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from geekboy61 :
Drop me a line (D-land will forward the email), and let's talk about the possibility of you making some earrings for DGF's birthday at the end of June. Earrings are about the only jewelry she will wear, and she will not consider anything that looks like it would be sold at Target. How are you set for silver and blue?
from geekboy61 :
I understand pervasiveness. I've been desperately unhappy for three years, finally figured out it was the job I hated, but I feared leaving it, because it paid so well and had such great benefits. I have now stepped out of the safe space and haven't felt this happy in years! As far as computer games go, I never got sucked into Everquest, having seen what it did to all my friends! I played around with Second Life for a bit, but quickly saw that could eat my life, too. Five or six years ago, I played a lot of Baldur's Gate, but it scared me that I could literally spend 36 or more hours at the computer without stopping (well, except for the obvious). These days, I confine myself to games I can play quickly: Zuma, Bricks of Egypt, Luxor, Bejeweled, Big Money, Cubis, Phase, etc. I've also gotten rather addicted to my Wii. I've had a lot of friends contact me and offer condolences, but I always have to tell them none are needed, although I will appreciate the opportunity to spend more time with them. Your inspiration will come back; in fact, you might be in the middle of what will inform your work for years to come.
from geekboy61 :
I had no idea you were going through so much. My thoughts are with you.
from geekboy61 :
Um ... so ... it's been another couple of months, and I was kinda sorta wondering if you might be updating again soon ...
from hissandtell :
Hi doll -- I'm LOVIN' your stuff. I wear those earrings often and always get really lovely comments about them. I'm SO glad you're back, and that the world is again harmonious and balanced for all of us! Love, R xxx
from geekboy61 :
Really, it's OK. I *used* to be NiceGuyMike (although the nice part was debatable). Now I'm geekboy61. So I *have* been updating. But you can scold Hissy all you want.
from hissandtell :
Stop breaking my heart here, dollface! Please, please, please update again -- regularly! Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
Yes, it *has* been rather busy ... and I'm probably going to update again tomorrow! You gave me quite a compliment on the tone of my entries (I adore Hiss' journaling). The next one will be even less interesting, I'm afraid; the day-to-day life of a pension geek just isn't as jam-packed with the sorts of perils that have (justly) made Ms. Hiss famous on D-land.
from hissandtell :
Yes, you definitely should get back to it, missy! I'm here in BrisVegas and I've been wearing my gorgeous Ravyn jewely-bits every chance I get, and loving the envious glances and comments they elicit. Sorry to hear those hands of yours weren't following orders while under the influence of medication - hope you gave them a stern talking-to and that they're doing the right thing by you now. Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
Thank you! It's a small thing in the wide world of possibilities, but it's always amazing to finally accomplish something that's been difficult. Perhaps especially when it shouldn't have been.
from niceguymike :
It wouldn't be as much of an issue with Australia, but one of my fears with most of the places I want to visit is that, because I only speak (American) English, I would say or do something completely stupid, or wouldn't be able to communicate somehow if I got off the beaten tourist path. Actually, given the opportunity and enough time to think, I can obssess over thousands of things others wouldn't even worry about.
from poolagirl :
WOW! Good luck with the teeth. Popsicles worked wonders for me. And then I switched to tequila. That worked even better. You won't look Neanderthalish for too much longer. Cro-Magnon is just around the corner. And then....normalcy. Gosh, this is a strange sort of note to leave someone the first time I visit their diary. Please don't think of me as rude. I have heard a lot about you, actually, and visited you tonight via Mr. Nice Guy Mike, that scrapbooking fiend. Hope yuo feel better soon!
from niceguymike :
You know, even a few years ago, I probably *would* be frothing at the mouth. One day, I realized I was spending an awful lot of energy on things I couldn't do anything about, so I gave up on it. And my calmness has a great deal to do with having been able to register my truck until next March. But, yeah, I'm somewhat put out about it.
