FOR THIS, WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL

Or at least, we were last night.

(Thanks to Punky B. for the assistance)

Comments

[Eleanor]

All right, 'fess up blogettes. How many of you have had a crush on a gay guy?

If they asked me, I could write a book about the large number of gay men I had crushes on -

First (but not last) guy:
When I was 20 there was this guy where I worked who I was mad for - I seduced (wrong word, I guess) him into taking me out to dinner, then for a walk on the beach where he told me he was too old for me (31) (soooo romantic) !!!and then to his one bedroom apartment to listen to some new album (CD you you kids)! I knew he had a roomate but he wasn't home - I asked to go to the bathroom and he pointed me toward it - I had to walk by the bedroom and there - in plain view - was one double bed!!! Disappointing end to a great evening!

But he was still a fun guy and we stayed friends!

[Marvin]

Eleanor, was the bedroom really on the way to the bathroom or were you just trying to get a sneak preview?

[Jeff Meyerson]

No, I'm not gay (not that there's anything wrong with that) or married to djtony, sly!

I am back, briefly, and YES we did spend about two hours with Judi this afternoon!

First, thanks to Eleanor for the new address. What's the new MOAT called?

I haven't read back on the old MOAT so can only presume Djt told you about our brunch/lunch on Sunday. We had a great time. He picked a wonderful place in Lauderdale that was -- literally -- right on the beach! You walked out the door and you were on the sand. If he posted the pictures you'll see. (It was called Aruba, by the way.) We had a good time and fine meal and Tony was nice enough to let us sit facing the beach. It was a very breezy day and there were lots of surfers out there.

After lunch we went on to Key Largo, where we spent the night in our duplex suite and watched the Oscars after an outstanding dinner at The Fish House.

Monday we drove down to Key West and had two more great days. Jackie couldn't resist making a phone call yesterday to friends at school in New York.

Jackie: "Hi. We're walking down Duval Street. It's 75 and gorgeous here. I hear you're having your third snowstorm in the last ten days."

How sadistic is that?

Anyway, more details later if you want, but for the big news. After driving up through the Keys today (absolutely gorgeous - sunny and breezy in the upper 60s to low 70s) I stopped and called Judi at the Herald. She graciously said that yes, indeed, we could come visit her. I then called djtony and told him it was on and he should meet us there, which he did.

As mentioned, we spent about two hours with Judi. We visited the office, sat in Dave's chair and got bumper stickers, saw the blog LIVE on Judi's computer (!), and saw she had nearly 1100 UNOPENED messages, if you ever feel she's neglecting you. Several of you were mentioned (Judi wanted to know what everyone is like, but I was discreet).

As for what Judi is like, she was GREAT. Jackie refused to believe she was old enough to be the mother of her children. She took us to the cafeteria and bought us drinks. We then we outside on the second floor balcony and sat and talked, watching the harbor, boats, etc.

She doesn't read the MOAT -- hell, it's amazing she has time to do her job -- but was clearly on top of the blog.

Have you ever known anyone who has their dream job? Well, Judi is as close as it comes. We told her the next time she visits New York she should let us know and we'd give her a tour of Brooklyn.

The time passed way too fast, but if anyone else visits Miami I highly recommend visiting the Herald. (And Julietine, you were mentioned by Judi!)

Anyway, we're back for the night but leave tomorrow for the Orlando area and after that will again be out of touch, this time for a week.

If tehre is anything else you'd like to know, just ask. Or you can e-mail me if you like.

Bloglits met:
Mad scientist
Leetie
Susan
Djtonyb

Plus Dave and Judi.

[Eleanor]

Well, Marvin, all I'm going to say is that it was a small apartment and the bedroom door was partially closed, but the bathroom was right next to it!

And if you want to know the truth, I think he wanted me to see it so I would stop hitting on him!!!!

[Mike "Mad's Dork" Weasel]

lol @ kingw's "biosexual"

Someone who will have sex with anything living?

[slyeyes]

Jeff, I'm going to guess there were no pics of judi. She seems to be camera shy. THe only known photo of her had a stuffed animal in front of her face.

[slyeyes]

Kaf, Wys, Prepare To Flee!!

[Alex D.]

biosexual -- engaging in sexual activity inside a biodome

Jeff, djtony -- Looks like you had a great time! So it was around 70 and sunny? Now I'm jealous. This is what I'm getting. (No wonder I'm still sick.)

