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Last post by clouddancer 9 Jan 2008 16:29
Just want to wish everyone the best for the holidays! Cause I don't know when I'll be back online..thought I had all the shopping done...
...But apparently the nephews are already getting Guitar Hero III from Santa...(Damn that fat, red bastard!) I hate it when you find the perfect (and very illusive) gift (on sale at that!) for someone and someone else beat you to it!!
So now I'll have to venture out into daylight again, fighting for parking spots...but I won't be standing in the returns line...
The DH Condor used his "big-blue-eyed-puppy-dog" look on me ...(well that and the fact I haven't been able to pry his claws off that little plastic guitar!) "I had to make sure it wasn't defective..." he keeps telling me....he's been playing it for almost 6 hours straight...(I couldn't figure out why I had Foghat's "Slow Ride" on the brain when I woke up...) "I guess we can keep it, and give ourselves a Xmas gift, honey..."
OK I cave...It's great!
So hugs & kisses to everyone as she pops more Tylenol and arms herself for retail battle again! But first must get through 2 more 9 hour shifts of retail work...then shopping..UGH!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!
*smoochies*
Have a great Christrmas, Kimi! We'll miss you!
Good luck battling the crowds Kimi!
Merry Christmas! 
I am dying here, Kimi! I got an email from DH the other day sending me a link to a cheap Guitar Hero III package. There was a free upgrade to overnight shipping, so guess what arrived yesterday? And guess what DH took out of the box and is playing EVEN AS I TYPE THIS MESSAGE????? Right now it's House of the Rising Sun.... at TOP volume. Urgh....
I hope you find something good!
Have a Great Christmas time, Kimi. I hope your DHs know well to play a guitar. That thing can be an instrument of torture if you lack the talent .
Just want to wish everyone a merry Christmas/ Happy Hanukkah or just a great new year if these are not festivals you celebrate 
May the new year bring you happiness.
May the new year bring you happiness.
Oh, my... It's Christmas Eve here! Santa should have come by now.
#Amy bolt to chech under the Christmas tree for presents#Wish me luck!
C'mon Santa, I've been a good little Gallactor! I hope you've brought me something....... or else.......
C'mon Santa, I've been a good little Gallactor! I hope you've brought me something....... or else.......
Here's a few pics I took last night while on the way to work. Some folks go all out in true Griswald style with the Xmas lights....a little blurry cause it was dang windy & snowing...
And one I took from the front door of our store about 2AM when the snow was coming down quite heavily. This was taken without a flash...I had an amateur photog moment...should I use low light or snow??? Seems the ISO also has a feature on there...can't remember which one I used so moot point as it came out pretty good...
Enjoy!
The lights look great. 
And I love the snow there, Kimi.
And I love the snow there, Kimi.
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 24 Dec 2007 08:25
(edited 24 Dec 2007 08:25)
I have to admit, I have a little Griswold in me...lol
we have lights, a train, candy canes and a giant Santa out front...heehee...the neighborhood kids love it!
I am so jealous of your snow, Kimi! It's beautiful!
It was 70 degrees and muggy here yesterday...grrrrr...
oh wow those lights are amazing. No snow here yet but there are still a few hours to go.
To the Aussies here Merry Christmas ( I know you are a few hours ahead so its Christmas Day for you)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Dec 2007 12:48
I hope everyone who is already there is having a great Christmas! I still have a bit to go... 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Dec 2007 14:56
Wishing everyone a Happy Chirstmas for those who have begun it and to those that it still has to arrive.
Evening is just closing in here on the 24th we are still a few hours away from a visit from Santa.
BTW Kimi, beautiful pics. Was this last night with the storm/sudden freeze/high winds that came in?
I know I haven't been around much lately, but I still wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday! Here's the lame holiday greeting I threw together today after getting out of work early(ish)...
