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Tracey
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Dec 05, 2010 01:31AM
I'm not sure I consider myself 'alive' until I've had my morning coffee. My older sister, who knows me way too well, once bought me a T-shirt which said 'Coffee doesn't just pick me up it carries me around'
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I have never understood the attraction to coffee. Occasionally I try it because I think I should like it and it smells nice, and maybe I just haven't found a good one yet. I then have the desperate urge to brush my teeth to get rid of the after taste.
@Tracey- Lol! Great tshirt XDD@Gail- There are plenty of coffees out there to try :) I think it can take a little while to get used too. I drink it more for the 'pep' it gives especially for the morning kick. Otherwise I chew gum that has caffeine in it when I work..lol
Bronwyn wrote: "I have a glass fountain pen that I bought up at Montville along with 4 scented inks. I was disappointed with the inks though as they weren't as nice smelling as I had hoped for. I just don't get ..."Yeah, scented inks never really smell nice. I usually write with a different pen and ink every day so I get to use all the pens I have inked. And I actually find the whole pen cleaning process relaxing...weird I know. :)
Tracey wrote: "I rarely use pens of any kind any more if I can get out of it because my handwriting is so awful that sometimes even I can't read it but I'd still love a really nice fountain pen."My writing used to be so messy even I struggled to read it. But this year I set out to change my style of handwriting, and it's a lot better now. It took a lot of practice but it's well worth it. My cursive writing now has an old fashioned look to it.
Laura wrote: "We should start a pen group! Haha...I collect markers xD I love browsing through art shops and differen shops for different kinds! :3. ..."Markers are great, I used to collect them before I started on fountain pens. There's so much wonderful stuff in art shops.
Carmel wrote: "Leanne, do you have any pieces of your writing or art that you could share with us (no pressure) - if you have a pic of it/them?"Hi Carmel, thanks for your interest but I don't really have anything at the moment worth putting up. I loved art and writing at school, but after I left school I didn't keep practicing. I'm slowly getting back into it now, so I'm still a bit rusty...A few years ago I used to write music, film and game reviews but I got a bit bored with the technical side of review writing, I much prefer creative writing, which is what I'm trying to concentrate on now. I just wish I could settle on a plot line, then I can get some writing done :)
My Favourite... 1. Time of Day: Just after I get home and take my shoes off.
2. Food: S&V Chips.
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): Really cold water on a hot day.
4. Band/singer: ani di franco
5. Actor: Vin Diesel
6. Spot in Australia: My back yard in the hammock.
7. Team/Sport: ...
8. Car: One I'm not driving through rush hour.
9. Animal: My Burmese
10. Activity: Writing.
11. Things to collect: Books!
@ Leanne - I'd love to have nice handwriting but I think ten years of taking notes at Uni have destroyed any chance of that - on the plus side I can now usually figure out doc's handwriting just from deciphering my own scribble lol
Andrea wrote: "My Favourite... 5. Actor: Vin Diesel..."
Mmm! Vin Diesel!
Actually he is pretty cute - I might steal that pic for wallpaper :)
I'd have preferred a picture of Jessica Alba in her outfit from Sin City... Can we have that on Monday?
Is there a particular reason why you need to wait until Monday Murray?
I like the suspense.And it's a great way to start the week...
No problemo, I have a lovely(?) picture planned for Monday. :)
I almost forgot to post them. :P
Awesome! Thanks Gail. It's a pity I'm at work so I can't drool over them for long. A chux will do.
Just doing my bit to look after one of my favourite Aussie Readers. :)
*hands over a chux*
*hands over a chux*
I wish Dark Angel didn't get canned..that show was good.
Laura wrote: "I wish Dark Angel didn't get canned..that show was good."Agreed. I was impressed at how well they managed to end it with such short notice though. Did you listen to the commentary to find out what the marks were and where the story was going?
Murray wrote: "Laura wrote: "I wish Dark Angel didn't get canned..that show was good."Agreed. I was impressed at how well they managed to end it with such short notice though. Did you listen to the commentary..."
