quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
2) Selena Gomez

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quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
4. Costume, stitching together works of...well

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Yep, I tried costuming, I was even fortunate to run the shop while the professor was off a semester in London to meet a movie costumer legend.

You're up, dedman.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
What did I do on my days off?

1. Found out the buyout price on my car
2. Made a doctors appointment
3. Celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary
4. Registered for my next semester of school
5. Wrote some Klordny articles
6. Messed around with a redesign for my website
7. Started a new photomanip
8. All of the above, I've been busy
9. None of the above, I've been lazy
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Messed around with a redesign for my website
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Nope thats not the answer I'm looking for.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7. Started a new photomanip
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
8. All of the above, I've been busy
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
5. Wrote some Klordny articles
(something I need to get back to too!)
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Quis has it, I have done all those things.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
figures.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
From how you responded to my first guess, I assumed you did it, but not the only thing you did.
hmmmm....

OK on my recent train trip the train made several stops, but you were only allowed off the train at select stops (also known as cigarette stops) Even though I don't smoke, I stepped off the train at which stop?

1) Tomah, WI
2) Winona, MN
3) Fargo, ND
4) Devils Lake, ND
5) Rugby, ND
6) Glasgow, MT
7) Malta, MT
8) Havre, MT
9) Cut Bank, MT
10) Sandpoint, ID
11) Ephrata, WA
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
8) Havre, MT
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Phew, you must be mystic Luna because you got the correct answer on the first try. Or you have taken that trip yourself.
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
Phew, you must be mystic Luna because you got the correct answer on the first try. Or you have taken that trip yourself.

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quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
I know you're a fan (like me) but perhaps for some reason you didn't attempt -

8. Micro Creator Mortal Kombat Characters


BTW if you DID do these, I'd love to see them

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quote:

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Originally posted by MysticLuna:
What micro project is one that I am not or have not attempted:

1. Disney Princess/Comic Characters Amalgams
2. Disney Gargoyles
3. Legion Worlders
4. Micro Creator Gods
5. Micro Creator Mages
6. Micro Creator Comic Characters
7. Horoscope Goddesses
8. Micro Creator Mortal Kombat Characters

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quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
7. Horoscope Goddesses

I wonder what those are.

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quote:

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Originally posted by MysticLuna:
I won again!!!

(jumps up and down)

Well, I think most people know that I tend to be more of a Marvel junky then a DC, so let see if you can pick out which female character I am not interested in:

A. Jean Grey
B. Dazzler
C. Magma
D. Emma Frost
E. Sersi
F. Crystal
G. Siryn
H. Magik
I. Enchantress
J. Morgan Le Fay
K. Selene
L. Madelyne Pryor

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
L. Starfire & Adam Strange

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That was sooo gonna be my guess.

Q. Solomon Grundy
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
M. Metamorpho
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
B. Big Barda
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
What's wrong with Starfire & Adam Strange?
Strangely enough, I've got them both.

And it's not the following characters either since I've got these as well:


Guess again!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Nothing is wrong with them. I just didn't think you got them.

Just like: R. Robin
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
3/4ths of your images didn't load.

I. Wonder Twins
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
P. Penguin
 

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Posted by Arm Fall Off Boy on :
 
S. Sinestro
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I've got Robin, Penguin and Sinestro. I specially got the Wonder Twins because of the packaging. Try again.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
We've got to stop swapping questions ML.

I recently bought a whole bunch of DC Universe Classics figures. Which figure do I not have?

A. Alexander Luthor & Ultraman
B. Big Barda
C. Captain Cold
D. Deathstroke
E. Etrigan
F. Flash
G. Booster Gold
H. Hal Jordan
I. Wonder Twins
J. Aquaman
K. Kid Flash
L. Starfire & Adam Strange
M. Metamorpho
N. Nightwing
O. Orion
P. Penguin
Q. Solomon Grundy
R. Robin
S. Sinestro
T. Batman

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T. Batman

[ September 19, 2009, 07:56 AM: Message edited by: Quislet, Esq. ]
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
K. Kid Flash
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
E. Etrigan
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
Nightwing
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Nope, I've got Etrigan, Nightwing, Batman and Kid Flash. 8 more guesses left.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
G. Booster Gold
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
O. Orion
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
H. Hal Jordan
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I've got Booster Gold, Orion and Hal Jordan. Guess again!
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
J. Aquaman
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
D. Deathstroke
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
C. Captain Cold
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Not Aquaman, not Deathstroke and not Captain Cold either. I guess we are in the final stretch!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
50/50 shot. My guess:

A. Alexander Luthor & Ultraman
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
F. Flash
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I liked the Earth-3 figures, so I got those. Sorry Quis, but Kent has it with Flash.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
well, Cali's no doubt crossing you off her xmas card list.

I'll be back in a lil bit with a new Q.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Heh, it's not because I don't like Flash, but I can't seem to find him anywhere
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
My new abode is just down the street from a mixed commercial/residential strip. Which of the following chain restaurants along that strip is closest to my house?

1. McDonald's
2. Tim Horton's
3. Dairy Queen
4. Country Style
5. Wendy's
6. Pizza Pizza
7. Little Caesar's
8. Jeff Purvey's Fish and Chips (a local chain)
9. Arby's
10. Boston Pizza
11. Mr. Sub
12. Subway
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8. Jeff Purvey's Fish and Chips (a local chain)
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
nope. there are at least 3 closer.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
2. Tim Horton's
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
nope. that's slightly farther than Purvey's.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5. Wendy's
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
nope. Wendy's is the farthest away. I've seen it in the distance, but haven't even been that far up the road yet.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7. Little Caesar's
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
yep! it's the closest one, about a block and a half away.

go, Nov!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I was at my solicitor's today. Why was I there?

A. To try to get out of jury duty
B. To get a document notarised
C. To start divorce proceedings
D. As a witness for a friend
E. To change my will
F. To settle my bill
G. Getting a consultation
H. To draft up a legal document
I. Nope, I wasn't there, this is a trick question!
J. To give witness in a civil case
K. To rehearse for the probably that I will be called to the stand for a criminal case
L. To flirt with the receptionist there
M. They were giving out free milk and cookies
 

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Posted by He Who Wanders on :
 
B. To get a document notarised
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
I was at my solicitor's today. Why was I there?

A. To try to get out of jury duty
B. To get a document notarised
C. To start divorce proceedings
D. As a witness for a friend
E. To change my will
F. To settle my bill
G. Getting a consultation
H. To draft up a legal document
I. Nope, I wasn't there, this is a trick question!
J. To give witness in a civil case
K. To rehearse for the probably that I will be called to the stand for a criminal case
L. To flirt with the receptionist there
M. They were giving out free milk and cookies

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G. Getting a consultation
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
M. They were giving out free milk and cookies
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
J. To give witness in a civil case
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
No to the 4 answers given so far. I wish they gave out free milk and cookies too Kent!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
E. To change my will

PS: All the law offices in Boston have a free milk and cookies day.
 

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Posted by He Who Wanders on :
 
C. To start divorce proceedings. (I hope not.)
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
A. To try to get out of jury duty
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
I. Nope, I wasn't there, this is a trick question!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I was there ML, but I wasn't there to change my will or to try to get out of jury duty. I definately wasn't there to start divorce proceedings HWW (Happy Birthday to you BTW). So nope, guess again.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
K. To rehearse for the probably that I will be called to the stand for a criminal case
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
D. As a witness for a friend
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
H. To draft up a legal document
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
LOL, whadaya know - Quis has got it.
 

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Posted by KryptonKid on :
 

 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
What did I attend today?

1) A wedding
2) A funeral
3) The ballet (Sleeping Beauty)
4) Auto races
5) A friend's art exhibit
6) A foliage tour and apple picking
7) A surprize party for my brother
8) A Haunted Labyrinth
9) A seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution
10) I stay in bed and complained
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
3) The ballet (Sleeping Beauty)
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Nope. I attended the ballet with two of my great nieces months ago. It was Sleping Beauty and they loved it.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
6) A foliage tour and apple picking?

seems a little early, but ya never know.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I haven't done that since I was a kid.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
8) A Haunted Labyrinth
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7) A surprize party for my brother
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
My nephew runs a Haunted Labyrinth every Halloween, however, I have never been through it.

No surprize party for either of my brothers.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
9) A seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I got a flyer in the mail for that and thought about going.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
5) A friend's art exhibit
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
The only friend I know who is an artist lives in Texas and I don't think he has an exhibit at this time.
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
1) A wedding
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
2) A funeral?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
No weddings in my recent past or future.

I did attend a funeral. It was my brother-in-law's father. He was 90 and suffering from Alzhiemer's.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I'm sorry for your sister and your husband's loss (well, I figured it can't be your wife's brother's father, as then it'll be your father-in-law... and you aren't married )

I went to a fast food restaurant for dinner today. Which one?

A. Arby's
B. Burger King
C. Chick-fil-A
D. Domino's Pizza
E. El Pollo Loco
F. TGI Fridays
G. Godfather's Pizza
H. Hardee's
I. IHOP
J. Johnny Rockets
K. KFC
L. Long John Silver
M. McDonalds
N. New York Fries
O. Chuckee Cheese
P. Popeyes
Q. Dairy Queen
R. Red Rooster
S. Sonic
T. Taco Bell
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Novelty, my sister's husband you mean. As you said I am not married.

My Guess: E. El Pollo Loco
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
What? No Fuddruckers!!

Q. Dairy Queen
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
H. Hardee's
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Nope, not the crazy chicken or Hardee's or DQ. This is going to be fun
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
C. Chick-fil-A
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I love Chick-fil-A, but that's not it either.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
N. New York Fries

(are you Canadian? I've never seen this store outside of Canada)
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
S. Sonic
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
L. Long John Silver

I don't like their hushpuppies!!!
 

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Posted by He Who Wanders on :
 
M. McDonald's
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
(are you Canadian? I've never seen this store outside of Canada)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
AND...
for everyone's convenience, these are what's left:

A. Arby's
B. Burger King
D. Domino's Pizza
F. TGI Fridays
I. IHOP
K. KFC
O. Chuckee Cheese
P. Popeyes
T. Taco Bell

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K. KFC
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
I. IHOP
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
A. Arby's
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Not Arby's or IHOP, but I had chicken with the Colonel at KFC that night. I just wanted some wedges I guess. Quis, your go next!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Which of the following CDs is the last one I listened to?

1. West Side Story Original Broadway cast recording
2. Abba the Definitive collection
3. They Might Be Giants Dial-a-song collection
4. The Beatles Yellow Submarine
5. Queer as Folk The Whole Love Thing, Sorted (From the British Series)
6. Jesus Christ Superstar London cast recording
7. Talking Heads The Best of Talking Heads
8. Kate Bush The Whole Story
9, Simon & Garfunkel The Best of Simon & Garfunkel
10. Pleasantville Music from the Motion Picture
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
4. The Beatles Yellow Submarine
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
You are a real Nowhere man with that answer. Try again.
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
I'm going to go with the #6, Quis, the Jesus Christ Superstar London cast recording.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Hosanna! Hosanna! You are correct. Your question.
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
Cool. Incidentally, that was one of the last soundtracks I purchased ("Gethsemane" and "Heaven on Their Minds" are two personal favorites).

Recently I've begun...

A) ballroom dancing lessons
B) piano lessons
C) cheating at poker
D) grooming my own dog to save money
E) 3D modeling
F) twittering
G) learning French
H) drinking imported beer
I) performing in a local theater group
J) ornithology courses
K) doing crossword puzzles
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
B) piano lessons
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
F) twittering


I hear it is all the rage.
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
A) ballroom dancing lessons
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
B) Nope. Elton and Billy can rest easy (for now), MysticLuna.

F) Uh-uh, maybe I'll be all over the next big social networking trend (though I doubt it), but I just couldn't jazzed about this one.

A) Sorry, Rocky, but that's not it either. However, I do feel that ballroom dancing should be an Olympic event. I mean, come on, it's bit like gymnastics - but in heels!
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
D) grooming my own dog to save money
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
H) drinking imported beer

That's always good
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
D) Strike two, MysticLuna. Because Jasmine is a mild shedder, she needs little in the way of grooming aside from the routine bath/nail clipping, and we've been doing that at home since we acquired her about three years ago. We let the vet handle teeth and gland stuff.

H) Not it, Novelty. I don't drink beer often, but when I do it's almost always Miller Lite. Though now I have to admit I'm wondering why that is.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ram Boy:
Recently I've begun...

A) ballroom dancing lessons
B) piano lessons
C) cheating at poker
D) grooming my own dog to save money
E) 3D modeling
F) twittering
G) learning French
H) drinking imported beer
I) performing in a local theater group
J) ornithology courses
K) doing crossword puzzles

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E) 3D modeling
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I) performing in a local theater group
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
I) Incorrect. I retired from the stage after my performance in our 6th grade production of "The Twelve Trumpets". Much like Garbo, I might add, but with pimples and even more angst.

E) Correct! After years of wanting to create meshes for the Sims games, I've finally taken the initiative and started making them using Blender .

You're up, Quis.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Which old time TV show did I watch tonight?

1. Bonanza
2. My Mother the Car
3. Green Acres
4. Combat
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Little House on the Prairie
7. Hogan's Heroes
8. Emergency
9. The Defenders
10. I Dream of Jeannie
11. The Dick Van Dyke Show
12. Columbo
13. Dragnet
14. The Twilight Zone
15. I Love Lucy
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
6. Little House on the Prairie
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
3. Green Acres

I love that show
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
10. I Dream of Jeannie
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
No Pa, I didn't see Little House on the Prairie.

And even though I also love Green Acres, I did not watch the zaniness of Oliver Wendell Douglas and his wife Lisa.

Nor did I blink and watched Jeannie.
 