He knows if you've been bad or good, so be bad for satan's sake!!! ;P
He knows if you've been bad or good, so be bad for satan's sake!!! ;P
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Dec 2007 20:19
Not so lame... I was 
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!!!
Merry christmas or whatever..... Have fun get drunk name it after me.....hahahahahaha!!!! I shoulda been a Gallacter....
Originally posted by Toneman I shoulda been a Gallacter....It's not to late Tone! We still recruit newbies!
Originally posted by Raggletag I know I haven't been around much lately, but I still wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday! Here's the lame holiday greeting I threw together today after getting out of work early(ish)...You mean, be bad for Sosai's sake!
Originally posted by clouddancer BTW Kimi, beautiful pics. Was this last night with the storm/sudden freeze/high winds that came in?Yes CD, It was Monday night! The house with the lights is in Hamilton on Glendale Ave. & King St. near Ivor Wynne Stadium. My store is in Burlington. For those not familiar with the weather effects Lake Ontario & the Niagara Escarpement gives us...basically a vortex-like thing happens...There were severe winds (I believe the Weather Network was calling for 90+ km/h...not too far off from an F1 category hurricane). What happens when high, westerly winds + cold front meets warm, humid lake + elevation drop...it means Kimi is out taking pictures in Hamilton in a snow tornado! (Actually what was really bizarre was that all of the cars would stop to let me take my pictures!) If Hamilton is being dumped on Burlington is usually not and vice-versa. Though it was extremely windy the snow didn't start till later... If you're in Buffalo or Niagara Falls you're screwed either way because you're sandwiched in between Lake Erie & Lake Ontario! I should get a couple of pics of the Burlington "Griswald" house on Spruce St. These folks (not sure if they are Doctors or lawyers, some kind of professionals...you need the cash just for the hydro bill they must get) totally go all out, they just have a much bigger house and lot than the one I took pics of. Actually there are tours & competitions for house decorating and traffic can be brutal for getting around certain areas.
Great pics Kimi.... Merry Christmas to all, and to those that celebrate other holidays this time of year I hope that your is as great as well....
Originally posted by Raggletag I know I haven't been around much lately, but I still wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday! Here's the lame holiday greeting I threw together today after getting out of work early(ish)...Tony, I love this one!! The candy cane gun is awesome! :
Originally posted by Raggletag I know I haven't been around much lately, but I still wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday! Here's the lame holiday greeting I threw together today after getting out of work early(ish)...Thank you for the card! Hope you have a great day
Originally posted by SpringieLOL, I haven't noticed the Candy gun! I guess it won't be very effective against the birdies, unless it's poisoned!Originally posted by Raggletag I know I haven't been around much lately, but I still wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday! Here's the lame holiday greeting I threw together today after getting out of work early(ish)...Tony, I love this one!! The candy cane gun is awesome! :
Originally posted by Raggletag I know I haven't been around much lately, but I still wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday! Here's the lame holiday greeting I threw together today after getting out of work early(ish)...This is great!! Looks like Katse's got a part-time retail job! "THE SIGN SAYS: NO RETURNS WITHOUT A RECEIPT!!!!" Hope you're having a happy Xmas!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Dec 2007 10:12
Originally posted by Toneman Merry christmas or whatever..... Have fun get drunk name it after me.....hahahahahaha!!!! I shoulda been a Gallacter....You know, I've always placed Red Impulse as barely one step away from being a Galactor...
Originally posted by Transmute JunIs that because he liked to be mean with a certain Eagle?Originally posted by Toneman Merry christmas or whatever..... Have fun get drunk name it after me.....hahahahahaha!!!! I shoulda been a Gallacter....You know, I've always placed Red Impulse as barely one step away from being a Galactor...
