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NewsTalkers Meet and Greet 2.0

  

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Via:  peter-loves-the-real-tea-party  •  12 years ago  •  200 comments

NewsTalkers Meet and Greet 2.0

Buzz put a version of this article up when NewsTalkers first became an active site on a different server(?). Basically, it is a way to introduce yourselves and meet everybody. Since we are currently seeing a rise in membership, I thought it might be a good time to reintroduce this.

As a basic format, you can choose to introduce yourself however you see fit, but since a large part of our current membership have been or currently are members of other sites such as Newsvine, I thought it would be nice to also tell us who you might have been known as elsewhere....if you are so inclined (although this is by no means a necessity). Of course, you are also welcome to remain relatively anonymous, should that be your preference.

Anyways, you will know me here as D'Wayne, and on Newsvine I am known by my real name, Peter Faden.

Anyways, a heart hello and welcome to all of you that I dont know, and to all of you whom I do know....ummm....well, you folks are alright in my book (also known as the Peter Faden Dictionary of Modern English, where you share space with such luminaries as spectaculous, absopositalutely, and their ilk).

Namaste


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Larry Crehore
Freshman Silent
link   Larry Crehore    12 years ago

I am know here on NewsTalkers as Larry Crehore, which is also the same name that I used on the Vine, I also had a group on the Vine "American GI's and Their Families". That group will be closing on the Vine 8-1-2012 and be relocated here on NewsTalkers. Anyone with military background (family and member included) is welcome to join the group which is private and closed to the public. As you might guess I was a member of the U.S. Army and that gives me a odd slant on life. I think of myself as the fly in the ointment here on NewsTalkers. I like to hear other peoples opinions on different subjects and I am just as liable to post differing articles on the same subject just because I know there is always more than one way to look at a subject.

New faces keep popping up and I always try to welcome them when they arrive. If I have missed any of you I sincerely apologize and Welcome You now. Enjoy the site we are collecting a great group of friends.

OK kiddies fight nice and somebody draw blood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

You ding dong!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

OK kiddies fight nice and somebody draw blood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL Larry! More like, "Everyone play nice".

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Long post. Deal with it.

LOL, more like a novel. But all kidding aside, nice post Bruce!

Im a retired Petty Officer of the US Navy.

Hey, never knew that. My dad was a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy when he retired, but on carriers not a sub. Just learned something!

 
 
 
Larry Crehore
Freshman Silent
link   Larry Crehore    12 years ago

WHATEVA (that's a New York word)

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
Professor Participates
link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

Thanks for posting this article peter!

:~)

Go by my real name here on NT, larrrs on NV and harrylampton on YouTube.

Not into BS or circular arguments. I am into learning new things and making new friends.

 
 
 
Arch-Man
Freshman Silent
link   Arch-Man    12 years ago

a.k.a.- Peter Frampton:78.gif

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
Professor Participates
link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

That was another life.

:~)

 
 
 
Arch-Man
Freshman Silent
link   Arch-Man    12 years ago
 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

No prob. :)

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Thanks. :)

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Sweet!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

LOL... this is true. You can shoot for that the next time!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

"I am into learning new things and making new friends."

You are very friendly. BTW thanks for that back rub, even if your hands strayed.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Very Handsome!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Great idea this post ... lots of views already ... and wonderful long-time friends showing up.

A. Macarthur ... A. Mac ... or "hey you," I answer to any/all. I'm co-administrator and a moderator but you'll see that NT folks mostly self-moderate ... it's a comfortable place ... and btw, if you want to post an image or video in a comment, you can ... no need to post an article to place images/videos.

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
Professor Participates
link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

Uhhh,,,,that wasn't my hand...

;^)

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Ah oh....

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Never "just" Randy. You are bigger thanlegendRandy.

I am the 2nd perfect person here along with Mike.

Who is the first?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I think they are just getting their barrings Feronia. I remember how I felt when I joined NV and didn't know a soul. Thank goodness for Mal!

Bruce ain't that scary, I promise.

Well kinda. Sorta. Ok, he's a little scary.

A Little?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Pfft. : )

HA!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Oh tied. OK we'll go with that!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

HA!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

It was very good of you!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Seems we've started a "Blue Man" group.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient    12 years ago

Okay, I am "Buzz of the Orient" on NV, "Buzz of the Orient" on the original NT, and "Buzz of the Orient" here. I'm a Canadian who as an expat has spent the past 6 years in China teaching English as a Second Language, and University level English Common Law. My interests are photography and old movies, and I'm getting sick and tired of politics.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Feronia's been hanging with the Wall's

Let me hand you his file.

