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   dave272727posted 15 years ago

   For people to change, it requires a catalyst.  Take me for example.  I have always wanted to be a writer.  I took all sorts of English classes in High School and Creative Writing courses were my electives in college.  I got discouraged and lost my way a bit.  On my 30th birthday I was sitting out here on this same boat and decided to do something about it.  I started writing again.  Then I found this site completely by accident and started posting some of my writings. 
   
   CW inspired my fiction writing craze and I signed up for Nanowrimo, and while I didn't win I kept at it and finished a book.  Now I am writing my second book and I don't want to write anything but fiction. 
   
   Change is about catalysts and that is just my opinion.

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      Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I did? How did I inspire it? just by telling you need to write or else? I am glad that I have helped you in your writing dave. I am always ready to help my fellow writers, especially if they need pushing.

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         dave272727posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Yes.  I would fall behind and then I would see your word count and work that much harder.

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            Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            well then maybe next story I work on I start sending you emails on my word count to push you

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      TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I think that's awesome!
      
      What would you say was the catalyst exactly? You mentioned your 30th birthday--were you feeling the pressure of passing time?
      Or do you mean that CW's encouragement was a catalyst? Perhaps both things were catalysts at different points in your process of change?

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         dave272727posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         The major catalyst was my 30th birthday.  The secondary was CW telling me to write or else....

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            Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Don't make me get out my virtual wip again

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               TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               *takes note of the whip* I see, this is all very interesting.... I'm sure they won't let me use whips on the clients, though....Hrm.

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                  Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  *hands TGS her very own virtual whip* here is your whip use it proudly

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                     TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     *a twinkle forms in my eye along with a little tear...and a sardonic grin* Oh thank you, CW...you know not what you do. 

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                        Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        I'm glad you like it. I gave you black but if you want a different color like mine is midnight blue just let me know and I can hook you up with a pretty colored one

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                           TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                           Black is perfect! It matches the leather ...>

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   Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

   Okay I am off to edit my story a bit before I head to bed...night peeps

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   TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

   Thank you for your compliments I hope I do well, also. I don't want to mess people up--therapy can be touchy business.

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      Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I think you'll be good at it, TGS if it is your passion then you will do whatever you have to do be the best. That is how I am about being a preschool teacher and a writer

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         TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you CW! You're so encouraging...I bet you're a great teacher!

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            Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            I try to be a great teacher and one of my favorite things to do is encourage ppl. How ironic...a pesttimist encouraging ppl and yes I am mostly a pesttimist

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   Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

   I made dave do it! I was pointing my virtual gun at him and said write or else

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   Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

   yeah, i think cw is probably the nicest person here.

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      Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Am not am not am not

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         Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         lol.  you are so.  lol.

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            Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Steven stop lying! jeez so rude!

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               Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

               lol.  im rude?  im trying to pay you a compliment here, so how does that make me rude?  j/k

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                  Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  hehehehe this is fun

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                     Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     lol.  when did the hub tribe turn into an S&M dungeon? 

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                        TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        *ties the corset strings* It's been bubbling under the surface from the beginning, or else it wouldn't be here now
                        
                        *zips the thigh high boots*

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   dave272727posted 15 years ago

   Well I am probably halfway done with Hunger, and it is going very well.  I had to take a break to let the keyboard cool off.  I put in 2-3 thousand words earlier tonight.  I finally discovered what people mean when they say that the characters come to life and tell them what they are doing.

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      Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      *gasp* poor keyboard. Jeez dave how could you be so cruel just kidding. Good for you! and yea if you start hearing voices in your head don't panic...it is your characters. Mine talk to me all the time, especially in my dreams

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         dave272727posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Well, not so much when I am dreaming.  More like when I sit down in front of the keyboard I reread what I wrote the day before and get back into the mindset.  Then they ALL start talking at once.  I have to pick them out of the crowd individually and write down what they have to say.  It's like the new girl in Part 3, she is MEAN!!!  I don't like her AT ALL!

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            Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            OOOO You have a mean girl huh? I hate those ones too. i have one in this story but in the end she becomes nice because of everything that happens...
            
            Oh I HATE when they talk all at once too. It's like SHHHHHH!!! people think I am crazy because sometimes I have this look on my face then I actually do cathc myself sometimes saying shush when I'm in the store and they come at me at once. Yea they talk to me all the time now

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   Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

   it didn't I just use this whip on writers who aren't writing...So Steven I ask you...are you writing?

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   dave272727posted 15 years ago

   Steve I have no idea....  I am covering my eyes as I nearly lost one the last time CW was cracking it at me....
   
   Im scared

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      Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Hey you were the one who moved in the path of the whip. I was just cracking it beside you so not my fault!

