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Last post by Firebird 30 Sep 2007 23:57
I just started another thread...b/c I wasn't sure where this one belonged...
has anyone else ever used charcoal? Is it always this messy? Or is it just me? 
Here's melancholy Joe...he needs a hug...*grin*
Here's melancholy Joe...he needs a hug...*grin*
*hugs Joe*
Springie did you do a rain affect on the picture?
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 16 Sep 2007 11:42
(edited 16 Sep 2007 11:42)
yes, I just love that rain effect! 
aww not only melancholy but getting soaked
***offers the 
an ***
an ***
Here's the "dry" version...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Sep 2007 12:04
Cloud offers Joe a 
Looks good.
Hmmmm, so why is Joe melancholic?
Looks good.
Hmmmm, so why is Joe melancholic?
Not sure...but I'm sure there's a fic out there to explain why... 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Sep 2007 13:01
And Cloud is waiting to hear about it. 
This was done when I was tired...just trying to finish...may try again sometime...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Sep 2007 15:06
You are doing well with the charcol.
I love it.
Three pics today, Hooray.
Ooh... I love these!!!!! First Joe is sad, and then Jun arrives to cheer him up. Perfect! 
So that is the story behind this?
Joe was sitting on the steps of the snack J, waiting in the rain for Jun.
Sounds like you guys have a good story starting here... 
Originally posted by clouddancer You are doing well with the charcol. I love it. Three pics today, Hooray.Thanks, CD...actually, I've done more than three...but saving some of them back...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Sep 2007 16:40
I am not sure if you are allowed to do that.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Sep 2007 16:54
Originally posted by Springie Sounds like you guys have a good story starting here...So what happens next, Springie?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Sep 2007 16:56
Maybe if she posted the next picture it would help 
Hmmm TJ?
Hmmm TJ?
Check out the old Swan/ condor smut piccie...LOL
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Sep 2007 17:29
The breast pic or the 69 pic? 
meridianday
Galaxy Girl
posted 17 Sep 2007 01:19
Dearie me, what dirty minds we have 
Great piccies Springie, your artwork is really lovely.
Great piccies Springie, your artwork is really lovely.
Yes I have Springie and it is messy! It is hard to get detail with it I found. But it is good to see you are experimenting!
I like the picce of Joe!
This how he looks in current fic at the moment because he is very angsty at the moment in the passages I have been writing...I have him sitting next to a pier under a bridge talking to Ken...I have just been typing it up...
I like the second pic also but have to admit favourite so far out of these two is the first.
Originally posted by meridianday Dearie me, what dirty minds we haveI'll blame it all on TJ...
Thanks, Meridian...I try...and thanks, everybody for the kind, encouraging words! I'll keep at it!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 07:11
Originally posted by Springie I'll blame it all on TJ...Wow, it's amazing all of the stuff I get credit for! Especially when YOU are the one who keeps pushing me for more!
Well, you *do* have a reputation to keep up! 
Originally posted by Springie Well, you *do* have a reputation to keep up!Seems to me that YOU'RE the one keeping it up for me!!
Oh, I am totally (almost) innocent!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 14:44
Originally posted by SpringieAnd anyone who truly knows you doesn't believe it for a second!
Shhhhh...don't tell...I think I might be able to convince them.... 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Sep 2007 15:01
Originally posted by SpringieNaaaaaahhhh! I don't believe it for a second. I am the only innocent one around here.
Cough......was the only innocent one..... untill you all began to corrupt me. 
Ah, yes...that's our job...don't we do it well?? 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 16:05
Originally posted by SpringieToo late! YOUR reputation around here (for being sweet and innocent) was completely shot long ago!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 16:06
Originally posted by clouddancer I am the only innocent one around here.Anyone who has posted in the Rubber Room can no longer claim to be sweet and innocent. End of story.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Sep 2007 16:13
have I posted in the rubber room? 
Oh! I guess the IF.
Oh! I guess the IF.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 16:25
Originally posted by clouddancer have I posted in the rubber room?Yep. And I'm not going to let you forget it!!!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Sep 2007 16:38
But.....but.......
I have not *participated* in the smutty parts........ 
I got the birdies to the smut but have not written any of the smut.......
*cloud tries to look innocent*
I got the birdies to the smut but have not written any of the smut.......