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Posted by KryptonKid on :
 
The courtroom drama of:
15. I Love Lucy


 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I do love I Love Lucy, but I did not see it last night.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
14. The Twilight Zone ?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I did not enter the Twilight Zone last night.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
11. The Dick Van Dyke Show
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
4. Combat
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
5. The Incredible Hulk ?
Hunky men with ripped clothing your 'thang?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
Which old time TV show did I watch tonight?

1. Bonanza
2. My Mother the Car
3. Green Acres
4. Combat
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Little House on the Prairie
7. Hogan's Heroes
8. Emergency
9. The Defenders
10. I Dream of Jeannie
11. The Dick Van Dyke Show
12. Columbo
13. Dragnet
14. The Twilight Zone
15. I Love Lucy

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quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
sorry for the delay. been busy.

What play did I see last weekend?

1. Rent
2. the Pajama Game
3. The Odd Couple
4. Doubt
5. The Rez Sisters
6. a trio of one-act play by local playwrights
7. Liverpool Fantasy
8. Yuya (a Japanese classic)
9. Jersey Boys
10. Sound of Music
11. Stomp
12.Boys In The Photographs

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6. a trio of one-act play by local playwrights
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
a campus version of the Pajama Game is under way (not sure when), but it hasn't started yet. so, nope.

nor a trio of one acts.
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
9. Jersey Boys
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
7. Liverpool Fantasy
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
11. Stomp
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
I have no interest at all in Jersey Boys (unless tix and transport were free), and know very little about Stomp other than its name.

I'd love to see Liverpool Fantasy since it's by a songwriter I really like, but have not yet seen it (nor will likely soon, given its relative obscurity).

no correct guesses.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
10. Sound of Music
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5. The Rez Sisters
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
Quis has it.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
So how was it? What was it about?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
When I was little my favorite among my stuffed animals was?

1) teddy bear
2) lion
3) tiger
4) cat
5) snake
6) dog
7) octopus
8) monkey
9) giraffe
10) elephant
11) lamb
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
It was about a group of Native women from a northern Ontario reserve who set aside petty rivalries/feuds to journey to Toronto for the largest-ever bingo game.

It was by Tomson Highway, a Cree writer whom I've read before. The play was good, but I was initially feeling a little let down based on what I expected of Highway's work. Yet the more I think about what I didn't like, the more I actually like it.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
10) elephant - which kid wouldn't like the trunk on an elephant?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I never had a stuffed elephant.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
I never had a stuffed elephant.

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That makes me wonder what you have stuffed.
6) dog?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Dog is the correct answer. He had the imaginative name of "Doggie" and was missing an ear.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Do you still have doggie?

I was searching online for the reviews of which piece of kitchen equipment today?

a. Fridge
b. Gas Stove
c. Microwave Oven
d. Dishwashwer
e. Coffeemaker
f. Toaster
g. Freezer
h. Blender
i. Juicer
j. Steam Oven
k. None of the above.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
alas, Doggie only remains in my memories. I don't know what happened to him.

as for your question:

d. Dishwashwer
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Dishwasher is close, but not the one I'm after.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
j. Steam Oven
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
That's what I looked at a few months back and was surprised you can use it to cook other dishes besides french loaves. So not that Quis. Try again.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
e. Coffeemaker
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
b. Gas Stove
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
k. None of the above
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Not a gas stove or a coffeemaker. I debated on whether to make this question or not because I knew MysticLuna will probably get it on her first go I was looking for a dryer and only realised that it wasn't a piece of kitchen equipment after I typed out the question, so I made the none of the above option. Your Q next ML.
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
I am on a big Sailor Moon high right now, sooo...which one of these villains is my favorite? (mulitple names due to translation varancies)

A. Queen Beryl
B. Malachite/Kunzite
C. Catzi/Koan
D. Avery/Calaveras
E. Emerald/Green Esmeraude
F. Wicked Lady/Black Lady
G. Kaorinite/Kaolinite/Kaori Knight
H. Mimet/Mimete
I. Telulu/Tellu
J. Mistress 9
K. Cele Cele/Cere Cere
L. Queen Nehellenia
M. Sailor Lead Crow
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
E. Emerald/Green Esmeraude
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
F. Wicked Lady/Black Lady
 

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Posted by MysticLuna on :
 
Emerald was really sexy and funny, but not my most favorite.

I was surprised how much I loved Wicked Lady's storyline and character, but not my most favorite.

Keep guessing!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
M. Sailor Lead Crow
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by MysticLuna:
I am on a big Sailor Moon high right now, sooo...which one of these villains is my favorite? (mulitple names due to translation varancies)

A. Queen Beryl
B. Malachite/Kunzite
C. Catzi/Koan
D. Avery/Calaveras
E. Emerald/Green Esmeraude
F. Wicked Lady/Black Lady
G. Kaorinite/Kaolinite/Kaori Knight
H. Mimet/Mimete
I. Telulu/Tellu
J. Mistress 9
K. Cele Cele/Cere Cere
L. Queen Nehellenia
M. Sailor Lead Crow

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
Lucky guess. Although I almost guessed Elephant Steve.

For my question: Recently my comic book shop was giving away lantern rings if you bought certain comic books. Which color ring did I get and which color ring did I want?

1. green
2. yellow
3. red
4. orange
5. blue
6. violet
7. indigo
8. black

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Only one of those four colors is correct. And it may or maY not be in the correct spot (got, want)
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
green and orange
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
One of those two colors is correct.
 

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Posted by He Who Wanders on :
 
orange and black
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
One of those two colors is correct. But again may or may not be in the correct position
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
This is like a game of mastermind... with the exception that it's only for two colours!

red and orange
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
One of those two colors is correct. But again may or may not be in the correct position.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
indigo and orange
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Indigo and orange are correct, although I got orange and wanted indigo.

I realized yesterday that I made a mistake by saying that one of the first four colors was correct. I had mistaken violet for indigo.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
You'd make a good orange lantern...

Is it my turn next?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Yes. However if I was an orange Lantern I would want all the turns.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I shudder to think what you'd do if you were a violet lantern, Quis.

I'll think of a question sometime next week...

... and I guess it's next week.

Which Glee song did I play at least once a day last week?

1. Don’t Stop Believin’
2. Can’t Fight This Feeling
3. Gold Digger
4. Take a Bow
5. Bust Your Windows
6. Taking Chances
7. Alone
8. Maybe This Time
9. Somebody to Love
10. Hate On Me
11. No Air
12. You Keep Me Hangin’ On
13. Keep Holding On
14. Bust a Move
15. Sweet Caroline
16. Dancing with Myself
17. Defying Gravity

[ November 23, 2009, 06:02 AM: Message edited by: Novelty ]
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
15. Sweet Caroline
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
12. You Keep Me Hangin’ On
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
No to Puck on Sweet Caroline, and no to Quinn on You Keep Me Hangin' On. Try again.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

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Originally posted by Novelty:
I shudder to think what you'd do if you were a violet lantern, Quis.

I'll think of a question sometime next week...

... and I guess it's next week.

Which Glee song did I play at least once a day last week?

1. Don’t Stop Believin’
2. Can’t Fight This Feeling
3. Gold Digger
4. Take a Bow
5. Bust Your Windows
6. Taking Chances
7. Alone
8. Maybe This Time
9. Somebody to Love
10. Hate On Me
11. No Air
12. You Keep Me Hangin’ On
13. Keep Holding On
14. Bust a Move
15. Sweet Caroline
16. Dancing with Myself
17. Defying Gravity

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16. Dancing with Myself
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I like Kevin McHale's rendition of Dancing with Myself, but that's not it.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5. Bust Your Windows
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Bust Your Windows was a fun song, but no, try again.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
1. Don’t Stop Believin’
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
And you win by default Quis
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
By default as I am the only one answering?
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Yes, because you're the only one answering and also because you're correct. Your question next.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
OK then. a question, a question...

What was the last comic related book that I bought?

1) Popeye "Plunder Island"
2) The Complete Peanuts 1950-1954
3) The Spirit Archives vol. 4
4) Showcase Superman Family vol. 2
5) Li'l Abner the Frazetta Years vol. 3
6) Marvel Masterworks The Fantastic Four vol. 1
7) DC Archives Challengers of the Unknown vol. 1
8) The Adventures of Tintin: Tintin in America
9) Marvel Essentials The Defenders vol. 3
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
1) Popeye "Plunder Island"
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8) The Adventures of Tintin: Tintin in America
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I got/read Tintin in America along with a bunch of other Tintin stories years ago.

Rockhopper Lad is correct. I got the oversize Popeye book which has the story of Plunder Island from the comic strips.
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
Sorry to hold things up. I'll have something posted this evening.
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
Okay, this year for my fortieth birthday party, I rented a room at a karaoke bar. I had a lot of fun. Which song did I not sing?

1. "Amazing Grace"
2. "American Pie"
3. "The Boxer"
4. "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
5. "I Could Have Danced All Night"
6. "I Got You, Babe" (a duet with a gal pal)
7. "The Sound of Silence"
8. "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
9. "Yesterday"
10. Just kidding! I didn't do this at all!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7. "The Sound of Silence"
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

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Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad:
Okay, this year for my fortieth birthday party, I rented a room at a karaoke bar. I had a lot of fun. Which song did I not sing?

1. "Amazing Grace"
2. "American Pie"
3. "The Boxer"
4. "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
5. "I Could Have Danced All Night"
6. "I Got You, Babe" (a duet with a gal pal)
7. "The Sound of Silence"
8. "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
9. "Yesterday"
10. Just kidding! I didn't do this at all!

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1. "Amazing Grace"
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
Nope and nope.

1. "Amazing Grace"
2. "American Pie"
3. "The Boxer"
4. "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
5. "I Could Have Danced All Night"
6. "I Got You, Babe" (a duet with a gal pal)
7. "The Sound of Silence"
8. "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
9. "Yesterday"
10. Just kidding! I didn't do this at all!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
3. "The Boxer"
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5. "I Could Have Danced All Night"
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
8. "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
No, I sang all those. I'll eliminate #10 as well.

1. "Amazing Grace"
2. "American Pie"
3. "The Boxer"
4. "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
5. "I Could Have Danced All Night"
6. "I Got You, Babe" (a duet with a gal pal)
7. "The Sound of Silence"
8. "Take Me Home, Country Roads"
9. "Yesterday"
10. Just kidding! I didn't do this at all!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
2. "American Pie"
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
4. "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
9. "Yesterday" (seems like it would be a little downbeat for a birthday bash)
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
And the winner is Ram Boy!

I did not sing "Yesterday". Although it is one of my favorite Beatles songs, it didn't even occur to me to sing it. I actually just thought of it when I tried to think of a song that a person who would sing all those others might sing!

As you can tell, I love Simon and Garfunkel and sang several of theirs. I love Don McLean also and "American Pie" is often the only of his songs available at karaoke. I had to do at least one show tune ("I Could Have Danced All Night") and one church song ("Amazing Grace" was about all they had) and, after four martinis, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" just seemed like a good idea.

My buddy Sondee and I always sing "I Got You, Babe" when we do karaoke together. I also helped out my friend Tom with "There's No Business Like Show Business"--he didn't know the bridge.

And now, Ram Boy!
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
Thanks, Rocky.

High atop the bookcase in my office are several items. Some are purely ornamental, some are more meaningful and some are both. On top of there you will NOT find -

a) a ship in a bottle
b) a small marble replica of the statue of David
c) a chalice
d) a cast iron buffalo
e) various art prints
f) an Elvis Presley doll
g) a teddy bear
h) dust
i) a small bust of Beethoven
j) a gold ring
k) framed vintage postcards
l) a porcelain horse
m) a lattice vase
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
f) an Elvis Presley doll
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
Sorry, Quis. My Elvis doll (or, "celebrity action figure") is up there.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
j) a gold ring
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

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Originally posted by Ram Boy:
High atop the bookcase in my office are several items. Some are purely ornamental, some are more meaningful and some are both. On top of there you will NOT find -

a) a ship in a bottle
b) a small marble replica of the statue of David
c) a chalice
d) a cast iron buffalo
e) various art prints
f) an Elvis Presley doll
g) a teddy bear
h) dust
i) a small bust of Beethoven
j) a gold ring
k) framed vintage postcards
l) a porcelain horse
m) a lattice vase

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e) various art prints

Also Novelty guessed j) A gold ring on the previous page.
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
j) The gold ring belonged to my father and yes, it's up there.

e) The three small prints are:

- sheep grazing in front of a white farm house. Can't make out the sig.

- a small print that we bought from the artist (McLauchlin) while camping in Canada.

- and the most meaningful, a print of Steve Walker's Requiem


 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
k) framed vintage postcards
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
Sorry, Novelty. They're three postcards from the early twentieth century with illustrations of Chicago landmarks. One, from 1911, has a message in which someone is trying to get their brother in Kalamazoo, MI to contact their ma who is "worried something awful". Hope he did.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
g) a teddy bear
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
h) dust
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
i) a small bust of Beethoven
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
g) His name is Tucker. I used to tuck him into my partner's suitcase whenever he left town on business or to visit family. That is, until my partner told me to please knock it off. No longer a chaperon, Tucker is currently enjoying his retirement on top of the bookcase...

h)...where he's a little dusty...

i)...but doesn't have to share the view with Beethoven's bust.

You're next, Novelty.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Poor Tucker, he gets no love.

Which Sci-Fi book did I just finish reading?

a. Prelude to Foundation, Isaac Asimov
b. Mercury, Ben Bova
c. 3001, Arthur C Clarke
d. The Forever Man, Gordon R. Dickson
e. Plague Moon, Christopher Evans
f. The Dance of Time, Eric Flint
g. American Gods, Neil Gaiman
h. Valor's Trial, Tanya Huff
i. Dark is the Moon, Ian Irvine
j. Crossroad of Twilight, Robert Jordan
k. Sixty Days and Counting, Kim Stanley Robinson
 

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Posted by Blockade Boy on :
 
i. Dark is the Moon, Ian Irvine, because i was the answer to the last question.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
f. The Dance of Time, Eric Flint
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Believe it or not Dark is the Moon is a fantasy title and not a sci-fi one. And no, that's not the book.

