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Getting Started => Welcome! => Topic started by: Richard on November 30, 2005, 03:24:33
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Hello, Playmofriends ...
What a great name, Playmofriends!
The name suggests a group of "friends" all sharing their marvelous hobby with each other.
I am so happy to be here! ... :)
I have been collecting and customizing Playmobil for a very, very long time. Regardless, I am quite certain that I do not even come close to knowing everything that there is to know about our hobby. So, I am here to learn new tips and tricks and to share in the excitement of everyone's surprises and discoveries.
Many of you may know me from Garden Wargaming. However, what you may not know is that I am fervent and impassioned pacifist. I'm also a vegetarian ... :)
Thank you, Sylvia, and your dedicated Playmofriends, for creating this new forum.
My personal goal is to be a positive addition and contributor to the Playmofriends forum!
All the best and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone,
Richard
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:wave: Hi Richard, and Welcome!!
Aside from Playmo, I'm going to have to pick your brains on vegetarian recipes! My niece is vegetarian, and I'm constantly on the lookout for tasty recipes for her, especially since we're all together so much during the holidays. Besides, I like to have vegetarian meals for my family at least twice a week. ;D
I'm looking forward to hearing more from you :)
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Greetings from Shelburne, VT, USA Richard!
Red
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welcome Richard
I hope you have fun here
The emphasis is on FRIENDS
Meg
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Hi Richard, :wave:, nice to see you here!
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Hi Richard,
We've not yet formally met but thanks for the cash! (Now that will get the tongues wagging? ;) Though it's really not a tongue wagging sort of site...unless it's tongue in cheek.)
I've heard lots about you from Sylvia, Guarrenzino, and others...not all bad. :D
I love Garden Wargaming even though I just lurk and I adore PlaymoFriends (and your avatar!)
Psyche (aka Diana in Washington)
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Hi Richard!
Warm welcomes from the cold old germany!
:wave:
socrates
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Hello Richard!!! :wave:
Welcome from snowy Norway :)
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Hi Richard! :D
Very happy to see you here at last! :*)
My personal goal is to be a positive addition and contributor to the Playmofriends forum!
And I'm certain you will be! We're all having fun and I'm sure you will too.
Thanks for supporting our forum! :)
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Hi Richard,
What a great avatar a nice looking King Custom.
It's nice to see you here.
Garry.
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Hello Richard! :D
Welcome to Playmofriends, glad you found your way; we were getting anxious!!
Pleased to see you here and I´m sure we´ll all have lots of fun together.
We´d all like to see a full picture of your magnificent avatar.......
Guarrenzino
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David knows of my penchant for avatar collecting. 8}
Luckily, I Have the torso for your avatar
But I would like to know where you got the arms and legs
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Hello Richard
Welcome to Playmofriends, i am sure you will really enjoy it here :)9
Kindest Regards Tim
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Hail, King Richard!
It is wonderful to see you here at Playmofriends - I am so glad to have the chance to rekindle an old friendship! (If Psyche's remark about money doesn't raise some eyebrows, maybe this will! ;) :lol: ) Don't worry - I will be discreet. :-X
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OMG ... :-[
WOW ... :o
An incredible welcome ... Thank you everyone.
In time, I hope to thank each of you individually for making me feel so welcome here.
For now, I would like to just respond to David's request to fully "expose" myself ...
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/fullrichard.jpg) (http://gardenwargaming.playclicks.com/forum/index.php?topic=64.0)
click on image above
My avatar was created by Cap'n Henry (click on image above for the full story) and "tweaked" with Sylvia's magical PhotoShop.
Thanks again to everyone for your wonderful warm welcome.
All the best,
Richard
Edit: Updated link for avatar.
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Richard,
How do you like St Thomas?
I have gone to St John twice.
I like that island alot
How has Vancouver Island been?
Meg
Thanks for showing me your avatar.
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Richard,
How do you like St Thomas?
I have gone to St John twice.
I like that island a lot
How has Vancouver Island been?
Meg
Hello, Meg ...
I love both VI's ... The Virgin Islands and Vancouver Island. In many ways they are somewhat similar. Friendly happy people, beautiiful scenery, magnificent water and clean air. The biggest difference is one VI has pine trees and the other VI has palm trees ... ;)
St. Thomas is a little bit more convenient than St.John. However, we have lived on both islands and love them equally. Vancouver Island is very large and has all the amenities of mainland living.
I could go on here forever, but after all this is a Playmobil fansite ... :)
Thanks for showing me your avatar.
You are very welcome. I'm pleased that's all the '"exposing" that has been requested ... ;)
All the best,
Richard
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Vancouver Island is lovely! We were on Orcas Island (in the San Juans) for a short vacation in October and it was beautiful in the Fall. I've been to the British Virgin Islands and to Antiqua but never to the U.S. VI. It sounds like you travel a good deal...you'll have to share your adventures. :)
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...you'll have to share your adventures. :)
Hello, Diana ...
I would love to share my "adventures" ... But, is that permitted here in the "welcome" forum?
Later, when I finally get a bit settled everywhere, I'll be able to include little Klickys in my adventures. But, for now, most are still in their shipping cartons, waiting patiently, at our home (which we are renovating) on Vancouver Island.
We are also totally renovating our home in the Virgin Islands (which should take a year or so to finish). Hopefully, our home on Vancouver Island will be finished sometime in May when we return to Canada. In the meantime, we're travelling back and forth between our condos in Fort Lauderdale and St. Thomas. Great fun ... :)
Please let me know what the "rules" are here at Playmofriends, as I want to be a "law abiding" member ... ;)
All the best,
Richard
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Hi there, Richard!
I have to agree with everyone else, your avatar looks great. That shield is one of my favorites.
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Hello, Diana ...
I would love to share my "adventures" ... But, is that permitted here in the "welcome" forum?
That type of info would be great in the NPZ forum. There is a board for "Families and Hobbies" where travel adventures would fit just great. :)
They can even be Klicky free until your little guys get settled.
We are also totally renovating our home in the Virgin Islands (which should take a year or so to finish).
If you need any help on that just send me a plane ticket and I'll fly right down. ;)
Please let me know what the "rules" are here at Playmofriends, as I want to be a "law abiding" member ... ;)
The PlaymoFriends Member Guidelines (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=40.0) are located in News as are General Info (FAQs) for Members (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0). I hope this helps. :)
Update: Guidelines and FAQs are now in "Welcome" to make them easier to find. The above links should still work though. :)
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That was an interesting thread on your new avatar, Richard. Thank you for giving us the background to it.
At first, I thought the one based on the Confederate soldier was very elegant and a possible winner, but the one you have is certainly the best - quite astounding.
It's nice to hear, too, that Cap'n Henry is still flourishing.
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Aha! King Richard exposed! Thank you Richard. I´m pleased you showed that thread with the series of customs by Cap´n Henry. He was really inspired. So many first class customs together is a rare sight.
Guarrenzino
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Hi there, Richard!
I have to agree with everyone else, your avatar looks great. That shield is one of my favorites.
Thanks, Robbie ...
Cap'n Henry really did a fantastic job of customizing!
That was an interesting thread on your new avatar, Richard. Thank you for giving us the background to it.
At first, I thought the one based on the Confederate soldier was very elegant and a possible winner, but the one you have is certainly the best - quite astounding.
It's nice to hear, too, that Cap'n Henry is still flourishing.
I'm pleased that you visited the GW-PC forum, Gordon, and that you enjoyed seeing all of Cap'n Henry's great custom avatars. I also liked the Confederate soldier. It was a difficult choice, but somehow "Richard the Lionheart" just seemed to fit ... ;)
Aha! King Richard exposed! Thank you Richard. I´m pleased you showed that thread with the series of customs by Cap´n Henry. He was really inspired. So many first class customs together is a rare sight.
Guarrenzino
No question about it David ... Our friend Capitan Enrique is quite a talented customizer. I wonder what would happen if we ever turned him loose with some Milliput? ... :lol:
Thanks everyone and all the best,
Richard
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The PlaymoFriends Member Guidelines (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=40.0) are located in News as are General Info (FAQs) for Members (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0). I hope this helps. :)
Update: Guidelines and FAQs are now in "Welcome" to make them easier to find. The above links should still work though. :)
Hmmm ... Thanks, Diana ...
Doesn't look like there's any excuse for my not being a "law abiding" member here at Playmofriends ... ;)
That type of info would be great in the NPZ forum. There is a board for "Families and Hobbies" where travel adventures would fit just great. :)
They can even be Klicky free until your little guys get settled.
I think that I might wait, so that I can include some appropriate Klickys with my travel photos ... :)
If you need any help on that just send me a plane ticket and I'll fly right down. ;)
Actually, the plane fare from SEA to FLL is fairly inexpensive ... And, beginning the 15th December, Spirit Airlines has an incredibly low fare from FLL to STT. So, please tell me about your construction experience ... ;)
BTW ... A separate Playmo-Room for the St,Thomas house (Villarisa) is included in the plans ...
All the best,
Richard
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Would you adopt me? ;) :P ;D I come with all the green chile you can eat ;D
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Would you adopt me? ;) :P ;D I come with all the green chile you can eat ;D
Green chiles? I remember peeling those darn things. Just about took the skin off my fingers.
Living in Texas for so long has made me a jalapeño kinda guy.
But, mojitos? Now that's something we might want to talk about. (Yes, I'm working my way through all the threads ... ;) )
BTW, Serenity ... What would your new hubby have to say about your putting yourself up for adoption? ... :lol:
Perhaps a better idea might be ... Maybe we could all get together in a year or so down in the Virgin Islands for a big Playmofriends get together ... Whatcha think?
