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General | Posted 18 years agoI heard someone say just a moment ago that they
"don't think there were ever any WMDs in Iraq. The administration twisted the facts to buy support for the war."
And I said:
FUCKING DUH!!!
Where were you in 2002!?!
D.O.P.R
"don't think there were ever any WMDs in Iraq. The administration twisted the facts to buy support for the war."
And I said:
FUCKING DUH!!!
Where were you in 2002!?!
D.O.P.R
General Blah
General | Posted 18 years agoDespite being a short week because of the Labor Day holiday, the past several days has been dragging on like a cart with no wheels and work has been a bummer.
So I havn't really been too inspired to work on much, or be very communicative; but I'm plugging away at an ongoing commission, playing some of my favorite games and trying to get myself back on track and away from this feeling of general 'Blah-ness'.
Hopefully this weekend will help rescue me.
D.O.P.R
So I havn't really been too inspired to work on much, or be very communicative; but I'm plugging away at an ongoing commission, playing some of my favorite games and trying to get myself back on track and away from this feeling of general 'Blah-ness'.
Hopefully this weekend will help rescue me.
D.O.P.R
Heinlein Quote
General | Posted 18 years agoOne of my coworkers is reading through some books by Robert Heinlien and while I'm not really a big fan of his writings, he's nontheless a brilliant author and I wanted to share this quote:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-- Robert A. Heinlein
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"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-- Robert A. Heinlein
D.O.P.R
Mr. High and Mighty
General | Posted 18 years agoDragons are like Onions....
General | Posted 18 years agoI forgot who I stole this from, but here it is for your enjoyment. Or chagrin - whichever.
LAYER ONE : THE OUTSIDE
Name: D.O.P.R
Birthday: 24 July
Current Location: Tucson AZ
Eye Color: Blue-Green
Hair Color: Dirty Blonde
Righty or Lefty: Right-Handed
Zodiac Sign: Leo
LAYER TWO: THE INSIDEsharks
Your perfect pizza: Thin crust with extra cheese and extra pepperoni
Goal for future: To do something for which I can be remembered. Even if it's only a footnote or an anecdote.
LAYER THREE:
Your thoughts first waking up: What's the time? How much longer can I sleep?
Your best physical feature: My Hair
Your bedtime: I try to get in bed by ten, but usually later.
Your most missed memory: If I'm missing a memory, then who can I know what it is I'm missing?
LAYER FOUR:
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi, most definatly.
McDonald's or Burger King: Neither.
Single or group dates: I've never been to either.
Adidas or Nike: I void them both. Their not worth the money.
Lipton tea or Nestea: I don't drink tea. (boy, I'm really aceing this layer aren't I?)
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or coffee: Neither.
LAYER FIVE: DO YOU?
Lie: Sometimes, though I try not to.
Take a shower: Yes.
Believe in yourself: Not as much as I probubly should.
LAYER SIX: EVER?
Been on stage: Oh yeah. I did a lot of stage stuff when I was a kid.
Gone skating: Yeah, every Wendsay as part of the day-care I was in.
Dyed your hair: No, I havn't really felt the need.
LAYER SEVEN:RANDOM
Gotten beaten up: I've been in many fights, and while I havn't won them all, I've never been beaten up.
Changed who you were to fit in: Only on a very small scale. Mainly just in how I react or respond to certain persons; and never for long.
LAYER EIGHT: AGE
Are you old: Depends, but no I guess not.
What did you do for your last birthday: I had to work. After that, I ate some ice-cream cake - my old gift that year.
LAYER NINE: IN A BOY OR GIRL
Best eye color: Green for a girl, Blue for a boy.
Best hair color: I love redheads, but blonde is just as attractive.
Clothing style: I have no real preferance, but I can reckognize what I don't like.
LAYER TEN: WHAT WERE YOU DOING
1 minute ago: Talking to a friend.
1 hour ago: Getting dressed.
1 year ago: Pretty much the same I'm doing now.
LAYER ELEVEN: FINISH THE SENTENCE
I love: Words
I feel: Random
I hide: Stuff
I miss: ...but my aim is improving.
I want: A good meal.
I need: A bath.
D.O.P.R
LAYER ONE : THE OUTSIDE
Name: D.O.P.R
Birthday: 24 July
Current Location: Tucson AZ
Eye Color: Blue-Green
Hair Color: Dirty Blonde
Righty or Lefty: Right-Handed
Zodiac Sign: Leo
LAYER TWO: THE INSIDEsharks
Your perfect pizza: Thin crust with extra cheese and extra pepperoni
Goal for future: To do something for which I can be remembered. Even if it's only a footnote or an anecdote.
LAYER THREE:
Your thoughts first waking up: What's the time? How much longer can I sleep?
Your best physical feature: My Hair
Your bedtime: I try to get in bed by ten, but usually later.
Your most missed memory: If I'm missing a memory, then who can I know what it is I'm missing?
LAYER FOUR:
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi, most definatly.
McDonald's or Burger King: Neither.
Single or group dates: I've never been to either.
Adidas or Nike: I void them both. Their not worth the money.
Lipton tea or Nestea: I don't drink tea. (boy, I'm really aceing this layer aren't I?)
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or coffee: Neither.
LAYER FIVE: DO YOU?
Lie: Sometimes, though I try not to.
Take a shower: Yes.
Believe in yourself: Not as much as I probubly should.
LAYER SIX: EVER?
Been on stage: Oh yeah. I did a lot of stage stuff when I was a kid.
Gone skating: Yeah, every Wendsay as part of the day-care I was in.
Dyed your hair: No, I havn't really felt the need.
LAYER SEVEN:RANDOM
Gotten beaten up: I've been in many fights, and while I havn't won them all, I've never been beaten up.
Changed who you were to fit in: Only on a very small scale. Mainly just in how I react or respond to certain persons; and never for long.
LAYER EIGHT: AGE
Are you old: Depends, but no I guess not.
What did you do for your last birthday: I had to work. After that, I ate some ice-cream cake - my old gift that year.
LAYER NINE: IN A BOY OR GIRL
Best eye color: Green for a girl, Blue for a boy.
Best hair color: I love redheads, but blonde is just as attractive.
Clothing style: I have no real preferance, but I can reckognize what I don't like.
LAYER TEN: WHAT WERE YOU DOING
1 minute ago: Talking to a friend.
1 hour ago: Getting dressed.
1 year ago: Pretty much the same I'm doing now.
LAYER ELEVEN: FINISH THE SENTENCE
I love: Words
I feel: Random
I hide: Stuff
I miss: ...but my aim is improving.
I want: A good meal.
I need: A bath.
D.O.P.R
5 Interesting Things About Me
General | Posted 18 years agoVanity perhaps incited this, but also just a random moment while at work where I felt like sharing a few of my quirks. Pass it around as a meme if you will - I think it may have been done before, but I see no harm in whipping this dead horse a few more times.
5 Interesting/Weird Things About Me
1. I don't hardly eat any vegatables. Aside from corn (and some fruits) I avoid 'greenfood'. A good rule of thumb is that if it springs forth from the Earth, I probubly won't eat it.
2. I love listening to music at work. My iPod is a livesaver at my job, and I have it loaded with all of my favorite tunes. But I have a tendancy to groove when I'm listening to something I like.
For the most part, it's subconscious, but it can get fairly vigourous. Aside from head bobbing (which can develop into a mild case of head-banging) I also tap my feet, mouth to the words, hum and whistle - basicly I do everything that makes a personal-stereo using person a pain in the freaking butt.
But I've been told my most interesting quirk while in a fit of groove is my habit of flailing my wrists in a fashion that has been described as "Jack Sparrow on crack".
Interesting indeed....
