The 3rd official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (3)

[short5]

*Drops another quarter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIkaTFGOsDU)* Lyrics for the gals and Gwen for the fellas:D Not the Gwen of yesteryear but times must change *sigh*

[short5]

*Keeps box going* Gnarls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nekInx7DV0o)

[short5]

That was three at prime time:confused:

[cfpackerfan]

In keeping with today's theme:

http://PuddlePirate-Photography.smugmug.com/photos/197915976-L.jpg

Aaaaarrr!! That be an awesome bit of pennin' Matey!

[cfpackerfan]

That was three at prime time:confused:
I was picking up the utes. I'm here now. ;)

[short5]

Okay lets bring the completely dead room down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsJlAJvOSM):rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

*donates quarters for the jukebox*

[Becky N]

Sorry about not getting a post card to you all yesterday, Pony Express is a bit slow out here, you know.

Actually we can't get a decent signal in our room and have to come to the lobby to connect, by the time we figured this out last night, I was already comfy cozy in my jammies. Up at 4:15 AM this morning as we wanted to get the best morning light we could for some pictures today. Plan to do the same tomorrow.

This is a beautiful area, getting lots of wildlife shots, except the bull elk and wolves are being elusive from us so far. So and captured a cow elk yesterday tracking collar and all. Days start out in the 30's and climb to near 60 F. We layer and peel as the day wares on. Yesterday and last night several areas received a dusting of snow that melted off by the time we left this evening. Managed to get a nice landscape with a dusted mountain last evening.

Won't be able to catch up much tonight. I'm assuming today is Pirate Day judging by the sudden Arggghhhhhhhh Avatar's I've seen.

So yesterday's post card:
http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/197667781-O.jpg

And today's:
http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/197923785-O.jpg

[short5]

Hi Kit:D I am feeding the box

[Permagrin]

Becky those are GREAT!! And I LOVE the shot of you and Curt!

[cfpackerfan]

arrr scurvy dog know ye a briny broadside Skull & Scuppers? I be needin to swill a pint or two of grog.

[cfpackerfan]

Okay lets bring the completely dead room down (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsJlAJvOSM):rolleyes:

I like Eric Clapton ;)

[3Turner]

Becky, that buffalo post card is awsome. Bring back some buffalo jerky...its goood!

[Miniflash]

Nice Becky !
Hi everyone just peaking in before I go to bed ..

[Miniflash]

ARHHHHHdoggone tired me be ~
see ya on the sunny side :)

[cfpackerfan]

Hi Kit:D I am feeding the boxHey Glow Boy. ;) I got a bunch of quarters.... *runs out to grab change from the cup holder in the truck*

Becky... LOVE that shot of you and Curt. :D Glad you're having fun.

[short5]

Becky great shots. We learned on our last trip just because it has wireless doesn't mean it has good wireless;)

[3Turner]

Lookie here what I found fer ye single pirates of POTN on the pirate site:

Top Ten Pickup lines for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day
10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?
9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm?
8. Come on up and see me urchins.
7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you.
6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon.
5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole?
4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder?
3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free.
2. Well blow me down?
And the number one pickup line for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day is …
1. Prepare to be boarded.

:lol::lol::lol:

[short5]

Thanks for the quarters they are on the bar for everyone. How about Otis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvsp39URj_A)

[Permagrin]

Look!! I'm a pirate!!

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/197934335-L.jpg

[3Turner]

Thanks for the quarters they are on the bar for everyone. How about Otis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvsp39URj_A)
now thats what I'm talkin about

[3Turner]

A mouse Pirate!! Be it Red Boss Bonney?!?!

[Permagrin]

A mouse Pirate!! Be it Red Boss Bonney?!?!

arrrrgh...I'll be makin' ye walk the plank soon...

[short5]

Another (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG7c2lBjywg)

[short5]

What the heck did all you pirates do to one eye:shock:?

[the_incubus]

damn good song.

We always forget that we have a hook as a hand.

[cfpackerfan]

Lookie here what I found fer ye single pirates of POTN on the pirate site:

Top Ten Pickup lines for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day
10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?
9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm?
8. Come on up and see me urchins.
7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you.
6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon.
5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole?
4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder?
3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free.
2. Well blow me down?
And the number one pickup line for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day is …
1. Prepare to be boarded.

:lol::lol::lol:Who says ye gotta be single? :lol: :lol:

Look!! I'm a pirate!!

