From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Mon May  1 04:41:38 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 04:41:38 -0000
Subject: Harry Potter Lexicon
Message-ID: <e343i2+perp@eGroups.com>

Has anyone else tried to go to the Lexicon today?  I got a page from 
Network Solutions that said they didn't renew their domain name. That 
it expired on the 24th. Someone should contact Steve and remind him to 
do that. I can't imagine that he would forget something so important. 
Does anyone have his address?

Tonks






From bboyminn at yahoo.com  Mon May  1 05:10:08 2006
From: bboyminn at yahoo.com (Steve)
Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 05:10:08 -0000
Subject: Harry Potter Lexicon
In-Reply-To: <e343i2+perp@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3457g+lsqi@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Tonks" <tonks_op at ...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone else tried to go to the Lexicon today?  I got a page from 
> Network Solutions that said they didn't renew their domain name. That 
> it expired on the 24th. Someone should contact Steve and remind him to 
> do that. I can't imagine that he would forget something so important. 
> Does anyone have his address?
> 
> Tonks
>



bboyminn:

Probably a technical problem, I see they are back on-line now at
midnight (Sunday).

I believe I recently read that it cost ...brace yourself... $120,000
per year to keep the Leaky Cauldron (www.the-leaky-cauldron.org) up
and running. I suspect, using that as a model, that the cost of
keeping the Harry Potter Lexicon is similar.

At the bottom right hand side of the main Lexicon screen in a link
that allows you to donate to the Lexicon either by purchasing your
Harry Potter mechandise through them, or by making a direct donation.

I believe MuggleNet and The Leaky Cauldron also have this option. If
you are ordering your Harry Potter books from Amazon or are purchasing
merchandise directly from Warner Brothers, it would be nice if you
went to one of these Fan Sites and used the links found there. Just by
linking from one of these fan site, the site will get a commission
from anything you purchase.

Just passing it along.

Steve/bboyminn

PS: Yes, I'm Steve, but I'm not Lexicon!Steve






From djklaugh at comcast.net  Mon May  1 19:42:54 2006
From: djklaugh at comcast.net (Deb)
Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 19:42:54 -0000
Subject: What's with Yahoo?
Message-ID: <e35obu+diec@eGroups.com>

Geeezzzee
  For the second time this week, Yahoo (or maybe just Yahoo!Groups) is 
slower than molassas going up hill in January! Anyone know what the 
problem is? And the HPFGU list was not available ..... sigh 






From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Mon May  1 20:20:15 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 20:20:15 -0000
Subject: What's with Yahoo?
In-Reply-To: <e35obu+diec@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e35qhv+kltv@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <djklaugh at ...> wrote:
>
> Geeezzzee
>   For the second time this week, Yahoo (or maybe just Yahoo!Groups) 
is 
> slower than molassas going up hill in January! Anyone know what the 
> problem is? And the HPFGU list was not available ..... sigh
>

Tonks:

I saw that HPFGU group was off for a few minutes here and there over 
the weekend. It wasn't slow for me, however.

Tonks






From bumbledor at comcast.net  Tue May  2 07:51:40 2006
From: bumbledor at comcast.net (bumbledor)
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 03:51:40 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: What's with Yahoo?
References: <e35qhv+kltv@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <00b801c66dbf$3ae0a5e0$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tonks" <tonks_op at yahoo.com>
To: <HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 4:20 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: What's with Yahoo?


> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <djklaugh at ...> wrote:
>>
>> Geeezzzee
>>   For the second time this week, Yahoo (or maybe just Yahoo!Groups)
> is
>> slower than molassas going up hill in January! Anyone know what the
>> problem is? And the HPFGU list was not available ..... sigh
>>
>
> Tonks:
>
> I saw that HPFGU group was off for a few minutes here and there over
> the weekend. It wasn't slow for me, however.
>
> Tonks
>
>
>
>

I dunno, but I noticed the Harry Potter chat room is missing from the movies 
Group listing, and has been for over a week now. I notified them, and they 
said its probbaly a glitch in their system, and that it should be back 
soon..