from hissandtell :
No comments please, about the opening capacity? Oh. Love, R xxx
from wildrosie :
My ex had all of his pulled, and he did really well with potato pancakes and applesauce.
from wildrosie :
BTW, I have another couple of diaries...one is Petraluna (open) and the other is Dryheat (locked). The magic words are *secret* and *garden*
from hissandtell :
So, how much did the Tooth Fairy leave you for your efforts, darling? I hope it was at least some small compensation for all the agony and suffering. I'm thinking of you and your pudding and jello and scrambled eggs (and your weeding too, you brave little soldier). Love, R xxx
from wildrosie :
I could be very naughty, but I won't. I'd feel far too sheepish in the morning.
from hissandtell :
My husband grew up on a vast Merino sheep property during the wool industry's heyday when it was said that Oz "rode on the sheep's back". While he finds individual pet sheep highly entertaining and real little characters, his opinion of them in flocks is somewhat less flattering. I know you said "No sheep jokes", but this one sums them up for him: Q. Why did the sheep jump the fence? A. Because the gate was open. (Incidentally, we inherited a flock of about 2000 goats when we were first married and J was delighted with them. He thought they were highly intelligent, affectionate, fun-loving and analytical - but perhaps that was just when he compared them with sheep.) Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
I'm not certain where I stand on the death penalty myself. I don't particularly think it acts as a deterrent, but it also means not having to support an inmate forever and risking their escape. But then there are the racial and gender issues ... Anyway, it amazes me that guy was ever licensed to practice medicine if he admits to "sometimes making mistakes". Moving beyond the "oh, it's enough" thing and the use of an artery that he says is a better location and others say absolutely is not, is this guy safe to practice anyway?
from niceguymike :
Yeah, I know I'm not writing enough; the pain meds for my jaw are just leaving me too tired to do much more than stumble around for a couple of hours every evening before I crash. As far as the other bashing you wrote about, that's what I get for depending on MSN.com for my news!
from hissandtell :
While recognising the appalling craziness of the situation, I am also having a good chuckle. I wonder if it were the same person who paid a divorce lawyer, visited a strip club and spent hundreds of dollars on adult erotic products? I guess that's one way of taking one's mind off things for a while. Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
I suggest you count cowboys, darling. (Just don't count sheep while you're driving, alrighty?) Love, R xxx
from wildrosie :
Sad to say, my first vehicle was a yellow 1974 Chevy Nova. I got five speeding tickets in it in less than 2 years. Then I had a yellow Toyota Pickup truck. Then another yellow (almost chartreuse, which is a yellow going green from envy) Toyota pickup truck. 'Cause you know man, it was the end of the 70's, and yellow was good. Now I drive a forest green Toyota. I don't seem to get as many speeding tickets either.
from wildrosie :
Well, I'm sure by know that you know that anything you send to Miss Hiss is rather like sending a package to MacGyver. I am sure that the components can be used to make some sort of nefarious naughty thing!
from wildrosie :
You are lucky that your teeth allowed you to go so long, mine started giving me problems at 18. Then I had them out at 23, when I had a baby to take care of. Oh, the fun and joy! Just don't get a dry socket, and all will be well.
from hissandtell :
I'm here! I'm just as buzzingly-busy as a blue-arsed fly, is all! But I will write an entry soon, I promise! Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
I've sent you an email, darling. Please don't spam it! Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
Oooh, photos of shiny gorgeous wearable thingies! It's about time, dollface! Loved the pictures; I especially would be interested in something like image 4260 of the crystal and sterling gypsy/chandelier earrings. I love silver and BIG BIG BIG dangly jingly earrings - with hooks, not studs - and would be thrilled to purchase some of your masterpieces. Do you take PayPal? Love, R xxx
from wildrosie :
Don't worry, I completely understand the need for more "stuff", and so does anyone who does craft stuff. Why, I have enough stuff to make practically anything...but I might need more stuff to finish the project.