I've been meaning to read Eric Flint one of these days - most of his works are available at his baen online library (and get this!) - FOR FREE - but I figured it could wait until I have the time, so that's not it either.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
d. The Forever Man, Gordon R. Dickson
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
That's one of my favourite Sci-Fi books ever written Quis. I first read it over 20 years ago, and have read it at least three times since, but not recently, so that's not it.
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
h) Valor's Trial by Tanya Huff. The Legion reference caught my attention. So maybe it caught yours, too?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
c. 3001, Arthur C Clarke
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I'll go with my favorite writer of the group who is sci-fi....
a. Prelude to Foundation, Isaac Asimov
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Ram Man - I'm totally in love with the Valor series (there are 4 books now) and I don't usually go for the military in space genre. I finished reading Valor's Trial though in the Starbucks attached to the Borders on the day I bought the book in Borders, which was not recently.

3001 was eye-opening and I think the late Sir Clarke projected a very believable atmosphere (pun not intended) in the book. I read it the year it was released which was IIRC 2001 or thereabouts, so no, not that recent.

Believe it or not, Asimov bores me, although I will read him if there's nothing better available. I haven't even gotten as far as Prelude yet though (I'm still stuck on the 3rd book and that's gathering dust...)

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Originally posted by Novelty:
Poor Tucker, he gets no love.

Which Sci-Fi book did I just finish reading?

a. Prelude to Foundation, Isaac Asimov
b. Mercury, Ben Bova
c. 3001, Arthur C Clarke
d. The Forever Man, Gordon R. Dickson
e. Plague Moon, Christopher Evans
f. The Dance of Time, Eric Flint
g. American Gods, Neil Gaiman
h. Valor's Trial, Tanya Huff
i. Dark is the Moon, Ian Irvine
j. Crossroad of Twilight, Robert Jordan
k. Sixty Days and Counting, Kim Stanley Robinson

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
OK, which of the following did not happen on my Christmas?

1. Had a crying baby sit behind me
2. Had a handsome man sit next to me
3. Heard about a bus flipping over
4. Told to board one train and then have to get off
5. Saw sidewalk chalk shaped like vegetables
6. Collected trash
7. Got some coal
8. Encountered locked doors to the stairs from the train platform

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
2. Had a handsome man sit next to me

And I hope I'm wrong
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
On my train ride home, I was dozing on one of the three person seats and when I woke up there was a hansome man sitting in the third seal.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
1. Had a crying baby sit behind me
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
That did happen. Luckily, the toddler didn't sry all the time.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
8. Encountered locked doors to the stairs from the train platform


BTW, were all these train options on the same train ride?
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
6. Collected trash
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Yes it was all the same train ride. Well the ride down and then the ride back.

Also the doors from the platform to the stais were locked. Luckily the elvator was working.

And when we were opening presents at my sister's, I held the trash bag and collected the wrapping paper.
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
OK, which of the following did not happen on my Christmas?

3. Heard about a bus flipping over
4. Told to board one train and then have to get off
5. Saw sidewalk chalk shaped like vegetables

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Originally posted by Novelty:
Which of these did I get for Christmas this year?

A. cartoon character socks
B. The entire Harry Potter series
C. Adventure #247 (missing the cover)
D. sidewalk chalk shaped like vegetables
E. a nice box of chocolates
F. Optimus Prime vs Megatron 2 pack
G. Ticket to Ride 1912
H. a $100 Gap voucher
I. tea towels
J. a 1-year gym membership
K. Tickets to Avatar
L. Assorted Avatar toys
M. None of the above

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A. cartoon character socks
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I haven't got those in a while now Quis. I don't usually wear them anyways. Guess again.
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
H. a $100 dollar Gap voucher (their 69 jeans are getting some good buzz)
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
D. sidewalk chalk shaped like vegetables


 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
G. Ticket to Ride 1912
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
F. Optimus Prime vs Megatron 2 pack
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Sorry Ram Man, no GAP voucher this Christmas.

LOL @ Ex's Swamp Thing image, but since I'm not Quis greatneice, I didn't get any of those

I'm still waiting to get TtR 1912 Quis, haven't got it yet.

Deddy - let me know when you find a oppy vs megs 2 pack out there. Hasbro hasn't made them for ages now, and that's not what I got.

So try again guys!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
J. a 1-year gym membership
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
C. Adventure #247 (missing the cover)
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Deddy, I threw in the missing the cover bit to make it sound more real! That's not it.

I already have a gym membership Quis, and I use it quite often too, so I didn't get that as a gift.

Try again!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
M. None of the above
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
K. Tickets to Avatar
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 

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Originally posted by Novelty:
Which of these did I get for Christmas this year?

B. The entire Harry Potter series
E. a nice box of chocolates
I. tea towels
L. Assorted Avatar toys

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I. tea towels
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
L. Assorted Avatar toys
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Happy New Year! Nobody guessed Harry Potter?

It's not Avatar tickets or toys, but it is one of the above.

Lad Boy has it. Kinda obscure gift, but I like doing dishes the old fashioned way. Your question next, Lad Boy.
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
I spent Thanksgiving in New York.

My five-year-old and I got matching t-shirts from Mid-town Comics.

The shirts are:

1) blue with classic Superman Logos

2) Batman for me, Robin for him

3) Classic Flash lightning bolt logo

4) Green Lantern logo

5) '74 Super Friends on rainbow background

6) None of the above, I don't wear shirts.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
3) Classic Flash lightning bolt logo
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
2) Batman for me, Robin for him
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
Not Flash, not Batman
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
4) Green Lantern logo
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
Green Lantern it was. My son has only seen the Duck Dodgers Green Lantern episode.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Well this Xmas was pretty good. Corrinne and I are doing good this year as are our families...so there were lots of presents all around.
Which present did I NOT get.

a. Lego Rock Band for Xbox 360
b. Cappacino machine
c. 3/4 lenght jacket
d. Leather winter boots
e. 60 GB harddrive for the 360
f. Pillows
g. New Star Trek Movie
h. Digtial switch box
i. New edition of Trivial Pursuit
j. New SuperMario Bros for the Wii
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
b. Cappacino machine
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Nope, we got a cappacino machine. I've completely given up on drinking regular coffee since getting it
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
j. New SuperMario Bros for the Wii
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
d. Leather Winter Boots
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
My Father in law gave me Mario Bros....Great game

I did not get winter boots. Corrinne (my wife) wanted to get some for me, but all the stores in town were out of my size.

You're up Lad Boy
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
In 2009, I did all of the following except:

1) Camped at the beach with my family in a tent with two queen-sized air mattresses and high thread-count cotton sheets.

2) Went to the top of the Empire State Building

3) Went to the top of the Washington monument

4) Coached a kindergarten soccer team

5) Volunteered to manage cookie sales for 50 girl scout troops

6) Went to the Baltimore Comic Con.

7) Mailed cupcakes to my mother.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
3) Went to the top of the Washington monument
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Ahhh...Quis picked what I would hve, so I'll go with...

5) Volunteered to manage cookie sales for 50 girl scout troops
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
My ex and his adopted daughter were visiting Columbus Day weekend. I went with them and my kids to the top of Washington Monument. First time in nearly 20 years.

Unfortunately, Dedman . . . you're wrong. I'm coordinating cookie sales for about 600 girl scouts who are expected to sell about 50,000 boxes of cookies this month. I'll be freezing my Samoas off in February as I monitor our portion of the National Capital area's nearly $20,000,000 retail operation.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
2) Went to the top of the Empire State Building
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

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Originally posted by Lad Boy:
In 2009, I did all of the following except:

1) Camped at the beach with my family in a tent with two queen-sized air mattresses and high thread-count cotton sheets.

2) Went to the top of the Empire State Building

3) Went to the top of the Washington monument

4) Coached a kindergarten soccer team

5) Volunteered to manage cookie sales for 50 girl scout troops

6) Went to the Baltimore Comic Con.

7) Mailed cupcakes to my mother.

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
Each year my family does a Yankee Swap. Last year I got some aqua globes and a plant. What did I get this year??

a) A Slap Chop
b) A snuggle blanket and teddy bear
c) A 3 drawer storage cart
d) A foot massager
e) Apple cider with mulling spices and a steeping ball
f) A package of Bottle Tops and some Ghirardelli Chocolates
g) The game "In a Pickle"
h) A cheese board
i) A bottle of white wine
j) The Susan Boyle Christmas CD

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
hmmm what to ask? What to ask?

What was the last DVD I bought?

1) Popeye the Sailor 1938-1940
2) Star Trek
3) Lost Season 4
4) Mystery Science Theater 3000 vol. 7
5) Up
6) Superfriends Season 1 vol. one
7) The Spark: Fit, Firm & Fired Up in 10 Minutes a Day
8) The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season
9) Doctor Who Season 4
10) It has been so long since I bought a dvd that I can't remember what I last bought.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
I saw the Superfriends dvd (featuring Wendy & Marvin) at my comic book shop. I didn't buy it, but I may eventually.

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Let's talk about dvd purchases offline sometime
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
9) Doctor Who Season 4
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I thought about buying that dvd, but they wanted $90 for it. (I am sure I can find it for less, but those options were not in front of me when I contemplated buying the dvd)
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
3) Lost Season 4
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8) The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I have Lost seasons 1-3 on dvd, but not Season 4.

And even though I love the Simpsons, I don't have any of the seasons on dvd.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
5. Up
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Up was a great movie. I saw it in the theater. I don't have the dvd.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Hmmm...seeing as you are doing well with the weight loss...

7) The Spark: Fit, Firm & Fired Up in 10 Minutes a Day
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I did not buy an exercise dvd.

Only one more answer. Who will get it?
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK, I've got no shame... was it:

1) Popeye the Sailor 1938-1940
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
yes. I love those old Fleischer cartoons
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK... in my single contribution to DC Comics (other than my hard-earned cash), I was once telephoned by an editor to ask for my assistance with a comic. Who was the editor?

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
B. Bob Greenberger
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Mr. Greenberger is a very good guess, given his former association with the DC Archives program, but... no, I have no Golden Age comics lying around that he would have been interested in.

So, who was the mystery caller:

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
A. Andy Helfer
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
I. Karen Berger
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Andy Helfer is a name I just put on the list because he's fresh in my mind (I'm currently reading the Doug Moench Spectre series) though if he had called me, I would have told him that the New Guardians were a baaaaaaaaaaad idea.

Karen Berger could have called me for some obscure Legion trivia but, no, she had some guy named "Levitz" who, apparently, was a bit of a wunderkind with that type of stuff.


So... who could it be:

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
F. Dick Giordano
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
E. Denny O'Neil
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Batman editors may be a superstitious lot... but not so much that Denny O'Neil ever called for my help.

Meanwhile... Dick Giordano neither thanked me, nor wished me "Good Afternoon." I'm sure he would have, but he never called.


So... who did:

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
L. Mike Carlin
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
H. Julius Schwartz
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Mike Carlin may have purged the Legion mythos of any reference to Superboy but, I assure you, it was done with no consultation to me.

And, though he was DC's Good Will Ambassador, sadly I was never the recipient of Julie's telephonic good will.


I did, however help one of the remaining choices:

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
J. Mark Waid
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I. Karen Berger
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Karen Berger was already guessed, deddy, but no, the Vertiginous one never called me.

And Mark Waid? He said he tried to call, but the phone system kept rebooting.


To recap: In my single contribution to DC Comics (other than my hard-earned cash), I was once telephoned by an editor to ask for my assistance with a comic. Who was the editor?

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
K. Michael Eury
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
C. Brian Augustyn
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
"Five Years Later" I had some good ideas for the Legion... twenty years later I'm still waiting for Michael Eury to call me to find out what they are.

Brian Augustyn. I... uh... have to confess I have no idea who Brian Augustyn is. It is fun to say, though. "Augustyn." It sounds so... regal. "Augustyn." Needless to say, it wasn't he who called.


But one of the remaining three did:

A. Andy Helfer
B. Bob Greenberger
C. Brian Augustyn
D. Dan DiDio
E. Denny O'Neil
F. Dick Giordano
G. Jenette Kahn
H. Julius Schwartz
I. Karen Berger
J. Mark Waid
K. Michael Eury
L. Mike Carlln
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
M. Roy Thomas
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
G. Jenette Kahn
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
oops, guess I read through the last few posts too quick....anyways I'll take the last one left.

D. Dan DiDio
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Not Roy Thomas... could you imagine the phone charges for a call from Earth 2?

Not "Dandy" Dan DiDio... and it absolutely warms the cockles of my heart to know that he's the last person people would suspect of asking for help.


It was, in fact, Ms. Jenette Kahn. The story:


Back in 1996, during my army days, I was part of the initial military force to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina after the signing of the Dayton Peace accord. Part of the responsibility of my team was ensuring that the local populace was informed of the location of, and danger from, the large amount of landmines remaining from their war.

As she was fond of talking about during her recent presidential campaign, one of the visitors to that country during that period was Hillary Clinton. She was very affected by the mine awareness campaign and wanted to see the campaign specifically extended to young children.

Fast forward six months. I had returned stateside and been reassigned to a strategic battalion, and was given an odd task. Apparently, in the interim, Mrs. Clinton's request had spurred a joint project between the army, UNICEF, and DC Comics. They were going to produce a comic starring Superman to be mass distributed in schools throughout Bosnia aimed at increasing mine awareness among children.

The specific request that had come to my team was to provide photo references for cultural accuracy in the art - the countryside, buildings, local style of dress, etc. It was a pretty cool task and one that required, on one occasion, my having a direct phone conversation with none other than the then editor-in-chief, and president, of DC... Jenette Kahn.