Oh, Jun!! How could you say such a thing!!!! How hurtful.... I could never allign myself with the Gallacter. They are fun to play with though, as we all know. They're good when you need to dish out a good thrashing. But that's about all they're good for..lol
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Dec 2007 18:58
Originally posted by Toneman Oh, Jun!! How could you say such a thing!!!! How hurtful.... I could never allign myself with the Gallacter. They are fun to play with though, as we all know. They're good when you need to dish out a good thrashing. But that's about all they're good for..lolJust keep your thrashing to Galactor and stop throwing your son across the room...
Originally posted by Transmute JunOr trying to drown him when he is 4.Originally posted by Toneman Oh, Jun!! How could you say such a thing!!!! How hurtful.... I could never allign myself with the Gallacter. They are fun to play with though, as we all know. They're good when you need to dish out a good thrashing. But that's about all they're good for..lolJust keep your thrashing to Galactor and stop throwing your son across the room...
There are times when I would like to ask where he got his parenting skills from.
Where did I learn my parenting skills? I went to the state required DHS parenting classes. That's where I learned everything I know.... (Ooooohhh. I just took a chep shot at the government.... hahahahaha)
Originally posted by Transmute JunHey I'd say the other way round. Oh Tone such a pity...You'd have made a great Gallactor Captain !Originally posted by Toneman Oh, Jun!! How could you say such a thing!!!! How hurtful.... I could never allign myself with the Gallacter. They are fun to play with though, as we all know. They're good when you need to dish out a good thrashing. But that's about all they're good for..lolJust keep your thrashing to Galactor and stop throwing your son across the room...
Originally posted by amyltrer [Hey I'd say the other way round. Oh Tone such a pity...You'd have made a great Gallactor Captain !Do I hear another ficcie idea in the making?? (what if RI really had switched sides and become a Galactor??)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Dec 2007 06:53
Originally posted by HinotoriOh oh oh.... that's a great one! Pam, when are you getting started????Originally posted by amyltrer [Hey I'd say the other way round. Oh Tone such a pity...You'd have made a great Gallactor Captain !Do I hear another ficcie idea in the making?? (what if RI really had switched sides and become a Galactor??)
Originally posted by Transmute JunI think the invitation was for me. After all, I'm the one with the Eagle bashing....Originally posted by HinotoriOh oh oh.... that's a great one! Pam, when are you getting started????Originally posted by amyltrer [Hey I'd say the other way round. Oh Tone such a pity...You'd have made a great Gallactor Captain !Do I hear another ficcie idea in the making?? (what if RI really had switched sides and become a Galactor??)
Originally posted by HinotoriHmph Amy rubbs her chin thoughtfully That's a great ficcie idea Hino.Originally posted by amyltrer [Hey I'd say the other way round. Oh Tone such a pity...You'd have made a great Gallactor Captain !Do I hear another ficcie idea in the making?? (what if RI really had switched sides and become a Galactor??)
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Dec 2007 13:35
Originally posted by amyltrerWell I am sure you could both write one. They would both be very different and from different points of view. I wouldn't mind if you both did that. Cloud rubs hands together considering how to get more stories posted for her to read.Originally posted by Transmute JunI think the invitation was for me. After all, I'm the one with the Eagle bashing....Originally posted by HinotoriOh oh oh.... that's a great one! Pam, when are you getting started????Originally posted by amyltrer [Hey I'd say the other way round. Oh Tone such a pity...You'd have made a great Gallactor Captain !Do I hear another ficcie idea in the making?? (what if RI really had switched sides and become a Galactor??)
I should know better than to make comments like that....
Hmmm, seems Amy and I have 2 different ideas when it comes to this fic. Maybe we should each write a version?
But, alas, it will be quite a while before this fic would see the light of day, even if I decided to write one. RI's character analysis alone would take forever.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Dec 2007 14:23
Originally posted by Hinotori I should know better than to make comments like that.... Hmmm, seems Amy and I have 2 different ideas when it comes to this fic. Maybe we should each write a version? But, alas, it will be quite a while before this fic would see the light of day, even if I decided to write one. RI's character analysis alone would take forever.Yes Hino, I have learned to be cautious what I say when TJ is around. She is very good a turning it back on me. Then she starts poking until she gets what she wants. Psst Hino. Don't tell TJ! but you could always turn it back on her and suggest a challenge for her to write this fic as well. I am sure she will have lots of time to write during her flight to Australia.Hmmm, ok maybe I'll put this on the "ideas to be worked on" pile....
