quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
Argh, I was one off! Are there pictures of the new Quis in the "Picture of members" thread?

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Novelty,

I placed a picture of me at comic con in the pictures of members thread.

Link http://www.legionworld.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=004048&p=13#000182
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Ok new question.

Which of these is not one my comfort foods when I am sick and/or tired. Or too lazy to make dinner!

1. Coffee
2. Cheese-Its
3. Chocolate
4. Cheese
5. Ruffles Chips
6. Barbeque Chips
7. Diet Coke
8. Cheerios
9. Tea
10. Cottage Cheese
11. Salami
12. Crackers
13. Ranch Dip
14. Fortune Cookies
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
14. Fortune Cookies
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
nope. oddly enough.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
5. Ruffles Chips
 

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Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
 
4. Cheese
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
nope and nope, those are mainstays of the sick Power Boy meal.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
10. Cottage Cheese
 

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Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
 
9. Tea
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
11. Salami - just to eliminate this. I do know you like your sausages
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
a big round of no. tea makes me feel better. just like in the House of Mirth movie/book.

cottage cheese has made it into the dinner menu. (which i like a lot actually) and salami is a staple.
 

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Posted by KryptonKid on :
 
3. Chocolate
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
mmmm no. i love chocolate. my favorite gift this xmas was see's candy.

quote:

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Originally posted by Power Boy:
Ok new question.

Which of these is not one my comfort foods when I am sick and/or tired. Or too lazy to make dinner!

1. Coffee
2. Cheese-Its


6. Barbeque Chips
7. Diet Coke
8. Cheerios

12. Crackers
13. Ranch Dip

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quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
11. Salami - just to eliminate this. I do know you like your sausages

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the more the merrier.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
7. Diet Coke
 

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Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
 
6. Barbeque Chips
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
2. Cheese-Its
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
no, no, and no,

what do you guys eat when you're sick? haha

now i'm getting hungry .. looking at this list.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
1. Coffee
 

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Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
 
12. Crackers
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
nope. coffee is a staple for me. and the crackers go with the salami and cheese! (i've been eating that since i was a kid cause i was a latchkey kid and could make it myself)

lately i've taken to calling cheese, crackers, and salami 'french' dinner.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Not many choices left!

quote:

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Originally posted by Power Boy:
[qb]Ok new question.

Which of these is not one my comfort foods when I am sick and/or tired. Or too lazy to make dinner!


8. Cheerios


13. Ranch Dip

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
13. Ranch Dip (shouldn't eat dairy when you're sick).
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
8. Cheerios
 

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Posted by Karl Earl Nick Tain on :
 
15. None of the above!
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
8. CHEERIOS!!! dead last. over to you CK.

I love Ranch Dip. (that's what the Ruffles are for) We are married in several states. it is the top feel good food for power boy .... and often accompanies 'french' dinner.


I like cheerios but they haven't made it past a pre lunch snack.

[ December 31, 2010, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
13. Ranch Dip (shouldn't eat dairy when you're sick).

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Shut cho mouth!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
When I was a kid, I loved to watch the WWF (Professional Wrestling). It's something that along the way, I stopped doing (unlike comic books).

My favorite wrestler was Jake the Snake. I also had some other favorites; out of the following, who was the one I liked the most?

(A) Honkey Tonk Man
(B) Earthquake
(C) Hulk Hogan
(D) Ultimate Warrior
(E) Macho Man, Randy Savage
(F) Bret "The Hitman" Hart
(G) Texas Tornado
(H) Mr. Perfect
(I) Tito Santana
(J) Ravishing Rick Rude
(K) Bad News Brown
(L) Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
Jake the snake sounds like a pornstar...

(G) Texas Tornado
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(F) Bret "The Hitman" Hart
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
no clue who almost any of these are, but

(K) Bad News Brown

sounds like a Silver Age comics character, so I'll chose him.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
(E) Macho Man, Randy Savage
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
(B) Earthquake
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
No one's got it yet!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
(C) Hulk Hogan
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
(J) Ravishing Rick Rude
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
(D) Ultimate Warrior !!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
(J) Ravishing Rick Rude

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There you go.

Naturally, a lot of the original "Cobalt Kid, ladies man" persona took a bit from Rick Rude (though never as mean-spirited).

I honestly never liked Hogan or the Warrior. They were too beloved by the time I watched.

I also liked the Macho Man because he was such a good athlete.

Bret Hart was another one I liked because of his athleticism.

I used to LOVE wrestling as a kid. Even then I knew it was (A) staged and (B) pretty low-grade entertainment (almost trashy), which made me love it more.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
A recent round of this game dealt with video games... which I haven't played in a looooooong time. My peak game playing days were the during height of the NES system. I assume they have expanded this these days, but the last time I played, you still recorded your high score with a three letter name.

What was my three letter tag, back in the day?

1. DEX
2. EXY
3. HEX
4. LEX
5. MX!
6. REX
7. SEX
8. TEX
9. XL!
10. XXL
11. XXX
12. X_X
13. XYZ
14. ZYX
15. TOM
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
6. Rex


'cause you're a king. har har
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
15. TOM
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
8. TEX
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Although I rescued many a princess in Super-Mario, this king never signed off as "REX".

Sharky swallowed the red herring, going with my real name, which no self-respecting Nintendo-head would ever use.

As for “TEX”, although I played Tecmo Bowl, the Giants were far more my team than the Cowboys ever would be.


So what was my old school videa game name?

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Originally posted by Exnihil:

1. DEX
2. EXY
3. HEX
4. LEX
5. MX!
6. REX
7. SEX
8. TEX
9. XL!
10. XXL
11. XXX
12. X_X
13. XYZ
14. ZYX
15. TOM

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
13. XYZ
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
11. XXX

AWWW YEAAAHHH


 

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Posted by Dave Hackett on :
 
HEX
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
12. X_X
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
XYZ was actually my little brother's tag (the lazy cuss).

The closest I got to XXX at that age was Samus in a bikini at the end of Metroid.

And although I was a dead-eye shot in Duck Hunt, I wasn't X_X.


I was, however... HEX. This would have been around '86 -'87, right about the time when a certain DC Comics gunslinger had been transported to a post-apocalyptic world. I don't why, but I dug the hell out of that series, and adopted the tag, "HEX", as my personal brand.

Variants of that stuck with me for a long time, as in the early days of my internet I was "hex1973", then "hexell73", then "hextreme". When I first was signing up at the DCMB's, I considered going with "hexnihil," but I figured it was time to move on... and I lost my "H".


Next round to Dave Hackett.
 

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Posted by Dave Hackett on :
 
Since we're on a video game kick - What game has become a huge time sink in our household, not just for me, but surprisingly for my wife as well, who has become almost obsessed with the game.

1) World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
2) DC Universe Online
3) NHL '09
4) Fallout: New Vegas
5) COD: Black Ops
6) Batman: Arkham Asylum
7) Rock Band 3
8) Dead Rising 2
9) Red Dead Redemption
10) Metroid: Other M
11) Fable III
12) LittleBigPlanet
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
3) NHL '09

You are Canadian, after all, eh?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
6) Batman: Arkham Asylum
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
2) DC Universe Online
 

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Posted by Dave Hackett on :
 
I got NHL '09 on Sale, from a discount bin on a no tax day. I literally payed $4.00 for a PS3 game. And it was awesome, but I didn't get too far into it before the game in question came along and bumped it to the "maybe later" pile.

Similarly I picked up Arkham Asylum because it was supposed to great, but I started our current game fist, so Bats will need to wait for a while.

I've been consciously avoiding DC Online, as I'm afraid it would just suck me right in. I even passed up a Beta code at San Diego this year. It looks incredible though.

Keep guessing.

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1) World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
2) DC Universe Online
3) NHL '09
4) Fallout: New Vegas
5) COD: Black Ops
6) Batman: Arkham Asylum
7) Rock Band 3
8) Dead Rising 2
9) Red Dead Redemption
10) Metroid: Other M
11) Fable III
12) LittleBigPlanet

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
12) LittleBigPlanet
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
10) Metroid: Other M
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
11) Fable III
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
1) World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
 

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Posted by Dave Hackett on :
 
No, no, no and nope respectively.

Next guesses?

quote:

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1) World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
2) DC Universe Online
3) NHL '09
4) Fallout: New Vegas
5) COD: Black Ops
6) Batman: Arkham Asylum
7) Rock Band 3
8) Dead Rising 2
9) Red Dead Redemption
10) Metroid: Other M
11) Fable III
12) LittleBigPlanet

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
5) COD: Black Ops
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
4) Fallout: New Vegas
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
7) Rock Band 3
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
9) Red Dead Redemption (?)


(shoulda picked rock band earlier BLAST!!)
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8) Dead Rising 2
 

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Posted by Dave Hackett on :
 
My wife hates First Person Shooters, so COD is out.

I really liked the first Dead Rising, but my wife's no zombie fan.

Haven't seen the new Fallout yet.

And I don't think either of us are coordinated enough for Rock Band type games.

Power Boy gets it with Red Dead Redemption, which is simply a fantastic game with an excellent story and even more excellent open world game play. My wife finished the main story the other night but still won't stop playing side missions and just picking up bounties, because she doesn't want the experience to end.

Over to Power Boy.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
I was a BIG Buffy fan (tv series) and have seen many of them in person around town in the past 8 years I've lived in LA.

Which cast member have I not seen in person?

1) Nicholas Brendon ... Xander Harris
2) Alyson Hannigan ... Willow Rosenberg
3) Anthony Head ... Rupert Giles
4) James Marsters ... Spike
5) Michelle Trachtenberg ... Dawn Summers
6) Charisma Carpenter ... Cordelia Chase
7) David Boreanaz ... Angel
8) Seth Green ... Oz
9) Julie Benz ... Darla
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
3) Anthony Head ... Rupert Giles
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
6) Charisma Carpenter ... Cordelia Chase
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
ha! EX got it already ....

your turn.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
My travel plans for 2011 are sort of up in the air right now, as I have several places I'd like to go, but, because of conflicting commitments I don't know which ones I'll be able to make good on. Which of the following is not under consideration as a 2011 destination:

1. Albany, NY
2. Antigua
3. Asheville, NC
4. Boston, MA
5. Cairo, Egypt
6. Cedar Rapids, IA
7. Hudson Bay
8. Los Angeles, CA
9. Louisville, KY
10. San Diego, CA
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
8. Los Angeles, CA
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
6. Cedar Rapids, IA
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Los Angeles is on the docket (I have a good friend who lives there, and both times I went to San Diego, I had him drive down to see me; this time the onus is on me to drive up), but Cedar Rapids is not. Cedar was the location of the headquarters of a former employer and, although I've been there several times, there's really nothing to bring me back.

Next round to Quis.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Hmmm......

I guess I'll go with the old what book am I currently reading question. So what book am I currently reading?

1) Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
2) Last Call: the Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent
3) At Home: a Short History by Bill Bryson
4) The Radicalism of the American Revolution by Gordon S. Wood
5) Freedom Summer: The Savage Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy by Bruce Watson
6) Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market by Walter Johnson
7) Intimate Matters: A History of Sexuality in America by John D'Emilio and Estelle B. Freedman
8) Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln 1832-1865
9) You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News: Shocking but Utterly True Facts by the editors of Cracked.com
10) Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions by Leland Gregory
11) The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Eric Larson
12) The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal by Ben Mezrich
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
6) Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market by Walter Johnson
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Boom! Right on the first guess.

I had just finished At Home. It was supposed to be a history of the rooms of a house, but was more about different historical stuff somewhat tied to various room. The first two are books I have on reserve at the library. When I first put Cleopatra on hold, I wa number 121.

4&5 are books I am thinking of buying from Amazon. 7-12 are just books I found on Amazon for this question.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK, scraping the bottom of the barrel for ideas here, but it's time for... Wallet Contents. Which of the following is not currently found in my wallet:

1. Credit Card
2. Dental Appointment Reminder Card
3. Driver's License
4. Electrician's Business Card
5. Grocery Store Club Card
6. Hair Cut Stamp Card
7. Ice Cream Shop Stamp Card
8. Library Card
9. Lowe's Gift Card
10. Piano Teacher's Business Card
11. Receipt from a Diner
12. Student ID
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7. Ice Cream Shop Stamp Card
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
8. Library Card
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
No and no.

I loves me some summertime gelato, and the local stand has a buy ten, get one free card. Unfortunately I ended the season with just one stamp and have to wait until spring to start filling it again.

My Library Card is also put to good use, as my town library is within walking distance from my house. Nothing more relaxing in the summertime than checking out a book and hanging in the park across the street.

So, which of the remaining items is not in my wallet?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
3. Driver's License
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
1. Credit Card

(And I'm glad you use your library card )
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
I have a drivers license (points A and B are often greater than I can walk, you know) but what I don't have is a credit card.

When I was younger I often watched my parents struggling with debt and I swore that would never be me. Early on I decided that (with the exception of my house) that if I couldn't afford something right then, then I could do without it. So, I never got a credit card. Some people have told me that from a credit rating standpoint, one should have a certain amount of rolling credit but, to that, I say, "Na na na na na na na na, I can't hear you," and 20 years into the work force, it's never done me a bit of harm.


Next round to Rocky.
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
I admire you for that, Ex. I wish I could say the same.

