w-what, BRIAN JAQUES DIED?! NOOOOO, The Redwall books were my favorites growing up!
They were mine too. I remember writing to him asking for his autograph. I got a nice letter back in a redwall themed envelope kindly telling me to buy a book from his online store, as they were all signed ¬_¬
I did so, but I haven't a clue where it is now. It was one of the "Tales of the flying Dutchman" series. His death is a real loss, and I think i'll have to reread all his books again (plus get the ones I'm missing) His books were hugely influential on me, and helped me get through some difficult times. They were the books that got me into reading.
I actually started as a way to get rid of my anxiety. Now I get anxiety because the long-term effects are kicking in and all my quitting attempts have failed. Vicious circle, eh?
I actually started as a way to get rid of my anxiety. Now I get anxiety because the long-term effects are kicking in and all my quitting attempts have failed. Vicious circle, eh?
This is truth, I've been trying to quit but realizing...you know it helps deal with stress and it gives me something to do when there is nothing to do.
They were mine too. I remember writing to him asking for his autograph. I got a nice letter back in a redwall themed envelope kindly telling me to buy a book from his online store, as they were all signed ¬_¬
I did so, but I haven't a clue where it is now. It was one of the "Tales of the flying Dutchman" series. His death is a real loss, and I think i'll have to reread all his books again (plus get the ones I'm missing) His books were hugely influential on me, and helped me get through some difficult times. They were the books that got me into reading.
I loved that series. I really thought he could have done a lot more with it. It had some really memorable imagery in it. I'll miss him. He was one of my favorite authors too.
I did so, but I haven't a clue where it is now. It was one of the "Tales of the flying Dutchman" series. His death is a real loss, and I think i'll have to reread all his books again (plus get the ones I'm missing) His books were hugely influential on me, and helped me get through some difficult times. They were the books that got me into reading.
You know there's 22 Redwall books now, right? (not counting spinoffs) Soon to be 23 because he finished one before he died. I know because I have all of them, even though the later ones weren't as good as the earlier titles. (Mariel of Redwall is still the best, I don't care what anyone says...)
...and I still prefer Robin Jarvis. FINISH THE DEPTFORD MICE SEQUEL ALREADY YOU BASTARD.
They were mine too. I remember writing to him asking for his autograph. I got a nice letter back in a redwall themed envelope kindly telling me to buy a book from his online store, as they were all signed ¬_¬
I did so, but I haven't a clue where it is now. It was one of the "Tales of the flying Dutchman" series. His death is a real loss, and I think i'll have to reread all his books again (plus get the ones I'm missing) His books were hugely influential on me, and helped me get through some difficult times. They were the books that got me into reading.
I was already an avid reader when I found the books, but they were clever and while some of them were a little derivative (oh, Marlfox, you had such potential...) on the whole I think they're one of the best Children's book series out there. My favorite quite honestly is a tie between Salamandastron and The Bellmaker, but I honestly will go back and read any one of them when I'm in the mood for a good little fantasy novel.
My favorite of the Redwall series is High Rhulain. I positively love it when cats are villains, and I loved Riggu Fellis. I loved Leatho Shellhound too as a heroic character too. After that, Martin the Warrior is second, and very sad. Third and fourth are Redwall and Mattimeo. I still need to finish the collection though.
I always get Triss and Marlfox mixed up and remember them as being one book. Probably because they both have squirrels as the main character and the villains are on islands. (come to think of it, there's quite a few villains on islands...) Loamhedge was pretty awful, all I got from that one was that teenagers never used to be so whiny in Redwall, and the disabled just aren't trying hard enough. (seriously, one of the main characters is in a wheelchair but miraculously gets better because she regains her self-confidence or some crap. WHAT THE HELL BRIAN?)
Now I'm tempted to go back and rank them all according to how good I thought they were. I'll totally need Wikipedia's help though, since I can't remember the plot of half of the more recent ones.
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I wonder if cats do the pressure equalisation different to us. Yawning or moving your jawbone could be easy ways.
I'm not sure, but I don't see why it wouldn't. I do know they can get motion sick too though, and my cat does (in cars, trains, planes). So I have meds for her, which is kind of cool because there are mine and hers (I get motion sick too).
My sister's still pissed at me because I handled the anesthesia calmly, while she was bawling her eyes out after she had her wisdom teeth out. She's two years younger, but she had hers out first for some reason.