*cloud tries to look innocent*
Originally posted by clouddancer But.....but....... I have not *participated* in the smutty parts........I quote from your IF post:
"Ebony, don't be jelous I am sure the Condor is man enough for the both of us." Says TJ, as she turns and bats her eyes at the Condor. The Condor looks into deeply into TJ's eyes and says, "Well it might be a little more comfortable up there. There may be more space. Care to join me? I am sure the three of us could fit in that chair. And I could show you some of the instruments up there."That does not sound innocent to me!!!! You are eagerly reading the smut. You are encouraging the smut. Your hands are dirty. Case closed.
P.S. I didn't even mention numerous references to the Owl and his hot tub!!!!!
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 17 Sep 2007 17:38
There is a smutty character/writer IF?!?!
Where is this? And why have I not seen it?!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 17:44
Jump on in, SJ! It's in the Rubber Room. It started out as 'What do you get when you put Birdies and food in the same room?' (paraphrased) but has obviously involved into more.
yes some how we have left the food behind and moved over to an Australian Resort.
Hmmmm.....I wonder if Tim Tams could be involved.....SJ take it away.
The more the merrier.
*Cloud tries to ignore TJ's post. Then she can keep pretending to be innocent.*
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 18:43
You can't ignore me! I won't let you! And if you try, I'll throw smut your way. 
BTW, CD, we are using Tim Tams in the IF on the IF section... Katse has a giant Tim Tam mecha...
And if you try, I'll throw smut your way.
BTW, CD, we are using Tim Tams in the IF on the IF section... Katse has a giant Tim Tam mecha...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Sep 2007 18:51
You mean the Mystery Person IF? I have not been reading that IF when I got lost I stopped. I guess great minds do think alike.
Ahh well! Maybe there is some other Australian food SJ or Ebony can introduce.
Especially since all 5 birdies are now at the resort.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2007 19:40
You never know....
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 18 Sep 2007 05:05
Originally posted by clouddancer You mean the Mystery Person IF? I have not been reading that IF when I got lost I stopped. I guess great minds do think alike. Ahh well! Maybe there is some other Australian food SJ or Ebony can introduce. Especially since all 5 birdies are now at the resort.Bolding is mine ... How about 2-minute noodles? Ooh ... Cadbury Creme Liquer? yummy um .... what about .... a Vanilla slice, lammington or pavlova? Gosh ... now I'm all hungry.... SJ
Are these the foods we want to introduce or you are recommending people try?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Sep 2007 06:21
I think SJ needs to get herself over to the IFs....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 Sep 2007 09:29
Go SJ Go 
Definitely SJ come post on the IF!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Sep 2007 15:54
Yooo hooooo SJ.... where are yoooooooou?
Oh, I love how you did the wind effect! Is she watching for the Eagle?
Thanks! She's smiling... so he must be coming over for a visit...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Sep 2007 14:42
Maybe the Eagle is late. 
Maybe she is just looking out for him hoping he will visit soon?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Sep 2007 14:27
I think she's waiting for Peter Pan to fly in, looking for his shadow....
Seriously though, I love this one! Jun has such a wonderful, alive expression on her face!
Seriously though, I love this one! Jun has such a wonderful, alive expression on her face!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I think she's waiting for Peter Pan to fly in, looking for his shadow....Now why would she want Peter Pan when she could have an Eagle or a Condor? I mean, Peter is just a boy but the Condor....... Oh, dear Cloud is heading down the wrong path again.
Ahem. And WHO says that she is not involved in the smut????????
Yes, CD, I'm pointing my finger at YOU!!!!!!! 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Sep 2007 14:40
I keep telling you I am Innocent.
Why will no one believe me????
*Cloud walks away with a big sigh*
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Sep 2007 15:14
Originally posted by clouddancer I keep telling you I am Innocent. Why will no one believe me????Because you constantly make comments and suggestions that destroy that innocent effect you are so desperately trying to project.
Cd the problem is there is so much evidence to the contrary but dont worry we still love you
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Sep 2007 14:52
FB is right! In fact, CD, I think I like the naughty you much more than the 'proclaiming innocence' you. 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Sep 2007 17:05
What is it they say? Naughty is better????