from niceguymike :
Hey, Hiss told me you were back! Welcome! We've missed you!
from wildrosie :
Well, I'm happy to see that you survived. Now don't disappear again!
from hissandtell :
Darling, I am so pleased to see an update from you I am practically wetting myself! So glad you're back - please write again soon. Love, R xxx
from wildrosie :
That's OK, just disappear for months and months at a time. *Sniff* Then again, maybe you didn't survive the outing with the chilluns. *Sigh*
from hissandtell :
You're back! I'm so, so excited, darling! In fact, my nipples positively explode with delight! Love, R xxx
from divamel :
Welcome back, darlin'! Missed you!
from hissandtell :
It is indeed a miracle. And why don't you post some photographs of your masterpieces, darling? And all your bags and boxes of treasures so we can all see just how much of a crazed raccoon you really are? Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
Thank you darling! Yes, I'm much happier now. It's good news about the Floofy one, but I'm sorry you're feeling like five kinds of shit. (And humph. Why can't I have a clip of the Fisher Dog?) Hmmm. Maybe J would like one of those vacuum-thingies - there's a thought... Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
RAVYN! Please come back. I miss you desperately. Love, R xxx
from inkdragon :
The Darwin Awards list was a scream. Happy Friday!
from hissandtell :
Ooooh, I enjoyed your zoo photographs hugely, ravyn. The spotted hyena looks just like my spotted dog, and the polar bear looks just like my husband! (When J was a small child, he had two obsessions - polar bears and learning Egyptian hieroglyphics. Interesting choices for a boy living on an isolated sheep property in the Queensland outback, don't you think? Anyway, even today there's not much the man doesn't know about polar bears. Sadly, though, he doesn't get to utilise or implement this knowledge nearly as much as he ought...but he loved your photographs too!) Love, R xxx
from inkdragon :
The choices are frightful and I'm not talking about the cartoon characters!
from divamel :
Nice job with the zoo pictorial!
from inkdragon :
I loved your zoo photos. They were amazing!
from divamel :
aw, floof. :( mad love to you both.
from inkdragon :
I am thinking of you and Floofy. My best thoughts are with you.
from hissandtell :
Look at the invigorated you! How marvellous that you're full of beans and going to exciting places and writing about it. And how wonderful that you got to see Emmylou and that you enjoyed it. I've seen her twice over the past ten (?) or so years and been hellishly disappointed both times, so I think I shan't make the effort to go again. I guess I really am getting cranky and crotchety in my old age. Love, R xxx
from inkdragon :
Penguin poop! Excellent. I can't wait to see your photographs.
from hissandtell :
I really loved this story about the zoo, ravyn - especially the peeing flying fox. We have lots of them here and when they're camped in their favourite bloodwood trees, it looks like rain is falling. Seriously. It's a torrential downpour. (Actually, koalas like to pee on you too, but that's because many of them have Chlamydia, and the urinary tract infections cause incontinence - but I digress.) Like you, I'm appalled by increasing legislation designed to separate us from nature. Of course I understand the need to protect animals (and landscapes and oceans) from harm, but I also believe that true appreciation and respect comes from being able to interact in some capacity, not be kept distant and aloof. Anyway, that's one of my personal rants: punish and prosecute dickheads, but don't exclude those who know how to behave responsibly. Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
Amazing. And to think, FloofySvelte, that I foolishly imagined that you lacked the opposable thumbs required to operate a keyboard. (Have fun down at the creek today and everyday, Houdini-pup!) Love, R xxx
from inkdragon :
Ah, FloofySvelte, be very careful on your walkabouts!
