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Last post by Transmute Jun 12 Dec 2007 05:39
I thought I would start a thread for the next generation of Gatchamaniacs...my wee five year old Swannie has become quite obsessed with drawing our favorite birdies (wonder where she got that from? 
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In the spirit of "raising the little ones right"...here's her latest picture...
She says, " Jason is being stinged by the alien"... poor Condor never gets a break, does he? Check out his mouth...he's really screaming...(I'm so proud she got the colors right... 
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In the spirit of "raising the little ones right"...here's her latest picture...
She says, " Jason is being stinged by the alien"... poor Condor never gets a break, does he? Check out his mouth...he's really screaming...(I'm so proud she got the colors right... )
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Nov 2007 19:20
She is going to be a great artist. Just like her Mum.
She is doing as well, or even better than, some of my 6/7 year olds from my class.
So, is your daughter a Condor fan?
Heehee...thanks, Cloud! I'm a proud mommy...
I'm thinking my little Swannie likes Condors best...I hope that doesn't mean she goes for the bad boys or I'm in big trouble when she gets older!
I'll have to ask her...
That is very cool! Very nice. Kudos to you and your daughter. Whoops wrong forum for that. 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Nov 2007 19:55
I love it! She is such a little artist!!!!
Ohh, she'll do such great Gatch Art one day , Springie! She has the talent!
Haha...Thanks, guys! She already has the facial expressions down, doesn't she? LOL 
Awwwwww! She's right into the angst isn't she! Soon she'll be writing birdie fics too!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Nov 2007 09:19
I still like the Mark and Princess pic better. 
Originally posted by kimiko Awwwwww! She's right into the angst isn't she! Soon she'll be writing birdie fics too!He's lookin' rather mad to me! Typically Condor's expresion!
haha! Maybe he's mad because his wing fell off! LOL
FWIW, I loved her Mark and Princess one, too...she even drew a heart above them...*grin*
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Nov 2007 22:32
I love it!
She is well on her way to being just like mum!
Cute that she drew the Condor...mmm future Condor girl I see, if not already
Ohh, Ebony, I can't wait till Caitlin will start to draw Gatch. Will you post her art work here, won't you? Pleeeeeaaaaase? 
Oh yes, Caitlin will have to display her pix one day...and TJ's kids probably have some great stuff to share, as well! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Nov 2007 08:22
Um... lately my kids have been drawing bats, firefighters and gingerbread men. I'll see what I can get them to do....
Springie your little swannie definitely takes after her mum. I cant wait to see more of her work!
Originally posted by Springie Oh yes, Caitlin will have to display her pix one day...and TJ's kids probably have some great stuff to share, as well!hashaha! She's only 7 months old! But she watches Gatch with me now, so she'll know the Birdies...she goes quite and looks at the TV now when she hears the opening theme...and smiles! I wonder if her first words will be "shiba Shibs shiba...."
Heh heh, as long as her first words aren't "kuu'so".* 
* LOL! Keyop's favourite word. *grin*
* LOL! Keyop's favourite word. *grin*
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Nov 2007 23:13
Originally posted by Sosai X Heh heh, as long as her first words aren't "kuu'so".*mmm I hope not! "figgin birds!" Katse's fav! Then it could be "Bird go" with her little arm in front of her face... ROTFL! any other takers for a gatch fan's babies first words from over exposure to the series?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Nov 2007 06:25
Well, they were already talking when they saw it, but my kids picked up the 'Bird Go' phrase right away. My son (3 at the time) also loved to throw things around the house while shouting 'Bird Run!"
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Nov 2007 15:03
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Well, they were already talking when they saw it, but my kids picked up the 'Bird Go' phrase right away. My son (3 at the time) also loved to throw things around the house while shouting 'Bird Run!"So what did he use as his birdrang? I can see TJ running after the trail of destruction from a small Eagle...
He has a diecast grey jet fighter plane. It's about the size of his hand and the wings retract and expand just like the wings on the Bird Rang. That was his favourite thing to use. Of course, it also took chunks out of the wall when he threw it.