At least if you are naughty you get to have more fun.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Sep 2007 17:31
Originally posted by clouddancer What is it they say? Naughty is better???? At least if you are naughty you get to have more fun.Now this is the CD I know and love!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Sep 2007 18:43
Originally posted by Transmute JunThat is the confident Cloud, who does not hear the voices of her teenage peers tormenting her. The innocent/shy Cloud, hears those voices, and considers whether she should be here at all. Let alone posting.Originally posted by clouddancer What is it they say? Naughty is better???? At least if you are naughty you get to have more fun.Now this is the CD I know and love!
This is the Clolud that has put a halt to my fic writing. 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Sep 2007 19:55
Originally posted by clouddancer That is the confident Cloud, who does not hear the voices of her teenage peers tormenting her. The innocent/shy Cloud, hears those voices, and considers whether she should be here at all. Let alone posting.FWIW, that sounds like the teenage TJ too. Scratch that, as a teenager I would NEVER have been TJ. We are all friends here. We want to have fun. If (Goodness forbid) it stopped being fun, we would no longer be here. Please join in. We enjoy having you!
Originally posted by clouddancerOh boy...Cloud, I'm with you on that. I think we all have that little voice inside that tries to tell us we're not good at something...(and I know I have been tormented by peers before)...I used to be painfully shy, too...still can be at times...it's a constant struggle. But don't listen to the little discouraging voice inside...listen to these encouraging voices...it's much better for you!Originally posted by Transmute JunThat is the confident Cloud, who does not hear the voices of her teenage peers tormenting her. The innocent/shy Cloud, hears those voices, and considers whether she should be here at all. Let alone posting.Originally posted by clouddancer What is it they say? Naughty is better???? At least if you are naughty you get to have more fun.Now this is the CD I know and love!
Originally posted by clouddancer This is the Clolud that has put a halt to my fic writing.But, TJ, nothing should halt your fanfics! Maybe the lack of time, only.....
Originally posted by amyltrerThat was CD, not me. And FWIW, I didn't write ANY fic yesterday because I spent all of my free time doing ER screenshots!Originally posted by clouddancer This is the Clolud that has put a halt to my fic writing.But, TJ, nothing should halt your fanfics! Maybe the lack of time, only.....
But Amy is right CD.... don't let anything get between you and your fics! So says the addicted one.... 
Originally posted by Transmute Jun That was CD, not me. And FWIW, I didn't write ANY fic yesterday because I spent all of my free time doing ER screenshots!Which I'm extremely gratefull for
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Sep 2007 12:24
Originally posted by amyltrerI thought you might feel that way...Originally posted by Transmute Jun And FWIW, I didn't write ANY fic yesterday because I spent all of my free time doing ER screenshots!Which I'm extremely gratefull for
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Sep 2007 18:16
So did you get any fic writing done today TJ?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Sep 2007 18:40
Originally posted by clouddancer So did you get any fic writing done today TJ?No... not yet.... sigh... I've been working all day. Yep, the stuff I actually get paid for. I was teaching and holding office hours and then I came home to work from my publisher. But... tomorrow I have all day at home alone while the kids are in school... whoo hoo! It will be fic time then, let me tell you!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Sep 2007 19:07
Have fun tomorrow writing your fic.
The writing I am going to be doing is when I try to teach my grade ones how to print the letter 'e' correctly; start with the line across the middle, go out, up, and around. Do not start at the bottom and end with the line in the middle.
Why do parents allow thier children to print thier letter from the bottom up and not the top down. If a child has been printing since they were 3 or 4 trying to break a 2 year habit is very hard. I try but the reinforcement must come from the parents as well.
Sorry!!! That is my little rant for the night.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Sep 2007 19:53
Originally posted by clouddancer Have fun tomorrow writing your fic. The writing I am going to be doing is when I try to teach my grade ones how to print the letter 'e' correctly; start with the line across the middle, go out, up, and around. Do not start at the bottom and end with the line in the middle. Why do parents allow thier children to print thier letter from the bottom up and not the top down. If a child has been printing since they were 3 or 4 trying to break a 2 year habit is very hard. I try but the reinforcement must come from the parents as well. Sorry!!! That is my little rant for the night.From a parent's point of view, as long as the child draws the letter correctly, I'm not caring too much. Sorry....
OTOH, if they're NOT drawing the letter correctly, then they have a problem.