I have also heard that yahoo is limiting their chat program to 18 year olds 
or older. Not sure if thats true or not, but I run both the latest version 
(on my laptop) and the older 5.5 yahoo chat program on my desktop, and 
neither one shows the HP chat room. Also,  you are correct, accessing the 
pages for yahoo groups, has been extreamly slow lately.. wonder whats up 
with yahoo?

I did a google search and a yahoo search for news as to what they are doing, 
and found nothing.




From kempermentor at yahoo.com  Tue May  2 16:00:47 2006
From: kempermentor at yahoo.com (kemper mentor)
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 09:00:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: What's with Yahoo?
In-Reply-To: <00b801c66dbf$3ae0a5e0$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>
Message-ID: <20060502160047.25362.qmail@web51609.mail.yahoo.com>

Maybe it's the God of Democracy, punishing Yahoo for (allegedly) giving the Chinese totalitarian Government the email addresses of Chinese Dissidents, who are struggling to gain the right of free speech for the people of China.
   
  Or maybe it's just bad tech support.
   
  Kemper
   
  
bumbledor <bumbledor at comcast.net> wrote: 
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tonks" <tonks_op at yahoo.com>
To: <HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 4:20 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: What's with Yahoo?


> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Deb" <djklaugh at ...> wrote:
>>
>> Geeezzzee
>>   For the second time this week, Yahoo (or maybe just Yahoo!Groups)
> is
>> slower than molassas going up hill in January! Anyone know what the
>> problem is? And the HPFGU list was not available ..... sigh
>>
>
> Tonks:
>
> I saw that HPFGU group was off for a few minutes here and there over
> the weekend. It wasn't slow for me, however.
>
> Tonks
>
>
>
>

I dunno, but I noticed the Harry Potter chat room is missing from the movies 
Group listing, and has been for over a week now. I notified them, and they 
said its probbaly a glitch in their system, and that it should be back 
soon..

I have also heard that yahoo is limiting their chat program to 18 year olds 
or older. Not sure if thats true or not, but I run both the latest version 
(on my laptop) and the older 5.5 yahoo chat program on my desktop, and 
neither one shows the HP chat room. Also,  you are correct, accessing the 
pages for yahoo groups, has been extreamly slow lately.. wonder whats up 
with yahoo?

I did a google search and a yahoo search for news as to what they are doing, 
and found nothing.

		
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From s_ings at yahoo.com  Tue May  2 19:15:59 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 19:15:59 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Dazzed Warlock!
Message-ID: <e38b5f+3mmj@eGroups.com>

*scurries in, blowing up balloons and trailing streamers*

Let's get this party started so I can have a bit of fun with 
everyone before I go to work.

Hold on, we're missing some essentials!

*pops out and reappears quickly with cake, drinks and mountains of 
sandwiches*

Think that will hold us for the duration? :)

Today's birthday honouree is Dazzed Warlock. Birthday owls can be 
sent care of this list or directly to Dazzed Warlock at: 
dazzednow at hotmail.com

I hope you is magical and brings everything you wished for.

Happy Birthday, Dazzed Warlock!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf







From hhbarmaid at gmail.com  Wed May  3 03:00:06 2006
From: hhbarmaid at gmail.com (hogsheadbarmaid)
Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 03:00:06 -0000
Subject: LiveJournal Down
Message-ID: <e396bm+86c8@eGroups.com>

Does anyone here know what is up with LJ tonight???






From heidi8 at gmail.com  Wed May  3 03:23:00 2006
From: heidi8 at gmail.com (Heidi)
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 23:23:00 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] LiveJournal Down
In-Reply-To: <e396bm+86c8@eGroups.com>
References: <e396bm+86c8@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <5913e6f80605022023y48410fbfx990ed9224d94acff@mail.gmail.com>

On 5/2/06, hogsheadbarmaid <hhbarmaid at gmail.com> wrote:
> Does anyone here know what is up with LJ tonight???