He's such a cute little Eagle... 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Nov 2007 17:17
Originally posted by Transmute Jun He has a diecast grey jet fighter plane. It's about the size of his hand and the wings retract and expand just like the wings on the Bird Rang. That was his favourite thing to use. Of course, it also took chunks out of the wall when he threw it.So it was time to renovate anyway....LOL Chucks out of plaster walls could be a new trend!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Nov 2007 17:40
Oh yeah... send DS 'round to every house on the block for that 'post Galactor attack' look.... 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Nov 2007 17:46
LOL, TJ!!! 
Oh, man I should not be laughing like that.
I had a coughing fit following that laughter. I hope that means this cold is not moving into my chest.
Oh, man I should not be laughing like that.
I had a coughing fit following that laughter. I hope that means this cold is not moving into my chest.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Nov 2007 18:28
Sorry.... 
But I'm sure DS would be happy to visit your newly renovated home and add that 'special touch' for you...
But I'm sure DS would be happy to visit your newly renovated home and add that 'special touch' for you...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Nov 2007 18:43
Maybe he can add the "special touch" to the part of the house that was not renovated. 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Nov 2007 22:08
Hahahaaaaa!
I hope you get over your cold soon CD!
I hope you get over your cold soon CD!
Originally posted by clouddancer LOL, TJ!!!I hope you don't have whats been going around at my work, Cloudie. Is it a real constant barking cough, like something is caught in your throat? Stomach very queasy? Feel like you've sucked dry by a vampire? I've had this thing for almost a month it seems...of course everyone blames it on the smoking (yeah I know I should quit), but now all the non-smokers have it. Of course I'm getting the blame for sharing my germs.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Nov 2007 05:43
Originally posted by kimiko I hope you don't have whats been going around at my work, Cloudie. Is it a real constant barking cough, like something is caught in your throat? Stomach very queasy? Feel like you've sucked dry by a vampire? I've had this thing for almost a month it seems...of course everyone blames it on the smoking (yeah I know I should quit), but now all the non-smokers have it. Of course I'm getting the blame for sharing my germs.The cough sounds like what woke me up in the night. Took me an hour to get ride of the tickle and stop coughing. As for the drained feeling and the queasy stomach. I will let you know if it gets to that point. I really hope it does not progress that far. You need to have so much energy keeping 20, 6 years old occupied.
My doctor gave me a prescription for CoActifed cough syrup. Triprolidine/pseudoephedrine/codeine. Just watch your caffeine intake. Couldn't figure out why I couldn't sleep...it's supposed to make you drowsy...forgot that the gallons of tea I drank has caffeine... 
But it drastically eased the cough.
But it drastically eased the cough.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Nov 2007 07:17
I hope you're feeling ebtter today, CD!
Hope you are better, CD!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Nov 2007 14:45
getting better, still have a sore throat though.
This was not something I needed when I am in the middle of assessing for report card purposes.
Two more days to do oral assessments and reading assessments on my students. Then I have to spend the weekend putting all the marks on the report cards so my principal can print and read my comments Monday next week.
Where did the time go? That means we are nearly interview time and December. And then Christmas. With concerts and shows.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Nov 2007 14:49
I love looking forward to Christmas, even if it does mean a busier time at work!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Nov 2007 15:08
Don't get me wrong I am look forward to Christmas too. It is all the work and energy I will be expending inbetween I am not sure I am looking forward too. 
Actually, once this this weekend is over I may get some time to relax and get back to writing/finishing my Flight fic. 
Actually, once this this weekend is over I may get some time to relax and get back to writing/finishing my Flight fic.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Nov 2007 15:10
Whoo hoo! 
more fic from CD!!!!
more fic from CD!!!!
Sorry to hear you are not well CD, hope you are feeling much better now?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Nov 2007 15:09
Thank you for all your get well thoughts. I am getting a little better each day. I probably would improve greatly if I took a day off, but I can not do that, with all the assessment I have to do so I can write my report cards.
