Shadow's Sulky Thread [Archive]

ShadowMaat

May 20th, 2004, 09:22 PM

This is my thread for feeling sorry for myself. :P I'm going to come here and whine whenever I feel put-upon, ostracized, ridiculed or other cold prickly-type things. :P

Luke is in charge of food, here. He likes me. :) Jonas is in charge of the comfort department, although if anyone else shows up here needing to sulk, there MIGHT be others available for comforting. If I'm in the mood to allow it. :P Jonas is off limits, tho. And we don't wanna distract Luke. ;)

Nolamom

May 20th, 2004, 09:29 PM

Have you moved in the armed couches with the special cloaking devices yet? Sulking once in awhile is a good thing...it keeps folks in a good mood otherwise, well, MOST folks hehehe :D .
Nola

ShadowMaat

May 20th, 2004, 09:32 PM

Yes, The Couch will be here, from now on. There is only ONE Couch, all others are merely inferior pieces of furniture.

And see?? I can be a good girl. I'm keeping this Offworld where it won't affect my post count. :P

Bagpuss

May 20th, 2004, 09:38 PM

Careful Shadow! I might come in and Hug ya! :D

ShadowMaat

May 20th, 2004, 09:41 PM

Careful Shadow! I might come in and Hug ya! :D

Hugs are outlawed. There's a very protective byakhee on duty who might do terrible things. :P Assuming Luke doesn't poison you first. ;)

Ya know, I'm sorry, but for pity's sake, EVERYONE loves Jack and Daniel. It's practically like saying "water is wet". I just thought it'd be nice if FOR ONCE there was a place where everyone ELSE actually stood a chance of getting some limelight. YES, people love Jack, YES people love Daniel, but aren't there enough threads about that already?? What about the underdogs, the forgotten characters, and the sidelined heroes like Siler Luke and Teal'c??

Nolamom

May 20th, 2004, 09:44 PM

You have enough posts counted already! Sheesh! I read a lot, but don't make too many comments. I suppose that I will never get a special avatar. Oh well. I was on the old Delphi board for 2-3 years and never got close to 100 posts.
Nola

Bagpuss

May 20th, 2004, 09:53 PM

Sorry Shadow.Honest.I value the "Underdogs" too.
I suppose the divisions are too much to expect everyone to suddenly forget
stuff they said and make a real bridge.

I'll leave you in peace for a bit.Ho-Hum.
I'm off to take another peek over the Barbed Wire!

Nice place by the way!Here I mean. :) "There's" nice too!

ShadowMaat

May 20th, 2004, 10:16 PM

Sorry Shadow.Honest.I value the "Underdogs" too.

Not your fault. It's that curse-able fairness thing. It's only fair that everyone should be able to post on SCAT, but gods forbid anyone should actually think, "Hey, there are already bunches of posts about Jack and Daniel, let's concentrate on the others!"

And, ya know, I'm not saying either of them are unattractive. I think Daniel can be pretty hot, but it just feels so REDUNDANT when it's Jack or Daniel.

Bagpuss

May 21st, 2004, 01:09 AM

Don't worry Shadow,I'm sure that we can have our say too! :D And Often! :D

S.C.A.T. is, at worst, available as a choice for other Posters to air their Faves in public.Tough if we don't just like J or D.

I haven't really got an "at Best" ambition....except that with the w/e coming up,maybe some of the Male Posters might have time to share their Faves too!

Oh,well,I've maybe too much faith in this,but at least we're free to use the chance to Post our own Faves!

On the other hand,maybe even after only 2 hrs actual sleep,my Cursed Cheery nature is getting the better of my more cynical side. ;)

petzke_42

May 21st, 2004, 02:27 AM

*Hijacks and starts sulking*

I'm lonely and I want a Stewart's Cream Soda Damnit!

I wish Teal'c was real, he'd be my friend.

*Gives back the tattered remains of the sulky thread*

SeaBee

May 21st, 2004, 03:51 AM

As this is in the off topic zone, can I have an off topic sulk?

Waits 5 seconds

Well no-one said no, so......

I'm ill, I'm unable to move more than 2 rooms from the toilet, and I'm on medication.

And why isn't it time for the start of season 8 yet?

I wanna watch it NOW!
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

ShadowMaat

May 21st, 2004, 06:37 AM

I'm lonely and I want a Stewart's Cream Soda Damnit!
Aww, Petzke. I think Luke has some Stewart's in the fridge. Cream soda, black cherry, orange & cream, some of everything.

I wish Teal'c was real, he'd be my friend.
I think Teal'c could be wandering around here, if you wanna grab him and gab for a while. Closest I can offer to the "real" thing. ;)

*Gives back the tattered remains of the sulky thread*
Ha! The sulky thread is much stronger than that! Heck, it has to put up with MY sulks, so it's gotta be tougher than diamond... but a lot more flexible and not as sparkly.

ShadowMaat

May 21st, 2004, 06:41 AM

I'm ill, I'm unable to move more than 2 rooms from the toilet, and I'm on medication.
HA! See? I'm not the only one! :P Although I wasn't in dire need of the toilet too often. Still, I can definitely sympathize with being sick and all. Can't sympathize at all for wanting S8. I'm not THAT delerious! :P

Coz

May 21st, 2004, 09:52 AM

I think I'll join in for a quick sulk, don't have a job, don't have a house and I'm feeling tired and sick. In need of some serious therapy or at least some serious chocolate!

Shipperahoy

May 21st, 2004, 01:18 PM

Finals are coming and I have a paper that's getting roughly the size of War and Peace due but I'm taking a break right now because my brain hurts. And I don't even have a new Stargate to look forward to tonight.

My sulk isn't nearly as impressive as some of the others here but I wanted to try out the couch.

ShadowMaat

May 21st, 2004, 01:59 PM

My sulk isn't nearly as impressive as some of the others here but I wanted to try out the couch.
Touch The Couch and die!! :P However, there is a fine array of lesser furniture for you to try. sofas and loveseats and wicker chairs with the bottoms breaking out and a couple of barstools over by the bar...

nugglebugget

May 21st, 2004, 02:59 PM

Touch The Couch and die!! :P However, there is a fine array of lesser furniture for you to try. sofas and loveseats and wicker chairs with the bottoms breaking out and a couple of barstools over by the bar...
Sounds like my house:S .I thought about steam cleaning what's left of my couch but I realized the crud's the only thing holding it together.:eek:

SeaBee

May 22nd, 2004, 11:01 AM

Who is the barman? I've been sitting here for ages, but still no drink. :(

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 11:10 AM

Luke's running the bar AND the kitchen. He rules with an iron ladle. ;) Maybe Grogan should stop by and help out, though. If he can manage not to turn it into a disaster and/or get himself shot in the process...

SeaBee

May 22nd, 2004, 12:35 PM

It was really odd, earlier. I was the only one in the whole forum for 10 minutes. Like being out to play, but no-one to play with in the playground.

I thought about putting up a thread about it, but then realised there was nobody to read it! :(

I don't ever wanna be alone again, it was scary! :eek:

Anubis

May 22nd, 2004, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by SeaBee

It was really odd, earlier. I was the only one in the whole forum for 10 minutes. Like being out to play, but no-one to play with in the playground.

I thought about putting up a thread about it, but then realised there was nobody to read it! :(

I don't ever wanna be alone again, it was scary! :eek:

Reading that made me smile actually, believe it or not. That's strange. For a whole ten minutes? That's quite some time for Gateworld

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 02:18 PM

Ok,Shadow,time to have a quick sulk,if you'll have me after all the Cheeriness!

I HATE,loathe and Bl#### Detest,so-called "British" Food.Yuk!

Every other country in the World seems to have dibs on imagination where common items can be combined in almost any way to be more interesting.

IMO,here in Britain,veg and meat have horrible,sloppy things done to them.

I mean,where's the fun in eating if the only way to get anything decent is to
constantly use a fave take-out restaurant,or spend ages ploughing through the cookery books?

Believe me Fish and Chips is quite nice,but not so good for the body.Haggis is IMO,something dreamt up by some sick weirdo,with a fetish for Awful Offal.

I could list more truly disgusting "Dishes"....but the ingredient list,and cooking methods,for "Black Pudding",are just too vile to put in P.G. terms! :eek:

The reason for this Sulk/Pout/Raving ?

Everyone who mentions Food in their postings seems able to freely obtain loads of items,that I can't buy here in the UK!
(Ben and Jerry's,Decent Cream Soda,in this Thread alone!)

I'm hungry,and whingy today.That Evil Sun got me unawares.So did my Allergies and I needed a nice moan.Sorry if anyone British is offended,but I mean it about the Cr### food!

Shipperahoy

May 22nd, 2004, 02:22 PM

You can't get Ben and Jerry's in the UK?! AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!! I'm so very sorry. That's the most awful thing I've ever heard. (While munching on Chunky Monkey) And Henry Wienhards (sp?) cream soda is the best ever. Expensive but yummy.

Black pudding creeps me out. I thought it was a joke the first time I heard what was in it. And Haggis?! I don't even know any Scots who actually eat that crap. The thing I like about living in America (and I'm not trying to say that America is better than anyone else, believe me) is that there are so many different cultures here that you can pretty much get any kind of food there is. Pretty much. My personal favorite is good old fashioned Louisiana gumbo made by my Aunt Pat. Mmmmm.

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 02:34 PM

I am incredibly irritated that America doesn't import Wonderbars from Canada. You can find Aero bars and Cadbury Flake and a few others, but no Wonderbars and I am absolutely addicted to them! I have to stock up on them when I go to Gatecon and then try and control myself to make my supply last as long as possible. I'm beginning to think that American chocolate in general is kinda inferior...

I've seen some pretty scary "British" dishes, but probably every country has its share of freaky foods, some just have more than others. ;)

I was always kinda partial to the ploughman's lunch- just bread and cheese, but who really needs anything more than that? ;) Maybe grab a sausage or something with it just for extra flavor.

Ben & Jerrys- One Sweet Whirled and Phish Food are my faves. Hey, did anyone ever figure out what flavors Teal'c and Jonas were eating in Unnatural Selection? ;) There's also a brand called Turkey Hill which has some kind of peanut butter swirl thing which is most excellent. And you get more for your $$ than you do with B&J's.

Shipperahoy

May 22nd, 2004, 02:37 PM

Yes, American chocolate is definately inferior. I've been told with great authority that Hershey's is in fact not even chocolate. Ghiradelli's is pretty good but I've been told there is no chocolate like German chocolate. In fact I've been promised some Lindt chocolate and I may have to beat my postman since it hasn't arrived yet.

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 02:44 PM

Whining won't help me I know,but the B+J ice cream situation in the UK is that
Age-Old British Shopkeepers' Excuse:"Oh,never heard of that" or the one that really peeves me,namely:"There's no demand for it"!!!

I mean if there was really no demand,why the Heck would I be asking?
If there was more flipping food choice,the grocery and retail trade would soon see there's a "Demand" and not just keep stocking the same old boring choices!

I'm afraid plenty Scots do indeed eat the Horrid Haggis!Just not this one!
It's still a Scottish Delicacy best consumed NEVER,as far as I'm concerned.
My family up in Scotland eat the Cursed stuff regularly,and they can keep it.I know what's in it and I can't see what the attraction is!

Keep thinking of Emigrating to USA or Canada,as it seems like Foodie Heaven.

*Sighs and drools at thought of trying proper Gumbo* :)

*Perks up a bit.*
At least one of my local stores got in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for me,and some of the famous Hershey Bars.It's a start!

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 02:55 PM

I was always kinda partial to the ploughman's lunch- just bread and cheese, but who really needs anything more than that? ;) Maybe grab a sausage or something with it just for extra flavor.

Sausage? British Sausage? Oh Shadow,you're braver than I thought! ;)

Do you know what way THAT's made? ;) If done by proper "Butchers",I mean?

Nolamom

May 22nd, 2004, 03:18 PM

While sojurning in London in my salad days, I horrified my landlady by making a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner and having all my college chums over to eat it. She couldn't understand the appeal of turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes drowned in gravy and mince pie (okay, pumpkin was hard to come by!) One of my fondest memories of that semester - having Thanksgiving in April - at nearly the end of the semester.
Nola

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 04:04 PM

Sausage? British Sausage? Oh Shadow,you're braver than I thought! ;)
Well, meat product of some kind. But really, I've always had a morbid curiosity for Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler's fare. "Made of genuine pig." :D As long as I don't know what I'm eating, I'm usually fine.

Still, I think I'd feel safer with Luke in charge of the food. :)

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 04:09 PM

Had proper Pumpkin Pie once.Liked it! Loved Pecan pie too. :D

Thanks to my brother's migration to USA (Milwaukee,W.I.to be exact),I've always felt pretty pro American.Alas,also even more Peeved at the apparent British way of "If it's from US/Canada/anywhere else:then distrust anything they offer as a Menu Choice"!

Hasten to add, I'm not presuming to speak for anyone else from/pro UK!

As for Pro-American.I'll clarify my POV. I've a great admiration for most things American.I just have a problem with some of the Politicians! ;)

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 04:17 PM

Well, meat product of some kind. But really, I've always had a morbid curiosity for Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler's fare. "Made of genuine pig." :D As long as I don't know what I'm eating, I'm usually fine.

Still, I think I'd feel safer with Luke in charge of the food. :)

YAY!! You're a Pratchett Fan....I Love his Discworld Books! Got most of them.
Always think of British Sausages as "Dibblers" since I started collecting the Series years ago! :D

Agree it's safer to trust Luke as Chief Caterer....Can't see Luke proudly shouting "Get 'em while it's still Pig"! :eek:

Unless he was trying to P### off Daniel. ;)

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 04:19 PM

I'd move to Canada if I could. But the whole immigration thing looks really complicated and headachey. I have to prove I'd be an asset to the country? I can't even do that in the US, nevermind elsewhere! ;)

England would probably be my second choice, although I'm still appalled that "you people" actually charge folks for packets of ketchup/tomato sauce/whatever in your McDonalds'. That's just... WRONG. :P

The food here may be pretty good, but I'm not keen on the rest of it. Politics, society, economics, bleah. And I want better chocolate, dammit. ;)

Of course, in an ideal world, I could join the Stargate project and move to Kelow- er... Langara. :D Or kidnap Jonas and haul us both off to Atlantis...

