Interrogation Room - alexa

#2201

Thanks for coming in and answering our questions Dex, and I won't release the yeti I have in my basement if you answer Bea's last few questions. :P

Next up isssssssss

POLO

#2202

Polo
How old are you?
Favorite childhood experience?
Favorite animal, color, and name.
Why did you ride inside a police car in Bratislava?

#2203

indiglo wrote:Oooh, I have one!!

There are lots of things you've done that I'm proud of you for, but what is something you've done that you're proud of you for?

(Yep, you're going to have to brag on yourself for a minute. Sorry not sorry. )

Oops! Sorry For stepping on Polo's toes!

This was a tough one. I guess I'm going to go with caring for my mother in the last year of her life, even though its not the happiest answer.

#2204

bea wrote:OMG - I LOVE INDI'S QUESTION ALMOST AS MUCH AS I LOVE HER!!!!!!!

Follow up questions: Why are you so proud of doing that thing? She took care of me all of my life. It was the least I could do.

What is the second thing you are most proud of doing and why? I'm going to say it was a CCG I did the game design and art direction for.

What would surprise us to learn about you? My age.

What is the one thing you MOST wish someone would ask you but know that they won't? How crazy in love with Indi am I?

What is the answer to that question? Tons.

#2205

bea wrote:I make an amazing cottage pie. I hope that will do? I bet it would.

Alcatraz sounds great! What else? Muir woods? Have you seen a grove of Redwoods?

Spring Training sounds fun. I hope you like the Indians. I'd watch the Indians play the A's. Who else would you want to see? Anyone playing the A's.

Do you cook at all? If so what do you consider your specialty? I do cook. I do a passable shrimp stir-fry.

If not, what would you most want to learn to cook?

Thanks for all the questions!

#2206

Hi, folks!

sig wrote:Polo
How old are you?
Favorite childhood experience?
Favorite animal, color, and name.
Why did you ride inside a police car in Bratislava?

I. 22 jolly years.
II. Lulling my younger siblings to bed with bedtime stories made up on the spot. I was very good at it, and I catch myself missing that once in a while.
III. Whale. Navy blue. Marco.
IV. Lost a wallet somewhere in Bratislava. Had to search every single spot I visited in the city, only to find it was in a police station in the other side of town with no money in it. Got to ride in a police car from the closest station to the other station, and then run to catch a bus so I wouldn't miss my int'l bus back to Budapest. I got to the int'l bus station 5 minutes before the damn thing left.

#2207

Would you make up a bedtime story for us?
Do you cook? if so what is your specialty? if not is there something you've always wanted to learn to make?
What would we do if I came to visit you? WWhat would he do if you came out here to AZ to visit us?
Are you in school? If so what are you studying?
What do you do to pay the bills? Do you like it?
What do you want to be when you grow up?

#2208

Marco!

What is the most mundane superpower that you could give yourself?
What is the most awesomest superpower you would give yourself?
Complete this sentence: My favorite burger is a _____ burger with _____ cheese, _______ and anchovies.
Do you have a SO? What happened to him/her? Are they still alive? Where did you bury the body?
What is the square root of 7929?
What got you started playing Mafia?
Do you prefer to be Mafia or civilian? Independent?
What is your favorite Dad's name?
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Who framed Roger Rabbit?
Where is Dunkirk?
When was the last time you changed the oil in your car hmmmmmmm?

#2209

bea wrote:Would you make up a bedtime story for us?
Do you cook? if so what is your specialty? if not is there something you've always wanted to learn to make?
What would we do if I came to visit you? WWhat would he do if you came out here to AZ to visit us?
Are you in school? If so what are you studying?
What do you do to pay the bills? Do you like it?
What do you want to be when you grow up?

V. Oh, this is so awkward! I promise I'll post one here before the end of the week. Or we could make a thread in which each user adds a line to the story with each post.
VI. Yes, I do! I cook a mean hummus, but soup is my specialty. I want to learn how to cook a proper salmon and a good curry.
VII. You'd go to the beach with me. The beaches here are paradisiacal. I dunno; is it legal to shoot in AZ? Because I've always wanted to try that. I mean, gramps taught me how to shoot with a .38 revolver when I was 10, but that was not legal at all.
VIII. I'm in law school, studying law!
IX. I'm an intern at a law firm. Yeah, I do, but it's a pretty small place and we don't get cool cases very often.
X. Either a federal prosecutor or an int'l human rights lawyer, while maintaining my hobby of writing and recording music.

Scotty wrote:Marco!

What is the most mundane superpower that you could give yourself?
What is the most awesomest superpower you would give yourself?
Complete this sentence: My favorite burger is a _____ burger with _____ cheese, _______ and anchovies.
Do you have a SO? What happened to him/her? Are they still alive? Where did you bury the body?
What is the square root of 7929?
What got you started playing Mafia?
Do you prefer to be Mafia or civilian? Independent?
What is your favorite Dad's name?
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Who framed Roger Rabbit?
Where is Dunkirk?
When was the last time you changed the oil in your car hmmmmmmm?

