Yes, I know, we didn't get to 400 posts or whatever in the old thread, but I thought a fresh start would help Vitalize things! Also, I haven't started a clan thread in a year or two.
We do not have a friends policy but we allow non-members to post, as long as they do so infrequently and keep posts on-topic.
UPDATED BIOS:
rancored_elf
Daron
Vancouver, Canada
30M
Married, 2 boys
Psychiatric Nurse
AIM: rancoredelf
MSN: n/a
Email: drutter(at)hotmail(dot)com
Interests: Magic, frisbee-golf, weightlifting/fitness, finances, lawsuits (j/k).
Other: My favourite movie is Fifth Element and my favourite Magic cards are Fecundity, Greater Good, Gaea's Cradle, and Priest of Titania. I've been playing Magic since Mirage was Type 2 and I've been a member of The Called since it was formed in 2001.
jonnyjonski
Jon
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, MD
age - 35
gender - Dude
marital status - Yes and happily!
children - 3 (Boy 11, Boy 8, Girl 6)
occupation - Turd Herder
aim sn - jonnyjonski
msn sn - jonnyjonski(at)hotmail(dot)com
email - jonnyjonski(at)gmail(dot)com
interests - Magic...(mostly Type 2 but I prefer Extended), Coaching my kids in whatever sport they play, movies, fishing, food, surfing, snowboarding...although the last 2 I haven't done for a while!
I have been playing Magic since early 1994.
The saddest moment in my Magic life was when I sold my Arabian Nights set to pay my mortgage!
My favorite movie is.....hmm.....probably the Indiana Jones Trilogy or the Exorcist.
I have been a CALLED member since....January 2005! In with the class of Rian!!
urzassedatives
Greg
Watertown(home)/Storrs(Uconn), Connecticut
21M
single
Rite Aid Pharmacy Employee while at home.
AIM: overoverme
MSN: n/a
uselessend(at)gmail(dot)com
Interests: Movies, board games, music, magic (depending...)
Other: My favourite movie is Mean Girls and my favourite Magic cards are...I dunno. I've been playing Magic since Mirage was Type 2 and I've been a member of The Called since it was formed in 2001. (I was unable to use VBulletin from Odyssey until pre-Scourge...so there is a gap.)
Cyan
Nick
Valparaiso, IN
26M
Married, essentially
3 daughters, ages 4,5, & 6
Work in Sales, studying Psychology
AIM: Shalafi79
MSN: cyan79(at)gmail(dot)com
cyan79(at)gmail(dot)com
Interests: All sorts. Chess, poker, Magic of course. Movies, good food, women, books, art. The Called. I've been playing Magic since just after 4th Edition and Ice Age were released, though I didn't play at all during Urza/Masques or Masques/Invasion.
‘lil akroma
real name: Robynne
location: Ontario, Canada
age: 19
eyes: change colour
hair: brunette
marital status: relationship
children: none
occupation: pizzeria cashier & planning for university
aim sn: Kikka chan
msn sn: a_lost_angel_fallen(at)hotmail(dot)com
email: kikkat(at)gmail(dot)com
interests: magic cards, D&D, reading, horseback riding, video games & my pets
my pets: cats (Smudge, Stripes, Theo and Marmalade), guinea pig (Ginny), rabbit (Zoe), gerbils (Bandit, Copper, Gurble and Squirt), & fish - beta, AKA Japanese fighting fish, (Sam, short for Samurai)
favourite movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy
favourite Magic card: Akroma, Angel of Wrath and Wellwisher
playing since: Mirrodin
Called member since: September 2005
Binary Dragon
Name: Mike Fenwick
Age: 21M
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark Brown
Maritial Status: Single
Children: None, but I want four eventually
Occupation: College undergraduate, majoring in Physics and mathematics.
AIM: Quantum Draco
MSN: binarydragon at hotmail dot com
email: binarydragon at gmail dot com
Favorite Movie: Garden State
Pets: A dog, Orion, and a cat, Lea, back at home, and three fish, Vela, Volans, and Fornax, with me in Tucson.
About Me: I'm a geek, I'm addicted to puns, and always up for having fun. I'm thoroughly addicted to mint (spearmint in particular) and hot chocolate (which I devour by the liter, usually with fresh spearmint leaves in it.) I'm a sucker for a good love story, even moreso if it's in the middle of a great action sequence. The two things I value most are friendship and knowledge, as you could never have enough of either. I also seem to be the only person who feels deprived by having to live on a planet with only a single moon. If there are any more of you out there, tell me so I can know I'm not alone.
Playing Magic since: Exodus
rianalnn
Name: Brian
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, OZ
D.o.B.: 25 April 1977
Gender: Male
Eyes: Green
Hair: Brown
Marital status: 7 years + counting
Children: 0
Occupation: Artist, Confectioner
email: shirgold(at)hotmail.com
Interests: Coffee, Magic, Travel, Art, Witches, Silly
My (sister's) pet: Mustafa "Sooty" Biscuit, giant schnauzer
Fav Magic card: Gaea's Blessing
Playing since: Legends
Collected since: the Dark
Daggertooth
Chris
Las Vegas, Nevada (but currently travelling in Japan)
Age: 23
Marital Status: single
Kids: none
Job: Arbys, student, National Geographic photographer, Global Trekker
AIM: SFB SPEEDY
MSN: Chris_Bernau(at)hotmail(dot)com
Email: Chris_Bernau(at)hotmail(dot)com
Interests: photography, hiking
Other:
Silent Prophet
Name: Christopher
Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Blonde
Marital status: Dating someone
Children: 0
Occupation: Kitchen staff at a local diner
AIM sn: cleansingraynepa
msn sn: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
email: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
Interests: TBD
My pet: Spook, german shepard/husky mix
Fav Magic card: Darkness
Playing since: Mirage
RUBRDUX
Dave
Nashville, TN
26M
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Marital Status: Single... why, you want a piece?