My son has an e in his name. I tell him to draw a 'table, then around' and he gets it. He's only 4. I'm actually pretty impressed that he can do decent lowercase es, because they are one of the more difficult letters.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun But... tomorrow I have all day at home alone while the kids are in school... whoo hoo! It will be fic time then, let me tell you!Will that fic have Happyboy in it?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2007 01:58
Originally posted by clouddancer What is it they say? Naughty is better???? At least if you are naughty you get to have more fun.CD you have just been keeping a low profile...just like the Owl does, unassuming but as dangerous as the rest...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2007 02:13
Originally posted by Transmute JunI think I would have been a kid that caused you frustration since I hated to simply write the word, I got creative with my letters...(Ebony bows her head at the memory) I used to draw pics with the letter...my teacher in kindy didn't like that...I figured at 5 yrs old I could make the language more interesting. My mother tried to explain that the teacher was right, but I was a stubborn kid and liked my way better... Art was much more fun for me...I used to get top marks in that as a child, I just used to draw and paint. I was told I was above average in that area, but it was not as important as a skill when I was at school so I was considered to be not very bright because of my weakness in maths and grammar. I was put in special classes for it, I just needed a teacher with some patience it was later discovered(not one that yelled at you for making a mistake...I had one like that in primary school.) Maybe thats why I get sensitive about it I suppose. But anyway I'm working on getting better in it now...and I will make it one day!Originally posted by clouddancer Have fun tomorrow writing your fic. The writing I am going to be doing is when I try to teach my grade ones how to print the letter 'e' correctly; start with the line across the middle, go out, up, and around. Do not start at the bottom and end with the line in the middle. Why do parents allow thier children to print thier letter from the bottom up and not the top down. If a child has been printing since they were 3 or 4 trying to break a 2 year habit is very hard. I try but the reinforcement must come from the parents as well. Sorry!!! That is my little rant for the night.From a parent's point of view, as long as the child draws the letter correctly, I'm not caring too much. Sorry....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2007 07:00
Originally posted by Transmute JunI can honestly imagine as a parent, if my child is printing anything I would be over joyed. But from a teachers side I see the struggles a child has as they learn to print and later "write" when the child is doing everything backwards.Originally posted by clouddancer Have fun tomorrow writing your fic. The writing I am going to be doing is when I try to teach my grade ones how to print the letter 'e' correctly; start with the line across the middle, go out, up, and around. Do not start at the bottom and end with the line in the middle. Why do parents allow thier children to print thier letter from the bottom up and not the top down. If a child has been printing since they were 3 or 4 trying to break a 2 year habit is very hard. I try but the reinforcement must come from the parents as well. Sorry!!! That is my little rant for the night.From a parent's point of view, as long as the child draws the letter correctly, I'm not caring too much. Sorry....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2007 07:04
Originally posted by EbonyswanneOhhh! I like your way of thinking Ebony. An Owl comes out of the darkness and attacks its prey. Beware Ladies!!!! One day this Owl may attack! (Ohhh! There is the confident Owl back. Wish I had my home computer then I might find myself writing again.)Originally posted by clouddancer What is it they say? Naughty is better???? At least if you are naughty you get to have more fun.CD you have just been keeping a low profile...just like the Owl does, unassuming but as dangerous as the rest...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Sep 2007 07:17
Originally posted by amyltrerUh... unlikely. I'm still deep in my BOTP one.Originally posted by Transmute Jun But... tomorrow I have all day at home alone while the kids are in school... whoo hoo! It will be fic time then, let me tell you!Will that fic have Happyboy in it?
But Zoltar is in it! I know... doesn't help you much.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Sep 2007 07:24
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I think I would have been a kid that caused you frustration since I hated to simply write the word, I got creative with my letters...(Ebony bows her head at the memory) I used to draw pics with the letter...my teacher in kindy didn't like that...I figured at 5 yrs old I could make the language more interesting.Ebony, I think that sounds great! FWIW, my writing is a mess. Awful. I always got poor grades in penmanship (Yes, they had penmanship at the school I attended from K to grade 4). And now, my job is to write on a board so students cna copy what I have written... bwaaaa haaaa haaa.... is it any wonder I PRINT? I almost never write anymore, unless I'm hand-writing fic notes and only I will see them.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2007 07:32
Originally posted by Transmute Jun written... bwaaaa haaaa haaa.... is it any wonder I PRINT? I almost never write anymore, unless I'm hand-writing fic notes and only I will see them.ITA, TJ. I was complained at so often about my hand writing I switched back to printing. Now I too print everything. Or I do a combination of printing and wrtiing, that only I need to read.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Sep 2007 08:03
Originally posted by clouddancerGlad to know I'm not alone! I have the handwriting of a doctor...Originally posted by Transmute Jun written... bwaaaa haaaa haaa.... is it any wonder I PRINT? I almost never write anymore, unless I'm hand-writing fic notes and only I will see them.ITA, TJ. I was complained at so often about my hand writing I switched back to printing. Now I too print everything. Or I do a combination of printing and wrtiing, that only I need to read.