That is SOOO Great!!! Love it! :lol:

[Permagrin]

What the heck did all you pirates do to one eye:shock:?

have you done much walking on a ship? :lol::lol::lol:

[3Turner]

arrrrgh...I'll be makin' ye walk the plank soon...
yarrr....ye don't know it, but I broke t' plank with me weight

[short5]

One more Otis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5TfVR07JUE)

[short5]

damn good song.

We always forget that we have a hook as a hand.:lol::lol::lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Another (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG7c2lBjywg)LOVE it. *swayin to the music*

damn good song.

We always forget that we have a hook as a hand.
^^ Yeah that. :lol:

[3Turner]

We always forget that we have a hook as a hand.
Ay....but don't tell him what happens when we have t' wipe.:rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

Ay....but don't tell him what happens when we have t' wipe.:rolleyes:

I was sore tempted to answer this!

[short5]

It is after 11 here I think we can do Marvin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTN5o9Kgu8)

[3Turner]

I was sore tempted to answer this!
:lol:

[cfpackerfan]

It is after 11 here I think we can do Marvin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTN5o9Kgu8) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[short5]

Ay....but don't tell him what happens when we have t' wipe.:rolleyes:
:shock: I know a guy that broke both wrists. His wife had to help for like 6 weeks. They are divorced now.

[short5]

Grapevine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hajBdDM2qdg)

[cfpackerfan]

:shock: I know a guy that broke both wrists. His wife had to help for like 6 weeks. They are divorced now.

So I guess the answer to this question: How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder? Would be NO.

:lol: :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

OK Zane, you can't possibly be listening to the whole song. I started listening to Marvin right when you posted it, and it wasn't finished before you posted the next Marvin. :lol:

[short5]

I just realized that when Lonnie sees this he is going to be locked out. "They" block youtube at his work. Sorry Lonnie.

[3Turner]

It is after 11 here I think we can do Marvin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTN5o9Kgu8)
:shock: Zane...what are you trying to do here??
:shock: I know a guy that broke both wrists. His wife had to help for like 6 weeks. They are divorced now.
TMI TMI TMI TMI
So I guess the answer to this question: How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder? Would be NO.
No...it would be H3LL NO!!:lol:

Cat, what is that 'relevant posts' thing under your avi?

[short5]

OK Zane, you can't possibly be listening to the whole song. I started listening to Marvin right when you posted it, and it wasn't finished before you posted the next Marvin. :lol:

I am ahead, by the time I find it and listen for a bit copy the link and post i am half way through the song

[3Turner]

I just realized that when Lonnie sees this he is going to be locked out. "They" block youtube at his work. Sorry Lonnie.
Well...you could always sing them to Lonnie....just skip 'Sexual Healing' when you do sing to him :lol:

[Permagrin]

:shock: Zane...what are you trying to do here??

Cat, what is that 'relevant posts' thing under your avi?

yeah, I wanna know too

[short5]

Elvis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyOv6JrJrjQ), no not that one.

[Becky N]

Sorry I can't stay and chat with you all. Curt had to get the e-postcards sent to family and now the lobby wants to close up. I'll catch up eventually. In the meantime I'll leave you with one awwwwwwwwwwwww factor:

http://performancephoto.smugmug.com/photos/197667788-O.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

Cat, what is that 'relevant posts' thing under your avi?

:lol: That is my not so subtle rebuttal to an accusation made against me that my post count shouldn't be counted because most of it was gotten in general chat. :lol: I was told that people might look at my post count and think I'm a real photographer, when in fact, I'm just a blabberfingers with no knowledge of photography whatsoever.

I put that there so he would shut his mouth and leave me alone. :lol: :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

So I guess the answer to this question: How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder? Would be NO.

:lol: :lol:


Have you ever scraped barnacles off of a rudder? Not fun. Stinky, too.

[Permagrin]

:lol: That is my not so subtle rebuttal to an accusation made against me that my post count shouldn't be counted because most of it was gotten in general chat. :lol: I was told that people might look at my post count and think I'm a real photographer, when in fact, I'm just a blabberfingers with no knowledge of photography whatsoever.

I put that there so he would shut his mouth and leave me alone. :lol: :lol:

Oh my,

LOVE IT!! :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

Sorry I can't stay and chat with you all. Curt had to get the e-postcards sent to family and now the lobby wants to close up. I'll catch up eventually. In the meantime I'll leave you with one awwwwwwwwwwwww factor:

Awwww diddums.....

