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Last post by saturn 19 Sep 2008 02:08
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Jul 2008 04:35
Hi Saturn...
I notice you have only done 3 posts so its time to welcome you to the forum...
Welcome Saturn! You're my favorite planet! 
Hi Saturn and welcome to the madness!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 19 Jul 2008 08:59
Hello Saturn! Come join in the fun! 
Come join in the fun!
"Welcome Saturn, please go through that door which doesn't say Rubber Room on it and join in with the fun." Hides the sign that says Rubber Room.
Hello Saturn! Have a sit a the J and tell us about yourself.
Hi all,
Thank you so much for the warm greetings.Glad to be a part of this wonderful community.
Looking at all of the kind receptions, I think it is obligatory that I have to share a little bit more of myself.I am a 31-year-old Chinese girl who was obsessed with G-Force during my secondary school [BOTP was never shown in my country, so I had never fallen under the spell of 7-Zark-7,
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I could not tell you how many times I skipped my tuition class for the sake of watching G-force (ah, the joy of the younger days), nevertheless, after "lurking" in this forum for quite some time, it is a relief to know that I am not alone in the "obsession" department.
Metaliant, sorry to tell you that I have long become a hidden observer in the infamous Rubber Room.After all, who can't resist the beauty of Springie's drawings,and all the passions ignited from reading Ebonyswanne's and Transmute Jun's fics?
Now I just have to make sure that my "Eagle" is not aware of my "adventure" in the Rubber Room. At least in his eyes, I am still an innocent little swan,!
Thank you again for the opportunity to share in this board.
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I could not tell you how many times I skipped my tuition class for the sake of watching G-force (ah, the joy of the younger days), nevertheless, after "lurking" in this forum for quite some time, it is a relief to know that I am not alone in the "obsession" department.
Metaliant, sorry to tell you that I have long become a hidden observer in the infamous Rubber Room.After all, who can't resist the beauty of Springie's drawings,and all the passions ignited from reading Ebonyswanne's and Transmute Jun's fics?
Now I just have to make sure that my "Eagle" is not aware of my "adventure" in the Rubber Room. At least in his eyes, I am still an innocent little swan,!
Thank you again for the opportunity to share in this board.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Jul 2008 07:28
Welcome, Saturn, we are so glad to see you coming out of the lurking shadows to join us! And I LOVE your avatar! So swoony! 
I think you are fitting in perfectly! 
I think you are fitting in perfectly!
I felt the same sense of relief, Saturn, discovering that many others share my fixation with Gatchaman. I didn't have to miss any school, 30 years ago, to watch Battle of the Planets, but I did have to endure 7-Zark-7.
It sounds like you're already one of us Saturn! Though I have to say that I'm a bit jealous that you didn't have to endure Zarkl!! 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Jul 2008 15:52
Saturn. I'm glad to see you've decided to join in!!
Dear all
Thank you again for the warm welcome.
And yes,I chose that scene for my avatar because I just love the sunset background. I am such a hopeless romantic, sigh!
For those who are still not aware of any update in YouTube, DForce1969 had been so kind to share the videos for Gatchaman Fighter episode 1 & 48 in YouTube.
Unfortunately I could only understand one word,"Presto", because the videos are purely in Italian language.
Thankfully, Daniela had translated episode 1 and Alara Rogers had translated episode 48, so at least I have a pretty good idea of what is going on while watching the videos.
I really recommend you check the videos out.Just Type "Gatchaman Fighter" on the search box in YouTube, and we all finally can see what really happened to our beloved birdies in the end.
Go, eternal Gatchaman!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Jul 2008 21:31
Yes, we are loving the videos. How awesome!
And Saturn, you have wonderful taste in romance. 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Jul 2008 23:46
Saturn I love that scene too from fighter, I have often wondered what the rest of the EP is like. I have it saved in my screen caps.
JasonVsEveryone
Former Lurker
posted 21 Jul 2008 05:36
Welcome Saturn! And consider yourself really lucky that you haven't had to endure 7 Zark 7
Originally posted by saturn For those who are still not aware of any update in YouTube, DForce1969 had been so kind to share the videos for Gatchaman Fighter episode 1 & 48 in YouTube. Unfortunately I could only understand one word,"Presto", because the videos are purely in Italian language.I got "pronto," "mio," "stupido," and "generalissimo", but not too much else. I like the fact that the actor that dubbed Joe had a deeper voice than the rest, just as it should be. Overall, an eerie and moving episode -go eternal Gatchaman indeed!
Dear TransmuteJun
I owe my surging romantic mood to all of the fabulous fics written by You,Ebonyswanne and Springie.Please keep the "fire" burning by posting more fics.
Dear Ebonyswanne
Yes, I wish I hadn't come across the screen caps because right now I am dying to know what they were saying to each other. Until then, I could just make up my own romantic scenario,
I have to be honest that I don't really understand when you said that you were wondering about the rest of the EP?Aren't all the screencaps for the complete episodes of GatchFighter available on Reboekah's pages?
Dear JVE
It is surprising to read that many people consider myself lucky that I'd never had to endure Zark-7.I still remember I used to cringe and laugh at the corny names used in G-force (Ace Goodheart???Dirk Daring???I had a blast when I translated the names to my friends in my native language,hehe)
But after watching most of BOTP videos in YouTube,I can finally understand why Zark-7 needs to be put into oblivion, once and for all.
And I will give that job to the ever cool Condor Joe.
I have to be honest that I don't really understand when you said that you were wondering about the rest of the EP?Aren't all the screencaps for the complete episodes of GatchFighter available on Reboekah's pages?
Dear JVE
It is surprising to read that many people consider myself lucky that I'd never had to endure Zark-7.I still remember I used to cringe and laugh at the corny names used in G-force (Ace Goodheart???Dirk Daring???I had a blast when I translated the names to my friends in my native language,hehe)
But after watching most of BOTP videos in YouTube,I can finally understand why Zark-7 needs to be put into oblivion, once and for all.
And I will give that job to the ever cool Condor Joe.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 21 Jul 2008 09:35
Originally posted by saturn Dear TransmuteJun I owe my surging romantic mood to all of the fabulous fics written by You,Ebonyswanne and Springie.Please keep the "fire" burning by posting more fics.Thank you! Now I am
!!!
I wrote a whole series, and I'll start publishing it when I get back from my ComiCon vacation, at the beginning of August.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Jul 2008 10:19
Saturn, it sounds like you have been lurking here for a while. It is great that you have decided to show your face and let us know a little about yourself.
Welcome to the insanity.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Jul 2008 15:52
Originally posted by Transmute JunYou know i don't have your self control for holding back on posting a whole a series until its all written. Saturn... I look at the screen caps but i still feel something is missing...its the feeling of it all in motion I guess. They did bring it back to more of Eagle/Swan in fighter thats for sure. Besides I do read the eps, but its been a while and I just forgot what went on in that one.Originally posted by saturn Dear TransmuteJun I owe my surging romantic mood to all of the fabulous fics written by You,Ebonyswanne and Springie.Please keep the "fire" burning by posting more fics.Thank you! Now I am
Dear Clouddancer
I'm glad to be out from the obscurity and be a part of the insanity.
Dear Ebonyswanne
Yes, Thank God for the re-focus on Eagle/Swan. I've been rooting for them since G-force days, and desperately wanting them to finally be together in the end, but well, you don't always get what you want,right?
On the brighter side,I did score my own "Eagle",!What could a "swan" possibly want more?
!What could a "swan" possibly want more?
Oh Saturn, you are a Swan after my own heart! I always wanted the Eagle and Swan together, too...and I love what I've seen of the end of fighter...so swoony!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 22 Jul 2008 09:04
I think Saturn is fitting in here very well!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Jul 2008 17:52
Originally posted by saturn Dear Clouddancer I'm glad to be out from the obscurity and be a part of the insanity. Dear Ebonyswanne Yes, Thank God for the re-focus on Eagle/Swan. I've been rooting for them since G-force days, and desperately wanting them to finally be together in the end, but well, you don't always get what you want,right? On the brighter side,I did score my own "Eagle",In a way in Fighter it is indicated that they did...but not shown, Well that could just be wanting them to be together...sigh. I"m a hopeless romantic...
Is it just me or the air is getting too hot to handle here?
I wonder if the "Eagles" in this community are overwhelmed by all the loves from all the passionate "swans" over here?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Jul 2008 06:23
Originally posted by saturn Is it just me or the air is getting too hot to handle here? I wonder if the "Eagles" in this community are overwhelmed by all the loves from all the passionate "swans" over here?Oh no, they quite enjoy it. Why do you think we can always find them in the Rubber Room?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Jul 2008 14:38
They love it!!! We know they do 
Well, considering that there's only one male Eagle who consistently posts to the board...
Hmmm, maybe the Swans really do scare the Eagles??? 
Originally posted by Hinotori Well, considering that there's only one male Eagle who consistently posts to the board... Hmmm, maybe the Swans really do scare the Eagles???Ah,no biggie,we know you "Eagles", such expertise in hiding emotions (so much for being the white shadow) , but we "swans" know that you are all enjoying it,
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Jul 2008 02:33
Everytime I look at your avatar Saturn... it goes straight to the romantic inside of me...
Ebonyswanne,
Hope that it can inspire you to write more fabulous fanfic.
Still eagerly waiting for the update on "Consequences", please spare my romantic mood from torture.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Jul 2008 15:32
Its almost finished, will be posted in the next two weeks.
Yaaaayyyyy! Finish soon. I loved the first part of the story. Heartbreaking.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jul 2008 15:34
I'm just happy if someone reads it and likes it. TJ has beta'd for me. The second half sheds a lot of light on the rest of the plot. so i hope you like it too. Thanks for the compliments and encouragement.
Ebony - I truly have enjoyed all of your fics. You do have a romantic nature that is after my own heart as well (even when that heart has to break sometimes). I read some of them before I joined this board - so that is what still makes me sort of "star struck" in that I actually "know" you (and springie, cloud, tj, hinotori . . . well, EVERYONE for that matter!!!).
Well, not being a native English speaker definitely makes me unable to be your beta reader,but you can always count me in as your avid reader,
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jul 2008 20:31
Originally posted by gogirl212 Ebony - I truly have enjoyed all of your fics. You do have a romantic nature that is after my own heart as well (even when that heart has to break sometimes). I read some of them before I joined this board - so that is what still makes me sort of "star struck" in that I actually "know" you (and springie, cloud, tj, hinotori . . . well, EVERYONE for that matter!!!).Thank you for including me in that illustrius(sp) group Gogirl. But I really do not think I belong with such great writers.
Yes you do CD!!! You write really well, and you have such an in depth AU happening.
(Great writers... your talking about TJ,Springie,Maddy, SJ, and a few others right???)
Originally posted by clouddancerYour writing is beautiful and I have loved the stories I have been able to find and read. I am ready to read more of them whenever you are ready to share them. I also think it takes a lot of courage to post fics and I admire you for that. You are very inspiring to me.Originally posted by gogirl212 Ebony - I truly have enjoyed all of your fics. You do have a romantic nature that is after my own heart as well (even when that heart has to break sometimes). I read some of them before I joined this board - so that is what still makes me sort of "star struck" in that I actually "know" you (and springie, cloud, tj, hinotori . . . well, EVERYONE for that matter!!!).Thank you for including me in that illustrius(sp) group Gogirl. But I really do not think I belong with such great writers.
To sum it up, everybody can write, but not everyone can write something that is memorable and able to evoke emotions from its readers, so kudos to all great writers in this forum (TJ, Ebony, Springie, Hinotori, Madilayn, Cloud and a few others)
Yes, Clouddancer, you belong to that group.I loved your collaboration with TJ in "Dreams Can Come True". You should have written more.I will be waiting for more from you.
CD, you are a fantastic writer! You're writing is so visual, and the weaving of your stories is amazing! Your creativity and imagination for the AU is inspiring.
And thank you GG and Saturn! Before I joined the list and started writing/posting my fics, I felt the way you both do... I was taken with the "Gatch Fic All-Stars" (whom are many) and only wished I could tell stories the way they did. So to see that others now consider me part of that group is very exciting and touching. So thank you, girls. I feel that I just went full-circle.
Originally posted by saturn To sum it up, everybody can write, but not everyone can write something that is memorable and able to evoke emotions from its readers, so kudos to all great writers in this forum (TJ, Ebony, Springie, Hinotori, Madilayn, Cloud and a few others)Saturn - that is aptly put. Hinotori - you mean to tell me that you have gone from star struck fic neophyte to goddess/muse in less then a year?! What an amazing journey. congratulations
There seems to be something very magic about this forum that is bringing so many people to find their voices as writers. I think there is true generosity here. (Or maybe it is just that TJ is onto something with that pokey pokey of hers?!)
Dear Hinotori,
If this can make you feel even better, just want you to know that whenever I feel stressed out from my workload, reading "All Shook Up" all over again is enough to bring sunshine into my day.
Dear GoGirl,
I remember you are working in Theater,right?So you must have lots of creative ideas waiting to be put into writing. This board could really use some new blood, and I am certain even TJ would love some competition,
So you go,girl!
So you go,girl!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Jul 2008 15:36
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Yes you do CD!!! You write really well, and you have such an in depth AU happening. (Great writers... your talking about TJ,Springie,Maddy, SJ, and a few others right???)You are included in that group of great writers Ebony. TJ and Springie definitely. Maddy used to be in that group that I thought of as fantastic writers, the ones who I could never even think of writing like. But since she has written so little recently, I find myself comparing my writing to you three, and feel my stories lack the plot depth and twists of your stories.
Get writing everyone!!!
I love to see new people participating, that's what its all about. No new people the fandom slowly dies...
I was very involved in an area that didn't encourage new people to start up studios. They hated the competition and had a tendency to be rude and snub people they thought would "threaten their status. Or were not up to their standards...etc." I got along with them, (mainly because I deliberatly would go and talk to them at the fairs to let them know I existed. Most of them were twice my age. They thought I was to young to run a studio, so i eventually found out. I laughed and they got over it.) But I knew they felt threatened by a new studio.Those people are now suffering because of their attitude. The whole industry did eventually...
