From gwharrison53 at yahoo.com  Wed Mar  1 17:43:31 2006
From: gwharrison53 at yahoo.com (gwharrison53)
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:43:31 -0000
Subject: 6 more days !
Message-ID: <du4mg3+el5v@eGroups.com>

HI!

If you don't count today, only 6 more days and the

H P DVD will be out !    I know I have a poor boot-leg

copy, so I'm really looking forward to the DVD.

It has alot of extras !    I normally suck at the games

but I can say that I try !

Gail in NE IND







From m0hemjohnotoole2001 at yahoo.com  Wed Mar  1 10:34:07 2006
From: m0hemjohnotoole2001 at yahoo.com (john)
Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:34:07 -0000
Subject: hi new member
Message-ID: <du3tav+ukec@eGroups.com>

thank you for letting me join your group as my son has given me a hp 

book to read giplet of fire to read

http://www.qrz.com/m0hem








From s_ings at yahoo.com  Wed Mar  1 23:17:51 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:17:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] 6 more days !
In-Reply-To: <du4mg3+el5v@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060301231751.92498.qmail@web36109.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


--- gwharrison53 <gwharrison53 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> HI!
> 
> If you don't count today, only 6 more days and the
> 
> H P DVD will be out !    I know I have a poor
> boot-leg
> 
> copy, so I'm really looking forward to the DVD.
> 
> It has alot of extras !    I normally suck at the
> games
> 
> but I can say that I try !
> 

*looks in the Blockbuster bag that came home from work
today*

Yup, one non-bootleg copy of GoF. I tell you, it's
such a hardship having to preview the upcoming movies.
;)

Sheryll


	

	
		
__________________________________________________________ 
Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca



From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Fri Mar  3 06:55:38 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 06:55:38 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
Message-ID: <du8p9a+b0fe@eGroups.com>

I used to be pretty active on HPfGU and OTChatter and even stuck a toe
into TBAY a time or two; then RL got in the way and I lurked, then
stopped.

But I had to come back and post about Second Life, which I discovered
on Monday, 2/27/06 from reading a writer's* blog. (I've already rented
an apartment there. For about twenty cents a week. Less than any
resident's automatic "government" stipend. Weird.)

www.secondlife.com

Tweak yourself an avatar (young, thin, doe-eyed and possessing killer
cheekbones, or muscle-bound with a full head of hair; chubby, a crone,
even non-human--be a dragon) and walk, fly, or teleport over and
around several square miles of virtual landscape. Buy land; build
yourself a house. Make a product and sell it. Modify the landscape.
Make mountains. Or just sign up for the free trial and meet people.
Wander the woods. Dance. Talk. Fly through clouds. Wander one of
several malls and buy virtual clothes, shoes, and whole visual
personas for little...or nothing, if you troll for the incredible
freebies available. Walk the ocean floor, which has little detail;
come and build some fish and coral.

It's like chat with ski lodge (or hot tub, or dance club) graphics and
 presence. There are even Groups there. Sardaukar. Furry Fandom. Art
groups. BDSM. ("Mature content" being an optional check box on your
radar.) Book clubs. But there's no Harry Potter I can find. And there
should be. The things you could do with a wizard or witch avatar
there...oh, man! Oh, man, talk about _magic_! It would be so perfect;
and although I've acquired a hover disk, I haven't seen a single
broomstick! And they are eminently doable, although my skills won't be
up to it for a while.

I'm told that technically, Second Life is a MMORPG: a Massive
Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. But the rules are only those of
any civilized, capitalist society. It's closer to a WORLD. 

There are also claims that some people are making a living doing stuff
solely in cyberspace in Second Life. There are certainly many RL
dollars changing hands via the exchange of Linden (Second Life)
dollars (the rate is currently something like 233 Linden to one U.S.
dollar).

You do have to have broadband or something like it to do this, and a
hefty chunk of RAM. (This is like *seeing* TBAY; and boy, it sucks up
MB and BPS.)

I hope to see (see!) some of you; and no, I have no real stake,
financial or otherwise, in this, just a lot of raw enthusiasm and
eagerness to see Witches and Wizards among the Furries and Vampires
and Zombies and winged folks! Look me up once you graduate orientation!

Sandy aka msbeadsley aka Rebecca Tully

P.S. Under eighteens are welcome in Teen Second Life (about which I
know almost nothing, as I am not able to be admitted). ;-)

*Sharon Lee/Steve Miller/Liaden space opera, anyone?






From ms-tamany at rcn.com  Fri Mar  3 17:11:11 2006
From: ms-tamany at rcn.com (Tammy Rizzo)
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:11:11 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <du8p9a+b0fe@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <4qag60$693j09@smtp02.mrf.mail.rcn.net>

You can find me on SL, on occasion, under the name of Tamany Robertson.  :-)
I don't have a particularly Potterish avatar, though that's easy enough to
change.  We should set up a meeting.  :-)
 
***
Tammy Rizzo
ms-tamany at rcn.com
 


  _____  

From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
[mailto:HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of msbeadsley
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:56 AM
To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Needed: A Potterverse Presence in Second Life


<snip> 
I hope to see (see!) some of you; and no, I have no real stake,
financial or otherwise, in this, just a lot of raw enthusiasm and
eagerness to see Witches and Wizards among the Furries and Vampires
and Zombies and winged folks! Look me up once you graduate orientation!

Sandy aka msbeadsley aka Rebecca Tully





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From ceridwennight at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  3 19:44:12 2006
From: ceridwennight at hotmail.com (Ceridwen)
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:44:12 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <du8p9a+b0fe@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dua6ac+i5ca@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "msbeadsley" <msbeadsley at ...> 
wrote:
>
Sandy:
> I hope to see (see!) some of you; and no, I have no real stake,
> financial or otherwise, in this, just a lot of raw enthusiasm and
> eagerness to see Witches and Wizards among the Furries and Vampires
> and Zombies and winged folks! Look me up once you graduate 
orientation!

Call me Sabrina Boomslang.

Ceridwen.






From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Sat Mar  4 03:11:05 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 03:11:05 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <4qag60$693j09@smtp02.mrf.mail.rcn.net>
Message-ID: <dub0g9+8ced@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Tammy Rizzo" <ms-tamany at ...>
wrote:

> You can find me on SL, on occasion, under the name of Tamany 
> Robertson.  :-)
> I don't have a particularly Potterish avatar, though that's easy 
> enough to change.  We should set up a meeting.  :-)


--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Ceridwen" <ceridwennight at ...>
wrote:

> Call me Sabrina Boomslang.


How very cool! Three's all we need for a SL group, I think...can I,
huh, huh, please? (I'll very nobly pay the fee [about a nickel U.S. I
think].) All I need from you guys is for you to join within 24 hours
of when I create the group, which timing I can certainly coordinate
with you. And what shall we call it if and when?

Sandy, aka too many people <veg>






From ceridwennight at hotmail.com  Sat Mar  4 03:53:06 2006
From: ceridwennight at hotmail.com (Ceridwen)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 03:53:06 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dub0g9+8ced@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dub2v2+qc9d@eGroups.com>

Sandy:
> How very cool! Three's all we need for a SL group, I think...can I,
> huh, huh, please? (I'll very nobly pay the fee [about a nickel U.S. I
> think].) All I need from you guys is for you to join within 24 hours
> of when I create the group, which timing I can certainly coordinate
> with you. And what shall we call it if and when?

Ceridwen:
My elder daughter (adult) might like to join (if you don't mind thigh-
highs and a distinctly... *outgoing*... appearance!).  For what to call 
it?  Hm...  Good question.  The first thing that popped into my head 
was 'Hogsmeade', but that might, very possibly would, be copyright 
problems.  A take-off on the 'alley' theme?

And, my e-mail is there, if you want to coordinate.

Ceridwen.







From ms-tamany at rcn.com  Sat Mar  4 05:11:36 2006
From: ms-tamany at rcn.com (Tammy Rizzo)
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 00:11:36 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dub2v2+qc9d@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <4qag60$699d6d@smtp02.mrf.mail.rcn.net>

Sandy:
> How very cool! Three's all we need for a SL group, I think...can I,
> huh, huh, please? (I'll very nobly pay the fee [about a nickel U.S. I
> think].) All I need from you guys is for you to join within 24 hours
> of when I create the group, which timing I can certainly coordinate
> with you. And what shall we call it if and when?

Ceridwen:
My elder daughter (adult) might like to join (if you don't mind thigh-
highs and a distinctly... *outgoing*... appearance!).  For what to call 
it?  Hm...  Good question.  The first thing that popped into my head 
was 'Hogsmeade', but that might, very possibly would, be copyright 
problems.  A take-off on the 'alley' theme?

[Now Tammy says:] 
Hmmmm.  I've been trying to come up with ideas, but all I seem to be able to
think of right now is Quidditch, and trying to remember that 'Texas-style'
variant of Quidditch that's rather half-disparagingly mentioned in QTTA, of
which I don't have a copy, darnit, but if we could find the name of that
game, would that be worth considering for the group name?  The Whatzit
League?  Whatzit Alley?  Hmmm, no, actually, if we go with any Alley, we'd
almost need an actual location there, and I'm not currently paying for a
premium membership, so I can't hold land there right now. 
 
Anyway, my schedule is fairly open for the next couple of days, or at least,
it *can be* open, pretty much.  When's good for you all?
 
Tammy Rizzo
ms-tamany at rcn.com


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From blestrange at gmail.com  Sat Mar  4 13:06:55 2006
From: blestrange at gmail.com (blestrange13)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 13:06:55 -0000
Subject: Did you all hear about the new Harry Potter Sweepstakes on the official website?
Message-ID: <duc3df+ol0i@eGroups.com>

(I thought this seemed like a fun sort of contest, if you're curious. Of course, I'd like to 
win, but I thought I'd put the fact that's even out there, here, so other people can enter at 
http://www.harrypotter.com/goblet) 
And the following little speech? It's kind of a joke. I thought it was funny =D)  

Dear Voters:?


??? For those of you who don't know, the official Harry Potter site is running a contest 
where first prize is a chance to go to England and meet the cast of the Harry Potter films. 
The contest winner will be determined by who gets the most votes. I, Vera F, feel that you 
should vote for me. I will outline the reasons as to why here:?


1: My name sounds foreign.


2: I have a lot of free time. . . so I could probably squeeze a trip to England into my 
schedule.


3: I have free cake. *points to a table with free cake*


4: . . . Cause I asked you to. Don't be difficult.?


I would love to meet Dan, Emma, and Rupert. I think we would click so well. We'd be such 
good friends. Especially Dan, I can imagine our first meeting. . . ?



Dan Radcliffe: Hello, you must be Vera.


Vera: Oh my god, it's Harry Potter!


Dan Radcliffe: Well. . . no, you see, I'm Daniel Radcliffe. I'm not actually Har-


Vera: I can't wait to tell all my friends I met THE Harry Potter!


Dan Radcliffe: Ah. . . I'm really more of an actor. . .


Vera: Oh my god. . . remember that time you killed that giant snake?!


Dan Radcliffe: That, that. . . that was a book. All I did was wave a sword in front of a green 
screen.


Vera: It was the snake of Slytherin's heir himself!


Dan Radcliffe: Um. . .


Vera: Remember? It was all:? "ahhh! I'm a giant snake, and I'm going to rip your gizzard 
out!


Dan Radcliffe: . . . The gizzard, huh?


Vera: And you were all: "ahhh! I'm the boy who lived for crying out loud! I'll rip YOUR 
gizzard out, see if I don't."


Dan Radcliffe: I think you're getting a little carried away. . .


Vera: Then the snake lunged at you, and tried to bite your face off!


Dan Radcliffe: Oh dear. . .


Vera: So you gave him a right hook. Bam. Punched him right in the nose. Then you said: 
"that's how we roll up in private drive!"


Dan Radcliffe: I don't seem to remember saying that.


(Vera's eyes narrow)


Vera: Wait a minute. You're not Harry Potter, you're an imposter! Imposter!


Dan Radcliffe: No, no, I'm an actor. I'm Daniel Rad-


(Vera dives at Dan Radcliffe's face, grabbing his hair in both hands, yanking.)


Vera: Wig! Imposter! Wig! Come off you stupid wig. . .


Dan Radcliffe: Oww! Dan Radcliffe has black hair too! Stop! Oh god it hurts!?


??? ?



??? Oh man. . . that would be a tad embarrassing. But you know, if I met them I might just 
freeze. Them being huge stars and all, it might make be a little nervous, and what if they 
decided to tease me??
?


Emma Watson: So you're a pretty big Harry Potter fan, I hear?


Vera: Oh, yes. I love Harry potter.


Rupert Grint: If you're such a big fan, tell me. . . what does Harry say to Hermione in the 
third book on page 153?


Vera: Ah. . . Ah. . .


Dan Radcliffe: In the Spanish edition of the third book, of course.


Vera: . . .


(Vera starts crying.)


Emma Watson: Muggle.


Rupert Grint: Muggle


Dan Radcliffe: That muggle.


Vera: Wahhh!


(Vera cries hysterically.)?



Or. . . ?



Vera: Emma, you're so pretty.


Emma Watson: Thank you.


Vera: Am I as pretty as you?


Emma Watson: Nope.


Vera: Wahhh!


(Vera cries some more.) ?
?


Although, there's a good chance it could go like this too.?


Vera: Marry me, Dan.


Dan Radcliffe: Ok.?



Shut up, it could!?



So what are you waiting for? Vote Vera F! Just look at these real life testimonials from 
people who voted for me.?


Mark Markson: I voted for Vera. I feel marginally more handsome now.?


Bill Billson: I voted for Vera. It wasn't so bad.?


And look at these interviews I did with others who voted for me.?


Vera: How are you doing?


Ralph Ralphson: Good, I lost 3 pounds this week.


Vera: You voted for me, right?


Ralph Ralphson: Yes, I did.


Vera: So voting for me is probably what caused you to lose weight, right?


Ralph Ralphson: No. . . I started a new diet, it's working out great.


Vera: But. . . but voting for me might have been what did it, right?


Ralph Ralpson: I think that's doubtful.


Vera: But, it's not impossible, right?


Ralph Ralphson: No, I suppose not. . .?? ?


And this one with my campaign manager, Kevin . . .?


Vera: So, you voted for me, right?


Kevin: No.


Vera: What?! You're my campaign manager!


Kevin: Sod off. ?
?


So as you can see, not only do I clearly deserve your votes, voting for me will also make 
you cooler, and physically more attractive. How could you vote for anyone but me? . . . 
Seriously, vote for me. Just follow this link, and type in VeraF789 for the person you want 
to vote for. You can vote for as many people as you want, too. So you can enter the 
contest yourself. Vote for me, and I'll vote for you. *Charming smile*?? ?



http://warnerbros.eprize.net/harrypotter4/index.tbapp?
method=display_hp4_question_selections&questionname=champion&email=&session_id=
btreqzokn7ml321s ?










From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Sat Mar  4 23:13:56 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 23:13:56 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <4qag60$699d6d@smtp02.mrf.mail.rcn.net>
Message-ID: <dud6vk+ep2k@eGroups.com>

> Ceridwen:
> My elder daughter (adult) might like to join (if you don't mind 

> [Now Tammy says:] 
> Hmmmm.  I've been trying to come up with ideas, but all I seem to be 

> almost need an actual location there, and I'm not currently paying 
> for a premium membership, so I can't hold land there right now.

> Anyway, my schedule is fairly open for the next couple of days, or
at > least, it *can be* open, pretty much.  When's good for you all?

Sabrina Boomslang vanished, Ceridwen; did you sign up and then delete
your avatar? (Or am I just doing something screwy in looking for you,
I wonder.) Sure, your daughter's welcome. One of you just let us know
when she's in or on or whatever and as whom, and we'll get together,
if that works out for Tammy. I'm pretty open, too.

Sandy et al (this is kewl), who is also thinking about names









From ceridwennight at hotmail.com  Sun Mar  5 00:37:14 2006
From: ceridwennight at hotmail.com (Ceridwen)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:37:14 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dud6vk+ep2k@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dudbrq+j024@eGroups.com>

> Sabrina Boomslang vanished, Ceridwen; did you sign up and then delete
> your avatar? (Or am I just doing something screwy in looking for you,
> I wonder.) Sure, your daughter's welcome. One of you just let us know
> when she's in or on or whatever and as whom, and we'll get together,
> if that works out for Tammy. I'm pretty open, too.

Ceridwen:
I'm still signed up.  I changed my body around a lot today, got a 
couple of new looks.  But afaik, I'm still the same ol' me underneath!

For a name, what about Gnomin' Alley (nominally), Linny Alley 
(lineally), Limin Alley (liminally), or something similar?

Ceridwen, still thinking Later Alley...







From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Sun Mar  5 02:23:02 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 02:23:02 -0000
Subject: Did you all hear about the new Harry Potter Sweepstakes on the official website?
In-Reply-To: <duc3df+ol0i@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dudi26+l4b2@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "blestrange13" 
<blestrange at ...> wrote:
>
> (I thought this seemed like a fun sort of contest, if you're 
curious. Of course, I'd like to 
> win, but I thought I'd put the fact that's even out there, here, 
so other people can enter 

> Dear Voters:?
> ??? For those of you who don't know, the official Harry Potter 
site is running a contest where first prize is a chance to go to 
England and meet the cast of the Harry Potter films. 
 The contest winner will be determined by who gets the most votes. 
I, Vera F, feel that you should vote for me. 
Snip,,,snip...snippy..snip.
-----------------------------
Tonks here:

OK, step aside kid.