 
 
 
Larry Hampton
Professor Participates
link   Larry Hampton    12 years ago

And be generally cooperative like all kitties are.

LOL, since when?!

I've never met a cooperative kitty in my entire life!

 
 
 
Al-316
Professor Silent
link   Al-316    12 years ago

Just a dumb ole Marine.

Gene, I would beg to differ. Well, you might be "ole", but you are not dumb. :)

 
 
 
Al-316
Professor Silent
link   Al-316    12 years ago

Hey, Larry, I will be applying for membership in your group.

 
 
 
Al-316
Professor Silent
link   Al-316    12 years ago

Bruce, nice bio. Would you mind if I just copy it for my bio? :)

The only change would involve military service. I was in the Army for three years. My dad was in the Navy, not me.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Copyright Infringement?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Great comment ... you nailed it!

Just call me Claude.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Exactly ... navigating a new site is always the first order of business ... after that, it's looking around and in time, it becomes second nature.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Hey Bruce,

Could you be a little more specific next time?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Wait, I'm a hockey fan. What does that mean?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

LOL, Mac!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Wally!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I agree Gene.

 
 
 
Shel F
Freshman Silent
link   Shel F    12 years ago

Hi.

I'm Shel.

I don't say much.Grin.gif

 
 
 
Shel F
Freshman Silent
link   Shel F    12 years ago

But seriously, to anyone that doesn't know, I'm Peter's decidedly shorter and slightly cuter other half. We met for the first time on the vine. We have a beeeeeeeaauutiful daughter named Milla.

I like hit and run comment posts, rampant smartassity, and intelligent conversation. I believe what my father said a long time ago about how politics, religion, money, and relationships are the four most contentious topics one can discuss. I also like photography, music, and really good beer.

No I really don't say much.....but when the mood hits, I'll tear off on a tirade about pretty much anything.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
Freshman Silent
link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

I'm another wary viner . I am called nonStitiousZealot over there . Here I'm called [for now] Rich Guerilla Scott .But that is not my real name . It is Guerilla Gorilla . But I'm in the process of getting a legal name change .After the change it will be Gorilla Guerilla . When that is complete I will also change my avatar ... probably this : [It shows my friendly side ... don'tcha think ?]

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Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient    12 years ago

How evil can a person be if they're a Leafs fan?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient    12 years ago

Claude or Clawed?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Claude or Clawed?

Either one will suffice should I get into a scrape.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient    12 years ago

Okay A.Mac. then you can just scratch my question.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Okay A.Mac. then you can just scratch my question.

Buzz,

I'll bet you're just itchin' for me to do that!

Let's not be rash.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
link   Buzz of the Orient    12 years ago

As usual, you're pretty sharp, A.Mac.

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Hi, Peter. My name is Neale, and I'm a NewsVine Refugee. (hears echo of "Hi, Neale!)

Those of you who don't know me from NV will want to know what I am. Soooooooooo........

I am a radical left-wing-lunatic-right-wing-psycopathic-middle-of-the-road-centrist. Wherever I see the correct stance occuring, there shall you find me. I love a well reasoned debate on any topic, but I ALSO enjoy a good brawl, should the circumstances warrant. Politically, I call myself a Libertarian, even though the Libertarian Party has left me behind. Pro gun, pro gay rights, pro individual freedoms, anti big government, anti tax, and anti Obama AND Romney. I have a warped sense of humor, and it shows. If I ever offend you, do not hesitate to tell me. I will apologize for offending (though not necessarily for what caused it!Smile.gif ) I and a lot of the newest members are refugees from a change in NV's setup that is about to remove the private group. NewsTalkers still has private groups, so here we are. While we will all be in the one private group, I see a lot of groups I will also join (already did join Field and Stream), if they will have a whack-job like me.

D'Wayne, A. Mac, Larry Crehore, and others here are already on my friends list from NV, and more will be.

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Larry- do ya tolerate an (almost) squid who joined, but was medicalled out of boot camp?

