OT: Days of our Lives aka the Beacon's Billboard

[water_moon]

Its hot here. It was about 90F yesterday, and I hiked 13 miles. It was really too hot to be out, but I'm training for my Alaska backpacking trip in 3 weeks, so I had to do it. It had better be cooler up there.

Not fair. the high today is getting up to 70!!! (It's been 63 for the last couple of days) I should not have to wear a sweater in JUNE, fgs. I have the feeling it'll be cooler in AL, where are you going up there? gonna try to run into bunny?

@sirpoops: a quick kneel down hug is usually safe. That or get down on their level and say "hi there, and who might you be?" then thank them for the hug and send them running back to caretaker. Some kids just want to hug everybody, my super shy cousin was always wanting to hug everybody but never wanted to talk and would hide behind mom before talking, now he won't shut up sometimes....

 

[piscene]

w_m, I'm going backpacking just east of Denali, on the Kesugi Ridge. I don't think I'll be running into Bunny, unless she treks up to Anchorage, since I'll be spending about a week there too.

It should definitely be cooler up there, although last year when my wife went up it did hit 80. So what's up with Ohio being so much hotter than you? You're in the desert, after all. I like summer, but I'll be happy when it cools off a bit. Fortunately, we live by a lake and spend lots of time at the beach.

 

[water_moon]

It should definitely be cooler up there, although last year when my wife went up it did hit 80. So what's up with Ohio being so much hotter than you? You're in the desert, after all. I like summer, but I'll be happy when it cools off a bit. Fortunately, we live by a lake and spend lots of time at the beach.

Mountians. And a stationary cold front that brought us scattred rain and the mountians snow.

@all: Hugs and cookies to you, hope all is well.

 

[piscene]

We're being totally snubbed by Sidhe. She comes on and posts everywhere but the DooL. She doesn't love us anymore. Its just not right.

 

[corax]

One day there will be a cute, sweet kid that thinks you're the coolest thing since soda and than what will you scare kids with?

that's why i have the bowie knife

 

[water_moon]

that's why i have the bowie knife

Or it'll make you cooler, my older 'cuz was that way (hold baby, baby screams head off; pass baby, it starts cooing) but my little 2nd cuz thought he was great, and she thought his boa constrictor in a cage just made him better. She made the cutest flower girl at his wedding.

 

[corax]

I'm going to get me a snake. and some lizards after the move....If i can.
I lub snakes *hugs snake* and my father is terrified of them. so he will finally stop going into my room. silly n00b.

was going to say something else. but forgot. ah well.

 

[Sidhe]

We're being totally snubbed by Sidhe. She comes on and posts everywhere but the DooL. She doesn't love us anymore. Its just not right.

Awww, sure i love you all... *hugs all around* Come on piscene, you know that, right? In fact, i'd go as far as to say that you posted that intentionally, to get a reaction...

As for why i don't post here (as much) anymore: there's either too much to tell, or not enough, or those two both at the same time. And also, i got told that other places would be better to spam up than this one...

But, if it would make y'all happy, i'll make an effort to post more in here, k?

 

[Rizzo]

Just popping my head in to say hi. :wave:

I'll prolly not be back before my vacation, so I thought I should say hi and inform you of my endeavours...
As always I'm working quite a bit, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. After the summer I'm gonna study as you know, and will cut down on work alot. I'll prolly gonna need a side job but I won't work more than 8 hours per week. With a little help from the Gods, I hope that my gf will move to my town. She's also gonna start studying. Things between us are fabulous, and I love her more and more.. (is it even possible?)

I wanted to say congratz to a few peeps:
Sidhe, grats on the mat !
Serdash, grats on the zod !
Shermo, grats on the ber !

Prolly lotsa others, but those were on the front page
And Seige, sorry to hear about Dangling Dave. May he rest in peace.

Well, that's about it for now. Back to work hehe! See ya all ... whenever I get back. Btw, if anyone asks, I have not forgotten about the giveaway. It will commence sometime soon.

Best regards
Rizzo

 

[Wonko the Sane]

Having just discovered this thread, it's time for me to ramble on about my life at 6 in the morning, coming off a night of no sleep!


In a few weeks I'll be leaving the ice-pit that is known as Alaska for a good long time. Now that I've graduated high school, it's time to move on, and Portland, Oregon seems as good a choice as any. First, however, I'll be visiting relatives in Seattle for perhaps 2-4 weeks. Should be loads of fun, especially since I'll have a three-year old cousin to play with
The biggest downside to this is that my dad still lives up here, and there's no sign that he'll be leaving any time soon. Having never lived so far away from him, and given that we have a great relationship, it could be a little uncomfortable for a short while. However, Mom's moving to Portland as well - she's as tired of Alaska as I am - so she'll be nearby if I develop the seemingly typical college (university for you Europeans) student "I need money!" attitude :lol:

I will say that I won't be contributing any girl-trouble stories to the thread any time soon; I never bothered with trying to find a date throughout school, partly because most kids my age piss me off, and partly because I never met anyone that interested me. ...Okay, that last bit isn't quite true. Like everyone, I've had my crushes. Speaking of which, perhaps there's a relation between my no-dating attitude and the fact that my first major crush turned out to be a total witch, with a capital B. Heh.

I have a question as well. Any severely introverted folks have some pearls of wisdom relating to getting the hell out of your hometown for the first time?

One final note: I think I should share with you folks that I get Social Security* checks at the age of eighteen Being "legally blind" seems to have its perks, eh?