Which is not usually a part of my regular routine.

1. Grocery shopping on Sunday nights
2. Working the evening shift on Monday nights.
3. Choir rehearsal on Tuesday nights.
4. Dinner with my mom on Wednesday nights.
5. Not having to walk Hyvvie on Thursday nights.
6. Dinner with my best friend on Friday nights.
7. Relaxing with nothing in particular planned on Saturday nights.

[ January 21, 2011, 06:58 PM: Message edited by: Rockhopper Lad ]
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
5. Not having to walk Hyvvie on Thursday nights.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
6. Dinner with my best friend on Friday nights.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
4. Dinner with my mom on Wednesday nights.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
3. Choir rehearsal on Tuesday nights.
 

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Posted by Rockhopper Lad on :
 
And we have a winner!

I have choir rehearsal on Thursday nights, which is why I usually don't have to take Hyvvie for a walk (other than a short one before bed) that evening: My best friend, Tom, usually takes care of him on Thursdays. Tom and I also go to dinner together at our favorite Mexican place most Fridays.

I usually do the major grocery shopping for the week on Sundays, I work the evening shift on Mondays, I go to my mother's for dinner every Wednesday and we watch Modern Family together (sometimes on Tuesdays and we watch Glee). Saturday is about the only evening where I don't have "usual" activity.

I guess my life is a bit predictable, but I don't mind.

Take it away, Kent.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
Which of the following did not happen in my past 30 hours?

1. A drunken Australian kept shouting in his sleep all night long, waking me up every hour or so.
2. I booked a flight to attend a conference in California.
3. The youth hostel I sometimes stay at was so full of Brits and Aussies that there were no private rooms left; I was stuck on the upper berth of a bunk bed in a crowded room of eight.
4. I had breakfast at a well-known Toronto deli.
5. there was a drunken Australian passed-out in the bath tub this morning.
6. I bought a half-dozen back issues I'd missed of Adventure, Hellblazer and Last Stand on New Krypton.
7. The best part of today's research was not in the files I'd requested but materials I found on the shelf while waiting for the requested files.
8. A Drunken Australian loudly fell out of bed around 3 in the morning, stood up, and started pissing.
9. heard a woman talk about how sea crabs sometimes invade her vacation house in Cuba.
10. visited 5 bars.
11. had my first slice of pizza in a month.
12. learned after the fact that Australia Day is a late January holiday.
13. found that being left on hold on the phone isn't as bad when you're on Skype, using a headset, and free to mess around on the Internet while waiting.
14. got a Christmas card in the mail.
 

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Posted by Blacula on :
 
Happy Australia Day Kent!

14. got a Christmas card in the mail.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
10. visited 5 bars.
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
11. had my first slice of pizza in a month.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
my friend Hilary's card arrived yesterday. But then, she didn't send it until after New Years.

Between three pub meals and whim, I did wind up at 5 bars over 30 hours.

Since I discovered my cheese allergy, I've been avoiding pizza. But I was so jonesing for a bite before heading in for the night that I had one.

hope nope and nope
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
2. I booked a flight to attend a conference in California.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
6. I bought a half-dozen back issues I'd missed of Adventure, Hellblazer and Last Stand on New Krypton.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
Exxy,I did book my flight. Airfares had dropped $150 overnight, so I snagged it.

Did go to the CBS too. Better ones in the big city than back where I'm residing. Got those back issues, although not all the ones I'd missed.

nope & nope.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
13. found that being left on hold on the phone isn't as bad when you're on Skype, using a headset, and free to mess around on the Internet while waiting.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
nope. did that to order my plane tix.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
5. there was a drunken Australian passed-out in the bath tub this morning.

(guessing there are only showers, no bathtubs, in youth hostels?)
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
mostly showers. The closest of either to my room actually had a tub; to get to the regular showers would have been a pain in the arse given the layout of the wing I was in.

But you are correct; no passed out Aussie, even though there was a tub. I hoped with all the other drunken Aussie listings that did happen, this one might blend in to the background.

Exxy's turn!
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Though I'm generally pretty open to anybody that wants to link up on Facebook, I recently did turn down a friend request.

Was the request from:

1. An estranged family member
2. An ex-girlfriend
3. A guy that used to bully me in school
4. A message-board poster that I don't really like
5. A annoying co-worker
6. A micro-managing former boss
7. A complete stranger
8. Someone I had previously "un-friended"
9. Someone who had previously "un-friended" me
10. My wife
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
6. A micro-managing former boss
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Right out of the gate, Sharky!

Yep. My previous boss who was so controlling that she actually prevented me from working efficiently (and whose interference I suspect actually led me to getting laid off a year ago) sent me an invite that I promptly deleted without a response. "Bridge burning" and all that, I know, but that's a bridge I never want to cross again.

You're next, SL.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
but #10 would have been funny...
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
but #10 would have been funny...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
e) upstate New York

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
f) Portugal

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quote:

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Originally posted by Blacula:
A farm in...

b) Greece

... sounds very romantic. I'm jealous if it's that one.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Xben:
Was that just a lucky guess, Ex? I can't imagine you'd possibly know enough about me to be anything else...

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You may not be able to imagine it... but I do know you <laughs maniacally> I DO!


Well... know you in the sense that you're a Legion fan, and since I am as well, I just picked the same guys that I'd seek out if I were at at a con.


New question to follow shortly.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Last year, I found out that a product I really like was being discontinued so, like any insane person, I went around to a bunch of stores and bought up all their remaining stock. What was the product?

1. A brand of breakfast cereal
2. A brand of dog treats
3. A brand of hair gel
4. A certain length of sock
5. An over-the-counter pain reliever
6. A pet-friendly sidewalk salt
7. A powdered drink mix
8. A specific sub-brand of soap
9. A specific sub-brand of soup
10. A type of pasta
11. A type of wood-stain
12. Nothing... I made up the premise... I'm crazy, but not that crazy!
 

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Posted by rickshaw1 on :
 
13. Feminine hygene product you discovered could fuel your car when it was burned.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by rickshaw1:
Feminine hygene product

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What... you mean like "Hannah Montana" brand shampoo or something? No, that's still on the market, thank God!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
11. A type of wood-stain
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
3. hair gel
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
All of the products on the list are actually things that I did like at one time that got discontinued, but only one did I get the jump on.

Unfortunately, the wood stain was not it. I have an old house with tons of nice woodwork that, over the years, previous owners have painted. I've spent a lot of time stripping it all down and restoring it and was very disappointed to find out that my preferred type of stain - a kind of squeezable gel - was discontinued before I could stock up.

Not so, however, with my hair gel. I have horrible Eraserhead-like hair and the only thing I ever found to make it look halfway decent was Matrix's Switch Up Gel Wax which, about six months after I found it, my barber told me it was going off the market. So began a weekend's worth of drugstore and supermarket combing resulting in me finding enough remaining tubes to keep me in business for about another five years. Hopefully it stays good for that long.

Next round to Power Boy.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
oh shoot, it's my turn!


what is the absolute worst job i've ever had.

1. travel agent
2. architect
3. urban designer
4. movie theater concessions person
5. live theater usher
6. hotel reception
7. tomato field worker
8. almond orchard field worker
9. inventory 'specialist'
10. researcher
11. administrative assistant
12. signage designer
13. high school art and design teacher
14. consultant

hahaha this list has already made me crack up. it's hard to pick the worst.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
7. tomato field worker
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
no ... you would think it would be down there on the list but despite .... the dirt, and exhaustive heat .... and the fact that masses of rotting tomatos smell worse than feces ....


no it's not the worst job i've ever had. the other workers were really nice. and it was outdoors .. which was kinda ok.


AND i think i was 14 (?) and used the money to buy myself a tv for my bedroom!!!! which came in quite handy.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
4. movie theater concessions person

I did that at one point and, even now, still get queasy at the smell of fountain soda.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
13. high school art and design teacher
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Ex are you psychic?

YES #4 was the w o r s t. out of many bad jobs. [travel agent was pretty bad too, people always yelled at me over the phone!]

ugh, i have so many stories from the movie theater ... all disturbing ...

I worked at probably the only non art theater in Berkeley, it played all blockbuster action films. they played such greats as:

Black Dog ... starring Meat Loaf.


and people were SOOO rude.

they would walk up and say 'POP CORN'. ok ....

not to mention the guy that got kicked out of a theater for lewd behavior or the guy that went to go get his gun cause some guy was harassing his wife. lol. and that's not all!

cleaning the oil out of the ''butter" dispenser was especially glamorous. (on the bright side i always had cash in college) cleaning the pop corn machine was also gross. here's a warning people: 18 year olds don't put much effort into cleaning out the gross popcorn machine every night.


hotel reception was pretty great too, (as in horrible) since i was sexually harassed by two of my managers there. haha!!

@ Kent, no i got a job as a high school art teacher but was too freaked out to go through with it. too many bad flashback memories of high school. i should've done it in retrospect ... wouldve been good experience.


your turn EX.

[ February 08, 2011, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Power Boy:
Ex are you psychic?

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I'm 1/16 Titanian, on my mother's side.

OK, piggybacking on PB's question, what was my favorite job? In chronological order:

1. Apple Orchard Worker
2. Strawberry Picker
3. Potato Farm Worker
4. Landscaper's Assistant
5. Fish Monger
6. Road Paver (Unpaid Community Service)
7. Busboy for a Catering Company
8. Prep Cook
9. 3rd Shift Convenient Store Worker
10. Door to Door Frozen Meat Salesman
11. Movie Theater Concessions Person
12. Telemarketer
13. Paratrooper
14. IT Consultant
15. IT Release Manager
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
13. Paratrooper
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
15. IT Release Manager
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
4. Landscaper's Assistant ?
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of cool things about being in the army. I loved traveling around the world, camping in the woods, and yeah, jumping out of planes. But what I didn't love was the entire ranked structure where, by virtue of the fact that someone was higher ranking than I, I was beholden to follow their orders - regardless of how ill-informed those orders might be. A great many intelligent people get out early on so, through attrition, you are left with those who are left getting command positions by default. This isn't true across the board, but widespread enough that it was not my favorite job.

The IT Release gig, my current job, is fine, but very dry and corporate. It pays fantastically, is fairly easy, and I own the process entirely (i.e. no direct reports) but, at the end of the day, meh... I'm not doing anything special.

My favorite job, however, was the summer of my 16th year as a landscaper's assistant. It was one of the most physically fulfilling (at the end of the day, you knew you had worked) jobs I ever held. Being out in the sun, working with living things, getting your hands dirty. It was fantastic! It was the most connected I've ever felt to the end product of my labor. To top it off, the landscaper I worked with was a very spiritual guy, who was always trying to turn me on to a Buddhist ideal of performing work with love... in other words, focusing on the task at hand as though it was the most important thing in the world. He taught me a lot, and I'll always look back on that gig as the best job I ever had.

So... back to Power Boy.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
I had a feeling Ex ... sounds like a great job.


so... I usually have a wallpaper from comics on my desktop. i go through phases and change it maybe every year.

what is currently the wallpaper on my desktop:

1) a splash page from The Legion Terra Incognita story line.
2) a Classic X-Men (around issue 100) painting by Alex Ross.
3) a Legion promotional poster by Olivier Coipel.
4) a Justice League of America painting by Alex Ross
5) a Justice League International cover by Kevin Maguire
6) a Pheonix work by Greg Land
7) an X-Men cover by Jae Lee
8) a Justice painting by Alex Ross
9) an Excalibur cover by Alan Davis
10) an Ultimates poster by bryan Hitch
11) a Legion of Superheroes cover by Keith Giffen
12) a Teen Titans cover by George Perez
13) a House of M promotional poster by Olivier Coipel
14) the Legion #1 cover by Olivier Coipel

[ February 12, 2011, 04:00 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
5) a Justice League International cover by Kevin Maguire
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
dammmmnnn youuuuuu!!!! damn!

how'd you know?

i love the jli (of course), and this wallpaper seems nice and cheerful ... yet classic. hopefully it says something about my attitude.



isn't it great!

I had The Legion#1 cover on forever, i loved how they heroicly returned walking out of the light.

and i had an Uncanny X-Men (circa issue 100) on for a while by Alex Ross, and a Justice League of America on the steps of the hall of justice by alex ross on for a while .... I also had that promotional cover by coipel for the Legion on it, and the JLI replaced the splash page from terror incognita where Cosmic Boy's team is shown hovering.

over to Mr. Esq

[ February 13, 2011, 06:29 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Lucky guess on my part. It is frustrating when you spend all that time making up a question and then having someone get it on the first guess.

Now for my question.

I am currently on the grand jury. One of my fellow jurors is named:

1. Neil Young
2. Patti Smith
3. Steve Perry
4. Deborah Harry
5. Bryan Adams
6. Charlotte Church
7. George Harrison
8. Karen Carpenter
9. Ricky Martin
10. Annie Lennox
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
1. Neil Young!!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
3. Steve Perry
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
7. George Harrison
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
It took 2 guesses this time. My fellow juror (who sits next to me) is named Steve Perry. His wife's name is Cherise or Sherry for short.

Take it away He Who Wanders
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Sherry Perry


.... <snicker>
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
If the judge's name is Neal Schon, perhaps he should recuse himself.