Never had mine out at all, so I'm not too surprised. Also, I still had some baby teeth when I was 17, and most of my baby teeth didn't fall, they were removed manually. I only have two wisdom teeth and the dentist doesn't think they'll ever come out at all. So I'm spared that, yay! (I've had enough mouth surgery as it is anyways).
I have 4 wisdom teeth. That would be horrible if it wasn't because 2 are already out and nothing really happened so I get to keep them, and the other 2 are coming out WAY slower for who knows what reason, but they're looking to end up the same way. Yay me I guess.
My sister's still pissed at me because I handled the anesthesia calmly, while she was bawling her eyes out after she had her wisdom teeth out. She's two years younger, but she had hers out first for some reason.
I should clarify, she was bawling her eyes out from the anesthesia making her all loopy, not from the surgery itself.
Dammit, my mom hasn't been in the basement in months, yet she feels compelled to have an argument with me over whether or not there's room in the freezer down here.
I'm not sure, but I don't see why it wouldn't. I do know they can get motion sick too though, and my cat does (in cars, trains, planes). So I have meds for her, which is kind of cool because there are mine and hers (I get motion sick too).
It enhances the situation for quite some people if they have a visual connection to both the device they are travelling with and the environment outside, i don't know if this trick also works for animals. The last time i got sick was going by a ferry, although i don't remember having problems in small boats before. The solution was to go into the middle of the boat where i was the closest to the point of rest.
I have no desire to post in the "Yay or Nay Thread" now that's in forums games. For some reason, the fact that it's in 'games' makes my posts seem somewhat worthless.
Well, pills are just one form meds can be produced/consumed. Others would be suppositiries, juices, capsules, band-aids, unguents, ...
This is true, but when someone refers to something as their "meds", it's usually something that's prescribed for them to take either regularly or in specific situations, both of which types usually come in pill form. I couldn't say for sure about suppositories, but liquid medications are generally short-term things, like penicillin.
Also, band-aids are bandages, not medications, though I think there are band-aids that are medicated. And I'm not sure what an "unguent" is...
I was refering to band-aids which are medicated as there exist many against travell-sickness, although this wouldn't be the ones you want for a hairy animal.
This is truth, I've been trying to quit but realizing...you know it helps deal with stress and it gives me something to do when there is nothing to do.
I always carry around a few pieces of LEGO for that, it works
You get another flavor of "cool" impression, tough :P
How is it you're able to convey sarcasm so easily through text?
It helps that the idea that any individual "yes or no" reply can hold any real value in a conversational sense is so absurd. It's less my ability to convey the sarcasm than it is derived from the context. Since nobody could actually think that a post made within the intended parameters of the Yay or Nay thread could actually store something of value, the sarcasm delivers itself as the only viable interpretation.
Also, I'm more or less seen as a douche around here, so that helps.
It helps that the idea that any individual "yes or no" reply can hold any real value in a conversational sense is so absurd.
At their core the posts were simply yeses and no's, but it was the explanation following those replies that gave most of the posts quality/worth, as well as the occasional discussions that ensued as a result of those who elaborated upon their yays and nays.
Also, I'm more or less seen as a douche around here, so that helps.
No, you're just a cynic with strong opinions; the two are mixed up sometimes.
At their core the posts were simply yeses and no's, but it was the explanation following those replies that gave most of the posts quality/worth, as well as the occasional discussions that ensued as a result of those who elaborated upon their yays and nays.
The structure of the thread was the antithesis of discussion, because it forced a constant barrage of topic changes. Anything can accidentally dovetail into a discussion, but the format didn't allow for deeper or more sustained discussion. If one did prop up, it was a by-product that broke the rules and bucked the trend.
I didn't care for the thread. For me, it was one of the worst things about message boards lately(binary responses without any real expectation of continued conversation, debate, exploration, etc), but given a codified place and a seat of prominence. It's just encouraging bad habits.
Have been looking at Logitec trackball mouse and I really need to get one.
Had a trackball mouse years ago and I loved it, I wonder why I never got one after that?
Also thinking about getting a new keyboard from Steel Series, with LED under the keys and the dedicated gaming pad. Just need to see how big it is, so I can fit both my mouse and keyboard on the pull out tray under my computer table.