from hissandtell :
Oh, best stay away from the chimpanzees, though. You might enjoy this article: "'Sex-mad' chimp takes up smoking" - From correspondents in Beijing - August 30, 2004. VISITORS to the Zhengzhou Zoo in central China's Henan province who do not enjoy passive smoking, let alone being spat on, had better avoid the monkey cage, state media reported. Thirteen-year-old chimpanzee Feili has turned to smoking, begging cigarettes from visitors and spitting on them when they do not comply, the Xinhua news agency reported. Her fierce behavior is in reaction to being paired with a male, 28 years her senior, who seems to lack either the interest or the capability to satisfy her sexual demands, the agency said. Although Feili's behavior may seem outrageous, it is no more so than that of the people outside the cage, since she only took up her new habits after observing the visitors to the zoo, according to Xinhua.
from hissandtell :
Balance, darling - but not on a tightrope. Have fun and come back when you're ready. Just please, please stay in touch! (Awww, maybe you could just post some of your zoo photographs with a cursory caption?) Much love, R xxx
from divamel :
*whines* Fine. Take yer toys and leave, then. *thhffppt* :) Seriously though, regain balance!
from inkdragon :
I watch for even a sporatic update! Take care and take lots of photos.
from divamel :
How interesting. That's exactly what I gave Man Unit (on purpose, no less!) for *his* birthday. ::beatific look::
from inkdragon :
That's so funny!
from divamel :
*snort* It did bring a smile, sweetie. Thanks!
from inkdragon :
So sad, but true.
from hissandtell :
You've expressed things as deliciously naughtily and dryly as ever, Ravyn darling. And I hope you know by now that I happen to agree with you completely. (I've missed you, by the way.) Love, R xxx
from inkdragon :
"New Words" - just the giggle I needed! Thanks.
from divamel :
*that* was skipping? oy. :)
from dangerspouse :
Oh man, good luck with Fluffy. I know how much trouble I had getting NewWifey(tm) to pee in a pan once (although it wasn't for a medical test, just my own amusement). But really, I hope everything works out for the little fluffer. Hey, thanks for the great note over at my place, that really cracked me up! Hehehe...how did you know I'm tan and hold booze?? Take care babe, and thanks again :)
from inkdragon :
Cushings sounds complicated, but manageable. I have the same disagreement with my husband about what my pets mean to me and how far to go in their care. Good luck with the final determining test.
from niceguymike :
The only reason I sometimes encourage the government into my living room is that no one else seems to want to stay out of it, either -- and their motives seem to be somewhat more dangerous. Sounds like your leanings are actually what Republican is *supposed* to be about, but isn't.
from niceguymike :
Ah, well, I used to be a conservative Democraft -- occasionally a moderate -- but I'm now apparently a progressive. Fortunately, Washington is not a state that requires that one declare an affiliation, because I started voting for whoever sounded the best YEARS ago, regardless of what their party affiliation is.
from hissandtell :
I'm enjoying catching up on your recent entries, darling. And, of course, I had to comment on the koala habitat business. One thing that always sickens me when I visit our state's capital is the sprawl of housing estates that have sprung up since the last time I was there. Entire landscapes are flattened and concreted and paved, and tiny hideous patches of non-specific "native" plants stuck in to replace the plundered growth - as if that makes it all okay. It pisses me off no end that primary producers (like me) are constantly accused of raping the environment, yet we're the only ones with huge areas of remnant vegetation extant, and wildlife populations intact. Well, how ironic. I think that entire urban areas along the coast should be de-populated and allowed to revert to Gaia's original plan, and greedy wanker developers should be deported or exiled to somewhere even nastier than their housing development areas, if it were at all possible to find anywhere more horrible. Okay, that is all. Much love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
I'd ask you what part of the post you found scary, but, really, ALL of Costco is scary. That makes two scary posts in a row for me. <shiver>
from dangerspouse :
Hey babe, thank you so much for leaving that terrific "Leather" note at my place - it is much appreciated. I like the idea of getting clothes smaller than you think...but not for the reason you cited. I figure if I buy a size 4, she might take it as a subtle hint that she should take up jogging until her butt actually fits into it. Then we'd BOTH be happy! Ooo, a leather vest! I'll have to see if there's a Harley place on my way home. She'd look cute in a fringed vest...and nothing else. I know I do! Thanks again, really :)
from inkdragon :
Thinking of you and FloofyQ. Good luck tomorrow.