3. I have been humped by 'Dave'. In the middle of a restaurant. In full view of his wife.
4. I have a "Wall O' Porn". Basiclly, every print I buy, or commission, or gift pic that I aquire get's put into a frame and mounted (mind out of the gutters you pervs) on the wall behind my computer (but conveniently in front of my drawing table). I have it organized by artist, and type - which means that all my Wookie prints are together, and my HBruton pics are together, with all the Anubis ones close to one another and so forth.
At the moment, it's gotten so large that it's begun to bleed over onto the ajoining wall.
Currently, I plan to expand it farther once I get more material to expand it with.
5. Apperantly I talk in my sleep. I had no idea of this untill I joined the millitary. One morning one of my squadmates told me that I had said, quite clearly, something about pipes which he didn't quite catch. Obviously, I had no memory of the event.
When 'The Bun' moved in with me, she was quick to point out that there were several times where she would wake up to the sound of my voice, but would never hear, or would quickly forget, what I had said. One evening, in a moment of inspiration, she wrote it down. As she told me, I again spoke clearly, as if addressing her direct:
"If it were not for the laziness of my arms - the path, such as it is, would not have been."
Foresooth.
Since then she's caught me mumbling at night several times, but thinks that she herself has gotten so use to it that it doesn't wake her up anymore. The last she heard me was a day or so ago where I said something about "golden baskets".
Yes, it is indeed....fasinating...
D.O.P.R
5 Interesting/Weird Things About Me
1. I don't hardly eat any vegatables. Aside from corn (and some fruits) I avoid 'greenfood'. A good rule of thumb is that if it springs forth from the Earth, I probubly won't eat it.
2. I love listening to music at work. My iPod is a livesaver at my job, and I have it loaded with all of my favorite tunes. But I have a tendancy to groove when I'm listening to something I like.
For the most part, it's subconscious, but it can get fairly vigourous. Aside from head bobbing (which can develop into a mild case of head-banging) I also tap my feet, mouth to the words, hum and whistle - basicly I do everything that makes a personal-stereo using person a pain in the freaking butt.
But I've been told my most interesting quirk while in a fit of groove is my habit of flailing my wrists in a fashion that has been described as "Jack Sparrow on crack".
Interesting indeed....
3. I have been humped by 'Dave'. In the middle of a restaurant. In full view of his wife.
4. I have a "Wall O' Porn". Basiclly, every print I buy, or commission, or gift pic that I aquire get's put into a frame and mounted (mind out of the gutters you pervs) on the wall behind my computer (but conveniently in front of my drawing table). I have it organized by artist, and type - which means that all my Wookie prints are together, and my HBruton pics are together, with all the Anubis ones close to one another and so forth.
At the moment, it's gotten so large that it's begun to bleed over onto the ajoining wall.
Currently, I plan to expand it farther once I get more material to expand it with.
5. Apperantly I talk in my sleep. I had no idea of this untill I joined the millitary. One morning one of my squadmates told me that I had said, quite clearly, something about pipes which he didn't quite catch. Obviously, I had no memory of the event.
When 'The Bun' moved in with me, she was quick to point out that there were several times where she would wake up to the sound of my voice, but would never hear, or would quickly forget, what I had said. One evening, in a moment of inspiration, she wrote it down. As she told me, I again spoke clearly, as if addressing her direct:
"If it were not for the laziness of my arms - the path, such as it is, would not have been."
Foresooth.
Since then she's caught me mumbling at night several times, but thinks that she herself has gotten so use to it that it doesn't wake her up anymore. The last she heard me was a day or so ago where I said something about "golden baskets".
Yes, it is indeed....fasinating...
D.O.P.R
FA Hiccup Rant: Forwarded
General | Posted 18 years agoCopypasted this from 
gothicskunk because the wording was just perfect. Some may be irrelevant to my person, but you'll get the overall message at the end...
Well! That was certainly interesting, wasn't it?
FurAffinity: United... I didn't think it was going to be nearly as popular as it was. Let it be known that I was officially surprised. While I did not attend, numerous acquaintances of mine did, and that goes a long way towards the convention for future years.
And someone just couldn't resist taking an otherwise impossible opportunity and tainting the convention on it's first year in annual rotation.
As a typical Fur Affinity user, I realize I'm not privy to all the details. I'm certain that many details are not permitted to be exposed by law, so we may never know the full scoop.
Yet some behaviour I witnessed on the FA forums regarding this brief hiccup has shocked me.
Some people 'demand answers.' Absurd. You're using the services of fur affinity free of charge. You're not 'owed' anything. If administrators give you an explanation, you should be thankful for the closure. Even if you donate $500 a month to FA, you're still not owed a damn thing.
To people on the forums putting emotes between asterisk's about going on bloody rages and huffing and puffing like the big bad wolf: Grow up.
To people worried about their passwords being hacked: Relax.
To anyone calling for administrator blood: Just shut up.
To anyone calling for Dragoneer/Preyfar's blood: SERIOUSLY, shut up! I don't know anyone else that's given more blood, sweat, tears, nor sacrificed so much to keep this website up and running. I sympathize for the poor guy, seriously. Spending the majority of the year halfway around the world, finally gets to come home and enjoy a convention he helped set up, only to have some punk(s) score some lulz by hijacking HIS administrative account!
I APPLAUD Preyfar's diligence, which is allowing me to write this journal now, and allowing you to read it.
You'll be fine, FA will be fine. Shrug it off, and shoot the puck.
I'd say that's about right.
D.O.P.R
gothicskunk because the wording was just perfect. Some may be irrelevant to my person, but you'll get the overall message at the end...Well! That was certainly interesting, wasn't it?
FurAffinity: United... I didn't think it was going to be nearly as popular as it was. Let it be known that I was officially surprised. While I did not attend, numerous acquaintances of mine did, and that goes a long way towards the convention for future years.
And someone just couldn't resist taking an otherwise impossible opportunity and tainting the convention on it's first year in annual rotation.
As a typical Fur Affinity user, I realize I'm not privy to all the details. I'm certain that many details are not permitted to be exposed by law, so we may never know the full scoop.
Yet some behaviour I witnessed on the FA forums regarding this brief hiccup has shocked me.
Some people 'demand answers.' Absurd. You're using the services of fur affinity free of charge. You're not 'owed' anything. If administrators give you an explanation, you should be thankful for the closure. Even if you donate $500 a month to FA, you're still not owed a damn thing.
To people on the forums putting emotes between asterisk's about going on bloody rages and huffing and puffing like the big bad wolf: Grow up.
To people worried about their passwords being hacked: Relax.
To anyone calling for administrator blood: Just shut up.
To anyone calling for Dragoneer/Preyfar's blood: SERIOUSLY, shut up! I don't know anyone else that's given more blood, sweat, tears, nor sacrificed so much to keep this website up and running. I sympathize for the poor guy, seriously. Spending the majority of the year halfway around the world, finally gets to come home and enjoy a convention he helped set up, only to have some punk(s) score some lulz by hijacking HIS administrative account!
I APPLAUD Preyfar's diligence, which is allowing me to write this journal now, and allowing you to read it.
You'll be fine, FA will be fine. Shrug it off, and shoot the puck.
I'd say that's about right.
D.O.P.R
Webcomics
General | Posted 18 years agoJust another quick shout out to my watchers that there a couple great webcomics out there that you should check out.
https://www.downtofurth.com
and
https://www.hiddendisguises.com
...and I am in no way biased toward either of these comics! The fact that the former features me as a character and the later is done by my fiance has in no way affected my desire to reckomend them!
Really...it hasn't....
D.O.P.R
https://www.downtofurth.com
and
https://www.hiddendisguises.com
...and I am in no way biased toward either of these comics! The fact that the former features me as a character and the later is done by my fiance has in no way affected my desire to reckomend them!
Really...it hasn't....