In spite of my love for rock 'n' roll, I'm not a big concertgoer. However, I have been to several concerts in my life. What was the first concert I went to?

1. Trace Adkins
2. Beatlemania
3. Blondie
4. Cheap Trick
5. Lou Christie
6. George Thorogood & the Destroyers
7. J. Geils Band
8. Jefferson Starship
9. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
10. Rolling Stones
11. .38 Special
12. Uriah Heep
13. Yes
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
3.Blondie.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Blondie was actually the last artist I've seen live, to date.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
HWW, Grand Jury doesn't have a judge. The Assistant District Attorneys present their cases (note plural) and we vote on whether there is enough evidence to go to trial.

Anyway, For my guess I'll go with someone who is fairly local to me.

7. J. Geils Band
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Thanks for the correction (though it does spoil my Journey joke ).

J. Geils was one of the first bands I saw -- they were riding high on the popularity of Freeze Frame -- but not the first.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
In spite of my love for rock 'n' roll, I'm not a big concertgoer. However, I have been to several concerts in my life. What was the first concert I went to?

1. Trace Adkins
2. Beatlemania
3. Blondie
4. Cheap Trick
5. Lou Christie
6. George Thorogood & the Destroyers
7. J. Geils Band
8. Jefferson Starship
9. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
10. Rolling Stones
11. .38 Special
12. Uriah Heep
13. Yes

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6. George Thorogood & the Destroyers
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
12. Yes

no?
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
4. Cheap Trick
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
George Thorogood & the Destroyers opened for the Rolling Stones, whom I saw in Dec. 1981 . . . nine months after my first concert.

I included three bands I've never seen live, and Yes is one of them. (The others are Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Uriah Heep.)

As for Cheap Trick . . . they were supposed to appear in my hometown in Jan. 1981 but postponed so they could appear on the "Fridays" TV show. Even though I felt rebuffed, I did go to their show in March. Pete Comita was their bassist (temporary, as it turned out), and Robin Zander actually tossed a KISS record into the audience when he sang "got my KISS records out".

I remember all this because CT was, in fact, my first concert! (And, every time I watch "That '70s Show" and hear CT perform the theme song, I think, "Gee, I saw then back when!")

So, congrats, Kent! It's your turn.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
I saw them open for Robert Plant once.
and I remember and LOVED Fridays! preferred it to SNL @ the time.

new Q soon.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
okay, then...

Which of the following is not true:

1. I am currently house-sitting at a lakefront cabin
2. I've been offered a great summer job doing research
3. I am less than three weeks away from a trip to California
4. I have been driving a standard for the first time in about a decade
5. I have thus far been accepted at three out of four grad schools I have applied to start a PhD in the fall.
6. One of my professors who promised to write me letters of recommendation only sent one out, never got to the others, and never told me.
7. I went showshoeing for the first time a couple weekends ago.
8. I'm going to start going to a gym this weekend.
9. I've been struggling with writer's block.
10. I might be unable to legally enter the US in the near future.
11. I shaved my head yesterday.
12. I drank an entire bottle of Argentinean wine last night.
13. I drove in Toronto for the first time last weekend.
14. I will be presenting a paper at a prestigious conference this term.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
11. I shaved my head yesterday.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
6. One of my professors who promised to write me letters of recommendation only sent one out, never got to the others, and never told me.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
11. No, did that! I look like Dev now.
6. That actually happened! And she ignored polite emails of inquiry on top of that! Luckily the schools were more professional than she, and we worked out alternate arrangements.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
4. I have been driving a standard for the first time in about a decade
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:

6. That actually happened! And she ignored polite emails of inquiry on top of that! Luckily the schools were more professional than she, and we worked out alternate arrangements.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare:
okay, then...

Which of the following is not true:

1. I am currently house-sitting at a lakefront cabin
2. I've been offered a great summer job doing research
3. I am less than three weeks away from a trip to California
4. I have been driving a standard for the first time in about a decade
5. I have thus far been accepted at three out of four grad schools I have applied to start a PhD in the fall.
6. One of my professors who promised to write me letters of recommendation only sent one out, never got to the others, and never told me.
7. I went showshoeing for the first time a couple weekends ago.
8. I'm going to start going to a gym this weekend.
9. I've been struggling with writer's block.
10. I might be unable to legally enter the US in the near future.
11. I shaved my head yesterday.
12. I drank an entire bottle of Argentinean wine last night.
13. I drove in Toronto for the first time last weekend.
14. I will be presenting a paper at a prestigious conference this term.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Power Boy:
and numero 12? senor vino drinker ...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
13. I drove in Toronto for the first time last weekend.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
1. I am currently house-sitting at a lakefront cabin

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quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
9. I've been struggling with writer's block.

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I have been. Haven't started writing my thesis; can't seem to get going.

quote:

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Originally posted by Novelty:
10. I might be unable to legally enter the US in the near future.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
14. I will be presenting a paper at a prestigious conference this term.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Power Boy:
5. I have thus far been accepted at three out of four grad schools I have applied to start a PhD in the fall.

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we have a winner! I have thus far been accepted to 2/3, not 3/4. And right now 2/3 looks like the final tally.

Go, PB!
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
I suspected it was the numbers ...

fingers crossed for 4 out of 4 soon.

even 1 out of 4 these days is nothing short of amazing.


... new question soon to come.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Which city have I not lived in?

1. Hong Kong
2. London
3. Los Angeles
4. Sydney
5. San Francisco
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
2. London
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
1. Hong Kong
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
2. No, I lived there last year ... to do a Masters in City Planning.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
4. Sydney
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
1. Nope, I worked in Hong Kong a couple years ago for over a year.


4. It is! I have never even been to Australia despite living (a lot closer to it ) in Hong Kong.

... someday.

back to Mr. Shakespeare.
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
What is the name of the dog I am looking after these days, during my house-sitting?

1. Perseus
2. Hiawatha
3. Isis
4. Geronimo
5. Apollo
6. Nanook
7. Anubis
8. Glooscap
9. Hades
10. Demasduit
11. Dawg
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
8. Glooscap
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
2.Hiawatha
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
4. Geronimo
 

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Posted by Novelty on :
 
7. Anubis
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
6. Nanook
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
3. Isis
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
No times six!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
5. Apollo
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
1. Perseus
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
11. Dawg
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
10. Demasduit
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
9. Hades
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Bueller??
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Bueller??
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
5. Apollo

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Apollo is the pup in question!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
As some of you know, I've been a long-standing member of a Christian church. During my 14-year membership, I've held a number of volunteer positions. Which one of the following have I NOT held?

Administrative Council member
Chair of the Diaconate
Deacon
Elder
Executive Committee member
Finance Department member
Food Pantry volunteer
Historian
Mission Trip volunteer
Nominating Committee member
Outreach Department member
Sunday School teacher
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Finance Department member
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Maaaaan, that was quick! What tipped you off, Quis?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
lucky guess. Although I had a feeling that Deacon, Elder, Food Pantry volunteer, Sunday School teacher, and Mission Trip volunteer were all jobs that you would do. Historian just seemed so odd that it probably was something you did. Then it was a guess among the remaining choices.

OK a question from me.

What will I be doing this Sunday?

1. Going to the gym for a session with my trainer
2. Going to see Mary Poppins the musical
3. Going to a party for my brother
4. Going to play D&D
5. Going shopping for a new suit
6. Going to visit a friend who is in the hospital
7. Going to the first class for learning to speak Japanese
8. Going to dinner with some old co-workers
9. Going on a date with a new guy
10. Staying home, reading the Sunday paper, watch some movies, and taking it easy.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
You know me too well, Quis (even though we've never met).

As for my guess:

3. Going to a party for my brother
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
4. Going to play D&D

probably not but I want to live vicariously. If even fictionally.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
2. Going to see Mary Poppins the musical

It's what I would do
 

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Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
 
1. Going to the gym for a session with my trainer
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
He Who wanders also gets it right at the gate.

My brother is retiring and his retirement party is tomorrow.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Speaking of brothers -- as most of you know, my usual username, He Who Wanders, is borrowed from the reboot version of Mon-El, but my brother, during his brief foray into comics as a child, had a different favorite Legionnaire. Which one?

A. Wildfire
B. Element Lad
C. Star Boy
D. Lightning Lad
E. Cosmic Boy
F. Tyroc
G. Timber Wolf
H. Matter-Eater Lad
I. Ultra Boy
J. Bouncing Boy
K. Superboy
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
A. Wildfire
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
G. Timber Wolf

boys like the hairy ones
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Ironically, Wildfire is probably closer to my brother's personality than any other character on the list, but no, it wasn't him.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Not Timber Wolf, either. (Though Brin was the favorite of my best friend at the time.)
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
E. Cosmic Boy
 

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Posted by dadman on :
 
Ultra Boy
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
D. Lightning Lad - my personal favorite.

I think it'd be funny if it was Tyroc - if it turned out that your brother's brief foray into comics coincided with Tyroc's brief foray into the LSH
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Element Lad?
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Nope, nope, nope, and nope.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
J. Bouncing Boy
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
H. Matter-Eater Lad
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
Speaking of brothers -- as most of you know, my usual username, He Who Wanders, is borrowed from the reboot version of Mon-El, but my brother, during his brief foray into comics as a child, had a different favorite Legionnaire. Which one?

A. Wildfire
B. Element Lad
C. Star Boy
D. Lightning Lad
E. Cosmic Boy
F. Tyroc
G. Timber Wolf
H. Matter-Eater Lad
I. Ultra Boy
J. Bouncing Boy
K. Superboy

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K. Superboy
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Xben has it: It was Matter-Eater Lad.

I guess my brother liked to eat as much as a kid as he does now. Good thing there wasn't an Alcohol Boy.
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Cool!

OK, recently I realized that if I take the first and middle name of my 3rd daughter, you could interpret it that she is named after 3 female Legion-related characters - without changing the order of the letters at all, and only just adjusting the starting points for her two names to make it three. Weird, huh? And completely unintentional.

But the question is, who are the three characters?

a. Saturn Girl
b. Phantom Girl
c. Supergirl
d. Shrinking Violet
e. Dream Girl
f. Shadow Lass
g. White Witch
h. Kono
i. Andromeda
j. Emerald Empress (original)
k. Janice Warren (Chameleon Boy's potential girlfriend)
l. Leta Lal (mermaid from ancient Atlantis)
m. Lori Morning
n. Myla (Invisible Kid's ghostly girlfriend)
o. Gas Girl
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Please tell me you didn't name your daughter Nallal Tal!

In any case, I'll guess

e. Dream Girl
l. Leta Lal
o. Gas Girl
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
c. Supergirl
d. Shrinking Violet
e. Dream Girl
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
n. Myla
j. Emerald Empress (original)
h. Kono
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Nobody has it all right yet. Two of you have one each (different ones). Nobody has guessed the third.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Ooh...this is shaping up to be a cool logic puzzle! If two unique correct answers have been given, that would eliminate Dream Girl as a possible combining factor, leaving two correct names from the pools of

(Leta Lal or Gas Girl)
(Supergirl or Shrinking Violet)
(Myla or Emerald Empress or Kono)

and one from the pool of

(Saturn Girl, Phantom Girl, Shadow Lass, White Witch - though not her last name, Andromeda, Janice Warren, or Lori Morning).

Hmmm... I'm off to mull.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK, let's try:

- Lori Morning
- Kono
- Supergirl

(I'm thinking maybe Loriann Ankara? Relatives from Turkey, maybe?)
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Not correct.

I will say at this point that all three names are character's first names.
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
I was hoping for more guesses before giving more hints, but oh well.

Exnihil - one of your choices is correct, and is in fact in the right order (although that wasn't part of the question). No Turkish relatives, but Japanese ones instead, if that's any help.
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Let's see...

Emerald Empress
Shadow Lass
Supergirl

And that should establish whether Supergirl or Kono is correct.
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
One correct
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK, well, I know Kono is definitely out because you said my last guess had one correct with correct placement - but none were last names, so the middle part of my answer is eliminated.

Given that at least one name is Japanese, the "Kara" ending seems likely, further given credence by Novelty's one correct response.

If that assumption is true then, given the earlier groupings, Shrinking Violet, Shadow Lass, Emerald Empress and Lori Morning can all be eliminated.

I would think that the preceding name would have to end in a vowel (but probably not an "L" followed by a vowel - being Japanese).

If Kara is indeed correct, I think the last name is either "Akara" or "Takara," the latter of which I actually think I've heard before. So if I use "Leta" for the middle part, and everything else I said is correct, I have a choice of Imra, Tinya, Mysa, Laurel, or Janice to be the first name ending in "le".

I'm going with Andromeda, Leta Lal, Supergirl for: Laurelle Takara
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Assuming Supergirl is correct

Myla, Phantom Girl, Supergirl?
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
You know, until I actually did this question, I didn't even realize that Kono had a real name.

Exnihil, you are completely correct, with not only the right names but the right order and breakdown. To boast of my daughter, the first name implies "Victory", as in a "laurel leaves" or "a crown of laurels" where the middle name is Japanese for "treasure".

I remember realizing that the names for both Supergirl and her reboot counterpart, Andromeda, were in there, and was hoping that the rest of the letters would make the name of some other Supergirl counterpart from the history of DC Comics. Close, but still noteworthy!

