Chat & Greetings 2004

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Tomoé - May 20, 2004 9:25 am (#2251 of 2912)

I've got my wand, strange thing, on the custom bill they wrote "musical instruments". Just weird. ^_^

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DJ Evans - May 20, 2004 9:28 am (#2252 of 2912)

Hmmmm, Tomoe`, maybe they sent you a "singing" wand? That would be neat!!! hee hee

Later days, Deb

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Gina R Snape - May 20, 2004 10:30 am (#2253 of 2912)

Heh, heh. Yeah, it is addicting, isn't it?!?!

Woohoo. Just 3 more days until the premiere at Radio City!!!

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Julia. - May 20, 2004 10:31 am (#2254 of 2912)

Phew! I'm gone reading fanfic for 2 days and come back to 79 posts! Let me take this point by point.

Mare:Who needs sleep. It's greatly over-rated....  Yeah, you know the lyrics: "Ill sleep when I'm dead"
W00t to that, I love Bon Jovi!!! *Is listening to "Bounce" as we speak*

Molli, sorry to hear about your bad day, put on some loud rock music and jam until you feel better. If that doesn't work than go to sleep and know that tomorrow will be better.

Sarah, Love the hair, you look great!

Now, to try this color thing...
first name
middle name
last name
favoirte HP character
Hehehehehe, this is fun.


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mollis - May 20, 2004 10:37 am (#2255 of 2912)
Edited by May 20, 2004 11:38 am

My name

My Screen name

Why won't it work for me?

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Gina R Snape - May 20, 2004 10:41 am (#2256 of 2912)

Mollis, this is your color. You are black!

Edit: If you use SarahMollis instead of Mollis, you get this color instead.

It seems both Sarah and Mollis alone are black... :shrugs:

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icthestrals - May 20, 2004 10:45 am (#2257 of 2912)

first name

full name

screen name

middle name

Cool, I finally wrote in color. Don't mind me, just joining in the fun. Green?

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D.W. - May 20, 2004 11:10 am (#2258 of 2912)
Edited by Mare May 20, 2004 2:34 pm

I want to join in too!

First name

Middle name

Last name

Name

Forum name

Edit: Wah either I'm very boring (which is possible) or this doesn't work for me!

Trying one more THIS

D.W. I fixed em for you, you don't need to use the spaces! `
Marè

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azi - May 20, 2004 11:13 am (#2259 of 2912)

Ok, I can see all these colours but no matter how far back I go in the posts I don't understand how to do it! Someone please help so I can join in!

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I Am Used Vlad - May 20, 2004 11:16 am (#2260 of 2912)

screen name

first name

middle name

last name

At least my middle name is colorful.

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D.W. - May 20, 2004 11:16 am (#2261 of 2912)

Ok I think I've worked it out now.

azi type (font color=yourname) then the words you want in color but replace the () with <>

MY first Name

Edit: yea thanks folks - this is fun. Brightened up my day any way!

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azi - May 20, 2004 11:18 am (#2262 of 2912)

real name. Wow it's blue! (My real names Laura).

forum name. Boring black by the look of it seeing as though I did exactly the same as before.

hmmmmmm, thanks D.W. (is your name your real initials or from D.W in that kids programme 'Arthur'?)

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Lupin is Lupin. Natch. - May 20, 2004 11:41 am (#2263 of 2912)

Gina, I definitely think you should whip up that T-shirt.

Marie, I'm thinking good house thoughts for you.

Well, I feel a bit like a lemming but here I go:

My first name

My last name

My screen name

How boring. I was hoping for better colors.

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Sherbie Lemon - May 20, 2004 12:01 pm (#2264 of 2912)

Good luck, Marie! I'm going through some problems myself with our house (seems that our counter top has been built crooked, though we didn't know that until we saw the dry wall up yesterday) so I understand your stress. My friend, Fred, made me feel a lot better yesterday by saying that everything will work out, and that if this house is meant for you, then you will get it! Good luck; I hope it all works out the way you want it to!

I bought my PoA tickets today! Woo Hoo!Too Happy I've had my candy for about a week, now I have the tickets too! I bought them for the 12:01 am showing, of course, as well as the 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm shows on Friday! I can't wait!

Here are my colors:
my first name
my last name
my forum name
Wow, each is a different color! Let's try some combinations.
my first and last name
just the Sherbie part of my forum name
my middle name


Hmm...for some reason my apostrophes aren't showing up! I see them when I type, but when I post, they dissapear! Weird!

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Doris Crockford - May 20, 2004 12:14 pm (#2265 of 2912)

Let's try this. First name

Last name. I was expecting this to be black. Guess what? I was right.

full name (I like this colour.)

forum name (kinda pale, but I like it)

Does anyone know how this works? How they decide what colour your name is?

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mollis - May 20, 2004 12:28 pm (#2266 of 2912)

Thanks Gina. But they all looked black to me. I guess I'm okay with that. I just have to think "little black dress" and its okay. Typically I'm much more colorful.

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Ozymandias - May 20, 2004 12:30 pm (#2267 of 2912)

I have no idea how it works, but for me at least, the colors are showing up oddly. Like yours, Doris, are all black except for your forum name, which is red, which makes no sense with what you wrote for them. Is my computer color blind?

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Prefect Marcus - May 20, 2004 12:34 pm (#2268 of 2912)

No your computer is not color blind. The color that shows up is dependent upon your browser's renderer. IE will be different from the newer Netscapes based on Mozilla, which in turn will be different from the old Netscapes based on their original code, which in turn will be different from...

I'm sure you get the idea.

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Gina R Snape - May 20, 2004 12:38 pm (#2269 of 2912)

Wow. How incredibly annoying! That must be extremely frustrating for webpage designers.

Well, anyway, I'm glad to see people are having so much fun with this little 'game.' Like I said, it took off like wildfire over on LiveJournal, which is why I thought to bring it over here.

Still no one else attending PoA at Radio City this Sunday? It really would've been nice to meet someone else from the Lex. Oh well.

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Tomoé - May 20, 2004 12:39 pm (#2270 of 2912)

It's likely some calculus based on the letters or jajt wouldn't works.

Edit : darn, that doesn't works! It does look like they assigned a color for each name. Do they took that much time and energy to work on a petty trick like that?

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D.W. - May 20, 2004 12:39 pm (#2271 of 2912)

azi, DW are my real initials and I've had them for 18 years now as W is the initial of my married name. I started my first real job just after getting married and they started to call me DW.

It was only after having children that I ever heard of the cartoon Arthur and his little sister DW.

By the way to all of you "just" getting black font color. I got this when I used spaces, but it changed color with the spaces removed.

Example

(font color = Donna) Donna

But(font color=Donna) Donna

Edit the first line shoud read font color = Donna but no matter how often I edit it is seems to get removed!

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icthestrals - May 20, 2004 12:57 pm (#2272 of 2912)

Julia has been playing around with HP character names on the practice new techniques thread...Hermione came out PINK!! Ha Ha.

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Brandon Christopher - May 20, 2004 1:18 pm (#2273 of 2912)

Um, I seriously don't mean to be a killjoy everyone. But didn't there used to be a specific thread for testing font colors and such? I don't want to rain on anyone’s parade, I was just wondering seeing as how there are so many of these posts.

And now I shall help with the blarg.
My first name
First and last name
Full name

Edit: How boring...

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Acceber - May 20, 2004 1:52 pm (#2274 of 2912)

Gina-I would attend if I only knew how to drive. And no, there's no way my parents would take me . *pouts*

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Ozymandias - May 20, 2004 3:25 pm (#2275 of 2912)

I'd love to go, Gina, but I'm across the country and broke. I've always wanted to visit the East Coast...and Europe...basically, I need to get outside of California.

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boop - May 20, 2004 3:52 pm (#2276 of 2912)

first name

last name

forum name

Sarcastic Ginny I added you to my buddy list here is mine: onebtbp

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boop - May 21, 2004 2:49 am (#2277 of 2912)
Edited by Kip Carter May 21, 2004 4:13 am

Good Morning Everyone have a nice day. Hope everyone has a real nice weekend!!

I am going to give the t-shirt order in today around 5pm. So if you still want one you have until this time to order one.

Note: 5pm is EDT which is 2:00pm PDT (our computer time on the Forums). So as of this added edit, there are less than 10 hours left to order.

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Leviosa - May 21, 2004 3:42 am (#2278 of 2912)

Today I had the last Latin test for my whole life! YAY!!

Sarah, your hair looks absolutely great!

Now let's try this font color thing:

first name

last name

both

forum name

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Chemyst - May 21, 2004 4:14 am (#2279 of 2912)

Leviosa! Don't stop the Latin yet!!! Go translate something for me on the JKRowling Official Site thread post #201, here at the Lexicon forum!!!

...and, Yay for you! Must be sweet relief!

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Marè - May 21, 2004 4:21 am (#2280 of 2912)

Good afternoon everybody. I'm going to wish everybody a happy weekend. I will be away from my dear computer (which as lovely as it is, has a failing screen, which is rather annoying!) for the entire Friday night and saturday, so, this thread will probably be swamped with posts when I get back . Well, then I have something to look forward too

Fijne dag!

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Miréimé - May 21, 2004 5:04 am (#2281 of 2912)

Theese name color seems really weird. Let's try it :

My first name
My second name
My last name
My whole name
My forum name


Lol! Cute color match, I'm nearly all blue

See you Marè

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virgoddess1313 - May 21, 2004 5:06 am (#2282 of 2912)

Jumping on the font color bandwagon as well. (Using my full name)

Edit: Oh no!! Same color as Brandon!!

Another Edit: Can't make the individual names work!! Dang.

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Leviosa - May 21, 2004 6:10 am (#2283 of 2912)

Chemyst, I tried to translate it, but didn't come up with much. Maybe someone with more Latin skills should try it. I somehow doubt that there is any sense in it, but who knows?

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Gina R Snape - May 21, 2004 6:11 am (#2284 of 2912)

wOOt!!! PoA premiere on Sunday. Can't waaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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Fawkes Forever - May 21, 2004 7:37 am (#2285 of 2912)

Woohoo it's friday folks.... & the sun is shining but I still haven't managed to see a HP trailer on the TV yet.... & I channel hopped all last night... much to everyone elses annoyance *hee hee*. Unfortunately we get the Irish set of adverts during the breaks of the British channels & wouldn't ya know, they don't seem to be showing the trailer over here .... so thats it... I'm going to stop looking now & resign myself to the fate that it's just not meant to be!

Gina.... oh I'm all excited for you! I'd love to be going to the premiere in NY... but there's that little problem of the Atlantic & so on I hope you have a fabulous time, make sure you take loads of piccies & I can't wait to hear your stories on monday! My boss is going to New York next week & I was able to tell him that it's quite humid over there at the moment... & he was impressed that I knew that little fact... thanks G

Mare... have a nice weekend. If you're out there Flame... how are ya girl?

Hi to all.... have a good one everyone!

EDIT : Ticker... that photo is just adorable....

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Ticker - May 21, 2004 7:44 am (#2286 of 2912)
Edited by May 21, 2004 8:45 am

Sigh. I'm happy for you Gina (& insanely jealous). We actually had a movie premiere here in my home town. However, they kept it a secret & didn't invite the public or even mention it until it was already over. What fun is that? Maybe I wanted to stand in the street & swoon over Viggo Mortenson. (Maybe not, since I don't even know how to spell his name...) I'd definitely swoon if I met Alan Rickman though.

Post is in Ticker color.

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icthestrals - May 21, 2004 8:33 am (#2287 of 2912)

Fawkes I thought about you last night when I saw the POA trailer on TV.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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Gina R Snape - May 21, 2004 8:42 am (#2288 of 2912)

Hey, you're welcome Fawkes! Glad I could help you impress the boss. Very slytherin of you...

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VeronikaG - May 21, 2004 8:49 am (#2289 of 2912)

Veronika is pink. Ronnie is just plain black. Remind me again, how do you choose color, if you want, say, purple? I have looked through the practice thread, but there are like hundreds of posts on it.

Fawkes, I know that feeling. We had this TV channel a few years ago that had to share frequency with our local station. At that time I loved reruns of Full House, and every day it was like "Now it's time for Full House! In some areas there will be local news." And I live in "some areas" you see. I wonder what has happened to Flame. Last I heard from her she was rather down, but fighting her way up. I think I'll mail her to see if she's ok.

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Tomoé - May 21, 2004 8:52 am (#2290 of 2912)

I found a translation Leviosa, I posted it on the Official site thread.

Medieval week-end this week-end, so I won't be able to access any computer for a couple of day. ^_^

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virgoddess1313 - May 21, 2004 9:03 am (#2291 of 2912)

Another good day... went and bought my POA tickets today since today was the day they went on sale. I was the 3rd person in line, because I just happened to be out running errands for work around the time the box office opened. Ok, so I'm a bit of a slacker, but I have absolutely nothing to do here, considering I finished everything in a two day coffee binge earlier this week.

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Blast - May 21, 2004 9:48 am (#2292 of 2912)

TomoéI think that I still know a Medieval studies Professor at U. of Toronto, years ago I was in a play there that was from that era. I don't know if she is still there but her name is Cleo. Hi everybody it's been a while just very busy, belated thanks for the well wishes on our anniversary, it was very thoughtful. The people here are some of the best the world has to offer and I greatly appreciate you all. Flame keep your chin up I am sending you a cheering charm, I hope that it doesn't get held up at customs.

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mike miller - May 21, 2004 10:08 am (#2293 of 2912)

I love Fandango! I just purchased my tickets for PoA; 10am showing for just me and 7:30pm with the family.

The grounds of Hogwarts look very different based on the still photos I saw on MuggleThai.com/english.HTML Sorry for not being able to make this a link - although I use a computer all the time, I'm really computer challenged.

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Miréimé - May 21, 2004 10:49 am (#2294 of 2912)

Veronica, to change the color of your font, just do the same thing that you did for the name, but write a color name instead.

font color=purple


Hope it helps.

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septentrion - May 21, 2004 11:15 am (#2295 of 2912)

Like Fawkes and some others, I'm glad for you Gina but also jealous. You can't wait the premiere and I can't wait your report on the forum. Oh please no spoiler but just tell us if the movie is really as great as the teaser make me think it is.

I have a countdown in my head, still 12 days to wait. Countdown

Here we cannot buy our tickets in advance, we have to wait the releasing day, I think I'll arrive early at the cinema not to queue too much and taking risk to miss the beginning.

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B]Gina R Snape[/B] - May 21, 2004 11:25 am (#2296 of 2912)

septentrion, I won't get the chance to see the movie. I am going to the red carpet gathering to see the stars of the movie! Nevertheless, I shall provide a complete report of my experience.

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 21, 2004 12:11 pm (#2297 of 2912)

Heehee, Fawkes, I was up late that night. That's part of the reason I wasn't around yesterday. I pooped myself out. Not to mention the fact that my mom, brother, and I went on a Wal-Mart marathon. I walked 2,348 steps while there. My feet, as well as the rest of me, were quite tired.

I'm quite disappointed, however, because the theater doesn't seem to be selling tickets in advance. I hate that because it makes me highly paranoid. I doubt they'll sell out, but they'll probably come close. I got my tickets to P/SS the afternoon before it came out (I went to the first showing at 1pm, no midnight showings, how rude). Then, COS was at a different theater, which was also rude and only started selling tickets three hours before showtime. There was quite a line. And no matinee--it was at 7pm! How I wish I ran the theaters.

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septentrion - May 21, 2004 12:32 pm (#2298 of 2912)

seemed I misunderstood something somewhere...but I'm eager to read your experience all the same Gina.

Abby, here tickets are sold at the opening of the cinemas, ie 13:45 for the movie at 14:00 ! Three hours before would just be great for me !

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Brandon Christopher - May 21, 2004 12:37 pm (#2299 of 2912)

We can buy two week advance tickets here, though it would be pointless seeing as how I'll be in PA for the premier!!!

*dances*

Abby, didn't you have anything to do in Wal-Mart other than counting your steps? Perhaps - let's say - something like shopping! :-p

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 21, 2004 12:46 pm (#2300 of 2912)

Septentrion, in that case I'd be thrilled for the three hours! I'm just so paranoid as it is. I want my tickets now! I only found out this morning which theater it's going to be in (there are two theaters in my town--one that's horrid {where COS was}, and one that is much better {where P/SS was}). It's at the good one, so yay! I may be able to get my tickets some time in June.

I didn't count my steps. My nifty walk-o-meter counted them for me! Well, it's not called a walk-o-meter, but I like that better. I got it in the new "adult" Happy Meals at McDonald's. You get that, a salad, and a bottled water. Which amuses me greatly. My mom got one the other day (I ate chicken nuggets. ).

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Brandon Christopher - May 21, 2004 12:52 pm (#2301 of 2912)

Sure, it was your mom that got the happy meal.

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 21, 2004 1:02 pm (#2302 of 2912)

Yes, it was. I get real happy meals with unhealthy food and good toys.

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Lupin is Lupin. Natch. - May 21, 2004 2:25 pm (#2303 of 2912)

Padfoot, I hope you read this--I love the new avatar.

That's all I had to say *smiles sheepishly*.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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Catherine - May 21, 2004 3:05 pm (#2304 of 2912)

Ok, I finally found out about the cheese danish. Whew! Now I know!

My in-laws took the children camping, so I've been using the "free" time to catch up on all the unread posts, and download and watch the trailers. My husband is laughing at how I am using this time, but it doesn't bother me!

I live in a town where I can't buy advance PoA tickets, and there's no IMAX showing of PoA around, either. So all those who have this advantage must give details, bigtime!

On an unrelated and preachy note, I had to write the big "Mother's /Father's Day" begging for money letter for the Humane Society this time around, and I am still depressed. So let me have an annoying Hermione moment and beg everyone who reads this about the importance of spaying/neutering companion animals. I got the statistics from our local shelter, and I became physically ill at the sheer "inhumaness" of man.

Thanks for letting me "S.P.E.W."

Cheers!

Catherine

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megfox - May 21, 2004 5:38 pm (#2305 of 2912)

***happy dances***

I just bought our POA tickets online...YAY!

Sorry for interrupting, just had to share...continue on...

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Sherbie Lemon - May 21, 2004 6:39 pm (#2306 of 2912)

Hi everyone! I hope you've all been able to figure out your plans for getting tickets for PoA. I've had mine since Wednesday night, and I can't seem to quit holding them! My husband finally convinced me that if I keep carrying them around, I'll lose them or rub the ink off, so I've tacked them neatly on my cork board. I check on them regularly, though!
Tickets

It's been a stressful week! Unfortunately, I have to film a wedding tomorrow, which is located about an hour out of town. With gas prices as insane as they are right now, I've been trying to avoid driving, but alas, I must work! It's been so hot here too, 90 degrees tomorrow, my wedding is outside, and my "uniform" is all black! Sun! Oh well, at least it's not August!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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SarcasticGinny - May 21, 2004 7:57 pm (#2307 of 2912)

You can get a pedometer at Mc Donalds?!? Wow "Supersize Me" sure is having an effect, no?

That said, I kind of want one. (grinning sheepishly)

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 21, 2004 10:22 pm (#2308 of 2912)

So, Catherine, you have uncovered the mystery behind my cheese danish quote? Abbyfetti for you! '.;.,';,'.,';.,.;',.';

Yes, my nifty new walk-o-meter (I just don't like the word pedometer, go figure) is certainly addictive. I can see how many steps it takes me to get from the sofa to the refridgerator and back again.

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Flame Alligator - May 22, 2004 12:29 am (#2309 of 2912)

Hey Guys, Very down but definitely not out. We had Sammi, euthanized yesterday and buried her in the back yard. What a terrible week I am having. I was at least able to contain my tears and whisper in her ear that I loved her as they gave her the fatal shot. She purred and was glad to have me close to her. I shall miss my baby girl kitty kat.

My computer crashed. Uh! What a nightmare! I lost all my files and I am sick over it. At least I am caught up on this thread.

Veronika, Fawkes, I am ok. Thanks girlfriends for worrying about me. Just when I think I am fine..... oh well. Still recovering. Everything has been reconfigured.....will try to explain in E-mail but don't expect it to make any sense.

Goedemorgen y'all!

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Gina R Snape - May 22, 2004 5:51 am (#2310 of 2912)

Oh, Flame. I'm so sorry! I know exactly how you feel.

Do take comfort in knowing she was purring upon her death, happy to have you there with her in her final moments.

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mike miller - May 22, 2004 9:13 am (#2311 of 2912)

Flame - My deepest sympathies to you. I have lost 2 cats in the last couple of years; ones that have been with me for many years (longer than my wife in fact and we'll be celebrating 16 years in a couple of weeks). Find a nice picture and have it framed so you can remember all of the joy your cat has brought you.

We still have 2 cats, Tigger and Jasmine. Poor little Jasmine is only 12 weeks old and Tigger still hisses at her. It is so much fun having a kitten in the house, everything is a toy and I mean everything!

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VeronikaG - May 22, 2004 12:46 pm (#2312 of 2912)

It's OK when a kitten chews on everything, but less OK when it keeps that habit as an adult, possibly very strong-jawed cat.

Aw, Flame. I wondered how Sammi was doing. But you did the right thing. it's better to put your pets down, than to have them suffer for weeks because you can't let go. And I hope things work out for you, in life and love. I see you still speak Dutch.

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Acceber - May 22, 2004 2:10 pm (#2313 of 2912)

Sorry Flame. Hope you've gotten over it or will soon. Deepest sympathies from me and my furry friends (see avatar).

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Leprechaun Jack - May 22, 2004 6:28 pm (#2314 of 2912)



Flame I'm so sorry.

Jack

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Julia. - May 22, 2004 6:52 pm (#2315 of 2912)

I'm really, really sorry to hear about Sammi Flame. *hugs for you.* Take some time to mourn her properly, and take comfort in the fact that she had a long happy life. Hope you can find something to get you through this difficult time.

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scully jones - May 22, 2004 7:01 pm (#2316 of 2912)

I believe the egyptians used to shave their eyebrows in mourning when a feline companion passed away. I know I've actually considered it, though I hope I won't have to think about it for quite some time. You're supposed to say in mourning until you have normal eyebrows again, and then it's time to move on.

I don't suggest it, though... You look good with eyebrows, Flame.

*edit*
I wanted to show you all my paintings I did in High school. http://joneschiao.tripod.com/misc.html

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Marie E. - May 22, 2004 9:01 pm (#2317 of 2912)

Flame, I am so very sorry. It's never an easy thing to do, even when you know it's for the best.

For those still interested, here's my house saga. All others feel free to skim or ignore. We got the house. It took a little dancing back and forth. First, they tried not filing a property disclosure form, stating that they had never lived in the house (it was a rental). Our lawyer said that was hooey and the form needed to filled out entirely or we'd be in for trouble later. We also want a roof certificate from them since the shingles look dodgey. They didn't accept two offers at the same time, I just think two of us presented offers on the same day. Or something. But they did try getting us to buy the house "as-is" which is a huge no-no, especially with a VA loan. But it's all worked out now, with just a little paperwork to complete. Pictures will be available soon. *happy dance*

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Flame Alligator - May 23, 2004 1:20 am (#2318 of 2912)

Thanks guys for the sympathy. I miss her terribly. She was usually up and down off my lap while I read and posted here. I will mourn her for quite some time.

Sarah, I like the eyebrows shaving thing. But... I think you are right. I look better with eyebrows.

Goedemorgen everybody!

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boop - May 23, 2004 1:48 am (#2319 of 2912)

Lindsay, here is wishing you I hope you have a Great Day Lindsay!!!!!!

Marie, I am happy for you that you did get the house. Can't wait to see pictures of it.

Flame, I am so sorry for your loss. When you sit at the computer she will be with you in spirit, just sitting on your lap. Take the time to heal from the loss of her. Then celebrate the life that she lived, with the memories you have of her.

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Flame Alligator - May 23, 2004 2:58 am (#2320 of 2912)

Sarah, I like your chopped locks. All the better to see your sweet face my dear.

Boop, Dustin looks so sweet smiling.

Doei (bye)

Edit: Sarah, I love your paintings. I can't decide which I love the most. Hmmmm..... maybe the cheetah wins out.

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tracie1976 - May 23, 2004 5:26 am (#2321 of 2912)

Lindsay!!!!

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Dr Filibuster - May 23, 2004 5:41 am (#2322 of 2912)

Flame, I know you will miss Sam very much.

What a wonderful long life she had, filled with love to the end and fresh salmon on her birthdays.

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Dumbledore - May 23, 2004 6:54 am (#2323 of 2912)

Hello all! Would it be all right if I joined this chat? It seems like you lot have all been here awhile and know each other, so I don't want to intrude...

I'm really, really, really sorry about your cat, Flame. I know what it feels like to lose a pet and I have the deepest sympathy for you.

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boop - May 23, 2004 7:04 am (#2324 of 2912)

Dumbledore, Welcome to the chat thread -  make yourself at home here. Please join in whenever you want. This is the place to talk about everything. Even if you are having a bad day, lots of support here if you need it. As you will see this is a family friendly forum. I think of these people on here as just part of my family.

Everyone have a great day!!!!!

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Dumbledore - May 23, 2004 7:07 am (#2325 of 2912)

Thank you so much for making me feel welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

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Flame Alligator - May 23, 2004 7:39 am (#2326 of 2912)

Dumbledore, Please... just jump right in. Thank you so much for your sympathy. I swear I felt her little paws dig in me like they would when she would jump onto my lap.

Veronika, Fawkes and any of my Forum buddies, I have a live journal at http://www.livejournal.com/users/archetypegds if any of my forum buddies want to read my thoughts, feelings or rants. Feel free to comment. I love responses be it positive or negative. Plus, you can check on me when I come up missing from the forum. Although I don't plan on that happening any time soon.

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wormsé - May 23, 2004 8:18 am (#2327 of 2912)

Awwwww, thanks Betty and Tracie, and anyone else I missed who wished me a happy birthday!!!

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Liz Mann - May 23, 2004 9:33 am (#2328 of 2912)

A while ago I asked for help on the Maths componant of one of my exams. I just wanted to say that I found an old revision guide from school that explained how to do it. Thanks for your help though (and the exam didn't go too bad). I actually posted this on the corrections to the Lexicon thread by accident.

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Lynn Allen - May 23, 2004 10:16 am (#2329 of 2912)

We received really wonderful news this week. My daughter's high school choir was judged to be one of the best in Michigan in recent competitions, and has been invited to perform next April in New York City's Carnegie Hall! She is very excited because of the honor and fun of such an opportunity, but also because it will be her first visit to the "Big Apple." The students have also been promised time to see the sights--at least as many as they can manage in the relatively short time they will be there and within the modest budget we can afford. I'm very proud of her and her group, and can only imagine her beauty and talent came from her mother! (That can be said for both my daughters!) :-)

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wormsé - May 23, 2004 10:37 am (#2330 of 2912)

Ohhh, Lynn, tell her Congratulations! And, I'm sure she'll love New York City... I know I did!

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septentrion - May 23, 2004 10:49 am (#2331 of 2912)

happy birthday Lindsay !

Flame, for you : Hug

Marie, glad you at least get your house.

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wormsé - May 23, 2004 11:21 am (#2332 of 2912)

Thank you, Septentrion! And Flame, I give you another hug.

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Brandon Christopher - May 23, 2004 11:21 am (#2333 of 2912)

Happy birthday Lindsay!!!



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Flame Alligator - May 23, 2004 11:30 am (#2334 of 2912)

septentrion, Thanks for the hug. *hugging you back*

Happy Birthday Lindsay!!

Edit: Awwww thanks for the hug Lindsay. *big hug for Lindsay* I hope you have a great birthday. Hoping your parents let you out to have some fun. Enjoy your 15th!

doei (bye)

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VeronikaG - May 23, 2004 12:07 pm (#2335 of 2912)

Happy Birthday, Lindsay.

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wormsé - May 23, 2004 12:56 pm (#2336 of 2912)

Awww! *wipes tears* You guys are so sweet! Thanks!

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Brandon Christopher - May 23, 2004 1:14 pm (#2337 of 2912)

*bows*

Yes - yes, I know I'm sweet and all that. ;-)

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Acceber - May 23, 2004 1:32 pm (#2338 of 2912)

Happy Birthday Lindsay!

Brandon-you???? Sweet???

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Brandon Christopher - May 23, 2004 2:01 pm (#2339 of 2912)

Hey, I'll ruin my own image thank you very much, I don't need any help from you Becca. :-p

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Dumbledore - May 23, 2004 2:04 pm (#2340 of 2912)

Happy birthday Lindsay!!!! How old are you? I just turned 13 last Sunday!! :-)

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timrew - May 23, 2004 2:59 pm (#2341 of 2912)

Flame, I haven't been on this thread in a while; but I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Sammi. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

We have a miniature silver poodle, who is only two years old; and already he walks with a limp, which we have put down to the kennel that we bought him from and their need for the fast buck; so that they sell the sickest runt in the litter to the first mug that comes along for several hundred pounds.

What do you do? Ask for your money back? How can you, when you already love the dog to bits. Mugs or not, we're going to keep him; and make sure he gets the best treatment.

We've called him Riley - because that's the life he's going to lead from now on!

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Marie E. - May 23, 2004 3:30 pm (#2342 of 2912)

Lindsay, is today your birthday? Today is also my youngest's birthday. She's the big 05 today. We took her (and her sister) to see Shrek 2 this afternoon. Very funny! And we got to the PoA trailer, which was a bonus for Mommy. I'll try to get a picture of Lexie up here today. Shayla has been up long enough. Problem is, all my pictures are on our old computer waiting for hubby to add them onto the new computer. Hmmm. I'll go hunting around.

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Gina R Snape - May 23, 2004 4:04 pm (#2343 of 2912)

Greetings all. By now I'm sure you've all checked into TLC and seen the Yahoo news pics. I was at the premiere today and it truly was a madhouse!!!! We mere mortals had to stand across the street, behind the press queue. But I may have gotten one or two good shots...we shall see.

Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Felton, Jaime Waylett, James Phelps, Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane were there. Alfonso Cuaron, Chris Columbus, and the girl who plays Ginny Weasley were there too. I saw them all! Emma is a little glamour-puss these days! Tom Felton was suited up nicely. Rupert Grint was very scruffy and looked every bit the 'high school burnout' and looked pretty good! Dan needs a new suit.

There must have been several hundred people there, maybe a thousand. Some dressed up. Some with banners. Someone made a dementor! My friends and I made t-shirts and I used the 'detention' avatar I've used before and represented the Detention with Snape! fanclub for the Lex.

Well, there were loads of screaming fans and the weather was unbearably hot, but I had a wonderful time nonetheless. Oh, and for those of you who remember Ari, I ran into her and she sends her love to everyone.

Now I'm going to pass out, happy for the day I had!

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wormsé - May 23, 2004 4:29 pm (#2344 of 2912)

*looks at Brandon and laughs hysterically* Sweet? Anyways, thanks for all the birthday greetings! And, I'm 15 by the way. I don't feel fifteen... Marie, tell your daughter Happy Birthday for me! Another to add to the list of people I share the day with!

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Chemyst - May 23, 2004 4:50 pm (#2345 of 2912)

We're happy for you, Gina. I just saw NBC's Dateline POA segment. They showed H&H in flying harnesses in front of the blue screen as they were doing the whomping willow scene- fascinating choreography. They had a nice (but brief) interview with the director too.

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Viola Intonada - May 23, 2004 7:02 pm (#2346 of 2912)

Gina, Glad to hear that you had a great day. I was thinking about you today, I even turned a very unflattering shade of green.

Can't wait to see what avatar you come up with next.

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Sherbie Lemon - May 23, 2004 7:46 pm (#2347 of 2912)

Good evening, all! It was 96 degrees here today, 96! It's usually about 10 to 12 degrees cooler, so I think we're in for a very hot summer!Sun 2

Flame, I am so sorry to hear about your kitty! I know how terribly hard it is to lose a pet, and you have my deepest sympathy.

Happy Birthday, Lindsay!Birthday I hope you had a wonderful day!

Lynn, a big congratulations to you and especially your daughter! What an honor it is to be recognized in such an incredible way, and what an experience Carnegie will be for her!

Marie, congratulations to you about the house! House I'm so glad it worked out well!

Today should be a busy PoA week! There are so many interviews, behind-the-scenes shows, etc. and the soundtrack comes out on Tuesday! I'm so excited! Lightning Bolt  Just 10 more days till the movie!

Oh and Gina, I don't know if I'm talking to you anymore; I'm so consumed with jealousy! Actually, I think I will because I want to live vicariously through you! I'm sure you had the best time and I cannot wait to hear more about it!

Have a great week, all!

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Marè - May 24, 2004 1:06 am (#2348 of 2912)

Okay I'm catching up.

Happy belated birthday to Lindsay! (yesterday) And if I remember correctly, happy belated birthday to Dumbledore (last week sunday).
Marie congratulations on your house, we all are going to come to the housewarming party! (okay so maybe in thought we would )

And Flame, so sorry to hear about your cat. Hugs to you girl! We only had one cat, and one day she just didn't came home. And that was over ten years ago, but I still keep looking twice if I see a cat that looks like her. So you will probably keep missing her :snif: but remember all the love the two of you gave each other when you think of her!

And Lynn, congrats to your daughter, I hope she doesn't get to nervous when the big date comes near!

Gina, I'm going to check TLC in a few seconds, any chance we will see you at those pictures?

And as for me, I did another rowing marathon (relay race this time) and stayed awake for 40 hours since friday morning. Yesterday after finally sleeping I thought I was fine, and today I'm so tired I hope I don't fall asleep behind my computerscreen and look totally silly..

houdoe (that's a dialect doei)

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Flame Alligator - May 24, 2004 2:19 am (#2349 of 2912)

Fawkes, Top of the mornin to ya! I trust your weekend was good. Hope so anyway.

Goedemorgen everybody!

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Essidji - May 24, 2004 4:15 am (#2350 of 2912)

Hi everyone! So many things to catch up and so many news! Shame on me, too lazy to read all these 258 posts...

First, a big hug to Flame. You kitty gave you a lot of joy, remember the good moments you shared...

JKR's site is absolutely amazing. I found a lot of answers thanks to you all.

Gina, how lucky you are, having seen the premiere of PoA and caught a glimpse of our favourite actors!

As for me, I am to sign my contract this evening, I'm sooo excited. The only thing is, that I just discovered on our employment agency's website that I passed the written part and am allowed to take the oral exams... There is a little voice deep inside that says "Come on, you should go on with these exams, what do you have to lose?" And the little voice goes on : " Well, you haven't succeeded yet, as long as you haven't passed the oral part, you don't know... But if you give up now, are you sure you won't regret it?" But then another voice, high-pitched (a very annoying sound) keeps repeating "But, what if you succeed, hu? What's the point, if you have to give up a job you would have just started, hu?".

Well, I have decided to ignore these voices for a while, I need some time to gather my ideas and sort them right...[/color]

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Lynn Allen - May 24, 2004 5:02 am (#2351 of 2912)

Flame, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I understand how easily our animal friends become like family members; we have been treating our Shi Tzu's glaucoma with expensive medications we really can't afford but I hate to think of her going blind and the pain she would suffer in the meantime. Please accept my condolences about your cat. Lindsay, belated happy birthday! And thanks for the congratulations to my daughter. Her choir group is terribly excited, and we are for them. Performing in Carnegie Hall is a big deal. Thanks and best wishes everyone!

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Blast - May 24, 2004 5:24 am (#2352 of 2912)

Flame I still miss my best freind Mortimer, and it,s been a few years now. It is a holiday today, Victoria Day, but I have lot's of House Elf duties to complete. Have a good day everyone.

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scully jones - May 24, 2004 7:16 am (#2353 of 2912)

Hey guys, Happy Birthday to all those involved! TEN more days until I fly over to Pennsylvania and meet Boop and Brandon and Julia and and and and.... Movie! Yay!

Does anyone else think it's odd that I've had thunderstorms every day for the past two weeks? Global warming anyone?

Scully completely ignores Meme, but Meme isn't as scared of her as she was. Instead of jumping two feet in the air and running away whenever Scully twitches, Meme keeps sniffing. This is when Scully decides to slap Meme across the face. Meme now slaps back. I've never seen a dog do that before, it's like they're boxing. No claws yet, so it's still hiliarious to watch.

