Topic: ((OOC- Grins & Gripes!))

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-08 04:38 EST

When I was Student Advisor during my Junior & Senior years at Rutgers (Douglass College), I covered an entire wall in my apartment with mural paper where any of my residents could visit and write their "grins & gripes". It was a great way to share both the good and the bad things that happened in our lives.

So, that said...::hands out colored markers, pencils, pens, etc::....join in!

Warning:: Any attacks directed at any other player will be removed by me.

::demonstrates by grabbing a blue marker:: MEN! ....enough said. :twisted:

Piper · Date: 2007-10-08 07:23 EST

::Scrambles over to snatch up a marker and leave her John Hancock and a Poem on her wall.::

I've never seen a purple cow. I never hope to see one. But I can tell you one thing; I'd rather see one, than be one.

::Scribbles a disclaimer in tiny print:: This is in no way referencing the Blue Heifer! :lol: ...Pip

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-10-08 19:10 EST

::reading the wall::

MEN! Is that your gripe"

::grins:: Okay...I admit, that's a fairly good one. And while you were at Rutgers I was working right down the road in Bridgewater. : )

As long as a poem was entered, I shall write down my own, even though I confess to be, nothing more than a man, you see. . . Half a bee, philosophically, must, ipso facto, half not be. But half the bee has got to be, vis a vis its entity - do you see"

But can a bee be said to be or not to be an entire bee when half the bee is not a bee due to some ancient injury?

JewellRavenlock · Date: 2007-10-08 19:29 EST

::Pounces Eless:: What's this talk about cows I hear!?

I'm very excited you have your own folder. Yay!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-08 19:44 EST

I'm so glad to see the "Wall" is working ::squeaks as she gets pounced::

Cows" How now brown cow"

:;blinks at Wil's poem:: I definitely did not get enough sleep last night. LOL

And now that we have 3 NJites — Jersey Rocks. I mean we have The Boss, Bon Jovi, Nixon, John Travolta.....and so on.

Mmmm....poetry. My favorite poet is Victor Hugo. I used to compete in French recitation back in HS. First Place both years with "Oceano Nox" and "Les Djinns". He's so wonderfully dramatic— perfect for that sort of competition. Okay....enough babbling for now. I'm just too giddy with having my own folder. LOL

::wanders off::

Welcome everyone!!

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-10-08 20:07 EST

My favorite French verse, if I have it correct is this:

Si vous voulez que j'aime encore, Rendez-moi l'"ge des amours; Au cr"puscule de mes jours R"joignez, s'il se peut, l'aurore. On meurt deux fois, je le vois bien: Cesser d'aimer et d'"tre aimable C'est une mort insupportable; Cesser de vivre, ce n'est rien.

Written by Voltaire, but speaks to my heart.

Wil

Talomar Longden · Date: 2007-10-09 12:13 EST

My gripes:

Yeah...I've got two.

1) People driving too darn slow in the fast/passing lane

2) People who can't drive unless they are holding a cell phone to their ear.

You can tell....I commute. :)

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-10-09 14:38 EST

YAY own folder!

I think Shea and Eless should team up more against Gav ^.^ ::grin:: I had so much fun with the 'gray' hair angle. They make a deadly team. ::snickers::

:twisted:

:lol:

;)

Gavilean · Date: 2007-10-09 16:10 EST

MY biggest gripe is . . .

WOMEN WHO TEASE ME ABOUT MY ALWAYS PERFECT HAIR!!!

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-10-09 16:21 EST

::hides::

we do it because we love you Gav ^.^

and it is perfect.

:mrgreen:

Erinalle Dunbridge · Date: 2007-10-09 17:02 EST

A folder!

Yay!

::sets up camp.::

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-09 17:39 EST

::waves a few strands of gray hair:: Are you sure these aren't yours, Gav?"?" :D

Gavilean · Date: 2007-10-09 18:07 EST

Thank you, Shea! ::smooch::

::turns to Eless::

Okay, Eless!!!

Now you are sooooooooo going to get it!!

Gavilean "perfect hair" Starfare

Storm Divine · Date: 2007-10-09 18:27 EST

Whoohoo!

*Invites herself to join sides with D's camp*

Can't wait to see what goes on in here!

SiannaFraiser · Date: 2007-10-09 20:18 EST

Speaking of bees, poetry, and all things french...

I picked up the tiniest of french books at an open market last weekend "cent epigrammes grecques". It was an absolute steal at only $3 and has the most adorable fabric cover with little berries on it. C'est adorable!

And now, an epigram for your amusement....

The qualities all in a bee that we meet In an epigram never should fail; The body should always be little and sweet, And a sting should be felt in its tail.

Talomar Longden · Date: 2007-10-09 20:50 EST

I like that, Sianna!

Here's another:

What do you suppose" A bee sat on my nose.

Then what do you think" He gave me a wink.

And said, "I beg your pardon, I thought you were a garden."

I get that a lot. :)

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-10 01:06 EST

One word: WOW!

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-10-10 02:05 EST

Took the word right out of my mouth.

Corlanthis Wystansayr · Date: 2007-10-10 11:57 EST

::Ventures forth to play in her OOC thread!::

Nyeeer!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-10 22:17 EST

Well, isn't this just the Bee's Knees"!"! Hiya Everyone!

My number one grin for today is: My K-gartner is top of her class academically!!! (I could remind you right here there is a reason I've nicknamed her Mini-Me and no, it's nothing like Mini-Fran-Cor! :twisted: )

My number one gripe for today: Elementary School Fundraisers! We're at number 5 and it's only October!! :roll:

Ooops.....I guess I should've put a "Parent Gushing Warning" for the Grin, hmm?"" :oops:

JewellRavenlock · Date: 2007-10-15 06:00 EST

Feeel bettteerrr!!!!!!!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-15 07:55 EST

Awwww.....thanks! You feel better too!!! Let's do more tea, more Scrubs and try out some Friends, and Sex & The City reruns! She's my MAS Sissy! (Mid-Atlantic States):twisted:

I'm so behind in my writing/posts now. :cry:

Celine has a new CD coming out! I'm so excited, because it also means she's going to tour again! I hope to finally get to see her perform live. Oh and I so want to get the French CD released just prior to this English one. I think Il Divo has another one in the works, but I can't remember. Garou....wow, what a voice! I'd love to try to get some of his stuff too. It's a good thing birthday and Christmas are coming!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-15 08:04 EST

:idea: Here's a peek at Eless' closet:

www.style.com/mystyle/lookbooks/browse/user/Elessa ria

(I give up! Just copy& paste and delete the space lol)

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-10-15 18:04 EST

ACK! I couldn't get the link to work! I wanna see Eless' outfits!!

Oh, and Celine has a new album coming out"!" Very cool!

Hope you feel better really soon. ::hugs::

Now for my next gripe - airlines who deliberately over book, then tell the people at the gate that they "had to get a different plane and we need 4 people who would be willing to give up their seats."

My question is this - why is it that every time they have to get a different plane, it's always a smaller one? I've never seen them say, "Hey folks, we got ourselves a bigger plane! We got ourselves a big ass plane here and so we're movin' you all up to Business Class!"

Wil

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-10-16 01:37 EST

:idea: Here's a peek at Eless' closet:

Her Daily Wear Outfits :arrow: http://www.style.com/mystyle/lookbooks/view/mylook book104872"iphoto=0

Oh, there will definitely be more! Muahahahaha!!! :twisted:

love the looks-i got the link to work by copy and pasting and fixing it...so -mylookbook- was one word...I'm so smart, I always have issues with links not working.

any who Love the looks- I want some of thsoe looks.

gives me ideas...:idea:

:)

I have no gripes...well besides the usual

Men! Can we get back to that topic"

Connar Valdor · Date: 2007-10-16 03:44 EST

Sheesh, how many night gowns does one girl need?

(though if I had to pick a favorite it would be the pink Mischka)

;)

Connar

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-18 00:34 EST

Sheesh, how many night gowns does one girl need?

(though if I had to pick a favorite it would be the pink Mischka)

;)

Connar

Heh, touche'! ooooo...but you gave me a good idea! :twisted: Merci! Oh and btw, lol, very slick about having those journal type entries burned where you did! ::refrains from adding a gazillion exclamation points!::

Nicole Piave · Date: 2007-10-18 01:12 EST

Sheesh, how many night gowns does one girl need?