[cfpackerfan]

I"ve been told that I overestimated my relevant posts. :lol: :lol:

[3Turner]

Sorry I can't stay and chat with you all. Curt had to get the e-postcards sent to family and now the lobby wants to close up. I'll catch up eventually. In the meantime I'll leave you with one awwwwwwwwwwwww factor:
Looks like this one has a long tail with the angle taken :lol:

:lol: That is my not so subtle rebuttal to an accusation made against me that my post count shouldn't be counted because most of it was gotten in general chat. :lol: I was told that people might look at my post count and think I'm a real photographer, when in fact, I'm just a blabberfingers with no knowledge of photography whatsoever.

I put that there so he would shut his mouth and leave me alone. :lol: :lol:
Haha...nice idea.
I"ve been told that I overestimated my relevant posts. :lol: :lol:
By how much? 733?:lol:

[puddlepirate44]

What the heck did all you pirates do to one eye:shock:?

Got poked with the cutlass. Owie.

[cfpackerfan]

By how much? 733?:lol:PPPPPPPPPPpppppffffttttt!!!!

[short5]

I put that there so he would shut his mouth and leave me alone. :lol: :lol:

From a time when we were prosecuted and held to public ridicule for chatting. A scary dark time of change here at POTN we don't speak much of. We, the chatters, won. Turns out mods like to chat as much as everyone:lol:.

[cfpackerfan]

Got poked with the cutlass. Owie.Was it the 2 door or the 4 door? :shock:

[cfpackerfan]

From a time when we were prosecuted and held to public ridicule for chatting. A scary dark time of change here at POTN we don't speak much of. We, the chatters, won. Turns out mods like to chat as much as everyone:lol:.I know, sweet, huh? :mrgreen:

[puddlepirate44]

Was it the 2 door or the 4 door? :shock:

Stinkin' 4 doors. Just got through lootin' and pillagin' a small coastal village and we were headed off to our Olds, and, BAM, right in the eye.

[Permagrin]

Was it the 2 door or the 4 door? :shock:

:lol::lol::lol: either way it was olds

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: :lol:

[3Turner]

lootin' and pillagin' is supposed t' be done with a band o' pirates. not on yer own.

[cfpackerfan]

*grabs a couple quarters off the bar.... and plugs in the numbers for This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVTixv81IQ).*

[puddlepirate44]

lootin' and pillagin' is supposed t' be done with a band o' pirates. not on yer own.

It was a Saturday, it was slow and I was bored. It was a very small town, I didn't need everyone there.

[Permagrin]

lootin' and pillagin' is supposed t' be done with a band o' pirates. not on yer own.

my band had the worst time keeping tempo...except the drummer...he was great when he wasn't trying to beat the drums with a captive...

[Permagrin]

cat...I lost your brushes tutorial. I got a new computer and don't have my logo anymore...could you have pity on a forgetful pirate and give me a link to it *does bambi eyes here*??

[the_incubus]

*grabs a couple quarters off the bar.... and plugs in the numbers for This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVTixv81IQ).*

oh yea *starts dancing like Ferris Bueller*

[Skrim17]

It is after 11 here I think we can do Marvin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTN5o9Kgu8)

*swoon*

Since you all are playing good stuff I'll keep my quarters for the laundry machines.

[short5]

*grabs a couple quarters off the bar.... and plugs in the numbers for This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVTixv81IQ).**twists a bit*:)

[Skrim17]

I was in HS when sexual healing came out, then his dad shot him...totally weird.

[cfpackerfan]

cat...I lost your brushes tutorial. I got a new computer and don't have my logo anymore...could you have pity on a forgetful pirate and give me a link to it *does bambi eyes here*??Oh not with the eyes! Stop it!!

You got it. ;) Give me a sec. :D

[Skrim17]

goodness look how young those Beatles were!

[cfpackerfan]

Copyright Brush Tutorial (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3782130&postcount=10895)... again. :lol: :lol: :p

[Skrim17]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxiExQEmimE

[Permagrin]

Copyright Brush Tutorial (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3782130&postcount=10895)... again. :lol: :lol: :p

thanks VERY much missy!

[cfpackerfan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxiExQEmimE

YA!!!! You know that you absolutely MUST listen to Brown Eyed Girl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBNADJuOufs) after that song, right?

[cfpackerfan]

thanks VERY much missy!Yer welcome matey. ;)

[Skrim17]

don't watch the video, just listen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqEeS3EP2QY&mode=related&search=)

[cfpackerfan]

don't watch the video, just listen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqEeS3EP2QY&mode=related&search=)

That's what I've been doing with all of them. :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

HAHAHAHAHAAAAA! My sister sent this to me on my phone months ago. I had no idea I could find it on youtube.