Thank you for the oh so many complements, Flame... I should change my display picture... (and get back to work on my SCARF!)

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fidelio - May 24, 2004 7:18 am (#2354 of 2912)

Flame, as I'm typing the mock orange bush I planted over my cat Godiva is blooming away. She died 4 years ago, but even now, I occasionally feel that she's curled up in my lap. The phantom weight in your lap is made of years of mutual affection and fond memories, and will never really go away. While you were cherishing Sammi these past weeks, she was also cherishing you, and she will continue to do so. You have my sympathy--it's amazing how firmly our critters can plant their paws [claws, talons, whatever] on our hearts!

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fidelio - May 24, 2004 7:19 am (#2355 of 2912)

Has everyone made it through this weekend's dire weather OK? I'm not amazed to hear of tornados in Nebraska and Iowa--but in Connecticut?

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B]Fawkes Forever[/B] - May 24, 2004 7:46 am (#2356 of 2912)

Flame... aww I'm terribly sorry to hear about Sammi.... sending you a great big squishy hug.... I had a feeling that’s why you were missing in action... but I didn't like to say anything in case I upset you! Losing a pet is pretty hard. I remember when my pet dog died when I was a teenager, I was inconsolable. I was working part time in a supermarket at the time.... & had to go into work after. I started to cry on the shop floor when my friend (who also worked there) asked about the dog, with my boss, customers & other members of staff just staring at me! My mate then did 'a Ron'.... just patted me on the head, 'cus he didn't know what else to do... lol! Coincidently, he's a red head too So I know how you feel girl! *another big squishy hug* By the way, I like your live journal... that last entry was very thought provoking.

Happy belated birthday to Lindsay.. hope you had a good one girl!

Dumbledore... welcome to the forum & the chat thread... so your birthday was last sunday... woohoo... if my calculations are correct (probably not however ) we're birthday buddies! So happy belated birthday wishes!

I'm in a fabulous mood this evening... the weather is gorgeous (I actually had to put my desk fan on today... first time this year ) & I'm going to slip out of work early & go for a nice walk. Thinking the beach..... Today is working out to be a great day, I finally got rid of the horrible project that the dementors have been hanging round my neck for the past 6 months here at work! Thats why I wasn't on first thing... I was in here at 7.45 this morning & only just finished up! Project went live without a hitch, almost too perfect.. but I'm in a 'I don't really give a monkeys mood' WOOHOOO... I feel so free & so happy. OK I didn't get any recognition for the work I did, not even a thank you or a well done but I'm free of it... That said... I'm still job hunting

Hope these happy vibes reach you all. Just had a colleague come over & say it was the first time she seen me smile in months.... lol! I nearly cried when she said that... it made me realise how much I had let things get to me.... so now I know... never to let that happen again. I want to thank you guys for being so good & supportive when I was down... I don't think I would have made it through without the extra support of my forum family... so big hugs to you all!

Hee hee.... this post is getting all hearts & flowers.... I'm getting all girly... sorry folks!

Gina... I was thinking about you yesterday & managed to keep my green eyed monster in check... kidding... I'm delighted that you could go & represent the Detention with Snape posse... oh & the Lex of course I can't wait to see your photos... Might get some time tomorrow to check out TLC!

Lynn, congrats to your daughter... I'd say you're so proud. Your post made me think of a little saying my violin teacher told me as a kid... & it stuck with me... 'How do you get to Carnegie Hall.... practice' Sorry if thats cheesy ... I just had to say it

AND.... *pause for breath* I finally got to see the PoA trailer on TV (cartoon network) woohoo! Ok, it was the last 3 seconds... but I got to see it! Also seen a giant billboard on way to work with Harry, Ron & Hermione on it... needless to say I nearly crashed my car staring at it & grinning inanely!

ok... I'm off home now... take care everyone.... Abby, don't stay up too late.. & Marie & Sherbie.... still crossing those fingers for your houses.... makes typing terribly difficult however

TTFN

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Padfoot - May 24, 2004 8:27 am (#2357 of 2912)

Morning everyone! I hope everyone had a good weekend, we all know Gina did! Pictures of the premier look like it was a lot of fun.

Flame, I am really sorry to hear about Sammi. Sending hugs your way. Hug

Kim, thanks. I found out about Hairy Otter on another thread and thought it very cute.

Catherine, Spaying and neutering pets is the responsible thing to do. I completely agree with you. My family always gets our pets "taken care of" when we first get them.

Marie, Congrats on the house! I'm glad you got it, despite all the hassle. Must be a relief to finally have that settled. Cottage

Happy belated birthday Lindsay! I hope you had a good day. Birthday Cake

Lynn, tell your daughter Congrats! Carrnegie Hall, how exciting!

Fawkes, good luck on your job search. Hope you find something where you will be really appreciated. No Dementors!

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Lynn Allen - May 24, 2004 9:43 am (#2358 of 2912)

Sarah, all the rain and thunderstorms have gotten very old for me too. Let's hope the sun will be out for a while now to dry things out! By the way, I like your new haircut a lot! Best wishes!

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septentrion - May 24, 2004 11:19 am (#2359 of 2912)

Gina, be sure I was with you in thought ! I can't wait to see the pictures either.

Sherbie, I love your avatar.

Essidji, congrats ! But I agree it's hard to decide if you'll go to the oral exam. I'm still thinking if I'll go myself.

Flame, I also loved your weblog.It was so sincere and it reminds so many things to me !

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Julia. - May 24, 2004 1:01 pm (#2360 of 2912)

*Insert happy birthday smilie here* HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY!!!! Hope you had a great day, and I love your new avater, you are exceedingly pretty. And yes, the rumors about a tornado in Connecticut yesterday are true. I believe one touched down in or just outside of Hartford, but I was in New York at the time, so I'm not sure of details. Have a good rest of the day everyone!

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Viola Intonada - May 24, 2004 2:44 pm (#2361 of 2912)

Marie, Congrats on the house!

Lynn, Congrats to your daughter. Carnegie Hall, Wow!

Flame, sorry to hear about your kitty.

Lindsay, happy belated birthday!

Cleveland had some very nasty storms on Friday. 3/4s of our street had no power for three days (luckily I live on the 1/4 that did). When the storm hit, I was gathering my Brownie Troop up for a trip to the ice rink. All of us were in our cars at the time, no one got hurt, but a tree fell right behind one of the Brownies car on the way to the meeting site. The storm lasted for 10 minutes, clean-up still isn't done three days later!

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wormsé - May 24, 2004 4:50 pm (#2362 of 2912)

*blushes* Aww, Julia... thanks!

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Mrs. Sirius - May 24, 2004 5:59 pm (#2363 of 2912)

The weather here has been harrowing. Yesterday I heard the thunder start to rumble about 4:oopm. I wanted to finish mowing the lawn (its an acre) so I pushed on. The thunder continued for more than an hour and a half, then the sky darken so that our light posts went on. I just managed to get the mower back in the shed! We had 2 or three small power outages. The thunder and lightning was really intense for about 20 minutes, the kids we really scared. The thunder continued intermittently for most of the rest of the night and we had another tiny power outage. I heard a report that a tornado touched down in Killingworth, the next town up from us.

Flame sorry to hear about Sammi. When we had to put Miss Vicki down a friend gave some of the best advice. She we should consider our selves lucky that we had the opportunity to her out of her suffering. If she were a human person, she would have to go on suffering.

Happy Birthday to you all who had one.

boop, Julia and everyone going to PA. I am soooo jealous. On Saturday I talked with a friend. We seriously considered heading to New York for Sunday. Reality hit when I called Amtrak. It was $50 one way, to take Amtrak to the city and then I would have had to find people to watch me kids as my husband was working.

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 24, 2004 6:46 pm (#2364 of 2912)

Happy belated birthday, Lindsay! Abbyfetti for you! ,'.;,';.',;.,'.; Fifteen was an eventful age for me. It's when I first read HP.

Yay on you house, Marie! Have some Abbyfetti for that as well! ,.;,'.,'.;,'.;',.

And give your daughter some Abbyfetti for me, Lynn. ',.;,;.,'.;',.;',.;

I was in mourning over my lost youth yesterday. It was the two year anniversary of my high school graduation. I'm still in shock that I've been in college that long. But, odd as that is, I was mostly mourning the fact that I didn't get to go to the premiere, heehee. I keep signing up for various contests that'll send me, but I never win. Heh, never hurts to try, though.

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Fawkes Forever - May 25, 2004 3:06 am (#2365 of 2912)

Ohhh it's an Abbyfetti Fest Hee hee Abby, know how you feel... next year will be my 10 year reunion.... wah! Imagine that! I'm beginning to feel very old indeed! Hee hee.. oh well!

I'm in a bouncy bubbly mood today... much to infuriation of my colleagues hee hee. I watched the Friends finale last night on TV & they showed the Harry Potter Trailer... loads! Woohoo, it's finally hit Irish TV! Everytime the trailer came on I'd jump out of my seat & squeak... "Harry Potter... OHHHHH"! My sis was convinced the neighbours would hear me... LOL! It also said 'on general release from 31st May'.... coooool! They then followed with the HP Lego ads.... which showed the rat going into a box, mentioning something about Animagi & then turning into Peter... & I jumped up & down even more when I seen that.. Hee hee... I think I need a life

Flame... how are ya today girl?

Top of the mornin' everyone

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Mickal555 - May 25, 2004 3:26 am (#2366 of 2912)

Hello I am michael I am 13 and am from australia the times on my posts are very funny like 3:20am any way I am interested in Astronomy Photography and Harry potter

I was first intoduced at 10 my dad was on the internet and he said ohh look these books are realy popular you would like them and I was naaa its stupid boing (I was never into fantasy and through the title was stuped). I read the first line after my dad brought it and was even more put off but then halfway into the seccond chapter (my mum was reading to my younger sisters and I wondered in) I said hmmm can I look at that I read The whole first book that night and have been hooked ever since

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Kip Carter - May 25, 2004 5:11 am (#2367 of 2912)

I left a message for Michael on the Tell About Yourself thread; however I will also post it here for you and others who may cared to know about the time differences.

Michael, welcome to the Harry Potter Lexicon Forum where we have a worldwide group of members. Yes, we have members in Australia; in fact one of our Hosts lives in Australia.

As to your statement of "...am from australia the times on my posts are very funny like 3:20am...," I have provided a link below for Sydney, Australia to allow you to see the clock in your area. If you live in another part of Australia, it could change. At present, being it is winter time in the Southern Hemisphere, you are not experiencing daylight savings time like we presently are using here being it is summer time in the United States and all Northern Hemisphere countries.

Time Zone: EST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) UTC/GMT+10 Time Link: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia"

Our host computer, World Crossing (WX), is located in California and I have also provided a link to the clock used there. I do this because the time shown on your post is WX's computer time. As you can see, your time in Sydney is running seventeen (17) hours ahead of San Francisco time (our computer time). I hope that makes sense.

Time Zone: PDT (Pacific Daylight Savings Time) UTC/GMT-7 Time Link: "San Francisco, California, USA"

I live just outside of Columbia, South Carolina and my time here on the eastern coast of the United States is only 14 hours behind you.

Time Zone: EDT (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) UTC/GMT-4 Time Link: "Columbia, South Carolina, USA"

The time at Platform 9 3/4 of in our Harry Potter series is nine hours behind you.
Time Zone: BST (British Summer Time) UTC/GMT+1 Time Link: "London, England, United Kingdom"

The additional links above should add some fun for some of you.

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virgoddess1313 - May 25, 2004 5:27 am (#2368 of 2912)

I've suffered a severe disappointment....

As I mentioned earlier I went and bought my POA tickets on Friday, so Will and I could go see it on the 4th, I'd taken the day off work and everything. Well, later that afternoon, he called me and told me that his baseball schedule was printed wrong and he has state that day. I was so mad. I didn't go to the gathering because he talked me into staying and going to see it with him. Now, I'm stuck at home, by myself that day (its too late for me to come up with enough money to go ahead and go to PA) with two POA tickets that I can't use. He's promised to take me Monday when he comes back, but its just not the same. I pouted all weekend about it (I know... very mature of me). He's trying to appease me by giving me his favorite kitten. I'm going to be upset no matter what, I just wish he could have told me earlier so I could make plans to go to the gathering. Sigh.

Ok, I'm done with my rambling. Sorry.

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Flame Alligator - May 25, 2004 5:52 am (#2369 of 2912)

Fawkes, Belated top of the morning to ya! How am I? Just read the line under my avatar.

Thanks everybody for all the pet condolences.

Everybody have a great day.

Goedemorgen!

Edit: Virgoddess...... oh I feel for you. I don't think you are being immature at all. You should be upset. Well at least you will be with your sweetheart when you finally do see PoA.

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draco all the way - May 25, 2004 6:48 am (#2370 of 2912)

I'M BACK! Of course, many of you will not remember me but I'm that one girl from India and the only other thing you need to know about me you can get from my name. I went on vacation and suffered some serious HP withdrawal symptoms. So needless to say I'm REALLY happy to be back!

Anywho, I must confess that I did not read every single post but Can you blame me? I had 381 posts waiting for me just on this one thread!

Also, I need all the luck in the world- my board exam results are coming tomorrow at 6 A.M! If I don't post for a long time you can assume that I've done badly and that I'm greiving.

But on to happier things! HP 3-June 4th (for me)! Yay!

I'd just like to end by saying that I'm so happy to be back! I've missed talking about HP so much!

Edit: I think I came off a little too hyper in this post. What say you? Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to whom it concerns!

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Ticker - May 25, 2004 7:29 am (#2371 of 2912)

First of all, Flame - I am sooooo sad with you. In Sammi's honor, I will give my pet a big hug & some tuna (don't have any salmon). Thanks for keeping us informed. It's been a long heartbreak, & it must have been a very hard decision to put her down.

Welcome back DATW! Good luck on your exams. You should have plenty of energy, by the sound of your last post.

Marie - hope your house is all you hoped for & more.

Shoot - my times up, but congrats & happy birthday & greetings & love the avatars & ... TTFN!

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Acceber - May 25, 2004 11:55 am (#2372 of 2912)

I can sympathize with you, Sara. I was going to go to PoA on Saturday afternoon with my sister to celebrate her July birthday and give me the time of my life (my mom would never let her go on Friday at midnight), but she has a softball game at one and the movie theater's times don't work with ours, blah blah blah. So we have to go on Sunday instead! I am severely disappointed, because everyone here will have seen it before me and they will be laughing at me for not having seen it. So now I'm really bummed.

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icthestrals - May 25, 2004 12:01 pm (#2373 of 2912)

I am severely disappointed, because everyone here will have seen it before me and they will be laughing at me for not having seen it. So now I'm really bummed.

Awww Acceber, do you really think we are that cruel here?

Cute kitties, by the way.

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Marè - May 25, 2004 12:22 pm (#2374 of 2912)
Edited May 25, 2004 2:02 pm

Virgoddess I don't think your immature at all! I would be grumpy for days if this happened to me!
I don't know what to tell you that would make you happier... So here you go

Have one of these!

And maybe you could make two other people happy with those two tickets? Than you could spend the rest of the time telling yourself what of a nice person you are. (Or you come over here and have us tell it to you )

And Acceber, don't worry, you will definitely see the movie before me, because I haven't even decided if I'm going to see it at all!

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Gina R Snape - May 25, 2004 12:56 pm (#2375 of 2912)

Aaaawwwww, Accebeer, no one will make fun of you. If they do, we'll just hex them.

Is anyone planning on going to a midnight showing?

There doesn't seem to be a 'race to be first' on the board, and I think it's probably because we live all over the world, such a 'competition' would be impossible.

However, I wouldn't be surprised if people started counting how many times they go to see the film!

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Brandon Christopher - May 25, 2004 1:03 pm (#2376 of 2912)

I think Becca was referring to the less scrupulous of us, not the majority.

So in that case: bwahahahahaha - sucks for you Becca.

Just kidding, I feel your pain Becca.

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Lynn Allen - May 25, 2004 2:34 pm (#2377 of 2912)

What? You say there is going to be a HARRY POTTER MOVIE?? Really??? I should pay more attention to the news! ;-D Seriously, it sounds like a really good production if all the reviews can be believed. Enjoy yourselves!

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Chemyst - May 25, 2004 2:54 pm (#2378 of 2912)

Acceber, not everyone here will have seen it before you. I'm going to the symphony the day POA comes out. I bought my tickets for that back in January because they are playing LotR music-- and an HP movie wasn't even on my mind back then. (I'm not too sad though; as excuses go, this has to be one of the better ones!) Other schedule conflicts being what they are, I probably won't see Harry for at least another week. Anyway, matinees after the first rush passes make the best viewing if you really want to see the film and don't care about sharing the group experience.

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Madame Librarian - May 25, 2004 3:13 pm (#2379 of 2912)

I had everyone --well, Jack and Jordan-- all set to go with me to the June 4th 12:01 am showing at our local multiplex, and ... bummer! the first showing is not during the wee hours (the, ahem, bewitching hours). We have tickets to the 12:30 pm show! Oh, well, at least I'll be wide awake. Don't imagine that too many dementor-costumed fans or Harry look-a-likes will cut school to go to that one.

Ciao. Barb

Edit--Acceber and others who can't see it ASAP, take heart. We promise to be discrete in discussion, and rest assured, that within a few days, we'll all be yammering away about it. But, I know how it feels to be made to wait--not a fun feeling.

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scully jones - May 25, 2004 4:05 pm (#2380 of 2912)

I just know I'll be seeing it with my fellow forum folks in Pennsylvania.

I'm doing little dances! So many fun fun things going on! We leave in 9 days to go to Pennsylvania!

Another favorite author of mine, Elizabeth Kerner, has a book coming out June 1st. It's the third in a series about dragons and such. I went to the bookstore to see if they were planning on getting it, and they said they did have it. She looked for it, since the computer said they had it... She couldn't find it, but she took down my phone number and said she'll call me when she finds it. I was suprised, and I'm off to tell Ms. Elizabeth herself that I am getting it before her publishers planned (Ms. Kerner has a yahoo group of fans that she talks to often... Not as popular as Rowling, obviously.)

Another nice thing.... I'm very excited for the Sims 2 to come out. It's much much much.... More... Everything. Instead of choosing a head and putting it on a body... You can choose the eyes, eyebrows, hair, nose, mouth, chin... And you can tweak the entire face to be the shape you want... Not to mention make-up and glasses optional... But the actual game doesn't come out until September... Where you can build your house and live in it and grow and AGE!

What I'm happy about is that Maxis decided to give us the Bodyshop early, before the actual game comes out. It's so easy to modify clothing! I'll put some pictures of clothing I've modified on my site and let you know. I'm planning on making hogwarts outfits.

Very happy and excited, waiting for the HBO special!

(Sara, let me jump up and down in frustration for one of my many name-twins.)

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Gina R Snape - May 25, 2004 4:41 pm (#2381 of 2912)

HBO 15 minutes 'making of PoA' comes on in just a few minutes! Hope those in the States with HBO have got your VCRs set...

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Flame Alligator - May 25, 2004 5:38 pm (#2382 of 2912)

What? I missed the HP special on HBO?!?!! Wahhhhh! I hope they run it again so I can record it.

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Sherbie Lemon - May 25, 2004 6:33 pm (#2383 of 2912)

Flame, lol, it runs again! Here are the other dates the HBO special will be on; all times are central:
Tuesday, May 25th at 10:45 pm
Friday, May 28th at 11:15 am
Friday, May 28th at 2:15 pm
Saturday, May 29th at 10:00 am
There are more, but these should suffice for now!

Thanks, Septentrion! But it's getting time to change my avatar again. I've been trying to use all the PoA ones before the movie comes out. By the way, Gina, I love yours!

The HBO special was fantastic! I loved seeing Harry yell at the Dursleys! Well, I'm off to watch again! Have a great day tomorrow, all!

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 25, 2004 9:10 pm (#2384 of 2912)

Heehee, thanks Fawkes. I'm cool with it now. Just a momentary relapse into teen (sort of) angst land. Just because I'm old doesn't mean I have to grow up.

I feel so bad for missing the HBO special. I knew it was coming on and all too. I was watching American Idol, and due to some odd circumstances, I can't record something while watching something else. And I'm lacking TiVo. So, knowing that they are going to show it over and over, I opted for the last fifteen minutes of American Idol. Now I feel horrible because I have to wait until Friday morning! Hopefully they won't have turned off HBO by then. There's a free preview thing or something going on at the moment. Heh, I may have to iron my hands now.

In happier Abby news, I have the soundtrack!!! Yay! My gosh, that's some incredibly fantastic music. And, I'm waiting for Daniel to show up on Conan O'Brien. Could be interesting. EDIT: Aww, they didn't show a clip for the movie on Conan. What gives?

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VeronikaG - May 26, 2004 12:06 am (#2385 of 2912)

Old, Abby? Your profile says you are 19! When I was 19, nobody even considered me grown up. At 23 (24 in two months), I have had days when i have moped around, wanting to be 11 years old again. If I could just keep my memories, so I wouldn't make the same mistakes again, I would have done it if I could. Am so not feeling "adult".

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 26, 2004 1:03 am (#2386 of 2912)

I consider 19 old (especially when I'll be 20 in a few weeks, eep! ). And no one really does consider me grown up, except for me. It's freaky. While I don't really act "adult" (in some ways I've only gotten more childish--heh, that's just me being rebellious ), it just sometimes hits me that I kind of am. I remember being little and thinking how in college I'd be so old. And now, here I am. The odd thing is how fast this time has come. It doesn't seem like very long ago that I was seven. And my dad, the loving pessimist, likes to inform me of how fast time goes. Please, don't remind me! I personally never understood my friends and classmates who couldn't wait to be grown-up. I don't know, maybe I just like Peter Pan too much.

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mollis - May 26, 2004 5:43 am (#2387 of 2912)

Just thought I'd pop in and say hi! I am getting really excited about POA. The HBO special was really good. Although, I feel like I've seen most of the movie already through all the clips and still photos we've seen. I am trying to decide when to go. I'm seriously considering ditching work early and going to the afternoon show on Friday. Kind of sad to go alone though. I feel like acting like a giddy school-girl, but that's no fun alone. Oh well. Maybe I'll get to see it with my sister-in-law (who's recently informed us that she's pregnant!) and brother on Sat.

And Fawkes - it my 10-year high school reunion this year as well! I still haven't decided if I want to go. Just not sure I want to go back to all that. There are a couple of friends that I'd like to see, but that's about it. Are you going to yours?

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Lynn Allen - May 26, 2004 5:59 am (#2388 of 2912)

I feel obliged to say this, being an old duff. This year will be my 30th high school reunion, and I chuckle hearing 20-somethings talk about how old they are! No offense, folks. I remember thinking that when the millenium arrived I would be so ancient--more than 40! Been there, done that, story isn't over yet. Now, let's see. When the next millenium comes I'll be 1,044! Smirking, Lynn

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Gina R Snape - May 26, 2004 6:44 am (#2389 of 2912)

Heh, I'm there with ya Lynn.

When I was 19, Abby, I adopted my first kitty Wicca. At the time, I distinctly recall thinking to myself, "Wow. I'm gonna have this cat when I'm THIRTY." Because, of course, thirty was OLD.

The next 11+ years flew by in the blink of an eye. I can close my eyes and be back at 19 again, and see how young I was. I am now 35 and often feel old, only to be told by some of my peers and friends who are older than me that I am in fact young. It's a bit ridiculous. I'm the Assistant Director of a homeless shelter. I teach at University. I've got the monthly bills to prove I'm a grown-up! But young and old are relative terms. And apparently, having a bubbly personality and occasionally acting fangirly over Alan Rickman makes me young...

19 is not a child anymore, but is not a full adult either. It is what makes adolescence suck so much. But you'll know when you're not an adolescent anymore when certain things that seem so important now simply don't matter anymore. It's an internal thing that just happens. And I hadn't realised it happened to me until I started working professionally with 18-21 year olds and quickly discovered I was not in fact 18-21 anymore!

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septentrion - May 26, 2004 6:57 am (#2390 of 2912)

being rather the same age than you Gina, I totally agree with what you say about age. Once someone told me : "an old is someone ten years older than you". You could also say : " a young is someone ten years younger than you".

Aging ManAging Woman

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mike miller - May 26, 2004 6:58 am (#2391 of 2912)

Time marches on, it's how we CHOOSE to deal with it that matters. I agree with you Gina that it's largely an internal thing. A couple of years ago I realized that I was the oldest player on my softball team. I wore that distinction as a badge of honor. If you're never the oldest player on your team, it means that you quit! I also play volleyball with a guy who is in his mid-sixties. He plays in the senior division as well and his over sixty team has 3 medals from the Senior Olympics and was invited to play exhibition games in Europe for 2 weeks, all expense paid. I can hardly wait to turn 50 so I can join the senior division.

It's all about perspective and choice. You can accept aging but not let it dictate what you can do (I'll be wearing my Dumbledore hat at the opening of PoA) or you can surrender.

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Marè - May 26, 2004 7:13 am (#2392 of 2912)

Hee Veronika, we're actually the same age! When is your birthday?

And I don't know, I know I'm young, but when I see all the ickle firstyears coming to uni every year I feel so old. I am old in that perspective because I should have finished my study last year. So in uni-years I'm almost a dinosaur (there are off course always people who are worse than me )
but if you look at it overall, I'm not even grown up, then again, I made it a statement to never really become 100% grown up.

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Flame Alligator - May 26, 2004 7:56 am (#2393 of 2912)
Edited by Denise P. May 26, 2004 10:45 am

I am 53 and I love it. I have never felt old in my entire life. AT 19, I was so full of life, I, sometimes, drove my friends nuts with, "Come on let's go! Life is going to pass us by." I did, however, want to "look" older as a teenager and would often wear clothes, style my hair, and apply make up to make me look older. It was fun. But I love every single decade and I am looking forward to living to 100 at least. I am very healthy. I look, feel and act young. (thank the gods) So maybe I will make it. I still play, listen to loud music wear what I want and have lots of fun. I enjoy life. Why any of you younger people feel old perplexes me. I feel..... ageless. I am all my ages at once..... my youth is still alive in me, I am that little girl, I am that teenager, I am the young woman, I am the woman I am today. My spirit, my soul is forever alive and young and I will feel this way till the day I die.

So all you young people feeling old..... you need a new perspective or you are going to start to get really depressed with each passing decade.

Lindsey, *hugging and kissing you with gratitude* Thanks so much for the HBO listings. I have my DVR set and it will be on in about 45 minutes. I am so excited! How is the new house coming btw?

Mollis, Wish you and I could see PoA together. I can squeal like a school girl unabashed. I am going with my godson and it will be a blast. We go to movies all the time. People stare at us because we cheer, laugh and have a good time. I do admit sometimes we are naughty. We threw popcorn at a man for calling us HP freaks when we cheered the PoA trailer coming on. His sneering was distracting us and spoiling our joy.

Fawkes, Belated top of the mornin to ya. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I sure hope you find a job wear there are no dementors running the place. Glad to read that you are in a joyful mood. From your posts.... I like you a lot. I have been lurking over at fanfic and St Mungo's

Leprechaun Jack, What is that response to top of the mornin again? I forgot it. Would you please tell me again? *on my knees begging* ;smile:

Veronika G, I forgot to put in my e-mail: Check my Live Journal and tell me what you think. In case you lost the site http://www.livejournal.com/users/archetypegds Anybody else can read it too.

Sarah, Btw, I love your avatar. I like seeing your face. Don't change it.

Well I am off to the tanning salon for my vitamin D thing.

Goedemorgen y'all

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Fawkes Forever - May 26, 2004 9:13 am (#2394 of 2912)

Aww thanks Flame.

Had a mental day at work, so couldn't post. Just wanted to pop in & say hi! I agree on the age thing.... I've said it before I'm an 'adult-escent' hee hee....

Mollis... I'm not sure about my reunion... I mean.. there are a few people I'd love to see again... but many more I'd rather not I would love to be an animagi & spy on the party to have a look around before I decide to stay

Anyway, take care everyone
TTFN

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Accio Sirius - May 26, 2004 9:41 am (#2395 of 2912)
Edited by May 26, 2004 10:42 am

Hello all,

I got some positive feedback on my new avatar and thought you all would appreciate taking a look at where I found it if you haven't discovered it already. There are some really nice photos and posters here: http://kino.bigmir.net/photos.php?f_id=246&p=0 Enjoy

It's a lot of pictures so it may take a while to load, but is definitely worth the wait!

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Padfoot - May 26, 2004 9:55 am (#2396 of 2912)

I just realized from all this age talk that my 10 year anniversary of high school graduation is June 4th! Not sure if I want to go to a reunion later this year or not.

As far as how old I feel, neither young nor old. Although when my mom tells me I'm practically 30, I do feel older then. 30 Is when you grow up, right? I remember when I was younger and summer vacations lasted forever. All the adults would tell me that time speeds up the older you get. I couldn't imagine at the time, what that would feel like. Now I do. Hourglass

I watched Conan last night. Dan sure looked nervous. Completely missed the fact that they didn't show a movie clip until now. Wonder why they didn't? Wish I could have seen that HBO special. But I don't get HBO. I will look for it on the internet. It's out there somewhere.

The sun is shining here and it's a beautiful Spring day. I hope everyone has a great day! Flowers

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I Am Used Vlad - May 26, 2004 9:59 am (#2397 of 2912)

I was mad that there was no clip. I stayed up way past my bedtime to see it.

Padfoot, if 30 is when you grow up, I'm two years behind schedule.

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Accio Sirius - May 26, 2004 10:02 am (#2398 of 2912)

Padfoot,

Who did Dan say he had a crush on? I didn't catch that. I need subtitles for that accent sometimes.

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Padfoot - May 26, 2004 10:08 am (#2399 of 2912)
Edited by May 26, 2004 11:24 am

Dan said he had a crush on some girl I've never heard of, she's an actress. Can't think of her name right now. It's not Scarlet Johansen, as he has previously mentioned before. I remember Dan saying that the actress he has a crush on has a large boy friend who gets into fights if someone tries to pick her up. Oh what was her name? Now that's going to bug me all day. Sorry not much help.

EDIT: I just watched the show again now. It's a musician he has a crush on, not an actress. It sounds like he is saying Brodie Dall???

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mollis - May 26, 2004 10:41 am (#2400 of 2912)

Flame- Yes, I wish we could too! We should have organized a midwesterners POA gathering. But when PA was being organized, I still lived in Virginia. I am thrilled to hear your positive outlook on your age.

I too believe that you are only as old as you think you are. I am 27 and fully aware that I am in the prime of my life. I have been for 10 years, and will hopefully continue to be for the next 30! My husband insists that he is just a big kid.

Fawkes- I feel the same way about the reunion. It would be great to be able to observe without being seen and then decide whether to go in or not.

And yeah, I had no idea who Dan was talking about either. I figured it was a singer from one of those unknown/weird music groups he likes that nobody's ever heard of. But that could just be me...

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Flame Alligator - May 26, 2004 11:03 am (#2401 of 2912)

Good girl mollis, and your husband's attitude is absolutely correct. I even still like toys. I visit toy departments with my godson and he has to drag me out of there.

On reunions: ditto wish I could observe first and see if is worth staying. In my case I don't want to get stuck hours with the Living Dead.

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virgoddess1313 - May 26, 2004 11:14 am (#2402 of 2912)

Thanks everyone for the sympathy with my POA problems!! I've been trying to give my tickets away so that someone else can go enjoy the days, but I've been having problems doing so, suprisingly enough.

Anyway, hope everyone is having a great day!!

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Detail Seeker - May 26, 2004 12:02 pm (#2403 of 2912)

To all the growing up and becoming-old - disputants: Nietzsche one gave a nice definition of adulthood - not qouted literally here:

You have grown up, when you have rediscovered for daily life the seriousness you had as a child while playing.

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Dumbledore - May 26, 2004 12:14 pm (#2404 of 2912)

Hi all!! I haven't been on here in a couple of days, so I sort of skimmed through all of the posts I missed to catch up!!

I hope everyone had a good weekend! I'm sorry about the bad weather in some places. On Long Island, it's been mostly very hot, and about 70 to 80 degrees (Fahrenheit, sorry I don't know what that is in celsius for those of you who live outside the US) and gorgeous, but today was drizzly and cloudy and only about 50 to 60 degrees(again, sorry I don't know the celsius conversion). But I really can't be complaining after the frigid winter we've had here all winter!

I GOT MY POA TICKETS!!!!!!!!! Sorry if I sound a little too hyper, but I'm REALLY excited. You see, I didn't know if I'd be able to go because the Friday it comes out is the day before my Bat Mitzvah (I'm really, really, excited for that too) and my family would have a lot of company here. I asked my Mom constantly for like 2 weeks whether I could go or not and she kept saying that it would be too hard with all of the stuff we had to do, like take pictures, serve dinner for guests that night, etc. But then my aunt called and said my cousins were going to see it, and whether I wanted to come, and I was really excited because if I wasn't able to see it then, I wouldn't be able to see it all weekend.

Well, sorry for blabbering a little bit there! I'm just really excited, both for my the movie and my Bat Mitzvah!!!!!

Have a nice day everybody!!!!!!!!

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Padfoot - May 26, 2004 12:17 pm (#2405 of 2912)

Congratulations on your upcoming Bat Mitzvah Lauren!

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Dumbledore - May 26, 2004 12:25 pm (#2406 of 2912)

Thank you!!!!!!

Fawkes, my birthday is May 16, so if your calculations ARE correct (and I do hope they are) then we ARE birthday buddies!!!

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Karla Labanda - May 26, 2004 12:40 pm (#2407 of 2912)

Al least I finished to read all the post of May. I was thinking seriously in leave the forum permanently (is that right), becuase my english is too weak, and I can´t express my ideas in the threads. I feel very sad about that. But then I thought... I will need people with who chatted that are not Ecuadorians, becuase the time that is arriving for me will be very hard and I don't want tell my people.

Well, Happy Birthday to May people, (Lindsay, Dumbledore, Fawkes, Jack, Mike Miller, Dr. Filbuster).

Congratulations to Essidji for her new job. Mucha Suerte (I don´t know how to said it in English). To Sarcastic Ginny for her graduation. To Lynn for her daughter, you have to be very proud of her.

Betty I hope your mother is better now. I miss you a lot.

Gina, congratulations to go to POA premiere. I am jealous too =).

Flame, Sorry a lot for your cat. I understand you very well. But know she is beside God and someday you will be together again.

Fawkes, congratulations for finish your work. I hope you found another soon. I understand you when you talk about Dementors.

Enjoy the day. Hugs

Karla

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septentrion - May 26, 2004 1:10 pm (#2408 of 2912)

Karla, don't worry about your english. If you keep on, you'll soon improve much. A lot of us here aren't english speaker, and your post was comprehensible.

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Denise P. - May 26, 2004 1:14 pm (#2409 of 2912)

Karla, your English is fine. I am so impressed with all of our Forum members who come here and converse in a language not their own. I could not do it. Karla, you express yourself quite well and I certainly hope you continue to post with us here.

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Dr Filibuster - May 26, 2004 2:20 pm (#2410 of 2912)

Karla, thank you for my first forum "Happy Birthday". I hope you stay on here, if you do then your English (which is fine) will improve even more.

Remember, you are welcome to share your good or bad days on here, at any time.

My mum and dad now live in Spain, but they are learning the language as easily as Neville makes great potions. I received a birthday card from them today. It said diviertete!! inside. Mum said she didn't know what it meant and hoped it wasn't rude . I think it means something like "have a good time". Am I correct?

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Padfoot - May 26, 2004 2:24 pm (#2411 of 2912)

Sue is it your birthday today? Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day. Happy Birthday

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boop - May 26, 2004 2:34 pm (#2412 of 2912)

Karla, Please don't leave the forum. Then I will miss you. I think your English is just fine, I had no problem understanding anything that you posted. Thank you for thinking of my mom she is getting around slow but improving everyday. I am so glad she doesn't need the walker anymore.

As for class reunions I had my 25th class reunion last Nov. I went to it and had a good time. This was my first time going, but I think that I won't go again. I was glad I went, but some things never change, the cheerleaders still stick with each other. Everyone just went to their old hang out buddies, it made me feel like I was in school again. I think I agree about going to watch and not be seen thing better.