(though if I had to pick a favorite it would be the pink Mischka)

;)

Connar

a lady can never have too many dresses, shoes or hand bags. At leasta proper lady can never have to many of those.

Love your work Eless,good reading like the journal alot. ^.^

Connar Valdor · Date: 2007-10-18 02:13 EST

Heh, touche'! ooooo...but you gave me a good idea! :twisted: Merci! Oh and btw, lol, very slick about having those journal type entries burned where you did! ::refrains from adding a gazillion exclamation points!::

I'll take no responsibility for giving anyone ideas, be they good or bad. Be that as it may, the damage to the journal pages at the precise place where Connar may have written deep, moving thoughts about Eless was totally beyond his control....:D

Who knows, maybe those pages aren't lost afterall - just misplaced.

Thelrain · Date: 2007-10-19 18:22 EST

My Grin for the day is always winning at my favorite game.

My gripe for the day is exes. Either they are never around to take responsibility for the kid(s) or they alway assume they can dump that responsibility off on you when it is convienient for them!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-20 10:48 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-10-20 23:31 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

::runs up and comes to attention::

Yes?"" Did you call?""

::winks::

I have no gripes today. In fact, I seldom do.

Gavilean · Date: 2007-10-21 00:56 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

Hey, I heard that call too!!! In fact, my ears are still ringing!

Gavilean reporting, Eless.

My next gripe is still the airlines - not being able to carry back the plum wine and Saki from Japan.

Talomar Longden · Date: 2007-10-21 09:32 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

::the call for Men brings the vampire out from the shadows::

Elessaria, how could I possibly not respond to the call from such a lovely lady?

::a sly grin and a wink::

My gripe is that there are not nearly enough women calling out for men.

Corlanthis Wystansayr · Date: 2007-10-21 09:54 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

And because all the cool kids are doing it, I shall as well.

::shows up in a wig and what not::

Oh yeah, they suck!

Jake Duncan · Date: 2007-10-22 08:34 EST

Why are we griping about men?"??"....Speaking as one, all I can say is we ROCK!!! The problem is the women who just don't get us enough that they feel the need to gripe about us.

Piper · Date: 2007-10-22 08:43 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

::Grasping her purple marker, she looks around at Eless' private collection of men::

Well, this certainly explains that Rhydin male shortage I heard rumbled about.....

Lord Galeron · Date: 2007-10-22 10:40 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

Oh yes, I want in on this too.

I'm here, Eless. Just say the word.

Aria Valya · Date: 2007-10-22 14:39 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

::looks up over all the men that love eless::

seems to me your doing just fine ^.^ look how much your loved

::gives love too::

:)

All the men in Rhydin seem to flock to you my dear what is your secret?

Elessaria · Date: 2007-10-24 15:56 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

::Grasping her purple marker, she looks around at Eless' private collection of men::

Well, this certainly explains that Rhydin male shortage I heard rumbled about.....

Ssssshhhhhhh, Piper. Let's keep it a secret & we can share. :twisted:

Wow!!! Emmmm....thanks for showing up, gentleman!!

(vsw) What are we supposed to do with all of them' :oops: :oops:

Garry Bradstreet · Date: 2007-10-26 12:51 EST

Gripe: MEN!!!!!!!!!

::runs in and gets in Eless' line-up of men::

Hope I'm not too late, Eless.

::gives the lovely lady a wink::

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-11-06 15:35 EST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELESS!!!!

::brings out the decorations...the curtain lifts and a Salsa band is playing, disco ball in the center as the lights go down. Pulls Eless out into the center of the room for a little Salsa dancin'!::

Okay...let's parteeee!!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-11-15 20:49 EST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELESS!!!!

::brings out the decorations...the curtain lifts and a Salsa band is playing, disco ball in the center as the lights go down. Pulls Eless out into the center of the room for a little Salsa dancin'!::

Okay...let's parteeee!!

Woooo! Thank you for the birthday wishes!!! Gosh, I've not done the salsa or merengue ....well, since I used to teach ESL!

Ladies.....I think I've found a great use for these handsome men — dance partners! Piper! Shea! Storm! Erin! Sianna! :twisted:

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-11-15 23:16 EST

Ladies.....I think I've found a great use for these handsome men — dance partners! Piper! Shea! Storm! Erin! Sianna!

You rang?

ohh dance partners,I'm up for it.

:twisted:

Storm Divine · Date: 2007-11-16 03:21 EST

Give me a good salsa partner and I'll be one happy camper!

Piper · Date: 2007-11-16 09:17 EST

Ladies.....I think I've found a great use for these handsome men — dance partners! Piper! Shea! Storm! Erin! Sianna! :twisted:

::Shows up with some CFMP, guaranteed to awe:: Dancing? At least you aren't calling for sharp and shiny weapons! :lol:

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-11-16 15:28 EST

Ah...Storm, I'd love to salsa with you, but...umm...I already have a partner. ::winks to Eless::

I'd bet the other guys are going to pounce at the opportunity.

::starts the musics, takes Eless' hand and brings her back onto the dance floor::

Dance with me, baby! ::grins::

Aria Valya · Date: 2007-11-16 16:11 EST

Ah...Storm, I'd love to salsa with you, but...umm...I already have a partner. ::winks to Eless::

I'd bet the other guys are going to pounce at the opportunity.

::starts the musics, takes Eless' hand and brings her back onto the dance floor::

Dance with me, baby! ::grins::

ooh salsa.

I want a dance partner ::sneaks in beside Shea. :: shh ::whispers:: don't tell anyone I'm here.

:waits to be pounced:: :twisted:

Elessaria · Date: 2007-11-20 16:40 EST

Come on in, Aria! You're always welcome!

TWO FOR TUESDAY!

Two Gripes:

1-IC/OOC blending with the senseless melodrama. :roll: 2- Legal shenanigans by disreputable attornies. :evil:

Two Grins:

1-My daughter's excellent report card! :D 2-My friends and family!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-11-20 16:47 EST

I am thankful for being blessed by such wonderful friends and family who, although they don't live near enough to lean on directly, have given us such incredible support during these tough times.

We may not be able to be face - to - face, but we can feel your prayers, good wishes, embracing us in the warmth of your love.

Thank you, ~Eless & her Mini-Me XOXOXO

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-11-20 20:00 EST

::smiles::

We all love you, Eless. You know you can count on us to be there for you in whatever way we can. We are blessed just by knowing you.

::hugs:: The player behind Wil Savage

Aria Valya · Date: 2007-11-20 23:29 EST

Come on in, Aria! You're always welcome!

aww your so sweet!

1-IC/OOC blending with the senseless melodrama.

Oh thats a gripe of mine too. Im guilty of letting ooc stuff get in my way or rp stuff. ::shakes head:; I'm so bad.

:smiles::

We all love you, Eless. You know you can count on us to be there for you in whatever way we can. We are blessed just by knowing you.

::hugs:: The player behind Wil Savage

Will Hit on the nose.

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-14 22:56 EST

Gripe: Rain! Gads, we've had so much they evacuated my daughter's school yesyterday!!!!

Grin: Bliss' High Intensity hand cream in Snow Wonder!!! I got a free tube for my birthday and wow!!!!! This stuff is THE bomb! :D

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-14 23:09 EST

My Top Three Christmas Songs:

1. O Holy Night - Oldies, church choirs, Celine, Josh, any well done version....it just stirs my soul!

2. Born To Die - I've only heard it by Barbara Mandrell when I was a kid. A wonderful way to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

3. Ave Maria - Not just for the holiday season, this song sung well is pure beauty. My favorite version: Sung by my cousin....I get goosebumps when I hear her sing it.

Care to share your top 3?"?" (It's so hard to narrow it down to just three!)

P.S. Am I the only one who knows Dominic the Italian Christmas Donkey?

Mihaela · Date: 2007-12-15 05:21 EST

::peeks in::

My mom and my daughter absolutely love Dominic the Donkey...

They drive me batty with it...

Connar Valdor · Date: 2007-12-19 00:07 EST

Not that the monks pull any of these off very well, but these Christmas songs are among my favorite:

1. O Holy Night - but ye already offered that one...so I'll submit Angels We Have Heard on High...on account of it being French.

2. Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant

3. Silent Night - an oldie, but a goodie.

All to be enjoyed with a hot cocoa or cider and a warm fire.

p.s. I'm not sure I know any Italian donkey named Dominic. Is it a friend of Wil's? If so, ye should should have him bring the fellow to the Inn.

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-12-19 00:25 EST

p.s. I'm not sure I know any Italian donkey named Dominic. Is it a friend of Wil's? If so, ye should should have him bring the fellow to the Inn.

Bad. :twisted:

my top 3.

1.Sails of Galway- its celtic-Snuffy Walden

2.Mele Kalikimaka-Jimmy Buffett

3.The Nutcraker Suite- the whole darn thing every last song.

I know that would count as more than three but shh. :)

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-12-19 01:19 EST

p.s. I'm not sure I know any Italian donkey named Dominic. Is it a friend of Wil's" If so, ye should should have him bring the fellow to the Inn.

o/' Everybody's got something to hide, 'cept for me and my donkey. o/' Or was that "monkey?" ::winks::

Favorite Christmas Songs: 1. Baby It's Cold Outside 2. Winter Wonderland 3. I'll Be Home for Christmas

Favorite Christmas Hymns: 1. O Holy Night 2. Angels We Have Heard on High 3. Come All Ye Faithful

Of course, there's Handel's Messiah. Once sung the tenor part of that in a church choir. It was amazing to be part of that.

Wil and his Italian Donkey

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-19 02:01 EST

::blows a whistle and calls for a time out::

FLAG ON THE PLAY!

The rules were THREE songs, dearheart. Ummm....you listed 7" Play by the rules or else!!!!! :roll:

::blows the whistle again and tosses the record...err....Ipod back in play::

(w)Sheesh, and you thought you were out of bounds, Shea" ;)

Roosters! Tortoises! Chickies!!! Oh my!!!!

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2007-12-19 02:06 EST

Good...that makes this a whole lot easier::smiling a bit::

Three of my Favorites:

Please Come home for Christmas-The Eagles

Santa Baby-Eartha Kitt

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire- Nat King Cole

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-12-19 02:08 EST

Wait...wait!!!

Only the 1st three were mine. The second three were suggested by my Italian Donkey, you know, the one that sang the Hallelujah Chorus.

::innocent smile::

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-12-19 12:33 EST

I just got Josh Groban's "Noel". It's excellent! I can really recommend this one.

It's only $11.99 on ITunes, compared to $15.99 I've seen in the stores.

Wil

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-12-19 13:39 EST

::blows a whistle and calls for a time out::

FLAG ON THE PLAY!

The rules were THREE songs, dearheart. Ummm....you listed 7" Play by the rules or else!!!!! :roll:

::blows the whistle again and tosses the record...err....Ipod back in play::

(w)Sheesh, and you thought you were out of bounds, Shea" ;)

Roosters! Tortoises! Chickies!!! Oh my!!!!

I knew I could count on someone else bending the rules. ^.^

does everyone but me own an IPod" :"

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-20 14:05 EST

does everyone but me own an IPod" :"

I don't own one nor do I have any clue how to use one! It was purely an accident that I somehow got into Bios and restored Windows, fixed tihe wireless modem and redid my connection to Verizon. (Some of the techs there are even less computer savvy than I am! :shock:

I am soooo not cool. Hey, but at least I know even less about Eight-track tapes! :twisted:

Toss me into the world of fragrances, cosmetics (and I'm not too bad with fashion) and I can kick some serious arse! Men would always spray several cards with different fragrances and dare me to guess them. I always won! ;) :D And sold a lot of fragrance that way!

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-12-20 14:15 EST

I am soooo not cool. Hey, but at least I know even less about Eight-track tapes! :twisted:

::blinks:: You are soooooo going to get it!!! I'll have you know that I never owned an 8-track tape in my life. Now, the old reel-to-reel is another matter. :oops:

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-12-20 14:50 EST

I don't own one nor do I have any clue how to use one! It was purely an accident that I somehow got into Bios and restored Windows, fixed tihe wireless modem and redid my connection to Verizon. (Some of the techs there are even less computer savvy than I am!

I am soooo not cool. Hey, but at least I know even less about Eight-track tapes!

Toss me into the world of fragrances, cosmetics (and I'm not too bad with fashion) and I can kick some serious arse! Men would always spray several cards with different fragrances and dare me to guess them. I always won! And sold a lot of fragrance that way!

so im not alone in not owning one. they cost $$$$. Hey tech savvy or not sounds like a okay thing. You dont have to be comp savvy.

^.^ sadly i likely know more about eight-track. and less about the fashion savvy world. So you rock Eless mun. Fashion diva. :)

but toss me on to a stage in the middle of nutcracker ( with all the right costume and shoes) and I'll dance my way through it with out a hitch.

just glad im not the only one with out an ipod- everyone else seems to have one.

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-20 16:02 EST

Now, the old reel-to-reel is another matter. :oops:

::sooooooooo biting my tongue here::

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-20 16:24 EST

^.^ sadly i likely know more about eight-track.

::can't bite her tongue any longer, it hurts!!:: At least it's not reel to reel!! :twisted: ::flees::

So you rock Eless mun. Fashion diva. :)

::blush:: Now if only had the $$$$ to indulge my tastes....hence no Ipod either.

but toss me on to a stage in the middle of nutcracker ( with all the right costume and shoes) and I'll dance my way through it with out a hitch

Woo! That's awesome I wish I had dance lessons....and voice lessons too....I quit piano lessons (I was the only girl in the class) to take karate instead (again the only girl in the class for years!). Then I blew out both my knees during try-outs for the US Team. :cry:

I'm a girly-girl/tom-boy. I can be just as happy training my European Working Line German Shepherd Dogs. (Why everybody assumed they belonged to the ex, I've no idea! What"!" Girls can only own little frou-frou ankle biters? :x {No offense intended!} The ex was a cat person!)

I learned to bait and remove my fish from the hook before I was in K-garten and loved working on my old Corvairs. Does this make me a living oxymoron' ::glares at Wil and Connar:: Don't even go there!

DevilishOne · Date: 2007-12-21 00:03 EST

Woo! That's awesome I wish I had dance lessons....and voice lessons too....I quit piano lessons (I was the only girl in the class) to take karate instead (again the only girl in the class for years!). Then I blew out both my knees during try-outs for the US Team.

I'm a girly-girl/tom-boy. I can be just as happy training my European Working Line German Shepherd Dogs. (Why everybody assumed they belonged to the ex, I've no idea! What"!" Girls can only own little frou-frou ankle biters" {No offense intended!} The ex was a cat person!)

I learned to bait and remove my fish from the hook before I was in K-garten and loved working on my old Corvairs. Does this make me a living oxymoron' ::glares at Wil and Connar:: Don't even go there!

sometimes eing the only girl isnt so bad.

"Then I blew out both my knees during try-outs for the US Team. "

ouch. sounds all too painfull. I once got really hurt dancing. pointe shoes ..

I like german shepards.I once owned one.

"Girls can only own little frou-frou ankle biters" "

no, its just expected of us. give me a tough dog any day. frou frus are cute but come on.

"I'm a girly-girl/tom-boy." hence why you rock :)

my grin for today: my nephew in a his red nose reindeer out if.

my gripe for today: no snow in the valley.

Piper · Date: 2007-12-21 09:02 EST

My Top Three Christmas Songs:

Care to share your top 3?"?" (It's so hard to narrow it down to just three!)

1. The Little Drummer Boy 2. Christmas Canon Rock 3. The Mad Russian's Christmas by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The last two can be heard at http://www.trans-siberian.com/multimedia/index.sht ml (Delete that pesky space!)

But, I love anything by this group and will be seeing them live next month!! :lol:

Wil Savage · Date: 2007-12-21 12:18 EST

I learned to bait and remove my fish from the hook before I was in K-garten and loved working on my old Corvairs. Does this make me a living oxymoron' ::glares at Wil and Connar:: Don't even go there!

::his most innocent look if that's possible:: What' Go Where" Moi"

::smirks:: I was just going to say that I think it makes you pretty cool. I could have used your help on a Corvair I worked on when in college.

