Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[ChopinGal]

various housecleaning things

first of all, we can start a new thread whenever you want to

one advantage to starting new every once in a while, when the server crashed a couple of times ago, a lot of posts were lost in the big threads, the sam and jack and the jack drool i think

if we close this one and start fresh, then these posts will be archived and should always be preserved (bearing in mind that always is a relative term)

i can do it whenever folks want

I have to agree with Astro (from several posts back) ... that this thread has taken on a life of its own and the momentum is good and positive right now and I'd hate for us to engage in a blatant act of "threadus interruptus" at this time ... let's aim for the 500 mark and 10,000 strong! And then vote on whether we should regroup and begin a second thread on same subject.

Does that sound reasonable everybody?

There's just some nostalgia kickin' in for me about coming to this thread and scrolling back occasionally to find some funny or serious post and, frankly, I've grown quite fond of SaGCT - the old gal has become quite an addiction! (As Murray has been known to say about Jester ...)

CG

[ChopinGal]

Saturday Night (Almost) Live – an alternative view

The day got off to a slightly inauspicious start when I suffered a “senior moment”, and drove straight past the Royal Accountant’s humble abode (fortunately unobserved by the RA, or her Sarcasm Chip would have gone into overdrive). Having regained my bearings, I eventually managed to arrive at the right house, to be greeted by the large and spirited dog in his usual exuberant manner.

It was during this greeting that I suffered a major facial injury, when the aforementioned beast bit me on the nose. Fortunately, after a few minutes with a paper towel and an antiseptic spray, the bleeding had stopped and I was able to pronounce myself off the critical list. Even more fortunately, no lasting damage appears to have been done to my rugged good looks, so on this occasion I will not be suing the RA for every bean she’s got.

We then headed over to the far east reaches of Lancashire where we enjoyed a bracing 20.78 mile mountain bike ride, during which we observed several interesting activities, including a kestrel doing what kestrels do best, and a group of local farmers partaking in sheep trials – as far as we are aware, none of the sheep were found guilty. The RA also had another opportunity to demonstrate her “combat roll”, but luckily fell to the left where a grassy bank stopped her momentum, rather than to the right where she would have plummeted down a ravine into a raging torrent.

The RA has already mentioned the embarrassing incident which then occurred at our afternoon tea spot. I would like to take this opportunity to assure all citizens of Samanda that I do not regularly partake in, nor visit any, erm, *specialist* websites which cater for, this kind of activity. It was a genuine accident, he just walked in front of me at the wrong moment, honest. Or maybe it was divine retribution for his earlier unprovoked attack? At least I was decent enough to tell the RA before she patted him on the head...

Having arrived back at the RA’s and freshened up, the RA prepared another splendid feast (carrot curry and cous-cous), after which I took my place on the Stargate Viewing Settee (tm) and settled down to watch COTG. Regrettably I was unable to stand and salute our Queen when she appeared on screen – as this was wholly due to the Grip-O-Matic restraints, I trust I will not be charged with treason?

My views on COTG? Thoroughly enjoyed it, I did. Having never actually sat down and watched a whole Stargate episode before, I can see the appeal. I’m not going to ramble on about tight ensemble acting, or the great musical score, or the overall classy look and feel of the production, but I’m definitely looking forward to continuing my adventures with SG-1.

I would also like to apologise to those of a sensitive disposition for their being subjected to the sight of my knobblies – hopefully, should it ever happen again they will be rather more tanned and less goose-pimply (er, the knobblies that is, not those of a sensitive disposition). And thanks to all those who’ve been really complimentary. Aw, shucks, you guys…. *big hugs all round*

Finally, as Jester seems to worry about these things, I would like to assure her that during the viewing the RA and I maintained a respectable distance between us (separate settees in fact). No confessions needed round here, I’m afraid. And believe me when I say that if one were needed, I would be shouting it from the rooftops - after all, it's not everybody who gets to spend quality time with a Royal Doppelganger...

1s4S

My Dear Royal Guard

You have provided a truly delightful report of your introduction to Sam and Stargate S1. And methinks that you will get to know the address to RA's abode quite well in the weeks and months to come ... not only will you both get some exhilarating exercise on your cycles (that is, when RA manages to stay on her cycle rather than rolling around in the surrounding countryside), but you will also form a unique bond around the Carter mystique. Who knows? You may start bidding for 1950 glam shots of our Queen on e-Bay and furtively searching the local bookstores for recent editions of scifi magazines.

I am quite relieved to hear your side of the report and commend you for acting like a true gentleman, as is evidenced by your lovely tribute to the Doppelganger herself. I was also pleased to hear that the "nip" on your nose did not result in RA's having to increase her liability insurance.

Please continue to keep us informed of all future get-togethers around the telly and your review of the episodes. You have already offered an astute critique of COTG. And that's just the beginning - the best is yet to come!

Welcome aboard!