Actually, my brother's is WAY worse. Partially because he's a lefty and when he was young the school encouraged him to use his right, so he didn't actually 'pick' a hand for three years. His writing is worse than my daughter's (she's 6) and my brother is a lawyer. Bizarre, innit?
Well, I just tried teaching how to print the letter e to my class.
As TJ said it is one of the hardest letters for children to learn. Lower case "y" and 'K' are other hard ones. They consistantly write the e from the bottom around and then the line in. Not line out first. I even tried your suggestion of table top first and then around but no luck with some children. I just watched them write their name and they go right back to the old way.
I guess I should not complain. They have only been writing their names for 3 years. I should try a word they have not been writing as much yet. like bee, or three, or tree.
(I know I complain about grade one's but I really do love them. They are sooooo cute at this age. Any little thing gets them excited, (My hampster just woke up and they are having fits) and they still believe in Santa Claus, just like I do.)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Sep 2007 10:08
ITA about believing things. My daughter is in Grade 2 now but she's still like that. I know time is limited, so I'm enjoying it while I can. Santa is still real this year (she'll be 7 just before Christmas) but next year, who knows?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Sep 2007 15:10
my monotype cursiva was very pretty, I used to put nice curls at the end of my writing and swirls...I still do it now, but boy did my teacher not like it...I had red crosses all through my books...
But the mum was taught that, and then when I went to school they changed how we did it. I always liked mums writing better...
I was actually good at 'e' for some reason...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Sep 2007 16:20
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I was actually good at 'e' for some reason...Because E is the first letter in Ebony?
Well I was not so great with gramma or spelling but I had good hand writing right for the time I started to learn, at least I had that in my favour. Mum said I didn't have trouble with learning to actually write..I just liked to illustrate my books when I was in school thats all.
I pulled out a few stories I wrote when I was a kid for school assignments and I found I got really good marks for them...The teachers liked my creative writing stories, and I got almost full marks and good comments, but I always lost 2 points for spelling and grammar LOL...well you can't win the all! But guys I am trying to get good at it now!
I had some good teachers though, who did try to help...
E is the start of Ebony...E is a good letter...tell your kids it is worth learning to draw right...because E is the best!
E stands for
Expert
excellent
excited
extra munchies for being good
and of course Easter Eggs...lots of chocolate!
I have to give you guys who teach credit...you must be patient people!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Sep 2007 06:15
Don't forget that E is for Eagle!!!!!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 12:23
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Don't forget that E is for Eagle!!!!!!!That is probably the best E of all.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Don't forget that E is for Eagle!!!!!!!I thought is for Ego!
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I have to give you guys who teach credit...you must be patient people!Why am I always hearing that? Don't get me wrong I LOVE hearing it. Especially when other teachers say first grade teachers have such patience and have the biggest job of teaching children. (We do teach the children their firsts: first reading, first writing, first time all day in school etc.) But I always feel it is you guys who have to deal with customers and all their complaints that have the greatest patience. Our secretary, and all secretaries, have great patience, having to deal with all those irate people/parents calling them up with complaints, problems and the same questions over and over and over. I could not handle people yelling at me over the phone, over a problem that I did not create, but I get yelled at because I am the front line person. (As an aside I hate phones and talking on them any way, I always get flustered when I need to talk on the phone.)
This is Cloud bowing to all you front line people.
At least I can hide in my classroom away from all the adult complaints.
Hahaha...Cloud, you must not get the difficult parents...I've had some doozies over the years. Like one, who liked to call almost every day, to be negative and talk badly about her child. She was neurotic, determined that something was wrong with her child, when it was obvious that she was the problem. I soothed her over though...
Don't get me wrong, though, most parents are delightful to work with...
But I bow to all of you front line folks, too...I'm sure I'd be a mess dealing with customer complaints... 