Kids: 0
Job: Manager of an Auto Body Shop
AIM: rubrduxdave
MSN: n/a
Email: rubrdux(at)comcast(dot)net
Interests: Magic, women, partying, creating cards, movies ..and all the other crap that makes people happy.
Pets: 2x Siamese; Sidney and Simon
Other: Started around Unlimited and quit during Homelands (Can you blame me?) Started again during Mercadian Masques and have been going strong since.
And here's a list of AIM sns. Only rianalnn doesn't have AIM.
- rancoredelf
- overoverme
- Shalafi79
- Quantum Draco
- rubrduxdave
- Zigathon420
- jonnyjonski
- SFB SPEEDY
- Kikkachan
- cleansingraynepa
Here are the MSN names. Urzassedatives, rancored_elf, rianalnn, and RUBRDUX don't have MSN.
- jonnyjonski(at)hotmail(dot)com
- cyan79(at)gmail(dot)com
- a_lost_angel_fallen(at)hotmail(dot)com
- binarydragon(at)hotmail(dot)com
- zigathon420(at)aim(dot)com
- cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
- Chris_Bernau(at)hotmail(dot)com
Current Topics:
- Jonski's weird deck
- where did "Iz a thong" go?
- cleaning up inactive members
- updating the bios (post what you need changed and I'll take care of it)
- next clan contest
- hot peppers, lean ground beef, and feta cheese
Here's my last post from the closed thread:
Hey Daggertooth, yeah it seems that most of the clan has actually been through a lot this year. I know I had a shocker of a January to April, and even now things are still sloppy and chunky, with extra goo. And it has been that way across the board. I'm glad we can vent to each other and sometimes get some help, even if it's just a kind word, or an AIM conversation or something. Helps to have friends!
That said, about Talena, I agree that we should just put her out of her misery, so to speak, and call it a night. Not like we've even heard from her in months. I kind of thought she wasn't part of the clan anymore, actually.
I still think Robynne should also "retire" although since we do need a unanimous decision, and we're not getting that, I won't push it. I do think we need to see a bit more activity. We don't get rid of people for not caring about Magic, and we don't get rid of people for being depressed, and we don't get rid of people for not being team players, and we don't get rid of people for posting only once a month... but put it all together, and you have one fairly useless clan member. That's not to say anything about her as a person because I'm sure she's great. But let's face it, your personality online is what you present. If you have nothing to bring, no use for the game, and don't participate in discussions or contests... why keep your name on the clan roster? Like I said, no offense personally, just being blunt.
Jonski, I have to say that your deck has a lot of power cards in it, but it looks slow and could probably be snot-kicked by "zoo aggro" type decks, wouldn't you say? How are you going to react to a horde of 2/3s attacking on 3rd turn, and every turn thereafter?
Nick - enjoying the new/old area? Getting back into a little cardboard Magic again, I hope? You and Mike should get together for some hot Lan on Lan action this weekend!
I'm actually going to 'Limited Champs' tomorrow. Hopefully that'll go well. I've played alot of Rav Sealed, but, it was all Rav/Rav/Rav or Rav/GP/GP..not Rav/Dis/Dis yet. We'll see what happens.
In other news, our car broke down last night, and the repairs would cost more than it's worth..so..guess we'll be replacing it, unfortunately.
As for LAN Gaming, I don't really LAN much..the only game I'm really playing right now is Oblivion, though I'll pick up HOMM V as soon as I'm done with Oblivion.
I have been playing Suikoden V, but its in my living room, and most nights I'm just too lazy to go out there and play.
I haven't played Momir in awhile, because....also lazy to play that.
I went to see Kiss Kiss tonight. (see sig)
Amazing it was.
So sweaty and hot in the cramped record store they played though.
CS previews soon.
The thing about summers for me is that I shift around from group to group with who I hang out with...because of stupid stupid drama.
I kept going down to see one group of kids, but now one of them is ignoring me I guess, and I don't know why, so I won't be seeing them in awhile.
The girl that I met at a concert and made out with at said concert, and was going to see this sunday at a concert...
Her friends called me tonight from her phone to make fun of me, so when I got home I texted her asking what the deal was, and that if she wanted me to stop talking to her she could have just said so, instead of having her friends call me to make me feel like crap.
My summer is going well either way.
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Just got back from the bar. A bunch of us from work all went out. I didn'tn't dance this time until the last 2 songs, which happened to be slow songs. The co-workers were trying to hint around at Chris and I "going for it" tonight. However, she usually has rotten luck with men, and I am not very experienced in any area....results of being so damned introverted most of my life. She said we were going to take things "slower" and that it would be PG-13 until both sides figure out exactly where we are going/want to go with it. SHe said I was a huge sweetheart, the biggest, and said, "don't get me wrong, I love you....." and I thought she was going to drop the as a friedn/brother on me. we've been out the last 2 Fridays, granted, with coworkers, and had 1 hang out date and 1 real date cut short because of rain. Monday her, Christopher, and I are going paddle-boating. Or something like that. I think she is just scared of it failing. *sigh* I know that we can be good for each other in the long run...as long as I get out of my own way.
Okay. So you may be thinking, "What is his point?" I don't think I have one. I am a lil tipsy from alchohol/other stuff. I will make more sense tomorrow/today/Saturday...I promise. I will update my bio...again...:p
*edit*...told ya:P
Silent Prophet
Name: Christopher
Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Blonde
Marital status: Dating someone
Children: 0
Occupation: Kitchen staff at a local diner
AIM sn: cleansingraynepa
msn sn: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
email: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
Interests: TBD
My pet: Spook, german shepard/husky mix
Fav Magic card: Darkness
Playing since: Mirage
"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
So wait...HOMM V is out now?!? When did this happen? I mean I know I was gone a while but still.....did they cut out a ton of features to pump it out post haste this time or something? They better not be selling the beta and expecting everyone to e-mail problems so they can send in a patch.