So from me... NEWBIE Authors
The only way to learn is to start, make some mistakes and do it again, you get better each time...
The only way to learn is to start, make some mistakes and do it again, you get better each time...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 27 Jul 2008 15:41
Thank you everyone it is so nice to hear that I have been included in that "Gatch Fic All-Stars" group. Hopefully upon my return from the Con I will be about to take some of this energy and put it into more chapters of the fic I am writing. *fingers crossed*
But then all the plots and ideas that TJ and Springie were throwing around may interfer so much I may have problems.
Originally posted by gogirl212 Hinotori - you mean to tell me that you have gone from star struck fic neophyte to goddess/muse in less then a year?! What an amazing journey. congratulationsY'know I didn't think of it that way, but you're right!! I went from fanfic fan to fanfic inspirer in less than a year. Wow. I'm absolutely amazed... It's nice to see I'm now able to inspire those in the same way TJ, et al, inspired me. Another area that has gone full circle.... I think I hear the opening strands of "Circle of Life"....
Originally posted by saturn If this can make you feel even better, just want you to know that whenever I feel stressed out from my workload, reading "All Shook Up" all over again is enough to bring sunshine into my day.Awww, thank you Saturn! I'm sure TJ will love to hear this too! We had a blast writing it.... I'm so glad that you enjoy it and that you read it when you need an emotional boost!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Jul 2008 04:50
I know what this calls for... 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Jul 2008 18:50
Originally posted by gogirl212 I read some of them before I joined this board - so that is what still makes me sort of "star struck" in that I actually "know" you (and springie, cloud, tj, hinotori . . . well, EVERYONE for that matter!!!).Trust me, we're not stars... but even if you think we are, you can be too! You can write fics! I'll get my pokey stick out....
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Jul 2008 21:33
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Trust me, we're not stars... but even if you think we are, you can be too! You can write fics! I'll get my pokey stick out....Speak for yourself!! I'm warming to the idea of being famous in the fanfic world...
A star is born...
OKay i had my moment of glory time to come back to reality.
Dear all,
You all are way too humble, the term "All Stars" does not give you all justice, it should be more like "Goddesses"
Which remind me, where are all the male fic writers?Would love to read some fics on Gatchaman from HIS point of view.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jul 2008 04:38
You know Saturn it seems to be a fact the most writers are female in fanfiction. I read some of Daniel Rush because it was a male writing for a change, and he did a good job of his female characters.
Men tend to write more just action than rounded POV.
But then some of my fave authors in Fantasy are female too...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Jul 2008 06:22
Originally posted by gogirl212 There seems to be something very magic about this forum that is bringing so many people to find their voices as writers. I think there is true generosity here. (Or maybe it is just that TJ is onto something with that pokey pokey of hers?!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Jul 2008 06:24
Originally posted by saturn Dear Hinotori, If this can make you feel even better, just want you to know that whenever I feel stressed out from my workload, reading "All Shook Up" all over again is enough to bring sunshine into my day.I'm glad you like that! Hino and I had so much fun coming up with silly stuff for that fic....
She came up with some of the best stuff!!!!
Dear GoGirl, I remember you are working in Theater,right?So you must have lots of creative ideas waiting to be put into writing. This board could really use some new blood, and I am certain even TJ would love some competition,Yes!!!! Compete! Write yourself away! I won't be posting a new fic until I get back, so you have time.
Go, go, go, go, go.... GoGirl.
Okay, now I just sound redundant. Sigh... 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Jul 2008 06:28
Originally posted by clouddancer But since she has written so little recently, I find myself comparing my writing to you three, and feel my stories lack the plot depth and twists of your stories.Not at all, CD! In fact, of all of us, you have put the most thought into your stories/AU, perhaps because you have been working on it/living with it for so long. You KNOW that I LOVE your stories and want to see more! More! More!!!!!
(Okay, I know I promised I wouldn't poke you for more fics, but when you make statements like that I just have to. So now I'll go back to my previous 'no-poking' promise to you.)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Jul 2008 06:29
Originally posted by clouddancer But then all the plots and ideas that TJ and Springie were throwing around may interfer so much I may have problems.Without plot ideas, you will never get started! But I agree that sometimes you can have too many. Hence, my fic ideas file....
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne You know Saturn it seems to be a fact the most writers are female in fanfiction. I read some of Daniel Rush because it was a male writing for a change, and he did a good job of his female characters. Men tend to write more just action than rounded POV. But then some of my fave authors in Fantasy are female too...Yup,you are absolutely right, a survey has proven that 80% of fan fiction writers are female, I guess that most male fans prefer to demonstrate their opinion about something in any other means except writing. That explains why most man would only give a very short answer (either Yes or No) in a text message despite a very long romantic text message that we have written very passionately for him,
!
I have read some of Daniel Rush's works, and I really think that he has done a pretty good job too.
There are also many talented professional male authors out there, I mean, just look at Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code is just phenomenal, well,at least for me, and don't even forget JRR Tolkien.
Originally posted by Transmute JunDear TJ & Hinotori You two have me cracking up like crazy when I first read that fic, and thank you for introducing me to the Partridge Family (totally have no idea about them at the first time). I am actually listening to some of their tunes in YouTube out of curiosity,Originally posted by saturn Dear Hinotori, If this can make you feel even better, just want you to know that whenever I feel stressed out from my workload, reading "All Shook Up" all over again is enough to bring sunshine into my day.I'm glad you like that! Hino and I had so much fun coming up with silly stuff for that fic....
Originally posted by Transmute JunClearly, the pokey has become a cattle prod!!! And there seems to be chorus to go with it. And a wild pack of Gatch Goddess/Muses as back-up dancers. (resigned sigh) Ok, I admit it. There are may just be some irons in the fire. But this is virgin territory for me so expect that I am going to go slow and watch where youOriginally posted by saturn Dear GoGirl, I remember you are working in Theater,right?So you must have lots of creative ideas waiting to be put into writing. This board could really use some new blood, and I am certain even TJ would love some competition,Yes!!!! Compete! Write yourself away! I won't be posting a new fic until I get back, so you have time.
or you might traumatize me. 
Now why don't you all run over and visit Saturn -- don't you think from all she's shared so far she must be an EXCEPTIONAL story teller?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Jul 2008 13:31
Originally posted by gogirl212But I think the problem lies in that you have admitted that there are some "irons in the fire." Where as I do not remember Saturn mentioning anything yet.Originally posted by Transmute Jun Yes!!!! Compete! Write yourself away! I won't be posting a new fic until I get back, so you have time.Clearly, the pokey has become a cattle prod!!! And there seems to be chorus to go with it. And a wild pack of Gatch Goddess/Muses as back-up dancers. (resigned sigh) Ok, I admit it. There are may just be some irons in the fire. But this is virgin territory for me so expect that I am going to go slow and watch where you
LOL! Yeah, that was Rookie Mistake #1.... You never mention that you have a story idea, or drop a plot bunny in a thread, unless you truly intend to act on it. For once that info is out, you are prone to the pokey prod until you post said story!!! 
Originally posted by gogirl212I sense a diversion in the plot happening here...Ebony stares at Gogirl with squinted eyes and pursed lips...two fingers point to the eyes and then back at Go girl...watching you...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Jul 2008 20:06
Originally posted by saturn thank you for introducing me to the Partridge Family (totally have no idea about them at the first time). I am actually listening to some of their tunes in YouTube out of curiosity,You didn't already know about the Partridge Family? Oh my... I don;t think we did you a favor there, Saturn....
Originally posted by gogirl212 Ok, I admit it. There are may just be some irons in the fire.Yay! I love how this site seems to get everyone writing/drawing/making animations/making videos...
Originally posted by gogirl212 Clearly, the pokey has become a cattle prod!!! And there seems to be chorus to go with it. And a wild pack of Gatch Goddess/Muses as back-up dancers. (resigned sigh) Ok, I admit it. There are may just be some irons in the fire. But this is virgin territory for me so expect that I am going to go slow and watch where youBIRDRANG!(Sound of Eagle's Boomerang hitting Saturn's Head),
Ouch,Gogirl, that's what I get from playing around with Eagle's girl.Never thought of a chance that it is going to backfire,
Speaking of fire, look who's under fire now,
,diversion indeed, I guess now you can add me to , so you better make the fic into reality soon.
EXCEPTIONAL Story Teller?Really?Well, if you count my latest paper on the impact of subprime mortgage crisis in Asian economy interesting, then maybe I am.
Or maybe not, will leave the writing tasks to all "Goddesses" in Gatchamania, after all, I can never get enough of smuts, 
Originally posted by Transmute Jun You didn't already know about the Partridge Family? Oh my... I don;t think we did you a favor there, Saturn....Oh yes, you two did, at least for me who has always been fascinated by the pop culture in America,
Maybe next time you two should use more contemporary artists in your fic like Bon Jovi, after all, if I am not mistaken, there are many Bon Jovi fans in this board,including myself, 
Originally posted by saturn Maybe next time you two should use more contemporary artists in your fic like Bon Jovi, after all, if I am not mistaken, there are many Bon Jovi fans in this board,including myself,Uhh, is this Saturn's way to
us for that Bon Jovi fic we were discussing??? Look how quickly she's mastered using the pokey!!!
Getting the hang of the pokey is a matter of self-defense around here.
PS - IMHO Jon Bon Jovi beats David Cassidy hands down in the McDreamy category, so I support Saturn in her statement even if it is an unabashed attempt at wielding said pokey.
Originally posted by gogirl212 Getting the hang of the pokey is a matter of self-defense around here. PS - IMHO Jon Bon Jovi beats David Cassidy hands down in the McDreamy category, so I support Saturn in her statement even if it is an unabashed attempt at wielding said pokey.GoGirl,
You really got me on this one.
Considering that we both agree on the swoony Bon Jovi, why don't we work together 
to the Gatch Goddesses to bring the Bon Jovi fic into production soon.
Ok, this might sound pathetic, but I am still new here, so please spare me and let me enjoy my pokey moment.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Aug 2008 08:14
Originally posted by saturnYou know what you could do Gogirl and Saturn. Start an IF. Think of some title "Gatchanman meets Bon Jovi" as an example (I am sure you could do better than me) and see where that leads, that way more people could be involved and the work is not placed on only one person. Otherwise I think our "Gatch Goddesses" are too busy to write an entire story of their own, they have their stories already on the go and do not have the time to start a new ones.Originally posted by gogirl212 Getting the hang of the pokey is a matter of self-defense around here. PS - IMHO Jon Bon Jovi beats David Cassidy hands down in the McDreamy category, so I support Saturn in her statement even if it is an unabashed attempt at wielding said pokey.GoGirl,
Y'know, I agree with GoGirl and CD!!! I think they new girls should write together. And if you're not able, then I think you should start/contribute to an IF (I'll join in when I can. I just finished my latest fic, so I should be able to jump in every once-in-a-while!)
Ok, tell ya what... I'll start the IF for you in the IF forum... I'll use CD's title for it. 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Aug 2008 17:01
I was not the biggest Bon Jovi fan (I think that award goes to Hino) but I will participate in a Bon Jovi IF!
As for a fic on my own... nuh uh. I don't know enugh to do it. Plus I have other projects awaiting my attention.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Aug 2008 01:43
I've been a fan of his since he first released an Album, and I went to see him in concert in the 90's when he came out to Sydney...Great concert, and I still have my black T-Shirt with his face on it...yummy..
To be honest, I wasn't in to Bon Jovi, but I'll gladly read the IF...it's great so far...I can totally see Jun being a ddrooling fangirl! 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Aug 2008 11:43
As far as I know I have not heard any Bon Jovi music but then, I could say that for most artist. I know songs that I like but do not know the Title of the song or the Artist. I have never been a fan of any musician (such a sheltered life I have led.)
So I do not see myself being much help in this IF. Not that I am in many IF's ... but I will be reading when I can.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Aug 2008 11:54
Originally posted by Hinotori Y'know, I agree with GoGirl and CD!!! I think they new girls should write together. And if you're not able, then I think you should start/contribute to an IF (I'll join in when I can. I just finished my latest fic, so I should be able to jump in every once-in-a-while!) Ok, tell ya what... I'll start the IF for you in the IF forum... I'll use CD's title for it.Thank you but I was sure you could come up with something more appropriate considering I know nothing about JBJ.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Aug 2008 14:35
CD, I KNOW you have heard a Bon Jovi tune... Wanted Dead or Alive!!! It's the one on Youtube that hasa the OAV Joe tribute video.
Originally posted by HinotoriYou have a big advantage over me...he lives in American therefore does more concerts there.... They don't come to Australia very much at all. What can I say Hino...I must confess that I"m a touch jealous of your collection.Hmmm, let's see.... Slippery When Wet tour, New Jersey tour, Keep the Faith tour, Crush tour... Oh look! I even have two Poison tour shirts! Hmmm, looks like I stopped buying shirts in the early to mid 90's!
Originally posted by clouddancer As far as I know I have not heard any Bon Jovi musicGasp! The horror!! You think you've never heard a Bon Jovi tune?? Say it isn't so, CD!!!
I'm sure you've heard Livin on a Prayer or Wanted Dead or Alive. They were both all over the radio back in the day...
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne You have a big advantage over me...he lives in American therefore does more concerts there.... They don't come to Australia very much at all. What can I say Hino...I must confess that I"m a touch jealous of your collection.Don't forget that I was born and raised (and live) in New Jersey, and the NJ shows were always very special for them... Lots of visits (and extended engagements) at the Meadowlands Arena or Giants Stadium. Heck, this past October they played 10 nights at the new Prudential Center in Newark! But if it makes you feel any better, I haven't been going to their shows as much as I had been in years past. It's just too darn expensive now. Ah, for the days when concert tickets were US$17.50 for the good seats!!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Aug 2008 17:51
I suppose its like INXS that started out as a pub band...