Another problem I am having, I do not want to bring paperwork home right now, as we have an infestation of cockroaches in the school and I do not want to bring the little critters to my house, with the children's work. So I will probably be spending a long night at school tomorrow, or a very early morning, trying to finish reviewing the children's work. I think all I have left to look at is their Math and Journal work.
Here's something that I hope makes you feel better, CD.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Nov 2007 17:22
Thank you Owl,
But I rather you and the Eagle came over and SHOWED me
how to give these germs a karate chop. 
Then maybe you and I could go back to your shack and the hottub.
Then maybe you and I could go back to your shack and the hottub.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Nov 2007 20:28
Awwwww..... Time.... you are so sweet!!!!!! 
What a wonderful gesture!
What a wonderful gesture!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Awwwww..... Time.... you are so sweet!!!!!!Shhhhhh... you'll ruin my Galactor reputation.
"Curse you, Science Ninja Team!" Ah, that's better. *grin*
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Nov 2007 07:15
Originally posted by Sosai XTim, you don't fool anybody! We all know that you're a great big teddy bear!Originally posted by Transmute Jun Awwwww..... Time.... you are so sweet!!!!!!Shhhhhh... you'll ruin my Galactor reputation.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Tim, you don't fool anybody! We all know that you're a great big teddy bear!Psst...TJ...Don't give him any ideas for new mechas....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Nov 2007 10:01
Originally posted by kimikoWell, if it gives him an idea for a new screenshot, I'm up for it!Originally posted by Transmute Jun Tim, you don't fool anybody! We all know that you're a great big teddy bear!Psst...TJ...Don't give him any ideas for new mechas....
Originally posted by Sosai XTHAT WAS SWEET OF YOU! Your bad boy Rep is ruined forever....heheheheee...Galactor agents are hunting you down...Originally posted by Transmute Jun Awwwww..... Time.... you are so sweet!!!!!!Shhhhhh... you'll ruin my Galactor reputation.
Lord Katse would be most displeased with you, Tim! That was so cute!!You could start a whole new line of Gatchy greeting cards for "when we care enough to send the Gatch-y best"!!
Originally posted by Springie Lord Katse would be most displeased with you, Tim! That was so cute!!You could start a whole new line of Gatchy greeting cards for "when we care enough to send the Gatch-y best"!!Ooh! Now there's an idea. *TJ looks hopefully at Tim* You said anything....
I like that idea, what do you say tim?
Ohh, c'mon Swans, stop the teasing. It's what we Gallactors fear most!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Nov 2007 12:11
Originally posted by amyltrer Ohh, c'mon Swans, stop the teasing. It's what we Gallactors fear most!Clouds ears prick up. And what exactly is that Amy. *Cloud is hoping she might be able to use this info. the next time Amy is bashing the Eagle.
*
Originally posted by clouddancer *Cloud is hoping she might be able to use this info. the next time Amy is bashing the Eagle.You know, I was going to tell, but considering I'm working on a Eagle bashing ficcie.......
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Nov 2007 14:28
Originally posted by amyltrer*Shoot, gave away my secret too soon. *Originally posted by clouddancer *Cloud is hoping she might be able to use this info. the next time Amy is bashing the Eagle.You know, I was going to tell, but considering I'm working on a Eagle bashing ficcie.......
Oh, don't worry, CD... I know how to get to Amy.... Ego bashing does it every time...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Nov 2007 19:38
LOL!
You think I would know not to take a drink before I read one of your posts TJ. Luckily it only scared one of the cats, not messed up the computer.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Nov 2007 20:02
I live to serve, CD. 
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Ego bashing does it every time...Oh my , that would be more horrible than having my Gallactor reputation ruined !
Originally posted by Transmute JunI've never thought of myself as a greeting card writing type of guy, to be honest. But you never know what I will come up with... I should mention that I already have a new Gatchaman Christmas card in the works.Originally posted by Springie Lord Katse would be most displeased with you, Tim! That was so cute!!You could start a whole new line of Gatchy greeting cards for "when we care enough to send the Gatch-y best"!!Ooh! Now there's an idea. *TJ looks hopefully at Tim* You said anything....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Nov 2007 18:51
Whoo hoo!