XI. The ability to point to a person and give them the power of clean poops so that we can defeat the toilet paper industry and save the rainforests
XII. The ability to point to a person and give them the power of clean poops so that we can defeat the toilet paper industry and save the rainforests
XIII. Ham, roquefort, parma ham
XIV. Nope! I did broke up with my ex in the very beginning of this month, but I've been going out with another lady (who is a 6 foot tall redhead, something very new to me). It's in Alcatraz.
XV. Pass!
XVI. Progarchives! Socky convinced me it'd be a good idea, and it was

XVII. Civ!
XVIII. Marco, too!
XIX. It tried suicide but didn't succeed.
XX. I dunno, k
XXI. Norway, I guess?
XXII. Good question. Hmmmmm.

#2210

Holy Roman Numerals!

What's the most interesting case you've worked on?

#2211

If there are any last burning questions for Polo please feel free to leave them and have them answered.

I know the Sunday announcement came late, I promise to do this at a more appropriate time next week -

Please welcome:

Big Damn Hero

A few questions to get the ball rolling....

1) Of all the awesome things Mark Sheppard has been in, which role is your favorite and why?
2) Which Whedon project is your favorite and why?
3) What are you most proud of doing and why?
4) What did you want to be when you grew up at age 5? 10? 20?
5) What do you hope someone asks you but know no one will?
6) What is the answer to the question above?
7) What is your favorite thing about Wabbit?
8) What would surprise the you of 10 years ago the most about your life now?
9) Do you prefer playing civ, mafia or indy? Why?
10) What is your most favorite role you have held and why?
11) What is your most favorite created role and why?
12) Favorite superhero? Why?
13) Favorite villain? Why?
14) What would most people be surprised to know about you?
15) How much begging would it take to make you a more regular feature round these parts?

#2212

bea wrote: Please welcome:

Big Damn Hero
In the words of Chris Jericho "I bring you all the gift of me, BDH...soak it iiinnnn maaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnn....*basks in the glory*
A few questions to get the ball rolling....

1) Of all the awesome things Mark Sheppard has been in, which role is your favorite and why?
I would say Crowley only because it is the character that has gotten the most screen time, Lampkin because it seemed like his most challenging, and Badger because EVERYTHING comes back to Firefly.
2) Which Whedon project is your favorite and why?
Firefly because it was my intro to Whedonverse and it came during a dark time in my life and it was kinda what I needed to get me through.
3) What are you most proud of doing and why?
My current weight loss endeavor...for obvious reasons...
4) What did you want to be when you grew up at age 5? 10? 20?
I never really went through those phases of what I wanted to be...I still don't know...but at age 20 I wanted to be a high school english teacher mainly cuz I thought it would be easy and I'd get summer's off.
5) What do you hope someone asks you but know no one will?
I dunno cuz if you make it to my inner circle, I'm pretty much an open book...anyone who doesn't know me won't come close to asking something I would be hesitant to answer.
6) What is the answer to the question above?
If you ask it, the answer will come.
7) What is your favorite thing about Wabbit?
Not having him around.
8) What would surprise the you of 10 years ago the most about your life now?
You're gonna get married!
9) Do you prefer playing civ, mafia or indy? Why?
It's been too long, I don't know what that means...
10) What is your most favorite role you have held and why?
I wanna say I was Pinocchio in an LP Fairy Tale Game cuz of the experience, Andrew in a Piano Buffy game because I embraced the voice of the role, Rube in Spacedaisy's Dead Like Me game cuz it was (I believe) my first SD game, and Strong Bad in a game here cuz I was allowed to play without ANYONE knowing my true RL identity or that I had any prior mafia experience.
11) What is your most favorite created role and why?
Marty McFly in BTTF mafia....AND YOU MF'ING BASTARDS LYNCHED HIM DAY 1!!!!!
12) Favorite superhero? Why?
Cpt. Modest because he. Is. AMESOME!!!! Runner up is Green Lantern because his "power" comes from his strength of will to overcome fear/adversity.
13) Favorite villain? Why?
Bane and Doomsday because they were able to fell the superheroes who had never really been beaten before.
14) What would most people be surprised to know about you?
That I'm really a superhero with a secret identity.
15) How much begging would it take to make you a more regular feature round these parts?
More than you or anyone else would be capable of with infinite lifetimes across all dimensions.

#2213

What theme would get you to return to Mafia?
What is the best thing Bea cooks?
What is the worst thing Bea cooks?
Any chance you have a copy of princess rabbit still? I looked through my computer and all I could find was the one where his face somehow

got added to a picture of him clutching Patrick Dempsey from Grey's Anatomy.

#2214

fingersplints wrote:What theme would get you to return to Mafia?
Well I did just sign-up for Psych...
What is the best thing Bea cooks?
lasagna....which I'm no longer able to eat.
What is the worst thing Bea cooks?
everything I'm no longer able to have due to my strict diet regimen.
Any chance you have a copy of princess rabbit still? I looked through my computer and all I could find was the one where his face somehow got added to a picture of him clutching Patrick Dempsey from Grey's Anatomy.
I don't but my counterpart might...

#2215

I just went to look, I thought I had one, but the Hed seems to be gone?

#2216

I know I had it in my saved pms at hedville, but I couldn't get to the site.

#2217

but also - this thread is questions - and questions we shall have before BDH sinks back into the abyss.....