Looks in mirror to make sure hair is a nice shade of bubblegum pink.
Weird Sisters t-shirt on.  Black jeans.  Long black robe.  Tall 
black leather boots, and my favorite wand.

"Oh Hello Allen, so pleased to meet you.  Drinks you say.  Oh, yes
 
yes
 yes
 your place or mine?"

Forget the kids, I have to meet Snape!!!  P.L.E.A.S.E.!!

I am going to the site and sign up now. VOTE FOR ME.. ME.. ME...

Thanks all!

Tonks_op







From n2fgc at arrl.net  Sun Mar  5 03:02:41 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:02:41 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] 6 more days !
In-Reply-To: <20060301231751.92498.qmail@web36109.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000101c64001$44fbdea0$65a4a8c0@rosie>

LOL! Turns out that GOF is released on my brother's birthday.  Wow, if I had
the money, I'd pick up a copy for each of us.

Cheers,

Lee :-)

Do not walk behind me,    | Lee Storm
I may not care to lead;   | N2FGC
Do not walk before me,    | n2fgc at arrl.net (or)
I may not care to follow; | n2fgc at optonline.net
Walk beside me, and be my friend.




From n2fgc at arrl.net  Sun Mar  5 03:07:49 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:07:49 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] hi new member
In-Reply-To: <du3tav+ukec@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <000201c64001$fc3a4520$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[John wrote]:
| 
| http://www.qrz.com/m0hem

CQ, CQ, de N2FGC, Madison, NJ, USA.

Always nice to find another ham.  Write me off list; I want to know where M0
territory is? Please?

73
Lee, <n2fgc at arrl.net>

Do not walk behind me,    | Lee Storm
I may not care to lead;   | N2FGC
Do not walk before me,    | n2fgc at arrl.net (or)
I may not care to follow; | n2fgc at optonline.net
Walk beside me, and be my friend.




From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Sun Mar  5 03:43:01 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 03:43:01 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dudbrq+j024@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dudmo5+uu9s@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Ceridwen" <ceridwennight at ...>
wrote:

> For a name, what about Gnomin' Alley (nominally), Linny Alley 
> (lineally), Limin Alley (liminally), or something similar?
> 
> Ceridwen, still thinking Later Alley...

OMG. Gotta be Virtue Alley, don't you think?

Sandy








From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Sun Mar  5 03:58:09 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 03:58:09 -0000
Subject: new Harry Potter Sweepstakes on the official website-  Pleading for votes
In-Reply-To: <dudi26+l4b2@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dudnkh+h3ht@eGroups.com>

Ok, I signed up.

www.harrypotter.com

enter yourself and then VOTE for:  ML272

I promise to give Allen a big hug for all of you!!!

Tonks






From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Sun Mar  5 04:18:11 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 04:18:11 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dud6vk+ep2k@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dudoq3+sgsp@eGroups.com>

Hi:

I have never done anything like this. It would be really neat to create 
a wizard world. Can we do that?  I would sign up for the free one or 
join with you all.  It is a bit confusing to me. Do you meet at a set 
time and everyone is there together?  ???

Tonks






From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sun Mar  5 04:36:49 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 23:36:49 -0500
Subject: Removing an unauthorized HP vid upload?
Message-ID: <1a2738400603042036i27ee91d8ye9b692382fa81a@mail.gmail.com>

Has anyone tried to remove a [song]vid from YouTube?  Success rate?


The rest of the message is blah-blah-blah, so can be skipped.  Above
question is my priority.

I did not give permission for this vid to be uploaded:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYePWjnYyFA

While the person who put it there meant so in a nice fashion, I don't
want the vid there.  Offhand, only one site has ever been given
permission to host my vids elsewhere.  My option is to contact Faychii
but YouTube requires I create an account with them.  Ugh, but I'll do
it if necessary.

As long as I have a good working website (site's been around for eight
years and I just renewed the domain for another four years) and files
are free to download for everybody and I don't mind direct links
(please don't stream the file), I don't want to see my vids elsewhere.
 There is no reason for them to be uploaded elsewhere.  If my website
dies or I die and can't pay the hosting bills, *then* there's a
reason.

And then there's this from YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/t/dmca_policy

Uh, I'm the vidder of copyrighted video and music... and I'm not the
copyright holder.  Good combination. {g}

Other than Veritaserum, if there are bunniqula vids not hosted at
archive.nu, they're not authorized uploads.  I'm into making revisions
because I'm a middle-range vidder and I always *require* improvements,
so I'd rather not see multiple versions floating around.  If I was
given account access to alter my vids at any time and the webhost is
solid and advertisement-free, then I'd consider other hosting
options... That day has not arrived.

Dina



From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun Mar  5 06:56:52 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 5 Mar 2006 06:56:52 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 3/5/2006, 1:00 pm 
Message-ID: <1141541812.11.37433.m24@yahoogroups.com>


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Weekly Chat
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From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Sun Mar  5 08:06:03 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:06:03 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dudoq3+sgsp@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <due65b+4uh2@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Tonks" <tonks_op at ...> wrote:
> I have never done anything like this. It would be really neat to 
> create a wizard world. Can we do that?  I would sign up for the free
> one or join with you all.

We'd be creating wizarding characters in a world that already exists.
Second Life has malls, casinos, dance clubs, private residences,
museums, art galleries, wooded areas, mountains, apartments for rent,
kiosks, and somewhere around 150,000 members (although much like
HPfGU, only a fraction (4000+ today) are actively participating at any
given time). All of the things that are already there (like the malls)
were created by members. There are social groups that exist in Second
Life as well that are drawn together by their mutual interests. Unless
one of us Potterheads became a landowner, we'd be a roving band of
whatever we are...but there's always a pleasant spot by a lake to hang
out and talk. And no inclement weather. The virtual reality nature of
the place means that flying and creating and reshaping objects
(including oneself) are common--even expected. Script-building (for
the more ept) means that you can animate just about anything to do
just about anything. Sounds like magic to me.

Starting a SL "group" within that world means that someone pays a fee
and opens membership to anyone who wants to join; but at least three
SL people have to accept (join for free) in 24 hours, or it becomes
defunct before it even gets started. Once it's established, all Second
Life members can then look up info on the group and its members and
join if they want to. Members of the group have the option of being
labeled with their group's name as well as their avatar's name, and
the groups they belong to are reflected in their profiles (public
documents with some info anyone can access). Second Life is all in
real time, unlike a group like HPfGU. It's all chat all the time with
whoever you know who is online (your friends' status is indicated) or
whoever is in the same "geographical" area you are. Or you can hang a
do not disturb sign out and go climb a mountain. ;-)

It is confusing because we're talking about two different things:
firstly, membership in Second Life (which Tammy and I and now Ceridwen
and her daughter have and which other HPfGU members might like to
check out). The second thing is an HP group I'd like to see started
within the world of Second Life.

I hope that's clearer. If you Google or Yahoo search Second Life,
there's a lot of information available online, including articles
written by people reporting on but not participating in the phenomenon.

Sandy et al

P.S. Warning: it's at least as addicting as any part of HP I've ever seen.






From ceridwennight at hotmail.com  Sun Mar  5 12:14:54 2006
From: ceridwennight at hotmail.com (Ceridwen)
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:14:54 -0000
Subject: Needed:  A Potterverse Presence in Second Life
In-Reply-To: <dudmo5+uu9s@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dueknu+fkd4@eGroups.com>

Sandy:
> OMG. Gotta be Virtue Alley, don't you think?

Ceridwen:
OMG, yes!  LOL!  Esp. after what you caught me editing around yesterday!

Ceridwen.






From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun Mar  5 17:58:05 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 5 Mar 2006 17:58:05 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 3/5/2006, 1:00 pm 
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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sun Mar  5 20:42:24 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 12:42:24 -0800
Subject: It's alive! Re: Built computer doesn't work :-(
Message-ID: <1a2738400603051242j746aa1e2hee09a8ebd9b0065b@mail.gmail.com>

It was the hardcano.  I unhooked the fans from the hardcano and hooked
them up to the motherboard using the hardcano's cables and all fans
(processor, power, video card, case) power up.  Then I got three beeps
upon booting, which isn't good.

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-010249.htm

I have a D955XBK and then I looked at the motherboard and noticed I
had two RAM sticks in there.  Forgot to pull one back out, oops. 
Okay, down to one RAM stick and the Intel BIOS screen popped up on the
monitor.  W00t!  Now, I should be able to work forwards.

Dina



From jamiesonwolf at gmail.com  Mon Mar  6 14:09:18 2006
From: jamiesonwolf at gmail.com (Jamieson Villeneuve)
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:09:18 -0500
Subject: Movie! WOOHOO! (Was Digest Number 2193)
Message-ID: <5cb2ac630603060609v1ed72c17n5f11a98072c95c8a@mail.gmail.com>

Hey all,

Here's how out of the Harry Potter world I have been. I've been working too
much and had too little free time to go see Harry Potter and the Goblit of
Fire in the theatres (GASP! I know!), breaking a three movie long tradition
to see every HP movie in the theatre. Sigh, I know.

And then, having to find out the movie was coming out on DVD through
www.oprah.com! Can you bleive it?! I was surfing the information on her new
book club pick and, lo and behold, there were banner ads for HP and the GOF!
On DVD no less! How could I not know this?

All this to say that I'm SO EXCITED that the movie is coming out on DVD and
I am in serious need of a vacation.  *grin*

Cheers,

Jamieson

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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Mon Mar  6 20:29:11 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 15:29:11 -0500
Subject: Seeking lowest price on GOF Deluxe DVDs?
Message-ID: <1a2738400603061229q6058d8e3h5e9ffc37fa5c7fc8@mail.gmail.com>

The lowest I'm getting is 17.96 at Overstock.com, includes stacking
10% and free shipping codes 73622 and 85704.

Anything lower?  Again, these are the 'deluxe' DVDs... whatever that
means. {g}  The grey trim versus reddish for regular WS DVD.

Dina



From judy at judyshapiro.com  Tue Mar  7 20:48:21 2006
From: judy at judyshapiro.com (Judy)
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 20:48:21 -0000
Subject: Any Harry Potter fans from the New York area?
Message-ID: <dukril+grt6@eGroups.com>

I'm hoping that this isn't too off topic for OTC...

I'm wondering if we have any fans from the New York area here.  There 
is, in fact, a HPfGU list for New York fans to plan meet-ups; it's at 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-NewYork/

For a while, this New York group was inactive, but now a couple of us 
are posting, and are trying to plan a meet-up.  Please feel free to 
stop by!  We are hoping to have a meeting soon. 

By the way, I haven't posted on the HPfGU lists in ages (I used to be a 
List Elf, and before that, I posted a lot on main), but I'm glad to see 
some familiar "faces" (or rather, names) here.  Hi to Sheryl, Catlady, 
Caius, Steve, Dungrollin, Justcarol, and Dave H!

Judy






From foodiedb at optonline.net  Thu Mar  9 03:24:58 2006
From: foodiedb at optonline.net (David)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 03:24:58 -0000
Subject: Any Harry Potter fans from the New York area?
In-Reply-To: <dukril+grt6@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <duo76a+4hmg@eGroups.com>

Hi, I am!!  I live out on Long Island.  So, what's going on?







From jlnbtr at yahoo.com  Thu Mar  9 19:53:06 2006
From: jlnbtr at yahoo.com (jlnbtr)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 19:53:06 -0000
Subject: Jo's website Update Spoilerish
Message-ID: <duq132+2612@eGroups.com>

J
U
S
T

I
N

C
A
S
E

Hurray!! Jo has updated her website... The graphics have changed, 
there's a lot of new stuff!!
Here's the description from Mugglenet:

"JKRowling.com has been updated with several new changes this 
morning. There are many visual changes and five new easter eggs to 
hunt for! MuggleNet reader Ashley went through the site and sent us 
some of the biggest adjustments:

The "?" room, with the closed door, now has two bottles that you can 
pick up and pour drops from. They do nothing, so far. In the "Extra 
Stuff" bullitien board, there is a small doodle pad, which you can 
pick up the pen and draw on. There are a few new books on the 
bookshelf in her "Links" area, including "Sense and Sensibility" 
and "My Favorite Spells". Her "Fan Sites" trophy shelf is new, and 
in the "Rubbish Bin" there are some baby toys, Mackenzie's bib, and 
a small stuffed piggie. There is also a small pile of magnitized 
word magnets, that are movable, and a very old and gross looking cup 
of coffee. Oh yes, and the butterfly is now orange.

Also, a list of how to access the easter eggs from MuggleNet reader 
Kenny (Warning: Spoilers obviously below if you want to figure out 
how to access them yourself):


First, go into the "Extra Stuff" Section. Turn the radio off then on 
and wait a few seconds. Listen to the announcement, telling you to 
put 6 drops of red potion followed by three of the green potion on a 
plant. Now, leave and click on the Eraser Portkey on the desktop. It 
brings you to the mysterious door. Now, follow the instructions with 
the potion on the plant. Now you have another scrapbook piece, 
revealing around the time of Prisoner of Azkaban, genders of 
teachers and some attempts for hippogriff names.

Now, go to the rubbish bin and move the mug four times in a 
clockwise circle. When you do that, stop, it forms a circle inside. 
Now leave and go to the extra stuff section, click on the card that 
says "Circle" with a circle on it. Now you have an original synopsis 
of "Philosopher's Stone."

Next, go to the main page. On the phone, dial "31071965" (which 
happens to be Jo's birthday, 7/31/65). Now you have an early (around 
1994) draft of Philosopher's Stone and information that Draco's 
surname used to be "Spungen."

Next, go the "Extra Stuff" Section. Grab the pen and draw a 
lightning bolt on the extra piece of paper. You will get an 
unrevised portion of Order of the Phoenix.

Go to the Fan Sites page. To the right, click on the small red box 
five times. It will open. Click the question mark bubble to get the 
same clue as the phone dialing one. An early (around 1994) draft of 
Philosopher's Stone and information that Draco's surname used to 
be "Spungen."






From sherriola at earthlink.net  Thu Mar  9 20:15:42 2006
From: sherriola at earthlink.net (Sherry Gomes)
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 12:15:42 -0800
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Jo's website Update Spoilerish
In-Reply-To: <duq132+2612@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <E1FHRY6-0006AG-9M@smtpauth08.mail.atl.earthlink.net>

are there any updates in the text version?  Any new information?  I can't
use the cute graphics version.

Sherry
 

-----Original Message-----
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
[mailto:HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jlnbtr
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 11:53 AM
To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Jo's website Update Spoilerish

J
U
S
T

I
N

C
A
S
E

Hurray!! Jo has updated her website... The graphics have changed, there's a
lot of new stuff!!
Here's the description from Mugglenet:

"JKRowling.com has been updated with several new changes this morning. There
are many visual changes and five new easter eggs to hunt for! MuggleNet
reader Ashley went through the site and sent us some of the biggest
adjustments:

The "?" room, with the closed door, now has two bottles that you can pick up
and pour drops from. They do nothing, so far. In the "Extra Stuff" bullitien
board, there is a small doodle pad, which you can pick up the pen and draw
on. There are a few new books on the bookshelf in her "Links" area,
including "Sense and Sensibility" 
and "My Favorite Spells". Her "Fan Sites" trophy shelf is new, and in the
"Rubbish Bin" there are some baby toys, Mackenzie's bib, and a small stuffed
piggie. There is also a small pile of magnitized word magnets, that are
movable, and a very old and gross looking cup of coffee. Oh yes, and the
butterfly is now orange.

Also, a list of how to access the easter eggs from MuggleNet reader Kenny
(Warning: Spoilers obviously below if you want to figure out how to access
them yourself):


First, go into the "Extra Stuff" Section. Turn the radio off then on and
wait a few seconds. Listen to the announcement, telling you to put 6 drops
of red potion followed by three of the green potion on a plant. Now, leave
and click on the Eraser Portkey on the desktop. It brings you to the
mysterious door. Now, follow the instructions with the potion on the plant.
Now you have another scrapbook piece, revealing around the time of Prisoner
of Azkaban, genders of teachers and some attempts for hippogriff names.

Now, go to the rubbish bin and move the mug four times in a clockwise
circle. When you do that, stop, it forms a circle inside. 
Now leave and go to the extra stuff section, click on the card that says
"Circle" with a circle on it. Now you have an original synopsis of
"Philosopher's Stone."

Next, go to the main page. On the phone, dial "31071965" (which happens to
be Jo's birthday, 7/31/65). Now you have an early (around
1994) draft of Philosopher's Stone and information that Draco's surname used
to be "Spungen."

Next, go the "Extra Stuff" Section. Grab the pen and draw a lightning bolt
on the extra piece of paper. You will get an unrevised portion of Order of
the Phoenix.

Go to the Fan Sites page. To the right, click on the small red box five
times. It will open. Click the question mark bubble to get the same clue as
the phone dialing one. An early (around 1994) draft of Philosopher's Stone
and information that Draco's surname used to be "Spungen."





