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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Sept 19, 2003 6:14:44 GMT -5
OFF wouldn't work, (it's theorized an atomic blast wouldn't work) but they aren't like mosquitos. They don't 'attack' people. They might accidentally land on you in a blind panic (debatable whose panic is greater) and yes, These roaches are in Austin. But they are also throughout Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico...and points north. But its not like they just fly around in big swarms nor do they appear in daytime. Occasionally, especially if its been raining a lot, and you have big old beautiful trees in the yard, one will get in the house at night and terrify the occupants. Or dive bomb an outside light in panic. But its not like 'uh oh, here come the tree roaches again, sound the alarm!' (Smashing them with a heavy shoe ...that works...usually...or a bullet...) ;D *runs away to count up her evil pointage now...* Of course Patti wants you to visit, so she's not going to tell you the REAL story about the tree roaches--or sometimes called the vampire tree roaches. You see, these suckers BITE! They ATTACK! Swarms of hornets and the invading German army aren't so aggressive! They land on you, bite, suck blood, kill, maim, destroy and then demand money. Oh, wait. I was thinking about teenagers. My bad. Tree roaches. Large. Ugly. Scary. Harmless.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Sept 19, 2003 6:15:56 GMT -5
We never had much of a Fall in Florida, either. Straight from Summer to Winter there. It didn't help that all the trees were evergreens that never turned. Here it's all hardwoods, so things really come to life in October. Isabel may be the one who blew you off the road, but she doesn't seem to be her old self up in this area. Her reputation preceded her, so we shut everything down around the area in preperation for her. So far a lot of wind and rain, but nothing more than we had all summer without the fancy names. Houston. Two seasons, Wet and Summer.
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Post by William the Bloody on Sept 19, 2003 6:50:37 GMT -5
...where we are serving up a huge portion of Chronicles of Truth goodness...completely free! Now how can you turn down a deal like that?
Rob has graced us yet again. Chapter 5 of Trust is everything you have come to expect from Rob..and more....much, much more. If you felt my recommendation to take a tissue was appropriate to peruse his Schoolbus Rock, then you should heed my warning to have a ...errr..flippersmackin' friend handy after readding this latest ep. You'll need some way to work off all the steamy thoughts. TRUST me! *G*
So, without delay, head on over and read Trust, Chapter 5...ONLY on the S'cubie Website
Vlad, TA, tp
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Post by Nan-S'cubie Mascot on Sept 19, 2003 7:10:35 GMT -5
An abandoned site, but everything's still there. You can get pictures, audio, titles, etc. to make your own Spike e-Christmas cards: www.aurelius.fsnet.co.uk/frames.htmlIf you don't go at once to the right section, it's the one titled "Angel Sends His Love." And check out the audio clips! Later: Oops: The card didn't mail, so some link has deteriorated. Still, the audio files are nice! Here's the one that's Faith-in-Buffy conversing with Spike: www.aurelius.fsnet.co.uk/audio/riding.wavI've saved them all, if anybody wants them as a resource.
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Post by DaveCrenshaw on Sept 19, 2003 7:29:40 GMT -5
Hey Laura, give my best to Hurricane Izzie now that she's up your way. Cleared out of here about 3 a.m., and though I have yet to leave the comfort of my house to survey the damage, it looks as if at least my neighborhood is relatively unscathed. We did lose power last night, just as I was attempting to respond to a S'cubie post (alas, the moment is gone), but as the storm blew over, the power came back. Nothing really more exciting to report than that.
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Post by William the Bloody on Sept 19, 2003 8:17:17 GMT -5
A new essay by Kerrie! Read her insightful arguements and see if you draw her conclusions. Personally, I like the angle she takes. See what YOU think.
Yep, The S3, not just your regular Spike site...we THINK! Well, in-between evilness ratios and world domination schemes. But hey...you gotta have fun too. *wink*
Spike's Atonement in Essays Assayed, only on the the S'cubie Website.
Vlad, TA, tp
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Post by SpringSummers on Sept 19, 2003 8:34:32 GMT -5
*Sigh* Patti, dear, in case you haven't noticed, I may be one of the few people on this board who ISN'T playing tug-of-war with over Spike. I'm the one who's admiring him from afar. The person (I think) that I'm going to have to have a smack-down with is Anne, over ASH. Much more my type.
