So tell me about your Avatar

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   Ohmaposted 14 years ago

   Is it You?
   Is it how you would like to be?
   Does it represent something important in your life?
   Is it just for fun?
   Why?
   
   I am thinking about doing a piece on the use of avatars and how they relate to the users themselves. any ideas?

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      pinkyleeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      btw love your new avatar

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      (Q)posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yes.

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         Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Q You are the invisable man?

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      goldenpathposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Mine is important.  It represents that life is eternal, without beginning and without end.  It's hard to see, but the inscription on the side says "CTR."  It means "Choose the Right."  To me this is the pinnacle precept of all personal progress in life and in the eternities.

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         Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I always find it so interesting when people can really tie thier avatar to who they are or what the believe. thank you for sharing.

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      torimariposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      It's a bird. I like birds.

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      Moon Goddess1854posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Mine is of the goddess Isis. I have always used the ID Isis since the internet started becoming popular almost 20 years ago. I am always fascinated with ancient history as well as I think that there are qualities of the goddess that I seem to also have when the moon gets full.

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         Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I do not know much about Isis my self but it is nice that it has so much meaning for you.

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   donotfearposted 14 years ago

   I use an Avatar of myself because what you see is what you get. I don't know, I think I use a pic of myself very relaxed and open to represent who I am as a person. If I get uptight, I'll post a pic of Sigourney Weaver with her Alien buster gun..............

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      marcel285posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Second that. What you see is what you get.

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         Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Marcel I do think putting a real face to the articles tends to lend credibility to the author. I just take really crappy pictures so that is mostly why I do not use my own.

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            marcel285posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Well there's photo editor mate. Sometimes i make my pictures into pop art. You could try something interesting like that?

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   tantrumposted 14 years ago

   It's me. I change them all the time, but it's always me

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      Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Why do you change them. Is it your mood? or just because?

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   Ohmaposted 14 years ago

   Thanks Ladies.

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   relacheposted 14 years ago

   It's me, a tiny section from a life drawing that was sketched in December 2005.

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   Jersey Jessposted 14 years ago

   My avatar isn't a picture of me, but more what I love. Since I am young, I figure I might as well start off on the safe side and not post my picture yet since I post some personal information about myself on my Hubs. It also helps people remember who I am- not many people have an avatar of a random book!

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   Ohmaposted 14 years ago

   Relache it is a lovely sketch I wish I were so talented.
   Jersey Jess I am glad you mentioned the concerns about posting real pics, as I also have that concern.

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   Hokeyposted 14 years ago

   I use my avatar because I am sharing a lot of very personal things and the anonymity helps me be honest. I wish to be as wise and enlightened as Buddha and try my best to live this way. I am only human though. Imperfect. This is my hope for progress.

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      Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank You Hokey I like your avatar

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         Hokeyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you

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   cupid51posted 14 years ago

   Its not me but it relates to the name I use in hubpages.

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      Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      OK so is does the screen name have some special relevance?

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         cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Well that is my mind! You know mind and soul never become old! And I like to have a pair of wings like cupid and watch the beautiful loving world. I will make them fall in love who have not yet been blessed with.

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            Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Very sweet. I think the Avatars we use really shows a lot about who we are, usually at the moment mine does not but I think I am growing to like it.

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               cupid51posted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Thanks Ohma for recognizing my thought!

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    cheaptrickposted 14 years ago

    I am schizophrenic
    so sometimes
    it's Me
    and sometimes
    it's Him...

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       donotfearposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       
       Ha!  I should have known...............
       

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    lol

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    Hmmm...the spider changes occasionally...and EVERY SO OFTEN...the avatar is my eye with a bit of my red hair hanging over it.
    
    In a way the Spider is me. I've been TheGlassSpider online for almost fifteen years now (just in different places). The spider is symbolic for mothers (and I am a nurturing soul, even though I don't have my own kids). She's also the ruler of the web; she has many eyes and can see all sorts of things. People are afraid of her, even though most of the time she is harmless (but when she's not, she's lethal). The Spider is glass to represent her vulnerability and fragility, but I've never been able to find a pic of an actual Glass Spider or else I would use it--in the meantime, tarantulas are the most fragile of the spiders.
    
    There you go...a little peek into the mind of the Spider.

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       So Cool! so much thought put into it I like that.
       
       check this out! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Gla … Spider.jpg

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          TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Hey thanks! My mind's always in overdrive and EVERYTHING means something LOL

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Spider Our posts crossed paths as I was editing you were postin have a look at this http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Gla … Spider.jpg

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       OMG OMG It's beautiful!! Thank you thank you!! I'm uploading it NOW

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    Justine76posted 14 years ago

    my avitar is me, in a bad mood....

