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I didn't mean to exclude the other Aussie's on the site (yes, I do know they exist )... I guess I should proof read what I'm typing so I'm clear. Hope you all had a great weekend and are sufficiently recovered by now! Steve

If you like that, I'd encourage you to check out a Cirque du Soleil show (gotta promote a good Canadian Export). The show I saw (Saltimbanco) had a two person gymnast routine very similar to this and it was performed by identical twins. Steve

Happy (Belated) Republic Day! Hope you have a fun and safe weekend to all in the world's largest Democracy! Steve

Thanks for the recommendation! I went over to CRVBOY and read all three serials a week or two ago. I did choke up a couple of times (especially the 2nd epliogue). A great read I'd recommend! Steve

Happy Austrilia Day! Enjoy your long weekend Graeme! Steve

English and French. No I wouldn't use an "International forum". Like Menzo said, since all the story content is in English, I would assume most readers speak english. Plus, I can speak and read French but couldn't write a coherent sentence in French if my life depended on it. Steve

It's said in that he was so young and had a young daughter and also that we lost an exceptional actor who didn't shy away from GLBT roles. Steve

Great Chapter CJ! I see you are well on your way to being permanently awarded the King of Cliffhangers title you so covet! Yeah J/S now knows that someone opened the scooter up and probably thinks it's Eric who apparently will really pay for his Tequila fueled rampage at the resort. The wrench in the works is that Eric already has suspicions that J/S is up to no good. Will it be in time to save himself and the rest of the band? Will he use Cane toads to get rid of J/S and foil his plot? Has the bar really hidden all the Tequila? Will Vladimir & Dimitri end up as prison boyfriends? Waiting for Ch.24 to find out! Steve

WooHoo! Time to get a coffee and see what Eric's up to! Steve

I thought about a Zune for about a Nano(second)! As someone who's job it is to support Microsoft products, I try my best to stay away from them in my personal life. I've tried other players and still prefer the iPod. especially the ones with Flash Memory storage. <Warning - Rant!> Mercifully, it looks like Vista is doing a death March. I saw on some industry forums that XP is out-selling Vista on new PC's about 3 to 1. MS also confirmed that they've pulled in the launch of the Vista replacement by about 2 years (so given MS's history of never, ever making a release date, it should be out in 2012) <End of Rant> Is it bad when you hijack your own thread? Steve

I have a second generation iPod Nano and I've basically run out of space to keep all the music I want to listen to on. I'm thinking of upgrading. I'm wondering if anyone has the iPod Touch and how they feel about it. Or if you looked at one and didn't buy one why you decided that. Was it worth the extra $100 over the 3rd gen Nano? I'm attracted to the Touch over the Nano because of the WiFi & web-browsing capability. The iPhone isn't available in Canada (I wouldn't get one anyways because the wireless data prices are astronomical in Canada) so that's not an option. I use my current iPod mostly at work (desk) to block out the software developers who sit around me who seem to talk non-stop. I also use it to have something to listen to when I have work at nights from home so I don't wake up my roommates. I'm looking for opinions good and bad. Steve

Welcome Melli! There's lots of good stuff here to read... speaking of which I'm off to check out your site! Cheers! Steve

Well, I'm an INTJ - Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging 56 50 12 67 moderately expressed introvert moderately expressed intuitive personality slightly expressed thinking personality distinctively expressed judging personality The information on personality type fits and I'm even in one of the suggested careers. Menzo and I should get along but only if we can plan it that way... Steve

Pretty amazing CJ! It wasn't until the last chapter that I figured out how you were going to integrate the two plotlines (ok, maybe I'm alittle slow...) I'm wondering if the anamocity between Jerry and his son is real and it may come back into the plot as part of the spoiler to save Paraguay! Steve

I'm glad to hear that Vance is doing better and sorry that his cat isn't doing better. I hope things go well with Vance's physio goes well and he gets to a point where we see him back here even if it is only to drop in and say "hi". Steve

Hey, I'd go for the trip to Charlevoix for a couple of reasons: - I think it's the most picturesque part of Quebec! - The skiing should be good with all the snow we've gotten this winter. - If it's cold it also means that the lift lines will be short, which means more skiing less standing in line. - If you don't already have it, go to Mountain Equipment Co-op and stock up on thermals and head into the lodge a little more frequently to get a beverage. Oh yeah, contacts rule on cold days... no frozen or fogging glasses. - You won't be able to beat the food you can get in Charlevoix! - You only have to deal with Autoroute 40 and get to avoid any lineups at the border. Besides, with a name like "Jack Frost", I'd think you'd love the cold! Steve

Congrats on the milestone guys! Steve

Happy Birthday LB! Hope you have a memorable 30th (or at least an night that you have trouble remembering! Steve

CJ, I think a list of your favourite authors and stories would be great. When I find an author I like, generally, you'll like many of the same stories they do. There are so many story sites and it can be easy to miss a gem that is buried on Nifty or a site you may never have heard of. Pictures of your European Goat Tour 2007 would be interesting but I know why you'd have reservations about that. Steve

I dunno if you have a shot or not but it sounds like you are getting positive signals. Think of it this way, nothing ventured, nothing gained and at worst you get to spend some time with someone you enjoyed spending time with even when you thought they were straight! Good luck! Steve

I checked Ryerson's website and found they no longer offer the program (I was taking IT courses there in the mid-90's) and it was a Degree in Sociology with an Emphasis in Queer Studies. I also found an article saying there were attempts by a number of universities to establish Queer Studies programs but most failed to attract students. Steve

If The Dark Knight turns out to be similar to Batman Begins (as the trailer would lead me to believe), this will be the continuation of a movie the series deserves. Steve

Hmm, I guess I need a bigger monitor or get the perscription on the glasses updated. Looked like head scratching and wings to me. BTW, when I was taking some classes at Ryerson in Toronto, I saw that you could get an Arts degree in Queer Studies but I don't think they had any instructional type courses like the U of M one!

Well, by waiting you've saved yourself some money... the GST tax was lowered to 5% on Jan.1st. Steve

In Canada, I guess we are the same as the Aussie's. You can have Fries or Chips with a meal but if some says they're going to buy a bag of chips, they mean crisps. I don't know if this is a regional thing but when you go to chain burger place, you order Fries but at least here (in and around the province of Quebec) we have fantastic ones made from double fried fresh potatoes from a Chip Truck. Just to muddy the waters more, in the French parts of the country they refer to them as Frites. Steve