D.O.P.R
Artist of the Week
General | Posted 18 years agoAs taken from vegex
I was thinking a while ago for ways for more people to get known on FA without having to cater to the weird-ass-fetish-of-the-day and it dawned on me: Artist of the Week.
Every week a new up-and-coming artist would get a spotlight, helping them get known better in the art community
The thing is the admins behind on alot things already and this cannot be done without much help, so here's my plan:
Spread the word to everyone you know about "Artist of the Week", make journals and do as much as you can to help. That way this idea can come to fruitation much faster if it has the support of people of FA
FurAffinity needs change and for the better, if you care about this place and the artists in it then spread the word!
Sounds like a top-notch idea to me. But who will be that artist? And how do we choose?
D.O.P.R
I was thinking a while ago for ways for more people to get known on FA without having to cater to the weird-ass-fetish-of-the-day and it dawned on me: Artist of the Week.
Every week a new up-and-coming artist would get a spotlight, helping them get known better in the art community
The thing is the admins behind on alot things already and this cannot be done without much help, so here's my plan:
Spread the word to everyone you know about "Artist of the Week", make journals and do as much as you can to help. That way this idea can come to fruitation much faster if it has the support of people of FA
FurAffinity needs change and for the better, if you care about this place and the artists in it then spread the word!
Sounds like a top-notch idea to me. But who will be that artist? And how do we choose?
D.O.P.R
RapRex: You decide!
General | Posted 18 years agoAs many of you are, I don't doubt, highly anticipating, RapRex is still steaming along at a good pace.
I'm in the meat (or perhaps I should say, the meat is in) of Chapter 4 and have a good bite therein, but there is a lot of ground still to cover.
Overall there are six characters (the addition of more is not wholly impossible), all of whome I intend to have a turn with each. Not to mention whatever side adventures they may have with whatever partner/s they happen to be with at the moment.
Which means, as I said, there is a lot of ground still to cover.
But I've decided, that even though I'm drawing this for my own benefit, you are the ones to whome it will be displayed to the world. And with that in mind, I have been thinking about ways to give the burgeoning number of potential fans a say in what happens, or what they see.
It has also been suggested by friends (and family) whose opinons I highly respect that RapRex might be the sort of thing that could be compiled into a paper book and sold at conventions.
RapRex was not created, and was never intended to be something marketable, but I cannot deny that the idea is something that interests me. Not because of money (I don't really intend to sell very many, especially once someone manages to scan in all the pages and post them to FChan) but just the idea of haveing a work of mine in published format - physical copies with 'professional' covers and on a shelf where furs would be willing to pay real money to have them - that fantasy fills me with the echoes of artistic pride and perhaps also a sence of fulfilment and justificaiton.
But, RapRex wasn't created to be such an item. It started as an experiment in drawing consistant characters (and a funny little porn comic to amuse my libido with). If I am to make it worthwhile to actually sell, then it has to be somehting that the fans would be willing to buy.
So I've decided to hold a bit of an informal discussion. I want you, the fans (or 'interested parties' if you prefer) to let me know what you would like to see.
So - What would YOU like to see in RapRex?
Keep in mind that I won't neccecarily be able, or willing to draw every suggestion, and some might not fit into my presceived knowledge of the characters or their interactions.
For example, I don't think I could draw all three males trying to penetrate a Compsognathus at once - nor do I think it would fit within the laws of physics.
Nor would the Rexes suddenly decide to devour the Struthiomimus for a snack.
And I certainly wouldn't want to draw any of them eating certain foul-smelling bodily excretions...
But I do want to know what it is that 'the people' want to see. I already have ideas for how it will go, some of which will be used wether I get any other suggestions or not.
So step up! Let me know what you want to see a Male/Female pair of Tyrannosaurs, a Male/Female pair of 'raptors a Male Struthiomimid and a Female Edmontosaur to do with/to one another.
D.O.P.R
I'm in the meat (or perhaps I should say, the meat is in) of Chapter 4 and have a good bite therein, but there is a lot of ground still to cover.
Overall there are six characters (the addition of more is not wholly impossible), all of whome I intend to have a turn with each. Not to mention whatever side adventures they may have with whatever partner/s they happen to be with at the moment.
Which means, as I said, there is a lot of ground still to cover.
But I've decided, that even though I'm drawing this for my own benefit, you are the ones to whome it will be displayed to the world. And with that in mind, I have been thinking about ways to give the burgeoning number of potential fans a say in what happens, or what they see.
It has also been suggested by friends (and family) whose opinons I highly respect that RapRex might be the sort of thing that could be compiled into a paper book and sold at conventions.
RapRex was not created, and was never intended to be something marketable, but I cannot deny that the idea is something that interests me. Not because of money (I don't really intend to sell very many, especially once someone manages to scan in all the pages and post them to FChan) but just the idea of haveing a work of mine in published format - physical copies with 'professional' covers and on a shelf where furs would be willing to pay real money to have them - that fantasy fills me with the echoes of artistic pride and perhaps also a sence of fulfilment and justificaiton.
But, RapRex wasn't created to be such an item. It started as an experiment in drawing consistant characters (and a funny little porn comic to amuse my libido with). If I am to make it worthwhile to actually sell, then it has to be somehting that the fans would be willing to buy.
So I've decided to hold a bit of an informal discussion. I want you, the fans (or 'interested parties' if you prefer) to let me know what you would like to see.
So - What would YOU like to see in RapRex?
Keep in mind that I won't neccecarily be able, or willing to draw every suggestion, and some might not fit into my presceived knowledge of the characters or their interactions.
For example, I don't think I could draw all three males trying to penetrate a Compsognathus at once - nor do I think it would fit within the laws of physics.
Nor would the Rexes suddenly decide to devour the Struthiomimus for a snack.
And I certainly wouldn't want to draw any of them eating certain foul-smelling bodily excretions...
But I do want to know what it is that 'the people' want to see. I already have ideas for how it will go, some of which will be used wether I get any other suggestions or not.
So step up! Let me know what you want to see a Male/Female pair of Tyrannosaurs, a Male/Female pair of 'raptors a Male Struthiomimid and a Female Edmontosaur to do with/to one another.
D.O.P.R
No Subject
General | Posted 18 years ago>the beauty of emptiness<
Comissions? Trades? Etc.
General | Posted 18 years agoJust a note out there that if I had promised to do a commission, trade or pic for anyone out there, please feel free to send me constant reminders.
At the moment I have three commissions in the works, and was reminded of a trade which I had unfortunatly forgotten.
It would be a real help, and probubly in your own best intrests too, if you remind me frequently. Unfortunatly my memory is like a steel trap that has been rusted shut and I don't want to disapoint or unintentionaly cheat anyone out of the pictures that I promised them.
So please, If I've promised to do some work for you, speak up!
D.O.P.R
At the moment I have three commissions in the works, and was reminded of a trade which I had unfortunatly forgotten.
It would be a real help, and probubly in your own best intrests too, if you remind me frequently. Unfortunatly my memory is like a steel trap that has been rusted shut and I don't want to disapoint or unintentionaly cheat anyone out of the pictures that I promised them.
So please, If I've promised to do some work for you, speak up!
D.O.P.R
Words of Wisdom
General | Posted 18 years agoWhoa!
General | Posted 18 years ago>looks around somewhat bewildered<
What happened? Is everything cool now? Where's my kitten?! WHAT'S HAPPENING!!!
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What happened? Is everything cool now? Where's my kitten?! WHAT'S HAPPENING!!!
D.O.P.R
No Meme for me, Thanks.
General | Posted 18 years agoI was recently asked to do a "can't enjoy his sammich" pic, and I just want to let everyone know that I have no plans to do one at the moment.
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H-Day to Me!