Cloud steps back wondering if she could do something like this, then stops, I don't even want to see if I could fit this into my Universe. Even if it was a twisted plot where RI/Cronus pretends to join Galactor/Sprectra.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Dec 2007 14:38
Originally posted by clouddancer Psst Hino. Don't tell TJ! but you could always turn it back on her and suggest a challenge for her to write this fic as well. I am sure she will have lots of time to write during her flight to Australia.Yes, I will have some time. But I am currently working on 'Untitled BOTP Smut' Yes, that's the title... sigh... hopefully something better will come to me...
Originally posted by clouddancer Yes Hino, I have learned to be cautious what I say when TJ is around. She is very good a turning it back on me. Then she starts poking until she gets what she wants.Yes, I'm seeing that... This is the first time she's actually poking me, and I'm guessing that the whip isn't too far behind...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 07:39
Uh huh.....
*TJ taps foot suspiciously*
I'll have you know that I have my ways of getting information.... not to mention that I intend to FULLY inspect EVERY thread when I return!!!! I'll find out all of your little secrets.... I will! 
MUST...........DESSSS----TROOOOYY....LITTLE...RED...GUITAR!!!!!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 07:52
Originally posted by kimikoI gather Guitar Hero III isn't going over well at your house, Kimi?
Our guitar is white, though...
DH is actually quite good at it....Me on the other hand...put it this way...I can't handle staring at that moving fret board! It makes me dizzy...actually most video games make me dizzy. Of course he wants me to watch him kick ass...and I'm just trying to listen...So eyestrain and a bit o'sinus congestion is starting of a migraine for me.
He's made it up to Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast". He beat Slash in a challenge. But Slayer put him back in his place...he came downstairs as I'm typing saying he "will never bad-mouth thrash metal again....and that his fingers are killing him..." Of course I have to remind him when he had a real guitar and the fingers used to bleed....now he's thinking of getting one...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 08:32
Slayer had DH beat too... he's working on Medium level and Slayer is the one that keeps making him go back over and over again... he just can't seem to get 5 stars on it!!!
*looks around to make sure DH isn't around*
Pssst...Don't say anything but...DH is on Easy level...
*snaps her head in the direction of the stairs*
I'm not going to be critical because I keep getting booed offstage on the Easy level! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 09:06
DH did Easy level, and then Easy at 5 stars for all songs. Now he's on medium.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 09:31
Originally posted by kimiko Apparently DH is now...SlashBwaaaa haaaa haaaa!
I can see it now... the Condor marries Slash... Sounds like a match made in Heaven!
I raised an eyebrow at him when he yelled from upstairs, "Hun, you gotta see this...I'm Slash now..."
"OK honey"
"No really, I'm Slash!"
OK Now he is Slash and Lou (the devil) has just challenged him...and of course..."The Devil Went Down To Georgia"...
Good thing he didn't sell his soul...cause Lou's spanking him!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'll have you know that I have my ways of getting information....The White Shadow who slips in unseen?? I thought you were a Swan...
No golden fiddle for DH huh? I couldn't play guitar hero for crap. They need drum hero though. I'd tear that sh*t up!!!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 13:35
Originally posted by Toneman No golden fiddle for DH huh? I couldn't play guitar hero for crap. They need drum hero though. I'd tear that sh*t up!!!!Swans ROCK at Guitar Hero! If you're playing drums, then you must be Keyop...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Dec 2007 14:58
What great pics Kimi!
