Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[scifithinker]

Hello everyone,

I'm back from the brink of beyond. The last few weeks have been hellacious for me. I had a bad reaction to the steroids that I get after chemo and became very depressed for a while. Then we had some major family drama (which seems to be going well now), a good friend died, then my cat died. I just haven't had the spare energy to come online. I haven't even been able, yet, to read all the Sam-Vala friendship fics yet. How sad!

But I did miss you guys.

I'm a little weak and tired right now from last week's chemo, but other than that I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

{{{{{{{{{{{Samanda}}}}}}}}}}}}

Deejay's back!

*happy dance*

I'm glad you're starting to feel like yourself again. *hugs*

[Tittamiire]

how about she has a girlfriend now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBNy3l3Me5o Already pmed stef with it but it would be a cute music vid if you ask me...

yes the femslasher in me is out for now

YAY! that one would work really well!

Not sure what Sam would like, but you (and the 15 degree temp) has me hankering for a good old fashioned cup of hot chocolate. But I can't drink it here. Must protect the computer, you know.
I'm sure Sam does like hot drinks--it gets cold in that mountain even in the summer I bet--and adds a jigger of something with "spirit" when she's off the clock.

must go get the cocoa...later...

Chai tea lattes are my current hot beverage of choice when standing around in the aforementioned many degrees below zero temperatures...that and green tea. I can see Sam going for a Chai tea or the pumpkin latte if she's feeling in the right mood...kinda expect her to stick to coffee too though.

Hello everyone,

I'm back from the brink of beyond. The last few weeks have been hellacious for me. I had a bad reaction to the steroids that I get after chemo and became very depressed for a while. Then we had some major family drama (which seems to be going well now), a good friend died, then my cat died. I just haven't had the spare energy to come online. I haven't even been able, yet, to read all the Sam-Vala friendship fics yet. How sad!

But I did miss you guys.

I'm a little weak and tired right now from last week's chemo, but other than that I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

{{{{{{{{{{{Samanda}}}}}}}}}}}}

YAY! It is good to see you again and I am glad things are looking up for you again, hope they keep going great!

[NearlyCircular]

The latest issue of the official Stargate Magazine came today, and the double-sided poster has Sam on both sides. I scanned in the top half of each side. On the SG-1 side, the group look so happy. It’s clearly a Michael, Chris, Amanda, Ben shot, as opposed to a Daniel, Teal’c, Sam and Cam picture.

Spoilered for size

Spoiler:

The issue also includes an article on the McKay-Carter rivalry, seen here.

Spoiler:

And finally, here are two questions and answers from an interview with Joe Mallozzi.

Question: The other person incapacitated at the end of the season is Weir. Were you paving the road for Samantha Carter to come in?

Answer: To be perfectly honest, we considered having Carter as a crossover character. The previous year, season ten of Stargate SG-1 and season three of Stargate-Atlantis, we were thinking of making her the commander of the Apollo. We would have adventures where she was shuttling the crew back and forth. She would be making her appearance on Stargate-Atlantis and other times she would be with SG-1 because the Apollo would be in the Milky Way. For contractual and scheduling reasons, we weren’t able to do it. But when the discussions about Torri came up, we weren’t even considering Amanda. At the end of the season, we came to a decision that Weir would be heading off in a different direction, away from Atlantis. Once we made that decision, we had to question who was going to come in to fill those shoes. There were four possible candidates we talked about and one of them was Carter. Ultimately, she was the one we chose to go with.

Question: What makes Carter a perfect fit for the Stargate-Atlantis team?

Answer: Carter has a wealth of experience. Obviously, she has dealt with the Ori, the Gou’ald, - she was on the forefront of Earth’s battle against those alien parasites. She has good experience with the Replicators who the Stargate-Atlantis expedition have been up against. She’s the Milky Way’s top scientist so she has that. Plus, Carter has the military and leadership background. She’s shared a co-command with Mitchell. A lot of people have reacted negatively and said that Stargate-Atlantis is no longer an international expedition; ‘Why do we have to get the military involved?’ My response is it is still run by the IOA. The personnel won’t change and even though they faced a threat like the Wraith, it’s not so much as to why the military is involved, but what took so long?


So, which other three characters do you think were considered for the role of leader of Atlantis? Daniel seems likely, but who else? Maybe Landry or even Woolsey?

NC

[Alan]

The latest issue of the official Stargate Magazine came today, and the double-sided poster has Sam on both sides. I scanned in the top half of each side. On the SG-1 side, the group look so happy. It’s clearly a Michael, Chris, Amanda, Ben shot, as opposed to a Daniel, Teal’c, Sam and Cam picture.

Spoilered for size

Spoiler:

The issue also includes an article on the McKay-Carter rivalry, seen here.