from dangerspouse :
It's been a few days now - any sightings of the little guy...? Poor thing, I hope it's ok.
from dangerspouse :
YAYY!! The clouds have parted and sunshine pours down on my again - Ravyncrow is back! LOL...thanks for the note, kiddo. Nice to see my name on the bottom this time - I like bottoms. And YA for flexitarians (the name they've given vegetarians who occassionally eat meat). Hey listen, the reason your name is not on my list is that...there just is no more room! I'm one of those people who felt when I started that everyone who added me to THEIR list deserved to have me do likewise. Unfortunately, so many people did that that I ran out of spaces to add more rather quickly. But I keep all (or most) of the others in my "Favorites" file in IE, and check often. See? Anyway, great to see a post from you again! :)
from inkdragon :
Great to hear from you! Have a wonderful weekend.
from dangerspouse :
Ok, as much as I like seeing my name displayed on your front page (thanks!), even *I* am getting tired of it. Where ya been? POST SOMETHING! I miss yer stuff, dammit :)
from dangerspouse :
Hey Crow, sorry it took me so long to get back to ya. Thanks for the great, informative note at my place. So...vultures poop down their own legs too, huh? Gee, I don't feel so alone any more! Thanks, babe!
from divamel :
bah! it was bad gnough simply because of the contents of the garbage, the lack of sleep, plus he ain't feelin' like turnin' no flips right about now. guiltguiltguilt
from inkdragon :
I am going to print out the eleven rules. I'll post it on my fridge for my sons to see and to remind myself daily to "get over it!" That was great. Thanks for the reprinting.
from hissandtell :
I have to say, ravyn, that being snuggled up in bed with two warm doggies sounds pretty damned good - even if they do try to hog the mattress space. I know how wonderful one pup-princess is on a cold night! Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
Gosh, I am crazy about otters! I think they are the MOST incredible creatures! But, as respects shopping, I like almost any kind of shopping, I think. I particularly like shopping with women for clothes and shoes because I can help with the "guys-eye view" that they'd otherwise be lacking. Not that they really care, if they like something, but you know.
from niceguymike :
Ah, well, my office is usually fairly picked up ... except for the piles of paper I am eventually going to file. And my bathroom is sort of utilitarian, so it would probably give you fits. As far as your partner goes, he's got it all over me in the hunting department, since I don't do that; last weapon I held was definitely not for using with the four-footed variety of animal. But I do tell my women friends not to tell *anyone* that I enjoy shopping. For my own clothes, that's not much of an effort, but for their clothes and for anything else, I actually enjoy going to the stores. On the other hand, I usually try to find at least one chair and a newspaper to hang out in while they're trying things on, and give that long-suffering look to any other man in the store.
from hissandtell :
Darling ravyn, I just saw your note at our mutual boyfriend's place about poodles. Have you ever read "The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing" by Melissa Bank? It's one of my very favourite novels of the past couple of years. Whenever I hear about men loving standard poodles I always think of it...Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
Heh. I wish you *could* be here to help! I've tried thinking of various days as lazing-about days, but the problem was that I wasn't consistent about it, and then ended up having lazing-about months. This is not conducive to being able to move around the house.
from scarletwh0re :
Hm, I certainly wouldn't complain about being worshiped by Johnny Depp. Unfortunately the meme thing didn't work for me; guess that means I'll be stuck here alone at the end of time. Fuck.
from hissandtell :
Yeah, sure, ravyn. Since Johnny's here with me right now - worshipping me, screaming out "Oh God!" every now and again and - dare I say it - helping me to repopulate the earth as we speak, actually - just how do you think you're going to get your hands on him for a nanosecond, let alone 62 years? Nice try, baby. Now go back to the drawing board. (Oh, and leave Alan Rickman alone. He's mine too.)