Piper, I'm listening to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - good stuff!

Wil

Baker · Date: 2007-12-21 13:12 EST

This link was floating around last year, but Piper, if you like that music, you'll love this too.

http://media.putfile.com/Wizards-of-Winter-Christmas-Lights

Piper · Date: 2007-12-21 16:41 EST

This link was floating around last year, but Piper, if you like that music, you'll love this too.

http://media.putfile.com/Wizards-of-Winter-Christmas-Lights

I must have watched that a dozen times last year and I still love it! Thanks for the link.

Here is another Favorite....;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFQyib5ZQZY

And of course, for some really spectacular sounds, this guy puts on an awesome show at the Renaissance Festivals on the Carillon

http://www.castinbronze.com/

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/CastinBronze.jpg

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-23 03:09 EST

I just got Josh Groban's "Noel". It's excellent! I can really recommend this one.

It's only $11.99 on ITunes, compared to $15.99 I've seen in the stores.

Wil

I just can't listen to his "I'll Be Home For Christmas" without dissolving into tears.

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-23 03:16 EST

ouch. sounds all too painfull. I once got really hurt dancing. pointe shoes ..

OWWWWW! I just look at pointe shoes and my feet hurt. Gimme Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, etc. I can handle a high heel. Pointe shoes just scream pain to me!

my grin for today: my nephew in a his red nose reindeer out if.

my gripe for today: no snow in the valley.

Awwww....your nephew sounds adorable!

No snow here either. :(

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-23 03:18 EST

My Top Three Christmas Songs:

Care to share your top 3?"?" (It's so hard to narrow it down to just three!)

1. The Little Drummer Boy 2. Christmas Canon Rock 3. The Mad Russian's Christmas by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The last two can be heard at http://www.trans-siberian.com/multimedia/index.sht ml (Delete that pesky space!)

But, I love anything by this group and will be seeing them live next month!! :lol:

Ooooo....I've heard they put on an AWESOME show, Piper!

And I love all of your music choices. It's so hard to narrow it down to three!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-23 03:35 EST

Grin: My Daughter's Top 3 Christmas Songs

1. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas

2. Jingle Bells which partway through turns into We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

3. Dominic The Italian Christmas Donkey.

This is the child who'll sing Hannah Montana songs into the speakers at McDonald's drive-thru. :oops:

Of course she also entertained pretty much ever single person in Rite Aid that same night too.

Child to Cashier: May I have that back once you ring it up" Cashier: Why, of course. Child: I have very good manners. Crowd: LOL; cue extra snickers from other parents Cashier: Yes, you always do. Me: But obviously, no modesty. Child: I used to have modesty, but I don't have it anymore. Crowd: ROFL- sure just keep encouraging her folks! :roll: Child: My mommy used to have modesty too, but she doesn't have it anymore either. Crowd: More ROFL and about ready to applaud Me: ::wondering if I can hide in my purse:: Child: Modesty is a funny word. Cashier: Do you know what modesty means" Child: Oh, yes! But it's a secret and I can't tell you. Me: It's time to go....NOW!

::facepalm:: As you can tell, she was recovering from her sinus infection quite well!

Tera Destre · Date: 2007-12-23 12:41 EST

I'm sorry to interupt your OOC discussion but I can't stand myself when I see something that I maybe can help out with sometimes. So please forgive me. :)

To get rid of the spaces in a link (url) in a post this is all you have to do.

You can either type the url into the post or paste it into the post FIRST. Do NOT click on the url button yet. Only type in or paste in the entire url into the body of the post.

After you have the url in place now highlight the url completely then go and click on the url button at the far right in the list of buttons that is between where you type in the body of the post and beneath the subject line of the post.

Voila! No more nasty spaces in your urls in posts. :)

Take care! Des

Piper · Date: 2007-12-31 15:12 EST

Testing out Des recommendation..

http://www.jibjab.com/view/215694

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Elessaria · Date: 2007-12-31 21:14 EST

Testing out Des recommendation..

http://www.jibjab.com/view/215694

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

It worked!!!! ::snickersnort:: Happy New Year, "Pipes"! ::flees::

Piper · Date: 2008-01-01 10:44 EST

It worked!!!! ::snickersnort:: Happy New Year, "Pipes"! ::flees::

::Sigh:: Poor Piper! She may have to see someone about getting a really impressive set of Pipes! :-)

Happy New Year to you, 'Less!

Piper · Date: 2008-01-02 12:17 EST

My Grin to start out the New Year: I choked on my coffee after reading Wil's journal regarding the *misfit* quota!! Too Funny!

My Gripe to start out the New Year: I have to take down all these friggin Christmas Decorations!! Of course, I could pretend to be white trailer park trash for one year. Right' Right??

'Le Sigh!' Good thing I have two weeks off.

L

Elessaria · Date: 2008-01-03 13:41 EST

My Grin to start out the New Year: I choked on my coffee after reading Wil's journal regarding the *misfit* quota!! Too Funny!

ROFLMCLBO! That definitely is right up there with the first Grins of 2008! You really should've put a "spew alert" warning on that, Wil! What's even funnier is that he's just puzzled (and believing it! LOL!) and not FLEEING in terror!

Although Piper & Eless eyeing Elliot's handbag was funny, then the bridal pary planning was even funnier....but the most funny was Elliot trying to convince the Klingon to undergo an intervention, err, makeover. Yes, that's the ticket!

My Gripe to start out the New Year: I have to take down all these friggin Christmas Decorations!! Of course, I could pretend to be white trailer park trash for one year. Right' Right??

'Le Sigh!' Good thing I have two weeks off.

My gripe: Catching Piper's cold. ;) Pass the Nyquil, please! I can't share your Christmas decoration gripe, 'cause this Christmas elf got smart this year and hung about 90% of the lights on the inside. Now that it's noon and still only 18 degrees out (not normal for WV), I can take them down without fear of frostbite. Tradition in my family is to leave them up through Epiphany anyhow.

Darling, anyone who knows Louboutin can't fake being 'trash'.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-01-03 13:52 EST

Today's Grin: Wonderful friends and family! And a terrific group of RPers who provide tons of laughter and who make me strive to continually improve. (This goes double for Wil-mun! :*)

Today's Gripe: Sucky pet owners who ruin things for responsible pet owners. Oh, and the irresponsible backyard breeders who ruin the reputations of whatever breed of the month they're selling— especially my beloved GSDs. Yeah, finding a place to live that accepts pets is....is....well, I'll just say nearly impossible. I don't want to be dragged into a "holler up in dem hills" and get the snot beaten out of me.

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-01-04 15:40 EST

ROFLMCLBO! That definitely is right up there with the first Grins of 2008! You really should've put a "spew alert" warning on that, Wil! What's even funnier is that he's just puzzled (and believing it! LOL!) and not FLEEING in terror!

::dying:: Sorry about that Eless and Piper. Next time I'll try to remember a "spew alert". Wil's been to many planets and studied many civilizations, so he's seen a LOT of unusual customs. However, he's totally unfamiliar with Elves, so he believes what he is told. After all, why would Piper joke with him' ::cracking up:: It was fun.

My grin: Eating the first orange off my orange tree. Yummy.

My gripe: Unusually bad weather in CA keeping me from flying. ::le sigh:: But we do need the rain, and Tahoe is getting 8 feet of snow!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-01-08 12:41 EST

Today's Grin: My daughter's laughter and smile.

Today's Gripe: Being sick. :( When I get sick, I get seriously sick and fast.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-01-08 12:51 EST

I can't this song out of my head lately. I guess it's become a personal anthem for me of sorts.

~The life I meant to lead Won't slip away from me

'Cuz this time is the last time I know that my eyes have seen too much This nightmare is not fair And I've had enough You break me, and as I bleed You just say you're sorry You call this love" But this time your lies Are not enough This time

There's nothing left of this Your whispered words and empty threats Rip away the seams of what I though this would be The last thread has come undone To reveal what I've become Another victim of a poison love

I've been afraid for years but that won't keep me here

'Cuz this time is the last time I know that my eyes have seen too much This nightmare is not fair And I've had enough You break me To just say you're sorry You call this love" But this time your lies Are not enough This time

What remains a mystery You can not have the best of me So I'm taking back All you took from me~ This Time from Celine Dion's Taking Chances; Written by: David Hodges / Ben Moody / Steven McMorran

Elessaria · Date: 2008-01-12 16:46 EST

Today's Grin: I have a job interview on Monday afternoon!

