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Kalanchoe Posts: 400 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 07:33 AM I think it's amazing that although few of have ever all will ever meet one another face-to-face, there are distict personalities emerging, and you can guess at someone's personality just by what they write. Just wanted to make that observation. does anyone else find this? -------------- My body only feels good when it burns! Little voice telling you to quit? Put your fingers in your ears! *"Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one's courage"

Kalanchoe Posts: 400 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 07:33 AM Missed out the word 'us'. I meant just within this ft community -------------- My body only feels good when it burns! Little voice telling you to quit? Put your fingers in your ears! *"Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one's courage"
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 08:04 AM Definitely...Much like reading a novel...you can always pick up a little on a writer's sense of humor, moral character or intelligence level etc...without seeing their face....Certain writers attract me simply because I enjoy the way that they write...Especially those that write as though you're sitting face to face and speaking directly to them...even in third person format:o) I think I've rambled on a bit<smile>....So, in short, me too.
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 09:24 AM <sigh> So I guess I did go WAY off on the subject, but I was just thinking this morning that I wish I could have met Robert Heinlein...
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/28, 09:54 AM Funny you should say that, I just met Ravenwolf and Ravenbeauty this past weekend. Great to actually meet an aquaintance from FT! We had a good time, they're a great couple. DP
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 09:59 AM So, is there a chance for an FT "convention" :o) in the future, you think?
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 10:02 AM I guess I should send RW & RB a sympathy card, eh DP?? LOL Good point Kal - lots of great people here. jefado - Your a Heinlein fan? Me too - Loved "Stranger in a strange land"
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/04/28, 10:06 AM LOL Amazon! I agree. :) You can somewhat tell a person's personality the more they write. But, in my years online, I've also been completely fooled by some people as well. :) I guess it's no different than face to face really. Some people are themselves and others put up a front. :) -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 10:11 AM Have to say that "Friday" and "Stranger in a Strange Land" are the top contenders....Still have yet to read "Cat Who Walks Through Walls<title right?>...."Friday" is a great book.....I love Heinlein's train of thought...Though many of his ideas could not fit in society's moral structure...sad, but I feel it's true.
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 10:14 AM Oh yeah, DEFINITELY Gwin....I learned that the hard way at work....Blah!!! Some people. Many good people out there too though :o) But, then, different strokes for different folks makes the world go 'round, right? :o)
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 10:14 AM Gwin - I always wonder about people who do portray someone else online - like, how do they remember everything???? Do they keep notes? LOL jefado - Heinleins views are amazing - the "regeneration" of people seems almost to be feasible option in the future. Spooky stuff!
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 10:17 AM Azon-you mean like write down their different specs and opinions for each character on a sheet of paper to type online with? I sorta know some people who do that walking around :o) Hee hee....Just smile and nod. Heinlein-great stuff..Lots of strong female roles in his books too.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/28, 10:41 AM It is kind of as I like to say, you get to "know" the people on here after a while, the regulars anyway. You can sense their personalities, traits, lifestyles, even alot of their politics! I know I freely express mine, and this comes with being comfortable with the "family". I feel it really does become a "family". It would be cool to meet some of the faces behind the postings. Cool that DP met RB and RW. Maybe a FT convention would be in order some day! We will have a big protein shake for a toast to each other! -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/04/28, 10:42 AM LOL jefado! I know people here at work who do that in RL too! I have no clue how they remember what they told to who. To me, it's hard to understand why someone would be that way. It takes four times more work and it's stressful. Not to mention that you never really get that true friendship. I'd think it is a lonely way to be. I've never read any Heinlein. I'm an avid reader, so maybe I'll check his books out the next time I pick one up. :) -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/28, 10:59 AM It was a great get together with DP, we had a great time seeing Seattle. Thanks DP you are a great guy too! RW and I had both thought of planning some type of FT get together in a Central location. We missed out on meeting Rev8ball, but we'll see him in March probably since we are most likely going back to Vegas to get married. It would be a neat thing to do, get together for a weekend of fun (FT STYLE!!!) BB1fit, second on the Protein Shake Toasts...lol -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/28, 11:01 AM Oh yeah, for those of you who are interested, I've uploaded a photo of RW, DP & I. It should be posted on here shortly. :) -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/28, 11:14 AM I Wrok...heinlein is my favorite next ot clarke and others ... -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Miyu Posts: 118 Joined: 2003/04/15	2003/04/28, 11:56 AM Heinlein's the man- I dug "Number of the Beast" and "I will Fear no Evil"... both kind of 70's free-love sci-fi trippy.