from hissandtell :
Well! I'm shocked. There's certainly a lot of energy and stylistic merit in some of those doggie moves, and I'm secretly pleased it was not too hard-core since I do sometimes think that visual subtlety and leaving something to the viewers' imaginations is a trait sadly lacking in much contemporary filmmaking. And that saucy bottom shot was quite extraordinary! I'm so glad it all wound down with the affectionate-but-reflective ride home, and wasn't just some cheap random bonk. Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
J used to have a pet emu when he was a child that ate anything shiny. It was particularly fond of things like ballbearings, nails, coins and motorcycle parts. It would prowl the workshop/garage at their place looking for things for its Pica-habit. One day it swallowed an entire bike chain, and they had to pull on the tiny little bit that was still poking out of its beak to try to wrench it back out of its gut. Emu was locked outside the fence from then on.
from hissandtell :
I look forward to the canine porn photograph. Our baby gets what J calls her "rooting face", which is this blissed-out grimacing-lipped visage that remains even after she's spent. Honestly, it horrifies, fascinates and amuses him all at once, and he tries to shake her off but she just hangs on with her front legs and goes harder. Then she stays locked on with this "rooting face" in place and claims (he says) to be "knotted". I can't believe I'm telling you all this, btw. It's something we usually try not to let other people know about!
from hissandtell :
Hey, doll! The dinner was okay - I suspect Boring Man knew I was a little unimpressed with him and behaved fairly well. Or maybe I just scared him off. His wife is a sweetheart. The boy - well! Lovely, lovely, lovely - so far, at least. SIX FEET FOUR INCHES tall. A basketball player. Quite mature and handsome. Looks me in the eye (hmmm) - well, down from his lofty height, anyway - when he speaks to me, with a faintly amused smile on his face. Pretty charming. Hasn't complained about the mealtimes, but did cut his whole string beans into tiny little lengths (like frozen ones) because that's how his mum does them. Doesn't like pattypan squash, though. But no, since I've hardly seen J for three days, no overt (just typed "overy" - I am losing it! Damn my hormones!) seduction scenes yet...Our baby humps J's leg, too. She's such a slut about it - just climbs on and starts while he's trying to shake her off and remind her that no father likes to think of his little girl as being a sexual being. But she grew up with ducklings and baby chickens, so I supposed her imprinting's a little skewed too...Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
Well, see, dogs are, I think, the only form of life capable of feeling and looking guiltier than Catholics. So if you were Catholic, there would finally be something around guiltier than you. Of course, this has its attractions for those of us who were raised Calvinist, too.
from niceguymike :
I think cats are incapable of actually looking guilty, because they never do anything wrong (at least to their minds, it was perfectly OK to pull that plant out by the roots, because it was *oxygenating* at them). At most, they attain reproachfulness. A look that says, "I'm staying put, because you have done absolutely *nothing* for me lately." Sometimes, dogs are a lot easier, especially if you're Catholic. Which I'm not, actually.
from niceguymike :
*laughing* The Truly Unfortunate Business Debacle Thingy is pretty amazing, isn't it? Sex, drama, crime, money ... it's all there. And thanks for the kind words about my Dad. He was pretty out of it yesterday, but they're letting him get up and walk today, so we're pretty happy about that.
from hissandtell :
Enjoy your four days of girlin' with Floofy! You can watch "Grease" and have slumber parties and pierce each other's ears (oops - just typed "arse" by accident) and stay up late having pillow fights and talking about boys and pop singers. At least, that's what the pup-princess and I do when we're left alone for a while. (I wish.) Love, R xxx
from inkdragon :
Amber's dedication is so beautiful. Martina's song is so sweet then adding Amber's photos, well, I was blubbering. The good kind of blubbering. Enjoy your visit.