And as for feeling old, well there are days I feel old, but most of the time not. I am going to be turning 44 this August. I have my grandchildren to help keep me young.

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Acceber - May 26, 2004 2:36 pm (#2413 of 2912)

If it is Sue's birthday, Happy Birthday. If it's not, Happy Birthday for when it is your birtday.

And thanks everyone (icthrestrals, Mare, Gina, Chemyst and Barb) who sympathized with me over my late seeing of PoA. I guess you can say I have a lot to look forward to...

Congratulations on your bat mitzvah, Dumbledore. Mine was a couple weeks ago. I was sweating like mad and lost too much sleep, but everyone unanimously said I was great. Hope you are too.

Off to go work on my research project. Ho hum.

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Dumbledore - May 26, 2004 2:55 pm (#2414 of 2912)

Thank you Acceber!! Are you 13 as well?

Karla, your English is completely understandable! I think it's really nice that you are trying as hard as you can to express your thoughts to us! I, as well as most of the people in this forum I think, greatly appreciate it!

Have a nice evening, everybody!

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mike miller - May 26, 2004 3:56 pm (#2415 of 2912)

Karla - Thanks for the birthday wish and please stay with us! Your English is fine, much better than my Spanish (I can order a beer and find the bathroom).

To all those thinking about Class Reunions, I encourage you to go. Think of the people who are hoping to see you! I've been to my 10 year, 15 year and 20 year and had a great time every time.

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Dr Filibuster - May 26, 2004 4:00 pm (#2416 of 2912)

It's my birthday on Tuesday actually. I'm away all weekend, going to PoA on Monday (it's a bank holiday in Britain) then it's work on Tuesday. Wednesday (my day off) will be spent with friends in Manchester.

It's a bank tradition to buy cakes for colleagues on one's birthday I always get loads of strawberries too. Put your orders in here if you want anything...or shall I assume it's cauldron cakes all round?

Did I miss Bat Mitzvahs? Sorry about that. Glad they went well. My diary says it's Shavuot, please forgive my ignorance, but is that Jewish?

Oh, is it this thread where somebody thought they heard Dan say "Brophy Dall"? I never saw the interview, but could he have said Sophie Dahl? She's Roald Dahl's grandaughter, and a six foot catwalk model.

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scully jones - May 26, 2004 4:03 pm (#2417 of 2912)

I've heard and seen so much Harry Potter related things today. Contests on the radio for IMAX tickets... It's cool, they have a bus they're calling Hogwarts Express to take a bunch of people to see it in the IMAX on the 3rd. (probably late at night).

While cleaning apartments, I came across a magazine with Harry Potter cast interviews... Yay! More free stuff! Last week I found a brand new box of RENU contact cleanser. Two bottles! That's like 20 bucks worth!

Anyway, It's good talking to you all... I really like coming home and seeing you guys here all the time.

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Chemyst - May 26, 2004 4:21 pm (#2418 of 2912)

I don't know when you get old yet, but I do know when you are not young anymore:

You are no longer young when you are grateful that your kids are old enough they are no longer being invited to birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese's. Chuck E. Cheese, for those of you who have been blissfully ignorant, is a place that has a mouse for a mascot, sells waxy cardboard pizza, has children's arcade games that cost many, many silver sickles and a play area where stranger's children with runny noses sneeze on your child a lot. People who are too busy or too lazy to plan a birthday party often hold their children's parties there. (And I'm desperately hoping none of you with recent birthdays celebrated there, because I'm not trying to offend anyone-- except possibly that obnoxious guy in the mouse costume.)

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Lupin is Lupin. Natch. - May 26, 2004 4:38 pm (#2419 of 2912)

Chemyst,

I second Chuck E. Cheese and raise you a Bonkers. Just went to a birthday party there last week. It was, without doubt, the longest two hours of my life.

However, I might feel differently if I could get all the kids to leave and have the giant slide to myself.... ; )

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Denise P. - May 26, 2004 5:00 pm (#2420 of 2912)

We refer to the Rat Palace (Chuck E. Cheese) as Headache Central. The only way we set foot in there is if the party is right when they open.

I didn't go to any of my class reunions, just had my 20th. I transferred schools my senior year and as a result, don't feel much connection with the people I graduated with.

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Acceber - May 26, 2004 5:07 pm (#2421 of 2912)

Yes Dumbledore, I'm 13, as is a couple more people on this Forum.

Chuck E. Cheese? I've thankfully never set foot in there, not even when I was younger for birthday parties. I plan to steer clear in the future.

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Marie E. - May 26, 2004 6:09 pm (#2422 of 2912)

We call it Chuck E. Sneeze, due to all those runny nose children. I swear my kids are always sick after visiting there. Just three weeks ago, my daughters were invited to back to back birthday parties on the same Saturday, one at 1:00 and one at 3:30. It was a nightmare.

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Lynn Allen - May 26, 2004 6:09 pm (#2423 of 2912)

Thank you Karla! And your English is fine. I understood everything you said. Your English is much, MUCH better than my Spanish! Keep up the good work and please stay here in the Forum! Lynn

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Julia. - May 26, 2004 6:13 pm (#2424 of 2912)

Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah Dumbledore!! Hope you do well, but I'm sure you will. What is your Parsha, by the way? I wanna read it so I can grill you on the finer points I also like your avatar... yay for Dumbledore! *Has flashback of old avatar*

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Blast - May 26, 2004 6:30 pm (#2425 of 2912)

Oh the wonders of the modern world. It would be a very uninteresting place if we all spoke the same language, so I am glad that it isn't. Karla don't worry about your English, if you keep posting and reading it will get better, and I don't think that anybody on the forum minds. I have a belief that a person never stops learning, and just as you can learn from the people on the forum, we also can learn from you. Please keep posting. Fawkes where in Ireland are you originally from? A lady I work with was just over there. Hi to everyone, glad to see that you seem better Flame keep your chin up. My highschool is going to be torn down and made into a subdivision, a result of changing population and high land prices, it is a shame because it is really a newer building and it could replace a bunch of older schools that house younger students.

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Madam Pince - May 26, 2004 7:28 pm (#2426 of 2912)

Hi all! Well, it's been a long three hours, but I read all 497 posts that I had missed since being offline since about May 10th or so. Long story -- there were two things that had me distracted and just "not in the mood." First off, there was a bad car accident that happened right behind our house, which we heard happen and then saw the aftermath, and one of the drivers involved died. I didn't even know anyone that was involved, but somehow it was just very upsetting to have overheard something right outside my bedroom window that had such a horrible result, you know? Then the next week, one of my favorite uncles passed away unexpectedly, which has just been so sad. So, at any rate, we've all been real busy here, and plus very down-in-the-dumps, so haven't even looked at the computer in two weeks.

But, life goes on and "POA" approacheth! Can't wait for the Pennsylvania get-together. Flame, I was so sorry to read about Sammi, but I know it was for the best. You are so brave to have thought about Sammi first rather than yourself. They are always still with us, aren't they? I still miss my kitty after two years.

OK, this is really going back too many posts, but I can't resist....didn't anyone besides me watch "H.R. Pufenstuf" on TV when they were little? Remember Witchie-poo? I loved that show! Other faves were: "Captain Kangaroo", "Land of the Lost" (horribly cheesy but I loved it at the time), "Bugs Bunny", "Scooby Doo", and there was some live-action show where the slightly-nerdy looking lady put on a fancy Egyptian necklace, crossed her arms in front of her chest and proclaimed "Almighty Isis!" and she turned into the superhero goddess Isis so she could combat the bad guys. I used to try to use one of my Mom's necklaces and try to do it, but oddly enough it never worked for me -- imagine that. Apparently when I was really little, I loved "The Jackie Gleason Show" -- according to Mom, I would come running from any room in the house when I heard the theme music. And I also loved "The Porter Waggoner Show" (which was probably a local show that nobody else has ever heard of -- he was an early, twangy, country-western star) -- I liked it because Porter wore a very fancy cowboy outfit with fringes and lots of sequins, and I was quite impressed. Ah, the memories of kiddie TV in the '60's and '70's!

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Sherbie Lemon - May 26, 2004 7:40 pm (#2427 of 2912)

Sue, Happy early Birthday!Make A Wish

Dumbledore, Congratulations on your Bat Mitzvah!Clapping

Karla, usted no preocupe! Con practica, usted sera perfecto!

Today we've had some interesting weather! A train was blown right off its tracks by our high winds. Softball and tennis ball size hail rained down upon the nothern parts of the state, and a few hook echos (that's a precursor for a tornado, Oklahomans are all too familar with the technical weather terms!) and scary looking wall clouds created some rotation, but thankfully no tornadoes touched down.Nervous 2

I'm sorry to hear that you had to witness such a horrible accident, Madame Pince. Unfortunately, I can relate. Our former house backed up to a very busy street, and my family saw many wrecks. Not a pleasant experience, to say the least.

Have a great day, all! Only one more week till PoA! Woo hoo! Don't forget to watch MTV's TRL on Friday (if you can stomach it) for the new, never-before seen trailer (or so MTV says).

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 26, 2004 9:59 pm (#2428 of 2912)

Heh, I know I'm not really old old. It just startles me to realize that sooner rather than later I'm going to have to leave home and go off on my own and, like, have responsibilities other than turning in a paper on time. I'm usually okay with this knowledge, but some times it just hits me really hard, you know? I'm fine with it now. I have more important things to worry about, like POA. And, personally, I'm probably not going to go to my high school reunion. The few people whose company I enjoyed I still talk to. High school is a pretty sucky time, and I quite enjoyed leaving it. I'll probably only go to the reunion to show off how rich and successful I am.

Congrats on your Bat Mitzvah, Dumbledore! Have some Mozel Tov laden Abbyfetti! ',;.,';.,;.,'.;,'.;

Sorry to hear about your troubles Madam P. On the way to school a few months ago, I saw the aftermath of a pretty wicked accident. It was very upsetting and distracting. I nearly turned around to go home. It stayed with me all day and a while afterward.

Karla, stick around! Your English is very impressive. Everyone on this forum whose first language isn't English impresses me. I consider myself lucky that I have my own native language down. I do think we've already discussed my fluency with French.

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Leprechaun Jack - May 26, 2004 10:08 pm (#2429 of 2912)

Karla don't you dare leave. Your English is just as good as some who are born here and better then some others. I am very impressed at your ability to converse in another language, something I am unable to do ( even though I have lived with a Puerto Rican for the last 6 years.) and thank you for wishing me a Happy birthday. This Sunday I will be 37 years young.

Flame the response is " and the rest of the day to you !!"

Happiest of birthdays to All I've missed.

And to all other gatherings, celebrations, and events. May they be the happiest moments you have until the next happy moment you find in your life.

Gina I'm sitting here in the Sleep Lab 2:00am Wed night/Thurs morn. and guess what ??? Lighting and thunder going on right outside my window. Woke both my patients up with a start. The one here was here the night we were hit by lightning and yelled into the speaker " Jack am I grounded or am I gonna be a lighting rod ?" we both laughed so loud the patient in the other room asked to be let in on the joke.

Jack

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Fawkes Forever - May 27, 2004 1:15 am (#2430 of 2912)

Morning all.

Karla... exactly what Jack said... don't leave... your english is excellent. My spanish could rival Mikes....

Madame Pince... welcome back & here’s a hug to cheer you up after all the nasty stuff that happened in the past few weeks.

For those in the UK & Ireland :
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson all will be guests on the Richard and Judy Show (C4), today at 5pm. I won't get to see it.. I'd never get home in time from work.

The dementors are throwing a party here after work, our students (interns) are leaving... so there are warm cans of beer, glasses of vinegar & cold sausage rolls in the canteen... woohoo I thought about slipping off home instead... but its mandatory attendence... oh dear! But myself & a few friends have made plans to sneak off as soon as the dementors have their backs turned & go into town for dinner.... so the night won't be completely wasted

Top of the mornin' folks

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Flame Alligator - May 27, 2004 2:20 am (#2431 of 2912)

Fawkes, Top of the mornin to ya! A party given by Dementors eh? Sounds like fun...... NOT! Glad to read you may sneak off and have dinner with more amiable company.

Leprechaun Jack, Thanks. And an early Happy Birthday to you.

Dr. Fillibuster, Happy Birthday to you too.

Karla, Please stay. I love your accent.

Madam Pince, Sorry to read that you have been down. My condolences on the loss of your favorite uncle. Glad you are back. You actually read all those posts? Wow.

A funny thing happened Tuesday. At the end of each yoga class, we lay in corpse pose to restore and relax. I was lying there with the class and I zoned out and they fell asleep. We were sooooo relaxed. My next class had to knock on the door to bring us all back. We were 15 minutes late ending the class. I usually have an accurate sense of time. I was a bit upset with myself but my second class was forgiving. I guess we worked pretty hard.

Goedemorgen everybody!

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mike miller - May 27, 2004 4:18 am (#2432 of 2912)

Good Morning to all! Here's an update from Cicada Central. For those who haven't heard of this, they're an insect that lives underground for 17 years and then comes out (in the billions) to mate. Once they shed their old shell and take wing they fly up into the trees and begin to "sing" for a mate. Some parts of Baltimore, Maryland, USA have reported cicada song at over 100 decibels (nearly as loud as a rock concert, louder than a jackhammer). Coupled with the strange weather, severe thunderstorms, etc. you take your life in your own hands every time you step outside.

Flame - I can totally relate to your yoga story. My class would do the same thing and I swear I could melt right into the floor.

Everyone enjoy the day! PoA is just around the corner!

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septentrion - May 27, 2004 4:24 am (#2433 of 2912)

Madam Pince, I'm so sorry what that sad things which happened to you. I guess only time (and maybe PoA a little ) may help you to overcome this.

Acceber, congrats for your Bat Mitzvah.

Fawkes, I hope you'll manage to sneak out. A dementor party ! Better a deathday with ghosts in Hogwarts !

LOL Flame ! A whole yoga class asleep ! Well, better being driven asleep by yoga than by boring people, at least you've done some good to yourself !

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Flame Alligator - May 27, 2004 5:08 am (#2434 of 2912)

oooo Mike, I did not know you do yoga. My kind of guy. And you are supposed to melt into the floor. You are doing everything right.

doei (bye)

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Essidji - May 27, 2004 5:14 am (#2435 of 2912)

LOL, Fawkes, good luck with the warm beer! I hope it's not mandatory to HAVE anything, or else you should take a few chocolate drops to cheer you up! ;p BTW how's your job research doing?

Septentrion, what a pity, I missed you a few minutes ago on the internet : you stopped connecting just as I arrived, we could have had a little chat together.

Flame, I was sooo suprised to hear you are in you fifties... you look just so young! ;D Waw, you must be a really good teacher to make a whole class fall asleep!

And Abby, stop it with your age and you "old" feelings, Carpe diem!

Hugs to Madam Pince.

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Karla Labanda - May 27, 2004 5:49 am (#2436 of 2912)

Buenos días a todos:

Thank you very much, for all your support (is that right?). (Septentrion, Denise P., Dr. Filibuster, Betty, Dumbledore, Mike Miller, Lynn, Blast, Sherbie, The Great Abbycadabra, Jack, Fawkes and Flame) I feel better, I want to ask you that correct me when my English is not clear. I was deeply moved (is that right?) with your words.

Dr. Filibuster "Diviertete". Means "Enjoy" and "Have a good time" is a very good translation too.

Sherbie Lemon, Muchas gracias. I'll continue practicing.

Fawkes, I hope you can escape from Dementor's party, if you can't try to enjoy it, with your co - workers.

Flame, Thank you for my accent. Your students are very responsible, they follow your indications very well =P.

Madam Pince, cheer up!, I hope you are better know.

To everybody who will go to POA the first day, please don't tell many spoliers, I don't know when the movie arrives to Ecuador, but I'll go the first day too. In the theathers I only watch the posters. ¡Ya no puedo esperar más!

Hugs to everybody and Muchas Gracias

Karla

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Accio Sirius - May 27, 2004 5:55 am (#2437 of 2912)

Good morning everyone! Karla--you're doing great. Mike, I'm in the DC area, so I feel your pain. The cicada population varies from block to block here. Luckily we are not inundated. However, my sister's house is disgusting! It looks like the tree bark and siding on her house are moving! They sound like something out of Star Trek. The red eyes and their weird noises could be something JKR dreamed up. I just feel bad for all of those brides to be who planned outdoor weddings. As for me, I plan to, oh I don't know, spend as much time in a movie theater....

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mike miller - May 27, 2004 6:50 am (#2438 of 2912)

Flame - A little yoga, a little feng shui, a lot of Harry Potter, I'm just a renaissance kind of guy.

Accio - You're right in that the cicadas vary. Near my office there is a steady humming/buzzing noise that you can even hear inside. Near my home we have none. I heard that they will be starting their "flying" phase very soon; and, they are not good flyers.

Fawkes - I'm confident in your ability to enjoy your self even in at a dementor party (or your stealth in sneaking out for something more fun.

Everyine - Have a great day!

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Flame Alligator - May 27, 2004 6:51 am (#2439 of 2912)

Essidji, Thanks for the compliment.

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septentrion - May 27, 2004 7:34 am (#2440 of 2912)

Essidji, had I known you wanted to chat, I would have stayed connected. I'll send you a mail.

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Marye Lupin - May 27, 2004 8:50 am (#2441 of 2912)

513 POSTS!!! Wow, I guess it serves me right for not visiting for over two weeks...

Just one week from tomorrow... I have tickets to see a 4:20 showing of PoA on opening night with some friends and then I'm planning on seeing it again the following week with some other friends at the beach. When my sister found out that I was seeing it with somebody else first she got upset so it's possible I'll be seeing it twice on June 4th... I really hope it's good.

On a different note-- I'm graduating from high school on June 1st so I've been really excited/stressed/terrified (I just took my last final exam yesterday and I got my cap and gown this morning... and right now I'm actually supposed to be cleaning my room since my grandmother's comming tomorrow... actually if anybody sees me post anything else this afternoon tell me to get off the computer or my mom's going to kill me

About the cicadas-- it's so wierd the sidewalk and office building across the street from my school iare covered with them (both dead and flying) but on the outside of the street there's almost none. It's really strange because the lawn of our school has plenty of trees but the office building doesn't. All in all though the cicadas haven't been bothering me as much as the heat-- I just have to keep telling myself "at least it's not snowing"

Happy Birthday to everyone I missed!!!!

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Padfoot - May 27, 2004 9:17 am (#2442 of 2912)
Edited by May 27, 2004 10:19 am

Morning everyone! The last time I was at Chuck E. Cheese was in college. A bunch of us were bored and decided to go at night. It was a lot of fun. Then again, there were practically no kids there excepts us. Mouse

Denise, I transferred in high school too, my junior year. Changed states too. That could be another reason I am not too wild about going to a reunion.

Madam Pince, I am really sorry to hear about your loss of an uncle. I hope your week improves.

Karla, your English is great. I took three years of German in high school and have forgotten 95% of it. If only I had practiced it afterwards I would retain more. Use it or loose it they say.

Sherbie, Mike and Accio, what great weather/bugs you are having!Buggie 2 Those bugs haven't come this far West yet. Please keep them back East for me. Much appreciated. The weather is great too. I know I shouldn't brag, but it's going to be another 70 degree weather day here with no tornados or flash floods in sight.

Oh, for those from Quebec (the twins) I have a question for you. My parents are visiting Quebec next month and have never been there. My mom is researching what to see and do there. Any ideas I could pass along to them? I have seen pictures of the Architecture and know they will enjoy that, especially the historical buildings. Thanks.

Marye Lupin, congratulations on your graduation!

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Gina R Snape - May 27, 2004 9:23 am (#2443 of 2912)

So, I received my letter from the doctoral program this morning, about registering for classes and suggested summer reading list.

Within seconds, my inner Hermione Granger was online ordering books and deciding which courses to take first. Heee. I really did feel like Hermione. And I knew you guys would totally understand.

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VeronikaG - May 27, 2004 10:07 am (#2444 of 2912)

Did the dementors really serve you vinegar at a party, Fawkes? I always believed that vinegar was the horribly sour liquid you use on ham. Blleeeww!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for getting broadband soon. They are digging up all the old sewer pipes in the area, and while the ground is already dug up, they may decide to put down cables as well. I'm actually more eager to get a faster and better Internet connection than to get cable TV. We'll get a letter in our mailboxes later in the summer about the cable thing.

I had 5 years of French and 2 years of Spanish at school. The only things I can say right now are "Helas, j'ai transfigurée mes pieds" and "Arriba! Arriba! Muy loco la cabeza!"

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Dumbledore - May 27, 2004 1:24 pm (#2445 of 2912)

Hello everybody!!

Veronika, you do realize that you said "Alas, I have transfigured my feet"!!! :-) I have taken French for two years and really do enjoy speaking and learning the language. I suppose it will be useful when my family and I go to France this summer (I'm really excited for that!)

Madam Pince, I'm really sorry that you had such a lousy couple of weeks. Just keep your chin up, and I'm sure we all on the Lexicon can help cheer you up!

About the cicadas, I'm really sorry that you all have been having such a nasty time with them. My cousin lives just outside Washington D.C., and she says they have been terrible! On Long Island (where I lvie) we are supposed to get a different brood of the cicadas in 2008, so I suppose I should start preparing for them now! :-)

I went to ALOT of Chuck E. Cheese parties when I was younger. I thought they were really neat when I was 5-8 years old, but now that I'm older and I don't think it would be my number one pick for birthday party location!

Marye Lupin, congrats on your graduation! Fawkes, have fun with the dementors!!! :-) :-)

Thank you all for congratulating me on my upcoming Bat Mitzvah! I really appreciate it! Julia, my portion is B'ha'a'lot'cha. I am only doing the Maftir for the Torah, but I am doing the whole Haftarah. Grill away!! :-)

Have a nice evening, everybody!

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scully jones - May 27, 2004 1:44 pm (#2446 of 2912)

I've been working on this all day. It's my Gryffindor outfit for the sims   Does it look okay? should I add anything more?

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Madam Pince - May 27, 2004 2:24 pm (#2447 of 2912)

Thanks for all the nice thoughts from everyone. I feel better already!

Actually, one really good thing came about as a result of attending my uncle's funeral -- I met a cousin-by-marriage (or some sort of relation) who is a big HP fan, and I've directed her to the Lexicon, so we may have a new friend out of it! Plus her 14-year-old daughter writes HP fan fiction, so I have suggested our FFF to her as well. In fact, I'm almost wondering if her daughter is already a member -- I have a name in mind and I'll be interested to see if it's really her. I should find out in a couple of days. Wouldn't that be something?

Gina, I saw a picture in "USA Today" with some fans standing behind Rupert Grint at the Radio City premiere. I have only a vague idea of what you look like (I'm recalling an old avatar and some picture of you in a Xena costume maybe?) but I'm convinced it's you standing behind him. Even if it isn't, I'm going to pretend that it is, and tell everyone "Hey, that girl right there is in my forum!"

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Madame Librarian - May 27, 2004 3:33 pm (#2448 of 2912)

Hey, guys, take a look at the May 31st issue of "Newsweek." Film critic Sean Smith loved PoA!! And, the article is a nice, juicy one with good pics. I am sooo reassured now that the movie will be OK (or better if you believe this guy).

It's on page 64.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone. Drive safely, make sure that potato salad is fresh and wear your sunscreen.

Ciao. Barb

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Acceber - May 27, 2004 5:32 pm (#2449 of 2912)

Madame Pince and Marye Lupin-you each read around two weeks’ worth of posts, about 500 each. I shudder to think how long my eyes will stayed glued to the screen when I go to camp this summer for five weeks *shudders*.

Sarah-the Sim is great!

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Gina R Snape - May 27, 2004 5:36 pm (#2450 of 2912)

Madame Pince, have you got a URL for the photo? I'd love to see!

ChiaJones, your SIM looks fantastic! I don't suppose you'd be interested in making a Slytherin skin, would you?

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Madam Pince - May 27, 2004 6:50 pm (#2451 of 2912)

Gina, sad to say it's just a picture that I cut out of the newspaper -- it's not online anywhere that I'm aware of. And I don't have a scanner to scan it in. However, I'll bring it to the Pennsylvania gathering and give it to Denise or somebody who has a scanner, and maybe we can get it to you one way or another. Did you stand behind Rupert at any point, perchance?

I'm hoping a lot of Forum folks will be going away for the Memorial Day holiday weekend as we are, because then there won't be so many posts to catch up on! Everyone have a fun weekend!

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Miréimé - May 27, 2004 8:55 pm (#2452 of 2912)

Padfoot -> Oh, for those from Québec (the twins) I have a question for you. My parents are visiting Québec next month and have never been there. My mom is researching what to see and do there. Any ideas I could pass along to them? I have seen pictures of the Architecture and know they will enjoy that, especially the historical buildings. Thanks.

If you're parent are going to visit Québec, they need to know that blue road signs always give directions to go to interesting spots. Those with a question mark lead to Information Offices where clerk had been trained to answer all question concerning tourism, hotel, restaurant, and so on.

Québec is divided in nearly 20 tourist zone and each one released a guide about what to see on their territories, where are the hotel, what's the price to stay a night, which services they offer, etc. Same for restaurant and tourist spot. They got Museum opening hour. Very useful. So each time you get into a new zone, pick a new guide. There all available in the Information Offices.

The classic tour to discover the province of Québec is to begin in Montréal. There a lot of stuff to see and do there so maybe a couple of days. Then go to Québec city by following the north side of the St.Laurent river and stop to what ever you want to visit. Have some days in Québec city, then go back to Montréal following the south shore of the St.Laurent river and stop wherever you want. This way, your parents will see the eldest places and the cutest villages ^_^ . If they want, they can also go south before Montréal on their way back, so they can discover the Eastern Township. It's the place people from England, Ireland and Scotland settled in the province in the nineteen century.

They can have more information on ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬http://www.bonjourquebec.com/, the Québec tourism office.

Now if you tell me what king of stuff they like to do while traveling (museum, shopping, festival, nature touring) I will give you some suggestions.

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 27, 2004 10:48 pm (#2453 of 2912)

Essidji, thanks. I'm really fine about it now. It's just sometimes that it hits me. Trust me, a vast majority of the time I'm perfectly happy with my life. Things are swell. And I'm so going to Chuck E. Cheese's for my 20th birthday. I was just there for my little brother's birthday, and we always have a total blast! I'm saving up my tickets for something awesome.

Karla, please call me Abby. It's so much shorter.

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Brandon Christopher - May 27, 2004 10:59 pm (#2454 of 2912)

Oh Abby you left me so open for a great one right there - but I'll leave it be for now.

I finally got back on ebay today. And I found this awesome HP banner poster, four feet by six feet, but sadly the seller was located in Britain and only accepts cash and checks. However, I did grab two cool musical group posters so I'm happy. I outbid this one guy in the last ten seconds of the auction so I'm proud of myself for pulling that off. I managed to do something right for once!

And I also have a four day weekend with only two days of school next week - and then the PA gathering. So things are definitely looking up right now.

Edit: Doesn't he just think he's the coolest dog?

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 27, 2004 11:10 pm (#2455 of 2912)

I did?

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Brandon Christopher - May 27, 2004 11:45 pm (#2456 of 2912)

Quite, but like I said - I shall be good.

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septentrion - May 28, 2004 3:24 am (#2457 of 2912)

Dumbledore, where in France will you go this summer ? I hope you'll a good stay.

Sarah, your Sim looks perfect.

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Leviosa - May 28, 2004 4:36 am (#2458 of 2912)

I haven't been much around for a while because school was pretty tough the last few weeks, but now I have two lovely weeks of vacation and I really need it.

Flame, I'm sorry to hear about Sammi. My sympathies to you. Don't let it get you down!!

Karla, please please please don't leave. Your English is good, everyone can understand you. And if you don't understand something, feel free to ask. I'm sure everyone will help you.

Padfoot, I really admire you for learning German, even if it was some time ago. I have deep respect for everyone trying to learn such a difficult language.

I've been learning French for three years now, but I have to drop it for next year. I really wish I could practice a bit, so that I don't forget everything I've learned. My French is very far from perfect but I don't want to have learned it for nothing. Unfortunately my chances of going to France are very slim in near futur. Does anyone have an idea how I could still practice my French a bit?

Wow, Sarah, your Sim is amazing!! I like the Sims very much, too and I've also tried the Bodyshop. How do you make this cool clothes? The only thing I can do is changing colors. I already tried to do some HP characters, but I don't know how to post them here. (if you are interested of course )

Have a nice day everyone!!

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Essidji - May 28, 2004 5:04 am (#2459 of 2912)

Leviosa : Septentrion, Tomoé, Miréimé and I may be able to help you in improving your French. Ecris-nous, si tu veux! (Well, I don't know for the others, but I would be delighted to answer you). You can find my email by clicking on my name.

Also, you can try & find a (French) forum like this one, where you could share your ideas... it's really hard to find, though, the Lex is the Lex, there can be only one like that!

Sarah, nice suit! Pity it's a virtual one, you could have worn it for the POA release!

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Karla Labanda - May 28, 2004 5:53 am (#2460 of 2912)

Buenos días a todos.

Thank you for your support again.

Enjoy your holidays Susi. Enjoy your travel to France Dumbledore. Amazing work Sarah. Congratulations. Yesterday I pick up my glasses. I have ready my costume to premiere of POA, well I don't buy the green contact glasse, because they are too expensive, but I am ready. This weekend is Harry Potter premiere in England.

A nice weekend to everybody. Un buen fin de semana para todos.

Karla

EDIT: Nice avatar Brandon. Is your dog? Beatiful

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icthestrals - May 28, 2004 6:37 am (#2461 of 2912)

Cool, I get to try to remember my high school Spanish. Thanks Karla.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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boop - May 28, 2004 6:51 am (#2462 of 2912)

YAY I have off the next 3 days, a 4 day weekend. I hope everyone has a great weekend and if you are going to be traveling have a safe trip.

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Miréimé - May 28, 2004 7:01 am (#2463 of 2912)

Oui, tu peux nous écrire quand tu veux, Leviosa! Mon courriel est écrit dans mon profil ^_~ .

chiaojones, wouldn't it look better if the tie was lower ?



Except that, great work! ^_^

And Karla, as others says, the more you'll read and write on this forum, the better your english will be ^_~ .

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Fawkes Forever - May 28, 2004 7:51 am (#2464 of 2912)

Hi Guys

Veronika... sorry I was being a little bit sarcastic talking about the glasses of vinegar... I meant that the wine the dementors would be serving up would be cheap & nasty, almost like drinking vinegar. It was... put it this way... if I added some olive oil, it would have made a nice salad dressing

The 'party' actually wasn't too bad, but I did manage to sneak off early

They had a few speeches first... which were incredibly boring ... however we have a TV big screen in our canteen that shows Sky News all day... yesterday Sky News where doing a feature on... yip you've guessed it PoA! So whilst the dementor was 'rattling on' at the front of the room (geddit... rattling on ) I watched the big TV screen behind him.... hee hee, he must have thought that I was paying good attention during the speech... or else I fancied him, seeing as I was looking all misty eyed up in that direction... hee hee! Some of my mates realised what I was watching yesterday on the screen.. they just rolled their eyes & laughed at me. Oh and I also nearly got knocked down by a double decker bus in town yesterday as I was so busy staring at the giant Hermione poster on the side... & at another one with Harry on it across the street.... hee hee. Thats one for the you know you're a HP fan thread perhaps

Oh Blast, in answer to your question, I'm originally from Northern Ireland, Co. Tyrone to be precise...

I'm in a bit of a nutter mood today... not so you would notice but it's the weekend & PoA opens here on MONDAY! Woohoo. Even though I'll probably not get to see it until wednesday or thursday ... Still I'm very excited... I'm like a big kid....

Hope you all have a good weekend....

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Padfoot - May 28, 2004 8:34 am (#2465 of 2912)
Edited by May 28, 2004 9:37 am

Thanks Miréimé for the information. I will pass it along to my parents. I'm sure my mom will want to do some shopping while on her trip. They both really love nature. Especially my dad. Anything scenic or worth seeing. I wish I was going with them. I've seen pictures of Québec and it looks so pretty.

Brandon, Gunar is cute and very cool. I started using ebay this week for the first time. I ordered SS on dvd. It's coming from Hong Kong I think, so it will take a while to get here. I can see how ebay might get addicting.

I hope everybody has a good weekend and holiday! I have Monday off. Yea! I have plans to sleep in, go to some parties and do nothing productive. I plan to stick to that rigorous schedule.

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Loopy Lupin - May 28, 2004 9:03 am (#2466 of 2912)

Have a nice holiday everyone!!!

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VeronikaG - May 28, 2004 10:24 am (#2467 of 2912)

Hello friends!

I have never played the Sims. Do they age and grow in the old game too, or do they stay the same age forever? And how much can you decide about what they will be like? I'm thinking of getting the game as soon as I get some money.

Fawkes, that served the dementor right. Right when he was starting dementing, Harry showed up and saved the day. Good thing they didn't force you to drink vinegar, anyway. (I don't like wine, so I think that tastes horrible enough).

And yes, I knew what I was saying in French. It's a joke from the St. Mungo's thread.

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Gina R Snape - May 28, 2004 10:37 am (#2468 of 2912)

Veronika, If you adopt a baby into an existing household, it will turn into a kid. But if you create a family, the kid will stay a kid. No kids ever become grown-ups, and no grown-ups ever age. Characters can die, however. But if you're smart, you can save your game frequently and revert to before the character died. I have found, though, that sometimes the game will keep killing off the same character sometimes.

Hope that's helpful!

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septentrion - May 28, 2004 11:28 am (#2469 of 2912)

Leviosa, moi aussi je suis d'accord pour t'aider en français. Mon mail se trouve dans mon profil, n'hésite pas !

I totally agree with Essidji about the forum : I haven't found such a good forum in french. In fact, I haven't looked for one much because I found this rather quickly and got addicted very quickly

Fawkes, thinking (or seeing HP) is like a patronus for us muggles. When someone annoys or bores me, I say "hhmm" or "yes" and I think of HP, the forum....

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Marye Lupin - May 28, 2004 12:31 pm (#2470 of 2912)

I'm also going to France this summer (graduation present). I went to French schools from preschool up through nineth grade, but I haven't really spoken French in three years so I'm a little nervous. I noticed last month when I was visiting Quebec that I'm starting to develop an accent but hopefully it will go away after a few days in France. It's really wierd how a quickly you can forget things if you don't have a chance to practice.

My sister is completely obsessed with the sims. I never really got into it though-- I like building the house but the game itself gets really boring for me really quickly. She is really looking forward to this Sims 2 that's coming out soon (August I think). I think she said the characters can actually age on it although I might be wrong.

Essidji and Septentrion-- I haven't found a forum as good as this in any language including English!

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Dumbledore - May 28, 2004 12:55 pm (#2471 of 2912)

Happy Memorial Day weekend everybody!

As you all probably are too, I'm really excited for the PoA release (where I live in comes out next Friday)!

Septentrion, I'm only going to Paris for about 3 days. That's part of a 2 week European vacation I'm going on with my family to London, Paris, Venice, and Rome. As you can probably guess, I'm really excited about that!!

For all of you French speaking Lexicon members, I think I've already said on this thread that I love speaking the language! I've only taken it in school for 2 years but I really love it! J'adore le francais! (Sorry, I don't know how to put the accents in!)

Sarah, I love the Sims picture! It's excellent!

Well, that's all for now. Have a good evening everybody!!

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Dumbledore - May 28, 2004 1:36 pm (#2472 of 2912)

By the way, can anyone tell me how they get their "picture smilies" on their posts? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! :-)

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Padfoot - May 28, 2004 2:04 pm (#2473 of 2912)

Dumbledore, go to post #180 on the Practice Area for New Techniques thread. The animated smilies are from Smiley Central. You can download them for free.

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Blast - May 28, 2004 4:57 pm (#2474 of 2912)

Although I do not speak french, just bits and bites, my oldest daughter is bilingual. She had the chance to go in a French Immersion program and she stuck with it. She has continued her French in university, and will have her masters when she graduates next year.

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Leprechaun Jack - May 28, 2004 5:20 pm (#2475 of 2912)



Just read an interview with Daniel Radcliffe on MSN homepage.