They were a better pub band than concert band... I did go to Michael Hutchence's funeral....
Originally posted by Hinotori Don't forget that I was born and raised (and live) in New Jersey, and the NJ shows were always very special for them... Lots of visits (and extended engagements) at the Meadowlands Arena or Giants Stadium. Heck, this past October they played 10 nights at the new Prudential Center in Newark! But if it makes you feel any better, I haven't been going to their shows as much as I had been in years past. It's just too darn expensive now. Ah, for the days when concert tickets were US$17.50 for the good seats!!Hino! Not only are you a cool female Eagle - you are also a Jersey Girl! No wonder I like you so much. I was raised in NJ and we *owned* Bon Jovi and Bruce. Owned them. Luckily, we chose to share them with the rest of humanity. Aaahhh, the good ole days at the Meadowlands - when concert tickets were cheap, the best t-shirts were bootlegs, and the cute bad boys all had long hair.
Originally posted by clouddancerOops, I really I think I might have gone overboard here with my pokey, I am so sorry,Originally posted by saturn GoGirl,You know what you could do Gogirl and Saturn. Start an IF. Think of some title "Gatchanman meets Bon Jovi" as an example (I am sure you could do better than me) and see where that leads, that way more people could be involved and the work is not placed on only one person. Otherwise I think our "Gatch Goddesses" are too busy to write an entire story of their own, they have their stories already on the go and do not have the time to start a new ones.
, I've never intended to sound so pushy.
To Ebonyswanne
Thank you for updating your latest fic. You must have been very busy, yet you still have some time to write something so interesting to read. Thumbs up for you.
To all other Goddesses in Gatchamania, you all have given & shared exceptional contributions(fics,arts,or videos) to this board that really keep this board alive.
May you all will always be well-inspired to contribute more in the future, and please be assured that there is a loyal spectator here who will always be willing to wait patiently for more from any of you.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun CD, I KNOW you have heard a Bon Jovi tune... Wanted Dead or Alive!!! It's the one on Youtube that hasa the OAV Joe tribute video.Ooooo, that is Bon Jovi? Cloud gets lost remembering Joe in the shower
See it is what I was just saying ... I know the songs but not the Title or Artist.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Aug 2008 15:16
Originally posted by saturn Oops, I really I think I might have gone overboard here with my pokey, I am so sorry,Saturn, I would not worry about being TOO pushy, you are a Swan after all, and you are expected to be pushy ..... and pokey as well.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Aug 2008 15:19
Originally posted by HinotoriWanted Dead or Alive I can now admit to saying I have heard after TJ has reminded me where. Livin on a Prayer? I am not sure but if you hum a few bar I might recognize it. Maybe my favourite Eagle should come up for a visit and "educate" me on some of this.Originally posted by clouddancer As far as I know I have not heard any Bon Jovi musicGasp! The horror!! You think you've never heard a Bon Jovi tune?? Say it isn't so, CD!!!
Originally posted by saturn To Ebonyswanne Thank you for updating your latest fic. You must have been very busy, yet you still have some time to write something so interesting to read. Thumbs up for you.That's alright Saturn! I've almost finished this part, so the rest will be up soon. My beta reader is back from her vacation so hopefully she'll get to reading it soon...
(I post a few chapters and then I know it has to be done in a reasonable time.)
Pushy!!! Nahhhhh, your doing great.
Originally posted by gogirl212 Hino! Not only are you a cool female Eagle - you are also a Jersey Girl! No wonder I like you so much. I was raised in NJ and we *owned* Bon Jovi and Bruce. Owned them. Luckily, we chose to share them with the rest of humanity.OMG! Another Jersey Girl!!! Finally someone who I don't have to explain hard rolls, Taylor Ham, Jimmy Hoffa, or "it's not the beach - it's the shore to!!
Check your PM!!
As for Bruce and Jovi... I always tell people that, in New Jersey, it's required to be a Bon Jovi fan, but it's the law to be one of Bruce!!
Aaahhh, the good ole days at the Meadowlands - when concert tickets were cheap, the best t-shirts were bootlegs, and the cute bad boys all had long hair.I'm ROTFL here!!! Oh, the memories!!! Getting stuck in traffic on Paterson Plankl Rd, getting there too late to park in the Arena lot, walking across that covered wooden bridge from the Stadium parking lot to the Arena as if you were part of a cattle call.... Then "perusing" the sights as you walked around the arena rotunda until the lights went down and you had to scramble to your seat!
Originally posted by saturn please be assured that there is a loyal spectator here who will always be willing to wait patiently for more from any of you.Spectator??? No, no spectator status for you, Saturn! There's an IF going in the IF forum that is just waiting for you to join in!
Originally posted by clouddancer Livin on a Prayer? I am not sure but if you hum a few bar I might recognize it.Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike He down on his luck It's tough. So tough. Ok, I'll stop the torture and have you listen to how it's supposed to be... Whoa, we're halfway there!
Maybe my favourite Eagle should come up for a visit and "educate" me on some of this.Already compiling the cd's to bring with me!!
It brings tears to my eyes Hino...
"Living on a prayer" was playing when I met my future DH...
Ebony looks at Hino,Saturn,Iboriga,Gogirl and anyone else from Jersy and clears her throat...Soooo Hino whats happening in the Bon Jovi IF????
Originally posted by HinotoriSaturn! You must please come and play in the land of the IF - I need some moral support from another new girl!!!Originally posted by saturn please be assured that there is a loyal spectator here who will always be willing to wait patiently for more from any of you.Spectator??? No, no spectator status for you, Saturn! There's an IF going in the IF forum that is just waiting for you to join in!
Originally posted by HinotoriHey Cloud - once you get the tune in your head, it goes with those twisted lyrics I gatchified that are laying about somewhere in a random thread. Now where did I put that?? I think it's in here somewhereOriginally posted by clouddancer Livin on a Prayer? I am not sure but if you hum a few bar I might recognize it.Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike He down on his luck It's tough. So tough. Ok, I'll stop the torture and have you listen to how it's supposed to be... Whoa, we're halfway there!
It not that hard to play in the IF, just pick up where the last person left off....
Its fun and boy do we get some ahhh interesting stories from it.
Once upon a time
Not so long ago
Ken and Jun used to work for the ISO
Galactors been on strike
He's down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Ken used to work on mail run,(he got sacked.)
Galactors been defeated his down on his luck its tough
so tough...
Jun works her diner all day, working for her Eagle
she brings home her earnings for love...
She say's Ken you gotta We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer
Jun got her six string in hock
Now she's holding in what she used
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Jun dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Ken whispers: Baby it's okay, someday"I'll get my mail run back"
We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not(Just ask Joe.)
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer
We've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it (Galactor may invade us again)- I swear
Livin' on a prayer
Ooohh, Ebony! I like that version. Nicely done.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Aug 2008 10:13
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne My beta reader is back from her vacation so hopefully she'll get to reading it soon...I left your a response this morning! Honest!
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne It brings tears to my eyes Hino... "Living on a prayer" was playing when I met my future DH... Ebony looks at Hino,Saturn,Iboriga,Gogirl and anyone else from Jersy and clears her throat...Soooo Hino whats happening in the Bon Jovi IF????The closest thing my BF and I have to a song is "One" by U2, which was all over the radio back when we first started dating, though it's hardly a cheerful song. So there's a new IF? Shows how observant I am... Goes off to read...
Great lyrics, Ebony!!
Ooh, LB just discovered that there's an IF going??? Need to see what she added (if anything!)....
Whoa, I have been unable to login for one week, and there has already been an IF involving JBJ going? darn those blackouts!!really need to catch up with the IF now before the blackout strikes again.
Really remind me of that Gatchaman episode where the Science Ninja Team brought the power back to Utoland which had been hit with blackout.Where are the birdies when I need them?
Dear Condorfan(hope that you are reading this)
I just would like to inform you that I have finally managed to get hold of not just the Gatchaman DVDs (all 105 episodes), but also the complete 3 episodes of the OVA versions of Gatchaman 1994.
I am so thrilled right now and jut would like to thank you again for your previous offer. That was very kind of you indeed.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Aug 2008 15:10
Originally posted by saturn I just would like to inform you that I have finally managed to get hold of not just the Gatchaman DVDs (all 105 episodes), but also the complete 3 episodes of the OVA versions of Gatchaman 1994. I am so thrilled right now and jut would like to thank you again for your previous offer. That was very kind of you indeed.Congratulations Saturn. Enjoy viewing the DVD's hope the blackout holds off long enough for you to start viewing them.
An IF and 105 episodes (plus the OVA's) all in one week?? You're going to be pretty busy for a while, Saturn!!
Welcome back and congratulations on getting all the DVD's! Enjoy watching them, but just remember to go to bed at some point. The discs will still be there for you to watch when you wake up in the morning!
Dear CD and Hinotori
It feels great to finally be back into the board (was totally helpless during the blackout, this was not ordinary blackout we were talking about, it was something like 10 hours blackout in a day for 1 week,
)
Anyway, have really started the Gatchaman marathon, and yes, Hinotori, at one point I only realised that I really had to go to bed after I heard the sound of the morning paper being delivered to my house at 5 AM. Thank God my DH is always a heavy sleeper, he would be livid if he knew about it,
Well, got to go back to my Gatchaman marathon, sigh, wish that someone could help me to tackle this obsession.
)
Anyway, have really started the Gatchaman marathon, and yes, Hinotori, at one point I only realised that I really had to go to bed after I heard the sound of the morning paper being delivered to my house at 5 AM. Thank God my DH is always a heavy sleeper, he would be livid if he knew about it,
Well, got to go back to my Gatchaman marathon, sigh, wish that someone could help me to tackle this obsession.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Aug 2008 19:09
I'm so glad your blackout has ended, Saturn! I know how lost I feel when I don't have internet! 
Originally posted by saturn Well, got to go back to my Gatchaman marathon, sigh, wish that someone could help me to tackle this obsession.Well I think the only way to "tackle your obsession" is to talk about it with friends who love you and know all about what you are going through. Either that or continue with your Gatchaman marathon until you get sick and tired of the whole thing ...
(I pray THAT will never happen)
Originally posted by saturn Well, got to go back to my Gatchaman marathon, sigh, wish that someone could help me to tackle this obsession.I never found a cure for the obsession! I too used to stay up extremely late watching Gatch episodes, when I first got the DVDs. Who needs sleep? That's what coffee is for.
Wish I could be there to obsess with you, Saturn! We could pop popcorn and order pizza! 
Saturn, it is nice to have you back - and I must also say I am a little jealous! I wish I had the entire set before me to ruin my sleep and my relationships! You need a battery-powered dvd player for blackout days!
I am renting the dvds from netflix so I watch the five eps on the disc, pop it in the mail and two days later I get another disc. I am half way through the series because I can't always get to the disc every day. It's killing me, because there are things I can't remember or want to see again so I am going to have to start all over again as soon as I am done!
Originally posted by gogirl212 Saturn, it is nice to have you back - and I must also say I am a little jealous! I wish I had the entire set before me to ruin my sleep and my relationships! You need a battery-powered dvd player for blackout days! I am renting the dvds from netflix so I watch the five eps on the disc, pop it in the mail and two days later I get another disc. I am half way through the series because I can't always get to the disc every day. It's killing me, because there are things I can't remember or want to see again so I am going to have to start all over again as soon as I am done!Dear GoGirl Yup, it's nice to be back here with you all who definitely can relate to my obsession,
I still think you are quite lucky because you have companies like Netflix at your place which provide DVDs rental for you. There are no such businesses in my place, all anime are usually for straight purchase and not for rent, and the selling price is not very cheap too. It could be a problem if the anime you have purchased was later found not to be very exciting at all, and to think that you have wasted so much money on it,
It didn't help that most anime shop owners at my place are only familiar with the most current anime. When I tried to order Gatchaman last time,the shop owner was very confused and clueless that I had to borrow my friend's laptop to show the images of Gatchaman, and even asked him to memorise the theme song of Gatchaman (because I didn't want him to confuse Gatchaman with BOTP or G-Force versions).Well, the positive thing from this is that now the shop owner is also an avid Gatchamaniac like I am,
I really love my Gatchaman DVDs, the picture quality is flawless, the only drawback is that they are the dubbed versions, and sometimes the voice actors speak unclearly or so quickly that my DH, my brother, and cousins couldn't really catch up with the dialogue. It is fine for me, but sometimes I really feel tired of having to translate almost every dialogue for them.
They also hated it when I skipped episodes as I wished and jumped to episodes that only I wanted to watch.They just don't understand that I am an obsessive shipper and usually I like to focus on episodes that will have the "shipper moments" between a certain two characters.
I know, I know, I am a hopeless romantic!!!
*Springie raises hand* I am guilty of skipping to the "shipper moments", too...and playing them over and over again...*swoon* 
Originally posted by Springie *Springie raises hand* I am guilty of skipping to the "shipper moments", too...and playing them over and over again...*swoon*Springie, I guess we both can forget about the popcorn and pizzas, because your hands and mine will be busy with the remote control, replaying the "shipper moments" again and again,
It is nice to know that I am not the only one who is guilty of wearing off the remote control, 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Aug 2008 06:48
Speaking of which.... where have you been Saturn? We miss you! 
Dear Meg
Thank you so much for your greeting.
I have been unable to go online for almost 2 weeks already due to some technical problems in my ISP, and the problem is still not solved until now,
Thank God I have my Gatchaman DVDs to "distract" me from this problem for a while because actually I am an Internet junkie and for me going online everyday is as essential as working or eating,
I don't know why, but I just had a hunch today that I really needed to check on Gatchamania's board to catch up with the latest topics. So off I went to an Internet cafe, and what do you know,there were actually messages for me. Talk about strange coincidence,
I wonder if the ISO was behind this, had we all in the board been mysteriously implanted with chips in our minds for telephatic communication just like our beloved birdies in Gatch Fighter?,
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Speaking of which.... where have you been Saturn? We miss you!Dear TJ Thank you so much for your sweet message, I have also missed you all in the board.
