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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Name: Kim
Alias: SpitFire, Spytfire (pronounced spitfire), tankgirl, and *smirk* Pixie Queen
Age: 31 (very nearly 32)
Location: Houston, Texas
From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Favorite Toys: poi (2.5 yr), flags, staff (relative newbie), double batons (newbie).
Occupation: Geologist (MSc in Structural Geology)
Hobbies: poi, SCUBA, horseback riding (English), collecting coins, writing, reading, rock climbing, traveling, collecting minerals, and soo much more.
Music : Trance, World, clasical, and most others aside from country.
Movies : Silence of the Lambs, Matrix, Amelie, Chocolat, Fellowship of the Ring Expanded version, Two Towers, Expanded Version, Strictly Ballroom, and So many more.
Books: Where to begin? Huge Sci Fi buff, but also love Toni Morrison (Song of Solomon, Paradise): Bastard out of Carolina, Tracks, Dreaming in Cuban. (Those are my non Sci Fi titles)
Sci Fi/fantasy wise: In the Company of Others (Julie Czerneda, and all her other books), The Dark Jewel Trilogy by Anne Bishop, Green Rider by Kristen Britain, SnowCrash, Spin State (by Chris Moriarty), Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon. and Lots more.
Favorite Color: Navy Blue, Silver, Blue. (Sorry Alice.)
Other Cool Stuff: I'm a cat and dog person. Right now, my life is ruled by my cat, Storm. She's a doll. Crazy, but a doll.
I've lived in Tennessee, North Carolina, Washington State (My Fav.) Louisiana and Texas.
I've been to the other side of the planet....Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country.
I love visiting different countries, and I'm dying to live in the UK for a couple of years (perhaps get my PhD there?).
Dark Chocolate sings to me as does Sushi, though not at the same time.
I enjoy cooking, though my repetoire is limited.
Cassandra's CREPES Sing to me as well...OH HOW I miss them!
Like Vanize, I enjoy role playing games.
I tend to ramble.
Anything else? Oh...
Women. I like Women.
There are a couple of men I like too, but I'm really way picky.
And I'm very very Shy...ask Vanize. He knows. Spritie too.
OK, so that's it. That's me. Well...that's not all of me.
Oh yeah...my web page: www.spytfire.com
Go check it out!!
thanks for letting me play.
Name: Kim
Alias: SpitFire, Spytfire (pronounced spitfire), tankgirl, and *smirk* Pixie Queen
Age: 31 (very nearly 32)
Location: Houston, Texas
From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Favorite Toys: poi (2.5 yr), flags, staff (relative newbie), double batons (newbie).
Occupation: Geologist (MSc in Structural Geology)
Hobbies: poi, SCUBA, horseback riding (English), collecting coins, writing, reading, rock climbing, traveling, collecting minerals, and soo much more.
Music : Trance, World, clasical, and most others aside from country.
Movies : Silence of the Lambs, Matrix, Amelie, Chocolat, Fellowship of the Ring Expanded version, Two Towers, Expanded Version, Strictly Ballroom, and So many more.
Books: Where to begin? Huge Sci Fi buff, but also love Toni Morrison (Song of Solomon, Paradise): Bastard out of Carolina, Tracks, Dreaming in Cuban. (Those are my non Sci Fi titles)
Sci Fi/fantasy wise: In the Company of Others (Julie Czerneda, and all her other books), The Dark Jewel Trilogy by Anne Bishop, Green Rider by Kristen Britain, SnowCrash, Spin State (by Chris Moriarty), Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon. and Lots more.
Favorite Color: Navy Blue, Silver, Blue. (Sorry Alice.)
Other Cool Stuff: I'm a cat and dog person. Right now, my life is ruled by my cat, Storm. She's a doll. Crazy, but a doll.
I've lived in Tennessee, North Carolina, Washington State (My Fav.) Louisiana and Texas.
I've been to the other side of the planet....Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country.
I love visiting different countries, and I'm dying to live in the UK for a couple of years (perhaps get my PhD there?).
Dark Chocolate sings to me as does Sushi, though not at the same time.
I enjoy cooking, though my repetoire is limited.
Cassandra's CREPES Sing to me as well...OH HOW I miss them!
Like Vanize, I enjoy role playing games.
I tend to ramble.
Anything else? Oh...
Women. I like Women.
There are a couple of men I like too, but I'm really way picky.