We went around the country (Singleton, NSW) town where my parents live and In-laws to look at the Christmas eve. Everyone was out the front of their houses having a beer and nibbles. Great atmosphere...
I just love those winter Chrissy lights though...beautiful.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Dec 2007 17:52
Originally posted by HinotoriYes I heard that too Hinotori. But I have also hear she has lined up a few others to do some poking for her. Cloud looks around to make sure TJ is not appoaching ..... Hey Hino! Maybe while TJ is away we can go searching for her stick, whip and yo-yo. Then we can relax even when she gets back.Between you and me, I have it on good authority that she'll be gone for about a month, so we'll have a break from the poking and whipping.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Dec 2007 18:24
Originally posted by clouddancer Cloud looks around to make sure TJ is not appoaching ..... Hey Hino! Maybe while TJ is away we can go searching for her stick, whip and yo-yo. Then we can relax even when she gets back.I keep them on my person at all times....
Originally posted by Transmute JunHmmmm! On your person eh! Cloud wonders where Ebony is at this time. Pssst! Ebony can I get you on board!Originally posted by clouddancer Cloud looks around to make sure TJ is not appoaching ..... Hey Hino! Maybe while TJ is away we can go searching for her stick, whip and yo-yo. Then we can relax even when she gets back.I keep them on my person at all times....
While TJ is over with you, do you think you may be able to sneak off with those items? It might save you a few pokes on your incompleted stories as well.
HUH I'm NOT suicidal Cloudy...LOL
Originally posted by clouddancer Yes I heard that too Hinotori. But I have also hear she has lined up a few others to do some poking for her.She does?? I didn't see that in the memo! I guess that's what happens when you hire Goons to do your spying.....
Originally posted by clouddancer [quote]Originally posted by Transmute Jun I keep them on my person at all times....CD, she's just trying to distract us... We all know she can't take them on the plane or on the ship! TJ's weapons are around, we just need to find them!
Cloud wonders where Ebony is at this time. Pssst! Ebony can I get you on board!Oh, yes, Ebony! The Swan has many powers and tricks, so she may actually have these items when she visits you! If you really love the Eagle and the Owl, you will help us out with our little plan!
lol I have a feeling when TJ gets back she will have bigger and better weapons to use.
If you guys want me to, I can get in ther ad get that stuff for you....for a price...hahahahahahaha!!!! I can get her to give them to me. I'm good like that...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Dec 2007 08:19
Oh, Toneman... you just ask and I'm sending you all kinds of stuff!!!! But NOT my favourite toys...
(Are you still singing Let's Fly? 
)
(Are you still singing Let's Fly? )
Originally posted by Toneman No golden fiddle for DH huh? I couldn't play guitar hero for crap. They need drum hero though. I'd tear that sh*t up!!!!Toneman DH has told me there is a game called "Rock Band" that has all the instruments. It's not available in Canada yet and not sure what system it is for... FTR...DH finally beat the devil and he does hand over his guitar....but DH was dissappointed that he didn't get to "become the devil" and use him as his avatar... "Honey I don't think you get to keep the devil's soul...I don't remember seeing that in the contract he made you sign....though that would certainly up the ante in the storyline..." *hint* possible plot bunny
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Dec 2007 09:09
But... is he going to play it again at highger difficulty? My DH just started Hard last night and is getting his butt whupped!
Im going on ten hours straight with that song. I pounded out episode seven listening to it, and I must say, it made the story rather sadistic. I think I'll play the song while I write the rest of the series...lol Are you driving dh crazy witht hat milli vanilli song i sent you yet????
DH says he's going to work on getting 5 stars on all of the songs on Easy level then move up to to the next level and continue...