General | Posted 18 years agoToday, being the 24th day of the month of July, is my Hatchday.
I know that it might be concidered a tad trite to go annoucing it myself, but I figure that if I don't say anything, no one will know.
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I know that it might be concidered a tad trite to go annoucing it myself, but I figure that if I don't say anything, no one will know.
D.O.P.R
Something About the New Harry Potter Book
General | Posted 18 years agoPLEASE DON'T READ THIS IF YOU HAVN'T READ THE BOOK, OR WISH TO HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT UNTIL YOU READ IT YOURSELF. IT YOU PROCEED FROM HERE AND THEN COMPLAIN TO ME ABOUT POSTING IT, THE FAULT IS ENTIRELY YOUR OWN.
WHILE I'M GIVING AWAY NO PLOT POINTS, I AM STATING MY, AND MY FIANCES PERSONAL REACTION TO THE BOOK.
SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!
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I've read a little bit of it, and The Bun (
witchiebunny ) is reading through it completly at the moment, but apperantly -
the book sucks.
I've never been a fan of the Harry Potter series (JK's style isn't something that really appealed to me) but I've been around enough to know a mediocre book when I read one.
Naturally, my opinion doesn't carry very much weight in the grand scheme of things, and since I'm predisposed against Rowling to begin with, my opinion means even less.
Yet concidering this is the 'grand' finale of one of the most highly anticipated book series of all time, it feels like a failure.
The Bun is crushed. She has been a Potter fan for just shy of a decade and is hurt and angry that JK would end the series with a book like this.
The assorted plot points are, for the most part, irrelavent. It's how they are strung together, and the manner in which the du ex machina make their apperances (and the number of them) that do the damage.
I'm likely playing with fire by writiing this journal, but I hope that people understand that I'm not attacking those who like Harry Potter, or J.K. Rowling herself; and I'm being careful not to reveil plot points of any kind. I'm just giving my opinion of the book based upon my own experiance as a literate man and my own personal tastes and preferances.
JK is still a good writer, but this just feels like decided to usher the series out the door with a 'thanks' and a 'shoo' rather then a BANG and a WHIR.
D.O.P.R
WHILE I'M GIVING AWAY NO PLOT POINTS, I AM STATING MY, AND MY FIANCES PERSONAL REACTION TO THE BOOK.
SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!
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I've read a little bit of it, and The Bun (
witchiebunny ) is reading through it completly at the moment, but apperantly -the book sucks.
I've never been a fan of the Harry Potter series (JK's style isn't something that really appealed to me) but I've been around enough to know a mediocre book when I read one.
Naturally, my opinion doesn't carry very much weight in the grand scheme of things, and since I'm predisposed against Rowling to begin with, my opinion means even less.
Yet concidering this is the 'grand' finale of one of the most highly anticipated book series of all time, it feels like a failure.
The Bun is crushed. She has been a Potter fan for just shy of a decade and is hurt and angry that JK would end the series with a book like this.
The assorted plot points are, for the most part, irrelavent. It's how they are strung together, and the manner in which the du ex machina make their apperances (and the number of them) that do the damage.
I'm likely playing with fire by writiing this journal, but I hope that people understand that I'm not attacking those who like Harry Potter, or J.K. Rowling herself; and I'm being careful not to reveil plot points of any kind. I'm just giving my opinion of the book based upon my own experiance as a literate man and my own personal tastes and preferances.
JK is still a good writer, but this just feels like decided to usher the series out the door with a 'thanks' and a 'shoo' rather then a BANG and a WHIR.
D.O.P.R
Feeling, Furthy?
General | Posted 18 years agoJust a reminder that there is some great webcomic action going on at https://www.downtofurth.com
Go ahead and check it out. It's totally safe for work too - nothing naughty.
D.O.P.R
Go ahead and check it out. It's totally safe for work too - nothing naughty.
D.O.P.R
Stolen from Kaa's Journal
General | Posted 18 years agoSorry I havn't given my "After AC" report yet, I'm still going through a couple hundred submissions and other household issues.
But I found this on Kaa's Journal and just had to share it.
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I found this today as I was reading a newspaper I found in a plane. I'm preaching to the choir here, but I figured some would like to read it.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I raised our two sons and two daughters. One son and both daughters married well. Our other son, "Neil," is gay. He and his partner, "Ron," have been together 15 years, but Neil's father and I never wanted to know Ron because we disapproved of their lifestyle.
When I was 74, my husband died, leaving me in ill health and nearly penniless. No longer able to live alone, I asked my married son and two daughters if I could "visit" each of them for four months a year. (I didn't want to burden any one family, and thought living out of a suitcase would be best for everyone.) All three turned me down. Feeling unwanted, I wanted to die.
When Neil and Ron heard what had happened, they invited me to move across country and live with them. They welcomed me into their home, and even removed a wall between two rooms so I'd have a bedroom with a private bath and sitting room -- although we spend most of our time together.
They also include me in many of their plans. Since I moved in with them, I have traveled more than I have my whole life and seen places I only read about in books. They never mention the fact that they are supporting me, or that I ignored them in the past.
When old friends ask how it feels living with my gay son, I tell them I hope they're lucky enough to have one who will take them in one day. Please continue urging your readers to accept their children as they are. My only regret is that I wasted 15 years. -- GRATEFUL MOM
DEAR GRATEFUL MOM: You are indeed fortunate to have such a loving, generous and forgiving son. Sexual orientation is not a measure of anyone's humanity or worth. Thank you for pointing out how important it is that people respect each other for who they are, not for what we would like them to be.
You could have learned that lesson long ago, had you and your husband contacted Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) when you first learned that Neil was gay. Among other things, the organization offers support groups and education for parents who need to learn more about gender issues. (The address is 1726 M St. N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036.)
But I found this on Kaa's Journal and just had to share it.
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I found this today as I was reading a newspaper I found in a plane. I'm preaching to the choir here, but I figured some would like to read it.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I raised our two sons and two daughters. One son and both daughters married well. Our other son, "Neil," is gay. He and his partner, "Ron," have been together 15 years, but Neil's father and I never wanted to know Ron because we disapproved of their lifestyle.
When I was 74, my husband died, leaving me in ill health and nearly penniless. No longer able to live alone, I asked my married son and two daughters if I could "visit" each of them for four months a year. (I didn't want to burden any one family, and thought living out of a suitcase would be best for everyone.) All three turned me down. Feeling unwanted, I wanted to die.
When Neil and Ron heard what had happened, they invited me to move across country and live with them. They welcomed me into their home, and even removed a wall between two rooms so I'd have a bedroom with a private bath and sitting room -- although we spend most of our time together.
They also include me in many of their plans. Since I moved in with them, I have traveled more than I have my whole life and seen places I only read about in books. They never mention the fact that they are supporting me, or that I ignored them in the past.
When old friends ask how it feels living with my gay son, I tell them I hope they're lucky enough to have one who will take them in one day. Please continue urging your readers to accept their children as they are. My only regret is that I wasted 15 years. -- GRATEFUL MOM
DEAR GRATEFUL MOM: You are indeed fortunate to have such a loving, generous and forgiving son. Sexual orientation is not a measure of anyone's humanity or worth. Thank you for pointing out how important it is that people respect each other for who they are, not for what we would like them to be.
You could have learned that lesson long ago, had you and your husband contacted Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) when you first learned that Neil was gay. Among other things, the organization offers support groups and education for parents who need to learn more about gender issues. (The address is 1726 M St. N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036.)
AC
General | Posted 18 years agoAlright, I'll be off to Anthrocon in a few hours. Any one who wants to see me there (feel free to say 'Hi' and trade sketchbooks) should look out for my millitary cap (with a brass cavalry insignia on the front) and my patch-covered satchel.