Now, what about your Gatchaman CCG, Tim? 
Now, what about your Gatchaman CCG, Tim?
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Whoo hoo!Unfortunately the Gatchaman CCG is on pause because I don't have time to work out a series of CCG card rules that are logical and consistent. If I was going to do this, I want to do it right and not just copy Magic: The Gathering (or On the Edge which was a bigger influence).
But never say never... 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Nov 2007 19:25
Whenever it happens, I'll be your first customer!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Nov 2007 16:32
This sound good! Gatch greeting cards, next it will be Birthday cards...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Nov 2007 09:51
Okay, this morning my son (age 4) drew the Gatchaspartan. Ken is on top holding the Gatchafencer, and there are some missiles coming out on the bottom.
Please excuse the spelling, he's learning how to spell/write phonetically in Kindergarten.
Awwwww... so adorable!! He does well! i can read Ken the Eagle perfectly! 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Nov 2007 14:29
I think this is great for a 4 years old.
And I like that he is attempting to write. And using phonics is the way I teach unknown words, but I also teach list words that are used every day. Some one has taught him how to spell the word 'the', that word can not be sounded out.
BTW this is what my stick figures look like. 
Your pic did not have stick figures like this.
Your pic did not have stick figures like this.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Nov 2007 15:14
Originally posted by clouddancer Some one has taught him how to spell the word 'the', that word can not be sounded out.Yes, in school his class is learning high frequency words, and 'the' was the second word they learned (after 'me'). He also knows how to spell 'my', 'like', 'are', 'and'. and 'we', among others. The rest he has to stretch out and write phonetically. But given that you teach Grade 1, I appreciate your comment CD!
Personally though, my favourite thing about this drawing is that he declared that he would draw the Gatchaspartan and he drew a triangle!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Nov 2007 15:20
The interesting thing is: at this time in grade 1, I still have children who can not spell those words, let alone read them.
I have two children who can only read the words 'a' and 'I'. (Cloud becomes sarcastic *Hmmm I wonder if that is because they are telling me the letter names and not the words.*)
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Okay, this morning my son (age 4) drew the Gatchaspartan. Ken is on top holding the Gatchafencer, and there are some missiles coming out on the bottom. Please excuse the spelling, he's learning how to spell/write phonetically in Kindergarten.That's so funny TJ! Ithink I'll try a Ken on a Gatchaspartan pic!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Nov 2007 03:53
I have 71/2 month old that can hold tow things in each hand...I refuse to let her loose with pencils just yet....grins!
This brings back memories of my 4-year-old-self and my slightly older muse of a cousin with a box of crayons. We decorated half of the apartment walls with an original 3-foot level trim before we were caught! I will have to find the pictures of us washing the walls and scan & post them. We were then supplied with the appropriate medium. LOL!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Nov 2007 07:18
Sounds like you knew what you were doing, Kimi!
And Ebony, this is why they make high chairs and giant, non-toxic, washable crayons.
And Ebony, this is why they make high chairs and giant, non-toxic, washable crayons.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Nov 2007 09:45
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I cant wait to get my daughter caught up in the world of Gatch, and comic and all that stuff. My dad got me into comics, and thats something i still hjold dear. When our kids are our age, theyll be here, talking about, "oh yeah, my folks taught me all about gatch." And the White Shadow of Gatchaman will live on in the hearts of another generation.....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Nov 2007 17:51
She's never too young! I got my son hooked at age 3, and Ebony's daughter is already fascinated by Gatch at 7.5 months!!!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Nov 2007 18:01
How old is your daughter Toneman?
If I may ask.