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From bhobbs36 at verizon.net  Thu Mar  9 20:45:22 2006
From: bhobbs36 at verizon.net (Belinda)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:45:22 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Jo's website Update Spoilerish
References: <E1FHRY6-0006AG-9M@smtpauth08.mail.atl.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <005601c643ba$62edfda0$0201a8c0@ronaldruss1clq>

No Sherry, no content on the parts that Jo writes herself, thus the Text Only version shows no update.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sherry Gomes 
  To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 3:15 PM
  Subject: RE: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Jo's website Update Spoilerish


  are there any updates in the text version?  Any new information?  I can't
  use the cute graphics version.

  Sherry


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From annemflynn at yahoo.com  Thu Mar  9 21:12:29 2006
From: annemflynn at yahoo.com (Anne Marie Flynn)
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:12:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Goblet of Fire DVD
Message-ID: <20060309211229.15698.qmail@web36608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Is there a trick on how to get to the extra stuff on the Goblet of Fire DVD? Surely there's something more than just the languages, scene selections and movie, right? I heard there was games and all sorts of stuff on there.



Anne Marie

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From jheiler at sympatico.ca  Thu Mar  9 21:37:55 2006
From: jheiler at sympatico.ca (jeanico2000)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:37:55 -0000
Subject: Goblet of Fire DVD
In-Reply-To: <20060309211229.15698.qmail@web36608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <duq77j+k0s9@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, Anne Marie Flynn 
<annemflynn at ...> wrote:
>
> Is there a trick on how to get to the extra stuff on the Goblet of 
Fire DVD? Surely there's something more than just the languages, 
scene selections and movie, right? I heard there was games and all 
sorts of stuff on there.
> 
> 
> 
> Anne Marie
> 
> www.tomandanneflynn.com

Oh, oh... sounds like you bought the single disk edition? you have 
to buy the deluxe 2 disk edition to get all the extras.
Nicole

> 
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From sgarfio at yahoo.com  Thu Mar  9 21:38:21 2006
From: sgarfio at yahoo.com (Sherry Garfio)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 21:38:21 -0000
Subject: Reaction to Mapping the World of Harry Potter
Message-ID: <duq78d+9dsk@eGroups.com>

A book of essays by sci-fi and fantasy authors, edited by Mercedes 
Lackey, was posted on the Announcements list a few weeks ago.  Here's 
the link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-Announcements/message/1052

I just had to order this after reading the excerpts (which in
themselves were quite generous).  I received my copy last weekend,
read the first 8 essays so far, and it's wonderful!  I found the
first essay ("Harry Potter and the Young Man's Mistake") particularly
enlightening, and "Hermione Granger and the Charge of Sexism" is a
close second.  These are thoughtful, intelligent, unpretentious and
accessible discussions of the important social issues addressed in
the HP series.  I highly recommend it.

Sherry Garfio












From annemflynn at yahoo.com  Thu Mar  9 21:50:18 2006
From: annemflynn at yahoo.com (Anne Marie Flynn)
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:50:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Goblet of Fire DVD
In-Reply-To: <duq77j+k0s9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060309215018.33971.qmail@web36605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Aaaaahhhh!!!

jeanico2000 <jheiler at sympatico.ca> wrote:  --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, Anne Marie Flynn 
<annemflynn at ...> wrote:
>
> Is there a trick on how to get to the extra stuff on the Goblet of 
Fire DVD? Surely there's something more than just the languages, 
scene selections and movie, right? I heard there was games and all 
sorts of stuff on there.
> 
> 
> 
> Anne Marie
> 
> www.tomandanneflynn.com

Oh, oh... sounds like you bought the single disk edition? you have 
to buy the deluxe 2 disk edition to get all the extras.
Nicole

> 
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> 
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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Thu Mar  9 23:24:24 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 23:24:24 -0000
Subject: IMDb Potter villain poll
Message-ID: <duqdf8+1baa@eGroups.com>

Today's IMDb poll question is "Who is the most frightening villain and
 enemy/antagonist of Harry Potter after Lord Voldemort?" 

So far, the character with the most votes is Snape. (What are they
thinking?) "Peter Pettigrow" (sic), Barty Jr., the Malfoys, and Filch
are among the other choices. (I voted for Barty Jr.)

To vote, go to the link below:
http://us.imdb.com/poll/

You may need to register if you haven't done so already (free and
painless). Hurry, though, as the site changes at midnight (I'm not
sure which time zone). If you're too late to vote, you can at least
check the results by going to the March 9 poll by clicking "See the
results without voting" and then "View previous IMDb daily polls."

Carol, certain that Snape, however unpleasant he may be, is not a
villain and the only person who needs to fear him is Voldemort







From agdisney at msn.com  Thu Mar  9 23:29:09 2006
From: agdisney at msn.com (Andrea Grevera)
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:29:09 -0500
Subject: Jo's website Update Spoilerish
In-Reply-To: <duq132+2612@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <BAY108-F20B898159B35C972C9C168CFEC0@phx.gbl>

> Juli:
>Hurray!! Jo has updated her website... The graphics have changed,
>there's a lot of new stuff!!
>
>Here's the description from Mugglenet:
> <snip>


Hi,
I found another thiing that happens in the rubbish bin.  Click on the 
ink pen on the left (more then once).  It breaks open and a drawing 
comes up.  If I could only make out what the drawing is telling us.

Andie






From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 03:22:36 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 03:22:36 -0000
Subject: Jo's website Update Spoilerish
In-Reply-To: <BAY108-F20B898159B35C972C9C168CFEC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <duqrds+ce31@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Andrea Grevera" <agdisney at ...> 
wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I found another thiing that happens in the rubbish bin.  Click on the 
> ink pen on the left (more then once).  It breaks open and a drawing 
> comes up.  If I could only make out what the drawing is telling us.


I think that is an old one. You have to go around the site and find the 
objects. I forgot how I found them but they are different places.

I wish that d... phone would stop ringing. I answer it and it is JKR 
just saying "hello, hello is anyone there?"  Drives me crazy.

And I can't draw the lighting bolt. What am I doing wrong?

I posted some ideas on HPFGU main site. I think JKR's site counts as 
canon over there. I hope so. Because when you get the plant to come 
back to life, I think this is a clue!!  That is a peace lily.

Tonks_op






From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 05:07:44 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:07:44 -0000
Subject: Jo's website Update Spoilerish
In-Reply-To: <duq132+2612@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dur1j0+31cj@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "jlnbtr" <jlnbtr at ...> wrote:
>
> J
> U
> S
> T
> 
> I
> N
> 
> C
> A
> S
> E
> 
> <snip>
> Next, go to the main page. On the phone, dial "31071965" (which 
> happens to be Jo's birthday, 7/31/65). Now you have an early (around 
> 1994) draft of Philosopher's Stone and information that Draco's 
> surname used to be "Spungen." <snip>

> Go to the Fan Sites page. To the right, click on the small red box 
> five times. It will open. Click the question mark bubble to get the 
> same clue as the phone dialing one. An early (around 1994) draft of 
> Philosopher's Stone and information that Draco's surname used to 
> be "Spungen."
>
Carol:
Actually, it's not the same page. One is about Snape's class and the
other about Quirrell's and McGonagall's. You had me worried for a
moment! (I already had the one from the book but not the one from the
phone number/)

Draco Spungen. Ugh! How fortunate that she changed it, not only
because Malfoy means "bad faith" and is therefore appropriate, it just
sounds much, much better. And character's names are part of the appeal
of the book--one of the joys of reading the HP books, for me.

And on another note (different clue/reward), did anyone notice that
the fourth-year DADA teacher was originally going to be named
Pettigrew? (I doubt that PP as we know him would have been teaching
the class, though. I'm sure she just gave the name to a different
character.)

Carol, who tried dialing SNAPE but would never have figured out that
JKR's birthdate was the phone number clue

Carol







From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 05:47:50 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:47:50 -0000
Subject: Jo's website Update Spoilerish
In-Reply-To: <duq132+2612@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dur3u6+h6b4@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "jlnbtr" <jlnbtr at ...> wrote:
>
> J
> U
> S
> T
> 
> I
> N
> 
> C
> A
> S
> E
> 
> Hurray!! Jo has updated her website... The graphics have changed, 
> there's a lot of new stuff!!
> Here's the description from Mugglenet:
> <snip>
> Next, go the "Extra Stuff" Section. Grab the pen and draw a 
> lightning bolt on the extra piece of paper. You will get an 
> unrevised portion of Order of the Phoenix. <snip>

Carol:
How do you draw the blasted lightning bolt? I've tried about twenty times!

Carol, whose skill at drawing anything with a virtual pen appears to
be abysmal








From bumbledor at comcast.net  Fri Mar 10 08:48:36 2006
From: bumbledor at comcast.net (bumbledor)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 03:48:36 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Goblet of Fire DVD
References: <duq77j+k0s9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <001e01c6441f$6b6c9170$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jeanico2000" <jheiler at sympatico.ca>
To: <HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 4:37 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Goblet of Fire DVD


> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, Anne Marie Flynn
> <annemflynn at ...> wrote:
>>
>> Is there a trick on how to get to the extra stuff on the Goblet of
> Fire DVD? Surely there's something more than just the languages,
> scene selections and movie, right? I heard there was games and all
> sorts of stuff on there.
>>
>>
>>
>> Anne Marie
>>
>> www.tomandanneflynn.com
>
> Oh, oh... sounds like you bought the single disk edition? you have
> to buy the deluxe 2 disk edition to get all the extras.
> Nicole
>
WOW, thats a first. In the past they have given the 2 disk set as a whole 
set..
Guess the are getting greedy.





From mskeshaffer at earthlink.net  Fri Mar 10 15:07:19 2006
From: mskeshaffer at earthlink.net (Martha Shaffer)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:07:19 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Digest Number 2197
References: <1141997293.1450.11831.m20@yahoogroups.com>
Message-ID: <002b01c64454$54ac2fb0$2e015804@youryk5cbmeeo8>

Yeah, I always knew Jo was a Rickman fan!!!
*grin*  Martha

>There are a few new books on the 
> bookshelf in her "Links" area, including "Sense and Sensibility" 
> and "My Favorite Spells.



From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 17:05:59 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:05:59 -0000
Subject: Jo's website Update Spoilerish
In-Reply-To: <dur3u6+h6b4@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dusbln+uslc@eGroups.com>

> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "jlnbtr" <jlnbtr@> wrote:
> >
> > J
> > U
> > S
> > T
> > 
> > I
> > N
> > 
> > C
> > A
> > S
> > E
> > 
> > <snip>
> > Next, go the "Extra Stuff" Section. Grab the pen and draw a 
> > lightning bolt on the extra piece of paper. You will get an 
> > unrevised portion of Order of the Phoenix. <snip>
> 
> Carol:
> How do you draw the blasted lightning bolt? I've tried about twenty
times! <snip>

Carol answers herself:
Okay, I went to the Comments section of Leaky's article and found the
answer. Tonks, if you haven't figured it out yet, you can go there or
write me offlist and I'll tell you how to do it. Hint: Make it simple.

Carol, who had hoped that the "lightning bolt" would look more like a
rune (eihwaz or sowulo)--but then, it doesn't look much like a
lightning bolt, either







From juli17 at aol.com  Fri Mar 10 18:14:35 2006
From: juli17 at aol.com (juli17 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:14:35 -0500
Subject: IMDb Potter villain poll
In-Reply-To: <1141997293.1450.11831.m20@yahoogroups.com>
References: <1141997293.1450.11831.m20@yahoogroups.com>
Message-ID: <8C812859F08C0F1-185C-C1F@MBLK-M22.sysops.aol.com>

 
Carol wrote:

Today's IMDb poll question is "Who is the most frightening villain and
 enemy/antagonist of Harry Potter after Lord Voldemort?" 

So far, the character with the most votes is Snape. (What are they
thinking?) "Peter Pettigrow" (sic), Barty Jr., the Malfoys, and Filch
are among the other choices. (I voted for Barty Jr.)


Julie:
What, no Greyback? He EATS children, for gosh sake!
 
Julie 
(who might trust Snape with her life, but would probably turn down
any invitations to dinner!)


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From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 18:43:34 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:43:34 -0000
Subject: IMDb Potter villain poll
In-Reply-To: <8C812859F08C0F1-185C-C1F@MBLK-M22.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <dushcm+rk22@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, juli17 at ... wrote:
>
>  
> Carol wrote:
> 
> Today's IMDb poll question is "Who is the most frightening villain and
>  enemy/antagonist of Harry Potter after Lord Voldemort?" 
> 
> So far, the character with the most votes is Snape. (What are they
> thinking?) "Peter Pettigrow" (sic), Barty Jr., the Malfoys, and Filch
> are among the other choices. (I voted for Barty Jr.)
> 
> 
> Julie:
> What, no Greyback? He EATS children, for gosh sake!
>  

Tonks_op

Sounds a bit bias. No women?  Bella would be my choice. I like to dress 
up as her. IF anyone asks I just tell them I am Tonks in disguise. 
Undercover work you know.  Keep that in mind when you see me at the 
convention.






From sopraniste at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 19:02:12 2006
From: sopraniste at yahoo.com (Maria Holub)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:02:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: IMDb Potter villain poll
In-Reply-To: <dushcm+rk22@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060310190213.94581.qmail@web35615.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> > 
> > Julie:
> > What, no Greyback? He EATS children, for gosh
> sake!
> >  
> 
> Tonks_op
> 
> Sounds a bit bias. No women?  Bella would be my
> choice. I like to dress 
> up as her. IF anyone asks I just tell them I am
> Tonks in disguise. 
> Undercover work you know.  Keep that in mind when
> you see me at the 
> convention.

Flop:
You've got to remember that this is the Internet MOVIE
Database that's running the survey! Neither of those
characters have appeared in a MOVIE yet.

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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Fri Mar 10 20:39:04 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:39:04 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: IMDb Potter villain poll
In-Reply-To: <20060310190213.94581.qmail@web35615.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <dushcm+rk22@eGroups.com>
	 <20060310190213.94581.qmail@web35615.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400603101239gc23fe59xfd4101fcfddb6071@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/10/06, Maria Holub <sopraniste at yahoo.com> wrote:

> You've got to remember that this is the Internet MOVIE
> Database that's running the survey! Neither of those
> characters have appeared in a MOVIE yet.

I would've voted for Hagrid as most frightening, however, the
qualification was 'villain'.  While I don't think of Hagrid as a
'villain', I find his reckless behaviour with his students very
frightening.

Dina



From saitaina at frontiernet.net  Fri Mar 10 20:40:54 2006
From: saitaina at frontiernet.net (Saitaina)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:40:54 -0800
Subject: Overstock codes on Goblet
References: <1a2738400603061229q6058d8e3h5e9ffc37fa5c7fc8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003c01c64482$ee5c4720$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>

Dina wrote:

<The lowest I'm getting is 17.96 at Overstock.com, includes stacking
10% and free shipping codes 73622 and 85704.>

How are you using two promo codes?  Overstock only lets me use one code per order?

Saitaina
----
Ah, it's just one of those days isn't it? Where everything is going wrong and your friends die. Damn I hate those days.

http://www.livejournal.com/users/saitaina

Language colours perception; it simplifies and solidifies the impressionistic sea of sensory perception whereon we drift with such a deplorable sense of direction. It paints the chaotic world onto a canvas small enough to fit inside our inadequate human minds, using simple strokes we recognise, words we know. Language powers the filing system of our memory: 'boxes' that way, 'foxes' somewhere else entirely (unless, of course, they're foxes in boxes, in which case it should be filed under 'Animal Cruelty').  -Retreat, Act I: Ocupation

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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 20:53:03 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:53:03 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
Message-ID: <dusovf+3c7e@eGroups.com>

Don't read this message if you want to find the clues yourself!


S
P
O
I
L
E
R
*
S
P
A
C
E
*
*
Has anyone noticed that if you click on "Ancient Runes Made Easy" on
the Links page, you get an explanation of the creature-dice on the
Rubbish Bin page? it doesn't seem to save to the Scrapbook, though.

Carol







From tonyaminton at gmail.com  Fri Mar 10 20:59:03 2006
From: tonyaminton at gmail.com (Tonya Minton)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:59:03 -0600
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <dusovf+3c7e@eGroups.com>
References: <dusovf+3c7e@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <d4a040d0603101259i42060024wa141d404bfd2a035@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/10/06, justcarol67 <justcarol67 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Don't read this message if you want to find the clues yourself!
>
>
> S
> P
> O
> I
> L
> E
> R
> *
> S
> P
> A
> C
> E
> *
> *
> Has anyone noticed that if you click on "Ancient Runes Made Easy" on
> the Links page, you get an explanation of the creature-dice on the
> Rubbish Bin page? it doesn't seem to save to the Scrapbook, though.
>
> Carol
>

Now Tonya:

Carol,

Mugglenet has that one listed today along with two others.  Go check it
out!!