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

I've been called a Republican, Conservative and Neocon. The reality is I'm a Libertarian, bordering on Anarchist. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, and it takes a lot to convince me of conspiracies. But I do believe there is some shit comming down

My brother from another mother!! You just described ME!! We are SO gonna have fun here. And I think you are on my NV friends list!

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

RDS, my friendly antagonist!! Lange seit, keine sehen. Glad to re-run into you!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

I'll file that comment away.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Neale,

You're another wack-job.... no worries! We are a group of wack-jobs, LOL! It's really nice to get to know you, and what to expect. Most of our members don't bite.... with the exception of Mike... but you won't mind, since he'll also pat you on the back later for being a good sport. My sport is picking on Mike, but I love the dude, so it's all good.

We are afeistylot, too! I must warn you, that foul language is allowed at NT, so long as it's not used as a personal attack. Some folks are a bit taken back by that, but the community set the standards here, and this is what they wanted. I just don't want your groups members to be shocked. We really try to keep restrictions down to aminimum.

I am in the process of making a video tutorial of how the functions of the site works. Hopefully, I will have it done by the end of the week.

Looking forward to getting to know you better!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Shel,

One of the coolest chix I know! But I have a bit of sad information for you. Mila is cuter than you. You're just gonna have to live with that fact, LOL!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

You would!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Ahhh.. that is scary!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

LOL Guys!

Great Banter!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

LOL... Evil?

Scary yes! But evil?

devil-kitty-funny-animated-gif

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Neale,

Sie sprechen Deutsch! So tun Sie mich und Feronia!

Tish!

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Ich haben ein bissen deutsch. Wo ist das badezimmer. Ich Mochte ein Bier. Dumbkopf. Sheisskopf. Jurgen und Inge Geht zum die Gymnasium.

And how to count. Other than that, I remember NOSSINK from 4 years of honor german in gymnasium. (For you non-german speakers- gymnasium is german for high school)

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

LOL Neale... You know all the important except one.

Essen sheiss und sterben. I guess they wouldn't teach that ingymnasium, except on the playground.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Wait... Randy and you are adversaries! Very civil of you both right now.

But then again... no one could be more different than Randy and Mike and I think that they are in a bromance.....so go figure?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Feronia!

Are you saying that you are uncooperative?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I'm getting sick and tired of politics.

Me too, Buzz!

 
 
 
wmolaw
Professor Silent
link   wmolaw    12 years ago

Just 100 days left Buzz, that's it, 100 days left!

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Well, Randy believes in more taxes and more gov't...Neale is the exact opposite. I do think they share a lack of love for organized religion though, and so love still has a chance. :)

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Leaf's? Is that even a team anymore? Just kidding....i think.

 
 
 
Jonathan P
Sophomore Silent
link   Jonathan P    12 years ago

Wow. I go away for a week, and I miss another meet & greet. WTF. Thanks for the invite, guys.

Greetings all. Known as Jonathan P. on NT, Jalmeno on NV. Unapologetic Zionist, self-made success in business. Last time I calculated, I was a four-percenter. Close enough. And I did it myself, without anyone's help.

Really, Mr. President.

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Sweet! In contrast, I think I'm one of the 78%'ers, :).

 
 
 
Jonathan P
Sophomore Silent
link   Jonathan P    12 years ago

Not gonna judge you.

Would rather not be judged.

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

I was joking anyway. Pretty sure i fall in the 25%er...and definitely in the 3-5%er in my industry.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
Freshman Silent
link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

I'll stop being scary for a banana ...

 
 
 
Jonathan P
Sophomore Silent
link   Jonathan P    12 years ago

Speaking of which, I've had some success with the weight loss in the last month. I added a day at the gym, but I've reduced my animalflesh meals again. I think I'm down to about 5 or 6 a week. Mostly fish, too.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
Freshman Silent
link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

It works even better if you catch the fish yourself ... with SCUBA gear !

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

That is awesome! The working out is the part I'm lacking, at least as far as consistency goes. I've plateaued until I can get myself to incorporate a regular workout routine.

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

No you didn't!! Our socialist in chief said so!!!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Hey, at least I typed extra slow, so you could keep up Mac!

But that's my line, Bruce.

Funny thing though ... I finished reading your bio before you finished typing it.

Maybe you need to accomplish more.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Mike...