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 04:20 PM

Agree it's safer to trust Luke as Chief Caterer....Can't see Luke proudly shouting "Get 'em while it's still Pig"! :eek:

Unless he was trying to P### off Daniel. ;)

Nah, he'd claim it was Unas meat. That'd REALLY set off Dr. Jack@ss...

Shipperahoy

May 22nd, 2004, 04:35 PM

I envy my friend Jason. He has dual citizenship with the U.S. and Canada. If he get's fed up with one he can just move back to the other. Although I was about ready to marry a Canadian to get there when I found out that they get a year paid maternity leave while I got a mere 6 weeks paid. But I won't even get started on the health care system here. That's probably best left to the politics thread. But I am sulking about that one. (notice how masterfully I brought it back on topic?)

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 05:01 PM

I'd move to Canada if I could. But the whole immigration thing looks really complicated and headachey. I have to prove I'd be an asset to the country? I can't even do that in the US, nevermind elsewhere! ;)

Emigrating seems a real pain.No idea how to qualify as an "Asset" either.I can't see how they can judge that anyway.I suppose they'd want some sign of Conformity or Sheep-Like behaviour.On those grounds,they can count me out too!

England would probably be my second choice, although I'm still appalled that "you people" actually charge folks for packets of ketchup/tomato sauce/whatever in your McDonalds'. That's just... WRONG. :P

The food here may be pretty good, but I'm not keen on the rest of it. Politics, society, economics, bleah. And I want better chocolate, dammit. ;)

You'd fit in fine here.We're all "Eccentric". ;)
As for McDonald's,I think they charge for extra ketchup,because if my Food Conspiracy theory holds true,the UK Government probably charges extra on any food that hasn't been boiled to extermination point.Therefore McD has to charge on extras to fight back! ;)
Never mind the politics etc.Just carry on being "You". :D
The search for better choccie is one of my Fave Obsessions too.
What exactly is a "Wonderbar"? Sounds v. tasty,IMO!

Of course, in an ideal world, I could join the Stargate project and move to Kelow- er... Langara. :D Or kidnap Jonas and haul us both off to Atlantis...

In an Ideal World,you could do all that,but don't forget your Choccie Faves!
Also take plenty good books and a coat in case of rain*. ;)

*Rain even happened on the Nox Homeworld.So much for their Cosmic Harmony!LOL!

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 05:07 PM

Nah, he'd claim it was Unas meat. That'd REALLY set off Dr. Jack@ss...

It'd please me though! ;)

I do like DJ,but ran out of interest about the Unas storylines some time ago.

To PTB:Bring back Skippy the Bush Kangaroo! DJ would get more feedback from HIM,IMO. ;)

If the comeback didn't work out, Luke might have some good Antipodean recipes he could try! ;)

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 05:09 PM

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 05:41 PM

What exactly is a "Wonderbar"? Sounds v. tasty,IMO!
Caramel and peanutbutter with some kind of crunchy wafer thing all coated with chocolate. They're really really good. :D

Canada also has cooler pez dispensers. I have the Aardvark from the old Pink Panther cartoons that goes with me everywhere, now. Wish I'd had enough money to buy Ant, too.

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 06:50 PM

Wonderbars sound really good!
The nearest equiv I've found (Thanks to that enlightened Shopkeeper I mentioned earlier),is a bar by Hershey's called "Reese's Nutrageous".V.Tasty.

Contains:milk choc,peanuts,caramel and peanut creme.the creamy stuff is in the middle,peanuts + caramel wrapped round it,then a thin layer of choc.
Yum! :D

My Gatelets love Pez.They used to collect the "Loony Toons" character Dispensers.(Figures, with me for a Mum! ;) )

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 07:32 PM

I overdosed on Nutrageous bars in college when they were first introduced. I can tolerate them, but I don't really like them much anymore.

Bagpuss

May 22nd, 2004, 08:19 PM

LOL!! Oh Dear,I've rather gone back to Cheery Mode,haven't I ?

Looking through the Thread,and re-reading all the stuff.....there's still hope for my Sulky Side,though! ;)

Why? Because I still can't stand c####y British food,that's why!! :mad:

Time to poodle off to bed I think (2.20 a.m. here)! 'Night Shadow. :D

Final thought: Deleted! Modded by myself!! See my reply to Shipperahoy several posts down!

Alt.Final thought:Who likes Brit food?/Why? (Much better,IMO! :)

Shipperahoy

May 22nd, 2004, 08:57 PM

Nolamom

May 22nd, 2004, 09:43 PM

I make a mean pasty myself...my soon-to-be ex son-in-law loves them with lots of ketchup (tomato sauce as he calls it), but then, he's from Oz. I'm good with a leg of lamb and some roasted potatoes, and I make swede very well, but that's about the extent of my "English" cuisine. I'd like to learn to make Yorkshire puddings to serve with the lamb, but I haven't been able to find a proper pan here in Texas. OH! And I make a good trifle. Not that nasty stuff with the colored gelatin soaked cake - I use good brandy and Kaluha (to soak the cake and flavor the whipped cream), fresh raspberries, shaved chocolate and a rich pound cake.

Okay, now *I'm* sulking...I want to have a good fry - eggs and real bacon and mushrooms and tomatoes and some toast...
Nola

ShadowMaat

May 22nd, 2004, 10:59 PM

Here's a sulk: people are not replying in a timely fashion to the threads which I am interested in reading. :P

And come on! Was I the only one who watched Boa vs. Python?? There was much hotness to be found in the form of Emmett, David Hewlett's character. Buff Geek, indeed. And broody, too! :D

Shipperahoy

May 23rd, 2004, 01:36 AM

Well I made a post in the Boa vs. Python thread. I couldn't post right away because I live on the west coast and so I get it 3 hours later than you. Soooo sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused you. ;) Of course now I've made a reply and you're off to bed, directly contradicting my theory that you're a machine and don't, in fact, require sleep. :D But now I'm going to have a sulk because I won't get a reply to my post until morning. :(

Bagpuss

May 23rd, 2004, 01:48 AM

Well, there are restaurants here called the Britania Arms that are pseudo British pubs. They serve "authentic" fish and chips, bangers and mash, and meat pies. It's quite popular. Having never been to England (darn apendicitis! It's a long story.) I wouldn't know if it's authentic or not but it's very good.

Sorry Shipperahoy,I was just being a bit lateral at the "Final Thought" bit last time.Should have added that it was actually in reference to a show I used to watch.It was a really funny comedy show called "Goodness,Gracious Me" and was a kind of "British Indian" slant at British/Indian customs and prejudices.

Trouble is,unless Posters have seen the Show,it's just a tasteless remark from
me.Oops! :o :o :o

About the pseudo Brit pubs:You enjoy eating there as much as you like.Enjoy!

Off now to remove that crass line.Ironic.Modding MYSELF!!

Madeleine

May 23rd, 2004, 01:51 AM

If you want B&J in the UK, the best places to try are Safeway, the Co-op, Tescos, Sainsbury's. Or the Apollo Video Shop on Crowborough High Street. They all stock it.

I'm pretty lucky, living in the Sussex & Kent Weald you can't move for decent pubs which don't overcook the veg. There are hundreds of scrummy local dishes. But I'm not one to go off topic, so here's the sulky bit - I'm too skint to eat out.

Shipperahoy

May 23rd, 2004, 01:55 AM

Actually what I was replying to was a comment that I can't find now when I go back and look for it. It was about people not going out for "English". Either I'm blind, it's been deleted, or I hallucinated the whole thing (which wouldn't be entirely out of the question. The voices have told me to expect that from time to time. ;) )

Bagpuss

May 23rd, 2004, 02:00 AM

No "Voices",just me doing some Self-Modding! Sorry.......Slinks away. :o

SeaBee

May 23rd, 2004, 03:23 PM

It is a good point about British food. In this country we have Italian, Indian, French, Chinese, Thai and even American restaurants, but the only time you find somewhere in a foreign country advertising British food, especially in Europe, you normally find either there is a large British Ex-Pat community, or the place is a mainly Brit. frequented holiday resort.

A lot of the problem, IMO, is that the British climate is not condusive to growing the more exotic ingredients. For hundreds of years the main crops grown in this country were root veg. and orchard fruits, and this will limit the style of food.

Britain is now a very multi-cultural society though, and it is becoming harder to point at particular dishes and say "That is British, that is not", after all Chiken Tikka Massala was invented in this country, and is not, strictly speaking, an Indian dish. But it is now, according to a recent survey, more popular than fish and chips.

So really, it all comes down to how you define a nation's food. Is it what is seen as "traditional" such as bangers 'n mash or roast beef and yorkshire pud, or is it what is popular?

Nolamom

May 24th, 2004, 04:44 PM

Okay, here's a sulk - why is the only truly national american food fast food? Everything else seems to be regional. Yankee pot roast, New England clam chowder, Southern fried anything, California rolls...you get the picture. Of course, there's the ubiquitous McDonald's on every third corner.
Nmom

SeaBee

May 24th, 2004, 04:52 PM

I've got to say, if some one actually opened a PROPER American resteraunt in England, serving a selection of the regional dishes, instead of assuming that all American food is Wieners, burgers, fries and shakes, then you would have to kill me to get me out!

ShadowMaat

May 24th, 2004, 04:54 PM

I always get annoyed by Nantucket this and Nantucket that, although I saw a commercial for Arby's the other day and they were actually advertising a Martha's Vineyard salad. No idea what's in it, but it didn't look good. Probably seafood. Still, at least it wasn't Nantucket. :D

SeaBee

May 24th, 2004, 05:04 PM

Err.. daft q. time.

Where, or what is Nantucket? Sounds vaguely rude.

Shipperahoy

May 24th, 2004, 05:06 PM

There once was a man from Nantucket.....oh wait. Nevermind.

ShadowMaat

May 24th, 2004, 05:47 PM

Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard are islands off the coast of Massachusetts. And yeah, Nantucket is famous for that limerick. ;) The Vineyard is mostly known for the Kennedy disasters (Ted drowning his girlfriend in a car accident, John Jr. for drowning himself and a few others in a plane crash) and because that fool Clinton spent a few summers here. The two islands are deadly rivals, hence my hatred of all things Nantucket. ;)

Aphrodite

May 26th, 2004, 07:20 AM

Yes, American chocolate is definately inferior. I've been told with great authority that Hershey's is in fact not even chocolate. Wwhhaatt????!!!??? *slumps into one of the chairs* What's it made of then? I love Hersey chocolates, especially Kisses and the plain Hershey Bars....*whines & sulks* Just as I thought I couldn't feel any lower, I sink even further...I need a Hershey bar.:(
England would probably be my second choice, although I'm still appalled that "you people" actually charge folks for packets of ketchup/tomato sauce/whatever in your McDonalds'. That's just... WRONG. :p Australia's (Sydney anyway) the same. I really hate it when I buy french fries and I have to pay $0.40 (40c) for a sweet and sour sauce!
Although I was about ready to marry a Canadian to get there when I found out that they get a year paid maternity leave while I got a mere 6 weeks paid. At least you actually get paid 6 weeks (is that a government policy?) Here women don't get paid Maternity Leave unless you work for certain companies who have it in their policy or work as a Public servant. Otherwise, nutta! A major sulk from my part on this one.
To PTB:Bring back Skippy the Bush Kangaroo! DJ would get more feedback from HIM,IMO. ;) I think Skippy has long been gone and become an Australian cuisine!;):p I mean, has anyone out there ever tasted kangaroo meat before? I heard it's very tough.

Norlioness

May 26th, 2004, 08:35 AM

When I first saw the thread title, I thought it would be about Shadow's sewing threads :D . Take a look at this

http://www.sulky.com/thread/

Anyhoo, no complaints at the mo. Here's a capucinno cheesecake and a berry cheesecake for everyone to enjoy. *hands them to Luke*

Shipperahoy

May 26th, 2004, 11:15 AM

Wwhhaatt????!!!??? *slumps into one of the chairs* What's it made of then? I love Hersey chocolates, especially Kisses and the plain Hershey Bars....*whines & sulks* Just as I thought I couldn't feel any lower, I sink even further...I need a Hershey bar.:(

Yes, I was told by my friends across the pond that Hershey's is a poor imitation of real chocolate and having received what was quite possibly the best package ever (filled to the brim with German chocolate) I have to say that I agree. Although I don't share the disdain for Hershey's that they seem to it does seem inferior. But it will definately do on a day to day basis.

At least you actually get paid 6 weeks (is that a government policy?) Here women don't get paid Maternity Leave unless you work for certain companies who have it in their policy or work as a Public servant. Otherwise, nutta! A major sulk from my part on this one.

Yes it's a government policy. We get a 6 week government paid disability leave. I can't believe that you don't get any at all. Everyone else I've talked to have had far far better maternity leave options than us. I've even heard tales of people who've been able to take 18 months leave. I feel slightly better about the crappy system here now though. I guess I should just be happy that we get any paid leave at all.

DJFavorite

May 26th, 2004, 01:28 PM

Yes it's a government policy. We get a 6 week government paid disability leave. I can't believe that you don't get any at all. Everyone else I've talked to have had far far better maternity leave options than us. I've even heard tales of people who've been able to take 18 months leave. I feel slightly better about the crappy system here now though. I guess I should just be happy that we get any paid leave at all.

Must be a state govenment policy, I don't know any policy of paid maternity leave. :confused:

ShadowMaat

May 26th, 2004, 03:38 PM

This whole thing with Sam has really started to get on my nerves, lately. I mean, are TPTB really that clueless about women? They've managed to go for almost six years without resorting to surgically removing Sam's backbone, so why have they done so now?

I still say it's because they're running out of ideas. "When in doubt, ship ship ship!" :P

And what's with all the, "Hi! I'm new!" posts in the general forum? Whatever happened to looking around before you post something? *sigh* I suppose having a sticky note telling people where to put it (their intro posts, I mean) would be pointless. Either it wouldn't get read (why read a forum before you post??) or they'd think that meant you should put your intros in a reply to the sticky. *grumble* Kids these days, they have no sense of propriety... :P

Bagpuss

May 26th, 2004, 04:29 PM

LOL! Ship happens,I'm afraid Shadow,and I agree with you about the seeming
PTB "running out of ideas" sulk!

The thing that bugs me about the whole thing is that the PTB have more than enough talent between them, than to prat about with Shippiness and personal stuff, best left alone to Mills and Boon!Grrr!

The whole issue has done nothing but divide Fans into diff camps.Some good people on both sides of any Pro/Anti Ship debates,IMO.