Tonya


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From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 21:19:48 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:19:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Overstock codes on Goblet
In-Reply-To: <003c01c64482$ee5c4720$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>
Message-ID: <20060310211948.35621.qmail@web34302.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Saitaina <saitaina at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> http://www.livejournal.com/users/saitaina
> 
> Language colours perception; it simplifies and
> solidifies the impressionistic sea of sensory
<snip>

This is great, Saitaina; may I quote you? (Or whoever
wrote it if you didn't?) I need this for a
conversation I'm having on SL with a Dutch guy who
insists that language is unnatural and that we all
need to communicate via telepathy using the universal
mind to send pictures instead for the improvement of
humanity...:-D

Sandy aka et al

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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 10 21:21:10 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:21:10 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <d4a040d0603101259i42060024wa141d404bfd2a035@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <dusqk6+t6c9@eGroups.com>

> > Don't read this message if you want to find the clues yourself!
> >
> >
> > S
> > P
> > O
> > I
> > L
> > E
> > R
> > *
> > S
> > P
> > A
> > C
> > E
> > *
> > *
> > Has anyone noticed that if you click on "Ancient Runes Made Easy"
on the Links page, you get an explanation of the creature-dice on the
Rubbish Bin page? it doesn't seem to save to the Scrapbook, though.
> >
> > Carol
> >
> 
> Now Tonya:
> 
> Carol,
> 
> Mugglenet has that one listed today along with two others.  Go check
it out!!
> 
> Tonya

Thanks, Tonya. BTW, does anyone think that the lightning bolt might be
a Sowilu rune? Compare the picture revealed by Peeves on the Links
page with this:

http://www.bewitchingways.com/runes/runes.htm

I always thought the scar was an Eihwaz rune because of the symbolism
and Hermione's reference to missing that question on her OWL, but this
one's a better match in terms of shape. And "Ancient Runes Made Easy"
suggests that runes will be important in Book 7. (Of course she's been
taking that class for a plot reason!)

Carol









From saitaina at frontiernet.net  Fri Mar 10 21:32:29 2006
From: saitaina at frontiernet.net (Saitaina)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:32:29 -0800
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Overstock codes on Goblet
References: <20060310211948.35621.qmail@web34302.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <006101c6448a$22c2b880$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>

I'm sure you can, though I never created that.  It's from a fanfiction actually.  Retreat, Act I: Ocupation.  It's on FictionAlley if you want to contact the author.

Saitaina
----
Ah, it's just one of those days isn't it? Where everything is going wrong and your friends die. Damn I hate those days.

http://www.livejournal.com/users/saitaina

Language colours perception; it simplifies and solidifies the impressionistic sea of sensory perception whereon we drift with such a deplorable sense of direction. It paints the chaotic world onto a canvas small enough to fit inside our inadequate human minds, using simple strokes we recognise, words we know. Language powers the filing system of our memory: 'boxes' that way, 'foxes' somewhere else entirely (unless, of course, they're foxes in boxes, in which case it should be filed under 'Animal Cruelty').  -Retreat, Act I: Ocupation

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




From bunniqula at gmail.com  Fri Mar 10 22:21:29 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:21:29 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Overstock codes on Goblet
In-Reply-To: <003c01c64482$ee5c4720$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>
References: <1a2738400603061229q6058d8e3h5e9ffc37fa5c7fc8@mail.gmail.com>
	 <003c01c64482$ee5c4720$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>
Message-ID: <1a2738400603101421t1073c109y3474e52e91899915@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/10/06, Saitaina <saitaina at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> Dina wrote:
>
> <The lowest I'm getting is 17.96 at Overstock.com, includes stacking
> 10% and free shipping codes 73622 and 85704.>
>
> How are you using two promo codes?  Overstock only lets me use one code per order?
>

I had to tinker with the codes but folks are saying it's still valid,
even worked today.

ktlxs posted:
[[
1. Add item to cart, apply code 73622 (10% off) and sign in.

2. Reload the link, add item to cart again, apply code 85704 (free
shipping), and sign in again (the old page can be left open or closed
at any time).

3. Order through the latter page.
]]

Watch your quantities ordered and final total.  If you've been
successful, you should have the following:

27069146	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-Deluxe (WS) Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire - De

Price: 19.96
Coupon: -2.00
Shipping: 0.00
Total: 17.96

Took me about 5-6 minutes because I, uh, forgot that I disabled
cookies in my web browser at work. {blush}  So, I couldn't log-in but
my credit card only shows a $17.96 charge from Overstock.

Codes aren't supposed to be stacked but this seems to be a glitch
that's been active since the end of February... and Overstock's
website is down now.

Dina



From nkafkafi at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 11 01:17:03 2006
From: nkafkafi at yahoo.com (Neri)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 01:17:03 -0000
Subject: New clues in JKR's site don't work?
Message-ID: <dut8ef+3fdr@eGroups.com>

Does anyone have this problem too? Some of these things work, and some
don't. I had no problems with entering the phone number and with
opening the little red box in the trophy room. However, the coffee cup
in the rubdish bin and the pen in the extra stuff don't move, no
matter how much I click and drag. Also, the plant in the closed door
room looks as lively as it has always been. I thought in the beginning
that this might be because I'm using firefox, but the same things
don't work in IE. Any ideas?

Neri






From nkafkafi at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 11 01:55:06 2006
From: nkafkafi at yahoo.com (Neri)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 01:55:06 -0000
Subject: New clues in JKR's site don't work?
In-Reply-To: <dut8ef+3fdr@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dutalq+fa73@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Neri" <nkafkafi at ...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have this problem too? Some of these things work, and some
> don't. I had no problems with entering the phone number and with
> opening the little red box in the trophy room. However, the coffee cup
> in the rubdish bin and the pen in the extra stuff don't move, no
> matter how much I click and drag. Also, the plant in the closed door
> room looks as lively as it has always been. I thought in the beginning
> that this might be because I'm using firefox, but the same things
> don't work in IE. Any ideas?
> 

Neri again:
OK, found the problem. For some reason when I go to JKR's site my
Flash  program offers me a possibility "enter accessibility enabled
version". I don't have a clue what that is but it sound good so I
chose it. Big mistake. You have to choose the "enter site" with the
little union jack above it. This does the trick. Sorry for bothering
you and hoping I helped  some other lost soul who had the same problem.

Neri






From ceridwennight at hotmail.com  Sat Mar 11 04:09:31 2006
From: ceridwennight at hotmail.com (Ceridwen)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 04:09:31 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <dusqk6+t6c9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dutihr+sbg1@eGroups.com>

Carol:
> BTW, does anyone think that the lightning bolt might be
> a Sowilu rune? Compare the picture revealed by Peeves on the Links
> page with this:
> 
> http://www.bewitchingways.com/runes/runes.htm

Ceridwen:
Definitely Sowelu.  Sound: S.  Means: Sun.  Two Sowelus, the tail of 
the top one and the head of the bottom, could form the scar very well.
> 
> I always thought the scar was an Eihwaz rune because of the symbolism
> and Hermione's reference to missing that question on her OWL, but this
> one's a better match in terms of shape. And "Ancient Runes Made Easy"
> suggests that runes will be important in Book 7. (Of course she's been
> taking that class for a plot reason!)

Ceridwen:
The runes in Ancient Runes Made Easy are not like any Runes I've seen.  
They're definitely Potterverse runes.  Doesn't 7 remind you of a 
sleestack?

Ceridwen.






From jlnbtr at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 11 19:29:49 2006
From: jlnbtr at yahoo.com (jlnbtr)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:29:49 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <dutihr+sbg1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <duv8fd+7vkr@eGroups.com>

After you open the Runes book, you get some beasts, each one of them 
has a number, when you get back to the Rubbish Bin, there they are, 
the monsters, all in an order, so when you change the beasts for the 
numbers you get Jo's birthday (31/07/1965) which is the new phone 
number.






From bboyminn at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 11 20:41:04 2006
From: bboyminn at yahoo.com (Steve)
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:41:04 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <dusqk6+t6c9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <duvcl0+3ltp@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67"
<justcarol67 at ...> wrote:

> > > Has anyone noticed that if you click on "Ancient Runes Made
> > > Easy" on the Links page, ...
> > >
> > > Carol
> > >
> > 
> > Now Tonya:
> > 
> > Carol,
> > 
> > Mugglenet has that one listed today along with two others.  
> > Go check it out!!
> > 
> > Tonya
> 
> Thanks, Tonya. BTW, does anyone think that the lightning bolt 
> might be a Sowilu rune? Compare the picture revealed by Peeves
> on the Links page with this:
> 
> http://www.bewitchingways.com/runes/runes.htm
> 
> I always thought the scar was an Eihwaz rune because of the 
> symbolism and Hermione's reference to missing that question 
> on her OWL, but this one's a better match in terms of shape. 
> And "Ancient Runes Made Easy" suggests that runes will be 
> important in Book 7. ...
> 
> Carol
>


bboyminn:

Carol, I've always thought it was Eihwaz too.

Look at the definitions from another Runes site.

http://www.stevenforrest.com/runes.html

EIHWAZ:  Defense, Striving
Although you are facing a trial, you are protected. The skill you most
need lies in trusting that protection.  Unforeseeable power and wisdom
await you if you avoid panic or precipitous overreactions. Be strong,
and judiciously bold, and no harm should come to you. This is the Rune
of TESTING.

SOWILU:  Sunlight; Life Force
Primal vitality is the issue now. The spark of life within you must be
fanned and renewed. What feeds your spirit and your Self? What gives
you joy and energy? Turn to those sources now, and restore your
elemental enthusiasm for living. This is the Rune of WHOLENESS.

While I can see ways to apply Sowilu to Harry, and admit that Sowilu
looks more like a lightenig bolt, Eihawaz is practically a summary of
the HP series. 

Further, I do think it is significant, but I'm not sure how. Though I
vaguely remember reading JKR saying that the shape of Harry's scar was
not significant. Of course, just becaure it isn't 'significant'
doesn't mean it can't be symbolic.

For what it's worth.

Steve/bboymin






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From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 12 19:15:56 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:15:56 -0000
Subject: SOWILU/ Another tidbit from JKR's site
In-Reply-To: <duvcl0+3ltp@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dv1s1d+d37v@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboyminn at ...> wrote:
>
> bboyminn:
> 
> EIHWAZ:  Defense, Striving
> Although you are facing a trial, you are protected. The skill you 
most need lies in trusting that protection.  Unforeseeable power and 
wisdom await you if you avoid panic or precipitous overreactions. Be 
strong, and judiciously bold, and no harm should come to you. This 
is the Rune of TESTING.
> 
> SOWILU:  Sunlight; Life Force
> Primal vitality is the issue now. The spark of life within you 
must be fanned and renewed. What feeds your spirit and your Self? 
What gives you joy and energy? Turn to those sources now, and 
restore your elemental enthusiasm for living. This is the Rune of 
WHOLENESS.
> 
> While I can see ways to apply Sowilu to Harry, and admit that 
Sowilu looks more like a lightenig bolt, Eihawaz is practically a 
summary of the HP series. 
> 
> Further, I do think it is significant, but I'm not sure how. 
Though I vaguely remember reading JKR saying that the shape of 
Harry's scar was not significant. Of course, just becaure it 
isn't 'significant' doesn't mean it can't be symbolic.
> 

Tonks:
I think the SOWILU fit HP more than EIHWAZ. The process of Harry's 
adventures are bringing him to the place of wholeness. Like DD 
before him, Harry is being transformed into the Son. Han's is right. 
It is all about Alchemey. The HP series is about the transformation 
of a human being into the image and likeness of God. 

I don't usually read fiction. HP was the first book of fiction that 
I read in over 20 years. I see fiction as escapest and there are too 
many good nonfiction books and too little time to read them all. But 
when I had adults friends who wanted the books for Christmas and 
also heard that it had been banned in Mississippi or some such 
place, I went to the library and read the first book.

It was while reading the part about Harry's scar that I realized 
what it was that I was reading. I said to myself "this is no 
ordinary children's book. This is a book with serious Christian 
symbolism. Wonder where the author is going with this?" And with 
that I have gone on the read the rest of the series and become a 
very obsessed fan.

I see the scar as simular to the sign of the cross that is put on a 
Christian at their baptism. I also think that it is significant that 
the chapter with the scene of DD's murder is called "the lightning 
struck tower".  This connects the events on the tower to the mark on 
Harry. Just as Jesus on the cross is connected to the sign of the 
cross. I think that there will be some connection to this parring 
and the last word in the last book.  Scar.

Tonks_op






From joseph at kirtland.com  Sun Mar 12 21:29:42 2006
From: joseph at kirtland.com (Joe Bento)
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 21:29:42 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <dutihr+sbg1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dv23s6+gvlr@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Ceridwen" <ceridwennight at ...> 
wrote:
>
> They're definitely Potterverse runes.  Doesn't 7 remind you of a 
> sleestack?
> 

Sleestack as in Marshal, Will and Holly?   My, but that sure is a 
blast from the past!  :-)

Joe









From n2fgc at arrl.net  Sun Mar 12 21:52:09 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:52:09 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <dv23s6+gvlr@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <002a01c6461f$36c68c30$65a4a8c0@rosie>

Ah--Sleestack, Will and Holly, and don't forget Enik, the Altrusian
(Sleestack Ancestor!)  Have to admit I liked Uncle Jack Better than Rick
Marshall.

Loved Inik...And Walker Edmiston is truly a nice person, too.  He told me
that the rubber mask with the microphone on the bridge of his nose was
really hot and bothersome to wear. <Grin>

Love blasts from the past like that!  Makes me wanna go and pull up the old
"Ginaktic" (sp?) song I wrote and try to re-record it.

Ginaktic: Good health, good life, go in peace.  (According to Enik.)

Cheers,

Lee :-)

Do not walk behind me,    | Lee Storm
I may not care to lead;   | N2FGC
Do not walk before me,    | n2fgc at arrl.net (or)
I may not care to follow; | n2fgc at optonline.net
Walk beside me, and be my friend.




From harrygoldstien at yahoo.com  Mon Mar 13 03:29:24 2006
From: harrygoldstien at yahoo.com (harrygoldstien)
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 03:29:24 -0000
Subject: Hopeless and hilarious harry potter stuff!
Message-ID: <dv2ouk+mm96@eGroups.com>

There are many fake and funny rumour site on the net. Here are some
funny rumours that i got from some sites::


>BIG NEWS!! Shara, has just informed us that there is a rumour
spreading in
her town that Harry & Hermione will either get married or have a
baby at the end of or during Book Seven!!!!


> Snape might fall in love & be redeemed too

> One of the students from Harry's year will become a teacher at
Hogwarts.

>Malfoy will become the headmaster of Hogwarts.

> Every Harry Potter fan on the face of the planet must of heard
that J.K. has finished the last chapter of this book already - and
the last word is scar.But sources say that this may change when Ms.
Rowling reaches the seventh book.

> We learn a lot about Lily Potter in this book. One big question
posed about this is "maybe that Voldemort is

Harry's real father?" The plot thickens!! 5. Magic can not bring
people back to life, so there will be no live

James or Lily Potter. That's live. Hmmmmmm...

> Hermione will most likely be named Head Girl. That's a given in
itself! Diana (Allia's cousin in the UK.), has

heard a rumour flying around that Harry might also become Head Boy.
A chance for romance, no?

> Harry and Draco might team up to fight an "evil force". Yeah
right!!

>Cho Chang dies by a spell gone haywire. Guess who kills her!
Hermione!!!



Here are some fake titles of the Seventh book:

Harry Potter and the Spotted Pebble
Harry Potter and the Amazing Tightrope Walker
Harry Potter and the Big Adventure
Harry Potter and the Rubber Duckie
Harry Potter and All His Websites
Harry Potter and the Waffle Iron of Death
Harry Potter and the Inlaws of Death ::pictures the Dursleys and
dies on the floor::
Harry Potter and the Kid With the Funny Name Who Killed Gry For
Being More Creative Than Him
Harry Potter and the Psychotic Killer

Heres a funny site: http://www.rowlingsucks.com

And heres a serious site I found: Muggles Diagon Alley ::
http://geocities.com/ediagonalley


Harry 









From doddiemoemoe at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 14 06:58:18 2006
From: doddiemoemoe at yahoo.com (doddiemoemoe)
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:58:18 -0000
Subject: lightning bolt problem
Message-ID: <dv5pia+pl05@eGroups.com>

please please let met know, as, I have not been able to figure it 
out...

I have found no helpful hintgs on muggle or leaky...

DeeDee






From dzny72 at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 14 16:27:54 2006
From: dzny72 at yahoo.com (dzny72)
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:27:54 -0000
Subject: lightning bolt problem
In-Reply-To: <dv5pia+pl05@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dv6qua+orsc@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "doddiemoemoe" 
<doddiemoemoe at ...> wrote:
>
> please please let met know, as, I have not been able to figure it 
> out...
> 
> I have found no helpful hintgs on muggle or leaky...
> 
> DeeDee

DeeDee--

I had the same problem and found my answer somewhere on Leaky. . .the 
trick is to draw an "L" and then a line straight down.  It doesn't look 
quite like a lightning bolt, but it works.

Dzny







From cjsgalen at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 14 10:31:53 2006
From: cjsgalen at yahoo.com (Not telling)
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:31:53 -0000
Subject: A challenge.
Message-ID: <dv662p+hgah@eGroups.com>


I just joined this group today,
so first I'll
say hello to all the wonderfull writer who make my
internet experiance
so much fun. 