from hissandtell :
Once I watched two cane toads mating in the middle of the road - boiling hot day, cars whizzing past. The one on top (the "doer") was quite animated, in as much as cane toads can be, at least, but the one on the bottom (the "doee") was clearly dead, and had been for some time. They ain't fussy.
from niceguymike :
Wow, Floofy Cubed looks like a great dog! I love having dogs around, although I know I don't usually have the time for them.
from inkdragon :
D-Dog and Floofy Cubed are adorable!
from hissandtell :
Is it just me, or does Floofy have eyes like Paul Newman?
from hissandtell :
Awww - top and bottom shots now. All we need are the middle bits, and our d-dog is complete (if not actualised).
from hissandtell :
Now, ravyn, my curiosity is well and truly piqued regarding the items on my list that we have in common. Care to share? Please write to me if you're so inclined! Love, R xxx
from gnomad :
HAH! Dog butt. And D-Dog butt, at that. Nicely done! Congrats on a successful venture.
from hissandtell :
What a great dog-bottom shot! They're my favourite kind, you know. (And darling, I doubt very much that you're anywhere near a couple of decades older than me...but thanks so much for suggesting it!) Love, R xxx
from dangerspouse :
Wheeee! Glad to know I'm not the only one who suffers culinary nightmares at the hands of relatives. "Shredded bowfull of turkey" - that was great! Thanks for the note, babe :)
from niceguymike :
I thank you for the advice, although I've been ensuring that they know how I feel about them lately. It scares me to death to think they might move on without knowing how truly special to me they are.
from niceguymike :
Yep, met him and talked to him, and he offered me a glass of freshly-whatevered carrot juice, which I declined. This was back in about 1980, though, so my main memory of the event was that he had a sixth toe on his right foot, just above the second toe. Now *there's* a bit of trivia you won't get from the official biographies!
from niceguymike :
Wow, love the new template! One of these days, I've got to find one, too. And I do understand that JD is a guilty pleasure. I used to be quite the fan when I was younger, and had the opportunity to interview him for my college paper.
from hissandtell :
I do love your new template, darling! It's near perfection - in fact, it could only be improved by the subtle inclusion of some Canada geese, I think.
from hissandtell :
Sometimes when I'm melancholy I listen to Mary and Emmylou and Garth, too (never Dolly, though - she kinda scares me. Weird little vibrato thingy happening that I never, ever understood). One of my little guilty pleasures is "Ripplin' Waters" on repeat - I actually prefer the hollowness (?) of JD's version to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's. And whenever I hear "Wild Montana Skies" it makes me wish I'd been born in the Bitterroot Valley in the early morning rain. Hey, and aren't there "wild geese over the water" mentioned in that song, too? Just a thought...
from gnomad :
*falling back in chair, laughing helplessly*
from hissandtell :
Sounds of mad snarkeling, or sounds of mad snorkeling? Grab the airhose and flippers and goggles, darling, you're in for a bumpy dive...
from inkdragon :
Definitely a spitfiery saint! Being a saintly spitfire would be boring. Now a spitfiery saint...naughty and sweet.
from hissandtell :
Darling ravyn, you must promise me you'll try to put the idea of goose jism out of your mind. A bit of poultry sex never hurt anyone, except perhaps the gander's pride when he falls off as ours frequently does. If you start worrying about exactly who and what are fornicating in your (well, someone else's) water supply - because at some point it almost certainly includes humans going at it, too - you'll go slowly mad. Oh, and I read your "filtration tanks" as flirtation tanks. Now there's a thought...
from inkdragon :
Me...pound the keyboard? How'd you know? Did you hear me? I'd rather be a spitfire than a saint any day.
from inkdragon :
Hope Wednesday is a much better day for you!