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 12:00 PM Gwin-as far as human nature goes, you take the good with the bad..embrace what you can handle or apppreciate...let what you can't change go......that's my way of thinking. Mutt-Grok or Wrok? Oh well...either or...I know what you mean :o) Clarke, huh? I haven't read any..What's the full name..In the same genre as Heinlein? All: No, really, date...time...place...For Con? Is everyone REALLY interested? If nothing else, we'll have a huge picnic and grill some....chicken ('cause I know how much everyone loves it)
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 12:21 PM Realistic timeframe? In order to allow for individuals to take time from work, schedule transportation and quarters for a Con, let alone collect the money to go (for individuals like me who aren't rolling in the dough<smile>) and allow for possible assistance for people if necessary, 6 months or even a year would be best? Then deciding on where to have it....A good central location with an international airport(For those living outside of the states)?
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/28, 12:50 PM Gee thanks I_Am-azon on the "sympathy card" thing. I was even going to say I like your new pic. Not gonna now(sticks tongue out) lol
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 01:16 PM One would hope not :o) I'm not into sharing saliva with a bunch of people....not until there are quite a number of tests run anyway <kidding>
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 01:21 PM Whaaaaaaaaaaaa?? Azon koodies??? LMOA @RW I have learned to live quite nicely with my kooties thank you very much!:P scratch scratch Oh ghod, I need some sleep..... DP - Thanks for saying that about the new pic, but if you noticed, it seems to have been removed or at least I don't see it from this computer...I think I broke their server gulp I didn't think it was that bad :(
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 01:25 PM I'm sure that the new pic is GREAT...probably a bug...Can't imagine that it crashed the server :o) Now that I've heard so much about it, I wanna see it <smile>
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/04/28, 01:25 PM "...you can guess at someone's personality just by what they write." Now, I'm really scared of what you guys think of me! I'm sorry too that I missed the Ravens, but I think both Vegas and I will be here for awhile. And regarding an FT convention: I don't remember the thread or the post, but that was discussed about a year ago. It'd be cool, and, of course, you know where I would vote to have it (ahem VEGAS!). And it would be even better to have it at the time of one of the major shows, like the Olympia. Just a thought...... -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 01:28 PM Hmmm....never been to Vegas That probably would be a great place to have it....My friends who have been are always telling me that there's something new to see everytime they go......Maybe we could start having one there on the same day every year....That's a good idea, Mr. 8 ball.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 01:32 PM RW - What is a dran? I agree - I think maybe the world isn't ready for me yet! LOL Perhaps I took up too much room on the hard drive of their server...I'd best lower my dpi!!!
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 01:33 PM Trouble??? Who? Maybe you RW, but never me! LOL
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 01:38 PM But what date would be best? Weatherwise-what season or time of year? ...We'd need to pick a really great (inexpensive please)hotel that would provide discounts to convention members..... Not that it would be hard with all the hotels in Vegas :o) Yeah, I like (thrive on) trouble. Not the bad kind though.. I didn't like the jailcell befo....Oh, wait a minute....what I meant to say was I've never been to jail before :o) Kidding really....But we'd probably have a blast.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/28, 01:53 PM jefado- you might be right been over 15 years or so since I picked that book up I believe ti is grok. Oh well LOL so much for my memory! The other name is Arthur C Clarke. He is in sci-fi, but is more techincial then Heinlein was. But still wrote some of the best out there. Also issac asimov, gregory benford, david brinn, and a few others out there are awesome. I am also a big tolkien and robert jordan, and stephe donaldson fan as well. -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 01:58 PM Robert Jordan, eh?...Read the latest in the Wheel of Time series? I still have yet to get my grubby lil fingers on it and can't wait....but I've heard it's not that great... *I just can't handle such Negativity:o) ** At least not until I've had a chance to read it <smile>
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 02:00 PM You guys might really enjoy books by Robin Hobb - a fantastic writer! I find it hard to find good books these days which I haven't already read and these ones rock.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 02:09 PM RW _ you a little feisty today? LOL No fair - I only got a couple hours sleep and my wits are dulled (leaving wide open gap for RW to fill with his smartie bumm comment) LOL
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 02:19 PM That wasn't nice RW!! You sa bad boy - I hope RB reads this - I would like her help in providing you with the retribution you oh so much deserve.LOL An FT reunion might prove to be quite interesting.....I'd have to kick yer butt for real Mister! LOL
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 02:28 PM Man - that's far for us Northerners! Never been, but could be interesting....