Spoiler:

And finally, here are two questions and answers from an interview with Joe Mallozzi.

Question: The other person incapacitated at the end of the season is Weir. Were you paving the road for Samantha Carter to come in?

Answer: To be perfectly honest, we considered having Carter as a crossover character. The previous year, season ten of Stargate SG-1 and season three of Stargate-Atlantis, we were thinking of making her the commander of the Apollo. We would have adventures where she was shuttling the crew back and forth. She would be making her appearance on Stargate-Atlantis and other times she would be with SG-1 because the Apollo would be in the Milky Way. For contractual and scheduling reasons, we weren’t able to do it. But when the discussions about Torri came up, we weren’t even considering Amanda. At the end of the season, we came to a decision that Weir would be heading off in a different direction, away from Atlantis. Once we made that decision, we had to question who was going to come in to fill those shoes. There were four possible candidates we talked about and one of them was Carter. Ultimately, she was the one we chose to go with.

Question: What makes Carter a perfect fit for the Stargate-Atlantis team?

Answer: Carter has a wealth of experience. Obviously, she has dealt with the Ori, the Gou’ald, - she was on the forefront of Earth’s battle against those alien parasites. She has good experience with the Replicators who the Stargate-Atlantis expedition have been up against. She’s the Milky Way’s top scientist so she has that. Plus, Carter has the military and leadership background. She’s shared a co-command with Mitchell. A lot of people have reacted negatively and said that Stargate-Atlantis is no longer an international expedition; ‘Why do we have to get the military involved?’ My response is it is still run by the IOA. The personnel won’t change and even though they faced a threat like the Wraith, it’s not so much as to why the military is involved, but what took so long?


So, which other three characters do you think were considered for the role of leader of Atlantis? Daniel seems likely, but who else? Maybe Landry or even Woolsey?

NC

Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing NC!!! I'm looking forward to that issue!!!

[SunKrux]

Hello everyone,

I'm back from the brink of beyond. The last few weeks have been hellacious for me. I had a bad reaction to the steroids that I get after chemo and became very depressed for a while. Then we had some major family drama (which seems to be going well now), a good friend died, then my cat died. I just haven't had the spare energy to come online. I haven't even been able, yet, to read all the Sam-Vala friendship fics yet. How sad!

But I did miss you guys.

I'm a little weak and tired right now from last week's chemo, but other than that I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

{{{{{{{{{{{Samanda}}}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{{DJ!!!!!!}}}}}}}}}}}}

Glad you're back! You have been missed! Sorry to hear about all your woes, but I am really glad you're back.

okay Secret Santa has been sent out, so besides SunKrux, Titti and SamCarterRules everyone should have gotten it. I hope you all enjoy your pressies and be sure to share it or thank the person who made it for you...And if you want, you can share it here or anywhere else!! But most important just enjoy it....

You mean no one loves me?! How sad. I always knew it I suppose.

*yes folks I am kidding...

Considering the year I've had...I don't blame anyone for not having the time or energy to create something.

[suse]

I'll go for some ginger loaf

Molassas cookies. Yummm. Not quite as good as from tthe Mennonite stand at the Farmer's Market but pretty darn close.

I like the Christmas blend coffee too.

Though my favorite sweet drink (which coffee is by the time I'm done adding sugar and half and half ) right now is the Cocoa Trio from Seattle's Best Coffee. Be sure to get the chocolate stick.

but I'm sticking to tea right now. Herbal with honey. Too much stress and rich food this time of year.

suse

[Agent_Dark]

The previous year, season ten of Stargate SG-1 and season three of Stargate-Atlantis, we were thinking of making her the commander of the Apollo. We would have adventures where she was shuttling the crew back and forth. She would be making her appearance on Stargate-Atlantis and other times she would be with SG-1 because the Apollo would be in the Milky Way.

Commanding Atlantis is prime, but that also would have been rather lol. Carter pwning it up, 304 style. Then they could have lost in space, flung far across teh galaxy style shenanigans and also bulk destruction of wraith and ori ships etc.

[Tittamiire]

Completely OT but this evening I cooked a very tasty toad in the hole with roast onion gravy and green beans for our game night! I am proud of myself hehe...and my mate just happened to bring my boss along with her to the game night....heh...nothing like a bit of pressure

now I really must sleep, I have to get up soon!

[Chelle DB]

Happy Birthday NearlyCircular!!

I wish I could bake you a nice cake the way you do for us but I can't bake...well I can but not over the net...sorry!!!:O
I hope you have a great day!!!

[Chelle DB]

omg Chelle I do that too! Breakfast and Stargate. Since I began doing it I watch an episode every day. I'm going in order, so currently mid season four. Oh and I'm not allowed to skip. The purpose is to watch the entire series.