Cordially,

Jester

[pittsburghgirl]

various housecleaning things

first of all, we can start a new thread whenever you want to

one advantage to starting new every once in a while, when the server crashed a couple of times ago, a lot of posts were lost in teh big threads, the sam and jack and the jack drool i think

if we close this one and start fresh, then these posts will be archived and should always be preserved (bearing in mind that always is a relative term)

i can do it whenever folks want

second of all

guys, there are folks out there that, if sam were killed off and written out would complain that she got too much time and died in a bad way and moan that she got too much air time dying when it would have been better spent showing how her dying effected her teammates

there are people who hate sam adn will complain no matter what she does.

she saves the day, she's a mary sue and should be off the show

she doesn't know the answer, she's a waste of space and should be off teh show


just ignore them. that's what i do

let them spew their vile and hate and nastiness because that's all they're known for.

we, on the other hand, can just concentrate on taking care of our girl here and let them wallow in thier ickyness

here here!

[Rogue]

Cool bike.

Astrophysics, motorcycles and lock picking.

[1speed4Sam]

My Dear Royal Guard

You have provided a truly delightful report of your introduction to Sam and Stargate S1. And methinks that you will get to know the address to RA's abode quite well in the weeks and months to come ... not only will you both get some exhilarating exercise on your cycles (that is, when RA manages to stay on her cycle rather than rolling around in the surrounding countryside), but you will also form a unique bond around the Carter mystique. Who knows? You may start bidding for 1950 glam shots of our Queen on e-Bay and furtively searching the local bookstores for recent editions of scifi magazines.

I am quite relieved to hear your side of the report and commend you for acting like a true gentleman, as is evidenced by your lovely tribute to the Doppelganger herself. I was also pleased to hear that the "nip" on your nose did not result in RA's having to increase her liability insurance.

Please continue to keep us informed of all future get-togethers around the telly and your review of the episodes. You have already offered an astute critique of COTG. And that's just the beginning - the best is yet to come!

Welcome aboard!

Cordially,

Jester

My Dear Jester,

Many thanks for your kind words.

One thing I forgot to mention in my comments on COTG was how taken aback I was by the apparently gratuitous outbreak of nudity which occurred at one point in the story. Quite embarrassing for us prudish Brits - I hope it will not be repeated in future episodes.

Could I also take this opportunity to offer my services as a bass player (of admittedly more enthusiam than expertise) to the Samandan musical troupe?

Yours,

1s4S

[Strix varia]

A fleeting thought.... If I were Amanda, I'd be interested in knowing a little bit about the people who produced this massive tome...

Do you think a demographic survey would be in order? I'm thinking something along the lines of letting AT know that we aren't all just a bunch of raving whackos. Although, based on the quality of the book, perhaps that will be self-evident?

Anyway, I personally find the composition of those actively posting on the list to be rather fascinating.

Teachers (college professors, K-12): Astrogeologist, jckfan55, tsaxlady, NearlyCircular, dipsofjazz, chocdoc
College Administrator/Advisor: ChopinGal
Students: deepspace, Charlie, Aeromathlete, Matt G, Agent Dark
Accountants: Coley, ChevronSeven, LadyJeep
Editors (the Sam/Jan fan contigent): Carterslave, Strix varia
Software Programmer: Rogue
Homeschool mom (and computer programmer): ForeverSG-1
Webdesigner/graphic artist: UberSG-1Fan
Media Production Assistant: Skydiver
Media Relations: sg-1fanintn
Actress/Soldier: MajorSam
Registered Nurse/Educator: pittsburghgirl
Telephony/Computer Support: 1speed4Sam
Museum Assistant: Tara3583
Retired Data Administrator/Database Designer: SamFan31
Doctor of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry: Lida
Restaurant Management: MajorSal
Police Officer: Billie
Other professionals: Tok'ra Hostess (has clients), ????

No clue: Gatebee, AmberMoon, miscellaneous lurkers

Representing 3 continents (North America, Europe, and Australia)

Spanning in age from teens to.... how old *is* our wise elder?

The majority of whom are female...(grand exceptions that I know of: AD, Carterslave, 1speed, and Matt G)

Who/what am I leaving out?

I hope noone is offended by this, particulary if I've categorized someone improperly. I'm doing this mostly from swiss-cheese-like memory. It is interesting to me, though... I've been going through past messages looking for photo captions, but I'm reading a bunch of posts, clicking on people's profiles, etc., just getting a feel for the list as a whole. What a cool group of people!

[pittsburghgirl]

pittsburghgirl-BSN, BSEd, MSEd.

[1speed4Sam]

No clue: MajorSal, SamFan31, 1speedforSam, Agent Dark, Rogue, Gatebee, miscellaneous lurkers

The majority of whom are female...(grand exceptions that I know of: AD, Carterslave, and 1speed)

OK then, I'll 'fess up.

I do Telephony (and a bit of Computer) Support in a Government (Social Security) office.