I have been unable to go online for almost 2 weeks already due to some technical problems in my ISP, and the problem is still not solved until now,
Thank God I have my Gatchaman DVDs to "distract" me from this problem for a while because actually I am an Internet junkie and for me going online everyday is as essential as working or eating,
I don't know why, but I just had a hunch today that I really needed to check on Gatchamania's board to catch up with the latest topics. So off I went to an Internet cafe, and what do you know,there were actually messages for me. Talk about strange coincidence,
I wonder if the ISO was behind this, had we all in the board been mysteriously implanted with chips in our minds for telephatic communication just like our beloved birdies in Gatch Fighter?,
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Aug 2008 13:40
It's quite possible, Saturn. You never know when the ISO (or Galactor, for that matter) is monitoring our actions. Myabe our secret cerebonic implants are communicating through the central hub at Center Neptuen. But then that would mean that ZARK is monitoring our communications... Ewwwww.... I feel dirty now.
In any case, I'm glad it's just ISP issues and not that you are having issues yourself. We look forward to seeing you around again soon!
Originally posted by saturn Whoa, I have been unable to login for one week, and there has already been an IF involving JBJ going? darn those blackouts!!really need to catch up with the IF now before the blackout strikes again. Really remind me of that Gatchaman episode where the Science Ninja Team brought the power back to Utoland which had been hit with blackout.Where are the birdies when I need them? Dear Condorfan(hope that you are reading this) I just would like to inform you that I have finally managed to get hold of not just the Gatchaman DVDs (all 105 episodes), but also the complete 3 episodes of the OVA versions of Gatchaman 1994. I am so thrilled right now and jut would like to thank you again for your previous offer. That was very kind of you indeed.That's terrific news Saturn! You are very welcome. Let me know if you need anything that you have trouble finding. (Sorry--I can't find life sized statues of the Eagle!) I'm usually not bad at locating hard to find stuff. (Although I would like to find a fansub of Gatchaman II and F. Those seem pretty elusive).
I'm also sorry to hear your ISP is down. I really hate not getting my daily Gatchaman fix in some form or another.
Saturn, I think the horrible day when the site was down gave us all just a taste of awful it must have been for you for the last two weeks! I think you better grab an Eagle and let him sooth away your stress.
Good to see you back too, Saturn!! Even though you were internet-less, at least you had the DVD's to keep you company and give you your daily Eagle and Condor fix!
I hope your ISP gets its problems straightened out soon, Saturn, so you can come back to Gatchamania!
Dear TJ,Condorfan,Gogirl,Hinotori,Lborgia
Thank you so much for all your messages, guys. You are all very sweet indeed.
Hinotori, love the return of the Eagle in your avatar. We both do love the Eagle,right 
?
I still cannot give any good news though as my ISP has said that the problem might only be fixed by next week, so that means another week with no internet connection at home.Right now I am feeling just like Ryu who is asked to survive for a week without eating any snacks,
Anyway, I guess lady luck is still quite generous with me. Other than having my Gatchaman DVDs to distract me, I have lots of new PC games and then there is the latest season of The Amazing Race (my favorite reality show) on TV, yay!
And of course, the best thing is to have my "Eagle" finally home after a long business trip. I am sure that he will keep me "busy" for while too, wink wink, 
Hinotori, love the return of the Eagle in your avatar. We both do love the Eagle,right ?
I still cannot give any good news though as my ISP has said that the problem might only be fixed by next week, so that means another week with no internet connection at home.Right now I am feeling just like Ryu who is asked to survive for a week without eating any snacks,
Anyway, I guess lady luck is still quite generous with me. Other than having my Gatchaman DVDs to distract me, I have lots of new PC games and then there is the latest season of The Amazing Race (my favorite reality show) on TV, yay!
And of course, the best thing is to have my "Eagle" finally home after a long business trip. I am sure that he will keep me "busy" for while too, wink wink,
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Sep 2008 13:06
Is the Amazing Race on TV for you right now, Saturn? The new season here doesn't begin until the end of September. 
But ITA, it's one of my favorite shows!
But ITA, it's one of my favorite shows!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Is the Amazing Race on TV for you right now, Saturn? The new season here doesn't begin until the end of September.Dear TJ, Wow,it is nice to know that there is another TAR fan in this board. We in Asia are actually quite lucky because we can watch both the American version (up until season 12) and the Asian version (the latest season 3 is starting to air on this Thursday). I think that the creator should really consider to make the international version of TAR, so that people from different countries and nationalities can actually work together in a team. If that happens,maybe you and I can join together in a team, and I am sure that our relationships will be described as "Gatchamaniacs",
I am looking forward to the season 13 of the original Amazing Race. Hopefully it will air at the same time here in Asia.I have been missing Phil Keoghan so much,
Saturn I will admit to being ignorant and having no idea that there were international versions of the Amazing Race (except for a couple of one time events I heard of). That sounds great! Does the Asian version go around the world, or just through Asia?
Honestly, while I'm a good/experienced traveler, I would never want to be on the show. I would end up being one of those whiny girls who is always complaining. I tend to be that way when I'm stressed for time and lacking in sleep. I would be too tired to really enjoy myself on the race.
OTOH, my DH and my brother are dying to go on the show. They have applied for it before, but not been accepted. 
I went to Australia and New Zealand last January. In NZ, it was very weird to hear everyone talking like Phil Keoghan! Normally you think of his accent as being very unique.
But we did visit the bungee jump tower in Auckland where they have filmed a couple of challenges. That was exciting!
I went to Australia and New Zealand last January. In NZ, it was very weird to hear everyone talking like Phil Keoghan! Normally you think of his accent as being very unique.
But we did visit the bungee jump tower in Auckland where they have filmed a couple of challenges. That was exciting!
Dear TJ
For TAR:Asia season 1, the contestants were actually only going around Asia, which many viewers might have thought to be very boring, therefore for season 2, they were going around the world, although only limited to some European countries.
I must admit that I don't think I will be a good contestant too, mainly because I have some phobias that will not help me to last long enough in the race. Like that one episode in the Asian version, where the contestants had to enter a big cage containing 4 HUGE snakes to retrieve the clue.
Not even the prize money of $1,000,000 would be able to motivate me to do that.
I also think that it was very brave of you to visit the bungee jump tower. I am actually quite afraid of heights (which is ironic because I declared myself as the "swan", but then again, she is afraid of bugs, while I certainly am not,).
If you like Australia & New Zealand (I'm sure you do), perhaps one day you can visit Bali island in my country too. The Sanur beach in Bali is as beautiful as the Bondi Beach in Sydney, and of course, there are also bungee jump sites in Bali, in case you are into bungee jumping,
I also would like to add that after I checked on my cable TV's guide, we in Asia are indeed able to watch TAR season 13 on the 29th September,yay! Can't wait for that.You must be very excited too.
In the meantime,please keep updating your "memories" story. You have kept me on edge as I kept trying to guess which character referred to which in BOTP.The visualisation of France in your series is fantastic.You make me want to go there someday,
Not even the prize money of $1,000,000 would be able to motivate me to do that.
I also think that it was very brave of you to visit the bungee jump tower. I am actually quite afraid of heights (which is ironic because I declared myself as the "swan", but then again, she is afraid of bugs, while I certainly am not,).
If you like Australia & New Zealand (I'm sure you do), perhaps one day you can visit Bali island in my country too. The Sanur beach in Bali is as beautiful as the Bondi Beach in Sydney, and of course, there are also bungee jump sites in Bali, in case you are into bungee jumping,
I also would like to add that after I checked on my cable TV's guide, we in Asia are indeed able to watch TAR season 13 on the 29th September,yay! Can't wait for that.You must be very excited too.
In the meantime,please keep updating your "memories" story. You have kept me on edge as I kept trying to guess which character referred to which in BOTP.The visualisation of France in your series is fantastic.You make me want to go there someday,
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Sep 2008 20:18
Originally posted by saturn The visualisation of France in your series is fantastic.You make me want to go there someday,I agree with you completely there Saturn. She makes it sound so interesting, I almost want to book a ticket and go right this minute so I can see everything she is talking about.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Sep 2008 06:07
Originally posted by saturn For TAR:Asia season 1, the contestants were actually only going around Asia, which many viewers might have thought to be very boring, therefore for season 2, they were going around the world, although only limited to some European countries.That makes a lot of sense. The season of TAR that was most poorly rated here was the family edition, and IMHO it was because they didn't spend a lot of time traveling outside of the United States.
Like that one episode in the Asian version, where the contestants had to enter a big cage containing 4 HUGE snakes to retrieve the clue.I don't think that would bother me so much as long as the snakes were still/unmoving. What would bother me more is the rat temple in India (from TAR Season 1).
I also think that it was very brave of you to visit the bungee jump tower.Did I say that I bungee-jumped? No. But we were in downtown Auckland and it's a big landmark there. We went up to the top to take in the view and watch the jumpers. That being said, I wouldn't mind trying bungee-jumping. And lots of that kind of stuff that they do on the Race sees like the perfect way to do it (to me). For example, when they skydive, they're strapped to a professional person who does all the work. I think I would enjoy that, as it would make me feel safe, rather than me having to do it myself and remember when to pull the parachute cord.
perhaps one day you can visit Bali island in my country too. The Sanur beach in Bali is as beautiful as the Bondi Beach in SydneyWould you believe that we never made it to Bondi? Instead we went up to the Great Barrier Reef for a few days and spent some time on an island there enjoying the reef. But yes, I would love to see Bali! I enjoy traveling, and it is my goal to see the majority of the world (at least the warmer parts
) at some time in my life. I think the closest I have been to Bali is Singapore, which is clearly not very close. In fact, our Australia/New Zealand trip is the only time I have been across the Equator.
we in Asia are indeed able to watch TAR season 13 on the 29th September,yay! Can't wait for that.You must be very excited too.That makes sense, because here it premieres on September 28, but your clocks are so far ahead of ours, that it will be the 29th for you by the time I am watching it!
And yes, we are excited.
In the meantime,please keep updating your "memories" story. You have kept me on edge as I kept trying to guess which character referred to which in BOTP.The visualisation of France in your series is fantastic.You make me want to go there someday,I am glad you are enjoying it! I have 2 more chapters posted this morning. I haven't visited all of the places in France I use in that story, but some of them. I have always wanted to go to Corsica, but it hasn't been in the cards yet. I have been to Paris a few times though, including in the Catacombs. It's really neat down there, and that's just the 'touristy' version! I also went to Mont Blanc/Chamonix on my honeymoon. At the time, the highway underneath the mountain was closed because of a massive accident that severely damage the tunnel. In my fic I refer to that restoration (a little vaguely) as the time when the secret lab was being built. And yes, it makes me want to go back too! I'll be traveling to Europe next summer, but that's 11 months away...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Sep 2008 22:53
Bondi Beach is average.... (I would have taken you over there if you showed an interest, but honestly you saw more on the harbour.)
The Northern beaches are prettier in Sydney.
TJ you saw the most beautiful beaches in the Whitsundays!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun That makes a lot of sense. The season of TAR that was most poorly rated here was the family edition, and IMHO it was because they didn't spend a lot of time traveling outside of the United States.IMHO,the family edition was also my least favorite season of TAR so far, perhaps because of not too much challenging tasks and lack of drama (bickering and all that),
. I still watched it though at that time, because it did give me lots of information about different states in US and their historical landmarks.
I don't think that would bother me so much as long as the snakes were still/unmoving. What would bother me more is the rat temple in India (from TAR Season 1).Well, the snakes were still indeed, but the route info clues were wrapped inside their bodies, which meant that you had to touch them to take the clues away.They were not poisonous, but I will never in a million years touch a snake.Yes, my snake phobia is that severe. Rats are different thing though, well, perhaps I have seen so many rats in my whole life (you can see them on the street here quite often, sadly it's true), that I am not really bothered by them already.
Did I say that I bungee-jumped? No. But we were in downtown Auckland and it's a big landmark there. We went up to the top to take in the view and watch the jumpers.That's what I meant when I said that you were very brave. Because I also had fear of heights, it would take lots of courage for me to go to to the top of a tall building, but I can see that you have no problems with it at all.
Would you believe that we never made it to Bondi? Instead we went up to the Great Barrier Reef for a few days and spent some time on an island there enjoying the reef.I would love to visit the Great Barrier Reef too. Actually I plan to go to Australia next year,and although my main purpose is only to attend my student's wedding in Sydney, perhaps I can make up some time to go to Queensland and visit the Great Barrier Reef, the scenery over there must be breathtaking.
But yes, I would love to see Bali! I enjoy traveling, and it is my goal to see the majority of the world (at least the warmer partsIf you like tropical places, then Bali is definitely the right choice for you. The flight from Singapore to Bali will take around 5-6 hours. Singapore is nearer to my place, though, The flight from Singapore to my place (Medan) will only take 45 minutes. Although my place is not really as tropical as Bali, but we do have famous tourist spots such as Lake Toba, which is actually the largest volcanic lake in the world.Just to give you some ideas since you really like travelling,
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I am glad you are enjoying it! I have 2 more chapters posted this morning. I haven't visited all of the places in France I use in that story, but some of them. I have always wanted to go to Corsica, but it hasn't been in the cards yet. I have been to Paris a few times though, including in the Catacombs. It's really neat down there, and that's just the 'touristy' version! I also went to Mont Blanc/Chamonix on my honeymoon. At the time, the highway underneath the mountain was closed because of a massive accident that severely damage the tunnel. In my fic I refer to that restoration (a little vaguely) as the time when the secret lab was being built. And yes, it makes me want to go back too! I'll be traveling to Europe next summer, but that's 11 months away...You are very lucky indeed. I love travelling too, but me and my DH's crazy work schedules will not allow that, and of course there is that budget problem,
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Hope that you will have a fantastic holiday in Europe next summer.We in this board will definitely miss you when you will not be around at that time.
