Okay Let's try a different way to put this.
Hi......... I am Melissa
I know a few people out here would like to get to know me; so here you go.
I grew up in a little town in Northern California
I helped my parents raise chickens and other farm animals.
My mother had 8 children and my dad fathered 6 of them
Only 5 girls remain and I am the 2nd oldest.
I have always wanted to see the Atlantic Ocean.
For 17 years I was an adopted Romanian.
I have had a good deal of experience with different cultures and religions.

Anything you would like to know, feel free to ask me.........I will be happy to answer.

I give you Karma because I wouldn't have the guts to do it,So I'm kinda new so I do not know much about your family,are you into mythology? or just dragons and warriors?

I love Mythology. In school the kids use to call me Medusa, so I researched her. I found out her story and it kind of went from there.

My dragon pic represents the fact that I am a Gemini(the twins) and that I was born in the year of the fire dragon.

Just going to put a little eye candy here for myself.

http://www.meatloaf-oifc.com/chsib/meatloaf.jpg

What's your favorite Meatloaf song?

Do you like Meatloaf as an actor?  He just looks like a big ole teddybear.  :)

What's your favorite Meatloaf song?

That is a very difficult question, thanks for asking it. It made me have to really think. Meatloaf has so many awesome songs and I love them all. But my favorite would have to be "Life Is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back."





Do you like Meatloaf as an actor?  He just looks like a big ole teddybear.  :)


I do love Meatloaf as an actor. I loved the Wicked Villain he played in Black Dog. He look absolutely awesome in that movie. In my opinion he is looking better as he is aging. I have always thought he was a hunk, but as time goes by he just keeps getting better.
As far as the teddy bear types, those are what I love. A man needs to be large and very mascline looking.

But one thing about Meatloaf, he definitely does not have my husbands 21 1/2" biceps.

Here is one that is even better. The Most Handsome Man In This World To Me.

That's a nice picture Melissa.  :)  Where is one of you?  ;D

OK, guess I will do the typical Ask me questions:

Favorite food?
Favorite color?
Favorite place to vacation/visit?
Do you have a favorite book?
Can you yodel?  ;D

That's a nice picture Melissa.  :)  Where is one of you?   ;D

OK, guess I will do the typical Ask me questions:

Favorite food?
Favorite color?
Favorite place to vacation/visit?
Do you have a favorite book?
Can you yodel?   ;D



I guess I could pull one of me over and place it here.

My favoret food is Shrimp Scampi
My favoret color is sky blue
My favoret vacation was when my family went to Pismo Beach
I read so much it is hard to pick a favoret book. I genrally like anything dealing with Merlin that is true to his life.
I have never tried to yodel.
Thank you for the questions.

I have something I want to let you guys know.
I know Wayne has painted me as being pretty bad.
I do want you guys to know that he has hid the fact that he has done this from me for this entire time. The only thing I knew about this site I found out about only about 4 months or so ago.
I understand that people here sent Christmas cards to him last year. One day around last Christmas I checked the mail and found one. He would not let me check the mail again so he could be sure to keep the cards from me.
He has kept this a secret from me for as long as he has been on here.
Imagine how you would feel if your partner did that to you. Kept a secret like that.
I have been searching to find out a little about this place because I want to have an idea what he has been doing.
Please understand that when he deleted his account, it was because I started asking him about it.
I want you all to form your own opinion of me.

Hey Melissa.... I joined the boards a couple of years ago but didn't become active until this past spring or summer... I just wanted to let you know that I've never had exchanges with Wayne about you so when he deleted the account and then you signed up I was kinda in the dark but I have really enjoyed talking to you.

So favorite tv show?

I like this... I think I'm gonna do one too.

To tell the truth Q, I really don't watch t.v.
When I do I might catch an episode of CSI.
But I really don't have a favorite, I do have some I don't care for.

To tell the truth Q, I really don't watch t.v.
When I do I might catch an episode of CSI.
But I really don't have a favorite, I do have some I don't care for.


Well in all fairness you don't have a lot of time... I was thinking more like when you were a kid you had to watch when you were a kid right?

How were you an adopted Romanian for 17 years?

I have something I want to let you guys know.
I know Wayne has painted me as being pretty bad.
I do want you guys to know that he has hid the fact that he has done this from me for this entire time. The only thing I knew about this site I found out about only about 4 months or so ago.
I understand that people here sent Christmas cards to him last year. One day around last Christmas I checked the mail and found one. He would not let me check the mail again so he could be sure to keep the cards from me.
He has kept this a secret from me for as long as he has been on here.
Imagine how you would feel if your partner did that to you. Kept a secret like that.
I have been searching to find out a little about this place because I want to have an idea what he has been doing.
Please understand that when he deleted his account, it was because I started asking him about it.
I want you all to form your own opinion of me.
I gotta add my take here Melissa. I somewhat disagree here, about you being painted pretty bad. The things I recall or at least the last things I remember Wayne saying about you were extremely flattering and complimetary. Wayne speifically spoke of loving the smell of your hair, and being enamored with other generous areas of your physique. He bragged about you a few times. I'm here a lot and have seen a lot, and I can't remember anything negative about you. but the secretive thing I can relate to. my wife knows about the site, I've spoken to her about some of the people I've met, but it's kinda my thing and she's not that interested in it. We do a lot together, and I love her, but this playground is for me.  8) 

Well in all fairness you don't have a lot of time... I was thinking more like when you were a kid you had to watch when you were a kid right?