It's working intermittently, but people are even having issues getting
to the status page, which is unusual.

I managed to load my friends-page, but couldn't get to skip-50.


Heidi (aka Heidi8)



From bunniqula at gmail.com  Wed May  3 11:32:44 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 07:32:44 -0400
Subject: "Luke, I am your father" RE: Clark Kent & Lionel Luthor
Message-ID: <1a2738400605030432q129094b3p8c0f7c9a80b6336b@mail.gmail.com>

This is an old post of mine from last Sunday but I'll be tapping into
it as part of a follow-up for later posting on incest fics and the
fact I've read a number of HP incest fics.


>From April 23, 2006:


With the term, 'meta', being incorrectly used and abused (e.g.
labeling a rant as 'meta' doesn't make it meta - something I said
months ago and the HP fandom reminded me), calling someone, son,
doesn't make you their father.

I'm still intrigued by last week's S5 episode, Mercy (AKA Saw III - I
liked the horror movie, Saw, and this episode does rip on it), and the
irony, yesterday (4/22/2006), WB aired a rerun of S3's Legacy.  So,
I'll spew some thoughts on, IMO, Smallville's strongest season, S3,
and one of S5's better episodes.  I'll talk about S5's Mercy, so there
will be spoilers on it.

Legacy scene snippet transcribed by Kerrplop & Willow:
[[
Lionel: Clark. (Clark stops.) How's your father? How's his, uh,
recovery progressing?

Clark: (Reluctant, monotone.) He's better.

Lionel: I can only imagine how difficult it must be to see him so... so weak.

Clark: Weak, strong, healthy. He's still my dad. And I love him.

Lionel: Of course you do. A son's love for a father... there's nothing
to compare it to.

Lionel puts a hand on Clark's shoulder in an eerie display of
friendliness. Clark looks down at the hand uneasily. Lionel seems on
the verge of genuine emotion.

Lionel: After all, you only get one.
]]

In past episodes, it seemed Lionel Luthor tried to ingratiate himself
to Clark Kent as a 'father figure', a confidant, which would be
Lionel's way of manipulation.

I find it interesting Lionel said, "A son's love for a father...
there's nothing to compare it to."  Most likely, this was ripped from
a Hallmark card.  Considering Lionel's relationship with his parents
being murky and their deaths connected to Lionel and even Lionel's
strained relationship with his children, especially Lex (Lucas is off
in storage, somewhere), this is an especially odd comment.

However, there's this scene from Truth, the episode following Legacy,
transcribed by Kerplopp:
[[
Chloe: Meaning that my family's future is just one chess move in the
endless game of one-upmanship played by you and your dad.

Lex: It's not a game, Chloe. You're the only one who can get me the truth.

Chloe circles Lex until she is standing behind him.

Chloe: Why do you keep doing this to yourself? Why can't you just walk
away from your father?

Lex: Because he won't give me the only thing I've ever wanted from him.

Chloe: And that would be?

Lex: (Turning to face her.) I want him to love me.
]]

Interestingly, the next episode is Memoria where viewers glimpse
Lionel's paternal side before Lex assumed responsibility of Julian's
death to cover what his mother, Lillian, did.  The truth about
Julian's death is eventually revealed and Lionel says, "If I had only
known," to Lex.  It's possible Lionel may have treated his son with
more compassion in the past, if he had known the truth, *but* old
habits are hard to break and the 'game' between Lionel and Lex
continues as evident by S5's Mercy.

The Mercy elevator cage scene was especially fascinating as Lionel
faces his 'failings' (e.g. business and family) in front of Martha
Kent.  In previous S5 episodes, TPTB have tried again to incorporate
Lionel as a father figure for Clark (i.e. Lionel as Jor-El's 'vessel'
and Lionel's interest in Martha, which goes *at least* back to S2). 
It's possible, once Lionel's curiosity about Clark was satiated and
his immediate health concerns alleviated, I think Lionel was (probably
still is) seeking a 'second chance' at a family since he messed up the
first time--not forgetting, the added bonus of Clark's potential and
Martha as a political connection.

