Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Now does this mean that all my past discrepancies will be forgotten?
Name: Gidg
Sex: Female
Age: Last count 42, and almost the oldest living person posting on HoP
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Hobbies: Spinning stuff
, Polynesian dance, music, camping, crafts (really into bead work at the moment), weavingFavorite Toys: Staff, Poi, Glow Poi, Flash Sticks, Flags, my guitar and my Fire Fans
Been twirling:
Poi –1997, Fire August 2003
Staff – May 2003, Fire November 2003
Flags – May 2003
Fans – November 2003, Fire December 2003
Music: Most anything except for Trans and Rap. Currently into Country and Celtic style of music.
Musical Instruments: Guitar, recorder, piano, ukulele and flute. I want to learn the irish harp but don’t have the cash for the instrument yet.
Favorite Colors: Purple first, then royal blue, hunters green, burgundy and rust
Favorite Author/Book: Ann McCaffrey and the Pern series. My imagination can run wild. I see myself now; fighting thread on the back of a flying fire-breathing dragon, purple of course.
Favorite Sayings:
Walk softly and carry a big stick.
Learn something new and never grow old
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is NOT
Occupation: Trying to figure out how to make a living without actually working. In the mean time I work as an Engineering Change Order Coordinator for an electronics-manufacturing firm.
Movies: Lord of the Rings and My Big Fat Greek Wedding
TV Shows: Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Andromeda and Mutant X (yes I like Sci-Fi a little
)
EDITED_BY: Gidg (1092785084)
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
member
102 posts
Location: SW London, UK
Gidg, I passed Skully on another post, providing consolation to the lovesick Mags, he needed cheering up. Telling a guy you'll make cushions out of his hide if he dares top himself is a novel way to cheer someone up, but it worked!
Gidg, you seem to be having fun in Germany, we're looking forward to seeing you here in Melbourne next year. Roll on 2005 and Gidg-in-Melbourne.
See you around!
RosieMary
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"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
That sounds like Skully. At least it worked.I had major fun in Germany. If it wasn't for Vanice and Babajaga things would have been soooooo boring. Thanks guys
The spinning was great even though I didn't know what 3/4 of the conversations were about. .I am looking forward to Australia next year like you wouldn't believe. The thought of getting out of the worst part of my winter is so appealing. Second only to meeting people from HoP and getting in some spins.
Actually I need to see if there is anyone in Sydney that would be willing to put me up for a bit in last week of February, or some where about there.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Ok! Ko! so I threatened to tan your sons hide and make ugly cushion covers out of it. I'm Sorry Rosie. I promise I won't do it. Well at least I won't use the horrible floral chintz on the reverse side of them. I'll find something more manly!
I'm not sure it cheered him up. I think he just wanted to subdue the loonie woman from Wales.Hello Gidg
Whats all this rubbish that Cantus is spouting about me being driven out of here? I don't know where he dreams this stuff up from!
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Who knows Skully, but he does have a vivid immagination at times.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
unapreciated in his own lifetime that boy....
Meh
member
102 posts
Location: SW London, UK
Written by: Skulduggery
Ok! Ko! so I threatened to tan your sons hide and make ugly cushion covers out of it.
Skully, I laughed myself silly at this idea, it chimed exactly with what I wanted to say. But we Mum's aren't allowed to say such things to our offspring. So I'm chuffed to bits that someone else did. I think it did cheer him up too. Thanks a bundle!
Gidg, I don't know anyone in Sydney, but there's bound to be some kind spinner over there who would love to meet you. I'll ask around, and you post around and somehow there will be a place to lay your head in that good city.
Bye for now.
RosieMary
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"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
I'm reminded of that australian folk song, "tie me kangaroo down"
the last stanza is something like:
"tan me hide when I'm dead, fred,
tan me hide when I'm dead...
well we tanned his hide when he died, clide,
that's it hanging on the shed!
al together now:
tie me kangaroo down, mate,
tie me kangaroo down, ..."
etc...
anyway, point is, it must be an austraian fetish or something that Skully accidently stumbled upon...
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Rolf Harris is a legend!! The local school even has a faction named after him.
Remember the goodies episode where the Rof Harrises were breeding. Im impressed at your knowledge Vanize!!!
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Don't mention Rolf Harris to me!!! The Womad Festival will never be the same since he came and played it. He got half way through his set and asked the crowd if they had any requests. My Big mouth sister yelled out 'Six White Boomers!!' Rolf replied 'Are you sure?!?!?' He looked at her and said 'You REALLY want me to play that tune?' She yelled yes and he did. The whole crowd looked non-plused as they had never heard of it. Trust my sister! (for those that don't know what its about its a christmas song where a kangaroo helps santa deliver presents) It was the summer on a hot day in the middle of a field!
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Rolf Harris? Either I'm behind the times or he's never made to my part of the US.
