OK, Kids. I'm 50 posts away from 5000. Ask me anything.

[intheflow]

Geesh, I never thought I'd post one of these "ask me anything" threads :eyes: but the suspense of watching my post count is killing me.

So... whatcha all want to know?

[Child_Of_Isis]

1. Will I win the lottery?

If so, how much and when? Thanks ;-)

[intheflow]

2. "You can't win if you don't play."

At least, that's what my local lottery commission tells me. I can't guarantee you will win anything, or how much, but I say: no matter what, your winning odds are probably cleaner with the state lottery commission than with the state election process.


*edit for typo.

[usedtobesick]

3. why do birds suddenly appear

every time you are near? Phone dead (left it on in the airplane)so...

[intheflow]

5. Hey! You stole your own line!

And what do you mean endangering the plane by leaving your cell phone on?!?!?! :spank:

[usedtobesick]

8. Can you really steal your own line

once it has been stolen from Karen Carpenter? But please feel free to :spank:

[intheflow]

30. Sex threads are not allowed.

But then, can any thread with any reference to either of the Carpenters be considered a sex thread? I dunno... it certainly doesn't float my boat! :P

So... how long's your layover in Chicago? Did you get your sushi?

[usedtobesick]

32. not much longer...

load in another 20 minutes... "don't make me reach across the couch" on the Carpenters thing... :P

[intheflow]

39. But what about your sushi?

I'll bet the RC Club doesn't serve spring rolls.

[usedtobesick]

4. Are we there yet?

[intheflow]

6. No one is responding to my plea for questions!

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[lavenderdiva]

7. Did you have a nap this afternoon?

[intheflow]

9. In spite of only sleeping 5.5 hours last night,

I didn't. Normally I need at least 7 hours to function at all, but... Now it's getting too damn late to nap if I hope to have anything like a normal sleep cycle tonight.

How about you? Did you get your nap in?

[lavenderdiva]

11. as I am reading DU, my head keeps nodding off...

so my body says 'take a nap, please', but my head, like yours, is saying, 'if you sleep now, you may not be able to go to sleep later'! Somehow, I think the body is going to win...

What is the latest movie you have seen, and did you like it?

[intheflow]

19. My fella and I just rented "Sideways."

So much hype, so little to like in the movie. The scenery was beautiful. The Asian chick kicked ass. Otherwise... no, I didn't like it.

You have any movie picks for me?

[lavenderdiva]

25. Do you ever watch Classic movies, or do you like more current movies?

I tried to watch 'Sideways', but just couldn't gain any traction with it, and walked away...

[intheflow]

28. Very wise.

Life is too short to watch bad movies and read bad books.

I actually do like old movies. Was raised on the MGM musicals (my mother had always longed to be a starlet). I like the chick movies--Audry Hepburn and Katherine Hepburn and Greer Garson. Can't stand westerns or uber-masculine war movies, John Wayne makes me retch.

May I assume from your question that you like the classics?

[lavenderdiva]

44. love, love, LOVE the Classics!

my, oh my, but you've mentioned three very worthy actresses! I just watched Greer Garson in 'Pride And Prejudice', yesterday. Love Kathryn Hepburn in 'The Philadelphia Story', and Audrey Hepburn in 'Sabrina' and 'Roman Holiday'. Do you like Bette Davis or Grace Kelly or Joan Fontaine? I too, love the MGM musicals... Have you seen 'Meet Me In St. Louis', 'Easter Parade', 'In The Good Old Summertime', 'An American In Paris', 'Brigadoon', 'The Glass Slipper', 'High Society', or 'Gigi'?

Those are just some of my favorites MGM musicals...

[intheflow]

95. Have I seen those movies?

I own half of them! LOL! Brigadoon... man I haven't heard about that one for years. I'd love to see that one again. My favorite musical of all time is "The Music Man."

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Well, my question is kind of unfair...so you can choose to not answer...

But if you don't want to answer, you must SAY SO! And of course that will help your post count...

OK! My question: are you male or female? Your userprofile doesn't say...hence, my curiosity!

:hide:

[usedtobesick]

15. Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Mr. Kott... tear.... I know this answer

but I don't think I am allowed to say... Sorry. After you were so kind to me when I was new to DU and all.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. No worries! Check your PM...nt

[intheflow]

18. I am a proud member of the Ovarian Owners of America.

My eggs are really patriotic. :patriot:

[auntAgonist]

12. What is your favourite

charity?

[intheflow]

20. Noooooooo! I'm a bleeding heart liberal!

I have too many damn charities!

But here's what I've donated to in the past year:

DU (of course!)
local NPR station
Democracy Now!
Common Dreams
my church (donations in kind)

If I had more than $100/year to spend on charitable giving, I'd give more to Democracy Now and Common Dreams, I'd send some money in to Conyers, the MS Society, and the American Heart Association.