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   TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

   Hmm...I know there's a devilish smiley...I wonder what it is.

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    I can't remember I just go to a website of smileys and copy the URL and use that

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    Gotcha. Thanks!

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    hmmmmm me thinks we scared Steven and Dave off oops us bad

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    lol.  nah, i don't scare easily.  besides, im too fast for you to whip me with that thing cw. 

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    dave272727posted 15 years ago

    I am here
    I am hiding behind Steve.  A Spider wearing leather is a little spooky.

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    *whips Steven in the leg, the whip wrapping around his leg and pulls dragging him down* as you were saying?

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       Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       aaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!! (falls down) damn, i guess your even faster than i am. 

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          Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          lol I do have the reflexes of a cat...just call me catwoman

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    lol.  i agree.  i didn't even know they made them for spiders.  lol.

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    LOL...Hey, ya'll should know by now, I'm a special spider.

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    Besides...I don't *hurt* unless you want me to...*sadistic laugh*

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       Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Oh...you wait until they want you to hurt them? huh...maybe that is where I go wrong

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    dave272727posted 15 years ago

    Uh Oh....
    Time to arm myself with FIRE!!!

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       Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Hate to break it to you dave but fire is my element...doesn't scare me at all

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    lol.  who ever thought i'd be stuck in a forum with catwoman and spiderwoman torturing me. 

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    what about this machine gun? 

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       Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       *whips it out of his hands and sends it flying far far away* what machine gun? *smirks*

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    Hey...whips can be used for so *much* more than torture and pain, guys. You obviously have never seen a talented whip master at work.
    
    And as for fire, Dave...my element's water, so you'll have to make it HOT to have an effect on me

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       Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       sweet! a water element...very nice   my hubby is a water element fire and water married

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          TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          What a pair! Emotion and energy! I bet you guys have passion and  balance and drama and intense love!

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             Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             yep we sure do and our best friends also married couple are earth and air lol we make up a great team together.

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                TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                OH man, I bet!

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    umm...look cw.  what's the heck is that behind you? (points behinds you.  hoping you'll look the other way so i can escape)

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       Crazdwriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       *cocks head to the side, being able to see out of the corner of my eyes* nothing

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    starts running as soon as you turn your head*

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    *shakes head* don't you know running is useless, Steven?

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    okay guys I'm going to get going...it's late and I need to get off the computer and relax to fall asleep lol night guys

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Have a great night, CW

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       Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       alright, you have a great night cw.  it was nice talking to you.

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    It's gotten awfully quiet...*wonders what people are up to*

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    you don't still have that whip do you spider?  (hides behind a rock)

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    *looks sheepish* Well...yeeaahhh....but...I promise not to use it?

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    really?  your not lying to me now are you?

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    No. I wouldn't do that. I just like the way it looks.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    oh okay.  whoo hoo. that's a relief (comes out from hiding behind the rock)  thanks for not whipping me. 

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    Well, you're welcome. It's only any fun when someone wants to be whipped anyway.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    lol.  wow, its always the quiet ones that are into whips, i guess.   

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    LOL...Honestly, I'm no good with a whip...but I have *seen* people who were, and in a very sexy way.
    
    Let's just say I had a *phase* in college. And I learned a lot.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    lol.  fair enough.  i didn't know they made leather boots in spider sizes though until tonite.  lol.

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       You'd be amazed at all the sizes they make 'em in! You can get anything you like.
       
       Besides, I have a scientist friend working on a special shape-shifting formula. Spider-human relations are hard to get together when you look like...well...a spider.

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          Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          lol.  that's true.  however, i must say your awfully charming for an arachnid though. 

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             TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             Hehe...well thank you!
             
             You mentioned earlier that you've had a lot of work. What do you do?

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                Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                well it's kind of embarassing to be honest.  don't get me wrong, it's not anything illegal or something like that.  however, since we barely just met, i would hate to say something that may paint a picture of me that would cause you think less of me.  I don't know if that makes sense.  however, if you want to know, i'll e-mail you that answer though.

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                   TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                   Aww! Well. I understand.
                   
                   I would hate for you to feel pressured or anything. I have done things that were sort of embarrassing myself. No worries. You certainly don't *have* to tell me anything...But I must admit that now I'm doubly curious...You do what you want.

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    Beth100posted 15 years ago

    Hi TGS!  Good night.... chat tomorrow night!

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Hehe...Quickie convo!
       
       Hi Beth. How are you? Well, I hope? I am great! Nice to see you
       
       Talk to you soon *hugs*

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    thanks  spider for understanding.  i'll tell you what, i'll let you in on it after we've known each other for a couple of more months okay.  deal?

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I'll tell *you* what...you tell me whatever you want to tell me, whenever you want to tell me, and I won't think any less of you no matter what, or when.
       