How were you an adopted Romanian for 17 years?


When I was a kid I was very sheltered. I watched a lot of older Disney and other movies. We did not have cable or really anything. My parents really monitored what we watched. I did like Bugs Bunny though.

When I was in 7th grade I made my first friend. She was Romanian. She had been born in Bucharest and was brought here when she was about 5. Her family basically adopted me and I spent a lot of time around them and the other Romanians that they were associated with. I did learn a bit of Romanian in that time. However, when my baby sister married into that family, Elisabeta (my once bestfriend from Romania) did not like it and called the friendship off.

I gotta add my take here Melissa. I somewhat disagree here, about you being painted pretty bad. The things I recall or at least the last things I remember Wayne saying about you were extremely flattering and complimetary. Wayne speifically spoke of loving the smell of your hair, and being enamored with other generous areas of your physique. He bragged about you a few times. I'm here a lot and have seen a lot, and I can't remember anything negative about you. but the secretive thing I can relate to. my wife knows about the site, I've spoken to her about some of the people I've met, but it's kinda my thing and she's not that interested in it. We do a lot together, and I love her, but this playground is for me.  8) 


Well I know that he blamed a lot of his absences on me. I know he also has stated about problems he was having in his family life and that he would have to leave to deal with it.

When I was a kid I was very sheltered. I watched a lot of older Disney and other movies. We did not have cable or really anything. My parents really monitored what we watched. I did like Bugs Bunny though.

When I was in 7th grade I made my first friend. She was Romanian. She had been born in Bucharest and was brought here when she was about 5. Her family basically adopted me and I spent a lot of time around them and the other Romanians that they were associated with. I did learn a bit of Romanian in that time. However, when my baby sister married into that family, Elisabeta (my once bestfriend from Romania) did not like it and called the friendship off.


did they want him to marry someone Romanian or something? That's sad.... to lose a friend over something like a marriage. Is the marriage going well? Am I getting to personal....


Oh yeah... now that you've joined I take it you found out how addictive it is right? Maybe W. was being secretive because is so time consuming.. I think if my people knew exactly how much time I was here I would be on that A&E show Intervention next week!  ;D

Well I know that he blamed a lot of his absences on me. I know he also has stated about problems he was having in his family life and that he would have to leave to deal with it.
selective memory on my part perhaps?  ::)          well, we've all got problems and I believe that there is some dysfunction in even the most normal appearing families. personally, I rarely share my personal life or emotional stuff here. sometimes I'll open up, but not as much as some people do here. whatever was or may have been posted, I don't recall those things for some reason, but the nice ones are kinda vivid. I'd cut him some slack and kiss and hug and learn from it and grow closer.

did they want him to marry someone Romanian or something? That's sad.... to lose a friend over something like a marriage. Is the marriage going well? Am I getting to personal....


Oh yeah... now that you've joined I take it you found out how addictive it is right? Maybe W. was being secretive because is so time consuming.. I think if my people knew exactly how much time I was here I would be on that A&E show Intervention next week!  ;D





If you get to personal I will let you know simply by saying that I don't feel comfortable with answering something.
No they did not want him marrying my sister. They did want him to marry a Romanian. I feel it is silly that she kissed our friendship goodbye because they got married.

My outlet has always been my family. I understand that Wayne needs outside friends, that is who he is and where we are there are not too many opportunities to find them. I am not addicted to this at all. I just have been trying to figure this place out. Trying to find out what he has been doing here.
I hide absolutely nothing from him and he does hide things from me. I have just felt it a little unfair of him to do so. I am an understanding person, if I have the opportunity to understand something. This I was not given the chance.
selective memory on my part perhaps?  ::)          well, we've all got problems and I believe that there is some dysfunction in even the most normal appearing families. personally, I rarely share my personal life or emotional stuff here. sometimes I'll open up, but not as much as some people do here. whatever was or may have been posted, I don't recall those things for some reason, but the nice ones are kinda vivid. I'd cut him some slack and kiss and hug and learn from it and grow closer.


Wayne carries his heart on his arm and he cannot contain his aggravation when it comes to things. Especially when it comes to me. I know he has said some very complementary things about me as well.
That is what I am trying to do with him by being here. I am trying to find a way for us to grow closer.

Do you believe in God?

Very much so. But see I also believe there is a Goddess as well.