You're up.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Just tell your daughter to watch out for banyo fruit peels, Xben!

Wow! I'm impressed with both you and Ex for creating and solving such an intricate puzzle.
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
I think that was Leeta-87 who fell foul of the Banyo peel. But thanks.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Oops! Well, then, don't be surprised if Laurelle takes an unusual liking to The Little Mermaid.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Very cool. I think that might have been my favorite question ever in this game. I really enjoyed the logical process necessary to solve it.


OK... I really enjoy the town I live in. There is always so much activity; some festival or another going on during the weekends. It recently occured to me that my two favorite local festivals have as their focus something sharing a name with a character from the X-Men mythos.

The first I'll give you: Phoenix. Every year they build a giant wooden phoenix in the center of town and, on the equinox, burn it.

What is the theme of my second favorite local fest:

a. Angel
b. Aurora
c. Banshee
d. Blob
e. Cannonball
f. Destiny
g. Forge
h. Iceman
i. Jubilee
j. Karma
k. Nightcrawler
l. Nocturne
m. Northstar
n. Polaris
o. Quicksilver
p. Sabre
q. Sage
r. Storm
s. Thunderbird
t. Toad
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
i. Jubilee

This seems so obvious that it probably is wrong. But I'll guess it anyway.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
c. Banshee

An Irish-themed festival sounds promising.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
n. Polaris
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Not Jubilee; as Quis surmised, I put that in specifically because of the obvious sounding name.

Although we do have a Celtic-fest, there are no Banshees to be seen (unless you count the local children).

Although I have a clear view of Polaris from my backyard, there is no local festival in its honor.


So again, the set up was:

I really enjoy the town I live in. There is always so much activity; some festival or another going on during the weekends. It recently occured to me that my two favorite local festivals have as their focus something sharing a name with a character from the X-Men mythos.

The first I'll give you: Phoenix. Every year they build a giant wooden phoenix in the center of town and, on the equinox, burn it.

What is the theme of my second favorite local fest:

a. Angel
b. Aurora
c. Banshee
d. Blob
e. Cannonball
f. Destiny
g. Forge
h. Iceman
i. Jubilee
j. Karma
k. Nightcrawler
l. Nocturne
m. Northstar
n. Polaris
o. Quicksilver
p. Sabre
q. Sage
r. Storm
s. Thunderbird
t. Toad
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
b. Aurora
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
b. Aurora

oooo beat to it.


ok

a. Angel
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
l. Nocturne
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
No Angelfests going on in my town... certainly not with as many taverns as we have.

Nor do we have an Aurorafest, devoted, I imagine, to either the Northern Lights or those cool models in the back of old comics (though that latter would be sweet!)

While we do have many music festivals, there are none devoted specifically to the nocturne.


But, we do have a festival centering around one of these remaining themes:

a. Angel
b. Aurora
c. Banshee
d. Blob
e. Cannonball
f. Destiny
g. Forge
h. Iceman
i. Jubilee
j. Karma
k. Nightcrawler
l. Nocturne
m. Northstar
n. Polaris
o. Quicksilver
p. Sabre
q. Sage
r. Storm
s. Thunderbird
t. Toad
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
e. Cannonball
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
s. Thunderbird

Native American goodness?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
p. Sabre
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Although there are a plethora of cannonballs used up the road from me in Valley Forge during their military recreations, there is no festival celebrating them in my town.

Nor is there a Thunderbird Festival; not for the Native American mythological creature, nor for the English marionettes, nor for the rot-gut wine (though I could see a festival for the last going really badly... really quickly!)

And, although my town sees it's share of sabres when the Scottish bagpipers march in our local parades, they are only accoutrements, not the focus.


But, one of the remaining is a focus for a local festival in my town. Which?

a. Angel
b. Aurora
c. Banshee
d. Blob
e. Cannonball
f. Destiny
g. Forge
h. Iceman
i. Jubilee
j. Karma
k. Nightcrawler
l. Nocturne
m. Northstar
n. Polaris
o. Quicksilver
p. Sabre
q. Sage
r. Storm
s. Thunderbird
t. Toad
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
m. Northstar
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
g. Forge
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
q. Sage
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
t. Toad
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
f. Destiny
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
No to Northstar, I just put that in as an alternate to Polaris, thinking that it might tempt someone into thinking that we do celebrate the north star and that I was just being pedantic about the name.

Also a no on Forge, though that is a very reasonable guess given that I had stated my proximity to Valley Forge. The overall region that I live in has a long history in ironworking and there are quite a few historical forges around, but none that are feted in my town.

The closest we come to a Sagefest is merely my wife and I being happy that we didn't accidentally kill everything in our herb garden.

Although my town does have an event centered on a semi-aquatic animal, it's not the toad, but rather the duck (there is a yearly rubber duck race in the French Creek - strange, strange town).

And while I've never heard of a Destiny Festival, it does sound kind of cool... I imagine a sort of gypsy thing replete with old women reading tea leaves, tarot cards, and crystal balls. Damn it, Novelty, now I totally want to go to DestFest!


So... the set up once again is this:


I really enjoy the town I live in. There is always so much activity; some festival or another going on during the weekends. It recently occured to me that my two favorite local festivals have as their focus something sharing a name with a character from the X-Men mythos.

The first I'll give you: Phoenix. Every year they build a giant wooden phoenix in the center of town and, on the equinox, burn it.

What is the theme of my second favorite local fest:

a. Angel
b. Aurora
c. Banshee
d. Blob
e. Cannonball
f. Destiny
g. Forge
h. Iceman
i. Jubilee
j. Karma
k. Nightcrawler
l. Nocturne
m. Northstar
n. Polaris
o. Quicksilver
p. Sabre
q. Sage
r. Storm
s. Thunderbird
t. Toad
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
No to Northstar, I just put that in as an alternate to Polaris, thinking that it might tempt someone into thinking that we do celebrate the north star and that I was just being pedantic about the name.

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I gotta admit my thinking wasn't that evolved. I simply picked what seemed most likely of the choices left.

Anyway, my next guess is

h. Iceman
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Storm?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
o. Quicksilver
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Three more up... three more down.


I thought "Iceman" sounded like a cool opposite to the famous "Burning Man" event but, no, not a real festival.

Between all the rain and snow we've gotten over the past few months I think that a storm would be the last thing my town would want to celebrate.

And although quicksilver is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature, I suspect that's not enough of a reason to throw a festival for a pretty poisonous substance.


Down to just a few choices... what exactly does warrant a festival in my town?

a. Angel
b. Aurora
c. Banshee
d. Blob
e. Cannonball
f. Destiny
g. Forge
h. Iceman
i. Jubilee
j. Karma
k. Nightcrawler
l. Nocturne
m. Northstar
n. Polaris
o. Quicksilver
p. Sabre
q. Sage
r. Storm
s. Thunderbird
t. Toad
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Karma?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
k. Nightcrawler
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
d. Blob
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Right down to the last guess!


Neither karma nor nightcrawlers are celebrated in my town... but blobs are.


Or rather, the Blob is.


I live in Phoenixville, PA which, in 1958, was the setting for the cult horror schlock film, "The Blob" with Steve McQueen. The film was made on location in and around Phoenixville, making use of a local diner, a doctor's office, several houses and, most famously, our old style movie house, the Colonial.

Every summer, Phoenixville celebrates "Blobfest", a weekend long celebration of cheesy sci-fi. The streets are filled with novelty memorabilia vendors, folks dress in 50's period Sci-Fi costumes, and there is even a contest for the best tin-foil hat.

The weekend culminates in a screening of an original print of the film itself in the Colonial (complete with "Rocky Horror" like shouting lines at the screen) ... followed by a town-wide reenactment of the famous scene of people fleeing the theatre as it's attacked by the Blob. After the theatre is emptied, the "authorities" come in wielding fire extinguishers to freeze the monster and it's finally brought out (that is to say, a bucket containing the original dyed silicon gel used in the movie) in its shrunken, defeated state.

It is truly a bizarre weekend, but mad fun!

Here's last year's culmination:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRsMNU2oS4s&feature=related


Next round to He Who LSHes.

[ March 10, 2011, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: Exnihil ]
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 


I figured it had to have something to do with the movie.

Jumping on the hometown bandwagon, the place where I was born is known for its association with which famous person?

a. Chuck Berry
b. Johnny Carson
c. Lou Costello
d. John Dillinger
e. Amelia Earhart
f. Wyatt Earp
g. Dwight Eisenhower
h. Carrie Nation
i. Harry Truman
j. Jesse James
k. Edgar Allen Poe
l. William Shakespeare
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
k. Edgar Allen Poe

His name will forever go down...as that red teletubby!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I hope Poe will always be better known for his literary works! One thing he's not known for, though, is any particular association with my hometown.
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
e. Amelia Earhart
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
b. Johnny Carson
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
c. Lou Costello
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Lou Costello reportedly travelled through my hometown in 1931, when he was still an unknown comic and before he teamed up with Bud Abbott. But Costello is not known for this brief stopover.

No to Earhart and Carson, as well.
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
d. John Dillinger
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
Jumping on the hometown bandwagon, the place where I was born is known for its association with which famous person?

a. Chuck Berry
b. Johnny Carson
c. Lou Costello
d. John Dillinger
e. Amelia Earhart
f. Wyatt Earp
g. Dwight Eisenhower
h. Carrie Nation
i. Harry Truman
j. Jesse James
k. Edgar Allen Poe
l. William Shakespeare

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
I like to read books about historical figures. Which historical figure am I reading about now?

a. Chuck Berry
b. Johnny Carson
c. Lou Costello
d. John Dillinger
e. Amelia Earhart
f. Wyatt Earp
g. Dwight Eisenhower
h. Carrie Nation
i. Harry Truman
j. Jesse James
k. Edgar Allen Poe
l. William Shakespeare

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quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
Speaking of college classes, a writer should have a well-rounded education and learn a little about a lot (or a lot about a little). You never know when your character will be called upon to produce some arcane bit of knowledge that will save the day! You never know when you can impress your friends and neighbors (and annoy your relatives) with your views on centuries-old debates.

So, I'm quite proud of the courses I took over my college career and even into my career as an instructor. But even my educational experiences have limits.

Which TWO of the following courses have I never taken?

a. Astronomy
b. Instructional Design
c. Modern Drama
d. Brit Lit to 1798
e. American Lit since 1865
f. Screenwriting I
g. Screenwriting II
h. Earth Science
i. Mental Hygiene
j. Biofeedback, Imagery & Healing
k. Basic News Reporting
l. Organizational Writing
m. General Business
n. Biology
o. Tennis
p. Comparative Religions
q. Arthurian Legends

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
g. Screenwriting II
p. Comparative Religions
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Quis is half right.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
g. Screenwriting II
k. Basic News Reporting
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
g. Screenwriting II
o. Tennis
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
p. Comparative Religions
q. Arthurian Legends
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
And Tempest is half right.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
p. Comparative Religions
d. Brit Lit to 1798
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Q. Arthurian Legends
G. Screenwriting II
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Tempest is still half right -- so I guess it's safe to acknowledge that Comparative Religions is one course I've never taken. (Wanted to, though, but it was outside my major and never worked out timewise.)
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
p. Comparative Religions
m. General Business
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Quis is still half right.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
a. Astronomy
p. Comparative Religions
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Still half right, Tempest.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
c. Modern Drama
p. Comparative Religions
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
Which TWO of the following courses have I never taken?

a. Astronomy
b. Instructional Design
c. Modern Drama
d. Brit Lit to 1798
e. American Lit since 1865
f. Screenwriting I
g. Screenwriting II
h. Earth Science
i. Mental Hygiene
j. Biofeedback, Imagery & Healing
k. Basic News Reporting
l. Organizational Writing
m. General Business
n. Biology
o. Tennis
p. Comparative Religions
q. Arthurian Legends

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quote:

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Originally posted by THE Novelty:
Well, Biology made a lot of sense since it does have evolution and stuff and I figured you would probably not want to touch that with a 10-foot pole.

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So, you think I don't want to make a lot of sense or learn about evolution?!

No, it was just the frogs.

Based on your comment above, and assuming that you've taken only one course on the list, my guess is

n. Biology
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Heh, no and no.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
m. General Business
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
f. Screenwriting I
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
b. Instructional Design
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
c. Modern Drama
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
And it's back to HWW... erm... HWLSHes. I hated that particular module because it's so wishy washy. I have no idea why they made us take that in the first place.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I'm on a roll! Be back tomorrow with a new question.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
In addition to having a well-rounded education, I believe a writer should be well-read. Though I don't read as much as some, I try to read a lot of different things, either for pleasure or for research. It's all good. I'm frequently amazed at what holds my attention.

What book am I reading currently?

a. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
b. The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
c. Rawhide Down by Del Quentin Wilber
d. 2061: Odyssey Three by Arthur C. Clarke
e. Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
f. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
g. Hawksmoor by Peter Ackroyd
h. The Quantum Prophecy by Michael Carroll
i. Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen,M.D.
j. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
k. The Professor's House by Willa Cather
l. Gifts by Ursula K. LeGuin
m. Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card
n. nothing; I'm taking a break from reading books.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
m. Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Not Ender. I started to read this book a few months ago, and it didn't pull me in.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
j. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
In addition to having a well-rounded education, I believe a writer should be well-read. Though I don't read as much as some, I try to read a lot of different things, either for pleasure or for research. It's all good. I'm frequently amazed at what holds my attention.