The comic was "Superman: Deadly Legacy".

It got Ms. Kahn a trip to the White House, and it got me a cool story to tell on LW.


Good job, Stealth. Next question is yours.
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
Great story, Ex.

Okay, continuing in the superhero comics vein...Donna is my favorite Titan, Raven is my second favorite. Who's my third favorite?

1. Koriand'r
2. Gar
3. Victor
4. Kole
5. Lilith
6. Garth
7. Dick
8. Roy
9. Karen
10. Mal
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5. Lilith
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
Lilith had a substantial role in one of my favorite arcs, the epic battle against Trigon that inaugurated the Baxter Titans. I like her, but she's not quite my third favorite.

1. Koriand'r
2. Gar
3. Victor
4. Kole
5. Lilith
6. Garth
7. Dick
8. Roy
9. Karen
10. Mal
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
8. Roy
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
7. Dick
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
Roy is one of my least favorites. When Marv Wolfman first brought him back during the 80s, he seemed to have a good handle on him, but over the past quarter century, Roy has really gone down the tubes. His affair with Kendra was nauseating, and I didn't shed a tear when he lost an arm recently.

Dick, on the other hand, IS my third favorite. True, some writers have served him better than others in his decades of existence, but he's one of the few superheroes to really and truly grow up and evolve. And he's cute, too.

You're up, Lad Boy.
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
Sorry to keep everyone waiting....

My weekend did not include which of the following:

(1) Eating bison tartare

(2) Taking kids to diving class

(3) Watching kids at a ballet recital

(4) Fixing a broken headlight in bone-chilling cold

(5) Watching kids play soccer

(6) Looking for income tax records

(7) Shoveling snow from sidewalks/driveways in front of seven houses
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
(7) Shoveling snow from sidewalks/driveways in front of seven houses
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(5) Watching kids play soccer
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
(2) Taking kids to diving class
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
(*) snow -- did it. Our predicted "dusting" turned out to be 6". I shoveled the street-end of our driveway to accommodate the Ladmobile, the the spinster's, the divorcee's, and the widow's sidewalks and all the sidewalks in between. I then exceeded the manufacturer's recommended dosage for ibuprofen.

(*) Soccer -- Indoor soccer for kid #2 at the local university

(*) Diving -- Kid #1 has diving class at the high school aquatic center.

The hijinks never end...Next!
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
This is such a fun thread. I love learning these little tid-bits of information about you all. Why don't I come in here more often?

Anyway, my guess -

(1) Eating bison tartare

(Do people eat bison? I thought they were endangered?)
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
(4) Fixing a broken headlight in bone-chilling cold
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(6) Looking for income tax records
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
and I'll go with the last one:

(3) Watching kids at a ballet recital
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
Bison tartare - I ate, I survived. Income tax records I found -- It's always a search through a pile of surplus laptops to see where we installed turbo tax the previous year. The ballet recitals started at 1:00 and ended at 5:00.

I have not yest fixed the headlight. Dedman has the next question.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I recently got my placement for my final power engineering work term. Where am I going?

1. Petro-Canada
2. Suncor Firebag
3. Suncor base plant
4. Syncrude
5. CNRL
6. Long Lake
7. Conaco Phillips
8. Japan Canada
9. Shell Albian Sands
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Long Lake
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Long Lake was where I wanted to go, but they only took 4 students. All the slots were gone by yhe time I made a selection, so thats not it.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
I've never heard of any of them so...

3. Suncor base plant
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
And, Blacula has it.
All the places I wanted to go were gone by the time I got to pick (we were chosen randomly), so I took the company that paid the highest wage. Even if turns out to be a horrible worksite it's only for 6 months.

Just so you know they are all big companies involved in bitumen extraction here in the Alberta oil sands.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Lucky guess. Enjoy the big money!

Hmmmm... what's some interesting info re: me I can ask about?

OK, this'll do - I have just been accepted to University to study what?

1. Photography
2. Town Planning
3. Primary School Teaching
4. Law
5. Medicine
6. Journalism
7. Filmmaking
8. Asian Business Studies
9. Acting
10. Comic Book Writing
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Hmmm...Some of those sound like really fun and interesting programs.
I'll go with one I have some knowledge about, so...

7. Filmmaking
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
2. Town Planning?
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Filmmaking - I actually studied this a few years ago (at the New York Film Academy - DO NOT go there!). Loved the creativity and camaraderie of the industry. Wasn't so keen on the lack of money or opportunities without connections.

Town Planning - This is a field I've become very interested in, mainly because the city I live in at the moment (Perth) seems to have put zero forethought into how to develop this city for the future, but no, I won't be pursuing a degree in it.
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
Asian Business Studies
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Asian Business Studies - I was trying to think of subjects to pad out my list with and remembered that this was one of the courses on my list of University preferences when I did my first degree many years ago. I have no idea why as I don't have much interest in Asia (other than as a short holiday destination) or Business Studies so it was lucky I got into one of my first choices.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
This is probably very rewarding at times so...

3. Primary School Teaching
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Journalism
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Primary School Teaching - I have a lot of friends in this field but I am not much of a children-person and can think of few things worse than being surrounded by them all day. So no, I won't be studying Primary School Teaching.

Journalism - When I did my first degree (Communications) I chose a lot of (print) Journalism units and greatly enjoyed them - especially the editing/newsroom side. I could've seen myself becoming a newspaper journalist/editor but life took me down a different path after graduation.

So here's what's left -

1. Photography
2. Town Planning
3. Primary School Teaching
4. Law
5. Medicine
6. Journalism
7. Filmmaking
8. Asian Business Studies
9. Acting
10. Comic Book Writing
 

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Posted by He Who Wanders on :
 
Just because I would love to believe there's a university degree in it, I'll go with

10. Comic Book Writing
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Maybe you've been inspired by Quis...

4. Law
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
5. Medicine

Drugs sounds good!
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Comic Book Writing - Only in my dreams.

Medicine - I don't think I could handle the blood.

Law - is CORRECT! Some background info re: me - I come from a family of lawyers. Dad. Brother. Sister. Uncle. Two Cousins. Needless to say, when I was at school I wanted to be *anything* but a lawyer when I grew up. But a funny thing happened on the way to the future. I got a job working for an anti-corruption organisation and through them got to work with different Attorney General's offices and other legal organisations around the world. And to my great surprise - I found I really liked it! So after my flirtation with filmmaking didn't work out I decided I'd focus on a field that I was interested in *and* already had a lot of connections within. So Law it is.

Your question dedman.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I just finished a drawing 2 days ago and am colouring it today. What did I draw?

1. Bouncing Boy (LSH)
2. Element Lad (LSH)
3. Elf warrior
4. Emerald Empress (LSH)
5. Kitana (Mortal Kombat)
6. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
7. Pinhead (Hellraiser)
8. Shao Khan (Mortal Kombat)
9. Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)
10.Vampire
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
I just finished a drawing 2 days ago and am colouring it today. What did I draw?

1. Bouncing Boy (LSH)
2. Element Lad (LSH)
3. Elf warrior
4. Emerald Empress (LSH)
5. Kitana (Mortal Kombat)
6. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
7. Pinhead (Hellraiser)
8. Shao Khan (Mortal Kombat)
9. Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)
10.Vampire

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4. Emerald Empress (LSH)
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
9. Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat)
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
1. Bouncing Boy (LSH)
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I did draw Emerald Empress recently, for an issue of Klordny, but it is not the drawing I just finished.

Bouncing Boy I drew years ago, it is still one of my favorite Legion based Drawings.

Sub-Zero is it. I decided to make an addition to my Mortal Kombat series, and as Sub-Zero is a very popular character I chose him to draw next.

Novelty, you're up.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Which (2010) Superbowl ad did I like the best?

A. Audi with the Green Cops
B. Bridgestone tyres with the Whale
C. Coca-cola with the Simpsons
D. Dockers and the men with no pants
E. Electronic Arts with Dante's Inferno
F. Frito-Lay's Doritos with the kid slapping mom's boyfriend
G. GoDaddy.com and the naked lady in a towel
H. Hyundai with Brett Favre
I. Intel and the cute robot
J. Papa John's and the free pizza
K. Kia and the huge muppets
L. Late Night with David Letterman (& Oprah & Jay)
M. Dove's Men Care with the catchy song
N. NFL ad about fans
O. Doritos and the Samurai
P. Prince of Persia
Q. Google and Parisian Love
R. Roundup and the dandelion killer
S. Sneakers with Betty White
T. Toyota and the recall
U. Michelob Ultra and Lance Armstrong
V. Volkswagen and Stevie Wonder
W. None of the above.

Have fun guessing - I'm sure someone will probably get it on the very first guess.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Never watched the game so I don't know what the commecials are like. Let's try...

E. Electronic Arts with Dante's Inferno
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Don't you get the Super Bowl north of the border, deddy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rbeAGdYk_0

I wasn't impressed with Dante's Inferno I'm afraid. Try again.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
I've never watched it either but I know a lot of people were talking about...

L. Late Night with David Letterman (& Oprah & Jay)
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
C. Coca-cola with the Simpsons
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
The David Letterman ad was funny, but was just talk at the end of the day.

The Simpsons one was refreshing, but I'm not a huge fan of the Simpsons, despite the nice Coke message.

Try again. BTW, does anyone know what do I use to embed videos here on LW?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
S. Sneakers [sic] with Betty White

As for embedding videos, you best ask Nightcrawler
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
K. Kia and the huge muppets

BTW, yeah we get it, but I'm not a huge football fan so I didn't watch.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
The huge muppets was scary so that wasn't it, deddy.

Heh, sorry for the typo Quis, and although that was the most popular ad (apparently!) it wasn't my fav. Try again.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
D. Dockers and the men with no pants

Who doesn't like men with no pants?
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I. Intel and the cute robot
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Didn't really like the Intel ad, deddy, but I did think the Dockers one was hillarious. Your question next, esquire! Hopefully you aren't one of those men with no pants!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Oh sorry I forgot I need to post a question.

I once had a letter printed in which comic book?

a) Adventure Comics
b) Batman
c) Captain Carrot and the Amazing Zoo Crew
d) Daredevil
e) E-man
f) Fury of Firestorm
g) G.I. Joe
h) Hawkworld
i) Infinity Inc.
j) Justice League of America
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
j) Justice League of America
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Not JLA.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
c) Captain Carrot and the Amazing Zoo Crew

I think you have asked this question previously, but I'm lazy to go search for the answer...
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
It was not Captain Carrot.

Yes, I may have asked this already.
 

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Posted by Lad Boy on :
 
b) Batman
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
f) Fury of Firestorm
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
It was Fury of Firestorm. I was commenting on the introduction of Lorraine Reilly (and not wanting them to get rid of Doreen Day)
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
yeah when Novelty mentioned this was a repeat I remebered the answer

I'm at a loss for a good question so..
What x-box game did I play last?

1. Assassin's Creed
2. Brutal Legend
3. Dragon Age
4. Rock Band 2
5. Ridge Racer 6
6. Oblivion
7. Lego Batman
8. Beautiful Katamari
9. Guitar Hero 5
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
4. Rock Band 2
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I did play Rock Band 2 today, but it is not the most recent game I played
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Oblivion
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
9. Guitar Hero 5
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I last played Oblivion the day before I posted the question.
Guitar Hero 5 I haven't played in a couple of months.
Keep trying!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
I'm at a loss for a good question so..
What x-box game did I play last?

1. Assassin's Creed
2. Brutal Legend
3. Dragon Age
4. Rock Band 2
5. Ridge Racer 6
6. Oblivion
7. Lego Batman
8. Beautiful Katamari
9. Guitar Hero 5

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3. Dragon Age
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
7. Lego Batman
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I have never played Dragon Age (though I really want to)
I completed Lego Batman months ago, so thats not it.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
2. Brutal Legend
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
I've never heard of this one but it sounds weird so -

8. Beautiful Katamari
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Beautiful Katamari IS weird, but I haven't played it in a long time.

Brutal Legend it is. The game is chock full of heavy metal references, lots of fun.

You're up Quis.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
OK I decided to give Netflix a try. What is the number one video in my queue?

a) Turok Son of Stone
b) The Sarah Jane Adventures Season 1
c) Slumdog Millionaire
d) Superman/Batman Public Enemies
e) Watchmen
f) Dexter Season 1
g) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
h) Sicko
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
No Netflix in canada makes me a sad panda

Anyways, from the ones on the list I've heard of (most of them), they are all pretty good.

I'll go with...

h) Sicko
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Sicko isn't on my list although I may add it.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Dexter Season 1
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
g) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
c) Slumdog Millionaire
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
e) Watchmen
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Nope, nope, nope, and nope. None of those are on my want list.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
d) Superman/Batman Public Enemies
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
That's the one, dedman. I got and watched it today. It was very entertaining. I liked all the heroes and villains.

Your question.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
haha, it was the last one on the list I had heard of...and I agree, quite enjoyable.

What photomanipultaion am I currently working on?

1. Logo for the Caricom website
2. Action Legion Saturn Girl
3. Classic Supergirl
4. Powergirl
5. Action Legion Sensor Girl
6. Adventure Era 'Legion Ladies' group pic
7. Wonder Woman
8. Alpha Flight Marina
9. Alpha Flight Aurora
10.Yet another She-Venom
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
5. Action Legion Sensor Girl
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
10.Yet another She-Venom
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
9. Alpha Flight Aurora
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I am interested in doing a Sensor girl, but I haven't started one yet.
She-Venom is probably one of the most frequent requests I get, but I have no interest in doing another.
I started an Aurora a while back, but it wasn't working out.