If captian modest and pedantic man were trapped in a room and told to fight it out who would win?

What is your current opinion on life in WWE land? I know we had a game here about it and I know at least DF and a few others were into it. Give us your opinions!!

Which Comics are left on your "must read" list?
Do you have any TV shows you know you should watch and know you would enjoy and just haven't yet?
What about books? For me, it's Ender's Game. I've been told since JR high I need to read those and somehow I just haven't yet.

I loved your take on why Green Lantern is the second best super hero of all time. (Captain Modest for lyfe yo!) Given how you feel there - tell us all why these folk are awesome:

Superman
Batman
Spiderman.
Daredevil
Preacher
Pick 3 underrated superheroes the rest of us should learn about RTF now and tell us why please.

What does a GREAT Fantastic 4 movie look like in your mind's eye? I know what it doesn't look like...

What is your favorite thing to cook? (and yes, by cook I mean to make from scratch even if you don't actually put it on the stove or oven. you have several options here. )

where do you see your life 10 years from now?

How many kittahs and puppies can I have when we finally get a house??? You know Imma gonna go for the more rooms per the standard rule so you just better start adjusting things now.

Once we have a house - if I can't have ALL the kittahs and puppies. How do you feel about fostering animals?

How badly do you wish ANYONE would come in here and ask you what your favorite color is - and other things to distract your wife?

#2218

What is something you've done that you're proud of doing?

Why are you proud of it?

What is one question you wish someone would ask you, but you know they won't?

What is the answer to that question?

What's your favorite way to spend a surprise afternoon off?

#2219

S~V~S wrote:I just went to look, I thought I had one, but the Hed seems to be gone?

bea wrote:I know I had it in my saved pms at hedville, but I couldn't get to the site.

Srsly guys?!?!?!

...I get my arm twisted to do this Q&A and now you two are talking about HIM!?!?!?

DURING MY TIME!?!?!?!?!

Yo...spotight's back over here now...

I swear, you guys should know better!...I'm sooooo disappointed in you BOTH!

#2220

bea wrote:but also - this thread is questions - and questions we shall have before BDH sinks back into the abyss.....

If captAIn (corrected it for you...you're welcome) modest and pedantic man were trapped in a room and told to fight it out who would win?
Duh...the Cpt., of course. P-man would basically just stand there and critique the proper way to kick someone's ass.

What is your current opinion on life in WWE land? I know we had a game here about it and I know at least DF and a few others were into it. Give us your opinions!!
That's a longer answer than I have time for....but in a nutshell, I was a HUGE fan during the Attitude/Monday Nights Wars era both of WWF (FUCK YOU PANDA!!!) and WCW. In the mid/late 2000's I fell out because the product became stale and boring, lost its edginess and went soft having to cater to youngens and their targeted TV-PG family rated programming. I followed recaps online but it never really seemed interesting enough to commit to returning. Now, there are a handful of guys that appeal to me I think mainly because they are fresh faces.

Which Comics are left on your "must read" list?
Sandman, Hellblazer, Hellboy, Sin City are just a few titles I'm interested in. Mainly any good, self-contained stories.
Do you have any TV shows you know you should watch and know you would enjoy and just haven't yet?
Soprano's, The Wire, Spartacus, Orphan Black, Prison Break, maybe 24...I'm sure there's a bunch I'm not even thinking of...
What about books? For me, it's Ender's Game. I've been told since JR high I need to read those and somehow I just haven't yet.
George RR MArtin's Song of Ice & Fire series, Harry Potter, The Shannara Chronicles, Dragonriders of Pern, Dark Tower...I know those are all sci-fi/fantasy titles, but outside of citing classic lit titles, I'm not sure what SPECIFICALLY else would be out there. I've read Anne Rice, Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, some Tom Clancy...I'll read pretty much anything if the subject is intriguing enough...sadly, I just don't.

I loved your take on why Green Lantern is the second best super hero of all time. (Captain Modest for lyfe yo!) Given how you feel there - tell us all why these folk are awesome:

Superman -he's not...other than being an Icon.
Batman- ditto...he personifies the fact that money can buy ANYTHING...
Spiderman. I think he epitimizes the struggles of man throughout puberty into adulthood. He came from meager beginnings, came into great power, yet somehow remained humble and tied to his roots. He faces problems the common man can relate to./color].
Daredevil The poor man's Batman...
Preacher ok...well so far I think the show has kinda been crap! (prepares for the bombardment of thrown items). The comic was BRILLIANT, and I feel the show is making a mockery of it. The most intriguing thing about Jesse Custer was he had GOD-LIKE powers, but the comics weren't about that. It showed him struggle with having that power and the conflict in using them when he was fighting for the free-will of humanity, but more than anything, he took it upon himself to be the one to hold The Creator accountable to His creations.
Pick 3 underrated superheroes the rest of us should learn about RTF now and tell us why please.
At one point I would say Green Arrow and Flash but The CW has already done more than enough to promote those characters...sooo...
1)Aquaman- people bag on him for being lame (and because it's trendy to do so), but there's been some really interesting stories there, and with his upcoming feature movie, Jason Momoa (gratuitous plug for my bestest friend ever ) is gonna make him cool and respectable again!
2) Anything from Valiant Comics (prior to when Acclaim bought them)....Rai, Harbingers, X-O ManOWar, H.A.R.D. Corps., Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, Solar...it was all a very intricate, cohesive continuity that overlapped all the characters in the title, but not in an overwhelming way.
3) The Spectre- morality meets mysticism. Kinda along the lines of Preacher except whoever acts as the vessel doesn't really have control over The Spectre or how punishment/justice is doled out.