And now I have a challenge for you all. 

I'm sure all of you are familiar with Sherlock Holmes
though perhaps
not everyone on the list has read the stories and/or
seen the series
that Stared Jeremy Brett as the infamous sleuth. Now I
challenge you
all to write a crossover either literally or in some
manner. 

There are two ways that are acceptable for this
challenge, you can
either do a time tavel fic with Harry going back in
time and meeting
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson or they travel into the
future somehow
and meet Harry and gang. 

Or, you can write a story in which Harry is a sort of
modern day
Wizarding version of Sherlock Holmes. It can be set
anywhere from
shortly before Hogwarts to sometime after Hogwarts
doesn't really
matter much so long as Harry is the star of the fic
and it has to have
magic in it to some degree. 

Also bonus points to it being a series that follows
Harry's adventures
at Hogwarts as close to the books as possible and
still have Harry be
on the same/or higher level of intelligence as Holmes
is suppose to
possess. And het is fine but slash is a bonus. 

Well I think that about covers it. Good luck. Read ya
l8r.








From dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 16 03:21:06 2006
From: dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com (dumbledore11214)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 03:21:06 -0000
Subject: unexpected Potter moment
Message-ID: <dvalj2+lh3m@eGroups.com>

Sometimes I do wonder whether we can truly grasp ( myself included) 
the enormous influence these books made on our culture on so many 
different levels.

I so did not expect to read about Harry Potter in the Russian book I 
was reading today on the subway. :)

The book is one of those which I would call "read once and threw it 
away", but since I am uncapable of throwing books away, I call 
it "read it once and donate to the library" :)

It is a fantasy/adventure about  the people from the future who, I 
guess I could say hunt different monsters in the different centures. 
Yes, I think that describes the plot well. 

So, one of the monsters they are hunting is the spirit of the kid, 
who is very kin on revenge on the family of his mother,who abandoned 
him. Very bloodfirsty kid, I should say.

This kid's familiar is snowy owl.... hehehe. Who eventually becomes 
his downfall, but before this owl tells the hunters how to vangush 
her boss, she complains that her sister, another snowy owl got muich 
better deal, because she gets to be the familiar of nice young 
wizard named Harry Potter. :)

Hmmm. Maybe I will keep this book just because of this moment.

Just wanted to share.

Alla






From saitaina at frontiernet.net  Thu Mar 16 09:05:48 2006
From: saitaina at frontiernet.net (Saitaina)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:05:48 -0800
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] unexpected Potter moment
References: <dvalj2+lh3m@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <002d01c648d8$d16300a0$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>

Alla wrote:

<but before this owl tells the hunters how to vangush 
her boss, she complains that her sister, another snowy owl got muich 
better deal, because she gets to be the familiar of nice young 
wizard named Harry Potter. :)>

That is definitely a bizarre mention.  Though there is a bizarre mention in my own wannabe novel (which I swear I'll write more then the first chapter and outline...one day).

One of the passwords of the scientists in the genetics lab...is Voldemort.  Considering this is fifty or so years into our future, it's a pretty obscure password to use.

Harry Potter has just influence our world in unique ways.

Saitaina
----
Ah, it's just one of those days isn't it? Where everything is going wrong and your friends die. Damn I hate those days.

http://www.livejournal.com/users/saitaina

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From kempermentor at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 16 09:55:52 2006
From: kempermentor at yahoo.com (kemper mentor)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:55:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Harry Potter allusion on the Colbert Report
Message-ID: <20060316095552.39697.qmail@web51611.mail.yahoo.com>

Steven Colbert is interviewing Al Franken, they both are pointing their fingers at each other.
   
  Steven to Al: "Both are wands have the same phoenix's feathers"
  Al gives a blank look
  Steven to Al: "Your kids are too old aren't they?  Mine are ten."
   
  -Kemper

		
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From queen_amidalachic at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 16 01:15:24 2006
From: queen_amidalachic at yahoo.com (Maria)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:15:24 -0000
Subject: Newbie and Fanart
Message-ID: <dvae7c+mr0o@eGroups.com>

Hi all, I've been following HPFGU for a couple of years now. Thought 
I'd join this group as well. *waves* I have an artwork I've done 
recently to show you guys. 
It's a Portrait of Harry Potter
Rated G
Link: http://teawithvoldy.livejournal.com/198610.html

Seeya.










From coverton at netscape.com  Thu Mar 16 07:34:16 2006
From: coverton at netscape.com (corey_over)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:34:16 -0000
Subject: Just joined this group
Message-ID: <dvb4do+bi2g@eGroups.com>

Hi group members, my name is Corey, how's everyone doing? I got some 
info about a minor character in the Potter books. Don't know if it 
belongs here but I'll take my chances. Please let me know if this is 
acceptable or not. Anyway remember the character Electo? Well in Greek 
times she was known as the god of vengeance. Just somthing to talk about.










From msbeadsley at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 16 18:32:03 2006
From: msbeadsley at yahoo.com (msbeadsley)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:32:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Newbie and Fanart
In-Reply-To: <dvae7c+mr0o@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060316183203.15588.qmail@web34314.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Maria <queen_amidalachic at yahoo.com> wrote:
> It's a Portrait of Harry Potter

Wow. Just...wow.

Sandy


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From tonyaminton at gmail.com  Thu Mar 16 20:37:41 2006
From: tonyaminton at gmail.com (Tonya Minton)
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:37:41 -0600
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Newbie and Fanart
In-Reply-To: <20060316183203.15588.qmail@web34314.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <dvae7c+mr0o@eGroups.com>
	 <20060316183203.15588.qmail@web34314.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <d4a040d0603161237i32dd8e90hcb364efc4a1d8179@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/16/06, msbeadsley <msbeadsley at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> --- Maria <queen_amidalachic at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > It's a Portrait of Harry Potter
>
> Wow. Just...wow.
>
> Sandy
>

TONYA:

My thoughts exactly!!  WOW!!
Tonya


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From coriolan at worldnet.att.net  Fri Mar 17 12:02:05 2006
From: coriolan at worldnet.att.net (Caius Marcius)
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:02:05 -0000
Subject: Harry Potter allusion on the Colbert Report
In-Reply-To: <20060316095552.39697.qmail@web51611.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <dve8ft+s2jg@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, kemper mentor 
<kempermentor at ...> wrote:
>
> Steven Colbert is interviewing Al Franken, they both are pointing 
their fingers at each other.
>    
>   Steven to Al: "Both are wands have the same phoenix's feathers"
>   Al gives a blank look
>   Steven to Al: "Your kids are too old aren't they?  Mine are ten."
>    

Another HP reference appears in the opening sentence of this recent 
Mark Steyn column:

http://www.suntimes.com/output/steyn/cst-edt-steyn121.html

  - CMC






From plungy116 at aol.com  Fri Mar 17 16:00:30 2006
From: plungy116 at aol.com (Sarah Leigh ...)
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:00:30 -0000
Subject: Newbie and Fanart
In-Reply-To: <dvae7c+mr0o@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dvemeu+n5nf@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Maria" 
<queen_amidalachic at ...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, I've been following HPFGU for a couple of years now. 
Thought 
> I'd join this group as well. *waves* I have an artwork I've done 
> recently to show you guys. 
> It's a Portrait of Harry Potter
> Rated G
> Link: http://teawithvoldy.livejournal.com/198610.html
> 
> Seeya.
>

And can I just add ... Wow.

Since we are talking of fan contributions, my own fan fic tale is 
posted on Lumos at Sycophant Hex
http://lumos.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=2408
It's not finished yet (well, it is in my head).  have a look and tell 
me what you think.
Sarah xx







From zanelupin at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 18 18:43:33 2006
From: zanelupin at yahoo.com (KathyK)
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:43:33 -0000
Subject: Harry Potter allusion on the Colbert Report
In-Reply-To: <20060316095552.39697.qmail@web51611.mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <dvhkcl+ismb@eGroups.com>

Kemper:

> Steven Colbert is interviewing Al Franken, they both are pointing 
> their fingers at each other.
>    
>   Steven to Al: "Both are wands have the same phoenix's feathers"
>   Al gives a blank look
>   Steven to Al: "Your kids are too old aren't they?  Mine are ten."
   


Thanks for that, Kemper.  I *saw* that interview and totally missed
the HP reference (probably I was reading HPFGU at the same
time--usually am).  I just *had* to go re-watch the interview to see
it.  It amused. :-)

KathyK






From catlady at wicca.net  Sat Mar 18 19:45:11 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:45:11 -0000
Subject: Newbie and Fanart
In-Reply-To: <dvae7c+mr0o@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dvho07+cavj@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Maria"
<queen_amidalachic at ...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, I've been following HPFGU for a couple of years now. Thought 
> I'd join this group as well. *waves* I have an artwork I've done 
> recently to show you guys. 
> It's a Portrait of Harry Potter
> Rated G
> Link: http://teawithvoldy.livejournal.com/198610.html

Thanks! I saw and immediately said: "What a beautiful boy! That must
be Harry at 16, now as tall as James, and Hermione was right when she
started book 6 by telling Harry that he's gotten quite fanciable."







From artino2 at buckeye-express.com  Sun Mar 19 02:32:00 2006
From: artino2 at buckeye-express.com (donna44870)
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 02:32:00 -0000
Subject: New HP role play game starting- Need players!
Message-ID: <dvifr0+lbit@eGroups.com>

Anyone wanna join a new Harry Potter role play board? We are just
beginning and need to have some more players before starting. So
here is your chance to get in on a role play from the start. Lots of
characters avaliable. It will be an r rated role play so players
must be at least 16 years of age.

We will begin it around the time of the 4th book. I think it will be
lots of fun if we do not use strict canon. So while the goblet of
fire happened in the canon storyline, we can either use it and play
it differently or just not go that route at all. It is open for
discussion.

If you have never role played before and want to get into it, I am
willing to teach. We play on a board type set up and it is really
easy to learn.

If anyone is interested, email me directly artino2 at ...
If you'd like to take a look at the role play board
http://p092.ezboard.com/bmaraudersmaproleplay

but DO NOT post in any thread/subject except discussions as we have
not started the role play yet and do not wanna post in those parts
til we have all out players ready.











From coverton at netscape.com  Sun Mar 19 04:22:41 2006
From: coverton at netscape.com (corey_over)
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 04:22:41 -0000
Subject: fan fic. (Re:  A Challenge)
Message-ID: <dvimah+fc76@eGroups.com>

The Day Kreacher Became a Nice House Elf by Corey Overton:

Once upon a time in the land of Harry Potter there was a house elf 
named Kreacher. He wasn't a nice house elf. He wasn't nice at all. But 
when he met Harry Potter he became a nice and gentle house elf. Harry 
had many friends; one was Hermione. She was nice to Kreacher as well. 
So now that Kreacher was a nice house elf he now has to help Harry beat
Lord Voldemort!









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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Mon Mar 20 03:16:01 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:16:01 -0000
Subject: Another tidbit from JKR's site (semi-spoiler)
In-Reply-To: <duvcl0+3ltp@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dvl6ph+ou6a@eGroups.com>

> bboyminn:
> 
> Carol, I've always thought it was Eihwaz too.
> 
> Look at the definitions from another Runes site.
> 
> http://www.stevenforrest.com/runes.html
> 
> EIHWAZ:  Defense, Striving
> Although you are facing a trial, you are protected. The skill you
most need lies in trusting that protection.  Unforeseeable power and
wisdom await you if you avoid panic or precipitous overreactions. Be
strong, and judiciously bold, and no harm should come to you. This is
the Rune of TESTING.
<snip>
>While I can see ways to apply Sowilu to Harry, and admit that Sowilu
> looks more like a lightenig bolt, Eihawaz is practically a summary
of the HP series. 
> 
> Further, I do think it is significant, but I'm not sure how. Though
I vaguely remember reading JKR saying that the shape of Harry's scar
was not significant. Of course, just becaure it isn't 'significant'
> doesn't mean it can't be symbolic. <snip>

Carol responds:
Actually, she said that the shape wasn't the *most* significant thing
about the scar, not that it wasn't significant at all. I agree that
the description of Eihwaz's symbolism sounds *exactly* like what Harry
will be facing in Book 7, and I think it's significant that JKR
specifically brought the eihwaz rune to our attention by having
Hermione miss that question on her Ancient Runes OWL. I expected
either Hermione or Luna to connect the scar to a rune in HBP, but HBP
trampled on almost all my expectations, so naturally it didn't come
through on that one, either.

Still, there's hope for a scar/rune connection in Book 7, and the mere
fact that an Ancient Runes book is one of the clues on her website
fortifies that hope a bit, at least for me. And I'm sure that JKR had
Hermione study the subject for a plot-related reason.

As for the Potterverse number runes that the book actually displays
(instead of the standard runes that Hermione apparently studied), I
don't have a clue what that's about. I think it was just a bit of fun,
a riddle for the kids to figure out and the grown ups to cheat on. (I
did about half and half.)

Carol, who would have liked to know the meaning of the runes on DD's
Pensieve even though it's probably not important







From zanelupin at yahoo.com  Mon Mar 20 08:41:53 2006
From: zanelupin at yahoo.com (KathyK)
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:41:53 -0000
Subject: Just a Hello to All my Harry Potter Buds
Message-ID: <dvlpsh+talc@eGroups.com>

Hi Everyone!

Once upon a time I was posting to OTC fairly often.  A long trip and
various RL events have conspired to keep me away. I feel badly, as I
love chatting it up with my cool HP friends, even when I don't have
much to say about Snape's actions or motives in recent books. ;-) 

I thought I'd just give a random update about what's going on with my
life and a brief introduction for those of you who don't know me.  

My name is KathyK, I am 26 years old and live in Waterbury, CT.  Once
upon a time I thought I might want to leave Connecticut, but I have
since decided I *love* New England and Connecticut and would not enjoy
living out of the area for very long.  I don't know that I can
properly describe why I came to this conclusion except to say that
Connecticut is HOME--the place I love more than anywhere else in the
world.  I just don't know that I can feel that about another location.
 I don't know how I would go about it.  I know it's lame.  Who says,
"I love Connecticut?"  No one else I know.  

Since graduating college, I have simply meandered through my life with
no real goals or plans for the future.  I have worked as a video store
manager, grape picker, door-to-door sales woman, restaurant hostess,
and a sit-on-my-bottom-all-day-tethered-to-my-desk-by-a-headset
customer service rep for a major wireless telecommuncations company. 

I accomplished the *one* goal I set for myself about two months ago. 
I am completely debt free thanks to the generous pay of the
aforementioned customer service job .  Once the goal had been
achieved, my job lost all meaning for me.  I quit about two weeks ago,
with no prospective job (I *meant* to give notice, really.  I just
couldn't stand the thought of another 8 hours of whiny, irresponsible
customers).  It was scary but necessary for my well-being as I hated
every minute of every day I was there.  Apparently I need more than a
paycheck to sustain me.

The big Quitting was about two weeks ago now.  My quitting nicely
coincided with my mother's purchase of a new condo, so I have been
doing all the grunt work (painting, cleaning, shelving, making sure
door stoppers work...good times) and NOT searching for a job as I
ought to be.  

In the meanwhile I have also been assessing what I enjoy and what I
hate doing, based on experiences over the last few years (both with
work and with non-work stuff).  Because I cannot live my life just
working for a paycheck.  I don't function that way.  I get upset and
depressed and chock full of self-loathing. 

Oh, I bet you are all very happy I gave you my oh so happy work
history!  Just the best thing ever, right? ;-)

Okay, well I enjoy reading and spending time with my friends and
making gel candles, although I haven't made some in a while.  It turns
out my family and friends don't like receiving candles for *every*
holiday year after year.  And my five-year-old nephew would probably
think his Aunt Kathy was insane if she showed up with candles for him.
 So I need a new hobby. I'm thinking about taking up piano lessons or
a foreign language.

I enjoy reading about my friends in my LiveJournal, although I don't
update it nearly as often as I'd like.  My idiotic rantings can be
found here:  http://opaleye-dragon.livejournal.com/  My friends are
much cooler.  Really!

I also adore photographing clouds.  My goal here is to one day
photograph the clouds at night.  My best friend assures me this is
possible in some way for those who have more knowledge of photograpy
than 'point and click.'  One day I will do it.   

My recent favorite thing to do has been picking out RL things that
remind me of Harry Potter or HPFGU and photographing them--like the
shop near my house called "DADA" and a little sample of vodka from the
liquor store called "UV."  Yeah, it's real geeky, but so what? :-)


Blah, blah.  Enough about me.  What's going on with everyone else?

KathyK, who very much enjoyed Alla's unexpected Potter moment






From coverton at netscape.com  Mon Mar 20 10:23:18 2006
From: coverton at netscape.com (Corey Overton)
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 04:23:18 -0600
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Just a Hello to All my Harry Potter Buds
In-Reply-To: <dvlpsh+talc@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <000001c64c08$55646510$efbc85ac@Overton>

Hi Cathie. My name is Corey, Are you a sports fan? I'm a huge football
fan what about you. Well hope to hear from you soon. Your fellow member,
Corey








From bunniqula at gmail.com  Tue Mar 21 01:24:04 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:24:04 -0500
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
Message-ID: <1a2738400603201724m6056ad9tcb94b201e16717d6@mail.gmail.com>

It's so difficult to find a make-up pale enough.  I'm talking *white*
with barely tint.  Heh, might as well dunk my face in the flour
container.