Try again
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Adventure Era 'Legion Ladies' group pic
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I have a great photo for the Legion Ladies manip, but thats not the one I'm working on
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
2. Action Legion Saturn Girl
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
7. Wonder Woman
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Neither of those are correct.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8. Alpha Flight Marina
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
1. Logo for the Caricom website
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I am working on a logo for the Caricom website, but is a 3D render not a photomanipulation.

Novelty has it. Its been a long time since I created an Alpha Flight manip and I had this great pic of a girl in the surf, so I decided to do Marina. Its taking longer than expected to complete, as I am trying to adjust to Photoshop CS4 and am trying some new techniques as well.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Well, it should have been obvious that it would have been a fellow countryman of yours.

What dessert did I have for dinner today?

A. Apple pie
B. Banana split
C. Chocolate Pudding
D. Date Squares
E. Baked Alaska
F. Frozen Yoghurt
G. Red Velvet cake
H. Hot fudge
I. Vanilla Ice Cream
J. Jello
K. Key Lime Pie
L. None of the above.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
What dessert did I have for dinner today?

A. Apple pie
B. Banana split
C. Chocolate Pudding
D. Date Squares
E. Baked Alaska
F. Frozen Yoghurt
G. Red Velvet cake
H. Hot fudge
I. Vanilla Ice Cream
J. Jello
K. Key Lime Pie
L. None of the above.

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G. Red Velvet cake
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
E. Baked Alaska
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I'm not a huge fan of the red velvet, so that's not it. A baked Alaska is yummy, but alas, that wasn't what I had. Try again, guys!
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
K. Key Lime Pie
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I don't think I've had a Key Lime Pie in my life. I'm not a fan of sour.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
C. Chocolate Pudding
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
I love a

Banana Split.

Maybe you do too?
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I almost had a banana split, but they were out of bananas, so I settled for Chocolate pudding instead that evening.

Your question next, Mr. Quislet, Esq.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Yesterday I ...

1) took a train ride
2) went out to dinner
3) had some friends over
4) went to the movies
5) won the lottery
6) helped an old lady cross the street
7) worked out at the gym
8) got a call from an old friend
9) took my nieces to the ballet
10) saw a giraffe
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
7) worked out at the gym
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I worked out at the gym on Saturday, but not on Sunday. Guess again.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
2) went out to dinner

And I think it's great you went to the gym
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
8) got a call from an old friend
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
No, I ate in on Sunday and no calls. Although now the line from Billy Joel's My Life is going through my mind.
(Got a call from an old friend we'd used to be real close
Said he couldn't go on the American way
Closed the shop, sold the house, bought a ticket to the west coast
Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.)
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
1) took a train ride
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I did indeed take a train ride on Sunday. Down to Providence to visit my sister.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
My question next?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
You guessed train ride, so yes.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Which is my favourite Winter Olympic sports to watch on TV?

A Alpine skiing
B Biathlon
C Bobsleigh
D Cross-country skiing
E Curling
F Figure skating
G Freestyle skiing
H Ice hockey
I Luge
J Nordic combined
K Short track speed skating
L Skeleton
M Ski jumping
N Snowboarding
O Speed skating
P None of the above
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
N Snowboarding
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
F Figure skating
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
It's neither snowboarding or figure skating. Guess again.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
E Curling - its taking over the world!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I Luge
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
My track record of posting a guess immediately after someone has just posted the correct one means that Quis probably has it with Luge, but I'm gonna say -

M Ski Jumping
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
H Ice hockey
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
No, not curling or luge or ski jumping or ice hockey. You're still in the game Blacula! Guess again.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
J Nordic combined
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
O Speed skating
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
P None of the above
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
It's great that the guy who won the Nordic combined brought peanut butter and hot sauce to the competition. However I didn't watch him win it, nor do I like watching it.

It's not speed skating either. Actually I haven't even watched the winter olympics, so Quis has it! Your question next Quis.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Tomorrow I'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons again after years of not playing. I have already made my character. What am I playing?

1) Half-orc barbarian
2) Elven wizard
3) Dwarf warrior
4) Human cleric
5) Half-elf wind walker
6) Halfling bard
7) Human metal master
8) Elven winter warden
9) Half-orc monk
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Too lucky, i've been out of the game since I moved.
Which edition are you playing?

my guess...
3) Dwarf warrior
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
9) half Orc monk
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
No, I am not a dwarf warrior. I considered being a monk, but decided on something else.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
I just played D&D the other night too! I was playing a Human Ranger.

Hmmmm what are you though Quiz? I've never heard of a winter warden or a metal master in my D&D travels (unless they're specialised classes from one of those supplement books) and I thought Half-Orcs couldn't be Monks... so I'll say a Human Cleric.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I don't think half-orcs can be monks either.

Pray you come up with a better answer for I am not playing a human cleric.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8) Elven winter warden
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I always enjoyed this class so...

2) Elven wizard
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Before I decided on the Human Ranger I almost played a

Halfling Bard.

Maybe we were on the same wave-length?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Neither the wizard nor winter warden am I. I saw the winter warden class (druid with mostly ice powers) and thought "I hate winter so why would I ever choose this class?"
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
5) Half-elf wind walker then. I have no idea if Blacula's answer of Halfling Bard is correct either. It probably is.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
oops missed Blacula's answer, but it is not correct.

I am playing the half-elf wind walker (a druid specializing in air/wind powers) The Wind walker comes with an animal companion, either a falcon, an owl, or a hawk. So I named my character "Katar".
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
I'll have to pass on this as I'm going away for the next week. Blacula, your question next
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Thanks Novelty.

OK - when I was (much) younger I wrote and illustrated (very badly) my own little comic that was basically an untold Teen Titans story set during the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Possibly foreshadowing my future interest in Geoff Johns' output it was a bloodthirsty little tale that sadly killed off nearly everyone on the team. Everyone but two of them.

Who were they?

1. Cyborg and Changeling
2. Golden Eagle and Flamebird
3. Wonder Girl and Starfire
4. Raven and Jericho
5. Lilith and Gnarrk
6. Herald and Bumblebee
7. Aquagirl and Kole
8. Kid Flash and Robin
9. Speedy and Aqualad
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

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Originally posted by Blacula:
Thanks Novelty.

OK - when I was (much) younger I wrote and illustrated (very badly) my own little comic that was basically an untold Teen Titans story set during the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Possibly foreshadowing my future interest in Geoff Johns' output it was a bloodthirsty little tale that sadly killed off nearly everyone on the team. Everyone but two of them.

Who were they?

1. Cyborg and Changeling
2. Golden Eagle and Flamebird
3. Wonder Girl and Starfire
4. Raven and Jericho
5. Lilith and Gnarrk
6. Herald and Bumblebee
7. Aquagirl and Kole
8. Kid Flash and Robin
9. Speedy and Aqualad

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4. Raven and Jericho
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
8. Kid Flash and Robin
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Raven & Jericho - I can't remember what happened to these two but they've never been faves of mine so no, I didn't spare their lives in this story.

Kid Flash & Robin - Kid Flash got lured into a collapsing building by Johnny Quick of the Crime Syndicate (who also guest-starred in this tale) only to have it fall on top of him and (rather improbably) knock him out before the anti-matter wave swept over him (in my little homage to Kid Psycho's fate in the original Crisis). Robin was the last to fall and did so rather heroically, pressing some button or other that enabled the final two members to escape to another Earth.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
5. Lilith and Gnarrk (if so, you've got my vote as the new Titans writer )
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
3. Wonder Girl and Starfire
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Lilith & Gnarrk - were for some reason not included in my little story. If they had been I would have definitely spared Lilith. Not sure about Gnarrk.

Wonder Girl & Starfire - did not make it out alive either I'm afraid. Starfire (I think) got caught in the explosion from one of those volcanoes that kept popping up all over the place during the Crisis and Wonder Girl got trapped on a sinking boat that capsized while she was trying to save someone, allowing the anti-matter wave to sweep over her before she could escape.

That leaves -

1. Cyborg and Changeling
2. Golden Eagle and Flamebird
3. Wonder Girl and Starfire
4. Raven and Jericho
5. Lilith and Gnarrk
6. Herald and Bumblebee
7. Aquagirl and Kole
8. Kid Flash and Robin
9. Speedy and Aqualad
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
7. Aquagirl and Kole
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
1. Cyborg and Changeling
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
6. Herald and Bumblebee
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
9. Speedy and Aqualad
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Aquagirl & Kole - I can't remember how Aquagirl bought it but Kole was the first to die when the Titans Tower crumbled down on top of her. A shame 'cause I always liked Kole.

Cyborg & Changeling - Cyborg (rather stupidly) got left behind on the Titans island when all the others fled and so got caught in the anti-matter wave. Can't remember what happend to Changeling.

Herald & Bumblebee - I thought my status as the number #1 Mal Duncan fan on the planet was a well-documented fact on Legion World (see my ecstatic postings when he survived what I was sure was certain doom in the Infinite Crisis thread) and that someone would have guessed these two earlier, but no, for some reason I didn't include many of the 70s Titans in this tale. (They definitely would have survived if I had of course.)

Aqualad & Speedy - were the last two survivors! I was a HUGE Roy Harper/Speedy fan when I was younger (have been less into him since he became Arsenal) and have always really liked Garth too. So they were my two survivors.

Your Q Cobie.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
From ages 14 to 27 I was a bigtime partier and basically never missed going out on a Friday or Saturday night. This often involved drinking lots of alcohol.

Which of the following alcohols did I actually despise with all my heart and was not included in this multi-year party?

A) Whiskey
B) Vodka
C) Gin
D) Rum
E) Tequila
F) Jager Meister
G) Beer
H) Wine
I) Goldschlagger
J) Saki
K) Grand Marnier
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
F) Jager Meister
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
K) Grand Marnier
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
D) Rum
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
All good guesses but Quis has it! I absolutely hate rum after a bad night with it in my youth. I can hardly smell it.

You're up Quis!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
OK I broke down and bought a DC Archive book. Which one did I buy?

1) Batman vol. 1
2) Plastic Man vol. 3
3) Golden Age Hawkman
4) Shazam vol.1
5) Black Canary
6) Legion of Superheroes vol. 5
7) Challengers of the Unknown vol.2
8) Superman vol. 4
9) The Spirit vol. 19
10) T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Vol. 4
11) Golden Age Green Lantern vol. 2
12) Wonder Woman vol.5
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Plastic Man vol. 3?
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
6) Legion of Superheroes vol. 5 (If it's your first, I gotta go with the classic Shooter)
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
1) Batman vol. 1
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
4) Shazam vol.1
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
5) Black Canary
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Dedman has the correct answer. I am enjoying it so far.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I just recently re-read an entire comicbook series.
What was it?

1. Baxter Legion
2. ROM Spaceknight
3. The Walking Dead
4. Powers
5. Fables
6. Preacher
7. Teen Titans
8. L.E.G.i.o.n.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Preacher
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Nope, not Preacher
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
3. The Walking Dead
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
2. ROM Spaceknight
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
While Quis made a good guess with ROM, being my all time favorite comic,
Dev has it with Walking Dead.
Awesome series with holds up well too a continuious readthrough as well as month by month
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Okay. Of the following characters, all of whom have been favorites at one time another in my life, which one was the last one I purchased from the DC Universe figure line?

1. Batman
2. Green Lantern
3. Booster Gold
4. Dr. Fate
5. Vigilante
6. Green Arrow
7. The Flash
8. Captain Cold
9. Black Canary
10. Deadshot
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Just becuaes he is the only one with a flight ring...
3. Booster Gold
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Okay. Of the following characters, all of whom have been favorites at one time another in my life, which one was the last one I purchased from the DC Universe figure line?

1. Batman
2. Green Lantern
3. Booster Gold
4. Dr. Fate
5. Vigilante
6. Green Arrow
7. The Flash
8. Captain Cold
9. Black Canary
10. Deadshot

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quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
OK, looking through my iTunes library tonight, I realized that, among other things, I've bought quite a few "Greatest Hits" albums over the past couple of years... including, in fact, my most recent purchase.

Which of these albums was that purchase:

1. Best of Leadbelly
2. Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002
3. Experience Hendrix - The Best of Jimi Hendrix
4. International - The Best of New Order
5. Lennon Legend - The Very Best of John Lennon
6. Nina Simone - Gold
7. Ring of Fire: The Legend of Johnny Cash
8. Steve Miller Band - Greatest Hits 1974-1978
9. The Animals - Retrospective
10. The Best of the Gipsy Kings
11. The Essential Clash
12. The Smiths - Singles
13. The Very Best of Cream
14. The Very Best of John Coltrane
15. Woody Guthrie - Folkways

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quote:

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Originally posted by Disdemona:
What is the main focus of my 2010 calendar?

1. Beautiful British Columbia
2. Twilight
3. Puppies
4. Sky scenes
4. Nautical pictures
5. Humerous stereotypical misogynistic quotes
6. Dilbert
7. Penguins
8. Chuck Norris
9. Metallica
10. Nothing, I don't have a 2010 calendar

... Dedman, no cheating just coz you live with me!

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quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
Is this what you call real soon...is this how you will keep your election promises?

vote dedman-Stealth we do what we say!

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quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:

quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
Is this what you call real soon...is this how you will keep your election promises?

vote dedman-Stealth we do what we say!

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Nah, this had to do more with feeling like crap and studying foor an Anatomy and Physiology Test.

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quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:

quote:

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Originally posted by dedman:
Is this what you call real soon...is this how you will keep your election promises?

vote dedman-Stealth we do what we say!

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Nah, this had to do more with feeling like crap and studying foor an Anatomy and Physiology Test.

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Sorry to hear that...hope you know I was just kidding!

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Yeah, I know...it really was because of that. It just totally just slipped what little mind I had left.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Let's see...