What does a GREAT Fantastic 4 movie look like in your mind's eye? I know what it doesn't look like...
I liked the first 2...yes, there's room for improvement, but those hit A LOT of the right notes...I'd give it back to Marvel and work them into the build-up to Infinity Wars...they kinda fit more in the cosmos than just here on earth...

What is your favorite thing to cook? (and yes, by cook I mean to make from scratch even if you don't actually put it on the stove or oven. you have several options here. )
I used to think I couldn't cook...so now anything I can do to push/test my limits I enjoy attempting.

where do you see your life 10 years from now?
In a house somewhere...uhhh...hopefully still married...a few pets, I guess...I dunno...

How many kittahs and puppies can I have when we finally get a house??? You know Imma gonna go for the more rooms per the standard rule so you just better start adjusting things now.
I'm good with being a stay-at-home hubby/pet caregiver ...otherwise it's 1 pet/BEDroom...

Once we have a house - if I can't have ALL the kittahs and puppies. How do you feel about fostering animals?
Nope...I wouldn't be able to give them up.

How badly do you wish ANYONE would come in here and ask you what your favorite color is - and other things to distract your wife? Not very...

#2221

indiglo wrote:What is something you've done that you're proud of doing?
Haven't I...
Why are you proud of it?
...answered...
What is one question you wish someone would ask you, but you know they won't?
...these questions...
What is the answer to that question?
...already?
What's your favorite way to spend a surprise afternoon off?
binge watching something, playing video games, getting in a little excercise, maybe a little reading...I suck at time management though and would probably only do one of any of these...too many interests, not enough time in the day ...

#2222

Do you still have that camera

?

What is the farthest you have been from home?

Where would you like to visit, but not live?

What is the biggest city you have ever visited?

Have you ever been to a ghost town?

What is the most overrated thing/place in Arizona?

What is your dream car?

#2223

S~V~S wrote:Do you still have that camera ?
Actually, I just donated it to a student program that repairs/recycles used technology.
What is the farthest you have been from home?
Probably Ohio.
Where would you like to visit, but not live?
Europe
What is the biggest city you have ever visited?
Los Angeles
Have you ever been to a ghost town?
Yes, several...
What is the most overrated thing/place in Arizona?
The Grand Canyon
What is your dream car?
A time-traveling DeLorean

#2224

Do you know what is up with HV?

#2225

indiglo wrote:Do you know what is up with HV?

I heard that its a very manageable condition now...

#2226

What's it like being second place for a whole year? Has it been a year of learning and self-reflection?

#2227

Turnip Head wrote:What's it like being second place for a whole year? Has it been a year of learning and self-reflection?

Nope...Considering I was in LAST place at one point, I take it as a point of accomplishment that I battled back to the championship game AND only lost by 1 pt.

#2228

What was your role in My Apocalypse again? I cant remember.

Hi Diggs.

#2229

Illyria wrote:What was your role in My Apocalypse again? I cant remember.

Hi Diggs.

'sup Illy!!!!

I'm...not entirely sure...you ever assigned me a role...TBQH

#2230

Will you be up when I get home.

#2231

bea wrote:Will you be up when I get home.

Maybe I would've been had you worked harder instead of fooling around on the internets/your phone

....but still probably not.

#2232

Ok everyone - if you have any last burning questions for BDH, get them out nowish.

In the meantime, I'd like to welcome our next victimimeanguest:

Indiglo!!!!!!!

A couple quick questions to get you started.

I know you and Dex had a game in the works any thoughts about bringing it over here?
What is your favorite Dex baubble?
Do you prefer to play civ, mafia or indy and why?
Favorite role you've held?
Favorite role you wrote?
Who haven't you had bts with that you think would be fun?
What would we be suprised to know about you?
What do you do to pay the bills? Do you enjoy it?
What else do you do with your off time besides mafia?

#2233

bea wrote:Ok everyone - if you have any last burning questions for BDH, get them out nowish.

TOO LATE!!! *retreats back into obscurity*

#2234

bea wrote:
I know you and Dex had a game in the works any thoughts about bringing it over here?

Since it looks like HV is going to be dead forever (pardon me while I grab the tissues ) it looks like hosting it here will be the way to go. Of course, we're going to have to get off our butts and work on it again.

What is your favorite Dex baubble?

Yeesh, this has been the hardest question of the lot. There are a few pieces I probably wear the most frequently, which I suppose I could qualify as my favorites. One is a ruby necklace in a gold setting with 4 square-cut diamonds above the ruby. One is a pair of emerald earrings, the emeralds are oval cut, and the setting is surrounded by diamonds. I don't know if I am describing these well, I don't really know fancy jewelry terms. There is another pair of earrings he gave me that aren't actually all that fancy, but they are really pretty and they have birds on them, so they mean a lot to me (since I love birds).