I'm beginning to come down with a bad case of "Defending Sam".Trouble is,if I start having these attacks too often,I'll be better off leaving this Forum.

Lost causes and Underdogs are my sad speciality...Sam seems to be heading there to join the rest of my list! :(

ShadowMaat

May 26th, 2004, 04:49 PM

I'm beginning to come down with a bad case of "Defending Sam".Trouble is,if I start having these attacks too often,I'll be better off leaving this Forum.
Well, it isn't Sam's fault, she can only be the way she's written. I just think she could be written a hell of a lot better.

And I agree. I think part of the reason my upsettedness with the show is so catastrophic is that I really admired TPTB. I looked up to them. I thought they did great work and managed to keep Stargate interesting even when monkey wrenches like Shanks's departure got thrown at them. I put them into a category with Glen (and Darin) Morgan & James Wong, the guys who inspired me to want to be a screenwriter. And then, suddenly (and it did seem very sudden), everything went horribly horribly wrong. It was as if TPTB as a whole had been replaced by pod people- guys who took the easy way out and recycled stories rather than trying anything original or daring, guys who created characters just to service a plot point rather than making them a part of the story, guys who don't know how real people- how real women act! To have everything I loved about the show come crashing down around me because the people I had admired so much didn't seem to care anymore...! It was very harsh for me, and despite it all, despite my massive disillusionment and bitter resentment, I still managed to be completely appalled by Joe Mallozzi's defining Pete as a "cloying boyfriend", possibly because I liked Joe and Paul most out of the group. And now I'm shocked to find that Amanda is spouting rhetoric that isn't a hell of a lot better. I know they're all "only human" but it's still upsetting, especially when they go from being only human to being something even less.

Bagpuss

May 26th, 2004, 05:05 PM

Agreed! I feel much the same,really! :)

*Sulks about Pod People* :(

I think they COULD stop the rot in the next season,but will they?

So far,IMO,some of the snippets and spoilers I've read,don't seem very promising,as regards S8.

*Sulks some more*

I want my Sci-Fi and believable non-stereotyped characters BACK!!!

Bagpuss

May 26th, 2004, 08:06 PM

Back (a little) to my usual cheery self.
Didn't edit my last post as that's poss already been read by others!
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Would the whole Chimera ep and the Polarised Opinions about Pete have been better handled, if they'd had the forethought to introduce him,via Sam's brother, "on-screen" a few eps earlier?
Or had Daniel introduce Pete to Sam,under the same circumstances?
Would have worked better for me!
Say if Pete had just happened along, rather than suddenly appearing, having been portrayed (deliberately or not) by the PTB, as an over needy Stalker,at the Stake-Out,would that have been better received?

According to the Spoilers,and other snippets,P.S. will be in several eps in S8.

If the writing/direction is anything like the Chimera ep,I'll be chewing the Remote Control.....and in a Sulk again!

As for AT and her interview remarks,no idea if she was being quoted elsewhere out of context, or whether she was being facetious.

I'm off to bed now,anyway.Night All.

(Pratchett Moment:"Two of the Clock, and all's Aaaaarrggggghhhh!" ;)

ShadowMaat

May 26th, 2004, 08:22 PM

Over in the Stargate News there's a bit about the SCIFI interview (http://forum.gateworld.net/showthread.php?t=978) and Madeleine kindly posted the text. That's what got me so increasingly upset and bitter. :(

I think that people would hate Pete no matter what, but yes, his introduction could have and should have been a lot better than it was and I think if it had there would be fewer objections. I've known guys like Pete who get very serious very fast, and they're all really nice guys but if you portray them bare-bones and out of context like Pete was, they'd probably look creepy, too.

Your Pratchett moment makes me think of HodgesAARRGGHHH!

Bagpuss

May 26th, 2004, 08:35 PM

Darn it!! You posted this while I was typing my Edit! :o

Already sussed it,but thanks for replying. :)

OMG! Hodges! Another poor guy who got dumped on from a great height ...! ;)

My"2 o'c" bit was actually pinched from one of the early novels,but I'm in Stupid Mode and can't recall which book!

Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to read that interview with my usual calm.
Or perhaps not!

Best I comment on the correct thread afterwards.....See Ya later ! :)

shinyredpants

May 26th, 2004, 10:02 PM

ShadowMaat

May 26th, 2004, 10:07 PM

And come on...am i the only one that sees the connection with McKay and Jonas? *pouts*
Well, if Jonas isn't available, I might seek McKay's help for the comforting... :D

Right now, though, I probably need both of them. Poor, poor Sam is getting mutilated by TPTB... Very sad. Very sulk-inducing. Very in need of comforting... ;)

Bagpuss

May 27th, 2004, 01:04 PM

Talking of "comfort",I finally got the chance to sit down and read the AT/RDA
interview tonight....found it's already been "Snipped"!

Serves me right for not being quick enough to read it! My "Bad". :o

*Sulks at RL hectic activity getting in the way of FHB nosiness!*

*Cheers up a bit*

Ah yes the "Comfort" bit:You may have read my ramblings in the Luke Thread,
all about my search for a Lemon Kit-Kat?

Finally got and tried one....Mmmmm! Delicious,IMO,and a perfect Weapon of Stealth for Luke.

Actually the coating is rather sickly,but I'll make sure I get some more for further "Research"...... :D

Ah,indeed, "Happiness IS Lemony" ;)

ShadowMaat

May 27th, 2004, 03:39 PM

Sorry, but a lemon Kit-Kat is just wrong. You don't mess with my chocolate! Inferior American stuff it may be, but it's still chocolate! You don't go adding crazy flavors all willy-nilly. I also object to any of the other "new" twists on classics that have been cropping up- reverse oreos, reverse peanut utter cups (those are just plain nasty!), things with new flavors, more things being reversed or "inside out". I mean, I'm all for change, but these all reek of gimmick and not as actual attempts to broaden culinary horizons. They're trying to make money! Pleasing the public has nothing to do with it. Hmph.

Sorry ya missed the article, FH. Dunno why it got snipped, unless there are rules about not posting full articles or if there was something about spoilers or whatever, but it really didn't sound good. More stories based on the personal lives of the characters, rather than actual plotlines. More of Sam deciding that Pete's a good shag until she can nab Jack, more of the tepid effluvia which has infected the show already... only it'll be more pronounced, more blaming all the problems on "budget concerns" rather than the failings of the writers. :P

Bagpuss

May 28th, 2004, 05:35 AM

C'est la Vie! :o Skydiver posted that as the reason,so I'll let it go!
I may have missed the article,but at least I can stay out of any aggro for or
anti Sam on certain Threads! ;) Hope S8 is better than the Spoilers seem to suggest......................

Now to the really important issue:Choccy!

I get in a real "Sulk" when the makers of my fave brands suddenly decide to change the balance of ingredients,and call it "New and Improved"!

I don't know all the US names for some of my Faves,but I got really uptight when they changed the "Mars Bar" mix to a bland,sticky mess years ago.
Supposedly,the inner mousse was deemed too heavy,but I liked the "Old" filling better!

Hands off the "Dairy Milk" Bar, Choccie Manufacturers....or face a really big protest....sometimes this cat has claws! ;)

I have to say I really enjoy some American Chocs,esp Reece Peanut Butter Cups..don't think I'd care for the "Reversed" ones either. :eek:

Over here there are absolutely loads of ice cream versions of the top Chocs.
Fine as a choice,for braver souls,but I find them too sickly sweet!

Still no trace of Ben and Jerry's in the local shops. :(

I tried the sources Madeleine posted too,but no luck....Shame. :(

*Wanders off in a sniffy Pout*
(D### Pollen Counts and no B+J = Summer Day Misery!)

ShadowMaat

May 28th, 2004, 06:31 AM

Ah yes. I remember when they changed the mixture in the Cadbury Creme eggs. It used to be more like actual egg filling- very runny. Now it's all thick and gloppy and doesn't taste anywhere near as good. I've stopped eating them because of it.

Meanwhile, someone tried to take away from my Reputation again because s/he couldn't understand "why 'your' even a fan." :mad: *sigh* I am so sick of trying to prove myself to everyone, of trying to show that I'm worthy of being here. Why the hell do I have to defend myself?? I'm here. Get ****ing used to it! :P

Nolamom

May 28th, 2004, 06:50 AM

Meanwhile, someone tried to take away from my Reputation again because s/he couldn't understand "why 'your' even a fan." :mad: *sigh* I am so sick of trying to prove myself to everyone, of trying to show that I'm worthy of being here. Why the hell do I have to defend myself?? I'm here. Get ****ing used to it! :P

You mean just because you don't rubber stamp every idea TPTB present that makes you less of a fan? A little criticism is a good thing.
Nola

Bagpuss

May 28th, 2004, 07:06 AM

So with you about the Creme Eggs.I only buy them for the family,as I liked the runny filling too. :(

Tip:Try heating them up,on a medium setting,for about 15 (to 20) seconds in a Microwave.Too long turns them gooey,and the Choc/cream too hot and messy to enjoy at all!
(*Unwrapped!* Metal Foil is Death to M/Wave Ovens)

As for the Poster who used that pathetic line,....S## them!

You don't have to justify your "Worth" to anyone! Just because you criticise the Show and PTB etc,and they don't agree with your opinions,does NOT give other Posters the right to get Personal!(Grrrrs too!) :(

As for trying to minus your Rep. Points,that's plain childish of them,IMO.

I'm afraid I don't use the Rep points option at all.I prefer to agree/disagree
on the Board,so I can explain properly. Less cowardly,IMO.Also fairer!

Also,I got a bit confused as to whether I can add points or not. Do we need to get past a certain level of Forum Posting to qualify?

Bagpuss

May 28th, 2004, 07:16 AM

You mean just because you don't rubber stamp every idea TPTB present that makes you less of a fan? A little criticism is a good thing.
Nola

Too right,Nola!
Without criticism,and feedback,what kind of Fanbase are some people looking for?

Seems to me,that an attitude of total "Everything's Perfect",would be far worse than any criticisms Shadow, or the rest of us, can express. :(

*Steps down from soapbox*

ShadowMaat

May 28th, 2004, 07:46 AM

Y'know, I hadn't noticed before, and I may have to say this on one of the Forum Play posts that Darren watches, but sig files REALLY need to be limited. I mean, a pic like yours is OK, Nola, or the one I had, but there are people with HUGE pics that take up half the screen! That's a little bit much, IMO, especially for folks on dialup. Cr@p like that screws it up for them 'cause it'll take forever to load and if a lot of people start doing it not only will it look bad, but the actual content of the posts will get lost amid all those stupid-ass sigs. Sheesh, people. Bigger is not ALWAYS better.

Shipperahoy

May 28th, 2004, 10:55 AM

Poor Shadow. I've gotten like 8 reputation notices but 6 of them I have no idea if they were meant to be positive or negative and there's nothing special about the posts that they were meant for so it's really hard to tell. It drives me completely bonkers. Unfortunately, if you're one of those people with strong opinions and absolutely no problem expressing them (and methinks perhaps you are ;) ) then there will be people who take exeption to it. Your options are to roll with the punches and take the bad with the good or you can disable your reputation feature if you just get completely and utterly fed up. I contemplated disabling mine but I guess I want to see how I'm doing as a mod.

ShadowMaat

May 28th, 2004, 11:17 AM

Shipperahoy

May 28th, 2004, 11:26 AM

Yes, I've given out only a couple of repuation notices and they were positive. If I ever give out a negative one it would have to be for something big. I try to take it seriously and don't want to just give out random reputation points (except when it was just us mods playing around here before it was open to the public, then we went nuts :D ) so it's usually if I see a post I think it exceptional in some way. Whether is was extremely articulate or helped to diffuse a tense situation in some way or something along those lines. I'd like for it to mean something. I got a gray point just for opening up the new Shipper thread when the old had hit the 1,000 post mark. Now I don't know if it was from a shipper saying thank you or an anti-shipper who's cursing the existence of a third Sam/Jack shipper thread. Oh well, c'est la vie.

Bagpuss

May 29th, 2004, 05:08 PM

ShadowMaat

May 29th, 2004, 07:21 PM

As a general rule, I don't like long hair on guys. I think it makes them look sloppy. David Hewlett's was OK in Boa vs. Python... but even that was pushing it a bit. And Corin's hair... I had a hard time accepting it last year, but I finally managed to like it. Or tolerate it. But I've seen pics of him from this year and... urg. I'm sorry, but it looks awful. HE looks awful! Scruffy and emaciated. Adele says the long hair and weight loss was for a film role and that by Gatecon he'll probably look different. Hopefully he'll cut his hair. ;) I prefer military style haircuts. Not necessarily crewcuts, but definitely short and neat. And no facial hair! BLAH!

Shipperahoy

May 29th, 2004, 07:39 PM

Bagpuss

May 30th, 2004, 02:00 AM

I tend to favour shortish haircuts for all,and no Facial Fluff!! (Especially on women! ;) )

Longer hair looks good on a lot of people, but it takes far more upkeep,and messing about,to achieve "Hirsute Nirvana".

One of my friends has an absolutely beautiful Mane,but it takes her about two hours to wash,style and dry! I just don't have the time or dedication to devote that kind of effort to my mop.

My hair is bit like Sam/AT's Season 6 style,but dark brown and getting very grey.
Any longer and I look like I've been in a wind-tunnel!!

I liked AT's Season 2 hair too.Thought Season 5 style favoured her best though!

Personal Peeve: Pony-Tails on Guys! :(

Bagpuss

May 30th, 2004, 02:56 AM

And what's with all the, "Hi! I'm new!" posts in the general forum? Whatever happened to looking around before you post something? *sigh* I suppose having a sticky note telling people where to put it (their intro posts, I mean) would be pointless. Either it wouldn't get read (why read a forum before you post??) or they'd think that meant you should put your intros in a reply to the sticky. *grumble* Kids these days, they have no sense of propriety... :P

Confused FHB agrees totally with the "Sticky" Note idea!!

There are another two on the General Board again this morning!

They seem really nice Newbies too,and so I'm wondering how to welcome them,without seeming snide about the fact that their Thread should be on "Off-Topic"!! :o

I'm wondering:Might it help or make things even more confused to move the whole "Welcome to new Members" Thread to Gen Disc?(To say nothing of the whole thing about Post Counts? Egads! :S )

Oh well,up to Darren and the Mods to settle that little headache !