In fact, that's the reason why Spring was so eager to take me up on the offer of assistance, right Spring? Because she knows I'm not going to be trying any funny stuff with Spike in the basement. Yeah. right. That's it. ;D ;D ;D OK now - I'm off the board for a day, and my name gets taken in vain all over the place! PATTI - JM is coming where in the Spring? Whew. I need a glass of ice water. As far as S'cubiefest goes, here is my summary of what I have. If I have listed you incorrectly, or you should be listed and you are not, please EMAIL ME at summsp@yahoo.com. I am keeping an email folder of responses as a way to keep track of this. So please EMAIL ME if you are interested in this. List of people interested: Lee H - can't confirm; depends on final date decision; believes she can kick my ass. Deborah - prefers early Sept, but can possibly do other dates Dave - has his daughter from mid-June to late July, could bring her with him. Nan - volunteers for janitor duty! Patti - volunteers for possibly coming early or being a back-up hostess. Alice - depending on her plans for US travel Josh - but not late Aug/early Sep, has to start school. Believes he will be the "King of S'cubiefest 2004" Nicki -definitely interested, may bring a friend. Laura - volunteered to come early, probably come alone, can cook Italian! Rae - June/July best, probably just her. Lee P - anytime OK, but the later the better. Has sleeper camper for more sleeping accomodations if needed! Vlad - cannot do Wednesday, Aug 18 - Sunday Aug 22 - otherwise interested. Rob - will try to make it if he can.
OK, with me, that's 14 people, plus a possible guest or two here or there. Will let you know if I get more interest. My plan is - assuming things still look good - to check on cabin rental possibilities after the holidays, when I'll feel a little more sure of things in my own life. If this solidifies, those of you who live near each other, or will be driving through or near where another S'cubie lives, might want to discuss traveling together or some such thing. MORE UPDATES WILL COME YOUR WAY AS NEEDED!
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Post by SpringSummers on Sept 19, 2003 8:35:33 GMT -5
I've missed you all! I just got a new chapter of my story off a couple of hours ago, so I'm indulging myself by stopping in. Gonna go read a few messages, see what you're all talking about. Mary Yay! Welcome back, Mary. I missed you.
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Post by LeeHollins on Sept 19, 2003 8:48:32 GMT -5
Good morning! How is everyone on this lovely Friday morning? Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Diane, one of our morning radio shows was talking about ITLAPD and were acting out movie scenes in pirate-lingo. I immediately thought of you and started cracking up - they were acting out the end scene from Jerry Maguire ("You had me at Ahoy." - priceless!!) So, in honor on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I visited their site (thanks to Diane) and found these pick-up lines. TOP 10 PICK-UP LINES [/center] 10. Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly? 9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm? 8. Come on up and see me urchins. 7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you. 6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon. 5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole? 4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder? 3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free. 2. Well blow me down? 1. Prepare to be boarded.[/color] Bonus pickup lines (when the ones above don't work, as they often won't) [/center] They don’t call me Long John because my head is so big. You’re drinking a Salty Dog? How’d you like to try the real thing? Wanna shiver me timbers? I’ve sailed the seven seas, and you’re the sleekest schooner I’ve ever sighted. Brwaack! Polly want a cracker? … Oh, wait. That’s for Talk Like a PARROT Day. That’s the finest pirate booty I’ve ever laid eyes on. Let's get together and haul some keel. That’s some treasure chest you’ve got there.[/color] Here’s the link: www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.htmlTEXT
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Post by Sue on Sept 19, 2003 8:53:44 GMT -5
Deborah, in the current Chapter 15 of Journeys, from Mary, one finds the following paragraph:
“I don’t know that how they get their ‘jobs’ matters at this point. We have more serious things to think about. Caia’s acquaintance only had knowledge of two humans who’d had dealings with these creatures. The first died on her second visit from an influx of power from a D’Ebcoh En demon. She said the other probably wished for death often before it finally claimed him.”