Do you prefer to play civ, mafia or indy and why?

Civ is my absolute favorite. Indy is fine too, because I play it civ. I just really like having to try to figure the whole game out and put pieces together. I'm not always good at it, but I really like not knowing who is who, and trying to piece it together for myself.

Favorite role you've held?

Oh my, this is where I feel bad, because my memory is not good enough to actually remember every role I've ever had over the years. I really loved being Laura Roslin in BSG mafia. There was also a Dom game years ago on LP (Glee mafia, I think). I don't actually remember my role, but there was a contest during it where I made a music video that was SOOO much fun and rather hilarious!! (I think LC may have been the other person who submitted an entry in that contest, if anyone's curious and wants to see LC sing a song from Glee.)

Favorite role you wrote?

Everything from Dex and my Mafia of the Absurd game. I loved that game so much, and I still do. It was probably the most fun I've ever had hosting. There were like 3 characters named Bone, and of course, Barack Obama Chia Pet. Seriously loved that game.

Who haven't you had bts with that you think would be fun?

That's hard! I haven't had BTSC with most of the people at The Syndicate, I'm guessing. There are so many new faces since I was last here. Off the top of my head, I think I'd enjoy BTSC with 3J, Golden, Scotty, Silverwolf, ika, I shouldn't have started listing names because I know I'm going to forget someone, and then I'll feel like a jerk.

But for me, my list really isn't all that important to me, because part of the fun of BTSC is getting someone you don't know at all, and then finding out you have tons in common with them! The first time I had BTSC with MoPi we were up till all hours some nights - I was surprised to have different common interests with him, and I really enjoyed it.

What would we be suprised to know about you?

Probably my age. Or maybe what I look like? Or my singing voice? Or how hard I love when I love someone? I have no idea what would surprise you bunch of weirdos.

What do you do to pay the bills? Do you enjoy it?

I do interpreting and translating and also work with ESL kiddos. I have my own pet sitting business too, which has picked up incredibly in the past couple of years. I'm actually super passionate about each of those endeavors, but I find the pet sitting business to have the best fun to stress ratio. (Most fun, least stress.)

What else do you do with your off time besides mafia?

Love to do stuff with the dog - we'll go on a hike or hit the dog park regularly. I like to work on my music as much as I can (which hasn't happened much at all lately due to laziness). Naps are nice too. I like reading, and learning, playing games, hanging out with friends, going to local minor league ballgames, following the A's, following football (the real kind )... probably loads more things I can't come up with at the moment too.

#2235

I remember that Glee game.

LC singing "Baby One More Time" was hilarious. Your voice is so pretty. You should post more videos! What is your favorite song to sing?
What kind of dog do you have? Favorite breed to dogsit? Least favorite breed?

#2236

fingersplints wrote:I remember that Glee game. LC singing "Baby One More Time" was hilarious.

LOL I had forgotten the song. But now that you say it, I do remember it was that song. I mostly remember the dancing... or rather, the flailing and attempts to headbang. Where is LC? We need to get him in here to reminisce a bit more on that. Oh man, great times!!

Your voice is so pretty. You should post more videos! What is your favorite song to sing?

Thanks. I am working on another album at the moment. (Allegedly. LOL It will require me getting off my butt at some point. ) My favorite song to sing varies, in all honesty. Lately I've been on kind of a blues & jazz kick, so I've been enjoying doing a cover of Eva Cassidy's cover of Ain't No Sunshine. I've been working on Make It Rain also. I've got the track list for the album around here somewhere, and those are both on it. I think also Sam Smith's Stay With Me too.

What kind of dog do you have?

Current dog is an "Australian Shepherd Mix". I have no idea what she is exactly, but she's too smart and she's rotten. She just turned 4 in June. I can't believe it's been that long since Nikolai died. (I think most peeps probably saw his photos on HV, he was a big Husky/CoonHound Cross.)

Here's the Current Mutt. This was from one of our hikes on the riverfront:

Favorite breed to dogsit?

Good dogs.

Least favorite breed?

Bad dogs.

But seriously, I try to keep an open mind on breeds (even though I really prefer mutts). My favorite individual dog I've ever cared for was this standard poodle named Cocoa. The absolute perfect dog. When my dog Addie was just a pup, she had a lot of issues with fear and anxiety, and Cocoa was such a solid, balanced dog, she really helped Addie learn how to self soothe, not be terrified of everything, etc. I took care of Cocoa for probably a good 7 years (give or take) and she just passed away a few months ago of old age. I believe she was 14 when she passed.

My least favorite dog I've ever cared for was a 1 year old jack russell. She was really stupid, and had absolutely zero training and structure at home. She was completely hyper too, and didn't get enough exercise in her daily life. They moved away a few months ago. I probably took care of her for about a year, and I've never been happier to lose a client. Oddly enough though, Addie enjoyed that dumb little dog, and whenever I watched her they pretty much wrestled non-stop.

#2237

What is my favorite Addie story?

#2238

Dex wrote:What is my favorite Addie story?

You may be worse than her grandma.