So yeah, family. I suppose it would work out eventualy....if I wern't fed up to the point I don't want to talk to my dad. I've seen him on msn every nowand then. Before I would force myself to say hi. Now I just leave myself on away and not say anything. Being away is the best I can do....same thing as blocking only with away I am directly ignoring any message instead of just not appearing online. Hmm...which one of those is worse?
I have a friend whose extended family doesn't want anything to do with her. She doesn't know any of my problems so didn't know that I could relate....to a point. I asked why and it was because she was visiting them in Georgia and missed a curfew they placed on her when she went out by two hours. The girl is 20 years old. Thats mormons for you I suppose. Fundamentalism at its core...sad thing is, growing up in utah...well that does not suprise me in the least.
Daggertooth
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And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Chris: Honestly, with girls like that, you *have* to be assertive...but not aggressive. She'll never feel confidence in you, otherwise. She has to know that you can and will be the strong person when need be, and 'when need be' includes when creating the relationship itself. If you don't believe in yourself and show it, she'll never be able to.
In other news, our car broke down last night, and the repairs would cost more than it's worth..so..guess we'll be replacing it, unfortunately.
Ouch. Good luck with that.
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As for LAN Gaming, I don't really LAN much..the only game I'm really playing right now is Oblivion, though I'll pick up HOMM V as soon as I'm done with Oblivion.
You do not finish Oblivion. Oblivion finishes you...or something. I love it, I clocked several hundred hours on my old savegame until my computer got hit by lightning. Then I started over.
Also, hello The Called. You guys are...old? Old-er. We'll go with that. Hope you're enjoying your summer.
Yeah, my laptop had to be re-formated yesterday, so, I lost the 100ish hours I'd put into Oblivion so far. That's pretty discouraging, especially considering that I'd finished all of the Faction Quests, all of the Daedra Quests, and alot of the quest that you just randomly get from various people..so...I'll be waiting awhile before I start again.
@Daron: No, I don't think that applies to all girls...some girls prefer to make those decisions themselves, and not feel like you're 'helping' them make them. But there are plenty of girls that just lack the personal security to take necessary risks, and you have to be very stable, assertive, and self confident with them. The girl that Chris is involved with sounds like that.
Hey everyone! I'm back from Toronto. Went to the coolest wedding at the Science Center. Stayed with my grandparents over the weekend and went to the Canadian Aviation Museum in Trenton. They finished rebuilding the Halifax (a bomber plane) to museum quality. It's the only one in such condition left, so very neat. My grandfather was a pilot in the airforce so I grew up with such stories and seeing planes. I've even been in a Herc on our military's flightline.
Anyways, time for a bio update:
‘lil akroma
real name: Robynne
location: Ontario, Canada
age: 19 F
eyes: change colour
hair: brunette
marital status: relationship
children: none
occupation: pizzeria cashier & planning for university
aim sn: Kikka chan
msn sn: a_lost_angel_fallen(at)hotmail(dot)com
email: kikkat(at)gmail(dot)com
interests: magic cards, D&D, reading, horseback riding, video games & my pets
my pets: cats (Smudge, Stripes, Theo and Marmalade), guinea pig (Ginny), rabbit (Zoe), gerbils (Bandit, Copper, Gurble and Squirt), & fish - beta, AKA Japanese fighting fish, (Sam, short for Samurai)
favourite movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy
favourite Magic card: Akroma, Angel of Wrath and Wellwisher
playing since: Mirrodin
Called member since: September 2005
@Daron: I never said I don't care about Magic, I simply don't play now. I dislike online playing and I don't have anyone here really to play with. Also, right now there are other things I would like to spend my money on. If I see someone's decklist or something and I feel I can intelligently compliment/criticize/critique it, I will. However, I barely know the older cards and because of my fairly recent drop of magic don't know Guildpact or Dissension very well. Though even before this, I have rarely discussed Magic in this thread. As for being depressed recently, in the way that it links to my posting, I will apologize for that. Though notice that I will not sit here and whine about how I'm feeling. Anyways, I have now even spoken to my mother about how I feel and we've organized some things like routines and objectives so that I'll stop feeling like I'm drifting. Also decided on some herbal remedies to my mood and lack of ability to concentrate. If these don't work, then I might consider therapy. Just thought I'd let you know this isn't going to continue to be an issue for me, so I will continue to be around, posting. Your next point against me I think needs some explaining. Since when am I not a team player? If you mean my lack of recent posting, then this is not a separate point from my being depressed. If you mean my recent participation in clan contests, that also correlates. AND except for the last contest (not the one EVERYONE missed), when have I not participated? I have always tried to input on clan contests. However, the 2 contests that we didn't just have someone (usually Alex) 'shop something together were card-building, which isn't really a skill of mine. Though I did come up with one of our cards, when we needed those 6. I also now have photoshop (acquired from a friend, yay!) and perhaps can help in those types of contests too hopefully. And you last point is rather repetitive of ALL above points. So basically, your argument comes down to I haven't posted recently, because my not caring about Magic has never before disrupted my posting here, especially as I rarely posted about it even when I played; my lack of contest participation which has ONLY to do with my absence; and my depression hasn't affected what I post here at all, until this and even then I don't think I'm whining or bringing everyone down with it.
Now I am here, and posting. Even with explanations of how things have been, are, and will be. I refuse to "retire" right now, as I am here and plan to continue to be for quite awhile longer (if not for as long as this clan is around). If I find things here changing so that I no longer feel welcomed at all, or I find myself being more of a bother than a friend to the called, then I will reconsider. Until then, I'm here to stay.