They were not poisonous, but I will never in a million years touch a snake.Yes, my snake phobia is that severe. Rats are different thing though, well, perhaps I have seen so many rats in my whole life (you can see them on the street here quite often, sadly it's true), that I am not really bothered by them already.See, rats would bother me, because I would feel them scurrying across my feet and know that they could bite and carry diseases. I'd probably be a little nervous touching the snake, but if it just lay there, I'd probably be okay. Maybe we would make a good team after all!
Just goes to show you, everyone has their own things they fear!
Because I also had fear of heights, it would take lots of courage for me to go to to the top of a tall building, but I can see that you have no problems with it at all.
As I said, we all have our own fears. My big phobia is needles.
I would love to visit the Great Barrier Reef too. Actually I plan to go to Australia next year,and although my main purpose is only to attend my student's wedding in Sydney, perhaps I can make up some time to go to Queensland and visit the Great Barrier Reef, the scenery over there must be breathtaking.Yes, that's what happened to us. We were going to be in Sydney and wanted to go up to see the reef, and then circumstances worked out well for us to do that as part of our journey.
If you like tropical places, then Bali is definitely the right choice for you.Well, like everything else, tropical places can have their ups and downs. There is warmth and beautiful beaches and tropical fruit, but also giant bugs and incredible humidity in some places. Think Survivor... the places look gorgeous, but after experiencing the 'true' wilderness, everyone is ready to go home...
such as Lake Toba, which is actually the largest volcanic lake in the world.Just to give you some ideas since you really like travelling,I have not heard of that! I will have to pit it on my list. I'm not sure when we might get back to Asia, but that sounds wonderful!
You are very lucky indeed. I love travelling too, but me and my DH's crazy work schedules will not allow that, and of course there is that budget problem,That's where teaching comes in handy. I have certain times each year that I KNOW I will be off from work, and we can plan our travels then. DH can take time off anytime, as long as he puts in the request far enough in advance (and we're usually planning vacations a year or more in advance). For example, we've already got trips set for next summer and January 2010. Far enough in advance for you?
But yes, I miss my time on the boards when I am away. It is also a lot of work when I get back to catch up on everything!
Saturn, I love that picture in your sig.... It's beautiful!
I just want to 
for joy when I see it. Is that weird? lol
for joy when I see it. Is that weird? lol
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Yes, that's what happened to us. We were going to be in Sydney and wanted to go up to see the reef, and then circumstances worked out well for us to do that as part of our journey.I was very ecstatic indeed when I received the invitation from my ex-student who had migrated to Australia, as now I have a good reason to spend some of my savings to visit the land down under. This will also be the first time I travel to a country where everyone will actually be speaking in English all the time; it will definitely be a whole new experience for me.
Well, like everything else, tropical places can have their ups and downs. There is warmth and beautiful beaches and tropical fruit, but also giant bugs and incredible humidity in some places. Think Survivor... the places look gorgeous, but after experiencing the 'true' wilderness, everyone is ready to go home...I can understand why you are looking for a warmer climate. As for me, since I have been living in this humid country since birth, I will definitely prefer to travel to countries with cooler climate such as Switzerland or Russia. I am dying to know what snow feels like.
That's where teaching comes in handy. I have certain times each year that I KNOW I will be off from work, and we can plan our travels then. DH can take time off anytime, as long as he puts in the request far enough in advance (and we're usually planning vacations a year or more in advance). For example, we've already got trips set for next summer and January 2010. Far enough in advance for you?Wow, you&your DH are definitely good planners. I wish I could be like that too, but since I am teaching part-time in 6 different colleges, it is quite difficult to synchronize my teaching schedules to accommodate a work leave. My DH is working in a company that is clearly understaffed, so a leave permission is most often a rare privilege. In any case, I am impressed by your ability to balance work, family, recreation, and yet at the same time, still have enough time to write all of your fabulous fanfics all this time. Superb, indeed.
This also applies to other members of this board who have been actively contributing to this board in spite of your busy daily life. You all really keep this board alive.
Originally posted by damieon Saturn, I love that picture in your sig.... It's beautiful! I just want toDear Damieon Yes, I think the picture is very beautiful too. That's why I decided to use it as my signature. If you like the picture, you can check the artist's other works in his official website: http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~secretwings/ These are links to other websites with pictures of similar characteristics with the above artist: Yutaka Kagaya http://www.kagayastudio.com/ Shu http://shu-littlebit.com/
Saturn, I meant to say how much loved the image in your sig too! It's beautiful!
And thanks so much for sharing the links! The art is absolutely stunning!! I've bookmarked the pages so I can admire the pictures again and again.
Just a warning for us English-speakers! The pages are Japanese based, so you have to click around to find the right links (but it's sooooo worth it!!)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Sep 2008 09:06
Originally posted by saturn This will also be the first time I travel to a country where everyone will actually be speaking in English all the time; it will definitely be a whole new experience for me.At least you speak a fair bit of the language! My French isn't nearly as good as your English, Saturn (I consider myself at a 'kindergartener level' there) and I'm still fairly comfortable traveling in France, and other French-speaking parts of the world. JMHO, but I think you'll be just fine.
I will definitely prefer to travel to countries with cooler climate such as Switzerland or Russia. I am dying to know what snow feels like.I have the same thing with my kids! We live in California in a part of the state where it never snows. A couple of times each winter we drive into the mountains and go skiing and it's such a big deal for them to play in the snow... it's lots of fun if you only have to live with it for a day or two. But once you have to start clearing it out and lugging heavy winter clothing around, it loses its appeal...
Wow, you&your DH are definitely good planners. I wish I could be like that too, but since I am teaching part-time in 6 different colleges, it is quite difficult to synchronize my teaching schedules to accommodate a work leave. My DH is working in a company that is clearly understaffed, so a leave permission is most often a rare privilege.Six different colleges? Wow! I don't blame you for being busy! I can't imagine balancing all of the schedules and demands in two, much less six! I have a second job outside of teaching, but that involves work-at-home writing that I do on my own schedule.
In any case, I am impressed by your ability to balance work, family, recreation, and yet at the same time, still have enough time to write all of your fabulous fanfics all this time. Superb, indeed.LOL, what's given is that 'recreation' you talk about. Since I started getting into Gatch fanfic, I haven't seen very many movies, read nearly as many books, and my TV-viewing has gone way down. My other secret with the writing (which isn't really a secret) is that I bring a notebook around with me when I expect to be sitting around somewhere. It's amazing how much writing I can get done in 5-20 minute spurts when I'm sitting around somewhere.
Saturn it is good to see you back online. Also your picture is very pretty and thanks so much for sharing the links.
TJ, your tips are something that I should follow, you really amaze me at how much you accomplish on the sites, let alone in your own personnel life. (travel and all)
Originally posted by HinotoriHino, what about the days when it was open floor. A small price (usually below 20 dollars) and you could be down front with their sweet dripping on to you. My first experience with that was, Look What The Cat Dragged IN by Poison!Originally posted by Ebonyswanne You have a big advantage over me...he lives in American therefore does more concerts there.... They don't come to Australia very much at all. What can I say Hino...I must confess that I"m a touch jealous of your collection.Don't forget that I was born and raised (and live) in New Jersey, and the NJ shows were always very special for them... Lots of visits (and extended engagements) at the Meadowlands Arena or Giants Stadium. Heck, this past October they played 10 nights at the new Prudential Center in Newark! But if it makes you feel any better, I haven't been going to their shows as much as I had been in years past. It's just too darn expensive now. Ah, for the days when concert tickets were US$17.50 for the good seats!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Sep 2008 12:10
Originally posted by gatchgirl TJ, your tips are something that I should follow, you really amaze me at how much you accomplish on the sites, let alone in your own personnel life. (travel and all)Um, my tip was not to have a life outside of Gatch and work and family. And I have dragged my family into my Gatch obsession!
Originally posted by Transmute JunWell, maybe your family took the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" defense on that front? I have tried to explain my gatch obsession to friends and family - even my brother who watched BotP with me - and no one no one no one gets it. No one. Which makes me love this board and all of you so much more every day.Originally posted by gatchgirl TJ, your tips are something that I should follow, you really amaze me at how much you accomplish on the sites, let alone in your own personnel life. (travel and all)Um, my tip was not to have a life outside of Gatch and work and family. And I have dragged my family into my Gatch obsession!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Sep 2008 12:32
Well, keep in mind that 2/3 of my immediate family are children under the age of 8. All I had to do was watch Gatch and they sat down to watch with me. Bingo! Instant Gatch interest.
DH watched BOTP, but doesn't quite get my 'level' of interest. Still, he prefers it as a hobby compared to, say, shopping.
DH watched BOTP, but doesn't quite get my 'level' of interest. Still, he prefers it as a hobby compared to, say, shopping.
Hmm . . . maybe I should reconsider the whole giving birth thing?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Sep 2008 12:34
I know how you feel Gogirl.
My brother thinks I am crazy, I think he pretends he never even watched the show, he says he does not remember it at all.
As for my parents and friends, well I have kept fairly quiet there, although I do slip out with a few comments occasionally and find myself brushing them off hoping my friends do not think I am crazy. Or at least any crazier than they all ready think I am.
CD, I find the betrayal of my bother the most bitter of all. He is a rat fink on that one. But as soon as my nephew (his son) gets a little older, I plan on subverting him to my point of view on Gatch/BotP.
The rest of my friends, I don't actually tell them much. I just ask if they remember it and if they liked it and I get weird stares and just change the subject. I don't even get into the fact that I spend almost all of my free time these days reading fics, watching eps, etc. Although I did sort of discuss this with my cousin and accidentally got her hooked into Star Trek fanfics. I didn't warn her about the slash though . . . .
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Sep 2008 12:49
Originally posted by gogirl212 CD, I find the betrayal of my bother the most bitter of all. He is a rat fink on that one. But as soon as my nephew (his son) gets a little older, I plan on subverting him to my point of view on Gatch/BotP. The rest of my friends, I don't actually tell them much. I just ask if they remember it and if they liked it and I get weird stares and just change the subject. I don't even get into the fact that I spend almost all of my free time these days reading fics, watching eps, etc. Although I did sort of discuss this with my cousin and accidentally got her hooked into Star Trek fanfics. I didn't warn her about the slash though . . . .You are evil Gogirl. Are you sure you are not a Galactor at heart. Cloud wanders off to see what the quiz said about gogirl.
Originally posted by clouddancerI am not total evil, I just have a mischevious streak. Maybe I have a little bit more of The Swallow then I would originally have suspected?Originally posted by gogirl212 CD, I find the betrayal of my bother the most bitter of all. He is a rat fink on that one. But as soon as my nephew (his son) gets a little older, I plan on subverting him to my point of view on Gatch/BotP. The rest of my friends, I don't actually tell them much. I just ask if they remember it and if they liked it and I get weird stares and just change the subject. I don't even get into the fact that I spend almost all of my free time these days reading fics, watching eps, etc. Although I did sort of discuss this with my cousin and accidentally got her hooked into Star Trek fanfics. I didn't warn her about the slash though . . . .You are evil Gogirl. Are you sure you are not a Galactor at heart. Cloud wanders off to see what the quiz said about gogirl.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Sep 2008 14:28
Originally posted by gogirl212 Hmm . . . maybe I should reconsider the whole giving birth thing?I don't think that's for me to answer, but certainly the ability to mold young minds and subconsciously impact their future interests/desires/lifestyles as adults is very compelling.
As for the slash thing... that's bad. Heck, the very term 'slash' is because of Kirk/Spock fics!!!!!!
Originally posted by gogirl212 CD, I find the betrayal of my bother the most bitter of all. He is a rat fink on that one. But as soon as my nephew (his son) gets a little older, I plan on subverting him to my point of view on Gatch/BotP.That's what I did! I still remember my older brother and sister changing the channel on me, so many times, years ago, when I was trying to watch BOTP. I have since turned my sister's son (now 12) into a Gatch fan. My BF is aware of my Gatch obsession (and my Joe obsession.) I managed to get him to sit down once and watch two Gatch episodes with me. He said he liked it, but has never shown any real interest since. I think his attitude towards my obsession is somewhere between "well, I've always known she was strange" and "well, she could have far worse hobbies." He knows I write fics but has never asked to read any, and I haven't offered either. I really don't ever say much about it to non-Gatch friends or family -you either "get it" or you don't; I think it's hard to make converts out of adults.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Sep 2008 17:24
Originally posted by lborgia88 I think it's hard to make converts out of adults.Who is trying to convert (adults at least) I am just trying to find people with similar interests that I can chat to face to face rather than across a forum or IM. And as a primary school teacher I have started trying to convert a class full of 6 year olds one class at a time. I am not sure I have 23 new budding members to our club, but at least I have created 23 children who may recognize the film title when, and if, the movie comes out, and ask their parents to take them to see it.
Funny you should mention that, CD! Guess who is going to teach her students about writing Fan Fiction this year? We've already talked about it, and the kids are soooo excited! They want to do crossovers, too...
I'm going to edit one of my fics and take it in to share it with them...should be interesting...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Sep 2008 18:56
Whoo hooo!!
So you found a way to integrate it have you, Congratulations.
I will look forward to hearing about some of their stories, or perhaps even reading some.
Originally posted by Springie I'm going to edit one of my fics and take it in to share it with them...should be interesting...Oh no!! The Queen of Corruption will be using her fics to teach young minds?? This future generation is doomed! Doomed I say!!
Seriously, though, I think that introducing fan fic into your curriculum is a fantastic idea. What a great way to get the kids to use their imagination and work on their writing and reading skills all at the same time. WTG, Springie!!
Thanks! It was funny...I went through my fics looking for ONE fic that would work to read to the kids...and there was NOTHING! So I just printed off and edited snippet...and I'll TELL them the story in my own *edited* words...LOL
I also printed off a character sheet so I can introduce them to the characters! 
Springie I love your idea of having your students write fanfic. That's a very creative way to get them to write about something they are already connected to.
(With my curriculum, the closest I can get is the manga edition of Hamlet.)
There's a manga edition of Hamlet?