Yay!! But I don't have any sequence in which I watch them...I just go by what I need to stat the day right...if I'm particularly down I go for the funniest one...if I'm feeling pretty good I go for something with a lot of action...it just depends on my mood...9/10 times I don't get to watch the show in it's entirety...but so long as I get something then I'm a happy little vegemite!!
Today I watched D&C!!

Yay for getting work done early! Your job situation sounds like a bummer. Holiday time accrued but without any opportunity to use it. *shakes head* Does this holiday time 'rollover' into the new year or is it totally lost if you don't use it?
hehe...fun! AT's elf name reminds me of a pic taken from season 6 of Nightwalkers
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ne/bedhead.jpg
Mine is Batty Crazy-Legs btw..hehe

Our accrued holidays don't expire...we can accumulate them but lets say I want to take Easter off coz I'm working Christmas but Nikki wants Easter too...one of us is going to miss out...it's not fair...but...I shan't dwell...she'll be right!!
Thank you for the card I got today Celandine...yay!! These cards have been absolutely making my day!!!

I hate to be the one to burst your bubble but

Spoiler:

That part was cut out for time

That's true it was cut out. But JM did say it would definitely be part of the deleted scenes on the DVDs and that he might post it on his blog as well. He also said that he hoped to put a similar scene into season 5 - so fingers crossed.

True Mandy but like what Nikki says...although I'm sure he said that

Spoiler:

if season 5 got renewed than he would put something like that in another scene

...so fingers and toes and eyes crossed!!

Naw...the D/V folks is cool peeps. Remember when someone-who-shan't-be-named went on a rage a few months ago and rated threads down a star? Who came in and helped voted us up??? The D/V gang, that's who!!!

I like the D/V ship...and the S/J ship...and the J/T ship!!
Ship ship hooray for ship!!!!

On the Sanctuary Thread it's been mentioned by James that Amanda might have a fancy for the Christmas Blend coffee from Starbucks...what do you all think SAM's favorite coffee/hot cocoa/hot drink is to have during the Holidays?

Hmmm....I think Sam would love her mochaccino with extra marshmallows on top!!!

I may be projecting, but I would have to say, at this time of year, she would enjoy an eggnog latte and a slice of ginger loaf. Yummmm...

Yay for ginger loaf...I had my first ginger loaf from Starbucks last month when I met another GW'er from the ship thread...we had such a blast!! Yay!!

Hello everyone,
I'm back from the brink of beyond. The last few weeks have been hellacious for me. I had a bad reaction to the steroids that I get after chemo and became very depressed for a while. Then we had some major family drama (which seems to be going well now), a good friend died, then my cat died. I just haven't had the spare energy to come online. I haven't even been able, yet, to read all the Sam-Vala friendship fics yet. How sad!
But I did miss you guys.
I'm a little weak and tired right now from last week's chemo, but other than that I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

{{{{{{{{{{{Samanda}}}}}}}}}}}}

(((Deejay)))!!!!

We missed you too and I have to say that I keep you in my thoughts as I watch my dad go through all the crappy crap with his cancer treatment...so my good vibes and thoughts are constantly flowing through to you!!
So sorry to hear about all the sad news...I hope that Christmas is extra special for you this year...

okay Secret Santa has been sent out, so besides SunKrux, Titti and SamCarterRules everyone should have gotten it. I hope you all enjoy your pressies and be sure to share it or thank the person who made it for you...And if you want, you can share it here or anywhere else!! But most important just enjoy it....
and
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
And Neep, please mail me or pm me thanks!
and DJ, glad to see you back ((((DJ)))) Hope you feel better soon!!!

I didn't get one!!! *cries...a lot*...was I naughty or something??

The latest issue of the official Stargate Magazine came today, and the double-sided poster has Sam on both sides. I scanned in the top half of each side. On the SG-1 side, the group look so happy. It’s clearly a Michael, Chris, Amanda, Ben shot, as opposed to a Daniel, Teal’c, Sam and Cam picture.

So, which other three characters do you think were considered for the role of leader of Atlantis? Daniel seems likely, but who else? Maybe Landry or even Woolsey?

NC

I love this shot of the four of them...and Amanda's tongue poking out!!! Hehe...yay!!
I reckon the other 3 candidates might have been Jack O'Neill, Colonel Reynolds, and Sheppard...I can't imagine Daniel being in charge or Woolsey...especially Woolsey!!

You mean no one loves me?! How sad. I always knew it I suppose.
*yes folks I am kidding...
Considering the year I've had...I don't blame anyone for not having the time or energy to create something.

I loves ya still Sunny...would you like me to send you a special little something??

I gotta get off soon...hubby is almost ready for bed and this is the only computer left in the house...bugger!!
Night all, take care, be safe and have fun!!

(((Tappinating Samandans!!)))