Don't know what is wrong with me, I have just bought so many things recently.
Makes me look like a web shopaholic.
This song has been playing in my head whenever I step into a classroom lately. No more Persona music....until my Persona D20 campaign rolls around on Sunday.
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I did so, but I haven't a clue where it is now. It was one of the "Tales of the flying Dutchman" series. His death is a real loss, and I think i'll have to reread all his books again (plus get the ones I'm missing) His books were hugely influential on me, and helped me get through some difficult times. They were the books that got me into reading.
I actually started as a way to get rid of my anxiety. Now I get anxiety because the long-term effects are kicking in and all my quitting attempts have failed. Vicious circle, eh?
This is truth, I've been trying to quit but realizing...you know it helps deal with stress and it gives me something to do when there is nothing to do.
See this thing?
It's called a TV card.
Well, it's somewhere in there under all those cables, anyway...
I loved that series. I really thought he could have done a lot more with it. It had some really memorable imagery in it. I'll miss him. He was one of my favorite authors too.
You know there's 22 Redwall books now, right? (not counting spinoffs) Soon to be 23 because he finished one before he died. I know because I have all of them, even though the later ones weren't as good as the earlier titles. (Mariel of Redwall is still the best, I don't care what anyone says...)
...and I still prefer Robin Jarvis. FINISH THE DEPTFORD MICE SEQUEL ALREADY YOU BASTARD.
I was already an avid reader when I found the books, but they were clever and while some of them were a little derivative (oh, Marlfox, you had such potential...) on the whole I think they're one of the best Children's book series out there. My favorite quite honestly is a tie between Salamandastron and The Bellmaker, but I honestly will go back and read any one of them when I'm in the mood for a good little fantasy novel.
Now I'm tempted to go back and rank them all according to how good I thought they were. I'll totally need Wikipedia's help though, since I can't remember the plot of half of the more recent ones.
I'm not sure, but I don't see why it wouldn't. I do know they can get motion sick too though, and my cat does (in cars, trains, planes). So I have meds for her, which is kind of cool because there are mine and hers (I get motion sick too).
Never had mine out at all, so I'm not too surprised. Also, I still had some baby teeth when I was 17, and most of my baby teeth didn't fall, they were removed manually. I only have two wisdom teeth and the dentist doesn't think they'll ever come out at all. So I'm spared that, yay! (I've had enough mouth surgery as it is anyways).
Also, aren't you all just as pleased as punch that I'm basically liveblogging my oral surgery to you?
Yeah, that is REALLY annoying, I've felt your pain.
I should clarify, she was bawling her eyes out from the anesthesia making her all loopy, not from the surgery itself.
Ooh, I'll trade you!
Can ya smell what The Rock is cookin'?
Seriously, it's short for "medications".
This is true, but when someone refers to something as their "meds", it's usually something that's prescribed for them to take either regularly or in specific situations, both of which types usually come in pill form. I couldn't say for sure about suppositories, but liquid medications are generally short-term things, like penicillin.
Also, band-aids are bandages, not medications, though I think there are band-aids that are medicated. And I'm not sure what an "unguent" is...
Salve...
I always carry around a few pieces of LEGO for that, it works
You get another flavor of "cool" impression, tough :P
How is it you're able to convey sarcasm so easily through text?
...it has lost much of its popularity indeed.
Also, I'm more or less seen as a douche around here, so that helps.
At their core the posts were simply yeses and no's, but it was the explanation following those replies that gave most of the posts quality/worth, as well as the occasional discussions that ensued as a result of those who elaborated upon their yays and nays.
No, you're just a cynic with strong opinions; the two are mixed up sometimes.
I didn't care for the thread. For me, it was one of the worst things about message boards lately(binary responses without any real expectation of continued conversation, debate, exploration, etc), but given a codified place and a seat of prominence. It's just encouraging bad habits.
I totally knew it.
Had a trackball mouse years ago and I loved it, I wonder why I never got one after that?
Also thinking about getting a new keyboard from Steel Series, with LED under the keys and the dedicated gaming pad. Just need to see how big it is, so I can fit both my mouse and keyboard on the pull out tray under my computer table.
Don't know what is wrong with me, I have just bought so many things recently.
Makes me look like a web shopaholic.
(And yes, I am playing a legal emulator. Amiga Forever)
It just makes me feel sorry for those that had them.