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/28, 02:29 PM LOL - I guess I could from a handstand position
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/28, 03:20 PM ....Pretty far for me too...Will probably have to fly to get there...But seems like it'll be LOTS of fun..trouble...fun...what's the difference <smile> Might have to make a few calls to travel agencies....any suggestions, Mr. 8 ball, on choice of accomodations? Or I can just check online for hotel info.... Robin Hobb...will keep that name in mind as well.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/28, 03:50 PM Azon, I have the best comeback.... why don't you ask mr Smarty pants RW about his RED NOSE!!!! LMAO!!!! -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/28, 05:29 PM Yes, good pic I_Am-azon (there, I said it). lol Keep up the good work.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/28, 05:49 PM Have read robin hobb like it. As for the wheel of Time series, I am waiting for him to get done with it. Made it to book 5-6 and got lost so I want them all out then will start it over again.... -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/04/28, 06:25 PM Ya but DP, you said "good pic" Imagine the one they didn't post??? FT COnvention??? Wow, It would be awsome. -------------- We must become the change we want to see. Ivan Montreal Canada
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/28, 06:29 PM LMAO@ Carivan! oh that was a low blow....lol! -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/28, 06:41 PM I've never seen a pic blowup a web site before. Nice going azon!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/28, 06:42 PM LMAO @ DP!! Actually DP, I thought you were the first one to do that...lmao!!
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/28, 06:48 PM No, I just got an email from the FT staff telling me that I need to send a better picture, it was too hideous for the membership. lol
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/28, 06:51 PM lol!!!! I dig a guy who can razz himself...lmao!!! -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
sypress Posts: 192 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/04/28, 07:14 PM An FT convention would be sooooo fun !
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/04/28, 11:35 PM If we do have an FT convention out here, let's coordinate it to everyone's cheat-weekend so we can all hit the buffets - what better city to forget about your diet that the city of excess! I think probably the best time would be what you people call "Fall," and what we call "The 2 week period between 125 and 30 degrees..." October is a great month: lots of cultural food festivals out here; but even more so with the Olympia expo (which is free). And I do love to play tour guide. I think it would be a blast! -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
Kalanchoe Posts: 400 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/29, 07:09 AM Oh my god! I only posted this yesterday! 55 POSTS! WOW! I have read the assassin stuff by Hobb - i loved it! Shed a wee tear at the end! I tried the wheel of time books - only read the first one, and my library has all the others except the second book, and it just wouldn't b right to miss it out! Don't hav a ft convention without me!!! It has to b next summer at the earliest cos i'll hav graduated and will actually have proper 'ratrace' money! i am but a poor student Briton! and what about Nina! I still can't believe the overnight response...55! Take care everybody! Katie xxxxxxxxxxxx -------------- My body only feels good when it burns! Little voice telling you to quit? Put your fingers in your ears! *"Life shrinks or grows in proportion to one's courage"
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/04/29, 07:44 AM Hello everybody <smile>...I've sent a message to Adrian and George for their input on the FT convention....I didn't think it would be such a great idea to proceed without it... or even have a convention without the founders of FT present :o) I'm still sorta revved about the whole idea.... Hey, Mr. 8 ball has said he'll be our Tour Guide....How cool is that!!! A place is so much better to visit when you have someone who knows the place <smile>

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