Originally posted by Hinotori How do you say "three French hens" in Francais? But expressed as a question rather than a statement. (it's for my Christmas fic!)Hmmm... not sure about 'hen', but chicken is 'poulet' So I would say trois poulet Francaise... Let's see if any of the other Canadians can add more... ETA: Since we're singing about French birds, would everyone like to join me in a chorus of Allouette? Allouette, gentil Allouette Allouette Je te plumerai
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Nov 2007 15:30
TJ he's showing his talent already!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Hmmm... not sure about 'hen', but chicken is 'poulet' So I would say trois poulet Francaise... Let's see if any of the other Canadians can add more... ETA: Since we're singing about French birds, would everyone like to join me in a chorus of Allouette? Allouette, gentil Allouette Allouette Je te plumerai
TJ and Amy!!
Y'know. I just looked up the lyrics to Allouette. That's pretty harsh! Plucking feathers off the head, beak, and wings?? Sounds like something Ego would do! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Nov 2007 16:51
Yeah, I was pretty shocked when I discovered it too... and this was long before I discovered Gatch/re-discovered BOTP!
Originally posted by Hinotori Sounds like something Ego would do!Why Hino, do you think Ego would pluck off the Swan's feathers?
Originally posted by amyltrerMy MIL agrees with with Amy's translation Hino. To express it as a question just slap a '?' at the end, and use a higher intonation in voice, same as in english..."Three French Hens?" Funny as I sit here drinking Egg Nog and setting up Xmas decorations...the french translation on the carton is "Lait de Poule" literally "Milk of Hen". I'm guessing it's one of "stylistics/semantical" things of french linguistics (which I studied in University, years ago and can't remember). Just what is "Nog" anyways...Originally posted by Hinotori How do you say "three French hens" in Francais? But expressed as a question rather than a statement. (it's for my Christmas fic!)Trois poules francaises . With cedilla on the "c". Though I'm not sure, French has never been my favourite language!
Originally posted by Hinotori Y'know. I just looked up the lyrics to Allouette. That's pretty harsh! Plucking feathers off the head, beak, and wings?? Sounds like something Ego would do!I agree with you Hino...this is a french-canadian children's song...much like "Ring Around the Rosie" which I understand to be about the "Black Plague". I'm guessing these songs are reflecting some of the harsh realities of yesteryears, that seem pretty nasty and un-politically correct by todays standards. But dang it they're catchy little tunes! Since we have a few teachers on this site, I found a couple of links which may be found useful (at least interesting). Songs Our Teachers Taught Us KIDiddles Song Lyrics And one that I think is a footballer's chant and of adult content (just scroll down it's a forum page): Alloetta Chelsea Alloetta Oh and while I remember..I was watching 'The View' the other day and apparently 'Old School' Sesame Street is now on DVD...and there are some who are saying that these are unfit for today's children to watch. EI characters such as Oscar the Grouch for his anti-social tendancies, and the Cookie Monster for his bad eating habits! WTF???
Man the States are so jacked up. And its not gonna get any better. you know why? Cause the people that own this country dont want it to change. They're trying to strike away any symbolism of independant thought. Its not okay to be anti social, or to like cookiez just a little too much. Obey, follow the shhep. Dont think for yourself, whatever you do!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by kimiko Oh and while I remember..I was watching 'The View' the other day and apparently 'Old School' Sesame Street is now on DVD...and there are some who are saying that these are unfit for today's children to watch. EI characters such as Oscar the Grouch for his anti-social tendancies, and the Cookie Monster for his bad eating habits! WTF???I heard this too!! It's crazy today. All the stuff we watched/did while growing up and we turned out alright (ok, that may be debatable on this board...)
But it amazes me how so many things are deemed "bad" and were so normal and non-controversial for us!
I read an article about the Sesame Street warning in the NY Times. Let me see if I can find the link....
Ah, here it is!