What book am I reading currently?

a. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
b. The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
c. Rawhide Down by Del Quentin Wilber
d. 2061: Odyssey Three by Arthur C. Clarke
e. Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
f. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
g. Hawksmoor by Peter Ackroyd
h. The Quantum Prophecy by Michael Carroll
i. Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen,M.D.
j. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
k. The Professor's House by Willa Cather
l. Gifts by Ursula K. LeGuin
m. Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card
n. nothing; I'm taking a break from reading books.

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e. Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
I read this book. I liked it a lot.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
a. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I never read Angels & Demons, though I saw the movie.

I read Team of Rivals about five years ago. I agree: It's a wonderful examination of Lincoln and the political rivals who became his cabinet members.

And Ex's second guess is the right one. I'm tutoring a student who's reading Huck Finn, so I'm re-reading it to catch up.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Cool; always good to revisit a classic with fresh eyes.

OK... I'm currently planning a visit with my niece, Val, this summer (she lives in upstate NY). What is "Val" short for?

1. Valda
2. Valdis
3. Valena
4. Valencia
5. Valentina
6. Valentine
7. Valerie
8. Valery
9. Valetta
10. Valmai
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
2. Valdis
 

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Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
 
5. Valentina
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
4. Valencia
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
7. Valerie
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
And Tempest has it.

Though my family's mostly Italian, my sister always liked the Spanish spelling, so, Valencia, it is.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Well, I kind of liked the school themed questions, so let's do one of those.

Which course did I take, that I got the most nap time in:

1. Musical Theatre 101 (history)
2. Advanced Reading
3. Theatre 101 (history)
4. Ancient World History
5. Political Science
6. Biology
7. Psychology 101
8. Small Group Speech
9. Anthropological Study of Witchcraft and Mystcism
10. Geography
11. Statistics
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
4. Ancient World History
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
11. Statistics

When I took Statistics in college, I learned how to yawn with my mouth closed.
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
5. Political Science

Politics is just bull****, it's not a science?
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
8. small group speech. lol.

i once had a classmate who would sleep in class. and it was in a small room of around ten people.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
I'm going to guess wildly against type and say:

9. Anthropological Study of Witchcraft and Mysticism
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
He Who LSHes wins it. I once got there early and passed out and the prof said, "I haven't even started yet!!! Wake up!"

So sad, I love history, he just had such a thick accent that I feel asleep when talked.

Ex, you were technically second, I took that class with a friend, she stayed awake during the lectures and I watched the videos, amazingly, we both passed with flying colors.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Damn I'm good!

Be back later with a new question.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
My obsession with doing LW's Top 40/Hot 100 charts began years ago, when I was enthralled by listening to Casey Kasem's American Top 40 radio program on a weekly basis. For years, I dutifully transcribed each week's chart for my own amusement. (Am I a geek, or what?)

What song was at No. 1 when I started keeping AT40 lists?

a. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
b. Pop Muzik by M
c. Call Me by Blondie
d. Night Fever by the Bee Gees
e. My Sharona by the Knack
f. Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
g. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
h. Money for Nothing by Dire Straits
i. Silly Love Songs by Wings
j. Hot Child In the City by Nick Gilder
k. Against All Odds by Phil Collins

NOTE: All of these songs actually did make it to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, from which AT40 was derived.
 

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Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
 
d. Night Fever by the Bee Gees
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
"Night Fever" was Number One from March 18 to May 6, 1978 -- a bit before my time.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
f. Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
"Endless Love" was Number One from August 15 to October 10, 1981, a bit after I started.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
c. Call Me by Blondie
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
b. Pop Muzik by M
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
"Call Me" was Number One from April 19 to May 24, 1980; "Pop Muzik" was Number One on November 3, 1979; I started transcribing a little earlier.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
a. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Kim Carnes' mega-hit was Number One for nine weeks (broken up by one week) beginning on May 16, 1981 -- well after I'd started.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
h. Money for Nothing by Dire Straits
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
"Money For Nothing" holds a special place in my heart because it went to Number One the week of my birthday. It stayed at the top for three weeks, from September 21 to October 5 -- but in 1985. By then, I was an AT40 veteran.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
k. Against All Odds by Phil Collins
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Phil Collins hit the top of the chart from April 21 to May 11, 1984, again too late.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
My obsession with doing LW's Top 40/Hot 100 charts began years ago, when I was enthralled by listening to Casey Kasem's American Top 40 radio program on a weekly basis. For years, I dutifully transcribed each week's chart for my own amusement. (Am I a geek, or what?)

What song was at No. 1 when I started keeping AT40 lists?

a. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
b. Pop Muzik by M
c. Call Me by Blondie
d. Night Fever by the Bee Gees
e. My Sharona by the Knack
f. Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
g. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
h. Money for Nothing by Dire Straits
i. Silly Love Songs by Wings
j. Hot Child In the City by Nick Gilder
k. Against All Odds by Phil Collins

NOTE: All of these songs actually did make it to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, from which AT40 was derived.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Tempest:
Ok!

So, Kath Soucie is easily one of my favorite voice actors, which show has she been on that I consider my favorite of her works:

A. Jem
B. Gargoyles
C. Captain Planet and the Planeteers
D. W.I.T.C.H.
E. Young Justice
F. The Replacements
G. Rugrats
H. Adventures from the Book of Virtues
I. Casper
J. 101 Dalmatians: The Series
K. Quack Pack
L. Tiny Toon Adventures
M. The Little Mermain: The Series
N. Darkwing Duck

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quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
So which of the remaining have I not seen yet?

1. Au Revoir Les Enfants
2. Blue
3. Breathless
4. Brotherhood of the Wolf
5. Caché
6. Che
7. City of God
8. Europa Europa
9. La Dolce Vita
10. M
11. My Life as a Dog
12. Persona
13. Seven Samurai
14. The 400 Blows
15. The Bicycle Thief
16. The Double Life of Veronique
17. The Seventh Seal
18. The Vanishing
19. Wild Strawberries
20. Wings of Desire

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I really like 8. Europa Europa, so if you haven't seen it, you should.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
9. La Dolce Vita
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
11. My Life as a Dog
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
20. Wings of Desire
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
13. Seven Samurai
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Five more up, five more down. Sheesh, I watch a lot of movies! I'm with you, Quis, on the praise for "Europa, Europa"... one of the most enjoyable foreign films I've seen.

By contrast, I don't know that "La Dolce Vita" was enjoyable, per se. It didn't really have much of a cohesive plot, being more of series of vingettes about life in Rome. It was sort of funny, though, to see Nico before her Velvet Underground days, as the Italian girls refer to her as "that German cow".

I've also seen Lasse Hallström's "My Life as a Dog," a nice coming-of-age story. I would descibe it as sort of a Swedish "Wonder Years". Very nice film.

Wim Wenders's "Wings of Desire" I have seen probably ten times. I would say it is probably in my top five movies of all time. A beautiful, beautiful film, it is almost a poem set down on celluloid. It's about angels who walk amongst humankind fascinated by our "human-ness". Here's a scene that doesn't get into the plot but gives a great sample of the mood of the film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi8sYY0pCdE

And "Seven Samurai" I saw out of what I thought was just a cinematic obligation, like: "Oh, if you see any foreign films you've got to watch Kurosawa". I'm so glad I got over that because "Seven Samurai" was such a good movie. So many of the action and western tropes that we take for granted were created by Kurosawa's films and "Samurai" is a great introduction to his style.


So, then, of the remaining films, which one have I not yet seen:


1. Au Revoir Les Enfants
2. Blue
3. Breathless
4. Brotherhood of the Wolf
5. Caché
6. Che
7. City of God
8. Europa Europa
9. La Dolce Vita
10. M
11. My Life as a Dog
12. Persona
13. Seven Samurai
14. The 400 Blows
15. The Bicycle Thief
16. The Double Life of Veronique
17. The Seventh Seal
18. The Vanishing
19. Wild Strawberries
20. Wings of Desire
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 

 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
14. The 400 Blows Because it sounds like it could be a porno flick (I know it isn't)
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
15. The Bicycle Thief
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
4. Brotherhood of the Wolf
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Seen each of those as well.

That's funny, Quis. That never even dawned on me; before seeing it I though it meant something like "beaten down by life," but it turns out "400 Blows" is a bad translation of a french idiom meaning "Hell Raiser". It's sort of the seminal "angry young man" film, but a bit dated as you're like, "this kid isn't a menace... he's just a rabblerouser".

"The Bicycle Thief" is a decent enough film... but horribly depressing.

"Brotherhood of the Wolf," I'm torn on. I really enjoyed the majority of the film, but the end sort of went into ridiculous M. Night Shyamalan territory. I do like that Vincent Cassel, though.


So, seven left, one of which I haven't yet seen:

1. Au Revoir Les Enfants
2. Blue
3. Breathless
4. Brotherhood of the Wolf
5. Caché
6. Che
7. City of God
8. Europa Europa
9. La Dolce Vita
10. M
11. My Life as a Dog
12. Persona
13. Seven Samurai
14. The 400 Blows
15. The Bicycle Thief
16. The Double Life of Veronique
17. The Seventh Seal
18. The Vanishing
19. Wild Strawberries
20. Wings of Desire
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
12. Persona
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I guess my last guess shows what a dirty mind I have.

19. Wild Strawberries
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Of the two other Bergman films on the list, I have seen "Persona," but have not yet gotten to watch "Wild Strawberries".


Next round to Quislet.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Falling back on this question. What book am I currently reading?

1) Death of the Liberal Class by Chris Hedges

2) The New Atheism: Taking a Stand for Science and Reason by Victor J. Stenger

3) Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent

4) Life Ascending: Ten Great Inventions of Evolution by Nick Lane

5) Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff

6) Captured by the Indians: 15 First Hand Accounts 1750-1870 by Frederick Drimmer

7) Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South by Stephanie McCurry

8) Scoundrels in Law: The Trials of Howe and Hummel, Lawyers to the Gangsters, Cops, Starlets, and Rakes Who Made the Gilded Age by Cait N. Murphy

9) Autobiography of Mark Twain vol. 1 by Mark Twain

10) The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs


Interesting note: All these book, including the one I am reading, are in my Amazon.com recommendations. But the book I am reading I saw elsewhere and checked it out of the library.

[ April 11, 2011, 08:42 PM: Message edited by: Quislet, Esq ]
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
3) Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
7) Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South by Stephanie McCurry
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
10) The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Tempest got the book on the first guess. It is a pretty interesting book. I'm about half way through. Of the others, I have read Cleopatra: A Life. That wasn't so good. A lot of the book is about the politics of Rome, Julius Ceasar, Marc Antony, et al. and less about Cleopatra. Granted Rome et al were a big impact on Cleopatra, but if I wanted to read about that, I would have gotten a book on those things.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Which acting book am I currently enthusiastic about reading?

1. Audition by Michael Shurtleff
2. Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen
3. A Challenge For The Actor by Uta Hagen
4. The Art of Acting by Stella Adler
5. Sanford Meisner on Acting by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell and Sydney Pollack
6. An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski
7. The Technique of Acting by Stella Adler and Marlon Brando
8. Word of Mouth: A Guide to Commercial Voice-over Excellence by Susan Blu, Molly Ann Mullin and Cynthia Songe
9. The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing Voiceover by James R. Alburger
10. Voiceovers: Techniques and Tactics for Success by Janet Wilcox
11. Vo: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-over Actor by Harlan Hogan
12. Acting for the Camera: Revised Edition by Tony Barr
13. Acting: Make It Your Business - How to Avoid Mistakes and Achieve Success as a Working Actor by Paul Russell
14. No Acting Please by Eric Morris, Joan Hotchkis and Jack Nicholson
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
7. The Technique of Acting by Stella Adler and Marlon Brando
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
9. The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing Voiceover by James R. Alburger
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Nope to both
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
10. Voiceovers: Techniques and Tactics for Success by Janet Wilcox
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
8. Word of Mouth: A Guide to Commercial Voice-over Excellence by Susan Blu, Molly Ann Mullin and Cynthia Songe
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
And Quis has it!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I am current watching some Dr. Who. What episode am I watching?

1) The Chase
2) The Time Meddler
3) The Dominators
4) The War Games
5) Inferno
6) The Time Warrior
7) Pyramids of Mars
8) The Talons of Weng-Ciang
9) Earthshock
10) The Five Doctors
11) The Empty Child
12) Turn Left

[ April 19, 2011, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: Quislet, Esq ]
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
7) Pyramids of Mars
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
That was a great story, but it was not the one I was watching.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
8) The Talons of Weng-Ciang
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Another great story. They had talked about a spinoff series featuring Lightfoot & Jago. But also not the one I watched. No Tom Baker.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
I am current watching some Dr. Who. What episode am I watching?