I've got very oily and pale skin.  I loved Almay translucent clear
complexion and have been using it since I was fifteen (tried other
powders but came back)... and Almay discontinued translucent. {sobs} 
I'll have a friggin' orange face and white neck from their 'light'
powder.  I go through a compact every few weeks and I can't fork out
$20+ for a compact.

{sighs} Why can't folk understand some pale folk don't want a tan.  I
try to stay as light as possible, and for a Floridian, that's not
always easy.

Dina



From zanelupin at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 21 01:27:07 2006
From: zanelupin at yahoo.com (KathyK)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 01:27:07 -0000
Subject: Just a Hello to All my Harry Potter Buds
In-Reply-To: <000001c64c08$55646510$efbc85ac@Overton>
Message-ID: <dvnkpb+rm56@eGroups.com>

Corey wrote:

> Hi Cathie. My name is Corey, Are you a sports fan? I'm a huge football
> fan what about you. Well hope to hear from you soon. Your fellow 
> member,
> Corey

KathyK:

Hi Corey!  While I do enjoy sports, at the moment I can't really call
myself a sports fan.  

Do you go to many games?  I went to half of one high school football
game when I was younger and that's all.  I don't care much for
football.  I could never get  into it.  If I lived in Melbourne,
though, I would be an avid fan of Australian Rules Football because it
is the Best. Sport. Ever.  But I don't.  Once upon a time I was a
baseball junkie.  I sort of began losing interest when I became a
crazed Harry Potter addict.  I still watch games once in a while on
TV, but I don't really follow the sport anymore.  Apparently I can
only handle the one major obsession.  ;-)  

KathyK







From dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 21 04:14:28 2006
From: dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com (dumbledore11214)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 04:14:28 -0000
Subject: Just a Hello to All my Harry Potter Buds
In-Reply-To: <dvlpsh+talc@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dvnuj4+eg40@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "KathyK" <zanelupin at ...> 
wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone!
> 
> Once upon a time I was posting to OTC fairly often.  A long trip 
and
> various RL events have conspired to keep me away. I feel badly, as 
I
> love chatting it up with my cool HP friends, even when I don't have
> much to say about Snape's actions or motives in recent books. ;-) 

Alla:

Kathy, dear how COULD you? How could you not to have something to 
say about Snape?

Seriously though I so enjoyed your non-Snape secret-keeping related 
posts on Main. ( hint, hint ;))


Kathy:
> I thought I'd just give a random update about what's going on with 
my
> life and a brief introduction for those of you who don't know me.  
> 
> My name is KathyK, I am 26 years old and live in Waterbury, CT.  
Once
> upon a time I thought I might want to leave Connecticut, but I have
> since decided I *love* New England and Connecticut and would not 
enjoy
> living out of the area for very long.  I don't know that I can
> properly describe why I came to this conclusion except to say that
> Connecticut is HOME--the place I love more than anywhere else in 
the
> world.  I just don't know that I can feel that about another 
location.
>  I don't know how I would go about it.  I know it's lame.  Who 
says,
> "I love Connecticut?"  No one else I know.  

Alla:

It is unexpected to me to hear you say it but not for the reason you 
would think.

I DO understand attachment to one place, to one city, because that 
is how I grew up in Ukraine. People were living in one place pretty 
much their whole life, families lived closed by, one went to school, 
college, got married, have kids, etc,etc, pretty much in the same 
city. Well, of course people could go on vacation, or some unusual 
circumstances forced moving, but permanent moving did not occur that 
often.

It had many bad moments (like goverment not allowing many people to 
go abroad, etc), but living your life in the same city also had some 
good moments - you know, friends who were like family, because you 
were friends all your life,family close-by and I loved my city ( 
despite not always having a happy life in Ukraine). It is very old 
and SO beatiful.

So, yes, I understand your love of Connecticut, Kathy. :-)

It is just unusual to me because I used to think that most Americans 
move so often during their lives and they don't form attachment to 
one city or town. I am happy to be proven wrong. :-)

Kathy: 
> I accomplished the *one* goal I set for myself about two months 
ago. 
> I am completely debt free thanks to the generous pay of the
> aforementioned customer service job .  Once the goal had been
> achieved, my job lost all meaning for me.  I quit about two weeks 
ago,
> with no prospective job (I *meant* to give notice, really.  I just
> couldn't stand the thought of another 8 hours of whiny, 
irresponsible
> customers).  It was scary but necessary for my well-being as I 
hated
> every minute of every day I was there.  Apparently I need more 
than a
> paycheck to sustain me.

Alla:

Let me just say again, I am glad you did it then.


> KathyK, who very much enjoyed Alla's unexpected Potter moment
>
Alla:

Thankie. And I enjoyed Kemper's too.






From bunniqula at gmail.com  Tue Mar 21 04:48:42 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 23:48:42 -0500
Subject: Over-analyzing your favorite fandom
Message-ID: <1a2738400603202048m35a8980evf823aa37409ef14e@mail.gmail.com>

Currently, my favorite fandom--if you can call it that considering its
small size--is Sorority Boys, which is comprised of one movie... and
some may consider that too much. {g}

I enjoyed the movie and it's still my favorite, regardless of how
poorly it did at the box office and the criticisms against it.  Since
it's just the one movie to discuss, it's weirdly amusing for some fans
to see how much can be extrapolated from it.  For example, the last
three discussion threads:
http://community.livejournal.com/sorority_boys/7315.html
http://community.livejournal.com/sorority_boys/7558.html
http://community.livejournal.com/sorority_boys/7889.html

Topics included favorite quotes, date rape, Powerpuff Girls, gay
bashing, Barbara Eden, etc... all connected to Sorority Boys.
{chuckle}

Back when I was more vocal in the HP fandom, I probably inadvertently
drove mods crazy because, no matter how hard I tried to stay on-topic,
I usually went off on different tangents.  I guess after awhile I
didn't speculate as much in the HP fandom because there were so many
folks already placing much more thought--I might add *organized*
thought--into their discussions and essays, and it's possible to
wonder if the topic was hashed to death in the hundred or so unread
HPFGU emails. {g}  I still advocate a 'Readers Digest' version of
HPFGU would be great!  Condense a whole day's worth of discussions
into a paragraph. {chuckle}

Still, there's something to be said (and then some) when fans get
together and can share their 'obsession' and over-analyze it. :-)

Dina



From srbecca at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 21 06:29:32 2006
From: srbecca at hotmail.com (Rebecca Dreiling)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:29:32 +0000
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Over-analyzing your favorite fandom
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400603202048m35a8980evf823aa37409ef14e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY104-F104C3ECF2008E00DB719DA8D80@phx.gbl>

I think that movie is freakin funny.  My bro and I used to watch it over and 
over again.  We really thought we were the only ones...at least the only 
ones older than 25.


>From: "Dina Lerret" <bunniqula at gmail.com>
>Reply-To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
>To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Over-analyzing your favorite fandom
>Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 23:48:42 -0500
>
>Currently, my favorite fandom--if you can call it that considering its
>small size--is Sorority Boys, which is comprised of one movie... and
>some may consider that too much. {g}
>
>I enjoyed the movie and it's still my favorite, regardless of how
>poorly it did at the box office and the criticisms against it.  Since
>it's just the one movie to discuss, it's weirdly amusing for some fans
>to see how much can be extrapolated from it.  For example, the last
>three discussion threads:
>http://community.livejournal.com/sorority_boys/7315.html
>http://community.livejournal.com/sorority_boys/7558.html
>http://community.livejournal.com/sorority_boys/7889.html
>
>Topics included favorite quotes, date rape, Powerpuff Girls, gay
>bashing, Barbara Eden, etc... all connected to Sorority Boys.
>{chuckle}
>
>Back when I was more vocal in the HP fandom, I probably inadvertently
>drove mods crazy because, no matter how hard I tried to stay on-topic,
>I usually went off on different tangents.  I guess after awhile I
>didn't speculate as much in the HP fandom because there were so many
>folks already placing much more thought--I might add *organized*
>thought--into their discussions and essays, and it's possible to
>wonder if the topic was hashed to death in the hundred or so unread
>HPFGU emails. {g}  I still advocate a 'Readers Digest' version of
>HPFGU would be great!  Condense a whole day's worth of discussions
>into a paragraph. {chuckle}
>
>Still, there's something to be said (and then some) when fans get
>together and can share their 'obsession' and over-analyze it. :-)
>
>Dina





From coverton at netscape.com  Tue Mar 21 05:45:50 2006
From: coverton at netscape.com (Corey Overton)
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 23:45:50 -0600
Subject: Just a Hello to All my Harry Potter Buds
In-Reply-To: <dvnkpb+rm56@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <000601c64caa$bc4de290$543484ac@Overton>

That's okay not everyone is into football. Who is your favorite Potter
character? I like Hagrid's brother don't know how to spell his name. 
Are you a Snape DDM or Snape killed Dumbledore? Well email soon. 

Your friend,
Corey











From bunniqula at gmail.com  Tue Mar 21 18:01:16 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 13:01:16 -0500
Subject: Make-up shopping
Message-ID: <1a2738400603211001w4de93e9dq639b38b3cc1c15c0@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to the folks for offering alternative make-up suggestions!

One of the biggest pains is finding the right color in make-up, and
hopefully, one that doesn't cost your entire day's wages.

I've been mostly a 'drugstore' shopper using such products as
Maybelline EverFresh foundation (the lightest color), which is 'ever'
but not 'fresh'**, and Almay Clear Complexion (translucent).  Combined
they work for me because they don't shift color into orange territory
as quickly as others and I don't have to smear it all over my face. 
This is in addition to using Clean&Clear oil blotting sheets.

**Takes me 2-3 washes with bar soap to remove the stuff off my face,
but when you're uber oily and Florida heat makes you sweat like a dog,
you want make-up that refuses to budge--though, I *know* it's probably
clogging pores 'liek whoa'? which may be a good thing for me because I
went through 'rough teen years' and my nose and surrounding cheek area
("T-zone") have noticeable pores without the aid of make-up. ;-)

Not to knock department store brands because I love Estee Lauder
lipstick--in fact, I'm wearing EL now.  Its capability to last makes
me a little less leery of paying $15-20+ for them but it's more 'trial
& error' when it comes to foundations and powders.

http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=MAKEUP&ID=35

I hadn't discovered this link until later last year but the
ultra-matte's work best for me and I've been using EverFresh for
years, even before Maybelline changed its product name to that.  Not
the ideal foundation but those that advertised a 'barely there feel',
even department store brands, all turned out to be an over-priced
product that didn't provide the coverage and staying power I was
seeking.  Though, from what I'm hearing, it looks like Maybelline is
phasing out EverFresh for their 'water-based' line. {rolls eyes}  So,
I'll probably be looking for a new foundation soon too.  Yeah, the
'industrial strength' foundations feel icky by day's end but they do
their job!  And now, Maybelline is releasing some 'watered down'
stuff.

I'm thinking about trying MAC's Blot powder (lightest shade) and it's
priced at $18.50? err, ouch!  Especially after paying $9-11 for
Almay's powder and I go through those in 2-3 weeks and this Blot
powder is supposedly in a smaller quantity, but in comparison to
other, that's? "cheap"?:

http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15108&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1430

http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=572/mac_blot_powder/MAC/Pressed_Powders/

Though, some have said they had breakouts from using the product. 
I've had a web account with Clinique for a bit, so may check them as
well.


RE: make-up counters

Scary place because of those magnifying mirrors and sales folk.
{shudders then chuckles}

Dina



From wrigs21 at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 21 18:39:38 2006
From: wrigs21 at yahoo.com (Scott Ampe)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:39:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Make-up shopping
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400603211001w4de93e9dq639b38b3cc1c15c0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20060321183938.47268.qmail@web33610.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


Dina Lerret <bunniqula at gmail.com> wrote:  
>> Thanks to the folks for offering alternative make-up suggestions!

One of the biggest pains is finding the right color in make-up, and
hopefully, one that doesn't cost your entire day's wages.

<snip> <<

wrigs21:
The Body Shop has a great brand of makeup which contains no alchohol 
and little additives........I have had so many "bad" experiences with 
makeup and finally found a line that I loved..........this includes 
face cleansers........after years of use, I decided to become a 
consultant........The Body Shop has great core values......like no 
animal testing, which is important to me!  Visit my websit 
www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/dampe since we all have "Harry Potter" 
in common I will throw in some free stuff>..........ha ha!  I will 
include some samples.....





From wrigs21 at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 21 18:54:12 2006
From: wrigs21 at yahoo.com (Scott Ampe)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:54:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400603201724m6056ad9tcb94b201e16717d6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20060321185413.53504.qmail@web33610.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Dina Lerret <bunniqula at gmail.com> wrote:  
>> It's so difficult to find a make-up pale enough.  I'm talking 
*white* with barely tint.  Heh, might as well dunk my face in the 
flour container.

I've got very oily and pale skin.  I loved Almay translucent clear
complexion and have been using it since I was fifteen (tried other
powders but came back)... and Almay discontinued translucent. {sobs} 
I'll have a friggin' orange face and white neck from their 'light'
powder.  I go through a compact every few weeks and I can't fork out
$20+ for a compact.

{sighs} Why can't folk understand some pale folk don't want a tan.  I
try to stay as light as possible, and for a Floridian, that's not
always easy. <<


wrigs21:
Try The Body Shop's products.........inexpensive and great!  
www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/dampe  try using something 
called "bronzing beads" to add some color to your face and purchase 
the glow enhancer that will make your face less pasty........I have 
the same problem and have been using these products for 
years.........that's why I decided to become a consultant that and 
being a consultant I get a discount.........ha ha!  Visit my site and 
I will throw in some free samples!  If you aren't satisfied, you can 
return it money back!






From kempermentor at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 22 00:47:59 2006
From: kempermentor at yahoo.com (kemper mentor)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:47:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Moved from the Main: Catlady's   .../lots more stuff
Message-ID: <20060322004759.31418.qmail@web51615.mail.yahoo.com>

Kemper wrote in
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/149737 :

<< 'theater' which seems light, frivolous, and gay >>



  Catlady responded:
  Thus you view something which started as a serious religious ritual 
to directly replace (by acting it out instead of doing it) an earlier
ritual that involved human sacrifice by being torn to bits,
cannibalism, and a sexual orgy. There's a reason Dionysus is the god
of theater.
   
  Kemper now:
  I know that cannibalism is attributed to that sect, but I have difficult believing that claim as most, if not all, western cultures (past and present) view cannibalism as taboo.  I believe most cannibalism that occurred at the time can be attributed to famine.  Then why, one might ask, is cannibalism attributed to Dionysus?  Answer: the conservative hedonist haters spun a web of lies so their sheep wouldn?t stray from the flock.  These hateful shepherds don?t want to lose even one valued member of the flock, not because of any altruistic reasons but because of the value (capital wealth, not spiritual investment) of that sheep: meat, milk and wool.  
   
  As for the claim of human sacrifices, I question that for similar reasons.   Which isn?t to say that humans weren?t slain for disrespecting the god.  
   
  I also have a hard time believing sexual orgy as a spiritual rite.  That seems like participating porn and porn is, if not light, then heavy, frivolous and gay, sometimes.  And that?s theater.
   
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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 22 03:11:10 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:11:10 -0000
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400603201724m6056ad9tcb94b201e16717d6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <dvqf8e+bmbh@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Dina Lerret" <bunniqula at ...>
wrote:
>
> It's so difficult to find a make-up pale enough.  I'm talking *white*
> with barely tint.  Heh, might as well dunk my face in the flour
> container.
> 
> I've got very oily and pale skin.  I loved Almay translucent clear
> complexion and have been using it since I was fifteen (tried other
> powders but came back)... and Almay discontinued translucent. {sobs} 
> I'll have a friggin' orange face and white neck from their 'light'
> powder.  I go through a compact every few weeks and I can't fork out
> $20+ for a compact.
> 
> {sighs} Why can't folk understand some pale folk don't want a tan.  I
> try to stay as light as possible, and for a Floridian, that's not
> always easy.
> 
> Dina
>
I can't offer any suggestions as I never wear make-up, but I can offer
empathy. Why is it that our favorite products are always discontinued?
Safeway has stopped carrying two of my favorite flavors of juice
(Ocean Spray Cranberry Peach and Ocean Spray Ruby Red and Tangerine).
They've even stopped carrying cherry-flavored Rolaids! I know I can
live without all those things, or I could buy Tums. But I don't like
Tums any more than I like Internet Explorer--I use Netscape, thank you!

We all have our favorite products and, um, *things*, and it's annoying
when we have to go out of our way to find them, or worse, can't find
them at all.

Don't know if my little rant helped you feel any better, but it helped me!

Carol, remembering that the ancient Greek women used lead-based
make-up--really white skin was worth dying for in those days!






From dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 22 03:49:55 2006
From: dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com (dumbledore11214)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:49:55 -0000
Subject: Favorite books again/ good writing and bad writing
Message-ID: <dvqhh3+72r0@eGroups.com>

Erm... just wanted to go back to that thread, sort of to thank 
Sherry Gomes for recommending "Tigana" by Gay Gavriel Kay.

Amazing book, truly amazing, with rather unusual premise for a 
fantasy, but SO well -written and so powerful.

I highly recommend it to anybody who loves phantasy and actually, 
even to those who does not love phantasy much, because besides the 
fact that there is magic in Tigana universe, there are not many 
typical phantasy elements. I mean, it is a phantasy, but.... not 
typical.

Oh, heck, you have to read it guys, you really do. :-)

Since I wanted to hear what other people think about this book, I 
went on Internet to at least try and find some reviews and while I 
found many very positive ones, I also found some very negative and 
It made me think about debate on Main we once had about subjectivity 
of good writing and I am getting more and more convinced that what 
constitutes good writing IS subjective.

I mean, on the level of the published books, of course, I am not 
going to say that it is very subjective on the level of bad written 
fanfictions, but when we are getting into the books, who pass the 
threshhold of good writing, it gets very murky, IMO.

Tigana is a wonderful example. One of the most negative reviews I 
read about this book critiques EVERYTHING - plot, characters, etc.

I was thinking along the lines - what was this guy smoking when he 
wrote this review. He calls Tigan's plot awkwardly crafted, for 
example and I was just saying Huh?

In any event, read Tigana, I doubt you will be dissapointed.

Alla







From bunniqula at gmail.com  Wed Mar 22 15:31:07 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:31:07 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <dvqf8e+bmbh@eGroups.com>
References: <1a2738400603201724m6056ad9tcb94b201e16717d6@mail.gmail.com>
	 <dvqf8e+bmbh@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400603220731w290bf7brdb21f1c1223d5754@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/21/06, justcarol67 <justcarol67 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I can't offer any suggestions as I never wear make-up, but I can offer
> empathy. Why is it that our favorite products are always discontinued?
> Safeway has stopped carrying two of my favorite flavors of juice
> (Ocean Spray Cranberry Peach and Ocean Spray Ruby Red and Tangerine).

I did like Ruby Red and do like tangerines but never tried them
together.  Sounded pretty good. :-)

But yeah, it's like you find something you enjoy and they stop
producing more.  In the context of HP, if JKR is only to do seven
books and you really enjoy the HP world, it'd be understandable to
want JKR to continue.  Maybe not continuing Harry's storyline, maybe
the years leading up to the destruction of Godric's Hollow where
Voldemort was at full strength or the 'Marauders Era' and the
undercurrents of Death Eaters forming alliances.


> They've even stopped carrying cherry-flavored Rolaids! I know I can
> live without all those things, or I could buy Tums. But I don't like
> Tums any more than I like Internet Explorer--I use Netscape, thank you!

I use Firefox. :-)  Though, its capability to hold long-term history
of browsed pages *sucks*.  I'd like something to remember where I've
been, at least online, for the past couple years and Firefox can't
handle much.


> We all have our favorite products and, um, *things*, and it's annoying
> when we have to go out of our way to find them, or worse, can't find
> them at all.
>
> Don't know if my little rant helped you feel any better, but it helped me!

:-)


> Carol, remembering that the ancient Greek women used lead-based
> make-up--really white skin was worth dying for in those days!

I'm probably one of the few who doesn't want a 'healthy glow'--I've
got oily skin, I don't want or need anything making it 'glow'--and I
wouldn't touch a bronzer.

As long as I feel fine, I want that paleness and it's as if wanting to
be light-skinned needs to be corrected.  I actually look at uber
tanned folk and think that's unhealthy.  I visualize skin cancer,
spotting, and 'leather' wrinkling from UV radiation.

What irks me at times are the complaints that Dan Radcliffe is too
pale.  If he's heathly, enjoying life, has an impressive bank account
;-) , why does he need a tan?  To look like the rest of Hollywood? 
It's like the 'goal' for some folk is to be 'thin and tan' and some of
us don't want to fit that mould.

Whatever reasons, I don't want to look darker than the skintone I
acquired through genetics and I certainly don't want to get a tan just
to match my foundation. {g}

Dina



From sopraniste at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 22 15:41:26 2006
From: sopraniste at yahoo.com (Maria Holub)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:41:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Favorite books again/ good writing and bad writing
In-Reply-To: <dvqhh3+72r0@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060322154127.42350.qmail@web35615.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



--- dumbledore11214 <dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Erm... just wanted to go back to that thread, sort
> of to thank 
> Sherry Gomes for recommending "Tigana" by Gay
> Gavriel Kay.
<Much snipping.>

Flop:
I've never read Tigana, but I have read most of Kay's
other books. Please note: He IS Canadian!!!! I would
also recommend The Lions of Al Rassan and A Song for
Arbonne. They are also stand-alones. He also has a
couple of series, but I like these better.

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From wrigs21 at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 22 12:30:47 2006
From: wrigs21 at yahoo.com (Scott Ampe)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:30:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <dvqf8e+bmbh@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060322123047.9563.qmail@web33611.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Dina wrote:
> It's so difficult to find a make-up pale enough.  I'm talking *white*
> with barely tint.  Heh, might as well dunk my face in the flour
> container.
> 
> I've got very oily and pale skin.  I loved Almay translucent clear
> complexion and have been using it since I was fifteen (tried other
> powders but came back)... and Almay discontinued translucent. {sobs} 
> I'll have a friggin' orange face and white neck from their 'light'
> powder.  I go through a compact every few weeks and I can't fork out
> $20+ for a compact.

wrigs21:
The Body Shop offers an inexpensive for "pasty" girls like myself!  
It is very inexpensive as well.  You should try using the glow 
enhancer as well it gives us "pale" faces and little extra glow!  
www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/dampe






From bunniqula at gmail.com  Thu Mar 23 00:36:54 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:36:54 -0800
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <20060322123047.9563.qmail@web33611.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <dvqf8e+bmbh@eGroups.com>
	 <20060322123047.9563.qmail@web33611.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400603221636j2373138ei6ddf2c20b4a9091f@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/22/06, Scott Ampe <wrigs21 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> The Body Shop offers an inexpensive for "pasty" girls like myself!
> It is very inexpensive as well.  You should try using the glow

Believe it or not, the colors look too dark for me. :-\

http://archive.nu/hcwotp99.jpg

I'm the oriental gal on the right... heh, I think I had a tanline on
my arm and I forgot why exactly I had to borrow that watch.  Either I
broke the time-telling "hand" in my old watch or battery died--I've
had a few watches.

I pick on my brother's tanline on his left arm, y'know, the "driver's
tan" since this side of the globe has drivers seated on the left.  So,
left arm rests on the edge of the door and you're doing this 'smooth
operator' drive with your right hand on the wheel. {snort}

Dina



From ms-tamany at rcn.com  Thu Mar 23 01:45:51 2006
From: ms-tamany at rcn.com (Tammy Rizzo)
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:45:51 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Favorite books again
In-Reply-To: <20060322154127.42350.qmail@web35615.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4k6l9v$5gq5l5@smtp01.mrf.mail.rcn.net>

I have just recently fallen in love all over again with the assorted works
of Lois McMaster Bujold, specifically her Vorkosigan saga.  Her writing is a
pleasure, and her characters are incredibly vibrant and alive (including
some of the dead ones).  She's one author I always promote whenever given
the chance.  :-)
 
***
Tammy Rizzo
ms-tamany at rcn.com


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From thekrenz at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 23 03:01:00 2006
From: thekrenz at yahoo.com (thekrenz)
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 03:01:00 -0000
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <dvqf8e+bmbh@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <dvt31c+e2pt@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67"
<justcarol67 at ...> wrote:

> > 
> > (snip of Dina's first post0
> >
> I can't offer any suggestions as I never wear make-up, but I can offer
> empathy. Why is it that our favorite products are always discontinued?
> Safeway has stopped carrying two of my favorite flavors of juice
> (Ocean Spray Cranberry Peach and Ocean Spray Ruby Red and Tangerine).
> They've even stopped carrying cherry-flavored Rolaids! I know I can
> live without all those things, or I could buy Tums. But I don't like
> Tums any more than I like Internet Explorer--I use Netscape, thank you!
> 
> We all have our favorite products and, um, *things*, and it's annoying
> when we have to go out of our way to find them, or worse, can't find
> them at all.
> 
> Don't know if my little rant helped you feel any better, but it
helped me!
> 
> Carol, remembering that the ancient Greek women used lead-based
> make-up--really white skin was worth dying for in those days!
>
I am also frustrated by favorite products being discontinued.  I am a
rabid fan of Diet Mountain Dew.  I don't like the regular Dew because
it is too sweet, but the diet is just the right mix of citrus without
the extra sweetness.  Imagine my surprise when I began drinking a new
bottle recently to discover it was...bad.  It truely tasted as if the
soda had gone sour or something!  I realize that this is not
probable,and maybe not even possible, but that is the way it tasted. 
I found a blurb on the label that says "tuned up taste".  I guess the
taste was "improved" but the vendor.  It sucks and I am considering
write a letter to the bottling company to complain.  It may not do any
good, but I would feel better!

Cyndi-grateful for the opportunity to rant!
 









From jamiesonwolf at gmail.com  Fri Mar 24 03:00:04 2006
From: jamiesonwolf at gmail.com (Jamieson Villeneuve)
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:00:04 -0500
Subject: Good Books
Message-ID: <5cb2ac630603231900n19e21c7dqb2fc2ba3a70eb68d@mail.gmail.com>

Hey all,

Speaking of favorite books: have any of you read *Septimus Heap Book One*: *
Magyk*? I am constantly on the lookout for new and interesting fantasy
novels what with the wait for HP book Seven. Last summer, I came across this
book. It had a quote from Clive Barker on the back (one of my fave authors)
and so I figured it couldn't be all bad. I was wrong. It was AMAZING!!

I've read Magyk three times and couldn't wait for the second book *Septimus
Heap Book Two*: *Flyte*. I knew it was coming out soon, but had no idea
when. Oh, the joys of working in a bookstore, I got the second book last
night and it came out today! WOOHOO! I'm already a hundres pages into it,
and it's just as good, if not better, than the first!

AND each book comes with a small CD Rom which is totally cool. It's really
just the web site on a CD, but the Magyk is portable that way. Check them
out, they're totally worth the read!!!

Cheers,

Jamieson




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From dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 26 01:19:19 2006
From: dumbledore11214 at yahoo.com (dumbledore11214)
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:19:19 -0000
Subject: Good Books/ and NOT so good books
In-Reply-To: <5cb2ac630603231900n19e21c7dqb2fc2ba3a70eb68d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e04q6n+lpft@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Jamieson Villeneuve" 
<jamiesonwolf at ...> wrote:
>
> Hey all,
> 
> Speaking of favorite books: have any of you read *Septimus Heap 
Book One*: *
> Magyk*? I am constantly on the lookout for new and interesting 
fantasy
> novels what with the wait for HP book Seven. Last summer, I came 
across this
> book. It had a quote from Clive Barker on the back (one of my fave 
authors)
> and so I figured it couldn't be all bad. I was wrong. It was 
AMAZING!!
> 
> I've read Magyk three times and couldn't wait for the second book 
*Septimus
> Heap Book Two*: *Flyte*. I knew it was coming out soon, but had no 
idea
> when. Oh, the joys of working in a bookstore, I got the second 
book last
> night and it came out today! WOOHOO! I'm already a hundres pages 
into it,
> and it's just as good, if not better, than the first!
> 
> AND each book comes with a small CD Rom which is totally cool. 
It's really
> just the web site on a CD, but the Magyk is portable that way. 
Check them
> out, they're totally worth the read!!!
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Jamieson
> 


Alla:

Thanks for the recommendation. SO far I was not dissapointed in any 
of the recommendations on this list, so after I am done with several 
other books which I am reading now, I may grab this one. :)

Oh, I just wanted to voice my dissapointment about the fantasy 
writer I SO used to love few years back. Of course, this is totally 
my opinion and no offense to her fans, especially as I said I used 
to be a fan for the longest time.

I am talking about Mercedes Lackey books. I used to LOVE her Geralds 
of Valdemar series - all of them. Her retelling of the fairy tales - 
like Firebird for example I also found to be amazing and still do.

But boy, oh boy talk about commercialising success - I am of the 
very firm opinion that the writer can NOT publish high quality books 
every what three or four months, I think.

It is like high quality stories with the heart morphed into very low 
quality bookis. Gah!

Alla,

very dissapointed.







From predigirl1 at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 26 03:26:36 2006
From: predigirl1 at yahoo.com (Alex Hogan)
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:26:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: AAARGH!!! RE: discontinued my make-up!
In-Reply-To: <dvt31c+e2pt@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060326032636.95678.qmail@web37703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

thekrenz <thekrenz at yahoo.com> wrote:
  --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67"
<justcarol67 at ...> wrote:

> > 
> > (snip of Dina's first post0
> >
> I can't offer any suggestions as I never wear make-up, but I can offer
> empathy. Why is it that our favorite products are always discontinued?


I KNOW!!! I buy two of my Maybelline Dream Matte foundation every time I go to the store just for that reason! It is the best stuff ever, so of course they will discontinue it. Must keep a stock of it. It's so velvety!
  Same for Pantene Relaxed and Natural Conditioner. It's for relaxed African-American women's hair, but it works wonders on my wavy, dry, blonde hair. No frizzies.
  Just because something dosen't have a gigantic demographic, dosen't mean we don't love it. Look at Star Trek. Thousands of fans had a write-in to keep it on the air, but it was cancelled. Now NBC is kicking themselves in the butt for missing out on the franchise.
   
  Alex ( Bring Back Buffy The Vampire Slayer ! )  Hogan






From coriolan at worldnet.att.net  Sun Mar 26 03:41:15 2006
From: coriolan at worldnet.att.net (Caius Marcius)
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 03:41:15 -0000
Subject: Lazy Muncie
Message-ID: <e052gr+e0ka@eGroups.com>

Anyone deluded enough to subscribe to pernicious myths about flyover 
country needs to view the Truth:

http://tinyurl.com/ew3kv

   - CMC







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From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 26 Mar 2006 06:56:50 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 3/26/2006, 1:00 pm 
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From k.coble at comcast.net  Sun Mar 26 05:47:06 2006
From: k.coble at comcast.net (Katherine Coble)
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:47:06 -0600
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Lazy Muncie
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On Mar 25, 2006, at 9:41 PM, Caius Marcius wrote:

> Anyone deluded enough to subscribe to pernicious myths about flyover
> country needs to view the Truth:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ew3kv
>
>    - CMC
>

I'm from Ft. Wayne, and went to college just outside Muncie.  My first 
date with my husband was in Muncie.  That video made me so homesick, 
and I even teared up a little bit.  Probably not what they were going 
for, but it was fantastic.

K

>
>




From anita_hillin at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 26 13:23:39 2006
From: anita_hillin at yahoo.com (AnitaKH)
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 05:23:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Lazy Muncie
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Message-ID: <20060326132339.4248.qmail@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

  
Caius Marcius had the genius to share:
   
Subject: Lazy Muncie

Anyone deluded enough to subscribe to pernicious myths about flyover 
country needs to view the Truth:

http://tinyurl.com/ew3kv

- CMC

akh watched it and responds:
   
  What an absolute hoot!  I grew up in Wichita, KS, so the landscape looks frighteningly familiar.  I'm sending it to all my friends who come from Indiana, which is a fair few, since I now live in Chicago.  Almost makes you want to visit... almost.
   
  akh, who has actually been to a Bob Evans, although not the one in Muncie...

		
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From zgirnius at yahoo.com  Mon Mar 27 08:01:29 2006
From: zgirnius at yahoo.com (zgirnius)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 08:01:29 -0000
Subject: Favorite books again
In-Reply-To: <4k6l9v$5gq5l5@smtp01.mrf.mail.rcn.net>
Message-ID: <e0864p+8tvi@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Tammy Rizzo" <ms-tamany at ...> 
wrote:
>
> I have just recently fallen in love all over again with the assorted 
works
> of Lois McMaster Bujold, specifically her Vorkosigan saga.  Her 
writing is a
> pleasure, and her characters are incredibly vibrant and alive 
(including
> some of the dead ones).  She's one author I always promote whenever 
given
> the chance.  :-)
>
zgirnius:
Yes, yes, yes!
The Curse of Chalion is also really excellent, in my opinion.







From ceridwennight at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 27 14:46:50 2006
From: ceridwennight at hotmail.com (Ceridwen)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 14:46:50 -0000
Subject: Lazy Muncie
In-Reply-To: <e052gr+e0ka@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e08tsq+h5p1@eGroups.com>

Caius Marcius:
> Anyone deluded enough to subscribe to pernicious myths about flyover 
> country needs to view the Truth:
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/ew3kv
> 
>    - CMC

Ceridwen:
Oh, yeah.  Now I'm homesick for South Dakota.  No Bob Evans, and we do 
the Eagles not the Elk, but hey, the snow, the grain bins... thanks for 
the memories!

Ceridwen.