I haven't since I only used to watch it on tv or my vhs recording (my that brings back memories..lol). I am guessing the commentary is on the DVD set then?
Laura wrote: "I am guessing the commentary is on the DVD set then? "That's where I heard them. I can't see anything on the net with the details. I can send you an private message with the overall idea if you like.
My Favourite... 1. Time of Day: dont have one
2. Food: mango
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): hmmm..dont know
4. Band/singer: Robbie Williams
5. Actor: Adam Brody
6. Spot in Australia: Maroochydore
7. Team/Sport: Soccer
8. Car: Ford
9. Animal: Dog
10. Activity : sport and reading
11. Things to collect : books I guess
I am probably the only person who doesn't like mango.
Mangos..YUMMY! If I could eat those every day and not have to pay the stupid prices...zomg..heaven! Though I picked up 2 for $4 yesterday which is an okay price.
Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I am probably the only person who doesn't like mango."No, I'm with you Gail. I did learn to eat the tangy ones we found in Bhutan, but the types I've had here are too sweet.
Hi all, here are my favourite things.... 1. Time of Day: 8.30pm when my 7yo is asleep and I’m curled up on the couch with a book
2. Food: Ice-cream & cheese cake
3. Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic): lemon lime & bitters, Sangria & Margaritas
4. Band/singer: Like all types of music but I was a big fan of Simply Red & Kiss growing up. I’ve recently bought the new Train CD, Save Me San Francisco, which I like very much.
5. Actor: Sandra Bullock (brilliant in ‘The Blind Side’), Al Pacino & Robert De Niro
6. Spot in Australia: Catching up with family & friends in Noosa
7. Team/Sport: Not a big sports fan but I will watch the occasional Cricket & Formula 1 with hubby
8. Car: Safe and reliable
9. Animal: My black Pug ‘Gomez’
10. Activity : Dancing (not very good at but I do enjoy it), shopping for books & clothes, walking with friends and I recently joined a Zumba class once a week…so much fun
11. Things to collect: Books, CD and Coffee mugs
Michelle wrote: "Hi all, here are my favourite things....
Yummy Michelle, I love Margaritas and Sangria. Your dog sounds super cute, I love the name. :D
Yummy Michelle, I love Margaritas and Sangria. Your dog sounds super cute, I love the name. :D
Coffee mug collecting..haha..I could get into that!
Gail "cyborg" wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hi all, here are my favourite things.... Yummy Michelle, I love Margaritas and Sangria. Your dog sounds super cute, I love the name. :D"
He’s very cute Gail. When I first saw him, he was this little black ball with these huge eyes. They were far too big for his body. He reminded me of Gomez from the Adams Family so we decided to call him that.
I have a couple photos of Gomez on my profile. I haven’t worked out how to paste them on this board yet.
Carmel wrote: "Hi Michelle, love Al Pacino & Robert De Niro very talented actors! Big music fan!! Love coffee,books & I hear Zumba is terrific exercise - one of the girls from work goes 3 times a week, I must try..."Carmel, I am so uncoordinated when it comes to dancing. Zumba defiantly hasn’t improved me…haha…it’s still a lot of fun.
My favorites;1.Time of Day; After 6pm, pour 1st glass of wine and sit at computer and write, or sit at my pad and draw.
2. Food; cooked breaky.
3. Drink; White wine after 6pm...
4.Band/ singer;Beccy Cole amongst a million others, Stones are big...
5.Actor; Ray Winstone
6.Spot in Oz; Glass House mountains.
7.Team/ sport; Karate
8.Car; Jaguar I've had 4 all in the UK
9.Animal; Wife
10. Activity; Loving wife, writing & drawing.
11.Collect; music and books, but I give books away once I have read them, i rarely read a book twice so many good new ones out there, so why would ya bother? I lost my hording instinct years back!
Love the Glasshouse Mountains. A few years back (okay quite a few!) I climbed Mt Tibrogargon and Mt Beerwah. It's really beautiful around there.:)
Mandy wrote: "Love the Glasshouse Mountains. A few years back (okay quite a few!) I climbed Mt Tibrogargon and Mt Beerwah. It's really beautiful around there.:)"Carmel wrote: "Tony wrote: "i rarely read a book twice so many good new ones out there, so why would ya bother?..."
