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Thanks Drew! and I agree dogs are nifty too!

Aww thanks Camy!!!

WOW! Can I ever identify with walking in the rain in the park and thinking and crying! I haven't done it as much in Houston, but in Baton Rouge I was always going for a walk in the rain to think and depending upon where my thoughts wandered I'd often have a cry. It really does help give you some perspective. I think it's also liberating to cry in the rain. I'm proud of you, Joe; it took me alot longer to take those walks and some people never make them at all. you'll be okay, even if it does get rough for awhile, and remember we're all here for you. -Kevin

Hey Sharon!!! First off, YAY! you got a blog! You're definitely right; every coin does have two sides. I'm glad your coin is facing up Kevin

awwww, that does sound like an awesome Christmas, Vance !! I hope your New Year is just as happy

"It's All Been Done" by Barenaked Ladies I met you before the fall of Rome And I begged you to let me take you home You were wrong, I was right You said goodbye, I said goodnight It's all been done It's all been done It's all been done before I knew you before the west was won And I heard you say the past was much more fun You go your way, I go mine But I'll see you next time It's all been done It's all been done It's all been done before And if I put my fingers here, and if I say "I love you, dear" And if I play the same three chords, Will you just yawn and say It's all been done It's all been done It's all been done before Alone and bored on a thirtieth-century night Will I see you on The Price Is Right? Will I cry? Will I smile? As you run down the aisle? It's all been done It's all been done It's all been done before I've always thought that song was a was not only super-fun and catchy, but also conveyed a very attractive life attitude. The whole idea of everything being the same even in vastly different times and places. The endless history; the endless future. Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever" is somewhat reminiscent, but while Shakira definitely has the bouncier, I-want-to-dance version, "It's All Been Done" conveys a more bittersweet, almost hopelessness when it comes to trying to change fate. Plus "Whenever, Wherever" is mired down by being just another love balled. "It's All Been Done", while also easily interpreted as a long song, could also apply to the general nature of all relationships, life, and time in general. In the same thread there's a quote from a scene in the movie "Vanila Sky" that I've always really loved. David (Tom Cruise) has already been in the accident and gotten disfigured and he's trying to "win bacK" Sofia (Penelope Cruz). So he's trying really hard and they're dancing at this club and she says something to Brian (Jason Lee) and David demands to know what, but she says she'll tell him later. He presses the issue and demands to know when. Finally she just blurts out: "I'll tell you in another life when we're both cats" I just love the blithe tone of the whole thing, the whole way of thinking. I don't exactly believe in reincarnation and past lives, but I do believe in the essential fluid yet unchanging nature of life and time and the inexplicable ways in which people's journeys seem to become tied together. Similarly I never like to leave anything or anyone without the option of returning, in some way, to their lives or the setting in general. Why say "goodbye" when you can say "goodnight"? That's sort of the thing about cats, out-door cats anyway, they don't really make any promises about coming back, but there's never any excuse needed when they do. They might be gone for weeks, months even, and one day you open the door and there they are like nothing ever happened. Alternatively you may see them everyday for years then one morning they just disappear for good. You never really know. Anyway, to be completely honest with everyone I suspect evening is falling on my day here at GA. I know there's been some rumours around here about various bits of drama etc., and I want to state categorically that I'm not at all displeased or personally offended by any admin, team member, member, policy, or practice. I don't feel alienated, unwanted, or mistreated, and I definitely don't love any of you guys any less. And I'm not "leaving" either. For the foreseeable future I'll stick around for some behind the scenes projects, and remain at least somewhat active in various forums and blogs. I also have no "intention" of making this my last blog entry. I firmly retain the right to at any moment hurl myself headlong into all the activities I can find around here and be 3x more active than ever before and to remain so for years or decades God, Myr, and the internet willing. However, my life does seem poised to carry me in a new direction. There're any number of things which could occupy my time and attention such that I slowly, or even abruptly cease to come around. That doesn't mean that I won't finish what I've committed to do or ignore people if they try to contact me. There's also quite a few people around here, and you know who you are, that I don't EVER intend to leave behind and whom I sincerely hope I'm always in touch with regardless of whether it's through GA or not. As of right now I have every intention of finishing Indefensible and even have plans for other projects. However, as some of you have probably noticed, I've hardly been on the last month or so. I've gone days without logging on at all. I've been in various nooks and crannies of the internet for the past 7 or 8 years and I know the cycle well enough to know that when this happens it often means that before long I'll be completely swept up in some new "real life" thing and that by the time this "real life" thing is over there's every chance my "residential" status in my previous internet community will become "visitor" status. What's always happened in the past is that people have worried that something has happened to me, that I'm sick, dead, hurt, angry, or otherwise disillusioned or incapacitated. This has never actually been the case. So I just wanted to relieve those worries before they develop. If I abruptly, or gradually, disappear - even though it probably does seem out of character - I'm probably fine and I'll still more than likely drop by every now and then, sporadically at least, for as long as the place still exists (my other previous internet homes have ceased to be). Remember also that while I usually do wander off from particular places and activities I never lose a place in my heart - or my life - for the people that I knew there. Be it PM, email, MSN, mail, or phone I'm sure most of you can contact me if you want to, and I definitely intend to contact/stay in touch with you all too. Besides even if I do disappear, or you disappear, we'll meet again eventually... some time in another life when we're both cats. Goodnight all