So I have a lot more torture...um...I mean... cheerleading to do.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Dec 2007 14:14
LOL... that's what my DH sis Kimi... 5 stars on easy and then medium. He skipped 5 stars on Medium to try hard and is regretting it...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Dec 2007 14:14
Originally posted by Toneman Im going on ten hours straight with that song. I pounded out episode seven listening to it, and I must say, it made the story rather sadistic. I think I'll play the song while I write the rest of the series...lol Are you driving dh crazy witht hat milli vanilli song i sent you yet????Well, I didn't listen to it for 10 hours, if that's what you mean...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2007 15:16
Originally posted by HinotoriOh! I hadn't thought of that. Hmmmm, Hino are you sure she is not taking the God Phoenix? They would not do a weapons check on there.Originally posted by clouddancer [quote]Originally posted by Transmute Jun I keep them on my person at all times....CD, she's just trying to distract us... We all know she can't take them on the plane or on the ship! TJ's weapons are around, we just need to find them!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2007 15:19
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne HUH I'm suicidal Cloudy...LOLEbony, are you saying you ARE suicidal and so will do this for us
Or, that you are NOT suicidal and thus are too afraid to even try
Cloud is attempting to Ebony into action.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Dec 2007 02:32
No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheee
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheeeMysterious package? What's in there? Yo-yos?
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheeeHow cute, Ebony!! She will love having a surprise!! I can't wait to hear how everything goes!!!
Originally posted by clouddancer Hmmmm, Hino are you sure she is not taking the God Phoenix? They would not do a weapons check on there.I didn't think of that... Of course it wouldn't be the first time the GodPhoenix was deployed without Nambu's permission... I wouldn't be a bit surprised if she convinced the Eagle and Condor to help her with that....
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheeeDoes it contain stripping Eagles and naked Condors???
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Dec 2007 13:21
Originally posted by SpringieSo do I, she'll get a laugh out of one of the items...in joke. She arrives in Sydney 2 hours (It's 8.30am here now when I'm writing this post.)Originally posted by Ebonyswanne No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheeeHow cute, Ebony!! She will love having a surprise!! I can't wait to hear how everything goes!!!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas/Happy Holidays! I was away visiting family but I'm back now to celebrate the New Year! Happy New Year everyone!
I have lots of holiday pictures to sort and share. 
Originally posted by EbonyswanneHey Ebony...have you heard from TJ yet? I'll bet she is exhausted from her trip...Originally posted by SpringieSo do I, she'll get a laugh out of one of the items...in joke. She arrives in Sydney 2 hours (It's 8.30am here now when I'm writing this post.)Originally posted by Ebonyswanne No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheeeHow cute, Ebony!! She will love having a surprise!! I can't wait to hear how everything goes!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 31 Dec 2007 12:36
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne No!!!! That was a typo!! But she has a mysterious package waiting for her at her Hotel for new year...heheeeOhhh! So did you sneek into her room as well and remove those weapons from her possession while she slept?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 31 Dec 2007 12:42
Happy New Years Everyone!!!
Wishing you lots of great inspiration in whatever you are doing this year.
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!
Happy New Year!
Here's a card that I made...
Very Nice, Tim!
The picture in the card is the candles that was at the table at my wife's daughter's Christmas dinner.
Damn! I just realized I had a typo in the Japanese. I've fixed it but I've already sent the mistake version to my Japanese penpals. Oh well, I wonder how many of them will say anything about it.
Damn! I just realized I had a typo in the Japanese. I've fixed it but I've already sent the mistake version to my Japanese penpals. Oh well, I wonder how many of them will say anything about it.
meridianday
Galaxy Girl
posted 31 Dec 2007 16:20
Happy new year!!!
Just watched the panorama of fireworks across the horizon from our house, and marvelled at the 100,000 fireworks that have apparently been sent up in the London display.
Ahhhh.....
Happy new year, folks!
It's 1 January here, 3.43 am. Weeeee!
We still have a few hours of 2007 left...how's 2008? 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 31 Dec 2007 21:15
Happy New Year!!! It's 4.30pm here on the 1st January 2008.