And I'm very very Shy...ask Vanize. He knows. Spritie too.
OK, so that's it. That's me. Well...that's not all of me.
Oh yeah...my web page: www.spytfire.com
Go check it out!!
thanks for letting me play.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
That's fantastic!
Yay! well done you two
That's fantastic!
Yay! well done you two
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
*giggle* Oh I doubt I'll ever forget the whisk licking vid.
Thanks Pink!!
*giggle* Oh I doubt I'll ever forget the whisk licking vid.
Thanks Pink!!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
AnonymousPLATINUM Member
Posted:
Congratulations!!!! 
Congratulations!!!!
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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old hand
863 posts
Location: Berlin, Germany
old hand
863 posts
Location: Berlin, Germany
Posted:
for you both...
for you both... What is psychology?- Looking for a black cat in a dark room. What is psychoanalysis? Psychoanalysis is looking for a black cat in a dark room -- in which there is no cat -- but finding one anyway.
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All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
Posted:
haha, the whisk licking rocked! hmmm, maybe i should go dig that one up too
congrats for you both tho!!! i know it's what you wanted
haha, the whisk licking rocked! hmmm, maybe i should go dig that one up too
congrats for you both tho!!! i know it's what you wanted
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Canada is on hold until further notice, apparently. It's out of my hands, and the hands of my future manager.
Needless to say, I'm not a happy camper. We were so close...I hate it when the rug gets ripped out from under me. I can only hope that it means some better opportunity is right around the corner.
Canada is on hold until further notice, apparently. It's out of my hands, and the hands of my future manager.
Needless to say, I'm not a happy camper. We were so close...I hate it when the rug gets ripped out from under me. I can only hope that it means some better opportunity is right around the corner.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Pooh-Bah
2,014 posts
Location: Galveston, TX, USA
Posted:
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
poo poo on whoever is responsible!
poo poo on whoever is responsible!
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Upper level management.
grrr
This just means there's a better opportunity out there, yes??
Upper level management.
grrr
This just means there's a better opportunity out there, yes??
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
Awww. That sucks.
But yes. Everything happens for a reason, and while it may not be clear just yet, I reckon it means that something better is coming along - how exciting
Awww. That sucks.
But yes. Everything happens for a reason, and while it may not be clear just yet, I reckon it means that something better is coming along - how exciting
Getting to the other side 
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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
poo
On the good side, this means that I no longer have to pay to put my flight forward by a week or 2. I can keep my set date of April 3rd to fly back to the Uk.
One big downside is that if we have no time frame on this, then I don't know which country to be in.
Do I hang around in the Uk for a while, and get a job? It might just be 3 or 4 weeks until Kim gets moved, and I can handle being in the Uk for that long. But how do we know it's not going to be 3 or 4 months?
I don't know what to do anymore.
poo On the good side, this means that I no longer have to pay to put my flight forward by a week or 2. I can keep my set date of April 3rd to fly back to the Uk.
One big downside is that if we have no time frame on this, then I don't know which country to be in.
Do I hang around in the Uk for a while, and get a job? It might just be 3 or 4 weeks until Kim gets moved, and I can handle being in the Uk for that long. But how do we know it's not going to be 3 or 4 months?
I don't know what to do anymore.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Oh that's awfully annoying, i know how much you were both looking forward to it
But i'm certain things happen for a reason
Always look on the bright side of life (Pythons have a qoute for everything it seems)
Oh that's awfully annoying, i know how much you were both looking forward to it
But i'm certain things happen for a reason
Always look on the bright side of life
(Pythons have a qoute for everything it seems) Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
We'll figure it out...we always do. Things happen for a reason. Chances are...a better opportunity will come our way.
Thanks gang.
We'll figure it out...we always do. Things happen for a reason. Chances are...a better opportunity will come our way.
Thanks gang.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Posted:
I'm sorry to hear your plans went pear shaped Your right though. You two are meant to be together and it will happen for you
I'm sorry to hear your plans went pear shaped
Your right though. You two are meant to be together and it will happen for you Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
Pooh-Bah
2,354 posts
Location: Away from home
2,354 posts
Location: Away from home
Posted:
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All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
Posted:
after recent events, i most definately believe things happen for a reason. it will all work out m'dears
after recent events, i most definately believe things happen for a reason. it will all work out m'dears
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
HAH, HAH, and triple HAH.