My thanks go to Chris and Mike for their support!
@Chris: I think displaying self-confidence would definitely have a huge impact on your chances with this girl. As long as you're not pushy (which I know you aren't), then remain supportive while keeping the relationship "idea" in the air. Also, it would be a good idea to take her on a date without anyone else around at some point so you can just enjoy each other's company and talk more privately.
Glad to see you're alive Dan.
Anyways, I've been driving for quite a few hours to get home today so I'm heading off to bed very soon. Night all!
However, the 2 contests that we didn't just have someone (usually Alex) 'shop something together were card-building, which isn't really a skill of mine.
Nitpick here. Alex did ****-all for the contests, chop-wise. That's been me. Called Breakfast. Called Cards. Called Flag. Compelling Glade. . . 'sed's av. . .all chopped by rianalnnanaa.
Though notice that I will not sit here and whine about how I'm feeling.
Yeah, ya got me an a few others fer that. :-p
Is it bad that I'm struggling to know who's being refered to when the name chris comes up? I suppose I should just officialy go by Dagger or ろなるど ((( Ronaldo<----sounds soccerish...go worldcup.))) from now on. Though that may be whats already happening.
A bit depressed right now, Portugal eliminated the Netherlands. rough game, 16 yellow cards issued. But even though the Dutch were up a man for most the second half they could not convert a goal. Sad times.
Daggertooth
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And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Chris: I totally agree, those are exactly my feelings. * rancored_elf grins *
lil, you took it a bit personally even though I said it wasn't meant that way. And I admit that my "points" overlapped and so on... I wasn't trying to convince people or win a debate contest.
Early summer heat streak here lately! Not that it's super hot, but hot enough that it's certainly AC type weather, for several days. Hasn't rained for over a week, which is somewhat notable for the Vancouver area. Boys ran through the sprinkler on the lawn last night... I should post some pics once the camera's downloaded.
EDIT: Bios updated again.
* rancored_elf fingers waves at candymonkey *
Visit CANADA, ya dork. Swing by Hongcouver on your way past Alaska or somethin'!
Nitpick here. Alex did ****-all for the contests, chop-wise. That's been me. Called Breakfast. Called Cards. Called Flag. Compelling Glade. . . 'sed's av. . .all chopped by rianalnnanaa.
Not that I'm bragging.
But it was me!
Terribly sorry Rianalnn. I should have said other than stuff you chopped together. I just remembered the set symbol and something with chibi characters Alex did awhile ago. Anyways, always liked the stuff you did for our submitions, especially the Called Flag.
Edit: In other news, I have decided to drop my philosophy course (thank god) and pursue a career as a Veterinary technician. Finally, I have a goal. I've been struggling for years to figure out where I'm going and with a time limited post-secondary fund hanging over my head, I've been stressing without a clue what to do. Anyways, I will only need 2 more courses (math and chemistry, which should be easy), so I will be applying to start next fall. It's only a 2 year college program, so less school. (Another YAY!) * 'lil akroma bounces around happily *
It's good to be happy Akroma, savor every minute of it.
Daron.....*Glare* -_-
I'm heading off for a bit. No more than a week. Gonna do what this hiatus is all about, I'm gonna head out and try to go to Mt Fuji. My sister is in town and I need to try to convince her and her friend the merits of hiking to the top of the tallest mountain in Japan. It's only about 3700 meters and someone built a road about 2 hours away from the top. I'll try to hit the base of it though, should take a good two days worth of hiking.
Is it cheating if I take the buss down? :-p
Daggertooth
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And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Visit CANADA, ya dork. Swing by Hongcouver on your way past Alaska or somethin'!
Oh, we will. . . but I want to explore over here some before I make that Journey to the West
I stayed late at the factory to clean up, so I missed my usual train. . . which meant that I had to wait the 45 minutes while expresses raced by. . . + while I stood there a pair of Mormon missionaries came to convert me. . .
So I told them about my friend Jarhid Brown, great-great-grandson of Joseph Smith, + about the time a friend + I drove our bandvan around Salt Lake City during an electrical storm. Eventually I had to say that I don't usually talk politics or religion, because while it was clear we both believed in a higher power + that there is purpose in all things, trying to tell me how to best appreciate the Universal Truth was quickly stepping on my Spiritual Big Toe. We shook hands + I caught my train. . . but it is a short line, stopping two stations before my stop. I wait while it sprinkles, + catch the line out a few minutes later, + since I'd used my last trip on my bike's ticket this morning, of course the crabby nasal short ugly nasty train lady decides to ask to see it. I say "It's expired, I used my last one this morning," as I hand it to her. She looks at it + says in her whiny voice, "CONCESSION CARD!" (because bikes use the cheaper concession/student priced ticket).
"It's FOR MY BIKE,"
She scans it. "This is expired. You've used the last one."
"I just said that."
She sticks her palm out + says "$1.70!"
"I don't have any change."
"Do you have any ID? Show me your ID!" She gets out her fine book.
"I don't think so," I say, knowing my stop is seconds away. I mean, I've paid my damn fare a hundred thousand times + I OBVIOUSLY used the ticket that morning, what the heck?
"Show me your ID!"
"You're barking up the wrong tree." I even asked 'relia to pick me up some new tickets today while she's at the Markets.
"WHAT!"
"I said you're barking up the wrong tree."
"Are you refusing to show me your ID? I asked to see it. . ."
I shrug + nod. She tells the other train guy (who has been rolling his eyes but has said nothing) to stay with me while she goes the front (to record my picture or something via the closed circuit cameras, I guess).
"This is my stop."
Train guy shrugs + I disembark.
Moral of story: NEVER STAY LATE AT WORK.
*hot chips*
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ONLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CONCESSION CARD FOR YOUR BIKE!
