P.S. that white stuff is snow. It's like really cold water.
uh...water is like...
...you know the ocean? The one that keeps you away from the rest of the world? Yeah like that, but in other places it comes down from the sky sometimes.
For real, I am so fucking proud to be associated with you all. I was discussing today at work how I was going to go to auspax 2014 and I was getting a bunch of sideways glances. People looking at me like, 'why the fuck would you want to hang out with people like that?' I just want to point them to shit like this and say this is why. Not only are you completely wrong in your estimation of who these people are but they are a damned sight more decent human beings than any of you
We fucking care about each other. We're the this big ragtag crew of nerdlingers who love each other in our own little ways and a fair proportion of us haven't even met each other in the flesh!
I just know that no matter where I am, no matter what I'm doing I can reach out to you guys and I will find nothing but love and support. Some people say talk is cheap and yeah, it can be, but we back that shit up with real world actions, time and time again
You! Fyndir, I want you to know I think you are a good man. I have never once seen you say an ill word about anyone except those that richly deserved it
Since I'm signed up as a Saintee, it seems only fair to openly say why, especially seeing as others have done so. Also, I will be more than happy to do what I can to help others, not just in return, but because I know what it's like to need and want help, and then to feel badly just for asking.
Well, I just deleted one long post. Maybe starting with some of what I sent Mully will work.
This is really kind of hard to ask, but I'll be spending my second Christmas ever alone. The first was last year and it was horrible. I don't want to get into TMI territory, but it came on top of a death of a key family member and a cross-country relocation. Rebuilding's one life is so fun. I would be incredibly grateful to not feel so damn alone this Christmas, and I'd appreciate it more than words could even begin to tell you.
So... "suffering depression and could really use a smile" would be my category. It's been a tough year, and Christmas coming again sort of scares the hell out of me. I am building a new life, but it's slow going, and bouts of major depression haven't helped. I've already lost both parents, I have no siblings, and what little family I have left is distant in more than one sense. I'm just really tired of being alone and would deeply appreciate *any* help in feeling less so during this Christmas season. I promise that all smiles will be treasured immensely.
"I will participate in the game. It's a wonderful, wonderful opera, except that it hurts." - Joseph Campbell
Delaney, if you're comfortable with it, you could also mention vaguely where you live. There's a chance that one of us might live nearby and would welcome someone to their holiday celebrations. I was going to do this for Thanksgiving, but right now, I don't know if I'll be able to do anything. It sucks being away from family for holidays. Well, if you like your family.
It looks like the video got deleted off the youtube channel, I'm gonna check the couple hard drives that survived from my old machine and see if I can track it down.
It looks like the video got deleted off the youtube channel, I'm gonna check the couple hard drives that survived from my old machine and see if I can track it down.
First they came for the Muslims, and we said NOT TODAY, MOTHERFUCKER!
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So I watched the video again (at work, bad idea, all weepy) and I watch it every Christmas season because it reminds me how important it is to be kind, and generous, and to make people happy.
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That video made me feel an emotion outside of anger and excited. My simple male brain can not comprehend...I feel a strange need to leak lubricating fluid from my eyes.
I didn't...but I almost felt like it for a second. Then I thought about a guy getting kicked in the nuts and laughed to myself.
Delaney, if you're comfortable with it, you could also mention vaguely where you live. There's a chance that one of us might live nearby and would welcome someone to their holiday celebrations. I was going to do this for Thanksgiving, but right now, I don't know if I'll be able to do anything. It sucks being away from family for holidays. Well, if you like your family.
Yeah I mean, long odds that you live in mid-New York (uh what do you call not really upstate but not downstate either?) but we're having an early Thanksgiving on Saturday and you're welcome on Christmas also.
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From the way he acted when I first found him, I think he was an abuse case. He responds very well to shows of dominance, though; disinterest, lack of eye contact, a relaxed demeanor, etc. in that warming up period, he will absolutely turn on you if you falter. On the other hand, though, as soon as he lays next to you and turns belly-up, he's now your best friend. The quickest I've seen him warm up to someone was Jordan's boyfriend, which was roughly a minute from the time he walked in through the door.
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Delaney, if you're comfortable with it, you could also mention vaguely where you live. There's a chance that one of us might live nearby and would welcome someone to their holiday celebrations. I was going to do this for Thanksgiving, but right now, I don't know if I'll be able to do anything. It sucks being away from family for holidays. Well, if you like your family.
That's a lovely idea, but it was hard enough to write that post for all to see last night. I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable crashing someone's holiday. For what it's worth, though, since the info is already in some PAX meetup threads, I'm about an hour north of Philly.
Yeah I mean, long odds that you live in mid-New York (uh what do you call not really upstate but not downstate either?) but we're having an early Thanksgiving on Saturday and you're welcome on Christmas also.
That is incredibly generous of you and knowing that you'd even make the offer is a help. Thank you, very much.
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I'm in Charlottesville, Virginia, which I know isn't... really very close. But for the record, if you are near me and alone for Thanksgiving, I have a very lovely family and you will be welcome to spend the holiday with us! (It will be a lot of people but also a lot of food and it's in the country so you could like, hide in a woodpile if you got overwhelmed.)