I have several prized pieces of commissioned art/sketches from some great creators. Which piece do I not have:

1. Booster Gold by Dan Jurgens
2. Flash (Wally) by 'Ringo
3. Nightcrawler by Kyle Hotz
4. Sandman (Wesley Dodds) by Guy Davis
5. Ultra Boy by Jeff Moy
6. Savage Dragon by Eric Larson
7. Golden Age Green Lantern/Flash by Matt Smith
8. Element Lad by Colleen Doran
9. Ultra Boy/Apparition by Chris Sprouse
10. Impulse by Ramos
11. Green Lantern (Kyle) by Darryl Banks

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quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Originally posted by Dev Em:
Let's see...

I have several prized pieces of commissioned art/sketches from some great creators. Which piece do I not have:

1. Booster Gold by Dan Jurgens
2. Flash (Wally) by 'Ringo
3. Nightcrawler by Kyle Hotz
4. Sandman (Wesley Dodds) by Guy Davis
5. Ultra Boy by Jeff Moy
6. Savage Dragon by Eric Larson
7. Golden Age Green Lantern/Flash by Matt Smith
8. Element Lad by Colleen Doran
9. Ultra Boy/Apparition by Chris Sprouse
10. Impulse by Ramos
11. Green Lantern (Kyle) by Darryl Banks

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The Impulse, Flash and Savage Dragon are all quick head sketches that I got over various cons. Booster Gold I got at Chicago during Dan's run on Superman. He seemed really happy to do something other than Supes.

Wesley Dodds I got at Motor City...loved that book, and Guy made it work even better.

Chris Sprouse penciled, inked and colored it for me since it took a few months to get it to me.

Pretty soon, we'll have a winner.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
11. Green Lantern (Kyle) by Darryl Banks
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
8. Element Lad by Colleen Doran
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
5. Ultra Boy by Jeff Moy
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
And Quiz gets it.

GL is a head sketch and Ultra Boy was a commision piece.

Wish I had had the money to get a drawing from Colleen when I saw her. Very sweet lady.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
As soon as I get my new printer/scanner up and working I'll post some.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Which figurine is on my desk?

1) Red Tornado
2) Bugs Bunny
3) Spiderman
4) Bullwinkle
5) Wonder Woman
6) Stewie Griffin
7) Cosmic Boy
8) Mickey Mouse
9) Hulk
10) Spawn
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
6) Stewie Griffin
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Nope, no Stewie
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
4) Bullwinkle
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
2) Bugs Bunny
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Cobie has it. It is a bendable Bullwinkle.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Which state in the US have I not visited within the last 3 years:

(1) New York
(2) Massachusetts
(3) Michigan
(4) South Dakota
(5) Oklahoma
(6) Texas
(7) California
(8) Oregon
(9) New Jersey
(10) Illinois
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(3) Michigan
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
(4) South Dakota
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(8) Oregon
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Quis has it! I have never been to Oregon, which is a state I'm actually dying to go to. I do plan to go to all 50 states in my lifetime. I've been to about 30, almost entirely through work (when I took this job, I knew there would be a ton of travel but I see that as a perk).

Some states like New York and New Jersey I visit like 10 times a month. Oklahoma I go to 6 times a year. South Dakota once a year. I'm trying to get a client in California so I can go there more often.

You're up, Quis!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Where in Michigan were you? When are you coming back?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
I was in Kalamazoo for a day last year during a trip to South Dakota. I don't think I'm going back this year though. But now that you're back on LW fulltime, I'll definitely let you know the next time I'm in Michigan and we can meet up and hang out for a bit!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Cool. I live in the Detroit area.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Tomorrow the temperature is suppose to be in the 70s and sunny. What do I plan to do tomorrow?

1) Sunbath on the Esplanade
2) Ride my bike
3) Walk along the beach
4) Have a picnic on Boston Common
5) Work in the flower garden
6) Take a boat ride
7) Play some softball
8) Sit in the Public Gardens, reading a book
9) Going to the Museum mof Fine Arts
10) Stay home and watch TV
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
2) Ride my bike (that is to say, your bike)?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
8) Sit in the Public Gardens, reading a book
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I haven't ridden my bike in a while now. I probably should, but I am not planning to do that.

Sitting anywhere and reading a book sounds good to me, but I am not planning on doing that.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
10) Stay home and watch TV... and then feel bad about it (is what I usually do).
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
This is a possibility, but it is not what I am planning to do.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
4) Have a picnic on Boston Common
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
6) Take a boat ride
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
I'm on a MotherF#@%@$n Boat!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Not having a picnic in the Common.

Cobalt Kid is correct. I plan on taking the ferry out to Georges Island in Boston Harbor. There is a fort on the island that dates back to the Civil War.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
That sounds pretty awesome! I like going on boat rides during nice weather too--something I never think to do but when I do go, I have a great time.

From the time I was a teenager before finally getting my current job, I had a bunch of jobs in between. Most of them were pretty awful. Which of the following was a job I did not have:

(1) Moving furniture
(2) Roofing
(3) Clerk at CVS
(4) Accountant
(5) Demolition at Construction Sites
(6) Teaching Assistant
(7) Bouncer at a bar
(8) Bartender
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(7) Bouncer at a bar
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(5) Demolition at Construction Sites
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
When I graduated college and was in Grad School, I had a partime job that was okay but didn't really rake in the money. So I took a second job as a bouncer at my favorite bar. It paid crap, and I got to see just how boring and annoying it is to be in the bar really late, totally sober when everyone else is partying. *However*, I made some great friends (more so than any other job before or since) and got to go to some awesome parties; plus I got to see how bar staff's take care of the staff of other bars when you visit, so I've been kind of like a VIP in 2 or 3 bars in Hamden/New Haven, CT ever since. So that was cool. When I got my current job in reinsurance, I held onto the bouncer gig for about 7 more months (Friday nights only) but by then I was passing out by 2:00 am without alcohol and adrenaline to fuel me (and a bouncer's shift ends really around 5:00 am).

In between my sophmore and junior years of college, I worked at constructions sites doing demolition for a summer. It wasn’t the worst job I ever had but it was close. Partially because of how back-breaking and dangerous it was and how little anyone else cared about if anyone got hurt. I worked with 4 other college kids doing it…I was in great shape and it was a good fit at the time. I got paid under the table with no insurance so now I’m horrified to think that if I’d gotten hurt it could have been ugly. It was a great experience (my father has been a blue collar guy his whole life and always made me promise to never work a blue collar/trades job) but I’m glad I don’t have to do that ever again.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(3) Clerk at CVS
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
(2) Roofing
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
My very first job was a Clerk at CVS when I was in High School for minimum wage. Despite working awful physical labor jobs, I still consider this to be my worst job ever. You're basically treated like shit at retail stores when you're a high school kid making minimum wage. Its no wonder these kids don't work too hard. Why should they? I remember they got pissed when they scheduled me on my Prom and I told them not to--I just didn't show up. They then scheduled me on my graduation and when I told them not to...this led to me to simply not show up ever again. These chain stores make me so annoyed--I encourage employee theft. And don't get me started on the self-righteous bosses.

And the second job I ever had was Roofing, which I did the summer between my freshman year and sophmore years of college. It was back-breaking work, and just like demolition, absolutely filthy. I'd come home covered in grime. I remember wanting to party all summer but being so exhausted I could only do it on the weekends. I also remember getting sunburned beyond belief. Its like 10 degrees hotter up on the roof and there is no escaping that sun. I'm glad I never have to do that again. My father was a roofer early in his life and talked about it often so I wanted to do it too. Between that and demolition, I learned a valuable lesson--stay in college and make sure I get a job that you don't hate going to everyday.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(4) Accountant
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
(1) Moving furniture
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
(6) Teaching assistant
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(8) Bartender
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Alright! We actually got through all the choices. I will respond:

Accountant - right before this job, when I was in Grad School, and also a bouncer, I was also an accountant for Trinity College in CT. I was fresh out of college, going to school at Trinity and kind of adjusting to post-undergrad life. And I kind of hated it. There was just no excitement there and after 8 months I knew I needed to find something else a little more exciting and with a better pay scale (because it wasn't great).

Moving Furniture - So in my summer breaks at college, my first one was a roofer, then a demolition guy at constructions sites and then between my junior and senior year of college, I moved furniture for Yale University (which was about 10 minutes from my parents house). Yale had a moving crew where all the furniture would be removed from the dorms so they could be cleaned and them moved back in. It was the greatest job I ever had besides my current one; it paid extremely well--like $18 an hour (and I was 20 years old) and my co-workers were my brother, one of my childhood best friends and two other great friends who went on to become such good friends of mine they were in my wedding party as ushers. There was about 20 guys, all college kids--mainly, the job was for Yale hockey players to make money in the summer, but those kids would just sit around and do nothing all day so they needed guys who would actually do the work. Great, great job. Tough work but nowhere near the level of roofing and demolition.

Teaching Assistant - when I was at UCONN during my senior year, I had done such a good job in my previous semesters in various sociology courses for my Criminal Justice minor (like Criminology and Deviant Behavior) that the sociology department offered me a paid position as a teaching assistant despite still being an undergrad *and* even though I was a history major, not a sociology major. It turned out to be a great opportunity for me: great pay, great chance to get experience at the teaching assistant level and a great way to interact with people on campus in a new way. (It wasn't an intro to sociology course). It wasn't easy, as I had to grade papers in addition to my own huge workload, and I also learned about myself that I did not enjoy the teaching aspect of graduate studies (and I would never want to be a teacher). But it was a solid job that I liked and I had a great Professor I worked with.\

Bartender - and so, the last answer is the correct one, so Quis has it. That's why I waited for someone else to respond before I replied. Even though I worked at a bar for awhile and have spent many a good time in bars, I've never been a bartender. And since my bartender friends have told me in depth all of the annoyances they have to put up with, I'm glad
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
What am I currently watching from Netflix?

1) Weeds Season 2
2) Rescue Me Season 1
3) Greatest American Hero Season 1
4) Primeval Seasons 1&2
5) The Wire Season 5
6) Firefly the complete series
7) Rome Season 1
8) Sopranos season 4
9) Quark the complete series
10) Doctor Who War Games
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
6) Firefly the complete series
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
7) Rome Season 1
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Get out of my mind!!!!!

We keep getting each other's question.

Firefly is the correct answer.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
We literally are mind-melded right now. I knew there would be side effects when we switched bodies.

Now I have to think about another question...

There are not many types of soda I actually like, and in fact, I find many of them repulsive (I'm not much of a soda drinker). Of the following repulsive sodas, which is one I actually like:

(A) Fresca
(B) Grape
(C) Orange
(D) Black Cherry
(E) Cream Soda
(F) Birchberry
(G) Mountain Dew
(H) Siera Mist
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(B) Grape
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(F) Birchberry
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 


Hate them both
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
We literally are mind-melded right now. I knew there would be side effects when we switched bodies.

Now I have to think about another question...

There are not many types of soda I actually like, and in fact, I find many of them repulsive (I'm not much of a soda drinker). Of the following repulsive sodas, which is one I actually like:

(A) Fresca
(B) Grape
(C) Orange
(D) Black Cherry
(E) Cream Soda
(F) Birchberry
(G) Mountain Dew
(H) Siera Mist

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(D) Black Cherry
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(G) Mountain Dew
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Uck. Hate those as well
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(E) Cream Soda
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Love it

Especially at a deli (particularly the Carnegie Deli) with some corned beef.

Jeez, Quis and I continue to answer each other's questions! I had thought the mind meld had endned but apparently not!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
What am I having for supper?

1) Hamburger
2) Chicken
3) Ham Salad
4) Garden Salad
5) Spaghetti
6) Cereal
7) Peanut Butter Sandwiches
8) Tuna Steak
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
6) Cereal
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
2) Chicken
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Nope and Nope. I had a chicken sandwich for lunch though.
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
4) Garden Salad
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
1) Hamburger
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Guess who got the correct answer - again!

I did have a hamburger for supper plus some carrots.

This is the 7th time the question has been passed between Cobalt Kid and me.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
I just knew it was a hamburger! This is getting eerie!

What errand do I have to do tomorrow?

(A) Get oil changed on my car
(B) Fill up tires on car with air
(C) Drop off clothes at Goodwill
(D) Pick up gifts for my friend's bachelor party raffle
(E) Go to the bank
(F) Put together baby's bassinet/"Pack & Play"
(G) Bring Pickles to the Groomer
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(F) Put together baby's bassinet/"Pack & Play"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(E) Go to the bank
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
(C) Drop off clothes at Goodwill
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
All three good choices, but I already did all three today!
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
(G) Bring Pickles to the groomer
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
I just knew it was a hamburger! This is getting eerie!

What errand do I have to do tomorrow?

(A) Get oil changed on my car
(B) Fill up tires on car with air
(C) Drop off clothes at Goodwill
(D) Pick up gifts for my friend's bachelor party raffle
(E) Go to the bank
(F) Put together baby's bassinet/"Pack & Play"
(G) Bring Pickles to the Groomer

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quote:

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
(A) Get oil changed on my car

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However, Dev has it! Tomorrow I have to get my oil changed.

And thus, the Quis/Cobie back & forth streak comes to an end. We will no longer hear each other's voices in our heads as we have for the last few days.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
I've seen a lot of Concerts over the years. Enjoyed most of them a lot. Got into some free, and paid through the nose for others. Which group/artist have I not seen in concert?

(A) Kiss
(B) The Police
(C) Steve Perry
(D) Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine
(E) Queensryche
(F) Yanni
(G) Billy Joel/Elton John
(H) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
(I) Bryan Adams
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
(E) Queensryche
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
(F) Yanni

I feel like the only reason you'd include it is because you actually saw him but then I need to hear *that* story.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(G) Billy Joel/Elton John
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Saw Queensryche twice in the same year actually. My friend and I got into the Operation: Mindcrime album and had a blast the first time we saw them, so when they came back around we decided to go again. Loads of funa and they performed all of Mindcrime, as well as almost all of Empire.