[Stef]

Oh geez...don't do this to me!!! Now I'm going to sit and obsess over what song could work. GAH!!!!!

That wasn't my plan at all

Hmmm, there's a song by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox, Iit's called Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves, it's a very upbeat song

Here's the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqU8407iof8

That was my first thought...but then I found a Sam/Janet one to it already. I'd hate to keep using the same song for female friendship...I mean, there has got to be more than one friendship/female empowerment song, no?? Please?? The one I have right now is akin to that song...but a little more...direct.

how about she has a girlfriend now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBNy3l3Me5o Already pmed stef with it but it would be a cute music vid if you ask me...

yes the femslasher in me is out for now

Well, I'll see if it inspires me. I'm so fickle But if I think I can do something with it...I get going and finish pretty quickly.

-Stef

[Celandine]

how about she has a girlfriend now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBNy3l3Me5o Already pmed stef with it but it would be a cute music vid if you ask me...

yes the femslasher in me is out for now

My vote as well.

On the Sanctuary Thread it's been mentioned by James that Amanda might have a fancy for the Christmas Blend coffee from Starbucks...what do you all think SAM's favorite coffee/hot cocoa/hot drink is to have during the Holidays?

I think Sam's drink of choice would be coffee straight up. No frills. Nothing snazzy or trendy. She seems like someone wouldn't jump on a fad (or have the time too).

Personally, when I need a gigantic boost of caffeine I go to a local coffee shop called the Bean Counters where the sell the most awesome White Zombie I've ever had. Yum. Perhaps this is what I should go for today. *yawn*

Hello everyone,

I'm back from the brink of beyond. The last few weeks have been hellacious for me. I had a bad reaction to the steroids that I get after chemo and became very depressed for a while. Then we had some major family drama (which seems to be going well now), a good friend died, then my cat died. I just haven't had the spare energy to come online. I haven't even been able, yet, to read all the Sam-Vala friendship fics yet. How sad!

But I did miss you guys.

I'm a little weak and tired right now from last week's chemo, but other than that I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

{{{{{{{{{{{Samanda}}}}}}}}}}}}

awe! Welcome back Deejay! *hugs* Hoping things turn around for you too!

okay Secret Santa has been sent out, so besides SunKrux, Titti and SamCarterRules everyone should have gotten it. I hope you all enjoy your pressies and be sure to share it or thank the person who made it for you...And if you want, you can share it here or anywhere else!! But most important just enjoy it....

and

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

And Neep, please mail me or pm me thanks!

and DJ, glad to see you back ((((DJ)))) Hope you feel better soon!!!

I got the lyrics for a wonderful aussie christmas song from Chelle called Six White Boomers. Thank you!

The latest issue of the official Stargate Magazine came today, and the double-sided poster has Sam on both sides. I scanned in the top half of each side. On the SG-1 side, the group look so happy. It’s clearly a Michael, Chris, Amanda, Ben shot, as opposed to a Daniel, Teal’c, Sam and Cam picture.

Spoilered for size [spoilers] [CENTER]
NC

Yay! This is my favorite of the two. They definitely look happier in this pic. *saves*

Happy Birthday Nearly Circular!
Hope you have an awesome day today!

[RepliCartertje]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEARLYCIRCULAR!!!
Hope you have a great day!!!

and

THANK YOU CHARLIE!!! THANK YOU TRACEY JANE!! THANK YOU HELENMAGNUS!!!

I received your cards today and got a huge smile on my face now thanks and TJ wow!!!!

and chelle: check your junk mail on hotmail, I send you your secret santa yesterday so you should have it!


ETA: I posted a lot of icons yesterday over at my LJ, mainly Sam, Sam/Jack and Vala, wanna check them out go here: http://replicartertje.livejournal.com/32195.html



all are snurchable!!! Also Wallpapers and headers there

[samcarterrules]

Hi Everyone,

Hello everyone,

I'm back from the brink of beyond. The last few weeks have been hellacious for me. I had a bad reaction to the steroids that I get after chemo and became very depressed for a while. Then we had some major family drama (which seems to be going well now), a good friend died, then my cat died. I just haven't had the spare energy to come online. I haven't even been able, yet, to read all the Sam-Vala friendship fics yet. How sad!

But I did miss you guys.

I'm a little weak and tired right now from last week's chemo, but other than that I'm starting to feel like my old self again.

{{{{{{{{{{{Samanda}}}}}}}}}}}}

((((((Deejay))))))

Happy Birthday NearlyCircular!!

I hope you have a great day!!!

Ditto from me!

And thanks to SG1 Poz for the Christmas card

Julia(samcarterrules)

[Skydiver]

There were four possible candidates we talked about and one of them was Carter.

i guess it depends on how you read it. were those four, or other threee really, established characters, or was at least one of then a total new character?