Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[Lys]

[SamFan31]

Ah, yes. The coveted mega-watt smile....

[Coley]

Hi Everyone and

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SAGCT!!!!

Many thanks to Majorsal for starting it all off. It doesn't seem like nearly a year ago when I came across this thread after just joining the forum. I couldn't believe my luck. A thread dedicated to my fave character, which wasn't a thunk thread - but an appreciation thread for both Sam Carter and Amanda Tapping. I made my appearance on the third page and here is my first post:-

Hi
I've enjoyed reading this thread. Astrogeologist's long post was the best I've read on the site so far. So thoughtfully written. Many things on that post I've thought myself, and some things which I hadn't, but agree with. So thanks for taking the time to post it

I also like the Grace interaction with Daniel. He flutters his eyelashes at Sam at one point and I think Amanda struggled not to laugh, but the exchange between them was perfection.

Agree with the "Welcome to my life" A writing gem with a superb delivery - emphasis on the "my"

I loved the scene between her and Janet and Cassie at the opening of Right of Passage. (I'm missing Janet) And the scene with her and Cassie playing chess in the middle of the ep'

AT delivers all her lines with total perfection and her expressions are brilliant. A lot of them are just for the briefest of moments. I'm amazed the big movie makers aren't beating her door down with a battering ram!

Having said all that, I don't like the way her character was written in season 7, she has just suddenly changed. I mean the acting is just superb, just not carter season 1 to 6, it's too much of a jump for me. I don't mind her with Pete, but the ship should end between her and jack, I think she has far too much integrity as an individual to date someone seriously when she's obviously still in love with O'Neill.

My take on O'Neill's attitude to Sam is he's crazy about Sam, but scared to death of being close to someone again???

Carter is just the best female role I have come across, I doubt anyone other than AT could have portrayed the character so superbly. I hope we get back to her kicking butt in season 9 (though I haven't seen any season 8 yet)

I have enjoyed all the debates, discussions and the fun. Sometimes we seen different things in Sam and her development, there have been things we have all agreed on and we all have hopes for the positive development for Carter in future.

Carter and Amanda are great role models. Carter has that believability about the character which means we can actually relate and aspire to. Aspirations take many guises and we have seen some of them posted by our thread members.

What is there to say about Amanda?! Always gracious and kind to her fans, she has boundless energy and positivity. The way she has dealt with various issues both personal and professional leaves me humbled a little awestruck and wanting to approach any problem which comes my way with the same determination as Amanda.

This is in addition to her being one of the best actors I have seen. Her facial expressions are a joy to watch and her attention to detail is quite staggering.

Over the whole life of the thread I think my most favourite time was when the Carter polls were up and running (many thanks to Sky and Astro on these). There was so much thoughtful and detailed comment on all things Carter and Amanda. Sadly I got hit with technical problems towards the end of this Carterthon so missed out on the later seasons!! I also have enjoyed the caption posts, all the tidbits of information about all things Stargate posted in answer to enquiring posts and the whole Samandan thing which is rather bizarre to say the least - but also a lot of relaxed fun!!

Thanks to everyone who has participated on this thread. A great place to come after the pressures of a hard days work - when quite frankly there is little else on offer on TV to unwind - and well who needs to do housework anyway??

To all you posters off to GABIT2 you will certainly enjoy. It was well run and we enjoyed quality time with Amanda on the q&a sessions and she was such a riot at the auction. You'll have a blast - meeting up with other thread posters will be the icing on the cake!!

Thanks again Sal for this thread - This is where I met the Jester. A wonderful lady who I hope will remain a lifelong friend and where I have interacted with people who are always gracious and kind and helpful. Happy Birthday to everyone!!!

[Coley]

Lida

Great to hear from you. You take care of yourself and we all want to see you back on the thread

[Coley]

Lys I just love your Christmas Caps - they are brilliant. Thankyou for posting!!

Samfan - thanks too for the screencaps!!

[Lys]

((((((Coley)))))))

It's so nice seing you here ! I'm glad you came to celebrate Samanda's first birthday with us.
We've been missing our Royal Accountant and hope you'll keep open the bar for sloe gin and more to celebrate the event.

Happy Birthday
Samanda !!!!

[NearlyCircular]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

It’s been a great thread for the last year, celebrating a wonderful character and the amazing woman who portrays her. The thread has brought together fans of all ages from around the world, and given us an opportunity to express our admiration for Sam and Amanda both. And boy, are you all talented! Think about all the artwork, photos, and poems we’ve shared. The blue jello awards, the beans, the stories of the royal court have all contributed to the sense of fun and whimsy. And above all, it’s a thread that’s friendly and respectful of others. Thank you majorsal for starting it all!

NC

[Lys]

Sam: "Sir, these equations show that a Nearly Circular element is essential to the Samanda thread."

Happy Birthday
Nearly Circular !

[ChopinGal]

Sam: "Sir, these equations show that a Nearly Circular element is essential to the Samanda thread."

Happy Birthday
Nearly Circular !