I'll post a paper on the bulliten board under 'D' stating what room I'm in (the Westin) but I won't be spending much time there. You're best bet will be to catch me wandering around.
For those of you who are going, I'll see you there.
D.O.P.R
I'll post a paper on the bulliten board under 'D' stating what room I'm in (the Westin) but I won't be spending much time there. You're best bet will be to catch me wandering around.
For those of you who are going, I'll see you there.
D.O.P.R
Meme and AC Junk
General | Posted 18 years agoThe last couple journals have been real downers, so I figured I'd put something up that wasn't a plea for help or a rant about something.
Before I get into the meme however, I'll just say once again that I will be at AnthroCon. Even if I return to an eviction and no internet (horror of horrors) I will get my last hoorah in at AC.
So if you see me there, say "Hi", trade sketchbooks (I love trading sketchbooks) and the like. I love meeting new furs. Heck, I'll even go to room parties if you invite me, though I'll proubly spend most of my time wandering around the hotel.
Anyway, on to the meme:
Meme stolen from Jace (as were some of the answers)
ANGER
1. With whom did you last get angry?
A: My boss, People at work.
2. What is your weapon of choice?
A: My Maadi - an Egyptian variation of the AK-47. It fires the 7.62x39 cartirige and has an extended barrel, making it accurate enough for a scope.
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
A: If my life, or another's is threatened, then yes.
4. How about of the same sex?
A: If my life, or another's is threatened (or they do a real good job getting under my scales), then yes.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
A: Someone who I know checks my journal on FA.
6. What is your pet peeve?
A: Injustice.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?
A: I tend to let things go and not linger on a past injury, but I never forget what happened. I can forgive a person who hurts me, but shows that they mean well. But a person who hurts, and keeps on hurting (myself or others) is not worth being around.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
A: Scoped out the kitty-litter.
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up?
A: 8'oclock at night after returning from a camping trip. I got into bed at about 10 or 11 the previous evening.
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't?
A: Narse
4. What is the last lame excuse you made?
A: "I just didn't."
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones)?
A: I don't think I've ever managed it. I was totally engrossed in a cleaning product one, but never made it all the way through.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in?
A: I don't 'work out' per se - but the last time I really felt like I was working hard was last week when I had to help move a great deal of heavy boxes at my workplace.
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
A: I never do. For one thing, my snooze only lasts eight minutes (I'd rather have fifteen) and for the other, it's just too dangerous a device to become dependent on. Especially if I want to get to work on time.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
A: Liz-Fuel (strawberry-banana) made by SOBE.
2. Meat eaters: white meat or dark meat?
A: White - though I love dark meat too.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
A: I think I had three shots of Jack Daniels once. Aside from straight JD, I don't drink.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company?
A: No.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight?
A: I think it's fine.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
A: My sweet-tooth is still alive and unsullied. Totally unlike all my others...
7. Have you ever looked at a small house pet or child and thought, LUNCH?
A: No, not ever.
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
A: I don't really keep count, so I can't say with any accuracy. But I would estimate maybe a dozen.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
A: Again, I can't say with any certainty, but probubly about 8 to 10 (not counting the guys I showered with in the millitary).
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
A: Not staring, but I have glanced down in that direction once or twice.
4. Have you done it?
A: If by 'it' you mean sexual coitus (in all it's pleasent variations) then yes, many times.
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
A: The abdomen. I also like necks and flanks, but the abdomen comes in first.
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
A: Once, while I was in the millitary. I refused, and prevented my companion from accepting.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy?
A: I was tested as part of my sign-in to the millitary, but the only other time I was going to be tested, my consort was tested and since she came out clean (and I hadn't been with anyone but her for a long while) I didn't have to. I do intend however to be tested regularly.
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own?
A: None. The one I did have, was canceled.
2. What's your guilty pleasure store?
A: BudK. https://www.budkww.com
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
A: Pay off my debts, buy my father the car he wants, by myself an Iroc-Z Camaro and my Bunny the car she wants. Whatever remains will be put into savings. I would buy a nice house with lovely furnishings, but when that 1-mil ran out, how would I pay for it?
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous?
A: Rich. I would rather be poor then famous.
6. Have you ever stolen anything?
A: Yes, small items of candy, but I felt so guilty, that I've never done it since.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive?
A: None at the moment, since I just got another PC, but I have about 1,932 at the moment (8.2 days) but that's not counting all the CDs that haven't been reuploaded.
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
A: Being concidered a 'good person'.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
A: I'm not sure (I can't read their minds) but I think that they are most proud that I have set myself up in a decent apartment, with a wife on the way and a good reputation amoungst my circle of friends.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
A: To be remembered in some positive way. I would want people to be able to look back at my life and deeds and think that I was a good person.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
A: If I could manage second place then I might, but I generally don't even get that high. I do sometimes feel a bit dissapointed by always being overlooked by people who I admire and respect - especially those who I would like to be friends with.
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
A: Yes, but I'm not sure it counted, since I was helping kindergardeners learn to draw.
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
A: As far as I can remember, no.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of?
A: I managed to get over some of the anxiety and depression that have been bothering me and have a generally good day. Also, my dish for the company pot-luck got a lot of praise.
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own?
A: It's a person, but I don't think it would be kosher to say who it is, since they are both my friends, they make an excelent couple, and they also read FA. Come to think of it...I don't think my Bun would appreciate it either...
2. Who would you want to go on Trading Spaces with?
A: My parents - my mother is very fond of southwest style and I think it's absolutly hideous. I'd do her up something slightly contemporary.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
A: I don't know. Part of me wants to say "Bill Gates!" so I could have all that money - but the wiser part of me knows better. I guess I would rather just improve myself rather then be someone who I'm not.
4. Have you ever been cheated on?
A: Not that I know of. I'm not sure it's even possible concidering how our relationship is.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
A: I wouldn't mind having red hair (my facial hair and body hair are red, but my head hair is dirty blonde). I also would like to have good eyesight (no glasses) and good teeth.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
A: A little more self-confidence and more of an outgoing personality.
7. Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin?
Probubly lust. It seems to be the most fun.
THE SEVEN HEAVELY VIRTUES
FAITH
1. What religion do you follow?
A: Mostly Christian, though I don't hold to any specific doctrine or dogma.
2. What religion were you raised as?
A: Christian, Lutheran.
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
A: I beleive that we have the power to forgive and that 'ulitmate' forgivness stems from that. But I also beleive in 'divine' forgivness and that we ultimatly have to answer for all that we've done.
4. Do you have your own commandments
A: Do as you will, but bring harm to none.
5. What was the last promise you broke?
A: I promised my parents that I would pay them back the money I owed them before they left on vacation, and I don't think I'll be able to fullfil that.
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it?
A: (stolen from the previous poster) "I take prayer seriously so i do not rember ever prayign in an insencere fashion." I make every effort to mean what I say when I pray. The Lord knows my heart and understands the thought behind my prayer, so whenever I pray, I try to keep my heart open.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?
A: (again, stealing this one from previous) "I belvie one shoudl strve for it but i do not thinkit is achreavible with out guidence" I beleive that the journey is the important part. I don't beleive in Earthly perfection, but I do beleive in the struggle to acheive it.
HOPE
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season?
A: Materialisticly, yes. Generally I'll ask for one fairly pricey item rather a bunch of cheepies. Last year, I asked for the third season of the original Star Trek on DVD, and I got it.
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
A: Being someone who left the world a better place then it was when I came in.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know that there is a large chance of failure?
A: Ever since I was a child, I have the habit of hoping for the best, but expecting the worse. I still get disapointed sometimes, but I rarely have my hopes way up about anything.
4. Freedom or fate?
A: (another great quote that I just have to steal) "Faite is the cards your dealt. Freedom is what you do with them." That's pretty much what I beleive.
5. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
A: Yes. Mostly because that little ticket opens the way for a lot of pleasent imagination.
6. Do you gamble?
A: No. My money can be used in much better ways.
7. Have you ever had something called off on account of bad weather, but then gone ahead and done it anyway?
A: No, nothing that I can recall.
CHARITY
1. What causes do you support?
A: The Salvation Army, the Red Cross (giving blood), but few others. I'm not really 'actively' involved in any major cause, but there are a lot of causes that I support in thought and spirit.
2. What causes have you given money or time to?
A: The aforementioned and the U.S. Army. Also, I love the Boy Scouts and did a lot with them, even after it became clear that I wasn't going to make Eagle.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach for the homeless?
A: No, but if I can, I will.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International, or another travel?
A: (more quote theft) "it starts in the heart then the home then outward" Many of the groups mentioned I'm hesitant to suport because I don't know (or don't agree) 100% what their goals are. I try to improve myself and the people around me first.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street?
A: I have in the past, but I don't anymore. There are options available to those who choose to use them.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
A: Yes, and some have done the same for me. For that, I'll always be greatfull.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need.
A: It doesn't seem like much today, since we were all kids at the time, but when my best friend slid to the bottom of a gully, I used the little bit of rope in my pack, and my own shirt and belt, to help pull him out, while sending the other person in our party back to camp to get help.
FORTITUDE
1. What are you most afraid of?
A: Being alone and lost. But even more then that, is being in prison (or someplace like to it). The thought of being in a place where I have no power, and no hope of justice or compassion, terrifies me.
2. What did you do today that was really brave?
A: I allowed people to taste my cooking.
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why?
A: This is actually turing out to be a rather tough question. I was never fond of the traditional 'Marvel-style' superheroes like Bat-"wah-my-parents-got-killed-and-now-I'm-angry-with-the-world"-man, or Superman, etc (though I have a soft spot for Sonic the Hedghog).
Frodo from 'The Lord of the Rings' makes a strong case, because of the sacrifice he makes and all the hardships he faces, all of which he took upon himself - volentarily.
Other heroes that I think very highly of are Kirk, Spock and McCoy, Max Payne, Indiana Jones, Gordon Freeman, Lara Croft (I dig archeologists), Godzilla, Draco and Saphira (simply because they're Dragons), Maximus, and many others.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone?
A: I would like to think that I would. If I didn't, I would feel guilty forever.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains, or more heart?
A: Heart. Courage is foolishness without reason. Brains alone make you an automiton. But heart improves you as a person. Ideally you'd want to have a good measure of all of them. but heart is what I would value most.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
A: Yes. Though I'm told I generally do well in front of crowds, I can remember several times when I felt terribly self-conscious.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower?:
A: I've done a little of both, but I'm definatly a better follower then a leader.
JUSTICE
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty?
A: Yes, though I wasn't selected.
2. If they reinstituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would find some way out of it?
A: I'm currently ineligable for the draft (I served previously) but even if I was, I wouldn't go. I don't beleive the current war is a just war and would resfuse to serve as a tool of injustice.
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)?
A: Yes, but only in very select cases.
4. Which should be guaranteed legal?
A: Which what?
5. Do you believe that George W. is rightfully President of the USA?
A: Only if the system was utilized lawfully (which I kind of doubt). I don't support, condone or like him in any way and would gladly see him impeached and charged with war crimes.
6. What was your favorite media circus trial?
A: None of them.
7. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
A: Yes, several times.
TEMPERANCE
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on?
A: Sweets and the handling of money.
2. Do you collect anything?
A: Swords, firearms, Jurassic Park toys, prints from my favorite artists, Egyptian stauettes (Anubis mostly), Lord of the Rings items, First Person Shooters, anything Dragon related (though not as much as Narse - he's a Dragon-collecting god).
3. Are you addicted to anything?
A: Caffine.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
A: Yes. Years ago I put a $20 light-up toy of the USS Enterprise 1701-D (done after 'Generations' came out) on layaway. Before that, I had the huge 'Jurassic Park Command Center Playset' on layaway for nearly a year.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
A: Cash, though most of my dealings are via debit card.
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do?
A: Let Angela go.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things?
A: Yes.
PRUDENCE
1. Who is the wisest person you know?
A: Probubly my mother. She has several degrees and spends most of her time reading about theology, history and various other subjects. She's also a very compassionate person with a store of experiance-generated wisdom.
2. Have you ever participated in a vigil?
A: I've had moments of personal silence for several saddening and horrible events, but never a proper (orginized) vigil.
3. Do you take advice when it's given?
A: Generally yes, but there are times and situations where I havn't. Sometimes I was right, sometimes I was wrong.
4. What area are you wisest in?
A: I'm not sure. Generally it's easier to say "I'm Wise" then to prove it. I suppose I have a good deal of experiance in the realities of life, but I don't know if I'm truely 'wise' in that regard.
5. Do you drive defensively?
A: Yes. I take after my father in that regard.
6. What did you learn today?
A: That even when you have some problem that creates a great deal of anxiety or fear, given time, the pressure can fade - even if the problem itself remains.
7. And of course, what is your favorite heavenly virtue?
A: Justice.
Before I get into the meme however, I'll just say once again that I will be at AnthroCon. Even if I return to an eviction and no internet (horror of horrors) I will get my last hoorah in at AC.
So if you see me there, say "Hi", trade sketchbooks (I love trading sketchbooks) and the like. I love meeting new furs. Heck, I'll even go to room parties if you invite me, though I'll proubly spend most of my time wandering around the hotel.
Anyway, on to the meme:
Meme stolen from Jace (as were some of the answers)
ANGER
1. With whom did you last get angry?
A: My boss, People at work.
2. What is your weapon of choice?
A: My Maadi - an Egyptian variation of the AK-47. It fires the 7.62x39 cartirige and has an extended barrel, making it accurate enough for a scope.
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
A: If my life, or another's is threatened, then yes.
4. How about of the same sex?
A: If my life, or another's is threatened (or they do a real good job getting under my scales), then yes.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
A: Someone who I know checks my journal on FA.
6. What is your pet peeve?
A: Injustice.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?
A: I tend to let things go and not linger on a past injury, but I never forget what happened. I can forgive a person who hurts me, but shows that they mean well. But a person who hurts, and keeps on hurting (myself or others) is not worth being around.
SLOTH
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
A: Scoped out the kitty-litter.
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up?
A: 8'oclock at night after returning from a camping trip. I got into bed at about 10 or 11 the previous evening.
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't?
A: Narse
4. What is the last lame excuse you made?
A: "I just didn't."
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones)?
A: I don't think I've ever managed it. I was totally engrossed in a cleaning product one, but never made it all the way through.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout in?
A: I don't 'work out' per se - but the last time I really felt like I was working hard was last week when I had to help move a great deal of heavy boxes at my workplace.
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
A: I never do. For one thing, my snooze only lasts eight minutes (I'd rather have fifteen) and for the other, it's just too dangerous a device to become dependent on. Especially if I want to get to work on time.
GLUTTONY
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
A: Liz-Fuel (strawberry-banana) made by SOBE.
2. Meat eaters: white meat or dark meat?
A: White - though I love dark meat too.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
A: I think I had three shots of Jack Daniels once. Aside from straight JD, I don't drink.
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company?
A: No.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight?
A: I think it's fine.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
A: My sweet-tooth is still alive and unsullied. Totally unlike all my others...
7. Have you ever looked at a small house pet or child and thought, LUNCH?
A: No, not ever.
LUST
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
A: I don't really keep count, so I can't say with any accuracy. But I would estimate maybe a dozen.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
A: Again, I can't say with any certainty, but probubly about 8 to 10 (not counting the guys I showered with in the millitary).