[slyeyes]

Well, there are pics of her left arm, left shoulder, the one with the stuffed animal in her face, and the last one is a blurry shot of her face; but you can get the idea of what she looks like.

She needs to come out of hiding.

[Alex D.]

Tamara -- Yep. Actually, it's at the bottom of this page, if you want to save yourself some time.

[Alex D.]

Whoa. I could've sworn my post came right after Tamara's, then sly ended up in between. Am I hallucinating or something???

[if this works, I'll freak out for sure]

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[slyeyes]

Alex; mwahhahahahahahaha

and apparently you don't have to freak out....unless you wanted to post nothing.

[Alex D.]

OK, I did NOT take any potentially mind-altering drugs. Did I break the blog for real this time?

[The Blog]

not broken; just bruised.

[Alex D.]

I figured it wouldn't let you make a blank post. That's strange. And it's a double post

*takes 5 min break from posting to figure out what the heck's going on*

*looks outside*

*decides a walk around the neighborhood is out of the question, with all the snowdrifts*

[Graz]

I have seen photos of judi, and she is a lovely lady, but she is admittedly camera shy.......

There was a person who found a photot of here a while back and posted it in the comment section, but judi removed it fairly quickly.......

Please, if you do find one that you think is her, don't post it without her permission.

/Mr. Proper Guy

Okay, I have a goatee right now, usually have a Fu Mancho type mustache, and will go with a full beard at times when it's really cold (although I haven't yet this winter)....

I actually shaved all facial hair off a few years back, and my ex told me to grow it back because I looked all of 14 yrs. old when clean shaven....

She said it made her feel creepy that I looked so young......

Funny thing is, at the time I was 35 and she 23......

Yeah, yeah...I know......that's a huge age difference.....honest, I'm really not a creepy old guy that dates younger women.......I've dated women that were 14 years my senior also.....after 21 age to me is not the big issue...it's how the person conducts themselves that matters to me....

[neophyte]

Graz, 12 years difference isn't so bad. Then men I find most attractive are usually 5 to 15 years older than I am. Not that I even look to see who is attractive or anything.

[Alex D.]

I can't have facial hair. It's too conspicuous. As soon as I grow a single hair, everyone asks if I'm growing a beard! WAY too annoying for me to handle.

[djtonyb]

Hmmm, if I'm Jeff's lovely wife, who's picture did I take standing next to Jeff on the beach?

Sadly, I forgot my camera in the car for today's adventures, so I didn't get any photos. I did get a lovely bumper sticker as a consolation prize, however ;)

Jeff gave a very good synopsis, so I won't elaborate. I had to wait for the computer as my roomie was doing some homework.

[Susan]

Getting caught up once again..

Di, your runny nose arese? That sounds very very wrong...

Deon, I'm not sure if I could read neo's story out loud. I just tried and kept laughing. It would probably be a kind of large file, too, even as an mp3, but...(*snort* bad choice of words I know) if I thought it would be enjoyed, and ok with neo, I could record it. A nice change of recording subjects anyway.

Probably have to do it when no one is here. The laughter would be very hard to explain.

[Susan]

Alex, you can grow your facial hair one at a time? I knew we were a talented bunch here.

[Eleanor]

Since I have no facial hair (that I know of) I am totally bored with this conversation :)

I'm off now -

Large Fan Guy showed up, felt the carpet, said, yep, it's wet (duh) and turned on very large fan and left! Will return tomorrow for carpet evaluation...

[slyeyes]

*eyes rogue hair on chin*

*gets out tweezers*

Gottcha!!

I have no facial hair either.

[Mad "about Weasel" Scientist]

Judi took a picture with Mike and I. Full faces of all seen, but she swore to send teenage mutant ninja blog squids after us if we ever posted it. I haven't even seen it since it is on Mike's camera. Maybe the squids ate it already.

I'm still at work.
I'm hating this lab.
I'm going to go before I blow something up.

Night MOAT!

[Wurm42]

Hmmm...I haven't worn a beard since my sophomore year of college. Surprised to read how popular they are with the blogettes and wives/gfs of bloggers. Had a couple of girlfriends who really, really hated facial hair and decided shaving was something you did if you didn't want to be single.