Aaahhhhhhhhhhh!! That was refreshing!! Brian tells a story!:D Lil' has posted and found a direction in her young life and Daggs has finally decided that not all mountains need to be climbed on foot! There is peace and serenity in the world now! All that and a wiki link to boot!:p
Raining like it has never rained before here in the water soaked land of Maryland!
So crazy though.......have you all heard about the rains here? How the National Archives building and the Old Post Office are closed because of flodding? Well....I had a guy call me the other month and ask me if I could find a way to stop water from coming into the Old Post Office and the IRS building........kinda freaky!!
We'll see....hmmm....think I need some coffee to settle my twitchy eyebrow that has been tweeking for the past 4 days!!:unibrow:
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"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
I think a multivitamin or five, and/or some bananas, will help your twitchy muscles more than coffee, Jonski! And hey, did you have to shave your head?
Rian that story rocked. Even if it was embellished just a turd. Uh, a tad.
I'm glad you're gonna hike the mountain, Chris!
EDIT: I'm taking Everett down into Vancouver today to Children's Hospital (that's where he had his surgery last April, and all the tests and stuff have been done there) for his q6monthly checkup. The specialist there will just ask some questions, look him over, and send us off with another appointment in 6 months, but oh well. Everett has been well, other than the fact that the surgery never really "worked" and his kidneys/ureters aren't quite right. He's happy and strong and big and healthy and smart, just like Gavin was two years ago at two years old. He still shakes and cries when handed to a young female he doesn't know (memories of nurses during the 10 day stay at the hospital after the surgery when we had to deal with complications) but maybe eventually he'll come to enjoy the concept of being in a pretty young woman's arms. I sure hope so. Just not until he's 18, though!
NO....I won the competition. I lost 4% body fat and he lost 2%. So i was the head shaver, and he the shavee. It was fun. After the contest I had many of the things I eliminated from my diet and gained back a little. But I'm back in the gym nearly everyday working out. I need to start the cardio part again though....I hate running. I like the elipticals, but the stride isn't long enough for me to get comfortable. They make me sweat though!
Now I just have to work on my diet again. That kinda went to the crapper after the contest.:D
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"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
Rian that story rocked. Even if it was embellished just a turd. Uh, a tad.
Whachutalkinbout, Willis? I actually editted for flow, not saying why I stayed late, how rough the day at work was, or what else me + my Elder buddies talked about. . .
Hey, 'seds, who's your favourite Pokémon? I am an Oddish man all the way
Rian.......I'm not sure if that was funny or sad! That kid knew way too much about Pokemon. Not to mention that I'm pretty sure they give Jewish New York Teens a reputation of being slightly retarded.
back later....gotta peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...........:o
"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
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rancored_elf
Daron
Vancouver, Canada
30M
Married, 2 boys
Psychiatric Nurse
AIM: rancoredelf
MSN: n/a
Email: drutter(at)hotmail(dot)com
Interests: Magic, frisbee-golf, weightlifting/fitness, finances, lawsuits (j/k).
Other: My favourite movie is Fifth Element and my favourite Magic cards are Fecundity, Greater Good, Gaea's Cradle, and Priest of Titania. I've been playing Magic since Mirage was Type 2 and I've been a member of The Called since it was formed in 2001.
jonnyjonski
Jon
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, MD
age - 35
gender - Dude
marital status - Yes and happily!
children - 3 (Boy 11, Boy 8, Girl 6)
occupation - Turd Herder
aim sn - jonnyjonski
msn sn - jonnyjonski(at)hotmail(dot)com
email - jonnyjonski(at)gmail(dot)com
interests - Magic...(mostly Type 2 but I prefer Extended), Coaching my kids in whatever sport they play, movies, fishing, food, surfing, snowboarding...although the last 2 I haven't done for a while!
I have been playing Magic since early 1994.
The saddest moment in my Magic life was when I sold my Arabian Nights set to pay my mortgage!
My favorite movie is.....hmm.....probably the Indiana Jones Trilogy or the Exorcist.
I have been a CALLED member since....January 2005! In with the class of Rian!!
urzassedatives
Greg
Watertown(home)/Storrs(Uconn), Connecticut
21M
single
Rite Aid Pharmacy Employee while at home.
AIM: overoverme
MSN: n/a
uselessend(at)gmail(dot)com
Interests: Movies, board games, music, magic (depending...)
Other: My favourite movie is Mean Girls and my favourite Magic cards are...I dunno. I've been playing Magic since Mirage was Type 2 and I've been a member of The Called since it was formed in 2001. (I was unable to use VBulletin from Odyssey until pre-Scourge...so there is a gap.)
Cyan
Nick
Valparaiso, IN
26M
Married, essentially
3 daughters, ages 4,5, & 6
Work in Sales, studying Psychology
AIM: Shalafi79
MSN: cyan79(at)gmail(dot)com
cyan79(at)gmail(dot)com
Interests: All sorts. Chess, poker, Magic of course. Movies, good food, women, books, art. The Called. I've been playing Magic since just after 4th Edition and Ice Age were released, though I didn't play at all during Urza/Masques or Masques/Invasion.
‘lil akroma
real name: Robynne
location: Ontario, Canada
age: 19
eyes: change colour
hair: brunette
marital status: relationship
children: none
occupation: pizzeria cashier & planning for university
aim sn: Kikka chan
msn sn: a_lost_angel_fallen(at)hotmail(dot)com
email: kikkat(at)gmail(dot)com
interests: magic cards, D&D, reading, horseback riding, video games & my pets
my pets: cats (Smudge, Stripes, Theo and Marmalade), guinea pig (Ginny), rabbit (Zoe), gerbils (Bandit, Copper, Gurble and Squirt), & fish - beta, AKA Japanese fighting fish, (Sam, short for Samurai)
favourite movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy
favourite Magic card: Akroma, Angel of Wrath and Wellwisher
playing since: Mirrodin
Called member since: September 2005
Binary Dragon
Name: Mike Fenwick
Age: 21M
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark Brown
Maritial Status: Single
Children: None, but I want four eventually
Occupation: College undergraduate, majoring in Physics and mathematics.