OK, so lots of you know through various sources, but for those of you who don't know...
Canada is back on, but through a totally different source. I've got a pretty sweet offer with a company in Calgary, and will be handing in my notice at my current employer tomorrow.
YAY...but
as well.
At any rate, we'll be up there by mid august. . . Woooohooo!
HAH, HAH, and triple HAH.
OK, so lots of you know through various sources, but for those of you who don't know...
Canada is back on, but through a totally different source. I've got a pretty sweet offer with a company in Calgary, and will be handing in my notice at my current employer tomorrow.
YAY...but
as well.At any rate, we'll be up there by mid august. . . Woooohooo!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
veteran
1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
Posted:
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
The optimist claims that we are living in the best of all possible worlds.
The pessimist fears this is true.
Always make time to play in the snow.
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Ta!
Ta!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Oh my word. A week and two days before we leave for Canada.
Plane tickets, check.
PAcked....uhm...erg...well....getting there. I. Hate. Packing. I'm sure Mand hates it even more...
Gotta get the kitty carrier, among other things...
....oh yeah...and finish my last week at my current job. *sigh*
Oh crimony...I start a new job in like...just under two week's time.
Yeah...I'm a wee ball of stress...it'll all be fine, but I'll be much more relaxed and happier when I'm in Canada, through Immigration, etc etc etc
Oh my word. A week and two days before we leave for Canada.
Plane tickets, check.
PAcked....uhm...erg...well....getting there. I. Hate. Packing. I'm sure Mand hates it even more...
Gotta get the kitty carrier, among other things...
....oh yeah...and finish my last week at my current job. *sigh*
Oh crimony...I start a new job in like...just under two week's time.
Yeah...I'm a wee ball of stress...it'll all be fine, but I'll be much more relaxed and happier when I'm in Canada, through Immigration, etc etc etc
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
well my darling, happy trails to you. I'm going to be sad you aren't in Texas when I visit, but I'll have to come see you special I suppose.
any thoughts on going to Burningman 2006? I am probably going. You should go. And you should make sure Mand goes too.
well my darling, happy trails to you. I'm going to be sad you aren't in Texas when I visit, but I'll have to come see you special I suppose.
any thoughts on going to Burningman 2006? I am probably going. You should go. And you should make sure Mand goes too.
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
I don't think I've thought beyond Thursday, the 11th, much less 2006.
You will HAVE to come visit us in Calgary, though!
Skiing? Snowboarding? Drinking? Fun fun fun
I don't think I've thought beyond Thursday, the 11th, much less 2006.
You will HAVE to come visit us in Calgary, though!
Skiing? Snowboarding? Drinking? Fun fun fun
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
very well then. I'll see you there with skis on.
BTW, Liz (the woman I met at Flipside) just left after a 5 day visit.
She is perfect.
we are perfect together.
and...
she agrees!
now to find a job in Boulder...
Written by: SpitFire
You will HAVE to come visit us in Calgary, though!
Skiing? Snowboarding? Drinking? Fun fun fun
very well then. I'll see you there with skis on.
BTW, Liz (the woman I met at Flipside) just left after a 5 day visit.
She is perfect.
we are perfect together.
and...
she agrees!
now to find a job in Boulder...
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Yay! Glad to see things went very well!!!
...also can't wait for you to visit!
Yay! Glad to see things went very well!!!...also can't wait for you to visit!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
AnonymousPLATINUM Member
Posted:
So, how are you enjoying Calgary?
So, how are you enjoying Calgary?
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
So far so good. I'm an expert on the metro system, I think....
The weather is kind of like Texas in the winter right now...hot one day, cold the next. Fortunately, on the hot days, it's not very humid.
So far so good.
I'm an expert on the metro system, I think....The weather is kind of like Texas in the winter right now...hot one day, cold the next. Fortunately, on the hot days, it's not very humid.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
AnonymousPLATINUM Member
Posted:
Hoping your family's okay!
Hoping your family's okay!
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Thanks, sweety. They're doing fine. They lost 60 to 70% of their roof, are without power, but are great otherwise.
Thanks, sweety. They're doing fine. They lost 60 to 70% of their roof, are without power, but are great otherwise.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
I have some spare roofing slates.. but i expect that's not overly practical so i'll shut up.
I have some spare roofing slates.. but i expect that's not overly practical so i'll shut up.
Meh
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