ShadowMaat

May 30th, 2004, 09:19 AM

I'm wondering:Might it help or make things even more confused to move the whole "Welcome to new Members" Thread to Gen Disc?(To say nothing of the whole thing about Post Counts? Egads! :S )
Saying "Hi, I'm new! I love Stargate!" doesn't actually have anything to do with Stargate, it has to do with the person making the post. that's why it's in the Off Topic section. So no, it has no place in Gen Disc and it shouldn't be there. I don't think it's asking to much to require people to actually THINK once in a while. Although some would probably say that my demands in general are outrageous and impossible to achieve. :P

Why is it so difficult to READ before you post? And why, when you ask people to do it, do they generally get bent out of shape and ***** about there being thousands of posts? I'm not saying read ALL of them, but it doesn't take much to skim over things and get a general feel for a board.

I think I have only ever twice posted on a new board without investigating it first. Once it was a software glitch related question on the software's board. Nobody answered, but some similar questions popped up and I got enough out of them to solve the prob. And once it was just a question that had been bugging me about the original Stargate score (what was being chanted and in what language) and I was having a hard time understanding the set-up on the composer's fanboard, so I just skimmed lightly and posted the Q. Everyone knew what I was talking about, but no one had the slightest idea what the answer was. ;)

I'm sorry, but it just seems rude to me NOT to at least skim over things before I post somewhere. Part of it is because of all the aggravation I've suffered on boards, watching people post the same bloody things over and over, but I was doing it before I was really hooked on boards, too.

And ya know what, you don't even have to read the entire board. Just look at the stupid sections!! Off Topic Chatter is right friggen there! Although hey, even Stargate Fandom would be closer to the mark than Gen Disc. Maybe it's an ego thing. I hate making intro posts anyway, but if I was gonna, I'd look for the place where it would be least in the way. I'm not brazen enough to hop into the middle of the most active forum and say, "Hi! I'm here! Look at me!" unless I have some actual on-topic CONTENT to post with it! :P

Sigh. Oh well. I guess it IS asking too much for people to use their brains.

Nolamom

May 30th, 2004, 09:34 AM

Sigh. Oh well. I guess it IS asking too much for people to use their brains.

Brains? That assuming facts not in evidence for some folks. Most folks are just so excited by finding other fans that they "speak" before they think...or read. I always try to cut newbies a little slack and gently welcome them with the suggestion of where to post such things. Actually, that's more true on other bboards than here. I guess I feel like it's the moderator's job to do it here.
Nmom

ShadowMaat

May 30th, 2004, 09:38 AM

I dunno, I usually tell folks here when they're in the wrong place or they're making a redundant thread because I, personally, would be more intimidated if a Mod told me than if some random person did. I'd feel more as if I'd done something actually WRONG and it needed official recognition...

keshou

May 30th, 2004, 09:50 AM

I think you should be required to give a reason when you give/take away a point so that the person can tell WHY you did what you did.

I got a gray point for describing Corin Nemec. I think all I said was that he had longish hair. I've no idea why that earned me a point in EITHER direction. ;)

As it stands, most of the points I'm getting now are gray, so it doesn't affect anything. I have a handful of green points from people who have been around long enough not to be childish about this sort of thing, but I think they're probably all mods. Or at least, yours and David's are. ;) Thanks for that, BTW :P

If it gets bad, yeah, I will disable it, but I'll still know people are subtracting points from me. I haven't tried granting any points, myself. It makes me uneasy.

I received a gray point in that same Corin Nemec thread. I think my post was something fascinating about how I'd heard Corin was a lot thinner or something. I think what's happening is someone is just fooling around giving reputation points - perhaps trying to give out enough points to a bunch of different posters so they can go back and give a point to the one they're really aiming at.

I wouldn't take anything too seriously at this juncture, people are still trying out features, etc. The only reputation points I would pay any attention to are the ones accompanied by comments, at least you know what someone liked or disliked.

Shadow, you're going to get a lot of reputation marks, probably both green and red, because you're an opinionated, articulate poster. I'd embrace it, it means people actually read and have a response to something you wrote.
Nothing worse than being bland. ;)

But if it bothers you, just disable it.

Nolamom

May 30th, 2004, 09:57 AM

Nothing worse than being bland. ;)

Amen! No one could ever accuse Shadow of being bland! She's strongly opinionated but never mean-spirited. I suppose that's why I like her so much! ;)
Nola

keshou

May 30th, 2004, 09:58 AM

I'm so with you on this. There are so very few men that look good with long hair. Adrian Paul maybe. But I like short short hair. I didn't start to think that MS was hot until after he cut off the floppy do.

But it's very much vice versa with women. I think most women look better with longer hair. I think it makes them look younger. I liked AT with her super short hair but I prefer it a wee bit longer. Season 2 hair was a good length. I don't think I like the electro-shock patient hair style that was happening this year. It certainly didn't look very military.

MS definitely looks better with short hair, although not too short, I like it a little scruffy. I liked the length of AT's hair in season 7, it just was a little too weed-wacked. Season 2 hair was good. The hair in early season 4 was too long, looked kind of limp. Then it got too short when she cut it.

Some men can pull off the long hair, but it takes a certain style. I thought Keith Hamilton Cobb looked exotic with his long hair, his short style makes him rather ordinary. Likewise, Viggo's long hair in LOTR looked pretty sexy (although I wanted to wash it a couple of times ;) Now Tom Cruise looks silly with long hair, Brad Pitt's long hair doesn't do much for me either.

ShadowMaat

May 30th, 2004, 10:59 AM

In some cases, it also depends on the role as to whether or not the long hair looks good. In "modern" movies, I tend to think it looks pretty tacky, but if it's Middle Ages or Elizabethan or something, it seems a little more "appropriate". Dunno how Historically Accurate it is, but it seems to have become an acceptable cliche. HOWEVER... when "warriors" have long hair, I always question it because I always get the impression that a real warrior would tend to favor short hair- that whole "enemies grabbing you by the hair" thing... which could be just as Historically Inaccurate, for all I know. ;) I just think that hair should fit under a helmet if you're going into battle. It would also save you from getting your hair all mucky with blood and gore and mud and less pleasant substances.

Shipperahoy

May 30th, 2004, 11:56 AM

Bagpuss

May 30th, 2004, 12:16 PM

keshou

May 30th, 2004, 12:59 PM

Well I personally have closed down and redirected 4 newbie threads to the Welcome New Members thread. I always worry that I'm going to scare them off when their first post results in a virtual smack on the hand but I try to be as nice as possible. It can get old but I don't really get annoyed because I was new once too and I made my fair share of little mistakes.

Aww...you're always so nice about it, I can't believe they'd be offended.

Back to the long hair on men topic I have to agree with the yummy Viggo as Aragorn. And Orlando looked really good in that movie too. But in a current setting there are very few men I like with long hair and almost none that I don't think would look better with it short.

You're right. Current day setting is hard. I did think James Spader looked cuter with his floppy "Daniel" hair rather than the short cut he has in "The Practice". Uh....Johnny Depp? As long as it's not stringy and hanging in his eyes he looks pretty good with that chin-length floppy hair -- at least he did at the Oscars. I haven't seen it short recently so hard to compare.

Bagpuss

May 31st, 2004, 05:08 AM

IMO,J.Depp can get away with almost anything,with regard to his personal fashion and Hair preferences!! :D

That Guy oozes style...........

*Sighs*

I actually should use this Thread to post Sulks 'n' Peeves,but I'll settle for a quick mope instead.......and just mopily wish Hubby looked a bit more like JD!

*Sighs again,and slinks away before Shadow notices*(Some hope! ;) )

ShadowMaat

May 31st, 2004, 03:33 PM

Y'know, now that I've unlocked the avs, I've noticed something really weird: almost none of them are smiling.

Of the basic avs, Jack is smirking, Sam has a full-blown smile, Reese is smiling, and only 7 of the 68 "allies" are smiling... and even a few of them have more of a "baring teeth" expression than a definite smile.

Of the next level, only SIX are definitely smiling with maybe two or three additional ones with possibly happy expressions.

I love the avs. I love them. And I probably wouldn't choose a smiley av, myself, but what's with the ban on happiness? I mean, come on, even JONAS isn't smiling! ;) I'm sure it has to do with what pics were available and/or David simply not noticing, but it just hits me oddly. Urgo isn't smiling, either. And a couple of other ones I consider to be perpetual smilers.

Maybe there's another av level full of shiny happy people. ;)

Anyway, I'm not complaining, I just find it a little weird.

I also wonder how long those avs were unlocked before I noticed them. ;)

Nolamom

May 31st, 2004, 03:50 PM

Shadow - a smiley avatar would belie your evil intent! I, for one, am grateful that you have one more suited to your wicked ways now :D
Nola

ShadowMaat

May 31st, 2004, 03:51 PM

And another thing... When you're going to make statements like, "Are you looking to get death threats?" you'd better make d*** sure people know you're kidding... and you bloody well BETTER be kidding! And if it's a friendly warning that someone might receive threats, there are certainly better ways to word it without sounding like you're making a threat yourself.

Jeez...

shinyredpants

May 31st, 2004, 04:32 PM

see i didnt post an intro post...mostly cuz i dont have anything to come up with and say for them >D

Shipperahoy

May 31st, 2004, 05:34 PM

And another thing... Good lord, what is livi2jack's problem??! When you're going to make statements like, "Are you looking to get death threats?" you'd better make d*** sure people know you're kidding... and you bloody well BETTER be kidding! And if it's a friendly warning that someone might receive threats, there are certainly better ways to word it without sounding like you're making a threat yourself.

Jeez...

Where was that post?

ShadowMaat

May 31st, 2004, 05:41 PM

Where was that post?
It's in the "Jack should die" thread.

shinyredpants

May 31st, 2004, 05:45 PM

It's in the "Jack should die" thread.
yeah that was a bit lame...people need to take these things a little lighter =)

ShadowMaat

May 31st, 2004, 06:25 PM

I am going to sit here and have a good sulk. I hate Yahoo. I hate everything. I will imbibe many blue jello shots made courtesy of Luke and I will sprawl out on my Couch with my Jonas and ignore the whole sucky world. :P

shinyredpants

May 31st, 2004, 06:27 PM

ginger ale + blue jello is awesome

ShadowMaat

May 31st, 2004, 06:28 PM

ginger ale + blue jello is awesome
I was thinking of something a bit stronger than ginger ale. ;)

shinyredpants

May 31st, 2004, 06:32 PM

tequilla perhaps then? i was just saying in general ginger ale + blue jello is awesome.

i'm not sure what liquor is good with jello shots.

ShadowMaat

May 31st, 2004, 06:34 PM

i'm not sure what liquor is good with jello shots.
Everclear or vodka, generally. Or both. :D Plus, of course, Luke always throws in something a little "extra". And it's always best not to ask "what". ;)

shinyredpants

May 31st, 2004, 06:50 PM

everclear?!?!!? oh man...doesnt that stuff mess you up?

see i'm not too much into vodka actually...it really depends on the drink i guess actually

Coz

June 1st, 2004, 05:33 AM

shinyredpants

June 1st, 2004, 08:11 AM

I used to be a big vodka fan but then I had 7 double vodka red bulls in under two hours the other day, I'm steering clear for the time being. I don't think my stomach can handle it at the mo!

Any any liquour is good with Jello shots, or any alcoholic drink in general!

And what is everclear anyway? It sounds like window cleaner or something!!!

everclear is like this nasty nasty 100 proof crap *i think its 100 proof*
it has alot of alcohol in it, and the purpose of drinking it is to get messed up!

ShadowMaat

June 1st, 2004, 03:56 PM

David is really starting to amuse me. The poor thing has not a clue about me, does he? ;) First he kept mistaking me for a guy and now apparently he thinks I'm English! LOL! Maybe I should add some more mocking in my sig file...

Bagpuss

June 1st, 2004, 04:51 PM

LOL!! Just ask him if he fancies certain other "English" Dishes,Shadow!

One such (ahem) delicacy is called "Toad In The Hole"= Sausages in a batter mix,baked in an oven...........

One other he might not like, and I may get Modded for certain implications,regarding the name, is:"Spotted D###"!

No filth! Just the quaint name for steamed dough pudding,which usually contains loads of currants and suchlike. It is formed into a spherical shape ,wrapped in muslin cloth and steamed gently till ready.
Delicious if made correctly....yukky if not!

Actually,on reflection best to stick with offering him Tea and crumpets...
Be warned that "Crumpet" is also English slang for a certain activity!
(Clue: ends in X)
Here endeth another FHB mumble about food ....and other things. ;)

Now d'ya see why I call the British "Eccentric"?

ShadowMaat

June 1st, 2004, 05:04 PM

Oh, I know all about the questionably named English foods, believe me. :D

"Tea and crumpets" was the most cliched English food I could think of and David is probably American enough not to know about any other translations of "crumpet". ;)

He probably does favour certain English "dishes", but I think I'm fairly safe from that concern. Unless age is the next thing he gets wrong. ;)

Poor, poor Davey. hehe.

Shipperahoy

June 1st, 2004, 07:09 PM

You're from the East Coast right Shadow? Although to be fair to poor Davida :D I though you might have been British at first cuz you use words like bloke and what not. Of course I use the word snog regularly just because I love it. And bloody. My friends think that I'm pretentious but I tell them that I'm not pretentious I'm merely better than they are. ;)

ShadowMaat

June 1st, 2004, 07:14 PM

My friends think that I'm pretentious but I tell them that I'm not pretentious I'm merely better than they are. ;)
Exactly! ;) I mostly pick it up via osmosis. There are lots of English fans about and they use the slang regularly, so I end up using it, too. hehe. I still occasionally use "frelling" because I had friends for a while who were Scapers. I'm not pretentious, I'm using avalable resources. :D

ShadowMaat

June 1st, 2004, 07:41 PM

OK, so someone explain to me: why do I bother continuing to post about the show when I have no or little intention of watching it again? I'm beginning to feel like a hypocrite. *sigh* It's probably just over-tiredness. Or fed-uppedness. Whatever. Think I'll go and find a happy fluffy topic somewhere.

shinyredpants

June 1st, 2004, 08:39 PM

i need a sulky thread...today's been absolutely terrible and i've been pissy all day!! i've not only made my boyfriend upset but feel bad all in the same day!