Very much so. But see I also believe there is a Goddess as well.


Only two? Or are there other Gods?

Okay Let's try a different way to put this.
Hi......... I am Melissa
I know a few people out here would like to get to know me; so here you go.
I grew up in a little town in Northern California
I helped my parents raise chickens and other farm animals.
My mother had 8 children and my dad fathered 6 of them
Only 5 girls remain and I am the 2nd oldest.
I have always wanted to see the Atlantic Ocean.
For 17 years I was an adopted Romanian.
I have had a good deal of experience with different cultures and religions.

Anything you would like to know, feel free to ask me.........I will be happy to answer.

Only two? Or are there other Gods?

As many as there are stars in the heavens. But only a mother and a father for this relm.

As many as there are stars in the heavens. But only a mother and a father for this relm.


So do you mean an infinite amount?

My outlet has always been my family. I understand that Wayne needs outside friends, that is who he is and where we are there are not too many opportunities to find them. I am not addicted to this at all. I just have been trying to figure this place out. Trying to find out what he has been doing here.
I hide absolutely nothing from him and he does hide things from me. I have just felt it a little unfair of him to do so. I am an understanding person, if I have the opportunity to understand something. This I was not given the chance.
Wayne carries his heart on his arm and he cannot contain his aggravation when it comes to things. Especially when it comes to me. I know he has said some very complementary things about me as well.
That is what I am trying to do with him by being here. I am trying to find a way for us to grow closer.
I've always said my wife deserves a medal for enduring me for so long.  I applaud you for your efforts

So do you mean an infinite amount?

For infinite relms. But for our relm there is one mother and one father.

Do you shave your legs?

Do you shave your legs?


I am not Mediterainian, yes I do. Do you? ;D

Thank you for being open about your reason for being here.
I hope that you find it as interesting a place as I do.

I tell my husband about some of the things that go on here, there isn't anything I wouldn't tell him, it's just he's a very busy man, and his interests (some of them anyways) and my interests are different.  He doesn't often have the patience for my stories.  My husband spends more time on the internet then I do even.  We've tried doing the same things on the internet, for awhile we tried an online game called Second Life (for about a two week period, it WAS practically a second life).  But he got bored with it.  He knows I have friends on message boards, and he's even spoken to my best friend on the phone while I was in the hospital.  I don't tend to make friends offline very much, perhaps this is what Wayne is doing.  It is alot easier being more open especially with society's judgements.  Luckily my husband and I make time for each other offline if one asks the other.  Oftentimes it's really easy to get caught up reading and the hours online just fly by.  Hence why I often complain about my messy house.  ;) ;D

I don't think Wayne has ever been inappropriate with any females on here, to my knowledge anyways.  Its definately easier to make friends online then off.
I still think your spouse is your best friend, and knows you better then anyone else (and SHOULD!)

Anyways, back to questions:

Did you like being in a big family?
Are you close to your family?
Do you live far from them?
Did you want a bigger family other then your daughter?

Did you like being in a big family?
Are you close to your family?
Do you live far from them?
Did you want a bigger family other then your daughter?

The answers to your questions are:
No I did not like being in a big family. I was treated more like another number and my parents never had time to pay any attention to any of us.
I have a pretty close family but I am the one that is most disconnected from them by my own choice.
I live in the same town that I grew up in and am related to A LOT of people here. My parents and 2 of my sisters still live in this town. I have 1 sister who lives about 80 miles away and the youngest lives in Georgia right now, where she is stationed with the Navy.
I have always wanted 2 children- a girl (which of course I already have) and a boy. I to have the boy within the next 4 years or I will feel that I am getting to old for another child. I just want to get my degree to provide better for our little family and our 2 bedroom apartment is to small for that right now.

I grew up in a little town in Northern California



  If I may, which little town in NorCal did you grow up..?

  There are four members (including myself) who live in somewhat close proximity here in the Bay Area...

 

Do you like California?
Do the earthquakes, fires, landslides, crime, price of property scare you?  ;)

If you had the time, money, and everything that may impead you living outside of where you do now, would you move somewhere else?  Any other state or country?

What do you like to read about?

How did you get into the rental management field?

   If I may, which little town in NorCal did you grow up..?

   There are four members (including myself) who live in somewhat close proximity here in the Bay Area...

  


I am from a little town that is about 60 miles north east of Sacramento named Oroville. Although there is a possibility of moving to Vallejo next fall/winter for a company that I have interview for. They have a property that will be opening up at that time and think that I am a good fit for it.


Do you like California?
Do the earthquakes, fires, landslides, crime, price of property scare you?   ;)

If you had the time, money, and everything that may impead you living outside of where you do now, would you move somewhere else?  Any other state or country?

What do you like to read about?

How did you get into the rental management field?


