OK, that probably belongs in the random movie/dwellar association thread.
I haven't heard any news about IM, but I imagine that she's decompressing still from a prolonged period of heavy stress. Maybe she's gamboling and frolicking in some lost valley scene. Or maybe she's gambling and f**cking in some Las Vegas suite. Different strokes and all that.
I hope whatever she's doing, she's enjoying her down time, she sure deserves some and deserves to enjoy it.
IM was using her phone and the library computer, so her I'net access was limited and maybe became more limited.
it's because of the thumper principle, but it didn't stick.
i'm alive and sort of well. not having a high old time, but i think it's like a relationship that, through very little fault of your own, doesn't work out. it's still painful and i am constantly questioning myself and the situation. and of course there are still hoops: even though i've been working since i was in jr hi, often with one or two part time jobs along with the full-time...i still have to fight for what i rightly earned. i should've just laid (lain?) around with my hand out, lamenting the unfairness of everything. then, too, those who think i fucked that job up would have a basis for such a cruel assumption.
thanks for asking after me and i miss so many of you. i will be back when my anger is in check and things don't make me so pissed off and pissy anymore. ;)
Why didn't you lie around with your hand out?
Same reason no long-time Dwellar did.
You did not want that life.
I've hated not working. Other Dwellars have hated not working.
This really isn't a place for people who just want to milk the system.
So come here and be frustrated and angry and sound off. Can't say it will help, just that I miss you.
I really thought and hoped that getting away from that toxic work situation would be good for you. I'm sure it will when you look back on it.
Hic quoque transiet.
Which would be a shitty thing to say if I hadn't been through it myself.
But I have.
Oh, yeah. Sorry. It didn't really help me either.
Monkey, you have just extricated yourself from an abusive relationship. Of course it's going to take time to heal.
You can come in here and be all grouchy and pissy if you want. Especially if you throw in some of your wit with it.
Meantime, hit up temp agencies. Even a months work will make you feel better. Kinda like a post-divorce fling. :comfort:
Glad you're still hanging in there, IM. We need your wit around here. I hope you feel up to coming back soon.
Came back hoping to see a few of the people mentioned posting.
Irrigated and/or irritated they are not. I blame everyone for everything.
Where is HLJ anyway?
Bullitt had a birfday recently although he doesn't visit much anymore either. Busy with a young lady and a FT job. that damn life thing takin up all his time.
Lastly - I haven't seen hide nor hair of Ibram either. He around?
... Lastly - I haven't seen hide nor hair of Ibram either. He around?
Sacrilege! :eek:
Banished to the editing window you are. :eyebrow:
I'm discussing this with my Freudian side ...
Methinks I'll leave it.
Very well; but, don't be surprised if she shows you some hide and hair in the NSFW thread.
{Post deleted for the sanity of ... me}
Say, where's that nice gal who goes by the flammable fuel moniker?
Too busy sketching to come here i suspect. :)
I know who he means.
But I was tempted to reply, "Are you referring to the popular Dwellar, Petroleum?"
Speaking of hot stuff ... Sheldon? :lol:
and BrianR?
Without them and Ibby it's as mainstream as the Brady Bunch in here.
Gravdigr's been gone for a while too.
It always gets a little slow around here in the summer, but it's not quite summer yet.
It has been getting more and more quiet lately, and not because it's summer. Well, I'm guilty of not participating much either. :p
I could always go in an unexpected direction, if that would spice things up.
Speaking of hot stuff ... Sheldon? :lol:
and BrianR?
Without them and Ibby it's as mainstream as the Brady Bunch in here.
It's the story
Of a website Admin
Who was aided by two very wary Mods
All of them had ban buttons on their consoles
They were like forums gods
It's a story
About a bunch of users
Who were busy with keyboards of their own
They were all online surfing the web together
Yet they were all alone
Until the one day each would link up to the website
And they found it much more than hoot 'n' holler
Then they knew, this group must somehow be a community
That's the way they all became the Cellar dwellers.
The Cellar Dwellars
The Cellar Dwellars
That's the way we all became
The Cellar Dwellars
Great.
All I can think about now is Alice handling Sam the Butchers meat.
You are the Weird Al Yankovic of the Cellar. :p:
Yes, he is an inspiration. Awesome job!
She couldn't stand being exposed for, what, the 37th time?, as a compulsive lying sack of shit. (I apologize to anyone who fell for her and thought she was a sympathetic character. She was lying to you when you decided that.)
UT, that is uncalled for.
Uh-huh. You are unaware of her long history of compulsive lies, and her additional lie that her previous lies were due to her illness during the time she was marichiko.
If she were proud of her lies she would still be here. I didn't run her off, I didn't ban her, I only exposed her. She is a compulsive liar and harmful to the community.
Well anyway I have a few photos of a metal mule she had sent me in a former incarnation, which she asked for back. As I was interested in scrap iron art. NO scrap here. All gone to China.
I think I missed something here.
Did it happen off the Cellar? I honestly can't recall any exposure.
No prurient interest, I'd just rather read it myself if it's part of the public domain.
It was
here, Sundae.
She has a general pattern of wandering off for several months and then coming back though, and given that she kind of got the last word on the subject in that thread with her apartment photos (I don't even really know if they showed what they were supposed to or not, we don't have separate heat appliances down in Texas so I don't know what a furnace looks like,) I would guess that she doesn't feel exposed, just mad, and will come back sometime soon.
...and given that she kind of got the last word on the subject in that thread with her apartment photos (I don't even really know if they showed what they were supposed to or not, we don't have separate heat appliances down in Texas so I don't know what a furnace looks like,) I would guess that she doesn't feel exposed, just mad, and will come back sometime soon.
OK well just FYI, a portable grill with a few spare 2x2s is not a juniper-burning wood stove. It would not only be illegal to use that grill indoors, it would asphyxiate her and her fellow tenants. Her place is outfitted with a gas furnace, and she posted walls of text claiming otherwise in order to "win" her "argument". I gave her the last word because I assumed everyone saw it for what it was: admission.
She couldn't stand being exposed for, what, the 37th time?, as a compulsive lying sack of shit. (I apologize to anyone who fell for her and thought she was a sympathetic character. She was lying to you when you decided that.)
Here's a thought: if someone is a 'compulsive' liar...then they can't help themselves. If you really think she is a compulsive liar then stop taking that 'dishonesty' to heart and getting shitty with someone who can't help but lie.*
*not saying she is...I have no reason to think she is. But since others have posited this it's worth considering our responses to a mental condition.
so, it's the helplessly compulsivness of the behavior that is the reason that the behavior should be given a pass, not the behavior itself?
If I am a "compulsive truth-teller" (and I'm not saying I am), should that behavior likewise be disregarded like in your example?
When do we give more weight to the behavior than the cause, and when is the cause more important?
/shit stirring
It just seems pointless and cruel to take this tack with someone if you believe they really are compulsive.
[eta] I remember years ago, in amongst my circle of mates was a lad who used to lie a lot. Sometimes wild and fasntastical lies. We used to call him 'Balloon Geoff' because he was always 'ballooning' - wild lies. So...we took what he said with a seriously large pinch of salt. And sometimes we'd take the piss. Looking back we might occasionally have been cruel too. But he didn't stop being our mate because of it. It was just how he was. Just like another guy was uber sensitive and would take offence at practically anything. You just muddle along together as friends, and if someone is a bit of a ballooner, you nod along when they're spinning and let it all go over your head. From time to time we'd call him out on something, but mostly we accepted that that was who he was. And that was that.
I have no idea if he was a compulsive liar...or just a lad with an overactive imagination and profound need to impress.
fine. use logic. be reasonable. you're just no fun.
: pout :
Good to have you back Dani x
I always tell the truth ... except when I lie ... go figure.
For all I know, Iamsam may be a compulsive liar and Undertoad may be a compulsive whistleblower. It's a wash.
Whistleblower?!?!?! BURN HIM!
Now, there are three doors, and three guards. One guard always lies, one guard always tells the truth, and one guard stabs people who ask tricky questions ...
Norman ... Please coordinate!
But seriously ... where is Infinite Monkey? 'cause if she's run out on us, that would be a terrible pun.
xoB hasn't posted for 2-3 weeks either. Think they eloped?
Hello,
I barely have time to post anymore due to work, school, and life.
I started calling here when it was a BBS on my Commodore 64 at 1200 baud in 1992.
The computer and modem are long since gone, however who else besides Bruce, TW, and UT remain from then?
Maybe the word UT was looking for is habitual liar.
If UT was looking for the word, he should've been talking to JBKlyde. I agree that a person can wear a habit and still be a liar.
He would do better looking for a habitable lair...
No, wait, wait. That's LJ, not UT.
Nevermind.
He could trade one for his labial hair.
The computer and modem are long since gone, however who else besides Bruce, TW, and UT remain from then?
I think wolf and richlevy were both from the modem era as well.
This thread has been playing on my mind. I still think, as i always have, that marichiko was treated very badly. That as SamIam she copped to having been in a bad way and behaving badly at that time notwithstanding. From my perspective an apparent lie over a staplegun triggered a cery ugly response from this community. And had i been the recipient of some of that venom i might have gone off the deepend and been aggressive and nasty in response. I never could understand how it got so nasty and turn into such an 'us' against her free for all over some minor untruths from someone with a serious cognitive disfunction.
And here we are almost a decade later and an apparent untruth over a woodburning stove draws not just anger and viciousness but also a reinvigoration of the earlier assessment of her character.
I dont know if she lied about the wood. I dont know if she lied about the staplegun. And i dont care. If she has thrown in a lie about something relatively minor and unimportant in order to win an argument, well im sorry but i very mch doubt shes the only one here who ever has. None of it warrants the vitriol i have seen levelled against her over the years. And if at times shes been less than helpful to her own cause well i have some sympathy. Because when you are the focus of an all out community attack it is very easy to spit and scratch and attack as a form of defence. And mari/sam is definitely notthe only dwellar to do this. And few are so consistently held accountable or their evety failing as she has been.
Evety so often soneone has tried to explain to me why mari drew such harsh responses. None of those explanations seemed sufficient to me. And thy still dont.
At the time when the mari row was going on it really upset me. It made me question what this communty is actually all about. It's upset me to revisit that.
For the record, and if sam is reading: I like sam and i liked marichiko. And i truly do not give a flying fuck if she lied about the woodburner or lied about the staplegun. Because i am completely convinced that the core of what she presents is solid and honest.
I agree, Dana. The staple gun thing was a witch hunt. Who the fuck in their right mind is going to admit to a federal crime in a post? So you say it was a preposterous accident, and everyone knows you did it but can't prove it.
Yes she's predisposed to hyperbole, and I believe drawing on shit going on with people around her into descriptions of her life to simplify the story. But I'm convinced, I'd bet money, the shit she describes is real, it's really happening to real people.
I don't agree with her, 'this is where I want to live so someone should bring jobs here or provide for me', attitude. That ain't the way the world works, and never has. You provide for yourself being a farmer/hunter-gatherer, or you work for someone else. Working for someone means going where the work is.
But I feel she's basically a decent person that cares about others.
Truth is really the most important thing in the world to me. It's the basis of trust, which is the basis of all relationships.
The determination of truth is my lifelong mission. It is the foundation that we stand on. Without it we have nothing.
From my perspective an apparent lie over a staplegun triggered a cery ugly response from this community
That incident followed many, many lies which required careful reading; just like to find a lie about wood-burning stoves required remembering that she announced her landlord was fixing her furnace a year previously.
I dont know if she lied about the staplegun.
For what it's worth, she admitted to it; in the thread where that she claimed she was "better" and that her previous lies were a result of her addled personality during the time she was marichiko.
YOU may have liked marichiko but SAM denounced her. Ponder on that for a while.
i am completely convinced that the core of what she presents is solid and honest.
I feel she's basically a decent person that cares about others.
You may be right. Or you may be the victim, yes I say victim, of a carefully planned-out online persona, who has gamed you to gain attention and create drama for the sake of drama. Do you care?
What if I told you "she" is actually a 35-year-old male stockbroker with a family and kids in Toronto? What if I told you "her" IP addresses were never from Colorado at all? Would that change your opinion of "her"?
Does reality matter? It definitely does.
No it doesn't, we interact with what is presented.
If they are phony, it's their loss, not mine.
That's exactly what I have done.
I saw through lies and interacted with what was actually presented, instead of what was attempted to be presented.
Time to lift and shift fire for awhile. Let's un-ban starring_emma, who should have reached the age of majority by now, and PM her an invitation. Maybe duck_duck too. Heck, let's find everyone with an underlined space in their username and identify them as targets. It's as valid a criteria as PETTY lies. Let the good times roll!
I have been thinking about the stove thing, and as long as theres some ventilation no one is going to die. It is quite possible that there is no lie to speak of in the first place.
Secondly, you cant make a grand statement about the search for truth and then agree that you're interacting with a falsehood knowingly. One or the other.
I dont like this side of the community. I have been subject to it myself. It's quite pathetic, and in large part, is why i dont post much these days and no longer contribute financially. It's getting old.
I'm sorry I was mean to your friend Ali. But please, regardless of what you think of my posts, never ignore the warning labels on a portable grill.
Also, for you and your family's safety, never confuse a portable grill with a wood stove. For example, wood stoves, which are used to heat spaces, are always ventilated to the outdoors with a chimney.
moving along ..
Oi, where the F is MoreThanPretty?
ETA last visit 06 - 27 -2013. Maybe she's on holiday.
Why does Infinite Monkeys last visit show as N/A?
Yeah i know the difference.
I actually wouldnt say sam and i were friends. Certainly not enemies either though. Just two people inhabbitting the same corner of cyberspace from time to time.
I just dont see the issue. Sure it might be dangerouse to burn wood indoors with little or no ventilation, but seriously, are you the fire police? Maybe i can see a reason to call someone an idiot for doing so, but not a liar. Plenty of people do stupid or risky things. Who is to say sam isnt one of those people?
As to the drama queen comment, she's not the only one of those on this site, and its the fact that she gets called out for it and others dont that is the problem for me.
Personally, i think theres an off switch for a reason. Or even ignore.
Yeah i know the difference.
You clearly don't! The difference between a wood stove and a portable grill is very clear and obvious. THIS IS IMPORTANT!
For your sake and your family's sake, do not confuse the two, and do not ignore the warning labels. I am not fire police but I am CERTAIN THAT REAL FIRE POLICE WOULD TELL YOU NEVER TO OPERATE A PORTABLE GRILL INDOORS. It would be incredibly dangerous. I realize I have lost your trust but PLEASE consult real fire police if you don't believe me!!
Quick overview here... Someone is burning a portable grill indoors? That person is an idiot. You are going to die in your sleep. I don't give a shit if you think I'm an asshole, because you will be dead in the morning because you are a ƒucking idiot who will be posthumously awarded the Darwin award.
Take your knee-jerk response of indignation and redirect that energy towards not stupidly killing yourself. You are dumb.
Clearly nobody read the part where i agreed you would be an idiot to do it, but that doesnt make you a liar. Just dumb.
Eta: again, i DO know the difference. I am not the idiot in question here.
I'm just glad Gravdigr is back
Clearly nobody read the part where i agreed you would be an idiot to do it, but that doesnt make you a liar. Just dumb.
Eta: again, i DO know the difference. I am not the idiot in question here.
And being down under causes the blood to rush to your head which makes you fabulously radiant, dahling. ;)
Truth is really the most important thing in the world to me.
It's the basis of trust, which is the basis of all relationships.
The determination of truth is my lifelong mission.
It is the foundation that we stand on. Without it we have nothing.
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[COLOR="Red"]What if I told you "she" is actually a 35-year-old male
stockbroker with a family and kids in Toronto? What if I told you "her" IP addresses
were never from Colorado at all? Would that change your opinion of "her"?[/COLOR]
Does reality matter? It definitely does.
My
initial post regarding SamIam had to do, not with whether
"she" was a "habitual liar" or not, but with the epithet that followed.
Now, several postings later, UT takes the position that Sam
is/was harmful to the (Cellar)community,
and that he exposed her in the thread about her furnace vs heat plate.
If that is his claim to fame, so be it... but IMO overly exaggerated .
BUT now more seriously, UT claims "truth" is his goal,
and seeks to win the argument by the sentence:
"What if I told you "she"...
UT: Are you being truthful in this statement that Sam is/was a hoax ?
Or just a specious debating ploy to win your position ?
If so, it is one of the most elaborate and consistent hoaxes I could imagine here in the Cellar.
I looked back over some of Sam's postings, and found pics of the same woman
with her dog, with her truck, on her
2011 road trip in the Colorado Plateau.
Her political positions taken throughout were consistent, and her descriptions
of "Bates Motel", it's environs, and citizens are congruent and convincing.
A careful reader will spot the words "What if" and take their meaning.