*goes under a desk with her thor plushie and starts sobbing*

Nolamom

June 1st, 2004, 10:55 PM

I'm sorry you've had a bad day. However, a little zanyness around here is certain to lighten your mood! Cuddle your plushie, have some cocoa and read a few lighthearted posts.
Nmom

shinyredpants

June 1st, 2004, 11:17 PM

*sniffle* can it be oolong tea? i have a milk/chocolate allergy that makes me die x.x

Shipperahoy

June 1st, 2004, 11:22 PM

Here's a joke to brighten poor Shadow's miserable day.

A guy walks into a bar and asks the bartender if he will give him a free beer if he shows him something amazing. The bartender agrees, so the guys pulls out a hamster, who begins dancing and singing "Tuff Enuff" by the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
"That IS amazing!" says the bartender and gives the guy his free beer.

"If I show you something else amazing, will you give me another beer?" The bartender agrees, so the guy pulls out a small piano and a hamster and a frog. Now the hamster plays the piano while the frog dances and sings "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

The bartender, completely wowed, gives him another beer. A man in a suit, who's been watching the entire time, offers to buy the frog for a princely sum, which the man agrees to.

"Are you nuts?" asks the bartender. "You could've made a fortune off that frog."

"Can you keep a secret?" asks the man. "The hamster's a ventriloquist."

ShadowMaat

June 1st, 2004, 11:36 PM

LOL! Good one. :D I am doing better, thanks. Although I'm rather wishing I hadn't downloaded the new Yahoo Messenger. I suppose I'll adapt, but it's kinda ugly and has lots more annoying buttons and such. And the "audibles" are just plain WEIRD. And that's coming from me! ;)

Shipperahoy

June 1st, 2004, 11:54 PM

I'm glad your feeling better. A good laugh is a cure for many things I think. I wish I could say that I understood your pain but I don't have Yahoo Messenger. I just have AIM and MSN Messenger. I was thinking of getting Yahoo too but now I think that I won't. Personally the thought of you in full Gou'ald get up with the leather pants has brightened my evening. That and the fact that my last final was today so I get 2 whole weeks of doing absolutely nothing for 2 weeks until summer session starts. Ya know, I don't think I'm sulky enough today to be posting here. I think I'm bringing this thread "up" too much.

ShadowMaat

June 2nd, 2004, 04:57 PM

Nolamom

June 2nd, 2004, 05:30 PM

Here's Luke to make you something lovely...

http://hometown.aol.com/greatgmas/images/luke.gif

Everclear, vodka, whatever.
Nmom

Shipperahoy

June 3rd, 2004, 12:30 AM

Poor Shadow. Do you need another joke?

Bagpuss

June 3rd, 2004, 01:05 AM

I swear, if ONE MORE PERSON asks me why I bother posting here, I'm going to take someone's head off!! :mad: Gods! Why can't people GET OVER IT??!! I'm sorry if people have a problem with me, but I am NOT going to go away and I am NOT going to shut up just because SOME people don't think I should be posting in certain threads!! http://smilies.jeeptalk.org/contrib/lynx/redmad.gif

AAAAUUUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! This isn't even funny anymore!! http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/cwm/3dlil/sad.gif

Tough luck to 'em! :p

If they've got a problem with ANYTHING you post,maybe they're just out of opinions of their own? ;)

(Either that,or maybe they just feel jealous of your Nirrti Avatar? Extremely cool piccie IMO....!)

Chill with Luke,let Shipperahoy tell you some jokes, and knock back some Virtual Boozies of your choice! :cool:

Bagpuss

June 3rd, 2004, 01:08 AM

Poor Shadow. Do you need another joke?

Even if Shadow doesn't,I could do with one!

Loved the "Ventriloquist Hamster"!! :D

Shipperahoy

June 3rd, 2004, 01:09 AM

Well this isn't a joke per se but I thought it was really funny.

Top 10 Funny Store Signs

1.Outside a muffler shop: "No appointment necessary, we hear you coming."
2.Outside a hotel: "Help! We need inn-experienced people."
3.On a desk in a reception room: "We shoot every 3rd salesman , and the 2nd one just left."
4.In a veterinarians waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes, Sit ! Stay!"
5.At the electric company: "We would be de-lighted if you send in your bill. However, if you don't you will be."
6.On the door of a computer store: "Out for a quick byte."
7.In a restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry, come on in and get fed up."
8.Inside a bowling alley: "Please be quiet, we need to hear a pin drop."
9.In the front yard of a funeral home: "Drive carefully, we'll wait."
10.In a counselors office: "Growing old is mandatory, growing wise is optional.

Shipperahoy

June 3rd, 2004, 01:12 AM

ShadowMaat

June 3rd, 2004, 06:48 AM

Heh. Thanks for the jokes and the support. I could probably deal with people asking me why I'm interested in S8 if they asked nicely. But saying things like, "I don't see why anyone who isn't watching the show would post here" or "You people make me laugh" just isn't conducive to conversation. It reads (to me) as passing judgement. If you want to know something, just ask! But ask nicely. "If you think the show is tanking, how come you're interested in S8?" or "If you're posting here, does that mean you think S8 is salvageable?" or "What is it about S8 that you find so post-worthy?" There are many ways to ask me a question without questioning me. And for pity's sake, try reading what I say! I answered the "why are YOU here?" question the first time someone went snotty at me. And if you don't understand, ask for clarification, don't re-ask the original question in the same supercilious tone, especially not if you saw how irritated it made me the first time.

I'm sorry, but I happen to like it here. I have a lot of fun when I'm not being pissed off at people sniping at me and I've personally found a lot of good conversations here, including one or two where I'm NOT being "negative". :P

shinyredpants

June 3rd, 2004, 08:13 AM

see...its for reasons like this that i dont listen to people =)

ShadowMaat

June 3rd, 2004, 09:18 AM

see...its for reasons like this that i dont listen to people =)
Sorry, did you say something? :P

SeaBee

June 3rd, 2004, 06:41 PM

Hi ShadowMaat!

IMO, you should be able to post what you want, where you want, and your position on any part of the show should have no bearing on your right to do so.
As it was said, once, "I may not always agree with your POV, but I will defend with my last breath your right to have that opinion." (Or something like that, I never did philosophy.) ;)

Bagpuss

June 5th, 2004, 11:24 AM

Or yet another bar joke.

A guy goes into a bar, orders twelve shots and starts drinking them as fast as he can.
The bartender says, "Dang, why are you drinking so fast?"

The guy says, "You would be drinking fast if you had what I had."

The bartender says, "What do you have?"

The guy says, "75 cents."

Missed this before! Good joke,IMO. Like your list too. :)

Funnier than most jokes I've read recently.Anywhere else!.

Still in a sulk/mope about some unresolved Food Cravings!*Sigh*

Oh well, hopefully Hubby's dinner making stint will pay off. He's a really good Chef. Usually good food cheers me up!

*Wanders off to have a look at Dinner*

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 12:27 AM

Ya know, I know people are teasing me about my post count and all and that it's just teasing, but I'm very insecure about it and I DO feel slightly as if I've done something wrong to hit 1,000 so fast. I find it a little scary that I'm so far ahead of everyone. I know I make a lot of fluff posts, but I speak my mind a lot, too- that's usually what gets me in so much trouble. ;) I try to strike a balance.

Anyway, have I told the Heisenberg joke yet?

Shipperahoy

June 6th, 2004, 12:33 AM

Poor Shadow. Don't feel insecure. There's nothing wrong with being verbal. Who knows what would happen if you kept it all inside. It just means that there's a lot here that interests you. Plus you have the added benifit of working with computers so you have access to the forum a lot more than a lot of people here do. Chin up. I wouldn't have thought you could feel insecure. :p There goes my theory about you being a machine.

Oh and Hiesenberg joke? I have to hear this.

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 05:47 AM

I want to hear it too! :)

Congratulations on making it to "Royal Guard",Shadow! :D

Cool "Title" and a pointer to greater glory in the future,IMO. ;)

I think there are very few folk here,who'd really grudge you the high P.C.,but if anyone does resent it,then tough cheddar to 'em...... ;)

Anubis

June 6th, 2004, 05:54 AM

Shadow, I noticed that you're now a Royal Guard. Feel good? Plus you're the top poster. Gives you something to smile about

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 10:11 AM

Maybe I'm another Fifth- definitely a machine, but with with an echo of human emotions. Just means I'm twice as dangerous. http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/scorchio/sevil.gif

The Heisenberg Joke:
One afternoon, Heisenberg decided to go for a ride. He was cruising along, admiring the scenery when a police cruiser appeared behind him, lights flashing, and ordered him to pull over. He did, and the cop approached him, frowning. "Sir," the cop said, "do you have any idea how fast you were going?"

"No," Heisenberg replied, "but I know exactly where I am!"

It's amazing the number of people I tell this joke to who just stare at me blankly. And most of them are older than I am! ;)

Thanks for the congrats. So where's my cake to celebrate, eh?? ;) Guess I'll have to ask Luke...

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 10:45 AM

Guess they didn't know about his "Uncertainty Principle",then,nor the fact that he was one of the first "Quantum Theorists",Shadow!! ;)

I like the joke! :cool: LOL!!

(Afraid I can't remember all the "Principle"...Brain's a bit foggy today!) :o

Annnnywaay!

Please accept this free mental image of a huge Choccy Fudge Cake (Chilled,natch!)as a "Virtual" celebration....... ;)

*Tootles on "Party Hooter"*

Hooray For Shadow!! :D

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 10:53 AM

Please accept this free mental image of a huge Choccy Fudge Cake (Chilled,natch!)as a "Virtual" celebration....... ;)
And I'll assume that it isn't made of the inferior American choccy. ;)

Woohoo! Go me! ;)

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 11:17 AM

"Go you ",indeed,Shadow! :D

The "Virtual Choccy" was in fact the best of Belgian.....those Guys are masters of their craft,IMO! ;)

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 12:45 PM

Ya know, I wish people would try harder to stay on topic.

And yes, I DO have very narrow definitions of things. :P

edited to correct critical views

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 01:27 PM

Yeah, I've contributed to a few threads going off topic, myself, but I usually try to veer things back on topic eventually. Or at least make passing on topic references. ;)

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 01:45 PM

Yeah, I've contributed to a few threads going off topic, myself, but I usually try to veer things back on topic eventually. Or at least make passing on topic references. ;)

Me too! ;)

I'm a bit nervy at the mo',I think! Maybe I need some of lmj's Dr Pepper? ;)

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 01:47 PM

I'm a bit nervy at the mo',I think! Maybe I need some of lmj's Dr Pepper? ;)
I dunno, I think Luke may have added a few "ingredients" to that Dr Pepper. It may not be entirely safe to drink. ;)

I've been getting very twitchy about some things, myself. Maybe it's something in the air...

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 02:54 PM

Yeah....POLLEN!! :eek: Or could be the Dr Pepper. ;)

Main thing to do is have patience with each other,really! :)

Shipperahoy

June 6th, 2004, 03:19 PM

I don't think that talking about other members posts in a thread other than the one that they posted in (especially in a negative light) is a good idea. If you have a problem with a certain person's post or you feel that it is inappropriate then the best idea is to carry on a conversation directly with that person on that thread or via private message. If someone came along and saw that they were being vented about it could cause problems. Talking about other members by name and critisizing a post that they have made is just cause for hard feelings.

Shipperahoy
Gateworld Forum Moderator

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 04:06 PM

Any better? :o

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 04:21 PM

I've edited my post.

Shipperahoy

June 6th, 2004, 06:02 PM

No problems guys. I hope I didn't come across as unduly harsh. I wasn't passing judgement on the *actual* criticisms being expressed as I agree that protected threads are sometimes not treated as actual protected threads I was just pointing out that forum rules prohibit spefic posts and members being discussed outside the actual thread said post originated from and that it could cause misunderstandings. As this is a sulky thread it's perfectly alright to vent about the fact that you're annoyed that people don't repsect protected threads but specific posts and names should be left out.

Again, sorry to come across as the mean billy-club bearing prison matron but, hey, it's my job and it's what I get paid the no bucks for. :D

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 06:46 PM

No problem,Shipperahoy,and no need for you to apologise at all! :D

IMO,I agree that the calming influence of a jolly good "Sporking" was due. :o

To be honest,I've already forgotten what I posted earlier,but thanks for the "Wake up " call.

No excuses.It won't happen again.

(I really think you and the Mods should get more than "Magic Beans".I mean by now,surely you've all earned your own,personalised "Beanstalks"? ;) )

Shipperahoy

June 6th, 2004, 06:49 PM

Oh please! I haven't even received my Magic Beans yet. I keep hearing that they're "in the mail" but, alas, no sight of them yet. I've even heard rumors that they're chocolate covered. Luckily I have infinate patience, omnipitent being that I am.

Bagpuss

June 6th, 2004, 07:05 PM

Chocolate covered Magic Beans sound very nice indeed,but possibly a rumour as you say....hmmm.

Could it be that *Gasp* some greedy person ate them in transit? :eek:

(Not me,but some other Food Fan,before anyone thinks it was my doing! ;) )

I admit I ate the "Purple Carrot" on the previous forum,but since then I'm a reformed character!

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 08:35 PM

No need to apologize. The original gripe is a little moot anyway.

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 10:46 PM

Gonna finish the thought I started in the ship discussion thread since it was off topic there although I'll probably still get in trouble for the... er... impurity of the thought and the extreme double entendre-ness of the sentence.

...[it] made for some nice mental imagery of Jonas being handcuffed and tossed overboard and me...
...going down to rescue him. :D

Speaking in a strictly literal and puritanical way, it's a very noble and "right" thing to do. :D

Speaking in OTHER terms, well... that definitely wouldn't be very PG of me. ;)

Shipperahoy

June 6th, 2004, 11:42 PM

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 11:46 PM

Isn't that partly what the ship discussion thread is for? So people from both sides (and ranging from extremes to milds) can express their views and try to find a happy medium? ;)

You could always start a Subtle Ship thread or something. Then just ignore the groans of people as they see YET ANOTHER ship thread start up. ;)

Shipperahoy

June 6th, 2004, 11:56 PM

Yes, well I think I'll forgo starting another ship thread. It's weird though because I used to be much more of a shipper, in fact I started the original shipper thread on the Delphi forum, but after season 7 I've backed off considerably. The ship thread was nice in that I could go there and actually talk about ship without arguing about it and the anti-shippers have that with their thread. You're probably the wrong person to be complaining to about ship problems :D ;) but I just felt in a weird place. Besides I have a feeling that there wouldn't be too many people posting in a Subtle ship thread. People like me seem to be few and far between. People tend to either REALLY like ship or REALLY hate it.