I have lived in California my entire life. I have never really known anything other then it. I want to move away from it eventually.
The last time there was a real earthquake in the area I am in, it was a year before I was born. I have never really experienced one. Fires never really come to close to us. There is a mountain called table mountain that stands over us (it is kind of a mesa), it catches fire and the smaller towns around us do, but we have never. Never experienced a landslide either, the crime rate where I am is very low (we do hear some scuttle about different gangs that are trying to claim this area, but where I live is genrally pretty quiet.)
I do think that the price of property is exorbitant, but I am not afraid of it.

I would like to live somewhere warm and where it would be possible to see the Atlantic Ocean. I have never seen it. I also have never seen a lightning bug (firefly) and would love to; my mind cannot comprehend them.
I love to read about Mythology. My favorite charactor is The Wizard Merlin. I also love stories about Avalon and Atlantis as well as most Greeko/Roman mythology.

The rental Field I was able to get into because the owner of the apartment complex in which Wayne and I were living approached me and asked if I would like to manage for him. He was not happy with the manager he had and would like to train me to do it. I said yes, I have always wanted to have my own rental properties and it appeared to be a way for me to get my foot in the door.
I love what I do and am good at it.

I also have never seen a lightning bug (firefly) and would love to; my mind cannot comprehend them.


I really hope that you get that chance!  They are awesome!  Although truthfully, at least where I am in Ohio, there hasn't been as many lightning bugs as there used to be in earlier years.  I'm not sure why that is.

There is a childrens book by Eric Carle called The Very Lonely Firefly, have you ever read it to your daughter? 

I really hope that you get that chance!  They are awesome!  Although truthfully, at least where I am in Ohio, there hasn't been as many lightning bugs as there used to be in earlier years.  I'm not sure why that is.

There is a childrens book by Eric Carle called The Very Lonely Firefly, have you ever read it to your daughter? 



I had never heard of it. I will have to go to the library and look for it so I may.

One day I know I will get the opportunity to see one. I look forward to that day.

You said you lived near a mountain, do you (or can you) hike up it? 

Would you consider yourself athletic?

Do you do anything crafty or collect anything?

You said you lived near a mountain, do you (or can you) hike up it? 

Would you consider yourself athletic?

Do you do anything crafty or collect anything?


I have hiked up it in my youth. I actually have a picture on the "Where Have The Snow Shovels Gone" thread.

Yes I do consider myself athletic, I still can do cartwheels and rollerskate with my daughter. I also walk a great deal and love to ride bike with my daughter. In my youth I was a weight lifter and played basketball.

I am very mechanically inclined by nature. So I am very crafty, I use to collect porcelain dolls, teddy bears and dragons; but my collections have gotten so big I stopped.

What music do you listen to?

You keep going on about wanting to see the Atlantic Ocean. Apparently because you have never seen it ?  ???

































http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/St.Thomas.US.VI/18AtlanticOcean2.JPG
*** ^ Ladies & Gentlemen, I now present ... the Atlantic Ocean ! ^  ***  :P



Yeah, what a disapointment ! Looks about the same as the Indian, Pacific, and those other boring oceans !  :P  ;)

Well, now you've seen it .... you can R.I. P. ...... ladyhawk !  :P


What ?  ??? You'd appreciate a question? Alright  :( ... what's your favourite movie then ? (Don't say 'Hawk the Slayer' !  >:(  ;D).

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/St.Thomas.US.VI/18AtlanticOcean2.JPG
*** ^ Ladies & Gentlemen, I now present ... the Atlantic Ocean ! ^  ***  :P

that's so pretty, i'ma name my kid after it! :P

that's so pretty, i'ma name my kid after it! :P


You related to Frank Zappa by any chance ?  ???  :P

You keep going on about wanting to see the Atlantic Ocean. Apparently because you have never seen it ?  ???

No I have never seen the Atlantic Ocean in anything other then on t.v. I have seen the Pacific quite a few times; however, people who have lived by it have told me it is very different then the Pacific.
http://sp1.mm-a10.yimg.com/image/425802493

This is my favorite place along the Pacific, it is Pismo Beach. I have been there 2x in my life. Most of the coast line along it does not look like this. It is mainly steep cliffs.


that's so pretty, i'ma name my kid after it! :P


It is pretty from what I have seen and I understand that is much shallower then the Pacific; so it is actually warmer.


You related to Frank Zappa by any chance ?  ???  :P


As far as know I am not related to him.































http://www.math.buffalo.edu/~sww/St.Thomas.US.VI/18AtlanticOcean2.JPG
*** ^ Ladies & Gentlemen, I now present ... the Atlantic Ocean ! ^   ***   :P



Yeah, what a disapointment ! Looks about the same as the Indian, Pacific, and those other boring oceans !  :P  ;)

Well, now you've seen it .... you can R.I. P. ...... ladyhawk !  :P


What ?  ??? You'd appreciate a question? Alright  :( ... what's your favourite movie then ? (Don't say 'Hawk the Slayer' !  >:(  ;D).