But if it WAS intentional deceit, you'd be perfectly okay with that, right?
UT: Both of those postings are evasions.
Simple question: Is SamIam a man or woman ?
You may be right. Or you may be the victim, yes I say victim, of a carefully planned-out online persona, who has gamed you to gain attention and create drama for the sake of drama. Do you care?
What if I told you "she" is actually a 35-year-old male stockbroker with a family and kids in Toronto? What if I told you "her" IP addresses were never from Colorado at all? Would that change your opinion of "her"?
Does reality matter? It definitely does.
I typically accept what people say/post at face value. For some reason, it doesn't bother me if they're lying. For all I know - really, truly
know - UT and Blue are the only other live Dwellars. The rest of you might all be spambots. And UT and Blue might be NSA. :p:
In debating things, a common method is to postulate an extreme position and see if the same conclusion is drawn. That is what I have done here. The words "what if" followed by "would that change your opinion" tell you it is a postulation asking for a conclusion. Can you see that LL?
If I really wanted to use deceit, and "win" the "debate", I would say "Sam is actually a 35-year-old male stockbroker from Toronto." Can you see that LL?
So now my question remains: if I used the second form and lied, would you find that acceptable?
Two people died (in either Talledega, AL, or Daytona Beach, FL) a few years ago while camping in a tent, in the infield of the racetrack. If you've ever slept in a tent in cool weather you'll know that tents are extremely well-ventilated. When everybody else was gone, someone checked on the lone tent, thinking they'd just partied too much and were sleeping late, they found the two dead from carbon monoxide poisoning.
They had burned wood in a grill to try to warm up the tent.
I'm just glad Gravdigr is back
:jig::jig::jig:
Just to clarify the irony here for a moment... UT was telling her she would definitely have had carbon monoxide poisoning, and Sam was insisting she didn't.
Thanks, I'll be here all week. Try the wood-fired salmon.
... Simple question: Is SamIam a man or woman ?
Yes.
Ah, Summer Season on the Cellar. Always my favorite. Get outside and have some fun, people. And that includes the wintering Aussies.
Well, okay, but you're still not my real mom.
And where the F is MTP? And InfiMonkey?
Well, okay, but you're still not my real mom.
And where the F is MTP? And InfiMonkey?
I'm here! I've just been busy with work and tired a lot. I've been staying away from the computer most evenings. Things are going well though, work is good, I'm dating a super nice guy and Della is wonderful as always. Oh and I got some good news a couple of weeks ago from my doc. They think my original diagnosis of bipolar was wrong and I actually have major depressive disorder instead. So they've changed up my treatment and I'm feeling pretty good. :)
Splendid! Thanks for the update. :)
I tried having fun. I got sick and had to come home early. :(
Yes.
Well, okay, but you're still not my real mom.
And where the F is MTP? And InfiMonkey?
I tried having fun. I got sick and had to come home early. :(
:rotflol:
UT: Both of those postings are evasions.
Simple question: Is SamIam a man or woman ?
Yes.
See there, that wasn't so hard, was it ? :rolleyes:
.
You are making an assumption there.
We have some 'tweens here who are in transition. I don't think Sam is one of them.
Leah took her boy the Thailand to visit her Elephants. :D
Cool! I didn't know she had a kid. What an amazing trip for him to get to take.
He's all like, "whoah, this noggin has some stiff bristles coming out of it."
Whats up with Sarge? Suppose to have a meet & greet on the 24th. No text, pm. Nothing
He's been having more health issues and apparently got ripped off while in the hospital.
Thanks. Ripped off at VA? I can't believe that! :smack: At UMMC some sob stole a Lindy star ring that I'd had for about 35 years. I forgot to take it off before surgery.
ZenGum.
He can't have gotten far. It's a fucking island people!
Ahem. Continent.
You might have been off ill the day in school when the had the lesson, "Hey - Australia is a huge fucking place, kids!"
Then again, you come from America.
You're third in terms of landmass.
Oz is only six. We're all tiddly compared to that.
Esp when we come in at 22...
[COLOR="White"][BTW I know it was a humorous comment and I'm not correcting you, just bantering][/COLOR]
Ye Olde Englande where 300 miles is a long way and True America where 300 years is a long time.
Ye Olde Englande where 300 miles is a long way and True America where 300 years is a long time.
Ha! Love this.
My town's parish church (now a Minster, woohooo!) is a 16th century rebuild on the site of an 11th century church (one original wall remains) which itself was built on the site of a much earlier church :P
Ye Olde Englande where 300 miles is a long way and True America where 300 years is a long time.
... and Texas where 300 feet up is a tall mountain.
A three-hundred foot high *mountain* in Texas? I think that's probably bullshit.
Well, OK, OK, ... so I exaggerated.
But that's what everyone should expect when talking about Texas.
Emory Peak in Big Bend National Park is at 7800+ feet,
and about 2000 ft above the rest of the park.
*sigh*
Too subtle for my own good.
Yes, it's startling sometimes how many different ways something
on the internet, including BS, can be interpreted by the reader.
... especially those of us with hidden tendencies towards paranoia
I meant that if you found a mountain in Texas that was 300 feet high, it was probably a pile of bullshit.
sorry to hijack but poop bags on top for 3 days is enough. No offense LGC but really 84 people looked at that :eyebrow:
Are any of those people missing now?
I wonder how Ibby is doing. (Sorry, forgot her "girl" name. Hey, at least I finally remember to write "her" and not "his." :p)
It seems like all of the Cellar peeps from Colorado have disappeared. Maybe there really IS a Stargate in Cheyenne Mountain!
I wonder how Ibby is doing. (Sorry, forgot her "girl" name. Hey, at least I finally remember to write "her" and not "his." :p)
Ibby was the feminine; Ibram was the masculine.
I wish she would return, I miss her posts.
I wonder how Ibby is doing. (Sorry, forgot her "girl" name. Hey, at least I finally remember to write "her" and not "his." :p)
Ibby was the feminine; Ibram was the masculine.
I wish she would return, I miss her posts.
Erika. She's called Erika, guys. And I miss her posts too ....
This is what I recall:
Ibby
"She", not "he", guys
That's from the member list, I found nothing for Erika.
Regardless, she's missed.
Ibby was encouraged repeatedly to change her username to Erika, but refused, for reasons I couldn't understand. She even tried to insist for awhile that "Ibram" wasn't an inherently gendered name to begin with, which was just silly. For whatever reason, she could let go of her original name in real life, but kept a major attachment to her original username. Figuring out who you are is tough enough without gender dysphoria thrown into the mix, but I hope she comes out the other side of it wiser and happier.
Burlington, for all its cosmopolitan charm and granola crunching hippies, can still be a rough town for people like Ibby.
I hope Ibby is doing OK.
If you go around telling people what they must do and say, you're going to have a rough time.
Well, I miss Ibby or Erika and Pamela. They both added a lot to this forum
If you go around telling people what they must do and say, you're going to have a rough time.
Lord knows she had enough people here telling her what to do and say.
This seems like a good place for my first Cellar post in a looooooooooooong time... missing Cellarites and all (although I always preferred the more rhyming term Cellar Dweller).
Hello again, anyone who remembers me from the dark ages of dial up.
-Z
Lord knows she had enough people here telling her what to do and say.
Trying to counteract people like you encouraging him to be an asshole. When they find him tied to a barbed wire fence, it'll be your fault.
Thanks, Undertoad. And, FWIW, my former username was adamzion. Which is convenient, given that that's my real name.
-Z
Trying to counteract people like you encouraging him to be an asshole. When they find him tied to a barbed wire fence, it'll be your fault.
xoB, what a thought... and with only a tinge of self-righteousness.
Thanks, Undertoad. And, FWIW, my former username was adamzion. Which is convenient, given that that's my real name.
Oh hey, I didn't know you from way back when, but you've got a couple quotes in the cookie files if I recall correctly. Nice to meet you!
AZ, I have often wondered what became of you sir! Double welcome back.
Oh hey, I didn't know you from way back when, but you've got a couple quotes in the cookie files if I recall correctly. Nice to meet you!
Glad to be back. And quotes from me in the cookie file? All rumours and innuendo, I swear it!
-Z
I don't miss Ibby calling us cunts and telling us what to think, what to say, that we're all oppressors as defined by Ibby and should go fuck ourselves and die, at all. If Ibby ever decides to be civil, I'd welcome the chance to talk again. Ibby was too angry to be coherent, but I hope that, in time, it'll be possible to have a rational conversation. At that point, I think Ibby would be surprised.
Trying to counteract people like you encouraging him to be an asshole. When they find him tied to a barbed wire fence, it'll be your fault.
word
Well, i guess there's nothing more to say about ibs in absentia is there? Not really setting a great example of tolerance just here.
Well, i guess there's nothing more to say about ibs in absentia is there? Not really setting a great example of tolerance just here.
Tolerance goes both ways, I don't give a rats ass what he does, but he wants to tell me what I must do/say. That doesn't work, and being the internet, I just tell him to fuck off... no problem.
But what the people here were trying to warn him was in the real world you can't do that. Not even if you're real big, real tough, and armed to the teeth, which he ain't.
Well, i guess there's nothing more to say about ibs in absentia is there? Not really setting a great example of tolerance just here.
Tolerance of what? Ibby has to live in the world. Learning how to interact in a civil way is crucial. The sooner Ibby learns some social skills, the better.
Yes i know. I just think that ibs is not here, so why beat up on her in her absence? Thats all.
I think everyone here cares about Ibs. She has a great tension in her life between being true to herself and being safe. We naturally want her to be safe and when we think being true to herself is an over-the-top position we wish she would choose her battles more carefully. A lot of what we saw with her here was experimental, trying out ideas in a wider world. She kind of lit up generational differences. I'd like to see her back, she was an interesting and valued poster. I think I learned a lot from her.
Hi Adam! Its good to see an old-timer.
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When they find him tied to a barbed wire fence, it'll be your fault.
completely untrue. you should retract this statement.
I realize this is another case of a telling b what to do. Regardless, I stand by it.
Tolerance goes both ways, I don't give a rats ass what he does, but he wants to tell me what I must do/say. That doesn't work, and being the internet, I just tell him to fuck off... no problem.
But what the people here were trying to warn him was in the real world you can't do that. Not even if you're real big, real tough, and armed to the teeth, which he ain't.
all of this is 100% correct and I second each point.
Is finding her tied to a barbed wire fence a ref to Last Exit to Booklyn?
Blends two stories, I'm impressed. 'Cept they both die.
I miss Ibs.
She made me think. She challenged my point of view.
She was young, she was clearly confused (she would not agree!)
And she will change, despite the idea of change being anathema today. Do you remember when she said she didn't believe in formal education and only wanted to learn the lessopns like taught (I'm paraphrasing and it will sould rude and patronising but I'm using it as an example.)
She's learning to fit in, in life. The few TGs I've know IRL and even fewer on the Cellar have made that so bloody clear.
I remember having a shit-fit at 17 with Mum about being denying being a real woman because I chose to use internal feminine products instead of towels?!
So I can forgive her ruffling feathers in in the microcosm of the Cellar.
I'd sure like to hear from her from time to time.
xoB can answer for himself regarding the barbed wire fence image, but I took it as a reference to
Matthew Shepard.
That's what I understood, as well.
That was my understanding as well.
That said, I still hope that Ibby will come to the point of communicating without calling everyone who isn't TG an intolerant cunt. I never had a problem with Ibby's identity or sexuality; I had a problem with Ibby's rudeness and lack of respect for other human beings. I suspect that that had more to do with a privileged upbringing and access to an unearned lifestyle in college than anything else.
completely untrue. you should retract this statement.
I realize this is another case of a telling b what to do. Regardless, I stand by it.
No it's not. Encouraging him to let the inner bitch all hang out is a good way to get him in more trouble than he can handle.
Ask Pam what the real world is about, she's been around, she knows the dangers.
That was my understanding as well.
That said, I still hope that Ibby will come to the point of communicating without calling everyone who isn't TG an intolerant cunt. I never had a problem with Ibby's identity or sexuality; I had a problem with Ibby's rudeness and lack of respect for other human beings. I suspect that that had more to do with a privileged upbringing and access to an unearned lifestyle in college than anything else.
I may have reading Ibby a little longer and I've got the impression that Ibby uses TG as a crutch. Some people face life's crises with dignity, Ibby is not one of them.
snip--
When they find him tied to a barbed wire fence, it'll be your fault.
completely untrue. you should retract this statement.
I realize this is another case of a telling b what to do. Regardless, I stand by it.
What's the matter with you boy, I say what's the matter with you? Didn't you read the Cellar tag line? "This is Abuse. Complaints are down the hall"
I can't stand intolerance...
Come and listen to the story
About a dwellar named Ibram.
A poor confused youth
Barely kept his gender jammin'.
Then one day it seemed there was no doubt,
Convinced he was born with a tool that's inside out.
"She" that is,
Powders her nose,
Uses the ladies room.
Well the first thing you know
TG Ibby's in their hair.
Cellar peeps said
"Ibby, you come down form there."
Said "Paranoia's not the place you ought to be."
But she labeled them oppressors
And severed all ties clean.
Set a spell
Put an APB out
She might come back now, you hear!
Ah, I remember the good old days of pensive pam, Starring_Emma, and duck_duck. Back then people weren't so lazy that they couldn't pen their thoughts to cultivated personal mental images in others. Nowadays, some people just can't be bothered so they feed others pre-fab images that are not their own. Yes, I was here back then to witness the GIANTS among attention whores. The neighborhood is going downhill.
Come and listen to the story...
Outstanding.
:notworthy
Anybody know why Philthy ain't been around the last month or so?
Outstanding.
:notworthy
^whs.
that was most excellent, sexnob.
Anyone seen Wolf recently?
I'm around y'all....
I lurk mostly nowadays. been working quite a bit and have an awesome g/f that treats me too well. friend me on facebook, I usually have that up in the background and for a better reason to friend, I post a shit ton of funny crap. (but, i am no Democrat so don't get pissed off and butt hurt when i post funny shit about NObama if you do friend me.) I'm friends with several dwellers like Zip, LJ and Wolf just to name a few.....
i see you on bacefook but i don't often check in. glad you're doing well, philthy! ;)
Thanks Infi! yeah, all is good! :D
...all is good! :D
Good!
:D
Anyone seen Wolf recently?
Maybe with Mr. Bill here, coming to the Cellar is too much like going to work.
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The air was getting a little stuffy down in the ole bunker so I thought I'd come up for some fresh. And while I was here and I see that the internet hasn't been banned yet, I thought I'd pop in and see what my friends have been up to.
My life has been in some turmoil but things are going forward.
In short, I managed to wreck my truck Jan 18, 2011. Bad. It's amazing that I walked out unharmed. My codriver also escaped mostly unharmed. The truck was totalled. This put paid to my trucking career.
I have had exactly zero job offers since then. It is legal to discriminate against transpeople in Texas. Encouraged, even, by our erstwhile politicians. So money has been a bit tight. The beloved and I remain married, against all odds. The furkids are all still with us, despite my urgent desire to shoot Toby for spilling a 32 oz cup of kool aid on my laptop and frying it.
So, we have been forced to cut back here and there, tighten our belts and do away with our planned vacations.
My transition has been necessarily put aside for a while but it's not over! I still work on my voice training and hormones and other medical issues. I pretend that I don't miss talking to my therapist. I live my life authentically, and I don't need no one's stinkin' stamp of approval. :)
Here are two pictures that are fairly recent.
So, I hear that my sister Ibby has been having difficulties? What did I miss there?
And what in general did I miss?
It's nice to see you all again tho. I love yaz! MWAH!
Love
Pamela
Well, look at you, baby!
I'm trying to come up for a bit of air ... drowning in my own foolishness is the only way I can put it ... have been mismanaging my life much like our government, except my my ability to print money out of nothing isn't as effective. Still working at the rehab but since I'm making much less than the nuthouse paid, I'm about to default on nearly everything. I don't suppose anyone who isn't otherwise prohibited from doing so wants to buy some sporting equipment?
There's always room in the bunker here. And Bramble Ranch is always looking for new people!
I did call you (and left a message) but you seem to have forgotten to return the call. :) Gimmee a call sometime!
Pamela
Damn, old home week. I heard from Slang tonight too.
Looking good, Pam, don't shoot the furkids they'll protect you from rattlesnakes and shit. ;)
Good to hear from you, Pam! So sorry to hear about the truck. Glad you and your wife have stayed strong, you guys have a tougher road than most and it's good that you have each other.
The downlow on Ibby is that she kept getting offended by people's accidental (or in the case of a very few, intentional) incorrect pronoun usage, and meanwhile she was generally offending others by strong-arm advocating on trans issues at every opportunity. She's been away from the Cellar for maybe a year now, but is hopefully figuring herself out in the world, and gearing up for a return. She's left for long periods before and always come back significantly more mature, so her friends here are hopeful.