1) The Chase
2) The Time Meddler
3) The Dominators
4) The War Games
5) Inferno
6) The Time Warrior
7) Pyramids of Mars
8) The Talons of Weng-Ciang
9) Earthshock
10) The Five Doctors
11) The Empty Child
12) Turn Left

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quote:

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Originally posted by Tempest:
Going over a list of powers, which power am I about to work on next:

a. Light Powers
b. Water Powers
c. Fire Powers
d. Lightning Powers
e. Plant Powers
f. Crystal Powers
g. Force Field Powers
h. Darkness Powers
i. Explosives Powers
j. Telekinesis
k. Telepathy
l. Super Strength
m. Computer-like mind
n. Sound Powers
o. Photoelectricity
p. Shape Shifting
q. Intangibility
r. Empathy
s. Electromagnetism
t. Magnetism
u. Probability altering
v. Air Powers
w. Gravity Powers
x. Temporal Powers
y. Illusion Casting
z. Sublimation

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f. Crystal Powers
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
p. Shape Shifting
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
No to all three!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
r. Empathy
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
x. Temporal Powers
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Nopes!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
q. Intangibility
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Psssst Quis, I guessed that already.

m. Computer-like mind
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
y. Illusion Casting
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Novelty, I was hoping that this time it would be the correct answer.

v. Air Powers
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
No all around!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
o. Photoelectricity
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
Yep yep, it was a pain to research, but photoelectricity was the answer.

Your turn, Quis!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
What did I just watch from Netflix?

1. Doctor Who: the Hand of Fear
2. the Celluloid Closet
3. Despicable Me
4. Charley's Aunt
5. All-Star superman
6. Hot Fuzz
7. Casino Royale
8. Yoo-hoo Mrs. Goldberg
9. Once Upon a Time in China 3
10. The Kids in the Hall 1st Season
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
6. Hot Fuzz

'cause it's so good.
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
4. Charley's Aunt
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Both of those are in my queue. Therefore, I did not watch either one last night.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
1. Doctor Who: the Hand of Fear
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
10. The Kids in the Hall 1st Season
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I watched some Kids in the Hall (I think 1st season) recently but not last night. Hand of Fear is also in my queue.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
3. Despicable Me
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
7. Casino Royale
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Tempest has it wih Despicable Me. It was an enjoyable little film.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Well Tempest hasn't posted to Legion World since she answered my question, so I think we should continue. This question should be easy.

Am I the current Legion Worlder with the most posts?

1) yes
2) no
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
2) no

Next person gets it?
 

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Posted by Shining Son on :
 
Well gee, I guess either it's too easy for anyone to bother, or they're waiting for the answer to change so that THE will be right.

Looks like it'll be a long wait.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Well Shining Son, you were the next poster, so it looks like you have the next question.
 

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Posted by Shining Son on :
 
Oh no you don't. The assumption of "next person gets it" was that on a yes/no question if the first person guesses wrong, the next person obviously would have no problem guessing right.

The assumption was wrong in assuming that the next person WOULD guess.

Me, I'm just curious how long this game might go without actually playing the game.

But don't worry, surely someone who doesn't mind revealing personal details on the internet will pipe up soon with the correct answer and get things going again.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Well as by the title of the thread, this is round five. The first thread was started in January 2004. And questions, while about the poster, don't have to be too too personal. Previous questions have been "What did I have for supper tonight?", "What was the last book I read?", and "What superpower did I want when I was a kid?"

But you don't have to ask a question if you don't want to.

If no one has asked a question by tomorrow, I'll ask a new question.
 

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Posted by Shining Son on :
 
Eh, I'm sure it's fun for the people playing this to just randomly guess about a question I might post, but anything I'm ready to reveal I'd probably prefer to just reveal without the games.

I really was more intrigued by the fact that THE got the easy easy easy question purposefully wrong, and nobody else has jumped in to take it for a week so far. This round has gone on for over 30 pages, and as you say the game has since 2004, which makes it even more interesting that it suddenly slipped into the Phantom Zone.

Probably pretty normal really, but it's all still new to me.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Oh, fine, I'll ask a question:

Which 2 foreign languages did I decide to start learning this summer?

French
German
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese
Italian
Russian
Lithuanian
Australian
Dutch
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Russian
Japanese
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
1 of those is correct
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Russian
Lithuanian
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Still one correct. (Unless I were planning a looong trip there, I can't imagine taking the time to learn Lithuanian. I did meet a cute girl a few years ago who was from Lithuania. I did wish then that I spoke some. Ah well...)
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Chinese
Italian
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Japanese
Chinese
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Nope - none of those.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Russian
French
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Yep - I started learning both Russian and French a few weeks ago. You're up!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
As some of you know, I studied German in college. Borrowing lance's list, which other two foreign languages have I studied?

French
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese
Italian
Russian
Lithuanian
Australian
Dutch
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
As some of you know, I studied German in college. Borrowing lance's list, which other two foreign languages have I studied?

French
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese
Italian
Russian
Lithuanian
Australian
Dutch

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Italian
Russian
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
No on both counts.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Chinese and Dutch
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
No again.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
French and Spanish
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
French
Lithuanian
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
lance has it.

In middle school, I took one semester each of French and Spanish, which, conveniently, were taught by the same teacher.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
I just decided to avoid the exotic and go for the obvious.

I also found it interesting that, even though I included "Australian" on the list of foreign languages, not one person made a joke about it. Not even a "Foster's beer" crack. I think you guys (and gals!) are slipping. Or, possibly, it just isn't funny enough to comment on, in which case I am the one who is slipping...
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I thought about including something along the lines of "Australian? " in my guess, but I didn't. I figured you were either making a joke or delving into the finer points of "barbie" and "g'day" as a study in dialect.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I kind of knew Australian was a joke. Too busy trying to answer to use an obviously wrong answer.
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Using the same list...which of these languages do I know enough of (and have a good enough accent) to have been mistaken several times for a native of that country by a native of that country?

French
German
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese
Italian
Russian
Lithuanian
Australian
Dutch
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
I did once ask a lady from Australia if the language barrier ever tripped her up. She replied that it was the other way around. That is, she understood American just fine, but when she peppered her speech with Australianisms, Americans didn't understand her at all.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
hmmm... do you mean that you know two of these languages (like how the previous questioners studied two) or just one?

Assuming it is just one, my guess is German
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Sorry I wasn't clear - I was asking for just one language. And yes, it is German. 4 years in high school, a few years in college, and 7 weeks in Germany living with a German family and I wasn't allowed to speak any English.

You're up Quis!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
What am I planning on doing this coming Saturday?

1) Taking the ferry out to Georges Island
2) Playing D&D with my friends
3) Seeing West Side Story at the Colonial Theater
4) Going to the Boston Public Library for the Civil War exhibit
5) Going to dinner with my brother for his birthday
6) Seeing 13 Assassins at the Brattle theater
7) Painting my living room
8) Go to a cook-out
9) Go out to a gay bar with some friends
10) Stay home and relax
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
2) Playing D&D with my friends
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
What am I planning on doing this coming Saturday?

1) Taking the ferry out to Georges Island
2) Playing D&D with my friends
3) Seeing West Side Story at the Colonial Theater
4) Going to the Boston Public Library for the Civil War exhibit
5) Going to dinner with my brother for his birthday
6) Seeing 13 Assassins at the Brattle theater
7) Painting my living room
8) Go to a cook-out
9) Go out to a gay bar with some friends
10) Stay home and relax

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Nope, I played D&D last Sunday.

[ June 21, 2011, 03:20 PM: Message edited by: Quislet, Esq ]
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
1. Take the ferry out to Georges Island
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
4) Going to the Boston Public Library for the Civil War exhibit
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I did the ferry out to Georges Island on Memorial Day weekend.

I am going to the Boston Public Library for a tour of their Civil war exhibit. I am taking my great nephew and his friend as they are Civil War buffs. I had plan to take them last Saturday, but then the Bruins won the Stanley Cup and the rolling rally was scheduled for Saturday. The rally ended at Copley Square, right where the library is. I am sure the library wasn't busy, but getting to the library would have been impossible.

Your question Lancesrealm
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
OK, here we go...What special event did my 10-yr-old son attend last week?

1) soccer camp
2) church camp
3) vacation Bible school
4) football camp
5) gymnastics camp
6) classes for gifted youngesters
7) classes to learn to sew
8) classes to learn Spanish
9) saw a child psychologist
10) went on vacation with the rest of the family
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
6) classes for gifted youngesters
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
4) football camp
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
3) vacation Bible school
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
Wow - first try Novelty. PJ scored in the top 4 percent on some test, which allows him to take classes for gifted youngsters. You're up, Novelty!
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Well, yeah, us Legion fans must have a high IQ to keep up with the large cast of characters and the countless reboots and continuity issues. It is only normal that we will pass down our intelligence to our children.

What did I not purchase today?

a. Autobot Blaster
b. bread
c. curry
d. chips and dip
e. raspberries and blackberries
f. a brand new house
g. gas
h. hamburger and fries
i. An iPad2
j. juice
k. Donkey Kong
l. Luigi
m. Mario
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
The brand new house seems like the obvious anser, so I will assume that it is wrong.


my guess: i. An iPad2
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
If you bought a brand new house, then I don't know how you could afford the other stuff unless you're independently wealthy!

So, my guess is . . .

a brand new house.
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
Heh.

Nope, I was hunting for an iPad2 yesterday and I got one.

And I knew I was sneaky, but I purchased a brand new house on one of the Facebook games I'm playing. Heh.

Try again!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Hm. That makes me wonder how many of your purchase are real and how many are vitual. You can buy virtual bread on FB, I presume.

Next guess: curry
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
j. juice
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
I had curry in the Indian restaurant next to the Apple store that day...

and bought some pineapple juice at the mall after that because I was thirsty.

What did I not purchase today?

a. Autobot Blaster
b. bread
c. curry
d. chips and dip
e. raspberries and blackberries
f. a brand new house
g. gas
h. hamburger and fries
i. An iPad2
j. juice
k. Donkey Kong
l. Luigi
m. Mario
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
k. Donkey Kong
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
h. hamburger and fries
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
l. Luigi
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
I got PVC Donkey Kong and Luigi figures from the Japanese import store at the mall that day too.

I had the burger and fries after all the shopping before heading home. What can I say, I was hungry.

Sorry guys, almost there...
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
m. Mario
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
e. raspberries and blackberries
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
g. gas
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
I got the Mario with the Luigi and the Donkey Kong.

I got the berries as part of my facebook gaming

And no, I didn't get any gas that day although I was low on gas. I was also low on cash

You're up next HWW... erm... HWL.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Oops! Forgot I won the last question.

Which of the following did I not do today:

a. buy gas

b. attend a writing group meeting

c. revise two chapters of my book

d. go swimming

e. eat breakfast at a fast-food restaurant

f. go for a walk

g. watch a Star Trek episode

h. cross state lines

i. talk about music with some friends
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
e. eat breakfast at a fast-food restaurant
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
f. go for a walk
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
g. watch a Star Trek episode
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
d. go swimming
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I went for a walk in order to reach Hardees, where I ate breakfast. Coming home last night, I caught the end of the TNG episode "Ethics" on Syfy.

On the other hand, I did not go swimming yesterday.

You're up, IB.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Cool, thanks! If I don't check back within 3 days please do PM me, y'all.

I love to travel, but given that I'm only in my early twenties and am not exactly McCauley-level rich, there are still lots of places on my to-see list. Pretty much everywhere, in fact: Kathmandu Valley, Machu Picchu, Luang Prabang, the Serengeti, Santorini, the Grand Canyon...

ehem. I'm rambling.

Which one of these places have I NOT been to yet?

a) Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines
b) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
c) Statue of Liberty, USA
d) Sydney Opera House, Australia
e) Puerto Prinsesa Subterranean River, Philippines
f) Universal Studios Singapore
g) Ayutthaya, Thailand
h) Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
i) Vancouver, Canada
j) Grauman's Chinese Theatre, USA
k) Jakarta, Indonesia
l) The White House, USA
m) Boracay, Philippines
n) Forbidden City, China
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
k) Jakarta, Indonesia
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
i) Vancouver, Canada
 

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Posted by lancesrealm on :
 
c) Statue of Liberty, USA
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
l) The White House, USA
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
n) Forbidden City, China
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Nope x5!

Was in Jakarta for a job interview;

Visited Lady Liberty and the White House (outside only though) on a study tour way back in high school;

Visited a family friend in Vancouver for a couple days on the way home;

and went into the Forbidden City because I'm naughty like that.

That last one is really worth it, I could easily spend half a day there I highly recommend it!

Reposting:

a) Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines
b) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
c) Statue of Liberty, USA
d) Sydney Opera House, Australia
e) Puerto Prinsesa Subterranean River, Philippines
f) Universal Studios Singapore
g) Ayutthaya, Thailand
h) Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
i) Vancouver, Canada
j) Grauman's Chinese Theatre, USA
k) Jakarta, Indonesia
l) The White House, USA
m) Boracay, Philippines
n) Forbidden City, China
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
d) Sydney Opera House, Australia
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
e) Puerto Prinsesa Subterranean River, Philippines
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
j) Grauman's Chinese Theatre, USA
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Nope x3, visited Sydney and Puerto Prinsesa with my family. I'm in LA now for my job, so been to the Chinese Theatre too.

As a bonus I'll also take out choice "m" (been there twice, it's only an hour away by plane from where I live).

That leaves 5 choices from 5 Southeast Asian countries.

Reposting:

a) Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines
b) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
f) Universal Studios Singapore
g) Ayutthaya, Thailand
h) Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
h) Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
a) Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Nope, and nope!