You said you lived near a mountain, do you (or can you) hike up it? 

Would you consider yourself athletic?

Do you do anything crafty or collect anything?


Here is the mountain around where I live. I have hiked it many times. It has all kinds of caves in it to go spelunking in. That was something I found to be a lot of fun.

http://sp1.mm-a8.yimg.com/image/4113440632

http://www.southdownsway.co.uk/images/IMG_5270.jpg

How does the English Channel appeal to you?

What music do you listen to?


Sorry I did not mean to skip you Howard.
I like many types of music. My favorite is actually a mixture of Rock and Opera. That is why I like Meatloaf so much. I also love Celtic music, jazz and heavy metal, I enjoy most style of music save for rap. There are a few rap songs that I find alright but the majority of it, I don't care for.

What ?   You'd appreciate a question? Alright   ... what's your favourite movie then ? (Don't say 'Hawk the Slayer' !    ).

No, Hawk the Slayer is not my favorite movie. That is a really difficult question, as I don't really watch to much in the way of t.v or movies. There are a lot of movies that I like and many that I don't.  Wayne says that he thinks the closest thing to a "favorite" movie is actually.......ready for this(?)......... Full Metal Jacket! I also like the movie "Apocalypse Now". I enjoy movies that involve psychological trips. I am a little out of the norm from most women.  

Sorry I did not mean to skip you Howard.
I like many types of music. My favorite is actually a mixture of Rock and Opera. That is why I like Meatloaf so much. I also love Celtic music, jazz and heavy metal, I enjoy most style of music save for rap. There are a few rap songs that I find alright but the majority of it, I don't care for.

What ?   You'd appreciate a question? Alright   ... what's your favourite movie then ? (Don't say 'Hawk the Slayer' !    ).

No, Hawk the Slayer is not my favorite movie. That is a really difficult question, as I don't really watch to much in the way of t.v or movies. There are a lot of movies that I like and many that I don't.  Wayne says that he thinks the closest thing to a "favorite" movie is actually.......ready for this(?)......... Full Metal Jacket! I also like the movie "Apocalypse Now". I enjoy movies that involve psychological trips. I am a little out of the norm from most women.  
A good choice of films there, I rate Stanley Kubrick very highly, shame he did not make more films.

Actually he does have quite a few other movies. Namely his last 2 were Eyes Wide Shut and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He also was the one that was partially responsible for the classic 2001 Space Odyssey. He actually does have quite a list of movies. Granted not as many as Spielberg, but still Platoon and others are very impressive. AI was the movie he was working on when he died.

Have you seen Barry Lyndon?

Have you seen Barry Lyndon?


I have not had the pleasure as of yet. But I did love A.I

Yeah I have 2 female friends, most of my friends growing up were guys because I actually get along better with them. I have A Lot of things in common with men. I am not too much into womens activities. A lot of my friends always considered me one of the guys. Just with good looks and femininity when it was necessary.
Not too many women could handle me because of some of the things I do. Being a farm girl where there were no boys made me a little more tough in comparison and not to mention my dream career had been to be in the military as an aircraft pilot.

Don't get me wrong I am no where near a mascline woman. I am not butch at all. I am very straight.

Just very A typical.

Sorry I did not mean to skip you Howard.
I like many types of music. My favorite is actually a mixture of Rock and Opera. That is why I like Meatloaf so much. I also love Celtic music, jazz and heavy metal, I enjoy most style of music save for rap. There are a few rap songs that I find alright but the majority of it, I don't care for.

What ?   You'd appreciate a question? Alright   ... what's your favourite movie then ? (Don't say 'Hawk the Slayer' !    ).

No, Hawk the Slayer is not my favorite movie. That is a really difficult question, as I don't really watch to much in the way of t.v or movies. There are a lot of movies that I like and many that I don't.  Wayne says that he thinks the closest thing to a "favorite" movie is actually.......ready for this(?)......... Full Metal Jacket! I also like the movie "Apocalypse Now". I enjoy movies that involve psychological trips. I am a little out of the norm from most women.  


Do you ever listen to Rufus Wainwright?

Actually he does have quite a few other movies. Namely his last 2 were Eyes Wide Shut and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He also was the one that was partially responsible for the classic 2001 Space Odyssey. He actually does have quite a list of movies. Granted not as many as Spielberg, but still Platoon and others are very impressive. AI was the movie he was working on when he died.


Kubrick only made 13 films considering he started filmmaking in the 60s that's not a lot. Though almost all of his films are held in high regard.  Personally I only liked The Killing, Lolita & Full Metal Jacket...

2001: a space odyssey is the coolest damn movie ever made. 8)

Do you ever listen to Rufus Wainwright?

No I don't think that I have ever listened to him. I will have to do that. What could you recommend?


Kubrick only made 13 films considering he started filmmaking in the 60s that's not a lot. Though almost all of his films are held in high regard.  Personally I only liked The Killing, Lolita & Full Metal Jacket...