I'm probably behind the times. *shrug* Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Rolf is in his 70's. He came from Australia to Britain ages ago and did this weird mix of art,singing,presenting. I guess he is most known the world over now for presenting Animal Hospital. He is a really nice guy and a talented artist. I'll have a search later and see if any of his art works are online for you. I have to go Christmas shopping now. YAY! Christmas! WooooooooHoooooooooooo!!!
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
Haven't you heard? I come in six-packs now.
134 posts
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
I've never heard of him either. Maybe he doesn't really exist. Hmm...
If you can talk you can sing / If you can walk you can dance
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Thanks Wonderlush, now I don't feel so out of it.
Skully did you have to come up with Christmas shopping? I love the holiday and so ready for it but the cash flow is not going to be what it has been in previous years so shopping is something that I DON'T want to think about.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Well instead of shopping for gifts make them. Can you bake or knit or sew? One year when I was utterly broke I made everyone Truffles. They tasted yummy but were no good for anyone on a diet or suffering a heart condition!
They were made with fresh cream and chocolate then flavoured with brandy, rum ,lemon, orage, nuts. It was fun to do too. I'll try and find a recipe if you like. Its probably jotted in an old sketch book somewhere. Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
That's what I was thinking of this year, making stuff. A little late for doing some kind of craft but I'm thinking of doing home made cinnamon bread. Did it a couple of years back and it went over real big. In fact the following year there were several people disappointed that they didn't get more bread. The Truffles sound interesting but 3/4 of the people on my list are either dieting or can't because of health conditions.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Haven't you heard? I come in six-packs now.
134 posts
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Mmm...cinnamon bread. I want!
If you can talk you can sing / If you can walk you can dance
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Written by: Skulduggery
Don't mention Rolf Harris to me!!! The Womad Festival will never be the same since he came and played it.
Know what ya mean - woke to the dulcet tones of Tie me kangaroo down at Glastonbury 2 yrs ago - nearly contemplated going straight! Very surreal - but great fun in the end
And yes - mmm cinnamon bread - I can smell it!
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
member
102 posts
Location: SW London, UK
Hey Gidg and Skully
If the gals are doing recipes, I'll show you one of mine if you show me yours for cinnamon bread and truffles, both of which are weaknesses for Yours Truly. How about posting the recipes then [ah, go on, go on, wanna recipe!........
] RosieMary
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"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Written by: Gnor
Rolf Harris is a legend!! The local school even has a faction named after him.
Remember the goodies episode where the Rof Harrises were breeding. Im impressed at your knowledge Vanize!!!
OMG! the Goodies! There is a show I have not thought about for niegh on 2 decades! They were awesome!
Rolf Harris... my parents lived in Australia for a couple years in the early-mid '60s, before I was born. i think I probably heard the same 3 or 4 rolf harris albums about 5000 times by the time I was 10 years old.
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
The goodies are out on DVD Vanize. Drop hints for XMAS maybe??!!!
Rolf was on a complilation of Stairway to Heaven renditions with his wobble board I think or the didge. Cant remember.
Our local fair two years ago broke the world record of most wobble boards playing at one time!!
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
I'll dig it up Rosiemary. I actually have a couple of variations but the bread part is basically the same.
Gidg whispers to Vanize You're showing your age dear.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
old hand
768 posts
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Hey Gidg:
Thanks for pogo-ing into my intro thread. Just wanted to pop into your world and say hello.
So, "Hello!"
I love Portland, btw. Wish San Francisco was as green.Is your name a reference to Gidget?
--blueboy
taken out of context i must seem so strange
~ ani di franco
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
I guess it is in a way, since Mom wouldn't allow Grandpa to call me Gadget.
Do you ever get up to Portland Blueboy?
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
old hand
768 posts
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
tee hee.
I don't get up there as often as I'd like. I have a lot of friends in Portland, and also in Seattle, which I tend to think of as being close even though they're not all that close. You know, it's all just "up there." I'm very much a hobbit of the shire and hardly ever leave San Francisco, really at all. Even Berekely is too far sometimes! Sad, I know...
taken out of context i must seem so strange
~ ani di franco
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Until this month I would consider myself a hobbit of the shire too, maybe that really should be a gnome. *shrug* I complete understand about staying around home base. I have an Aunt down in that area and I haven't visited her once.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
old hand
768 posts
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Well if you ever do come down this way, let's
and 
taken out of context i must seem so strange
~ ani di franco
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Sounds like an idea, if I ever get out of my gnomeness or you get out of your hobbitness.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
old hand
768 posts
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
one day, gidg, one day
taken out of context i must seem so strange
~ ani di franco
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
yeah, sure, right. I'll be close in February. Passing through LA on my way to OZ.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
*tap dances across Gidg's thread waving a banner that reads "watch out she will corrupt you!"*
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
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