[hfojvt]

13. Have you seen "Josie and the Pussycats?"

that puppy in your sig line made me think of that.

[intheflow]

21. You mean the movie? No.

But the cartoon was my favorite as a child. I have been in bands, so maybe it was a serious childhood influence.



At any rate, why would my puppy remind you of Josie & the Pussycats?

[hfojvt]

27. I probably should not say

but give an endorsement to the movie. Then again, I cannot remember the cartoon.

[DavidDvorkin]

14. How do you know?

After 1000 posts, the counter just says 1000+, so how do you know how close you are to 5,000?

[intheflow]

22. Click on your profile icon.

It lists how many posts you have.

[DavidDvorkin]

109. Well, I'll be darned!

Thanks.

[GOPisEvil]

17. Did you know your user name reminds of the Son Volt song, "Flow"?

[intheflow]

23. I had no clue.

What's the song about?

[GOPisEvil]

24. I always equate it with good traveling music.

It's about being in the flow, so to speak. :)

[intheflow]

29. Hmmm.

Sounds interesting. I chose my name during the DU name amnesty after the election. I had to keep reminding myself that I was not seeing the big picture in the flow of time. It reminded me that the robber barons have been overcome in the past, and that history repeats itself. It gave me some damn hope and perspective.

What kind of musical genre is Son Volt?

[GOPisEvil]

31. Alt-country.

[intheflow]

96. Cool!

I'll have to check them out. Thank, Austin!

[Maat]

26. Umm ... I am geographically between 2 UU churches.

2 of my friends go 45 minutes north to Riverside, Ca.

Myself and another friend go south to Escondido in San Diego County (35 minutes away).

We want to form a UU club.

Not so much a Fellowship, for I believe that we still want to attend our churches.

I also like alternating between UU and Church of Religious Science (both open and affirming).

Thoughts? Should it be a liberal issue advocacy club for people of faith, or a UU-club?

We are thinking things over.

[intheflow]

36. What would the purpose of the club be?

To discuss spirituality/theology? To hang out and eat cookies? To be a force liberal issue advocacy? A dance club?

http://www.ericwaughlive.com.nyud.net:8090/images/DSC05431_Dance%20Club_30x30_lg.jpg

I couldn't possibly advise until I get a better idea of what you're envisioning :hi:

[Maat]

92. Hmmmm ..

not a dance club (definitely).

We have weighed this - and are on the fence between discussing spirituality and theology, and engaging in liberal issue advocacy.

That's why we are thinking of forming what is called a 501-c-4, or an issue advocacy organization.

[intheflow]

98. OK.

You can always partner with other people of faith to do the advocacy, but to keep the spirit/action connections clear in your own heads, I'd probably keep it UU-only to start.

Here are some books you might be interested in checking out as you move forward to organize and do your work. The first two will base your organizing in UU theology and may be available to borrow from your UU District's office. The third book is just a kick-butt organizing resource.

The Prophetic Imperative by UU minister and social activist Rev. Richard S. Gilbert.

The Essential James Luther Adams, edited by George Kimmich Beach. For your purposes, I'm really only recommending you read the section called "Association and Action".

Organizing for Social Change by the Midwest Academy.

You might also be interested in "The Election Tool Kit" (.pdf): http://www.ncna.org/_uploads/documents/live/Election_tool_kit2.pdf If you're doing anything politcal while affiliating yourself with a UUs or other people of faith, this might be helpful.



Rock on, Maat! I can't wait to hear the kinds of work your club will be doing! :hi:

[Maat]

110. Good answer!

Thanks.

Take care!

[Phentex]

33. What's the nearest airport to Fort Carson, CO?

:hi:

[intheflow]

60. Colorado Springs Municipal.

It's in southern Colorado Springs, only about 1/2 hour, if I recall correctly.

Why? You comimg out for a vacation?

[traco]

34. Choose your favorite. Coke or pepsi?

[intheflow]

61. Ugh. Soda rots your teeth and brain.

I choose margarita.

[traco]

35. Land or sea?

[intheflow]

62. Two if by land, one if by sea.

For long distances, this one prefers air.

[traco]

37. coffee: Black or cream and sugar?

[intheflow]

63. Whatever.

It's the caffeine delivery that's important. I'll drink it however its available, but would prefer 1/2 a teaspoon of sugar and about 1/4 cup milk (not cream).

[traco]

38. butterflies or hummingbirds?

[intheflow]

64. Dragonflies.

OK, now I'm just being pig-headed answering your questions, traco. Hard to compare species. Both are beautiful, neither offensive in any way. So dooooooon't maaaaaaaaaake meeeeeee choooooooose! :silly:

[traco]

69. Ok, you don't have to choose on this one! :)

[traco]

40. scent of Rose or cedarwood?