(As an aside I hate phones and talking on them any way, I always get flustered when I need to talk on the phone.)Me,too...thank goodness for email!
Originally posted by Springie Hahaha...Cloud, you must not get the difficult parents...I've had some doozies over the years. Like one, who liked to call almost every day, to be negative and talk badly about her child. She was neurotic, determined that something was wrong with her child, when it was obvious that she was the problem. I soothed her over though... Don't get me wrong, though, most parents are delightful to work with... But I bow to all of you front line folks, too...I'm sure I'd be a mess dealing with customer complaints...Trust me Springie I have had some very diffucult parents. My principal has locked me in my room on several occasions as a parent comes in yelling and screaming about her son. Calling the Admin racsit and FU** fags because we did not care about her son, and yelling and screaming at my classroom door saying and we lost him. Meanwhile her eyes are so glazed over, from whatever she is on, she walked right passed her son as he walked home. Or the parent who yelled at me that I could not be a teacher because I did not know how to teach phonics. HUH!!! ....Or....... Oh the stories......
Try having students who are old enough to complain themselves! Like the guy who told me that he didn't have time to study for his final exam because he broke up the night before with his girlfriend. The girlfriend was freaking out because the ghost of her dead son had taken my student's gun and now he didn't know where it was.
I was nine months pregnant (seriously, I gave birth 2 days later) and this guy is talking about his gun and how this ghost took it. I was starting to get a bit scared and wonder about his sanity... 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 17:25
I am so glad 6 year olds don't carry guns or knives.....that I know about.
Although I did have a six year old bring in a large caliber riffle bullet, with the ammo still in it.
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 29 Sep 2007 19:07
(edited 29 Sep 2007 19:08)
Originally posted by clouddancerOh dear, Cloud, you have me beat!! I've had some weird parents, but none like that, thank goodness! But the community I teach in is changing as the years go by...so you never know...Originally posted by Springie Hahaha...Cloud, you must not get the difficult parents...I've had some doozies over the years. Like one, who liked to call almost every day, to be negative and talk badly about her child. She was neurotic, determined that something was wrong with her child, when it was obvious that she was the problem. I soothed her over though... Don't get me wrong, though, most parents are delightful to work with... But I bow to all of you front line folks, too...I'm sure I'd be a mess dealing with customer complaints...Trust me Springie I have had some very diffucult parents. My principal has locked me in my room on several occasions as a parent comes in yelling and screaming about her son. Calling the Admin racsit and FU** fags because we did not care about her son, and yelling and screaming at my classroom door saying and we lost him. Meanwhile her eyes are so glazed over, from whatever she is on, she walked right passed her son as he walked home. Or the parent who yelled at me that I could not be a teacher because I did not know how to teach phonics. HUH!!! ....Or....... Oh the stories......
to you!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Sep 2007 19:10
Originally posted by clouddancer Although I did have a six year old bring in a large caliber riffle bullet, with the ammo still in it.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 19:46
that is kind of what I did.
Then I called the principal to look after it.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Sep 2007 20:22
Originally posted by clouddancer that is kind of what I did. Then I called the principal to look after it.Good call!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 20:56
Yes!
Well it is her job to deal with emergencies like that, she singed the contract 
I just run for the hills.
Hopefully not trampling the kids on my way.
I just run for the hills.
Hopefully not trampling the kids on my way.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Sep 2007 21:07
How did the parents react when they were contacted?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 21:12
I think it was, "Oh, I don't know how he got into my hunting ammo. but he must have taken it, (Or perhaps it was "kept it from") when I took him hunting on the weekend."
something along those lines. No real concern for the childs safety or that he had brought it to school.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Sep 2007 21:14
Originally posted by clouddancer I think it was, "Oh, I don't know how he got into my hunting ammo. but he must have taken it, (Or perhaps it was "kept it from") when I took him hunting on the weekend." something along those lines. No real concern for the childs safety or that he had brought it to school.People need a license to drive, but you wonder why you don't need a license to have children...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 21:19
Or an insistance on taking parenting classes before you have a child.
Maybe it should be more like adoptions, you need to prove you will be a good parent.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Sep 2007 21:21
Originally posted by clouddancer Or an insistance on taking parenting classes before you have a child. Maybe it should be more like adoptions, you need to prove you will be a good parent.If only.... I've seen some scary stuff, let me tell you....