Ahhh... you knew that alreadyGrin.gif

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

HA!... not this time, you big old country bumpkin.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

*throws kisses*

 
 
 
Jonathan P
Sophomore Silent
link   Jonathan P    12 years ago

Thank you. It took a long time to get the rhythm going. But once you start losing, you just want to be really good the entire time. I've got that psychological momentum. I think it's hard to advance without that.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Socialist.... who would that be?3.gif

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Randy was the reason I created my "FA" list on NV. Friendly Antagonists are people who are politically totally wrong, but can be wrong politely. Since, of course, Randy is always wrong, but usually polite about it, we got along fine. And since we're both atheists, albeit with slightly different versions, we have some common ground for him to acknowledge the rest of his inherent wrongnesses without being totally opposed ALL the time!!

In actuality, Randy taught me more about NV than any other single member my first 6 months. he taught me how to use several of the functions, taught me how to violate the CoH without a suspension, and he was the first hardcore liberal to debate WITH rather than to scream AT me over differences. I owe him a lot, an have missed his ascerbic wit.Tongue.gif

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Well, Gunner, fence sittershavetheir uses. And liberals are STILL fun to play with. just use tiny words, and s p e a ks l o w l y. Oh, and hide yer wallet.

(Runs REALLY fast-a hockey fan might know a few painful moves!!)

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Do you REALLY want me to answer that? Yes? Okay!! A few little hints- He lives at 1600 Pennsylvania with a battleaxe and 2 sweet kids. Has a dog named Bo. An incredibly stupid assistant.And he thinks that checking tire pressure will save enough oil we don't need to drill for more of our own oil. Oh, and he's in a race to keep his job AS Socialist in Chief with some clown named Twit Blomney or something like that!! 24.gif

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Gee Neale... don't hold back, tell us exactly how you feel. LOL!

So that leaves you like me.... voting for????

Mr. Goodbar.

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Well, to be honest, It leaves me in a conundrum. MY candidate is still running. He actually has mor delegates than the mainstream media reports. And he COULD pull it off.

Since I hate Obama's policies, and intensely dislike Romney's, I have two choices. Pull the lever for Ron Paul, which will probab;t be wasted, OR, operating on the theory of better the socialist with a LITTLE bit of what I like, I can puke all over the voting booth and pull it for Romeny.

Mine eyes have seen the horror of Obama as our lord

He hath forced upon us healthcare that the country can't afford

He hath scared off all the cowards on the mighty Supreme Court

Obama marches on!

(chorus)

Horror horrible Obama

Horror horrible Obama

Horror horrible Obama

But Romeny sucks the same!

Romney is the reject that Republicans adore

But he's the frigging idiot who opened up that door

HE created all the crap Obama fed the poor

And Healthcare marches on!

(chorus)

 
 
 
leonahardware
Freshman Silent
link   leonahardware    12 years ago

I like it!

 
 
 
leonahardware
Freshman Silent
link   leonahardware    12 years ago

5.gif We wuv you Neale

 
 
 
leonahardware
Freshman Silent
link   leonahardware    12 years ago

Hi all! There are several here that I have met, and many more that I knew from that 'other place'. I finally found this meet and greet.

My name is Leona. I followed Neale here. What does that say about me? I haven't figured that out yet. Could be good or it could be bad.

I like the environment and it seems the people here are genuinely happy to have us here.

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
Freshman Silent
link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

It means I still got it!! WooHoo! Da hot chicks still dig me!

 
 
 
leonahardware
Freshman Silent
link   leonahardware    12 years ago

Sit down, Big Boy! or this 'hot chick' is going to have to round up the other 'hot chicks' and give you something to be excited about! 3.gif

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

And you sing too! Dang! You've got it all!

I hate them all, but because none of them are sell outs. None of them have integrity. Where is John Adams when you need him? Ahh... but I will save my rant for your article, which is now posted to our "NT Columnist" mod.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Hi Leona and Welcome!

We try to not bite... well everyone but Mike... or what ever name he is going by this week. But actually, think of us as a big dysfunctional family... and we put the fun in dysfunctional, LOL. Glad to see you posting. Any questions, just ask away, either using the chat or email me using the groups email system.

BTW Why the hardware part of the name?

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

It means I still got it!! WooHoo! Da hot chicks still dig me!

I won't know until I peak up your kilt.