You gotta listen to this one. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoLdONp-enc)

[Skrim17]

Eli knows every word to this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT4inJLr-ks&mode=related&search=) song..is that a good thing?

[Permagrin]

and for those of you who are hungry and wanna dance too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq69l32DCKs

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: :lol: My youtube waiting list is getting longer by the minute

[Permagrin]

HAHAHAHAHAAAAA! My sister sent this to me on my phone months ago. I had no idea I could find it on youtube.

You gotta listen to this one. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoLdONp-enc)

arrrriba...tequila!!...dances off to find the husongs....

[Skrim17]

I am hungry, but I don't like cheeseburgers.

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: :lol:

[Skrim17]

Eli is also quite fond of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4R2F6ecKeQ)

[Permagrin]

hey shouldn't we be listening to this today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaWU1CmrJNc

[3Turner]

Fer all ye pirates....look at Izak's announcement (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3968174&postcount=70)!!

[Permagrin]

I am hungry, but I don't like cheeseburgers.

well, we can give the cheeseburgers to the guys and we'll take paradise ;)

[thomascanty]

Avast, ye mateys. 'Tis lookin' like ye had much fun being pirates this day! We made it back from our voyage of plundering and pillaging.

I love all the avatars! We need to start appointing our own theme days around here occasionally! (BTW, Deb's avatar is the best, in my opinion...)

I just realized that when Lonnie sees this he is going to be locked out. "They" block youtube at his work. Sorry Lonnie.

I was at Dizzyland today, not work. I couldn't watch the videos on my cell phone either, but now that I'm caught up, I can go back and watch some of 'em...

[cfpackerfan]

Eli is also quite fond of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4R2F6ecKeQ)My kids love that song, and it is my FAVORITE song to do on Dance Dance Revolution. I kick BUTT! :lol:

[Permagrin]

Eli is also quite fond of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4R2F6ecKeQ)

that's a great song :lol:

[Skrim17]

I've gotta get some shut eye.

Avast ye mateys, a good night to all!

[3Turner]

my band had the worst time keeping tempo...except the drummer...he was great when he wasn't trying to beat the drums with a captive...
:lol::lol:
HAHAHAHAHAAAAA! My sister sent this to me on my phone months ago. I had no idea I could find it on youtube.

You gotta listen to this one. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoLdONp-enc)
*runs out to buy some tequila*

[Permagrin]

I love all the avatars! We need to start appointing our own theme days around here occasionally! (BTW, Deb's avatar is the best, in my opinion...)


arrrrgh Lonnie!

btw. have you guys seen the Chief's avatar?

[3Turner]

Avast, ye mateys. 'Tis lookin' like ye had much fun being pirates this day! We made it back from our voyage of plundering and pillaging.

I love all the avatars! We need to start appointing our own theme days around here occasionally! (BTW, Deb's avatar is the best, in my opinion...)

I was at Dizzyland today, not work. I couldn't watch the videos on my cell phone either, but now that I'm caught up, I can go back and watch some of 'em...
But you have to post your pirate pics...before the days up....:lol:

[cfpackerfan]

hey shouldn't we be listening to this today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaWU1CmrJNcLOL! :lol: Is it sad that I can sing that whole song? :lol:

Fer all ye pirates....look at Izak's announcement (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3968174&postcount=70)!!YAY!!!! Congrats!

[cfpackerfan]

Night Crissa. :D

[cfpackerfan]

Where'd Zane go??

[Permagrin]

g'night Crissa, sleep well.

[thomascanty]

But you have to post your pirate pics...before the days up....:lol:

I don't have any, and I'm too tired to put an eye patch on Ashley. I've been up since 1am...

How'zabout a couple old pirate shots? This is the best I can do right now...

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/potc1.jpg

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/potc2.jpg

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/potc3.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

That'll do, donkey. That'll do. ;)

I love those shots, Lonnie.

[thomascanty]

I love those shots, Lonnie.

I thanks ye, wench. ;)

And, now I think I'd better inspect my eyelids for a while.

[cfpackerfan]

Sleep well. :D Catch you tomorrow.

[Permagrin]

I thanks ye, wench. ;)

And, now I think I'd better inspect my eyelids for a while.

make sure you tell the bony lady in the nightgown to stay on her side...

g'night Lonnie :)

[short5]

Where'd Zane go??