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Justine are you in a bad Mood?

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    StormRyderposted 14 years ago

    I generally use pic's of myself, there are some sites where I use different avatars...it depends on the theme of the site and the mood being set.. The one I am using at the moment is of me taken by my friend while painting her place.

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    StormRyder I like the picture. Now that you explained it I understand the blue line in the background.

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Oh....paint tape!! neat!!

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    Rafiniposted 14 years ago

    My avatars are just for fun - I don't take good pictures, so I'll put up whatever I can  lol

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Rafini yours always seem to be very creative.

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       TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I know it's a ball of rubber bands...but whenever I see that avatar, I think of Weird Al Yankovic's song "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" (I think it's called)...LOL

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       my sister in law has touched the biggest twine ball...

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    pinkyleeposted 14 years ago

    most of the time my avatar is me ... i change them all the time because i get bored looking at the same one all the time ... my current avatar however is of dolphins swimming in the sunset because dolphins are my favorite creature and sunsets are my favorite thing.
    sometimes i change it to a pictures of something to do with breast cancer awareness because it is a cause near and dear to my heart.

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Pinky I also like your dolphins and thank you for sharing.

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    TheGlassSpiderposted 14 years ago

    Yay {{hugs to Ohma}} I'm really a glass spider now!! Woo Hoo. I might not ever change this one! Thank you.

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       It suits. Glad I could help.

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    Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years ago

    My avatar is four of me, each represents one of the four winds. I plan on changing it eventually, as this isn't the best photo of me, but I'm going to wait until this summer when I can possibly get some photos down by the river

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Pani I think it is fine. I like the concept.

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          Pani Midnyte Odinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks, Ohma. I like yours too

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             Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             
             Thank You Pani and Pinky.

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    thisisoliposted 14 years ago

    mine is just a picture of me from a few years back having some good times in Munich!

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Oli. I would love to see all the places that you have been.

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          thisisoliposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I don't have too many photos from my excursions!
          
          I tend not to take many valuables with me when I am travelling, I learnt my lesson after getting mugged in Barcelona

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    awareposted 14 years ago

    its a older pic of me and my sons  .id take them to job sites on Saturdays that i worked so they could run around . life was grand .

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That is nice. Our children are so important.

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Hmm I do not think there is a powerful enough editor to make som of my Pics look good.

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       marcel285posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Aww don't be so down on yourself!! Be proud of who you are, you deserve to!

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          Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you I am not really down on myself I like who I am. I just do not like any pictures of me.

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             marcel285posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Sorry for misunderstanding! Well that's the main thing!
             
             Sometimes i use surrealism art as my avatar..Which is generally an expression of how i am feeling.

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    chinweikeposted 14 years ago

    It me. i will change it soon but it will still be me.

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Do you ever think to use one that is not you? Nothing wrong with yours I was just wondering.

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          chinweikeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          No, i love being my self at all time.

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    StormRyderposted 14 years ago

    I like the pic you have now Ohma..its really nice! Artsy, cool....and sexy all at the same time!!

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you StormRyder I am not sure yet if I will keep it though the other one seemed more suited to who I am changing it to this one is an experiment of sorts.

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    Will Say Plentyposted 14 years ago

    Right now I am using an avatar like this because I have to be incognito.  If anyone actually knew the name of the ship rocketing skyward they would have a clear idea of who I really am.  I really don't have any choice otherwise I would post my pic.

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hmmm Not really sure how to respond to this.

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          Will Say Plentyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          let's just say we have mutual friends and leave it at that for now.

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             Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             OK But tell me this am I correct in the thought that you are the presence that has been absent the last couple of days?

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                Will Say Plentyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I really can't say here but feel free to e-mail me!

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                   Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   You've got mail!

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       StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I hope thats not a "Minute Man" !!! That would say toooo much about you!!

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          Will Say Plentyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Nope.  It's not a minute man . . . I just thought even though I have to be incognito I wanted an avatar that would still technically represent me if not in an obvious way.

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             StormRyderposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I know who you are.

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                Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I suspect that I also know the mystery man!

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    skyfireposted 14 years ago

    With my current avatar ? No.
    
    
    Yes, strong, silent and reserved.
    
    
    Yes.
    
    
    No
    
    
    I don't know. It's just what i feel.

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Sky fire Thank you, I like the image you have chosen and your explanation as to how it relates to who you are.

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    princess gposted 14 years ago

    My avatar is me, taking a picture of myself.

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nice I like it.

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          princess gposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you. I like yours too. It's cute.