AIM: Quantum Draco
MSN: binarydragon at hotmail dot com
email: binarydragon at gmail dot com
Favorite Movie: Garden State
Pets: A dog, Orion, and a cat, Lea, back at home, and three fish, Vela, Volans, and Fornax, with me in Tucson.
About Me: I'm a geek, I'm addicted to puns, and always up for having fun. I'm thoroughly addicted to mint (spearmint in particular) and hot chocolate (which I devour by the liter, usually with fresh spearmint leaves in it.) I'm a sucker for a good love story, even moreso if it's in the middle of a great action sequence. The two things I value most are friendship and knowledge, as you could never have enough of either. I also seem to be the only person who feels deprived by having to live on a planet with only a single moon. If there are any more of you out there, tell me so I can know I'm not alone.
Playing Magic since: Exodus
rianalnn
Name: Brian
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, OZ
D.o.B.: 25 April 1977
Gender: Male
Eyes: Green
Hair: Brown
Marital status: 7 years + counting
Children: 0
Occupation: Artist, Confectioner
email: shirgold(at)hotmail.com
Interests: Coffee, Magic, Travel, Art, Witches, Silly
My (sister's) pet: Mustafa "Sooty" Biscuit, giant schnauzer
Fav Magic card: Gaea's Blessing
Playing since: Legends
Collected since: the Dark
Daggertooth
Chris
Las Vegas, Nevada (but currently travelling in Japan)
Age: 23
Marital Status: single
Kids: none
Job: Arbys, student, National Geographic photographer, Global Trekker
AIM: SFB SPEEDY
MSN: Chris_Bernau(at)hotmail(dot)com
Email: Chris_Bernau(at)hotmail(dot)com
Interests: photography, hiking
Other:
Silent Prophet
Name: Christopher
Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Blonde
Marital status: Dating someone
Children: 0
Occupation: Kitchen staff at a local diner
AIM sn: cleansingraynepa
msn sn: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
email: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
Interests: TBD
My pet: Spook, german shepard/husky mix
Fav Magic card: Darkness
Playing since: Mirage
RUBRDUX
Dave
Nashville, TN
26M
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Marital Status: Single... why, you want a piece?
Kids: 0
Job: Manager of an Auto Body Shop
AIM: rubrduxdave
MSN: n/a
Email: rubrdux(at)comcast(dot)net
Interests: Magic, women, partying, creating cards, movies ..and all the other crap that makes people happy.
Pets: 2x Siamese; Sidney and Simon
Other: Started around Unlimited and quit during Homelands (Can you blame me?) Started again during Mercadian Masques and have been going strong since.
Zigathon
Zigathon
Minneapolis, MN
24M
Marital Status: single
Kids: 0
Job: writer
AIM: Zigathon420
MSN: zigathon420(at)aim(dot)com
Email: zigathon420(at)aim(dot)com
Interests: ?
Other: ?
And here's a list of AIM sns. Only rianalnn doesn't have AIM.
- rancoredelf
- overoverme
- Shalafi79
- Quantum Draco
- rubrduxdave
- Zigathon420
- jonnyjonski
- SFB SPEEDY
- Kikkachan
- cleansingraynepa
Here are the MSN names. Urzassedatives, rancored_elf, rianalnn, and RUBRDUX don't have MSN.
- jonnyjonski(at)hotmail(dot)com
- cyan79(at)gmail(dot)com
- a_lost_angel_fallen(at)hotmail(dot)com
- binarydragon(at)hotmail(dot)com
- zigathon420(at)aim(dot)com
- cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
- Chris_Bernau(at)hotmail(dot)com
Current Topics:
- Jonski's weird deck
- where did "Iz a thong" go?
- cleaning up inactive members
- updating the bios (post what you need changed and I'll take care of it)
- next clan contest
- hot peppers, lean ground beef, and feta cheese
Here's my last post from the closed thread:
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In other news, our car broke down last night, and the repairs would cost more than it's worth..so..guess we'll be replacing it, unfortunately.
As for LAN Gaming, I don't really LAN much..the only game I'm really playing right now is Oblivion, though I'll pick up HOMM V as soon as I'm done with Oblivion.
I haven't played Momir in awhile, because....also lazy to play that.
I went to see Kiss Kiss tonight. (see sig)
Amazing it was.
So sweaty and hot in the cramped record store they played though.
CS previews soon.
The thing about summers for me is that I shift around from group to group with who I hang out with...because of stupid stupid drama.
I kept going down to see one group of kids, but now one of them is ignoring me I guess, and I don't know why, so I won't be seeing them in awhile.
The girl that I met at a concert and made out with at said concert, and was going to see this sunday at a concert...
Her friends called me tonight from her phone to make fun of me, so when I got home I texted her asking what the deal was, and that if she wanted me to stop talking to her she could have just said so, instead of having her friends call me to make me feel like crap.
My summer is going well either way.
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Okay. So you may be thinking, "What is his point?" I don't think I have one. I am a lil tipsy from alchohol/other stuff. I will make more sense tomorrow/today/Saturday...I promise. I will update my bio...again...:p
*edit*...told ya:P
Silent Prophet
Name: Christopher
Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Blonde
Marital status: Dating someone
Children: 0
Occupation: Kitchen staff at a local diner
AIM sn: cleansingraynepa
msn sn: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
email: cleansing_rayne(at)yahoo(dot)com
Interests: TBD
My pet: Spook, german shepard/husky mix
Fav Magic card: Darkness
Playing since: Mirage
Official Deschanel Stalker of The Called
So yeah, family. I suppose it would work out eventualy....if I wern't fed up to the point I don't want to talk to my dad. I've seen him on msn every nowand then. Before I would force myself to say hi. Now I just leave myself on away and not say anything. Being away is the best I can do....same thing as blocking only with away I am directly ignoring any message instead of just not appearing online. Hmm...which one of those is worse?