O.k. I'll stop the poor me pity party now.

ShadowMaat

June 6th, 2004, 11:59 PM

If it helps, there might be a slice of that virtual choccy cake FH brought for me. ;)

Me, I'm gonna go to bed and see if I can dream about that underwater... rescue. :D

Shipperahoy

June 7th, 2004, 12:19 AM

Thanks Shadow. And you have pleasant dreams. Phew, is it hot in here?

ShadowMaat

June 7th, 2004, 06:47 AM

Sigh. No Jonasy dreams. Gonna have to have a good sulk about that. But at least I didn't have any nightmares, either. The warmth would be a good thing, today. It's chilly and damp. Will have to cozy up by the fire and have Luke bring some cocoa with marshmallows. ;)

Edited to include a sulk about pompous users who have a superior attitude and talk down at you when you're only trying to be helpful.

Coz

June 7th, 2004, 09:56 AM

I know this is Shadow's sulky thread but can I sulk for a minute about being in a wierd shipper limbo? I'm not shipper enough to really post in the Sam/Jack Ship Discussion thread as I'm not really into overt ship and don't really want any explicit scenes between the two, but I'm certainly not an ant-shipper so I can't post there. Nor am I noromo or any other group that I can think of. I'm without a home. What's a girl to do? Sniffle sniffle.

To be honest, I'm more of a subtle than overt shipper. So at least you're not alone. I do love ship but when it's kept subtle it's so much better...it's all about the subtext y'know!! The S7 ship was more about the text IMO. (Does that make sense?? :) )

ShadowMaat

June 7th, 2004, 10:35 PM

Another thing that is really starting to get on my nerves is the server hosting the Forums. It seems like every day- or at least every other day, something goes wrong with it. Sometimes it's just down for a few minutes, but other times it's down for HOURS. I may be exagerrating the problem slightly, but if is DEFNITELY more problematic than Delphi in terms of access. Why is this? Part of the wonderment of moving on to Bigger & Better Things? 'Cause it irritates me. I like having this place as an outlet, I like reading what others have to think (even though THAT pisses me off too, sometimes), I do NOT like being denied by a stupid SERVER.

Is this an ongoing problem with the server? Or is the server a particular target of hackers and other morons? Why? Hmph! Stupid people. Stupid server. It's tediously boring when I can't compulsively check activity on the board. Or reply to something inane, or to at least decide for MYSELF that there's nothing of interest for the moment. *sigh* And *grrr* too.

One SLIGHT advantage. I finally became so horrifyingly bored that I started typing up my Jonas/Nirrti sequel. Only 12 more handwritten pages to go. *sigh* And I write really small. *double sigh*

Shipperahoy

June 7th, 2004, 10:56 PM

I'm so with you Shadow! I'm hooked on checking in with the forum daily so not being able to access it drives me batty. They said last time that they had fixed the problem but apparently that's not the case.

On a bright note, and I know this is supposed to be a sulky thread, but I'm exited. I attend the Chat with Kristen chats on Mondays at E-online and she's never answered any of my questions but she answered 2 today so I'm really really happy. What can I say? It doesn't take all that much to make me happy.

ShadowMaat

June 7th, 2004, 11:01 PM

Heh. I attended a SCIFI chat with Morgan & Wong once. I think I had about six questions. Every single one of them got asked. :eek: I ended up scrabbling desperately, trying to come up with more, and every one of THEM got asked, too. Dunno who the sick b@stard was who was running that chat, but he left me completely unnerved. :S I guess that was payback for all the times I'd complained about my questions never getting asked. I'm a lot more cautious about that sort of thing now. ;) One or two would have been fine, but ALL of them... that's just way too spotlighty for me.

ShadowMaat

June 7th, 2004, 11:18 PM

And just because I'm reveling in the ability to post again... ;)

While I grumble about people trying to take threads off topic (or at least try taking protected threads off topic) I don't mind it happening from time to time (in the appropriate places) and as I've said, I've done it myself. But despite my grumbling, I'm not a thread nazi either, throwing a hissy fit every time someone says the slightest thing off target. I hate people who do that. I mean, jeez, lighten up. If someone is posting anti-ship stuff on a ship thread, that's one thing, and if the OT continues for a while, that's another thing, too, but if someone is just following a secondary line of thought, for pity's sake let it go. It isn't hurting anything and the main gist of the thread is still there. Cool off and remember that YOUR posts aren't more any important than anyone else's.

My posts, on the other hand, are obviously better than everyone's. :P

Shipperahoy

June 8th, 2004, 12:36 AM

Well what really made me happy is that one of my questions was about Gilmore Girls and if they were going to continue to go forward with the Luke/Lorelei romance instead of backpedaling like most shows normally do. And she answered it. Woo hoo! And my second question was regarding the health of Andy Hallett (Lorne on Angel) because he collapsed and was taken to the hospital. It turns out that he had a viral infection in his heart that caused it to become enlarged and he had a mild heart attack, but he's on the mend. I'm glad cuz I absolutely love him.

ShadowMaat

June 8th, 2004, 06:28 AM

Yay to the GG news and wow. Isn't Andy awfully young to be having a heart attack? Glad he's on the mend. Viral infections. Urg.

ShadowMaat

June 8th, 2004, 04:03 PM

Ya know, I get the strong imperssion that Certain People are only posting in order to run up their post count so they can access the next level of avs. Maybe Darren shouldn't have lowered the number after all. :P

Thing is, I know from experience that sometimes it's just over-exuberance. Hard to tell the difference between the two.

Suddenly I have a much greater appreciation for those who suffered through some of my own posting frenzies...

Bagpuss

June 8th, 2004, 06:26 PM

One SLIGHT advantage. I finally became so horrifyingly bored that I started typing up my Jonas/Nirrti sequel. Only 12 more handwritten pages to go. *sigh* And I write really small. *double sigh*

Yay! More Shadow Fan-fics in prospect! Woo-Hooo! :D :cool: :D

Sorry,Shadow,that wasn't anything like a "Sulk"......on the other hand,I don't really enjoy typing,so I can sympathise.All I have to do is read,but you Authors have to do all the work! ;)

*Petty Sulk Time*

Weather here sucks.Hot,humid,and way too polluted!

I'm not well! :(

That's why I haven't been Posting much over the past couple of days..too glum to rise above my misery and my other RL woes.

IMO, best to just read,and not type, when I get like that,as I don't think anyone would want to share any of my addled ramblings!! ;)

ShadowMaat

June 8th, 2004, 06:39 PM

I'm not well! :(
We've ALWAYS known that, FH! ;)

Incidentally, what's with the high read rate on this thread? You scary snoopy people snooping around and not posting. SHOW YOURSELVES! ...Er, but don't really show yourselves, y'know? Unless you're cute and male. And preferrably single. :D And straight, too, for that matter. Stupid hot-looking gay guys running around taunting us all... hmph. :P

Sorry, where was I? Oh yes. It occurs to me that my post number estimation thing may have been in error. Or at least it didn't take into account the longevity thing. I notice someone in the 600's sporting an unlocked av. I think. Just how long DID I have those avs unlocked without noticing it?? Sheesh. I feel so unobservant, now... :(

Think I'll go sulk about it and console myself with an iced mocha.

Shipperahoy

June 8th, 2004, 07:00 PM

Weather here sucks.Hot,humid,and way too polluted!

If it makes you feel better it's beautiful here. :p Nice sunny day with just enough of a cool ocean breeze. :D Of course the tourists are starting to pour in which can put a damper on things.

I'm not well! :(

Yeah, I think Shadow spread around that Bavarian Yak flu. ;)

ShadowMaat

June 8th, 2004, 07:05 PM

Maybe I should start a Shadow's Smug Thread, too. I'm very proud of me for not diverging off topic on a particular protected thread. Especially since I'd been complaining about OT just yesterday. It actually took me a few minutes to figure out what I HAD been saying and what thread I was on and then I neatly steered everything back on topic and ignored the hints dropped like baby anvils on my toes... :D

Good thing I'm flexible so I don't hurt myself as I pat me on the back. ;)

And that Bavarian Yak Flu is my sister's fault! :P

Bagpuss

June 8th, 2004, 07:18 PM

EDIT:Answering to Post #173.....Drat,had to sort out tomorrow's stuff for the Family!

Enjoy your Iced Mocha,Shadow! :D

Your latest Post has actually cheered me up no end !!

Allergies,etc be Darned! ;)

Good point about the high viewing count.(!)

Honestly,would you have made fewer Posts,if you'd known the target to aim for to get Nirrti?

(Somehow, I don't think so! LOL!) :D

bcmilco

June 8th, 2004, 07:23 PM

SHOW YOURSELVES! ...Er, but don't really show yourselves, y'know? Unless you're cute and male. And preferrably single. :D And straight, too, for that matter. Stupid hot-looking gay guys running around taunting us all... hmph. :P

LOL hi, not sure how cute I am but I'll 'show' myself...
but not like that :p

I notice someone in the 600's sporting an unlocked av. I think. Just how long DID I have those avs unlocked without noticing it?? Sheesh. I feel so unobservant, now... :(

Don't feel that way! I noticed that lmj didin't get 'promoted' until he had over 800 posts. and Yet me, being the wonderful person that I am (stop laughing! :p) had access to the bonus avatars back around 500+ posts. I think it has to do with a combination of how long you're on, how many posts, and reputation. Of course until someone tells me if I'm right that's just a guess ;)

Think I'll go sulk about it and console myself with an iced mocha.

got another one of those? :D

ShadowMaat

June 8th, 2004, 07:39 PM

To be honest, I figured the unlock point was somewhere around 2000-2500 and that there was no point in "racing" for it because it'd still take me forever to get there. Then I hooked up with a bad lot and next thing I knew I'd left then-leader TameFarrar in the dust. ;) I was curious about the avs and I have a competitive streak, but neither was strong enough to make me consciously run up my numbers. I still find my count a little unnerving and I kinda feel like I'm running around with a target painted on my head.

Would I have made fewer posts if I'd known the number was lowered? Probably not, but I'd probably have dragged my feet over the last few. I avoided those last five before the 1000 mark for as long as I could, then I got irritated on some discussion thread and that was that. ;)

Hi BCM! Should have known you were one of the ones STARING at me. :P And no, no iced mocha for you! :P I do think there's some day-old coffee which is probably stone cold by now, if you want that instead....

And yes to the combination of post count and longevity, but I was one of the first non-mods to sign up, so... whatever. I think the unlocking thing is one of those ineffable matters that we were not meant to ever understand. ;)

bcmilco

June 8th, 2004, 07:48 PM

To be honest, I figured the unlock point was somewhere around 2000-2500 and that there was no point in "racing" for it because it'd still take me forever to get there.

Me too.

I still find my count a little unnerving and I kinda feel like I'm running around with a target painted on my head.

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.

Besides lmj will leave you in the dust here shortly ;)

Hi BCM! Should have known you were one of the ones STARING at me. :P

Actually I've only popped in here a few times, but when I saw that post I just could resist ;)

And no, no iced mocha for you! :P I do think there's some day-old coffee which is probably stone cold by now, if you want that instead....

*pouts* :(

And yes to the combination of post count and longevity, but I was one of the first non-mods to sign up, so...

You were the 15th I was 16th. :p

I think the unlocking thing is one of those ineffable matters that we were not meant to ever understand. ;)

I must agree! unless Darren is willing to explain it. :o

Bagpuss

June 8th, 2004, 08:00 PM

If it makes you feel better it's beautiful here. :p Nice sunny day with just enough of a cool ocean breeze. :D Of course the tourists are starting to pour in which can put a damper on things.

Yeah, I think Shadow spread around that Bavarian Yak flu. ;)

Thanks for the sympathy! :D

Your part of the World sounds rather nice, and less Pollen and Smell Polluted ,than my location. *Sigh*

I can't blame Shadow for my misery,though.(Tempting ! ;) )

All my life,Summer's been my least fave Season.Allergies are only part of the problem.I'm just not able to cope with any real heat,bug stings/bites/etc.

I really don't feel good,but as long as I can laugh at myself,I'll survive! :D

*Ponders telling my RL lovely warm,caring but gullible Sister-In -Law about "Bavarian Yak Flu"......*

*Conscience kicks in*

Bad idea! She might never forgive me.....and rightly so! ;)

ShadowMaat

June 9th, 2004, 03:45 PM

I don't know why the chattier posts are bothering me all of a sudden. Probably just because the chatty stuff isn't anything I'm interested in whereas I AM interested in the supposed subjects of the threads where the chattiness seems to be happening.

It's very very different being on the outside of things, very frustrating and I'm half-convinced I should go back and delete some of my stupider posts. Except that they're all far in the past, now, so it's too little, too late to do any good and deleting half a convo would only make things MORE confusing if anyone were to read through old threads.

I also have to resist the compulsion to try and maintain my "lead" in the post count, which is funny, since my post count is one thing making me very self-conscious. Thus far, it's pretty easy to resist and now that I have a deeper awareness of the chattiness thing I can hopefully avoid doing it again. Except on threads like this one, where it's relatively out of the way and doesn't hurt anything. ;)

I probably haven't made myself many friends by complaining to the "offenders", but urrg! Were my posts ever that pointless?? I'm almost afraid to look. ;)

Shipperahoy

June 10th, 2004, 12:59 AM

Even I tend to go off track every once in a while and I'm a mod. Especially when there are certain people who I enjoy conversing with and I end up having whole conversations with them. :D But being a mod I tend to try to keep myself under control. Or I respond to said person but then also throw in a little something about the topic so it won't be completely OT.

ShadowMaat

June 10th, 2004, 06:50 AM

I know things go off track and I know I've done it myself but I just can't shake the feeling that it was all intentional and a deliberate effort to run up post counts. I guess the "boasting" each person did about how close they were getting and "only five more to go! Geen, amybe I'll post about such-and-such" didn't help, either.

I know this board is meant to be a place to have fun and I certainly don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but it still aggravates me to see/think about it. I think it's also the conversational tone of some of the posts that bothers me. The
So how are you?
Oh, I'm fine.
That's good. Did you watch that show last night?
Yes, I did.
What did you think of it?
I didn't like it too much.
Really? I did.
And so on, and so on...