Pamela - Girl aren't you looking good! Sorry to hear about the wreck. Just glad you weren't hurt.
Lots of folks are having tough times lately
Hey Pam!! *hugnkiss*
Lovely to see you here. I was only thinking about you a few days ago and wondering how you were and what you were up to these days.
...I live my life authentically, and I don't need no one's stinkin' stamp of approval...
:thumb:Damn straight.:thumb:
Poor Ibby. She should have contacted me. I do quite a bit of counselling on IRC.
I just got finished with over an hour with Verizon tech support wherein they mostly told me they don't support linux. I had to wist their arm and use various Jedi mind tricks to get them to tell me what I needed to know.
But since I appear to have access to the internet again, it's all good.
I'll try to spend more time here.
Love
Pamela
Posting from phone, so, concisely :
Welcome back Pamela!
Welcome back wolf!
Oh yeah! Hiya Wolf. How's life treating you?
Hiya Pam! ♀
Hiya Wolf! 29 ↔
Well, look at you, baby!
I'm trying to come up for a bit of air ... drowning in my own foolishness is the only way I can put it ... have been mismanaging my life much like our government, except my my ability to print money out of nothing isn't as effective. Still working at the rehab but since I'm making much less than the nuthouse paid, I'm about to default on nearly everything. I don't suppose anyone who isn't otherwise prohibited from doing so wants to buy some sporting equipment?
Oh yeah! Hiya Wolf. How's life treating you?
Dana's on a roll. :lol2:
Bleh. That's what happens when you skim read on iphone :p
Has anyone heard from Merc? Any chance he might drop by for a visit??
Nope. But pretty sure he's done with this place.
And Monster and I enjoyed a quiet, candlelit dinner...
:lol2:
Nope. But pretty sure he's done with this place.
I think he lurked for a while, but, yeah, what Dana said.
Hello. It's me, slang.
It's been quite some time since I've posted here. With all the cross burning, chasing brown people and gays around with a red pitchfork, it's often hard to find time.
I've told this story too many time already, but here's the short version again for everyone here on the cellar.
My goal for this year was to launch my new offshore biz so that I don't have to come back to the US. YOU may still love it there, I've had more than enough. So, I've saved and planned to get an income while in the Philippines.
This was an aggressive goal since I've been an employee all my working life and there is a lot to know and many different attitudes and values in starting your own venture.
My flight to Manila was on Stressmas 2012. Merry Stressmas to me. Ho-ho-ho, I'm HOME.
My wife and I live in a rented little house here in the Phils. It's more than big enough for us so we often have family guests and my mother and father in law had lived here.
In the beggining of Feb 2013, my mil had a medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital. She had a mild stroke and spent about a week admitted.
Just a few weeks after her release for the stroke she was having major troubles in the stomach/abdomen area. Troubles eating, keeping food down once it arrived, that sort of thing.
The situation persisted and she went back to the hospital again. And finally, again with more testing.
Test revealed a large tumor in her stomach. So large that she had no capacity for food. Late stage 3, IIRC. The size of an orange.
We have insurance for everyone here at the house but things work differently here. The insurance picks up say, between 50-60% but at the end of the stay. A good estimate of costs here is about 20% of that comparable service in the US.
With a big rush surgery it's more expensive, though just a fraction of the cost that it would be in the US.
Let me speed this up a bit.
She gets the surgery. She then has almost zero capacity for food. She's eating all the time, in small amounts but I can just look at her and see she's losing weight quickly. Before the cancer, she was 4-9 and weighed about 80lbs. And looked good at that weight. A good BMI.
Mother in law is recovering with having her stomach removed and then father in law dies in the house. He was 83 and had late stage Parkinson's so his quality of life was approaching zero. Diapers, wheelchair, being fed.
Mother in law has now lost her husband of 40 years and in a life and death struggle with recovering from the surgery.
Has problem breathing one Friday night, goes back to the hospital...is admitted and dies early Saturday morning from heart failure (??) Weighs in at less than 60lbs.
So, our happy home has lost 2 people in the last 3 months or so.
In addition to the mental stress of losing both mother and father there's the issue of cash, which was intended to be used for people to assist in the launch of my new biz, but has been spent on other things related to this life and death event.
Just in the past few weeks things have improved and will likely continue to improve until our status goes from "holy-shit" to "good".
It's been so frustrating that I've not wanted to talk about it any more but FYI, there's the story. Without all the gory details.
Hello all. Welcome back. [COLOR="PaleTurquoise"]I did actually laugh at one of Grav's jokes. it's true. I'm still in counseling.[/COLOR]
Thanks for checking in slang. Things will obviously get better. Sorry its been so rough.
Pam and Wolf: I'm glad to see ya'll as well.
I'm so glad to see everyone checking in! Slang, sorry to hear about your crappy 2013. I hope it gets better real soon.
Hang in there slang. Glad to hear you're still with us at least
Slang, even in the midst of this tragedy you are still one of the most upbeat people I know. It will indeed keep getting better until it has reached "good," because folks like you make your own luck. Glad to see you around, hope to see more of you as life eases off a bit...
Pamela, Wolf & Slang; so sorry things have been tough for you.
Really, presonally tough too, not like just waiting-til-payday tough.
Great to hear fromyou.
I'm hoping for the reappearance of Limey.
She's been gone knwhere near as long but she had no reason to leave that I know of, and I've had no personal communications from her. Not like our Limes at all, she's very good at responding to poor unfortunates like me.
Limey has been posting on facebook. Everything seems in order. Actually, i thought she posted on here a few days ago.
Thanks all for the encouragement.
I've got battles raging all around me. When this is over, I'll be back.
[slinks back sheepishly] I've been away having fun in an almost internet-less (infact the last two days were no innernets and no mobile phone!) land on holiday*. No reason for anyone to worry about me.
And very sorry to see the sad reasons for others' absence from teh Cellar!
Love you all (especially Sundae - thanx for the phone message mwah!).
* The land was Scotland, funnily enough!
I hope Slang missed out on this
earthquake.
A powerful 7.2 earthquake hit the Philippines this week, killing at least 160 and injuring hundreds. The quake was centered below the island of Bohol, toppling many buildings in the area including several historic churches.
:(
I hope Slang missed out on this earthquake.
:(
Yes, Bruce. That was about 500 miles south of us.
A good sized one for sure, but far away from us. We are high in the mountains of Baguio. There are many small quakes happening every few weeks or a month apart. Mostly in the 3-5 range.
Most of the time it just moves the ground enough to put a little torsion on the roof joists and they squeel. The first few times it happened I thought cats were fighting on the roof and went out to chase them off.
Then some of the neighbors walked by in the street and asked "did you feel that quake? Hey what are you doing up on the roof anyway"?
And as for the floods that so often hit the Philippines, we're so high on the mountain here that it's not often a problem. It was in '09 but that was an exceptional situation. Three typhoons in 5 days.
Most of the time we are struggling for the water that runs off the mountains.
And there's not any of that religious war stuff going on here like there in on the southern islands. It's really quite nice and comfortable here.
Perhaps Sundae mentioned it somewhere and I overlooked it, but is Sundae okay? She hasn't been posting and I'm just a bit worried, that's all. Does anyone know how she's doing these days?
Perhaps Sundae mentioned it somewhere and I overlooked it, but is Sundae okay? She hasn't been posting and I'm just a bit worried, that's all. Does anyone know how she's doing these days?
I'll give her a call when she gets in from work ...
Sundae sends her love to all! She's just knackered what with work and her treatment and all. She'll be in to sort the Secret Santa shortly.
Sent by thought transference
Sent by thought transference
Thanks, Limey. I just realized I could also call her. Maybe I'll make time this week. I hope she feels better soon.
Will LissaMar be a [post=881362]one post[/post] wonder? I wonder.
That's Ram Ass il backwards......
Bruce, does anyone know if Bruce is okay? Haven't heard from him for days.
Nevermind....he's still alive. :)
Speaking of missing! Elspode, how are you?
Thanksgiving break.
:) I read that as a needle drop.
Whatever happened to that nice Christina Wilson who used to come here? Seems as though we haven't heard from her for like forever!
Whatever happened to that nice Christina Wilson who used to come here? Seems as though we haven't heard from her for like forever!
Who?
:lol2:
Look at the bottom of the Main Index page.
How come she never write?
Smoothmoniker still on the missing list... :/
Hasn't been missing all that long:
Last Activity: 10-22-2013 11:15 PMNot missing, just busy as Fuck.
I didn't see any posts wondering where I've been, but here I am. I don't even have a good excuse. Perhaps I'm one of those Dwellars who, once everyone thought about it at all, weren't disturbed by my absence.
In any event, I'm back. For those of you who have missed me, I love you much. The rest of you can suck my balls. :thepain:
Elspode: I'm happy to see you posting. I think many don't ask about you is because you haven't been posting much. As for me, I can always catch you on FB. :-D I'm sure you'd like us ladies to suck your balls, but do you want the guys to do that too?? :O hihi....
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In any event, I'm back. For those of you who have missed me, I love you much. The rest of you can suck my balls. :thepain:
Tease.
I've missed you Els!
I think we don't ask because every so often you come along and let us know what you're up to. So, we're kind of used to you disappearing for a bit then coming back.
Good to see you, Elspode! What new adventures has life been treating you to?
Not much adventure, which is, in general, fine by me. I'm pretty okay with a boring life most of the time. Tree Fae and I are both pretty much homebodies who enjoy each other's company and that of our ludicrously large menagerie. Mostly biding our time until Winter releases us from its deadly grip, and then we'll be reviving the gardens and hopefully replacing our poor canvas gazebo which succumbed to heavy snow last February. I long for motorcycle weather to return.
Last Spring brought the failure of our main electrical service as a belated circumstance of the aforementioned snowstorm. That took a chunk out of our fiscal asses, then, last week, we had to have the main sewer dug up and repaired near, but not in, the street. For some reason, that wasn't as much fun as it sounds.
TF's father passed last Spring, so the holidays were kind of emotional for the family. Our preemie granddaughter has had some ups and downs, but is generally doing very well. My other grandkids are growing like weeds, and are crazy smart, although I don't see them as much as I'd like since their folks moved across town. It was much more convenient when we all lived together, but those days are a couple of years past, now.
In summation, the same joys and miseries as everyone else. How's by Clod? I see you very sporadically on FB, and do keep up with a few other Dwellars there. But it really isn't the same. Thus, my commitment to returning here. Hearing of Claudette's demise so long after the fact really shook me up, and made me realize what a shitty Dwellar I've been for so long.
How's by Clod? I see you very sporadically on FB, and do keep up with a few other Dwellars there.
I'm decent. Kids are still sickly in a chronic sense, especially Minifob, who is 7 1/2 now, but we manage to keep our heads above water most of the time. Just keep swimmin', just keep swimmin'... [/Dory] We were extremely lucky to get them into a badass charter school in our area, and I volunteer there when I'm not spending all day cooking special-diet food or chauffeuring them to extracurriculars. It's a pretty suburban mom lifestyle, but that's cool with me.
I didn't see any posts wondering where I've been, but here I am. I don't even have a good excuse. Perhaps I'm one of those Dwellars who, once everyone thought about it at all, weren't disturbed by my absence.
In any event, I'm back. For those of you who have missed me, I love you much. The rest of you can suck my balls. :thepain:
I have missed you Elspode, and I don't suck (your balls). Welcome home brother.
Wonder why no IOTD for a week?
Is Cali AWOL?
Maybe she'll post an IOTD picture of a postcard from wherever she's gone.
I wondered where she was. I tried to post an IOTD a couple of days ago and realized there hadn't been any foe a while :(
Razzmatazz? Id like to know where life took her. Married now, husband in the army.... Moved to California.... Vanished.
Marines , Yea i been wondering about her my self
Who do I have to blow to get an avatar here?
Who do I have to blow around here to get my avatar up??
Say, What ever happened to that kinky Ms. Sexton (a.k.a. Kayla Faye)? Anyone with “sex” in their username can’t be all bad. Inquiring minds want to know.
I haven't heard anything from Bruce or Sarge recently.
I mean not a worrying amount of time, but longer than usual.
I'm worried about Bruce, and there's nothing I can do about it. As for Sarge, Sundae, email him. I'll do that today too.
I just popped him a email.
I just popped him a email.
Who? Bruce or Sarge?
He (Bruce) just posted about a week ago, no?
Well, the 11th was the last day I had contact with him. And yes, maybe I'm paranoid. He hasn't replied to my email nor have I heard anything from him. I'm not used to not be in contact with him for this long amount of time. The last time this happened, he was in the hospital. So yeah, I am really worried. :-(
On his image posting he said "time for a break" so I assume he is on vacation or something.
Really looking forward to read more
Flint and Pooka are conspicuous in their absence.
:-(
Come on, man, I can't handle frowny faces.
We're having a rough, like, adjustment period.
Or transitional phase, or whatever the hell.
I hope you guys get it settled down soon. Tell pooka we miss her
Is there any way to search for Schuh in Tupelo?
We have Directory Enquiries, although it doesn't work if you choose to go ex-directory. Is there a US equivilant?
I know Sarge doesn't have his own place, but I don't know if his ex-wife or eldest daughter still have his name.
It's been a month now.
looks like ex-wife's name may be susan. can't search any more have to go out. Pm'd you, Sundae with the other stuff I found
http://www.peguesfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=564524Yeah, I've been meaning to email Sarge again. He hasn't replied to my other email, which is really odd.
He mentioned doing one more tour. Does anyone know if he could be overseas right now?
On the positive side, no obit. Chin up, Sarge, wherever you are.
Hear, hear. Wishing you the best, Sarge, wherever you are.
I hope you guys get it settled down soon. Tell pooka we miss her
bleurgh
::: sulks in the corner of the internet :::
looks like ex-wife's name may be susan. can't search any more have to go out. Pm'd you, Sundae with the other stuff
Number not in service, though I do appreciate the help.
We're having a rough, like, adjustment period.
Or transitional phase, or whatever the hell.
Tell pooka we miss her
bleurgh
::: sulks in the corner of the internet :::
I guess it sounds like things are pretty rocky...? Adjustments and transitions always suck, even if they ultimately get you to a better place. I wish you both the best.
Phlint, I missed you, even if the others only missed Pooka.
Is there any way to search for Schuh in Tupelo?
We have Directory Enquiries, although it doesn't work if you choose to go ex-directory. Is there a US equivilant?
I know Sarge doesn't have his own place, but I don't know if his ex-wife or eldest daughter still have his name.
It's been a month now.
Thanks everyone for the concern. I've been out of state for rehabilitation training. I'm trying to qualify for an assistance dog. I'll do my best to check in more often. Sorry I worried anyone
You were missed Sarge, but no hard feelings. Thanks for checking in. :-)
Phlint, I missed you, even if the others only missed Pooka.
How to hide a message in plain sight.
Yeah, no hard feelings, Sarge.
You just owe me a manicure for the nails I've bitten, a wig for the hair I tore out and time and a half allowance for worrying about you at night.
But I'll swap all that for someone I can contact next time I'm worried.
Just someone I can ask, "Is he okay?"
People come into the Cellar and go out again. But some people make an impression, and some of then also have health issues.
Keep in touch or I will kill you.
Love you lots you silly arse.
And please update us on where you've been and what you've done.
I like the idea of you with an assistance dog...
Yey:) glad to see you Sarge.
Phlint, I missed you, even if the others only missed Pooka.
I miss flint too. But here he is. I was just wishing pooka would pop in and say hello. She's an Hottie and also knows some shit.
Just realised, I never said Hi to Flint...
Hi Flint!
Glad to see you're okay, Sarge.
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WB Sarge. Behave. Let us know how/where you're at. X
Sent by thought transference
Glad you're back and doing okay, Sarge.
Wishing you and Pooka the best, Flint.
got my annual birthday message from the cellar and dropped in for a sec i guess.
i'm like, still alive and shit. not really planning to come back i'm sorry to say but maybe this time next year i'll stop in again and say hi.
...or maybe i'll get really drunk and show up on the cellar's doorstep sometime, who knows.
Man, I heard you went down on Malaysian Air 370, Good to hear you missed the flight.
Good to see you Ibs:) And happy birthday!
Hey hey! I was just wondering how you were! Happy birthday!
Sent by thought transference
Glad you're doing well, Ibby.
Happy birthday Ibby!
If it's a mere matter of alcohol, I'm buying. I miss you around here.
So you guys are still at it, eh? Good on you.
I'm not dead yet...
I am a grandmom though...
https://plus.google.com/+MargaretLeber/aboutWelcome home MaggieL!
And big big congrats on the grand baby!
Hey MaggieL, congratulation on the grandchild!
Long time no see.