From n2fgc at arrl.net  Mon Mar 27 21:31:32 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:31:32 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Just a Hello to All my Harry Potter Buds
In-Reply-To: <dvlpsh+talc@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <001a01c651e5$d1814b30$65a4a8c0@rosie>

KathyK, those candles sound lovely and, if you wanted to, I'd bet they'd
sell well either through a local gift shop you could befriend or local flee
markets, fairs, etc.  My fave scents are pumpkin spice, Lilly-Of-The-Balley
and, one I can't get enough of, Chocolate
!!  I had one with chocolate and strawberry, and it's about gone, and I
can't find a good replacement.

As far as "The Storm Center," well, Art and I encountered a very large deer
which crunched the front of our car.  Most fortunately, no activation of
airbags and no personal damage.  Still singing Barbershop style harmony,
still playing Ham Radio, still have to finish the Emergency Management
courses very soon else my activities as Radio Officer may be adversely
effected.  (I hate that boring stuff!!) <Mutter, Mutter, Grouse...>

Anyway, think about turning your hobbies into money-makers, perhaps.  It's a
start.

Happy trails, or something like that, and keep smiling. :-)

Best,

Lee :-)

Do not walk behind me,    | Lee Storm
I may not care to lead;   | N2FGC
Do not walk before me,    | n2fgc at arrl.net (or)
I may not care to follow; | n2fgc at optonline.net
Walk beside me, and be my friend.




From bunniqula at gmail.com  Mon Mar 27 23:58:22 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:58:22 -0500
Subject: I'm a bad daughter
Message-ID: <1a2738400603271558l4b8896aaoc17ad9354c0176a9@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe it's on some subconscious level but I forgot my dad's birthday
was Friday.  The sad thing is it's a few days before mine, so you'd
think I'd *remember*... but my own birthday tends to pass with little
notice. {shrug} I sometimes forget about my birthday.

As to why my mind hasn't placed my dad's birthday on 'top days to
remember', we were never close and his not even paying a third of my
mom's alimony, which is court ordered and he's been in contempt of
court** for at least five months, has me forking out half my income to
my mom to make sure she's okay.  Given enough time, I'll end up with
'negative' income (e.g. I'll be operating in debt).

Still, as trivial as the gesture, I do try to remember at least a
birthday card and Christmas card. {sigh} I'll have to send one out
tomorrow.

**Court ruled he was fully capable of getting a job as an engineer or
something similar, and in fact, he had turned down past job offers.  I
wish I could give him more of a benefit of the doubt--he's my dad--but
I can't help but be suspicious that he's taking advantage of my income
and then he'll point out why he doesn't need to pay full alimony.  I
thought this but didn't voice it; my mom voiced it, so we didn't need
to say anything to be on the same page.  My mom never did like taking
money from me; she was always like 'you should save your money'.

Dina



From bunniqula at gmail.com  Tue Mar 28 00:19:40 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:19:40 -0500
Subject: Smallville "RPS"... or calling your cast mate to say he's hot
Message-ID: <1a2738400603271619r187c90f7u1c3012b523076019@mail.gmail.com>

Fairly new article, older quote, but I saw it just today:

>From Zap2It article
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|100536|1|,00.html
[[
Rosenbaum Recalls Childhood in Paradise
[snip but was an amusing read]

Along with writing, Rosenbaum has picked up the odd acting gig,
including a guest shot on FX's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
He's also supportive of Welling's outside work.

"One my one day off in Vancouver, on a rainy, foggy day--no pun
intended--I went and saw 'The Fog.' When Tom was in the shower scene,
I called him. I go, 'Tom, I'm halfway through your movie, dude. You
look so hot in the shower.' It was hilarious.

"I'm very supportive. And Tom saw me in 'Sorority Boys' four times."
]]

Sorority Boys is worth seeing multiple times!  The Fog (2005)... err,
once was enough.

For a bit, I went through a Thewlis stage and I ended up watching some
interesting movies along the way.  However, Tom Welling's career...
Male model sums it up, which amuses me because I've seen manips and
RPGs use Welling as an older Harry Potter image 'base'.  I don't see
Harry as being 'male model' material.

Dina



From lhuntley at fandm.edu  Tue Mar 28 03:16:25 2006
From: lhuntley at fandm.edu (Laura Ingalls Huntley)
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:16:25 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Smallville "RPS"... or calling your cast mate to say he's hot
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400603271619r187c90f7u1c3012b523076019@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1a2738400603271619r187c90f7u1c3012b523076019@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <083a4df330755d705f1112d911a6107d@fandm.edu>

Dina:
>> From Zap2It article
> http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|100536|1|,00.html
> [[
> Rosenbaum Recalls Childhood in Paradise

HA!  Funny little article . . . although I don't see why he's being so 
coy about the implications of "Lexmas."  It's been pretty clear all 
along that Lex does, in fact, have the fuzzies for Lana.

Or perhaps not.  (Dun dun dun.)  ^_~

Laura (who is in a silly mood.)

P.S. Only two more days 'till Veronica Mars and Icetwin!
P.P.S. And George Michael and Maeby!




From bunniqula at gmail.com  Tue Mar 28 14:29:04 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:29:04 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Smallville "RPS"... or calling your cast mate to say he's hot
In-Reply-To: <083a4df330755d705f1112d911a6107d@fandm.edu>
References: <1a2738400603271619r187c90f7u1c3012b523076019@mail.gmail.com>
	 <083a4df330755d705f1112d911a6107d@fandm.edu>
Message-ID: <1a2738400603280629t231f6cd6y7b1c3c7d2039a4be@mail.gmail.com>

On 3/27/06, Laura Ingalls Huntley <lhuntley at fandm.edu> wrote:

> HA!  Funny little article . . . although I don't see why he's being so
> coy about the implications of "Lexmas."  It's been pretty clear all
> along that Lex does, in fact, have the fuzzies for Lana.
>
> Or perhaps not.  (Dun dun dun.)  ^_~

{g}  I'm all for Lex/Lana (or Lexana, which sounds like something out
of a sci-fi flick) because Clark/Lana (or Clana, which reminds me of
an STD) is so redundant that even TPTB wrote in a line referencing the
Clark'n'Lana "rollercoaster".  It's like they keep saying they're
'done', they've 'broken up', and a couple episodes later they're back
together, only to 'break-up' by the end of the episode.  It's worse
than a bad soap opera, it's worse than a bad Lifetime movie.

And then there's some who wonder what would Lex Luthor see in Lana
Lang (other than initials matching) because she's a twit, and I
advocate look at Lex's interest in Clark--Smallville DVDs and at least
one interview I remember on TVGuide reference UST subtext.  Lex likes
'eye candy' twits. ;-)

I read this rumour, which might be confirmed by now, awhile back
referencing additional snogging between Lex and Lana in an upcoming
episode... and Tom Welling is directing that episode.  Various folk
were kinda amused because it's usually Welling making out with Kristin
Kreuk in scenes and now he's directing Rosenbaum to put the moves on
Kreuk.

However, my favorite het pairing this season would have to be Lionel
Luthor and Martha Kent.  One of those 'trainwrecks' that's actually
interesting.  I forgot if I already referenced this here but it'd
actually make sense the rift between Clark and Lex being additionally
strained by Lionel's actions of bringing in the Kents as his 'family'
and alienating (no pun intended) his own son, Lex.  There's already
reference to Lionel knowing Clark's 'secret' and Jor-El possessing
Lionel's body... though, Lionel possessed Clark's body--w00t,
pseudo-incest! {snort}

>From http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=8666
[[
In one scene, where Welling is playing Luthor, he's checking out his
impressive new body and he looks inside his pants to check out the
package. Was Glover responsible for that bit of direction?

He laughs.

Because that's the first thing this writer would do if he found
himself in Tom Welling's body.

"Of course," Glover offers up willingly. "I think it was in the
script, though. I think it was. But Michael [Rosenbaum] and I, last
year when I had a scene where I was having a massage and Michael came
in, we worked out a father/son thing where I stood up and was sort of
putting my bathrobe on where he looked down and checked out his dad's
package. That didn't make it to the final cut."
]]

The whole Glover interview is an interesting read.  He seems like a
very nice guy.

I'd have to say I would miss John Glover as Lionel Luthor, if TPTB
decided to do any cast shuffling involving supporting cast.

Dina



From dzny72 at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 29 22:09:32 2006
From: dzny72 at yahoo.com (dzny72)
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:09:32 -0000
Subject: HP candy & Wizard cards
Message-ID: <e0f0is+mv5d@eGroups.com>

Hello everyone!  

Just thought I would come out of hiding to share with everyone a 
website that I found.  You can purchase alot of HP candy--some I have 
never seen for sale elsewhere--and the chocolate frog trading cards 
(which can be purchased individually).  Here is the link:

http://www.sylvanlaneshoppe.com/WBharry_potter.htm

Enjoy!!











From lhuntley at fandm.edu  Thu Mar 30 03:57:06 2006
From: lhuntley at fandm.edu (Laura Ingalls Huntley)
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:57:06 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Smallville "RPS"... or calling your cast mate to say he's hot
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400603280629t231f6cd6y7b1c3c7d2039a4be@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1a2738400603271619r187c90f7u1c3012b523076019@mail.gmail.com> <083a4df330755d705f1112d911a6107d@fandm.edu> <1a2738400603280629t231f6cd6y7b1c3c7d2039a4be@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d6f0779f4d5f560ff0f56a99a21ecada@fandm.edu>

> {g}  I'm all for Lex/Lana (or Lexana, which sounds like something out
> of a sci-fi flick) because Clark/Lana (or Clana, which reminds me of
> an STD) is so redundant that even TPTB wrote in a line referencing the
> Clark'n'Lana "rollercoaster".  It's like they keep saying they're
> 'done', they've 'broken up', and a couple episodes later they're back
> together, only to 'break-up' by the end of the episode.

Or the 100th episode where they get engaged at the beginning and are  
broken up by the end.  (Okay, I know there was that whole time swap  
thing, but that just makes it *more* frustrating!)

I've also jumped on the Lexana bandwagon, mostly because I have the  
hots for both of them and once they're together . . . well, that's just  
all the more hot, right?  It's weird, but for a show blessed with such  
pretty cast members, Smallville is incredibly un-sexy.  Clana, I swear,  
has absolutely *nothing* going on in the chemistry department, and Lex  
and Clark have been like an old married couple all season.  Boring.

Now, Veronica Mars, there is a show that knows how to bring the sexy,  
even with characters I hate *cough*Hannah*cough*.

> From  
> http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php? 
> AID=8666
> The whole Glover interview is an interesting read.  He seems like a
> very nice guy.

Awww.  Yeah, he does.  I had no idea he was gay.  Where have I been?

> I'd have to say I would miss John Glover as Lionel Luthor, if TPTB
> decided to do any cast shuffling involving supporting cast.

Have they said anything to that effect?  Bad, bad idea, IMO.  Papa  
Luthor is one of the best parts of the show.  Although, I guess one  
could argue that Lex is outgrowing him, what with his own Magnificent  
Bastardliness this season.

Laura (who is totally taking a taser to the next frat party she goes  
to.  VM=happy, happy.)




From dumbledad at yahoo.co.uk  Thu Mar 30 10:44:50 2006
From: dumbledad at yahoo.co.uk (Tim Regan)
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:44:50 +0100
Subject: It's a 3D portrait - that was a surprise
Message-ID: <000f01c653e6$f8e97230$e801fea9@europe.corp.microsoft.com>

Hi All,

I had some time to kill in London yesterday after a meeting in Soho and before having dinner with my sister, so I went to the National Portrait Gallery to see the 'recent' JKR portrait ( http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/index.php?articleID=7530 ). One thing you don't realise from the Leaky article or the CBBC Newsround piece ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4220000/newsid_4220800/4220804.stm ) Leaky refers to is that the picture is 3D. Not 3D as in careful use of perspective, and not 3D as in a sculpture, but 3D like a Victorian kid's cardboard theatre. JKR is painted on a plane that actually sits in front of the background. So does the table, and the radiator in the corner is made up of several layers. The whole thing is given a very exaggerated perspective so that it looks correct when you view it standing straight in front, but zany from other viewing angles.

Cheers,

Dumbledad.


	
	
		
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From maritajan at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 30 13:41:23 2006
From: maritajan at yahoo.com (Marita Jan)
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 05:41:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Yahoo Groups Tracking Information
In-Reply-To: <000f01c653e6$f8e97230$e801fea9@europe.corp.microsoft.com>
Message-ID: <20060330134123.15290.qmail@web36814.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


I got this information from another Yahoo group of which I'm a member.  In case ya'll aren't aware of this, here it is. 
   
  MJ
   
   
  *****
   
   
  Yahoo Is Tracking Group Members

All members of Yahoo  Groups - be aware that Yahoo is now
using "Web Beacons" to track every Yahoo  Group user.  It's similar
to cookies, but allows Yahoo to record every  website and every group
you visit, even when you're not connected to  Yahoo.

Look at their updated privacy statement, go to:

><  http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy

About half-way down the page, in the  section on cookies, you will
see a link that says WEB BEACONS.  Click on  the phrase "Web
Beacons."  On the page that opens, find a  paragraph
entitled "Outside the Yahoo Network."

In that section find a  little "Click Here to Opt Out" link that will
let you "opt-out" of their  snooping.  After you have clicked the "OPT
OUT" button, another page  comes up stating that you have successfully opted
out, Be careful! NOT to  click on the next button shown. It is an "Opt Back In" button that,  if clicked, will UNDO the opt-out.




		
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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Thu Mar 30 14:21:19 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:21:19 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Yahoo Groups Tracking Information
In-Reply-To: <20060330134123.15290.qmail@web36814.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <000f01c653e6$f8e97230$e801fea9@europe.corp.microsoft.com>
	 <20060330134123.15290.qmail@web36814.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400603300621l1806fe8an6b531b259a4d2bab@mail.gmail.com>

I think it's okay to pass along this info but folks often forget to
include the disclaimer on how old this message is.  Offhand, the
earliest reference I remember seeing Yahoo's web beacons is from 2002,
and since then, these 'reminder' posts have been sent to mailing lists
off and on for the past four years.

Again, it's fine to send this message out but I think accuracy in this
policy being around for years should also be included.

Dina


On 3/30/06, Marita Jan <maritajan at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I got this information from another Yahoo group of which I'm a member.  In case ya'll aren't aware of this, here it is.

>  Yahoo Is Tracking Group Members
>
> All members of Yahoo  Groups - be aware that Yahoo is now
> using "Web Beacons" to track every Yahoo  Group user.  It's similar
>



From bunniqula at gmail.com  Thu Mar 30 14:50:19 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:50:19 -0500
Subject: What would MacGyver do?
Message-ID: <1a2738400603300650y55aae7duc8996085c9cee47e@mail.gmail.com>

Threadless had a $10 sale (and there was a $3 off coupon floating
around) going on before and they still had this shirt:
http://www.threadless.com/product/261/What_Would_Macgyver_Do

So, like any consumer monkey, I had to buy it. :-)  I remember the USA
network showing MacGyver, and well, my solution to running out of
toilet paper at home had been to use the box of tissue sitting on the
toilet's water tank.  If it was a 'public' toilet, I do remember
resorting to using the cardboard core one time and disposing the core
in the 'sanitary napkin' container nearby... fortunately, I only had
to wee-wee then.

At the time of the sale, many prints were sold out but it was still
amusing to read some of the shirts at
http://www.threadless.com/catalog

Dina



From jamiesonwolf at gmail.com  Thu Mar 30 22:59:00 2006
From: jamiesonwolf at gmail.com (Jamieson Villeneuve)
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:59:00 -0500
Subject: The DaVinci Code Web Quest
Message-ID: <5cb2ac630603301459w53fba673s99739ed90f19160d@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Everyone,

On the topic of good and bad books (or good and bad authors) I know that a
lot of people will disagree with me when I say that The DaVinci Code is an
amazing book. I know there are quite a few people who will agree with me
though, so that's all good. I'm about halfway through the book in paperback
format and am loving every minute of it. Even if it IS trash, at least it's
trash that makes me think.

Checking out www.danbrown.com (I always like to find out all the info I can
about a book I'm reading...I'm wierd that way) I stumbled upon the DaVinci
Code Web Quest put together by Dan Brown for the site. IT'S TOTALLY COOL!
It's a multi-layered game that takes you all over the web and even sending
and recieving emails and making phone calls to figure out the clues. (Don't
worry, you don't get charged long distance for the phone calls)

Here's the link to the web quest:

http://www.randomhouse.com/doubleday/davinci/index-ctc.html

Now, I solved this thing myself after DAYS of working on it, only to find
that the answers to all the questions or "Gates" you have to get through are
on the web. Sigh. I'll give you the link for those too. But promise you'll
try it without the cheats first and only resort to them if you're aboslutely
stuck. Scroll down for the link to that site.

Try it out. It's a WONDERFUL piece of brain candy, even if you didn't like
the book.

Cheers

Jamieson






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From doddiemoemoe at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 31 06:07:16 2006
From: doddiemoemoe at yahoo.com (doddiemoemoe)
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:07:16 -0000
Subject: I am amused by folks to find their MU discontinued...
Message-ID: <e0iguk+80t0@eGroups.com>

Disontinued make=up...

I've been dealing with it my entire make-up days....

I still make my make=up til this day..


I don't want to..it's just sad, really...

dd