Springie I spoke ti TJ yesterday afternoon.(New years eve.) She was exhausted from the flight, but they were excited to be here...the kids didn't sleep as long as she's have liked them too, the were too excited about the holiday. They should be on a beach on Daydream Island by now soaking up the hot summer sun. I think in an IF we sent the Swan and Eagle there for relaxation...
If I can turn the clock back a little bit, here are some Christmas pictures from my parent's place in Newburgh, Ontario (a small village 200km North-East from Toronto)...
My parent's tree:
House Decorations:
House Decorations:
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jan 2008 02:58
WOW they go all out don't they! I don't think I could store that much decorations...
It creates a great atmosphere in the home though...Thanks for sharing.
Nice shots Tim! My mum does the same thing only she puts out her Nutcracker and rocking horse collections out. She also has pictures of all the children and grand-children sitting on Santa's lap (even one of her & dad when they were newlyweds)!
My mum goes all out on the holidays. Once the decorations come down, the Christmas platters on the wall get replaced with my mum's regular platters (she collects them).
Mom made Swannies today! (sort of eclairs filler with whipped cream and vanilla pudding!) Yummy!
Tim, love the pictures...your mom's house looks so festive!
And Amy...those Swans are soooo cuuute...and they look yummy, too! 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jan 2008 14:07
Yummy looking Swan, I have made them out of Meringue before. I can sculpt them from white clay too...
Your mum looks like a she's a good cook, and creative too.
Yummy!!
Wait a minute... You allowed Swannies in your presence???
Originally posted by Hinotori Yummy!! Wait a minute... You allowed Swannies in your presence???Well I have nothing against Swannies. Ego loves them too! The only bird I can't resist (to bash) is the Eagle!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jan 2008 15:07
Nice pics Tim.
Now I wish I had see this yesterday so I could take a picture of my Mom's Bird Tree. Over the years she has collected Bird Ornaments from all around the world. Then she hangs them on an artifical tree for Christmas. This year the tree was in the main sitting room.
The real tree, with the presents, was in the family room.
Originally posted by amyltrer Well I have nothing against Swannies. Ego loves them too! The only bird I can't resist (to bash) is the Eagle!I just had this vision of you holding an eclair Eagle and then smooshing it in your hands...
Originally posted by HinotoriAmy pictures the scene in her mind. BwahahahahOriginally posted by amyltrer Well I have nothing against Swannies. Ego loves them too! The only bird I can't resist (to bash) is the Eagle!I just had this vision of you holding an eclair Eagle and then smooshing it in your hands...
Albeit I'd love to smoosh the real Eagle.....
Originally posted by amyltrerCloud had to go back and reread that. I saw SmoochOriginally posted by HinotoriAmy pictures the scene in her mind. BwahahahahOriginally posted by amyltrer Well I have nothing against Swannies. Ego loves them too! The only bird I can't resist (to bash) is the Eagle!I just had this vision of you holding an eclair Eagle and then smooshing it in your hands...
the real Eagle.
I guess Cloud has something else on her mind. 
Very nice Swan, Amy. Looks very tasty as well.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jan 2008 16:22
Originally posted by HinotoriI have visions of the glee on her face as she does it...Originally posted by amyltrer Well I have nothing against Swannies. Ego loves them too! The only bird I can't resist (to bash) is the Eagle!I just had this vision of you holding an eclair Eagle and then smooshing it in your hands...
Why do I have visions of Amy as Sylvester and the Eagle as Tweety???
I think I saw a Devilstar! I did I did I saw a Devilstar. Meeeeoooww!
Hehe, poor Eagle!
Psst, Kimi, have you envisioned him in a cage too?
Suffering Succatash!!!
The Eagle in a cage?...No...but The Condor in the bedroom....oh yeah!
Amy do have room for just a cage for the eagle at your house or an entire dungeon???
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Jan 2008 03:59
You girls are getting kinky!!!