I don't know whether it's just me, but I find some books which I have thoroughly enjoyed & ha..."
I find the same with some movies, This week I watched 'Salt' with Angelina Jolie 3 times to really get the plot, but the first time i was cooking at the same time! Great movie, that lady has some great moves!
Mandy wrote: "Love the Glasshouse Mountains. A few years back (okay quite a few!) I climbed Mt Tibrogargon and Mt Beerwah. It's really beautiful around there.:)"Check this out at Beerwah www.beerwahhideaway.com Our little piece of heaven!
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Check this out at Beerwah www.be..."
Fantastic B&B Tony!!! Looks really nice. I have just bookmarked the site....one day we might be able to get up there...)
Carmel wrote: "Hi Michelle, love Al Pacino & Robert De Niro very talented actors! Big music fan!! Love coffee,books & I hear Zumba is terrific exercise - one of the girls from work goes 3 times a week, I must try..."Currently working on a portrait of Al Pacino, I will post it here "Hopefully" if I can stop writing 'Dark Mirrors" long enough to finish it!
Brenda wrote: "Tony wrote: "Mandy wrote: "Love the Glasshouse Mountains. A few years back (okay quite a few!) I climbed Mt Tibrogargon and Mt Beerwah. It's really beautiful around there.:)"Check this out at Bee..."
Brenda you would be most welcome!
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Carmel wrote: "Tony wrote: " find the same with some movies, This week I watched 'Salt' with Angelina Jolie 3 times to really get the plot, but the first time i was cooking at the same time! Great movie, that lad..."Look here YOU! It's really a cool movie, I wouldn't a fight with that lady! And I really only read Playboy for the articles too!...
Ground control to Major Tom!
Thanks for the comments on Bowie
I have recently redrawn a pic that was in Playboy called Adam & Eve in the 70's I'll see if i can post it here sometime...Or alternatively you can see it in my profile I think...
Tony wrote: "I find the same with some movies, This week I watched 'Salt' with Angelina Jolie 3 times to really get the plot, but the first time i was cooking at the same time! Great movie, that lady has some great moves!"I've seen Salt as well and the 'plot' is kinda one that goes over your head. But she is great in action movies ;) If you enjoy seeing her in action maybe check out WANTED if you haven't already. It's based on the comic but DON'T compair the two because they really botched it in terms of 'following the comic'. One example, Angelina plays a character called Fox who in the comic is actually a black woman. So things like this are just kinda odd, though I can't complain of seeing Angelina in this kick ass role..ehehehe.
I also watched GiA earlier on this year with her as the lead role..Based on a true story as well. It was a tele movie on HBO in USA years ago buuuut I highly recommend picking up a copy. Has to be one of my all time favorite movies. Everyone played their roles so well.
Laura wrote: "Tony wrote: "I find the same with some movies, This week I watched 'Salt' with Angelina Jolie 3 times to really get the plot, but the first time i was cooking at the same time! Great movie, that la..."Yeah Salt is really cool and the plot really twists and turns It really did take 3 watches to take in the plot... As i said First time i was making dinner and watching and missing the plot. second time i fell asleep as it was getting real late. 3rd, bingo! I got it and wow! She is some powerfull lady!...A face I have to draw!
Tony wrote: "Laura wrote: "Tony wrote: "I find the same with some movies, This week I watched 'Salt' with Angelina Jolie 3 times to really get the plot, but the first time i was cooking at the same time! Great ..."I tried drawing her once...Didn't work out so well..But I'm not so much into drawing real life..Cartoon characters is sweet for me..lol.
My only real successful sketch was this-
But i do prefer to draw cartoons like Mickey- [image error]
:)
Carmel wrote: "Great sketches Laura, I'm a stick-person drawer, so in my eyes you've got talent!!"Thankss, i love drawing stick people..they can get into so much trouble hahaha.
I have to be able to draw since i worked in animation as a background designer for kids tv show :D!
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