I had
a question for you about a year ago about some walkie talkies I found in the trash, but I think we resolved it. I put them away to save for the zombie apocalypse and don't use them. I don't want any black vans showing up at my house before then.
Nice to see you around, Maggie.
Great to see you Mags, congrats on the grandchild!
Yeah its MaggieL, she's back!!!
Welcome back, Maggie. I was just thinking about you, too. I wonder, were your ears burning? :) It's old-time friends week here!
Dwellar orthodoc, white courtesy phone, Dwellar Ortho P. Doc, white courtesy phone.
Reckon her cat ate her?
I think me and Bruce pissed her off.
[Size=1]meow[/Size]
Rather silly to go away because we wouldn't accept she is a cat whisperer.:rolleyes:
[COLOR="LemonChiffon"]*snort*[/COLOR]
i helped
Sounds like a Shake 'n Bake commercial - "And I helped!"
Ortho's on a break. She did it in a mature way, no flouncing, no recriminations.
I'm sure she will be back.
I hope so, she's a good person.
That technique is called an Inverse Ibby. It has a difficulty rating of 8.5 and should only be attempted by professionals.
All I've done for the last few years is worry about who I'm running off. I hope she comes back in force and gives me and all of us what-fer*.
*this is a very American term and I'm not even sure what it means.
UrbandictionaryBrit version would be 'what for'.
French version would be parkour.
Which is jumping over things pretending to be Spiderman.
Hmm...i must have missed something. Why you guys gotta be so mean all the time? :(
I think we have one exceptionally mean dweller who drives everyone away. The culprit is........................................Lola Bunny
That's right. Now come here Sarge so I can give you a good whipping.
Whatever happened to that old attention whore, Squirell Nutkin?
Whatever happened to that old attention whore, Squirell Nutkin?
Someone hunted him round and round the tree
Hmm...i must have missed something. Why you guys gotta be so mean all the time? :(
It's not mean to disagree with someone. Sometimes it's mean if you don't.
It's not mean to disagree with someone. Sometimes it's mean if you don't.
And sometimes it is mean if you do. especially, if you disagree in a mean way and then needle someone who is clearly taking it seriously and becoming upset.
It's pretty hard to know if someone is upset online, unless they say "this topic is upsetting me" ala Clodfobble, at which time I will quit the discussion.
Really? Seemed pretty clear to me.
Anyway: not trying to get into anything over it - sometimes people get upset.
Wait - which episode are we talking about?
The one where the girl alien managed to gain control of all the male crew members with her powerful alien pheromones, almost took control of the whole base and was thwarted by the junior female crew because they were immune...
I think...
I remember that one, it had the guy who was in the movie with those people from that show.
Excellent! I'm sorry they didn't do a sequel.
They did! But it went straight to video because the writing wasn't as good as the original.
Regular.joe must be having a good time on leave.
Joe's prolly got more important things to worry about.
Like his ass. I can't remember if he's in the sandbox at the moment.
Go Joe!
CaliMama's been out for a while.
BardahlXV?
Bardahl's just down the street from me, but I don't know about "XV".
You know who I mean, BondoXV.
Joe's prolly got more important things to worry about.
Like his ass. I can't remember if he's in the sandbox at the moment. ...
It's been awhile. Either he's working in an area that UT has IP geoblocked; or, he's gone Cellar AWOL.
Time to send the MPs. [COLOR="Silver"]Monkey Police[/COLOR]
I noticed recently that JimHelm hasn't been around lately.
Lumber Jim is present and accounted for...JimHelm, not so much.
He's on a cow?
Oh, that Bruce!
He's on a cow?
Oh, that Bruce!
now don't you feel :sheep:ish
I noticed recently that JimHelm hasn't been around lately.
Lumber Jim is present and accounted for...JimHelm, not so much.
Lumberjim is alright, but that Jim Helm is a no-good SOB. That reminds me...what happened that no-good SOB Dagnabit?
I know! He kept sending everyone dick pics!
Lumberjim is alright, but that Jim Helm is a no-good SOB. That reminds me...what happened that no-good SOB Dagnabit?
Most have the opposite view.
I think it's just a matter of which device I'm posting from. Since I got this galaxy s4, I barely use my tablet or my lap top. Although, come to think about it, I have been a bit more like the old lj of late. That's probably a bad thing.
bruce is on vaca
Welcome back xoB.
Where has infinite monkey gone off to?
Infinity and beyond?
That's what Buzz Lightyear says. Yee Haw!!!
I thought I saw him log in the other day, though it looks like he hasn't posted in over a year.
I know PZ is alive, I met him. It may be my fault
For as long as xoB stays gone, imma gonna keep hoggin' his bandwidth. :eek:
http://cellar.org/showpost.php?p=905319&postcount=78
Hello Everyone,
I'm in Florida now working through a contract on pleasure boats for Sea Ray. Exhausting. I'll leave it at that.
Everyone is fine back home. Baguio City is far from most of the big disasters in the Phils. Mostly because it's elevation is around 5000 ft and it's about 20 miles from the South China Sea.
We did have 3 typhoons in 5 days in 2009 which was a big problem but for the most part the weather doesn't damage Baguio as it does the lowlands.
I'm looking forward to having more free time to follow what's going on here. Thanks for thinking of us.
Slang!!! Nice to hear from you :) Glad you're all ok.
Slang glad to see you back.
The news coverage we get here always pushes as much sensationalism as they can, so it's hard to tell how widespread the damage is. Thanks for checking in and letting us know all is well. :thumb:
That is a very good question. I don't recall seeing him for a couple of weeks.
Where the fuck is Big V?
he posted on 8/30. hardly MIA
Ahh ok. Good to know. I hadn't seen any posts for a bit, must have slipped pastme :P
I'm back. :)
Well where have you been?!
I'm back. :)
You're grounded, mister.
I wonder if Flint has got a girlfriend yet?
So what happened to Jill? She disappears for a few years, pops back in to make 3 consecutive posts, then disappears again. What a tease!
So what happened to Jill? She disappears for a few years, pops back in to make 3 consecutive posts, then disappears again. What a tease!
In other words, somebody has jacked Jill. :-)
I miss lookout123.
I'm sure he's doing well, I see the odd FB post from him. He had some good things to contribute here.
Likewise ZenGum. I know what he said about why he left and there's little I can do about that dynamic. But his posts are sorely missed too. I know nothing about his whereabouts or his current state of affairs, but I hope he's doing well. I wish him the best.
I miss ZenGum, also. Quite the wit, he is.
Agreed, V. I too see Lookout's posts on FB. Seems as though he is well. His boys are getting HUGE!
What happened to the hot dog man, radar I think?
It would be nice to hear from Big Sarge.
It would be nice to hear from Big Sarge.
I worry about him. And given my parlous state of affairs that says something.
most of these people are missing:
bullit
flint
pooka
pie
ibram
dar
that guy with the mustache
case
jinx
tiki
sunsparkz
bigwoody
cicero
cloud
labrat
mtp
tree fae
radar
beestie
razz
stormie
that other guy with the mustache
juniper
choc
kitsune
slang
hoofhearted?
jackie, spode & sleevedallas are rare
On the other hand, Nothing But Net logged in yesterday. He didn't post, but you know, people are still lurkers, it's weird.
I miss those guys, and I'll never forget what's her name...
Yeah, with the thing. She was great!
stormie choc and slang all post occasionally
Yah, and on my fitness pal. But dwellers no longer, was my point.
I miss everyone mentioned so far.
Times change. That's one thing you can count on.
But we still have a great group here now. If only digger would get back in here.
I miss most of them. And I'm glad the ones that are still around are still around.
I miss a lot of them but some I am barely aware of and there are some who I don't miss.
Pete Zicato and wolf warrant notice. They log in every few months to let us know they're still kicking.
jackie, spode & sleevedallas are rare
I sawd sleeve in the state of the cellar thread
I sawd sleeve in the state of the cellar thread
It was painful, too.
Nice to see you around, man.
Sleeve O! The sleeve meister. Sleeve-o-rama...
Who changed your name to sleeve, btw? Was it monster? I think it happened in chat..... Anyway, you should apply to have it changed formally. We could have a ceremony.
tweren't me I thought it was u
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.
[youtube]HWgUBFOCxB0[/youtube]
I thought it was Ducknuts
It was definitely in chat, someone kept misspelling it on accident both as "sleeve" and also "sieve," until it stuck.
I've missed ya SD, glad to see you're back.
I miss chat too, that was an interface that hasn't been duplicated...not for our group here.
I saw a Hoofhearted made a comment on a website today.
Hello everyone.
Back for a visit. There's a lot of reading to catch up.
Hi Clodfobble.
How are you ( he asks knowing he needs to read through the cellar to find out )?
Hiya slang!
Good to see you again!
Hey BigV.
:) Nice to see ya ( sort of )
Hi slang, come in and stay longer and tell us everything.
Before I go into the details of what's going on now, if you are a LinkedIn member please send me an invite.
Shawn Langford Biomet
I spend most of my online time there nowdays. Yes, I know, it's not nearly as exciting as the cellar, but that's where my mind is nowdays.
My network of professional contacts is not large at this time but my general rule for inviting and accepting is limited people that I've worked with or at spent time with in person. That would include many of the people here, regardless of their political leanings. You may be surprised how reasonable I am without the left-right firestorms .
I'm hoping to connect with more people NOT like me, that would be a white American guy in the mechanical engineering services industry.
Thanks in advance.
Heya slang! How's tricks?
Hi Dana.
Well, I've not been smashed flat lately. :blush:
Aside from those days of subzero temperatures during the DAY and the night, good.
I hope you and your doggie and doing well. Maybe there are more photos since my last visit.
Yo Slang! Glad to hear you are doing well. Invite sent.
Hi Dana.
Well, I've not been smashed flat lately. :blush:
Aside from those days of subzero temperatures during the DAY and the night, good.
I hope you and your doggie and doing well. Maybe there are more photos since my last visit.
That's a good start :P
We're doing great, thanks slang. I think it is probably high time I posted some more Carrot pics. Poor lad has been sadly neglected (by me - he has been spoiled rotten by mum) these past few weeks as I have been too busy to play or give much attention. i think he was beginning to wonder whose dog he was :p
This last week though has been a glorious week of rest, recuperation and playtime. With looong walks.
I miss Gravdigr, and wish that he would come back.
yes, Gravdigr, please come back.
Big Sarge, please come back.
I miss Gravdigr, and wish that he would come back.
yes, Gravdigr, please come back.
Intelligence reaching me suggests that he'll be back soon.
CIA - MI6 co-operation at its best. ;)
digr bein a dick. better get back here to defend himself.
As Jim would say ... Cock!
I miss Gravdigr, and wish that he would come back.
yes, Gravdigr, please come back.
turns out, you were right.
Intelligence reaching me suggests that he'll be back soon.
CIA - MI6 co-operation at its best. ;)
welcome back gravdigr. good to see you again. :)
I know she's been missing for a loooooonnnngg time now, but I miss Pie. She's smart and funny and it's practically impossible to get too much of those good things. Pie, if you're reading this, please post again. Please?
turns out, you were right.
welcome back gravdigr. good to see you again. :)
:notworthy
Howdy all. I'm alive and weller than well. Glad to see you are too.
Lookout!!!!!!!
*happy dance*
Nice to see you :)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back! you've been missed, lookout123. Please... don't make it another year and a half between posts, hmmm? TIA.
Hey man, Nice to see you again.
and wtf is up with my signature? Drug use in 2004 confirmed.
Also, woah.
You hadn't noticed, eh? Well we did, and you've got some 'splainin' to do, mister. :haha:
Hey noodle! What's happening?
mrnoodle,
we've been expecting you.
...
just, you know, sooner.
:)
Nobody expects .....duh duh duuuuh.....mr noodle
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Noodle!
Nobody expects .....duh duh duuuuh.....mr noodle
You're thinking of The Spanish Rice; he's
noodle, *MR*noodle to you and me.
Hello! I've been sort of busy since I saw you guys last. Dad got cancer and died, I lost my job, was unemployed for 2 years other than occasional freelance work. Got another job.
Quit the metal band, joined a country band, quit the country band, joined another rock band that's less metal.
I've quit smoking 3 times, once for 2 years.
I'm 45 now, which is weird.
Can't think of much else. I just have to remember to log in and visit with you guys. I'm FB friends with Ed, so I see pics of him pop up occasionally, but otherwise, I'm cellar-less.
It's really awesome to see how this place has kept its look and feel (and so many users) all this time.
Hello! I've been sort of busy since I saw you guys last. Dad got cancer and died, I lost my job, was unemployed for 2 years other than occasional freelance work
Well shit, dude. I'm surprised you could remember us
at all.
:comfort:
I'm 45 now, which is weird.
Ain't that the damned truth.
it *was* weird... back in the day.
45 was weird 12 years ago. Now I'm just weird all the time.
All yous guys are the good kinda weird, though.
Last Activity: 03-22-2015 08:59 PM
We see you.
Calling Big Sarge! Calling Big Sarge!! All Big Sarges please respond.
You missed him. He was here just the other day.
I was going by this:
[ATTACH]50799[/ATTACH]
Hey everybody! I was cleaning out an old closet and ran across a stack of CDs. CMEP CDs from wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back - from Zippy, LJ, Bruce, the guy from damnInteresting (forgot his name) and a few others. Good Times.
Weren't you were supposed to mail them to the next person?!!!
Good day sir
Hey. Doood. Hot pastrami. Poast moar.
Hello, cellar! My annual check in. Hope you're all doing well. I was thinking of you because I have plans to go to Dragon Con this summer and will be seeing John Barrowman. I thought Sundae would get a kick out of that. :)
xoxo,
choco
Hi Choco, missed ya. :welcome:
Chocolatl
Annual check in?
you're cruel. Please add more check ins, preferably after DragonCon. Or when Bean does something else cute. Or when Kitsune had another interesting thing to say or photograph. Or a thought pops into your head. Just some "random" prompts. No pressure.
Yo Choco! Nice to hear from ya :)
Hey Choco! How's the baby?
Beans is now 1,013 days old - not that anyone is keeping track. :) She'll be turning 3 this August. The years go quick but the days are long right now - she is very inquisitive and talkative. Trying to post a picture here but my browser keeps crashing.
Other goings on include Beans' first trips to Disney World, our 7th wedding anniversary, the closing of my baking business and meeting Neil Gaiman in February.
The years go quick but the days are long right now...
:lol2:
Exqueeze me but where is ZippyT?
... and will be seeing John Barrowman. I thought Sundae would get a kick out of that.
...meeting Neil Gaiman in February.
You're living the life I ordered! Did it get delivered to the wrong address?
Lovely to see you back, don't be such a stranger in the coming year.
Haven't heard from whosis in a month.
Dear orthodoc.
Please check in.
Thank you.
Yeah - Ortho, what's happenin?
That's what I was referring to ... Doctor Whosis.
:rotflol:
She was active on fb during the week.
posted on my wall today. Will check in with a PM.
Good. At least she ain't MIA.
Doc Whosis checking in ... it hasn't been a good spring. However, I'm still here and the cancer isn't (as far as I know), so I'm ahead.
The rest is small stuff, I guess.
The rest is small stuff, I guess.
:D
Doc Whosis checking in ... it hasn't been a good spring. However, I'm still here and the cancer isn't (as far as I know), so I'm ahead.
The rest is small stuff, I guess.
small words, big feeling:
thank you.
Anybody in contact with BusterB? It's been a month or so since he posted.
He logged in more recently, on August 4th.
Oh...I was going by this:
[ATTACH]53005[/ATTACH]
K, thx.
What's cupcake been up to? She hasn't shown us her goodies for a few weeks.
Where's Infinite Monkey? Last we heard she was going on a canoe trip with 30 peeps.
Mbpark hasn't posted since last year; or, logged-in since January. Maybe he was abducted by Anonymous!
He announced he didn't need the Cellar because he could keep up with Cellar people on FB. I unfriended him. I imagine that was his last post.
I'm here. I have been busy and just getting on with things I guess.
Thanks Dana. Life has been a bit of a struggle lately, but I'm a stubborn cow. I will get there.
How's the arthritis at the moment?
Summer is coming, so it's getting better. Broken hand is still stiff, but gradually improving. Psoriasis is a disaster. :/
So, no one knows about Infi?
Did she make it off the river?
Thanks Dana. Life has been a bit of a struggle lately, but I'm a stubborn cow. I will get there.
Hey, cows have twice as many tits, so you've got that going for you. All the boys will be in your yard.;)
So, no one knows about Infi?
Did she make it off the river?
Yeah - where is Infi? Does she do fb? is anyone able to get in touch with her?
I think Monster has her number.
And she's stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Infi is alive
That's usually a good thing.