Yanni. Yes, this was a red herring. My mom seriously got into his music for a while. I actually appreciate his stuff, as it's pretty much a cross between soundtrack music and something else. Anywho, he came in concert while she was still digging his stuff so I took her to see the concert. The guy is actually pretty talented. Not for everyone I know...

Billy Joel/Elton John was the concert I saw last year with my wife. Great, great show. I grew up loving Billy Joels stuff, and have always liked Elton John. Good show that I recommend seeing if you like either one of them.


(A) Kiss
(B) The Police
(C) Steve Perry
(D) Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine
(E) Queensryche
(F) Yanni
(G) Billy Joel/Elton John
(H) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
(I) Bryan Adams
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
(D) Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(A) Kiss
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
(H) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
(I) Bryan Adams
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
KISS is a group that I never wwould have actually paid to go see, but when a friend called me up and said that his brother couldn't go the one of their farewell concerts and I could have the ticket...I went. Saw the same basic show that my uncle saw about 25 years earlier. Good time.


Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine is a group that I have seen several times. From free at the Michigan State Fair (my intro to her) to Front row. Which is a blast. Expecially with all the drunk women around you wanting to dance. Hella fun time each time.


Byian Adams is a guy that I saw on a lark. Took a good friend and we had a blast. It was right after the Robin Hood movie came out, so he was popular again with all the teens, but he came out and played almost evry song off of his Restless album.


Tom Petty and the Heaartbreakers is the one group I have not seen yet. Although he is one of my all time favorites.

You're up Deddy.


As a side note:

I got to see the Police thanks to my wife. I love this group and had a fantastic time. The only other group that I have ever swanted to see live is one that I can never actually see...Queen. Damn it.

I have seen Steve Perry and I have seen Journey in several incarnatins with Steve Perry clones. Wish they would get thieir heads out of their asses and get back together. If Sting can decide to do it...c'mon Steve.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I like Dev's question so I'm gonna steal it

What group/artist have I not seen in concert?

1. Madonna
2. Samantha Fox
3. Platinum Blonde
4. The Cult
5. Meatloaf
6. Def Leppard
7. Kataklysm
8. Metallica
9. Lamb of God
10. Radiohead
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
2. Samantha Fox
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I did see Samantha Fox way back in the day, I think I was in Grade 8 at the time.

Try Again.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
8. Metallica
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
3. Platinum Blonde
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
10. Radiohead
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6. Def Leppard
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I saw Metallica in Edmonton in Dec of 08, Awesome show. For the first time in years, Metallica felt like Metallica to me.

Plantinum Blonde I saw twice while I was in junior high. Easily my favorite 80's band, I still listen to them on a regular basis.

Radiohead I saw in '97 when I was working in Jasper, AB. No one knew they would be playing, apparently they were just passing through town and asked a local barowner if he wanted them to do a gig. Excellent show in a small bar, probably only about 150 people there (The bar was packed!)

Def Leppard I saw at one of the concerts in the park that used to be held in Newfoundland (can't remember which year). Decent show, but the sound wasn't the greatest.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
The Cult
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
9. Lamb of God
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
Nope saw the Cult on their "Sonic Temple" tour.
One of the best concerts I have ever been to.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
5. Meatloaf
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7. Kataklysm
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
1. Madonna
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I saw Lamb of God the same time I saw Metallica, they were the opening act.

Meatloaf was at another concert in park that I mentioned earlier.

Madonna was the first concert I ever saw. I went there in the early 80's.

Kataklysm is currently my favorite band and have been for awhile. I even played in a Kataklysm cover band and have several Kataklysm concert DVD's. Despite all this, I have never seen them live, so Novelty has it.

You're up Novelty!
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Hmm...

How many cups of coffee have I had today? Hint: it's between 0 and 10.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Three cups of coffee
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
4
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
5
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
9
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
7
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
It's less than 9 and not 3 or 4 or 5 of 7. Try again
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
2
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
6
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
1.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Cobie has it!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
So I just watched "New Moon" today with my wife. I read the first Twilight book a year ago but never have been inclined to read the rest. I liked the film enough to feel satisfied for watching it, but it certainly wasn't one of the greatest things I've ever seen.

What was something about the film that I really didn't enjoy watching (on a purely subjective basis of my own tastes):

(1) Kristen Stewart as Bella
(2) Edward Cullen, the Vampire (and the kid who is really famous now for playing him)
(3) The werewolf kid
(4) The overly dramatic teen romance is lame to me
(5) It was too scary
(6) It wasn't scary enough
(7) Special effects
(8) The other Cullen vampires
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(7) Special effects

Too Much CGI?
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(6) It wasn't scary enough
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
(4) The overly dramatic teen romance is lame to me
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
lol, my wife made me watch it too. I also got the "trill" of listening to the audiobooks...way too much purple prose for me...anyways,

(1) Kristen Stewart as Bella
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
(2) Edward Cullen, the Vampire (and the kid who is really famous now for playing him)
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(8) The other Cullen vampires
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Okay:

- I didn't mind the special effects at all and think they did a good job. The CGI looked very good considering it was CGI.

- I wasn't bothered by the lack of scariness going in because I figured ahead of time, and after watching the first Twilight, I wouldn't be scared at all. And of course, the movie wasn't really scary at all.

- I also didn't mind the overly dramatic teen romance angle as I know from the first one that's what this would be all about. Every so often I indulge the inner teen me in this to harken back to the old feelings of teen yearning. And boy, the Twilight series has that in spades.

- Love Kristen Stewart, and am totally crushing on her. More so in Twilight but this was good too. I have no great spot in my heart for Bella and who should play her so I like Kristen in this. I know many other people revile her but I think she accomplishes precisely what she and the director(s) set out to do.

- I like the character Edward but I recognize its more wishful thinking on the author's part that a character could ever exist like that. In other words, Edward isn't exactly the most in depth character ever. So in that sense, I think the actor does a good job actually making him seem more real to me. So I appreciate what the actor is doing--teenage girls worldwide screaming his name beside the point.

- The other Cullen vampires I think do a pretty solid job. They're not quite in it that much. I like the sister Alice a real lot, and think the actress who plays her is totally hot. They aren't my favorite part of the movie but I don't mind them.

So, no one has it yet...
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
So I just watched "New Moon" today with my wife. I read the first Twilight book a year ago but never have been inclined to read the rest. I liked the film enough to feel satisfied for watching it, but it certainly wasn't one of the greatest things I've ever seen.

What was something about the film that I really didn't enjoy watching (on a purely subjective basis of my own tastes):

(1) Kristen Stewart as Bella
(2) Edward Cullen, the Vampire (and the kid who is really famous now for playing him)
(3) The werewolf kid
(4) The overly dramatic teen romance is lame to me
(5) It was too scary
(6) It wasn't scary enough
(7) Special effects
(8) The other Cullen vampires

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3) The werewolf kid
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Just cause...(5) It was too scary.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
on the too scary part.

Quis has it! For whatever reason, I really can't stand the werewolf kid. It's not really fair, because I learned he's only like 17 or 18 in real life. So that's probably it...he just seemed very immature to me, kind of like a lost puppy who couldn't compete with the vampire. I'm a horror buff but I have no great favorite among vampires or werewolves (much preferring creatures from black lagoons and such), but Jacob really just isn't even on the same playing field as Edward, and neither is the actor.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I have gotten a part-time temporary job being an Enumerator for the Census. When do I have to report to work today?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
2:00 PM
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
4 A.M.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
It was not 2pm or 4 am
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
5 A.M.

Are we talking an exact time, cause in theory...it could be any time. Anything to narrow it a bit?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5 am is not correct.

It is an exact time and there are no minutes involved.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
9 A.M.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
7 A.M.
 

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Posted by Stealth on :
 
12 P.M.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.:
I have gotten a part-time temporary job being an Enumerator for the Census. When do I have to report to work today?

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Nope, nope, & nope
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
11:00 pm
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
8 A.M.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
10 A.M.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
5 PM
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
1 pm
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Novelty is correct with 1pm. Tonight is the night we go out to count the homeless. That goes from midnight to 7am. It should be even more fun because it will be raining.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
The homeless get counted too? I guess that's what GWB means when he had his no man is left behind thing... or am I confusing my politics again?

Politics aside, I've been accused of being "posh". What have I not done in the past year to date?

A. Travelled on a yacht
B. Been to a golf course
C. Stayed in a fancy resort
D. Skied at a potential winter olympics site
E. Spent more than $100 on a single toy
F. Wrote a check for $30,000
G. Bought a new camera and a new computer
H. Gave fancy gifts to friends
I. Sat down for a 13 course meal that cost almost $100 per head
J. Delivered a large bulky item via UPS to another continent
K. Donated to charity
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
H. Gave fancy gifts to friends

I should know because I didn't get anything
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
D. Skied at a potential winter olympics site
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
A. Travelled on a yacht
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
F. Wrote a check for $30,000
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
I. Sat down for a 13 course meal that cost almost $100 per head.
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
A. Travelled on a yacht
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
B. Been to a golf course
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Happy Birthday Dev Em! I have done them all, except, A. Travelled on a yacht. Cobie got it first so it's his question next.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Sounds like you're living the high life!

Okay: I go to all these reinsurance conferences every year where thousands of executives attend. Because the reinsurance/insurance industry has tons of money they get some really fantastic key note speakers. Which is a speaker I have not seen before? (These are all speakers with economic / political ties).

(A) Colin Powell
(B) Bill Clinton
(C) Malcolm Gladwell
(D) Paul Volcker
(E) Hank Greenberg
(F) Hank Paulson
(G) Michael Lewis
(H) Condoleezza Rice
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Oooh I bet there were some good speeches in there!

(H) Condoleezza Rice
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(A) Colin Powell
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(B) Bill Clinton
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(E) Hank Greenberg
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
(H) Condoleezza Rice
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
(D) Paul Volcker
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
(F) Hank Paulson
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
I’ve seen some great speakers:

Hank Paulson – very interesting speaker and of course, the topic was the bailouts and how close we were to financial collapse. I do believe he tried to do the right thing and we were much closer to collapse as a worldwide economy that is reported even today.

Paul Volcker – I was just a kid during the Regan years so I only know of his importance through reputation and history (though now he’s made a return to prominence), but he was another fascinating speaker on the economy. A really brilliant guy. And a brilliant move by Obama to bring him in.

Hank Greenberg – some people in the insurance industry actually admire Greenberg, but I revile him. He’s the ultimate mega-crook, who basically set-up AIG to be what it was and then was kicked out, so when AIG went down he made it seem like he had nothing to do with it. Yeah right. *Everyone* who works in reinsurance or insurance knows Hank “cooks the books”; he’s become a legend at it. But he’s basically untouchable. He’s also known to be incredible mean to people in meetings and who work for him.

Bill Clinton – this was a real pleasure. I had heard from someone who had met him prior to his Presidency that when you met Clinton you automatically knew “he was the smartest guy in the room”. That still holds up—Clinton is incredible smart, and just an amazing speaker. He was in a room full of conservatives and by the end of his speech he had a standing ovation. He’s just that likeable.

Colin Powell – Another great speaker who I’m thrilled I got to see. He’s equal parts smart and loyal to doing what’s right for this country. Someone asked him in the Q&A section if he could run for President (this was a few years before Obama). He smiled and said no, he never would, because he’s not political…he only wants to do what’s right for the country and would work for any Republican or Democratic President if they gave him the call.

*Extra* - Malcolm Gladwell – this is the best speaker I’ve ever seen. The writer “Outliers” and other highly important books on social economics, he might be the most brilliant person I’ve ever met face to face. I recommend everyone google him and read up.

And so…Blacula had it right off the bat:

Condoleeza Rice – I have never seen Condi in person, but actually will be doing so this November in San Antonio. I’m curious as to what she has to say. I suspect given her age, she’s preparing to resurrect her career for one more go in the coming years.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
^^^ Cool stories CK. I've got friends who've met Bill Clinton and have had similar stories about his charisma/dynamism. Would love to hear Malcolm Gladwell speak too. I haven't read any of his books yet but they're at the top of my 'Must Read' pile.

OK here's one about me...

A few years ago I found out that I (might) have which sordid ancestor in my family tree -

* A blood-thirsty pirate captain who went down with his ship
* A Satanist who performed human sacrifices
* A Nazi who went on trial at Nuremberg
* A notorious turn-of-the-century murderess who drowned her children
* A child-thief who stole an apple and was shipped off to the colonies for his horrible crime
* A World War I deserter who was executed for his 'cowardice'
* A slave-owner in the Caribbean
* A 1930s Chicago gangster
* An 18th century highwayman who was killed when he fell off his horse
* The man who discovered Billy Ray Cyrus
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
* A 1930s Chicago gangster
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
* A slave-owner in the Caribbean
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
* A child-thief who stole an apple and was shipped off to the colonies for his horrible crime
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
* The man who discovered Billy Ray Cyrus

(because this is the most disturbing one out there.)
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Blacula:
OK here's one about me...

A few years ago I found out that I (might) have which sordid ancestor in my family tree -

* A blood-thirsty pirate captain who went down with his ship
* A Satanist who performed human sacrifices
* A Nazi who went on trial at Nuremberg
* A notorious turn-of-the-century murderess who drowned her children
* A child-thief who stole an apple and was shipped off to the colonies for his horrible crime
* A World War I deserter who was executed for his 'cowardice'
* A slave-owner in the Caribbean
* A 1930s Chicago gangster
* An 18th century highwayman who was killed when he fell off his horse
* The man who discovered Billy Ray Cyrus

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* A Satanist who performed human sacrifices
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
* A blood-thirsty pirate captain who went down with his ship
* A Satanist who performed human sacrifices
* A Nazi who went on trial at Nuremberg
* A notorious turn-of-the-century murderess who drowned her children
* A child-thief who stole an apple and was shipped off to the colonies for his horrible crime
* A World War I deserter who was executed for his 'cowardice'
* A slave-owner in the Caribbean
* A 1930s Chicago gangster
* An 18th century highwayman who was killed when he fell off his horse
* The man who discovered Billy Ray Cyrus

No one's got it yet.
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
* A notorious turn-of-the-century murderess who drowned her children
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
* A Nazi who went on trial at Nuremberg

Happy Birthday Dingleberry Damsel!
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
* A World War I deserter who was executed for his 'cowardice'
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
* An 18th century highwayman who was killed when he fell off his horse
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Novelty has it!