Doesn't help that I have pale skin, dark hair, and practically get a 5:00 shadow at noon.

Mmmm...I have a round face, and a beard might help that. Ladies, any favorite styles? (Soul patches and similar little wimpy things need not apply)

[sandy beach]

I like nice full beards and I wish my husband wouldn't trim his quite so neatly. I have never seen his face in all these years, other than old photographs.

I'd like him to shave once -- just so I can see his face -- but he won't do it.

[Tamara]

MOAT NOTICE:

I need to hear a Scottish accent in person for about 20 minutes. I will pay in orgasms.

[wysiwyg]

Sly - prepare to flea?

*looks at cat suspiciously*

Thanks for the warning - but being 2000 feet up in the "mountains" and sixty miles from the coast, it would have to be a NON-trivial tsunami to get me!

BTW, I used to have moustache, and then a full beard about 15-20 years ago, but lopped it off at the behest of the Honey who can't stand the things. While I continue to detest shaving, the number of grey hairs poking through on my face these days keeps me at it....

[Higgy]

Tamara - I suppose a light Welsh accent won't do, huh? Damn...

I suppose you could listen to some songs by The Proclaimers....

Or, for a laugh - try to find some Billy Connolly (sp?) on the TV - he's hilarious and as thick an accent as you could want...

Or, the old throwback - Sean Connery - pick your movie....

[neophyte]

Dang! Tamara's paying in orgasms?! I never even knew they were legal tender.

[kingw MBE LP]

I had a beard once. The summer Mom died I just felt like something to change. Patchy beards aren't good. It was nice not to have to shave every day.

[neophyte]

I've never had a beard (thank goodness!) but I think I was a beard. At least, if I understand the term correctly. Which takes us back to the topic of women dating gay men.

[kingw MBE LP]

neo Never had a beard or never left home with a beard. I vote for A. Women dating gay men, Safe? Discuss.

[Alex D.]

Tamara -- Scottish accents

I know it wasn't in 20 minutes, but, hey, I was busy watching things explode into a giant ball of fire.

[kingw MBE LP]

Yeah thats it, safe. All the friendship no physical intimacy. Very safe not satisfying but nice and safe.
The other question what are the gay guys thinking. If they find the right girl everything will change? It will be nice when someday people will just be happy with who they are.

[Alex D.]

Obligatory SNL reference: The Girl with No Gaydar

[Alex D.]

Crap. Please don't tell me I'm alone on the blog. Then I'd have to go be...*gasp*...productive!

Nooooooo...!!!

[wysiwyg]

No you don't AD!

Go HERE!

[insomniac]

thank you for the feedback on the 'prima donna' thing, especially when there were so many more interesting things to write about. oh, and 'legal tender'='alleged rent'='gentler deal'

*numa numa iei, numa numa numa iei... good night,all*

[wysiwyg]

Am leaving a tad early today - I have just found, and I'm not making this up, a baby bird that must have come out of its nest before it can fly properly. Its old enough to survive with care, but it won't last the night on the ground, so am off to take it to the local animal shelter.

*Ticks off completion of good deed for the day*

[neophyte]

Kingw, Women dating gay men, Safe? No it is not safe. No dating is ever "safe." Dating always involves risk. You make yourself vulnerable to the other person. That is the beauty and the pain of any relationship.

I don't know what the gay guys I dated were thinking. One of them was quite young, and probably was still questioning everything.

But I think the other guy went out with me to throw off suspicion; he didn't want his best friend (my roommate) to know he was gay. He wasn't "dating" me, he was going out with me as a female buddy. But of course, I didn't know that, so I ended up hurt.

Insomniac, now I will have trouble sleeping because of that ear worm! goodnight!

And goodnight to you wysiwyg, and the little bird too!

[neophyte]

And goodnight to anyone left here, blurkers and MOATies and moat monsters alike.
May your dreams be sweet,
May your sleep be refreshing,
And your pillow, soft.

[Joshkr]

*working late into the night*

*trying to help Tina find her dream computer*

[MeL]

:taps mic:
Ahem.

I would like to announce the arrival of my "nephew" Andrew Mitchell Frazier into the world on March 2, 2005 at 10:16 p.m. weighing in at 6lbs 14oz and 20 inches long.

[Joshkr]

MeL...YAY!!!! Congrats, auntie!

