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Reply to HAPPY BIRTHDAY DYNAMASO in Blog Communities JoeUser Forums

Dynamaso is one of my favorite people here. Happy B day, D. Rock on.

Reply to Just About Done... in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Keep well, D. And have a great birthday.

Reply to MM tries Haiku in Writing JoeUser Forums

English Haiku does not (necessarily) require the syllable count 5-7-5 as Japanese Haiku. http://www.ahapoetry.com/keirule.htm Poets have used an alternative form and retain the haiku spirit. What matters is that meaning is most condensed, and each line depicts a scene and the entire piece gives reader new insight or an interesting unifying perspective. But I agree with some above, I find this piece a little cute.

Reply to What Kind of Tree Are You? in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Maple Tree. Well ,somewhat true. My memory is bad though.

Reply to I Weigh Much Less on Mars in Blogging JoeUser Forums

wow. Super fun.

Reply to Toothpaste at the Dollar Store in Misc JoeUser Forums

A rather familiar problem in my part of the world. Bargain "dollar" stores are only good for stationary and tupperware boxes. I never dare buy things like toothpaste or food items from these places.

Reply to What have I been up to? in Just Hanging Out JoeUser Forums

Always a pleasure reading you. Glad things are going well in your house.

Reply to 3-D Online Virtual Worlds in Game Developers JoeUser Forums

You can call them games or virtual worlds depending on how you want to treat them. Games are set in virtual worlds, but virtual worlds are not necessarily about playing a game. Second Life, from all the things I've heard about it, is literally having a second life, one that is lived online. I wouldn't call it a game but of course some people can wander around in it like a game. I would call it a social world where you can choose what you w

Reply to Not for the feint of heart – the Poop Report in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

*gag* Yeah some people shave their ass because they've got hairy ones. It's probably more sanitary to do so in their case... I'm not touching that linky if you don't mind...I might get a stomach ache when I don't... Always something interesting. FS, hope things are well with you.

Reply to You Steal My Child's Money, I Break Your Face in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

What a arsehole indeed. He must serious depraved to just sit there and watch children lose their money. Good thing you confronted him. He deserves worse, but you got what you had to get back.

Reply to The Sims 2: Better Than the Original in PC Gaming JoeUser Forums

I played Sims 2 a while back. It's definetly a great improvement over the first SIMS. The AI has improved a lot and at least they don't starve to death or forget to go to the toilet when you leave them alone. They are so incredibly lifelike they can almost predict some real life interactions. (I tried to create some sims inspired by people at work and it was funny.) Consider getting SimCity 4. You can put your sims into the city and watch how

Reply to Need Help Choosing a Laptop in Laptops JoeUser Forums

There has to be left over copies of XP somewhere in some comp tech shops. You won't be able to get XP off the shelf anymore that's for sure. And no more updates, though for the moment, I don't think that's anything to be too bothered about. It's better to wait a while before adopting some recently released OS.

Reply to Why? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Tragic. It makes me angry when I hear of such senseless death.

Reply to Islamic roots and Western Ideals? in Misc JoeUser Forums

I just think Fundie-anything types of people just hate anything that isn't part of their group/culture/belief.

Reply to The Many Moods of Isabella in Misc JoeUser Forums

She is really cute when she laughs. I like Uh-oh pic too.

Reply to WTF Is Your Problem? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Service people should remember not to take their bad moods to work, or at least not present them to the customer. I have experienced something like this at a bakery. Nice of you to hold your cool, Mason.

Reply to Snap happy shots from an Antipodean amateur in Misc JoeUser Forums

Loved the slide show, maso. The views from your balcony is really beautiful.

Reply to Song Lyrics - Joan Jett and Billy Joel in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Joan Jett really rocked. That one you posted never gets old. That's what it means to be a classic!

Reply to The time of death was. . . in Misc JoeUser Forums

First of all, Happy New Year, BlueDev. Secondly: excellent article. It's short but insightful. God bless you, doc.

Reply to We are Warriors in Poetry JoeUser Forums

Very encouraging piece, serenity. I especially like the 2nd and 3rd stanzas. Thanks for posting it.

Reply to These boots were made for walking! in Misc JoeUser Forums

>> Would you believe just looking at shoes and handbags and fashion jewellery makes me happy? It does! Yes, another weird thing about me! ! Nah I believe you. I'm like that in a bookstore or videogames store. >> Hey, I am myself! Which by the way, is my new mantra for this new year! (more on that later) That's a cool mantra. <img src="../images/smiles/smile.gif" b

Reply to Man VS Wild in Misc JoeUser Forums

I'd kill the thing first. Not just because I can't stand the thought of something being alive while I eat it. I wonder how hungry one has to be to eat something so immediately. Also, I might not know a lot about survival in the wilds but some fishes, they might struggle and prick you with their sharp fins if you try to handle them like that alive.

Reply to I hate parties (*gah*) in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

That's the best kind of gathering, maso. Glad you had a good time.

Reply to "Functioning in Your Dysfunction" in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Good post, serenity.

Reply to That Crazy Uncle in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Gotta pity his household if a man's like that, even though it seems like the wife probably plays it down just to get by.