Lionel talking about his 'parenting' of Lex to Martha also built upon
this idea as Martha even references 'second chances'.  Lionel has seen
the admiration and love Clark has for Jonathan Kent, a love a son has
for his father, which touches upon Lionel saying, "A son's love for a
father... there's nothing to compare it to," in Legacy.  However,
Lionel also said in Legacy, "After all, you only get one," in
reference to fathers and there's a moment in Mercy where Lionel admits
he can't replace Jonathan in Martha and Clark's lives.

Nonetheless, I think it's a case of a Luthor not getting everything he
wanted and, while not giving up what he currently has, looking at
possible alternatives for expansion.  It's ironic that, while Lionel
supposedly wanted Lex to regain his 'humanity', Lionel is harming Lex
by not giving his own *son* love and acceptance, which Lex has
wanted/needed in his life.  Lionel is *flaunting* admiration of the
Kents (e.g. saying Clark is a son to be proud of), thus, hurting Lex.

A good story is frequently built on learning about characters and
their motivations/drives, eventually leading to the story's climax.
Part of what made/makes Smallville interesting is seeing how each
character's past affects who they become.  For such a 'secondary
character', it's remarkable the impact Lionel Luthor has on those
around him.  What I also give S5's Mercy credit for is delving back
into what made S3 good and attempting... *some* consistency between
episodes and seasons.

Jor-El previously 'gifted' Jonathan Kent, the 'father figure' for
Clark, with extra abilities; however, with those borrowed 'abilities'
came Jonathan's shortened lifespan.  I'm not certain if Lionel may or
may not have a shortened lifespan but Lionel has been placed in this
'father' role for Clark whether by coincidence as the person who had
the stone when it was activated (twice? same stone from Transference)
or by 'fate' and the fact the Luthors were in the same field where
Clark landed.

What's also interesting is seeing fans explore the impact Lionel may
have from an 'alternate universe' scenario such as Lionel raising
Clark as a Luthor and how it affects Lex (there's also fics with Lex
being raised by the Kents {g}).  I'll touch on this is my next jibber
involving, "[Pseudo-]incest is best", where Clark Luthor and Lex
Luthor have some 'afternoon delight' for the CLex group.

Dina

Addendum: As to the Star Wars reference, Chloe did mention 'Darth
Luthor' on the series.



From bunniqula at gmail.com  Wed May  3 11:37:21 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 07:37:21 -0400
Subject: double post, oops
Message-ID: <1a2738400605030437r6eb179d4k53677589ee9f00b8@mail.gmail.com>

Oops, hadn't realized I had two "compose" windows open.  Bleh, no
caffeine in the system yet.

I haven't gotten into the flavour of straight up coffee, so Starbucks
hasn't been one of my prime caffeine fueling stops.  Whenever I've had
a 'coffee' wannabe drink, it's been this sugared up thing that barely
resembles coffee.

Dina



From s_ings at yahoo.com  Wed May  3 13:57:34 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 13:57:34 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Phyllis!
Message-ID: <e3acse+aban@eGroups.com>

*scurries about with new decorations, finishing off the touches by 
suspending some glittery confetti above the dance floor*

Can we do an all day party? Wednesday is a perfect day for that, help 
us all get rid of midweek blues while we celebrate. Let me just make 
sure we're ready for it here.

*disappears and returns with ever-replenishing trays of goodies and a 
HUGE cake*

That out to keep us going for a while. :)

Today's birthday honouree is the ever delightful Phyllis, without whom 
Convention Alley would not have been the success it was 2 years ago! 
Birthday owls can be sent care of this list or directly to Phyllis at: 
poppytheelf at hotmail.com

I hope your day is brings everything you wish for and is filled with 
fun, laughter and lots of time to relax.