All the best,
Richard
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And, beginning the 15th December, Spirit Airlines has an incredibly low fare from FLL to STT. So, please tell me about your construction experience ... ;)
Well there were numerous rafts I built with my cousin David and some actually floated! And I helped my Grampa build his house on his ranch but I mostly was allowed to pull out bent nails and call 911 when he drove the back hoe into the unfinished basement! (Hey, that was an important job.) I've built (and mended) countless fences and renovated an old barn for a horse. Then there's system X.... ;)
BTW ... A separate Playmo-Room for the St,Thomas house (Villarisa) is included in the plans ...
A cot on the floor of this room is just fine! :)
BTW, Serenity ... What would your new hubby have to say about your putting yourself up for adoption? ... :lol:
Serenity has a new husband??? What did she do with the old one??
Perhaps a better idea might be ... Maybe we could all get together in a year or so down in the Virgin Islands for a big Playmofriends get together ... Whatcha think?
Now your talkin! I'm packing my sun lotion, floppy beach hat and my beach klickies so I'm ready to roll! :D
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Perhaps a better idea might be ... Maybe we could all get together in a year or so down in the Virgin Islands for a big Playmofriends get together ... Whatcha think?
That works! :D In fact, in 2008 we're hoping to be out that way to renew our vows ... so, we have to scout locations, yes? D You are all, of course, invited (I can't think of a better counterpoint to our families ;) )
(Hubby wouldn't mind, we're kind of a package deal ;) It was adoption after all :P )
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... I mostly was allowed to pull out bent nails and call 911 when he drove the back hoe into the unfinished basement! (Hey, that was an important job.) I've built (and mended) countless fences and renovated an old barn for a horse. Then there's system X.... ;)
Hmmm ... I was getting a bit concerned until I got to the System X part. Sounds like you're qualified, Diana ... ;) (Do you also do Steck?) ... :)
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That works! :D In fact, in 2008 we're hoping to be out that way to renew our vows ... so, we have to scout locations, yes?
2008 would be perfect, Serenity!
Do you have a specific month in mind?
Never too early to start planning ... ;)
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Probably early summer ... our actual anniversary is in September, but, as you know, not the best time for traveling in the Caribbean :o ;D We were thinking a pirate wedding on a windjammer ... what do you think? ;D :P
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Probably early summer ... our actual anniversary is in September, but, as you know, not the best time for traveling in the Caribbean :o ;D We were thinking a pirate wedding on a windjammer ... what do you think? ;D :P
September could be very exciting! Especially for anyyone who has never been through a Category five Hurricane ... ;)
Early summer or late spring isn't too bad as the temperature doesn't vary much in the Virgin Islands. Also the air fares and hotel rates will be a bit lower than during the winter season. (However, having been in the travel industry, you already know all this.)
Regardless, my advice would be ... the closer you can get your date to the winter season the better. The air is drier (less humidity) and the nights are a litlle cooler.
A Playmofriends Windjammer cruise could be a lot of fun for everyone! We might be able to get a great group rate if we start working on them soon. I wonder how many "friends" might actually be interested in a Playmo-pirate cruise in the Caribbean?
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Yes! I took a Windjammer cruise many years ago and it was one of the best experiences of my life! Very beautiful, fun, laid-back....
...and 2008 is good as this time next year we hope to be in Africa!
Can Psyche be your Klicky Of Honor Serenity? :*)
Richard...count me in! :D
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...and 2008 is good as this time next year we hope to be in Africa!
Richard...count me in! :D
You're definitely counted in, Diana!
And, please tell us where you're going in Africa in 2007 ...
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Regardless, my advice would be ... the closer you can get your date to the winter season the better. The air is drier (less humidity) and the nights are a litlle cooler.
Unfortunately, we have several college students and teachers in my family, so unless it's Christmas break (undoable on several levels), winter is out ... at least for vow renewals.
I wouldn't mind just doing a PF Windjammer Cruise, and they have great group rates, and low group numbers. 6 people (not cabins) constitutes a group, and if you sail in January, you get 2 free passengers (for every 6 paying) ... that drops the price of the cruise per person a nice bit.
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A Playmofriends Windjammer cruise could be a lot of fun for everyone! We might be able to get a great group rate if we start working on them soon. I wonder how many "friends" might actually be interested in a Playmo-pirate cruise in the Caribbean?
OK! I´m with you! I`ll cobble together a raft and take our local river the Dill down to the Lahn and after a pretty cruise I`ll be in the Rhine; from there the current´ll take me to the North Sea. Then it´s plain sailing, through the Straits of Dover , down the English Channel and a hop across the Atlantic. If I start in the spring I should just make it. ;D ;D
All the best me hearties!
Guarrenzino
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OK! I´m with you! I`ll cobble together a raft and take our local river the Dill down to the Lahn and after a pretty cruise I`ll be in the Rhine; from there the current´ll take me to the North Sea. Then it´s plain sailing, through the Straits of Dover , down the English Channel and a hop across the Atlantic. If I start in the spring I should just make it. ;D ;D
All the best me hearties!
Guarrenzino
Please take lots of pictures ... :)
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I wouldn't mind just doing a PF Windjammer Cruise, and they have great group rates, and low group numbers. 6 people (not cabins) constitutes a group, and if you sail in January, you get 2 free passengers (for every 6 paying) ... that drops the price of the cruise per person a nice bit.
Sounds almost perfect, Serenity ...
Only two things (that I can think of) that we might want to ask:
1. How many "friends" seriously want to go on a Windjammer cruise?
and
2. Can we schedule it so that Guarrenzino's arrival coincides with our departure? ... ;)
All the best,
Richard
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Well, if you think of us bringing our S.O.s, then it would only take 3 of us, wouldn't it? ;) :D
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I would go.
Its sounds like fun.
Having been in St john for two christmases, I would love to see either island when its not the high season.
Serenity,
Where in Africa? Will Connor be traveling with you, too?
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No, alas, not me to Africa, Diana was talking about visiting Chelsea in Gambia.
Someday we'll go to Kenya and Tanzania, but if we're going to spend that kind of money, the little guy will have to be old enough to remember it!
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Please excuse my confusion.
I get a bit addled at times. 8}
Of course, Pysche would take advantage of her daughters good service to visit Africa.
Psyche, will you visit more of the continent than just Gambia
Serenity,
Having traveled with a person who use to run tours in Kenya, and then Tanzania, he would recommend going to Zambia or elsewhere because Kenya and Tanzania are so heavily touristed. ;)
Botswana was very cool.
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Travel talk! Wow we have gone off topic on Richards welcome have we not? ;)
Meg: Yes, the plan so far is to fly to Europe (Amsterdam) spend a day or two, then to The Gambia for a week or so. The Gambia is in Northwest Africa so we won't be heading South to Tanzania (though Chelsea loved it there) but rather down the West Coast through Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, etc. These countries are not touristy at all and are primarily Muslim countries. On the way back we are considering a few extra days in Central Europe (i.e. Zirndorf???)
One very interesting thing we've discovered it that the predominantly Muslin African nations have much lower HIV/AIDS rates than the predominantly Christian nations. But in West Africa the poverty and malnutrition is extreme. Here's a cool map (http://www.library.northwestern.edu/africana/map/) I found where you can click on an African nation and it will link to the CIA fact book for that country. 8-)
Serenity Windjammers are much fun and go lots of places in the Carribean. Having been on one though I wouldn't recommend we try to share a 6 person "cabin" as it's about the size of 1 small bedroom and barely works well for 6 teenagers! The 2 person cabins are much better suited to couples but are still mostly a place to keep you stuff, shower, sleep if you wish. (I mostly slept on deck when I went on The Flying Cloud! :love:)
Richard Apologies for thread-jacking! If I were you I'd report the lot of us to a moderator! ;)
As you may have gathered my daughter has been invited by the Peace Corp to go to The Gambia to work on infant mortality/maternal health and HIV/AIDS issues for two years. She is scheduled to leave the end of January and we plan to visit a year from now (next December/January). :D
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Serenity Windjammers are much fun and go lots of places in the Carribean. Having been on one though I wouldn't recommend we try to share a 6 person "cabin" as it's about the size of 1 small bedroom and barely works well for 6 teenagers! The 2 person cabins are much better suited to couples but are still mostly a place to keep you stuff, shower, sleep if you wish. (I mostly slept on deck when I went on The Flying Cloud! :love:)
Certainly NOT! I wouldn't put 6 in a cabin no matter HOW friendly everyone was!!! :lol: I know the Windjammer cabins are especially small. It's going to be tough going with DH and the little guy as it is. We were talking 6 as Windjammer's official number of people in a group. But the picture is going to crack me up for days :lol:
Having traveled with a person who use to run tours in Kenya, and then Tanzania, he would recommend going to Zambia or elsewhere because Kenya and Tanzania are so heavily touristed.
I would like to do Botswana as well. Actually my brother and his wife have gone several times (DINKS, you know), and we'd probably tour with them through Kenya and Tanzania. They have a foster child in Kenya. Considering my brother hates crowds, I'm sure they have figured out all the best non-touristy places :yup:
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Travel talk! Wow we have gone off topic on Richards welcome have we not? ;)
Richard Apologies for thread-jacking! If I were you I'd report the lot of us to a moderator! ;)
No apologies necessary ladies. I was the one who asked the question ... ;)
In fact, you've all made me feel even more welcome because y'all felt comfortable enough to discuss your families right here on my thread ... :)
Sorta feels like we're all gathered around the kitchen table ... :)
Thanks for making me feel so much at home with y'all.
All the best to all of you and your families,
Richard
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Since we are sitting around the kitchen table swapping stories, here's my horrible one. :( The beautiful Windjammer ship my husband and I went on (http://www.fortogden.com/fantommiamiherald.html) during part of our honeymoon trip to the Carribean sunk in Hurricane Mitch, crew aboard, four years after we were married. Very very sad. I am still a bit haunted by what happened.
Red
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How very sad Red! :(
In the "it's a small ocean" department, my father was on that ship for his 2nd honeymoon back in the 70's. He and Stepmom #1 loved it so much that he gave me my "barefoot crusie" for graduation a few years later.