I loved A.I, I also loved the work he did on the Shinning. I agree that 13 movies in a career is not a lot. I do enjoy everything of his that I have seen. I think F.M.J is the bomb.


2001: a space odyssey is the coolest damn movie ever made. 8)

How did you like 2010? I found 2001 to be quite a deep movie with a lot of subversiveness to it.

No I don't think that I have ever listened to him. I will have to do that. What could you recommend?

I loved A.I, I also loved the work he did on the Shinning. I agree that 13 movies in a career is not a lot. I do enjoy everything of his that I have seen. I think F.M.J is the bomb.
How did you like 2010? I found 2001 to be quite a deep movie with a lot of subversiveness to it.


Hmm... Listen to "Peach Trees" and "Cigarettes and Coffee."

i liked AI. i feel like a lot of people didn't but it mystifies me when folks see a stephen spielberg movie and then complain cuz it's a little schmaltzy. i mean, dont we know the guy by now? dont see it if you're not okay with the occasional hallmark moment. i thought it was overly sentimental but i was fully prepared for that and i liked it quite a lot.

i thought 2010 was passable well, i grooved on it a lot when it came out but i was a little kid -- it kinda didn't do any of the things 2001 did well. 2001 was deliberately hard to understand and it seemed like 2010 was trying to be the cliffs notes for people who were frustrated because they didn't get the original movie. which i can dig but the explanations 2010 gave weren't satisfying, you left thinking, no, the original movie wasn't really about that. it's supposed to be mysterious.

i liked AI. i feel like a lot of people didn't but it mystifies me when folks see a stephen spielberg movie and then complain cuz it's a little schmaltzy. i mean, dont we know the guy by now? dont see it if you're not okay with the occasional hallmark moment. i thought it was overly sentimental but i was fully prepared for that and i liked it quite a lot.

i thought 2010 was passable well, i grooved on it a lot when it came out but i was a little kid -- it kinda didn't do any of the things 2001 did well. 2001 was deliberately hard to understand and it seemed like 2010 was trying to be the cliffs notes for people who were frustrated because they didn't get the original movie. which i can dig but the explanations 2010 gave weren't satisfying, you left thinking, no, the original movie wasn't really about that. it's supposed to be mysterious.


Well that is the point behind subversiveness(2001). It can apply in multiple contexts. I enjoy stuff like that, because that is how my brain works. When I read simple stories I can see multiple different ways that it can be taken.

i liked AI. i feel like a lot of people didn't but it mystifies me when folks see a stephen spielberg movie and then complain cuz it's a little schmaltzy. i mean, dont we know the guy by now? dont see it if you're not okay with the occasional hallmark moment. i thought it was overly sentimental but i was fully prepared for that and i liked it quite a lot.

i thought 2010 was passable well, i grooved on it a lot when it came out but i was a little kid -- it kinda didn't do any of the things 2001 did well. 2001 was deliberately hard to understand and it seemed like 2010 was trying to be the cliffs notes for people who were frustrated because they didn't get the original movie. which i can dig but the explanations 2010 gave weren't satisfying, you left thinking, no, the original movie wasn't really about that. it's supposed to be mysterious.


XD It sounds like you're talking decadeology.

XD It sounds like you're talking decadeology.
funny thing is, it all came out in the late 60s. but really, because star wars made so much fun of it, it's like it was really in the 70s. and yet! it was all set in the present day. more or less.

and in the dvd extras, there's... the long lost 2001 roller derby scenes!  :o

Yeah ... I liked A.I. too. Have watched it 3 or 4 times now.  8)  :)

and in the dvd extras, there's... the long lost 2001 roller derby scenes!  :o



:o

Dude, I must get that!

...  :-[

I'm no movie buff, there are so many classics I've yet to see.

Melissa's not going to be logging in again for a while, but if you have questions go ahead and ask. I will let her know and she will answer them through me.

No I don't think that I have ever listened to him. I will have to do that. What could you recommend?

I loved A.I, I also loved the work he did on the Shinning. I agree that 13 movies in a career is not a lot. I do enjoy everything of his that I have seen. I think F.M.J is the bomb.
How did you like 2010? I found 2001 to be quite a deep movie with a lot of subversiveness to it.
...but 2010 was not Kubrick?

Yeah ... I liked A.I. too. Have watched it 3 or 4 times now.  8)  :)
Superb film, saw at the cinema and have watched again (and will many times more) on DVD. Each time I see it, I always see more references to Stanley Kubrick.

No, 2010 was a different director....Peter Hyams.

No, 2010 was a different director....Peter Hyams.
Thanks, saves me looking it up.

Peter Hyams made Capricorn One, I think?

Yes he did as well as The Relic,Timecop and as well as others. -Melissa

Melissa- Philip here is what the Pacific ocean looks like in most places.

http://sp1.mm-a10.yimg.com/image/346919304

Melissa's not going to be logging in again for a while, but if you have questions go ahead and ask. I will let her know and she will answer them through me.