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

I personally like to put the dys in dysfunctional. Sometimes the nal depending on how I feel.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

That would be me! Come on guys... there has to be a benefit for us girls having all you guys here.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I know that you can dys with the best of them, Pete. The nal thing.... not feeling it as much!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Expert
link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

You are for sure our king of da Funk!

funny animated gif

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

nah-ah:

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

what about uncti?

 
 
 
Krishna
Professor Expert
link   Krishna    12 years ago

Heh :-)

 
 
 
Pedro
Professor Participates
link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Okay, once again, I declare myself the winner:

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
Freshman Silent
link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
Good morning! I would like to personally thank those that allowed me to follow them on their coattails to this place from that "other place". Before I landed in that "other place" I was a regular poster on the MSN message boards - until they got shut down. I have always been Queen/Queenie of the Castle and once you get to know me, you will realize WHY I am the Queen. Thanks for letting me plop here for a while. This site will take some getting used to, but I'm always up for a challenge.
 
 
 
Feddy
Freshman Silent
link   Feddy    12 years ago

Well I just found this. I wish I'd have seen it before I wrote that article introducing myself, but oh well. lol I need the practice writing articles anyway. Grin.gif

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

My Philly Guys ...

I have a Zero Degree of Separation to these dudes and just about every Philly landmark in the video.

Hey Mike and Terry and Larry and Perrie ... your Geno's Cheesesteaks are on the grill!

Yo Mike ... check the video at 3:00 ... they're talkin' to you .

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
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link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
A. Macarthur - I"m across the state from you! Born and raised between Pittsburgh and Erie! :D
 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Queenie ...

Good to have another Pennsylvanian on board.

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
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link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
Thanks A. Mac - are you the same A. Mac from the "other place"?
 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

The very same.

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

I am CaptainKidd. I was (and still am) CaptainKidd on NewsVine. My real name is Pat Patterson, and I am a 49 year old man. Some of you might know me,or perhaps have read some of my mental wanderings there, or here. If so, thanks, and I apologize for any feelings of wasted time that doing so might have brought about.

I write about whatever the muse brings me. Usually this is essay style writings regarding things that happen in my own life, and they are usually written with a touch of humor and with the intent of bringing a smile to the reader. Sometimes I even succeed.

I am going to school currently to finish my Bachelor's degree, and working about 50 hours a week, and find it difficult to find the time to write as much as I would like, but from time to time something will still burst forward and I am forced to stop whatever I am doing and scratch out a few thoughts and post them.

I'm not like most of you. I am confused on a much, much higher level, and about things that are much more important. Sometimes, during lucid moments, I can even express these things rationally. Thank God, though,my lucid moments are infrequent and seldom noticed.

I'm a political anomoly. I am conservative in most of my beliefs, but the Republican Party does not represent me nor my beliefs, so please do not try to compartmentalize me into that little pigeon-hole. The older I get, the more liberterian I seem to be getting. I just want the government to get out of my business and leave me alone. And to stop spending my grandchildren's money.

I am seperated and progressing through the divorce process after 22+ years of marriage, recently relocated from the Dallas area to the Houston area, and in the process of re-inventing myself. I've changed marital status, home location, and outlook on life.I have adopted a healthier lifestyle, lost 80 lbs, and am feeling 20 years younger.

If there's anything else anyone would like to know about me, feel free to ask. I am an open book. Many of the pages are blank, and somebody has scribbled dirty pictures onto a lot of the others, but an open book, none the less.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

I had an Uncle Uncti. Loved to sing "Oh Solo Mio."

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Hey, I love her moves. That be me on the dance floor!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Krish,

Very cool!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

No way, Pete. This guy looks like he'd beak into your home and hurt your family.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Good Morning Queen! Glad to have the pleasure of your company, your Highness! ( I was raised real proper by an English mum... so I know how to behave with a queen). Looking forward to getting to know you.

Actually, this site isn't too hard to figure out. First, if you want to do anything with your avatar, how much mail, etc. you go to settings in the upper right hand corner.

To post an article you go to the bottom of the forum found on the front page. Don't forget to use the drop down menu to put whichcategoryyou want your article to go in. BTW, no one cares where you decide to put your article. The tabs on top are the samecategories, just archived by them.

I will be making an instructional video for the newbies and even some of the oldies.

I like a Queen who is up for a challenge!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

That was great that you did Fed Up. I have to tell you, that every time I see your avatar... I smile! What a cutie!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Hey Mac,

My sister is on the way to Philly as we speak!