Glad to hear it. Please for to tell her hi from us :)
Infi will probably not be rejoining the cellar because she fell in love with a hunky water nymph on her canoe trip, and dove in to be with him. The evil water witch took her online voice in return for the ability to have sex underwater without painful vacuum issues and embarrassing queefing.
Isn't that the plot to the little slutty mermaid?
I’m alive. I don’t have much computer time these days.
That canoe trip was one of those days that defines a summer, despite capsizing canoes and people freaking out and bailing out (as in terminating trip and having someone come get them.) My partner and I did capsize but did not bail. Many beers were lost. All the food was lost from another guy’s canoe. My phone was OK because I had it in a plastic bag but it still took a day to work again. I also jumped from a 20 foot ledge into a quarry (the only girl on the trip who would do it), four times. Yeah, I’m fearless. Except about life in general.
I spent the night at my friends’ house due to the many beers that were not lost. When I woke up my car was gone. It was recovered 2 weeks later in a town 2 ½ hours from here. My purse and laptop were permanently lost. Had to replace license and checking account. Lost some pictures that were important to me, one being a picture I'd gotten from my ex sis-in-law's at my ex father-in-law's recent funeral. It was a picture of me and mom and dad. :sniff: Why did the thieves (thief?) need to take my purse? Take what you want out of it and leave it there. :( It was a nightmare but I am glad I got my car back. It still makes me sick that I spend my days helping alleged criminals get an attorney, but karma doesn’t dictate that I don’t also get to be the victim of those who apparently deserve to take things I’ve worked hard for. Thus, my job gets me down, though I don’t take it out on the clients. Though sometimes…ugh.
I am working crazy hours…around 50 a week but that’s not the problem, I know many of you could do that standing on your head. It’s that my hours are so spread out. 9-3 at the day job and then either 7 or 9 until 1 a.m. at the other. And still I struggle. Part of that is my inability to deal with life in general, which I tend to blame on my depression. Ah yes, the depression. I’ve been off any sort of anti-depressant or anti-anxiety for months and I thought I was doing really well. The depression is a recidivist (like many of our clients.) I’ve entered a bad place and I really tell myself that those times never last but it seems to be hanging around a couple of days here and it’s throwing me because every time I think I’ve got it together I realize I don’t. Who knows, in a couple of days I might be on Cloud 9,999. It’s a tricky sumbitch. I don't think my screwed up Circadian Rhythm Section (formerly Atlanta) helps that either. But a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
Anyway, I appreciate that there are those who care if I’m still in this world. I’ll try to check in again soon, in a better mental condition, and tell you of my hopes for my immediate future.
P.S. The 'merman', had he existed, would have probably just been more mutual disappointment. ;)
thanks for checking in, I.M.
Sounds like a wild ride. Fun trip followed my major suckiness. Those 50 hours a week sounded awesome until you explained the schedule. Yuck. I can't tell you anything you don't already know about your depression. But let me remind you that it's lying to you. You're an awesome person.
Good to hear from you, Infi. Feel better.
This place is better with you in it, Infi. I'm glad you checked in!
Infinite who?
j/k
You seem to lose a lot of cars. It's like a bad dream.
WAKE UP INFI! You were having a bad dream.
It’s a tricky sumbitch.
Life is, indeed, a tricky sumbitch.
P.S. The 'merman', had he existed, would have probably just been more mutual disappointment. ;)
Well, he's a man, so...
Glad you enjoyed your trip. Never get in a canoe without planning on getting out. Unexpectedly.
Thanks for checking in.:)
Thanks guys, you made me smile.
In addition to being tired a lot, I think I was getting dehydrated. That doesn't help with the dangerous doldrums either.
A bonus to the second job is that it's basically a workout for 4-6 hours, 5 days a week. Even on our slower nights I'm lifting and climbing ladders and walking and reaching and lugging (sometimes pallets with 4 or 5 heavy wooden doors, or 100s of gallons of paint using a pallet jack) and on our busy nights I feel like I had an Olympic quality workout. If my metabolism wasn't near zero now I'd probably weigh my HS weight right now. As it is, with much healthier eating and the aforementioned work, I've lost weight and I've regained muscles I forgot I even had. So I get discouraged when feeling better physically doesn't always trump feeling crappy mentally.
Oh, and I am now trained to operate the 'order picker' which is a contraption where you drive this thing around and ride the platform up to the top of the bays to put stuff up and take stuff down, and I just have a small test to be certified to operate the reach truck which is a forklift that reaches way up high, and out, to put large palleted stuff on tops of bays. Fun to learn to do, and everything looks good on a resume should I decide to go back to The Wonderful World of Manufacturing.
And I really really like the folks I work with on the night job. They're just a good bunch of people. We work our asses off but we also laugh a lot. It's too bad I couldn't just do that job for a living.
Anyway, again, thanks for your kind words. Lights in darkness.
Oh, foot, btw I don't LOSE cars usually...usually someone rams into me when I'm driving one. "He hates those cars! Stay away from the cars!"
"He hates those cars! Stay away from the cars!"
LOL
Happy to hear you are well. Signed on for two things and you were one of them.
Keep smiling - "they" hate that. :)
You're not a jerk, IM.
Glad you're finally safely home. That totally sucks about being ripped off, sorry. So good to hear from you again, and hear your stories. Even if they are chock full of.... Unfortunate circumstances.
Glad that you are back. Did they ever catch the guy that stole your car?
So pleased to hear from you Infi.
Ass someone who has hit a really bad patch myself recently, I have an insight into exactly what you describe regarding your moods, the way you react to them and the wait for things to swing back round again.
So sorry about the sucky scumbag scrote who stole your things.
Being a bleeding heart liberal, I often make excuses for people who take what isn't theirs by right, but when it comes to people I care about being hurt, I just want to hang them up by the balls and suck out every good memory they ever had until they start to feel as bad as their victims.
Please keep checking in. Even if it's just to say, "Hi guys, still alive."
I know it can be hard to explain more than that when you're low, and you value communication too much to obfuscate.
Thanks for checking in, sometimes we worry.
Isn't "What's Upshaw?" part of an old joke?
Has anyone heard from buster b?
He is usually on the "what's for dinner" thread.
Has anyone heard from buster b?
He is usually on the "what's for dinner" thread.
Yep.
Just a couple days ago, as a matter of fact.
Our blast from the past has been quiet lately. Someone may have to go back to the '80s to find him.
I'm glad to see beestie posting again
Man, there's a whole bunch of people who haven't been heard from since last year.
Where in the sam hill is Richlevy?
at a south seas resort with her midgets
I've been giving the cellar a swerve lately. Haven't even been reading posts. Not sure why. I've just been sorting things out. Last year was pretty shit from start to finish except for the cakes, and by the end of it, I really just wanted to curl up into a ball and give up, but I'm making progress and things are progressing, so all in all, I'm doing ok. Focusing on the kids and my business.
My friends keep telling me I should be dating, but honestly, the thought of even being close to anyone on a romantic level or even just for sex is not even appealing. I never thought I would ever feel like that. Not that I'm pining away for my marriage either. I'm quite happy with the way my life is at the moment. Definitely don't want to share my personal space with anyone.
Reaquiainting yourself with yourself. Very important. You don't need any help with that. I'm happy to hear from you again. Take this phase as is comes. This too shall pass. We'll be here.
So you find yourself in a position you always though would suck, but find yourself comfortable in it. Yeah, that happens sometimes, and I agree it's a big surprise. When it challenges what you've always believed and took for granted, it tends to make you wonder about other ideas you thought were set in stone.
It also tends to be disconcerting if you dwell on it, so it's better to roll with it knowing at any time you're uncomfortable with where you're at, that can be changed. Even if you can't sail away then and there, you can hoist anchor and start drifting away. :thumb:
I was afraid that i wouldn't be able to cope on my own, which was a dumb idea because I always have before, so I don't really know where that fear came from. Probably because I was totally dependent on him financially (a position that I have never been in before in my life) and I forgot that I am a resourceful woman who doesn't need anyone else to run my life for me in any way. I gave up all my power through the course of my relationship. Bit by bit it was all gone because I allowed it to happen. I made excuses for it such as needing to be at home for the kids etc, but in the end I've found a way to be here and be independent also. I don't know. It's taken a while for me to see things more clearly. I'm not angry anymore. Not really. There are still things that I think maybe need dealing with or maybe I just need to let it all go. There's still a part of me that hopes maybe things can be fixed for the sake of our family, but I haven't come to the point where I'm willing to let go of that hope yet. I'm not really feeling the love anymore though, not in the way I think I probably should, so I don't know if it will ever work again. He says he's ready for marriage counselling. I'm willing to give it a go, but I think it might be a little too late now. I really don't spend much time thinking about it anymore. It'd be nice for the kids though, but not sure we'll ever have a conventional marriage again.
It may be too late for counseling, but might be interesting too. You're coming to the table from a different place now, a place of strength, without the nagging fears that if it doesn't end in reconciliation you're fucked. As a result you can be more open with your feelings of what worked and what didn't. What ever you decide to do, and however it plays out, you're cool.
Oh, and wear something that lets your nipples poke through, it drives every guy crazy. :haha:
i don't think my husband would care. That was half the problem in our relationship. He wasn't interested in sex with me.
i don't think my husband would care. That was half the problem in our relationship. He wasn't interested in sex with me.
The man must be an idiot
Or has severely impaired vision.
Takes a little while to relearn being yourself I think, after a relationship. We kind of become a different version of ourselves with someone else. Which is fine if you're in sympatico, but when a relationship has run into trouble, that sense a shared self can become an incremental trap. Aspects of yourself that fell away or were subsumed into your partner/family start to feel like a loss. The thing I found really liberating was not feeling in some way partially responsible for someone else's state of mind.
Maybe things can still be repaired for you guys, who knows. Not needing them to be, but open to the possibilities is a very strong position from which to approach counselling. Has to be right for you though, Ali - the kids will be fine in a family that doesn't all live in the same house, but you already know that a relationship that isn't working is not fine to live in.
Just my tuppen'orth. Whatever happens, I hope life continues to get brighter.
i don't think my husband would care. That was half the problem in our relationship. He wasn't interested in sex with me.
That's crazy. I've had sex with you 3 times since yesterday.
That's crazy. I've had sex with you 3 times since yesterday.
:lol2:
I hope someone has been feeding our Bunny. Her foodblog has been empty for awhile.
Last I heard she was back in Texas for Tet.
I thought maybe she was too upset to eat 'cause The Boss isn't coming to NC.
Perhaps she was/is celebrating her birthday (yesterday) She posted over there.
I tried posting pictures because I've been cooking.....yay!..... but phone or forum won't let me upload pictures. So, I resize and email them to myself. Then I have to download onto my laptop when hubby works because that's where I get my wifi for my laptop. But then I would find out the pictures are too big....just by a few k, so I have to go back and resize then email then download then post up. UGH!!!! Too much work, so I finally got lazy and stopped trying. :-( Also, my hubby has been working lots of night shifts too. I can't stay with him at nights anymore, so no wifi for me those days.
Bruce: I responded from NC when I got back from Texas.
There has been some real adjustments for me, especially since my hubby had to work nights so often. I'm okay staying home by myself during the daytime. I've started driving by myself and going further than just 10 minutes away. But I don't know if I'll ever be okay staying home by myself at night. I'm actually grateful there are 2 cats to keep me company. On days he's home, I'm always out helping him in the woods. I have not been bored or free. I always up to something.sorry if I neglected the forum. I'm here because I'm using my hubby's friend's wifi. Hubby mowing his friend's lawn. Anyways....gotta go. Hopefully I can jump back here soon.
Glad to hear life keeps you hopping. That's good for a Bunny.
Lola Bunny - I worry about you. I can stay with you on those nights when your husband works.
.:headshake
oops! I'm sorry. :blush:
Lola Bunny - I worry about you. I can stay with you on those nights when your husband works.
Okay. I'll be sure to let him know. He does provide me with shotgun, revolver, a pistol and plenty of ammos. He wonders why I'm scared. :lol:
Has anyone heard from Buster lately?
Seems like a couple months since he posted.
Buster sent me a message two weeks ago asking about a thread.
A few months back he asked me to stop sending him emails be cause of some trouble with his system. I don't know if he was talking about his computer system, or his nervous system was tired of my bullshit. I'll email an inquiry.
Thanks Bruce - I've been thinking about him too. We were exchanging messages, then he just stopped replying. Hope all is well in Busterland.
Thanks for checking Bruce.
Shit. He sent me a PM saying that his laptop was afu. Wanted a copy of a boot disc. Totally forgot to look for it.
I suck
Well I'm still around. My old XP box with all my junk on it is down. Trying to use a Dell laptop w/win 10. What a bunch of crap. I do check in every week or so. Thanks to Glatt for the link. Also Bruce for posting that I'm still alive. And any others who cared to ask.
Good to hear from you, sir.
Hey buster, good to see you around, have you seen orthodoc lately?
I figure she was successful and too busy, or failed at snuck back to Canada in embarrassment. The latter would be a shame because the deck was heavily stacked against her, and she shouldn't be embarrassed about getting screwed. :headshake
Since she wasn't talking about moving, it seemed like she was opening shop in the same area her previous employer operates in and many employment contracts in her field have noncompetition clauses which preclude that for a year or more post employment. I wonder if she initially avoided that clause, got a concession on departure to not make waves; or, opened up shop outside the noncompetition radius. That occurred to me at the time; but, I figured it was none of my business.
I hope she's just busy and didn't run into any legal problems. I hope she's not exhausting her cash reserves if business is slow in picking up and getting her established.
Her suit against her former employer may have put things on hold too.
News just in: Ortho says "Hi!" and thanks for thinking of her. She's had stuff to deal with which tends to make her go and deal with it, but she'll be back shortly to tell us all about it.
Ah, thanks Limey, nice to know she's still fighting. :notworthy
i don't think my husband would care. That was half the problem in our relationship. He wasn't interested in sex with me.
...and *this* is why Australia is too goddamn far from Kansas City.
I'm here. If you're ever really missing me, you can email me or send me a PM here. I get email notifications. :)
We have good reason to worry about you...
Not to mention the drop bears, and the trees that follow you home and bugger you in your sleep...
Yeah man - they're the worst
Hey, sorry to have been quiet. Things have been exhausting and somehow I crash every night without checking in. I had to move my father back to Ontario, and his health promptly headed straight downhill. My practice has pretty much failed, and ...
I hope she's not exhausting her cash reserves if business is slow in picking up and getting her established.
Yeah, that.
Business has been too slow and I owe the bank too much. I got a contract with a client for 4-5 days/week onsite, which limits my practice to independent medical exams and pilot exams one day/week. The contract will help with the bank loan but I don't start getting paid until October.
I had a worrying mammo and some bone issues but am back on track again. The mammo turned out to be a false alarm after some additional imaging and tests, and the bone stuff was a pathological fracture due to cancer meds - but not the metastatic kind of pathological fracture, so I'm happy to just have bone pain that isn't cancer! Somehow the fatigue is still there, so with long days (long commute to work) I fall into bed and still never seem to get enough sleep.
The lawsuit is slowly wending its way through the bowels of the EEOC; that has to finish before anything else can happen. I suspect nothing really WILL happen in the end.
I need to check out the threads and catch up, but wanted to say hi first. :o
I'm glad you're still fighting. Even if it's a strategic retreat at this point, you're undefeated. I'm curious if you've been getting any moral support from family, if not cheerleaders at least not critics.
Lots of moral support from immediate family, glad to say. Not from my siblings regarding my father, but that's another story.
Half a loaf, I guess. Rooting for anyway. :cheerldr:
Thanks for checking in Ortho. We've missed you.
Hey, grav! Hope all is good with you.
And, Bruce ... thanks.
Hi there. Glad to see you back.
Does anyone have any info on Bruce's absence this last week?
We don't necessarily need details, just want to know if things are ok.
He sends out a daily collection of cartoons and funny shit for years. This morning he announced, it's over.
I wrote to ask him if anything was up.
His short reply was cryptic.
:worried sick:
Shit, that don't sound good.
I hope nothing's bad wrong.
Something, somewhere must be wrong. Hope Bruce is OK.
I hope that he is not sick.
ya know....remember when he pulled all his pictures of odd bits and pieces from here? It was very odd, and mostly without explanation, but eventually all got back to normal. A new normal. Let's just hope it's another of those "starting a new chapter" things
I'd guess that he's become someone's sugar daddy and eloped.
[COLOR="Silver"]Otherwise I'd say that his O2 sat falls intermittently and if you've ever had altitude sickness; or, been through physiological training in a hypobaric chamber (comme moi), you know how that feels.[/COLOR]
ya know....remember when he pulled all his pictures of odd bits and pieces from here? It was very odd, and mostly without explanation, but eventually all got back to normal. A new normal. Let's just hope it's another of those "starting a new chapter" things
When was that?