He's hinting Harry might not live through the Books

http://entertainment.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=159620

Jack

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scully jones - May 28, 2004 6:22 pm (#2476 of 2912)

Yes these sims can age. This next Sim game will be awesome! You can control every single feature of the face! I'll have to try and adjust the picture to be more like the nice one you posted Mir...

Also, the children you have share the genetics of the people who made them! Yay!

I made all of the house outfits just like the one on the mannequin I posted.

So much stuff to talk about, but just no no no no time to do it! I just don't have time to come on here anymore!

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Viola Intonada - May 28, 2004 6:54 pm (#2477 of 2912)

Leviosa, I recommend buying the HP books in French. That way you are reading something familiar that you will want to read and you will maintain your vocabulary. I studied French for 2 years in high school and 2 years in college (which was about 15 years ago) in October I went to France and was very disappointed with how much I had forgotten. Though I can't say I would have done much better if I had gone to France just out of school either.

I also recommend watching DVD's with French subtitles and French as the language. Though unfortunately the HP movies only have English and Spanish.

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septentrion - May 29, 2004 1:21 am (#2478 of 2912)

Viola, maybe if you buy your dvd from Canada will you get the french version ! But how can anyone get deprieved of Alan Rickman's voice voluntarily ? BTW I do the same with english speaking movies to improve my understanding, which is really horrible. And reading the HP books in a foreign language is a very good idea. In fact, I've been brought back to english thanks to them !

Maybe we could start a french speaking thread for those who want to practice ? Just an idea, I don't know if it would fit this forum.

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Caput Draconis - May 29, 2004 3:51 am (#2479 of 2912)

Hey all!

Just quickly - Mr. Loopy Lupin, I salute you for your choice of avatar! Best Simpson’s character ever, and a fine, fine example for those in the legal profession. I'm the proud owner of a talking Lionel Hutz action figure, just so you know. ("I've argued in front of every judge in the state...often as a lawyer!"). Hehehe. A pleasure to meet you, sir.

Abby, did you at least enjoy the fantabulous Idol final that made you miss HBO? And I hope everyone has super fun at their premieres - people keep whispering about an 'event' in Sydney next Sunday but no one actually tells me anything. Sigh. I have my opening night tickets though! Only 12 days...

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Dumbledore - May 29, 2004 5:02 am (#2480 of 2912)

Good morning, everybody!

Thank you for the help, Padfoot! I downloaded them (at least I got that far) but now how do I actually get them in my posts. (Sorry, I'm a little clueless when it comes to downloading and uploading. I really do appreciate the help!)

Septenrion, I think the French thread is a great idea!!! :-)

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Magical Max - May 29, 2004 6:01 am (#2481 of 2912)

This interview was reported first in a London paper. WHich makes you suspect it from the word go.( They're not known for their accuracy)

For all we know Daniel Radcliff could have been in a party mood and made some off the cuff remark, not intending it to be taken seriously.

Besides JKR said that after Siruis , no other major characters were going to be bumped off.

So unless you see it on JKR's own website or on a WB press release, treat any rumours of Harry's demise as just that - rumours

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Flame Alligator - May 29, 2004 6:51 am (#2482 of 2912)

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY EVERYBODY! or to whom it applies. As for me, I am doing house slave tasks today. I am, however, in a relatively good mood. A loooong distance phone call from a loved one cheered me up.

Goedemorgen everybody!

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septentrion - May 29, 2004 7:32 am (#2483 of 2912)

Flame, nice to see your mood is up !

I'll ask the hosts if they mind a french thread on this forum. We could use it like the chat thread or to translate some of our posts for those who wants to train their french in a non-boring way.

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Flame Alligator - May 29, 2004 9:43 am (#2484 of 2912)

Thanks for your concern septentrion. Just taking a break from house slavery. Back to work.

Goedemiddag!

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Sherbie Lemon - May 29, 2004 9:45 am (#2485 of 2912)

Karla, de nada!

Hey everyone, you will not believe what has happened!!! Last week, I registered on MTV for a chance to win tickets to special sneak-peak of PoA, and today I got my passes in the mail!!! I WON! I've never won anything, so imagine my delight over winning something Harry Potter-related! I'm going to have to drive 3 1/2 hours to Dallas to the premeire, but who cares?! I get to see Harry Potter on Wednesday at 7:00 pm, a whole day and a half earlier than planned! Woo hoo!

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Dumbledore - May 29, 2004 9:52 am (#2486 of 2912)

Happy Memorial Day everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Sherbie Lemon!! You are very lucky and I am very jealous!! :-) :-)

Flame, like Septenrion, I am very happy that you are having a good day!!!!!!!!!

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I Am Used Vlad - May 29, 2004 10:07 am (#2487 of 2912)

Way to go, Sherbie. I envy you.

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mike miller - May 29, 2004 10:57 am (#2488 of 2912)

Happy Memorial Day to all those living in the USA. Does Canada have a similar holiday this weekend? For us it's the official start of summer!

Congrats Sherbie! You lucky devil (turns green with envy). The best I could do was Friday morning at 10am, no mid-night show :-( I'll see it again at 7:30pm with the family, so twice in one day isn't bad.

It's a beautiful day here in Baltimore, sunny mid-70's, nice breeze. We're having 2 other couples over for a BBQ; smoked turkey breast, venison tenderloin in my secret marinade, salmon with burgers and dogs for the kids.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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septentrion - May 29, 2004 12:38 pm (#2489 of 2912)

Sherbie, you lucky ! It seems here there no way of seeing the movie earlier than wednesday here.

I have a good week-end : sweet and sunny weather, a visit to a friend, working in the house as less as possible (I'm not in a house elf mood, well I'm never in a house elf mood in fact)...

BTW what is the memorial day ?

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Gina R Snape - May 29, 2004 12:42 pm (#2490 of 2912)

Congratulations Sherbie!!!!! You are very lucky!

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haymoni - May 29, 2004 12:48 pm (#2491 of 2912)

Hi guys - this is my first time posting on the Chat thread. I've posted everywhere else - I might as well make it complete.

I'm sitting at home today (Saturday)- hubby is working, daughter is napping (fell asleep to PS video) and my son is hunting for a "trinket" to leave when we go on our first geocaching hunt later today after daughter wakes up.

The long Memorial Day weekend is much appreciated and I hope those of you who celebrate this holiday enjoy yourselves. Not to be political, but the way things are in the world right now, I am very grateful to and respectful of those who have died in the service of their country.

That being said, I am also happy about not having to go to work on Monday! I can't believe that June is here already and that we are days away from POA.

I suggested on the POA thread that anyone who is seeing the movie early should post on a separate thread with the usual "Warning, Warning Will Robinson" SPOILER alert. That way those of us (like me) who wish to be spoiled can peek and those who are unspoiled can stay that way.

Have a great weekend!

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mike miller - May 29, 2004 12:52 pm (#2492 of 2912)

Septentrion - Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States to honor all those who have died in the service of our country. It always falls on the last weekend in May.

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Sherbie Lemon - May 29, 2004 1:06 pm (#2493 of 2912)

Thanks guys! I'd take all of you with me if I could! I am so excited that I went out and spent $50.00 on HP merchandise. I got a Gryffindor tank top, a Gryffindor bracelet, a Gryffindor bumper sticker, a wanted poster, and three buttons featuring Sirius, the Gryffindor crest, and the Hogwarts crest.

Haymoni, I think a new thread for those who have seen the movie early would be a great idea. I suppose who ever sees it first should start it.

I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend! I know I now am!

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haymoni - May 29, 2004 1:12 pm (#2494 of 2912)

Sherbie - Where'd you get the clothes?

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timrew - May 29, 2004 2:07 pm (#2495 of 2912)

Saw my son today; and he, working in a cinema, has seen POA already! (Staff and friends only viewing). Needless to say, as he lives in Sheffield - about 40 miles from me, he took his girlfriend and his best mate (Huh!).

However, he says it's a great film (albeit it should be called Hermione Granger and the Prisoner of Azkaban, seeing as she appears in it the most!)

But he still gives it a five-star rating, and I can't wait to see it when I get back from holiday!

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Sherbie Lemon - May 29, 2004 2:26 pm (#2496 of 2912)

I got my clothes from Hot Topic, Haymoni. They also had a very cool "Seeker" ball cap but as I had already spent $50, I decided not to get it. I may go back tomorrow though, if I'm still thinking about it. Ponder You can also order the clothes online at hottopic.com. I've purchased three shirts from them, one of the Sirius wanted poster, the other with the Hogwarts crest (it's a red babydoll style, very cute) and the last is the Gryffindor tank top I bought today. My mom bought the trading cards which came in a nice tin, instead of the poster, but we got the same of everything else. She's my fellow potty!

Poor Tim!Sad I can't believe your own son chose to go with his friends rather than his Potter-loving dad! But at least you'll still have something to look forward to when you come home from your holiday!

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Gina R Snape - May 29, 2004 2:32 pm (#2497 of 2912)

Yes, Tim. Coal for him next Christmas, I say!

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timrew - May 29, 2004 2:33 pm (#2498 of 2912)

At least, working in a cinema, he got me in to see Troy today for nothing. Good film!

Edit: Gina.....I posted just after you! He's a good kid really! And POA isn't showing in Manchester yet!

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Gina R Snape - May 29, 2004 2:42 pm (#2499 of 2912)

Heh, heh. Alright then Tim. We'll just jump on you for not wanting to drive north from Manchester. Sheffield, you say? Can't be more than an hour or two north, right?

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timrew - May 29, 2004 2:47 pm (#2500 of 2912)

If he'd let me know.....and if I was free, I would have gone, Gina! But he is a typical son, the last person he thinks about is his Dad!

And to think I bought him and his girlfriend tickets to see Simon and Garfunkel too! Why do we parents bother!

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Blast - May 29, 2004 3:03 pm (#2501 of 2912)

We had our holiday last weekend Mike, and B.T.W. I saw a man the other day in a hat just like in your avatar.

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Marye Lupin - May 29, 2004 4:51 pm (#2502 of 2912)

Sherbie Lemon: I got a Harry Potter (Gryffindor) shirt at Hot Topic today. They said that the HP stuff had just come in and that I was the first person to buy one.

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Acceber - May 29, 2004 5:15 pm (#2503 of 2912)

Congrats Sherbie! I know I'm a bit late, but I was away all day...

Must...go...to...Hot...Topic...*pants*.

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Sherbie Lemon - May 29, 2004 5:16 pm (#2504 of 2912)

Good for you, Marye!

We're having some interesting weather here right now. A tornado is gathering up steam just northwest of our suburb. Many other nearby suburbs are experiencing golfball to softball size hail and high winds. Luckily, the tornado is quite small and having problems organizing itself well enough to stay on the ground.Tornado When the tornadoes are relatively non-threatening like this, there are pretty cool to watch.

Edit: Thanks, Acceber!

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Julia. - May 29, 2004 5:49 pm (#2505 of 2912)

Must...go...Hot...Topic...

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haymoni - May 29, 2004 6:02 pm (#2506 of 2912)

Tornados are serious business, Sherbie - at least grab the Hot Topic clothes when you head for the cellar.

You'd better check that theater you were going to! You might have a scene out of "Twister" before this is through.

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Sherbie Lemon - May 29, 2004 6:26 pm (#2507 of 2912)

Tell me about it, Haymoni! We had quite a few friends lose their houses when we had an F5 a couple years ago. That was incredibly scary. Then on my husband's college graduation day, we had a few go right by our apartment and hit the town where he graduated not long after we left.

Don't worry about my HP garb, Haymoni, I grabbed my tickets and new clothes just in case!

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Leprechaun Jack - May 29, 2004 6:57 pm (#2508 of 2912)

Well I need to vent so please bear with me.........

After a 6 year relationship with as many ups and downs as your standard amusement park roller coaster. I find myself with the prospect of going forward by myself.

I've come to realize that my birthday is jinxed. No, really, check this out...

On my birthdays

... at 12 i got the chicken pox, 14 I got the mumps, 15 my grandmother died, 17 I was mugged at knife point, 19 I was robbed at gun point while at work, then I had a little break, until 25 I met the person I thought I might spend a good part of my life with until 26 when I was dumped on my birthday. 28 I had a car accident, then a break until 33 another car accident and now 37 as of tomorrow, I am once again alone.

Now either someone has put a curse on me or this is a self fulfilling prophecy.

Ok I feel better now. There is nothing better than a good rant.

Jack

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Mrs. Sirius - May 29, 2004 7:30 pm (#2509 of 2912)

Oh Jack so sorry to hear that! Well perhaps you are just luckier than the rest of us, did you think of that? Think about it. At a point where many people have nothing more to think about than the fact that another year has gone by, you have a great opportunity to put that year into perspective. The opportunity to contemplate the very meaning and essence of health, love, wealth, and life itself, is presented to you at a point when others may forget the importance of that moment time and thereby party, drink too much, have quite dinner or not celebrate at all. You are reminded to reassess and evaluate.

Going back many posts, Karla I do hope you stay. I think that diverse voices are what make this forum so special. Harry Potter is what brings us here together. HP is about a diverse world. You add to that diversity. (And on a more selfish on note, I am now plodding thru the OoTP in Spanish and would like to chat with you about that.)

Sherbie     I am so jealous!!!

I know I have forgotten many birthday and other special days, happy and wonderful to one and all.

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Leprechaun Jack - May 29, 2004 7:41 pm (#2510 of 2912)

Mrs.Sirius I'm gonna' go out on a limb here.... but... Are you an optomist ????

However you may be right ? Something to think about

Jack

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Denise P. - May 29, 2004 8:14 pm (#2511 of 2912)

Jack, can you make your brilliant green a shade or two darker? The neon green is really hard to read, I have to highlight it. Thanks!

Gina, I love the long haired Rupert!

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scully jones - May 29, 2004 8:28 pm (#2512 of 2912)

I thought I had jinxed birthdays, but Jack, you've beaten me to it!

I know this birthday won't be jinxed! June 8th! Yay! (sarcasm starting now) Whoopee dee do! I'm 21! Almost... No beer for me, though. Jimmie's mom says she'll bring wine coolers. I don't really care for alcohol... Good for me, eh?

I made a better Sim Me. Hope you like it. I'd like to start making a lot of you guys, but I need front AND side views. You can see Julia! I made her, but it's not very accurate. I'll put it up here

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Leprechaun Jack - May 29, 2004 9:01 pm (#2513 of 2912)

How's this Denise ??? Should be a little easier to read

Jack

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 29, 2004 10:22 pm (#2514 of 2912)

Lauren, it's American Idol! Of course I enjoyed it!! I only sort of got nervous about the HBO thing afterwards. But all turned out well, and I have all 13 minutes of it on tape!

Sherbie! I am nothing short of jealous!! Have a great time!

Jack, wow, I'm sorry to hear all that. Would you like some Abbyfetti to cheer you up? ,.,;,'',;.',;.',;.',

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Leprechaun Jack - May 29, 2004 10:36 pm (#2515 of 2912)

Thanks Abby, You'rE the Bestest.

But it's really not as bad as it sounds. As I was re-reading my post I thought to my self "Jeeze that sounds bad", but with the exception of my birthdays, I have a rather good life overall.

Jack

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Gina R Snape - May 29, 2004 11:34 pm (#2516 of 2912)

Aaaawwww, Jack. BIG hugs to you! And, er, happy birthday...

Now that you are single again, let me know if you're ever coming into the city to party! I'll happily meet up with you for a butterbeer. BTW, the next HPfGU meetup will probably be the 20th of June.

Edit: Thanks, Denise! I got a few very lovely shots of Rupert last Sunday. He is a cutey-pie with the long hair. This one was the best as he was looking at me (well, in my direction anyway... when the pic was taken). I managed one or two cute shots of Dan. Nearly all the pictures of Emma came out blurry. But maybe next I'll put up a Tom Felton shot. He is swaggering down 51st St. in front of the fans, in a very Dracoish pose.

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The Great Abbycadabra - May 29, 2004 11:58 pm (#2517 of 2912)

You're welcome, Jack. Anytime. And thanks, right back. I have stock in the Abbyfetti folks, so I use a lot of the stuff.

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Dumbledore - May 30, 2004 5:40 am (#2518 of 2912)

Good morning everyone and HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope everybody is having an awesome weekend.

Leprechaun Jack, I'm really sorry that you’re not feeling so up right now!! Hopefully we all here can cheer you up!

Mrs. Sirius, what you said is true. If Jack was right and you are an optimist, then I have to say we need optimists like you in the world to keep everything going on a positive note!!! :-)

Gina, I LOVE THE LONG HAIRED RUPERT!! If you by any chance see him walking down the street, tell him that a 13 year old girl from Long Island thinks he looks great!! ;-) LOL

Sherbie Lemon, once again congrats on the awesome luck! I am nothing short of jealous!! :-) *green with envy* ;-) ;-)

My weekend has been pretty boring. My grandparents are here, so that is fun, and I enjoy spending time with them! I went to a friend's Bat Mitzvah last night, so that was pretty fun as well. Nothing major is going on here, just counting down to the Prisoner of Azkaban Release (I can't believe it is so soon!!!) and my Bat Mitzvah (which is only one day after!!) I know I keep bringing the Bat Mitzvah thing up and that is kind of selfish but I am just really, really, really, really, excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, that's all that's going on in "Laurentown". Everybody have an excellent day!!!!!!!!

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Sherbie Lemon - May 30, 2004 6:19 am (#2519 of 2912)

Jack, your story reminds me of an old "Mad About You" episode. It's a flashback epidode detailing all of Paul's adult birthdays, and each is about as good as yours have been. Personally, I'm not a fan of birthdays, well, I'm not a fan of celebrating or even really acknowledging my own. In the case where you have a bad day, inevitably you'll say "And on my birthday, too!" Never do you hear someone saying after their car breaks down and they get splattered with mud by a passing vehicle, "And on a Tuesday, too!" If all the events you explained happened a year apart like they did, but on random days, you would not feel "cursed." Also, there's so much pressure to have a "happy" day, everyone constantly says it to you; "Happy Birthday!" "Did you have a happy Birthday?" "How was your birthday? Did you have a good day?". But this is just my opinion. I prefer my birthday to just slip on by, like any other day of the week. Yet I guess I'm a little hypocritical, because I want those I love to have the best day, and always go a little overboard celebrating! So, I would suggest that you start celebrating your "Unbirthdays" instead! Perhaps the curse will get confused and start haunting that day!

Thanks again for the congratulations! I'm still in amazement. The last, and only other thing I won was a cake walk when I was in 2nd grade (my number was 22). If anyone here lives in the Dallas/Plano area, I would appreciate some help finding the theater. I've been to Dallas dozens of times, but I never cease to get lost and scream in frustration on the LBJ expressway. Something concerns me a bit about the pass. On the bottom in small letters it reads:
Arrive early! Seating is first come, first serve, except for members of the reviewing press. This ticket does not guarantee you a seat. Theatre is overbooked to ensure a full house.
So when should I arrive then? I was planning 2 1/2 hours early, but do you think I should get there even earlier? I'm talking my mom (shame on your son, Tim!) but she's a teacher and can't leave class until 12:30, so we will arrive at the theater around 4:15 or so. HELP! Now I'm freaked out!

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Mrs. Sirius - May 30, 2004 6:33 am (#2520 of 2912)

Who? me? a cockeyed optimist? Why would you say that? TeethyWell, I grew up in NYC and have experience some of the things the happened to you Jack (not on my birthday though). But I have always found that the random violent acts a point of reassessing.

Congrats on your Bat Mitzah Dumbledore.

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Flame Alligator - May 30, 2004 7:05 am (#2521 of 2912)

Lauren, PoA and Bat Mitzvah, one after the other.... you should be excited, bouncing off the walls even. Early congrats on your Bat Mitzvah and I hope it goes perfectly.

Sherbie, I forgot to say congrats yesterday on your tickets to the premiere. *dancing around happy for Sherbie* I can't wait to read all the details. Thanks for posting the information about hot topic. I want a Gryfffindor tank top. I have made several camisoles with PoA posters on them to wear June 4th. Awww... too bad the Gryffindor tank top won't arrive in time.

Leprechaun Jack, Sorry to read about your heart break. I sent you an e-mail expressing my sympathy.

haymoni, Regarding: A PoA thread? Wouldn't that be the PoA movie thread. I am with you... no such thing as a spoiler for me. I love to "take a peek"

Gina, Thanks for posting the Rupert picture. I can't wait to see your Dan pictures.

I managed to get half my house slave work done yesterday. (I did too much forum reading and chatting. ) Today, I plan on completing all my house slave tasks. The hardest is cleaning up Sammi's room. (The Cat's Room - for 12 years she had two roommates. Leo died a year and a half ago. She really enjoyed having the place to herself.)I have to wash all the cat beds and toys. Put away all scratching posts, climbing trees. Maybe I will leave the trees out. I have a lot of "cat" furniture, climbing trees, hutches, tunnels, scratching posts and a real tree stump with carpet on the top, for "cat perching", in the kitchen. Hmmm....I better leave the stump alone too. I am grieving over Sammi and I think it will be quite a while before I can even consider getting another kitten/cat.

I know that sounded sad above but I am in a relatively good mood again today. I cannot explain it. I am grieving over my beloved cat and recovering from a broken heart. There is one thing I think helped. My son suggested I burn some frankincense incense. I did and it worked! Aromatherapy, baby. I have been feeling better ever since. I only use organic/non toxic incense, of course. For those of you who hate the smoke..... try organic essential oils using a essential oil diffuser. Or you can use essential oil candles. Just make sure the candles are made of beeswax or vegetable wax and have cotton wicks.

My information on frankincense says: Antidepressant, immune stimulating. It is stimulating and elevating to the mind and helps in overcoming depression. From Gary Young's book on Aromatherapy.

OK, I have bored you enough.

Goedemorgen everybody!!

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Accio Sirius - May 30, 2004 7:32 am (#2522 of 2912)
Edited by May 30, 2004 8:35 am

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It's nice and cool here. Hope to have a quiet cook-out with friends tomorrow.

Jack--Sorry to hear of your woes. A friend of mine has her birthday on September 11, so she struggles every year. Maybe you should come up with a new date to celebrate and create a new holiday, a new you or a new beginning. Good Luck.

Gina, I'm all about the long hair! Rupert is so soft spoken and shy in his interviews but I think the new hot look will propel him into new level of stardom. It has with me anyway! And I'm way too old for him! : )

Flame: It sounds like you are doing things the right way. I hope you maintain the inner peace.

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Gina R Snape - May 30, 2004 7:33 am (#2523 of 2912)

Dumbledore wrote: "Gina, I LOVE THE LONG HAIRED RUPERT!! If you by any chance see him walking down the street, tell him that a 13 year old girl from Long Island thinks he looks great!! ;-) LOL"

Heh, heh. Well, it's doubtful I'll be that close to him again. But you might be amused to know that CBBC is doing a survey on the matter!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/vote/votes/newsid_3741000/3741579.stm

Edit: Hey, Accio Sirius! Yes, I am on the verge of an inappropriate crush myself. Good thing Alan Rickman has spent so much time in the public eye lately. Lots of very nice shots to keep me distracted.

Here's one link to GettyImages for any fans who are interested. I want to be Gabrielle Union!!!!

http://tinyurl.com/39nb5 (normally I'd post in the Actors thread, but as long as I'm here...)

I look forward to your little care package!

FYI, to those who do not know, Alan Rickman will be starring in an HBO movie titled 'Something the Lord Made' with Mos Def. It airs tonight on HBO, for those who have HBO. But Accio is sending me some stuff from the movie she managed to get hold of.

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Flame Alligator - May 30, 2004 7:42 am (#2524 of 2912)

Leprechaun Jack, My letter to you was unable to deliver. Is your e-mail address correct?

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Denise P. - May 30, 2004 8:17 am (#2525 of 2912)

I put down a vote for Rupert's hair rocking.

For those going to PA, please make sure you check that thread so you can make sure I have you down for a name tag.

Ugh, got a little girl with a drippy nose today and she is a crabby patty.

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Julia. - May 30, 2004 8:22 am (#2526 of 2912)

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Much excitement on my end! Less than ONE WEEK till PoA, and I'm getting my ticket to PA this very afternoon!! *Shakes in excitiement*

Gina, I love your avatar, Rupert with long hair is perfect! So Weasleyish. Grrr, I wish I had HBO so I could see the Alan Rickman movie, I guess I'll have to settle for what ever they have at Blockbuster...

Have some butterbeer Jack, it'll all work out in the end (and don't even ask, yes, I am an optomist).

Anyway, have a great day everyone! Hope you're all having fun getting ready for your bbq's tomorrow, or if you're not doing that, then I hope you're having fun doing what ever it is you're doing!

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Accio Sirius - May 30, 2004 9:07 am (#2527 of 2912)
Edited by May 30, 2004 10:12 am

Gina,

Sorry for the criss-crossing e-mails versus chat. I can't always make it to the chat thread but I do check my e-mails. Love the pictures and I am happy to fan the flames!

Denise: Sorry to hear about your daughter being under the weather. My two have been having trouble with the tree pollen. How goes it with the guinea pig? I have to cut his nails, but I'm a little worried. His toes are black so it is hard to see the quick. I cut my cat's nails, but that is definitely a two person job.

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tracie1976 - May 30, 2004 9:26 am (#2528 of 2912)

This is posted on mugglenet
JKR gives Book Six update at Premiere Earlier today at the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban premiere in London, Jo gave an interested response to a Sky News reporter:

Reporter: "So when's the next book coming out?" J.K. Rowling: "Ohh, not too long... but I don't like to give deadlines because then I'll miss it and everyone will get upset."

This isn't solid news as to when the book will be out (especially since not too long can still mean 2 years, it was 3 for Order, and if the book were turned into the publishers at this moment it may be a year before it's in stores), but it's an optimistic response for her many, many fans.
Write faster Jo!!! hehe

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Denise P. - May 30, 2004 9:27 am (#2529 of 2912)

One of the piggies has light colored nails so she is easy to clip. Cinnamon has 2 paws with dark nails, I just trim the sharp ends off...just a teeny bit and always have some of the powder on hand to stop any bleeding. I have not made her bleed yet though. I clip guinea pig nails on a weekly basis.

Kierynn's yuckiness stems from teething. She has two molars on the bottom coming through and it is just tough for her.

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timrew - May 30, 2004 9:47 am (#2530 of 2912)

Well, today I got a free DVD with The Sunday Times that has the trailer for POA on it (the one where Hermione punches Malfoy). Excellent stuff! But, there again, the film opens here tomorrow!

I suppose I could see it before I go on holiday (on the 5th); but I hate sitting in a crowded cinema - especially the one near us, that sells trash-can sized containers of popcorn, along with bucket sized containers of Coca-Cola.

The little dears consume all of this before the film, and then spend the next two hours going to the toilet every ten minutes, much to my annoyance! I think this grumpy old man will wait until he gets back from holiday!

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Flame Alligator - May 30, 2004 9:50 am (#2531 of 2912)

Now let me try this again: HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY EVERYBODY!!! That will be me as soon as I finish my house slave tasks today.

I am very excited about the HBO movie Something The Lord Made airing tonight. I have been looking forward to it all week. I love obscure historical information. Especially when credit is given to someone who has not been acknowledged.

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Marie E. - May 30, 2004 12:22 pm (#2532 of 2912)

I am also doing household slavey stuff today, combined with packing. It's not so bad as I'm taking liberal breaks. I also have a daughter who's under the weather-Shayla came down with strep on Friday. This completely ruined my weekend plans of visiting my sister in Missouri and going to St. Louis for a cousin's graduation. Oh well, now I have more time to pack, right? I'm on tenderhooks waiting for Lexie to come down with the infection. She had strep five times last year so it's inevitable.

What are all of you doing for the weekend (those in the US)? We had a barbeque with our next door neighbors last night. It was a carnivore's banquet. We had steaks, pork ribs, steak fajitas, and hamburgers. And best of all, three types of cakes, brownies, and ice cream. They had to roll me home!! Whatever you do, enjoy!!!

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Julia. - May 30, 2004 12:33 pm (#2533 of 2912)

It's supposed to rain tomorrow! Not fair! If the weather holds, my mummy and I are going to opening day at the New Haven County Cutters, a new baseball team here in town. The game will probally suck, but at least I'll get to see all my baseball friends. If the weather doesn't hold, than I guess I'll watch the Yankees game on tv, not nearly as good as live, but at least it's baseball.

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haymoni - May 30, 2004 1:39 pm (#2534 of 2912)

Tomorrow, I get to go to my mother-in-law's. 'Nuff said!

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Acceber - May 30, 2004 6:04 pm (#2535 of 2912)

I'll get to watch the Yankee game on TV. So do you enjoy humiliating yourself?

Happy Birthday Jack! Hope your years to come are curse-free.

We're not doing anything for Memorial Day surprisingly; family friends were supposed to come over but they realized they couldn't, ho hum.

EDIT: No, Meg, I didn't, as we were away the whole day, but according to redsox.com, we won! w00t!

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megfox - May 30, 2004 6:06 pm (#2536 of 2912)

Did you see the Sox game today, Becca?

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Mrs. Sirius - May 30, 2004 8:05 pm (#2537 of 2912)

Julia is there a new team in New Haven to replace the Ravens? Cool, saw the Ravens play a few years back. We were wondering if there were a team in New Haven now. my son plays on the Chester Rockcats so we have the opportunity to see the farm team in New Britian. The let the kids go out on the field for the National anthem.

Today I was counting the days on the calender with my daughter until my son's birthday. I counted 5 days until Friday the 4th. Well my son's birthday is 3rd on Thursday. My 5 year old corrected me!

By the way Jack I forgot to wish a happy birthday Birthday Surprise Partythis year. May great things be lingering just ahead.

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Madam Poppy - May 30, 2004 9:55 pm (#2538 of 2912)
Edited by May 30, 2004 11:05 pm

Sherbie Lemon, I would advise you to get to the theater as early as you can. Scope out the lines and camp out if necessary. MTV probably isn't the only one that gave out free tickets. I'm sure they are counting on a lot of "no shows". You can always go shopping if there aren't many people around.

I was second in line at the last movie. I was there a couple of hours early. I would have still made it into the theater if I'd showed up later, but I wouldn't have gotten as good a seat.

I got my schedule on Friday and I did get my requested time off on the 4th. It's High School graduation that night and I thought I'd be working for sure. I'll miss the first showing, but I'll make the first one after 5:00.

Did anyone see that in an interview with USA Today, "JKR confirms new clues to books 6 & 7 are in the Prisoner of Azkaban film"?
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says that Alfonso Cuaron, who directed The Prisoner of Azkaban, which opens next Friday, inadvertently foreshadowed events that will happen in books six and seven, which she has yet to complete.



I really got goose bumps when I saw a couple of those things, and I thought, people are gong to look back on the film and think that those were put in deliberately as clues," Rowling says in an interview released by Warner Bros., which is distributing the movie."

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Fawkes Forever - May 31, 2004 3:15 am (#2539 of 2912)

Happy Memorial day to you guys in the States, enjoy your day off today. Those in the UK, hope you're having a nice bank holiday monday! I'm at work but this weekend coming is a bank holiday weekend here & I've booked off some days around it to make a really long weekend.... a mini break from the Dementors So I'm so excited... a holiday & PoA.... wayhey!

Happy Birthday Jack.... I know how you feel about birthdays normally being bad... I mostly had exams on my birthday whilst at school & college... so I never really got into the habit of celebrating properly. I think the worst was my Maths GCSE (OWL) on my 16th birthday, now that was pretty nasty. Since then I tend not to celebrate... but if forced into it by friends & family .... I have a few of them over for dinner or we go out... but not for any particular reason or anything... it's just a regular night... & not my birthday or anything (thats what I keep telling myself) If its not my birthday.. then what could possibly go wrong.... right!

# See previous posts for details of my birthday this year... fondly dubbed... 'the bbq of death incident' .... actually, it was funny & I was able to return the bbq & got a full refund!

Anyhoo... Sherbie so excited for you *snoopy dance*

I'm having a dilemma here at the moment... very trivial & silly... but I know you guys will understand...

It's about PoA... which opened here TODAY! Woohooo. Anyways, I've been planning for months to go home this weekend, & I'm going to see the movie with my friends & family back home.... who are HUGE Potter Maniacs.... we've been in this together since the beginning, well since the release of GoF... then the movies & then OotP.... you know what I mean. We all went to see the first two movies together & so we all planned our first viewing of PoA together... like one big nerdy HP family But temptation has set in today.... I've been asked to go see it tomorrow night .... I'm torn... as I really want to see the movie now.... but my mates back home are putting off going early in the week... & waiting until I get home so we all can see it together... What to do what to do.... so tempting to go see it tomorrow.... I really should wait .... LOL I'm such a child I'll probably wait the extra couple of days to see it with my friends back home... after all... we where there for PS & CoS... it would be a same to break with the tradition...

Gosh I sound like a nutter today guys. I'm still buzzing from seeing the live footage from the UK premiere yesterday on sky news... my CD-ROM from the sunday times with the trailer, same as Tim... BTW Tim, I was not impressed with the movie review in the paper... only 2 stars, & I thought the reviewer was a bit inappropriate with his remarks & had an unhealthy fixation with Emma..... needless to say I was just hacked off that he gave it a low rating. Ok rant over My other sunday paper... gave it 4 stars & a glowing review.... so I was happy again. Reminds me... I must buy empire magazine today ... HP special

Poppy... I read that too... hmm, very interesting.... I'll be watching the film even more closely now... we could probably follow this up on the 'clues in the movies' thread after we all seen it ... reminds me... must keep away from spoliers this week.. so guys... please let me know before I read

ok.... back to work.... opps, this is a long post! Sue & Liz, thinking of you two today, I hope you enjoy the movie... which you're both probably watching as I type. Flame... top of the morning to ya (ToTMTY) Dumbledore.... congrats on your Bat Mitzvah

Have a great day to all who are off... & to the rest of us working.... have a nice day too

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Jim the Potty - May 31, 2004 3:29 am (#2540 of 2912)

Hi!

I've got a whole week off school so I might be around here occasionaly. My birthday was about 2 1/2 weeks ago, on the eleventh so I missed it with you guys. I think somebody else on here said their's was 11th too so I'll probably steal some of their Abbey-fetti (I think I spelt that wrong....)

I don't intend to see PoA at the cinema, but that interview is intriguing... I'll have to see what people are saying on the PoA film thread I suppose.

Happy birthdays etc to everyone I missed (the BBQ of death sounds interesting!)

Happy bank holiday/ memorial day everyone!!! And happy 1/2 term to anyone else in British education who has it this week!

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Essidji - May 31, 2004 3:51 am (#2541 of 2912)

Have a nice day, everyone! I am excited, 'cos today's my last day before work. I feel a bit strange, nervous...

How I envy you who have been able to see the film already. The release here in France is on Wednesday, but I won't be able to see it before June 11th. The thing that warms me up is that we're going to see it in English, not in the dubbed version.

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tracie1976 - May 31, 2004 4:15 am (#2542 of 2912)

Happy Memorial Day to people in the U.S.A.
Boop (Betty) called me and told me to say "hello" to everyone. She's up in Ohio and will be back later today

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Chemyst - May 31, 2004 4:30 am (#2543 of 2912)

Poppy, the thing about the interview... JKR is as good at teasing her audience as she is at writing. When I read that, I immediately thought of the scene in the trailer of Hermione and Ron holding hands-- and then not. That must be emotionally true to where the books are heading. She said Alfonso Cuaron obviously understands teenage boys!

We have buckets of rain here which wasn't forecast until much later today. Otherwise I'd be out gardening now. Fortunately we're gnome-free. Many weeds to pull though.

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timrew - May 31, 2004 5:32 am (#2544 of 2912)

I read that Times review, Fawkes. Like you said, not very impressive. There again, the guy admitted to not having read the book!

And I noticed his unhealthy preoccupation with Emma Watson also. Doesn't he realise she's only 14? Thank the Lord it was Alfonso Cuaron directing the film and not him, is all I can say!

BTW, I already posted this on the POA thread; but if anyone is going to the film in the next day or two, my son has spotted an error already! When Scabbers turns into Pettigrew, he (Pettigrew) is fully clothed. But when Pettigrew turns back into Scabbers, he shrinks inside his clothes and leaves them on the ground!