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 21:58
Originally posted by Transmute JunI have wondered that occasionally...but you go nuts if you dwell on it. Aussies are not into carrying guns around on them, you would get arrested if you were found with a gun and questioned as to why you have it on you, they have to be locked up in gun clubs or farmers generally will have them,(you must have a license of course to own one,) but there is no need in the city to own a gun unless you go hunting, or you are in a pistol club. I hope we never change our laws to everyone being able to carry a gun...scary! *** DH gets just as frustrated as I do when you see the way some people treat their kids when your out and about like don't fu@# sware at me, the whack them for doing what they just told them not to do...I want to put the parent over my knee for being a such a hypocrite. As well when people point out that we have all this wonderful freedom since we don't have children, like we have a choice in it, I'll do a trade...My DH would love to be a dad...he spends time with friends kids, and he spoils our goddaughter... Sorry...I just had a few annoying comments of late from ignorant people when they find out that we have been married for 15 years and say things like, "Well you know your not getting any younger, isn't it time you started trying for children...(I started trying at 24yrs old)or women in their 30's have a lower Fertitly rate"...arrrghh.. Oooppsss rambling again...Originally posted by clouddancer I think it was, "Oh, I don't know how he got into my hunting ammo. but he must have taken it, (Or perhaps it was "kept it from") when I took him hunting on the weekend." something along those lines. No real concern for the childs safety or that he had brought it to school.People need a license to drive, but you wonder why you don't need a license to have children...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 22:10
That is Okay Ebony Ramble all you want.
In Canada we can not legally carry guns either. I believe they must be kept locked up unless you are hunting, but then I am not into all the gun laws here so I could be wrong. Most people keep them locked up, along with their ammo. but occasionally someone lets their kid get their hands on a weapon. Most of the guns we hear about on the streets and in gun fights are illegal.
Sorry...I just had a few annoying comments of late from ignorant people when they find out that we have been married for 15 years and say things like, "Well you know your not getting any younger, isn't it time you started trying for children...(I started trying at 24yrs old)or women in their 30's have a lower Fertitly rate"...arrrghh.. Oooppsss rambling again...Oh, Ebony...people can be so rude and insensitive...do you ever just fire back, "We have been trying, you idiot!" just to shut them up? I have three friends who I'm sure have tried for years...but I don't ask them about it. I figure it's none of my business...
, baybee!
Here's a non-gatchy one...my brother asked for aa ferocious unicorn with red eyes, and a rainbow...yes, he is insane! He has a crazy sense of humor, and he thinks unicorns are hillarious for some reason...I used to draw these all the time when I was a kid...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Sep 2007 22:23
Beautiful work Springie,
I use to draw Unicorns too, but did not post them as they were not Gatchy.
I even wrote several poems about unicorns.
Originally posted by SpringieI have held my bit my tongue until it bleeds at times...every now and then I will say"we have been trying for over 10yrs...and have been on IVF etc, and I have lost early pregnancies due to complications...They still don't know why I have years of nothing happening and then when it does well you know...not for long.." Sigh but it is an angry slip up and generally only when I have had enough myself of it all. I try very hard to ignore them, and not let my emotions get the better of me...it is much harder to watch my DH playing with our friends young children, and he never puts guilt or blame on me that he is not a dad...that has more impact someones thoughtless comments...(I guess a friend just had a baby a week ago and DH had a expression on his face that spoke volumes when he looked at the little baby girl...) But such is life!Sorry...I just had a few annoying comments of late from ignorant people when they find out that we have been married for 15 years and say things like, "Well you know your not getting any younger, isn't it time you started trying for children...(I started trying at 24yrs old)or women in their 30's have a lower Fertitly rate"...arrrghh.. Oooppsss rambling again...Oh, Ebony...people can be so rude and insensitive...do you ever just fire back, "We have been trying, you idiot!" just to shut them up? I have three friends who I'm sure have tried for years...but I don't ask them about it. I figure it's none of my business...
But you know parents should talk more with their childrens teachers rather than yelling at them because the child is not doing very well.
I would want to know why, but it is not always the teachers fault that the child is not responding well in class
I think I would want to know what I could do to help them improve...I get annoyed with parents who just think that their child could do no wrong at all and blame everyone else...
Sorry going on about all that stuff again...back to happy self once more!!!!! 