Last email I got was the 18th. I just replied to it asking if he is ok. I'll let you know if he replies.
When was that?
a good few years ago now. I think he was still moderator
yay! all y'all had me really worrying the more I thought about it (moral of story: stop thinking)
I assumed that he'd just had enough of what must have been a time consuming, fun idea at first, undertaking and instead wanted to allocate that time to a more in-depth study of human anatomy.
Its road trippin time. Prolly cruising somewhere.
Bruce, please come back or show a sign that all is well.
Hey y'all.
Bruce has checked in and is fine. He's just busy doing his thing; I imagine he'll be around when it suits him.
Hey, Syc!
Hello!
Life is good. I am well. Mrs is good. Son is good. Just bought a house. Down 180 lbs. Staying busy between multiple working opportunities.
Hiya Sic! Sounds like life is good. That's good to hear, and it's good to hear from ya!
Hello!
Life is good. I am well. Mrs is good. Son is good. Just bought a house. Down 180 lbs. Staying busy between multiple working opportunities.
You lost me there. Literally.
amazing.
Razzmatazz? Id like to know where life took her. Married now, husband in the army.... Moved to California.... Vanished.
*cough*
Marines , Yea i been wondering about her my self
>.> *shuffles feet*
Moar?
Razz?
most of these people are missing:
bullit
flint
pooka
pie
ibram
dar
that guy with the mustache
case
jinx
tiki
sunsparkz
bigwoody
cicero
cloud
labrat
mtp
tree fae
radar
beestie
razz
stormie
that other guy with the mustache
juniper
choc
kitsune
slang
hoofhearted?
jackie, spode & sleevedallas are rare
Ahem. Hi.
So I knew I hadn't been on the cellar for a while, but I didn't realize it had been FOUR FUCKING YEARS.
My bad.
Hi guys!
*waves*
*waves*
Four years?
Worth the wait.
Updates to follow, we hope. :-)
Updates? For four years?? Umm.. I live in NC now, husband is out of USMC due (mostly) to knee injury. He does tech support now. I became a daycare teacher. Got pregnant, lost baby. Got tattoo, started antique business. I think those are the hilights?
Hey, hi Razz. Glad to know you're still up and about.
Hey guys. Just been dropping by here and there. Sorry been gone so long :)
Razz, I've been waiting 4 years to call you a Cock again.
Cock!
Miss you!
And you, Casey! Wtf?
Holly Shit !!!! Its Razz !!!
And hi kero!
I saw Rhianne somewhere around here in another thread.
Who else can we invoke?
[COLOR="White"]HUNGLIKEJESUS!!!!!!!!!!!![/COLOR]
It's a goddamned summer reunion around here! So glad to hear from all of you.
Who else can we invoke?
[COLOR="White"]HUNGLIKEJESUS!!!!!!!!!!!![/COLOR]
beetlejuice beetlejuice beetlejuice
beetlejuice beetlejuice beetlejuice
IhopeitworksIhopeitworksIhopeitworks
I'm also starting to miss Bruce a lot. He is the Cellars heart.
Razz, blahblablah Cock! ...blahblahblah
That just warms my heart. I've thought of you oft these four years. Basically every time someone uses the phrase "bag of dicks". (Missed you too jim.)
I'm also starting to miss Bruce a lot. He is the Cellars heart.
Reader's Digest, April 1968.
Reader's Digest, April 1968.
Saywhutnow?
I'm also starting to miss Bruce a lot. He is the Cellars heart.
Reader's Digest, April 1968.
Saywhutnow?
https://honorsanatomywhs.wikispaces.com/I+am+Joe%27s...
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/joebody.pdf
Feet, I guess you're gonna have to draw me a picture. How does the April 1968 Reader's Digest figure into this?
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I ain't getting it.
It was just a joke, Grav. I pulled a random date out of thin air, the primary reference was the Reader's Digest series of "I am Joe's [body part here]" or "I am Jane's [lady body part here]"
Thus, in imagination land, Reader's Digest, April 1968, the article, "I am the Cellar's heart." appears.
How hilarious is that? I know, right? Not since you fell off your dinosaur.
I spent a lot of summers at my otherwise childless aunt and uncle's house where the reading material was decidedly kid-unfriendly: Reader's Digest, Yankee Magazine, Yachting, and dozens of incomprehensible books on naval architecture, celestial navigation, and other books that were just filled with formulas, tables, equations, and data.
Reader's digest was the most digestible of all the fare. Music? Jim Neighbors, Glen Campbell, and what's his name who sang "King of the Road."
You had to be there.
King of the Road, Roger Miller.
The fuckin' heartland of American music but you got to admit, Glen Campbell is a step above. One of the Wrecking Crew session musicians too, played on everything. Dude is gonna die soon too so have respek.
Nabors. ;)
SooPRISE, SooPRISE, SooPRISE!
King of the Road, Roger Miller.
The fuckin' heartland of American music but you got to admit, Glen Campbell is a step above. One of the Wrecking Crew session musicians too, played on everything. Dude is gonna die soon too so have respek.
Wrecking Crew was awesome. 55 year old me has mucho respek for GC; 8 year old me, not so much.
I did like Roger Miller then, though. Somehow I could relate to the sentiment of King of the Road at that age.
Thanks, Feet, for the explainer.
Glen Campbell is a step above. One of the Wrecking Crew session musicians too, played on everything.
I have a documentary on The Wrecking Crew on my Netflix list.
Anyone seen it? Is it worth the watch?
It's called The Wrecking Crew, btw.;)
I watched the first third, and I lost patience with it because it doesn't tell the story very well. Or not at all. It jumps around a lot and mixes interviews with non-interviews, a little hard to follow.
But I may have been in a mood that night
SooPRISE, SooPRISE, SooPRISE!
[YOUTUBE]9efgLHgsBmM[/YOUTUBE]
I don't know if you'll be able to see this. It's showing as a black stripe on preview. :dead:
It's been doing that for the past few days. Maybe I should have said something earlier.
I think we're just gonna have to post links for a while.
It's called The Wrecking Crew, btw.;)
hell yes.
You don't love it, I'll give you double your money back.
Hey Kero & Razz and Zip.... This is almost like cellar chat ...
Many of you might remember Jeni, Dave Ham's sister, from the olden days of the Cellar. Sadly, she passed a couple weeks ago. A fund has been
set up to help her husband and daughter.
Hey Kero & Razz and Zip.... This is almost like cellar chat ...
(pssst...That's not a thing anymore right? I mean like, there's no link or anything?)
I was going to ask that! Where is cellar chat?
Many people don't know but the word chat is an abbreviation of chaterpillar. After a certain period of time a chat metamorphoses into a butterfly, or butt. So you need to look for cellar butt. But that caused a lot of problems back in the day and we lost a couple of dwellars over it. But it was a nice butt.
Many people don't know but the word chat is an abbreviation of chaterpillar. After a certain period of time a chat metamorphoses into a butterfly, or butt. So you need to look for cellar butt. But that caused a lot of problems back in the day and we lost a couple of dwellars over it. But it was a nice butt.
I missed you 3foot.
I missed you 3foot.
Awww, shucks. :blush:
Glad you came back.
Did I miss something? Where the hell is Dana?:eyebrow:
Hi.
I have been barely checking in for the past decade. I started calling here when this was a BBS on my Commodore 64. No longer have the modem or that 64, but still have one that needs to be unpacked in my office.
I got married, got a management job, got promoted, got 2 master's degrees (MS and MBA), wife had twins (22 months old now), and moved to NJ and Indiana in the space of 10 months.
We're now living north of Indianapolis in Carmel, Indiana, and I'm now working as an Executive Director of InfoSec somewhere in this area (those of you who know me on LinkedIn know where).
I hope all is well with everyone.
Now let's see who pops up from the BBS days :)
Mitch! Great to hear from you. Not surprised at your success but sad to hear you're one of those evil MBAs tw warns us about. :lol2:
Hey mitch. Good to hear from you.
Mitch, I remember you, though I imagine you don't remember me. I think the above post might be the first one you ever didn't sign with your name. :)
Hey man! Wow - you've been busy.
FWIW, I still have the computer you recommended many years ago. Still working great too.
Hi Mitch! Glad to hear that you're doing all right.
Did I miss something? Where the hell is Dana?:eyebrow:
*waves at Grav*
Hi. Sorry I've been a bit absent lately. I have been checking by a couple of times a week, but finding it hard to concentrate on reading and not really had the mental energy to post. I think, possibly because I spend such a lot of my day now communicating with people, that when I get home I just want to shut down that part of my brain.
It's been a pretty intensive couple of months. The three weeks of 'Creche' working, where trainees are live on the phones but with focused support, ended on Friday. We won't be joining our teams until Oct 10th, but the focussed support is now over - there is general support in place as there is for everyone (technical advisor for each team, and a referral line if you come across something you can't figure out using information portal - but that is a much less ready by your side kind of support,and assumes that you have a handle on basics.
I do not have a handle on basics :P
I'm getting there - but there's a fuckton of specialist knowledge, intricate systems and processes all of which vary according to specific insurance policies (of which there are hundreds - different brands and providers, owned by or underwritten by us, banks, building societies, brokers etc )
Dealing with all that, and trying not to fuck up and get a payment returned, because of some small clause in the individual policy, or have a supplier instruction get lost in the system because you didn't check a little box, or fail to get some crucial piece of information and have to call the policyholder back, all while talking to the customer and trying to help them navigate a stressful situation - it can be intense.
Half the call are just people who need redirecting, or an update on a claim. But then it's like - you have to be really careful, and check the file notes, because they might be a CFU case (fraud)in which case you aren't allowed to tell them anything about the claim, you just have to tell them someone from the team dealing with their claim will get back to them. Or, they may be with the loss adjusters and you spend the next 20 minutes trying to find out what the hell is going on ...
Or the policy number is from a scheme that doesn't pull through to our system and you have to ring through to the broker and get the cover details and enter it all manually on the system
And take full file notes - including all the different actions, check their contact details, ask the underwriting questions. Check inception date and prev.claims,and if necessary ask questions needed for carrying out an insurance check,like time at address, prev. address, how many adults over 18 etc.
If it's a buildings claim you do a quick fire quote using the buildings triage tool. A single item you might validate through the validation tool. If they express any dissatisfaction you log it on the complaint system....
But before all of that, you have to find them on the system, and bring up the special handling instructions for their scheme. And the online guidance system for whatever it is they're looking to claim for (often multiple things).
A call can take 20-30 minutes. But some are really quick. Some calls you're logging new claims,and others you are picking up an ongoing situation - like the other day I answered a call and within five minutes I was knee deep in a car crash of an existing claim, where complaints had been raised and threats of ombudsman made.
It's a long time since I had a job where I felt time pressure of this sort - as in, there aren't enough hours in the shift to do everything. I am sure I'll get faster, and cleaner in what I'm doing - fewer call backs, less time desperately trying to locate a piece of information or figure out who the fuck should be dealing with this and what is their number - but just the times you need to make a commitment to finding something out and getting back to someone, trying to sort out an instruction that shows as sent but for some reason hasn't arrived with the supplier.
Or, because we're all scheduled, and compliance to schedule is a thing - you may leave the write up and instructions on a claim til after your break or lunch, but then when you log back in, before you've a chance to click yourself into off-call working, a call comes through and now you're knee deep in another claim - you've 10 fucking windows open on your screen and five different word docs, pdfs, or excel docs, and several time sensitive and mildly complex processes to follow to set up the claim you were working on before you went on your break and now you're setting up a new one, or you've just found yourself responsible for making sure a payment that has already failed three times somehow reaches its recipient this time...
Meanwhile you've an eye on the time, because at precisely x:15 you scheduled to go into comms, or go on a break, and you're scheduled to be logging back in at x:30. And if you're not going to make that schedule, you need to message scheduling so they can alter your schedule on the hop to keep adherence levels.
So far we have not been expected to conduct between calls tasks - we've just done a couple of one hour slots of scheduled tasks (working post). When we go live we are expected to work tasks between calls- scheduled emails, completing reviews, checking the evidence a customer has sent in, or accepting a contractor's quote or a supplier estimate of work.
Experienced handlers seem to cope, though with periods of high activity that can be a little stressful. I guess as I get more practiced and more things are instinctive, I'll speed up and get more done as I am logging the claim with the customer, rather than leaving a lot of it to the end when the call has ended.
There are usually a few periods of very low activity in call terms. You can sometimes go nearly an hour without a call coming through. Or it might just be a few seconds after you click your status to open for calls, after you've finished with a claim.
It's interesting and challenging, and at times quite fun. It's also intermittently terrifying. Like....seriously
I have delegated authority within a network of legal and financial relationships? How the hell did that happen?
So far we have not been expected to conduct between calls tasks
All this and you're managing an orchestra too?!
It sounds like you're far more diligent than many of the medical staff I've encountered recently. If I'd done my cheese-cutting job the way they run their wards I'd have had an arm off by now.
But you sound more challenged than overwhelmed, so that's good. And it keeps Carrot in the style to which he has become accustomed.
This is why our insurance claims department is constantly putting me on hold...
^WSS ... navigating those waters for Dan was/is a frikkin nightmare.
On the up side, once you get a handle on the system, job security sounds good. You go girl. :thumb:
*waves at Grav*
:welcome: back!
Damn, girl, that sounds like a handful. No wonder you've been upstairs, instead of downstairs in Teh Cellar. Like Bruce said, though, once you get the hang of things and start getting a better grip on the system, you'll have them by the short and curlies in no time.
Work your work, Dana, just come downstairs every now and then.;)
Good to hear from you Dana! I know what you mean about jobs where there aren't enough hours in the day...my time in Higher Ed was just that. It takes all your mental energy all the time.
One day you'll look back and be all like "Pfffft, I got this!"
This is why our insurance claims department is constantly putting me on hold...
I'm curious, not suggesting anything but just curious, if let's say having a lawyer who specializes in shit like this would be worth having on retainer, someone who can just make the call and by his or her mere presence ramps the whole thing into "Let's fast track this shit because they're not fucking around."
Anonymous has something to say about this, I think.
Indeed I do.
During the course of my dealing with foreclosure proceedings with my bank, I was eventually served and the bank had gotten the ball rolling towards getting a court judgement. I still had the very remote possibility of being approved for a modification if I managed to get a $65K a year job within a month or so... Not likely.
I figured my best shot was to stall for time and so I found a lawyer who would represent me through out the proceedings for a flat rate. Our plan was to drag this out as long as we could so I had more time to find a FT job.
When we showed up for the first meeting with the bank's attorney's we left with the agreement that I would fill out, yet again, an ass load of paper work in aid of applying for another modification that would need to be reviewed, misplaced, bounced around and then denied. We set a date for the next meeting to be in mid to late October.
Three days after the meeting, the bank sent me a pre-approved provisional modification, where I need to make three trial payments, on time, and then I'm current, at a lower fixed interest rate, with an extended term capitalizing my unpaid interest.
I know if I hadn't gotten the lawyer, they wouldn't have made the offer.
Payment two is coming up and it's close but I'll make it.
So, I'm wondering if there is a 'not fucking around' effect that lawyers bring to these sorts of negotiations.
I think there is.
They put up all these hurdles in front of you and hope you will just give up. Enough people do give up that it works for them.
We're out of the game these days, not nearly as much weird stuff being done. No medical formulas replacing all food, no injectable B12. We do have a dual pill cam coming up in 2017, though. Those always get screwed up.
I suspect that health insurance is a little different to home insurance. I know pet insurance and motor insurance are quite different in terms of industry norms in how things are done. The way that risk is calculated and taken account of is a little different. There's even a lot of difference between the way insurance works for landlord property insurance versus homeowner property insurance.
The difference with health insurance, as with pet insurance is that there is an assumption that all policy holders will, at some point, need to claim, and that the rate of claim will increase with age. With home insurance there is an assumption that only a percentage of policy holders will need to claim, and that of policyholders who do need to claim, a percentage will claim one off, and a percentage will claim multiple times, and that a percentage will claim quite small, whilst a percentage will claim big.
Home insurance is supposed to be there if you need it, as long as there was an insurable event covered under your policy. Health insurance is supposed to be there when you need it.
I used to assume that insurance companies (home insurance, not health insurance) just looked for reasons to not pay out, but my experience, both as a customer who had to claim on pet insurance and now as a trainee claims handler (well, just claims handler now :P) is that the approach is more about precision than anything. The basic principle is that they set out, as an insurer, their appetite for risk, and offer cover for specified and generally defined perils and their effects, to specified limits and with an agreed excess and set of conditions. Most of those conditions are common sense - such as maintenance of a roof. In insurance terms, there is a vast difference between a storm of sufficient intensity damaging your roof, and a roof that hasn't been maintained in two decades, and the tiles of which are already loose, springing a leak from an average rainfall. The first is an unforeseen event, and the latter is a predictable consequence of not getting a roofer in.