The kitchen, again:rolleyes:.

[short5]

great tunes everyone!!!

[cfpackerfan]

The kitchen, again:rolleyes:.

What'd you make??

[Permagrin]

The kitchen, again:rolleyes:.

I want some ice cream...sits at the counter and waits patiently for the guy in the cute hat behind the counter...

[thomascanty]

make sure you tell the bony lady in the nightgown to stay on her side...

That reminds me of an Edgar Allan Poe inspired poem I wrote back in the 90's, but I can't find it right now. I'll have to look a little more later...

G'night.

[cfpackerfan]

Ok... I get these weird 'thought pattern' things going. One thing leads to another then to another then to another.... and eventually I'm not thinking about anything even remotely close to what I started with.
Anyone else do that?

Anyway...

Has anyone here ever seen "The Last Unicorn"?
It was one of my favorite movies as a young girl, and I admit to still really liking it. The animation is horrible (by today's standards)
and the music is.... different. But I just love it.

And that thought came from (are you ready?) The Beatles.

Beatles: English
Accent: Irish
Irish Rovers: the Unicorn Song
Unicorns: The Last Unicorn Movie

Yeah. From Beatles to animated cartoons about Unicorns.
I might need help.

[3Turner]

I don't have any, and I'm too tired to put an eye patch on Ashley. I've been up since 1am...

How'zabout a couple old pirate shots? This is the best I can do right now...
Okay...since you've been up so long...
That'll do, donkey. That'll do.
Yeah ^^^ what she said

And, now I think I'd better inspect my eyelids for a while.
Good night.

[cfpackerfan]

I LOVE Edgar Allen Poe. I have his complete works and read through the book on a regular basis.

[short5]

Neil Young (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzIkOHC0lEg)

[short5]

What'd you make??
Grapes, an apple, some peanuts, and a glass of fiber:D

[theague]

Ahoy me harties!

last chances to speak like a pirate...

I was getting some good laughs out of the earlier pages. :)

Bout to head to bed. Play nice everyone!! See you all tomorrow..

Jamie, nice green heron!

[short5]

I LOVE Edgar Allen Poe. I have his complete works and read through the book on a regular basis.


Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -
Only this, and nothing more.'

[Permagrin]

I LOVE Edgar Allen Poe. I have his complete works and read through the book on a regular basis.

I remember one night when my best friend's (at the time) husband and Dan were off to a pastor's conference. She stayed the night at my house and I read her (and Tif) the Telltale heart. Neither of them had heard it before and when they kept me up all night because they were scared, I rather regretted it :lol::lol:

[short5]

It is better to burn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujEPFEe8HI) out than to fade away

[cfpackerfan]

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -
Only this, and nothing more.'

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow; - vainly I had sought to borrow
From my books surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore -
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore -
Nameless here for evermore.

[3Turner]

Well...its time fer me to grab some shut eye as this pirate day has worn me out.

Good night all.

[cfpackerfan]

I remember one night when my best friend's (at the time) husband and Dan were off to a pastor's conference. She stayed the night at my house and I read her (and Tif) the Telltale heart. Neither of them had heard it before and when they kept me up all night because they were scared, I rather regretted it :lol::lol:
The Tell-Tale heart was what got me first interested in Poe.
The Pit and the Pendulum was a great one too.

[short5]

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow; - vainly I had sought to borrow
From my books surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore -
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore -
Nameless here for evermore. My 6th grade teacher made us all memorize The Raven. That was her idea of education:rolleyes:

[cfpackerfan]

It is better to burn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujEPFEe8HI) out than to fade awayAmen

[cfpackerfan]

My 6th grade teacher made us all memorize The Raven. That was her idea of education:rolleyes:We had to memorize Annabelle Lee

[cfpackerfan]

Night Robert. :D

[short5]

We didn't talk about it or analyze its literary significance, we just memorized it.

[cfpackerfan]

We didn't talk about it or analyze its literary significance, we just memorized it.
Speaking of analyzing literary works, raise your hand if you were subjected to "Of Mice and Men" at a young impressionable age.

*raises hand*

[short5]

*raises hand* And my favorite, to this day, disturbing story, Catcher In The Rye,

[Permagrin]

Speaking of analyzing literary works, raise your hand if you were subjected to "Of Mice and Men" at a young impressionable age.

*raises hand*

oh yeah...most of Steinbecks works (though the Grapes of Wrath upset me the most)

and Flowers for Algernon (hated that one)

and Lord of the Flies...that one scared the %$^@ out of me...