from dangerspouse :
Ack! A poetry challenge! Shit, y'know, I really suck at poetry. I think I blew my entire creative wad on that "Ode to a Fat Groom". I'll see what I can do with your suggestion - it may take me a few months/years, but I'll get back to you. Glad to see you found my hidden Notes section! :)
from gnomad :
*mad snarking over # 20*
from inkdragon :
Thanks for adding me to your buddy list. I am reading your diary from the beginning and the artwork from the second entry is by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law entitled Kitsune. She is one of my favorite fantasy artists and I've used quite a few of her creations on my template. Okay...back to reading!
from hissandtell :
Ravyn, this entry was great. Someone's transition to vegetarianism - as with all such things in life - always fascinates me. I am a long-term vegetarian married to a carnivorous cattleman, and some people find that strange. But it was never an issue for me. I try to be tolerant of all sorts of things (some more successfully than others, of course)! Please read this entry of mine, if you're inclined: http://hissandtell.diaryland.com/031124_66.html Love, R xxx
from dangerspouse :
Hey Ravyn, thanks very much for adding me to your Fave List - I'm very flattered! And all it took was stuffing a Corgi into a microwave to hook you, huh? A babe after my own heart :) I'm looking forward to coming back and reading more of your adventures - thanks again!
from hissandtell :
Oh, ravyn, you darling. Thank you for that fabulous entry! But the bonking? Well - all I can say is, given the fact that you were that close to him, listening to that voice and those lyrics, and you DIDN'T just rush up and knock him straight down and bonk him then and there - well, you're a better man than I am!
from hissandtell :
Thank you! I have some Iris DeMent stuff, so I shall certainly check him out!
from hissandtell :
Oh, yeah, Navajo Rug - fabulous song. When I was writing a diary entry the other day about how I'd save our mattress first in the event of a fire, I very nearly referenced the song - Katie and the old stuffed bear and draggin' that worn out rug through the smoke, you know...No, I haven't heard Gregg Brown and when I looked him up on amazon before I got scooted off to classical. Hmmm. So, no - I need more information, please. Would I love him, do you think?
from hissandtell :
Tom Russell? Oh boy, oh boy. I am so envious of you seeing him live. And giving him your lovely choker. What an honour! Actually, I have all his CDs (solo and otherwise) and occasionally go through lengthy phases of listening to no-one but him. I also go mad over his duets with Ian Tyson, which is how I first found him, I think. "Gallo del Cielo" just breaks my heart every single time I hear it - huge wracking sobs come out of me. I love his little anecdote about him playing it for his girlfriend the first time and her crying, and how he felt like a real songwriter. And my husband always calls me "Roberto" when I'm angry - from the "Eyes of Roberto Duran", of course. (My husband ALWAYS becomes unreasonably aroused by the song "Out in California" - all that taking off her tight red skirt and combing out her long black hair!) God, there are so many good ones. You and I have great taste in music, darling!
from hissandtell :
A martini made with fresh snow on top of the Continental Divide? Now that is the ABSOLUTELY BEST thing I have ever heard. Such Noel Coward style! I wish I'd thought of it! (Sorry about your pectoral muscle, btw.)
from divamel :
You say the roads suck in MO? And you want *us* to drive down there and see you? *snark*
from hissandtell :
Wow! You've outdone yourself. They are damned fine rocky outcrops thrusting towards the sky! Yes, I knew you were back because I had read your earlier entry - and loved it. Historic - yeah, it makes me wonder sometimes, too. Love, R xxx
from hissandtell :
Wow - off for a few days to the Desert Southwest! Sounds like heaven, with or without the puppies. I'll miss your entries, but I'm hangin' out for the photographs already. Maybe you could get some really, really BIG cactus shots for me...
from hissandtell :
Hello - I found you through gnomad (whom I found through niceguymike) - and I am loving your writing! Love, R xxx
from gnomad :
heh. alluvium of shit. god i love you. *laughing*
from gnomad :
Ooo. I LIKE it! Damn, you're still runnin' around in my brainpan, aintcha?
from gnomad :
Woot! Welcome to DLand, darlin'! You're crackin' me up already. Glad you're here.

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