Today's Gripe: That cold has turned into bronchitis and the antibiotics don't seem to be doing much other than making me feel crummier.

Aria Valya · Date: 2008-01-13 23:15 EST

Feel better !

Good Luck on your interview as well

:)

Piper · Date: 2008-01-21 10:44 EST

Grin: I LOVE having Monday's off!!

Gripe: I HATE cleaning up after impromptu football watching parties on my days off.

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-01-21 14:10 EST

Grin: Going to San Francisco last night to watch Cirque du Soleil's "Kooza" show and eating dinner beforehand at O'Neil's Irish Pub. Great food there. Recommend the Patty Melt with the Onion Rings. It was the best. Plus some Guinness and Smithwick's (pronounced "Schmitticks" if you're from Ireland or just want to sound like you know your beer). The show was absolutely amazing. I want to work for Cirque du Soleil.

Grip: It's cold today! High only 48 deg. F!

JewellRavenlock · Date: 2008-01-21 22:03 EST

I like the "Let it Roll" song in the new journal entry. It's in Meet the Robinsons!!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-01-23 18:44 EST

Grin: Rosebud Co's Brambleberry Salve/Lip Balm and Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme.

Gripe: The cold weather that makes these necessary!!! It's bad when 26 degrees feels WARM! :D

Piper · Date: 2008-02-05 18:36 EST

Grins! 84 degree weather in February!!

GRIPES!!!:: Friggin cold fronts that RUIN the day before and plummet weather into unbareable and bring hail storms! WTF?""

Oh, yeah....How about them Giants!"! Yeah!!!?"! Huh, huh??

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-02-05 18:49 EST

71 here to fall to mid 60s tomorrow and 50s the days after that::grumble::

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-05 19:05 EST

It was 30-something here. *squints at previous two* Cold and Wet. And I had to carry groceries in over mud and snow!

Piper · Date: 2008-02-10 14:57 EST

GRIN!!! It is a GORGEOUS 75 degrees today!!!

GRIPE! Tomorrow is Monday!! Ugh!

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-02-10 15:10 EST

58 degrees here with wind gusts up to 40 mph::mutters:: Tomorrow says 48::another mutter::

I want warm weather.

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-10 15:19 EST

17 degrees here!!!

Course....I'm curled on a couch with my laptop, blanket, cat and fiancee....so I'm warm enough here. ^_^

Edit: I have no idea what Future Piper is talking about *cough*

Piper · Date: 2008-02-10 15:21 EST

17 degrees here!!!

Course....I'm curled on a cough with my laptop, blanket, cat and fiancee....so I'm warm enough here. ^_^

That's insane! Like living in MN where Panther is! I hope to NEVER EVER have to go back to MN in the winter again! It was a Friggin -15 degrees!! They had to cancel the winter carnival! That's insane!!!

Edit- Trinala- get off the cough and get on the couch!!! :grin:

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-10 15:27 EST

^_^

The weather here is very up and down. It was actually fairly warm yesterday. I had a dream last night that it was 80 degrees one day and the next day there was a blizzard.

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-11 19:47 EST

Grins: In the 70's here all week. Gotta love this weather. I think I got tan yesterday. Let me check. Yep...got tan! ;)

Gripes: Where's the Captain?

DevilishOne · Date: 2008-02-11 23:21 EST

grin:: 75 degrees outside, great for short sleeves and flip flops. At last I can start working on ym tan,

Gripe: its going to get cold again!

Piper · Date: 2008-02-12 00:12 EST

Grins: In the 70's here all week. Gotta love this weather. I think I got tan yesterday. Let me check. Yep...got tan! ;)

Gripes: Where's the Captain"

::EVIL GRIN-though having Eless' withdrawals:: If the Captain doesn't come back soon- shall the the Misfits' revolt, paint her room a horrid shade of neon green"

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-12 01:20 EST

Hold it!!! Hold it!!!

As the Clan Captain's Brandy Server, Personal Assistant and very Personal Body Guard, (not to mention her #1 Clan Eye Candy), I cannot allow our Clan Captain's room to be painted a horrid shade of neon green. Mainly because I have to live there too and neon green makes me barf.

Might I suggest, since it's getting closer to Spring, that we put up Jellybean Wallpaper if she's not back here soon!!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-17 09:07 EST

Grin: Moving— having a place with no bad memories, just waiting to be filled with laughter, love and decorated how *I* want (well, with "Mini-me's permission of course).

Gripe: Moving— packing, getting the house on the market, dealing with utlities and getting Ex's to follow court orders.

JewellRavenlock · Date: 2008-02-17 09:08 EST

::hugs!:: You're going to be happy in your new place, I just know it!!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-17 09:10 EST

Gripe: Missing my friends here and the catharsis of writing and RPing with them.

Grin: Seeing what caring friends they are and how they jump in and "take" up the slack.

Thank you. I miss you all very, very much.

Hopefully things will settle a bit more in a week.

Piper · Date: 2008-02-17 10:54 EST

GRIN: YAY!! The Captain's Back!!!

GRIPE: Lemme give it some thought........I mean, I have a gripe, but to complain would let them know that I know and we don't want them knowing that I know that they know that I know. Right? YAY! The Captain is Back!!!

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-02-17 11:14 EST

::Bops Piper::Say that ten times real fast.

WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Storm Divine · Date: 2008-02-17 11:21 EST

Nice to have you back~!

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-17 15:13 EST

GRIPE: Lemme give it some thought........I mean, I have a gripe, but to complain would let them know that I know and we don't want them knowing that I know that they know that I know. Right?

*glance* Hrmmm

Grin: ELESS IS BACK!!!

GRIP: Homework, taxes and other chores...

Peredhil · Date: 2008-02-17 15:27 EST

Grin: Our fearless captain has returned! We've missed you, Eless!

Gripe: Peredhil's equally fearless assistant is driving him up the wall! ((That's you, Little Devil!))

Corlanthis Wystansayr · Date: 2008-02-17 16:41 EST

Many happy returns, Oh Captain my Captain!

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-17 22:02 EST

Gripe: That I'm actually understanding what Piper says. I've been Piperized!! ::winks::

Grin: I think that's very obvious.

+naughty+

DevilishOne · Date: 2008-02-17 23:36 EST

Even though I may not be apart of the merry little group its nice to have ye back Eless mun.

Been missing Eless, Shea needs her buddy at the inn to drive Gav crazy about his hair.

WB!

:grin:

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-18 13:22 EST

Even though I may not be apart of the merry little group its nice to have ye back Eless mun.

Been missing Eless, Shea needs her buddy at the inn to drive Gav crazy about his hair.

WB!

:grin:

Oh, I am SURE we can find a position within the Misfits for you, Shea! ;)

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-18 13:26 EST

Many, Many Thanks to all of you!

I'm not 100% back yet as I'm still working on the move and am starting a new job tomorrow.

I am now entering the food industry— be very, very afraid! The restaurant owner and I shall bring REAL Italian food to this land!!! I already told him that I will do anything (almost) but serve Ranch dressing. Not that there's anything really wrong with it; it's just that it's about the only thing that is served here and it's served with everything!!!

DevilishOne · Date: 2008-02-18 14:34 EST

Oh, I am SURE we can find a position within the Misfits for you, Shea! ;)

aww ::hugs:; your so sweet.

I am now entering the food industry— be very, very afraid! The restaurant owner and I shall bring REAL Italian food to this land!!! I already told him that I will do anything (almost) but serve Ranch dressing. Not that there's anything really wrong with it; it's just that it's about the only thing that is served here and it's served with everything!!!

real italian food,I wasnt sure that existed any more. Congrats on the new job,don't work too hard.

and we italian's of the world:myself inculded praise ye for if you can bring real italian food back, that be wonderful.

my gripe: why are all the good resturants for italian in the east coast' I love the the east caost but i live on the west, we need some good places here in the southwest..

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-18 14:43 EST

One of my uncles has a real italian restaurant near chicago. His place, his name. Sort of hard not to be italian....as he was born and spent most of his life there and most of his employees refuse to speak english.