Thanks Richard for letting us swap tales at your kitchen table. :)
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... sunk in Hurricane Mitch, crew aboard, ...
Well, that bit of news should help encourage everyone to sign up for our Caribbean cruise ... :lol:
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Oh oops... sorry! :-[ Perhaps I deserve a wet noodle for that. I certainly didn't mean to scare anyone. All passengers were put off this ship when bad weather was threatened, and you would be too if in the same situation. But seriously, I wouldn't book any trip down there in hurricane season now that the Atlantic has entered a new active phase, likely to last the next decade at least, depending on the effects of global warming, if only just to avoid having your trip shortened or cancelled. Being a resident down there, you would probably recommend this as well Richard?
The trip sounds like a blast and I'd love to come too! (Not sure I could get my hubby on a boat full of playmo-addicts though! ;))
Red
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The trip sounds like a blast and I'd love to come too! (Not sure I could get my hubby on a boat full of playmo-addicts though! ;))
Don't tell him ;) ;D ... we could all pretend it's just a happy suprise :lol:
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... I wouldn't book any trip down there in hurricane season ...
Hmmm ... Hurricane season seems to be getting longer and longer every year. I remember when we only had to seriously worry about the latter part of August, all of September and the first part of October. Now it seems like we need to be on alert from June to December ... :(
Perhaps we should sink the cruise idea and talk about hiking in the Green Mountains. About the only dangerous thing that I can remember about Vermont in summer is Poison Ivy!
All the best, Kim,
Richard
BTW ... How does one award someone a "wet noodle?" ... :lol:
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BTW ... How does one award someone a "wet noodle?" ... :lol:
That's one of the "perks" awarded only to registered members. ;)
You can read here for more info:
What does the Karma function do and when should I use it? (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=106#msg675)
You see, your membership fee has been put to very good use! ;D
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About the only dangerous thing that I can remember about Vermont in summer is Poison Ivy!
Well, that and my in-laws :omg: ;)
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Red,
My husband feels the same way, too
We were lucky when we met Gary and Suzy (ms omega) because they are interesting and cool people, but the DH is none too sure about Playmobil gatherings.
We could always room together, if that would be acceptable to you.
I dont snore.
Meg
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Richard wrote BTW ... How does one award someone a "wet noodle?"... :lol:
That's one of the "perks" awarded only to registered members. ;)
You can read here for more info:
What does the Karma function do and when should I use it? (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=106#msg675)
You see, your membership fee has been put to very good use! ;D
Hmmm ... Since everyone needs as much "good" Karma as they can get, I would be very reluctant to ever "wet noodle" anyone. It's unfortunate that "wet noodles" are not separate, as I would probably enjoy adding to one's "wet noodle" score ... :lol:
Thanks for the explanation, Sylvia ... And, for putting my dues to such good use so quickly ... :P
All the best,
Richard
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The trip sounds like a blast and I'd love to come too! (Not sure I could get my hubby on a boat full of playmo-addicts though! ;))
Don't tell him ;) ;D ... we could all pretend it's just a happy suprise :lol:
Red,
My husband feels the same way, too
When I told Paul of this idea (not the Playmo part, the cruise) he was "Yes"! Then I told him the Playmo part and he was all "I don't know about that..." so, me thinks we have enough "sticks-in-the-mud" to keep each other occupied during playmo activities (which won't be all day after all.)
Plan B: We leave 'em home with the kids and cats! :P
Plan C: Meeting in British Columbia!
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Plan C: Meeting in British Columbia!
Plan C sounds great ... There's no poison ivy in BC! ... ;)
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really, i thought poison ivy grew everywhere.
learn something new everyday.
As to our stick in muds - we could inform the spouses that there will be others there that do not share an interest in Playmobil. They will be able to organize their own activites.
Meg
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I'm for BC, too ;D I'm trying to talk my family into having our 2007 family reunion in Portland OR (my nephew lives there). If we do, DH and I have already agreed to do a 2 week vacation, so we can drive up the coast to Vancouver. Last time we did Portland, we drove down the coast to San Francisco.
We've already laid out the 2006 family reunion in Las Vegas, since it will be my niece's 21st birthday. ;D
As for our 'sticks-in-the-mud', Meg and Psyche both have it. They don't have to do the playmo activities (DH would be perfectly happy to stake out a deck chair and read), AND we wouldn't be doing playmo all day, every day. Me, personally, I don't do structure well 8}
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I'm for BC, too ;D ...
... Me, personally, I don't do structure well 8}
"BC" I understand. But, "structure?" ...
Is "structure" an English word?
I don't believe that I know what this word means.
Is it a verb? A noun? An adjective? Or some kind of yuppie jargon?
If anyone else has ever heard of this word, i wish that you would explain it.
Thanks and all the best,
Richard
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Or some kind of yuppie jargon?
Actually, I think it's new-age psychobabble thing ... but I coud be wrong ;D
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Actually, I think it's new-age psychobabble thing ...
Young lady ... You need to be careful where you hang out ...
(Some of that stuff could be dangerous.)
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Young lady ... You need to be careful where you hang out ...
(Some of that stuff could be dangerous.)
Only if you inhale. ;)
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Only if you inhale. ;)
I don't even want to know where YOU'VE been! ... :o
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Aww, I need to inhale right now
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I don't even want to know where YOU'VE been! ... :o
I was up in Arkansas not inhaling with Bill! :P
I also did not have sexual relations with that woman!
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I was up in Arkansas not inhaling with Bill! :P
I also did not have sexual relations with that woman!
TMI ... :-[
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In a past life, Psyche did live in Arkansas
:hmm:
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We're not sure yet ... it's always a hassle trying to coordinates dates with my entire family. Summer, more than likely, only because my sis-in-law teaches, and two of my nieces are still in school.
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... Summer, more than likely ...
Hello, Serenity
Anytime in the summer is absolutely gorgeous on Vancouver Island!
(BTW ... Even though our island is an island, it's not a little island. Vancouver Island is almost 300 miles long!)
I wonder how many Playmofriends, who really want to get together, will actually do it ... ???
And, if this is something that we might possibly want to do in 2007, when do you think that we should start making some "serious" noises about it?
All the best,
Richard
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Hi Guys,
Maybe you can strart a topic in "General" "Get together" for making plans.
Me, I'm for any and all of the above ideas. :D
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Hi Guys,
Maybe you can strart a topic in "General" "Get together" for making plans.
Me, I'm for any and all of the above ideas. :D
Since I'm new here ... Maybe one of y'all would like to explore this further by starting a new topic... ;)
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Hey ...we are ALL new here. :) PlaymoFriends is just about a month old...what is our birthday Sylvia?
I pass the Chalis to the man with B.C. info. :)
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... I pass the Chalis to the man with B.C. info. :)
Oooops! ... ;D
But, I'm such a lousy planner. I'm so disorganized. I don't even have the word "structure" in my vocabulary. I'll botch it all up. And, everyone will hate me.
You're not buying any of this at all ... Are you?
Please, Psyche, don't throw me in that briar patch ... :no:
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PlaymoFriends is just about a month old...what is our birthday Sylvia?
The launch date (when we invited others to join) was November 10 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?action=calendar;year=2005;month=11), but I first set up the forum on October 23rd - at least, that's the register date on my profile. Which one would you say is the birthday? :eh?:
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Personally, I believe its the unveiling date.
So, to me, Dec 10 would be our first month birthday.
Sylvia,
think of what you (?we) put together in 18 days.
Thank you for giving of yourself.
At least the youngest ones can get a drink, and make a sandwich on their own ;)
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Personally, I believe its the unveiling date.
So, to me, Dec 10 would be our first month birthday.
Sylvia,
think of what you (?we) put together in 18 days.
Thank you for giving of yourself.
At least the youngest ones can get a drink, and make a sandwich on their own ;)
INCREDIBLE ... Well done, y'all!
So much in so little time!
But, don't you think that planning a get together for such a "young" group might be a bit premature?
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Bot, don't you think that planning a get together for such a "young" group might be a bit premature?
Yes, I think so ... but we can dream, can't we ;) :lol:
However, I do plan on being up that way in 2007. ;)
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Yes, I think so ... but we can dream, can't we ;) :lol:
However, I do plan on being up that way in 2007. ;)
Then ... What the heck! Let's just dream about it happening in 2007! And, maybe it will! ... ;D
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The launch date (when we invited others to join) was November 10 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?action=calendar;year=2005;month=11), but I first set up the forum on October 23rd - at least, that's the register date on my profile. Which one would you say is the birthday? :eh?:
Very much agreeing with Meg. :) Nov 10 is our birthday. :D
And we are glad for all the wonderful people here. :love:
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Very much agreeing with Meg. :) Nov 10 is our birthday. :D
Aw, shucks ... You're just saying that it's November 10th 'cause that's the day I registered ... :-[
That's sooo sweet of you, Psyche ... :love:
Thanks ... :)
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Psyche is VERY nice.
Just dont cross here, or she might curse you :P ;) :D
Meg
I have erased a statement that is quoted later (in the next reply, I believe)
It caused undue worry.
It was my poor attempt at humor, and to make it right, I erased the statement.
So that is where the confusion may come from.
I fully admit that I made an ambiguous statement.
I deserve as many wet noodles as any and all of you see fit.
M
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... You are not very egotistical are you, Richard?
Hello, Meg ...
I can't imagine why you would ask such a question ... ???
And, if I have given you any reason to even think that I might be, please forgive me ... :-[
However, on occasion, some people have suggested that I might be "full of myself" ... I just wish I knew what that meant ... ;D
All the best,
Richard
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Aw, shucks ... You're just saying that it's November 10th 'cause that's the day I registered ... :-[
But of course..... ;)
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As long as its all tongue in cheek
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"full of myself" ... "tongue in cheek"
I wonder what lanquage our non-English speaking friends think that we might be writing to each other ... ;)
Since you seemed somewhat concerned, Meg ... Was I getting close to crossing the line? If so, thanks for the heads up. And, please EVERYONE ... Please always tell me, as sometimes I don't even know where the line is ... :)
All the best my friends,
Richard
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NO richard
I was not concerned
you were NOT close to crossing the line
I just was trying to tweak you in a kind and gentle way.