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/18/magazine/18wwln-medium-t.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1
Originally posted by kimiko Funny as I sit here drinking Egg Nog and setting up Xmas decorations...the french translation on the carton is "Lait de Poule" literally "Milk of Hen". I'm guessing it's one of "stylistics/semantical" things of french linguistics (which I studied in University, years ago and can't remember). Just what is "Nog" anyways...Ask and ye shall receive Kimi! (I'm just full of useless information today!) From About.com: The Name: The word itself does not have much appeal, the guttural sound and the thought of drinking egg doesnt sound very appetizing to most. There are differing opinions as to the origin of the name for this famous drink. One version says that nog derives from an Old English word for strong beer, hence noggin . Another version attributes the name to Colonial America where colonists referred to thick drinks as grog and eggnog as egg-and-grog . Either way, we know it today as Eggnog
The hilariousness around Sesame Street reminds me of this pic...
Originally posted by Sosai X The hilariousness around Sesame Street reminds me of this pic...Today's episode was brought to you by the letter P (for prison) And the numbers 25 to Life.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Nov 2007 14:49
I just ROTFL! at that piccie. DH and I had a conversation about Sesame Street the other day and how Elmo was smoking a cigar(or one of the main characters) in an EP from 20 years ago...They wouldn't show that EP today...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Nov 2007 15:07
Have you guys read the Gatchaman Street fics? They are awesome!!!
http://www.gatchfanfic.com/nolan/sesamstreet1.txt
http://www.gatchfanfic.com/nolan/sesamstreet2.txt
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2007 15:53
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Have you guys read the Gatchaman Street fics? They are awesome!!! http://www.gatchfanfic.com/nolan/sesamstreet1.txt http://www.gatchfanfic.com/nolan/sesamstreet2.txtI loved them TJ. Brought back such memories. Oh to be a child again.
Pssst... you can be a child. It's okay. just don't grow up. Don't you see the great job I've done of this?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Nov 2007 17:17
Kind of like Peter Pan?
I never want to grow up!
I never want to grow up!
I never want to grow up!
Tinkerbell where is that Fairy dust?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Nov 2007 17:39
Originally posted by clouddancer Kind of like Peter Pan? I never want to grow up! I never want to grow up! I never want to grow up! Tinkerbell where is that Fairy dust?You got it, Baby!
a wise man once told me growing old is inevitable. Growing up, however, is optional. Truer words were never spoken.
Oh, great... Now I have that old Toys R Us jingle in my head....
I don't want to grow up
I'm a Toys R Us kid
There's a million toys at Toys R Us that I can play with!
From bikes, to trains, to video games,
It's the biggest toy store there is!
Gee whiz!
I don't want to grow, cuz baby if I did,
I wouldn't be a Toys R Us kid!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 1 Dec 2007 06:42
You know what, Hino? That song came into my head while I was typing up
I don't want to grow up! 
I don't want to grow up
I'm a Gatchaman kid
There are five cool birds at Coral Base
Whom I can play with
There's Ken and Joe and Jun and Ryu
And Jinpei: let's Bird Go!
I don't want to grow up
'Cause maybe if I did
I couldn't be a Gatchaman kid!
How long did it take you to come up witht that?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Dec 2007 13:15
Originally posted by Toneman How long did it take you to come up witht that?Um... 30 seconds...
That's awesome TJ! I had the Toys R Us jingle in my head all day yesterday. Now I'll be singing this version instead!! 
This is a little Swan in her Christmas dress at Carols by candlelight...she's a bit tired and all smiled out at this stage.
Awwwww...how precious! She looks beautiful, Ebony!
Oh What a sweety...even though she's giving you the evil eye! LOL!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Dec 2007 07:54
Awwww! She is adorable Ebony.
And that dirty look is saying "Put that silly flashy thing down and come and entertain me." 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2007 08:30
Oh, what a sweetie! She looks so much bigger already! You must be taking good care of her, Ebony. Such an angel....
She looks so much bigger already! You must be taking good care of her, Ebony. Such an angel....
Oh, she's so pretty with that Condor look!
Oh, how cute!! She's definitely a Swan in the making!
This is my little swan... Her name is Alexandra. She looks just like me..... Poor little girl....
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Dec 2007 14:17
What a cutie Toneman! She looks just like a little doll, how old is she???