       I think that's a better deal. What do you think?

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          Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          yeah, your right, that does sound like a much better deal.  thanks spider.

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             TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             Hey no problem, Steve. I hope you're okay. There's no reason to be ashamed--we all have to make ends meet, dear.

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                Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                yeah, that's true.  although, i'm still going to try to find something better though if i can.  its just kind of rough with how the economy is these days.

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                   TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                   Believe me, I know it! I'm piecing together income any way I can.

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                      Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

                      im sorry to hear that.  what do you do for living though?

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                         TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                         Well, I get a little help from financial aid for school. I help take care of a disabled gentleman, and get paid a little for that...but the bulk comes from freelance editing and copywriting.

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    see you later beth.

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    dave272727posted 15 years ago

    Sorry to step away, I had to take care of some crap with work.  Being on shift all the time sucks!!!

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    Hey! Welcome back No need to apologize. Life happens

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    dave272727posted 15 years ago

    Steve if I could interject...
    
    What you do for a living doesn't define who you are.  I hate my job with every fiber of my being.  I am stuck here until something better happens.  I would do anything else.  If they would hire me I would even be the mop boy at the porno store.
    It is all about who and what and how you are.  And from what I can tell, you seem like a stand up guy.  Honest and all that jazz.  Don't be embarrassed about a job.  If it keeps your lights on, then you are doing ok.

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I couldn't have said it better.

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       Friendlywordposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Still if you're a Lay Down instead of Stand up guy; you dont want to tell anybody no matter how good a person you are. People will see you in a negative light. Stevie, if you're not an ax murderer; you're okay with me. Are you forced to hurt other people to do your job?

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          Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          lol.  no, im not forced hurt anyone.  although i have had customers complain about the ridiculous prices of stuff that i have no control over.  however, that's about it.

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       Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       well yeah, your right about that.  i don't think my job defines me; i just find it humiliating for someone around my age to be doing it.  that's the only thing that bothers me about it.  however, you do make a valid point there dave, i appreciate the advice.

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years ago

    Well guys...it's very late here, and I have to get up early with my disabled gentleman in the morning, but it's been good talking with you all!
    
    *hugs all around*

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       Stevennix2001posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       you have a great night spider.  take care.

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          TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          You too, Steve!

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       Friendlywordposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Kiss Kiss

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          TheGlassSpiderposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Right back at'cha *mmmwah!*

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    anyone here?

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    dave272727posted 15 years ago

    Yes sorry Work again.  Some problems with equipment.

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    H.C Porterposted 15 years ago

    Everyone still awake?

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    Stevennix2001posted 15 years ago

    i am.  hey h.c. hows it going?  hey, sorry i didn't put up the "across the universe" review yet. i wasn't able to make it to the video store today.  however, i promise i'll have it posted by this wednesday okay.

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    dave272727posted 15 years ago

    Of course I am awake!  I still have two more hours of this shift.  Then I can kick back and watch Big Bang Theory and drool on myself.  Then I will go to sleep or try to. 
    
    
    Oh and by the way, Thank you for the kind fan mail H.C.  Remember all I have is Zombies and Toilet Humor!!  You are welcome to either one, or both.

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    Writer Riderposted 15 years ago

    Bye tribe. I would have loved to stay around, and this is not reflection on hubpages, but some members just choose to be hostile making this place not worth being here. I like and thrive off of positivity. Of course, there are a group of positive people who have joined making it worthwhile, but there's too much ruthlessness on the behalf of certain members. You know who I'm talking about. Yeah, I wish I could have shared by hub on a serious natural disaster potentially facing California, but I'm not going to now. This place is no fun, someone here will do anything...ruin a person's reputation just for the heck of it or to garner sympathizers from members so they can become potential fans or just pure jealousy. One rotten apple sometimes does ruin the whole bunch. It would have been fun. Ciao.

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       mega1posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I certainly hope that if someone has been bothering you personally you have reported them so that they won't be around anymore to bother anybody else!  You don't have to take that stuff - whatever it is - that is making you want to abandon all the rest of us positive happy folks!  I hope nobody in the tribe has done anything to hurt or bother you - I would personally kick their b u t t!  stick around and sort it out, please!  It can be a fun place!  hope you don't go . . .

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       Friendlywordposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Give us more information.  This is the first time I seen you post to the tribe.  Is it someone in a forum or hub that's bothering you?

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       Hmrjmr1posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Noli Illigitimi Corubundum - Don't let the Bastards Get You Down!!

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    lynnechandlerposted 15 years ago

    Writer I'm sorry for whatever happened to make you feel this way. I hope you will reconsider.
    
    Good Morning, everyone else!

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