Oh, and...80s teen movie soundclips for his accelerated learning program

[Joshkr]

Oh and back to the whole Paris Hilton thing...this is kinda interesting

[Kafaleni]

OK... I'm caught up to Jeff's post at 8:30pm... but I have so much going on in RL that I might have to blurk for the next couple days, just to keep up with things... (trying desperately not to say "stay abreast")

oh.. and insom.. in case no one's mentioned it.. it was sort of inferred, but the male version of a prima donna is called an Elton John.

Gay guy story.. never dated one that I know of, but a client for a company I used to work for was a gay guy, out, but in a metrosexual way rather than a flamboyant way. In his line of work, it wasn't an issue, but the flamboyant side of his nature was kept for after hours, as he was handling pretty serious stuff during business hours. Anyway, I was working late shift on a Friday, and he and his boyfriend showed up at the office, both drunk as the proverbial skunks. He hit on me, proposed to me,and offered me a job in his office, replacing his secretary of over a decade, all in front of the BF, who was too busy giggling about the secretary chairs (y'know, the ones on rollers). The BF tried to leave with a chair under each arm, but couldn't get through the door. Both of them ended up stumbling down the street and home into each other's arms.

[Marvin]

*sneaks back in*

*scribbles out passes out*

*writes 'continues messing with Flash all night' in crayon*

[Marvin]

*wonders if it's going to be another slow MOAThursday*

[Jeff Meyerson]

Morning, all. Just a last check in before we get things together to get out of here.

On the beard topic (having one, not being one), I do, as you can see from the pics. In fact, other than my immediate family, Jackie is probably the only person I know who HAS seen me without one. I started with a mustache and sideburns (this was the Geezer Age, folks) and then filled in the beard. I've had it ever since, which is longer than we've been married. I have thought of shaving it from time to time but I'm keeping it for the present.

That seems a ridiculous topic to end on but that's all I've got. See yo next week, weather permitting. Have a great one. And have a turkey sandwich on me.

I love turkey!

[rita]

To all my friends/loved ones at the MOAT:

At the end of the school day yesterday, yet another vase of flowers was waiting for me--a gorgeous dozen red roses! I don't know who was behind these two flower deliveries except that they came from MOATies, and that's enough for me!

You people are the absolute best friends anyone could ever have. You just don't know how much those flowers mean to me. They're incredible, and they made me feel so wonderful, so special, and so fortunate to have a group of friends as wonderful as you are. Thank you. Thank you for listening to my whining and feeling sorry for myself and not telling me to shut up and get on with my life. You are my lifeline, and I will always treasure you.

Now, MOATaritas for everyone. They're on me! And in me, and all around me.....

[igloo]

Good morning Marvin,
RL been real busy, so I have only time to "drive by" blurk. Boss has gotten all revved up about something called Prophet. Something to do with religion I guess. Prophet, prophet and something called werk? When I google werk, all I get is links to pages in the German Language. Maybe he's gone over to the Lutherans.

[Brat]

Neo - mea culpa on the story.

wysiwyg (and any others posting to brat's efiction), please be aware that the way the story software is written, someone has to "authorize" any "new" authors. I get an e-mail when anyone posts, and I'll get there as soon as possible. But that's what delayed the story appearing. The eFiction site is intended for Moaties only, or I would just throw the doors open, so.......the first time you post, I'll go "authorize" you as an author. After that you're on your one....I ain't no editor....certainly not a censor (Yeck, gaaack).

OBTW - I need to take Christobol's story down she he has it covered like a blanket on his own site, but I can't find his site address. Anybody have it?

Ok, back to work............

Now where did I leave that........O!, there it is.....

[Brat]

"down she he" wtf does that mean.....
should be "down since he".

My fingeees are terminally tungled.

[insomniac]

thank you, Kaf, for the image of a math department full of Elton Johns, that should keep me smiling all day!

The main problem is that they are, as Churchill said, "modest men with much to be modest about."

[Di]

Good morning Moaties!

Weather Update:

Why do you even bother reading this? Its Chicago. Its March. Its COLD. Just give yourself a break and stop checking till April.

El, is the sun still shining? I think I'm going to cancel my trip to Texas and head to San Diego instead.

[rita]

Out-of-the-blue comment:

Here's yet another reason I really like you guys.