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    mine at present is actualy a Gimp brush. one click, resize to fit and done. LOL

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    K Partinposted 14 years ago

    Hi Ohma, this isn't really me, may of looked like me several years ago.....I like being a little evasive myself. The real truth is I hate my picture taken! No not because it's hanging on the post office wall either.

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       Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       LOL I would have guessed that yours might be hanging on the post office wall. glad that it isnt. I have also seen the one that is really you I think.

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          K Partinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          LOL don't show anyone it will be our secret!

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    OK as long as you tell me if that one is the real you. otherwise I am posting it all over HP forums, LOL

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       K Partinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Gee I think so... I can't remember which one.

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    moonphlowerposted 14 years ago

    My avatar is a broken heart.  Although there is a bright moment in this month, it seems fitting as it is over-shadowed with pain and heartache.

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    Richieb799posted 14 years ago

    My avatar is always me, Ive had 4 since Ive been on here, I tend to change them every 20 hubs, Ive had one of me behind the steering wheel of my classic car, one of me posing with the evening sky blue behind me, and I had one of me clubbing but i didn't like that so that doesn't count most of my regulars and 102 followers recognise me because I rarely change mine I think
    
    I like my current one because that day I felt like the water crashing against my feet was washing my stresses away

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    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    People say it adds credibility, and I don't doubt that.  Sometimes, though, even if you post your real picture people don't think it's you anyway (because so many people don't post real pictures). Then, too, there's the matter of people who write personal experiences.  My original reasons for the picture I use were that I didn't have a good web cam and don't have a scanner.  Besides, I thought my writing should stand on its own, separate from my appearance.  These days I'm pretty sick of the picture, but I'm concerned if I change it, it could affect my earnings.
    
    I chose it because it's the Earth - something all people have in common.  It's a pretty picture, so it "applies" to both sexes but has a feminine flavor to it.  It's transparent - something I like.  It's also generic enough to go with a variety of subjects I write about.  It's been up so long it's kind of starting to look "lifeless" to me, though, so I may see if I can come up with a real picture at some point.

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    mtsi1098posted 14 years ago

    this one is me...

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       blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Are you waiting for me and my boogie board?

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          mtsi1098posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          absolutely...blue water and drinks on the beach

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    Onusonusposted 14 years ago

    This is my Great-Great Grandfather, he was hung for cattle rustling.

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    figmentposted 14 years ago

    for me my avatar represents the eyes to my soul. It represents what I see the word through, and just one eye, because I do not always see eye to eye with myself.  I'm wearing my glasses because I have to wear my glasses when I read and write, but only then, which represents me as a Hubber.

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    thisisoliposted 14 years ago

    I think I am too young to have a picture which adds credibility, I am only 25. Maybe I should get a 50 year old alter ego, or a young blonde female alter ego, eitehr one will grab attention and make sales

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Wow gone a few hours and look what happens. Thank-you everyone for sharing.

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    Wendi Mposted 14 years ago

    It's me, and it's just me having fun with my new camera...which is the reason why it changes almost daily.  That, and the fact that I'm a restless person.

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       Will Say Plentyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I want that belly button, Wendi!

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          Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          LOL, that belly button's been famous since I was in high school!

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Cool Wendi. If my camera made me look like that I would use my own pic as well. Of course if my camera made me look like that It would probably be broken.

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    china manposted 14 years ago

    Mine at the moment is Cong Wen - means bookstore - with no TV in my early life I read what felt like everything, and I love this building round the corner from me - it has a real Lord of the Rings feel about it.

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       Sab Ohposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Well, you're gonna get mad at me again but:
       
       Cong Wen does not mean 'bookstore'
       
       Shu Dian = bookstore
       
       Cong Wen is the name of a famous Chinese writer
       
       However:
       
       The name of that store is not Cong Wen, it is Chongwen
       
       Sorry man, but it is what it is...

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          Sab Ohposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Just checking in to see if you have made some improvement...

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Very nice china man are you a fantasy buff then?

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       china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       yes - I like science fiction, but not fantasy.  I like history, science and philosophy also, kinda the same thing

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    My avatar is obviously not me.  I joined HubPages about a month after my father passed away.  It is a tribute to him.  I have a hub that explains it all called "The Clapping Monkey".  My real photo can be found in Cagsil's Valentine's Day Hub about the women of HubPages.

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    Tilecleaninghubposted 14 years ago

    Just me in the middle of regrouting someones countertop.

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    rocknrodeogirlposted 14 years ago

    Mine is of me and one of my best friends!

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    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    KCC I love the reason for the Avatar and now must go read the hub,
    Tilecleaninghub Thank you for sharing
    Rocknrodeogirl I love horses though I do not have any I used to work an a local farm that boarded horses. my favorite was a two year old named Jeffy he used to follow me a round like a lost pup.

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