Why?

Melissa- I have enjoyed playing with you guys, but I am a very busy woman and need to concentrate on what is required of me. I will be logging in every once in a while, but it is difficult to do what is necessary of me and this causes a distraction for me that is hard to work around. I promise it will not be the last you guys see me. I just have to priorities things. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this and for being so enjoyable.

Melissa- Philip here is what the Pacific ocean looks like in most places.

http://sp1.mm-a10.yimg.com/image/346919304
From watching golf from Pebble Beach on television, I have seen the Pacific Coast and that is rocky with cliffs.

Melissa's not going to be logging in again for a while, but if you have questions go ahead and ask. I will let her know and she will answer them through me.
Wayne, be cool and go down into the basement and untie her so she post.

Unfortunately, she is now in bed.

She starts Finals in the morning, and has them all this week.
I imagine she'll be out here (probably sneaking in on my account, rather than show everyone that she actually misses it out here).

Unfortunately, she is now in bed.

She starts Finals in the morning, and has them all this week.
I imagine she'll be out here (probably sneaking in on my account, rather than show everyone that she actually misses it out here).
Please wish her good luck with her finals.

goals for 2008? ???

goals for 2008? ???

Please clarify the question.

Do you mean "what are her personal goals for 2008", or do you mean "2008's Resolutions", or what?

Please clarify the question.

Do you mean "what are her personal goals for 2008", or do you mean "2008's Resolutions", or what?
She may play football?

No Philip, I don't play football. I may get back into my weight lifting though or Aerobics.

Please clarify the question.

Do you mean "what are her personal goals for 2008", or do you mean "2008's Resolutions", or what?


I mean what are your goals for 2008?

;D  Way to clear up the confusion there Howard

I mean what are your goals for 2008?



I understand what you mean, Howard. I don't think it needs much clarification.





So don't worry. The thread's called "Ask Ladyhawk About Ladyhawk"...not "Ask Hawk..", anyway...  :D

i love this board.

Are you into retro things?

Are you into retro things?
yes, i do, but i said i love the board because of the above exchange. it's awesome.

yes, i do, but i said i love the board because of the above exchange. it's awesome.


I was asking ladyhawk,not you. ::)

I was asking ladyhawk,not you. ::)
i hate this board! >:(

i hate this board! >:(


I love you for hating this board. ;D

I love you for hating this board. ;D


What are your goals for 2008?

What are your goals for 2008?


I thought I asked that question...  ???

I am done with my finals and have some time before my next semester starts.



I mean what are your goals for 2008?

My goals for 2008 are to work further towards my degree. I also am going to be taking steps to clear up mine and wayne's credit scores. Hopefully by the end of 2008 or 2009 our credit will be greatly cleaned.


Are you into retro things?

Humm, retro things. I am enthralled with the 1920-40s. But I really don't collect anything any longer. I use to study Al Capone and other figures of that time period. I have been to Al's cell at Alcatraz when I was in high school. I got a kick out of it. I would love to see wayne in a zoot suit! I find that time frame to be very romantic.

I am done with my finals and have some time before my next semester starts.

My goals for 2008 are to work further towards my degree. I also am going to be taking steps to clear up mine and wayne's credit scores. Hopefully by the end of 2008 or 2009 our credit will be greatly cleaned.
Humm, retro things. I am enthralled with the 1920-40s. But I really don't collect anything any longer. I use to study Al Capone and other figures of that time period. I have been to Al's cell at Alcatraz when I was in high school. I got a kick out of it. I would love to see wayne in a zoot suit! I find that time frame to be very romantic.



congratulations on getting thru finals.  & Welcome back see I told ya the board was a little addicting & you gotta admit you were on  more than you planned to be right?  ;)

Do you eat healthy?

According to my doctor, I eat perfectly healthy. She wishes that more people would eat the way that I do. Just to give you a little hint about how healthy I eat; I have been a diabetic since 1999, I just had my A1 C which is a long term blood sugar test, and it came back at 5.5; it is considered non diabetic. I have done it completely by my diet.

According to my doctor, I eat perfectly healthy. She wishes that more people would eat the way that I do. Just to give you a little hint about how healthy I eat; I have been a diabetic since 1999, I just had my A1 C which is a long term blood sugar test, and it came back at 5.5; it is considered non diabetic. I have done it completely by my diet.



Do you take insulin?  ???

Do you take insulin?  ???


No I don't. Insulin decency is for type 1 diabetics. Meaning you don't produce any insulin on your own. My body does produce insulin, just not quite the right amounts at the right times. Your pancreas is responsible for the insulin, when your pancreas goes haywire that is when you are diabetic. My pancreas isn't sure on what amount is the correct amount of insulin to produce for the amount of sugars my body takes in.

How did you exams go?