I think your students will have fun, Springie! I can't recall ever being asked to write any fiction in school, except poetry.
Here is some online Hamlet manga:
manga hamlet
The actual play in the version above starts at Act I, but the Introduction is worth a laugh. There are traditionally published editions too. In fact, there is a whole Manga Shakespeare series.
To the best of my knowledge, there is no Birdstyle version of Hamlet yet. I'm not sure which birdie I would give the title role to. If you go with the idea that Hamlet is insane, then Joe's brand of crazy might fit the bill. However, if you find that Hamlet is more calculating then crazed, it might be Ken's role. Tough call. Either way, the other gets to be Laertes - Hamlet's best friend who eventually ends the play in the best and most angst-ridden sword fight in all of the Shakespearean canon.
Originally posted by Transmute JunNothing wrong with raising your kids to know the finer things in life!Originally posted by gatchgirl TJ, your tips are something that I should follow, you really amaze me at how much you accomplish on the sites, let alone in your own personnel life. (travel and all)Um, my tip was not to have a life outside of Gatch and work and family. And I have dragged my family into my Gatch obsession!
Originally posted by Springie Funny you should mention that, CD! Guess who is going to teach her students about writing Fan Fiction this year? We've already talked about it, and the kids are soooo excited! They want to do crossovers, too... I'm going to edit one of my fics and take it in to share it with them...should be interesting...WTG Springie, it will be great to hear how well they do, and what stories they come up with!
I too remember my brothers trying to torment me by changing channels etc. on me. Guess thats when my Condor tendencies started to show through.
Now I must say that I do mention it to family, but not in any depth cause they only shake their heads. Still my nieces see my point of view! At least with liking Anime!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Sep 2008 09:50
Originally posted by Springie Funny you should mention that, CD! Guess who is going to teach her students about writing Fan Fiction this year? We've already talked about it, and the kids are soooo excited! They want to do crossovers, too...Springie that is a fantastic idea! I'm sure they'll all have a terrific time writing stories about their favourite characters!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Sep 2008 11:52
Originally posted by lborgia88 There's a manga edition of Hamlet? I think your students will have fun, Springie! I can't recall ever being asked to write any fiction in school, except poetry.Funny that is ALL I remember writing in Elementary School. High School I remember writing essays in history and Language and this is were I remember having all my peers laugh at my attempts at writing stories.
Interesting what we remember...
I was mercifully spared any bad experiences. I don't think I ever showed any essays or poems that I wrote to anyone else, and my teachers, thankfully, never made us read them out loud.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Sep 2008 14:43
In high school my sharing was not by choice either.
The teacher had asked us to move into small groups to do some group work about Macbeth. Unfortunately, trusting me, left my notebook, in which I had written down stories and thoughts, on my desk and the group that worked near my desk picked up the notebook and started reading it.
The next thing I knew the teacher had left the room and they were reading my private thoughts and the story in it out loud and laughing at all my work. As soon as I got home I threw out that book and never wrote anything personal down again, that way no one could ever make fun of my thoughts again. Which is probably a big reason I find it hard to trust and share any of my thoughts or stories. When ever I want to say anything I still feel and hear their laughter.
And in retrospect probably why I never did well in essays or assignments where I had to give my personal opinions on things. I only gave the facts but never my thoughts. I didn't want to feel like my teachers or professors were going to laugh at what I had to say.
Teenagers are horrible. As soon as I graduated from high school, I went to a university where no one else from my school was going, as far away from home as I could feasibly go! I've blocked a lot out over the years, but when I really think back, I can remember the insecurity and the constant effort to not do anything that would draw any attention my way.
In grade 11 English class, we had to write a series of poems, and my teacher wanted me to submit mine to some literary journal for the high schools in the county, and I flat-out refused, horrified at the thought of any one else reading them (except the teacher -I trusted her). The thing is, looking back now I wish I'd done it, but I know that there was no way I would have done it then -I would have been too afraid of being laughed at.
I only really started to find enough self confidence to speak my ideas once I got to university, especially after I changed majors from chemistry to history. Then, it became hard to shut me up. I felt like a dam had broken inside me and years worth of stuff I wanted to say was pouring out!
Wow, I couldn't make the time to visit the internet cafe for just 1 day, and already there had been so many replies with quite wide-ranging topics in this thread, 
. Blame it on my ISP,which has not settled its network problem until now. I am still depending on the internet cafe until now, but no biggie,logging on this board is always worth the trouble and has always made my day.
Firstly, to Hinotori & Gatchgirl, glad that you like the pictures.Can you believe that all of the pictures are actually hand-drawn and the artist only uses special software like Adobe Photoshop for some finishing and digital effects?Pretty remarkable, isn't it?
To TJ,GG,LB
It is nice to know that you all are trying to involve your families and close friends with Gatchaman. I have tried to do the same thing with my DH and families. unfortunately,DH lost interest after a few episodes (He is not really much into anime anyway, still very supportive though, he actually paid for my Gatchaman DVDs and OVA.A very sweet "eagle" indeed, ). As for my brother, he is more into current anime like Naruto & One Piece, and I don't actually have any friends here at my place that are gatcha freaks like me. That's why I am hooked on this board,
To Springie
I think it is a fantastic idea to introduce fanfic writing to students at the early age.Kids are usually pretty creative anyway, and you as a teacher will definitely be amazed of what students are capable of writing nowadays,
Dear CD
Sorry to hear about your bad experience in high school.It had to be a traumatic experience for you.The positive side is that I think that you are in the right place now, as I can see in this board, most people are very supportive and motivating in terms of their evaluations of another people's works or contributions.So, perhaps you will not be so fearful anymore of sharing your personal thoughts, especially in this board.
Speaking about bad experience in essay writing,I did have one in my English class in high school. The teacher asked all the students in my class to write a book review of an English book. As we were not familiar with book reviews, almost all my friends chose simple English book, like children's storybooks, but I chose English Classic "Wuthering Heights"by Emily Bronte.I have read the novel so many times before, and I really loved the novel and wanted to write a review on it.So I wrote a book review on that novel, and guess what, the teacher accussed me of plagiarism, because she said that it was impossible for a high school student to read such heavy literature and even wrote a fine review on it (that's what she said). I had to strongly defend myself, and even proved to my teacher that I did read the novel from the beginning until the end.She finally relented and gave me the A that I deserved.
This was not the end of the story though.I later found out that she actually sent my book review to a literary journal and used HER name as the writer. I did not want to make a big deal out of it.I had been happy enough that I could write a book review of one of most favorite novel, and this experience had also give me more confidence to write in English.
In any case,in relation to this board, I am still not confident enough to write any fanfics though,so I will leave the fanfic writings to all the professionals in this board, 
!
. Blame it on my ISP,which has not settled its network problem until now. I am still depending on the internet cafe until now, but no biggie,logging on this board is always worth the trouble and has always made my day.
Firstly, to Hinotori & Gatchgirl, glad that you like the pictures.Can you believe that all of the pictures are actually hand-drawn and the artist only uses special software like Adobe Photoshop for some finishing and digital effects?Pretty remarkable, isn't it?
To TJ,GG,LB
It is nice to know that you all are trying to involve your families and close friends with Gatchaman. I have tried to do the same thing with my DH and families. unfortunately,DH lost interest after a few episodes (He is not really much into anime anyway, still very supportive though, he actually paid for my Gatchaman DVDs and OVA.A very sweet "eagle" indeed, ). As for my brother, he is more into current anime like Naruto & One Piece, and I don't actually have any friends here at my place that are gatcha freaks like me. That's why I am hooked on this board,
To Springie
I think it is a fantastic idea to introduce fanfic writing to students at the early age.Kids are usually pretty creative anyway, and you as a teacher will definitely be amazed of what students are capable of writing nowadays,
Dear CD
Sorry to hear about your bad experience in high school.It had to be a traumatic experience for you.The positive side is that I think that you are in the right place now, as I can see in this board, most people are very supportive and motivating in terms of their evaluations of another people's works or contributions.So, perhaps you will not be so fearful anymore of sharing your personal thoughts, especially in this board.
Speaking about bad experience in essay writing,I did have one in my English class in high school. The teacher asked all the students in my class to write a book review of an English book. As we were not familiar with book reviews, almost all my friends chose simple English book, like children's storybooks, but I chose English Classic "Wuthering Heights"by Emily Bronte.I have read the novel so many times before, and I really loved the novel and wanted to write a review on it.So I wrote a book review on that novel, and guess what, the teacher accussed me of plagiarism, because she said that it was impossible for a high school student to read such heavy literature and even wrote a fine review on it (that's what she said). I had to strongly defend myself, and even proved to my teacher that I did read the novel from the beginning until the end.She finally relented and gave me the A that I deserved.
This was not the end of the story though.I later found out that she actually sent my book review to a literary journal and used HER name as the writer. I did not want to make a big deal out of it.I had been happy enough that I could write a book review of one of most favorite novel, and this experience had also give me more confidence to write in English.
In any case,in relation to this board, I am still not confident enough to write any fanfics though,so I will leave the fanfic writings to all the professionals in this board, !
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Sep 2008 06:29
I too had a hard time in school (elementary and junior school and high school) with being the butt of teasing. It wasn't specifically about writing though... I was just the type of kid that always got picked on because I was a crybaby and wouldn't defend myself. It wasn't until I got older and people actually started respecting me for my grades that I started to relax and de-stress a bit. It took me years to figure out how to come out of my shell and make a friend, and for that I can thank... yup, the internet. I learned how to make friends on a board much like this one (although it consisted of Non-Gatch general topics and bizarro Mary-Sue-style IFs where everyone on the board and random celebrities were characters) and if it weren't for that I'd probably be sitting in a room all by myself reading books. Instead, I'm not sitting at a computer all by myself typing messages to people I've never met and thinking about the fic I plan on adding to as soon as I'm done.
CD, I can see why you were hurt, and hopefully you realize that we here are much more appreciative of your writing skills than those ignoramus kids were.
Saturn, I can't believe your teacher stole your work! You should have called her on it! I can completely understand why you didn't, though.
I learned how to make friends on a board much like this one (although it consisted of Non-Gatch general topics and bizarro Mary-Sue-style IFs where everyone on the board and random celebrities were characters) and if it weren't for that I'd probably be sitting in a room all by myself reading books. Instead, I'm not sitting at a computer all by myself typing messages to people I've never met and thinking about the fic I plan on adding to as soon as I'm done.
CD, I can see why you were hurt, and hopefully you realize that we here are much more appreciative of your writing skills than those ignoramus kids were.
Saturn, I can't believe your teacher stole your work! You should have called her on it! I can completely understand why you didn't, though.
Originally posted by saturn In any case,in relation to this board, I am still not confident enough to write any fanfics though,so I will leave the fanfic writings to all the professionals in this board,Don't be surprised if, someday, you change your mind! I lurked for about a year at Gatchaman sites, reading everything but never thinking I would ever write fics, but then one day I got an idea and started to write it... As for your former teacher, I'm convinced that people who steal or cheat must secretly suffer because they have to go through their lives always knowing that they are thieves and cheats.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun It took me years to figure out how to come out of my shell and make a friend, and for that I can thank... yup, the internet.Finding that first true friend really does make all the difference, doesn't it? For me, it was this crazy, unconventional girl who was taking one of the same history classes as me, who had a big personality and was completely unafraid of doing anything she felt like doing. Me, I was born to be a loyal sidekick, so we bonded and then went on a spree... Best year of my life, in many ways. Funny thing, she's the one who is married and has two children now.
Originally posted by lborgia88 I lurked for about a year at Gatchaman sites, reading everything but never thinking I would ever write fics, but then one day I got an idea and started to write it...Thank God you changed your mind about writing fics, because if not, we would not have the privilege of reading "Guinevere",
And if you have not started to write at all,TJ would not have a partner in crime to write " A Night at the J" and that would be a big loss in the "smut" community,
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Sep 2008 05:49
Originally posted by saturn And if you have not started to write at all,TJ would not have a partner in crime to write " A Night at the J" and that would be a big loss in the "smut" community,You make a good point! Eva started it, and Ebony was supposed to write it with me, and interestingly enough, they both backed out...
Originally posted by saturn Thank God you changed your mind about writing fics, because if not, we would not have the privilege of reading "Guinevere",You are so nice! I joined into "A Night at the J" only about 2 weeks after I "delurked" and began posting here. Where Joe or Ken are concerned, I have no shame!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Sep 2008 06:10
Originally posted by lborgia88 Where Joe or Ken are concerned, I have no shame!And that's why we love you, LB!
Thanks to all for sharing their writing and school experiences. I, too, was afraid of putting anything down in print in fear of someone finding it and reading it. I used to draw a lot though so as to escape the constant teasing that I was unable to stop. It had gotten so bad that I went to an all girls high school to get away from it--but it just continued there. I drew pictures to escape but its been years and looking back my drawing weren't really good. A few years ago I took some literature classes which I really enjoyed and after reading the fantastic stories from the talented scribes here I'm taking a stab at writing my own story. But I find myself getting stuck though.
Originally posted by Condorfan I'm taking a stab at writing my own story. But I find myself getting stuck though.Yay!! Is it a Gatch or BOTP fic that you're writing? I've been stuck too, at various times. I got unstuck by either by deciding that the part of the fic that I just do not want to write isn't really all that necessary and cutting it, asking for someone else's opinions/ideas, or just waiting a bit for the right mood and inspiration to strike.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Sep 2008 09:52
Yeahhh! Condorfan has decided to try her hand at writing.
I wish you success CF.
As for getting stuck... well I can not really help you there, I just had to wait my way through it, until the inspiration struck again. Although I plot down a few other ideas for stories while I was waiting.
I think the big thing that got me through my non-writing it was all the encouragement I had from people on this site and from talking to others through email.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Sep 2008 13:24
Originally posted by Condorfan I'm taking a stab at writing my own story. But I find myself getting stuck though.
CF! We know how hard it is to post a story... it's like something of yoruself. If you need help, we're always here.
CF, I am so happy to hear that you are writing! You know you have all of us behind you!