Apart from that, Matthew (my son), highly recommends the film as the best Harry Potter yet!

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Denise P. - May 31, 2004 5:59 am (#2545 of 2912)

I happened to have on the NBC early morning show and there was an interview with Gary O. (Sirius!) It was a brief one but it did show bits of the film I had not seen and makes me quite anxious to go see the film. I really think I may call my sitter and see if she can watch the kids Friday for me so I can go to a showing before I leave for PA.

Someone a few posts back asked what Memorial Day was, I didn't see if there was an answer.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service.



In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday to be held on the last Monday in May.

You can read more about it at Memorial Day - A Look at It's History

Here in the US, it also kicks off the summer season and most people have a picnic and go swimming.

In my picture there, we spent Saturday morning at a local cemetery finding those who served and placed flags on their graves. (We had a list of names so we could be sure to get them all) Since I live in the South, those who served in the Civil War had Confederate flags by their graves. Each of our local cemeteries have a group who are responsible for placing flags during the year. A Confederate group takes care of the Civil War Soldiers. The section of the cemetery we covered had about 70 soldiers that we placed flags on. In that cemetery, there are also 2 women soldiers buried there. The kids look forward to going each year to do this.

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Flame Alligator - May 31, 2004 5:59 am (#2546 of 2912)

Fawkes, And the rest of the day to ya.

Essidiji, Don't worry about work. You will be fine. *sending support to Essidiji*

Jim the Potty, Belated Happy Birthday.

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Dumbledore - May 31, 2004 6:10 am (#2547 of 2912)

Good Morning Everybody! Happy day off for all the people in the United States!

Just thought I'd drop in to say a hearty hello! Not much else to say here...

-Lauren

P.S. PoA release in 5 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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draco all the way - May 31, 2004 7:48 am (#2548 of 2912)

Ahhhh!!!!! I just can't wait!!!! Anyways I have a question - Will you guys actually talk about the movie in this thread after you've seen it? I want to know because that way I can steer clear of this thread and the movie thread.

Also, Got my results and I've done really well. Like I think I'm the 7ht best in my entire school! Go me!

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Lynn Allen - May 31, 2004 8:38 am (#2549 of 2912)

A happy Memorial Day to all fellow Americans, and greetings to the worldwide circle of Lexicon Forum friends! Our daughter played euphonium horn in our small-town Memorial Day parade, beautifully dressed in her green and white marching band uniform, and ended the parade in a torrential downpour. Fortunately there was no lightning; those horns would make a very effective lightning rod. I went in search of her to drive her home, but by the time I found her she was walking within sight of our home. Fortunately we live very close to the downtown area and she was, and is still, in good spirits. The uniform is dripping dry in our bathtub, and she is enjoying the rest of the day free from school, taking a break from doing all the year-end schoolwork. The sad part of today's holiday is that while we are remembering soldiers who gave their lives in defense of our country, even more are making that sacrifice in Afganistan and Iraq. I pray the conflict will soon end and the world can learn to live in peace.

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scully jones - May 31, 2004 8:50 am (#2550 of 2912)

Our boss didn't show up today, so we are assuming we have the day off! Yay! I spent all day taking pictures of clothes and creating clothing just like mine for the sims. You guys have got to see some of these, I'm shocked because it looks just like the shirts and stuff that I wear myself! Yay! I can make stuff! GO HERE


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VeronikaG - May 31, 2004 8:51 am (#2551 of 2912)

Just thought I'd drop in to let you know I'm still a member. I'm studying for my last final this semester, and shouldn't be on-line at all. But I just had to catch up.

First of all: Flame, good to hear your mood is picking up. Thanks for your mail. You really should get another cat when the worst grief for Sammi wears off. Can a cat lover imagine living without cats for long?

Jack, you have the worst birthdays, you win the award. I hope you were never really seriously wounded by the events. Maybe you should considering hiding in your bed on your birthdays from now on.

I love your Sims, Sarah! Never knew you could design them like that with the old game. Maybe I'll just go for the old version, because I wouldn't want them to get old. The Sims that is.

As for my birthday, as some of you have asked about, it's secret. Why? I'll come back to that when it approaches.

Now it's probably time for more studying. The only small comfort I have is that the book I'm reading is rated as a classic. Honestly, it's considered THE best book about TCP/IP, and in the nerdy society, to which I'll someday belong, finds it as good as we find Harry Potter. And it's about the size of GoF.

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scully jones - May 31, 2004 8:55 am (#2552 of 2912)

You can choose to turn off aging if you want to, in the sims! It's awesome, though... If you see the child model I use on my site, that's actually Julia as a kid.

And, when you have children, they inherit parts from both parents... Like you could end up with your father's nose and your mother's hair... So if you have a skin file that you add a tatoo onto (on the adult one) Your kid COULD end up having the same tatoo when he/she grows up... It's funny.

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Lynn Allen - May 31, 2004 9:05 am (#2553 of 2912)

I am so excited! An IMAX theater opened in town this year and they are showing Prisoner of Azkaban starting Friday on the BIG screen! Although the ticket price is terribly high--by my frugal sensibilities anyway--I reserved a seat and can join in the fun Friday afternoon! Hurrah!

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Julia. - May 31, 2004 9:15 am (#2554 of 2912)

That's awesome Lynn!! Enjoy it, you're so lucky that you get to see it IMAX! Good luck on your finals Veronika, just remember, it's almost over, then you can enjoy your summer!

I got the PoA soundtrack yesterday, it's AWESOME! Granted, all John Williams' stuff sounds the same, but that doesn't stop it being great!!! The track "Buckbeak's flight" is espeically good. *Goes off to listen some more*

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Liz Mann - May 31, 2004 10:18 am (#2555 of 2912)

I think I might have made a mistake with the Meta tags for my website. Could anyone tell me if these are wrong:

< META NAME="Description" CONTENT="A Harry Potter fan site with fanfiction and other stuff" >

< META NAME="Key Words" Content="hogwartsfansite.co.uk, Hogwarts School - A Harry Potter Fansite, Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Hogwarts School, Hogwarts Fansite, Hogwarts Fan Site, Liz Mann, hogwartsfansite" >

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Leprechaun Jack - May 31, 2004 10:34 am (#2556 of 2912)

Thanks for all the Happy Birthdays.

Flame- I received your e-mail and will reply as soon as I get more than 10 minutes to myself.

Gina- I would love to meet you for a butterbeer. I am taking a vacation in mid June to Puerto Rico. So when I get back and and settled I'll e-mail you with some dates that I'm available and we'll set a time.

Jim the Potty - Belated Happy birthday

Sherbie Lemon- Mad about you was one of my favorite shows. I had forgotten about that episode until you mentioned it.

Jack

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Gina R Snape - May 31, 2004 11:09 am (#2557 of 2912)

Ooooh, Lynn. How excellent for you!!!!!!

Have a great trip, Jim. Email me when you get back.

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Dumbledore - May 31, 2004 12:13 pm (#2558 of 2912)

Hello, everybody! Happy Memorial Day! Just dropping in to say hello before my family and I go to my aunt's for a barbecue!

Lynn, I'm really glad for you that you get to see PoA on IMAX! That's excellent!

Veronika - Good luck on your finals, I'm sure you'll do excellent! And like Julia said, it's almost the summer, so at least you have that to look forward to! I have finals for school too, so along with studying for them and a million other things I have to do it gets to be stressful!

Happy birthday to everyone whose birthday was recently.

Happy Memorial Day and have a great evening, everybody!!

-Lauren

P.S. Feel free to email me if you'd like! I enjoy corresponding with people very much, especially with people who are crazed Harry Potter fans like me! My email address is in my profile thing, just leave your username in the subject box of the email so I know who you are!

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Dr Filibuster - May 31, 2004 1:31 pm (#2559 of 2912)

I'VE SEEN IT!

OK, where do I go to start discussing the parts that may have given JKR goosepimples? I shall start looking on the PoA movie thread.

Jack, bad luck mate. We were born in the same week of 1967, and I seem to have nothing but charmed birthdays. I hope you managed to enjoy some of your day at least. I must send some good fortune your way for next year.

Happy Whit holidays/Memorial weekend to all who celebrate. Can you tell I am in a very good mood?

PS where is Liz?

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Kip Carter - May 31, 2004 2:03 pm (#2560 of 2912)

To Liz Mann, earlier in this thread, you asked a question in your Post #2555 concerning Meta tags. This is really not the place to try to find an answer to your "problem". First your statement "I think I might have made a mistake with the Meta tags for my website. Could anyone tell me if these are wrong:" is so broad, I would not attempt to try to figure what wrong. More needs to be known before anyone would try to answer your question.

However, I will offer a suggestion. Some systems do not handle HTML tags the same and without completely looking at the entire presentation, a person would be foolish to try to quickly tell you what's wrong. You could possibly find a member here who could help you, but I hav no idea if any member here has the time to properly check it out. I know I do not!

Not knowing the level of your HTML proficiency, I first would suggest your checking a web site like Global Structure Tags: . This site tries to explain the workings of HTML tags. There are others which may offer you some help.

Next you can get an analyzer to check your entire HTML code and see if there are error somewhere else that could be causing your problems. The analyzer could be either software that you could purchase or could be an individual who can do the same function.

I wish you the best in your site construction. I would love to see the finished product. Best of luck to you!

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Gina R Snape - May 31, 2004 2:32 pm (#2561 of 2912)

FYI, I've posted a couple links in the 'Discussion about the cast' thread to some wonderful pictures of the Leicester Square premiere. I know that thread isn't very widely visited (at least I think not), so I thought I'd mention it here.

Did anybody from here go to Leicester Square yesterday?

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Sherbie Lemon - May 31, 2004 5:05 pm (#2562 of 2912)

Madame Poppy, thanks for your advice. Not to worry though, my mom was able to fanagle a sub for all of Wednesday, so we can leave as early as 9:00 am! In fact, we attempted to contact the prospective sub in various ways all weekend, but we finally got lucky when we stalked her at Jazercise! So our trip is on! In less than 2 days, I will have seen PoA! Woo hoo! I still cannot believe I've won something. I keep thinking it's some kind of trick. Being a skeptic, I've called the theatre where the special showing will be, only to be assured by the manager (several times) that they indeed are hosting MTV's sneak-peak. Nervous 2

Jim, they show Mad About You on Lifetime here at 12:00 and 12:30 am every weeknight. I'm often up at that hour so I usually watch. I love that show! Unlike most situation comedies, Mad About You truly portrays married couples realistically.

Draco all the way, we talked about setting up a separate thread for movie spoilers. Once everyone has seen it, we can just continue the discussion over on the PoA movie thread. I for one support this idea, just because it will be easier for those who do not want to be spoiled to avoid the break down of PoA discussion. In my opinion, if the detailed break down of PoA is contained in the PoA movie thread, and even if the spoilers are written in white so that they must be highlighted to read, I think that discussions or questions following the break down may give away too much to those who do not wish to know what happens in the movie. Of course, I do not speak for everyone and I am not a moderator, so I don't know if that idea would be accepted. It's just something a few other members and I have discussed. I would have no problem with the spoiler thread being deleted after it is safe to continue the discussion on the PoA movie thread; we could simply just copy and paste anything that we wanted to bring over to add on the PoA thread.

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! It is truly an honor to live in a country where such noble people have so freely given their lives for us all. I want to say a big thank you to all of our Service men and women! You are truly incredible. Again, thank you, thank you for your selflessness. Words cannot express my gratitude.

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Flame Alligator - Jun 1, 2004 2:06 am (#2563 of 2912)

Fawkes, Top of the morning to ya.

Veronika G, Girlfriend, good luck with your final exams.

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S.E. Jones - Jun 1, 2004 3:18 am (#2564 of 2912)
Edited Jun 1, 2004 6:23 pm

To everyone who is interested in how the PoA movie thread will be handled: The PoA movie thread will be opened up for discussion of the movie on the morning of Saturday June 5 (we are going by PST). That will give some members a chance to see it opening night (June 4 in the US) and for those who have seen it earlier to start discussing. Those who see it later can then come into the conversation as they like. If you don't want to be spoiled, just avoid the thread after Saturday until you've seen the movie.

Please respect your fellow members and avoid putting up any spoilers before Saturday.

Thanks!

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Karla Labanda - Jun 1, 2004 6:58 am (#2565 of 2912)

Buenos días a todos.

Have a nice day. Jack, cheer up, please, the life is beautiful. Mrs. Sirius, we can talk about Order of the Phoenix in Spanish, when you want. I love the idea =).

Enjoy the movie, but please don't tell the details yet. I want to wait until Ecuadorian premiere (when I don't know)

I read in a Latin American Harry Potter web site the following. Cuarón words (They are in Spanish, I'll try to translate it, but my English is too weak) "An scene where Malfoy want to see Buckbeak being executed. Where Hermione hit him. In the escene will be a solar watch (clock). Cuarón wants put a graveyard (cementerio) there, but JKR said "No, you can't put that there". "Why?" asked Cuarón. "Because the graveyard is in the other wing of the castle and going to play an important paper in the next book bla, bla, bla. Cuarón asked "And why not a sand watch (clock:". "That have sense" - she said - "Hogwarts was built in an antique celtic place... bla, bla, bla.

I hope you can find this in a web in English. It sounds interesting, don't you?

Have a nice day and a Happy Children day to everybody. Un abrazo

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Mrs. Sirius - Jun 1, 2004 7:04 am (#2566 of 2912)

Karla, do you have that website?? Can you post it here? I'd love to read that article. Really interesting.

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Karla Labanda - Jun 1, 2004 7:43 am (#2567 of 2912)

Hello Mrs. Sirius.

The web page is www.harrylatino.com

Enjoy it. It is a little antique new. but it is an interesting place.

you can use mi e-mail address if you want chat with me

bye.

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septentrion - Jun 1, 2004 9:08 am (#2568 of 2912)

tomorrow is the day !!!!!! can't wait !

Essidji, how was your first day at work ? I hope it went well.

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Padfoot - Jun 1, 2004 9:12 am (#2569 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 1, 2004 10:12 am

Whew, 96 messages to read through on just this thread! Morning everyone, hope you all had a good Memorial day (or bank holiday off work).

Lauren, going back many, many posts about the smilies. You right click on the smilie you want and save the html, then paste it in the text box you are typing in. It should appear once you post the message. I had all the same questions you have been asking recently too. I found most of the answers in the How do you... thread. (Also in the Practice Area for new techniques) I hope this helps.

Congrats Sherbie on winning something! I haven't won anything before either. Wait, I take that back. I did win a Paul McCartney cd years ago. It was certainly the highlight of my week. Have fun in Dallas and think of all your jealous friends on the forum!

Happy belated birthday greetings to both Jim and Jack! Jim, I hope you had a good day celebrating. Jack, Yikes! What can I say? I am not the optimist that Julia and Mrs. Sirius are, but if you can try and look at it their way, all the power to you. Vent away whenever you need to, we are here for you.

Flame, I love aromatherapy too. I usually use candles or scented oil, incense makes me sneeze. Just the act of having a lit candle makes me feel happy. And as always, chocolate helps any situation. Jack, maybe you should have some chocolate too!

Congratulations of your exams, Draco! Yea!Clapping

I'm sorry I missed your Rupert picture Gina, that everyone has been talking about. I voted for his hair to be rockin' too. Not a big fan of long hair on guys, but for him it works.

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Gina R Snape - Jun 1, 2004 10:11 am (#2570 of 2912)

Padfoot and other Lex members, the full (and much clearer) picture can now be found here. Enjoy!

Edit: The larger version of my current avatar (Emma) can be found here as well.

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VeronikaG - Jun 1, 2004 12:36 pm (#2571 of 2912)

OK, maybe I should be studying instead of reading here. But you know, it's me....

I' trying to recruit new members from another forum I'm a member of. They had a thread about PoA, and as I saw there were a few closet Potties there I invited the to come visit, and posted a link. So we'll see soon if some of them wants to join us.

Thank you to all my friends here who have wished me luck for my final. I really appreciate it.

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Dumbledore - Jun 1, 2004 12:58 pm (#2572 of 2912)

Thanks for the help, Padfoot!!!!!!!!

--Lauren

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Padfoot - Jun 1, 2004 1:14 pm (#2573 of 2912)

Thanks for the pictures Gina! And you are welcome Lauren! Glad to help.

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boop - Jun 1, 2004 2:51 pm (#2574 of 2912)

Happy Birthday Dr. Filibuster and Melissa.

Jack sorry to hear about how things are going in your life. Here have a big hug from me, that is the least I can do. If you want to ever talk I have aim and msn. Jack do you have either of these if so could I have your screen name. My aim name is onebtbp and msn is boop196078@hotmail. com.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend, I know I did. I had a very relaxing day away from everything at home. Sometimes when things get so overwhelming, the best thing to do is get away so that is what I did. I know when I got home everything was still there waiting for me, but I felt better emotionally.

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scully jones - Jun 1, 2004 5:20 pm (#2575 of 2912)

Lynn are you talking about Celebration???? That's the one Jimmie works at!

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Viola Intonada - Jun 1, 2004 7:10 pm (#2576 of 2912)

Septentrion, I think a foreign language thread would be great.

Jack, have you ever considered celebrating your birthday at the 6 month mark instead?

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I went to Indiana for my nephew's graduation. Indiana had 40 tornadoes on Sunday (luckily none of them were near my family)

Essidji, I hope you had a great first day at work.

Have fun tomorrow night Sherbie! Congrats!

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SarcasticGinny - Jun 1, 2004 7:21 pm (#2577 of 2912)

Hi everyone! I'm sorry but with 296 new messages, I had to skip a few. Jack, I hope you're okay. Flame, I know I'm late, but I am very sorry to hear about your kitty..here's to all the best memories of Samantha sticking with you. Congrats on your house Marie... And to anyone else whose trials and tribulations and/or happy sharings I've missed, I hope you are happy and healthy or will be soon!

Nothing really new here, still adjusting to the move to the Chicago 'burbs and have started summer work (at a catering company-I love it!) and, of course, trying to find a teaching job. It's a bit stressful-I keep having dreams where I am teaching and I have lost things or that I am at an interview and am being asked impossible questions.

I hate those sorts of dreams, don't you?

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Sherbie Lemon - Jun 1, 2004 7:40 pm (#2578 of 2912)

OK, there is no way I'm going to sleep tonight!Counting Sheep I'm too, too excited about seeing the movie in Dallas tomorrow! Thank you all for your congratulations! I'm so happy to have such supportive and understanding forum friends! Honestly, I wish I could take you all, there's no group of people I'd rather share this with!

My mom was able to get a sub all day (as I think I already mentioned! Sorry, my brain is about to explode with all this anticipation; I think the area where my memory normally is is currently occupied by sheer giddyness!), so tomorrow we depart at 9:00 am! I just finished painting "Something Wicked This Way Comes" on the back of my car in shoe polish. I have my outfit layed out (Gryffindor tank, black shorts, Gryffindor, Hogwarts, and Sirius buttons, HP glasses, Gryffindor bracelet), and my bag ready. We'll be waiting at the theatre for probably 3-4 hours before the special showing, so mom and I are bringing plenty of HP things to keep us occupied (HP Uno, PoA, PoA tapes & walkmen, HP wordfind, etc.) I'll take some pics and share them with everyone on the PoA movie thread.

If anyone whose seen the movie, or who wants to be spoiled, cares to discuss it with me, you can IM me thru MSN (my email address) or on AIM (fizzinglinzee)!

21 hours till I see PoA!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!Way Too Happy

I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you all.

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Dragonesss - Jun 1, 2004 8:39 pm (#2579 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 1, 2004 9:40 pm

I've found HP .mif files for my cell phone! Here they are: http://midi.ru/files/muzika_iz_kinof/glavnajatemaizfilymaquotgarripotterquot.mid and http://midi.ru/files/muzika_iz_kinof/garripotter.mid
There are also .wav files (if you want your fhone to talk to you) here: http://www.reelwavs.com/movies/harry_potter/

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 1, 2004 10:49 pm (#2580 of 2912)

Hey, now, Jim. I'll gladly give you your own Abbyfetti! All you have to do is ask. ',.;,';.,.;,.;,.'; Happy Belated Birthday!! And to everyone else I may have missed, some Abbyfetti for you too! ',;.',.;',.;.;

Good luck on your exams, Veronika! And congratulations, Draco! Some Abbyfetti for both of you. ',.;',;.',;.',;.',

I've been having some computer problems lately, so I'm forced to use our ancient desktop which is very slow. And, since I'm very impatient, it's very annoying. So, if I'm not around for a little while, that's why. I'm still probably going to brave the aggrivation though, merely to get my HP fix for the day. Oh, obsessions.

And, why, oh, why didn't I decide to go on a field trip to the UK? I don't feel like waiting until Friday for the movie. I saw Van Helsing today, and was practically giddy with excitement at the advance POA tickets they were selling. Oh, I guess I'll just go listen to the CD some more.

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septentrion - Jun 1, 2004 11:48 pm (#2581 of 2912)

My idea of foreign language thread has been kippendoed (see the "questions to the hosts "thread"), so if anyone wants to speak about HP, or anything else in french, my mail is in my profile, don't hesitate. It's the same than my aim screenname.

Today is the day, I feel as excited as if it was my first date. All the newspapers here says that it's the better movie of the serie and that it's a very, very good movie. BTW, I'm going to do 50 km (31 miles) to see it in original version. Ah, it drives me mad ! Sherbie, I'd be glad to exchange some spoilers with you. It is no spoiler as it was in the trailer, but in the french movie, they seem to use the incantation "expecto patronum" as JKR wrote it although it was translated as "spero patronum" in the french version of the books. It's rather unusual, many fans will be upset as many of them don't know the english version.

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 2, 2004 12:35 am (#2582 of 2912)

Opps Happy Birthday for yesterday Sue Hope you have a great birthday.

Sorry I didn't wish you happy birthday yesterday, I was a bit distracted with work.... because I'm taking a few days off... I have to do three days work in one

Getting very excited about the movie... I can't believe I'm voluntarily waiting until thursday to see it... but I have to go see it with my Potter maniac mates back home ... it just wouldn't be the same. We can all cheer when Hermione punches Draco & boo at Snape *giggle* kidding Gina (or am I )

My mate at work (whom I am proud to say is one of my converts) saw PoA last night... she promised she wouldn't talk about it too much today... or tell me anything about it (seeing as I have managed to stay away from all those spoilers), however she was grinning from ear to ear this morning. All she would say to me was.... "You're gonna love it"

Woohooo .... too excited now. Today is my last day of work before my long weekend.. & I have tonnes to do... but I'm way too excited & I've just slipped into holiday mode... oh well!

Flame Top of the Mornin'

Karine... hope your first day at work went well.

Veronika.... your reading material sounds like mine.... Good luck with your finals.... *crosses fingers, eyes & toes*

Good luck to all who need it! Have a great day everyone

EDIT : Septentrion ... hee hee... Potter Fest.. thats what my weekend should be called!

BTW, I'm so jealous of all you guys going to PA this weekend.... PoA in PA... LOL (sorry I'm in a nutter mood again) Take loads of photos... & remember ... I can't be there in person but I'll be with you all in Spirit... So if you see any floating objects.. don't worry its just me

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septentrion - Jun 2, 2004 12:37 am (#2583 of 2912)

Sue, I didn't catch it was your birthday, so happy belated birthday.

Flame, have a great potterish holiday !

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S.E. Jones - Jun 2, 2004 1:28 am (#2584 of 2912)

Can I ask a tiny favor? I just put some new HP wallpapers up on my site and I'm not sure if I should keep them or start over as I've already redone the backgrounds a million and one times. If anyone is up, could they take a look at them and give me an honest opinion? A gentle honest opinion? They're on the bottom two rows on this page.

I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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Marè - Jun 2, 2004 1:50 am (#2585 of 2912)

I like them Sarah, the eye's on some are creepy!' Did you do that? The only one that seems to have a bit of an "empty" background compared to the others is the one with Draco and Snape. It has less clouds.

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S.E. Jones - Jun 2, 2004 2:01 am (#2586 of 2912)

The eyes came with the posters actually, though it isn't hard to do. I've done it before with other things. I wish I could've found better clouds for Snape and Draco, but they're heads are just so, well, big that they seem to take up too much space... Don't tell them I said though, okay? Thanks for the input, Mare!

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Marè - Jun 2, 2004 3:16 am (#2587 of 2912)

but they're heads are just so, well, big

Yes, especially Draco. And I think Remus looks evil! But maybe that is supposed to be a red herring..?

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 2, 2004 3:36 am (#2588 of 2912)

Hey Sarah... I'm awake... just about

All I can say is WOW! I'm in awe of your creativity... those wallpapers are excellent... they're 'siriusly' good

Evil Remus... oh I like it

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Marè - Jun 2, 2004 4:00 am (#2589 of 2912)

What do you mean just about Fawkes? It should be around 1 in the noon where you are?
Oooo Sleepyhead!
I can say that, I always sleep through my alarmclock! I always have at least two, but last week I broke one. The pointers are loose behind some kind of glass thingy that I can't seem to get off. Grumble!

Anyway Good morning to you! (and to the rest of the forum )

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 2, 2004 5:07 am (#2590 of 2912)

Hee hee, I've been awake since 6.30 .... but didn't get out of bed until 7.00 hee hee! Been at work since 8... but the mind numbingness (if thats a word ) of my job has set in ... LOL

Counting down the hours until the end of day... then I'm off for my Potter Break

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Denise P. - Jun 2, 2004 5:14 am (#2591 of 2912)

Sarah, those wallpapers look really awesome! Great job!

I made my shirts last night for the gathering this weekend. I made 3 of them, have a TLC one and will get a PA one. Gee, 5 shirts for a 24 hour period of time. I am going to have to be constantly changing if I want to show them all off LOL

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Marè - Jun 2, 2004 5:36 am (#2592 of 2912)

I was going to say you could change them during the break in the movie, except I don't think you have breaks in your movie.

PS I'm going to search for those iron-on print thingies too. I'm going to make a Weird Sisters tour t-shirt. I've already finished the bagpipe player, and am now working on the cello player I even bought a pink (! that's quite something for me !) shirt.

So allthough work isn't going fast I should have it finished before book six comes out.

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SarcasticGinny - Jun 2, 2004 6:58 am (#2593 of 2912)

Those are awesome, Sarah! Did you make the GOF one by hand?

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Padfoot - Jun 2, 2004 7:02 am (#2594 of 2912)

Morning everyone! Last night I bought some chocolate frogs, truffle filled, from Cost Plus. Thanks Amy for the tip! Anyway, I made sure they were not poisonous by eating one. Very yummy, though perhaps rather small. While in Cost Plus I saw a boy who looked like Harry! He was about 18 or so. I wasn't sure if an 18 year old would want a stranger coming up to him and telling him who he looks like. So I didn't. But I was tempted. He had the glasses, the messed up hair and everything.

Sarah those wallpapers look really good.

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Lynn Allen - Jun 2, 2004 7:24 am (#2595 of 2912)

Sarah, you asked if the theater I will visit is Celebration...well, of course, especially since Jimmie works there! Ummm...does he give free popcorn?

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scully jones - Jun 2, 2004 7:58 am (#2596 of 2912)

Well, since we'll both be in Pennsylvania, sorry. Besides, he's the one that cleans the theaters at night. We do get large popcorn with two large drinks for a buck... But there's no coupon or anything that we could give you for that... Sorry.

Let me know if the lightpost with Sirius is still on top of the stupid ice cream dipping dots machine... That was a stupid place to put it... So hard to grab it and run! And if Aunt Marge is floating about... Jimmie saw her in the staff room, but they hadn't put her up yet.

EEEK! Jimmie and I leave tomorrow to go to Pennsylvania! I should pack.

Which brings me about to why I'm home and not working, while Jimmie slaves away at our job by himself. Okay... This is difficult to explain... Every now and then (once a month) I get a very very very bad day. I have backaches, headaches, otheraches, nausea, etc. etc. I know exactly when the day is supposed to happen. This month, due to my calculations, it was to arrive on the 4th. EGAD that wasn't a happy thought. But, luckily, (if you can call it lucky at all) it happened today instead! So YAY! I feel HORRIBLE! But at least it didn't happen on the 4th! So I'm happy to be in pain in a sadistic sort of way!

I'm listening to the soundtrack, getting excited... I need to pack! I didn't get my scarf done... Sorry. But I tried it on as a cape... It looks superman-nish... But it's a Gryffindor cape for now, until I finish it. Should I wear it as a cape? Or just hang it around my neck even though it doesn't go very far down?

Something funny happened, too. The radio station is giving away tickets to see POA in IMAX a day early. They drive you in a bus they're calling Hogwarts express... You can win tickets by calling in or signing up in the bookstore. I was thinking about trying to win tickets.. So I checked out the bookstore to see what time it's at. 7 PM! The exact time my flight leaves! HA! So funny. But at least I still get to see it with Pottermaniacs instead of people with lucky phones.

I have to stop now or I'll never cease.

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septentrion - Jun 2, 2004 8:07 am (#2597 of 2912)

Sarah, I loved your wallpaper. A pity that my monitor is a 800*600 !

Sarah, I'm glad you'll be fine for the release.

As for me, it's done, I've seen the movie. All I can say you without spoiling anything is even if you have seen all trailers and photos imaginable, Cuaron has still some surprises for us, and I didn't find them bad. I'm already working on my week-end schedule in order to see it again. I went to an "artistic" cinema who shows the movies in original version but the screen wasn't big enough to my mind, that's one good reason to see it again (as if I'd need one).

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 2, 2004 8:09 am (#2598 of 2912)

Take care everyone... have a lovely time in PA, whoever is going...

See ya all next week some time... if I can't find a computer between now & then...

Woohoo... holiday here I come

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Flame Alligator - Jun 2, 2004 8:42 am (#2599 of 2912)

Fawkes, And the rest of the day to ya! So good to see you in a "nutter" mood.

Septentrion, Um.... I think you mean Fawkes.

Chiaojones, Enjoy your flight to the gathering.

To All Going To The Gathering: I was going but have decided against it for personal reasons but I know you all will have a wonderful time.

I am going with my favorite little sweetie, my godson. I am going to "rescue" him from school early, Friday afternoon. Should be fun.

Sinister kittens: Thanks. I know I have not sent you my photo showing my tattoo yet. I am having trouble with my computer loading my disc with the pictures on it. I should have the problem solved soon. Good to see you back.

Essidiji, I hope your first day went well. How did it go, btw?

I am having a good day.... nice change.

Goedemiddag y'all!!

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septentrion - Jun 2, 2004 9:05 am (#2600 of 2912)

Flame, you're right, I was speaking of Fawkes Yet I hope you'll have a great potterish week-end too !

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Lynn Allen - Jun 2, 2004 11:34 am (#2601 of 2912)

Sarah, I was only teasing about getting free popcorn from Jimmie! Sorry if you misunderstood my sense of humor! Have a good time with the group and give them all my best! Sorry I can't make the trip.

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Karla Labanda - Jun 2, 2004 11:58 am (#2602 of 2912)

Buenas tardes a todos.

only a little message, to everybody who is going to watch the movie today. "Enjoy it a lot", but please don't tell the details yet.

A nice rest of day to everybody

Karla

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S.E. Jones - Jun 2, 2004 1:17 pm (#2603 of 2912)

Did you make the GOF one by hand?

SarcasticGinny, yeah I did, and the Patronus one too.

Septentrion, I have some 800x600 wallpapers up (the newer HP wallpapers) and am trying to change more over to more conventional sizes.

Thanks for the input guys!

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mike miller - Jun 2, 2004 1:26 pm (#2604 of 2912)

I just found out the A&E Biography tonight is J.K. Rowling. It's being shown at 8pm Eastern for those who have cable. I don't know if this is a new version or a re-broadcast.

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S.E. Jones - Jun 2, 2004 2:18 pm (#2605 of 2912)

I think it's a recast but there is supposed to be something on PoA following it on A&E.

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Dr Filibuster - Jun 2, 2004 2:25 pm (#2606 of 2912)

Ta (thanks) for the happy birthdays. Melissa, was it yours yesterday? Hope you had a good one too.

Fawkes, you'd make a great Hufflepuff. I'm a definite Huff (even wore yellow socks at the cinema on Monday) but I don't think I could have waited so long to see the film. I hope none of your mates cheated.

Sherbie; I'm so chuffed you won the preview . Only trouble is you'll have to join us Europeans in waiting until Saturday before you can discuss it in detail. It's killing me....I'm fit to burst.

Remember that others, such as Karla in Ecuador have to wait for ages to see PoA, so only post spoilers on the movie thread.

TLC have some statistics up. PoA blasted all records for an opening film in the UK.

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Dumbledore - Jun 2, 2004 3:47 pm (#2607 of 2912)

Hello everybody!!

Just popping in to say hello! Sarah, I loved the wallpapers! They're really great. Flame, I'm really glad that you're in a good mood! And Fawkes, I'm glad you're in a semi-nutty mood! Everybody needs that for a change! ;-)

I hope all of you who saw the movie already really enjoyed it! I can't wait until I see it. I keep repeating the time and theater to myself (3:50 PM, Commack Cinemas). As you all can probably tell, I'm really very excited. And they day after the movie is my Bat Mitzvah!! 3 days to go, and I can't wait! It will be a beautiful day! So, because of the movie and my Bat Mitzvhah, this weekend is going to be amazing!!!!!!!!!! (Sorry if that sounds selfish, but I'm practically bouncing off the walls with excitement!)

Happy birthday and congratulations to all it applies to! Good luck to everybody on their endeavours (and finals, Veronika ;-) ) Have a great day!!

Sincerely,

A very, very excited, off the wall, ecstatic Lauren

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Marie E. - Jun 2, 2004 6:02 pm (#2608 of 2912)

Well, I didn't get to this thread in time to see the JKR Biography, but I did manage to catch the last 20 minutes of The Magic Touch of Harry Potter. There was a nice bit with JKR saying that she's seen the movie and she's very pleased with it. I am so excited about the movie that I'm practically twitterpatted.

Incidently, I went to the theater today to pick up my tickets (prepaid online, naturally) and tried to get another one for a friend at work. They are sold out, practically all the shows for Friday night. This is only the theater nearsest to me, but I imagine it's that way all over town. Go HP fans!!!

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Liz - Jun 2, 2004 6:15 pm (#2609 of 2912)

No fair, I have to wait until Friday.

At least I don't have to wait untill September.

Beth

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 2, 2004 9:28 pm (#2610 of 2912)

I think the episode of Biography was updated a bit. I saw the last few minutes of it and it had stuff about COS and OOP, which wasn't on the episode I saw. Of course, I saw that in January of 2002, so it's been a while for me.

I just got word that we're going to see POA at 1:30 pm on Friday. Well, hopefully. I'm all paranoid now about it selling out. We went to the movies yesterday, but didn't get our tickets. We so should have. Ugh, paranoia sucks! Of course, I was like this before going to see P/SS and COS, too.

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VeronikaG - Jun 3, 2004 3:12 am (#2611 of 2912)

I have skipped most of the new messages here, there were just too many to catch up on. I guess people are starting heading for Pennsylvania. Myself it seems I'm heading for a school's out for the summer-party. Then I'm gonna treat myself to the Norwegian edition of OotP, for having gotten through all my finals. I consider the finals I've been taking these weeks as my OWLs.

Please keep me updated on what's going on in Pennsylvania!

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mike miller - Jun 3, 2004 4:03 am (#2612 of 2912)

I watched the Magic Touch of Harry Potter after the Biography episode on A&E. There were a couple of scenes I had never seen before, even with the edited scene on the DVD releases.

Dumbledore telling Harry he doesn't need an invisibility cloak to become invisible.

Hagrid telling Harry that he picked him out of the rubble on Halloween.

I'm so glad the VCR was running! 26 hours until I see PoA!

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septentrion - Jun 3, 2004 5:55 am (#2613 of 2912)

bad news for me. I told you I had an oral exam in April to get a promotion but I messed it up because of stress. I got the answer today and it's logically : no. Well, I'm lucky there's PoA these days, it helps me to keep my cheers. But I know myself, tomorrow, I'll be better, letting the bad behind me. So don't be too sorry for me guys.

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Sherbie Lemon - Jun 3, 2004 6:10 am (#2614 of 2912)

Ah!!!!! I've seen it! Overall, it was great, really funny (I did not expect that). I only have very minor gripes about it, and I am a very harsh critic when it comes to the HP movies, so that should be good news for everyone.