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
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link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
Perry, thanks for the warm welcome and the words of advice. Just for the record, I may be bringing the balance of my Castle Dwellers with me to this site - depending on what transpires "over there". I will TRY to keep them in line, but I can't make any promises. :D
 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Hey Captain,

Good to see you! I was wondering what happened to you. Wow, you have under gone major life changes. It's amazing that you have done so well ! Good for you!

Personally, I will be happy when the election ends. Then I can get back to being my goofy self.

So, I hope you get a chance to write us a little something as a diversion. I always love your work.

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

I promise that I will post something this week. I will also pick something from the old days and post something from then. That should give you a CaptainKidd fix, and oughta be plenty of me for a while.

It don't take much to have enough of me, and you know thatafter "Enough", It's a short trip to "too Much."

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

I'll be sitting on the curb with a six pack ... tell her to stop by.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

CaptainKidd,

Best of luck to you and glad to hear from you.

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

Thank you sir. It's good to be back in the saddle and facing the morning sun, again.

I didn't realize how much I missed doing this until I dropped by the "Other Site" last night.

10 minutes. 4 comments. Got into a fight. 102.gif 40.gif

Back here, again. I will not stay gone that long again. Grin.gif

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Queenie,

For the most part, we are self-moderated on NT ... not to say we're "self-disciplined." But there's a sense of community here although it does not preclude us from expressing widely divergent opinions. I think that community sense results in a strong desire to preserve and keep NT alive.

Why, I even like the guys I fight with on political issues (but don't let Mike, Terry and Bruce know because they will take it for weakness and I'll have to gang up on them ... again).

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
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link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
This may not be the place to post this question, but I'm lost!How do I form a group?
 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Click on the GROUPS TAB ... when you get to the Groups Page ... look for the Add link.

 
 
 
Feddy
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link   Feddy    12 years ago

Thanks Perrie! I just love guinea pigs. I'm thinking of getting another one.

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
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link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
A Mac - Now that I formed the group how in the world do I invite members?Sorry that I'm so dumb about this all!
 
 
 
Vix SixSix
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link   Vix SixSix    12 years ago

It is confusing, but we'll figure it out

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Welcome Vix Six Six!

Any questions you may have, I am here to aid you with. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

 
 
 
Vix SixSix
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link   Vix SixSix    12 years ago

Thanks!Smile.gif

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

So this is my second day of lurking and generally screwing off here when I'm suppose to actually be working. Too bad they should never have given me the corner office away from everyone else'soffice, the onewith the glorious view of the bay (okay if that made anyone enviouscalm down, after all it is just Galvatraz Bay). I mean WTH did they think I was going to do after being here twelve years?

I'm a lawyer, a model, and I wrote this poem in my car.... (yeah that'spure smartass rightthere some of you will recognize it,amirite Queenie?)Okay seriously,I too amfrom Newsvine as Islandgirl as well, some of you know me as Brandee but usually everyone calls me IG or Island. I believe none of what I hear, and half ofwhat I see. That is the most you will ever glean from me as to my political leanings.

As for everything else about me, well I'll wait for Rescue to come and tell on me fill you in. Shes good like that. (((Rescue)))

I only came here because someone told me there would be no math so I firmly believe I will never have to count to fifteen "nations" (even though I believe none of what I hear). BTW, where is the spellcheck?

 
 
 
Vix SixSix
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link   Vix SixSix    12 years ago

I thought it was called the New Stalkers rather than the News Talkers...Tongue.gif

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Not dumb at all ... just a lack of familiarity.

Click on the GROUPS TAB

Click on the GROUP ICON

Look at the top right for INVITE

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

Welcome! Glad to have you on board.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Hi Island! Nice to meet you!

We don't do math here. I'm not even sure if my old groups made it into "Nation" status... I don't understand the whole thing. As for spell check, we don't have one on the bar, but you actually have one on your computer right now. If you put your cursor over the word in question (it gets a red underline) and left click, tada, you get the spell check. But you can do other neat things here, like put pictures and videos into comments like this:

kitten gif

If you have any other questions you can use the chat function found on the bottom of the page or email me, using the internal email system.

Looking forward to seeing you around!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Yeah, we used to get a lot of that, until Terry came up with using a capital T in the title.