Thanks to everyone for their encouragement! 
I have trouble keeping the story on track. I tend to take the story in a different direction and then I realize "Hey what happened to the main story?" I'm having difficulties with characterzation at the moment.
I have trouble keeping the story on track. I tend to take the story in a different direction and then I realize "Hey what happened to the main story?" I'm having difficulties with characterzation at the moment.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Sep 2008 14:39
Originally posted by Condorfan Thanks to everyone for their encouragement!This is where an outline comes in handy. It doesn't have to be written in stone, but it does keep you on track.
Originally posted by saturn Speaking about bad experience in essay writing,I did have one in my English class in high school. The teacher asked all the students in my class to write a book review of an English book. As we were not familiar with book reviews, almost all my friends chose simple English book, like children's storybooks, but I chose English Classic "Wuthering Heights"by Emily Bronte.I have read the novel so many times before, and I really loved the novel and wanted to write a review on it.So I wrote a book review on that novel, and guess what, the teacher accussed me of plagiarism, because she said that it was impossible for a high school student to read such heavy literature and even wrote a fine review on it (that's what she said). I had to strongly defend myself, and even proved to my teacher that I did read the novel from the beginning until the end.She finally relented and gave me the A that I deserved. This was not the end of the story though.I later found out that she actually sent my book review to a literary journal and used HER name as the writer. I did not want to make a big deal out of it.I had been happy enough that I could write a book review of one of most favorite novel, and this experience had also give me more confidence to write in English.Saturn, Holy FREAK! She stole your review? After accusing you of plagiarism?!
What a horrible, rotten, dishonest wretch! I hope that that woman received no joy of her actions, and that the guilt has nagged at her ever since. You, on the other hand, have taken such a strong and positive view of the situation that I am deeply impressed. I would have snarled about the injustice, but you simply recognized that the "teacher's" actions could never take away the good you'd gained from writing that very difficult review. In other words, you took away her ability to hurt you, and focused on your achievement. My hat is off to you, Saturn, because you are one smart, tough, sensible person. Bravi!
(And I still wish a plague of cold sores on that so-called teacher. But that's just me being snarly. )
CF, It's great to hear that you have started writing. Don't let the hang up's get to you, sometimes it might take a second to get back on track. As far as outlines, what can I say, I have a hard time using them and it's taken me a long time to finish more then three fics... So I'm with TJ on that, her stories are proof of her tips!
Saturn I can't believe that a teacher would even do something like that, just lets ya know that you are a much better writer then her.
CD, I'm sorry for the stupidity of those students... I'm with people on this board, I would love to read your AU.
Saturn, I also think that those pics are a remarkable thing to view!
LB, the closest thing I got to a teacher wondering about my writing was in the 6th grade. We had to write a story about Halloween and mine had danger and a close child abduction. For some reason, the teacher never thought that I could come up with that type of story. Little did she know.
Mom was never that supportive of my writing, always telling me to find something more constructive to do.... now she wonders why I don't share my online world with her! 
Dear Condorfan
It is great to know that you are starting to write. We are all supporting you here and are looking forward to your story.
Dear Barrdwing
Thank you for your compliments.That's very kind of you.Sadly, I have to tell you that this kind of unscrupulous behavior is actually very common in my country. There were teachers who extorted money from the weak students in exchange of passing grades, some teachers purposely failed students whom they claimed were disrespectful to the teachers (translation: The students refused to give money or gifts to the teachers) and if we are talking about the higher-learning environment, there were lecturers who were actually writing theses on behalf of their own students (in exchange for money, of course) and lots of universities who are selling degrees here, basically you can do anything in my country, as long as you have money,
These problems in the education sector had definitely changed my perspective about teaching. I left my safe and secure job as an Administration Manager to dedicate myself to teaching. People around me said that I was crazy and was being too idealistic, but I really think that the tarnished image of a teacher/lecturer has to be corrected,because in reality, there are actually still lots of good, honest and dedicated teachers/lecturers in my country. We need to make sure that the parents and the students have faith again in our education system here.
I can see that there are some members here in this board who are actually working as teachers too, so thumbs up for you, because I can definitely relate to the long working hours, the heavy workload, the occasional stress and the average pay (well, it definitely applies to me, ) Yet, I am sure that we all agree that nothing beats the pride of looking at your students in their graduation day and the joy of receiving cards from them every year, thanking you for being a great teacher.
Dear Gatchgirl
Thank you for your kind words.
Regarding your mum, perhaps you could introduce your mum to the world of Gatchamania and let her meet all the nice people here, then perhaps later she will agree that there is nothing more constructive than sharing your works or writings with all of the great people here.
These problems in the education sector had definitely changed my perspective about teaching. I left my safe and secure job as an Administration Manager to dedicate myself to teaching. People around me said that I was crazy and was being too idealistic, but I really think that the tarnished image of a teacher/lecturer has to be corrected,because in reality, there are actually still lots of good, honest and dedicated teachers/lecturers in my country. We need to make sure that the parents and the students have faith again in our education system here.
I can see that there are some members here in this board who are actually working as teachers too, so thumbs up for you, because I can definitely relate to the long working hours, the heavy workload, the occasional stress and the average pay (well, it definitely applies to me, ) Yet, I am sure that we all agree that nothing beats the pride of looking at your students in their graduation day and the joy of receiving cards from them every year, thanking you for being a great teacher.
Dear Gatchgirl
Thank you for your kind words.
Regarding your mum, perhaps you could introduce your mum to the world of Gatchamania and let her meet all the nice people here, then perhaps later she will agree that there is nothing more constructive than sharing your works or writings with all of the great people here.
Yikes, Saturn, I had no idea that there was that kind of corruption in the educational field there. That's very sad, because you're right, just a few bad teachers can spoil the reputation of all teachers. It makes it even harder for the good teachers to do their work, namely teach! For you to go into that field in an effort to be one of the good teachers and help balance out the bad is both brave and worthy of applause.
Money isn't a proper goal in and of itself; it's what you can do with the money that is important. But for some reason money is easily seen as the goal. Well, it's a sad and pale goal, and as the Beatles said, it can't buy love. So long as each of us is able to get by and live comfortably--paying the bills, being able to afford a few nice things--then that's a good thing. Who needs a yacht, for crying out loud? But if the money isn't earned honestly, then it's just ashes and salt on the soul.
I know, the money-grubbers would say that I'm naive. Don't care. 
Saturn,
That was a horrible thing your teacher did to you. It's the same in this country--those with the money get the best of everything. Your experienced reminded me of when I was in middle school and wrote a report about horses. Now, I have never owned a horse but I loved them when I was young and would read everything and anything I could about them. When I turned in my report, the teacher, another teacher and even the principal didn't believe I wrote it on my own. I said I had and they gave me a B. I've even had teachers who had some grudge against me and no matter how good my work was would only give me average grades. Politics invade every part of our lives it seems.
Thanks Saturn, I may just have to do that.
Originally posted by Barrdwing Yikes, Saturn, I had no idea that there was that kind of corruption in the educational field there. That's very sad, because you're right, just a few bad teachers can spoil the reputation of all teachers. It makes it even harder for the good teachers to do their work, namely teach! For you to go into that field in an effort to be one of the good teachers and help balance out the bad is both brave and worthy of applause. Money isn't a proper goal in and of itself; it's what you can do with the money that is important. But for some reason money is easily seen as the goal. Well, it's a sad and pale goal, and as the Beatles said, it can't buy love. So long as each of us is able to get by and live comfortably--paying the bills, being able to afford a few nice things--then that's a good thing. Who needs a yacht, for crying out loud? But if the money isn't earned honestly, then it's just ashes and salt on the soul. I know, the money-grubbers would say that I'm naive. Don't care.Dear Barrdwing Thank you for your kind words.Glad to know that there is another person with the same "naive" perspective with me about money,
. You have given very strong points regarding the things that money can't do. For me, the easiest example will be applicable in this board, as no amount of money will enable me to find great people like those in this board and YOU definitely, who are very supportive&encouraging. I am glad to be a part of this community.
Originally posted by Condorfan Saturn, That was a horrible thing your teacher did to you. It's the same in this country--those with the money get the best of everything. Your experienced reminded me of when I was in middle school and wrote a report about horses. Now, I have never owned a horse but I loved them when I was young and would read everything and anything I could about them. When I turned in my report, the teacher, another teacher and even the principal didn't believe I wrote it on my own. I said I had and they gave me a B. I've even had teachers who had some grudge against me and no matter how good my work was would only give me average grades. Politics invade every part of our lives it seems.Dear Condorfan Sorry to hear about your bad experience at school.Hopefully it will not affect your whole view about education generally and specifically teachers, as I am sure that there are still many great teachers out there,
I also remember that you are going to have a surgery in a few weeks time, right?I hope that the surgery goes well and you will have a quick and painless recovery.
Since my ISP has settled its network problem and now I can make full use of my own PC, why don't I share something with you from my own private collections?
I know you are a big fan of Condor Joe, and who will be better to make a girl feel good pre-surgery other than the ultimate ladies'man himself?
So I present to you now, Kondoru No Joe (As per the OVA's version), drawn by my brother, with a rose especially for you to make you feel even better.
Hopefully it can cheer you up! 
WHOA! That's very nice! I know I'm feeling cheerful after looking at it!
I'm glad your ISP problems are solved, Saturn. Your brother does great work!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Sep 2008 06:36
Oh my.... I'm going to write a thank you letter to your ISP! That's fantastic, Saturn! Your brother is very talented!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 11 Sep 2008 07:59
wow, Saturn, that is a great pic.
Thank you for sharing!
You're very welcome here, Saturn.
And the picture your brother drew is very nice! Thank you for posting that!
And the picture your brother drew is very nice! Thank you for posting that!
WOW Saturn! What a beautiful picture! Gets my heart racing again about the Condor. Thank you so very very much for placing that picture up and thank your brother for me for the art. I wish I was as talented as you and your family are!
Thanks for your best wishes about the surgery. I'm a bit apprehensive but I'm glad you're pulling for me. It's very sweet and kind of you. I'd also like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts--it's really good to know that people are rooting for you. Though I'm going to miss not being able to go on Gatchamania for awhile!
Thanks for your best wishes about the surgery. I'm a bit apprehensive but I'm glad you're pulling for me. It's very sweet and kind of you. I'd also like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts--it's really good to know that people are rooting for you. Though I'm going to miss not being able to go on Gatchamania for awhile!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Sep 2008 13:58
Originally posted by Condorfan Though I'm going to miss not being able to go on Gatchamania for awhile!We will all be here waiting for you when you get back!
Condorfan, hope it goes well!
Condorfan, All the best when it comes time for surgery... we will be waiting to hear from you.
Saturn, your brother does excellent drawings of the Condor.... thanks for showing it! Glad your ISP is up and running.
Dear Springie,LB,TJ,CD,Barrdwing,GG
Thank you so much for all the compliments and glad that you all like the picture.My brother was quite surprised when I told him about all the praises on his work, he couldn't believe that I would put his work on this board, but then again, what to do with such beautiful picture rather than sharing it with all great people here?
Since you all like his drawing on Joe, why don't I share with you now his drawing on Ken & Jun, , hope that you will like this too.
, hope that you will like this too.
Originally posted by Condorfan WOW Saturn! What a beautiful picture! Gets my heart racing again about the Condor. Thank you so very very much for placing that picture up and thank your brother for me for the art. I wish I was as talented as you and your family are!Glad that you like the picture. My brother is very talented indeed, and so are my other family members, but not me,
, I don't have any special skills that can be considered as talents,the only things that I am very good at are to make people laugh with my weird sense of humour (well, at least that's what my friends and students said), and my highly positive attitude (to the extent that some people might find it annoying, 
). I just like to be a "cheerleader" for others, 
, and I am glad that I can lift up your spirit before the surgery.
Though I'm going to miss not being able to go on Gatchamania for awhile!We all are going to miss you too and will be waiting for you here.
Oh I am such a sucker for Ken/Jun stuff...this is great! I love the emotion on their faces...wonder what is going on here? Please tell your brother thanks for letting you share his wonderful art with us!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Sep 2008 05:10
Saturn thats such a romantic piccie! I am a sucker to for Ken and jun stuff...
Originally posted by Condorfan Though I'm going to miss not being able to go on Gatchamania for awhile!We'll miss you while you're away. I hope everything goes well.
Originally posted by saturn Since you all like his drawing on Joe, why don't I share with you now his drawing on Ken & Jun,Another lovely picture. Thank your brother for drawing it, and thank you for posting his work here!
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 12 Sep 2008 07:15
Originally posted by Condorfan WOW Saturn! What a beautiful picture! Gets my heart racing again about the Condor. Thank you so very very much for placing that picture up and thank your brother for me for the art. I wish I was as talented as you and your family are!Good luck with your surgery and I hope everything goes well!!! Saturn... those pictures are great! Making people laugh can be a talent
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Sep 2008 09:26
That's a great picture, Saturn! I hope your brother keeps drawing! And if he's doing roman tic Joe, and Ken and Jun, that's right up my alley!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Sep 2008 09:59
Saturn, once again I love that pic. But then I am a Ken, Jun 'shiper at heart.
Let your brother know we all love his work and would love to see more of it if he has time to draw. Or better yet, get him to join up here and start displaying his own work
Thanks again Saturn for sharing your brothers work. Sounds and looks like there are more Gatch fans in your family, how great could that be!
Will hopefully look forward to viewing more pics, and hearing more from you too.
Saturn- Your brother has such detail and emotion in his pictures! They are just wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing them. ITA with Cloud - it would be fun to have your brother join the board too - a brother/sister act is always fun.
CondorFan - We will miss you but be sure to take the time to rest and recover well. Looking forward to coming back to us will make you heal faster - and maybe we can even through you a Welcome Back party at the J - but no rowdy alcohol behavior from you until Dr. Nambu says you are allowed!!!