I'm a member of a knitting list. I posted this the other day:

"Message: 4
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 07:56:47 -0500
From: Marie
Subject: Circs for socks

I meant to say that I'm going to get addis in long lengths in sizes 4-7 to use
for making socks. I just taught myself to use one long addi to make socks, and
it's a dream. No juggling those stupid little sticks!

Marie"

I got this answer:

"I don't juggle when I'm knitting, and I actually think that learning to use
these "stupid little sticks" is something every knitter should do. I'm sure
that you will find - eventually - that you will NEED these stupid little sticks
in order to knit circularly very small items....like the beginnings of
hats...cuffs on sweaters...sock toes...circular shawl beginnings...any number of
small circles that circular needles cannot handle.

And I resent the tone, too....I happen to enjoy knitting with dp's and while
I use circulars for larger items like sweaters and shawls, I never use thm for
small items like socks, mittens and hats....I use my dp's. So let's not call
any tool that is used by any knitter "stupid". It's impolite and implies
that those of us who DO use them are "stupid" for doing so."

I apologized to keep peace. Honestly, was I being rude? I replied that I use dpns (double-pointed needles, and they really are a royal pain in the ass to use) for many things, but I happen to prefer to use one long circular needle when I can get by with it.

I know this is all gibberish to those who don't knit. I just want your take on it.

[Leetie]

Thanks for the Biryani update, DJT! So cool that you and the Meyersons got to meet goddess Judi.

Joshkr, it rubs the lotion on it's skin... CREEPY!!!

LTTG, but how many orgasms will you pay me, Tamara, if I send you a copy of Trainspotting?

Rita, tell her to take a pill. Jeez!

[slyeyes]

rita, I didin't think you were at all rude. It sounds to me like the other person had his/her knitting needle up his/her butt.

(I'm doing the his/her thing today because on the radio this morning, they were talking about hobbies and a gal called in to talk about knitting. At least everyone thought it was a gal who just smoked 3 packs of cigs a day....ended up it's a guy. He didn't say whether or not he smokes)

[rita]

Thank you, ladies. I thought my comment was perfectly innocent. I did mention in my reply that I'm accustomed to blogging with a bunch of people who are used to tongue-in-cheek comments (which is the way I meant it).

Of course, here, tongue-in-cheek can have a number of meanings. And that's why I like it here.

[kibby F5™]

rita, sounds to me like someone's got a needle stuck somewhere where it shouldn't be....

KNIT THAT!

[neophyte]

Rita, anybody with any sense could see that by "stupid little sticks" you meant that they were frustrating and you prefer not to use them. That's all. She needs to relax; don't let her get to you.

[Tamara]

Mornin, MOATies!

Di, when are you travelling to TX, and why was I not informed or invited?

Rita, I know naught of this knitting of which you speak, but I didn't like the tone of that person who didn't like your "tone." Generally best to ignore people who like to pick fights.

Leetie, creepily enough, "Trainspotting" is where I fell in love with Ewan McGregor. (And OH how I love him!) But now that I'm a mom, I can't stand that movie. I'll just stick with "Moulin Rouge" for now. Even though it makes me cry. I'm sure you wanted this long response.

RE: My MOAT NOTICE! - Di & I were chatting last night, and reached my two favorite topics,--Rob Thomas & Ewan McGregor--so in a fit of silliness I ran over here & posted about my desperate need for a Scottish man. He can be dumb as a brick as long as he's got that accent... So...anybody here know any Scottish guys who like over-bearing, perfectionistic red-heads?

[Eleanor]

Good morning everyone from su.so.ca. -

We did have a few sprinkles last night, Di - does that help??? Didn't think so - sorry!

Wurm, I am a sucker for a round face and I'm sure I'm not alone, so don't cover up a pretty face - just find a chick who cannot resist the urge to pinch your cheek -face, that is! Would that be Alicia???

Gay friends:
At the same time I was emotionally distancing myself from my husband (divorce preparation), 3 young Jewish attorneys came to work at the same courthouse where I was working - one of them was gay (openly) and we became "new best friends" - I invited him to the house, he went out to dinner with me and husband, etc.