We drove home in a downpour last night. It was so bad, I had to pull over off the highway for about an hour while the winds gusted up to 80 mph! It was like I was in PoA! I didn't get home till after 2 am, an hour 1/2 later than I should have, so I was totally exhausted when I finally reached my bed.

I'm so excited for everyone to see it! I'll be seeing it again myself tonight at 12 am. If anyone wants to discuss it with me, I'll be home a bit later and would love a chance to get your opinion. You can IM me thru MSN, or email me and I'll quickly reply!

Have a great day!

Edit: Septentrion, don't sweat it! You'll get another opportunity to prove yourself. And the next time, I'm sure you'll do better. But I'm sorry for your disappointment, I really am.

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Marè - Jun 3, 2004 6:25 am (#2615 of 2912)

Hugs Septentrion!

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VeronikaG - Jun 3, 2004 7:06 am (#2616 of 2912)

I have a question I'm not really sure anybody can answer. When I was six or seven years old, there was this song that was a hit, but that I have never heard again later. It was a rather strange song, I'm not even able to spell the words of the chorus. All I remember of the lyrics is that they said "America" a lot, and one of the lines was "always peace and understanding." Does anybody know what song I'm talking about? It was a much played song back in the mid 80's.

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draco all the way - Jun 3, 2004 8:01 am (#2617 of 2912)

Wow that was ... descriptive!

Anywho, I have a question, on the you know that you are a HP fan thread someone mentioned a really good fanfic called After the End on Sugarquill. Can anybody post the link seeing as how I am clueless as to how to operate th sugarquilll website? I looked but I couldn't find it.

Have fun in PA! And don't forget to post EVERY SINGLE picture!

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Padfoot - Jun 3, 2004 8:05 am (#2618 of 2912)

Septentrion, sorry to hear about your bad news. Have fun seeing PoA, it will take your mind off it. Sending hugs your way. Hug

I still need to wait until Saturday afternoon (1 PM) to see it(PoA). I am glad there are so many good reviews out there. I hope this movie does really well here in the US like it is doing in the UK.

Have fun everyone going to Pennsylvania this weekend! Remember to take pictures and have fun.

Star 18

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I Am Used Vlad - Jun 3, 2004 8:43 am (#2619 of 2912)

I'll be leaving soon for my attempt on Saturday to run a half-marathon. I'll let everybody know how I did when I get back.

Anyway, I hope everyone going to Pennsylvania this weekend has a great time. Be sure to take lots of pictures for the rest of us to see.

To all other US forum members other than Sherbie and the Giant Squid, enjoy the movie over the weekend.

Bye

Edit: If either Sherbie or Mike sees it for a second time over the weekend, I hope that they enjoy it, too. Just thought I should clarify that.

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Gina R Snape - Jun 3, 2004 9:00 am (#2620 of 2912)

Well, I fly today to San Francisco. It may be a few days until I can get to a computer...not sure yet what my access will be like when I get there. But have fun everyone. Can't wait to hear the reports on the Pennsylvania meeting. I'll be sure to have pics in my Slytherin-wear for the party in San Francisco!

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septentrion - Jun 3, 2004 9:30 am (#2621 of 2912)

Thanks all for your comfort !

Nimrod, I'm very admirative of you : to run a half marathon ! I hope you'll have a fine weather !

Good trip to san Francisco Gina ! Please make sure we'll see you with your Slytherin-wear.

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haymoni - Jun 3, 2004 9:38 am (#2622 of 2912)

Gina - sorry I missed you!

The Boston Herald gave a wonderful review of POA and spoke very highly of our Mr. Rickman. There is a link on TLC. The Mr. Rickman part is all the way at the end of the article. FYI.

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Julia. - Jun 3, 2004 10:11 am (#2623 of 2912)

Sure Draco, here's the link for "After the End"

http://www.sugarquill.net/index.php?action=profile&id=310

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boop - Jun 3, 2004 11:00 am (#2624 of 2912)

Thanks Everyone I am getting down to the last minute things to do. I am sure that everyone will have a great time. We will be taking lots of pictures and they will be posted on line for all to see. I hope everyone enjoys the movie.

Safe trip to Gina, can't wait to see your pictures too.

Sam have a safe trip and I know you will do just fine, you trained really hard for this. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

Septentrion, sorry to hear about your job. Here is a big hug to you.

Here everyone have a hug from me!! I got my first forum member here this morning Brandon and tonight I get two more Sarah and Jimmie. Wow this is so great, and I am not dreaming !!!!!! I will get some real hugs!!!!!

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Acceber - Jun 3, 2004 11:34 am (#2625 of 2912)

Thanks for the hug boop! But I'll pass it on to septentrion. She needs it more than I do.

If you're going to Pennsylvania, which most of you are, give everyone a hug from me. Thank you very much.

Wow, my whole post was about hugs, that's odd. Never mind: Draco, I hope you love "After the End" I'm in the middle of it currently, I didn't get to read it yesterday, and I'm practically dying!

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Madam Poppy - Jun 3, 2004 12:05 pm (#2626 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 3, 2004 1:05 pm

I hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend! I'll be thinking of all my HP friends tomorrow night.

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Dumbledore - Jun 3, 2004 12:06 pm (#2627 of 2912)

Have a great Harry Potter weekend everybody! Have fun in PA and take lots of pictures to post!!!

--Lauren

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scully jones - Jun 3, 2004 12:49 pm (#2628 of 2912)

Okay we're off! FUNNY thing happened today though. Our boss bought us lunch, and in Jimmie's fortune cookie it said he had a "magnetic personality". On the back, it says how to say AIRPLANE in chinese. I was thinking... Uh oh, if Jimmie's personality is magnetic, I hope it doesn't set the metal detectors off.

THEN, at Walgreens, as we were picking up some last minute supplies, Jimmie set off the alarm as we walked in. I was a little surprised, that's never happened before. He set it off as we walked out, too, and then I remembered! MAGNETIC personality! We think it was his watch, so he's gonna empty all his pockets and take off the watch before we go through screening.

See some of you all soon!

GINA: if you see that A&E Biography thing... Keep an eye on Alan Rickman in the background. While doing the scene where he comes out of the wardrobe, one time he poses really funny. Like a model, with his back arched up against it and his head thrown back. It's hilarious. Try to get a screenshot or something for your avatar!

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Dumbledore - Jun 3, 2004 12:54 pm (#2629 of 2912)

That's a really funny story!! :-)

-Lauren

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Blast - Jun 3, 2004 1:43 pm (#2630 of 2912)

Sarah sometimes the strips on bank cards can set off the detectors.

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Catherine - Jun 3, 2004 2:03 pm (#2631 of 2912)

Hi everyone,

I missed the Forum while I was at the beach for Memorial Day. I definitely needed my Harry Potter fix. Even my brother, who is a fan, was not giving me the Harry Potter interaction that I so desperately needed.

I know my animal issues soapbox is tiresome, but I had SUCH a bad experience today at our local Humane Society Shelter, and this forum reaches so many good people, and I wanted to share this story. If it makes one person adopt a pet from a shelter, or neuter their pet, then it's worth it.

It was 96 degrees outside today, and incredibly humid. These "people" (I use this term loosely) brought in four 8 week-old hound mix puppies in a very tiny cardboard box--all jumbled up with each other. They were dehydrated and lethargic, and you could see the fleas swarming all over them. It also turns out that their bellies were swollen because they'd never been wormed.

These "people" were leaving them at the shelter because "they are too much trouble and getting into everything." Was their mother spayed yet? Of course not. Had they ever been vaccinated? Of course not. Get this--these folks wanted to "look around" at the shelter to see if there was "a dog we'd like" to take home!

They had absolutely no shame. I left while one of the shelter employees looked like she'd had an engorgement charm cast on her--she swelled up big like Aunt Marge and told these folks in no uncertain terms that they were completely inelegible to adopt a dog. I left quickly before she had a chance to explode.

Thanks for letting me vent. I might have exploded, too.

Cheers!

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Liz - Jun 3, 2004 2:26 pm (#2632 of 2912)

Cheers!

*raising goblet*

*clinking of goblets*

*drinking of goblets*

Beth

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Padfoot - Jun 3, 2004 2:30 pm (#2633 of 2912)

Yikes Catherine! What terrible people. I'm glad that the Humane Society does turn people down. Pet ownership is a big responsibility and some people are not cut out for it. Imagine those kinds of people having kids. Why they might even do something as terrible as forcing their child to live under the stairs...

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Catherine - Jun 3, 2004 2:47 pm (#2634 of 2912)

Exactly, Padfoot! I hate laughing at that, because I do realize that there are bad people who do bad things to kids, too. I know some people who think that I get "too worked up" over what happens to animals when there are so many kids who are neglected and abused.

I was a teacher, and I know. I used to have a "I forgot my lunch" drawer in my desk for the kids who were chronically hungry and underfed and neglected. Some kids had no hot water at home, and I had to discreetly arrange "mandatory" showers with the P.E. teachers. For my child's elementary school, I am among a core group of parents who send monthly snacks and personal items for those kids whose parents are too proud/lazy/or don't speak English to sign them up for free lunches. Then there are kids who don't qualify for free lunches, but whose parents "forget" to give them lunch money or to pack a lunch every day. Some kids, and this is in elementary school, smell so badly that it is hard to be near them without letting them see that you are discomfited.

But we can measure ourselves by how we treat the most vulnerable members of our society. And to tell the truth, we ain't doin' so good!

So, back to Harry, all I'll say while I'm still on the soapbox is look around, there are lots of Harrys everywhere.

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timrew - Jun 3, 2004 3:31 pm (#2635 of 2912)

Okay, I've tried to keep up with the posts, but they get the better of me!

I go on holiday on Saturday morning for two weeks, to Vilamoura in Portugal.

I don't care about spoilers for POA (my son has told me all about it anyway!). Take care and God bless to you all, and see you in two weeks!

Enjoy the movie!!!

Tim

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Sherbie Lemon - Jun 3, 2004 4:23 pm (#2636 of 2912)

Have fun on your holiday, Tim!

Catherine, those people sound terrible. We had several strays around our old apartment complex and I used to take them into the vet to get their vaccinations, to get them spayed, and to give them advantage. It blows me away that people could be so cruel to animals. My heart just breaks whenever I see one abandoned or hurt. I couldn't do what you do and see that kind of thing day in and day out; I would definitely take a page from Hermione's book and punch the daylights out of those people. Oh, and on an unrelated note, I got your email and I'm working on the page from OotP right now!

I'm seeing PoA again tonight at 12 am, so hopefully I'll see even more details! I'm getting excited again, even though I saw it only 24 hours ago! Again, if anyone cares to chat about it, don't hesitate to email or IM me! I'm having a nice discussion with Septentrion about it currently. I love hearing other potty's interpretations.

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Catherine - Jun 3, 2004 4:43 pm (#2637 of 2912)

OK, I have to correct Sherbie's perception that I "work" at the Humane Society. I'm a breed foster mom, and I'm officially "overeducated and underemployed!" My observation today was just from a little while, on one day. The people who work there day in and out deserve all praise and respect. It's miserable, and smelly, and yet, better than the alternative.

Also, the good news is that the Humane Society Shelter in our town is a no-kill shelter. The problem is that North Carolina's "kill rate" of adoptable animals is twice the national average. Our local animal shelter for our county had to kill over 5000 animals last year for lack of homes. Many of those were kittens and puppies.

I go to the Humane Society to evaluate Shih-Tzus, or Shih-Tzu mixes who turn up for rescue. Today I was there to bring a chew toy for a little Shih-Tzu (think lap dog/indoor dog) who is facing 10 days of quarrantine in a cement dog run in 95 degree heat. And it's not like he can read Harry Potter books to pass the time!

I'm hoping, once he's served his "quarrantine time' to bring the little guy home and pamper him a little. My two Shih-tzu girls will probably make him wish he was back at the Shelter! Wish us both luck!

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Denise P. - Jun 3, 2004 5:58 pm (#2638 of 2912)

Catherine, I used to go do evals and temperament tests on my breed before I started having babies again and Devin got sick. That is how we ended up with Dawson. I went to do a TT on him and he was so sweet that I had to keep him, tail and all. (Mixed feelings in rescue regarding tailed dog...most people want to amputate but the adoption contract says no so the dogs sit longer. Do we take the incredibly sweet tailed dog, knowing it will not find a home easily and take up space or do we pass him up so we can help the other dogs that will find homes faster, thus helping more dogs?) He is a Rottweiler and doing a test on an unneutred male is always fun but he just wanted to kiss me the entire time. We have had him 4 years now.

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haymoni - Jun 3, 2004 6:00 pm (#2639 of 2912)

I just don't get why people can't take care of their pets. It really does not cost that much to "fix" your animal. Our cat was rescued from a race track, our Sheltie was the runt from a litter of seven whose mother died during birth (the farmer waited too long to get help) and our new kitten was one of three born to a pregnant stray that showed up at a neighbor's house. All of the animals are spayed/neutered and are FINE!! I just don't get it!

Tim - have a wonderful time in Portugal and if you come back with an idea for a novel, I would like to invest!

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Lynn Allen - Jun 3, 2004 7:06 pm (#2640 of 2912)

Hi Catherine and Denise, We also have a Shih Tzu, Lady, that joined our family when the children were just beginning school. (She had pedigree papers when we bought her but we decided she was a pet rather than show dog. And yes, she was neutered more than a decade ago). She is 12 years old now and has been such a good companion since I went on disability; she is always there when I'm sick and the rest of the family are at work or school. A couple months ago she was diagnosed with glaucoma after we feared she had some vision loss in one eye; we had never heard of glaucoma in dogs but it's apparently relatively common. Our veterinarian prescribed three different eyedrops to be administered twice a day and these may be slowing down the glaucoma. They cost a fortune but there is no way I would fail to help Lady now that she needs us. Hearing the way people treat their "pets" is distressing and you know they probably don't treat their children any better. My wife also has horror stories from her 25 years as an elementary teacher, Denise. Doesn't it just make you sick to think what terrible things happen to innocent children? Oh well, on a happier note, there are just 14 hours until I see Prisoner of Azkaban on the giant IMAX screen! I can hardly wait!

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wormsé - Jun 3, 2004 7:17 pm (#2641 of 2912)

14 hours until I, too, see Prisoner of Azkaban!! YAY!! A big group of my friends, and a local internet friend whose twice our age are all going. Sadly, they wouldn't sell us tickets today, so we have to get there early tomorrow. I can't wait!!

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Liz - Jun 3, 2004 7:18 pm (#2642 of 2912)

I volunteer at a NO-KILL-Animal Shelter for service hours with the National Junior Honors Society (NJHS, It's for students who get good grades and want to volunteer.) It's so sad to see dogs that have horrible wounds, and cats that are scared to come out from where they're hiding. Some other cats are really sweet though, they'll come right up to you and expect you to pet them. Every time I go there I wonder why such innocent animals could be treated so cruely.

Anyway, I know what you're talking about.

Beth

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Marie E. - Jun 3, 2004 7:20 pm (#2643 of 2912)

Have fun, Tim!

I have about 22 hours until I see the movie. I don't know if I can make through the day without being completely distracted. I have Bertie Botts and Chocolate Frogs all set to smuggle into the theater. To eat while in line is more like it. We are getting to the theater two hours early, and I bet there will be a line already.

We used to have a child at our daycare that had such bad body odor the other children would comment on it. I think it takes a lot for someone who likes to play in dirt to say "gee, you smell". My heart used to just break for her. I found out that her little brother will be in Lexie's kindergarten class. I hope there's better grooming going on now. Lexie's not known to be shy about those sort of things. She has been going around telling her preschool teachers that I'm pregnant because my stomach is fat. Thanks a lot, kiddo!

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wormsé - Jun 3, 2004 7:27 pm (#2644 of 2912)

Awww, Marie!!

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Liz - Jun 3, 2004 9:03 pm (#2645 of 2912)

Hello, Anyone there?

*Door slowly creaks open*

Beth

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Kip Carter - Jun 3, 2004 9:14 pm (#2646 of 2912)

Beth West, are you aware there is a Chat Room as well as a Chat Thread. This is the Chat Thread.

To go to the Chat Room, Marè posted excellent instructions to Dumbledore with her Post #192 on the thread -- How do you ....... ?.

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Liz - Jun 3, 2004 9:17 pm (#2647 of 2912)

Apparently not.

Sorry.

Beth

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 3, 2004 9:25 pm (#2648 of 2912)

Yay, I got my tickets this afternoon. What a relief--nothing was sold out. I went in and out without a problem. So I'm seeing POA at 12:30 tomorrow afternoon!! Earlier than I thought! It's actually the second showing--the first being at noon--but it's in the better of the two theaters. I'm all giddy again.

Septentrion, I'm sorry to hear that. Have some Abbyfetti! ',;.',;.',;.,';.',

Catherine, what icky people. I just don't understand people sometimes.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

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Catherine - Jun 4, 2004 3:47 am (#2649 of 2912)

Thanks for the support. It is distressing to see that so many people just don't do "what is right, instead of what is easy." But it's also wonderful to talk about it and find so many like-minded people who do feel strongly about what is right.

Marie, your story made me laugh. I have a preschooler who tells stories about me, and I wish she would just limit herself to saying my stomach is fat! That would at least be true! She makes up very creative "stories" that are very embarrassing. For instance, she told EVERYONE last week that I was stopped for speeding by a policeman (not true, never happened), that I yelled at the policeman (didn't happen), and that the policeman pulled me out of a window and took me to jail (REALLY, it didn't happen!) and put me in a cell that had a sign that said, "Mommy, No Speeding." She told this story at her school, to my husband behind my back (he assumed I had gotten a ticket and not told anyone), and to my entire family at a Sunday dinner.

She's also told people that she'd getting a whole new mommy and daddy who will take her to Disneyworld, and that she's getting a new baby sister from China (none of this is true). I told her teachers that I wouldn't believe any of the stuff she says about them if they don't believe it of me. Sometimes they laugh during carpool, and I just know that she told them something awful that day. I don't even ask!

Maybe she has a future as the "next" JKR!

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VeronikaG - Jun 4, 2004 4:37 am (#2650 of 2912)

Ooooooh! Catherine's daughter sound just like me when I was little. I said the most unexpected and sometimes embarrassing things. When I turned three or four, my mother had a birthday party for me, with all the elderly members of our family. (The kids had been there earlier.) One of my old aunts had very large breasts, and of course I had to tell her. My mother told me in a rather MacGonagal was that that was no way to speak, and had me apologize. But I think it took ten minutes or less before I also told her her throat was "hanging out." I can't remember whether or not I was allowed to attend the rest of my own birthday after that. All I remember is that I was tempted to ask her what the "square pattern" on her face was. Honestly, I was rather well behaved usually, but all of a sudden I could get these attacks of "misbehaviour", that could be pretty bad. I was never as bad as my little cousin is now, however.

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Accio Sirius - Jun 4, 2004 6:21 am (#2651 of 2912)

Denise, What is the step thing your piggie is on? I'm curious because our little guy is quite plump. I let him run around downstairs a bit, but he tends to just squeak like he's contemplating infinity and it's all just too much! Maybe he's agoraphobic! Anyway, he may need step aerobics.

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Denise P. - Jun 4, 2004 6:28 am (#2652 of 2912)

Those are the stairs leading up to the second level of her cage. They are actually plastic pencil boxes with holes drilled in them and then I used cable ties to put it together. There is felt on the steps so she can grip going up and down them. Cinnamon doesn't even weigh a pound yet but she is still quite young. Our other pig, Petunia, weighs over 2 lbs.

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Padfoot - Jun 4, 2004 7:37 am (#2653 of 2912)

I'm getting excited about seeing PoA tomorrow. Only 27 1/2 hours to go! Should be a lot of fun seeing a regular movie on IMAX. The last IMAX I saw was Everest, which further cemented the idea that I do not want to climb mountains, especially that one!

Have fun Tim on your vacation! I wish I was on vacation. Not until the end of the month though.

I have considered volunteering at the Denver Dumb Friends League (same thing as the Humane Society). I am just afraid I will bring every stray home. I love animals so much, but I don't have the room or time to look after any more pets. My two ferrets plus my fish are all I can handle right now. Someday when I have a house with a yard, I will get a dog again; I really prefer large dogs. I have a good friend who has 3 Shih-Tzus and spoils them rotten. Of course I shouldn't speak, my ferrets rule my condo and are treated like royalty.

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Denise P. - Jun 4, 2004 8:34 am (#2654 of 2912)

Wow, I am totally amazed! I ordered a Hairy Otter shirt on Monday night, from Alaska. It arrived here today! It is so darn cute too!

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Padfoot - Jun 4, 2004 8:40 am (#2655 of 2912)

I bet it is Denise. I haven't gotten around to ordering one myself. Need to do that.

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Gina R Snape - Jun 4, 2004 10:03 am (#2656 of 2912)

Well, I made it safely to San Francisco! Much to my relief, as I really dislike flying.

ChiaoJones, thanks for the heads up. I have a friend making a copy for me and will look out for the shot. I love it when Alan camps it up!

Have fun today, everyone going to see PoA. In a few hours from now, I'll be happily waving my wand!

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Acceber - Jun 4, 2004 12:03 pm (#2657 of 2912)

I'm going in 3 1/2 hours! Can't wait! I'll post on the movie thread tomorrow with a review, since then it is officially legal.

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Padfoot - Jun 4, 2004 12:07 pm (#2658 of 2912)

Ok, I have to vent here. I ordered SS dvd off of Ebay. I have never used it before. Anyway it came and it is only one cd, used and in Chinese! This is not what I ordered at all. I am very disappointed. Going over to Ebay now to see what they are going to do to fix this. Argh! Very frustrated at having to wait two weeks to get something I don't want. *Sigh* I supposed I will get over it, just a disappointment.

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Catherine - Jun 4, 2004 12:13 pm (#2659 of 2912)

I just came back from PoA!

Wow!

Oldman and Gambon were so fabulous, and I have forgiven Thewlis his mustache. He was great. The emotional content was wonderful.

Cuaron really infused this film with feeling--I'm still reeling...

Good luck to all those waiting to see it. It's worth the wait.

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icthestrals - Jun 4, 2004 12:40 pm (#2660 of 2912)

Have a great weekend everyone!! I won't be able to see the movie until next week, but since I'll be on vacation, I might see it more than once. I won't be on the Forum next week much either, boo! At least I will avoid spoilers until I see the movie. Take care.

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wormsé - Jun 4, 2004 1:45 pm (#2661 of 2912)

Catherine, I agree! At first I didn't like who was playing Sirius or Lupin... but I must say after the movie (which I just saw 2 hours ago), I have completely forgiven the casting directors. When I got to the theatre, there was a line, but thankfully it moved quite fast. The movie was definitely worth the wait.

Icthestrals- have fun on your vacation!

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Madame Librarian - Jun 4, 2004 4:02 pm (#2662 of 2912)

Have a great weekend in PA everyone who's going. Be safe, take lots of pics, enjoy the meet and greet.

Tim, have a wonderful vacation. Just be prepared to do some heavy catching up.

We went to the movie this afternoon. I loved it. The amazingly better acting by the kids, the "darkness," the pacing, the addition of fine actors like Thewlis, Oldman and Thompson, all made up for the fact that it did not include large chunks of the book. It was a compelling and brilliant film on its own. Seeing it after reading the book is the perfect way to approach it. Kudos to Mr. Radcliffe. He is real...not made of wood at all.

Now I have to plan a day soon to see it again.

Ciao. Barb

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Madam Poppy - Jun 4, 2004 8:15 pm (#2663 of 2912)

I left work at 5:06, drove home, changed into my black jeans and my Sirius Black t-shirt and made it with time to spare for the 5:30 showing!

I was in the anti-pink hoodie group originally, but I thought everything looked more "real" this time. I can't wait to see it again! I plan to take a few notes on new clues to Book 6 & 7.

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draco all the way - Jun 4, 2004 8:27 pm (#2664 of 2912)

Arrgh! I've not even seen it once!

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 4, 2004 9:42 pm (#2665 of 2912)

That was so fantastic!!! I'm so going to make my friend come see it with me next week. She did after all force me to go see Troy with her. This'll make up for it! I have a few complaints, but I'll take that to the movie thread. Oh, I'm so excited.

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Brandon Christopher - Jun 4, 2004 10:09 pm (#2666 of 2912)

Gina - why are you in San Fran NOW?!? Why did you have to go the weekend I'm not in town. :-(

And the movie was good, better if you're not an HP fan though...

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Gina R Snape - Jun 5, 2004 12:04 am (#2667 of 2912)

Heh, heh. Hey Bran. I'll be here on my hols until the 13th if you're returning before then.

I just came back from the film and have one immediate thought (not spoilerish)...not enough Snape!

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Leviosa - Jun 5, 2004 2:32 am (#2668 of 2912)

I hope everyone at the gathering is having a great time!

I also liked the movie very much, especially Gary Oldman's performance. I posted my opinion on the movie thread. I hope I can see it soon again and I want to see the original version, not just a sychronization.

Have a nice weekend everyone!

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Chemyst - Jun 5, 2004 4:37 am (#2669 of 2912)

Time for a little balance here... I don't want any of you to leap blindly and fool yourself into thinking you are helping someone. Post #2640 says, "Hearing the way people treat their "pets" is distressing and you know they probably don't treat their children any better." and then in posts #2343, #2649, and #2650, there were stories of children telling whoppers. Look closely at the first statement. It says "hearing." That means receiving gossip. Consider the abundance of not-so-innocent comments by children. I'm telling you as one who knows, if you report someone for abuse based on gossip and don't have your facts straight, you are guilty of stealing a reputation, emotionally abusing an innocent person, gossip mongering and lying. So get your facts straight and don't act on emotion or you will become a destroyer of innocence yourself, even if you "intended" to prevent that very thing. Thank you.

Now as to more pleasant topics, you guys are whetting my appetite for the movie, but I was in a better place on opening day. Yes!! Hard to believe, I know, but it was possible. I had third row center seats for the Atlanta Symphony led by guest conductor Howard Shore-- the Golden Globe, Oscar, and Grammy winning composer of the music for Lord of the Rings. We could see the individual notes on the violinists' pages and heard it from nearly the same perspective as the conductor! The applause was so long at the end that he had to return to stage three times! He has other concerts this year in Canada, the US, Europe and Australia. If one comes near you, and if you like LotR music, GO!

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Marè - Jun 5, 2004 4:56 am (#2670 of 2912)

Gina, dear, you wouldn't even think it enough Snape if the movie was called "Professor Snape and the prisoner of Azkaban".

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Acceber - Jun 5, 2004 5:21 am (#2671 of 2912)

LOL Mare.

I saw it last night, still at a loss for words. Two words I can say though, "Page 394."

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Flame Alligator - Jun 5, 2004 7:23 am (#2672 of 2912)

Tim, Enjoy your vacation.

Goedemorgen everybody!!

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Diagon Nilly - Jun 5, 2004 7:56 am (#2673 of 2912)

Mmmm, "Professor Snape and the Prisoner of Azkaban." I like it! "Professor Snape and the Goblet of Fire?" Yes, yes! Even better, "Professor Snape and the Order of the Snapes." >gurgle<

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VeronikaG - Jun 5, 2004 9:33 am (#2674 of 2912)

Ahhhhh! Finally home again! Still haven't seen the film.

After having finished the last final this year, most of my class went out to party and celebrate summer. First we went to a beach to have a barbecue. Afterwards we went up to two friends of mine who live next door to each other in the dorms, 10 people in each room. Some boys spilled beer in my friends bed. Later, we went to a bar downtown, were there was karaoke night. Stayed there until 3 am. I stayed over at another friend's (a girl) flat over night. Second night of getting only a few hours sleep.

Next morning we went down to school to have a good bye lunch, and I helped my friend pack out of her dorm room. When I got home 8 pm yesterday, I was so sleepy I went straight to bed. Slept until 10 am today!

So.... How are everyone in Pennsylvania?

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Gina R Snape - Jun 5, 2004 9:51 am (#2675 of 2912)

Professor Snape and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Has rather a nice ring to it. But really, there were some things left out...which shall be left out here because they belong on the movie thread!

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mike miller - Jun 5, 2004 5:01 pm (#2676 of 2912)

I just returned home from the PA Gathering and it was GREAT! First, hat's off to Betty (Boop - Take 50 points for your house) for pulling everything together. Dispite the less than seasonal weather, a good time was had by all. It was wonderful to put faces to names and to meet a few spouses. The food was fantastic, the baked beans were great and the Deviled Eggs out of this world. We had a great time going over theories, ideas, current and past Forum members.

We need to do it again and have more Forum members come!

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Marie E. - Jun 5, 2004 5:06 pm (#2677 of 2912)

Oh, I'm glad that everyone had a good time. Next time we have a get together I will definitely come.

Since we're so quiet this weekend (everyone off for a second viewing? or fourth?) I thought I'd relate a cute story. We're packing and Shayla noticed a box labeled Give Away. It was filled with toys that they don't play with anymore. I walked by it this afternoon and she had written "Not" above Give Away and below wrote "Shayla and Lexie's toys". It was so funny that I let them each pick two toys out of the box to keep.

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wormsé - Jun 5, 2004 6:23 pm (#2678 of 2912)

Hey Mike, out of curiousity.. did Betty have my picture there? LoL- she promised she would! I'm glad everyone had a good time, and I can't wait for everyone to come back. It's been rather quiet.

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mike miller - Jun 6, 2004 9:46 am (#2679 of 2912)

Lindsay - Betty had a small book with photos and your's was in the book. I'm go check the PA Gathering thread to see what else has been posted.

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septentrion - Jun 6, 2004 11:07 am (#2680 of 2912)

Will we be able to see the photos ? Or at least some of them ? Would be like I'd be able to come.

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Denise P. - Jun 6, 2004 1:42 pm (#2681 of 2912)

I think Sarah has most of the pictures on her webpage, that were in the book Betty had. I know both Julia and Sarah have said they will post pictures taken over the weekend up as well.

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Julia. - Jun 6, 2004 6:10 pm (#2682 of 2912)

Back form the gathering and trying to catch up on all the posts I missed! I'll be here all night!! In the meantime, I've gotten all the pictures on to my computer, I'll post them on the gathering thread before night's end. Have a good evening everyone!

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Karla Labanda - Jun 7, 2004 5:44 am (#2683 of 2912)

Buenos días a todos.

I hope that everyone who already saw Harry Potter and Prsioner of Azkaban, had enjoyed the movie a lot.

Please don't tell any detail here. I have to wait until Friday. I'll buy my tickets today. I am so happy!!!!

To the people of the Gathering, please, I want to see the pictures as soon as possible.

A nice week to everybody. Una buena semana para todos.

PD. I'm sorry, If you don't understand something, please correct me. Thanks

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tracie1976 - Jun 7, 2004 5:47 am (#2684 of 2912)

Denise has a link to pictures in the June 4th meeting thread.

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Lynn Allen - Jun 7, 2004 10:39 am (#2685 of 2912)

Karla, there is no reason for us to correct your use of English. Keep up the good work! And I hope you enjoy the Prisoner of Azkaban movie as much as I did. My only regret during the movie was that I sat next to families with small children who talked through out the show. Oh well.

I was also glad to hear the Lexicon Forum gathering in Pennsylvania went so well and regret not being able to attend. Boop deserves a lot of praise for organizing the event!

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I Am Used Vlad - Jun 7, 2004 11:55 am (#2686 of 2912)

Hi, everyone. I'm back from my half-marathon. The weather was great and I finished in 2 hours and 16 minutes, which is about what I was hoping to do it in but better than I thought I'd do. Also, I just got back from seeing PoA, so I'm in a great mood.

I hope the gathering went well and can't wait to see pictures.

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Ticker - Jun 7, 2004 11:58 am (#2687 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 7, 2004 12:59 pm

I am almost forgiving David Thewliss his moustache (hee, hee C. Allen) and will definitely stand in line for any "Order of the Snapes" movie (snort D. Nilly).

Definitely post a link to pictures to the gathering - anyone who can. I would love to see them as well.

Congrats Nimrod!

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mike miller - Jun 7, 2004 12:00 pm (#2688 of 2912)

Nimrod & Ticker - Check the PA Gathering thread. Denise has posted some pictures. It was a wonderful time even though Mother Nature tried to mess things up. Thanks again to Betty!

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Padfoot - Jun 7, 2004 12:54 pm (#2689 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 7, 2004 1:55 pm

Hope everyone had a good weekend too! Congrats Sam on your marathon. I am not fond of being in them. But it sounds like you had fun.

Saw the movie and enjoyed it. I considered dressing up as Hermione. But it was 85 degrees, too hot for a pink hoodie sweat shirt. Did wear pink tank top with jeans though. It was as close as I could come.

Pictures of the gathering are great. Looks like you all had a good time.

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Dumbledore - Jun 7, 2004 3:00 pm (#2690 of 2912)

Hey everybody!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't posted here in a few days because there has been so much going on for me this weekend. First, on Friday was the movie and I have to say I thought it was excellent, although like others have said it didn't stay entirely true to the book. It was also also different than the other movies because of the new director, but I'm not complaining! I'll put any other thoughts I have about the movie on the movie thread!! ;-)

On Saturday was my Bat Mitzvah, which I have been sooooooo excited about! Everything went excellent and I had an awesome time! Sunday some of my extended family came over, so I got to just hang out with cousins that I haven't seen in a long time. It was really great, although now I'm a little sad because I probably won't see them for an even longer time. :-(

Catherine Allen, I can't believe people would do such cruel things to their pets! I am an ardent animal lover and animal rights activist (NO ANIMAL TESTING!!) and it kills me to hear people treat their pet so horribly.

I'm glad the PA gathering went well for all who went! Hope you had a blast! Post the pictures!

Tim, have fun on your vacation!

Congrats Nimrod on the marathon!

Well, that's it for now! Sorry about the long post, but I had alot to catch up on! Have a good evening and a great week everybody!!!

--Lauren

P.S. Please feel free to email or IM me. I love to correspond with people!

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boop - Jun 7, 2004 3:16 pm (#2691 of 2912)

Sam way to go, I knew you could do it.

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Acceber - Jun 7, 2004 6:06 pm (#2692 of 2912)

Congratulations Sam and Lauren!

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Julia. - Jun 7, 2004 7:13 pm (#2693 of 2912)

Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah Lauren and on the marathon Sam. All the hard work and practice finally paid off for both of you. Now just sit back, relax, and enjoy the fact that you don't have to practice any more. Also, for your viewing pleasure, the pictures from the gathering are posted on the gathering thread. Betty, Denise and myself have all posted our pics on the same page. The link's on the gathering thread. Enjoy.

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I Am Used Vlad - Jun 7, 2004 7:47 pm (#2694 of 2912)

Thanks, everyone. Sorry about the weather you had in PA. I must have taken the nice weather with me when I left.

The pictures are great, by the way.

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Caput Draconis - Jun 7, 2004 9:11 pm (#2695 of 2912)

Hey forum folks! Odd question: Does anyone, particularly anyone in the States (with kids, I guess) want to give me the rundown on spelling bees? I just watched the end of the 2004 national championship, () and as someone to whom the whole concept is alien (apart from one episode of Frasier...and the Simpsons), I was surprised at how intense it all was. I consider myself to be quite a passionate football supporter, but sitting there watching a kid try and spell schweheratzvartz (or something) was rivalling the most scary sporting moments...well it was on ESPN. I was seriously getting quite nervous for him...very nervous, actually. Twas intense.

So...what's doing? Does every school have spelling bees? Do kids like, aspire to be king/queen of spelling? Or is it up there with chess club on the geeky scale? Or is it only the genius kids that even get to that level? I'm intrigued...

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Dr Filibuster - Jun 7, 2004 9:54 pm (#2696 of 2912)

I'm intrigued from the UK too. (I saw that episode of Frasier as well).

It's also beyond me why Australia has to wait so blummin' long to see PoA. Have you ever had an explanation?

Congratulations Lauren (Dumbledore) on your Bat Mitvah, glad it went so well. Make sure you post your views about PoA on the movie thread. You are the same age as the third years so I'd like to see what you thought about them.

Well done in the marathon Nimrod.