That is the problem with writing. I was wrong to state someting that could be taken the wrong way.
I will go erase it now.
Meg
:whip: self flagellation
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I will go erase it now.
Uh, oh ... Now everyone's going to wonder what you wrote. And, I ain't tellin' ... 8}
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I didnt know that you knew Gordon, Richard.
He is a very nice person, and a bit shy.
One of his avocations now is making toy ray guns for sale to those who are interested.
I am glad you have given Gordon his own page.
Meg
Hello, Meg ...
You ask about Gordon Smuder?
I didn't want to be guilty of threadjacking. But, I'm very happy to chat with you here. What would you like to know about Gordon Smuder and GW (http://gardenwargaming.com/gallery/smuder/smuder.html)?
All the best,
Richard
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Richard and Meg...behave...er...or stop bahaving. Richard, I've known Meg a long time and she has the uncanny ability for straight talks...so sometimes her humor is a bit easy to miss.
Meg, I don't know Richard much at all yet but can see he's trying to behave. (And I know you were just joshing with him but not everyone get's your sweet teasing baby. ;) )
So, my sage??? advice is Richard, tell us about Gordon S. and even though Meg sounds serious...don't take her TOO seriously (especially when she has the whip! ;) )
Carry on children. :)
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I met Gordon over a 2 day visit to Minneapolis, with Suzy.
I found him charming, and very into his toys.
He had done some excellent customs.
I really enjoyed seeing his drawings, and hearing his story.
He has (at least) one letter signed by Hans Beck, himself, thanking him for his designs.
As evidences, Geobra used them.
I found him shy, and charming.
I just didnt know that others knew of Gordon.
And I am very happy for Gordon, that Richard has given Gordon his own page.
Meg
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I remember that now! But I didn't know of the letter by Hans Beck or that they used his designs...just that you met him in Minnesota. Those are some excellent tributes. I hope he joins us here some day.
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Richard and Meg...behave...er...or stop bahaving. Richard, I've known Meg a long time and she has the uncanny ability for straight talks...so sometimes her humor is a bit easy to miss.
Meg, I don't know Richard much at all yet but can see he's trying to behave. (And I know you were just joshing with him but not everyone get's your sweet teasing baby. ;) )
So, my sage??? advice is Richard, tell us about Gordon S. and even though Meg sounds serious...don't take her TOO seriously (especially when she has the whip! ;) )
Carry on children. :)
Hmmm ... Sorry, Diana, but it seems like you got caught between two conversations that Meg and I were having, albeit on two different threads. My bad! I should have copied the other conversation over to here (or at least linked to it).
Since Meg and I seem to be finiished "yanking each other's chains" on the previous conversation here, please let me now copy my post from Tim_w's thread over at the Customs & Conversions Gallery.
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Tim,
I met a man in Minneapolis. His name is Gordon Smuder.
Hello, Tim ...
Yes, Gordon Smuder has been feeding Playmobil ideas for many years ...
Some of his drawings and ideas are hosted in the GW Gallery which you can access by clicking on the image below.
(http://www.gardenwargaming.com/gallery/smuder/images/s05.JPG) (http://www.gardenwargaming.com/gallery/smuder/smuder.html)
click on image above for all the graphics
I agree with everyone who suggested that you share your beautiful off-road dumper with Playmobil.
Our own Playmofriend, Customizer (Andi) can tell you the person to contact in Zirndorf. Just send him a PM or an email.
Thanks for sharing your splendid creation.
All the best,
Richard
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I hope that this all makes sense now. Again, sorry for the confusion.
And, after all that ... There doesn't seem to be much left to say about Suzy and Gordon as y'all seem to already know more than I do ... :)
All the best,
Richard
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Thank you Richard! Sorry if I stumbled in where not needed. It's been that kind of week.
In totally unrealted news...which seems to go on the Richard Topic:
I'm having a puppy! :D
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Thank you Richard! Sorry if I stumbled in where not needed. It's been that kind of week.
Even though I have only just met you, Diana, I am already beginning to believe that you are always needed ... ;)
In totally unrealted news...which seems to go on the Richard Topic:
I'm having a puppy! :D
I don't know whether to congratulate you or to ask if it's a very worrisome medical condition that you have developed ... ???
Please say that congratulations are in order ... :*)
All the best,
Richard
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I don't know whether to congratulate you or to ask if it's a very worrisome medical condition that you have developed ... ???
Please say that congratulations are in order ... :*)
My thoughts exactly :lol:
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:D
If one of you wise ducks can tell me how to compress photos, I'll illustrates. :o 0)
Even though I have only just met you, Diana, I am already beginning to believe that you are always needed ... ;)
That's the nicest thing I've heard in some time Richard. :-[ Then again, it is finals week. ;)
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:D
If one of you wise ducks can tell me how to compress photos, I'll illustrates. :o 0)
What is it that you want to illustrate? Or, do I ask too many questions? ... ???
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diana is having a puppy ???
This is news
M
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Patience Playmo Friends...(I don't know how to squeeze my photos). :-[
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Congratulations Psyche! :) Are you getting any sleep??? What kind of puppy is it? It doesn't chew playmobil does it?? :o
Looking forward to seeing the photos,
Red
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Hello, Diana ...
I'm sure that Sylvia could help you ... Then we could all see the pictures ... :yup:
Where is Sylvia ... ??? And, Serenity ... ??? Does anyone actually know what Serenity's real name is?
What kind of a puppy are you going to have, Diana?
I think that you now have most of us pretty curious ... :hmm: Is it a Playmobil puppy? ... ^-^
How about some hints ... some clues ... ???
You're driving us crazy with curiousity ... 8}
All the best to you and your puppy,
Richard (in suspense)
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I think Psyche may be recovering from finals week. I emailed her and offered to 'shrink' her photos for her, but I can't walk her through how to do it in Photoshop. I'm a Paint Shop Pro girl, myself. I did give her some Help search words to try.
Does anyone actually know what Serenity's real name is?
Well! It wasn't intentional, but now I'm rather enjoying the anonymity ;D
It doesn't chew playmobil does it??
Don't they all? :hmm: After finding bits of playmo foliage, I do a playmo sweep before we let our Grace O'Malley in.
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Well! It wasn't intentional, but now I'm rather enjoying the anonymity ;D
Old Chinese proverb: Anonymity is sometimes first step in losing one's identity.
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Old Chinese proverb: Anonymity is sometimes first step in losing one's identity.
Actually, I think this quote works better for me in this situation ;D
"If you will practice being fictional for a while, you will understand that fictional characters are sometimes more real than people with bodies and heartbeats. "
Really, I chose 'Serenity' because it worked on many levels, including my wish for this forum ;)
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Color me stupid, but don't they both say the same thing (more or less)? ... 8}
And, I just saw that Sylvia was posting on another thread.
I guess she must think that we're all being a bit silly over here on my "welcome" thread. And, unfortunately, she may be quite correct ... :-[
So, I think that I will now say adieu ... I think that more than 100 replies and more than 400 views should be MORE than enough for everybody here at Playmofriends to have said hello and to have gotten to know me a little ... Bye ... :wave:
And, all the best,
Richard
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Serenity chose her name for various reasons, one of which was the film titled Serenity which is based on a cult fave TV show of Serenity's
S, I let the cat out of the bag. For that I apologize. I was trying to create more demand for the film. 0)
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Serenity chose her name for various reasons, one of which was the film titled Serenity which is based a cult fave TV show of Serenity's
OMG ... her name is Malcom ... :o
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol:
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I am SOO SORRY.
I didnt think it was that obvious :P :D ;D
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Mal and Meg ... I kinda think that they sorta go nicely together ... ;)
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I was sure I saw you waving goodbye a few posts ago, Richard. :P ;)
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I was sure I saw you waving goodbye a few posts ago, Richard. :P ;)
They won't let me leave, Sylvia ... :'(
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Hello, Serenity ...
... "I don't care, I'm still free ... You can't take the sky from me ... "
Don't believe it!
After more than thirty years of living on the Gulf Coast, we had to leave. They did indeed take the sky away from us. And, with it all the clean air!
Now when I'm in Florida (on the Atlantic East Coast) and the wind blows out of the west (from the Gulf Coast), they are threatening to take the sky away from me again! ... :(
So be prepared to fight for your sky, because they can take it away from you!
All the best,
Richard
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Well, in the mundane, real life sense, I have to agree with you. However, those lines are from the Firefly/Serenity theme, so they refer to flying (or space travel in that case). We're supposed to be good and not discuss politics, so I won't go into me feelings about the Gulf here ;D but I'm a bit disturbed that they're opening up restaurants and getting tourist things going again ... I'd be staying away from that water for awhile
I've been meaning to tell you, ever since I told my husband about your post, he's been calling me "Mal" ;D
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I've been meaning to tell you, ever since I told my husband about your post, he's been calling me "Mal" ;D
I am so sorry, but for some reason, "Mal" just seems to fit ... :lol:
I think that I would like your husband ... Say hello for me ... :wave:
All the best,
Richard
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Actually, for some reason I think it fits too :lol: and it makes me laugh when he says it, so it's a good thing ;D
and yes, I think we'd all get along famously ;)
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Hello, "Mal" ...
You might want to gather around your computer with your husband and watch (and listen to) Sylvia's beautiful Christmas story (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=319.0) at GW!