So we belong to the dog park here. (The one here you have to pay to belong too, they have a fancy gate with a keypad, it's all fancy schmancy.) And this Spring they had a Bark in the Park event that we went to. They had a bunch of booths with vendors, some dog activities, a silent auction, a membership drive, etc.

They also had a Best Trick Contest, which I wasn't planning on entering with her, because she often doesn't like to be the center of a bunch of strange humans' attention. But at the last minute, we ran up and decided to do it. Addie did her trick where she stands up on her hind legs and dances in a circle. So she ended up winning first place in the contest, and a pretty fancy trophy to boot! (And then she got a hot dog.) She loved her trophy (and her hot dog), and to this day, if I get the trophy down for her to look at it, she licks it. Diva.

#2239

Greetings indiglo.

If you could have a jar full of anything at all, what would you want?

Once you've acquired the prior mentioned jar and its contents, what would you do with them?

What is your opinion of Jar Jar Binks?

If a jar was a role in a mafia game, what abilities would it have?

Do you prefer to sleep with the door closed or... ajar?

If you could, please provide one emoticon which best describes your general mindset when playing each of the three base alignments: civilian, mafia, independent.

#2240

If you could get one person from your life to try playing online mafia, who would it be?

What does contentment mean to you?

When was the last time that you felt truly content?

Do you have a physical place you can go that always makes you feel at peace?

#2241

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:Greetings indiglo.

Greetings!

If you could have a jar full of anything at all, what would you want?

At this very moment? A BIG ASS jar of Biscoff Cookie Butter.

Once you've acquired the prior mentioned jar and its contents, what would you do with them?

I would slather it on a good many things (apples, bananas, cinnamon toast, graham crackers, a spoon) before devouring it feverishly.

What is your opinion of Jar Jar Binks?

Thanks a lot. Now I have to think about that animated turd. He was one of the worst creations I've ever seen or heard. (And this from someone who actually liked Ewoks!)

If a jar was a role in a mafia game, what abilities would it have?

I think it would be nice if a jar could capture someone inside it every night (thus protecting them) and at the same time pickle them so the jar could control the player's vote the next day too.

Do you prefer to sleep with the door closed or... ajar?

Don't forget to tip your waiters folks! And try the veal!

But seriously - door closed. The cat is very nocturnal, and no one will sleep if the door is not closed with him on the other side of it.

If you could, please provide one emoticon which best describes your general mindset when playing each of the three base alignments: civilian, mafia, independent.

Civilian goes back and forth between these 2: and

Mafia:

Indy:

#2242

G-Man wrote:If you could get one person from your life to try playing online mafia, who would it be?

I have this one friend who has played a live mafia game at a party before once. She enjoyed it, but I don't know if she would like playing it online. I think that would be the only RL person (besides Dex, who already does it) that would even possibly be interested.

What does contentment mean to you?

Man, this has been a great series of questions. I have spent much time in self-reflection over these. I'm not sure how concise I'll be, but I'll try to avoid being overly verbose. I gotta warn you though, this is about to become VERY stream-of-consciousness. So put on your rocket boots.

Contentment to me is feeling satisfied about something I have done or accomplished. I often find the most contentment in small things I've accomplished. I find it's also something that I have to actively cultivate, and that working on gratitude has helped me immensely in this area.

Dex and I have a custom, where every evening before bed we do "Appreciations". We each pick 1 thing about the other person that we appreciated about them that day. Usually it's something very small, something that most people would have totally overlooked or taken for granted. And for me, focusing on this area - actively looking for and mentioning things I'm grateful for and appreciate keeps me focused on how much I really have. I find that mentioning these things, and expressing my gratitude for them is far more powerful for me than just noticing them. It's like, I'm putting this gratitude and positivity out into the universe, and into my partner, instead of just keeping it to myself. I then find that I have so many little things to be thankful for, and they add up into big things. That helps me cultivate contentment. Gratitude.

When was the last time that you felt truly content?

Thinking about this, and typing it out has made me truly feel content. (Plus, we just did our Appreciations for the night, and I always feel super content inside after that.) Taking the time to think about how grateful I am for the people and other beings in my life, and then say it and put it out into the universe has given me a truly contented feeling.

I think I divide my contented feelings into 2 main areas: internal contentment and external contentment.

Internal is when I accomplish a personal goal, or rise to an occasion (for example, I respond to a stressor in a way that I prefer, rather than my knee-jerk reaction of last week), or overcome a negative thought using a CBT tool I've learned or something along those lines.

External, for me, is all about connecting with people (and also animals). When I connect with someone, or find a way to support them, or appreciate them, or just laugh with them... I feel very content. After a good joke, where we've all laughed until our stomachs hurt, after a long hike with the dog and we plop down to take a nap, after learning that one of my kiddos lost their charger to their laptop and I can replace it for them... I feel very content.

Do you have a physical place you can go that always makes you feel at peace?

I don't think I do have a specific physical place, no. I do love that feeling of slipping between the sheets when it is really, truly, finally bed time though.

#2243

Besides singing, (which you should do more of. You have an amazing voice.) are there any other artistic ways you express yourself? If so, what are they? Is there anything you want to learn artistically that you haven't yet? What about it draws you to that medium?