Originally posted by kimiko Suffering Succatash!!! The Eagle in a cage?...No...but The Condor in the bedroom....oh yeah! Amy do have room for just a cage for the eagle at your house or an entire dungeon???Actually my entire house look like a dungeon. Must clean up some time!
That closet is getting full?? Too much Ego parafanalia? LOL
Originally posted by clouddancer Nice pics Tim. Now I wish I had see this yesterday so I could take a picture of my Mom's Bird Tree. Over the years she has collected Bird Ornaments from all around the world. Then she hangs them on an artifical tree for Christmas. This year the tree was in the main sitting room. The real tree, with the presents, was in the family room.If this works this should be my Mum's bird tree. I had my dad take a picture and email it to me.
How cute!! Did it have all sorts of eagles, condors, swans, swallows, and owls on it???
Yeah! A birdie tree!! I love it!
That's a very cute tree. It must be a mess to clean up afterwards... what with all those pine needles and bird poop. *grin*
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jan 2008 15:46
I love your tree CD...
I like the butterflies, I have a thing for them..
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jan 2008 16:10
Originally posted by Sosai X That's a very cute tree. It must be a mess to clean up afterwards... what with all those pine needles and bird poop. *grin*Sorry no pine needles to clean up, this is the artificial tree. The real tree had the pressies under it, would not want bird poop on those pressies now would we.
As for the bird dropping I left that for my parents to deal with after I left their house.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jan 2008 16:15
Originally posted by Hinotori How cute!! Did it have all sorts of eagles, condors, swans, swallows, and owls on it???It had lots of Swans, a few Owls and maybe a swallow or two, and many other Song birds. Partridges, and pears, doves, and french hens, and even a few birdhouses for all the birds to nest in at night. Unfortunately I do not think there were any Eagles or Condors on it. When ever I sat next to it over the holidays, I thought of Hino's 12 Days of Christmas Fic she wrote for us.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jan 2008 01:16
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne They should be on a beach on Daydream Island by now soaking up the hot summer sun. I think in an IF we sent the Swan and Eagle there for relaxation...Actually, that was Hayman Island (which is a bit more exclusive and fewer kiddies running around to disrupt the Eagle/Swan love nest...
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Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jan 2008 01:17
I love the Christmas Swannies, Amy! 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Jan 2008 02:12
Originally posted by Transmute JunOK ...Originally posted by Ebonyswanne They should be on a beach on Daydream Island by now soaking up the hot summer sun. I think in an IF we sent the Swan and Eagle there for relaxation...Actually, that was Hayman Island (which is a bit more exclusive and fewer kiddies running around to disrupt the Eagle/Swan love nest...
Originally posted by clouddancer It had lots of Swans, a few Owls and maybe a swallow or two, and many other Song birds. Partridges, and pears, doves, and french hens, and even a few birdhouses for all the birds to nest in at night. Unfortunately I do not think there were any Eagles or Condors on it.No Eagles or Condors?? Ah, well, it was probably for the best anyway. They probably would have done nothing but fight the entire time, and end up ruining the tree as a result...
When ever I sat next to it over the holidays, I thought of Hino's 12 Days of Christmas Fic she wrote for us.LOL! That's awesome! I'm glad it made such a lasting impression!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Jan 2008 16:29
Originally posted by HinotoriYou also have to remember this is my Mum's tree. I am the one who loves Eagles and Condors. So perhaps if it were my tree I would include those on it. As long as they were good looking enough to fit in.Originally posted by clouddancer It had lots of Swans, a few Owls and maybe a swallow or two, and many other Song birds. Partridges, and pears, doves, and french hens, and even a few birdhouses for all the birds to nest in at night. Unfortunately I do not think there were any Eagles or Condors on it.No Eagles or Condors?? Ah, well, it was probably for the best anyway. They probably would have done nothing but fight the entire time, and end up ruining the tree as a result...
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