Happy Birthday, Phyllis!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf, who thinks Phyllis is one of the most 
wonderful HPFGU people she's met in RL







From marycloudt at yahoo.ca  Wed May  3 14:11:46 2006
From: marycloudt at yahoo.ca (Mary Jennings)
Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 10:11:46 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Happy Birthday, Phyllis!
In-Reply-To: <e3acse+aban@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060503141146.48947.qmail@web34506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Happy birthday, Phyllis!  I hope you have a magical day.
   
  Mary Ann, off to help Sheryll blow up more balloons



		
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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Wed May  3 14:25:33 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 14:25:33 -0000
Subject: LiveJournal Down
In-Reply-To: <5913e6f80605022023y48410fbfx990ed9224d94acff@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e3aegt+hdns@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, Heidi <heidi8 at ...> wrote:
>
> On 5/2/06, hogsheadbarmaid <hhbarmaid at ...> wrote:
> > Does anyone here know what is up with LJ tonight???
> 
> It's working intermittently, but people are even having issues getting
> to the status page, which is unusual.

Probably something to do with subdomains and redirecting.  I also noticed LJ's problems last 
night as I, once again, tried to catch up on HP LJ communities--currently, I'm only up to April 
19-20.  Livejournal seems to be working okay now.

Dina







From n2fgc at arrl.net  Thu May  4 13:50:08 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 09:50:08 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Happy Birthday, Phyllis!
In-Reply-To: <20060503141146.48947.qmail@web34506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000f01c66f81$a82d8e60$65a4a8c0@rosie>

Slightly belated, but that's what happens when one is on the road. <Smile.>

Happy Birthday, Phyllis, with many more to come!

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 vidarfe at start.no  Thu May  4 15:17:17 2006
From: vidarfe at start.no (vidar_fe)
Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 15:17:17 -0000
Subject: RAB
In-Reply-To: <e2mi3o+o9fs@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3d5tt+9lfs@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "hokukaua" <hokukaua at ...> wrote:
>
> I know that everyone seems to think that the person who already stole 
> the horcrux is Regulus Black, but it doesnt seem like a likely 
> candidate.  Does anyone else have any suspisions?  I have a few of my 
> own, but waitiing to see if anyone shares them as not to make myself 
> look like an idiot.
> 
> -ley
>

While I agree that Regulus is a very likely candidate there is one
thing that rouses my suspicion, and that's the fact that the potion is
still in place. I mean, the person who took the horcrux, no matter who
it is would have had to drink that foul potion, right? And then the
potion would be gone, right? (Unless, of course, the basin is
self-refilling, but, why should it be?)

I read a theory somewhere that the note Harry found in the fake locket
is in fact the horcrux, only it's been transformed. If this is the
case, then it was written by Voldemort himself to try to fool a would
be horcrux-hunter.

 -Vidar






From pengolodh_sc at yahoo.no  Thu May  4 21:47:00 2006
From: pengolodh_sc at yahoo.no (pengolodh_sc)
Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 21:47:00 -0000
Subject: LiveJournal Down
In-Reply-To: <e3aegt+hdns@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3dsok+ui33@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter, "Dina Lerret" wrote:
> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter, Heidi wrote:
> > It's working intermittently, but people are even
> > having issues getting to the status page, which
> > is unusual.
> 
> Probably something to do with subdomains and
> redirecting.  I also noticed LJ's problems last
> night as I, once again, tried to catch up on HP LJ
> communities--currently, I'm only up to April 19-20.
> Livejournal seems to be working okay now.

What happened was that all the websites of Six-Apart (the company 
which owns Livejournal) were under a distributed denial-of-service 
attack.  There is more about it here:
http://community.livejournal.com/lj_maintenance/112766.html

Best regards
Christian Stub?






From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Fri May  5 06:15:54 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 06:15:54 -0000
Subject: Am I the only one on the net???
Message-ID: <e3eqiq+a419@eGroups.com>

Hello.

I see there are no post at HPFGU since about 9:30 pm yesterday. That 
seems a bit odd. And no post here since 5:45 or so.  Are the elves 
having a big party and all Wizards are there but me. ;-(  

Or is there something wrong with Yahoo again??