If you feel comfortable, could you tell us about a time where something went wrong, but the wrong result ended up being better for you in the long run? Like if you hadn't made this mistake this other good thing wouldn't have happened?

What goal that you have accomplished are you currently most proud of?

What is next on your to do/to read/to learn list?

Where is your favorite place you have traveled?

Where is some place you would like to travel?

If bdh and I came to visit you and dex what would we do?
If you and dex came out here to visit us, what would you want to do?

What would the you of 10 years ago be most surprised about learning from the you of now?

What do you hope your life will be like 10 years from now?

#2244

bea wrote:Besides singing, (which you should do more of. You have an amazing voice.) are there any other artistic ways you express yourself?

Yes!

If so, what are they?

I actually enjoy doing a huge variety of crafty / artsy stuff. I love making jewelry. I love doing paper crafts - I have become the officially unofficial maker of invitations for everyone I know that has a party. I have made some super duper fancy ones, and really enjoy doing it! I enjoy doing some graphic art on the computer, and I also use said art (and other times art Dex has made) to make t-shirts, tote bags, etc. I've also started doing nail art, and am getting pretty darn good at it, if I do say so myself! I also like to make artsy stuff with feathers, I have a parrot that I inherited, and I have used her molted feathers to make things like jewelry, bookmarks, etc. That's really fun! There are probably some other artsy interests I do that I'm forgetting.

Is there anything you want to learn artistically that you haven't yet?

When I was younger, I was into pottery, throwing on a wheel, glazing and firing, etc. I would love to get back into that, but it takes a lot of space and big, expensive equipment. So not sure it will happen. And my life is ok without it.

At this point I'm happy just to be able to make time to work on my music! I would like to take more time to become more proficient on guitar and piano.

What about it draws you to that medium?

The pottery throwing is so very tactile. The clay is so cool and smooth, and feels so nice spinning on your hands, and squishing through your fingers. It's very relaxing and zen.

If you feel comfortable, could you tell us about a time where something went wrong, but the wrong result ended up being better for you in the long run? Like if you hadn't made this mistake this other good thing wouldn't have happened?

I am still thinking on this one. I will come back to it if I come up with an answer.

For now, I've come up with something bad that I've been through that I have found a positive in - my car accident. Having to go for about a year without the use of both my arms was challenging in ways I cannot even articulate. Between the surgery, the physical therapy, and the inability to do basic self-care... it was probably one of the (if not THE) worst year of my life. I came out of that more resilient, with a better understanding of compassion, and with the realization that some stupid shit is just not worth my time or brain power. I also think I will be a much better care giver when the need arises.

What goal that you have accomplished are you currently most proud of?

This was tough. But honestly, I think overcoming some personal hurdles to have the relationship I currently have with Dex. I don't think it was a goal I had ever set for myself (because I was a very happy single person before meeting him), but getting where we are today has been extremely fulfilling, and I'm really proud (of both of us) for that!

What is next on your to do/to read/to learn list?

Short-term, as the heat of summer starts to wear off, I'm planning a bunch of little day trips, or weekend trips to dog-friendly parks. There are tons in the area, and I'm itching for new hiking grounds!

Vague-ish, I'd like to read more Erik Larson books. I like him.

Even more vague-ish, I'd love to learn another language. I bounce around between which one I'd like to learn, but it would either be one of the indigenous languages from Mexico, Italian, French or Portuguese.

Where is your favorite place you have traveled?

I'm going to say Ecuador. The Andes are breath taking and life changing, and the rain forests are beyond amazing.

Where is some place you would like to travel?

Australia. (And of course, New Zealand.)

If bdh and I came to visit you and dex what would we do?

We could do whatever you're interested in. There are lots of beautiful parks around here - one is a Native American chiefdom that was thriving hub for hundreds of years; there's a Casino, if you're into that; we could catch a baseball game; eat at lots of local restaurants - we have a good many local breweries here too if you're into that; whatever you wanted to do!

If you and dex came out here to visit us, what would you want to do?

I think I would like to see some of your parks and just enjoy how different the landscape is there. Plus, I would like to see some of the place you go everyday so I can imagine it more accurately when you talk about it.

What would the you of 10 years ago be most surprised about learning from the you of now?

How old I sound when I complain about things like the movie theater is too loud, the music is too loud, I'm too tired to go out, etc.

What do you hope your life will be like 10 years from now?

Nothing flashy. A quiet life, with Dex, our little family of pets, trying to do good things for other people, and enjoying what nature has to offer.

#2245

bea wrote: What goal that you have accomplished are you currently most proud of?

Addendum!

Dex reminded me of something else I am truly proud of, and found extremely fulfilling. 8 years ago, I inherited my parrot from my grandfather. She was 4 years old when I got her, and had not had a good life. She was shut up in a tiny cage (made for a cockatiel, not an amazon), fed a terrible diet, had no toys... just very sad. I hadn't ever had a bird before, nor did I know anything about them. So I immediately set out to educate myself as much as I could about proper parrot care.

First goal was to get her brave enough to come out of her cage to explore the world. That was when I realized she hadn't fledged. She had been shut up in a cage her whole life and never learned to fly. And I think even those of us who knew nothing about birds at the time realized that birds were made to fly. Just like fish were made to swim, and dogs were made to run and cats were made to "hunt". So I made the decision that my bird WOULD become a flighted parrot, and I would do it safely.