All the best during this wonderful holiday season,
Richard
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Richard... are you going to use those candy stripes on every post you make between now and Christmas? ;D
You're determined to get us all in the festive spirit, aren't you? ;)
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Richard ~ We've already looked at Sylvia's lovely story ;D
I finished up my decorating yesterday, so I personally love your candy canes :lol: (it reminds me of my toenails 8} )
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Richard... are you going to use those candy stripes on every post you make between now and Christmas? ;D
You're determined to get us all in the festive spirit, aren't you? ;)
If you want "variety," Sylvia ... I 've got a whole folder fulll ... <*)
(http://www.cmi-lmi.com/images/grtngs5.gif)
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Richard ~ We've already looked at Sylvia's lovely story ;D
I finished up my decorating yesterday, so I personally love your candy canes :lol: (it reminds me of my toenails 8} )
Now, that's worth a trip to New Mexico. I've never seen "animated" toenails ... 8}
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Well, they're not animated (that would just be scary :o :P), but I get "fancy Christmas toes" every year. This year it's candy cane stripes. I started doing it for my nieces right after my brother got his divorce just to make them laugh ... it's become a tradition. DH says as long as the little guy doesn't wanting to paint his toes, he doesn't mind :P (keep in mind that I NEVER paint my fingernails or my toenails except at Christmas).
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... I get "fancy Christmas toes" every year. This year it's candy cane stripes.
How about some photos, Mal? ... :yup:
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I'll try to get a good one later ;D
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I'll try to get a good one later ;D
Should I stay up and wait? It's almost 9:30PM here in Fort Lauderdale ... ;)
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Go to bed, I'll post it tomorrow :P
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Go to bed, I'll post it tomorrow :P
Good night, Mal. And, DH and the little guy, too ... 0)
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Goodnight Richard, sweet dreams ;)
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Mal, how many times do I have to tell you,
"Every well bred petty criminal knows that the small concealable weapon goes to the left of the place setting."
Me too on the toe pics! ;)
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If you want "variety," Sylvia ... I 've got a whole folder fulll ... <*)
I don't doubt it! :-*
I do like the candy canes, but you are correct in thinking I might get tired of them after a wee while. Change is good, Richard. ;)
Btw, I never knew before that your original domain name was gardenwargamer.com. Learn something new every day! ^-^
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Thank you for the candy canes,
They do help with the festive spirit.
We will have a white christmas unless there is some unexpected heat wave.
Meg
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As promised, here are my Fancy Christmas Toes :P
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As promised, here are my Fancy Christmas Toes :P
Hello, Mal ...
Well, to use Meg's word ... They are indeed quite FESTIVE ... <*)
(http://www.gardenwargaming.com/images/canebar.gif)
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I don't doubt it! :-*
I do like the candy canes, but you are correct in thinking I might get tired of them after a wee while. Change is good, Richard. ;)
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/xmasboa.gif)
Hello, Santa's Baby ...
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/santasbaby.gif)
Well, Sylvia, I could very easily grab my Santa hat and throw away my crown ...
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/lionheart.jpg) ... + ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/santahat.jpg)
Because, as you know, I look exactly like my avatar ...
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/Richard-1.jpg)
And, we could all have a very ...
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/merry.gif)
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If your avatar is missing, please tell me so you can be included
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What a perfectly lovely greeting Richard! :D Here's wishing you and all the world peace.
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And a Merry Christmas to you King Richard! and God Bless Us, Everyone.
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And a Merry Christmas to you King Richard! and God Bless Us, Everyone.
"KING" Richard ... :o
I think that I'd better trade the crown for the Santa hat very soon before my head swells so much that I'll not be able to take it off ... :-[
BTW, Mal, I kept looking, but Holly never made an appearance in my email ... ???
All the best for this wonderful holiday season,
Richard ... <*)
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Such wonderful Christmas greetings for all of us.
Thank you
And You do look like your avatar.
Serenity, I am very impressed with your artistry.
You shouldnt keep such a talent hidden
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"KING" Richard ... :o
BTW, Mal, I kept looking, but Holly never made an appearance in my email ... ???
Hmmmm ... I just checked, and she's in my Sent mail. Do you supposed it got spam blocked?
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Hmmmm ... I just checked, and she's in my Sent mail. Do you supposed it got spam blocked?
Hello, Mal ...
I just emailed you an alternate email address to try ...
All the best,
Richard
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Hi Richard ~ It's on it's way ;D
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(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/santasbaby.gif) (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/santababy.mov)
Click on image above. Then ...
Click HERE to see me while I sing! (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/santasbabyfull.jpg)
CLICK ON ME, HONEY ...
AND, I'LL SING TO YOU!
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;D
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;D
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Hi, Mal ...
Thanks for the nice BIG grin from you ...
But, I wonder what Sylvia's going to think about my turning her beautiful new avatar into a sultry torch singer? ... ::)
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Well, she DID start it, after all. She's the one with the Santa Baby lyrics in her signature line, so I think we're safe ;)
Now I'm off to round up a hippo and a Christmas tree ;D
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But, I wonder what Sylvia's going to think about my turning her beautiful new avatar into a sultry torch singer? ... ::)
I love it, of course! :love: Just said this on the other thread, actually. ;)
You really are keeping me on my toes by posting all these connected things in different topics! :P
Speaking of toes... very neat paintwork on the nails, Mal! I think they look great. :)
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I love it, of course! :love: Just said this on the other thread, actually. ;)
You really are keeping me on my toes by posting all these connected things in different topics! :P
(http://www.gardenwargaming.com/images/canebar.gif)
Susan's flying in tonight from Washington DC ... And then we're off to the Virgin Islands on Thursday for the Holidays. So, it looks like I'll be giving you a bit of a breather, Sylvia ... ;)
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Will you be posting from the Islands, or will you be computer-free during the holidays? If so, have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS (and have a mojito or two for me ;) ;D )
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Will you be posting from the Islands ...
I'm going to try, Mal! But, sometimes it works and sometimes ... :)
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I completely understand ... my brother and his wife spend the holidays in thier condo in Maui, and emails and such have been sporadic at best. However, much to my sis-in-law's disgust, they have wireless down by the pool now ;D
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I am envious of your Holiday destination, Richard.
We have spent two different New Years in St John.
Cyber cafes are available, there. So I would think cyber cafes are also on St Thomas.
Have a great holiday down on the Islands.
Meg
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Yeah, but who the heck wants to hang out at a cyber cafe when you're in the islands? I can think of several places I'd MUCH rather be!! ;) :P
UNLESS, of course, you're going to post a picture of you in all your island glory, to make us all jealous, then, by all means :P
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You still have to grab a bite a eat.
One of the cyber cafes on St John is located in an Irish pub (?The only irish pub) on St John.
(The other one in Grand Cruz is located a short walk away, in a place that sends and receives packages. the third is in Coral Bay, in the same building that collects the mails outlet there, it shares the same parking lot as Skinny Legs - a local bar that serves great burgers )
And you cant spend all your time on the beach, unless you have spf 1000 lotion.
St Thomas is a shoppers paradise, actually.
Charlotte Amalie is a duty free port, and depending on what you are looking for, you can get some decent bargains on luxury items.
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One of the cyber cafes on St John is located in an Irish pub (?The only irish pub) on St John.
Well, there ya have it ... I'd be THERE for sure (though not necessarily for the cyper part ;) )
The other one in Grand Cruz
I like the sound of that place already :P
And you cant spend all your time on the beach, unless you have spf 1000 lotion.
You'd be amazed at how adept I am at finding a hammock in the shade ;D
I'm just givin' you a hard time, Meg ;)
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Mal,
If I thought you were being serious, I would have wet noodled you. :whip:
Grand Cruz is the big town on St John. It is located on Cruz bay, about 7 miles to the east of St Thomas.
Coral Bay is localed in Coral Bay on the eastern part of St John. Some people moved there to be more isolated from Grand Cruz.
However, as with all things, more and more luxury residences are being built in Coral Bay.
So some local are moving east to get from it all.
Grand Cruz is about a 20 min drive over the windy roads from Coral Bay.
The East end is probably another 15 or 20 min drive away, and the roads are not as good the further east you go.
M
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I've been to St. Thomas, but I've always wanted to go to St. John. If they have places named after a Cruz, it sounds like a 'must do' to me ;) ;D
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Its quieter, more low key than St Thomas.
you need a car, unless you plan to stay in Grand Cruz, and use the bus system.
A 4 wheel drive is nice because of the steep inclines. Some of the newest developements, and isolated beaches do not have asphalt paving.
I havent been to St Thomas, except for one night, and to travel to and from St John.
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A BIG picture for a little island (only 9 1/2 miles long)
Here's a very recent photo of the East end of St. John USVI ...
(That's the British Virgin Islands in the background.)
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/eastend.jpg)
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Wow, that IS a big picture ... I almost feel like I'm there :P
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Wow, that IS a big picture ... I almost feel like I'm there :P
I decided to scale it back a bit ... :)
I'm sure that Susan has a lot for me to do today, so I might not be around very much ... But, I'll try to pop in as much as I can ...
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This thread´s looking very festive Richard! Very bright. ;D
Thanks for the warm looking photo, does any smuggling go on between the two islands? They seem so close.
Guarrenzino
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Thank you Richard
The photo is wonderful, and makes me sad that I am not there :'(
David,
Smuggling was big in the past.
So I guess it goes on today, but I am not sure which goods give the greatest profit.
M
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I too am sad I am not there. The view out my window is decidedly less appealing; it features ice, snow, and grey clouds! :(
Red
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This thread´s looking very festive Richard! Very bright. ;D
Thanks for the warm looking photo, does any smuggling go on between the two islands? They seem so close.
Guarrenzino
Aaargh!!! ... Smugglin' ye say ??? Dem's d'tings we doesn't talk 'bout 'ere. matey ...
(http://gardenwargaming.com/pirates/images/flag.gif) (http://gardenwargaming.com/pirates/welcome.html)
Now, now ... where did dat darn flag come from ??? Aaargh ... Hit's wots behind d'flag wot concerns me d'most ... :eh?:
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Mal,
In a couple of years, you will be looking for two front teeth.
