Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[samcarterrules]

Hey Everyone,

*hugs everyone*

*waves at Minigeek, Oooober and tsaxlady* you guys came to play in the Samanda toy box, YAY!

I'm not sure about this. I'm one of those penguins that don't think Grace was Sam and Jack's daughter and she's destined to be born. And like you said, Sam will have to work fast to have a kid(s). What I can see is "another Cassie". If they run into a kid thats lost everyone I think Sam will be willing and able to give him/her a home, like she couldn't do with Cassie.

Yeah I can see Sam doing something like that now, although I would like to see her have kids, she'd have to be kinda quick though, I think adopting an 'off world' child is much more Sam.

I see grace not as sam's future child, i see her as sam's 'inner child'...a part of her that she's ignored and quashed in her 'growing up' too soon.

i think, after mom died, jacob had little use for a little kid - or that's how sam felt - and i think she felt the need to try and take her mom's place, so she didn't spend her childhood playing, she was a 'young lady' from the day of the funeral.

I think she rarely just has fun, and that's what grace was trying to show her, that it's ok to have fun.

I agree with Sky, I think Grace was Sam's 'inner child' she helped Sam not get hooked on the problems she had but to 'let go' as Amanda herself said its about "being in the moment" I think that's one of the things Grace was trying to show Sam, that if Sam stopped trying to think so hard then the answer would come.

I agree about after Sam's Mum died, Sam 'grew up' real fast and didn't really grieve for her Mum. I'm trying to write my first fic and that's what its about, if I ever finish it.




EDIT: Great icons sofie


Julia(samcarterrules)

[Chelle DB]

Chelle, I'm not sure bush fires would effect me the same as they would for you. I've been close to area's around here that were affected by fire and have been captivated by the activity and view, but it was more curiosity/morbid fascination on my part I think. I'm more of a weather geek, but I guess if I squinted my eyes a bit I might be able to see the weather relatedness behind it all.

Me too!!! I love the weather...sometimes I feel like Jonas...you know...loves the weather station and all...I love going into the BOM site and sussing out the latest weather and watching the long term forecast...hehehe...as for the fires...I think the scariest part is the smell of the smoke...I love watching it from a distance and all but when I smell that smoke, I get all weird...more so than normal that is...I think it all stems back to Ash Wednesday back in 1983...having lived so close to the fires back then I think it still haunts me to a certain degree today!

I'm not in the loop, I don't pretend to understand, I just smile, nod, and throw in random pics of adorkableness sure to be loved by everyone...
Spoiler for MRAOC...
Multiple Random Acts of Cuteness
http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH2.jpg http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH3.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH4.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH5.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH6.jpg http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH7.jpg http://www.boomspeed.com/lilferret/AmandaBTH8.jpg

What's there to understand?? Love the pictures...from whence did they come???...if you don't mind me asking??

i feel the same with all of this. i can't see sam even wanting to drop all of her careers (military *and* scientist). while i'd prefer 'jack' to retire (if one wants to believe they'd get together), i could see sam deciding to settle things down so she could have a family.
here's a question: do you think sam would have kids?
answering the question, i think she would. but i think she'd need to start like NOW for not only getting pregnant, but the for the chances of the baby coming out healthier.
sally

Hmmm...must I strain the brain at this ungodly hour???
Ok...first, I think that Sam will always have a role in the AF...even if and when she retires.
Second, I have to admit, that I do see Grace as a possible fututre child of Sam and Jack...and yes...my shippyness does get the better of me at times but I just think that idea would be cute...but...that is not to say that I'm open to other ideas as to who Grace might be...I do like the idea of Grace being Sam's inner child per se...but I still like my theory that Grace is the child that she and Jack might one day have...whether in this reality or another...sorry, but that's just how I happen to feel about it.
Third, I'm kinda wondering why Sam can't have it all...the career, the family and the social life...why not???
So, my hope is that if it is something that Sam would dearly love to have...a family...then I would hope that that is what she gets...I'm kinda like that though...I'm like to see everyone get what they want in life. If Sam were to have children, then I would think she would need to consider having them very very soon...it's not just the viability of her eggs that she should think about...it's not easy having kids...the whole birth process is hard and then the whole rearing them...I see friends and family members who are starting their families now and they are a lot older than I was when I had my babies...while I understand it's not always black and white in these circumstances, I'm glad I had my kids while I was in my 20's and not starting now in my late 30's...because now, hubby and I are starting to enjoy each others company in a different light...and the kids are getting more and more independent and hubby and I are still young enough to enjoy it...I know this might not make much sense and please don't think I'm saying that people shouldn't have children later in life, I guess what I'm saying is that Sam isn't getting any younger and if she were to have children then she should start now-ish!