My first night there was insane. This huge table with everyone my uncle knows about it. Eating, drinking, talking. My uncle is talking to one of his employees in front of me, in english, but after a while gives up and the two go back and forth in full blown italian.

Man, I want to go back there. I never get to see my uncle. *sniffsniff* or eat the amazing food there.

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-20 23:41 EST

Grin: Tomorrow I'm heading out of the country for 10 days for a vacation.

Gripe: I'll be away from the storyline for a while.

Second Grin: I'm bringing my computer so I shouldn't be totally missing.

See all you Misfits when I return!

Wil

Peredhil · Date: 2008-02-20 23:45 EST

Have a great trip. I hope you're going somewhere warm!

DevilishOne · Date: 2008-02-21 00:21 EST

Grin: Tomorrow I'm heading out of the country for 10 days for a vacation.

Gripe: I'll be away from the storyline for a while.

Second Grin: I'm bringing my computer so I shouldn't be totally missing.

See all you Misfits when I return!

Wil

10 days....wow, I want to go on vacation...out of the country for 10 days

Safe Travels.

Curious minds want to know, where ya going" Somewhere nice"

Storm Divine · Date: 2008-02-21 00:44 EST

Have a nice trip!

Piper · Date: 2008-02-21 06:53 EST

Have a Great Time and bring back souvenirs! :lol:

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-21 10:05 EST

Curious minds want to know, where ya going" Somewhere nice"

Going to Israel.

Keep an eye on the news for a bad boy American causing trouble.

::smiles innocently::

I'll try to keep in touch. Maybe even post photos.

Wil

Storm Divine · Date: 2008-02-21 11:39 EST

*Is completely jealous!*

Piper · Date: 2008-02-21 22:09 EST

Gripe: Unexpected death in the family. I will be gone until next week.

Grin: Nothing comes to mind

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-21 23:59 EST

Curious minds want to know, where ya going" Somewhere nice"

Going to Israel.

Keep an eye on the news for a bad boy American causing trouble.

::smiles innocently::

I'll try to keep in touch. Maybe even post photos.

Wil

::SMACK:: +viking+ And that's supposed to make me less worried"!"!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-22 00:00 EST

Gripe: Unexpected death in the family. I will be gone until next week.

Grin: Nothing comes to mind

::heartfelt hugs::

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-22 09:43 EST

Gripe: Unexpected death in the family. I will be gone until next week.

Grin: Nothing comes to mind

*squeeze*

Personal Gripe: My cat tried to jump onto my laptop last night. Not getting a good landing, he used his claws to steady himself and accomplished ripping several keys off.

Grin: Maybe later. If I can get my laptop fixed quickly. True, we have a desktop that's even newer than my laptop.....but I rarely use it and it doesn't have any of my stuff on it. Bah.

Luna Eva · Date: 2008-02-22 19:04 EST

Sorry - just inviting myself in here to offer big hugs to Piper-mun. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Although, I should probably make like the locals:

Gripe: I'm starting to get busy at work again, so no more working on posts during the day.

Grin: It's the weekend.

Piper · Date: 2008-02-23 14:27 EST

Grin: Glad the funeral from Hell is over and we are back home.

Gripe: Feeling helpless in the face of nasty bitterness from those that lose a loved one, yet understanding the pain. P.s. Thanks to each and everyone of you for the condolences and hugs! That includes those that sent PM's. Ya'll are da' best.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-23 22:59 EST

Sorry - just inviting myself in here

Welcome! Hope you stick around. :)

Glad you're back, Piper. :*

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-25 15:29 EST

Piper, I'm so sorry to hear about the unexpected death in your family. ::hugs::

Eless, I'm still alive!! :) Was at the Lebanon and Syria borders yesterday and in the West Bank today. Great fun for an I.I.S.C. agent!! But the rest of the trip has also been absolutely amazing. The biblical sites and archaeological digs have just blown me away. So much more to see. I just got into Jerusalem tonight and finally got a computer connection.

Grin: Be back with you all really soon!

Grip: Wish you all could be here. Oh, did I tell you about the land mine fields I had to go past' ::grins...oh wait, this is supposed to be a gripe!::

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-02-25 15:57 EST

::bops Wil...because she can::Send pictures when you get back.

::Grins::Get to watch 7 hours of racing today because it rained in California this weekend.

::Gripes::Be glad when the weather makes up its mind...this cold/hot crap is making the doctors a fortune.

Piper · Date: 2008-02-25 19:26 EST

Piper, I'm so sorry to hear about the unexpected death in your family. ::hugs::

Much thanks, darlin.

::bops Wil...because she can::Send pictures when you get back.

BAH! Send pictures now! Ingrate! We let you loose upon the world, and this is how you treat your fellow misfits!? Despicable....

In other news....

GRIN!!!: It reached 79 degrees today! And on a Monday no less!

GRIPE!! Friggin weather is going to be the death of me as it plummets back to 40 something tomorrow. *(^&*&%&^$^%#

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-25 19:31 EST

Grin: I managed to pass my math quiz quickly!

Gripe: Hmm...can't think of anything to gripe about. Cept for my getting hopeful every time I get email and then it not being what I am waiting for.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-02-25 22:09 EST

Weird News! +shocked+

A young couple that had been dating only a couple of months were fighting. The male asked the female for a ride home and the female refused. (Duh!) The guy then layed down in his driveway to keep her from leaving. She ran him over and dragged him approx 20 feet! +eeek+

Yes, this was *just* on the news here.

::roflmclbo::

That reminds me....Rena, do you remember our clever "Mission Statement?" :twisted:

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-02-26 00:02 EST

Hello all.

I already have 400 pics. I'll post the best when I return.

I miss all you Misfits!!

Wil

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-29 10:54 EST

Just to share....for those that never got to see it. Trin did have a plan to get Perry and Piper together! (link)

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-02-29 20:20 EST

GRIN!!! I have my Pic!! Yay!

Gripe...um....I'm hungry?

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-03-12 12:58 EST

YEA....first grin/gripe for March.

Grin: Three interviews in one week.

Gripe::I WANT WARM WEATHER AND I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-03-12 17:54 EST

Your gripe worked for me....it's pretty warm out!

Grin: I have a burrito from Qdoba <3

Gripe: Customers.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-03-27 15:20 EST

Since somebody doesn't listen and still posts personal info about me, I'd might as well clarify some things for everyone.

First of all, I hold no grudges against anyone for moving along their SL's and charries without me. My disappearance WAS sudden and VERY unexpected— even to me.

I was (and still am offline) incommunicado for many reasons.

1. Verizon turned off my phone and internet service prior to the set disconnect dates. Secondly, they messed up enough that I had to change my phone number.

2. I had a severe fall from an icy hill (while chasing a "lost" cat that really wasn't our lost cat) and caught myself literally with my face, causing severe abrasions and breaking three teeth. I'm still suffering headaches and eye trouble from it.

3. Starting a new job with sucky hours.

4. Having my house foreclosed upon and locked up with all my personal belongings inside. And the Ex knew when it was foreclosed upon.

5. Having to negotiate access back into the house to get personal belongings of my daughter's and mine. And for some stupid reason, retrieving as much of the Ex's stuff that I could find for him. If I didn't have a dear friend to help, I would've been screwed.

6. Having the house "Flipper" inform me that a certain red tool box in my garage had a few thousand dollars stashed in foreign currency, silver and gold jewelry in it. I guess that's where my mortgage payments went.

7. Having to help my daughter cope with such a loss and trying to deal with all that was lost to me personally as well. Money, jewelry, etc. Not to mention dignity.

8. Flooding of my new place and the two neighboring townhomes.

9. An Ex with a wallet stuffed with the most fish-hooks available and totally ungrateful.

So....enough said. It's all out in the open. My life has temporarily sucked, but the future ahead is bright. I've a clean slate to work from....literally.

JewellRavenlock · Date: 2008-03-27 15:26 EST

Grin: Eless came online to tell us she's alive.

:)

Corlanthis Wystansayr · Date: 2008-03-27 15:28 EST

Oh man. I'm very sorry to hear about all of that, Miss Eless.

I know text on a screen isn't worth a whole lot in the long run, but I sincerely hope things improve. When you're able and willing to return to us, I'll save a smile just for you.