After a couple of weeks, husband said to me, and this is a direct quote: "It's OK for you to be friends with him, just don't try to cure him!" Yuk! Another nail in his coffin, so to speak!

rita - IMO, you were being funny, and the other person had absolutely no sense of humor! When I was in boarding school in high school, knitting was "the thing to do" and argyle socks were a sign of knitting competence - I used all those dp needles and while they were a pain, I thought the little bobbins hanging down were soooo cute! And whenever they got crossed or tangled, I'd think, "stupid needles" - it's an exression, for heavens sake - and your remarks were certainly not an attack on the entire world knitting community - you should tell that person to "chill"- but I understand why you apologized - sometimes it's easier to do that just to keep the peace!

*looks around for breakfast - doesn't see any*

*leaves to go to Starbucks and will bring back coffee for all - and maybe some scones*

[Di]

rita, that is just silly. Who ever it was that wrote that response to you most definitely has a needle stuck up their arse. It's obvious to anyone with even minimal socialization skills, such as myself, that as you said, the comment was made tongue in cheek. You are most certainly the better person for at least replying and apologizing, however you should have delicately mentioned in your response that you are not responsible for someones lack of social development and over sensitivity...

*frustrated with the world again*

I hate stoopud people!

[rita]

*brings in entire breakfast buffet, complete with boozy juice drinks*

Thanks. I'd love to blast the old bag into next week. Those stinking lists are like kids in elementary school; everyone is soooo sensitive and takes offense at nothing. It's not bothering me.

And yes, those little needles would make excellent weapons, n'est pas?

[rita]

If only I could think of witty, insulting things that don't sound insulting when I need them. I'm hopeless at it, even when I have all the time I need since I'm typing it.

[Di]

rita - you've got mail!

[rita]

Woohoo!

[Di]

*rolling out luggage*

Tamara, honey... I did mention my trip to Texas a while ago.... I believe it was to Lee actually. Perhaps on the last Moat? Regardless, I didn't invite you because I didn't realize you needed an invitation! I thought it was a given that I couldn't visit the Lone Star State without my Evil Bedazzled Twin, how much trouble could I possibly get into all by myself??

Tamara, will you be a witness to my business trip?

[neophyte]

Boozy drinks? Did someone say boozy drinks?

[neophyte]

or was it floozy drinks?

*sits back and waits for the men to show up at the mention of the word "floozy"*

[rita]

Boozy, floozy, who cares? Alcohol for everyone!

*baits the trap*

[Tamara]

Di, I would be pleasured (not just honored!) to witness your business trip.

*runs around Di's car like a little yappy dog* When do we go? When do we go?!

[Di]

*takes out leash, collar and some Liquid Benadryl*

*slips a bit of Benadryl into Tamaras Moatarita, just enough to calm her down and make her stop running in circles*

Tamara - Wednesday the 16th if everything goes according to plan..

*shakes her head, knowing better*

Nothing ever goes according to plan here... The next deadline we have is the 15th, and there are always clients that dont make it so I would bet my trip is delayed a day or two.

[Susan]

Morning all!

Well, it is morning here. For about another half hour, anyway.

Wysi-I hope the baby bird is ok!

A question for anyone who uses Hotmail-are you having any problems with it? I am recieving mail there just fine. I don't really use it to send mail though, and over the last week or so, when I try to reply to messages or send something new, it won't send. Just wondering if it is a problem with my account, or if it is a problem with Hotmail in general.

[Mr.Fishair]

Ok, I'll bite.

No, really I'll bite, just stick it up here. ;)

Di- I think what Rita was really waiting to hear was "You've got Male!

Rita- I couldn't agree more, this place is full of really GREAT people, I mean they put up with me, right?
And that poor lady is certainly not KeepinKnitSimple, eh? Since she appears to know sooo much, Maybe you could ask her, so, How does one knit an Asshat?

Crap. WERK! crisis just hit the fan.

back when I can play MO

[Di]

Susan, I've noticed that since they upgraded everyones mailbox size, they have been having those issues. When it happens for me, it only lasts about a day or two and then goes back to normal for a while again.

It stinks, doesn't it? Maybe we can get all the Moaties to write a letter to Hotmail.

Dear Mr. or Mrs. Hotmail Person,

Your hotmail mail sending device is being a pain in our rumps. Can you please look into fixing that? It makes communicating with the masses, and staying in touch in a non-personal way near impossible. Thank you.
The Moaties

[Tamara]

Susan, Hotmail has been sucking ass at random times lately. Hope that helps. ;)

*Falls into a deep, deep sleep on the floor in front of the MOAT coed restroom* Sorry, y'all are just going to hafta hold it till this Benadryl wears off!