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

First time I stumbled across the site, I thought the same thing. It still sneaks into my mind sometimes when I first punch up the site.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Humm... maybe it's who's doing the thinking... heee heee!

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

A lawyer, a model, and a poet, all wrapped up in one package (pretty nice package, too, judging from the picture.)

Wow!!! Talk about Multi-Tasking!!!!!

I am currently supporting uh... overpaying uh..... being ripped off by uh..... paying a lawyer to handle my divorce, and he could not possibly model, and I'm sure he's not a poet. And he costs me $350 / Hr. (damn, damn, damn lawyer)

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

Somehow that double posted. Disregard this one.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Hey Captain... you're repeating yourself, LOL!

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

Thanks Perrie. That poor dog in that video. The look on it's face says "yeah go on you furry little punk, wait unit they put that camera away!"

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

Yeah, well, I've written in many places here that what you get from me are the ramblings of a rusty, dusty mind.

You're bound to find some glitches.

The thing isn't working like it used to.

And it isn't under warranty, anymore. You just can't find parts for it.

I've written in many places here that what you get from me are the ramblings of a rusty, dusty mind.

You're bound to find some glitches.

The thing isn't working like it used to.

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

[[We don't do math here.]]

Who is "we" Ms. accountant ?

 
 
 
Larry Crehore
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link   Larry Crehore    12 years ago

More proof that computers don't hurt your thinker thingy!!!

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

That's what is so impressive about that performance Perrie . The fact that he can dance at all ... and in public no less ... is a testament to the healing power of the arts .6.gif

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

A lawyer, a model, and a poet

I forgot pathological liar and sanctimonious smartass too Captain, lol. Actually that was a joke that I knew some of my NV friends that hopped on over here would get.

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

Every guy on here just had his bubble burst.

I mean, a hot blonde model who moonlights as a lawyer and writes poetry, right?

The pathological liarqualityis something I have already experienced in women, but the restis pretty hard to find.

Ahhh.... the search continues.

 
 
 
Pedro
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link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Exactly Rich. Plus, what Thor wants to do, Thor does. :)

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

Well ... that tooGrin.gif

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

And after 27 years of marriage, I still have not learned to read a womans mind.

Yep, you're an honest man! LOL. That was quite the tutorial to the inner workings of you. Love it!

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

A hockey fan and a name with Gandhi in it... LOL.

I love hockey, hate violence, but take me to a hockey game and I'm all about the fights! Go figure.

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

I'll get mine up in about a month. I promise! I have to dig my camera software out of the depths and install on my new computer. Seriously, 2300 square feet of junk stored...5 feet high. Ugh! Put my husband on Hoarders now! lol. (About 4 square feet of that is mine.)

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

I like hit and run comment posts, rampant smartassity

Well I can certainly please you thereGrin.gif

I try when it comes to intelligent conversation, but will refer you to your wonderful term, "smartassity". LOL. Can I borrow that?

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

I've been trying to figure you out Rich Guerilla Scott....I feel like you had another name in a past life...

I'm probably wrong. Oh well, I'll just try to keep your changing names straight!

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

Where is John Adams when you need him?

Ummm, isn't he in the beer aisle? Oh wait that's Sam. Sorry. 26.gif

 
 
 
Pedro
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link   seeder  Pedro    12 years ago

Sam Adams, my favorite founding father....of beer.

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

I won't know until I peak up your kilt.

LMAO! And that's all I have to say about that.

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

I so want to swear...but I won't.

More proof that computers don't hurt your thinker thingy!!!

Haaaaaaaaaaaaahahaaaaaahahahahah!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

You can swear. When we say speak your mind.... it includes swearing... just not calling a person a swear word.

We found that even when there is a swear filter... context always gives it away.

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

Okay,

I've read some complaints that the newbies aren't introducing themselves...but dang...it took 17 pages to get a word in edgewise!! I love it!

My name is Chelli. It's pronounced shelley. I'm a Woman, not a girl, not a boy. My interests are varied, and I love to read and learn and spout off about a large variety of things. I typically get a little emotional about certain topics, so please forgive my irrational rantings. Mostly, I just love to have fun and get off on tangents about things that other people say. And...if you know me at all, I have a tendency to say whatever pops into my brain at any given time.