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Madam Poppy - Jun 7, 2004 10:41 pm (#2697 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 7, 2004 11:44 pm



Hey Denise, check out the Lemony Snicket site: http://www.unfortunateeventsmovie.com/

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Caput Draconis - Jun 7, 2004 10:46 pm (#2698 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 7, 2004 11:53 pm

Woohoo! Join me in my quest to discover the mysterious art of spelling...

Blummin' long is right, Sue. No credible explanation, either. Although for us, June 4 was a Friday and all our films are released on Thursdays, so it probably messed up the precious schedule. Bah. Bah I say. 2 days...

We did draw David Thewlis, though. He's making an appearance on TV tonight, I'll let y'all know if he has anything interesting to say. Re. the moustache, perhaps.

EDIT: Madam Pince, thanks! I do feel deprived...man, how much more deprived can I get?? Anyway, I was thinking that about these national level kids, they all looked completely freaked out. The kid who came third only smiled after they kicked him out of the thing. And they all had these little things they'd ask the pronouncer (this one was funny too, he got stressed when he couldn't pronounce variations of a word properly, heh), like does that have it's origin in latin...I knew one word. One. And only because I've studied some Greek literature. I just wanted to hug them all...

...but go you for making State!

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Madam Pince - Jun 7, 2004 10:46 pm (#2699 of 2912)

Caput and Sue, you have no idea what you're missing if you've never participated in a spelling bee. They are seriously nerve-wracking. At my school, anyone could participate that wanted to, but it was mostly just the honor-roll types. I know that in today's schools it is sometimes seen as not "cool" to excel at anything (except maybe dressing properly), but back in the Ice Age when I was competing, I think we all aspired to win. I don't think we were really thought of as "geeky" either, although I may have been #1 on the geek patrol and just never knew it. (I also played basketball, so maybe that balanced it out. ) I won the bee a couple of years at my local school, which wasn't too nerve-wracking (it was a small school), but then you move up to your state bee, and THAT one was scary! I mean, you're only 11 or 12 years old at the time, so that adds to it, but here you are standing in front of a bunch of strangers, and the whole place is completely hushed with everyone there training their eyes on just you. And your brain goes either completely blank, or else it's filled with every possible "spelling rule" you've ever learned, which of course makes them all null and void.

I never won state level, so I can't even imagine what it would be like to go to the national bee. Horrors.

I'll never forget the one word I lost on .... equipment. And how easy is that? Just pure nerves, combined with a nincompoop of a pronouncer who enunciated in a very clipped voice "Equipped - ment" So I spelled it "equiptment." What a ding-dong.

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 7, 2004 11:48 pm (#2700 of 2912)

Mozel Tov and Congrats to Lauren (Dumbledore) and Sam! Have some Abbyfetti! ,';.',;.',;.',;.',.;

Lauren (Caput), those Spelling Bees on ESPN are intense. I watched it a few years ago and was totally on the edge of my seat. My school experience was reasonably void of spelling bees. I remember having ones in my class when I was maybe nine. I didn't do very well because I can't spell out loud to save my life. I have to write it down or forget it. In high school, we had spelling bees where the different grades competed. We always had various competitions between grades to boost morale and school spirit, I suppose. They were totally rigged so that the Seniors would always win, though. Anywho, that's my spelling bee experience. I never even saw any of the ones in high school because they weren't during school hours. I mean, like I'm going to go to school on my spare time to watch people spell. But I heard that they were pretty intense themselves.

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draco all the way - Jun 8, 2004 12:38 am (#2701 of 2912)

Spelling bees are scary! I've only ever done them in school and its SO nervewrecking to know that that the next letter you say might be wrong. Imagine what must be like at Nationals!

The kids on the ESPN spelling bee have to learn meanings, origins and pronunciation apart from just knowing to spell the word. And, it is my opinion that some of the parents there are REALLY pushy. They're like those fanatical parents of chess geniuses! Once , a while back, the parents of one kid (who was eventually the winner) would be sitting there working on a laptop, to analyse and research every word while it was being spelled! They even had their older daughter in the spelling bee the year before. It's all very competitive, so no wonder that one kid fainted on stage and another was in tears trying to spell a difficult word!

I believe they are making a documentary called 'Spellbound' which is about the very same spelling bee that was aired on ESPN. It deals with the pressure and stress that a child face during a spelling bee.

Oooh, Venus Transit happening today. But don't look directly at the sun or you might damage your eyes!

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scully jones - Jun 8, 2004 1:25 am (#2702 of 2912)

Those spelling bees are way too intense. I liked just the simple ones we had in school that didn't mean anything except free pizza for whoever won. There was one district-wide competition that I went to, though. I noticed when I got there that everyone else was studying dictionaries and word lists and being very intense. I didn't care really, I usually could spell pretty well on my own. I got 2nd place. The kid who won got the word wrong, then I got the word wrong, then he got it right. It was prejudice. I didn't know about the U, and since I never read anything about prejudice, it wasn't in my vocabulary. I was about 12. All we won were free cameras, though.

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azi - Jun 8, 2004 4:23 am (#2703 of 2912)

Oh yeah draco, the venus transit! Unfortunately I was in a biology exam all this morning and missed it. A once in a lifetime experience and you're in an exam! I've treated myself to a vanilla slice though and it's very yummy.

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mike miller - Jun 8, 2004 5:22 am (#2704 of 2912)

The Venus transit is supposed to happen again in 2012 and then we have to wait comething like 184 years before it happen again. I caught it briefly this morning and it looked pretty cool, this little black dot on the sun.

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Denise P. - Jun 8, 2004 5:27 am (#2705 of 2912)

Spelling Bees are terrible. The local ones are not bad but the national and district ones are just brutal. The worst thing about them is that spelling is not meant to be verbal, that is what makes it so difficult. How many times have you had to write down a word as someone spells it to you? That happened to me just a few minutes ago. On the phone, Betty spelled out a website and I wrote what I thought I heard rather than what she actually spelled.

Poppy, ick! I am not a fan of Jim Carey or the Series of Unfortunate Events. Give me Artemus Fowl instead. I know there is a larger plot in Series but I think I would rather go have my teeth cleaned than try to read them. I slogged my way through the first 4, I think, and that was more than enough for me.

For those interested, I just posted a link over on the PA Gathering thread that links to an article written by a local reporter there. No pictures but Betty is sending me the article so I can scan them.

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azi - Jun 8, 2004 5:28 am (#2706 of 2912)

But in 2012 you can't see it in Britain because its nightime when it will happen. I suppose I could go on holiday to the other side of the world or something. Thats a good excuse for a holiday. The science people are telling us that the best way to watch it is on t.v. and internet etc. but that just not the same as seeing it outside with your own eyes in real life.

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draco all the way - Jun 8, 2004 5:50 am (#2707 of 2912)

If its nighttime in Britain in 2012 will it be morning in India? We could see it the entire morning uptil 4:00.But I had to go to the planetorium to see it. It was pretty cool considering the last time was like in the 1800's.

And good point, Denise. Spelling is a written thing. I can never spell out loud. I always have to write the word down a couple times to figure out how to spell it. Stupid pushy parents. I pity those kids.

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Leviosa - Jun 8, 2004 6:22 am (#2708 of 2912)

Yesterday a bee colony tried to build a bee-hive in the window frame of my parents' bedroom. My parents called several bee keepers, but nobody was at home. Finally they got through to one and he arrived in the evening. By the time he arrived, the bees were gone. He said that now that they are gone, they very probably won't come back because they follow the queen bee, that was apparently gone, too.

Today in the morning, there were still (or once again) a hand full bees, but not many. Now in the afternoon there are probably a few thousand. They are searching for the queen bee and are quite aggressive. We can't step outside our front door because the air is full of bees. We are waiting for the bee keeper who probably comes in the evening and my mom's starting to loose her nerves.

Sorry, but I just had to get that out.

I hope you have a better, bee-free day!

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Catherine - Jun 8, 2004 6:30 am (#2709 of 2912)

Leviosa,

Don't worry, "bee" happy!

Couldn't resist. Hope the problem is resolved soon!

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Madam Poppy - Jun 8, 2004 6:40 am (#2710 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 8, 2004 7:41 am

What is the Venus Transit?

Denise, from the trailer I saw, the movie looks scarier than Harry Potter. I think Jim Carey plays several of the male characters. (very scary!) I remembered you had read some of the books.

Leviosa, hope you have a bee-utiful day!

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mike miller - Jun 8, 2004 7:07 am (#2711 of 2912)

Madam Poppy - The orbit of Venus passed between the Earth and the Sun. With the proper viewing protection you could see a small black dot move across the Sun.

By the way, I'll be in Wenatchee the week of 6/21/04 visiting family. If you want to see the movie again, send me an email.

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Marè - Jun 8, 2004 7:11 am (#2712 of 2912)

One of the people who work where I'm currently studying had one of those eclipse glasses, so I actually accidentally (no clue it was happening) saw Venus.
And why am I not suprised to come over here and find all kinds of strange facts about it on this thread? Prof sinistra would be so proud of you!

And Leviosa: EEEE bee's tell your mother I would get it on my nerves too. Let us know when you are going to be free (no pun intented)

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Padfoot - Jun 8, 2004 7:14 am (#2713 of 2912)

I remember being in the Spelling Bee back in grade school. Yuck! I didn't like it. Not because of the pressure, but because I am a horrible speller. I rely on spell check and absolutely love it. I always need to write down a word to see how it is spelled too.

Leviosa, Bzzzzzz Hope they go away soon. Bee

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Leviosa - Jun 8, 2004 7:53 am (#2714 of 2912)

One reason I like the English language is because you can do so many puns thanks for the good laugh!

Bees are still here. At the worst time, our house looked like it was veiled. There must be thousands of bees. I hope the bee keeper comes soon.

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Diagon Nilly - Jun 8, 2004 9:10 am (#2715 of 2912)

Is Wenatchee near me? I'm in Bellingham. (Suddenly excited at the prospect of being near other Potties)

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mike miller - Jun 8, 2004 9:22 am (#2716 of 2912)

Diagon Nilly - Wenatchee is over the mountains in Eastern Washington, north of Yakima and Ellensburg, right on the Columbia River. Apple Capital of the World! (sorry - I could not help putting in a plug for the old home town).

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scully jones - Jun 8, 2004 9:28 am (#2717 of 2912)

Hey I used to live close to there... Northern Idaho. Beautiful place to live, but exceedingly boring!

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scully jones - Jun 8, 2004 11:26 am (#2718 of 2912)

I made the Gathering shirt for the sims, and I also made Brandon... If you're curious, go here.

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Prefect Marcus - Jun 8, 2004 2:22 pm (#2719 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 8, 2004 3:22 pm

I live near Renton, Washington.

Maybe we could get a Pacific Northwest gathering going.

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Penny Lane. - Jun 8, 2004 2:31 pm (#2720 of 2912)

Madam Poppy: I saw The Series of Unfortunate Events trailer before PoA and was just so curious as to how they are going to make the entire series into one movie - especially since they haven't finished the series yet. Jim Carry plays Count Olaf, a trecherous man who I guess is an actor and likes to play dress up. Okay, he actually dresses up several times to try and kiddnap the children.

As for spelling bees, we had them until the third grade, and I never once made it past the first round. I think our teachers gave us words that they knew we couldn't spell so she wouldn't be there all day.

Leviosa: I had bee's take up residence in one of my windows last summer, rigts between the storm window and the regular window. There was a tear in the screen part. I couldn't open my window all summer, and ended up waiting until january before it was removed. I feel your pain.

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Blast - Jun 8, 2004 2:37 pm (#2721 of 2912)

Leviosa we had a colony of bees get inside the house where we were living, I did not see it but my wife said that the swarm was enormous. They got inside the wall, and the wall vibrated with the sound, alas the bee keeper got there too late. He said that when they swarm, sometimes if you have another queen you can get them to become attatched to her. It is a good way for the beekeeper to get an instant colony that can and will produce honey. Since the bees had already made our home their home, he was out of luck. But since there were so many bees in the wall, they could of been a danger to our family. He ended up poisoning them, it was a shame but as we had a small child at the time we couldn,t risk her getting attacked. The bee keeper estimated that there might of been close to a half million bees in the swarm.

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Padfoot - Jun 8, 2004 2:39 pm (#2722 of 2912)

A half million bees! Wow, I think you did the right thing.

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Madam Poppy - Jun 8, 2004 3:23 pm (#2723 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 8, 2004 4:24 pm

Is there a chance we could meet at the Imax in Seattle? I would like to see PofA on a really BIG screen!

Mike, I can try to get that day off. I work for our local Fred Meyer store. Our schedules don't come out till late Thursday. I probably won't know till the 17th if I work on the 21st. You have to be sure and stop by Freds if I can't get it off. I'll at least persuade you to buy a toaster!

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Catherine - Jun 8, 2004 3:26 pm (#2724 of 2912)

Calling all NC HP fans...

I saw the an IMAX in Raleigh was playing PoA starting in July..anyone interested as a group?

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Penny Lane. - Jun 8, 2004 3:27 pm (#2725 of 2912)

I heard that they cut parts out of the IMAX - Does anyone know if there is truth to this rumor?

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mike miller - Jun 8, 2004 4:24 pm (#2726 of 2912)

Madam Poppy - We'll be there all week, arriving late on the 18th but not returning until the 25th. I would love to at least stop by Freddie's and say hello. I know you're in East Wenatchee and my folks are on Sunnyslope, but let's face it, the town's not that big!

Marcus - I'll yell hello out the car window when we drive through on our way from Sea-Tac to Wenatchee. My folks used to live in Ravensdale before moving back to Wenatchee to take care of my Grandfather (not that he needs it, he's only 94)

Coming from the PA gathering, I highly recommend a Northwest Gathering!

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Ladybug220 - Jun 8, 2004 5:21 pm (#2727 of 2912)

Finally, I have made it through the 517 messages in this thread. That's what I get for going to Italy, but I did have a great time.

Of course the first thing I did when I got back was go to see the movie.

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Marie E. - Jun 8, 2004 6:32 pm (#2728 of 2912)  

I remember our eighth grade spelling bee. I was in first place until I missed “acquital.” I forgot the "c". I will never, ever forget how to spell that word again.

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Caput Draconis - Jun 8, 2004 6:53 pm (#2729 of 2912)

Lol, it sounds like these things burn certain words into your mind forever...I understand why Niles had such a complex about it, heh. I know what you mean about spelling out loud too, it's heaps easy to get confused even with simple words. Actually, the kid who won would shadow write the word on the back of the card he wore around his neck. Guess he has the same problem.

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Madam Pince - Jun 8, 2004 7:02 pm (#2730 of 2912)

Um...Marie...."acquittal" has two 't's. I know it was a typo!

And Mike, you're going to be the only bi-coastal Forum Gatherer! Woo-hoo!

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scully jones - Jun 8, 2004 7:19 pm (#2731 of 2912)

My in-laws came by today to take me out for my birthday! We ate at applebee's and it was okay. I got myself a balloon. Jimmie's mom bought me a cute dress... I don't have the pictures of course yet, but I think I can take a decent one with webcam.

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Marie E. - Jun 8, 2004 7:35 pm (#2732 of 2912)

Oh my gosh! I'm to be haunted by that word!

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Anna Katarina - Jun 8, 2004 10:12 pm (#2733 of 2912)

Woohoo! The movie is opening here today!!! I get to see it soon. Woohoo!

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Hem Hem - Jun 8, 2004 10:28 pm (#2734 of 2912)

Marcus, are you really in renton? I'm in South Seattle, less than ten minute's drive from there.

And Kirsten, I saw the PoA movie in the Seattle Pacific Science Center theater on Sunday morning. Let's have a Pacific Northwest get-together! Sounds great!

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 9, 2004 12:13 am (#2735 of 2912)

Sarah, did we miss your birthday... opps... Happy Belated Birthday

135 posts... that'll teach me to go away for a few days.... congrats & commiserations to all that need it.... can't wait to see the pics from PA... thats my next stop... oh & the PoA movie thread.

Woohooo... finally got to see the movie. Nope Sue, none of my mates cheated... thankfully.. but one couldn't make it.... so I just had to go again with her on monday night... to make sure she got to go Purely selfless reasons of course

In a bouncy bouncy hyper mood today... all HP related of course... I'm back at work.... but I'm still on a high....

Top of the morning Flame & everyone...

Tracie... love your avatar, even though I'm a R/H person.... it made me giggle

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draco all the way - Jun 9, 2004 12:23 am (#2736 of 2912)

All the theaters in my neighborhood are booked till Saturday! I knew we had Potties in India, but I never knew we had so many!

I went to my new school today for an orientation program and DID NOT like it! We have so much to study- physics,chem, bio, maths, and awful awful practical classes! I am truly deprssed. I thought the best reward for a good exam results and a year of slogging was a nice lenient year. Apparently, its a tougher sllyabus!

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Leviosa - Jun 9, 2004 1:56 am (#2737 of 2912)

Sarah, so sorry I missed your birthday, nevertheless a very happy belated birthday! I hope it still counts.

Penny, Blast your bee experiences are even worse than mine. Half a million bees, that's incredible.

The bee keeper finally came yesterday and soaked most of them up with a machine. He also used some poison, even if we don't understand why. He said that there were about 15 000 bees but of course he didn't get all, some are still there and we have no idea how to get rid of them. We have to open the window as soon as possible for the smell of poison to get away.

draco all the way, I feel for you, this whole science/math stuff is awful. And it's always like that that every year gets tougher. I hope you still can have a good time here on the forum.

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mollis - Jun 9, 2004 5:13 am (#2738 of 2912)

Oh my goodness!!! Oh my goodness!!! It has been all I could do over the past couple of weeks just to keep up on my reading here, you chatty, chatty people! So I thought I would post real quick and put my two knuts in.

Checked out the PA gathering photos - looks like you all had a great time. A little mischievous maybe, but fun. Way to go Betty for putting that together!

Saw the movie last Friday - loved it. I'm so sorry for all of you who haven't been able to see it yet.

And Happy be-lated Birthday Sarah!

And the rest of the day to you, Fawkes!

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Lynn Allen - Jun 9, 2004 5:56 am (#2739 of 2912)

Happy Birthday Sarah! Glad you had a nice dinner at Applebees.

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Flame Alligator - Jun 9, 2004 6:50 am (#2740 of 2912)

Fawkes, and the rest of the day to ya!

Belated Happy Birthday Sarah!

I am having a perfectly miserable, agonizing week. Hope to be better next week.

Goedemorgen everybody!

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Padfoot - Jun 9, 2004 7:50 am (#2741 of 2912)

Happy Belated Birthday Sarah! Birthday

I heard that they cut parts out of the IMAX - Does anyone know if there is truth to this rumor? Penny, I hope this isn't true as I have only seen the movie once and it was in IMAX. This is the first time I have heard that rumor.

Flame, I hope your day picks up!

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 9, 2004 8:16 am (#2742 of 2912)

Just about to go home... just one final post to say

BIG HUG Flame... sending you cyber flowers & chocs... make you feel better! Hope you do feel better soon... so heres another hug

Hi All.... Bye All

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Denise P. - Jun 9, 2004 8:29 am (#2743 of 2912)

Arrrgghhh!! I bought tickets last night for the 11 am showing of PoA. I did this specifically because today is the free kid movie at the theater, at 10 am. I figured maybe the theater would not be too crowded. Since my 11 yr old had someplace he was at until 11 am, it was cutting it close but luckily, the school is right across the street from the theater. To top it off, my cell phone started playing "Secret Agent Man" signalling my husband was calling. I don't get to talk to him often but had to rush the call so we could get into the theater. As soon as I hung up, we saw on the theater door a sign announcing the 11 am showing of HP was cancelled because of the kid movie!! Well, thanks so much for selling me tickets to it then. We jumped through hoops to make an 11 am show work for us and the theater cancelled it! My oldest daughter is still able to watch the younger ones so we are now hanging out here until 11:40. We are fortunate in that we live about a mile from the theater and didn't have to hang out there for almost an hour. I just wish they would have let me know last night it was cancelled, I could have taken my time in doing a few things this morning.

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mike miller - Jun 9, 2004 8:36 am (#2744 of 2912)

Hey Denise - I know how you feel. I just got off the phone with my wife, she was telling me that they are letting school out early today due to the hot temps. She found out from the bus driver! I'm glad we have fleixble work schedules and good neighbors. I feel for the parents that just got hit with additional after school care cost with no warning.

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septentrion - Jun 9, 2004 8:46 am (#2745 of 2912)

Ouf ! Had to read too many posts ! I've been so busy these last days, watching PoA 3 times and so many other things...

Happy birthday to those I missed.

Susi, glad you could get rid of those bees, they can be dangerous.

Now,I'm going to have a look on the other threads. good evening (or good day)every one !

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 9, 2004 10:41 am (#2746 of 2912)

Happy Birthday, Sarah! Your Abbyfetti awaits. ',;.',;.',;.',;.';

I think the Lemony Snicket movie looks awesome! I believe what they're doing, Penny, is putting the first three books into the movie. I think that they're going to try making the movies three books at a time or something. It works well, I think, because the books are quite short.

Sorry about the bees, Leviosa. Ick. When I was in second grade, some bees had taken up residence in our classroom air conditioner. It was horrible. Everytime it was hot (which is all the time where I live) bees would swarm around the classroom. I remember lots of people getting stung. Luckily, I never did. Ew. *shudder*

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scully jones - Jun 9, 2004 10:43 am (#2747 of 2912)

Thank you for the birthday wishes! I've gotten my pictures now, so I'll be uploading them now. It's very very humid here, very hard to work.

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Madam Pince - Jun 9, 2004 10:43 am (#2748 of 2912)

Happy Birthday, Sarah! <> Glad to hear it was fun!

Denise, what a bummer. I had a similar experience last year on my birthday trying to go see "CoS" -- it was at a theatre where they show movies that have been out awhile already, and the theatre is really a combination restaurant/theatre -- you can order food and such. Anyway, I had called ahead of time and everything, and then when we arrived we found that there was a birthday party for an 8-year-old being held there, and all seats were full of screaming children. I was umm...just slightly bummed out....

Marie, let's just be glad you don't work in the legal profession, or you'd really be in trouble!

draco all the way, welcome to the world of the over-achiever. One of the main rewards for doing a good job, it seems, is that they just give you more work to do. And not to ruin your day or anything, but it only increases when you get out of school and enter the working world. So.....enjoy ye physics while ye may! And keep in mind that it's still better to do a good job than to slack, even with the extra work!

Flame, hope your day turns around for the better! Cheer up! Cheer up!

Gotta share a quick story -- we were watching the video of "Sorcerer's Stone" last night, and my two-year-old wandered into the kitchen and approached the gate which we have blocking him out of the other room. He shook it a couple of times, muttered "Locked!" and then after looking at it awhile, said "Alohomora!"

I thought I was gonna die laughing.

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Julia. - Jun 9, 2004 10:47 am (#2749 of 2912)

*Falls out of chair and rolls around on the floor in pain from laughing* That is too funny Madam Pince! *Wipes tear* Start 'em young, good job. Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!! Headin' off to work on Lindsay's bedtime story!

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 9, 2004 10:51 am (#2750 of 2912)

Hahahaha! Oh, Madam P, that's great!

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VeronikaG - Jun 9, 2004 11:08 am (#2751 of 2912)

I said happy birthday to Sarah on MSN yesterday, just so it doesn't seem like I'm rude for not mentioning it.

Awww, poor Draco. All the horrible classes. :-(

Where are you these days, Flame? And more importantly, how are you?

Top of the morning to Fawkes too.

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mike miller - Jun 9, 2004 11:16 am (#2752 of 2912)

Happy Birthday Sarah! Sorry I'm late with the birthday wishes.

Madame Pince - Where the video camera when you need it!

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Maria L - Jun 9, 2004 11:31 am (#2753 of 2912)

Congrats Sarah!

Man, everyone seems so happy. I thought about whining but now I don't want to break up the good mood.

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Denise P. - Jun 9, 2004 11:43 am (#2754 of 2912)

Happy Late Birthday Sarah!!

Madam Pince, too cute

We got to the movie no problems. There were maybe 10 people in there with us. The film was on full screen until the Leaky Cauldron. It made veiweing very weird, to see it squished. I went out and complained twice, the guy in front of me did too so they finally fixed it. At the beginning, you could not see Harry when he lay down on the bed. Grrrr! All in all though, the kids liked it.

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Padfoot - Jun 9, 2004 1:15 pm (#2755 of 2912)

Hmmm... I just heard a tornado siren going off. Evidently there is a tornado in the western part of Denver. Never seen a tornado before. All I see now is hail and cloudy skies. Should make for an interesting afternoon.

Madam Pince, looks like your son is very smart!

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Dr Filibuster - Jun 9, 2004 1:38 pm (#2756 of 2912)

Birthday greetings Sarah

Madam Pince...you just have to write to JKR with that story.

Half a million bees? WOW. I have lots of bumblebees in my garden, perhaps I should invite Albus round for tea?

Denise, ok so kids go free, but you still expect to see 100% of the movie. I'll bet you were in the perfect mood to complain, considering the build up of events. Were you like Vernon "shut that ruddy owl up" Dursley? Or like Minerva after a new educational decree is announced? Or maybe like Dumbledore near the end of GoF, when his eyes had that powerful angry look Harry had never seen before?

GoF Chapter 35 page 589-590 (uk) (paraphrased);

At that moment, the movie employee fully understood for the first time why people said Denise was the only Lexicon member Warner Brothers had ever feared. The look upon Denise's face as she stared down at the unconscious form of the movie theater manager was more terrible than the movie employee could ever have imagined. There was no benign smile upon Denise's face, no twinkle in the eyes. There would have been cold fury in every line of the ancient face (if it were ancient and lined, but it wasn't); a sense of power radiated from Denise as though she was giving off burning heat.

Yes, I think that's the picture I was after.

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Denise P. - Jun 9, 2004 2:00 pm (#2757 of 2912)

Hee hee hee...actually, PoA wasn't the free kid movie, Daddy Day Care was.

Naw, I am not scary in person, ask anyone. I was polite but firm in saying that someone needed to come check the film.

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Penny Lane. - Jun 9, 2004 2:43 pm (#2758 of 2912)

LOL Dr Filibuster!

Padfoot, you should take pictures of the sky - its a site you will never forget.

How was Daddy Day Care? It looked rather frightening to me.

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Denise P. - Jun 9, 2004 3:19 pm (#2759 of 2912)

No clue, we didn't go see it. That is not my idea of a kids movie really.

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Acceber - Jun 9, 2004 4:30 pm (#2760 of 2912)

Whew! 67 posts! My Internet only works on one computer since we had a power outage a few days ago (any fellow New Englanders affected?) and my computer geek dad can't fix it! Grrr! Anyway:

I've never done a spelling bee, probably because my school didn't have them, but I've done my middle school geography bee for the past two years, which has been extremely nerve racking. Last year I came in second out of the whole school (I missed on a current events question that I had no way of knowing, as I never read the papers). This year, I didn't do so well and I missed on an easy question. I forgot where Nevada was *embarrassed*.

I think I've said this before, but I love all the gathering pics.

Happy Belated Birthday Sarah!

Sue, that was great!

It's very humid and hot and disgusting here, so being stuck in my school for one and a half hours for Science Night was not my idea of fun. Grumble, grumble.

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Catherine - Jun 9, 2004 4:43 pm (#2761 of 2912)

I won a spelling bee in first and ninth grades. But I know that you all on the Forum see major typos all the time. My mind goes faster than my hands, unfortunately. Don't be dementors--forgive me--and I'll try to figure out spell-check.

Geography bees? I am SO out of that element. I stand, bowed in shame, and salute my more knowledgeable counterparts. You all are awesome!

I did compete on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" back in September, 2003 and it aired way too many times between October and January. I'm still waiting for the game show, "Who Loves Harry Potter?" but, alas, major earwax.

Congrats to the birthday folks, and hello to everyone else!

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Flame Alligator - Jun 10, 2004 2:14 am (#2762 of 2912)

Fawkes, Hugs from you..... make my day. I mean it. Thank you so much. Top of the mornin to ya, girlie.

Veronika G, I am feeling much better today. I will write you all about it, girlfriend. It was good to chat with you last week.

Madam Pince, Your 2 year old is brilliant. HP spell speak aside..... that is amazing a toddler picking up that word.

I am feeling better today. Thanks everybody for the "Cheer ups".

Goedemorgen everybody!

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 10, 2004 3:41 am (#2763 of 2912)

Flame... and the rest of the day to you.... BTW anytime Glad to hear you are feeling better today.

Madam Pince... so funny! My 2 year old niece is getting into Harry Potter as well.... she kept shouting out Harry Potter when the trailer came on the TV & she must have asked me a dozen times over the weekend to put on Harry Potter DVTD (her version of DVD)... tsk whats an aunt to do but oblige the poor child ... skipping through the Spider scenes of course... she seems to have inherited my arachnophobia! We had to sneak out to the cinema.. or she would have insisted on coming too... bless! Start them young eh

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tracie1976 - Jun 10, 2004 4:00 am (#2764 of 2912)

LOL Fawkes Forever. My daughter who is a year old, will come crawling to the TV when ever a trailer for HP is on. She can be in the kitchen and still crawls towards the TV. Other times the only way to calm her down is to put on one of the movies.

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Madame Librarian - Jun 10, 2004 6:24 am (#2765 of 2912)

I'm doing a terrible job of keeping up with this thread since life has gotten just busy enough that I can't logon as often as I did over the winter. This is both good and bad. The busy-ness is all good stuff--my son home for the summer, landscaping sweat equity work, general summer comings and goings, etc. The fact that I am way behind on the Forum is bad, but I'll try to catch up when I can.

I hope the Forum folk are in general all in good shape, good moods (with the movie to discuss and see and see again) and with good outcomes of all your bad problems you might have had.

Anyway, I received a wonderful gift from my best friend and colleague yesterday. She and our boss had gone to the Chicago Book Expo last Friday (while I was sitting happily in a cool movie theater waiting for You-Know-What to start) where all the US publishers pitch their stuff to booksellers, librarians, afficianados of books and reading. HarperCollins was giving out a special (5,000 only copies!) paperback edition of OoP to those who requested one as a 'thank you' to those in the trade who promoted the books. The cover is the same blue artwork, (no Harry, just Hedwig with Hogwarts in the background) with absolutely no type on either the front or back! It's very distinctive--immediately recognizable to those of us who know the US hardcover edition "look," but not so to anyone who doesn't. Very odd, but really cool looking. Maybe this'll be valuable someday, but I'm happy just owning it for now. I am one happy HP fan.

Ciao. Barb

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Karla Labanda - Jun 10, 2004 6:32 am (#2766 of 2912)

Buenos días a todos.

Flame, I hope you feel better now. Sarah, A very happy Birthday to you.

Susi. I hope all the bees, have left your house. Fawkes, Tracie, interesting stories. I wonder if my children will have the same reaction, well I am going to verify this when I have my own children.

I have the tickets for POA on Friday, I'm very happy. The best part is that the movie is going to be in English, so I can practice more. Besides, I don't want to watch it dubbed, because the voices for Latinoamerican audience was horrible!!!!!

A wonderful day to everyone. bye.

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Penny Lane. - Jun 10, 2004 8:54 am (#2767 of 2912)

Here's a depressing fact for ya'll: Last year, Americans spent an average of $144 on reading materials, per household. Compare that to the average of $3,600 spent on "entertainment."

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Padfoot - Jun 10, 2004 9:07 am (#2768 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 10, 2004 10:07 am

Penny, I just finished The Lovely Bones and I noticed they used that quote you like. If they give you ruled paper, write the other way. Thought of you when I read that.

I wonder what the average forum member spends on reading material? I bet it's much higher than the American average.

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Denise P. - Jun 10, 2004 9:11 am (#2769 of 2912)

I know I can easily spend that in a month on books. I just ordered 2 new books today, there went $25 in a single day.

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Catherine - Jun 10, 2004 9:23 am (#2770 of 2912)

Me, too. Buying books is one my highest discretionary expenditures. I like to own books, because I like rereading them, so the library thing doesn't always work for me.

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Padfoot - Jun 10, 2004 9:46 am (#2771 of 2912)

The first piece of furniture I ever bought was a nice bookcase that was strong enough to hold all my books without collapsing. Still love it.

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VeronikaG - Jun 10, 2004 9:48 am (#2772 of 2912)

I am so poor, I can hardly afford to buy any books. :-( It's hard to be a student I just bought the Norwegian hardback of OotP, though. Thought I'd cheer myself up after all the boring weeks of studying. It cost 398 NOK, which is about 53 US Dollars! How much did that book, hardcover, cost in other parts of the world?

By the way, I passed the data base final I was really worried about. I was sure I had gotten an E (that's a real grade up here), because I had to skip parts of it that contained some weird algebra. Lots of my friends complained about that part too. But luckily I got a C, so now I'm up to a B average in data bases. It seems that when most of the class have trouble with an exam, the teachers are nice on us and give us better grades than we'd normally get on what we've handed in. The same thing happened on a programming final before Christmas. Most of the class were sure we had failed it, but almost everybody who had tried to solve it had passed.

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Padfoot - Jun 10, 2004 9:53 am (#2773 of 2912)
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Congratulations on your test Veronika. Oh I paid about $20 at Target for the hardcover OotP. Norwegian books are expensive!

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Chris. - Jun 10, 2004 9:54 am (#2774 of 2912)

I got my UK OotP for about £10 in Scotland. I don't know how that converts into US Dollars.

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VeronikaG - Jun 10, 2004 10:24 am (#2775 of 2912)

Thank you Padfoot!

Yes, almost everything is expensive in Norway. Our dear politicians say that's the price we must pay (literally) to live in the best country in the world. And we don't complain... much. I had to smile a bit when Sherbie Lemon complained about the price of gas, though. We buy it in liters, not gallons, and pay between 8 and 10 NOK for a liter, which is about a Dollar and a half. As a gallon is about 4.5 liters, that would be 6.75 Dollars for a gallon. Now that you'd like, right?

10 British Pounds are between 100 and 110 NOK, so I paid almost four times that price. 20 Dollars are about 150 NOK, but it's still a big difference!

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Anna Katarina - Jun 10, 2004 10:36 am (#2776 of 2912)

I have to agree with Veronika, it seems somehow sweet to be complaining over 2 dollars/gallon. Here they are predicting an all time high at 11 SEK this summer and there are not alot of complaints at all. (about 7.50 SEK/1 USD, 9 SEK/1 EURO and 14 SEK/1 GBP) But then again, the public transportations are alot better here. Thanks for that.

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boop - Jun 10, 2004 10:43 am (#2777 of 2912)

Hello Everyone this is my Friday. I have the next 3 days off YAY!!!!!!I hope everyone is having a great day.

Jea & Darren, welcome to the forum. I read you are from Pennsylvania. May I ask where? I live in Bellefonte Pennsylvania. Nice to know that I have other forum members in the area.

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dobbyiscool - Jun 10, 2004 11:30 am (#2778 of 2912)

AHHH! I've been gone for so long. I missed the last 550 posts on this thread alone! AHH! Oh well. Happy Birthday to all those I probably missed (I don't have the time to read all 500+ posts right now.

I hope you have a fun three day weekend, boop. I have the whole summer off (the joys of being in high school), but my mom has made sure I am either vollentering and vacation Bible school or baby sitting about everyday this summer. Usually by the time I have a free min. to be on the computer, my sister is already on it talking to her friends, so that is part of why I haven't been on for a while.

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Dumbledore - Jun 10, 2004 12:29 pm (#2779 of 2912)

Hello, everybody!

I haven't posted here in awhile. I've been really busy lately! Finals are coming up in less than a week and I've been rubbing my nose too hard to the books lately! I also wanted to find out what everyone else here is up to, so, I figured a little Lexicon would cheer me up!

Happy Belated Birthday, Sarah!

Flame, I hope you have a better day today! :-( Whatever's the matter, do cheer up!

Madam Pince, that's a really funny story! It made me really laugh!

Catherine Allen, congrats on being on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire!" That's one of my favorite shows, and I really enjoy watching it. When you were on it, Meredith Viera was hosting it, right?

Those bees sound atrocious! (Both the actual bumblebees and the spelling bees!!) I did spelling bees for 3 years in elementary school and I came in fourth and second place. They were horrible though, because I put way too much pressure on myself.