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Delaney, if you're comfortable with it, you could also mention vaguely where you live. There's a chance that one of us might live nearby and would welcome someone to their holiday celebrations. I was going to do this for Thanksgiving, but right now, I don't know if I'll be able to do anything. It sucks being away from family for holidays. Well, if you like your family.
That's a lovely idea, but it was hard enough to write that post for all to see last night. I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable crashing someone's holiday. For what it's worth, though, since the info is already in some PAX meetup threads, I'm about an hour north of Philly.
Yeah I mean, long odds that you live in mid-New York (uh what do you call not really upstate but not downstate either?) but we're having an early Thanksgiving on Saturday and you're welcome on Christmas also.
That is incredibly generous of you and knowing that you'd even make the offer is a help. Thank you, very much.
Well seriously if you want to make a ~3 hour drive and come hang out, we don't have a guest room but we do have an air mattress and a large living room you can crash in for either this weekend or Christmas, we'd be glad to have you as long as you aren't allergic to cats
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I am in Florida as well. Nobody is invited, as I am working on Christmas.
Florida is the state I left, actually. I don't miss the heat or humidity at all, and that's being said even though it hit 22° here last night. But oh, do I miss fresh Gulf shrimp.
"I will participate in the game. It's a wonderful, wonderful opera, except that it hurts." - Joseph Campbell
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Could the lovely ladies please post their favorite colors?
Also could everyone post any food or fiber allergies? (I didn't see anyone responded to @pooka earlier, maybe no one has any?)
I am mostly hoping for clothes. I love cute hoodies, soft hoodies, fuzzy hoodies, oversized sweaters, cardigans, everyday tops, jeans, and maybe even skirts! Swishy, gauzy skirts with prints or nice colors cut beneath the knee or at the ankle. I like anything street fighter related (My favorite character is Poison). And of course any top that I can wear with skirts is perfect.
I'm not really picky about colors. I like blues and greys and greens. Also I don't have any allergies but my skin is totally sensitive so some fibers can bother me.
Also I've been really wanting to get some girly socks and like toe socks and just cute stuff like that. Or thigh-highs or knee-highs. I'm feeling a bit stifled in my gender expression lately and some rainbow toe socks would be just the ticket.
I also need a practical purse with a long strap and a new wallet.
Of course, these are just suggestions and anything I get will thrill me to bits.
No fiber or food allergies. If anyone crochets or knits clothing, my head is apparently larger than average. Every winter hat I've ever owned gives me a red ring on my forehead because it's too tight.
I like video games but I really probably have more than enough at the moment. I would probably recommend not getting me any video games, unless they're really weird and obscure and you think I'd like it. Also if you know I don't have it, as I have an embarassing number of Steam/GoG/console games.
I really like board games a lot, though it's kinda hard to find the time to play 'em these days (i am really interested in cooperative games, or stuff like Agricola and Le Havre).
I wear a small T-shirt. Don't really have much of a specific taste for clothes.
Also, cookbooks. All the cookbooks.
Now, as for Anya:
She is 19 months, so if you want to get her outfits, size 2T or 3T are good choices.
She looooves Curious George and Daniel Tiger. I don't think there's any actual Daniel Tiger merchandise, but if there is I'm sure she'd love the hell out of that.
Books are always welcome. She has most of the Dr. Seuss books but she could always use more books to be read to her. Currently her favorites are The Belly Button Book, Moo Baa La La La, and Happy Hippo Angry Duck. Slightly older things for her are nice too, so she'll have something to read when she's older.
Anything that can help me become more independent in life- not necessarily financial, could be something that helped you through tough times. I might be going through a break-up with my partner in next few months, and we're living together... you see the problem.
Stuff for expressing my hot lady self such as makeup, clothes (Size 12 US), etc.
If you're really crazy, plane/train tickets to visit some of yous guys.
I also love doodles, stories, or anything creative that you want to make for me. Guaranteed to get a smile out of me.
And, yes, video games are always awesome - I will update my steam list in case that tickles your fancy.
Thank you!
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hopefully next year!!!
Yes please
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uh...water is like...
...you know the ocean? The one that keeps you away from the rest of the world? Yeah like that, but in other places it comes down from the sky sometimes.
No, not all at once, in little bits!
oh nevermind...
We fucking care about each other. We're the this big ragtag crew of nerdlingers who love each other in our own little ways and a fair proportion of us haven't even met each other in the flesh!
I just know that no matter where I am, no matter what I'm doing I can reach out to you guys and I will find nothing but love and support. Some people say talk is cheap and yeah, it can be, but we back that shit up with real world actions, time and time again
I am so fucking proud to call you guys my friends
Merry fucking Christmas you beautiful bastards
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I don't know what to do.
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So... "suffering depression and could really use a smile" would be my category. It's been a tough year, and Christmas coming again sort of scares the hell out of me. I am building a new life, but it's slow going, and bouts of major depression haven't helped. I've already lost both parents, I have no siblings, and what little family I have left is distant in more than one sense. I'm just really tired of being alone and would deeply appreciate *any* help in feeling less so during this Christmas season. I promise that all smiles will be treasured immensely.
omggg my hair was soo long!