Zina spent one year singing that song (Hippo) over and over so it is well ingrained in my head.
M
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Mal,
In a couple of years, you will be looking for two front teeth.
Zina spent one year singing that song (Hippo) over and over so it is well ingrained in my head.
M
Hmmm ... Looks like we may have to "merge" Serenity's Welcome Page with this one ... :lol:
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Did you get all of your chores done? Ready for some R&R in the USVI?
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Hello, Mal ...
We leave st 12:56PM tomorrow. Still have lots to do in the morning. So, I'm off to bed. It's 11:20PM here. Good night. I'll try to say goodbye before we leave.
All the best,
Richard
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Nighty-night ... I'm off to bed myself. If I don't "see" you before you leave, have a lovely holiday! Best to you and yours, and keep yourself safe.
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Have a wonderful time in the sun
I hope your holidays are great.
Enjoy yourself
m
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Bon Voyage! Don't forget the souvenirs! :D
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Serenity needs some sand for her son's sand box ;) :P
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Richard's response and the beginning of pirate klicky Tim Dawkins' caribbean tour can now be found here (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=344.0). :)
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MOVED ... ? ... ??? ... :o ... 8}
Aaargh ... Who dares move First Mate Tim Dawkins ... ?
Aaargh ... Some blinkin' blondie in a Santa suit ... ?
Well ... She be kinda a cutie ... ^-^
So ... It be all right ... ;)
BUT ... Only this one time, lass !
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/piratemove.jpg) (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=344.0)
click on me to see where the blinkin' blondie moved me ... ::)
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I did leave a link to the new topic in my post above, Richard.
It just wasn't quite as exciting or colourful as your own. ;D
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I did leave a link to the new topic in my post above, Richard.
It just wasn't quite as exciting or colourful as your own. ;D
Aaargh ... Y'be sniffin' 'round tryin' t'make up t'First Mate Tim Dawkins ... ?
Well ... It be too late, lass.
Tim Dawkins 'as moved. And so's me monkey, Chi-Chi!
You'll not be seein' me 'ere in the "welcome" place no more!
Tim Dawkins knows when it be time t'go ...
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I will find a way to make Tim Dawkins happy, don't you worry. ;D
(Sounds suggestive, doesn't it? :o That must have come from pirate's wench, Kryssy! :lol:)
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I will find a way to make Tim Dawkins happy, don't you worry. ;D
(Sounds suggestive, doesn't it? :o That must have come from pirate's wench, Kryssy! :lol:)
Hello, Sylvia ...
Mr. Dawkins asked me to send you his regards. I'm not exactly sure what that means. One of his mates said that the last time Dawkins sent his regards, there was one less at evening muster ... :arrr:
All the best,
Richard
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Mr. Dawkins asked me to send you his regards. I'm not exactly sure what that means. One of his mates said that the last time Dawkins sent his regards, there was one less at evening muster ... :arrr:
*gulp* :o
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:wave: Hi Richard!!! Having fun? (the pictures are all most beautimous, by the way ;D)
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:wave: Hi Richard!!! Having fun? (the pictures are all most beautimous, by the way ;D)
Thanks, Mal ...
I 'm glad that you posted here, as I was starting to miss this thread ... ;)
All the best,
Richard
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From Dec 26 - Dec 30, Ill be looking over the same ocean (sort of)
The Dh decided he HAD to go to someplace warm.
Since this was not planned in advance, we took the quick way out and will be in Daytona.
Ill wave to the east at you. ;)
Meg
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From Dec 26 - Dec 30, Ill be looking over the same ocean (sort of)
The Dh decided he HAD to go to someplace warm.
Since this was not planned in advance, we took the quick way out and will be in Daytona.
Ill wave to the east at you. ;)
Meg
Unfortunately, there are no hills in Daytona ... ;)
So ... you may have to find a really tall building to climb so that you can see me waving ... :wave:
BTW ... I'm the one in the shorts with the good tan ... :lol:
Hope y'all have a wonderful time in Daytona!
All the best,
Richard
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You get TAN!!!!!!
I become a most wonderful shade of red
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Wow, you get tan? I just try to neutralize the blue :P I won't get out to Florida until probably March sometime, so I'm afraid I'll miss you ;) We'll go up the Sandias though, maybe I can wave to you both from there ;D
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HOORAY ... Y'ALL ARE BACK !!!
I WAS GETTING LONELY HERE ... ;)
Yes, I'm one of the lucky ones ... I get a tan.
When in March are you going to Florida? And, where in Florida, Mal?
Unfortunately, I won't be in Florida when Meg's there. otherwise we could have met at one of the Florida FunParks. But, I may be there when y'all are in Florida, Mal ...
All the best,
Richard
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I'm not sure exactly when just yet, I'm still working out the details, but we'll be in Orlando for sure ... we have to go see The Mouse, and it shouldn't have to be mentioned, the Fun Park ;D Then up to Ft. Pierce for a bit. My favorite aunt lives there, and it's where my father was stationed during WWII.
You'll still be in the state?
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I'm not sure exactly when just yet, I'm still working out the details, but we'll be in Orlando for sure ... we have to go see The Mouse, and it shouldn't have to be mentioned, the Fun Park ;D Then up to Ft. Pierce for a bit. My favorite aunt lives there, and it's where my father was stationed during WWII.
You'll still be in the state?
Actually, during the months of January, February and March I'll be flying back and forth between Fort Lauderdale and St.Thomas. So, maybe well be in Florida at the same time ...
BTW I just had to post these PMs here for everyone to enjoy ... :)
Have you had that mojito for me yet?
Quote from: Richard on Today at 08:11:10 PM
And, actually I had two mojitos for you. For some reason, I just didn't think that you were a one mojito kind of girl ...
Hmmm. You must be psychic
All the best ... :lol:
Richard
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:lol:
I'll probably be finalizing plans next week, so I'll let you know what our dates are then (of course, I mentioned to DH that we might have to fly out to St. Thomas, as well ;) ... he wanted to know where your trains are set up? :lol: )
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:lol:
I'll probably be finalizing plans next week, so I'll let you know what our dates are then (of course, I mentioned to DH that we might have to fly out to St. Thomas, as well ;) ... he wanted to know where your trains are set up? :lol: )
The trains are NOT yet set up. But, if DH wants to come up to the other VI in April, he can certainly give me a hand ... ;)
But, that doesn't mean that y'all can't also come visit us in St.Thomas. Just bring sleeping bags, as everything is still under construction ... :)
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Where are you building on the island?
Please provide a map, if possible
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The trains are NOT yet set up. But, if DH wants to come up to the other VI in April, he can certainly give me a hand ... ;)
Oh, you REALLY don't want that to happen ;) :lol: I told him he'd have to join PF to ask you ALL of the questions he wants to ask you about trains ;D
We don't mind camping ;)
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I thought you might appreciate this ... the little guy is starting early with the trains. He can now set up his own track, and is very particular about which trains he selects on any given day. ;D
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Where are you building on the island?
Please provide a map, if possible
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AND, THIS IS THE VIEW ... (looking south)
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Oh! Gorgeous! Now if you could just get those darn cruise ships out of there :lol: (sorry, it was the evil travel agent in me ;) )
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Oh! Gorgeous! Now if you could just get those darn cruise ships out of there :lol: (sorry, it was the evil travel agent in me ;) )
OK ... First: We won't tell the DH anything about trains until he joins PF.
Second: The little guy obviously thinks out of the box. (I wonder who he takes after?) ... :)
Third: Camping is fine.
And, Fourth: The "view" is from our future dining room.
Oh, yeah ... Fifth: Ditto on those darn cruise ships!
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OK, First: DEAL! ;D
Second: That actually comes from both sides ... DH is the quintessential 'absent minded professor'
Third: So, what's the bug situation there? :o ;)
Fourth: That will be a lovely view both night and day!
And Five: Yeah, pretty much cruise ships are only good from ONE side of that picture ... do the windjammers use that port, at least?
Oh, and too bad you're 2 hours (?) later out there ... I may have train setting up questions on Christmas Eve. I, I mean SANTA got DH and the little guy a G Scale starter set ... I'll be up late putting THAT together. ::) :P
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Bugs ... ??? ... :lol:
We are one hour later than the East Coast ...
Yes, the windjammers are here as well ...
It is beautiful at night ...
And, where's Meg ... ???
She asks for a map and I post one and she's gone ... ::)
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Well, the occassional windjammer makes up for the cruise ships then ;D
I don't know where Meg got off to, probably night-time things ;)
As for bugs ... I was thinking 'tropics', which made me think Costa Rica. I loved Costa Rica, but they had the biggest bugs I've ever seen I almost put my hand down on a spider that was larger than my hand :o Regardless, it's still one of my favorite places ;D
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Well, the occassional windjammer makes up for the cruise ships then ;D
I don't know where Meg got off to, probably night-time things ;)
As for bugs ... I was thinking 'tropics', which made me think Costa Rica. I loved Costa Rica, but they had the biggest bugs I've ever seen I almost put my hand down on a spider that was larger than my hand :o Regardless, it's still one of my favorite places ;D
Yes, I'm afraid that bugs and tropics go hand in hand. However, growing up in South Florida sorta made me used to them.
We have lots of lizards. Beautiful birds (in fact we have lovely parrots up at our house that's under construction). And, various other little critters. But, no snakes! And, actually nothing that will hurt you!
It's about as close to paradise as most of us will ever get ... ;)
It's a great place to spend the Holidays or a lifetime ...
All the best, Mal,
Richard
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Birds and lizards I can deal with (as long as they're not in my sleeping bag!) ;)
Well, I'm off for the night-time routine with the little guy. Have a lovely evening! I hope we can 'chat' again tomorrow.
I told DH he'd have to join PF if he wanted anymore train questions answered ... he might join after Santa visits ;) ;D
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Birds and lizards I can deal with (as long as they're not in my sleeping bag!) ;)
Well, I'm off for the night-time routine with the little guy. Have a lovely evening! I hope we can 'chat' again tomorrow.