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Dec 2007 14:22
Originally posted by amyltrer Oh, she's so pretty with that Condor look!She normally is full of smiles for the camera, but it was late on Saturday, just getting on dark and I had taken her on a childrens ride. So she was exhausted! She's woeking on that Condor stare isn't she... Yeah TJ she has grown about 5 cm and she has put on 500g. But she's still a petite baby, smaller than other babies her age. But I think she won't be a tall person like us! The Swan is petite so she fits the mold.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Dec 2007 14:39
I hope she keeps the Swan temperment,
and does not get a Condor one.
Originally posted by Toneman This is my little swan... Her name is Alexandra. She looks just like me..... Poor little girl....Tone, she is adorable!
She is 18 months, and she still getting big. She's a handful. Can't wait till she learns how to read comics....lol
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2007 16:26
Originally posted by Toneman This is my little swan... Her name is Alexandra. She looks just like me..... Poor little girl....Oh, my goodness, what a beautiful girl! I love her big blue eyes!!!!
Cute kids - both of them! Kids can be so cute as they grow and discover the world around them. At that early age everything is new. My wife's great-granddaughter (age 2) discovered post-it notes and suddenly our books were covered in them.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2007 17:13
Post-it notes and Kleenex... scads of fun for babies!!!!
Lex prefers cat food, and toilet paper herself...lol
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Dec 2007 19:41
Oh... TP... wait until you PT, Toneman. They LOVE to pull on that roll until it is all just a pile on the floor.... 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Dec 2007 21:22
my baby is hepling me post ast theab
mom0ent
she likes the mouse...She loves to sit up, but not roll.
I should have put a smiling ppic of her up..But nahhh.. Thats her studying the world expression...Probably how she'll look at TJ the first time and then she'll be facinated with her children
and then she'll be facinated with her children
Oh she's another cutie Toneman!
My 9 month old niece loves lemons! Her sour-puss face is priceless!
Actually she loves anything that "you're having" and makes quite a fuss if she doesn't get it. My sister was eating jalapeno Doritos the other day and Miya was quite indignant with mum not sharing...So my sister caved and let her have a taste, figuring she wouldn't like it...wrong...
Must be taking after her Jamaican grandfather!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Dec 2007 06:30
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Probably how she'll look at TJ the first timeAll children love me! They always seem to give me that Condor look....
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Dec 2007 19:38
She'll love you TJ!
At the moment the little darling has decided that she wants to stay up later, she fights sleep! She's only 8 months old and she's learning fast..
Mum's solid food is different from hers, she watches as I eat now, soon she'll be wanting my food.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Dec 2007 21:23
Hey, the more kinds of food you can give her, the better. Trust me, it s*cks having picky eaters later on.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Dec 2007 22:30
My mother would laugh is she did become a fussy eater...I'm a fussy eater especially when I was a kid...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Dec 2007 06:23
I was a fussy eater too. Mostly I just liked everything plain and my parents kept trying to 'sophisticate' my palate. And then there were the endless vegetables that were (almost) literally forced down my throat... to this day, there are limited numbers of vegetables I can eat and not gag on, and they tend to be ones my parents didn't force on me. My brother doesn't eat vegetables at all, unless you count potatoes and mushrooms.
I try to keep this stuff in mind with my own kids. I won't force them to eat new foods once they've tried it, but I do encourage them to try things, especially when we're in an environment where it's easy for them to do so (like at a buffet restaurant or on a cruise ship). As long as they can eat ONE fruit and ONE vegetable, I'll just give them that ONE all day long and be happy about it. So far, so good on that one. 
And then there were the endless vegetables that were (almost) literally forced down my throat... to this day, there are limited numbers of vegetables I can eat and not gag on, and they tend to be ones my parents didn't force on me. My brother doesn't eat vegetables at all, unless you count potatoes and mushrooms.