I have a friend whose extended family doesn't want anything to do with her. She doesn't know any of my problems so didn't know that I could relate....to a point. I asked why and it was because she was visiting them in Georgia and missed a curfew they placed on her when she went out by two hours. The girl is 20 years old. Thats mormons for you I suppose. Fundamentalism at its core...sad thing is, growing up in utah...well that does not suprise me in the least.
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
Chris: Honestly, with girls like that, you *have* to be assertive...but not aggressive. She'll never feel confidence in you, otherwise. She has to know that you can and will be the strong person when need be, and 'when need be' includes when creating the relationship itself. If you don't believe in yourself and show it, she'll never be able to.
Ouch. Good luck with that.
You do not finish Oblivion. Oblivion finishes you...or something. I love it, I clocked several hundred hours on my old savegame until my computer got hit by lightning. Then I started over.
Also, hello The Called. You guys are...old? Old-er. We'll go with that. Hope you're enjoying your summer.
Battle Royale Mafia
(Come see who won!)
What girls are those? Just wondering. Or do you mean girls as a whole? If so, then I might agree with you, generally speaking.
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@Daron: No, I don't think that applies to all girls...some girls prefer to make those decisions themselves, and not feel like you're 'helping' them make them. But there are plenty of girls that just lack the personal security to take necessary risks, and you have to be very stable, assertive, and self confident with them. The girl that Chris is involved with sounds like that.
That dude went away.
Other than that, just checking in on everybody. I'm heading back to that "real life" thing.
When you cross my mind you'd best look both ways.
Anyways, time for a bio update:
‘lil akroma
real name: Robynne
location: Ontario, Canada
age: 19 F
eyes: change colour
hair: brunette
marital status: relationship
children: none
occupation: pizzeria cashier & planning for university
aim sn: Kikka chan
msn sn: a_lost_angel_fallen(at)hotmail(dot)com
email: kikkat(at)gmail(dot)com
interests: magic cards, D&D, reading, horseback riding, video games & my pets
my pets: cats (Smudge, Stripes, Theo and Marmalade), guinea pig (Ginny), rabbit (Zoe), gerbils (Bandit, Copper, Gurble and Squirt), & fish - beta, AKA Japanese fighting fish, (Sam, short for Samurai)
favourite movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy
favourite Magic card: Akroma, Angel of Wrath and Wellwisher
playing since: Mirrodin
Called member since: September 2005
@Daron: I never said I don't care about Magic, I simply don't play now. I dislike online playing and I don't have anyone here really to play with. Also, right now there are other things I would like to spend my money on. If I see someone's decklist or something and I feel I can intelligently compliment/criticize/critique it, I will. However, I barely know the older cards and because of my fairly recent drop of magic don't know Guildpact or Dissension very well. Though even before this, I have rarely discussed Magic in this thread. As for being depressed recently, in the way that it links to my posting, I will apologize for that. Though notice that I will not sit here and whine about how I'm feeling. Anyways, I have now even spoken to my mother about how I feel and we've organized some things like routines and objectives so that I'll stop feeling like I'm drifting. Also decided on some herbal remedies to my mood and lack of ability to concentrate. If these don't work, then I might consider therapy. Just thought I'd let you know this isn't going to continue to be an issue for me, so I will continue to be around, posting. Your next point against me I think needs some explaining. Since when am I not a team player? If you mean my lack of recent posting, then this is not a separate point from my being depressed. If you mean my recent participation in clan contests, that also correlates. AND except for the last contest (not the one EVERYONE missed), when have I not participated? I have always tried to input on clan contests. However, the 2 contests that we didn't just have someone (usually Alex) 'shop something together were card-building, which isn't really a skill of mine. Though I did come up with one of our cards, when we needed those 6. I also now have photoshop (acquired from a friend, yay!) and perhaps can help in those types of contests too hopefully. And you last point is rather repetitive of ALL above points. So basically, your argument comes down to I haven't posted recently, because my not caring about Magic has never before disrupted my posting here, especially as I rarely posted about it even when I played; my lack of contest participation which has ONLY to do with my absence; and my depression hasn't affected what I post here at all, until this and even then I don't think I'm whining or bringing everyone down with it.
Now I am here, and posting. Even with explanations of how things have been, are, and will be. I refuse to "retire" right now, as I am here and plan to continue to be for quite awhile longer (if not for as long as this clan is around). If I find things here changing so that I no longer feel welcomed at all, or I find myself being more of a bother than a friend to the called, then I will reconsider. Until then, I'm here to stay.
My thanks go to Chris and Mike for their support!
@Chris: I think displaying self-confidence would definitely have a huge impact on your chances with this girl. As long as you're not pushy (which I know you aren't), then remain supportive while keeping the relationship "idea" in the air. Also, it would be a good idea to take her on a date without anyone else around at some point so you can just enjoy each other's company and talk more privately.
Glad to see you're alive Dan.
Anyways, I've been driving for quite a few hours to get home today so I'm heading off to bed very soon. Night all!
banner by: Alex+
Not that I'm bragging.
But it was me!
Yeah, ya got me an a few others fer that. :-p
Is it bad that I'm struggling to know who's being refered to when the name chris comes up? I suppose I should just officialy go by Dagger or ろなるど ((( Ronaldo<----sounds soccerish...go worldcup.))) from now on. Though that may be whats already happening.
A bit depressed right now, Portugal eliminated the Netherlands. rough game, 16 yellow cards issued. But even though the Dutch were up a man for most the second half they could not convert a goal. Sad times.