I understand the importance and fun of chat posts, but also I feel that this is what the Off Topic section is for, NOT a "real" post in the middle of the Stargate section.

Whatever. It's still aggravating, so maybe my best bet is just to forget about it and if I see it happening on another thread, I'll stop visiting that thread. :( I will, however, defend the Dr. Rodney McKay thread and certain others and make sure that they stay more or less on topic. ;)

I could always put the people in question on my ignore list, but I really like them and they DO have some good stuff to contribute... when they feel like it. ;) I think that's partly why I find it upsetting: I know these guys are good, but... *shrug*

I'm feeling really guilty about whining to Darren about lowering the number and then broadcasting the approximate range OF that number. Shou;d have kept my mouth shut on both counts. Although I HAVE been refusing to comment on the avs themselves, beyond general broad hints. Maybe Darren should keep changing the number. That'd really mess people up. ;)

Bagpuss

June 10th, 2004, 07:29 AM

I've put my own feelings down about this stuff, in the Off-Topic Chatter Thread about the issue......

I see the Forum as a "Fun" place,Shadow,and a refuge from RL.

I've no intention of insulting you, or your POV. Nor attack anyone else around the Forum.Not my job!

If I've ever hurt your feelings,I apologise! :D

I have to admit, I've merrily wandered Off-Topic, in some of the "Looser" Threads,but it's been a Fun-seeking exercise, and an attempt to befriend other GW members.

I actually looked over my previous Postings on my "Profile" feature, the other evening, and concluded that, in my efforts to Peace-Keep,I was probably coming across to viewers as a "Know-it -all" Twit! :o

I enjoy your posts,Shadow,so don't set Luke on me! I want to live!! :eek:

If you think "Preachy" FHB is back and foaming,sorry! ;)

Stop beating yourself up,and relax!

Watch out, Shadow,or I really will come in and give you that "Hug",I threatened earlier! :D :D :D

Jprime

June 10th, 2004, 08:34 AM

Yeah I have to agree with Shadow that the only purpose some threads seem to serve is to raise post counts (The Last Word, certain off-topic threads). I am reminded of something somebody here said a while back (Shipperahoy maybe?): Forget your post count and make your posts count. :)

Bagpuss

June 10th, 2004, 08:44 AM

Are you trying to have a little dig at me?

If so,take it up with the Mods,friend.

I don't remember attacking your POV's anywhere at all .

Oh,one more thing,these "Off-topic Chatter Threads" don't "Count" on the Official Post Counts anyway...........

ShadowMaat

June 10th, 2004, 08:58 AM

I am reminded of something somebody here said a while back (Shipperahoy maybe?): Forget your post count and make your posts count. :)
I like that thought. :) But yeah, as FH pointed out, Offworld stuff doesn't count for anything, which is why I figure it's the best place for chatty things like this thread and TLW and all the others. There have, however, been a few threads in the Stargate-oriented sections which seem to have served no purpose but to bump up numbers. "Forget about your post count and make your posts count." That's brilliant, that is. ;)

FH, I don't think JPrime was having a "dig" at anyone, just backing me up on my complaint. Thanks for that, BTW, JP. I was starting to get self-conscious about it... I still am, actually, but it's nice to know I'm not alone. ;)

Bagpuss

June 10th, 2004, 11:18 AM

I'm willing to accept that as a probable explanation,as a courtesy to ALL other Posters,Shadow.I don't have any grudges against JP anyway! :D

(I was asking a genuine question,that's all.)

I enjoy a wide variety of fun/serious Post Threads around the Forum.So do most members,IMO. :)

No attacks or sarcasm intended to anyone else.

As far as I'm concerned,I'm a "Forum Friendshipper",possibly a misguided preference ,but my own POV! :D

Anyway,now that little matter's sorted out,are you still in sulk mode? ;)

If you get "Down",think Luke,Jonas,....... ;) :D

It helps! ;)

Shipperahoy

June 10th, 2004, 11:18 AM

Well if I see threads going too off topic I'll usually step in with a gentle nudge to get it back on topic, then a hand slap, then an all out sporking. But if I or one of the other mods miss it please feel free to point them out to one of us. Unfortunately we miss stuff sometimes too. But I understand what you mean. Conversational posts like the one you described don't have a place anywhere other than the Off World folder.

Bagpuss

June 10th, 2004, 11:31 AM

I see our Posts went up within seconds of each other,but I agree with your POV. :D

I'll do my best to comply! :D

ShadowMaat

June 10th, 2004, 10:55 PM

Server crashes are definitely more annoying than thread spamming/flooding... :mad:

I've done some more research and while I still think spamming is a good catch-all term, I suppose that flooding is really more accurate. Flooding a thread with useless chatter.

Anyway, gonna flip on the stealth devices in The Couch for a while and have Jonas help me work out some of my frustrations. :D

Bagpuss

June 11th, 2004, 02:11 AM

Have a fun sulk! ;) Like the "Stealth Couch" idea........

keshou

June 11th, 2004, 08:51 AM

I'm not sure what the rules are for this thread but I wanted to sulk about the server crashes. Even when it's up and running it seems I have to hit the refresh a lot to get things to come up. I've been forced to visit other forums and it's been really depressing. :(

Personally I think it's an evil plot to prevent others from attaining those nifty avatars. :p Not that I'll ever get there anyway.

Nolamom

June 11th, 2004, 09:37 AM

I've been forced to visit other forums and it's been really depressing. :(

Tell me about it!!!! I hate server issues.
Nmom

ShadowMaat

June 11th, 2004, 06:56 PM

This'll probably have to end up in the warm fuzzies thread, but as much as I love to harrass David, he really is a nice guy. I LOVE that he's asking if folks wanna see him interview "Luke" although I shudder to think what that might entail... ;)

Nolamom

June 11th, 2004, 08:31 PM

Ah, so it is "server issues" of a different sort, eh?
Nmom

ShadowMaat

June 11th, 2004, 08:36 PM

Ah, so it is "server issues" of a different sort, eh?
Nmom
Exactly!

Hmmm... Maybe the forum's server is the computer equivalent of Luke?? That would be pretty scary... ;)

ShadowMaat

June 11th, 2004, 09:19 PM

I wonder if David means an interview with Ken Phelan or an interview with Luke? I'm afraid to ask. Either way it spells Trouble for me. ;)

Edited to include sulk:

Voting against Luke! That's just plain mean-spirited! http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/cwm/3dlil/sad.gif Hmph. Luke's definitely got a new name on his hit list. :P

neith4

June 12th, 2004, 10:23 PM

Re: This is my thread for feeling sorry for myself. :P I'm going to come here and whine whenever I feel put-upon, ostracized, ridiculed or other cold prickly-type things. :P

Jonas is in charge of the comfort department, although if anyone else shows up here needing to sulk, there MIGHT be others available for comforting. If I'm in the mood to allow it. :P Jonas is off limits, tho.

Tsk tsk teasing ;) - That's not true Jonas is NOT "off-limits" you have to share him with Sassy and Goldie !!! Er Goldie give Jonas some time off from slicing sashimi and Sassy ... where is she ... oops lying in wait for the next interview with a certain PTB ... I think Jonas has prepared a full platter of sashimi for Goldie's big date with Mr. Black and Silver so he can sneak back to you now!!! :)

Jonas you can share my bread and chocolate custard and chips and fruit recipe - that might cheer shadowmaat up!

ShadowMaat

June 12th, 2004, 10:25 PM

As long as Jonas is in MY thread, he's MINE. I don't have to share him with ANYONE and frankly he doesn't want to be shared. So there. :P

Don't make me break out the heavy artillery...

Nolamom

June 12th, 2004, 10:53 PM

Hey Shadow - I made you another Luke gif - WITH LEMONS! :)
http://hometown.aol.com/greatgmas/images/luke4.gif

ShadowMaat

June 12th, 2004, 10:57 PM

Very cool. Makes me... hungry. ;)

Jprime

June 13th, 2004, 08:12 PM

As long as Jonas is in MY thread, he's MINE. I don't have to share him with ANYONE and frankly he doesn't want to be shared. So there. :P

Don't make me break out the heavy artillery...

lol thats priceless...

Nolamom

June 13th, 2004, 08:25 PM

Shadow, he looks far too wholesome for you...muwahaha
http://hometown.aol.com/greatgmas/images/jonas03.jpg

ShadowMaat

June 13th, 2004, 08:28 PM

Bah. That was before he came to Earth and er... had his eyes opened to a few things. And had a few "firsts" added to his list. :D

ShadowMaat

June 13th, 2004, 08:49 PM

Here's a pic of Jonas at my place (http://shadowmaat.250free.com/Attachments/first2go31.jpg). :D

Shipperahoy

June 14th, 2004, 11:42 PM

I want to have a sulk because I'm attending summer session at school and so am missing out on some beautiful weather and can barely post here anymore. Sulk. On the up side it cuts a whole semester off of my degree program and therefore have a six week intensive session versus a 3 1/2 month semester. On the downside it's a six week intensive session so they cram everything into less than half the time. I'm a very busy girlie. Sigh. But I'll be around from time to time.

I've noticed Shadow hasn't posted a sulk here in a while. Careful there lady or I'll start thinking that you're in danger of becoming, dare I say it, cheeful.

ShadowMaat

June 15th, 2004, 09:46 PM

As long as this accursed forum keeps crashing every other day, I'll have plenty to sulk about, believe me. :P

I'm also frustrated because I'm extremely reluctant to type up my Jonas/Nirrti sequel and I don't know why. Subliminal vibe that it sucks, a reluctance to put Jonas through hell again, or sheer laziness? ;)

I would also like to find a good program to make screencaps of DVDs played on my comp. I have a copy of Cypher and I wanna make some caps of David Hewlett's character since I'm pretty sure not many other people have the movie.

Grrr....

Think I'll go back to, uh... admiring Jonas for a while. :D

DJFavorite

June 15th, 2004, 10:34 PM

Well, I've come to join you in the sulking of the forum crashes. :(
Though I have to say, I wonder if today's crash had to do with the internet problems I heard on the news earlier. I don't know what it was, but I guess if effects a lot of sites today.
I guess a positive note on the server crashes, when I can't get to the site, there isn't a huge backup of posts to read. ;)

ShadowMaat

June 15th, 2004, 11:15 PM

Oktagone was updating its server or something. Switching everything over to Gantu Linux or whatever it's called. And Gantu (Genoo?) Linux seemed to be having problems today, too, judging by the server logs. Although that could be completely normal. I've never looked at such things before so I've no way of judging what's normal and what isn't in that regard. ;)

The things I'll do to avoid typing up this stupid story... Although I have managed another page or two, at least. :)

Shipperahoy

June 15th, 2004, 11:37 PM

Yes, Gateworld can be very distracting can't it? Like I should be working on my homework right now but I told myself that I just need a wee little break to rest my poor weary brain. Now the trick is to keep the break a wee one. Sometimes I take a wee break and then I look up after what seems like 10 minutes and an hour has gone by. If only the subject matter was more interesting. But medical terminology and medical laws and ethics isn't so stimulating.

ShadowMaat

June 16th, 2004, 12:07 AM

Out of curiosity, there's a dude around here who started a thread and every time I click on it to read it, or if I click on his profile, I get an MSN login box thingy. It's very irritating. Any idea why it's happening? Something to do with the sig file is my guess. And is adding to my ignore list the only way to make it stop?

Actually, it's probably a moot question as I've vowed to pretty much ignore the dude anyway. But I'm still curious...

Shipperahoy

June 16th, 2004, 12:10 AM

Adding it to your ignore list should make it stop. If you're talking about who I think you're talking about I haven't had a problem so I can't be sure exactly what's happening to you but if you put it on ignore than the box shouldn't come up anymore.

ShadowMaat

June 16th, 2004, 12:13 AM

Nothing specific, but I don't like the general air of hostility and that login box thing is annoying in the extreme.

Gonna snag Jonas and go work off my frustrations again. ;)

Bagpuss

June 16th, 2004, 01:11 AM

Well,I'm just glad to be able to view/post again! :D

I had to focus on RL for 24 hours,and having to do my "Positive Cheery FHB" thing in RL is a lot less fun than GW! :eek:

At least here, I can actually get a word in edgeways,and have some breathing space, and fun discussing Stargate SG-1,etc.No such luck with my RL colleagues/friends and RL situations.....*Sigh*I always get stuck with the counselling and advice.No idea why! :(

To sum up: Yesterday sucked! I couldn't access GW,so I had to bite my tongue and mediate,and go round fixing everything, without a fun outlet here.

(Not sure if that really counts as a "Sulk",maybe more of a puzzled whimper really,IMO! :o )

Hope today's better for you all! :D (*Sends "Virtual Choccies" of your choice* :D )

ShadowMaat

June 16th, 2004, 04:17 PM

Ya know, for a week or two now, I've seen a name pop up on the Users List and every time I saw it I thought, "Gee, I should look that word up and see what it means and how I should pronounce it." I've also thought how cool it was that someone spoke Welsh. Today, I realized that the "Hlywd" in "Very Busy Hlywd Exec" actually stands for Hollywood. *hangs head in shame* What does it say about me that I spent that long convinced it was Welsh without once ever taking in the word as a whole? Other than the fact that I obviously know nothing of Welsh. ;)

I think I had another complaint, but I'm too tired to remember it. Blah to the heat which finally arrived today.

And why can't Muttley the UPS Guy be smarter?? All those hot looks gone to waste... *sigh*

Nolamom

June 17th, 2004, 06:51 AM

Poor Shadow...I loved your "Welsh" explanation. Now, that one wouldn't have occured to me - guess I'm too down to earth, pragmatic, and ordinary!
Nmom

ShadowMaat

June 17th, 2004, 07:28 AM

I blame Chevron Guy. If Gary Jones wasn't Welsh, it'd probably never have occurred to me. ;)

Then again, I'm also a big Jasper Fforde fan, so maybe I would have thought of it anyway. *sigh*

Ah well. Meanwhile, Luke's pulling in some pretty good numbers, especially considering that I figured only a handful of people would be interested! :)

Jprime

June 17th, 2004, 07:55 AM

Just voted yes, sorry it took so long I didn't realize the link in your name went to a poll (I assumed it was the same Luke Headquarters, the one with the lemon background.) :)

Nolamom

June 17th, 2004, 08:13 AM

Then again, I'm also a big Jasper Fforde fan, so maybe I would have thought of it anyway. *sigh* :)

I just finished Lost in a Good Book. Loved it! Can't wait for the next one which looks like it's due out in September. I was stuck at an airport when reading the part about meal service on the gravitube - "What are my choices?" "Yes or no." I laughed out loud!