I told DH he'd have to join PF if he wanted anymore train questions answered ... he might join after Santa visits ;) ;D
Hope he does ... Goodnight, Mal ...
All the best to you and your family,
Richard
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Richard,
Are you building within Charlotte Amelie, itself?
Its obvious to me that you are up on the ?hill that is the northern side of Charlotte Amelie
How far is the port from your home?
And where are you staying now, if your new home is being built?
Meg, ever curious
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Mal...re: late night train help. Call Tim (Tiermann) in Oregon. I've his home phone. ;) He knows trains and is out West with me. Or call me and I'll commiserate. :-\
Richard Never ask where a Meg goes when she goes. It's a Ninja secret and I've a blood oath not to tell. :-X She will come back when the moon dictates.
And stunning view by the way. :D
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Mal...re: late night train help. Call Tim (Tiermann) in Oregon. I've his home phone. ;) He knows trains and is out West with me. Or call me and I'll commiserate. :-\
Richard Never ask where a Meg goes when she goes. It's a Ninja secret and I've a blood oath not to tell. :-X She will come back when the moon dictates.
And stunning view by the way. :D
Hmmm ... midnight trains out West and Ninja blood-oathes ... :toot:
Well ... In the memorable words of the loveable Sgt.Schultz ... "I know nothing ... NOTHING!"
And, thanks, Diana, for your nice comment about the view. We like it too ... ;)
All the best an Happy Holidays,
Richard
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Well ... In the memorable words of the loveable Sgt.Schultz ... "I know nothing ... NOTHING!"
Excellent philosophy. Leads to a life of wisdom and peace. ;D
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The Charlotte Amelie Ferry stops early in the evening, around 8:00 pm if I recall correctly
The Red Hook Ferry runs til midnight, but then no cars.
So where is the Town house located? There are no views of the port.
The Town house is a very nice place, though with little room for Playmobil ;)
Where in St John did you have a home?
When is the construction supposed to be completed in St Thomas?
You will give us a photo tour, right?
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So where is the Town house located? There are no views of the port.
The Town house is a very nice place, though with little room for Playmobil ;)
Hello, Meg (the Curious) ... :)
The town house is at the top of Hawk Hill in Frenchman's Bay. It is North of the Frenchman's Reef Marriott and Morningstar Beach (http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/STTFR). Flag Hill is between us and Charlotte Amalie, so we have no view of the harbor.
Where in St John did you have a home?
On St.John we lived above Hart Bay and Chocolate Hole just East of the Westin Resort (http://www.westinresortstjohn.com/).
This is a photo of the adjacent property on St.John that we still own.
(http://www.silvano.com/VirginIslands/stjohn/images/stjohnlot1.jpg)
When is the construction supposed to be completed in St Thomas?
In about 18 months.
You will give us a photo tour, right?
Absolutely!
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;D
Thanks, Mal ... I loved that guy! Schultz (John Banner) was one of my favorites!
All the best,
Richard
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Did you like living that close to the resort, and to Grand Cruz?
I love the view from your adjacent property
We really enjoyed being in Coral bay the two times we were there.
I liked the location of the first villa, it was a little bit down the eastern side of the bay, part way up the mountain, and you could hear the ocean.
The second time we were at the northern end, pretty far up on the mountain.
The villa was nice, but it was too far away from the ocean.
I like to hear the waves.
M
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Did you like living that close to the resort, and to Grand Cruz?
I love the view from your adjacent property
We really enjoyed being in Coral bay the two times we were there.
I liked the location of the first villa, it was a little bit down the eastern side of the bay, part way up the mountain, and you could hear the ocean.
The second time we were at the northern end, pretty far up on the mountain.
The villa was nice, but it was too far away from the ocean.
I like to hear the waves.
M
Thanks, Meg ...
We like the view too. But, it's pretty difficult to find a place here that doesn't have a great view ... :)
Even though our home on St.John wasn't that far from Cruz Bay or the Westin Resort, because of the hills and the dense foliage, they always seemed to be very far away. There were no lights in the sky at night, nor was there any noise. In fact, we could almost always hear the sounds of the ocean waves crashing onto the beaches below.
We also hear the ocean from our town house. However, we will probably not hear the sounds of the sea very often from our new home above Charlotte Amalie.
In another thread you asked about snorkeling on St.John. All of the beaches in the National Park (http://www.nps.gov/viis/VIIS/index.html) offer excellent snorkeling!
All the best,
Richard
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As did Salt Pond
Just wondering if you had a favorite
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As did Salt Pond
Just wondering if you had a favorite
Hello, Meg ...
You went snorkeling in a salt pond ... ???
On St.John, my personal favorite for swimming is Maho Bay. And, for snorkeling, my favorite is Hawksnest. (BTW Maho Bay is being threatened by development. We could use some help! Please click HERE (http://www.friendsvinp.org/maho_action.htm)!)
On St.Thomas, My favorite place to swim is Morningstar. I haven't yet found my favorite place to snorkel on St.Thomas.
All the best,
Richard
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(BTW Maho Bay is being threatened by development. We could use some help! Please click HERE (http://www.friendsvinp.org/maho_action.htm)!)
Done! It would be a shame to see that beautiful bay developed!
You and Meg will have to start up a 'Great Places to Snorkel' thread in PFZ. I went snorkeling in Maui for the first time 2 years ago. Of course, I haven't been to a beach since, but I'd really like to snorkel again. I even got a camera that I can put an underwater housing on. 8}
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You and Meg will have to start up a 'Great Places to Snorkel' thread in PFZ.
I'm not Meg or Richard but have found these to be very nice.
Half Moon Bay, Antiqua
Virgin Gorda, BVI
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Well, Richard is right
Most of the beaches on St John have some pretty good snorkling
I have learned that you want to go to the cresents/edges of the beaches where the rocks are. not in the center of the beach where is tis the most beautiful sand.
Salt pond is a most unpleasant beach.
its very stony, with bugs.
Its at the south end of island, on the eastern edge of Coral Bay inlet
But once in the water, it was great.
You have to hike in about 1/4 of a mile to get there.
Saw an eel, 2 rays, a barracuda amoung other things
Maho and Cinnamon Bay are both great swimming beaches. I think Cinnamon offers more for the snorkler, because of the the small cay (island) just off shore.
Maho is where is is eco camping.
Cinniamon has a camp cround attached.
The Eco builder/developer who created the Maho bay Camp grounds loses his lease in about 2012. He has been working on his own eco development, with housing along the eastern edge of of the Coral Bay Inlet. Not as far south as Salt Pond
Meg
Richard,
I just read the link you provided about Maho Bay.
I have also just sent an Email to Fran Mainella.
The Simons propsal would ruin Maho Bay as it is.
I hope it never gets permission to do the damamge it requests.
M
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Done! It would be a shame to see that beautiful bay developed!
Thanks, Mal! I guess Diana and Meg didn't see it ...
All the best and Happy Holidays,
Richard
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Thanks, Mal! I guess Diana and Meg didn't see it ...
All the best and Happy Holidays,
Richard
No Richard, I didn't see it. Only have been on a few minutes since that was posted. Of course I shall send a letter. And will you send a letter to help us keep Walmart from destroying my little college town? I'll find the link (if there is one.) While it's heartbreaking to see such beauty lost, it's also difficult to see historical downtowns and small communities wrecked by greedy big-box conglomorates that treat their employes like dirt...all so the rich can get richer.
Paul's home sick as a dog and the real dog (puppy) is wearing me out. I'll post a letter to save the bay later. And see what else I may have overlooked.
No comments on Antigua or BVI? I'm beginning to think my posts on this thread are almost invisible. :P Ah well, I've never been to St. Thomas but I've married two men from Texas. That I do know I bit about. ;)
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No comments on Antigua or BVI? I'm beginning to think my posts on this thread are almost invisible. :P
Diana's posts invisible? ... :o
Not hardly ... :hmm:
As a Floridian (and not being originally from Texas), I'm also a bit selfish I guess. I've just been flitting about from thread to thread replying to the ones that seem to first catch my eye. I don't intentionally skip any. But, if someone skips one of mine, I tend to make a lot of graphic noise (as you have seen). Is all of this indicative of a spoiled and pampered child? You betcha ... :P
Seriously, I will now pay more attention to your posts, Diana!
And, I do apologize if it seemed like I was ignoring you ...
All the best and Happy Holidays,
Richard
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That Psyche ... she's a skimmer. ;) I, of course, NEVER skim :toot: :P
Psyche, if you DO find a link of where to send a protest, please post it. I've never known anyone to win one of those, other than the entire state of Vermont ;D, but it's always worth a shot. I can't stand WalMart, and tend to vote with my dollar, but if a letter helps, I'll send it.
Richard ~ That's why I love the "Show unread posts since last visit" ... that way I don't miss anything ... unless, of course, I skim ... oh! wait! I never do that!! ;) :P
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Richard ~ That's why I love the "Show unread posts since last visit" ... that way I don't miss anything ... unless, of course, I skim ... oh! wait! I never do that!! ;) :P
Hello, Mal ...
I looked all over for "Show unread posts since last visit" until I finally found it at the top of the page. That's pretty neat! (The "spell checker" is pretty neat too. I wonder if we should tell everyone where IT is too?) ... :lol:
Happy Holidays,
Richard
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Serenity: There is a local group (and yes, it's a lost cause) but one has to (as Richard elegantly says) make a noise. We are two very small towns 8 miles apart (Pullman, WA & Moscow, ID). They (Walmart) invaded the neighbor town about 7 years ago and about killed it. However, Moscow manages to limp along as they have a year-round populace. Pullman, on the other hand (and in a different "color" state) has 2/3 of it's population (mysteriously) "disappear" during the summer (I'm thinking of pitching our situation to the networks...afterall, if "Lost" can make it... 8-) "Summer in Pullman: Where Have All the Students Gone?!!! :o). Anyway, I'll see if I can find the info. Maybe letters from all over would at least lift morale. (And yes, I vote with my $. I never voluntarily enter a Walmart. Having been a teen in Arkansas...I steer clear of the Walton Family.) :0
Richard: You've nothing at all to apologize for except the 2000 presidential election. :P
As a Floridian...