I have to admit I love myth and magic so unicorns and dragons are my favourite things outside of gatch
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Sep 2007 02:55
I love your unicorn Springie! Could a Swan be riding her do you think!
I used to draw Pegasus from Sailormoon when I was little. Maybe I can find some of my old sketches in the attic.
Springie that unicorn is perfect! All the Swan needs now is a Prince Charming on it to take her on a ride! Altough a Count could do the job too....
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Sep 2007 06:35
Originally posted by Firebird I have to admit I love myth and magic so unicorns and dragons are my favourite things outside of gatchI agree completely Firebird.
(If you are quiet and find a "mystical" place you can find Unicorns, elves and fairies they are just as real as Santa. And I still believe in Santa.)
I think I that is why I have created such a magical element to my fics. Magic of a sort still exists on Riga.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Sep 2007 06:51
You have such a good imagination Cloudy!
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne You have such a good imagination Cloudy!Thank you. It has been my only friend at times.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Sep 2007 07:21
Thanks guys! And you have some very interesting ideas...I have thought about combining mythology and Gatch before...could be interesting... 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Sep 2007 07:27
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 07:57
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I try very hard to ignore them, and not let my emotions get the better of me...it is much harder to watch my DH playing with our friends young children, and he never puts guilt or blame on me that he is not a dad...that has more impact someones thoughtless comments...(I guess a friend just had a baby a week ago and DH had a expression on his face that spoke volumes when he looked at the little baby girl...)
Oh, Ebony, you are a wonderful person, and a wonderful wife!
I am sure that your DH is happier with you as his wife than with children and some shrew.
And dont' give up! You never know what can happen. You have the adoption interview, right?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 07:58
I love the unicorn, Springie! And adding the rainbow is so 70s too! First in perfectly with Gatch!!!!! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 07:59
Originally posted by clouddancerOriginally posted by Ebonyswanne You have such a good imagination Cloudy!Thank you. It has been my only friend at times.
We are your friends, CD! You can always come to us!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Sep 2007 08:03
And I love my new friends. 
I just hope my imagination does not disappear in a fit of jelousy becasue I have new friends. 
I just hope my imagination does not disappear in a fit of jelousy becasue I have new friends.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love the unicorn, Springie! And adding the rainbow is so 70s too! First in perfectly with Gatch!!!!!Thanks, TJ! Now I have visions of the team in their roller skates standing in front of the unicorn! Bwahahahahahahaha...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 08:32
Originally posted by clouddancer I just hope my imagination does not disappear in a fit of jelousy becasue I have new friends.No. Just the 'voices'.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 08:34
Originally posted by SpringieYou mean, like this?Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love the unicorn, Springie! And adding the rainbow is so 70s too! First in perfectly with Gatch!!!!!Thanks, TJ! Now I have visions of the team in their roller skates standing in front of the unicorn! Bwahahahahahahaha...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 08:35
And since we're talking 70s, don't forget about the hippies...
Originally posted by Transmute JunBwahahahahahahhaha! That's EXACTLY what I had in mind!!Originally posted by SpringieYou mean, like this?Originally posted by Transmute Jun I love the unicorn, Springie! And adding the rainbow is so 70s too! First in perfectly with Gatch!!!!!Thanks, TJ! Now I have visions of the team in their roller skates standing in front of the unicorn! Bwahahahahahahaha...
Originally posted by Transmute Jun And since we're talking 70s, don't forget about the hippies...Where's Scooby Doo?
I was wondering who those people were.
Yes I agree Scooby needs to be there.
Yes I agree Scooby needs to be there.
Originally posted by SpringieMaybe they had him in that luggagge Ken is holding!Originally posted by Transmute Jun And since we're talking 70s, don't forget about the hippies...Where's Scooby Doo?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 13:23
Originally posted by Springie Bwahahahahahahhaha! That's EXACTLY what I had in mind!!I know. I can read your mind, you see.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Sep 2007 13:26
Forget Scooby! I think these two are looking for ZZ Top...
Originally posted by Springie Thanks guys! And you have some very interesting ideas...I have thought about combining mythology and Gatch before...could be interesting...Springie I have thought of it but it became so wierd I thought it safe to remain in one place or the other. I even have a fic somewhere where FB meets with the team and plays in a magical sense. She gave Imicondor a little flame puppy and Lisya a little dragon called ember. erm there i go drifting off again.
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