[cfpackerfan]

You hated Flowers for Algernon?? I LOVE that book. My copy is old and worn, and I still read it now and then.

[short5]

Lord of the flys!!! good one

[cfpackerfan]

I've never read "catcher in the Rye" :oops:

[short5]

Yeah i must admit to likeing Flowers for Algernon

[short5]

I've never read "catcher in the Rye" :oops:

Much more suited for a disturbed wayward teen boy to relate to.

[Permagrin]

You hated Flowers for Algernon?? I LOVE that book. My copy is old and worn, and I still read it now and then.

my standard for books is, I don't mind being scared but I hate being sad.

my standard for movies is, make me laugh or I won't watch it. (I'm not one to like having my emotions manipulated by anything...)

[short5]

Okay it is 1984 I am in summer school in D.C. and we get a reading list. I ask if I can substitute Orwell's classic 1984 because I am already reading it on my own. She had no idea what book I was talking about:rolleyes: I never went back until the last day when I sweet talked her into a c- instead of failing me for going AWOL:D

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: 1984 ROCKED

[short5]

my standard for books is, I don't mind being scared but I hate being sad.

Stay away from Where the Red Fern Grows:cry::cry::rolleyes:

[cfpackerfan]

define "sweet talked" :lol:

[Permagrin]

Stay away from Where the Red Fern Grows:cry::cry::rolleyes:

oh my gosh...my family gives me the worst time about that movie. I've loved it since I was a kid but I WON'T watch it because the last time I did, I started crying at the opening credits and never stopped, through the whole movie. They were worried about me (I was sobbing...not crying...but sobbing) and tried to shut it off several times. That was 12 years ago...haven't seen it since. And swore off sad movies all together after that.

[cfpackerfan]

Stay away from Where the Red Fern Grows:cry::cry::rolleyes:

I have a story to share there.

Joshua read that book a few years ago. (when he was about 10 or so) He was REALLY REALLY into it. you know, one of those 'read while you're brushing your teeth' , 'put the book down, it's dinner-time' type things.
He would read it at the bus stop.

I saw that he was getting near the end, and I told him I didn't want him taking it to school anymore. :oops: Made up some excuse about being worried that he was reading during class. :oops:

I didn't want him to not be home when he got to the end. :oops: I couldn't bear the thought of him being at school when he got to that part.

He sobbed.

Broke my heart.

But he loved it so much he has read it 3-4 times since then, and looked up all other books by that author.

[short5]

define "sweet talked" :lol:

"I passed the final "test", I read several books, if you fail me we will have to see each other again" True story, she scratched the F out of her book and scrawled a C-;)

Keep in mind D.C. school teachers are union workers and went on strike in the middle of the school year to get higher pay. I have nothing good to say about them.

[Permagrin]

I have a story to share there.

Joshua read that book a few years ago. (when he was about 10 or so) He was REALLY REALLY into it. you know, one of those 'read while you're brushing your teeth' , 'put the book down, it's dinner-time' type things.
He would read it at the bus stop.

I saw that he was getting near the end, and I told him I didn't want him taking it to school anymore. :oops: Made up some excuse about being worried that he was reading during class. :oops:

I didn't want him to not be home when he got to the end. :oops: I couldn't bear the thought of him being at school when he got to that part.

He sobbed.

Broke my heart.

But he loved it so much he has read it 3-4 times since then, and looked up all other books by that author.

smart move on your part! I first saw the movie in school in 4th grade. My mom had to come and pick me up from school because I was crying in the nurses office and couldn't stop...

[short5]

I have a story to share there.

Good good mommy saving your boy from public humiliation. You get a cookie.

[short5]

smart move on your part! I first saw the movie in school in 4th grade. My mom had to come and pick me up from school because I was crying in the nurses office and couldn't stop...

:lol:Poor Permi that is terrible.

[Permagrin]

:lol:Poor Permi that is terrible.

I've never done well with sadness. I don't know if either of you remember "Kimba the White Lion" cartoon but when it first came on, when I was a child...in the very first episode his mother dies. I started crying so hard (sobbing on the floor of our living room) my mother came running out from the back and she (to this day) said it took her an hour to calm me down and find out why I was crying.

Needless to say, I moderate my environment to avoid anything sad as much as possible.

[short5]

Needless to say, I moderate my environment to avoid anything sad as much as possible.

Good choice on marrying Dan:)