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
* rancored_elf grins *
lil, you took it a bit personally even though I said it wasn't meant that way. And I admit that my "points" overlapped and so on... I wasn't trying to convince people or win a debate contest.
Early summer heat streak here lately! Not that it's super hot, but hot enough that it's certainly AC type weather, for several days. Hasn't rained for over a week, which is somewhat notable for the Vancouver area. Boys ran through the sprinkler on the lawn last night... I should post some pics once the camera's downloaded.
EDIT: Bios updated again.
* rancored_elf
fingerswaves at candymonkey *Visit CANADA, ya dork. Swing by Hongcouver on your way past Alaska or somethin'!
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Terribly sorry Rianalnn. I should have said other than stuff you chopped together. I just remembered the set symbol and something with chibi characters Alex did awhile ago. Anyways, always liked the stuff you did for our submitions, especially the Called Flag.
Edit: In other news, I have decided to drop my philosophy course (thank god) and pursue a career as a Veterinary technician. Finally, I have a goal. I've been struggling for years to figure out where I'm going and with a time limited post-secondary fund hanging over my head, I've been stressing without a clue what to do. Anyways, I will only need 2 more courses (math and chemistry, which should be easy), so I will be applying to start next fall. It's only a 2 year college program, so less school. (Another YAY!)
* 'lil akroma bounces around happily *
banner by: Alex+
Daron.....*Glare* -_-
I'm heading off for a bit. No more than a week. Gonna do what this hiatus is all about, I'm gonna head out and try to go to Mt Fuji. My sister is in town and I need to try to convince her and her friend the merits of hiking to the top of the tallest mountain in Japan. It's only about 3700 meters and someone built a road about 2 hours away from the top. I'll try to hit the base of it though, should take a good two days worth of hiking.
Is it cheating if I take the buss down? :-p
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
I stayed late at the factory to clean up, so I missed my usual train. . . which meant that I had to wait the 45 minutes while expresses raced by. . . + while I stood there a pair of Mormon missionaries came to convert me. . .
So I told them about my friend Jarhid Brown, great-great-grandson of Joseph Smith, + about the time a friend + I drove our bandvan around Salt Lake City during an electrical storm. Eventually I had to say that I don't usually talk politics or religion, because while it was clear we both believed in a higher power + that there is purpose in all things, trying to tell me how to best appreciate the Universal Truth was quickly stepping on my Spiritual Big Toe. We shook hands + I caught my train. . . but it is a short line, stopping two stations before my stop. I wait while it sprinkles, + catch the line out a few minutes later, + since I'd used my last trip on my bike's ticket this morning, of course the crabby nasal short ugly nasty train lady decides to ask to see it. I say "It's expired, I used my last one this morning," as I hand it to her. She looks at it + says in her whiny voice, "CONCESSION CARD!" (because bikes use the cheaper concession/student priced ticket).
"It's FOR MY BIKE,"
She scans it. "This is expired. You've used the last one."
"I just said that."
She sticks her palm out + says "$1.70!"
"I don't have any change."
"Do you have any ID? Show me your ID!" She gets out her fine book.
"I don't think so," I say, knowing my stop is seconds away. I mean, I've paid my damn fare a hundred thousand times + I OBVIOUSLY used the ticket that morning, what the heck?
"Show me your ID!"
"You're barking up the wrong tree." I even asked 'relia to pick me up some new tickets today while she's at the Markets.
"WHAT!"
"I said you're barking up the wrong tree."
"Are you refusing to show me your ID? I asked to see it. . ."
I shrug + nod. She tells the other train guy (who has been rolling his eyes but has said nothing) to stay with me while she goes the front (to record my picture or something via the closed circuit cameras, I guess).
"This is my stop."
Train guy shrugs + I disembark.
Moral of story: NEVER STAY LATE AT WORK.
*hot chips*
eds = ONLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CONCESSION CARD FOR YOUR BIKE!
Raining like it has never rained before here in the water soaked land of Maryland!
So crazy though.......have you all heard about the rains here? How the National Archives building and the Old Post Office are closed because of flodding? Well....I had a guy call me the other month and ask me if I could find a way to stop water from coming into the Old Post Office and the IRS building........kinda freaky!!
We'll see....hmmm....think I need some coffee to settle my twitchy eyebrow that has been tweeking for the past 4 days!!:unibrow:
Rian that story rocked. Even if it was embellished just a turd. Uh, a tad.
I'm glad you're gonna hike the mountain, Chris!
EDIT: I'm taking Everett down into Vancouver today to Children's Hospital (that's where he had his surgery last April, and all the tests and stuff have been done there) for his q6monthly checkup. The specialist there will just ask some questions, look him over, and send us off with another appointment in 6 months, but oh well. Everett has been well, other than the fact that the surgery never really "worked" and his kidneys/ureters aren't quite right. He's happy and strong and big and healthy and smart, just like Gavin was two years ago at two years old. He still shakes and cries when handed to a young female he doesn't know (memories of nurses during the 10 day stay at the hospital after the surgery when we had to deal with complications) but maybe eventually he'll come to enjoy the concept of being in a pretty young woman's arms. I sure hope so. Just not until he's 18, though!
* rancored_elf waves to Mike *
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Now I just have to work on my diet again. That kinda went to the crapper after the contest.:D
I forget how long I usually take at preres...I know I will love TS tons too...ugh.
It mainly clashes with my having to take other people to this concert possibly...and the fact none of them would prere with me beforehand haha.
Whaturver.
I have been playing pokemon emerald (hacked with all the pokemon ever in it) the past few days.
I have been plenty bored.
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Hey, 'seds, who's your favourite Pokémon? I am an Oddish man all the way
Everyone watch this, now!
back later....gotta peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...........:o