[intheflow]

65. Funny you should ask that.

I have a cedar box filled with rose buds. Both smells remind me of home. So, both.

[traco]

41. Red or blue?

[intheflow]

66. Blue!

Do you even need to ask?!?!?!

[traco]

42. 10 speed or mountain bike?

[intheflow]

67. Mountain bike.

Too easy to hit a small pebble and go flying on 10-speeds. Gimme traction any day!

[traco]

43. Ford or Chevy?

[intheflow]

70. Saturn.

Although '66 Chevy Chevelles are cool looking cars!

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rcahoy/1966%20Blue%20Chevelle%20(Top).jpg

[intheflow]

71. Saturn.

I've been stranded too many times by both Fords and Chevys.

[traco]

45. Rain or snow?

[intheflow]

72. Rain.

[traco]

74. You're only 22 posts away! Keep going!

[traco]

46. Dogs or cats?

[intheflow]

73. Puh-leeeeeeese!

Did you even look at my sig line?

[traco]

76. Yep, but it's another comparison

that will get you closer to your goal.

[intheflow]

97. Dogs, then.

I adore dogs. Don't tell my cats.

[traco]

47. Disney movie or horror film?

[intheflow]

75. Disney movie.

Though when I was little, Disney flicks were like horror films. I mean, have you ever seen some of their wicked wtiches? :scared:

[traco]

48. Candles or Oil Lamp?

[intheflow]

77. Candles.

[traco]

49. Digital camera or 35mm?

[intheflow]

78. Oh, now you've done it.

I'm very active in the DU photo group. We've had this discussion.

Just in case you're not a photo geek, though, I'll summarize: both have advantages, both have drawbacks. I shoot with both. If you want to see some of my photos, check out my portfolio.

[traco]

82. Beautiful. You are a very talented photographer!

[traco]

50. Tennis shoes or sandals?

[intheflow]

79. Sandels, hands down.

Or should that be feet?

[traco]

51. Pizza or pasta?

[intheflow]

80. As an Italian, I have to say

pasta. With meatballs and sausage. Yummmmmmm!

[traco]

52. Back massage or foot massage?

[intheflow]

81. Back massage.

Unless it's my sweetheart who's doing the massaging.

[traco]

84. Only 16 more posts to go!

[traco]

53. Bath or shower?

[intheflow]

83. Shower.

Unless the bath is a jacuzzi, and then only for relaxation purposes. To get clean, shower all the way.

[traco]

54. Christmas or Independence day?

[intheflow]

85. 4th of July.

I used to be a pyrotechnician.

[traco]

55. Telephone or Instant Message?

[intheflow]

86. IM

[traco]

56. Basketball or hockey?

[intheflow]

87. I grew up around Springfield, MA.

BBall all went to hell when Larry Bird retired, imo. But hockey... well, hockey is eternal! :loveya:

[traco]

57. Football or baseball?

[intheflow]

88. Baseball.

Actually, baseball is my faovirite of the major league sports. Everything else is "goal on either end, warfare over ownership rights." Baseball is visually and strategically unique.

[traco]

58. Television or Radio?

[intheflow]

89. Radio!

The visuals are yours to imagine!

[traco]

91. 10 more posts to go!

[traco]

59. Tylenol or Motrin?

[intheflow]

90. Aleve.

Excedrin PM, if I'm really hurtin'.

[traco]

93. It's a pleasure getting to know you.

You only have 9 more posts to go. What are you going to talk about now to get them done?

[intheflow]

103. I'm trying to figure out what the heck my 5000th post should be.

:shrug:

[traco]

104. Whatever you choose,

I'm sure it will be beautifully done!

[Capn Sunshine]

68. what are post counts?

Metaphysically speaking?
Do they matter?

[intheflow]

94. Metaphysically speaking,

typing on this keyboard and interacting with people via the web is just an illusion. So no, post counts do not matter in the least on a metaphysical plane.

Of course, they don't matter in the non-metaphysical plane, either. It's really just a way for me to kill time in the a/c on a hot Sunday afternoon. :)

[traco]

99. You still need a few more, Reeses Pieces or M&M's?

[traco]

100. BBQ sauce or Honey Mustard?

[intheflow]

105. Anything with mustard rocks.

I am a mustard-a-holic! Wish this was one of my photos. :)

[traco]

101. HP or Dell?

[intheflow]

106. HP.

I love Harry Potter! :P

[traco]

102. Chewing gum or Taffy?

[intheflow]

107. This is my 5000th post!

:woohoo:

Thanks, Everyone, for playing. You especially, traco! And welcome to DU! :hi:

[traco]

108. You're welcome intheflow

Glad I could help! :)

[lavenderdiva]

111. Congratulations!

:party: :toast: :bounce: :headbang: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause:

[Maat]

112. Congrats!

You're the greatest!

Yahoo!

Have a great rest of Sunday!