Seriously...I do wish the link color was a bit more of a contrast from the text box background. I often miss links (or am the missing link?) as they don't jump out at me. Then again, I probably shouldn't need something to JUMP OUT AT ME in order to notice it. Time for coffee perhaps? :-[
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I guess that I probably shouldn't tell y'all that I really want to be a WalMart greeter when I grow up ... :lol:
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Psyche, show me that petition and I WILL sign.
I cant stand Mall-wart.
Richard,
you must skim also. :whip:
Mine was the post just before yours. I had read about Maho and sent the letter.
Psyche, I have never been to Antigua or the BVI so I cant comment on them.
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(The "spell checker" is pretty neat too. I wonder if we should tell everyone where IT is too?)
What are you trying to say? :hmm: :-[ ;D Too bad there's not a grammar check, there are times I could really use one! ;)
Richard: You've nothing at all to apologize for except the 2002 presidential election.
You did NOT say that :o :P
I guess that I probably shouldn't tell y'all that I really want to be a WalMart greeter when I grow up ...
Just not picturing that :o ;D
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Richard,
you must skim also. :whip:
Mine was the post just before yours. I had read about Maho and sent the letter.
I must confess ... I AM a skimmer ... :-[
But, I don't think that THAT post was there, Meg ...
It appears that someone may have "added" a bit to the original post ... :P
Happy Holidays,
Richard
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Psyche ~ Did you take those snorkeling pics? If so, what kind of camera do you have, 'cause those are amazing!
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Hello, Mal ...
Hmmm ... What am I trying to say ... Let's see ... ;)
And, I'd like a grammar checker too!
She DID TOO say that ... :'(
I probably can't picture it either ... :lol:
Happy Holidays,
Richard
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Hi Richard!
Hmmm ... What am I trying to say ... Let's see ...
And, I'd like a grammar checker too!
:lol:
She DID TOO say that ...
No, no, I don't think she did ... I think it was a figment of our collective imaginations :P
and do they even HAVE a WalMart on St. Thomas? It is, after all, the shopping capital of the world <shudder> ... okay, I'll bite my tongue now :-X
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Psyche ~ Did you take those snorkeling pics? If so, what kind of camera do you have, 'cause those are amazing!
Of course I took those photos Mal! I took them off webshots with my trusty super snorkle camera that I got at the Walmart on St. Thomas. (A very very scary thought.) ;D
No, I didn't say that. I said "except the 2000 elections" not "2002" (I loves me modify button). :toot:
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I looked all over for "Show unread posts since last visit" until I finally found it at the top of the page. That's pretty neat! (The "spell checker" is pretty neat too. I wonder if we should tell everyone where IT is too?) ... :lol:
Have you had a chance to read this yet, Richard? F.A.Q: Posting (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=76.0) ;D
Spell Check is included there. The SMF Help (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/Themes/default/help/index.english.html) section (accessed by the button in the top menu) is also full of useful tips. :)
I added the "show unread posts" and "new replies" links to the forum template because it doesn't usually come with this SMF theme. Maybe I should add a note about those to this page (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0) because I think other new members have overlooked them too? They certainly do make life a lot easier. :yup:
Seriously...I do wish the link color was a bit more of a contrast from the text box background. I often miss links (or am the missing link?) as they don't jump out at me.
This is a slight problem that I have noticed too, which is why I recommend highlighting words (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=76#msg572) by bolding, bracketing or using other BBC tags when they are used to replace a URL.
All the links throughout PF are done in exactly the same style because they work from an in-built style sheet (css). I can alter the style sheet so that links automatically become underlined without users needing to add the code, but that would mean every single link (such as board headings, topic titles, member names) would then become underlined which might end up looking a bit messy. Not sure if we really want that, but I'm open to considering it.
I suppose we have to weigh up the aesthetic value against the ease of use.... :eh?:
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... and do they even HAVE a WalMart on St. Thomas? ...
FIRST: Let me address Mal's question ... NO, we do not have a WalMart anywhere in The Virgin Islands! However, we do have a Super K-Mart! (And, we would only trade it for a Target!)
SECOND: I think that we may have pushed the limits of the Welcome forum well past the stretch point. We may be very close to the break point. Which means that maybe we all need to ask ourselves, "How successful will Playmofriends be without rules?" Especially as it continues to grow.
I've known Sylvia from other boards, and this is not the fun-loving good time lady that I remember. We're all having a good time while Sylvia seems to be carrying much of the burden of trying to maintain order and some semblance of balance. If Sylvia just threw her hands in the air and said, "Here it is, let's all have fun!" Would we have absolute chaos. And, would we destroy what y'all have worked so hard to build?
I don't know the answer, which is why I'm asking the question.
All the best and Happy Holidays,
Richard
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In my opinion on rules,
It is good to have them, and to try and enforce them even-handedly.
As to the wandering of this WELCOME topic.....
It is my opinion that this it is not against the rules, because a topic does wander.
If you, Richard, were to complain about the fact that this topic has wandered, and no one was welcoming you anymore, then splitting the topic would be in order.
It is my opinion that finding out more about you (or any member) is appropriate for the WELCOME topic
Since you have yet to complain, I dont think there is a need to split the topic, unless is becomes unwieldy and then it could be split, or a 2nd topic started to save hassle for the server (The reason why we started a 2nd Freudian word thread)
I dont think any of us want to be overly officious.
We want fun and friendship.
We want members to feel welcome and enjoy their time spent at this site.
As moderators, we want members to feel comfortable with us.
If they do have a problem or a question, we want them to come and talk to us.
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Richard, the gentle meandering of this topic hadn't escaped the notice of any of the mods, so please don't think that they have been lax in their duties by allowing it to continue. ;D
We have discussed it and we all agreed that the topic was doing exactly what it should be doing - helping you to get to know everyone here and have some fun - even though it wasn't strictly adhering to the usual conforms of a "welcome" topic. ;)
Maybe I have been overly indulgent, but I didn't see that we were causing any harm or too much forum chaos by allowing it to continue. If you'd like to make a final post I (or one of the others) can lock this topic if you really want us to. Otherwise, you could make another topic in PFZ and direct people there if you'd like to continue the discussions that have recently begun here. I'll leave it up to you! :-*
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Well said Meg and Sylvia. And yes Richard, Sylvia does put in loads of time as Founder and Administrator. Meg, Serenity's and my work on guildelines, ideas, format, testing, and everything from "what to call & how to time the kudo/wet noodle function", etc. came mostly before we opened the doors, yet continues to a lessor degree "behind the scenes." We've not been called on to do much serious moderating as yet as our numbers are small and our membership amazingly well mannered, cooperative, and fun! ;D But we are watching... 8-)
Sylvia: the tip on using bold or italics for links is a good one and will help. I'll be sure to pass it on and perhaps we can make that more prominent a "tip" in the posting guidelines....now how to get folks to read them. ???
Oh, and Meg is correct in our "off topic" policy. We are trying not to be rigid but reasonably flexible. So, for instance, if a "how to" or "parts request" topic goes significantly astray, we will split or redirect it as need be for it to serve it's purpose. However, this is a discussion forum and "discussion" do then to wander at times...so we'd like to leave that natural aspect of discorse intact wherever possible. None of us feel very comforatable wearing the "police" hat but will do our best to keep things orderly here.
And Richard: Rest assured that if (Zeus forbid) Sylvia "throws up her hands" and runs off to Tahiti, the forum will not turn into total chaos. (At least not right off. ;) ) As much as Sylvia is valued and needed, we've got her back and we did build in "back up" support from day one. :)
Ok, I'll step aside now and let Richard decide what he would like to do. I do think a PMZ thread for a meandering topic such as this would be fun...and more readily accessible to the membership. :)
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Rest assured that if (Zeus forbid) Sylvia "throws up her hands" and runs off to Tahiti, the forum will not turn into total chaos. (At least not right off. ;) )
Very tempting, if only to get some sunshine and relaxation, but highly unlikely at this point in time. I'd have to rob a bank first. :P
Your new avatar looks very magical! :D
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Very tempting, if only to get some sunshine and relaxation, but highly unlikely at this point in time. I'd have to rob a
bank first. :P
Ah...then you must have this lot (http://cgi.ebay.com/Playmobil-LOT-Bank-Heist-Collection-4-SETSRelief-Effort_W0QQitemZ6024006889QQcategoryZ2575QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)! >:D Ok, I know, a touch of advertising, but it's for a good cause. I can hold back the cop if you wish while you make your getaway! ;)
Your new avatar looks very magical! :D
Thanks! 'Tis the Season! <*) She had to get jazzed up for the Solstice yesterday.
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(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/pirateavatar.jpg)
Aaargh ... Dawkins ... Mr. Dawkins t' yers!
Aye! It be me ... Mr. Dawkins 'ere!
Yeah, yeah ... that "blinkin' blondie" done put me outa 'ere.
But, I be stoppin' by t' be tellin' yers that Richard be away.
But 'ee be back soon! ... :arrr:
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TONIGHT'S SUNSET USVI (Wed 28Dec05) ...
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Oh MY, that's beautiful!!! I'm severely jealous right about now!
If y' be needin' a wench t' keep ya company, Tim, I'll be down by the Rose n' Thorne ;) ;D
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I'll be down by the Rose n' Thorne ;) ;D
(http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/pirateavatar.jpg)
Aaargh ... Been waitin' down by d'Rose n' Thorne ever since ole Tim 'ere done got away from that pesky Iguana (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=416.0) !!! ... 8}