That's the one
Bendery posted that his mom's dream would be to take her family to Disneyland
Now Bendery sends stuff with Saints whenever he can. That's the best.
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Oooh, maybe something for the next major auction, to put alongside the usual name changes and Tube Appreciation Funding;
The ability to Agree and Awesome the same post.
Edit: I mean, assuming Icy doesn't infract me for simply suggesting such a thing.
Unashamed, manly tears.
I love that video.
And it reminds me how much I you guys
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I didn't...but I almost felt like it for a second. Then I thought about a guy getting kicked in the nuts and laughed to myself.
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Yeah I mean, long odds that you live in mid-New York (uh what do you call not really upstate but not downstate either?) but we're having an early Thanksgiving on Saturday and you're welcome on Christmas also.
From the way he acted when I first found him, I think he was an abuse case. He responds very well to shows of dominance, though; disinterest, lack of eye contact, a relaxed demeanor, etc. in that warming up period, he will absolutely turn on you if you falter. On the other hand, though, as soon as he lays next to you and turns belly-up, he's now your best friend. The quickest I've seen him warm up to someone was Jordan's boyfriend, which was roughly a minute from the time he walked in through the door.
http://youtu.be/z6v3X1Ls8n8
That's a lovely idea, but it was hard enough to write that post for all to see last night. I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable crashing someone's holiday. For what it's worth, though, since the info is already in some PAX meetup threads, I'm about an hour north of Philly.
That is incredibly generous of you and knowing that you'd even make the offer is a help. Thank you, very much.
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
Well seriously if you want to make a ~3 hour drive and come hang out, we don't have a guest room but we do have an air mattress and a large living room you can crash in for either this weekend or Christmas, we'd be glad to have you as long as you aren't allergic to cats
BUT ALL OF YOU ARE INVITED
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"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
Florida is the state I left, actually. I don't miss the heat or humidity at all, and that's being said even though it hit 22° here last night. But oh, do I miss fresh Gulf shrimp.
Also could everyone post any food or fiber allergies? (I didn't see anyone responded to @pooka earlier, maybe no one has any?)
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I'm not really picky about colors. I like blues and greys and greens. Also I don't have any allergies but my skin is totally sensitive so some fibers can bother me.
Also I've been really wanting to get some girly socks and like toe socks and just cute stuff like that. Or thigh-highs or knee-highs. I'm feeling a bit stifled in my gender expression lately and some rainbow toe socks would be just the ticket.
I also need a practical purse with a long strap and a new wallet.
Of course, these are just suggestions and anything I get will thrill me to bits.
I like jewel tones, with blue currently being my favorite color, and I don't have any allergies to food or fiber. (Missed that query, sorry!)
but I love dark blue and grays
no allergies or anything
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I like video games but I really probably have more than enough at the moment. I would probably recommend not getting me any video games, unless they're really weird and obscure and you think I'd like it. Also if you know I don't have it, as I have an embarassing number of Steam/GoG/console games.
I really like board games a lot, though it's kinda hard to find the time to play 'em these days (i am really interested in cooperative games, or stuff like Agricola and Le Havre).
I wear a small T-shirt. Don't really have much of a specific taste for clothes.
Also, cookbooks. All the cookbooks.
Now, as for Anya:
She is 19 months, so if you want to get her outfits, size 2T or 3T are good choices.
She looooves Curious George and Daniel Tiger. I don't think there's any actual Daniel Tiger merchandise, but if there is I'm sure she'd love the hell out of that.
Books are always welcome. She has most of the Dr. Seuss books but she could always use more books to be read to her. Currently her favorites are The Belly Button Book, Moo Baa La La La, and Happy Hippo Angry Duck. Slightly older things for her are nice too, so she'll have something to read when she's older.
Anything that can help me become more independent in life- not necessarily financial, could be something that helped you through tough times. I might be going through a break-up with my partner in next few months, and we're living together... you see the problem.
Stuff for expressing my hot lady self such as makeup, clothes (Size 12 US), etc.
If you're really crazy, plane/train tickets to visit some of yous guys.
I also love doodles, stories, or anything creative that you want to make for me. Guaranteed to get a smile out of me.
And, yes, video games are always awesome - I will update my steam list in case that tickles your fancy.
Thank you!
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wish post, wishlist/gifting possibility -- details from other posts in-thread.
- Calamity Jane --
- Delaney, wishlist -- no food or fiber allergies; jewel tones esp. blue
- DirtyDirtyVagrant -- no allergies; blue, grey, green
- Dubh -- no allergies; dark blue & greys
- iloveslimes, wishlist -- no fiber or food allergies; large head
- Lost Salient -- cat allergies; fall colors, teal, burgundy
- M.D., Steam, main wish is gifts for the little bro -- size 3T in clothes
- Metalbourne, wishlist, main wish is gifts for daughters -- rainbows, purple, pink
- Moriveth, game possibilities --
- Munkus Beaver --
- PassionateLovie --
- That Dave Fella --
with bullets, even. :bz