I believe you've been shouted out to! [/color] [/quote] Of course, I need to re-read (and re-re-re-re-read) that chapter (was it not incredible?), but I missed the deborah shout. Good catch, Nan. I did see three other fanfic authors pretty blatantly: Brandi, Miss Murchinson, and......temporarily forgotten. What I also saw was her "don't make me send my flying monkeys after you" quote, which I definitely took as a shout out to Rusty, and I'm gonna assume (or ask her) if some of her treatment of Xander was influenced by Rob. She's definitely trying to look at things from Xander's POV and also see his strengths, rather than just labeling him a "bigot" and moving on. I'd say more, but I'm going to write her a long note and post a review at all of her sites.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Sept 19, 2003 9:07:26 GMT -5
Good morning! How is everyone on this lovely Friday morning? Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Diane, one of our morning radio shows was talking about ITLAPD and were acting out movie scenes in pirate-lingo. I immediately thought of you and started cracking up - they were acting out the end scene from Jerry Maguire ("You had me at Ahoy." - priceless!!) So, in honor on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I visited their site (thanks to Diane) and found these pick-up lines. TOP 10 PICK-UP LINES [/center] 10. Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly? 9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm? 8. Come on up and see me urchins. 7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you. 6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon. 5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole? 4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder? 3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free. 2. Well blow me down? 1. Prepare to be boarded.[/color] Bonus pickup lines (when the ones above don't work, as they often won't) [/center] They don’t call me Long John because my head is so big. You’re drinking a Salty Dog? How’d you like to try the real thing? Wanna shiver me timbers? I’ve sailed the seven seas, and you’re the sleekest schooner I’ve ever sighted. Brwaack! Polly want a cracker? … Oh, wait. That’s for Talk Like a PARROT Day. That’s the finest pirate booty I’ve ever laid eyes on. Let's get together and haul some keel. That’s some treasure chest you’ve got there.[/color] Here’s the link: www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.htmlTEXT[/quote] Hi Lee! If anybody was going to get TLAPD, it had to be you! I printed out the website's party kit and surprised my office with eyepatches, buttons and miniature jolly rogers stuck in Krispy Kreme donuts. Most didn't get it--but but the poops did understand the word donut. We do have hope, though. There are a few wandering around with eyepatches and I even heard one lady say "Arr!" So stow yer swash, me fyne bilge-rats, an' hark ye to the swell o' the briney fer sure as Edward Teach's in Davey Jones' Locker we're hoistin' anchor! Diane, Bodacious Barnicle Babe
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Post by raenstorm on Sept 19, 2003 9:16:42 GMT -5
It is a terriic cake and I think you should post a pic on the picture thread. In fact, I could do it for you but you're offline and I'd want your permission first. So let me know tomorrow and I will if you want me to. I think people would enjoy seeing it. Ahoy me Mateys! I was sailing over yonder, through the board when my boat came upon Patti's post floating so innocently on this thread. I ain't one to stop me pillagin for just any broad but one as fine as her... let's just say she knows how to put the wind in my sails, Aye?! *lifts her eyepatch to wink* Found this treasure in my kitchen last night... think I'll be sharin' it with a friend but wanted to brag first:
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Post by DaveCrenshaw on Sept 19, 2003 9:16:51 GMT -5
Hi Lee! If anybody was going to get TLAPD, it had to be you! I printed out the website's party kit and surprised my office with eyepatches, buttons and miniature jolly rogers stuck in Krispy Kreme donuts. Most didn't get it--but but the poops did understand the word donut. We do have hope, though. There are a few wandering around with eyepatches and I even heard one lady say "Arr!" So stow yer swash, me fyne bilge-rats, an' hark ye to the swell o' the briney fer sure as Edward Teach's in Davey Jones' Locker we're hoistin' anchor! Diane, Bodacious Barnicle Babe So does this mean we're all required to go re-watch Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl again?
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Post by SpringSummers on Sept 19, 2003 9:30:37 GMT -5
SANDY: Loved your profile. Cute picture, some LOL answers to the questions. I especially liked the comment about watching Buffy with your son when he was ill, figuring if Buffy could kick butt, then you could too. My son is still in the hospital but is on the upswing. He really likes Hush, and likes to make that exaggerated "oh, you shouldn't have" gesture the lead Gentlemen makes when the others are applauding him.
KERRIE - appreciate your time and effort on the essay. Some interesting observations and thoughts. Thank you for sharing!
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Post by LeeHollins on Sept 19, 2003 9:32:38 GMT -5
Hi Lee! If anybody was going to get TLAPD, it had to be you! I printed out the website's party kit and surprised my office with eyepatches, buttons and miniature jolly rogers stuck in Krispy Kreme donuts. Most didn't get it--but but the poops did understand the word donut. We do have hope, though. There are a few wandering around with eyepatches and I even heard one lady say "Arr!" So stow yer swash, me fyne bilge-rats, an' hark ye to the swell o' the briney fer sure as Edward Teach's in Davey Jones' Locker we're hoistin' anchor! Diane, Bodacious Barnicle Babe Sounds like fun!! I've gone around the office talking like a pirate (or trying to anyways) - the partners don't really appreciate it but who cares? Then again, they wouldn't know a fun time if it bit them on the ass!
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