*: this refers to SSI, which is apparently a sort of disability benefeits (I probably spelled that wrong) program, so it works entirely unlike the normal Social Security system. But for an 18-year-old, almost $400 a month just for existing ain't too shabby.

 

[Rizzo]

I have a question as well. Any severely introverted folks have some pearls of wisdom relating to getting the hell out of your hometown for the first time?

First of, welcome to this thread. I bet you haven't read thru it all tho... teh shame!

Anyways, good to hear from a newcomer, so I thought I'd pop in once more today *gasps* to say hi. Hope you like it here.

About your question I suggest to just do it asap. Don't think so much about it, just look forward to this new life ahead of you. Thoughts of never seeing your friends again are quite common but they're never really true. Just turn off your thoughts and go ahead and do it.
Leaving the place where you grew up is always food for drire thoughts, but instead of focusing on the negative, just realise that this is the ways of things, and try to get the best out of it.

Looking forward to hearing about your girl-trouble stories in times to come

Logging out for today
Rizzo

 

[piscene]

Awww, sure i love you all... *hugs all around* Come on piscene, you know that, right? In fact, i'd go as far as to say that you posted that intentionally, to get a reaction...

How could you even suggest such a thing? I guess I just haven't had my fill of happy dust in awhile. Besides you can't leave water_moon alone as the only EU in the room.

Anyway, thanks for stopping in...I was just missing you, that's all.

 

[water_moon]

I have a question as well. Any severely introverted folks have some pearls of wisdom relating to getting the hell out of your hometown for the first time?

One final note: I think I should share with you folks that I get Social Security* checks at the age of eighteen Being "legally blind" seems to have its perks, eh?

College/Univ. is the perfect place to be moving to if you must move, most people are as new to it as you are and dorm living for a year or two will let you decide how active in campus life you want to be, besides giving even the most introverted the chance of a friend in a roomie.

When you say "legally blind" do you mean needing the super large print books and no driving? or braille? 'Cause braille text books will run you way more than $400, if you can find them.

@piscene, what's wrong being the only EU here? It's safer than the EMB, most of the guys are attached here and not as likly to be drunk for one. Although I am glad to see my sister EU, Sidhe here now and again ;D

 

[corax]

Welcome to the DooL. It's not as spam filled as it used to be. but it's still here.

By legally blind i'm assuming he is just so, as in still 20/20 vision or whatever is needed to fit into that category.

 

[Wonko the Sane]

Welcome to the DooL. It's not as spam filled as it used to be. but it's still here.

By legally blind i'm assuming he is just so, as in still 20/20 vision or whatever is needed to fit into that category.

I believe to be considered legally blind you must have vision of 20/200 or worse. Makes sense, seeing as I think I'm just barely worse than 20/200.


W_M: being extremely nearsighted, I can read normal-sized print with very few problems as long as my eyes are less than six inches or so from the page


Rizzo: Thanks for the welcome! (C'mon, noone would expect me to read through a whole freaking 60 pages! )

 

[corax]

60?

i got 240.

*goes to make blind joke then thinks better of it*

20/200. that was it I = n00b

 

[Wonko the Sane]

60?

i got 240.

*goes to make blind joke then thinks better of it*

20/200. that was it I = n00b

Well you've apparently got it set to show fewer posts per page than I do

 

[sirpoopsalot]

@Wonko: My advice isn't probably the best - actually, it's horrible - but I suggest minor (or major - depending upon your experience) amounts of alcohol to loosen' your lips. You'll fit in well at university, lol.

Seriously though, Portland is a very, very cool town. Oregon is awesome too. I can honestly say that it is the only state where I've been shot at by a sniper. And no, I'm not making that up - it actually happened. Long story though, and I don't feel like typing that much. Besides, I'm sure they caught the guy by now. :thumbsup:

... I hope this doesn't decrease your desire to check out Portland.

 

[water_moon]

W_M: being extremely nearsighted, I can read normal-sized print with very few problems as long as my eyes are less than six inches or so from the page

Sounds like me w/o my contacts, only the page has to be w/i 4 inches and out at least 2.

Don't bother w/ the booze, just try out a few campus events and look for the people who seem as shy as you.

 

[Sidhe]

How could you even suggest such a thing? I guess I just haven't had my fill of happy dust in awhile. Besides you can't leave water_moon alone as the only EU in the room.

Anyway, thanks for stopping in...I was just missing you, that's all.

*sprinkles happy-dust around, throws an extra pinch in piscene's direction*

@W_M: sister EU, that sounds sooo sweet!

As for more reasons why i haven't been in the D00L so much: dunno if anyone remembers, but i think the last post(s) i made in here was not happy. And that fitted then, as i wasn't happy at all either. For some years i'd been bordering on a depression, and last Octobre, i fell in. The last few posts i made in here, were made at the time when i was at the complete bottom of that depression. Since about two months ago, things have started to improve immensely though, and i've crawled out of that pit slowly but surely, regaining my positive personna from before all those years in the process (still processing by the way, not completely there yet, give me a few more months and i will be). Heck, i've even started taking steps into Real Life again, and am making a real effort to get one at that! I'll never leave the internet, but i really need to balance both Lifes, you know? As for why i got out of the depression reasonably quickly: being single after years of bad relationships, some shrink sessions and my positive spirit and my extreme stubborness have all helped a lot. Refusal of being slapped down by life and bouncing up again whenever things try to pwn you sure helps.

Anyway, enough rambling, time for bed...

*hugs all*