I've also been instructed to reveal my birthday for the Official Records of Samanda - it's July 6th 1960.

And yep, the last time I checked, I was definitely male.

1s4S

[tara3583]

A fleeting thought.... If I were Amanda, I'd be interested in knowing a little bit about the people who produced this massive tome...

Do you think a demographic survey would be in order? I'm thinking something along the lines of letting AT know that we aren't all just a bunch of raving whackos. Although, based on the quality of the book, perhaps that will be self-evident?

Anyway, I personally find the composition of those actively posting on the list to be rather fascinating.

Teachers (college professors, K-12): Astrogeologist, ChopinGal, jckfan55, tsaxlady, NearlyCircular, dipsofjazz
Students: deepspace, Charlie, Aeromathlete
Editors: Carterslave, Strix varia (collectively known as the Sam/Jan fan contingent)
Accountant: Coley
Webdesigner/graphic artist: UberSG-1Fan
Computer support: Skydiver (?)
Home school mom: ForeverSG-1
Media Relations: sg-1fanintn
Actress/Soldier: MajorSam
Registered Nurse/Education: pittsburghgirl
Other professionals: Lida (psychology?), Tok'ra Hostess (has clients), ????

No clue: MajorSal, SamFan31, 1speedforSam, Agent Dark, Rogue, Gatebee, Matt G, miscellaneous lurkers

Representing 3 continents (North America, Europe, and Australia)

Spanning in age from teens to.... how old *is* our wise elder?

The majority of whom are female...(grand exceptions that I know of: AD, Carterslave, and 1speed... Matt G???)

Who/what am I leaving out?

I hope noone is offended by this, particulary if I've categorized someone improperly. I'm doing this mostly from swiss-cheese-like memory. It is interesting to me, though... I've been going through past messages looking for photo captions, but I'm reading a bunch of posts, clicking on people's profiles, etc., just getting a feel for the list as a whole. What a cool group of people!

Tara waves, you left me out, i work in a local Museum and if you check my profile it will give
some other details of me

[Strix varia]

Tara waves, you left me out, i work in a local Museum and if you check my profile it will give
some other details of me

Tara! Sorry! (You're not alone, I know I've forgotten others, too...) But thanks for speaking up!

I've added you, pittsburghgirl, and 1speed4Sam to the list!

[Strix varia]

Tara waves, you left me out, i work in a local Museum and if you check my profile it will give
some other details of me

Speaking of museums... I've scheduled an entire day in London for doing nothing but going through the British Museum. I can't wait!

[Skydiver]

i have a bachelor of communications and my job is 'media production technician' which means that i do equipment support (projectors for presentations, sound systems and the like) i also do video taping/editing, cd duplication and the such and i work for my state department of transportation

(yes, i have literally went out and played in the street)

[ChevronSeven]

Who/what am I leaving out?

This occasional poster - who is also an accountant!

[Strix varia]

This occasional poster - who is also an accountant!

Thanks! Ooo, and your sig reminded me of AmberMoon...

[Rogue]

A fleeting thought.... If I were Amanda, I'd be interested in knowing a little bit about the people who produced this massive tome...

Do you think a demographic survey would be in order? I'm thinking something along the lines of letting AT know that we aren't all just a bunch of raving whackos. Although, based on the quality of the book, perhaps that will be self-evident?

Anyway, I personally find the composition of those actively posting on the list to be rather fascinating.

Teachers (college professors, K-12): Astrogeologist, ChopinGal, jckfan55, tsaxlady, NearlyCircular, dipsofjazz
Students: deepspace, Charlie, Aeromathlete
Editors: Carterslave, Strix varia (collectively known as the Sam/Jan fan contingent)
Accountants: Coley, ChevronSeven
Webdesigner/graphic artist: UberSG-1Fan
Media Production Assistant: Skydiver
Home school mom: ForeverSG-1
Media Relations: sg-1fanintn
Actress/Soldier: MajorSam
Registered Nurse/Education: pittsburghgirl
Telephony/Computer Support: 1speed4Sam
Museum Assistant: Tara3583
Other professionals: Lida (psychology?), Tok'ra Hostess (has clients), ????

No clue: MajorSal, SamFan31, Agent Dark, Rogue, Gatebee, Matt G, AmberMoon, miscellaneous lurkers

Representing 3 continents (North America, Europe, and Australia)

Spanning in age from teens to.... how old *is* our wise elder?

The majority of whom are female...(grand exceptions that I know of: AD, Carterslave, and 1speed... Matt G???)

Who/what am I leaving out?

I hope noone is offended by this, particulary if I've categorized someone improperly. I'm doing this mostly from swiss-cheese-like memory. It is interesting to me, though... I've been going through past messages looking for photo captions, but I'm reading a bunch of posts, clicking on people's profiles, etc., just getting a feel for the list as a whole. What a cool group of people!

When I am not playing on GW, I am a software programmer.