The basic principle is to indemnify the customer - put them back in the place they were before the unforeseen event happened. That means sometimes, if there's enough wriggle room written into the policy, then best practice is to try to make it happen within the terms of the policy - would you class a hearing aid as a 'personal item' or a piece of 'technology and entertainment e.g audio device'? It isn't specifically mentioned as either...which means it isn't specifically excluded from either cover option.
I spend way more of my time (as do most of the handlers I have seen working) trying to make a claim happen than trying to knock it back.
Sometimes the indemnity mission can lead to things that might seem unfair, or maddeningly pedantic to some. Like if one chair in a matching set is damaged can't be repaired, or can be repaired but will not look the same as the remaining set of chairs - is it indemnifying the customer to completely renew the entire set? Are we then paying for a customer who has damaged a chair to have a complete upgrade of their furniture? On the other hand, if we restore them to the position of having a complete set of furniture, but one piece no longer matches the others, then have we actually indemnified them? They are no longer in the position of having a matching set of chairs ;p
Has anyone heard from John Sellers? I'm worried sick
Has anyone heard from John Sellers? I'm worried sick
I solled
Solled?
Did you shit out loud?!
yes. very loud. or snorted
I wish Urbane Guerilla was actively posting here this political season. themercenary too...
I wish Urbane Guerilla was actively posting here this political season. the mercenary too...
Me too.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
I wish Urbane Guerilla was actively posting here this political season. themercenary too...
But not Jill and Starring_Emma? That's discrimination.
How about Radar. I might be able to find him
I miss rkzenenrage. And the Merc.
I didn't always agree with them. Not personally or politically. But I felt that when they weren't making personal attacks they really added something to the Cellar.
I suspect that health insurance is a little different to home insurance. I know pet insurance and motor insurance are quite different in terms of industry norms in how things are done. The way that risk is calculated and taken account of is a little different. There's even a lot of difference between the way insurance works for landlord property insurance versus homeowner property insurance.
The difference with health insurance, as with pet insurance is that there is an assumption that all policy holders will, at some point, need to claim, and that the rate of claim will increase with age. With home insurance there is an assumption that only a percentage of policy holders will need to claim, and that of policyholders who do need to claim, a percentage will claim one off, and a percentage will claim multiple times, and that a percentage will claim quite small, whilst a percentage will claim big.
Home insurance is supposed to be there if you need it, as long as there was an insurable event covered under your policy. Health insurance is supposed to be there when you need it.
I used to assume that insurance companies (home insurance, not health insurance) just looked for reasons to not pay out, but my experience, both as a customer who had to claim on pet insurance and now as a trainee claims handler (well, just claims handler now :P) is that the approach is more about precision than anything. The basic principle is that they set out, as an insurer, their appetite for risk, and offer cover for specified and generally defined perils and their effects, to specified limits and with an agreed excess and set of conditions. Most of those conditions are common sense - such as maintenance of a roof. In insurance terms, there is a vast difference between a storm of sufficient intensity damaging your roof, and a roof that hasn't been maintained in two decades, and the tiles of which are already loose, springing a leak from an average rainfall. The first is an unforeseen event, and the latter is a predictable consequence of not getting a roofer in.
The basic principle is to indemnify the customer - put them back in the place they were before the unforeseen event happened. That means sometimes, if there's enough wriggle room written into the policy, then best practice is to try to make it happen within the terms of the policy - would you class a hearing aid as a 'personal item' or a piece of 'technology and entertainment e.g audio device'? It isn't specifically mentioned as either...which means it isn't specifically excluded from either cover option.
I spend way more of my time (as do most of the handlers I have seen working) trying to make a claim happen than trying to knock it back.
Sometimes the indemnity mission can lead to things that might seem unfair, or maddeningly pedantic to some. Like if one chair in a matching set is damaged can't be repaired, or can be repaired but will not look the same as the remaining set of chairs - is it indemnifying the customer to completely renew the entire set? Are we then paying for a customer who has damaged a chair to have a complete upgrade of their furniture? On the other hand, if we restore them to the position of having a complete set of furniture, but one piece no longer matches the others, then have we actually indemnified them? They are no longer in the position of having a matching set of chairs ;p
Dang, gurrrl! You almost make it sound interesting!
But I felt that when they weren't making or receiving personal attacks they really added something to the Cellar.
Fixed that.
Yeah Zengum. I'm in touch with his pal Casimendocina
Been worried about Busterb for awhile now.
Anyone in touch with him?
I think Buster was having computer issues , but, that's been a few months ago, now.
His profile page shows his last post June 30, but last activity on Oct 13.
Now it says last activity 11/30/16 WTF busterb... Post please.
Danac hasn't been around much. Her last post was over a week ago. I know that's not very long. but I'm a little worried
That is so weird because last night i was thinking the same thing and made a.mental note to ask about her today.
Dana, please pick up the white courtesy phone (Airplane reference. )
(black courtesy phones matter too)
Dana is probably busy getting ready for the impending onslaught of insurance claims. What with reindeer and sleigh landing on people's rooftops, there's bound to be some damage.
I was wondering if she was dealing with a buttload of "oh no, all my expensive gifts were stolen from under the tree, you must replace them before the holiday or kittens will cry" claims :lol:
(black courtesy phones matter too)
Bravo.:lol2:
She and I messaged a bit. She was, at that time, OK just busy as hell, crappy internet issues and still very upset about Sundae.
Just checked the date - 14 December. Shit, now I'm worrying too.
I haven't gotten a response to emails to Dana. :(
Try sending an email to
Carrot Pilausson. The link is in the profile contact info.
In the subject line write
Naked Lassie Pics!Here ya go Carrot:
[YOUTUBE]J2ywrEteQuA[/YOUTUBE]
Dudes, it's been another 10 days, does anyone have contact details they could use to just check in, see she's OK? Please?
I sent her another email... nothing. :(
Just heard from Dana . She's OK but been busy and has crap Internet .
Sent by thought transference
Hi all - sorry to have worried you.
As Limes says - busy as hell and my useless $%^ing internet connection has been pantsed for most of the festive season.
It is currently working - hopefully it will continue to do so, because I think if I have to interact with the technical support team one more time I may get violent.
Work has been a bit mental - everybody's boiler chooses Christmas eve to spring a leak and fuck up their home for the holidays. Not to mention the spate of burglaries and drunk drivers ploughing into unsuspecting boundary walls.
Thank fuck Storm Barbara was a bit of a damp squib and didn't result in wall to wall storm damage claims.
Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and New Year - mine was mercifully quiet and peaceful. And in the end all the gifts I'd ordered online made it in time - so there's that :P
*smiles*
Oh forgot to add - Bruce, hon I didn't realise you'd emailed me. Personal emails are blocked at work, and I hate accessing on my mobile - and since I did all those survey things to get vouchers for Mum's Kindle my email is basically just a wall of spam - I bob on to see if there's anything urgent from time to time, but unless I know what i am looking for and can search it, things tend to get lost in the melee.
I've also missed Carruthers the last few weeks.
Hope he's well.
Carruthers is OK. He's taking a break from the Cellar for a while.
Sent by thought transference
Tell him to get his ass back here or we'll make him a meme. :lol:
Carruthers is OK. He's taking a break from the Cellar for a while.
Oh. Well, that's cool, then. I can certainly understand why he would.
Mr. C, take the time you want/need, but be sure to come back.
Yes, it was rough on Carruthers being Sundaes pipeline when things got bad. But before that he's contributed a great amount of insight on aircraft, machinery and other subjects. He really helped me have a better understanding of normal UK customs.
He's an old man, and as such has acquired a lifetime of knowledge.
Besides, dogs love him and they're never wrong. :yesnod:
What do you consider old?
Did you really just ask that question?!:eyebrow:
:lol2:
I do not think of Carruthers as old. He's just getting broken in good.
He might be, but I don't think of him as old.
Sure I did, I figured him for 60. Dat be old, not that there's anything wrong with that. :crone:
I don't think of 60 as old. Mid to late 70s is where I start to think of someone as old. Though it depends on the person. Some people are old in their 60s, others don't seem old in their 70s.
I knew a girl in high school that was old. Today she looks exactly the same as she did then. Old. Lunch lady old.
Old is my age plus seven, times two.
I've had so many people take me for being in my late 40s - early 50s that it's become annoying. People in their mid-fifties saying to me things like Wait 'til you become my age when complaining about some difficulty they're having. The gal who cuts my hair was actually astonished when I told her my age. My dentist double checked my age with me because he thought my actual age was an error in my chart. At work I was poking some fun at a cow-orker's age while discussing said cow-orker with his thirty something manager. The manager didn't seem to appreciate the humor; until, I explained that I was the same age. Then he laughed and said I never would have thought that. So, I can't even tell age related jokes about people my own age without others thinking I'm being politically incorrect.
Maybe I should've been an old soul instead of young at heart to balance things out. It would've made it easier to attain my calling in life to become a dirty old man.
That's because you're physically fit, and have always had to be to do your job.
I miss Chocolatl and Kitsune and probably no longer little Bean.
wonder what happened to capnhowdy
I don't think of 60 as old. Mid to late 70s is where I start to think of someone as old. Though it depends on the person. Some people are old in their 60s, others don't seem old in their 70s.
When I was 20 I thought 40 was crazy old.
Now, I think old starts around 80, and at the rate my life has seemed to pass I figure I'll be turning 80 a month a go.
Would be nice to hear from orthodoc.
y'hear that orthodoc? Please post again, let us know what's going on.
Thank you.
I've noticed a distinct lack of Jimness on the boards for the last few days...
I've noticed a distinct lack of Jimness on the boards for the last few days...
well its not me, but if it was me and I had a young vivacious honey to come home to then I would be getting laid.
tarheel
When I was 20 I thought 40 was crazy old.
.
See, now I didn't. Even when I was much younger, 'old' to me conjured a picture of someone with white hair, a walking stick and a lapdog. Or variations thereof.
When I was 17 I had the hots for an older guy I used to see in a cafe I went to regularly. I think he was probably in his late 30s/early 40s.
In many of the places I have worked, and certainly during my time as a councillor, I engaged with colleagues in their 60s and even early 70s and there was nothing old about them.
I think it's a state of mind - and also health I guess - setting aside obvious stuff like dementia or crippling arthritis, I think it is as much about what someone projects, which is in itself about how they perceive themselves.
I have known people in their late 50s who have seemed old. Everything about them - their style of dress, the music they like, their attitude to technology and their engagement with the world. At the same time I know people in their 60s and 70s who are vibrant and project a much younger self. I find it hard, mentally, to attach the word 'old' to them.
I miss Chocolatl and Kitsune and probably no longer little Bean.
Bean is no longer quite so little -- she's four and a half now and a crazy ball of energy and questions!
But you were gone long enough to notice.
I know, because you were gone.
And I noticed.
Bean is no longer quite so little -- she's four and a half now and a crazy ball of energy and questions!
thank you for checking in!
If you can't bring yourself to post some more and bring us all up to date, please at least give my best to Choco and Bean.
Nice seeing you again Kitsune. Come on back some, hm? Catch us up on life in Florida.
I notice that Orthodoc has returned.
Now, if we could just find Carruthers...:o
Yep, I'm here (between migraines). Now to catch up ...
Man, I used to have some whoppers, but, haven't had a migraine in quite some time.:fingerx:
I feel for ya.
Thanks. I even had Botox, and all it did was make my eyelids droop. No help with the headaches. (And no erasing of wrinkles, because they don't inject in the areas where you get crow's feet etc. Not that I have any.) ;)
Haven't seen Slang for a Dog's age.
Exactly! That's what I'm talkin about!
Mr. Carruthers has been absent over a month.
:fingerx:
Hmm hope he's ok.
Hope his dad's ok.
Hmm hope he's ok.
Hope his dad's ok.
I was thinking about his dad when I posted.
Maybe he's become a mercenary wearing a yellow vest in Paris!
Or run off to the South Seas with two women of ill repute.;)
I was only kidding, three women. :haha:
I see the need for 3.
They'll need someone to talk to after he passes out, so...
[SIZE="2"]Thanks everyone for your kind words.
It’s been a difficult few weeks and I’m rather tired to say the least.
It’s not fair to Dad to go into details about his problems but I will allow myself a small indiscretion.
He’s not a man burdened by an excess of patience which does not make the day pass in an atmosphere of tranquillity.
Although I have yet to take an interest in pre-paid funeral plans and elasticated waistbands, I have to come to terms with the fact that I am further down life’s path than I am comfortable with.
This manifests itself in very low energy levels.
Pausing only to refer to the Home Apothecary and Almanack of Ye Bodily Ailements (a copy never leaves my side) I find that I am what is known to medical science as bloody knackered.
That’s it in a nutshell really!
I’ll try to catch up and put in a more regular appearance from now on.
And...[/SIZE]
Or run off to the South Seas with two women of ill repute.;)
I was only kidding, three women. :haha:
Well, if it was good enough for the mutineers of HMS Bounty... :D
... which does not make the day pass in an atmosphere of tranquillity. ...
Remember to wear your gardening cloths when you ask the sales people for tranquilizing darts to manage an old badger.
Better geriatrics through modern chemistry.
I’ll try to catch up and put in a more regular appearance from now on.
Keep in mind, you are not required to make a well researched and documented home run post, as you are wont to do, everytime you appear. You can also hang out and relax, temporarily shielded from reality. :thumb:
I quite like elasticated waistbands, especially at Christmas. Nice to see you Carruthers! X
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Keep in mind, you are not required to make a well researched and documented home run post, as you are wont to do, everytime you appear. You can also hang out and relax, temporarily shielded from reality.
This! We like you and want to see you, that's all. You sound like you're quite burdened with obligations right now, so don't think of us as one--rather, think of us as the place you can go spew your frustrations and we'll keep on listening.
... and we'll keep on listening.
Thank you, Clod! :thumb:
Nice to see you Carruthers! X
Thanks limey! :thumb:
Hello Carruthers.
Merry Christmas man, and to your dad.
We're your friends here, no strings attached.
:santa:
Hello Carruthers.
Merry Christmas man, and to your dad.
We're your friends here, no strings attached.
:santa:
Thanks V! Season's Greetings!
And a Merry Christmas to you Griff! :santa:
He’s not a man burdened by an excess of patience which does not make the day pass in an atmosphere of tranquillity.
In American, this says, "he's an asshole, and he makes me crazy!"
Circumspect as an art form, good sir.
Your efforts are, I'm sure, appreciated by the old codger, nonetheless. Glad to hear that you were merely distracted. Seasons greetings to you and yours.
Do come by more
Do come by more
What he said
Thank you both!
I'll be about as often as circumstances permit and hope that I can make a contribution or two.
hi friends long time no see merry new years how have you all been
i got engaged this year and also published my first tabletop rpg and have actually made money on it which is the first time ive ever actually earned money from a thing i created so that's cool
i'm tryna start a commune
long time no see everybody hope youre all doing well hows the family whats new
Hi Ibby! Good to hear from you. Congratulations on the role playing game. I'm curious to see it. Do you have a link?
Hi Ibby! So nice to see you. Would love to hear more about the engagement and the game...
Wow Ibby! Great news! Tell us more when you have a moment!
Nice. Congrats on the engagement and the publishing!
My fat thumb must have been blocking the engagement news as I read the post. I completely missed that.
Good on ya!
Hi Ibby congratulations on everything. And Merry New Year.
My fat thumb must have been blocking the engagement news as I read the post. I completely missed that.
And you would have had to have learned about it here as there's no engagement ring to be seen in pics posted, in the other thread, in which that hand has been concealed.
and you can find my games at
fadingroots.itch.io!
Exodus (
fadingroots.itch.io/exodus)is a game about angels on the run in a fascist dystopia, meant to emulate a road trip.
Divinity (
fadingroots.itch.io/divinity) is a game about learning to be comfortable in your skin and love your body, when your body is an immense heavenly machine of war.
Wreckage in the Ring (
fadingroots.itch.io/wreck) is about about young adults pushed to their limits, fighting to survive at the end of the world & learning to navigate fame (but also mostly about destruction, burnt twisted metal, and throwing big robots around). It's a game about wrestling, but with giant mecha.
Just remember that if you become rich and famous off your games and start socializing with the pretties in the glamourous crowd, you'll have to give the ring back when you dump your betrothed.
But don't forget the little people.
shes a relatively highly-paid web developer type so i think we'll work it out =p
Hi. It has been a busy year. I'm still dealing with my father's estate and the continued drama with relatives. Sigh. In other news, I've been spending a lot of time hunting and at the range. I had a great hunt in the San Juan Mountains for elk and lately, I have been chasing deer in both Mississippi and Alabama. BTW. my beard has gone past the Santa stage into Grizzly Adams territory. I'll try to post a picture soon.