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-03-27 16:03 EST

We were all very concerned, and now very relieved to hear that you and your daughter are okay and that you'll be back on line soon.

I'm sorry to hear about all that has happened in the last 30 days, and sure do hope that the worst is behind you.

You've been greatly missed.

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-03-27 16:18 EST

*squeeze*

Geez....You are such a strong person. I think I would have gotten my hands on some serious explosives if I went through half of that!

And I definately wouldn't have a happy outlook on anything. But....I'm pessimistic in general.

You are awesome! Life will look up for you - nothing can bring you down!

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-03-27 16:40 EST

::hugs:: We'll be here waiting. Like Cor said, typed words don't convey a lot but hopefully you know that we do miss you. Give little mini Eless a hug for us too.

Piper · Date: 2008-03-27 17:35 EST

Eless!! ::major hugs:: We missed you! Keep a stiff upper lip darlin! It will get better before you can recall just how bad it was.

DevilishOne · Date: 2008-03-31 02:39 EST

You have been missed.

I am hoping for the best for you and your daughter, those thigns that have happened suck.

I hope things go better for you in the coming days.

I'll be sending good vibes your way.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-10 13:38 EST

Thank you dear friends!

I am back....a little bit later than I had planned, but you know how those monkey wrenches get tossed about!

All of your good vibes and thoughts have really helped! :D

Grin: A beautiful spring morning to walk with my daughter to her school.

Grin: Being back online.

Gripe: Holy cow! So much has happened while I was gone! +shocked+

Luna Eva · Date: 2008-04-10 13:50 EST

Welcome back! You've been missed!

Glad to hear things are going better - sounds like you've settled in. :)

Storm Divine · Date: 2008-04-10 15:12 EST

Glad to have you back, and to hear you are doing much better.

Long live the MMMM Capt'n!

Izira Nyte · Date: 2008-04-10 17:41 EST

Welcome back!

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-04-10 17:51 EST

Hey babe, welcome back to the Land of the Misfits.

::hugs::

Wil

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-16 19:27 EST

Grin: Hearing a bunch of giggles and stomping, then watching my daughter and our GSD playing "marching band" together. She gets to be the leader "because one month older!" +pinkie+

Gripe: Verizon- they just can't get their act together STILL! +viking+

Piper · Date: 2008-04-17 19:14 EST

Major GRINS: My new pirate wench garb arrived today!!http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/priatedress.jpg

Gripe!!! The Anne Boleyn gown might not arrive in time http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/Boleyndress.jpg And we have More tornado watches this evening...::grumble::

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-04-17 20:39 EST

Wooo hoooo!!! Very nice!!

Take pics at the Faire!

Wil

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-17 21:36 EST

Pictures Ms. Tippett! Pictures I say!

And have a blast, tootsie pop! :*

Piper · Date: 2008-04-18 17:12 EST

Well....I don't have THOSE pics yet, but here are some from the storm last night!!

Grin:: I love spring storms!! Gripe:: Hail the size of tennis balls are no fun!!

That is hail...not snow. But some seriously wicked clouds!!!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/storm_41708.jpghttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/pool-Hail_4-17-08.jpghttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/deck_area_3_inch_ice.jpghttp://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/hailballs.jpg

Piper · Date: 2008-04-26 08:27 EST

Grins: I am off to cavort with the King behind Anne's back! Heheheh! Gripes: If another storm rolls through...send help!!!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/ScarbFaire04_248highlight.jpg

It really is freaky how much he looks like King Henry! Well..not that hot Stud on Tudors ...but....

See ya all next week and have an awesome weekend!!!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-26 17:33 EST

Grin: Fresh strawberry season

Gripe: Piper winning the lottery AGAIN! :razz:

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-26 17:36 EST

Grin: My pea coming for a visit. +pinkie+

Grin 2: Good friends to keep me sane and "having my back". :*

Gripe: No Faires here.

Wicked cool pix, Piper! Those storm pictures were beautiful, but SCARY! Have a great weekend and too bad that King doesn't look like the one from "Tudors" (yum!) or else I'd be listing that as another one of my gripes! LOL!

Piper · Date: 2008-04-26 22:50 EST

(Totally OOC. But just to let my friends know- Dad has slipped in to a Coma, so I am out of here first thing in the morning. Would leave tonight, but...faire...mead...hawt men...I have to sleep.

No, really.

Love you all, and remember please..this is just an incredibly stupid game. You and I all know what counts in the end. If you don't get that....bail out now!!!

Keep me and mine in your prayers please, as I will you, and always have a blast!

See you in a few weeks!! XOXOOXOXO L)

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-26 23:58 EST

::superduperHUGEhugs!::

You know you have my prayers, tootsie pop!

I'll email you. Please keep in touch when you can.

:* ~T

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-04-27 12:01 EST

::hugs tight::

As will I.

We will flood your emails till you will get tired of us.

Izira Nyte · Date: 2008-04-30 19:10 EST

Grin: Having the inspiration to write 'The Wizard' thread for Izira's history.

Gripe: That my own OOC folder lacks for visits.

Grin: Trinala is going to be the Queen of May!

Gripe: Um....cramps?

Elessaria · Date: 2008-04-30 21:41 EST

Gripe: That my own OOC folder lacks for visits.

Grin: Trinala is going to be the Queen of May!

Be careful what you wish for! Muahahahaha! :twisted:

And congratulations to The Mighty Misfit Bell Slayer! Woohoo!!!! +toast+

Piper · Date: 2008-05-08 12:12 EST

GRIN!: I won the lottery again! Yeesh....I need to buy something. Something besides more lottery tickets! Hehehehe!

Gripe: I have forgotten what my home looks like. I want to go home!

Keep it loose, guys and gals. Hope to see you all next week.

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-05-09 19:30 EST

We miss you Piper!

Hope all things are going well with your family.

Come home safely.

Wil

Elessaria · Date: 2008-05-12 22:00 EST

Grin: Spending an awesome week with my honeypea! :)

Gripe: Too much rainy weather for a picnic! :(

Elessaria · Date: 2008-05-12 22:01 EST

Grin: Pipes is back!!!! +crazy+

Gripe: She won the lottery &*#^@ AGAIN! +banghead+

Piper · Date: 2008-05-14 08:24 EST

GRINS: Waking up to big ole Spring Thunderstorms!!

GRIPE: Going back into the office after three weeks. UGH!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-05-17 13:52 EST

Grin: The sun is finally out! :D

Gripe: The field where I let my dog run & play is still muddy! Eeep! :(

—-

Grin: Being able to watch some really great RPers play out an intense scene last night in the Inn and getting to play off it along the sidelines!

Gripe: Catching my daughter's cold. Blech.

Piper · Date: 2008-05-19 18:56 EST

Gotta a couple of grins and gripes! So....here goes!

GRINS!!!:: 1- I am SO glad to be home! 2- Having one Hellacious Wake on Saturday Night to celebrate the life of my dad. ( No one can throw a wake like the Irish! YAY!) 3- Spending Monday at the Lake instead of the office!!!

GRIPES!:: 1-Clumsy cowboys stepping on my toes while dancing (I could barely walk yesterday!) 2- Driving 8 hours with a Hellacious Hangover after the Hellacious wake. (It was well worth it!) 3- Somehow, contracting Poison Ivy on my arms after hugging the awesome Goldie (Hey! I didn't name her! But she is a fantastic golden retriever with a fabulous, heart melting grin)

All right- I guess that sums it up for now. I'll post my gripes about the lack of Misfit kites later....:-D ::Mumbling:: Slackers......

Piper · Date: 2008-05-30 18:49 EST

GRIPE! Witnessing some low-life, degenerate, scumbag, punka$$ lazy, no-good moron dick head steal a little old handicapped womans purse from inside the CVS store!! Grrrrrrr

Major GRIN! Watching the dumba$$ low-life, degenerate, scumbag, punka$$ lazy, no-good moron dick head run right into the hands of the police who just happen to be patrolling on foot in the shopping center! Oh HELL YAY!!

Does a soul good to see idiots get their just rewards. I was grinning all the way home!

Rena A Cronin · Date: 2008-06-01 21:24 EST

Gripe 1: That Eless now is winning lotteries::mutters::I want my money back from all the Misfits.