ShadowMaat

June 17th, 2004, 08:51 AM

The third one isn't out here yet? Are you sure about that? Or do you mean the paperback version? 'Cause I know the fourth book, Something Rotten, is due out in the Fall in the US and UK.

IMO, the third book wasn't as good as the first two. Still lots of good, funny stuff, but I didn't feel that it really moved the plot along. It was... stagnant. From the sound of it, hopefully, the next book will be better and pick up the pace again.

I'm still waiting for that scene in the first book to be played out from the other side. ;)

ShadowMaat

June 17th, 2004, 02:30 PM

I hate going to the dentist. I really really do. That cavity wasn't bothering me in the slightest, but everything the dentist did today hurt. The numbing past burned, the first two shots of novocaine hurt and left stabbing prickly feelings in my upper cheek, the drill hurt beyond belief to the point where he had to give me two MORE shots of novocaine, which did no good whatsoever because any time he went near the tooth in question there were stabbing white-hot pains all through my head... *shudder* Meanwhile, my cheek is numb, my lips are numb, even my nostrils are numb, but that one tooth... The actual filling in wasn't too bad, but the cold squirts of water and air hurt and even now that I'm home it's still kinda tingly.

The dentist was very nice. Apologized profusely and I think took pity on me by saying that another couple "tiny spots" could wait to be looked at when I come for my next check-up. My hands were still trembling when I went to sign my receipt.

And then there's the fact that I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled. I had bloody well be completely unconscious for that, let me tell you.

Urg. And Bleah. And a small self-pitying whimper. I need comforting...

Jprime

June 17th, 2004, 02:45 PM

Yeah you should try it all...with braces ! Firstly, to get them on the first time, you need to hold still for a few hours with your mouth clamped open. When they're finally on there, squeezing your jaws, its days before you can even manage eating a freaking soup cracker! But thats not all, now, every few months you have to go back, spend another hour in the chair, getting the wires ripped out and having tighter ones installed. Its AGONY!

And don't get me started on the MONEY! ;)

The only good bit is that it only actually hurts for about one week total of every month.

ShadowMaat

June 17th, 2004, 02:51 PM

Yeah you should try it all...with braces !
Been there, done that, got the funny spots on my teeth to prove it. ;) And the sad thing is, braces didn't help much, my teeth are all off kilter again... although not as bad as they were.

I also at one point had some kind of metal tongue guard thing clamped into the roof of my mouth to keep me from pushing my tongue against my teeth whenever I swallowed. Hadn't noticed me doing it before, didn't notice me doing it then and don't know if I've stopped doing it since. It was probably just an excuse for more oral torture.

Jprime

June 17th, 2004, 02:54 PM

Yeah I hear you, does bleaching help with the spots?

ShadowMaat

June 17th, 2004, 03:01 PM

Yeah I hear you, does bleaching help with the spots?
Probably, but I never cared enough to try. They aren't THAT noticeable and I don't smile that much anyway. ;)

Shipperahoy

June 17th, 2004, 03:03 PM

Dentists are probably right up there with IRS workers in popularity aren't they? Luckily I don't have to have my wisdom teeth removed. At least not yet snce they're not near impacted yet. But I long for the good ol' days when I was a child and the dentist would just give my some nitrous oxide instead of those stupid novacaine shots. Especially when they give you the shots in front on the bony part. It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up just thinking about it.

Jprime

June 17th, 2004, 03:06 PM

Yeah the annoying bit is that my dentist is so darn cheery and happy. He's all right, but its his "assistants" that are annoying. Every one of them acts so bi**** that I just wanna grab ahold of that needle and...

ShadowMaat

June 17th, 2004, 03:08 PM

Especially when they give you the shots in front on the bony part. It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up just thinking about it.
Yeppers, I had TWO of those shots today.

I don't hate dentists, per se. I know it isn't their fault my teeth are prone to decay and that I'm not as vigilant as I should be, but I still hate visiting them, even for cleanings.

DJFavorite

June 17th, 2004, 03:17 PM

The last visit I had with the dentist, I had to get a filling done. Well, after two shots, I didn't feel numb one bit. Luckily, the cavity was shallow and they were able to fix it with little pain. But I wasn't about to come back another time to have those shots again. :eek:

Bagpuss

June 18th, 2004, 01:41 AM

*Sneaks in*
*Leaves Sympathy notes for Shadow and Jprime and all "Dentistry Victims".*
*Leaves a "Hi,hope you're doing OK" card for DJF.*

*Runs away very, very quickly*

Aaaaaaaaaaarrrggggghhhhhh!! I hate going to Dentists too!!! :eek:

Seriously,not a "Fun" (nor cheap) necessity,IMO. You guys all have my genuine sympathy! *Shudders* :S

ShadowMaat

June 18th, 2004, 12:07 PM

I find myself faced with a dilemma.

I just found out that one of our regular summer customers (who spends most of his time in Vancouver) knows the guy who owns Bridge. He's even been to tour the Galactica set. He's also a super nice guy and I know that if I asked him, he'd probably at least try to see about snagging me a tour while I'm in Vancouver. The question is: Do I ask? Do I take advantage of that slim connection and play if for all it's worth, or play Ms. Nice and not bother him?

Of course, the related question is, do I really want to? I mean, I don't even like Stargate all that much anymore, so I don't know if I'd get as much out of it as I'm sure others would. There's always Atlantis, which might rekindle my interest, but as of right now I'm not as keen on seeing the sets as I am in meeting certain castmembers. :D

I think I probably won't bother, but it's a nice thought to keep in the back of my head. :)

Shipperahoy

June 18th, 2004, 12:15 PM

I guess it depends on how good a friend this person is. Touring the set sounds like a lot of fun. I know a couple of people who've done it and have had a blast. I've just finished reading Darren's part 1 of his visit to the Stargate and Atlantis sets (lucky dog) but he got the deluxe tour. If you're not REALLY excited at the prospect of going, though, then it might not be worth it.

Apparently it's all in who you know. I really need to find some more influential friends. None of the other mommies at the play dates know anyone even remotely connected with a t.v. studio. :D

Jprime

June 18th, 2004, 05:42 PM

Yeesh your lucky.

ShadowMaat

June 18th, 2004, 06:08 PM

Technically, I've already toured the set anyway. Back before those power-mad, pompous, money-sucking, over-commercialized, personality-impaired corporate monsters at Creation BANNED all non-Creation sponsored tours, I lucked into one of the set tours in a raffle. That was also back when I loved the show, so it was completely awesome to see everything, even if I did lose an entire role of film (full of set pics) somewhere between Bridge and the hotel. *sigh*

Ideally, I would have liked a tour when Jonas was still around so I could see what changes he made to Daniel's office. I heard about some of the things, but it still would have been nice to see it for myself, and it sounds like they went easier on people 'cause when I went the lady in charge of our group forbid us to touch anything. I don't even know if I touched the stargate. I probably could have gotten away with that since it was really more moving things that they didn't want us to do, but I take commands like that very seriously and if someone says "don't touch anything!" I won't. :(

Anyway, getting to hang out in the props department would probably be much cooler- assuming I was allowed to touch stuff. ;) Props guys tend to be wacky, fun people... from the few I've met. It's always neat to find out HOW they made things and the impossible mix of sometimes boring parts which end up being something incredibly cool.

Nolamom

June 18th, 2004, 08:00 PM

ShadowMaat

June 19th, 2004, 02:20 PM

Have I mentioned lately how much one-sentence conversations really annoy me? :P Ah well. Not like I'm pristine, myself, anyway. ;)

Got my hair cut today. Looks awful. Way too short. Stupid Brazilian woman did it instead of my usual person. *sigh* I'm back to looking unfeminine again...

Bagpuss

June 19th, 2004, 03:26 PM

Does it suit you though ? :S
I have to say,I like my hair short....but being addressed as "Sir","Son" and such does annoy me ! :(
I mean,do some folk actually look at me,...or were they born daft ?

Maybe a good signature could be "Hell is...the wrong haircut" ? :eek:

ShadowMaat

June 19th, 2004, 04:24 PM

It's short and easy to wash and manage, but that's all that's good about it. It doesn't suit me at all and it looks all wrong for the shape of my face. I hate it. :( Next time, I'm ASKING if my regular person is there and if she isn't, I'm not getting it done. SHE wouldn't let me pick a style that didn't suit me and she'd fix it to fit me, specifically. Hmph.

Bagpuss

June 19th, 2004, 04:46 PM

Not so good then ! :(
Have to say,good Hairdressers are hard to find. Most seem to think they should decide the style and by the time you see what they've done, ...it's too Blooming late to repair the damage ! :eek:

I finally decided to cut my own hair and escape "Haircut Hell" about 7 years ago. Less chance of a dodgy "Do" that way,as long as I'm careful. :D

The ironic thing is that my sister is a fully qualified Hairdresser,Stylist and God only knows what else....but I'll never let her near my head again.
The last time she cut my hair,she gashed my ear !! :eek:
(I've always wondered about that little incident,as I know she's never wounded anyone before ......or since ! Hmmmm... ;) )

Nolamom

June 19th, 2004, 05:37 PM

I was scared of getting mine cut this past Monday after having waist length hair for almost 30 years, but I love it! It's bouncy and cute and actually suits me. My daughter and I pored over haircut mags looking for the right "do" and the stylist was very careful to follow instructions and the picture. Anywho, I donated my hair to Locks of Love (they make wigs for cancer patients) and I've gotten so many compliments this week that I wonder now why in the world I waited so long!

Bagpuss

June 19th, 2004, 06:01 PM

Cool new haircut then,IMO ! Obviously,you've got a good Stylist too,who actually cares about your looks. :D
(Equally obviously,you haven't got a sister with iffy snipping habits ! ;) )

More seriously;
Well done for donating your shorn locks to a very worthwhile cause.
Chemo is nasty enough, without the baldness that usually goes along with the other side-effects. I've known several male and female cancer sufferers.
All the women hated losing their hair most of all,as it really knocked their femininity.

ShadowMaat

June 21st, 2004, 10:23 PM

Got my first red point today. But the gutless wonder didn't think to include a comment, so I've no idea what was wrong with what I said. I still say that you shouldn't be allowed to grant ANY points unless you leave a comment. How the bloody hell is anyone supposed to learn if you don't tell them things?!

Good news: Got another piece of my Ma'at costume.
Bad news: I've probably hacked it beyond use. I need to find some hooks or snaps or something. And someone who can sew.

In addition to getting another piece of my costume, I also got three pieces of mail for other people. NONE of them are even close to my address. Just because we share the same last name does not mean that we all live in the same house! Stupid post office. The problem has actually been getting worse. Not a day goes by, now, that we don't have mail for at least one other person and Friday I had a whole pile of mail for our neighbor up the road (who does NOT share the same last name and has a very different box number). I shudder to think what mail of mine gets waylaid in strange places. I already had one package mishap because of that. Maybe I'll officially complain...

Nolamom

June 21st, 2004, 10:30 PM

Maybe I'll officially complain...
As opposed to unofficial complaining?

ShadowMaat

June 21st, 2004, 10:33 PM

I meant maybe I'll go over to the post office and tell them that they're screwing up and to get it right or hire people who CAN get it right. Jeez! I'm getting peoples credit card bills and stuff! That's dangerous stuff to get mislaid.

ShadowMaat

June 22nd, 2004, 07:37 AM

Ick ick ick ick. And a big urrrggghhhh, too. I got to work and had an itch on my neck so I went to scratch it and found a BUG NEST in my shirt!! Oh, ack. I'm totally icked out, now. It was this hideous big coccoon of some sort and it was rubbing against my neck! *shudders* I can't get rid of the crawly feeling, not, even though I've gone into the bathroom and scrubbed me and scrubbed the offending bits of shirt and checked for any other nasty surprises.

It isn't even as if I haven't worn the shirt in a while! I wore it last week! And I wear the over-shirt practically every other day!

Ugh. This is going to be a bad day, I can tell. My boss "dissected" the thing and said it was just a beetle of some kind, so at least I don't have to worry about crawling with spider babies, but that really isn't helping me to feel better and I'm still itchy and uncomfortable. :(

I want to go home. :(

Nolamom

June 22nd, 2004, 07:52 AM

Sounds like the start of another wonderful day...I hope it gets better from here on out! Guess 'tis the season for bugs.

Bagpuss

June 22nd, 2004, 08:51 AM

EEEEEEEEWWW ! Bugs OMG,poor Shadow !! :eek:

Another reason for me to loathe that big shiny sky thing from Hell ........

You're not having much luck lately with the Dentist, the Hairdresser,the Postmen .....and now BUG NESTS ...Yukky,horrible discovery ! :eek:

*Starts frantically checking clothing *

What's the word for bug phobia ? Have to look it up .

Whatever the term,I think I'm getting it ! :o

(Never been the same since I watched a documentary about S.American leeches and other uglies that burrow into their victims ....)

God,I'm a wimp... :o

ShadowMaat

June 22nd, 2004, 09:44 AM

I can deal with snakes, worms, lizards, frogs and slimy things, and I don't mind bugs that are just crawling around, but I have a generally deep abhorrence of things with more than four legs and I don't like them to be ON me unless it's something harmless like a ladybug or an inchworm or something equally small and non-lethal. I don't even mind cockroaches... from a distance. ;) Stinging insetcs and spiders in particular are bad. If SG-1 ever used an insectoid-type alien or something with multiple limbs, I'd probably find it more horrifying than the things they HAVE been giving us (and the bugs in Bane don't count since they were kinda cheesy looking).

Note to the writers: bugs are really icky, but you have to make them look convincing! Check out the byakhee from the Cthulhu mythos. That might be one general idea.

DJFavorite

June 22nd, 2004, 10:02 AM

I don't even mind cockroaches... from a distance. ;) From a FAR distance. I have pretty much a phobia of cockroaches. It stems from when I had one of those huge red sewer cockroaches (2-3 inches long and have wings) run between by legs while I was in the shower, then a week later another one run along the wall at eye level (again in the shower). I had just finished rinsing my hair out, opened my eyes and there it was. :eek: You hve never seen someone run so fast. Shortly after that, I made us move to another place.