We had "flying class" every single day. And over time, she got brave, and after a while she let go of me, took off on her wings and learned to fly. Then of course, she had to learn to land. Then we progressed with our class, and she learned to fly around tight corners, make adjustments, etc. Now, she's an extremely good flier. She can actually do a complete 180 in the air in the hallway, and fly through a door that is only ajar. (See what I did there? )

Learning to fly and gaining the confidence that a bird should have completely changed her personality. She went from being shy, scared of everything and screaming a lot to being friendly, gregarious, a HUGE ham when either people come over or a camera comes out, and there is no more nuisance screaming. She's happy and healthy, and I am really proud of that.

#2246

Hi Indiglo. I have to admit, I always forget about this thread. But then again, I just think I'd rather talk to people to get to know them (like in chatzy) rather than read it in here. So, I am glad you were able to come to the syndicate chatzy last night. I enjoyed getting to knwo you a little better. I do have one question for you though.

Are you pregnant?

#2247

SO I just read through your questions and answers, Indiglo and between that and talking with you last night, you seem like a very awesome person

What type of music do you like to sing most?
Where/When do you find you get to use that talent?

I love that you and Dex have the tradition of telling one another of your appreciations. Things like that are what keeps relationships in tact, IMO. I wonder if Epi would go for that

How long have you and Dex been together?
How did you meet?
What are some of your favorite things to do together?

I see you have fun with arts and crafts. I am quite artistic myself.

Do you get to use these skills in your everyday life or is it just a hobby? If so, how?

#2248

Elohcin wrote:Hi Indiglo. I have to admit, I always forget about this thread. But then again, I just think I'd rather talk to people to get to know them (like in chatzy) rather than read it in here. So, I am glad you were able to come to the syndicate chatzy last night. I enjoyed getting to knwo you a little better. I do have one question for you though.

Are you pregnant?

NO!!!!! Never may this be so!

:P

#2249

Elohcin wrote:SO I just read through your questions and answers, Indiglo and between that and talking with you last night, you seem like a very awesome person

Aawww, you are too kind. I am going to put a reminder for that chat in my phone or something. I always have fun when I go, but I forget about it on a regular basis.

What type of music do you like to sing most?

This varies, as far as genre. I have been on a bit of a blues / jazz kick lately. Generally, I would say any music (or song) that gives me the space to improvise and open up my chords a bit.

Where/When do you find you get to use that talent?

Generally just for personal enjoyment. I do record music in my diy home studio (such as it is), and have made a variety of CDs for friends as gifts, etc. Especially if they have certain songs or music they really like, or have made a request, I enjoy making them some covers.

I love that you and Dex have the tradition of telling one another of your appreciations. Things like that are what keeps relationships in tact, IMO. I wonder if Epi would go for that

We actually picked that up from a free online course we took many years ago. It was like a 10 or 12 week course, iirc, and I think it was called Imago. Parts of it were a little goofy, but we worked through it and were able to pick out some tools that have been really helpful. The Appreciations were a very good take away for us.

ADDENDUM!

What we did was the 12 week program that is the "follow up" for their weekend workshop. We did not do the weekend workshop, and instead just skipped straight to the 12 week follow up course. Here's the link (if you are curious about what their deal is):
http://imagorelationships.org/pub/find- ... 2-connect/

How long have you and Dex been together?

A little over 6 years.

How did you meet?

Like so many of the other lovely couples here, we met at HV.

What are some of your favorite things to do together?

Well, besides the obvious...

We play a series of computer games that are like adventure/mystery solving. They have tons of puzzles and exploring in them, and I really enjoy playing those with him. We make a good team, because there are certain puzzles that I hate, and he is awesome at, and other puzzles he hates and I am awesome at. It's silly, but it's fun!

I see you have fun with arts and crafts. I am quite artistic myself.

Indeed you are. Luckily, some of your art is actually delicious too!

Do you get to use these skills in your everyday life or is it just a hobby?

Mostly a hobby, but I try to incorporate hands-on activities with my ESL kiddos whenever I can. I find that when you can involve more of the senses, most kids learn more quickly. Plus, following simple directions is a good skill to learn in your second language, especially for young students!

If so, how?

Oops, I answered this above. I didn't finish reading the questions before I kept on talking. How like me!

#2250

Indi - thank you so much for sitting in with us this week!

If anyone has any last questions for Indi please feel free to ask them.....

In the meantime, let's welcome to the hot seat:

TIN MAN!!!!!!!

A few questions to get us going....

Tinny!!

Hi! How's it?
It's been like forever since we've gotten to see you on the regular. What's up? Last we saw you you were just graduating HS. I'm assuming college is going down now?
What are you studying?
Are you doing anything to pay the bills?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What is your favorite mafia memory?
Do you prefer to be civ, bad, or indy? Why?
You've been gone from mafia a long time, have you thought about playing again soon?
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Favorite tv shows? Movies? books?
What would suprise most people to learn about you?
What do you hope someone will ask you, but you know no one will? What is the answer to that question?
What do you want to be when you grow up?

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