Went to the Banaue Rice Terraces (and Sagada caves) with the money from my first paycheck.

Went to Ha Long Bay after I graduated with the money from my parents, bless them.

Three choices left:

b) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
f) Universal Studios Singapore
g) Ayutthaya, Thailand
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
g) Ayutthaya, Thailand
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
b) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
My, hope I haven't slowed the thread down too much. I'll give fewer choices next time.

I went to Angkor Wat on the same trip that took me to Vietnam, and among all the places I've been, the Angkor temple complex is the one I would most like to revisit.

Quis is right, I have never been to Ayutthaya. That's my target for next summer though!

Quis, you're up!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
IB, you didn't slow the thread down at all.

What book am I reading right now?

1) Starman Omnibus Vol. 1
2) Unequal Protection: How Corporations became "People' - and How You Can Fight Back by Thom Hartmann
3) Stayin' Alive: The 1970s and The Last Days of the Working Class by Jefferson Cowie
4) The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies---How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths by Michael Shermer
5) DC Comics Rarities Archive Vol. 1
6) Lost scriptures : books that did not make it into the New Testament by Bart Ehrman
7) The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough
8) Some Mistakes of Moses by Robert Ingersoll
9) The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson
10) Archie Firsts
11) Star Trek: New Frontiers Treason by Peter David
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I have no idea but I love the this title:

8) Some Mistakes by Moses by Robert Ingersoll

[Is this the same Ingersoll who used to write "The Law is a Ass" column for Comics Buyer's Guide?]
 

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Posted by THE Novelty on :
 
6) Lost scriptures : books that did not make it into the New Testament by Bart Ehrman

It'd be funnier if it was by Bart Simpson.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
He Who... Not the same Ingersoll. This one was an 19th century speaker known as the Great Agnostic.

The Novelty has it. I have started Lost Scriptures by Bart Ehrman. He isn't Bart Simpson, but a scholar and author of a few book on the early century Christians. His "Misquoting Jesus" is a book I recommend.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I read one of Bart Ehrman's books -- the one about Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene, I believe. Also worth reading.
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
What did I buy at SDCC this year (2011)?

A. Nothing.
B. A Legion Flight Ring
C. LSH #1 with Paul Levitz's signature
D. Lion-O's new action figure
E. A Doctor Who scarf
F. Grtffendor Quidditch jersey
G. A pin of Captain America's shield
H. A replica of Thor's hammer
I. A two-pack of an astronaut and a cat
J. The complete MASK series on DVD
K. Two pizzas and a beer
L. A poster for Transformers: DotM
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I. A two-pack of an astronaut and a cat
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Those are some interesting book titles, Quis.


D. Lion-O's new action figure
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
Heh, yes Quis, I'd have love that Marlena and Cringer 2-pack from SDCC. I didn't get one.

There were bad reviews on that new Lion-O so I passed.

Next!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Which is closest to my apartment?

1) My comic book shop
2) My gym
3) My brother's house
4) My doctor's office
5) The library
6) The movie theater
7) My favorite restaurant
8) My barber shop
9) The airport
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
2) My gym
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Boom! Second question of mine that is correctly answered immediately.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Inspired by Quis's previous question:

Which coffee shop is closest to my home?

Black Dog
Broadway Cafe
Caribou's
Crave Cafe
Crossroads Coffeehouse
Espresso dell'anatra
Friendly Bean
Hazel's
Java Jazz
Muddy's
Roasterie
Scooter's
Starbuck's
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Starbucks?
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
There are two Starbucks' close to me, but there is a coffee shop that's closer.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Hazel's
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Hazel's is in St. Joseph, MO, which makes it the furthest place on my list.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Java Jazz
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Java Jazz is located inside the college where I teach. I wish it (and the college) were closer, but it's not.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Roasterie
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
The Roasterie is in mid-town Kansas City, which is maybe thirty minutes from where I live.

Getting warmer . . .
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Our progress so far . . .

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
Inspired by Quis's previous question:

Which coffee shop is closest to my home?

Black Dog
Broadway Cafe
Caribou's
Crave Cafe
Crossroads Coffeehouse
Espresso dell'anatra
Friendly Bean
Hazel's
Java Jazz
Muddy's
Roasterie
Scooter's
Starbuck's

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Crossroads Coffeehouse?

PS out of curiosity, which one of these is your favorite? I haven't heard of most of these!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Crossroads is a nice place at which I hang out with a group of artist- and writer-friends every Saturday. But it, too, is about half an hour away.

You haven't heard of most of these, IB, because they are all in and around the Kansas City area. Some are local businesses; a few are chains.

As for my favorite . . . I guess that would be the one that IS closest to my home, the one no one has named yet.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Friendly Bean
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
And Quis is the winner!

Located just ten minutes from my home, The Friendly Bean is a favorite place for me to go after jogging and breakfast. In fact, I was there today, revising a huge section of my novel-in-progress.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
What old time candy have I recently rediscovered and am enjoying?

1) Mint Juleps
2) Bit O Honey
3) Jujubes
4) Mexican Hats
5) Atomic Fire Balls
6) Squirrel Nut Zippers
7) Necco Wafers
8) BB Bats
9) Boston Baked Beans
10) Clark's Teaberry gum
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I'm going to guess 2) Bit O Honey because at one of the other coffee shops (Crossroads), they make a Bit O Honey latte.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Now I really want to visit Kansas City, HWL. Those sound interesting.

1) Mint Juleps?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
It is not a Bit O Honey nor Mint Juleps. Although I have recently bought some mint juleps as a present for my brother who is retiring down to Savannah GA.

quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
What old time candy have I recently rediscovered and am enjoying?

1) Mint Juleps
2) Bit O Honey
3) Jujubes
4) Mexican Hats
5) Atomic Fire Balls
6) Squirrel Nut Zippers
7) Necco Wafers
8) BB Bats
9) Boston Baked Beans
10) Clark's Teaberry gum

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quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
g)Gambas

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quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
If all goes well this fall, I will be doing all of the following this fall EXCEPT for one. Which one will I not be doing?

a. starting a business
b. teaching a composition class
c. teaching a literature class
d. teaching at a new college
e. celebrating a birthday
f. tutoring
g. revising my novel
h. going to a writing conference
i. going to a literary festival
j. facilitating a critiquing group
k. blogging

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quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:
If all goes well this fall, I will be doing all of the following this fall EXCEPT for one. Which one will I not be doing?

a. starting a business
b. teaching a composition class
c. teaching a literature class
d. teaching at a new college
e. celebrating a birthday
f. tutoring
g. revising my novel
h. going to a writing conference
i. going to a literary festival
j. facilitating a critiquing group
k. blogging

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
b. teaching a composition class
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
g. revising my novel
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Nope. I will be doing both of those.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
h. going to a writing conference
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
e. celebrating a birthday
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I will be celebrating my birthday late next month.

Quis got it. Although I would love to attend a writing conference, I have no plans to do so this fall.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
On Sunday I will be going to...

1) Visit my cousin
2) See Sheer Madness at the Charles Playhouse
3) Go on a harbor cruise
4) Buy a car
5) Give a speech
6) The airport to meet some friends flying in
7) Start attending a painting class
8) Go to a nude beach for the first time
9) Start a cross country vacation
10) Stay home and take it easy
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
1) Visit my cousin
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Yes, I will be visiting my cousin.

The question returns to you.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Wow! Really??

Hanging around LW is making me psychic!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Now if you can tell me which cousin, I'd be impressed.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Um, your first cousin.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Tonight at a coffee shop, I had a drink with an unusual name. Which drink did I have?

Arnold Palmer
Bit O Honey Latte
Campfire Mocha
Caramelicious
Golden Cadillac
London Fog
Mint Condition
Pixie Maté
Purple Haze
Scooter Shooter
Zero Smoothie
I didn't have a drink; I had a snack instead.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Pixie Maté
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Caramelicious
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
Mint Condition

It's for all comic readers!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Golden Cadillac
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
None of those are correct.

I've had a Caramelicious (from Scooter's) and a Mint Condition (from Caribou's) before, and both are great, but they're not what I had last night.

Golden Cadillac is actually an alcoholic beverage (fooled ya!) -- vodka with vanilla ice cream, if I remember right, but it's been years since I've had one.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Yes, yes... but what of the Pixie Maté?


Next guess: London Fog
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
I have not had a Pixie Maté. I picked it off of Scooter's website (I think) because I like the name.

I did have a London Fog last night, though. It's Earl Grey tea with vanilla. Not bad.

Your turn, Ex.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Sorry, totally forgot to check back on this thread. OK, I'll keep this one simple. I've been working away at finishing up the Monitor Board symbol thread over in Bits, but there is one poster with whose symbol I've recently been having a good deal of difficulty. Who is the tricky one?

1. Doctor Mayavale
2. Double Chinner
3. Faraway Lad
4. Helena Handbasket
5. Language Arts Dave
6. Leap Year Lord (or Lass)
7. Omni Craig
8. Outdoor Miner
9. Ricardo
10. Senor Widebottom
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
9. Ricardo
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
6. Leap Year Lord (or Lass)
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Nope, although both Ricardo and LYL are on the slate, I haven't tried to do either yet. One of the remaining I have been trying, though, without much success thus far. Who?
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
8. Outdoor Miner
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
No, Miner's on track, as well.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Faraway Lad?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
4. Helena Handbasket
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
No and no.

Both seem fairly straightforward, though, admittedly, I have only surface info about Helena. I was going to just use JoeBoy's existing symbol for her, but if someone had a better suggestion, I'm all ears.

But one of the remaining is still being a pain in the butt (still trying to make it work). Which?:

1. Doctor Mayavale
2. Double Chinner
3. Faraway Lad
4. Helena Handbasket
5. Language Arts Dave
6. Leap Year Lord (or Lass)
7. Omni Craig
8. Outdoor Miner
9. Ricardo
10. Senor Widebottom
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
1. DocTOR Mayavale.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
For half a second, I thought you were snarkily correcting my spelling (I was all, "Aww... Peebs " ) but then I looked up and saw that I did spell it correctly, so you must just dislike when people say, "Doc".

So anyway, no, I think I have a pretty good one lined up for Doc ( ) Mayavale, but one of the four remaining is kicking my butt (though since last I replied I think I found a way around it). Which one?
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
5. Language Arts Dave
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Exnihil:
For half a second, I thought you were snarkily correcting my spelling (I was all, "Aww... Peebs " ) but then I looked up and saw that I did spell it correctly, so you must just dislike when people say, "Doc".

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I'm just being funny ... I'm so used to 'Doc' from Facebook it's funny to see the correct version ...

10. Senor Widebottom ?
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Omni Craig?
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK... so I guess this wasn't as easy as I thought. Nope not Language Arts Dave, nor Senor Widebottom, nor OmniCraig.

I had a little bit of trouble with Craig, but not as much as the one that I've done - and scrapped - like six or seven times now... the last answer left, Double Chinner.

Since it went down to the last choice, I'll just say that the next round goes to whoever posts next.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Double Chinner?
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Hee-hee.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Who did I have lunch with today?

1) Ginny
2) Penny
3) Dot
4) Tracy
5) Carol
6) Arlen
7) Offie
8) Janice
9) Diane
10) Paula

[ August 25, 2011, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: Quislet, Esq ]
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
Ginny
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Nope, it was not Ginny.

Just a note: All the names are names of women I have worked with.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
10) Paula
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Nope. I haven't seen Paula or Ginny in years. Both were my manager at different times.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
7) Offie.

Love the name. Is it short for something (Ophelia, perhaps)?
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
6) Arlen
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Yes Offie is short for Ophelia. She is Filipino. But I didn'thave lunch with her today.

Nor did I lunch with Arlen. I do get a Christmas card from her every year. She lives with her boyfriend up in Maine now.
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
3) Dot
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
4) Tracy
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I wish I had had lunch with Dot. She ends up snorting when she laughs.

I did not have lunch with Tracy either.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Penny?

Cool, does Ophelia still have the Filipino accent?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Who did I have lunch with today?

1) Ginny
2) Penny
3) Dot
4) Tracy
5) Carol
6) Arlen
7) Offie
8) Janice
9) Diane
10) Paula

Obviously it was not Penny. Although I did see her yesterday. We just did not have lunch together.

IB, It has been 25 years since I last saw & spoke with Offie, so I can't tell you if she spoke with an accent. I do remember her taking calls from her family and she would be speaking in Filipino very fast and then we would hear in English "OK bye"
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
5) Carol
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Carol is the correct answer.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Woo-hoo! Carol (with a slightly altered spelling) was my mother's name.

I have a terrible habit of not putting books away. Right now, my living room is littered with all of the following titles except one. Which book is neatly placed back where it belongs?


a) Additional Resources for Teaching with the St. Martin's Guide
b) Approaching Literature
c) The Book
d) Classroom Assessment Techniques
e) The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published
f) Kansas City Voices
g) The Norton Field Guide to Writing
h) The Real Yellow Pages
i) Sin Boldly!
j) The Skinny on Creativity
k) Virtual Infinity Comics Ashcan
l) The Writer's Way
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
f) Kansas City Voices
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
e) The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
j) The Skinny on Creativity
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
No, all of those are still cluttering my coffee table and/or floor.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
h) The Real Yellow Pages
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
No, my phone book is right by my chair, where it serves as a stand for my bottle of beer or whatever I happen to be drinking.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
i) Sin Boldly!
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Nope. David Williams's tongue-in-cheek look at writing college essays is on my floor, where I can easily grab it and take it to class to show students who wonder what professors really want to read.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
k) Virtual Infinity Comics Ashcan
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
a) Additional Resources for Teaching with the St. Martin's Guide
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
Nope and nope.