Well, here I am ... I hope not too late
It's a very special day to celebrate

A Samandan birthday for the thread and for NC
Some terrific posts already up for us to see

The Royal Bar is open; the cake's in the oven
There are jelly beans and fireworks which Samandans are lovin'

So, please stop by today and post a wish
Have a drink and sample your favorite dish

SaGC has become a haven
For all those craving
All things Sam

Hic comitas regit!!!

Today's a day to reminisce
Like the good RA who has not been amiss
In telling us why she likes this space
Why don't we share too
What makes this our happy place?

So, good Samandans ... what keeps you coming back to this thread?

For me it's been the wit and quality of the discussions
But, most especially, the respect and tolerance shown for each other
Then there are the amazing graphics and ideas and enthusiasm for Sam/AT
Samanda can be a magic land ...

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I like when we don't takes ourselves too seriously
but also that we're not afraid to tackle our concerns
about the character and her arc when needed

It's been a great ride watching a great actress portray a great character!
Thank you, Amanda, for bringing us all together and for being the catalyst
to so many friendships which have formed because of Sam!

[Tracy Jane]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I'll see what I can do for us. I'm just finishing Shipmas preparations. What a shame it's on the same day! We should have organised a party, Chopin! I'm sure we can all join Shipmas, though!

[1speed4Sam]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMANDA!!!

Here's to the good times and the bad times we've shared, the friends we've made, the friends we've lost, and the friends we've yet to meet.

Peace and Love,

1speed

[Tracy Jane]

So the shippers were shipping,
Their party had come,
The thunkers were thunking,
Sloshing in gutter scum,
But today was far bigger,
Far bigger than that,
Not just about Asgard
In cute Santa hats
Today was Samanday,
A birthday for us,
A whole year old
So celebrate we must.
Chopin has beans
For all who partake,
So come have a go,
Whatever you make.
It all seems to quiet
Here on our thread,
So come make a riot
Get out of your bed.
I call you to stories,
To poems and to pics,
Post us your fave moments,
Post us your fics.
So it leaves me one thing,
One more thing to say,
To Samanda and NC,
A fun filled Birthday


Happy Birthday Samanda. I will leave poems to Chopin in future. Honest. I just wanted to make a contribution, seeing as I don't have a position in the court yet. Despite my whining about bartending.

[ChopinGal]

So the shippers were shipping,
Their party had come,
The thunkers were thunking,
Sloshing in gutter scum,
But today was far bigger,
Far bigger than that,
Not just about Asgard
In cute Santa hats
Today was Samanday,
A birthday for us,
A whole year old
So celebrate we must.
Chopin has beans
For all who partake,
So come have a go,
Whatever you make.
It all seems to quiet
Here on our thread,
So come make a riot
Get out of your bed.
I call you to stories,
To poems and to pics,
Post us your fave moments,
Post us your fics.
So it leaves me one thing,
One more thing to say,
To Samanda and NC,
A fun filled Birthday


Happy Birthday Samanda. I will leave poems to Chopin in future. Honest. I just wanted to make a contribution, seeing as I don't have a position in the court yet. Despite my whining about bartending.

Kudos to you, TJ! A wonderful poem to add to the spirit of the day and the thread! Thanks so much, you have earned your Royal Red Bean a hundredfold!

[Tracy Jane]

Kudos to you, TJ! A wonderful poem to add to the spirit of the day and the thread! Thanks so much, you have earned your Royal Red Bean a hundredfold!

*blushes* Aww, shucks! Thank you, Chopin! I'll never be as good as the master, though!

[ChopinGal]

Happy Birthday to the Thread

Many fans have come and gone
And yet the SaGC thread goes on
It seems to have a life its own
Through ups and downs, the posts have grown

No matter who or where we are
Some so near, some so far
Samanda is our happy place
To honor Sam/AT, full of grace

Other fans may think us mad
A Royal Court? An imaginary land?
Perhaps they don’t really understand
Why admiring Sam produced something so grand

One full year of fun and mirth
In discussing Sam Carter’s worth
It started as a single simple post
From MajorSal, our inquiring host

She touched a nerve and we resonated
To the fair heroine who had Stargated
Into our homes and our mundane lives
Bringing female power alive

Sam was what we wanted to be
Brilliant, gutsy, and so on key
She could handle anything in stride
She was just as capable as the guys

As the seasons waxed and waned
Sam Carter grew and we exclaimed
“Of Sam Carter, we’ll never tire
She models, motivates and inspires”

Yes, she’s had her moments of despair
Times we thought the script needed repair
But through it all the core was true
Sam Carter was a winner too

Her face and figure left its mark
But something more, that inner spark
Is what drew us here to talk of her
A reality-based well-acted character

Amanda Tapping kept her engaging
All the while her own life changing
From young ingénue to solid lead
Even marrying motherhood to career, indeed!

And so we watch and always wait
For Sam Carter to travel through the Gate
Here we post and sometimes falter
But always expect the best for Carter!

A birthday toast to SaGCT, may ever it strive
To keep the role of Sam Carter front-page and alive
Now is the time to raise a glass and give a loud cheer
Sam Carter’s still with us, Happy New Year!

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