Dear all
Thank you so much for the compliments, guys!I have always been proud of my brother's talent and feel so happy to be able to share some of his drawings here. Unfortunately, he is not really into Gatchaman actually,and he only drew those pics because I have kept asking (more like begging, ) him to draw them for me. Nevertheless, after seeing the pictures, they really worth all the trouble, right?
And of course, I know my bro, he is just like Joe, rough from the outside, but just a softie in the inside,
Anyway, my bro is very flatterred by all the compliments from all lovely ladies over here, maybe now I can really convince him to join the board and share more of his talent,
Now if only I could persuade him to draw something "smutty" (I would love a smutty picture of Ken/Jun, I am SO OBSESSED over this pair), but then, my bro would realize that his sis is not as innocent as he thought, oh no, his sis has been very naughty all this time, 
Any suggestions, guys?
) him to draw them for me. Nevertheless, after seeing the pictures, they really worth all the trouble, right?
And of course, I know my bro, he is just like Joe, rough from the outside, but just a softie in the inside,
Anyway, my bro is very flatterred by all the compliments from all lovely ladies over here, maybe now I can really convince him to join the board and share more of his talent,
Now if only I could persuade him to draw something "smutty" (I would love a smutty picture of Ken/Jun, I am SO OBSESSED over this pair), but then, my bro would realize that his sis is not as innocent as he thought, oh no, his sis has been very naughty all this time,
Any suggestions, guys?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Sep 2008 09:20
Psssst..... I think Springie has a few smutty Ken/Jun pics, if you need a quick fix....
But yes, get your brother to join here! Then WE will ask him for smutty pics on your behalf.
But yes, get your brother to join here! Then WE will ask him for smutty pics on your behalf.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Sep 2008 09:45
If you can get him to join then we will be sure to ask for some lovely smutty Swan/Eagle pics. Or maybe even some Swan/Condor pics.
and they it will be up you to make sure he does not find this thread so that your true self is not exposed to him.
Saturn - wow! Your brother's pics are amazing! I do hope he joins us here on the board - I think he would fit in with us wonderfully! But if he doesn't, I hope he'll give you permission to keep posting his work here!
Condorfan - Best of luck with your surgery and I hope that you will have a speedy recovery! We'll be waiting for your return!
DeletedUser343
Boardie
posted 13 Sep 2008 15:21
AMAZING? Exadurating? maybe?
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Psssst..... I think Springie has a few smutty Ken/Jun pics, if you need a quick fix....
Originally posted by clouddancer If you can get him to join then we will be sure to ask for some lovely smutty Swan/Eagle pics. Or maybe even some Swan/Condor pics. and they it will be up you to make sure he does not find this thread so that your true self is not exposed to him.Dear TJ & CD Thank you for your nice suggestions, girls. Unfortunately my bro has just got a new job, in another city,no less. He will be so busy with it that another pic will have to be put on hold. I will surely miss him when he is not around, this is definitely the drawback of having only 1 sibling,
Anyway, we are celebrating the Moon Cake Festival at my place right now, and although you all over there may not celebrate or even heard about this festival before, I just would like to share this moon cake with you (sorry, only this pic will have to do right now, perhaps one day I will be able to give you all the real thing, )
The moon cake is usually imprinted with the Chinese Character for "Longevity" or "Harmony", and that's why I want to share it with you all here, especially for those people in the US who are affected by the hurricane Ike, may God bless & protect you and everybody around you.
Originally posted by saturn He will be so busy with it that another pic will have to be put on hold.For your brother's pictures, we will be patient. I hope you get to see him before too long. I actually have eaten a moon cake! I was in San Francisco in 2004, and I'd never seen them before, but they looked good, so I bought one. It was tasty. I didn't know that there are moon cake festivals though, but it sounds like a good thing to have.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Sep 2008 07:45
Wow, Saturn, that looks interesting! I have to say that I've never eaten a cake with an entire egg yolk in it before!
So what do you do to celebrate the festival?
Thank you for sharing your celebration with us Saturn. I love the idea of a festival for the moon cake. What kinds of things do you do during the festival?
One of my 1st year grad students is from China and shared a moon cake with us last week. The contrast of the salty egg and the sweet bean paste was very unique - my undergrad students really didn't like it, not enough sugar for them I think. It took me by surprise, but I didn't dislike it. I would definitely snack on that again - but maybe with a glass of milk, it was a little dry!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Sep 2008 09:18
Oooo, I know a little about the Moon cake festival. My parents were living in Singapore during the festival, sent us some cake back and told us about the festival. Unfortunately I do not remember much about what they said but I do remember they talked about it.
Hope you have a Happy Festival Day.
Very nice! That cake is so pretty, I'd be afraid to eat it! It looks delicious...
Enjoy the Moon Cake Festival!
Dear all
Feeling very happy to be able to share this special celebration with you all here.
Basically, the greatest thing of the moon cake festival is of course because it coincides with the full moon phase. The Chinese has always associated the full moon with family reunion. It is customary to those who work or study outside of their hometowns to return home to have a family reunion, and that is why this festival is also sometimes called the Reunion Festival.
Even the food served on this day has a round shape. As you can see, moon cakes are in the shape of a full moon, which reflects people's pursuit of a round and perfect life. It is therefore customary for people to watch the full moon, while eating these cakes, to encourage people to seek the brightness of the moon in their journey through life.
Most people worship their ancestors on this day, because it is the day when family members return home.After the worship and the burning of paper money, the adults then prepare food and wine in the courtyard, followed by moon gazing and chanting.
Children are usually playing around the courtyard, carrying brightly lit paper lanterns (which are becoming more&more "westernised" in their shapes nowadays, as you can see in this pic,there are lanterns with the shape of Superman,Garfield and even Bubbles from the Powerpuff Girls, )
At some public places, there will be some fire dragon dance shows.
It is also worth mentioning that since full moon can evoke various romantic feelings in people, this festival is still a favorite for most Chinese couple to express their loves to each other (a little bit like Valentine's day).Many single chinese women also pray to the moon goddess on this day,hoping to be blessed with good husbands.
Speaking about the moon cake itself, in the past, most of the fillings for the moon cakes are made of lotus seeds and sweet beans and LOTS of sugar, but now there are more varieties of fillings for moon cakes, like chocolate, coffee, peanut, ice cream, cheese, etc, with less sugar& fat (due to the increased popularity of health-conscious lifestyle).
At my place, the most favourite filling is durian, but I don't really think I would recommend this filling for you, as I have been told that most westerners can't even stand the smell of durian, , I would definitely recommend the coffee filling.
Perhaos one day we could all sit around a table under the full moon, eating moon cakes while sipping chinese tea, and playing around with Gatchaman paper lanterns. I would love either a Ken or Joe paper lantern, especially if it lits up at the right places, 
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At some public places, there will be some fire dragon dance shows.
It is also worth mentioning that since full moon can evoke various romantic feelings in people, this festival is still a favorite for most Chinese couple to express their loves to each other (a little bit like Valentine's day).Many single chinese women also pray to the moon goddess on this day,hoping to be blessed with good husbands.
Speaking about the moon cake itself, in the past, most of the fillings for the moon cakes are made of lotus seeds and sweet beans and LOTS of sugar, but now there are more varieties of fillings for moon cakes, like chocolate, coffee, peanut, ice cream, cheese, etc, with less sugar& fat (due to the increased popularity of health-conscious lifestyle).
At my place, the most favourite filling is durian, but I don't really think I would recommend this filling for you, as I have been told that most westerners can't even stand the smell of durian, , I would definitely recommend the coffee filling.
Perhaos one day we could all sit around a table under the full moon, eating moon cakes while sipping chinese tea, and playing around with Gatchaman paper lanterns. I would love either a Ken or Joe paper lantern, especially if it lits up at the right places,
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 15 Sep 2008 06:44
Saturn this celebration sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing this information, I had never heard of any of this before. Mmmmm.... moon cake and tea 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Sep 2008 06:46
That sounds wonderful, Saturn! I would be all over a chocolate moon cake!!!!!
Hey, can we have a God Phoenix lantern and then set it aflame to make the firebird?
I would love to be at a moon festival.
The one moon cake that I had years ago was, I think, the traditional seeds, sweet beans and sugar filling, but I would definitely like a coffee one, while sipping wine and gazing at the moon...
Thanks Saturn for the info about your festival.... I love the thought of a Joe or Ken paper lantern for all of us... and TJ's idea for a "firey" phoenix one too. Maybe someday we can all enjoy one in each others company.
Thank you for the moon cake and explaination of the festival, Saturn! It sounds wonderful and I love the meaning behind it. Maybe someday all of us could have our own "reunion" together!
Saturn,
Its interesting to read about other people's traditions.
You know when I first read your information I thought "This sounds like a pagan tradition." Something you would have heard of in old England or Scotland, or Ireland in the days of the High Kings. Forgetting your background and where you live. Still there are similarities. The cake looks yummy. What does it taste like? Its looks heavy and sticky.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Hey, can we have a God Phoenix lantern and then set it aflame to make the firebird?TJ, that idea actually occured in my mind too, but then again, if I could have a God Phoenix lantern, I would not want to burn it down.
I would rather have the jigokiller lantern, then I would be able to set it aflame, and later reenacted the scene from the Jigokiller episodes (my most favorite GatchI episode so far) with my Ken & Jun paper lantern. I am such a hopeless shipper.
]Originally posted by Ebonyswanne The cake looks yummy. What does it taste like? Its looks heavy and stickyIt tastes mostly sweet, that's why we put the salty egg yolk inside (could be up to 4 egg yolks in one cake) to counter some of the sweetness. It does feel sticky sometimes, and therefore the cake is best eaten while sipping tea to eliminate the stickiness.
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 16 Sep 2008 02:22
(edited 16 Sep 2008 02:23)
Originally posted by saturn I would rather have the jigokiller lantern, then I would be able to set it aflame, and later reenacted the scene from the Jigokiller episodes (my most favorite GatchI episode so far) with my Ken & Jun paper lantern. I am such a hopeless shipper.I LOVE that idea! I'm so glad to see another shipper around...and the Jigokillers ep ROCKS!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Sep 2008 06:22
But... if you burn the Jigokiller lantern, does the Jun landtern have to be inside? And will there be spores coming out as well?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Sep 2008 22:54
Originally posted by SpringieMe too!!! TJ's the most flexiable of all of us when it comes to pairing.Originally posted by saturn I would rather have the jigokiller lantern, then I would be able to set it aflame, and later reenacted the scene from the Jigokiller episodes (my most favorite GatchI episode so far) with my Ken & Jun paper lantern. I am such a hopeless shipper.I LOVE that idea! I'm so glad to see another shipper around...and the Jigokillers ep ROCKS!!
Originally posted by Transmute Jun But... if you burn the Jigokiller lantern, does the Jun landtern have to be inside? And will there be spores coming out as well?Well, we could always just draw Jun in the Jigokiller lantern, and just pretended that she was burned along with the Jigokiller lantern. Would rather not risking burning down the Jun's lantern, still need the lantern for another "heated" moments with Ken's lantern,
Rregarding the spores, perhaps we could just use a popcorn pouch, heated it up, and pretended that the popcorns are the spores. Wow, popcorn and moon cakes, now that will be a very nice combination of east meeting west.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne TJ's the most flexiable of all of us when it comes to pairingTJ is indeed very flexible, just waiting for the day when TJ finally decides to write a fic about 7-zark-7 and Princess (Jun), after all, she was the only girl who would kiss an annoying robot like Zark.
ROTFL!!!!I have this image... ahhh do you really want me to share I think not!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Sep 2008 08:17
Originally posted by Transmute Jun But... if you burn the Jigokiller lantern, does the Jun landtern have to be inside? And will there be spores coming out as well?I was thinking the spores could be fireworks.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2008 10:01
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Me too!!! TJ's the most flexiable of all of us when it comes to pairing.Ahem.... I AM????? Since when? Let's see, in my fics, the Swan's choices are limited to Eagle or Condor. Okay, sometimes it's Condor or Eagle.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Sep 2008 10:04
Originally posted by saturn Regarding the spores, perhaps we could just use a popcorn pouch, heated it up, and pretended that the popcorns are the spores. Wow, popcorn and moon cakes, now that will be a very nice combination of east meeting west.I love it!!!! That sounds like an awesome Gatch party!!!!!
TJ is indeed very flexible, just waiting for the day when TJ finally decides to write a fic about 7-zark-7 and Princess (Jun), after all, she was the only girl who would kiss an annoying robot like Zark.Um, that is NEVER going to happen. I have a hard enough time writing about Zark. He's not going to be paired with Princess unless it's some kind of obsessive stalker thing. Not in my fics. Nuh uh.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um, that is NEVER going to happen. I have a hard enough time writing about Zark. He's not going to be paired with Princess unless it's some kind of obsessive stalker thing. Not in my fics. Nuh uh.Glad to hear that TJ, I would rather see the smutty side of you in your fic, ummmm, I mean, the funny side of you,
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 Sep 2008 03:15
Tj we did talk about a stalker ficcie were Susan becomes jealous of Zarks affections towards Princess and starts to get bitchy...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 Sep 2008 03:18
Originally posted by saturn Dear allSo Jun is praying for Ken to notice her??? I loved the pictures of the lanterns! So colourful, the Chinese are very creative. no wonder the most beautiful artwork comes from your country...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Sep 2008 14:33
Originally posted by saturn Glad to hear that TJ, I would rather see the smutty side of youNo offense, Saturn, but I don't swing that way. Only
and 
are going to see my 'smutty side'.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun No offense, Saturn, but I don't swing that way. OnlyOOps,should have been clearer in my message. I DID mean the smuts involving only the eagle, condor and the swan. Other varieties outside of these three characters are not really my cup of tea,
And of course,I believe in you, being one of the goddesses in the smut community, to bring me more of your fantastic fics in that category, !
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne So Jun is praying for Ken to notice her???Well, she could pray and ask for a help from the Divine one, or she could just save lots of time and just use the combination of pepper spice and rum, just like what TJ&Hino suggested in their fic"All Shook Up",
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