Virtual Infinity is a locally published comic by a friend and writer/artist named Mike Sullivan. It is sitting on my coffee table.

Additional Resources is a wonderful book with exercises in grammar, MLA, and usage. It rarely gets put away because I use it in my classes a lot.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
So that leaves us with the following . . .

quote:

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Originally posted by He Who LSHes:

I have a terrible habit of not putting books away. Right now, my living room is littered with all of the following titles except one. Which book is neatly placed back where it belongs?


a) Additional Resources for Teaching with the St. Martin's Guide
b) Approaching Literature
c) The Book
d) Classroom Assessment Techniques
e) The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published
f) Kansas City Voices
g) The Norton Field Guide to Writing
h) The Real Yellow Pages
i) Sin Boldly!
j) The Skinny on Creativity
k) Virtual Infinity Comics Ashcan
l) The Writer's Way

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quote:

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Originally posted by Novel Ty:
Wow, down to the wire. It's Speed September on my Toy Blog. Which Toyline am I not featuring this month?

A. Autobots
B. Battle Cat
C. Cars 2
D. Police Vehicles
E. Speed Racer
F. Orko
G. Gunship
H. He-man and the Masters of the Universe
I. Hot Wheels
J. G.I. Joe
K. Sky Commanders
L. Lego
M. Micro Machines

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quote:

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:
Xben, I think it would be good to say how many people got in common.

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Don't listen to him, Xben!

(Just teasing you, Quis. But I do think it's more challenging without that element. It's like a mammoth version of the game "Mastermind".)
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Strangely, my response is the same as before - Exnihil has 7, Quislet has 11.

All but six of the correct guesses have been guessed by both of you at least once.

Only one of the states has not been guessed at all.
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
Oh, just for the fun of it:

Alaska
California
Nevada
Oregon
Arizona
New York
Texas
Florida
Michigan
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Xben:
All but six of the correct guesses have been guessed by both of you at least once.

Only one of the states has not been guessed at all.

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Hmmm...

So that means 17 correct answers have been given, 14 of which appear alphabetically between Alabama and Oklahoma. Of those, 11 have been guessed by both Quis and I, and 3 additional in that range have only been guessed by me.

When I was researching your ID about a month ago for the Monitor Board Symbol thread, I discovered that you grew up fairly close to where I did, north of NYC - so I know one of the 11 is definitely NY and, given the location and my personal experience, I'm almost certain that 1 of the 3 is NJ... and that it's likely that 2 of the 11 are CT and Mass.

There are 4 additional correct answers alphabetically between Oregon and Wyoming, only of which has not yet been guessed (from the unguessed pool of Oregon, RI, S. Carolina, S. Dakota, Utah, W. Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming).

With that in mind, I'm going to try for a mostly elimination guess. Let's say:

- I'm taking NY and NJ as definite yesses and CT and Mass as highly likely maybes.

- South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming are unlikely candidates from the remaining pool of unguessed choices

- Of the pool of choices that only I guessed up to your last response, by extending the above range, I'm going to say that Idaho, Iowa , Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, and Nebraska are probably also unlikely.

- Of the pool that both Quis and I guessed, I'm thinking that you have not been to Alaska, Indiana, Kansas, and Oklahoma.


So my guess is:

Alaska
Connecticut
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming

I'm guessing that I come up with 4 correct. (I love this question, BTW, if you can't tell. )
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Novel Ty has nine correct.

I'm impressed by your logic (and enthusiasm!), Exnihil, even if not all of your suppositions are correct (many are).

With your actual guess, you have not 4, but 6 correct.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Drats! Must be some sneaky thing about your college days. I'll be back!
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
*shrug* Going by what Ex said:

Arizona - probably a transit at Phoenix
California - en route to Australia
Connecticut - near by where you grew up
Delaware - Any road trip to DC crosses northern Delaware
Florida - Disney!
Georgia - Atlanta is a huge city...and there's Dragon Con
Illinois - Chicagocon, of course
Maryland - Enroute to DC
Massachusetts - Hi Quis!
Missouri - I have no idea why I picked this
Nevada - Vegas baby!
New Jersey - near by where you grew up
New York - where you grew up, according to Ex
Ohio - I have no idea why I picked this either
Pennsylvania - near by where you grew up
Rhode Island - near by where you grew up
Texas - It's a big state...
Virginia - Parts of "greater" DC - e.g. the Pentagon is in Virginia.

Don't ask me why I have a DC fetish, but I think everyone should go visit it at least once in their life...
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK... so, since I think I have a pretty good control group (2 definites in NY and NJ, 2 high probabilities in CT and MA, and two wildcards), I'm going to try substitution, removing the three that I think would be the least likely of my group (Alaska, Idaho, and Wyoming) and subbing in three others for the same reasons cited by Novelty above (California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) If it works I should be able to get three more definites. So:

California
Connecticut
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah

Come ooooooonnnn... 9!
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Novel Ty – 12 right. Some of your ideas are correct, but remember the question had to do with places I’ve stayed in for at least a couple of days (not just driven through)

Exnihil – Almost – 8 right.
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
I'm going to guess based your last comment that Delaware isn't correct. Of Ex's group of 3, only 2 were correct so I'll guess that Rhode Island is the one that's not correct there... which makes my list:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Missouri
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Novel Ty, you're up to 13 correct
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
But which 13? Lemme narrow it down by halving the list:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Seven correct there
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
These 7?

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Wow, tough...

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York

will be my guesses for now.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK, I feel like we're closing in... or I could be totally thinking about this incorrectly... but I'm going with:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Virginia
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Novel Ty: 5 correct
Invisible Brainiac: 6 correct
Exnihil: 14 correct
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Cool, I thought I was close, though there a still a handful that are sort of either/or. One of which is Utah, so let's try a substitute to confirm or eliminate it with:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
South Dakota
Virginia

If I'm right, that should take me to 13 or 15 (If I stay at 14, it's back to drawing board. )
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Sorry, it's still 14.
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
I just double checked and I will give the hint that there is still one state that nobody has guessed yet.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
Hmm... let's try:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Still 14.

I'll give a hint - Arizona is not a correct answer.
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
Maryland and Mass are definitely correct then. Add that to NY, and there are 15 more to go...

Alaska
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Novel Ty - 12 correct
Exnihil - 15 correct

All of the correct answers have now been guessed.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
OK, as counter-intuitive as this might be, I'm going to drop New Jersey from my list (for now). You did say earlier that each of the correct answers are places you've been in for a few days, and I imagine if you lived that close to NJ, you wouldn't actually need to stay there (I know I'd avoid it. ) so, let's try:

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
It's still 14 correct, Exnihil.

As another hint (I don't know how helpful it is because I haven't been keeping track of the logical implications of it all) is that three of your incorrect answers are listed consecutively, which hasn't happened since Invisible Braniac's last guess.
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
Lets try this:

Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Utah
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Alaska
Hawaii
Washington
Wyoming
Idaho
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Oregon
Vermont

If that's zero correct, I get to scratch a whole bunch of states off my list!
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
Sorry, not zero - but 2 correct.
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
I don't think this is exactly it... it doesn't match the "3 wrong in a row for Invisible Brainiac" clue... but I think it's got to be darned close... aiming for higher than 15 right with:

California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
 

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Posted by Xben on :
 
17 right! Just one off.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Wow. Wild applause, for all the nice logic going on in here!

I think I'll just sit back and watch
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 

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Originally posted by Novel Ty:
Oh, just for the fun of it:

Alaska
California
Nevada
Oregon
Arizona
New York
Texas
Florida
Michigan
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio

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Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
Lauren Zizes?

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good one ... she's a riot.

oh damn, I forgot Quinn's no longer my favorite! I hope to be wrong so I can guess again !
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
I know, right? Love her dynamic with Puck, too.
 

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Posted by Novel Ty on :
 
I do love Lauren's acting and Mercedes' singing, but my fav is Quinn, just because Your go, Power Boy!
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
yes! Let me think for a little while on a new question ...

btw Santana is my favorite ... beating out Quinn Fabray.

"That's how we do things in PLUNA HEIGHTS!!"

be back shortly ...
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
sorry, I'd really like to pass, I can't think of a question and I'm really busy at the moment.

I'll turn it over to Invisible Brainiac because he PM'd me to remind me about this question.

Your turn IB!
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Oh, thanks Peebz!

What's my favorite sport?

a) Chess
b) Basketball
c) Football
d) Karate
e) Muay Thai
f) Swimming
g) Softball
h) Dance
i) Monopoly
j) Online Gaming
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
f) Swimming
 

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Posted by Future on :
 
i) Monopoly, because I just feel like that's an amazing answer.
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
a) Chess
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Quis is correct, it is indeed swimming! I used to do 20 laps a day, 4 days a week. Sadly, I only get to go once a week now

I've always wanted to take up Muay Thai and Karate, but my work schedule does not allow it. I compensate by Wii Boxing, but it's certainly not the same. I did take a Tae Kwon Do class one summer, and plan to take up Krav Maga next year.

Monopoly (and Monopoly Deal) I play with my family and friends a lot.

Chess, I always found it a bit boring, sad to say. I don't online game, I hate basketball, never tried softball or football, and my dancing is only decent.

You're up, Quis!
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Ok, What was the last dvd that I got from Netflix?

1) Spirited Away
2) Sicko
3) The King's Speech
4) Hot Fuzz
5) Phineas & Ferb season 2
6) Lewis Black: Red , White, and Screwed
7) 30 Rock season 1
8) Europa Europa
9) Gay Sex in the 70s
10) Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Spirited Away? Just cause I love a good anime.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Spirited Away is a great movie, but not the last dvd I got from Netflix.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
9) Gay Sex in the 70s?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
No, I haven't seen that. But I may in the future.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
The King's Speech?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I heard that was a good movie. It won an award or something. But I have not seen it.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
30 Rock Season 1?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
Nope. I did stream the first episode recently, but did not get the disk.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Say, where are all the other usual players? PS I love 30 Rock too, good choice.

5) Phineas & Ferb season 2
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
I've been watching various episodes of P&F on-line. But I've not gotten the disk.

Yes, I too wonder where the other players have gotten to.
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Power Boy and Future have been posting recently, but I haven't seen Novel Ty or He Who LSHes...

Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment?
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 
And you have it. I've been watching Tom Baker's first season where the stories are in an arc. It started with Ark in Space where Te Doctor, Sarah Jane, & Harry arrive on space station Nerva. The next story The Sontaran Experiment has them going down to Earth to repair the transmat receiver (and end up encountering a Sontaran). While transmatting back to Nerva Station, they are snatched out of the beam by a Time Lord and are given a mission to prevent or modify the Daleks at their inception in Genesis of the Daleks. (This also introduces the Dalek's creator Davros) The Time Ring they used to get back to Nerva Station brings them there a 10,000 years early when it was Nerva Beacon. This becomes the adventure Revenge of the Cybermen. And that ended that season of Dr. Who.

[ October 06, 2011, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: Quislet, Esq ]
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
And on only the 6th guess, too!

I've never actually watched Doctor Who, but have heard so many good things about it. I should make time one of these days...
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Okay, so...

Which of these Filipino dishes have I never tried before?

a. Dinuguan (Pork blood stew)
b. Soup Number Five (Bull testes and penis soup)
c. Pinikpikan Chicken beaten to death before being cooked to allow the blood to mix with the surface)
d. Champorado (Sweet cocoa rice porridge)
e. Leche Flan (Caramel custard with egg and milk)
f. Empanada (Pastry filled with meat - if any of you live in LA, Filipino "exported" restuarants Red Ribbon and Goldilocks sell them)
g. Lumpia (Fresh or fried spring rolls filled with meat and/or or veggies)
h. Lechon (Whole roast suckling pig)
i. Kare-kare (Stew in peanut sauce)
j. Balut (Boiled fertilized duck embryo)
k. Taho {Tofu and pearl tapioca balls mixed with brown sugar and vanilla syrup)
l. Halo=halo (Shaved ice and evaporated milk topped with beans, jelly, coconut, jackfruit, ice cream, purple yam...)
 

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Posted by He Who LSHes on :
 
i. Kare-kare
 

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Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
 
Nope, I quite enjoy it with beef or pork, just not with oxtail.
 

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Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
 

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Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
And on only the 6th guess, too!

I've never actually watched Doctor Who, but have heard so many good things about it. I should make time one of these days...

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Originally posted by Quislet, Esq:

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Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
And on only the 6th guess, too!

I've never actually watched Doctor Who, but have heard so many good things about it. I should make time one of these days...

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Well the old episodes were low budget and have some bad special effects, but some good stories. For example, the Talons of Weng-Chiang was an excellant story, but the giant sewer rat looked as threatening as a Disney mascot. The more recent episodes have better special effects and some really good stories. I liked the first weeping angel story.

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