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
A: Not staring, but I have glanced down in that direction once or twice.
4. Have you done it?
A: If by 'it' you mean sexual coitus (in all it's pleasent variations) then yes, many times.
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
A: The abdomen. I also like necks and flanks, but the abdomen comes in first.
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
A: Once, while I was in the millitary. I refused, and prevented my companion from accepting.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy?
A: I was tested as part of my sign-in to the millitary, but the only other time I was going to be tested, my consort was tested and since she came out clean (and I hadn't been with anyone but her for a long while) I didn't have to. I do intend however to be tested regularly.
GREED
1. How many credit cards do you own?
A: None. The one I did have, was canceled.
2. What's your guilty pleasure store?
A: BudK. https://www.budkww.com
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
A: Pay off my debts, buy my father the car he wants, by myself an Iroc-Z Camaro and my Bunny the car she wants. Whatever remains will be put into savings. I would buy a nice house with lovely furnishings, but when that 1-mil ran out, how would I pay for it?
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous?
A: Rich. I would rather be poor then famous.
6. Have you ever stolen anything?
A: Yes, small items of candy, but I felt so guilty, that I've never done it since.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive?
A: None at the moment, since I just got another PC, but I have about 1,932 at the moment (8.2 days) but that's not counting all the CDs that haven't been reuploaded.
PRIDE
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
A: Being concidered a 'good person'.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
A: I'm not sure (I can't read their minds) but I think that they are most proud that I have set myself up in a decent apartment, with a wife on the way and a good reputation amoungst my circle of friends.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
A: To be remembered in some positive way. I would want people to be able to look back at my life and deeds and think that I was a good person.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
A: If I could manage second place then I might, but I generally don't even get that high. I do sometimes feel a bit dissapointed by always being overlooked by people who I admire and respect - especially those who I would like to be friends with.
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
A: Yes, but I'm not sure it counted, since I was helping kindergardeners learn to draw.
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
A: As far as I can remember, no.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of?
A: I managed to get over some of the anxiety and depression that have been bothering me and have a generally good day. Also, my dish for the company pot-luck got a lot of praise.
ENVY
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own?
A: It's a person, but I don't think it would be kosher to say who it is, since they are both my friends, they make an excelent couple, and they also read FA. Come to think of it...I don't think my Bun would appreciate it either...
2. Who would you want to go on Trading Spaces with?
A: My parents - my mother is very fond of southwest style and I think it's absolutly hideous. I'd do her up something slightly contemporary.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
A: I don't know. Part of me wants to say "Bill Gates!" so I could have all that money - but the wiser part of me knows better. I guess I would rather just improve myself rather then be someone who I'm not.
4. Have you ever been cheated on?
A: Not that I know of. I'm not sure it's even possible concidering how our relationship is.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
A: I wouldn't mind having red hair (my facial hair and body hair are red, but my head hair is dirty blonde). I also would like to have good eyesight (no glasses) and good teeth.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
A: A little more self-confidence and more of an outgoing personality.
7. Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin?
Probubly lust. It seems to be the most fun.
THE SEVEN HEAVELY VIRTUES
FAITH
1. What religion do you follow?
A: Mostly Christian, though I don't hold to any specific doctrine or dogma.
2. What religion were you raised as?
A: Christian, Lutheran.
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
A: I beleive that we have the power to forgive and that 'ulitmate' forgivness stems from that. But I also beleive in 'divine' forgivness and that we ultimatly have to answer for all that we've done.
4. Do you have your own commandments
A: Do as you will, but bring harm to none.
5. What was the last promise you broke?
A: I promised my parents that I would pay them back the money I owed them before they left on vacation, and I don't think I'll be able to fullfil that.
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it?
A: (stolen from the previous poster) "I take prayer seriously so i do not rember ever prayign in an insencere fashion." I make every effort to mean what I say when I pray. The Lord knows my heart and understands the thought behind my prayer, so whenever I pray, I try to keep my heart open.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?
A: (again, stealing this one from previous) "I belvie one shoudl strve for it but i do not thinkit is achreavible with out guidence" I beleive that the journey is the important part. I don't beleive in Earthly perfection, but I do beleive in the struggle to acheive it.
HOPE
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season?
A: Materialisticly, yes. Generally I'll ask for one fairly pricey item rather a bunch of cheepies. Last year, I asked for the third season of the original Star Trek on DVD, and I got it.
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
A: Being someone who left the world a better place then it was when I came in.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know that there is a large chance of failure?
A: Ever since I was a child, I have the habit of hoping for the best, but expecting the worse. I still get disapointed sometimes, but I rarely have my hopes way up about anything.
4. Freedom or fate?
A: (another great quote that I just have to steal) "Faite is the cards your dealt. Freedom is what you do with them." That's pretty much what I beleive.
5. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
A: Yes. Mostly because that little ticket opens the way for a lot of pleasent imagination.
6. Do you gamble?
A: No. My money can be used in much better ways.
7. Have you ever had something called off on account of bad weather, but then gone ahead and done it anyway?
A: No, nothing that I can recall.
CHARITY
1. What causes do you support?
A: The Salvation Army, the Red Cross (giving blood), but few others. I'm not really 'actively' involved in any major cause, but there are a lot of causes that I support in thought and spirit.
2. What causes have you given money or time to?
A: The aforementioned and the U.S. Army. Also, I love the Boy Scouts and did a lot with them, even after it became clear that I wasn't going to make Eagle.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach for the homeless?
A: No, but if I can, I will.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International, or another travel?
A: (more quote theft) "it starts in the heart then the home then outward" Many of the groups mentioned I'm hesitant to suport because I don't know (or don't agree) 100% what their goals are. I try to improve myself and the people around me first.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street?
A: I have in the past, but I don't anymore. There are options available to those who choose to use them.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
A: Yes, and some have done the same for me. For that, I'll always be greatfull.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need.
A: It doesn't seem like much today, since we were all kids at the time, but when my best friend slid to the bottom of a gully, I used the little bit of rope in my pack, and my own shirt and belt, to help pull him out, while sending the other person in our party back to camp to get help.
FORTITUDE
1. What are you most afraid of?
A: Being alone and lost. But even more then that, is being in prison (or someplace like to it). The thought of being in a place where I have no power, and no hope of justice or compassion, terrifies me.
2. What did you do today that was really brave?
A: I allowed people to taste my cooking.
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why?
A: This is actually turing out to be a rather tough question. I was never fond of the traditional 'Marvel-style' superheroes like Bat-"wah-my-parents-got-killed-and-now-I'm-angry-with-the-world"-man, or Superman, etc (though I have a soft spot for Sonic the Hedghog).
Frodo from 'The Lord of the Rings' makes a strong case, because of the sacrifice he makes and all the hardships he faces, all of which he took upon himself - volentarily.
Other heroes that I think very highly of are Kirk, Spock and McCoy, Max Payne, Indiana Jones, Gordon Freeman, Lara Croft (I dig archeologists), Godzilla, Draco and Saphira (simply because they're Dragons), Maximus, and many others.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone?
A: I would like to think that I would. If I didn't, I would feel guilty forever.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains, or more heart?
A: Heart. Courage is foolishness without reason. Brains alone make you an automiton. But heart improves you as a person. Ideally you'd want to have a good measure of all of them. but heart is what I would value most.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
A: Yes. Though I'm told I generally do well in front of crowds, I can remember several times when I felt terribly self-conscious.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower?:
A: I've done a little of both, but I'm definatly a better follower then a leader.
JUSTICE
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty?
A: Yes, though I wasn't selected.
2. If they reinstituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would find some way out of it?
A: I'm currently ineligable for the draft (I served previously) but even if I was, I wouldn't go. I don't beleive the current war is a just war and would resfuse to serve as a tool of injustice.