Kids are fine. My son is enjoying married life. I have 2 daughters in college now and my youngest still seems headed for a career as a serial killer/stripper.
...serial killer/stripper...:lol2:
Great to hear from you, Sarge! X
Sent by magick
Thanks, Fargon ad Limey. Gravdigr, Addie is destined to be famous. We're just not too sure for what it will be. lol
Big Hello to Big Sarge!!!
great to hear from you again, keep the beard faith, I had to redomesticate mine so I could keep living indoors.
...serial killer/stripper...:lol2:
Everybody's gotta be something.
No reason she can't be a stripper for a living and take up serial killing as a hobby. It'll make for a good book and a movie from that. Voila, fame!
If she's a good stripper and works in a joint full of overweight middle-aged men, she could probably combine the two....
Sigh. I have one daughter attending a Catholic private college which used to be a convent, another daughter in college planning to be a missionary, and then there is Addie. Well, like Bruce suggested I am hoping her book and movie deal will pay for my personal care home when I need it. Daddy's little girl.....
Missing Cellarite
Gravdigr?
last posted 05/21 ?
Well, like Bruce suggested I am hoping her book and movie deal will pay for my personal care home when I need it. Daddy's little girl....
I did? Good for me, sounds like a plan. ;)
Didn't know I could do [post=1022585]ventriloquism[/post] did you?
I know that's where he said it, that's what I was responding to, but I don't know where I said it that he's referring to. It must have been long ago and far away. :confused:
Maybe it wasn't you; but, somebody else.
(hint: check my previous link)
Oh OK, when I clicked the link, and Sarge's post with the big picture came up, I failed to notice the two small posts above it. :smack:
I guess I was missing. I tend to come and go from time to time. My life pretty much rotates around family and travel since I don't work anymore.
Maybe it wasn't you; but, somebody else.
(hint: check my previous link)
Hey, I'm old and brain damaged. I consider it a good day when I am able to find my pants in the morning. ;)
Subscribing to this thread to check up on Grav - a simple fuck all y'all will do....
Back home, but not quite back to vertical just yet.
I'll have to get back to you.
I'm humbled by your concern.
We still need a "fuck all y'all" tho :D
Welcome back, Grav! :thumb:
Hope all is well.
Who let that motherfucker back in?
Due to rising server maintenance costs, we're forced to eliminate all usernames that start with "g" --these files take up more RAM on the mainframe. Apologies to glatt, Griff, and gtown.
Back home, but not quite back to vertical just yet. ...
:tinfoil:
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Twert the Ferk Chuck ,
Finally get those Big ole Plastic Boobies you've all ways wanted ??
Back home, but not quite back to vertical just yet.
I'll have to get back to you.
I'm humbled by your concern.
:thumb:
:) Grav is on the mend and the Bruins face elimination, the world's a little brighter this morning.
Glad you're back, Grav. Looking forward to the dramatic tales of your wild exploits.
Good to hear from you Grav... Was concerned.
We still need a "fuck all y'all" tho :D
LOL. This. :)
Fuck all y'all, then.:p: With your concern, and your caring, and your Dan Fogelberg records, and those big watery eyes ya just get lost in...
I had to take a nap to work that up, I hope ya know...
Waiting to hear all about your alien abduction. Did they probe you?
No, they took him back to their home planet where all the men have died out and forced him to have sex with a legion of scantily-clad green-skinned ladies....
Then he woke up :P
No the question IS ,
Did he Enjoy it ?? ;)
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… a legion of scantily-clad green-skinned ladies....
You remembered the Orion slave girls (also known as Orion animal women)!
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carful with the eatables Grav
Then he woke up :P
I think this is the important takeaway here...It was a couple days late...
But I did wake up.:jig:
Did you go out with Pensive Pam and get roofied?
Big Sarge is having
flashbacks.
Did you go out with Pensive Pam and get roofied?
:lol2:
Good times, man, good times...:p:
I had forgotten about Pam
Where's our Kentucky correspondent, Gravdigr?
He hasn't put in an appearance for nearly a fortnight.
Those pesky aliens abducted him again. They're a bunch of party animals.
Maybe he likes the probing. :haha:
Seems Gravdigr's gone missing again.
You're beginning to show symptoms of withdrawal. Go back and reread some of his old posts. Wean yourself off him gradually. Don't try to do this cold turkey!
Sorry was in a deep sleep all these years and looks like time moved on...
Nah, our design never changes :)
W.B., had to go back and look, you were an audiogalaxy refugee back in the day
Nah, our design never changes :)
W.B., had to go back and look, you were an audiogalaxy refugee back in the day
Oh yes I was and shame that place is long gone. Was one of the best places to hang out and get music back in the day.
Wish there was an AG Reloaded lol.
Seems Gravdigr's gone missing again.
I'm here in BF Kentucky and no sign so far....... :/
Nothing since July 15th? Did he ever tell us why he was out last time? Or even his first name? Said it ended with T. That's all I got.
Oh yes I was and shame that place is long gone. Was one of the best places to hang out and get music back in the day.
Wish there was an AG Reloaded lol.
You should try
this place with all the other Audiogalaxy refugees.
Looking for clues...
But I went. I drank a couple, paid m'bill, and left, without tipping my exbartendress, as usual.
Hell hath no fury like an exbartendress stiffed.
She may have done him in. :eek:
Oh yes I was and shame that place is long gone. Was one of the best places to hang out and get music back in the day.
Wish there was an AG Reloaded lol.
You should try this place with all the other Audiogalaxy refugees.
I just joined and posted in the Shoutbox.
Looking for clues...
Hell hath no fury like an exbartendress stiffed.
She may have done him in. :eek:
Eeeasy there big fella. I'm still alive.
Been a rough time, lately.
Maaaan, when I turned 50, I shoulda just went on and picked out a casket. Been one long kick
squah inna nuts.
Apparently, I'm like herpes. I just keep coming back.
At least I'm still here. For the moment.
Pardon me, now, while I collapse.
Said it ended with T. That's all I got.
Whaddya checking the obits, or something?:eyebrow:
:cry:I miss Gravdigr.
You big ole softie, you:D.
I'm here in BF Kentucky and no sign so far....... :/
I've been a little further south. I went to university.
Welcome back Grav. Glad you're well but also think casket is the way to go. I fear if you were cremated half of Kentucky would get a contact high. :)
Eeeasy there big fella. I'm still alive.
Maaaan, when I turned 50, I shoulda just went on and picked out a casket.
Fifty? You're a mere stripling!
Hold on. When did I become old enough to call anyone of fifty
that? :eek:
Anyway, Mr G, jump to it. There's a photo safari to catch up on and Boeing Dreamlifters to spot.
Welcome back! :thumb:
How about you give someone your cell number so we can keep up if you vanish again?
At least wear a medical alert bracelet that says - In case of emergency, notify fargon @ cellar.org.
At least wear a medical alert bracelet that says - In case of emergency, notify fargon @ cellar.org.
Yeah do that please.
How about you give someone your cell number so we can keep up if you vanish again?
:lol2:
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:lol2: I made one of those back in the day
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He's alive, having fun with his son and his girlfriend. I assume a different kind of fun with each.
Big V ain't posted for a minute. Wonder whut's up. Vacay maybe.
Big V ain't posted for a minute. Wonder whut's up. Vacay maybe.
yeah hid did -when Aliantha popped her head in
Where's footfootfoot?
He left a [post=1039869]footprint[/post].
Nice to see Feets still among the living.
Still no BigV...
or DanaC.
hmmmmm........ ;)
Cellar co-founder Lisa got in touch after many moons (we haven't talked in about a decade). I pointed her to the pawn shop thread, which she enjoyed, and she sent along a donation to cover this month's expenses out of the goodness of her heart, and the sentimental connection.
(There is no tip jar; but I accepted the donation, because in the 90s I paid her $2500 for the Cellar hardware and setup; and that was actually too much money at the time IMO, but I wanted to keep it going.)
I joined in 2006, would I have known them?
Also, wow. 13 years with you knuckleheads.
Yo!
I'm still breathing, just so's ya know.
Work's been ridiculous the past few months. Then evenings and weekends I just end up zoned out watching Youtube
I often think, 'oh I should post ....whatever... on the cellar' but then I haven't got it in me to come type stuff.
I'll get over it and be annoying you all again soon enough :P
I joined in 2006, would I have known them?
Co-founder Lisa has an account ("lisa"), surfaced here for a while in 2007, but has remained mostly absent.
There's our girl breathing!
BigV also checked in, he's going through a rough patch but is still getting things done around the homestead.
Big V ain't posted for a minute. Wonder whut's up. Vacay maybe.
Good morning friends.
Vacay is this weekend, I'll give an after-report upon my return.
My plate has been very full, and I apologize for my radio silence, thanks for
noticing. We'll get caught up. I'm back.
Good to hear from you V, you ol' Seattle-lite, you.
Anyone heard from xoB recently?
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He said he would be offline "for a while".
Didn't say why.
Better offline than flatline.
(old saying I just made up)
Co-founder Lisa has an account ("lisa"), surfaced here for a while in 2007, but has remained mostly absent.
But occasionally I pop up at just the right time :cool:
and suddenly I'm the newb
and suddenly I'm the newb
Well, your "join date" is earlier than mine ;)
BTW, your sig reminds me of a quote from a book I recently re-read:
“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult --- once we truly understand and accept it --- then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.”
― M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled
Well, your "join date" is earlier than mine ;)
BTW, your sig reminds me of a quote from a book I recently re-read:
“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult --- once we truly understand and accept it --- then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.”
― M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled
Yeah, Griff's sig stays in my head and helps keep me saner than I would otherwise be sometimes.
I've always liked the simple version we had in the military:
Life is hard, then you die.
Yeah, Griff's sig stays in my head and helps keep me saner than I would otherwise be sometimes.
That's a bit scary.:bolt:
:p:
Got an email from him a couple days ago. He's alive, at any rate.
Rates are good - pulse rate, respiratory rate … even if they're not quite what you'd like them to be.
Glinda ain't been around for while, I've noticed...
She's prolly whooping it up now that her asshole neighbor is gone.
Hola muchachos!
I'm at my squirellfriend's house and she has a good interweb connextion so I'm saying hi.
Got a job as a carpenter back in may. it has helped my mental health to have a job to go to and a paycheck at the end of the week even if it's just enough to cover expenses without ever getting ahead. At least I'm not falling behind.
So the Inch is now 6'-3" three inches more than me. The mm is 62" and gaining.
he's in 10th grade and she's in 7th. it seems just the other day they were tiny little knee biters. the inch ha gotten into mountain bike racing and just generally mountain biking every minute he's awake.
She's more a brainiac; "Ugh I hate math. It's so boring." 98 avg. grade
What's smarter than a counting dog? a spelling bee!
I'll try and get here more often and catch up. I miss you guys and hope everyone is doing well
6'??? holymfincow, footman! good to see you :)
corrected after rereading 6" is still way more than an Inch should be, though ;)
good to hear from you, foots
Hooray, it's footfootfoot!
A squirrelfriend with internet, a job with a paycheck, a son you have to look up to and a daughter to audit your checkbook.
Good thing you still have us to make you feel superior. That, plus the dad jokes.
I, for one, welcome the return of our resident imperialist, if in name only! Down with the meter! Foot! Foot! Foot! Hurrah!
Funny this thread was started by someone who went AWOL long, long ago....
Bruce: Check in please.
Be careful what you wish for. :unsure:
Welcome back, [strike]Kotter[/strike] Bruce.
I wonder how Lookout is doing these days?
Gravdigr, please check in.
TIA
Gravdigr, please check in.
TIA
It's not like Mr G to be AWOL.
Are you there, old chap?
oh he does bugger off periodically. That said though, he mentioned it's been a little rough recently. Hope he just lost track of time self-isolating at the river
They've had a lot of flooding down that way, the river may have come to him.
I was thinking the same. It really has been a long time now :(
I've tried to reach him by email, the address I have/had is no longer in service. I don't have a phone number or any other contact information.
Grav, if you're reading this, please send up a flare. Thanks.
Yeah, I know he goes dark occasionally but there is too much happening for this to be taken easily.
Doesn't look like anyone's missed me, but here I am. ducksnuts is still alive too if you've missed her. Anyway, having fun in level 3 restrictions. My business is in hibernation so things are pretty tight. We're having fun though, so life is pretty good.
Doesn't look like anyone's missed me, but here I am. ducksnuts is still alive too if you've missed her. Anyway, having fun in level 3 restrictions. . . . life is pretty good.
Hey, Aliantha, a webcomic I like, from your side of the Big Salty.
https://crosstimecafe.com/viewforum.php?f=30 The artist's site may be offkilter and offline just now (he's a doctor, not a programmer) --
Doc Rat contains a lot of general-practice Australian medical humour. That link is an index of recent strips -- got huge brushfires
and the virus of the year, one after the other! Like, it's current events.
And you may see me posting here and there, in that Crosstime Café, though mostly in other of its fora nowadays.
I hope UT is okay and I wish he'd come back. :(
Oh, I don't know that he'd want to. Tw has made DanaC a surrogate for UT and UT might like that. Keep a lookout for a UT sockpuppet.
I hadn't realised he'd gone - I just assumed I hadn't seen him
Overfrog has a certain ring to it.... I miss UT, I've read the arguments in the politics forum that caused him to back off and I'm sorry it made him leave the lighter side of the Cellar too. :(
If you want Undertoad to come back, you have to sing the Sweet Polly Purebred song. Just substitute "Undertoad" for "Underdog." You can do it; but, you don't have to do it...it's up to you. Remember; though, it's "Undertoad."
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aw.... look, noboxes misses him too. Now he needs to find someone else's pigtails to pull and dip in the ink well. Whether he comes back or not, I'm grateful that UT has the class and generosity to keep hosting the forum. Feel free to bring back the tip jar any time, Ute, I'll be happy to contribute
Wrong, do it again! Wrong, do it again!
If you don't sing the song, he can't come back!
How can he come back, if you don't sing the song?
You, yes, you behind the googly eyes, sing the silly song, lady!
A week without Bruce is like, uh, a week without Bruce.
I hope he is just taking one of his regular sabbaticals.
It's been 5 days; but, I suppose that can seem like a week when you're in love.:luv:
wtf is happening here, is UT still not posting ??
this is a suck
Yeah, there was some kind of disagreement over 'censorship' if I understand the situation correctly and UR decided to retire from the Cellar, which is, as you point out, a suck
... and UR decided to retire from the Cellar ...
He couldn't have been very important, you already forgot his name. :p:
ack - see thats what happens when you type in a hurry and are distracted by how cute your dog is
A week without Bruce is like, uh, a week without Bruce.
I hope he is just taking one of his regular sabbaticals.
I got an email from Bruce yesterday.
Yeah, there was some kind of disagreement over 'censorship' if I understand the situation correctly and UR decided to retire from the Cellar, which is, as you point out, a suck
I though I'd made sure this could never be taken seriously, back in 2007,
remember, anyone? As a serious, "not joking" subject, this is s t u p i d
For it to be related to an interaction with a part-time troll seems nonsensical. Maybe he just needs a break.
Have you tried giving him a piece of your Kit Kat bar?
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Yes, I agree. Hopefully he's busy with pre/newly married life. Priorities.
UT would be good to see.
Ditto.
Gravdigr, please check in.
TIA
You are overdue, again.
hi i'm still alive i had a terrible 2019 and 2020 is obviously worse what with the whole, collapse of the U.S. government, widespread right-wing terrorism, and plague, but i still more or less exist
nice to see you! glad you're hanging in there
hey, I was just thinking about you the other day when I was listening to ARNOLD CORNS
Hi Ibby! Hang in there. X
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Ibby!!!! Nice to see you're still about :)
You are overdue, again.
Still recovering from my latest horsepital stay. Only eight days this time.
Only semi-vertical, atm...
Man, how many different things can go wrong with the same body?
Only your accountant knows for sure.
Still recovering from my latest horsepital stay. Only eight days this time.
oh good lord, is your name engraved on a plaque above a bed there?
Man, how many different things can go wrong with the same body?
....I would not tempt fate in that way..... :eek:
Good to see you back Grav.
oh good lord, is your name engraved on a plaque above a bed there?
First time in that particular establishment. The hospital they wanted to put me in (20 miles) was corona'd up, they were only accepting heart attacks and strokes. The nearest bed with the talent they wanted to attend me was fifty miles away in another state. They were
great ppl there though. Couldn't have asked for better docs or nurses.
I've missed you guys.
Don't lead as much
Yeah, we ain't that fast.
Don't lead as much
Hahahaha!
Shhhhhh! Are you trying to get us kilt?
then stop doing it.
Heh, if only...
Don't lead as much
:lol2:
That's what I done been missing, right thar!
Thx for the welcome backs.:grouphug:
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