i harken back to something AT said in an interview with david, that sam would reach a point where she sat up and realized 'dude, i'm all work and no personal life...and it can't be that way, i need to find a balance'
there is still plenty that she can do with a family and job at the same time. a research position for example, or running the sgc recruitment program, or teaching. I think, in a certain way, we've already seen sam 'slowing down' with atlantis a bit. she's fine with staying on the base and letting the others do most of the work.

Exactly...see...should have just let Sky answer for me!!
Heck, if I can juggle a family and work, then Sam can do it blindfolded!!!...I mean she's way better than me!!!

I prefer licking.

Did someone say licking????
One for the polar bears...

And one for the non polar bears....I don't have a penguin licking...do penguins have tongues????

Hey sweet Samandans!!
just popped in to HUG everyone.
and partake of the licking.
er... maybe not that part.
(( LOVE ))
-mg-

Holy Hannah!!!
Did you all see that???
It was the Geek-meister!!
She returns!!!
And I missed it....

So are you saying all Germans are crazy then?

Uhm....I was always under the impression that Germans were a little different...my parents are both German (but mum has French and Polish in her as well)...dad says that makes us kids German too...I'm confused!!

*Sticks tongue out and runs through thread with eyes shut*
Heeee! How many did I hit?

Hah!!! Missed me...I was at work while you were running around with your tongue hanging out!!!

*pokes nose into thread before bedtime*
Neep's running amok again!!

What do you mean "again"??? The girl never stops!!!

*sets tongue traps*

Ouch...that sounds painful!!!

I had so much trouble coming in tonight...not sure if it was me or the site...but considering I had no problems with other site I'm thinking it was GW again.
Hubby and kids have returned form weekend away...life is back to normal...almost!!
I had a dream last night about AT4...I posted it in the Gabit thread but let me just say that it was awesome and I really really can't wait for next year!!!
Gotta choof...night night folks, take care and stay safe.

(((Samandans)))

[Mousie]

I see grace not as sam's future child, i see her as sam's 'inner child'...a part of her that she's ignored and quashed in her 'growing up' too soon.

i think, after mom died, jacob had little use for a little kid - or that's how sam felt - and i think she felt the need to try and take her mom's place, so she didn't spend her childhood playing, she was a 'young lady' from the day of the funeral.

I think she rarely just has fun, and that's what grace was trying to show her, that it's ok to have fun.

I didn't think she was her physical future child either, although i could never decide between gas cloud entity, or just a pure unhindered interface her mind created to help her solve/rest from the problems.

[MerryK]

Uhm....I was always under the impression that Germans were a little different...my parents are both German (but mum has French and Polish in her as well)...dad says that makes us kids German too...I'm confused!!

Germans are different from Americans...one set of my grandparents were German immigrants, and the other side was half German, so that makes me technically3/4 German...but I wasn't anything like my grandparents when it came to those values that determine culture.

[NZNeep]

Chelle, the fires might scare the crap out of you but they make for beautiful sunsets over here

[~Sarah~]

Like something with Amanda in it.

I second, or third that.... Something with her being a brunette... something molded from online... maybe starts with an "s" and ends in an 'Ancturary'....
I'm just saying....

Just read it for a few days. You'll get the feel. Then jump in and introduce yourself and add to a conversation.

We're a good crew.


It might help to be slightly ADD.


suse

Yes, it really does... let me tell you, having the hyper part in there(ADHD) really helps... because then you can get stuff done around the house while still following topics
Love you guys....

*pops in*
*goes back to studying for her exams*

Good luck studying for those exams... Hope they go well!!!
I grabbed this little amanda icon, It was just so cute, nice work with all of them!!!