Gripe 2: That NASCAR(for those who care) had its last race on FOX. Now I have to go to TNT(We know drama) or ESPN.

Grin: Star Trek-First Contact is on(again for those who care).

CptStephenKidd · Date: 2008-06-02 15:53 EST

I say Eless, Piper and Jewell are all no longer allowed to play the lottery

CptStephenKidd · Date: 2008-06-02 15:55 EST

And that would so I can win...because I am penniless.....

Elessaria · Date: 2008-06-02 21:43 EST

Hey, it's only the FIRST time I've ever won it!

Now Piper and Jewell, that's a whole 'nother story! +naughty+

Besides....where do you think those Membership cards come from, hmm?""

Piper · Date: 2008-06-02 23:31 EST

Fine.....Piper won't play the lottery anymore....

::Fingers crossed behind her back as she makes elaborate plans to purchase tickets incognito- much like when showing up to cast her vote at the Democratic primaries...::

Elessaria · Date: 2008-06-04 07:58 EST

Grin: Today is D-day! (D=Divorce) :)

Gripe: Pretty much everything is determined by the judge's whims. :(

Please send prayers, good thoughts, etc. my and Mini-me's way!!!!

Wil Savage · Date: 2008-06-04 10:48 EST

Grin: Today is D-day! (D=Divorce) :)

Gripe: Pretty much everything is determined by the judge's whims. :(

Please send prayers, good thoughts, etc. my and Mini-me's way!!!!

You've got it, babe!!!

SylviaNightshade · Date: 2008-06-05 12:12 EST

:: on pins and needles hoping the many good wishes came to a favorable outcome ::

Elessaria · Date: 2008-06-05 15:34 EST

Gripe: Custody didn't go as well as hoped, but did go as expected.

Grin: Financially things went a bit better than expected.

Grin: I get to take Mini-me on vacation and he has to work his around my schedule.

Gripe: His attorney declaring my daughter 'special needs" when the specialists have not even given a diagnosis yet.

Gripe: His attorney thinking he could badger me and make me crack.

Grin: I stood strong, and countered every one of his points. They came to us during recess to make an offer.

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. I could feel the support and it helped me stay calm.

I definitely couldn't have done it without my rock- my honeypea.

Piper · Date: 2008-06-07 12:42 EST

GRIN:!!!! By Gosh, it is Saturday and I don't have to be ANYWHERE or do a DAMN thing today!! YAY!!!!!!! I slept until 10 am. (going to bed at 3 didn't help) Friggin Amazing!!!

GRIPE: I refuse to gripe about anything today, cause it might jinx me! HA!

JewellRavenlock · Date: 2008-06-08 11:11 EST

Grin: Everyone participating in the Perchance to Dream SL makes me like..deliriously happy and excited!

Gripe: I keep reading everyone else's stuff instead of writing my own! Oops!

Izira Nyte · Date: 2008-06-19 23:31 EST

Grin: My love telling me I can quit my job and focus on school come fall.

Gripe: Nonstop headaches and pains. I think I need to see House.

Grin: Watching House on DVD with my Love

Gripe: Even if House were real, I still have no insurance

Grin: Even so....I don't have to go to work tomorrow!! (for a while!)

Antonio Falconne · Date: 2008-06-22 14:37 EST

Grin: I am so happy to be home from the hospital that I cannot find the words to express the emotion.

Gripe: Recovery is a bugger. It feels like I have 30 or so very pointy elbows all in a line digging cruely into my right side from about an inch below the point of my breastbone in a curving arc down to mid-right torso. I'd say I hurt, but it is just below the level of pain - more like constant intense pressure. Damnably distracting, and making it very hard to focus on anything.

Elessaria · Date: 2008-06-22 19:22 EST

Welcome Back, Antonio!!! Glad to hear you're doing better!

Elessaria · Date: 2008-06-22 19:25 EST

Grin: Just a couple of more days until vacation!

Gripe: I am so far behind in packing and stuff, but...

Grin: I love the new job.

Gripe: I hope I can keep it.

Piper · Date: 2008-06-26 07:27 EST

GRIN: It's My Birthday (and by default, Piper's- cause who wants to keep up with two people forced to grow up on separate days?) YAY! Day of Shopping and Dining and Drinks and no friggin work!!!

GRIPE: Storms are rolling in. (But that means I won't have to water the yard, so that is a grin!)

Elessaria · Date: 2008-06-26 21:58 EST

GRIN: It's My Birthday (and by default, Piper's- cause who wants to keep up with two people forced to grow up on separate days?) YAY! Day of Shopping and Dining and Drinks and no friggin work!!!

GRIPE: Storms are rolling in. (But that means I won't have to water the yard, so that is a grin!)

~Happy Birthday to Youuuuu! Happy Birthday to Youuuuuuu! Happy Birthday dear Piiiiiiperrrrr... Happy Birthday to Youuuuuuuu!~

Hope your special day is/was as wonderful as you are, sweets! :*

TinyTrouble · Date: 2008-06-30 17:57 EST

Oh! Happy very belated birthday!

Grin: Um...Trinala is back in action! Look forward to seeing more of her! Also....she will be working at The Great Helm over at ringsofhonor.org (so yes, come visit! not sure which days yet)

Gripe: My feet are cold!

Piper · Date: 2008-07-02 07:47 EST

Thank ya for the B-Day wishes! ( And thanks to those that sent the PM's as well!)

Grins: It's Hump Day and I get to work at Home!

Gripe: Summer Storms that knock out the power. Grrr.....

And on a side note....this just in (It's News worthy apparently!)

If you thought watermelon is just a fruit that refreshes parched throats, here's something you should know - the juicy fruit has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido.

There will be no stopping them now.....

Elessaria · Date: 2008-07-02 22:53 EST

Grin: Mini-Me caught her very first fish - ever! +crazy+

Grin: "Real" pizza, bagels, Italian lemon ice, eggplant rollatini!

Gripe: Only one week left to vacation.

Gripe: *Still* finalizing divorce stuff nearly a month after the "final" hearing. +argue+

Piper · Date: 2008-07-10 19:19 EST

GRIN: It's almost Friday....

Bitter Sweet Gripe: Below is a picture of the newest rescue. He was traveling around in the under belly of a Fed Ex truck (They finally got him out after a 30 minute struggle when someone heard him crying- in the middle of the concrete jungle of downtown) But no one would take him home (No telling where he came from!!) So of course, sucker that I am, I brought him home to bond with the other two I rescued off of death row. Named him FedEx, of course~

But, he keeps biting at my fingers when I try to type!!!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/FedEx.jpg

And this is FedEex and Elliot bonding....ya right.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/PiperTippet/FedExElliot.jpg

Elessaria · Date: 2008-07-11 23:02 EST

How cute, Pipes!!!!

Grin: I got *the* job!

Gripe: Vacation is over and It'll be at least 6 months 'til I get to see my family again. :(

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Elessaria

Piper

Wil Savage

JewellRavenlock

Elessaria

Wil Savage

Talomar Longden

DevilishOne

Gavilean

DevilishOne

Erinalle Dunbridge

Elessaria

Gavilean

Storm Divine

SiannaFraiser

Talomar Longden

Elessaria

Wil Savage

Corlanthis Wystansayr

Elessaria

JewellRavenlock

Elessaria

Elessaria

Wil Savage

DevilishOne

Connar Valdor

Elessaria

Nicole Piave

Connar Valdor

Thelrain

Elessaria

Wil Savage

Gavilean

Talomar Longden

Corlanthis Wystansayr

Jake Duncan

Piper

Lord Galeron

Aria Valya

Elessaria

Garry Bradstreet

Wil Savage

Elessaria

DevilishOne

Storm Divine

Piper

Wil Savage

Aria Valya

Elessaria

Elessaria

Wil Savage

Aria Valya

Elessaria

Elessaria

Mihaela

Connar Valdor

DevilishOne

Wil Savage

Elessaria

Rena A Cronin

Wil Savage

Wil Savage

DevilishOne

Elessaria

Wil Savage

DevilishOne

Elessaria

Elessaria

DevilishOne

Piper

Wil Savage

Baker

Piper

Elessaria

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Tera Destre

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