So the details are a bit murky but apparently I might be distantly related to this guy Hjalmar Schacht

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hjalmar_Schacht

who was the pre-war Minister of Economics in Germany and was an accused at the Main Trial at Nuremberg. A rather dubious family connection to have but he was at least one of the few who were acquitted (for whatever that's worth) and, according to wikipedia, seemed to have turned against Hitler and been involved in Resistance movements.

You're up Novelty.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Hmm...

What was the last drink I had yesterday, before bed?

A. Milk
B. Coca-Cola
C. Orange Juice
D. Coffee
E. Tea
F. Water
G. Jack Daniels
H. Beer
I. Chardonnay
J. Long Island Ice Tea
K. Gin & Tonic
L. Ice Cream
M. None of the above
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
C. Orange Juice It isn't just for breakfast!
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
A. Milk, It does a body good
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
F. Water
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
E. Tea
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
G. Jack Daniels. You drank until you passed out?

[ April 03, 2010, 06:35 PM: Message edited by: Ram Boy ]
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Nope to OJ, nope to milk. Nope to water, nope to tea and LOL, I wish I had some Jack, but I'm out, so it's not that. Guess again.

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Originally posted by Novelty:
What was the last drink I had yesterday, before bed?

A. Milk
B. Coca-Cola
C. Orange Juice
D. Coffee
E. Tea
F. Water
G. Jack Daniels
H. Beer
I. Chardonnay
J. Long Island Ice Tea
K. Gin & Tonic
L. Ice Cream
M. None of the above

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
B. Coca-Cola
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
D. Coffee
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
K. Gin & Tonic
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
J. Long Island Ice Tea
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
I. Chardonnay
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
M. None of the above
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
H. Beer
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Believe it or not, I actually take Caffeine before bed because it relaxes me. Usually it's in soda form, but the day that I wrote it, I actually had a mug of coffee. Your question next Quis!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
After dinner yesterday, I...

1) Watched TV
2) Went on a canoe ride
3) Took a walk in the woods
4) Washed the dishes
5) Hid Easter eggs
6) Played some baseball
7) Took a bike ride
8) Visited other relatives
9) Took a nap
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
3) Took a walk in the woods
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Yes, I took a walk in the woods with my brother and his family. There were places where it was still wet and some standing water.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Guess I'm back in your head

What did I eat as a snack an hour ago?

(A) Yogurt
(B) Hard-Boiled Egg
(C) Corn-Flakes Cereal
(D) Cottage Cheese
(E) Apple
(F) Pear
(G) Pretzels
(H) Unsalted Almonds
(I) Snickers Bar
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
An

(E) Apple

a day keeps the doctor away!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
Guess I'm back in your head

What did I eat as a snack an hour ago?

(A) Yogurt
(B) Hard-Boiled Egg
(C) Corn-Flakes Cereal
(D) Cottage Cheese
(E) Apple
(F) Pear
(G) Pretzels
(H) Unsalted Almonds
(I) Snickers Bar

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(H) Unsalted Almonds


And Blacula guessed (E) Apple on the previous page
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Both good guesses and part of my daily repertoire.

I actually did have an apple earlier in the day so not the correct answer but close.

And I have unsalted almonds on standby for a late afternoon snack.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(F) Pear
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
(B) Hard-Boiled Egg
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
(C) Corn Flakes Cereal
 

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Posted by dedman on :
 
These (G) Pretzels are making me thirsty
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(A) Yogurt
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
(D) Cottage Cheese
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Dev has it! Just before that post, I had eaten a hard-boiled egg.

Various foods in my repertoire that I eat as snacks at work: pears, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese.

I eat Corn Flakes for breakfast before work.

I am currently trying to avoid pretzels which I absolutely love.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
I went with what I know some friends of mine used to eat throughout the day...HB Eggs were always on the menu.

Keeping the food theme going, what did I eat for breakfast this morning?

(A) Brown Sugar/Cinn. Pop Tarts
(B) Apple and spice oatmeal
(C) Corn-Flakes
(D) Leftover Pizza
(E) Waffles
(F) Toast
(G) Asiago Cheese Bagel
(H) Weight Loss Suppliment
(I) Rice Chex
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
(F) Toast
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
(B) Apple and spice oatmeal
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
(D) Leftover Pizza
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(G) Asiago Cheese Bagel
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
I have eaten all of those things for breakfast over the last couple weeks, but Quis got this mornings breakfast correct. Apple and spice oatmeal.

Quis is up.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Quis gets these questions right so many times I'm beginning to wonder if he doesn't work for the CIA!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Bah, they come to me for info.

Which TV show do I consider my favorite from when I was a kid?

1) The Beverly Hillbillies
2) F Troop
3) Gunsmoke
4) Daniel Boone
5) Hogan's Heroes
6) Bewitched
7) I Dream of Jeannie
8) Lawrence Welk
9) Dark Shadows
10) The Brady Bunch
11) Speed Racer
12) The Courtship of Eddie's Father
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
1) The Beverly Hillbillies
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
6) Bewitched. I'm guessing that a show about a woman with supernatural abilities would appeal to someone who's also interested in the Legion of Superheroes.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
The Beverly Hillbillies was funny, but not my favorite.

I adored Samantha on Bewitched, but it was not my favorite.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
10) The Brady Bunch
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Going for the long shot w/:

12) The Courtship of Eddie's Father
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I watched the Brady Bunch, but it was never a favorite.

I still remember Mrs. Livingston from the Courtship of Eddie's Father "Yes Mr. Eddie's Father". Alas it is not the favorite.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
2) F Troop
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
7) I Dream of Jeannie
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
F Troop was funny and I knew all the words to the theme song, but it is not the favorite.

I Liked I Dream of Jeannie. I actually preferred Bewitched back when I was a kid. However in looking back, I think Maj. Nelson was much better than Darrin Stevens. Tony would let Jeannie use her magic to do the household chores. Darrin was all "You're my wife and need to do what I tell you to do!"
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
9) Dark Shadows
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
4) Daniel Boone
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I used to get scared watching Dark Shadows, so it is not my favorite.

And Daniel Boone I loved because I love history. The show made me want to visit Kentucky as a kid. However, it is not the favorite.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
11) Speed Racer
 

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Posted by Dingleberry Damsel on :
 
3) Gunsmoke
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Go Speed Racer Go, But you didn't finish first in the favorites race.

I remember watching Gunsmoke, but I think that is because my brother wanted to watch it.

The remaining choices are:

Hogan's Heroes
Lawrence Welk
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Hogan's Heroes
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Saturday night I would have my bath and then watch Lawrence Welok.

But Hogan's Heroes is the show I remember as my favorite.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Favorites of the past...makes me think of Saturday Mornings and watching television for a few hours before going outsode to play. I had a lot of shows I loved over the years for various reasons...which of these was not one of them.

1) Scooby Doo Where Are You
2) Super Friends (Challenge of the Super Friends)
3) Bugs Bunny
4) Popye
5) Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
6) The Smurfs
7) Laff-a-Lympics
8) Sid and Marty Krofts Show
9) Dungeons and Dragons
 

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Posted by rouge on :
 
D&D was significantly later than those (though it may have overlapped with the later seasons of Smurfs where they jumped through dimensions or whatever that was).

I'll go with D&D
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
5) Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
6) The Smurfs
 

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Posted by Ram Boy on :
 
7) Laff-a-Lympics. Just sounds like it would be anything but funny.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Fat Albert was salways fun, and I at the time I was listening to my dad's Cosby albums...funny stuff back then.

D&D did come later, but I still liked it and watched it when I could. Kinda a tween toon.

Laff-a-lympics was cool because you got to see all the Hannah-Barbara characters interacting.

Quis paid attention to something I said elsewhere (FB I thik...but I could be wrong.)

I hate the smurfs...always have, always will.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I just assumed everyone hates the smurfs as much as I do.


To what T station did I travel to today and why?

1) Coolidge Corner to see a movie
2) Stony Brook to see the dentist
3) Haymarket for a job interview
4) South Station to work out
5) Davis for a lunch date
6) Airport to meet a friend flying in
7) Fenway to buy tickets to a Red Sox game
8) Revere Beach to walk along the beach
9) Orient Heights to see a friend
10) Central to go shopping
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
4) South Station to work out
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I go to South Station to work out a lot of times, just not today.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
2) Stony Brook to see the dentist
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
10) Central to go shopping
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
6) Airport to meet a friend flying in
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Blacula has it. I went to the Central Square stop to go to a Trader Joe's for some 96% lean hamburger.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
^ Sounds nice.

What was my New Year's resolution this year? (Which as of today - April 9 - is still ongoing and therefore my most successful one ever.)

1 Give up Take-Away food
2 Quit smoking
3 Start using the gym regularly
4 Speak to my parents more regularly
5 Stop drinking alcohol
6 Stop using drugs
7 Volunteer with my local charity
8 Clean/Tidy my apartment at least once a week
9 Go to something 'cultural' at least once a fortnight
10 Post at Legion World more
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
8 Clean/Tidy my apartment at least once a week
 

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Posted by rouge on :
 
3 start using the gym regularly
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
8 Clean/Tidy my apartment at least once a week

I did give my apartment something of a spring-clean this week but that was the first one in a while so no - that isn't the answer, sorry.

3 start using the gym regularly

I have taken up jogging and started doing certain exercises like push-ups and sit-ups more regularly but I don't think I'm at the joining a gym stage just yet, no.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
10 Post at Legion World more
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
10 Post at Legion World more

No but by happy coincidence I have been posting here a lot more actively lately.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
2 Quit smoking
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
4 Speak to my parents more regularly

(This is something I need to do too--I love my parents dearly but I'm kind of lax in keeping in touch with people).

BTW--you're increase in LW posting has been a huge boon for this message board, Blacula! Dr. Gym'll's thread needs you!
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
9 Go to something 'cultural' at least once a fortnight
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
2 Quit smoking

No. Thank God I never started that horrible habit. I've never been one of those people who considered a smoking habit as a deal-breaker in any potential boyfriend/husband/life-partner/whatever but having just kissed one last night - it really wasn't a pleasant experience!

4 Speak to my parents more regularly

I'm like you CK in that I also love my parents dearly but neglect them terribly when it comes to keeping in touch. I have spent the greater part of the last two years living with them on an isolated farm in the middle of nowhere though, so now that I'm back in the big city I don't feel I owe them a long phone call just yet.

(And it's good to be posting back at Legion World regularly again. I'd post more in Gym'll's but my DC-love is fast-dwindling as Didio, Berganza et al drive that company into the ground. Might be time for me to get into those Vertigo books I've been eyeing for a while.)

9 Go to something 'cultural' at least once a fortnight

I wish. No, maybe that can be my mid-year resolution? But at the moment I'm busy with university and trying to save money - doesn't leave much time for anything 'cultural'.

So, what's left?

1 Give up Take-Away food
2 Quit smoking
3 Start using the gym regularly
4 Speak to my parents more regularly
5 Stop drinking alcohol
6 Stop using drugs
7 Volunteer with my local charity
8 Clean/Tidy my apartment at least once a week
9 Go to something 'cultural' at least once a fortnight
10 Post at Legion World more
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
1 Give up Take-Away food
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
7 Volunteer with my local charity
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
5 Stop drinking alcohol
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
No one thinks I can give up the drugs eh.

7 Volunteer with my local charity

(Or any type of volunteerism) is something I *really* need to get around to doing one day. I think I'm a good person... and then I hear about these people who save baby animals or pick up rubbish on the beach or feed poor people or something and I think - I am really not doing much with my life!

5 Stop drinking alcohol

I've never been much of a drinker and pretty much gave it up completely a few years ago. I might have a glass of something alcoholic about 5 times a year now. (Do I feel any healthier for it though? No.)

So Dev Em got it with

1 Give up Take-Away food

In December my Mum went in for an emergency heart-valve replacement/coronary bypass operation and seeing her in the hospital like that and knowing it was her poor diet that put her there (a diet that I share) made me vow to cut out all fatty/sugary take-away foods from my diet completely. No mean feat when I used to eat McDonalds, KFC, Dominos, Burger King, etc at least 3-4 times a week! But now I haven't had a single one of them since December. I feel great!

You're up Dev.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Question in the morning.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Everyone here knows I love the Legion...I love the Titans as well, so...whom amonth the following is my favorite Titan?

1. Robin/Nightwing
2. Wonder Girl/Troi
3. Speedy/Arsenal
4. Changeling
5. Cyborg
6. Jericho
7. Raven
8. Kid Flash (Wally)
9. Phantasm
10. Starfire (Kory)
11. Red Star
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
8. Kid Flash (Wally)
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
You'd think so, but Wally was never a big character for me until he becane the flash, and then only after Mark Waid got ahold of him.

So, even though his mentor is my favorite character of all time, Wally is not my favorite Titan.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
9. Phantasm... must be someone's favourite Titan.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
3. Speedy/Arsenal
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
10. Starfire (Kory)
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 

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Originally posted by Dev Em:
Everyone here knows I love the Legion...I love the Titans as well, so...whom amonth the following is my favorite Titan?

1. Robin/Nightwing
2. Wonder Girl/Troi
3. Speedy/Arsenal
4. Changeling
5. Cyborg
6. Jericho
7. Raven
8. Kid Flash (Wally)
9. Phantasm
10. Starfire (Kory)
11. Red Star

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