LOL, I've tried chocolate syrup made with Splenda before. I didn't exactly notice the side-effect to which you are alluding; however, I did notice that it just plain wasn't as good!

Actually that doesn't sound at all unpleasant! **whips out the carrot juice** Spicy V8 is good. Then there are also beverages made from potatoes, grapes, barley, rye, corn, juniper berries, sugar cane, hops, malt, wheat, and other wholesome grains. I've been thinking of trying to teach myself to like V8; I know it would be good for me. I don't really like tomato juice though, but then I can acquire a taste for most anything if I try hard enough

"The person below me", it's more "GA vintage", but I think "This or That" are quicker and easier to do. Satelite radio or satelite television

Nah, right now it's 3 rooms away on silent The person below me always makes up a "person below me" based on what's true of themselves like if I said "The person below me loves chocolate".

lol, well what I meant to imply in my post was long-term hair colour; I only had it blue for one evening, but I guess technically it was blue, so I goofed I've known a few people like that too Hmm, I think the lie is # 2, that your father was in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. I'm guessing he was either in a different set or else just missed it or that it was someone else you knew/were related to who was in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Okay my set, and I'm sure this time I once reported my vehicle stolen only to discover later that I'd parked on a different side of the mall. When I'm stuck in traffic I go overboard singing and head-bopping so that I can watch other people react. I couldn't care less how close my parking place is.

winter Apples or oranges?

No, when I want to control the music I listen to cds or downloaded music. When I turn on the radio I like to be surprised with new songs or songs I'd forgotten about etc. Do you wish you could taste tiger meat?

oh darnit! I totally messed that up. The lie was supposed to be that I've had blue hair...but I just realized I once did use a temp. spray in it so I guess that was true too hehe, I'll think of something better next time!

awwwww Thanks guys I'm not totally "back" yet, but I'll definitely try to be more active

***straps on his running shoes and takes off*** hehe, I know I can get those chocolates! LOL it will be tough for a one-legged pirate to catch a four-legged goat though! Just out of curiousity what's the focus/type of the forum? -Kevin

YAY!! Congrats, Greg! Well certainly the answer to that question in general seems like "love", but I'll take a stab at them one by one too if you lived to 100, what moment would you treasure the most? Ideally I'd like to think that I'd treasure each day/hour/minute/second the "most" as it was happening. Of course that's not very realistic. As far as ACTUAL moments/memories go I'd like to think that the best are still ahead of me. Besides assuming I do live to be 100 I've still got over 3/4th of my life left so the odds are that the "best" moment is yet to come. Anyway as far as already experienced moments that I treasure the most...well I don't think I could pick just a few. What is it that makes all of the hardships of life worth it? The things that motivate me the most, and make me struggle to get through the difficult times, would definitely have to be my independence, dignity, and integrity. What puts a tear in your eye bittersweet love stories/scenes/moments seem to do it the best. a smile on your face the absurdly ordinary makes your heart pound as thought the whole world is shaking hmmm, I'm not sure off-hand, but I know I find it exciting. Take care all and have a great day Kevin

Hmmm, I too think that you don't really have secret aspirations to be the first man on Mars I'm guessing number two is the lie...Santa has flying raindeer and thus would not need a fire engine with a ladder Awww yay!! Okay I'll go again: I've had blue hair before I'd rather walk than drive somewhere I like mustard greens

Stranger things have happened... in bed Nothing ventured, nothing gained...in bed

2 or 3 part-time jobs - that way I won't get bored lol Pen or pencil?

No, but it might be a bit of a lark for about a week Do you wish you could learn a new language?

Nope, that definitely didn't happen to me last night. ...now two nights ago The person below me "needs" more winter clothes

YAY! Now you guys don't have to wait any longer! I can't wait to go to bed!

HMMM, well I guess Marry Benedict - it would add a nice homosexual scandal to the history books Kiss Tom Arnold - Well why not? Push Arnold Schwarzeneggar off a cliff - He'll be back anyway so no harm done right? Keith Richards Toby Keith Keith Urban

**clears his throat loudly** **hugs CJ and Robin** I hope you two, and everyone else who is sick, feels much better FAST HEHE, I'm done too, but yeah I took the same easy way out for most people