After the few days that I've been here lurking, I love what I see. My only concern is, that without a tracker, that I may not see a response to me from someone...I know about the email thing, but that just seems way too cumbersome. Any advice?? I would really appreciate it! I really don't want to disrespect anyone by not reading their response to my drivel.

Thanks for letting me in!63.gif

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Chelli, there is a tracker. We track here in two ways. First, if you click on "last reply" it will take you to last reply. But let's say that you have been participating in an article, and you want to check to see if there is a reply to a comment you have made. Go to your personal homepage. You can get there by either clicking on your avatar or hitting "My page" above.

So this is on my homepage:

Perrie Halpern
  • Roslyn, NY
  • United States
Customize My Page
Now this is what your discussion page looks like:
Discussions Replied To (5012) Replies Latest Activity

" OK guys. Be nice. Rescue is new around here, and not used to you. I... " *this is my last comment. If I click on it, it will take me there.

You replied 24 minutes ago to Are Psychopaths Changing the Face of American and Ruling the World. * this is the article I made it in. It is a hyperlink.

I hope this helps!

37 2 minutes ago
Reply by Kommander Khaos * this is who made the last comment. It is also a hyperlink.
 
 
 
Shel F
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link   Shel F    12 years ago

Feel free.

I borrow *snort* from Feronia and she hasn't clawed me yet.

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Shel F
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link   Shel F    12 years ago

My.......my............................................................................................................................................................

.....What big......teeth.....you have.

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

Thank you Perrie!

 
 
 
chelli
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link   chelli    12 years ago

ThanksSmile.gif

 
 
 
Queenie of the Castle
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link   Queenie of the Castle    12 years ago
Island, you too? I never knew that you were also a lawyer, model and a poet! I write stuff in my car all the time, and since I'm such a high paid lawyer, you know that I don't have anything better to do than to post on news sites all day long!
 
 
 
leonahardware
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link   leonahardware    12 years ago

Perrie, That was so helpful! I too have been having a difficult time knowing how to keep up. Thank you!

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

Ha ha, I couldn't help myself Queenie, but I knew you all would get it. Joanna Carroll please forgive me for plagarizing your work but it was all in good fun!

 
 
 
leonahardware
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link   leonahardware    12 years ago

Why the hardware part of the name?

I've been in the hardware/building material business for more years than I care to count. In my 'real' life, I'm known as the Hardware Diva. LOL Even my boss bought me a jacket that says just that.

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

Ah geez I've only been here a mere two days and I've already managed to burst your bubble, sorry. But hey since your down I might as well kick you, that hot blonde is my sister. I'm only lukewarmGrin.gif

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

That's misrepresentation. I call a foul on Islandgirl.

2 minutes in the penalty box.

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

Dude you might trying giving me two minutes OUT of the penalty box, its sort of my permanent home. I'm kidding you know....I don't have a sister.24.gif

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

But you're an admittedpathological liar.

So, are you kidding about not having a sister, or lying about that being her, or kidding about that being her, and lying about not having one, or kidding about not having one, and that actually is her, or..........could you be kidding about being a pathological liar, or lying about kidding???????

My head could explode with all the permutations!!!!!!!

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

Yes.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Yeah, he does have that look! LOL!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

This is one of the funniest threads I have read in a long time!

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

This is one of the funniest threads I have read in a long time!

I thinkmy sense of humor is goingto be a learning curve for the Captain.Smile.gif

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

Oh well . There goes that fantasy/nightmare ...Tongue.gif

 
 
 
islandgirl
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link   islandgirl    12 years ago

I'm actually a librarian...

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

You need to see him as Imam Mike X . He's a riot !

 
 
 
Petey Coober
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link   Petey Coober    12 years ago

Ugh ... agents .

 
 
 
CaptainKidd
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link   CaptainKidd    12 years ago

That's easy for you to say, Perrie.

You're a woman. Ya'll are complex creatures,and can keep up with that kind of thought process.

We simple men are single tasking, single minded, and simple souls who cannot follow multiple lines of thought like that.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   A. Macarthur    12 years ago

What a coincidence ...

I once read a book.

Small world.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

6.gif

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    12 years ago

Spitting coffee on monitor...

Librarian ...?????

Wait.. is that code for something?

Like... Do you have any smokin' books I can dive into?

 
 
 
Neale Osborn
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link   Neale Osborn    12 years ago

Raises Kilt, pulls end of penis out of boot-top, and asks "How's this?"

 
 

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