Well, that's it for now! Have a great evening, everybody! Now I'm off to about 3 more hours of studying/homework!! Ugh! Well I really shouldn't be complaining...things could be much worse. Also, all this school stuff will be over soon!

--Lauren

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Madame Librarian - Jun 10, 2004 2:29 pm (#2780 of 2912)

It was costing us a fortune in books a while back so I decided the only solution was to become a librarian. Yes, I love to own them, but I don't need to own every single book I read. Plus, our library has a fantastic book sale 4 times a year (many are practically like new). I get them at 1/2 price because I'm on staff!! I just bought a nearly new PS paperback for 50c. My goal is to own all the HP books in hardcover editions that will be kept relatively pristine (so the spines won't fall apart), and then as many paperback copies as I can get for cheap. Then I won't worry about them falling apart from too much use. Of course, I will spend what it takes when all 7 are printed in special editions or whatever.

Ciao. Barb

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dobbyiscool - Jun 10, 2004 2:34 pm (#2781 of 2912)

Ok, I've read more now.

Good luck studying for finals. We had ours two weeks ago, so I'm study free untill September!

I never did well in spelling bees. I owe alot to whomever invented the spell check, because with out it my posts would be awful. My english teacher last year assured me that if you cannot spell, it has nothing to do with your IQ. I did, however, always do quite well in Geography Bees and Math competitions.

As for buying books, I am sure I spend much more then the American average on books a year. I'm only 15 and I buy as I can annually.

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Acceber - Jun 10, 2004 4:14 pm (#2782 of 2912)

Speaking of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? I'm watching now (a rerun). The guy who just played was really bad. Tehe. I'll bet you did better, Catherine.

It's really humid here now and it thundered last night. I have a cold so I'm feeling down in the dumps .

Books-What can I say? I have a five-shelfed bookcase that used to have more shelves of games than books (this was when I was in pre-school) but now it's almost full . I read too much, way too much. We have a rule: No reading at the table. Yeah right.

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Dumbledore - Jun 10, 2004 4:22 pm (#2783 of 2912)

I read ALOT, as well. My parents call me "Belle" (from Beauty and the Beast) because I always have my nose in a book. I love reading, and no matter where I go I bring a book with me just in case I get tied up.

OK, every since we started talking about Who Wants to be a Millionaire? I really have wanted to share my own story about Regis Philbin. In 1998, my parents got picked to be married on the Regis and Kathie Lee Valentine's Day special show (this was before Kathie Lee left and Kelly Ripa came on). So, for a whole week when I was about 6 or 7 years old I got to miss school to appear on the show. It was really fun for me and I had a blast! Sorry, but I really have been itching to share that story!!

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Blast - Jun 10, 2004 4:42 pm (#2784 of 2912)

Veronica the cost of the OoP here was 19 Canadian Dollars, I'm guessing that would be about 13 or 14 American Dollars. A lot of places sold them so the competition brought the price down. I have a book collection but it is scattered about the house, also there are a lot of national Geographics. Every once in a while I indulge in a Geographic readathon and try to read them all again.

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Madam Pince - Jun 10, 2004 5:08 pm (#2785 of 2912)

Congrats on your exams, Veronika, and what a cool "Regis" story! Wow, we have a few TV celebrities here on the Forum, with Catherine Allen's "Millionaire" appearance and so forth!

Glad everyone enjoyed my little boy's first efforts at magical spells! His actual pronunciation was sort of like "Lohomora"-- I think he might have missed the first "a", but it was definitely understandable! That was probably the reason why the gate didn't fly open right away, though.

OK, I got to see the spelling bee finals on ESPN2 today that y'all were talking about earlier. I was actually in tears for the poor kid that finally won it all -- he was such a nervous wreck for those last two words, and I felt like I was living it right along with him! How in the world did his mother ever manage to stay so cool looking??? I started watching about Round 5, I guess, and there were something like 14 total rounds. I consider myself to be fairly well-read, but I'll tell you, in all those words, there were only THREE (count'em, three) that I had heard of before. Ack! Those kids are something. And I didn't realize the high stakes -- that boy won $12,000 cash! No wonder he was a mess!

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Caput Draconis - Jun 10, 2004 8:15 pm (#2786 of 2912)

Yay! Madam Pince, I liked the little kid that won, he impressed me by knowing the origins of words already, and asking the judges heaps of questions, hehe.. But the poor kid who came second, I felt sorry for him because he had the brother that won last year...such pressure. Also because he got nailed with that word based on a Princess, or something, when the other kid got Arete, the one word I knew in the 4 rounds I watched. Heh. Good times. I'm still fascinated.

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The Great Abbycadabra - Jun 10, 2004 11:43 pm (#2787 of 2912)

Wow, so many celebrities. I auditioned for the Jeopardy Teen Tournament when I was fifteen. Bruised my pride a bit when I didn't get on. Those tests are an awful lot harder than the questions they ask on the show. I watched the tournament that I would have been on had I made it, and I knew nearly everything! I kept meaning to try out again, but I just never did. Oh, well, maybe one day I'll achieve my Jeopardy fame.

Congrats on your exams, Veronika! Have some Abbyfetti! ,'.;,'.;,.;',.;,;.

My mom and I buy a lot of books. But my mom is a master at finding books at amazing prices. So, while we may spend a lot on books, we get more bang for our buck. There is this thrift shop by my school, and she'd go to it once a week while I was in class and buy boxes full of books. I think they cost something like five for $1 for paperbacks and three for $1 for hard covers. And they were all in amazingly nice condition. She even found some rather rare books on Egypt that I'd been looking for for years. It's great. I think she's missing it though now that the semester is over.

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septentrion - Jun 11, 2004 2:15 am (#2788 of 2912)

Books are expensive in France too because the price is fixed by the editors and the books are to be sold at the same price everywhere. So OotP is sold 28 euros (around 33 US dollars) and it's not even a hardcover, it's just a big paperback. What you call paperback is called here "pocket format". And hardly any books are hardcover here, they'd be too expensive.

I love to hear about very young potties, they're so funny !

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boop - Jun 11, 2004 3:03 am (#2789 of 2912)

Good Morning Everyone it is Friday!!!! I hope everyone has a real nice weekend. I plan on cleaning my house today so I can enjoy the rest of my weekend. I might go see POA at the drive-in and take my granddaughters. Taysha and Alyssa are Harry Potter fans as well. I at least got them into Harry Potter.hehehe

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DJ Evans - Jun 11, 2004 6:41 am (#2790 of 2912)

Boop, a drive-in? My stars I didn't know there were any still around! How cool is that?!?!?!? Boy, did you bring back some memories there!! Hope your Mother is still doing great in her recovery from her back surgery? Please tell her that I'm thinking of her in my prayers and thoughts!!!

Hope this Friday finds everyone well and it will carry over into a wonderful weekend for all of the Forum folks.

Haven't been on in a while, but I have kept up with reading the posts--man, have there been quite a few too!!! So many of them I hadn't ever heard of, hope that they all keep on posting here and don't leave the Forum again!!! I didn't join the Forum until the end of March this year, so I've missed out on what it was like after any of the books came out. If this is just an example of what it's going to be like when book 6 does come out--then I would think a person would have to check out the Forum every couple of hours or be bogged down with posts!!! hee hee But I love it--just makes the Harry Potter world all that more exciting if you ask me!!!

Happy Birthday to all that has had a birthday or about to!!!!

Later, Deb

P.S. Sure hope that all of the ol' "new" posters have signed up to be a Potty on Potty HQ? (Hint, hint!!!!)

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Denise P. - Jun 11, 2004 6:50 am (#2791 of 2912)

I have my kids on a treasure hunt today...otherwise known as the quarterly "Find all the game boy games now or we will toss every single one of them!" We keep a master list so I know exactly what games are missing. We are currently missing 8 games (but have all 3 HP games accounted for, of course). If we don't have them by the end of the day, a monetary bounty is put on them. Since one of the boxes we keep the games in is missing, some of the games are in it. If we can get all games and gameboys themselves (we have every version known to mankind), then they each to get to pick a used game from eBay or half to bring on vacation.

I think we should attach a clapper to these things...whose idea was it to make the cartridges so darn small??!!

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virgoddess1313 - Jun 11, 2004 7:51 am (#2792 of 2912)

Hello everyone... I've been sick this week so I haven't been on really, I have so much to catch up on!!

I buy so many books, it's become almost a bad habit. At least it would be if I didn't think reading was so good. I drop $65 on books a few weeks ago... but I got quite a few for that, all of them were on sale except for one (Stiff, an excellent book that I recommend very highly... it was totally facinating). So I don't feel too bad for expanding my collection.

Anyway, hope everyone is well!

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VeronikaG - Jun 11, 2004 8:57 am (#2793 of 2912)

Thank you for the congratulations everyone! (I don't know if congratulations is a noun or just an expression, but you know what I mean. )

My, my it has already been a week since summer holiday started, and I feel like I've been a bit absent all week long. The holiday mode needed a bit of time to sink in, I guess.

Lauren, good luck on your finals. Same goes for everyone else who still has that nightmare to go. Urrgh!

Top of the morning to Fawkes and Flame!

Hi, Anna Katarina. Yes, it should be mentioned that Sweden is an expensive country to live in as well. And you have lower wages than us.

OK, off to read on the regular threads.

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haymoni - Jun 11, 2004 9:51 am (#2794 of 2912)

Denise P. and the other parents out there - why can't these GameBoy/PS2 games just save games automatically?

If I hear one more time - "I'll be there in a minute. I have to finish this game so I can save it." - I'm going to take all the games and dump them. 1 minute turns to 5 minutes - It makes me crazy!

Is my son pulling my leg?

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Denise P. - Jun 11, 2004 10:04 am (#2795 of 2912)

Oh, that is a fate worse than death! If I snatch a gameboy out of hands since the owner of the hands was ignoring me, I hear the pitiful shriek "I have to save! Don't turn it off!"

Most of them you have to manually save the game in order to be back at the same place. I know I want to gnash teeth when I finally get through a section but forget to save.

Nope, he is probably not pulling your leg about saving.

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Brandon Christopher - Jun 11, 2004 10:06 am (#2796 of 2912)

It all depends on the game haymoni. In some it lets you save at any point, like PoA. In others it forces you to reach a certain point in the game before it saves for you or lets you save. In all fairness your son probably does have to wait for a certain point before he can save, or he might just be in a critical point in the game. But he could also be doing what I use to do...

One more minute mom I need to get to a point where I can save.

Five minutes later: "I still can't save yet mom!"

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Dumbledore - Jun 11, 2004 11:29 am (#2797 of 2912)

Hey everybody!!

I used to be obsessed with my Gameboy and now that I'm a little older I'm over it. Some games, especially video games, you have to reach a certain checkpoint to be able to save, others you can save whatever you want. But it is possible, Haymoni, that your son is playing one of the games where you have to reach a checkpoint.

I am really very obsessed with reading. I go to the bookstore all the time, but there is also a library very close to my house that I go to all the time. Free books are the best kind!

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scully jones - Jun 11, 2004 11:37 am (#2798 of 2912)

Jimmie and I are going to Great Lakes Crossing Mall today. It's huge... Maybe we'll use my $25 gift certificate to get an audio tape or something... Sorry I haven't been on much!

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Acceber - Jun 11, 2004 11:51 am (#2799 of 2912)

I've never liked gameboy, probably because I'm not very good at it. It's my sister who's always saying, "Five (meaning ten) more minutes!"

My network connection is working again. So now I can:
1. Go on the Forum every day instead of every other day.
2. Catch up on the PoA thread.
3. Finish reading my current fanfic.
Yay!

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Doris Crockford - Jun 11, 2004 12:04 pm (#2800 of 2912)

I never really played Gameboy when I was younger, since my older brother was constantly playing. But I loved the Kirby games (not that I was any good).

In about a week, school's going to be totally finished (for this year, anyways). Then I can come on the Forum more often and not have a thousand posts waiting for me on this thread alone.

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Dumbledore - Jun 11, 2004 12:05 pm (#2801 of 2912)

Congratulations, Doris Crockford, you are post 2,800! ;-)

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Brandon Christopher - Jun 11, 2004 12:14 pm (#2802 of 2912)

Abby, they updated cinemusic finally, neither of us won... But at least we had the score right!

I have the new clip on repeat - it sounds sooooo familiar! Some brainstorming is needed for this one, the last was way too easy.

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McSnurp - Jun 11, 2004 12:28 pm (#2803 of 2912)

Ah yes, the Gameboy! I used to play on mine so much that I had a dent in my finger.

Hey people, check out my forum! Just go to my forums then go to newest forums. Please do and post something! Love to you all!

-meriwether

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Detail Seeker - Jun 11, 2004 1:23 pm (#2804 of 2912)

Hey, just at maximum 197 posts to the next restart of this thread - that would make it about 5 months for us to fill a chat thread, if we reach those within this month. I am sure, we will manage.

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Blast - Jun 11, 2004 1:59 pm (#2805 of 2912)

My daughter Katie had a great day at school, some mouthpiece had been spreading rumours about her, they were not so nice. An older boy took it upon himself to correct the situation. He brought the boy to her class and then the mouthpiece apologized to her in front of the whole class.It is nice to see that some people are looking out for her.

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Padfoot - Jun 11, 2004 2:14 pm (#2806 of 2912)

Katie's got a very nice friend then.

DS- I'm sure we will manage filling up this thread with no problem this month. Such a chatty bunch.

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haymoni - Jun 11, 2004 2:37 pm (#2807 of 2912)

Blast - what a great ego boost for your daughter. Hope she got to say a few "I told you so"'s.

(Actually, I'm sure your daughter is much too mature for such childish tactics - I will go iron my hands for suggesting such behavior!)

Thank you all for your comments on the GameBoy/PS2 games. I can handle trying to stall for more playing time, but lying about having to save a game would be a whole different story.

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septentrion - Jun 12, 2004 4:15 am (#2808 of 2912)

Blast, your daughter has good friends, or at least knows a very decent boy !

I've managed not to fill this thread but to have seen PoA three times already and I'm nearly 100 % sure to see it one more time (at least). Apart from that, life is very quiet here. I go to a communion tomorrow, I'll see some family I haven't seen for a long time. Have a good week-end every one !

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Diagon Nilly - Jun 12, 2004 6:40 am (#2809 of 2912)

Blast, when everyone's talking to you, it reads as if everyone is doing an impression of Stewie from "Family Guy."

Blast! What the deuce! Insert phrase here!

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Gina R Snape - Jun 12, 2004 8:32 am (#2810 of 2912)

Hey, Detail Seeker. Didn't we just start this 'new' thread?! Oye!

Well, today is my last day in SF proper. I'm off to Azkaban Alcatraz this morning for a tour. Brandon, I never heard from you. Guess you were afraid of me being more evil than you? Or, perhaps you were steering clear of...

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Flame Alligator - Jun 12, 2004 11:39 am (#2811 of 2912)

Veronika G, Congrats again on your finals, girlfriend.

Thanks everybody for all the caring remarks to me. I am feeling much better today, more like my true self. I did not even mind, when I walked to the Post Office to mail a package to a friend overseas, that a thunderstorm started. I love thunderstorms but I don't like acid rain on my skin!!

I have a busy week next week. I am substituting for the Pilates teacher and teaching my yoga classes. *sigh* Oh Joy. I wanted to go see PoA again.

May you all enjoy a pleasant weekend.

Goedemiddag.

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Doris Crockford - Jun 12, 2004 2:13 pm (#2812 of 2912)

Hi again, all. Not feeling so well today, I have a cold and I need to study but can't concentrate on anything (but I need to check my email so I can visit for a little while). Flame, don't worry. I'm sure PoA will be in theaters long enough for you to see it many more times! And busy weeks go by quickly (I know from experience). Hope you all feel better than I do!

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Chris. - Jun 12, 2004 2:16 pm (#2813 of 2912)

Awww D.C, hope your cold goes away soon! Get well soon.

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dobbyiscool - Jun 12, 2004 2:59 pm (#2814 of 2912)

Hello everyone! I'm leaveing to babysit in about 10 min, so I'd thought I'd check in quick.

As for gameboys, I would (and still do sometimes) get really addidicted to a game until I'd finnish it compleatly (like I did PoA in about six hrs.), and then go weeks with out playing it at all. I hate it when you have to get to a certian point before you save. It's annoying.

Get well soon, Doris.

Later, Dobbyiscool

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Viola Intonada - Jun 12, 2004 6:51 pm (#2815 of 2912)

Blast, Glad to hear that kids will stick up for each other these days. Does my heart good to hear stories like that.

I, at my adult age, am addicted to gameboys. I have been playing the new "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". I have to say I like the "Chamber of Secrets" game the best. I was disappointed with this one. Denise, I know what it is like trying to keep track of all the games. The Gameboys are mine. My kids have a few games that they have received as gifts. Some of our games are borrowed though, disappearance of any game threatens the last person who played, their playing privileges.

I have an unusual family. My mom loves video games. One way we keep our children from fighting with each other is to take away playing XBox when visiting Grandma. It is great at closing the generation gap.

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Julia. - Jun 12, 2004 6:55 pm (#2816 of 2912)

Hey everyone! I just got back from seeing PoA again, it was sooooo much nicer seeing it with Potties, although my two friends and I did have a nice conversation with the two Potties sitting behind us. Hope you're feeling better soon Doris, and remember, finals are almost over! Yay!

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Denise P. - Jun 12, 2004 6:58 pm (#2817 of 2912)

I love playing the Gameboy. I am always searching for good deals on the games. Right now, we have 5 games MIA which is not bad considering how many we have!

Husband and I each have an older version of Tetris and we do duels. Years ago, when we first got them, I finally beat level 9-5. I actually left the gameboy on for 2 hours to prove to him that I did it. Now, we both beat it easily LOL

I am currently playing PoA. I am in the stinking maze trying to get past Crabbe and Goyle. I would say CoS is my favorite one so far too.

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Chemyst - Jun 13, 2004 2:59 am (#2818 of 2912)

Showery Sunday here. I never enjoyed Gameboys in any version-- they're just too small and fidgety for me to find them relaxing, and why should I play a game to make me tense??? Real life works fine for that. I do like Animal Crossing on the Gamecube though. It is so relaxing I can fall asleep playing it!

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mike miller - Jun 13, 2004 4:05 am (#2819 of 2912)

I still have one of the original Nintendo; and, played it alot when it first came out. I went straight to combat flight simulators and fantasy role playing games on the PC and skipped the Gameboy revolution. My daughter plays all the time in the car. We're getting ready to fly cross country to visit my family, so I picked up PoA for the plan ride. Maybe I'll give the Gameboy a go if I can get it away from my daughter.

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Doris Crockford - Jun 13, 2004 8:26 am (#2820 of 2912)

Thanks for all the well-wishes, everyone, I'm feeling better already, and hopefully I can go to school tomorrow (it's yearbook day and I don't have any exams!).

When my brother and I were little, we never had a Nintendo, because Mom thought we would spend too much time on it (which would have been true, I'm sure). But now, at the cottage, we have an original Nintendo, a Sega Genesis, and an Atari system that doesn't work anymore. So we make up for not having had them when we were younger. Denise, how exactly do you duel with Tetris?

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Denise P. - Jun 13, 2004 8:36 am (#2821 of 2912)

You have to have a cable connector. You both start the game and agree to a level. As you score doubles, triples or tetris, it adds lines to your opponents game. We play it silent, turn the sound down but if someone is about to get a tetris, they crank the sound up and usually give a "Ha!"

We are down to only 4 games missing now. And just for those curious, we are missing: Digimon: Battle Spirit (GBA); Winnie the Pooh and Tigger (GBC); SpongeBob SquarePants (GBC); Peter Pan (GBA) (the one I was playing last, I think)

I am off to take Devin off to oncology camp for a week. I pick him up on Friday and then drop off another three on Sunday for a week of sibling oncology camp.

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Penny Lane. - Jun 13, 2004 8:45 am (#2822 of 2912)

You know, I still have my original GameBoy from 1989, with the big giant casing in one colour only: ugly beige. It came with tetris, but I bought Paperboy, because I loved paperboy. - still do to an extent. Anyway, I don't really like playing it, because you can't save games really, and its kind of hard to see the screen. I have a PS2 now that I think is great, especially since it doubles as a DVD player.

I have to learn 3 chapters in my Trig book by Tuesday. *smacks self for thinking accelerated summer courses would be easy*

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Lynn Allen - Jun 13, 2004 9:11 am (#2823 of 2912)

Denise, I was interested in the oncology camp/siblings camp you mentioned. My kids are counselors at a hemophilia camp in Michigan, having gotten involved as daughters of a man with hemophilia, and are anxious to get back to their old friends. It's a case of intense friendship for a few weeks, interrupted by real life for 49 or 50 more, only to return just as though nothing had intervened the next summer. I was a counselor for several years during the 70s and have pleasant memories of the experience so am glad they have been able to share that with me. I assume your children are campers and not staff? Are the two camps held in the same facility, one after the other? Do they have activities to help the campers learn more about their illness, or their sibling's illness? I'm curious to see how much commonality there is between the two speciality camps. Thanks!

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Denise P. - Jun 13, 2004 9:26 am (#2824 of 2912)

I assume your children are campers and not staff? Yes, they are campers but once they hit 15, they can become counselors there.

Are the two camps held in the same facility, one after the other? Yes, the oncology camp, for patients, is held one week and then the sibling camp is held the following week. Same place.

Do they have activities to help the campers learn more about their illness, or their sibling's illness? Not much, I don't think. It is more to give the siblings something special since the patients are usually showered with gifts and attention. Even explaining it, it sometimes is hard from children to understand why they are "ignored". This is something that they can do and the sick sibling can't. It is special just for them.

I'm curious to see how much commonality there is between the two speciality camps. The schedule is virtually identical but there are differences. At the patient camp, there is a medicine bell several times a day where the entire camp shuts down while everyone takes their meds. Some of the staff are actually the nurses and doctors who take care of the kids on a regular basis. Patient camp literally crawls with medical people. Patient camp kids usually get more freebies than the siblings, they get special visitors and things like that but not a huge difference. Because all the kids are also patients and been through many of the same things, no one thinks twice about seeing bald kids, blind kids, kids in wheel chairs, kids with missing limbs, fat kids (from prednisone) and kids with various lines hooked into them. There is also a mandatory rest period during the heat of the day for all campers, regardless of age.

The sibling camp still has medical people but not to the extent that patient camp does. There is still a rest period but there is no medication bell.

This year, the theme is Summer Holidays for the entire week and each day has events planned around a specific type of summer holiday.

• Sunday - check in
• Monday - Wonderful World of Disney
• Tuesday -Tropical Holiday
• Wednesday - Safari!
• Thursday - Cruising
• Friday - Westward Ho!

This particular camp is run through the American Cancer Society. It is free of charge and it is really a wonderful camp for everyone. The cancer kid loves being able to be "normal" at a camp and the siblings love being the "special" one for a week.


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scully jones - Jun 13, 2004 9:53 am (#2825 of 2912)

I went to a summer camp when I was a kid, I loved the songs and skits we used to put on. It would be cool to be a counselor at a special camp like the ones you guys are talking about. I really miss having fun like that, though the gathering was similar in some ways. Maybe we could have a Harry Potter camp? Mouth At Side

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Flame Alligator - Jun 13, 2004 10:43 am (#2826 of 2912)

Doris Crawford, I hope your cold gets better soon. A summer cold is the worst.

I hope everyone is having a pleasant Sunday. I am off to the tanning salon soon for my Vitamin D/bronze treatment.

Goedemiddag

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Lynn Allen - Jun 13, 2004 12:09 pm (#2827 of 2912)

Denise, thanks for elaborating on the nature of the oncology camps. I can't help but compare your kids' camps with hemophilia camps with which I am familiar. They sound alike in many ways, especially in their staffing by so many medical folks to provide routine care and in case of emergency; last year our camp had a one-to-one ratio of staff to campers. Similarly, there is an acceptance by kids of other kids sometimes needing to use wheelchairs or crutches due to internal bleeding, just as you noted among the kids dealing with cancer and its after-effects. I am also glad to hear the oncology folks have set up a sibling camp; healthy kids in the family need to be made aware they are just as special and loved as the ill child. It is simply impossible to stretch yourself as a parent to meet everyone's needs at all times and when crises occur it is necessary to prioritize; sadly the healthy kids are often forced to take a back seat in parental time and attention. You deserve a lot of credit for recognizing and handling the needs of all your kids, Denise. It is obvious what a fine parent you from reading your postings.

On another topic, I just convinced my wife to read the Harry Potter books, so before long she can join the rankis of Potties! Take care!

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VeronikaG - Jun 13, 2004 1:55 pm (#2828 of 2912)

I was in the scouts when I was younger. Not the ordinary scouts with girls and boys separately. It was Mission Church Scout, which had girls and boys in the same troop. I don't think they went to camp, only camped in the forest in the outskirts of the small town we live in. We didn't do any big hiking either, we'd go to that same forest and fry sausages on a fire and learn knots. Usually we stayed in a room in the Mission Church building and play Spin the Bottle, balloon Olympics and things like that. I laugh when I recall it.

Denise: I hope your kids have fun at camp!

Flame, thanks for the chat.

Fawkes? Where are you girl? The dementors are not keeping you away?

As to how computer games go, I own 3 - three - of them. Myst, Riven and Sim City 3000. I only got a computer last year, so I haven't made a collection yet. Have anybody here played Myst or Riven? I'd like to hear if there are any fans here.

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Penny Lane. - Jun 13, 2004 1:59 pm (#2829 of 2912)

I loved Myst! I always wanted to get the sequel, but I didn't think they still made them. The original Myst was made for Windows 95 after all. I used to love SIM city 2000 too. I have a huge list of games I want to play sometime, when i have the time and money.

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VeronikaG - Jun 13, 2004 2:05 pm (#2830 of 2912)

I bought a double that had Myst Masterpiece (has a hint guide, very useful in the Selenitic maze!) and Riven. It was released as a 10 year anniversary packet for Myst. I got it this January, and I think that living in the US you should have a better selection of games than we have. And there is always used ones for sale. Riven is very different from Myst. More... real. Better graphics. I always thought Myst was scarier. Riven is a lot more complex, though. More endings possible.

Myst 4; Revelation is being released this year. It looks awsome!

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Caput Draconis - Jun 13, 2004 4:18 pm (#2831 of 2912)

Ooooh, Myst rocked, I haven't played it for ages, though. The books were good too. Although my all time favorite game like that is Zork Nemesis, it has the best game story ever. I remember talking to someone here about it a million years ago...was it Ticker? Hi Tick. Heh.

I have a large, old, chunky, grey gameboy. Kirby's Dreamland, now there's a game.

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Denise P. - Jun 13, 2004 4:21 pm (#2832 of 2912)

• We have:
• two chunky old grey ones
• a blue, silver and green pocket version
• teal, lime, pink, yellow and blue color version
• white, silver and clear advanced version
• 4 blue and 1 silver SP version

And before anyone asks, *I* did not buy these for the kids. We got them the pocket version, after that, they paid their own money from birthday gifts or got it as a gift


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S.E. Jones - Jun 13, 2004 5:42 pm (#2833 of 2912)

I saw something like that Myst Masterpiece thing. It was an anniversary edition that had Myst, Riven, and Myst III: Exile. I couldn't even get through Myst. Every time I got right up to the end, my game would glitch and freeze and I couldn't finish! I nearly had a bald spot on my head from the hair I ripped out in frustration! I've been sorely tempted to buy Exile (which they have for PS2) but I haven't got Riven yet because I've been hoping they'd make a PS2 version of that. Guess not, though. Hey, I think I know someone who might have Riven....Hm..... Something to do this weekend me thinks.....

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Gina R Snape - Jun 13, 2004 8:50 pm (#2834 of 2912)

Hey Denise and Lynn.

When I was a child I went to a diabetic sleepaway camp through the NY Diabetes Association (hence Camp NYDA). It was a wonderful experience and I recommend all of these kinds of camps for kids as appropriate. At the diabetic camp, since all the kids were diabetic it added a sense of normalcy to everyone. We too had the medical huts and kids lining up for their injections before breakfast and dinner. And there were nurses stations all over the campus in case a kid's blood sugars ever dropped low. Otherwise, it was your average camp with arts and crafts and swimming and tennis and other sports, etc. I credit a deal of my adult confidence in dealing with my diabetes to it.

In other news, I'm back in NYC. WIll be passing out from exhaustion in a few minutes. But just wanted to pop in with a quick hello.

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Hem Hem - Jun 13, 2004 9:53 pm (#2835 of 2912)

I loved MYST and Riven, but I thought that there was very little plotline left for Exile, and although the graphics were cool, it wasn't nearly as much fun.

Chaiojones wrote: Maybe we could have a Harry Potter camp?

I have a good friend who worked as staff at a Children's Hospital camp last summer for inpatients to have a summer camp experience. The theme for the session was Harry Potter--and finally she gave in to all my begging and sat down to read the books. At first she said that she'd only read the first one, but sure enough, she got hooked. All because the hospital's camp was HP-themed!

I've been really busy lately...my high school graduation is tomorrow. And I'm not really looking forward to it, because I'm slated to speak....::taking big deep breaths:: It will be wonderful--once it's over!

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boop - Jun 14, 2004 1:06 am (#2836 of 2912)

Jackie, congratulations on your graduation, best of luck. Have a wonderful day!!!!

Good Morning Everyone, I hope everyone had a great weekend. Happy Monday!!!!!

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septentrion - Jun 14, 2004 1:42 am (#2837 of 2912)

Good luck for those who still have exams to take !

Those special camps seem very interesting. I wonder if we have such kind of camps in France but I don't think so. A good idea to pick up here !

I'm not interesting in video games, don't know why. I'm more interested in the european football (soccer) championship and I'd just say : GO ZIDANE

Soccer 2

Something else : I've created a blog where I'll post my photos from travels. If you're interested, just check there : septentrion's blog. The text is in french but the photos are international.

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Fawkes Forever - Jun 14, 2004 2:19 am (#2838 of 2912)

Mornin' All.

Jackie... good luck with your graduation today & congratulations.

Veronika, hey there... thanks for asking about me, been a bit busy of late.. haven't been here as much as I'd like When I am here, I'm mostly reading & catching up on posts... however I think I'm too far behind in all the unread stuff... oh well! Nice to hear you are now able to enjoy your holidays

Flame nice to hear you're feeling better. I don't mind summer rain either... (well most of the time) which is a good thing too seeing as I live in Ireland... I was at a work BBQ on friday evening (LOL dementors & BBQs don't sound right together do they ), but after a week of glorious sunshine & scorching temperatures, the heavens opened on friday evening, just in time for the BBQ. Coincidence? Hee hee!

Top of the morning everyone & good luck to everyone with exams

Can't believe we've nearly maxed out another chat thread, hee hee, we are a chatty bunch

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azi - Jun 14, 2004 2:30 am (#2839 of 2912)

Hey, Septentrion, I assume you're following France in the championship? (being the fact that Zidane is French and you are in France yourself). Anyways, congratulations on beating England! I don't particularly like football myself but the reaction of England supporters was interesting last night after they lost (there were riots in England, resulting in quite a few arrests). So much trouble over football, I've never understood it.

I myself have been helping at my Scout gala day all weekend. I'm an Explorer, which means I'm older than the Scouts and so boss them around more. I've had a very painful blister on my hand all weekend resulting from tying just one pioneering knot for the scramble net we made! I also got sunburnt when I had to roll my trousers up because the kayak pool we made collapsed and water flooded the sweet stall I was in charge of. I was very amusing!

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draco all the way - Jun 14, 2004 2:52 am (#2840 of 2912)

Late as usual, but finally I managed to see the movie and I'll say one spoiler free thing about it -WOW!

Okay, anywho, videogames shmideogames! I don't and can't play them! I officially suck! I've tried loads of different games but apparently I'm only good at word puzzles! I think I don't have very good hand eye coordination!

Also, good news, for our little (snort) community! After seeing the POA movie, my 70 plus Grandfather who only reads philosophical books and who's been trying (unsuccesfully) to get me off HP for the longest time is at the moment reading PoA! I TOLD him he had to read in order but he refuses to listen! At least its a start.

And Football, well, I guess, its good and ,hey, its ALWAYS nice to see a bit of Beckham but my passion like SO MANY Indians before me, lies in CRICKET! GO DRAVID! GO INDIA!

And camps, never been myself, but school excursions by train are THE best! Lots of dramatic things happen each year. Friendships are broken, hotels are trashed, discoveries made, and heads are cracked (happened this year). Its always unforgettable!

byeeeeee! (I'm hyper- excessive sugar intake)

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septentrion - Jun 14, 2004 3:31 am (#2841 of 2912)

Yes Azi, I follow france, as far as I have time for it. But that match against England was thrilling ! And I don't understand all the violence made because of sport either. Can't people just have fun ? BTW your week-end sounds like one full of memories for your old days

Draco ATW, congrats to have your grandfather reading some HP stuff. I'm interested to know how you did that, I could get some ideas for my husband...

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draco all the way - Jun 14, 2004 3:43 am (#2842 of 2912)

The beauty of the whole thing is, Septentrion, I didn't do a THING! The movie did all the work for me. I suggest you drag you husband, no matter how unwilling he is, to the theatre. It just might work because my grandfather is one of the most stubborn people I've ever met. He's notorious for it! But Cuaron's magic made him see the light...

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Flame Alligator - Jun 14, 2004 3:57 am (#2843 of 2912)

Fawkes, And the rest of the day to ya!

Veronika G, You are welcome. Chatting with you is pure pleasure, girlfriend.

I have a little catering job today. One of my Ehret Diet clients hired me for a meeting where she works. I have been up all night making 20 gourmet salads. I made dorito flavored flax seed crackers and Raja (Indian tea that taste like coffee) almond lattes. I am serving too. I will be glad when I get home today so I can go to bed.

Have a great day everybody!

Goedemorgen

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Julia. - Jun 14, 2004 5:18 am (#2844 of 2912)

Man it's early! 9:15 in the morning and I'm awake, unheard of! Anyway, hope everyone has a great day! Mazel Tov on your graduation Jackie, hope you have a fun summer, now that you don't have school to worry about. *Goes off to ponder the meaning of life and other silly things that should not be attempted when one is of sound mind.*

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Flame Alligator - Jun 14, 2004 6:50 am (#2845 of 2912)

Fawkes, And the rest of the day to ya.

Veronika G. You're welcome. Chatting with you is pure pleasure.

Goedemorgen everybody

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Padfoot - Jun 14, 2004 8:33 am (#2846 of 2912)
Edited by Jun 14, 2004 9:33 am

Morning everyone! Hope you all had a good weekend. A friend just asked me to go see PoA with him after work. So I'm in a good mood now.

Congratulations Jackie on your graduation!  

I don't own a single computer game. Never been interested in them much. I do like Tetris, but haven't played that in a long time. I remember my brother and I playing Nintendo ages ago. Was sort of fun back then.

Never went to any real camp. The closest I ever came to camp was overnight or weekend church youth group trips. I do wonder sometimes what it would have been like to go to camp. Might have been fun. Does watching the movie Parent Trap count?

Septentrion, great photos! I was watching a show on the Discovery channel last night about Nefertiti and thought of all you Egyptologists in the making on this forum.

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Chemyst - Jun 14, 2004 9:11 am (#2847 of 2912)

DracoATW, cool story about your 70+ grandfather! If he usually reads only philosophical books, perhaps it is just as well he began with POA though. I just began a reread of SS/PS after not having read it in a couple years. I'd forgotten just how juvenile it really is compared to the more recent books. This might be one of those rare times it's better to start in the middle.

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Denise P. - Jun 14, 2004 9:31 am (#2848 of 2912)

Just got a call from Devin's oncologist. His one year bone marrow shows 100% DONOR!! This means that Devin's body is still making Ryan's bone marrow, which is exactly what we want. Fantastic news

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Padfoot - Jun 14, 2004 9:37 am (#2849 of 2912)

That's great Denise! Glad to hear it.

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Julia. - Jun 14, 2004 9:40 am (#2850 of 2912)

*Jumps up and down and dances* That's great Denise! I'm thrilled beyond belief to hear that! I think this merits a good feast, don't you? *Goes off to find house elves and butterbeer.*