[Bekki]

I see grace not as sam's future child, i see her as sam's 'inner child'...a part of her that she's ignored and quashed in her 'growing up' too soon.

i think, after mom died, jacob had little use for a little kid - or that's how sam felt - and i think she felt the need to try and take her mom's place, so she didn't spend her childhood playing, she was a 'young lady' from the day of the funeral.

I think she rarely just has fun, and that's what grace was trying to show her, that it's ok to have fun.

I agree! Grace is the part of Sam that would look at a falling star "Coz it's pretty" instead of "because it's the ratio of blah blah astrophysics blah blah magnets"

Actually, reading back on your post, I think you've thought of something far more psychological than I had Grace is not only Sam's inner child, but the child she was never allowed (or never allowed herself) to be

Chelle, the fires might scare the crap out of you but they make for beautiful sunsets over here

Gracious - I thought you said the flies make for beautiful sunsets...that seems gross and kinda disturbing ((((Eileen))))

*is proud of self for delurking*

[Fainne]

Umm - i'm a bit confused right now because of the licking thing. Do I have to lick everyone in here? Is it some kind of ritual? ^^

thank you sofie for those beautiful icons. i love amanda with dark hair. I wish she would keep them

Talking of germans: I believe noone really is 100% german, american , polish etc. i mean there's always been some kind of migration. So we all are one big family

[Tracy Jane]

Just smile and nod at the licking. If you're lucky, they'll forget about you.

[antoa]

*licks all around*

[jckfan55]

sam and retirement

I think, a chunk of that will depend on her personal life. Whether you ship her and jack or not, i do think she's gonna reach a point where she's ready to turn the wild stuff over to the 'kids' and take a more 'safe' role.

I think she'll start to develop a fondness for the comforts of home.

even if she settles down and has a family, i see her staying in the AF in a support role. I still see her doing experiments or teaching at the academy while doing consulting work, something with decent hours that allows her to live her life.

I tend to agree. I've said before that I think she's a natural teacher, so I can really see her lecturing at the Academy. And at some point she'll want to be out of the field. In a way, the Atlantis post could be seen as a sign that she was ready to explore new career areas.

I also wanted to mention: for those of you who don't know or who could use a reminder--you can help provide free mammograms to women who can't afford them by clicking on http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive
you can do it every day. The sponsors of the site make donations per # of clicks. As far as I know, it's totally legit.

[Fainne]

I also wanted to mention: for those of you who don't know or who could use a reminder--you can help provide free mammograms to women who can't afford them by clicking on http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive
you can do it every day. The sponsors of the site make donations per # of clicks. As far as I know, it's totally legit.

that's a real great idea. I'll click on it daily (if I don't forget).

Tracy Jane *towels herself off* I doubt they'd forget about me - but thank you for the warning^^

[LilFerret]

What's there to understand?? Love the pictures...from whence did they come???...if you don't mind me asking??

From some behind the scenes thingie. HEH I can't rememebr which! *looks* BTH? wth is BTH? I label things weird...

I second, or third that.... Something with her being a brunette... something molded from online... maybe starts with an "s" and ends in an 'Ancturary'....
I'm just saying....

Brunettes have more fun....

[Mandysg1]

Umm - i'm a bit confused right now because of the licking thing. Do I have to lick everyone in here? Is it some kind of ritual? ^^

thank you sofie for those beautiful icons. i love amanda with dark hair. I wish she would keep them

Talking of germans: I believe noone really is 100% german, american , polish etc. i mean there's always been some kind of migration. So we all are one big family

Just do what I do, when you see the licking start, don a hazmat suit...that should help

[Smackee]

Just read it for a few days. You'll get the feel. Then jump in and introduce yourself and add to a conversation.

We're a good crew.


It might help to be slightly ADD.


suse

Re. 'Just read it for a few days'. CHECK
Re. 'You'll get the feel'. UHM
Re. 'Then jump in' OUCH
Re. 'and introduce yourself' ROFL I tried, I stumbled and I fell. I sooo need a new user name !!!!!!
Re. 'and add to a conversation' READ ON ..


Retirement ??? YAY !!!


Btw, do you know how I can resize a pic, i.e. make is smaller ?

ADD ? EL (english lesson) please.

And thanks for explaining! I'm slowly getting TheQuoteFeel here.