I try to keep this stuff in mind with my own kids. I won't force them to eat new foods once they've tried it, but I do encourage them to try things, especially when we're in an environment where it's easy for them to do so (like at a buffet restaurant or on a cruise ship). As long as they can eat ONE fruit and ONE vegetable, I'll just give them that ONE all day long and be happy about it. So far, so good on that one.
I was a "garbage can with a hollow leg" as my mum put it...I'd eat almost everything and anything. To this day though I cannot even look at brussel sprouts... 
Being anemic as a kid, I was constantly fed such iron rich veggies and liver. The liver I could get down if it was smeared in ketchup. But the brussel sprouts, the smell and taste of them just made me gag...cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, brocolli...I can eat those all now...and actually enjoy...but those damn brussel sprouts...I'm scarred I guess...LOL
Being anemic as a kid, I was constantly fed such iron rich veggies and liver. The liver I could get down if it was smeared in ketchup. But the brussel sprouts, the smell and taste of them just made me gag...cabbage rolls, sauerkraut, brocolli...I can eat those all now...and actually enjoy...but those damn brussel sprouts...I'm scarred I guess...LOL
Liver! Brussel sprouts! Ewwww!!! I hated those as a kid and still do (my dad loves liver). A lot of stuff that I didn't like as a kid I love now (mainly broccoli & cauliflower). I love spicy food and as a kid I wouldn't even had thought about touching it let alone eating such hot food.
Oh, I still don't like turnip! 
A lot of stuff that I didn't like as a kid I love now (mainly broccoli & cauliflower). I love spicy food and as a kid I wouldn't even had thought about touching it let alone eating such hot food.
Oh, I still don't like turnip!
Oh, Tim, looks I'm not the only Brocolli eater around! My friends would tease me a lot for eating vegetables , but d'oh... the diet!
Originally posted by Toneman This is my little swan... Her name is Alexandra. She looks just like me..... Poor little girl....She's adorable Tone! If she looks like you.... then you're must be a handsome daddy Red!
Originally posted by amyltrer Oh, Tim, looks I'm not the only Brocolli eater around! My friends would tease me a lot for eating vegetables , but d'oh... the diet!I love vegetables even though as a kid I was more a 'meat and potatoes' person but now I eat more veggies than meat. My wife's grandson (who is now 15) always gets teased because when he was small he loved broccoli because he thought they were "tree stars". I also have a friend who LOVES broccoli but he is allergic to it. He is a vegetarian and when he teases me for eating meat, I tease him for committing "herbicide".
Well, I can't say I love veggies, but I don't dislike them either. When I was a kid, dad would trick me into eating rice saying that I'll have ellongated eyes and smoothe skin like the chinese. No such things so far!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 11 Dec 2007 16:58
Choko...I hate the stuff, mum tried to make me eat it, she even had me stay at the dinner table until I finished when I was about 3 yrs old...she came back to find I had built a castle out it with the left over vegies on my plate...she gave up after that and I began to eat more of my vegies..
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Dec 2007 20:28
Okay... I have no idea... what is Choko? 
It's a type of gourd. I had to google it to find out what it was. See here.
Thanks Tim, I initially thought it was a sort of chocolate!
No problem. At first I thought a choko was perhaps some type of Australian slang like Shiela, Cobber, Busher, Bunyip, etc. *grin*
When in doubt, google it.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Dec 2007 02:01
Well Choko was grown across the out door dunnie, or a wooden fence.
It was a staple in the diet of Aussies for years because ti was cheap and could be used as a filler...
Having grown up in a small town, Choko was much more popular, it was put into everything to fill it out.
On it's own it is fairly tasteless, and I don't like the texture of it...besides it grew over the outdoor Dunnie for crying out loud!
I didn't think about you guys not knowing what it was...
Just like you guys call Peppers...we call them Capsicum. No one calls them peppers here, they'll think your talking about chillies or something.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Dec 2007 05:39
Originally posted by amyltrer Thanks Tim, I initially thought it was a sort of chocolate!I was thinking the same thing! And then I was wondering about Ebony when I heard that she didn't want to eat chocolate....
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