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)?
A: Yes, but only in very select cases.
4. Which should be guaranteed legal?
A: Which what?
5. Do you believe that George W. is rightfully President of the USA?
A: Only if the system was utilized lawfully (which I kind of doubt). I don't support, condone or like him in any way and would gladly see him impeached and charged with war crimes.
6. What was your favorite media circus trial?
A: None of them.
7. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
A: Yes, several times.
TEMPERANCE
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on?
A: Sweets and the handling of money.
2. Do you collect anything?
A: Swords, firearms, Jurassic Park toys, prints from my favorite artists, Egyptian stauettes (Anubis mostly), Lord of the Rings items, First Person Shooters, anything Dragon related (though not as much as Narse - he's a Dragon-collecting god).
3. Are you addicted to anything?
A: Caffine.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
A: Yes. Years ago I put a $20 light-up toy of the USS Enterprise 1701-D (done after 'Generations' came out) on layaway. Before that, I had the huge 'Jurassic Park Command Center Playset' on layaway for nearly a year.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
A: Cash, though most of my dealings are via debit card.
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do?
A: Let Angela go.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things?
A: Yes.
PRUDENCE
1. Who is the wisest person you know?
A: Probubly my mother. She has several degrees and spends most of her time reading about theology, history and various other subjects. She's also a very compassionate person with a store of experiance-generated wisdom.
2. Have you ever participated in a vigil?
A: I've had moments of personal silence for several saddening and horrible events, but never a proper (orginized) vigil.
3. Do you take advice when it's given?
A: Generally yes, but there are times and situations where I havn't. Sometimes I was right, sometimes I was wrong.
4. What area are you wisest in?
A: I'm not sure. Generally it's easier to say "I'm Wise" then to prove it. I suppose I have a good deal of experiance in the realities of life, but I don't know if I'm truely 'wise' in that regard.
5. Do you drive defensively?
A: Yes. I take after my father in that regard.
6. What did you learn today?
A: That even when you have some problem that creates a great deal of anxiety or fear, given time, the pressure can fade - even if the problem itself remains.
7. And of course, what is your favorite heavenly virtue?
A: Justice.
Bad Moon on the Rise
General | Posted 18 years agoThings really are starting to look rather bleak as far as money is concerned.
It's looking like there won't physicly be enough money to pay all the critical bills comming up.
It's even begining to look like I'll have to choose between paying rent (which still might not get done) or hiring a shuttle to take me to the airport.
I urge anyone who can, to give a little. It hurts me having to beg, but we're really comming to the end of our rope (so to speak) and I'm not sure how much longer we will be able to hold out before something really unpleasent happens.
D.O.P.R
It's looking like there won't physicly be enough money to pay all the critical bills comming up.
It's even begining to look like I'll have to choose between paying rent (which still might not get done) or hiring a shuttle to take me to the airport.
I urge anyone who can, to give a little. It hurts me having to beg, but we're really comming to the end of our rope (so to speak) and I'm not sure how much longer we will be able to hold out before something really unpleasent happens.
D.O.P.R
Comissions
General | Posted 18 years agoI don't like bringing up personal problems on here, but it's looking like I'm qucikly getting into another situation where money comming in won't be enough to make up for money needing to go out.
I'm still planning to go to AnthroCon no matter what (a testament perhaps to my poor priorities) but between rent, bills (my electric bill was terribly high and my phone bill has an extra $35 on it) and the money I haveset aside to pay for my half of the room at AC, it's not looking like I will be able to swing it. Especially not without some creditor going without their expected moolah - which would only result in another fee for me (strange that when you don't have the money for a bill, they charge you more of what they already know you don't have...).
So I'm putting out another call for commissons. I know it's close to AC and that a lot of you will be saving up cash for that event, but I could use a little generousity at the moment.
Now that I think about it - I think I already owe many of you for past acts of generosity and kindness, and I'm deeply greatful. Thank you.
D.O.P.R
I'm still planning to go to AnthroCon no matter what (a testament perhaps to my poor priorities) but between rent, bills (my electric bill was terribly high and my phone bill has an extra $35 on it) and the money I haveset aside to pay for my half of the room at AC, it's not looking like I will be able to swing it. Especially not without some creditor going without their expected moolah - which would only result in another fee for me (strange that when you don't have the money for a bill, they charge you more of what they already know you don't have...).
So I'm putting out another call for commissons. I know it's close to AC and that a lot of you will be saving up cash for that event, but I could use a little generousity at the moment.
Now that I think about it - I think I already owe many of you for past acts of generosity and kindness, and I'm deeply greatful. Thank you.
D.O.P.R
A Question..
General | Posted 18 years agoDoes anyone know where I could find a comprehensive list of gun laws in Arizona?
AC Meme
General | Posted 18 years agoFOR AC
Q: Where will you be?
A: All around. I seldom stay in any one place for long.
Q: How will I spot you?
A: I'll be wearing my trademark Army cap. A plain, camo hat with a brass 7th Cavalry symbol pinned to the front. I'll also be carrying a huge black satchel.
Q: Where are you staying?
A: The venue itself (the Westin I beleive).
Q: Who will you be with?
A: That depends on who I meet. There are certain people that I'll be searching out like Athus, Narse, my kitten (FullBloodLion), Skadjer and others, but I'm always willing to chat and hang out with anyone else who comes by.
Q: Do you do free art?
A: Sometimes, but not always. So if I say "No" - please don't get upset. If I say "Yes" and you don't like it - then it was your own fault for asking.
Q: Do you do trades?
A: Your chances of getting art from me are almost 100% if I can get something back. It doesn't matter what your skill (or lack thereof) is - I'll take anything you got.
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: Yes indeed - priced per pic.
Q: Do you have prints/CDs?
A: No - I don't think I'm well known enough to be able to sell prints or CDs.
Q: Do you do badges?
A: I could, but I don't think there is any demand for them from me.
More Personal Stuff
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male
Q: How old are you?
A: Old enough, but still young.
Q: Are you taken?
A: Engaged. Though we have something of an open-relationship, don't count on anything happening.
Q: Can I touch you?
A: Handshakes and pats on the back are fine, but keep it civil and keep it clean.
Q: Can I talk to you?
A: Please do! That's what cons are for.
D.O.P.R
Q: Where will you be?
A: All around. I seldom stay in any one place for long.
Q: How will I spot you?
A: I'll be wearing my trademark Army cap. A plain, camo hat with a brass 7th Cavalry symbol pinned to the front. I'll also be carrying a huge black satchel.
Q: Where are you staying?
A: The venue itself (the Westin I beleive).
Q: Who will you be with?
A: That depends on who I meet. There are certain people that I'll be searching out like Athus, Narse, my kitten (FullBloodLion), Skadjer and others, but I'm always willing to chat and hang out with anyone else who comes by.
Q: Do you do free art?
A: Sometimes, but not always. So if I say "No" - please don't get upset. If I say "Yes" and you don't like it - then it was your own fault for asking.
Q: Do you do trades?
A: Your chances of getting art from me are almost 100% if I can get something back. It doesn't matter what your skill (or lack thereof) is - I'll take anything you got.
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: Yes indeed - priced per pic.
Q: Do you have prints/CDs?
A: No - I don't think I'm well known enough to be able to sell prints or CDs.
Q: Do you do badges?
A: I could, but I don't think there is any demand for them from me.
More Personal Stuff
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male
Q: How old are you?
A: Old enough, but still young.
Q: Are you taken?
A: Engaged. Though we have something of an open-relationship, don't count on anything happening.
Q: Can I touch you?
A: Handshakes and pats on the back are fine, but keep it civil and keep it clean.
Q: Can I talk to you?
A: Please do! That's what cons are for.
D.O.P.R