Does Strawberry Jam (Preserve) contain Vitamin C?

How did you exams go?

I only have the grade on one of my classes right now. I know that my grade in Accounting 20 is an A. I am waiting on the results for the rest.



Does Strawberry Jam (Preserve) contain Vitamin C?


I believe that it does. Strawberries are a fruit and fruits have vitamin C.

I only have the grade on one of my classes right now. I know that my grade in Accounting 20 is an A. I am waiting on the results for the rest.
Good luck on the others that you do.

I believe that it does. Strawberries are a fruit and fruits have vitamin C.
The jam I had earlier had a good taste of Strawberries, then I wonder about the Vitamin C, would it be all lost in the cooking?

What do you do during spare time?

Good luck on the others that you do.

Thank you for the well wishes. I am sure that I did just fine on the others as well


The jam I had earlier had a good taste of Strawberries, then I wonder about the Vitamin C, would it be all lost in the cooking?

I do not think that cooking the strawberries would take out the vitamin C


What do you do during spare time?


Howard,
I really don't get much in the way of free time. I guess in my free time I sleep. Because genrally when I am awake I have so many things going on at once, it is difficult to find any time to do more things then either 1 relax in the bath 2 take a nap or 3 catch up on a little bit of reading.

No I don't. Insulin decency is for type 1 diabetics. Meaning you don't produce any insulin on your own. My body does produce insulin, just not quite the right amounts at the right times. Your pancreas is responsible for the insulin, when your pancreas goes haywire that is when you are diabetic. My pancreas isn't sure on what amount is the correct amount of insulin to produce for the amount of sugars my body takes in.


So you've got type 2?

So you've got type 2?


That is correct. I am able to control it with diet only, no need for meds yet. I was told that if I keep it up, I won't have to worry about meds for at least another 10 years.
You know diabetics?

That is correct. I am able to control it with diet only, no need for meds yet. I was told that if I keep it up, I won't have to worry about meds for at least another 10 years.
You know diabetics?


My mom's got type 2 diabetes, but she injects insulin after every meal. She's pretty serious, I guess... She's had diabetes for over twenty five years, at least.

My mom's got type 2 diabetes, but she injects insulin after every meal. She's pretty serious, I guess... She's had diabetes for over twenty five years, at least.


Wow she is getting close to type 1. I am sorry to hear that. I have had aunts that have gone from meds to injections. My family is full of diabetics. Both my parents have found out about their diabetees over the last 5 years. My mom's family are all diabetics, it runs rampit in my family. I was the first of my generation to find out. I keep warning my sisters, but they will not listen to me.

I do not think that cooking the strawberries would take out the vitamin C

In that case, I am including that as one of my 5 vegs and fruit per day.

I wouldn't either. I think it requires a lot more then that for the recommended daily amounts.

What's your favorite TV Show?

I wouldn't either. I think it requires a lot more then that for the recommended daily amounts.
Real strawberries would be nice?

Real strawberries would be nice?


They both are, I think she misread it as you deciding not to use the strawberry itself for all five of your vegs/fruits.

... But it does count as one of them, either way!

That is a really difficult question, as I don't really watch to much in the way of t.v or movies. There are a lot of movies that I like and many that I don't.

What t.v. I get a chance to watch I do like the CSI t.v shows and Crossing Jordon as well as Documentaries and things like New Detectives and Forensic Files.

Well here I am again sitting at home bored while my husband is out at a bar. I make that sound bad. He is at work running the entertainment at a club and I am home with our daughter. But I am still bored. Sooo ::) I thought I would say "Hi"

http://www.studebakerfamily.org/SFNA%20parade%20(5).JPG

Anyone know what this is?

A Ford cadillac?  ???

Its better than my answer... I was gonna say a car!  ;D

http://www.studebakerfamily.org/SFNA%20parade%20(5).JPG

Anyone know what this is?



It looks like a '57 Chevy Bel Air, to me.

It looks like a '57 Chevy Bel Air, to me.


I don't think it is...resembles it...but not exactly.

I still say its a car

I still say its a car



a very sexy one at that! ;)

I wonder if it's a '56 Ford Fairlaine?

It looks like a '57 Chevy Bel Air, to me.
it's got those big fins and the 57' had some, but they were much smaller, so that is no Chevy.  I owned a 55 Chevy Bel Air and my friend owned a '57.  this is a unusual piece of metal machinery that is certainly not made any longer.

What were your plans for New Years Eve? ???

it's got those big fins and the 57' had some, but they were much smaller, so that is no Chevy.  I owned a 55 Chevy Bel Air and my friend owned a '57.  this is a unusual piece of metal machinery that is certainly not made any longer.


;D gottcha all! It is a Studebaker. Beauty isn't it?!


What were your plans for New Years Eve? ???


I went out with my husband, who had a gig lined up at the bar he runs the entertainment at. I had a wonderful time.
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years! Welcome 2008!!!