[Higgy]

Susan - I punted Hotmail for Gmail (Google's Mail service) which - to reiterate various invitations - I know myself and several other bloglits can invite you to join for free. You get 1GB of space and they have very cool archive/search features.

Never going back to hotmail...

Rita - I think you should knit that woman a gag - sheesh, what kind of knit-wit flames you for a perfectly innocent comment? Sheesh, next thing, someone will be flaming New for saying "Floozy" on the blog.....

Of course, that'll never happen....

Tamara - you had me at red-head, but lost me at perfectionist and over-bearing! I'm sure there are some men out there that are right up your alley (figuratively speaking) - although the thought of you on a leash - RRRREOWRR!

[Tamara]

Oh, I forgot to mention: I already chewed thru my leash. Sorry, Di! (And Higgy!)

[Mr.Fishair]

I'm in agreeance with Higgy about Red Heads!

Pass it On!

(I can't, I'm WAY too busy at the moment. Obviously!!)

[neophyte]

I have a thing for redheads too, though I prefer the male variety.

[neophyte]

and thank goodness that I got that typo corrected!

(Although a thong for redheads wouldn't be such a bad thing, come to think of it)

[«LabSpecimen»]

1) Rumor has it that I'm very polite. Let's nip that in the bud before it even gets going, okay?

2) When I was about, oh, 16 maybe? I had a girlfriend that broke up with me. Not long after that, she decided she was gay.

Is it me?

3)On the rebound, I sort of started to hoop up with this other girl. I didn't really pursue it because she was younger than I was interested in. Good thing. She decided that she, too, was gay. She and my ex are still together to this day.

Is it me?

4) While I was still married, but in that gray area where you both are avoiding the inevitable "it's time to come to agreement and end this thing," I had an online girlfriend. Several times she questioned my sexuality.

Is it me?

Alex: I called everyone you've known since Jr. High. They said you were a doody head. Most of them are still in Jr. High, it seems.

I had something else, but I've forgotten it.

[rita]

Maybe you could ask her, so, How does one knit an Asshat?

*still giggling*

[Di]

*wondering what Neo does to get her man's head red*

Neo, I've heard of them being blue, but red?

[Susan]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with issues with Hotmail right now. I do have a gmail account, and should just go ahead and use that over hotmail. But I have a lot of things going to the hotmail right now, and the thought of changing all of them is not a happy thought.

I also have a huge number of invites for gmail if anyone wants to try it.

Gosh, I only have four different email accounts right now.

[neophyte]

I'm a patriot, what can I say. Red, white, and blue to the core.

(I have no idea what that means but it sounded dirty to me, so I posted it. Neener.)

[rumor mill]

psst! Lab is very polite! Pass it on!

[Di]

Labs pole is very light... pass it on!

[neophyte]

And does nipping something in the bud have a double meaning? Because if not, it really should.

[Tamara]

Lately, with Hotmail sucking so much, I've been tempted, but I don't really like Gmail. Hotmail & I have been together for nearly a decade now... *sniffle*

[Susan]

Meant to throw this in earlier, and got distracted. (oooh something shiny...) My senior year in high school I was friends with a very very gay guy. (This was the mid-80's, the pinstripe jeans he showed up in were a big giveaway, so was the fact he took cosmotology classes) Kind of drifted apart over the years, although I talked to him about 6 years ago, and he was not really a he anymore, if you know what I mean. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I know he wasn't happy as a he, so hopefully he is happy now.

Then I was friends for a number of years with two other gay men. Through knowing them, I did, over the years, have a number of women hit on me. Not really my thing...not ruling it out, but not pursuing it either. Too interested in guys...

One thing that amused me about the guy in high school. He did, occasionally drag me to questionable places. Where guys would hit on me. So he, apparently thinking this would discourage them, would tell them I was gay. Needless to say, that did not discourage them.

[Susan]

Tamara, I wasn't sure about gmail at first, but I haven't had any problems with it. And I have had hotmail for many many years. Gmail just took some getting used to.

Lab has a light pole? What kind of light? Fluorecent, incandecent, what?

[Di]

Patriotic... snork!

[rhealist]

Lab is a pole dancer?

[Higgy]

Lab dances to the polls - pass it on...