Tonks_op







From hpfgu.elves at gmail.com  Sat May  6 04:10:54 2006
From: hpfgu.elves at gmail.com (hpfgu_elves)
Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 04:10:54 -0000
Subject: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change
Message-ID: <e3h7ke+42h8@eGroups.com>

Hello fellow HPfGU Members!

Those of you who participate in our weekly chat will need to note that 
Yahoo has changed their chat service; the web chat is no longer in 
service.  In order to chat, you'll need to use either Yahoo!Messenger or 
YahElite www.yahelite.org/ (free software) to attend this weekly 
gathering.  After logging in, you'll need to type the following to get
to the chat:

/join *g.HPforGrownups

Regards,

The List Elves






From bumbledor at comcast.net  Sat May  6 07:45:20 2006
From: bumbledor at comcast.net (bumbledor)
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 03:45:20 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change
References: <e3h7ke+42h8@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <003c01c670e1$06e8a420$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>

Hey List elves..

They also removed the normal Harry Potter Chat rooms, that existed in the 
movies catagories.
a few of us had some good HP conversations in those rooms.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "hpfgu_elves" <hpfgu.elves at gmail.com>
To: <HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 12:10 AM
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change


Hello fellow HPfGU Members!

Those of you who participate in our weekly chat will need to note that
Yahoo has changed their chat service; the web chat is no longer in
service.  In order to chat, you'll need to use either Yahoo!Messenger or
YahElite www.yahelite.org/ (free software) to attend this weekly
gathering.  After logging in, you'll need to type the following to get
to the chat:

/join *g.HPforGrownups

Regards,

The List Elves





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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sat May  6 18:16:53 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 14:16:53 -0400
Subject: Search: Brummel & Brown spread? (exp. 2yrs ago)
Message-ID: <1a2738400605061116m5ca56c71me7cef93681e9929d@mail.gmail.com>

I'm curious if anyone has spotted the fruit 'yogurt' Brummel and Brown
spreads?  They used to have blueberry, apples & cinnamon, and
strawberry was the last flavour to disappear, but I haven't found any
since 2004... Incidentally, I'm currently eating the strawberry spread
that had an expiration date of June 2004.  It's been sitting in the
back of the sandwich meat/cheese fridge drawer--must've survived the
power losses from a couple hurricane seasons because it's still good.

This stuff is awesome!  Hm, wonder if I can use the Brummel and Brown
margarine and mix in regular strawberry or blueberry yogurt...
{ponders the experiment}

Dina



From kelley_thompson at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  6 18:43:50 2006
From: kelley_thompson at sbcglobal.net (Kelley)
Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 18:43:50 -0000
Subject: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change
In-Reply-To: <003c01c670e1$06e8a420$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>
Message-ID: <e3iqp6+ev63@eGroups.com>

"bumbledor" <bumbledor at ...> wrote:
>
> Hey List elves..
> 
> They also removed the normal Harry Potter Chat rooms, that existed 
> in the movies catagories.
> a few of us had some good HP conversations in those rooms.

Hm, I'm not sure which rooms you mean; were these ones you could access 
from yahoo.com?  If they were rooms in an actual Yahoo Group, you could 
try substituting the group's name in the below:

> /join *g.HPforGrownups

I.e., /join *g.groupname and that might get you there.  Otherwise I 
don't know...
 
--Kelley







From annemehr at yahoo.com  Sat May  6 19:39:01 2006
From: annemehr at yahoo.com (annemehr)
Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 19:39:01 -0000
Subject: RAB
In-Reply-To: <e3d5tt+9lfs@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3iu0l+v7n1@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "vidar_fe" <vidarfe at ...> wrote:
 
> While I agree that Regulus is a very likely candidate there is one
> thing that rouses my suspicion, and that's the fact that the potion is
> still in place. I mean, the person who took the horcrux, no matter who
> it is would have had to drink that foul potion, right? And then the
> potion would be gone, right? (Unless, of course, the basin is
> self-refilling, but, why should it be?)


In HBP, chapter 22, after Aragog's funeral Harry used the Refilling
Charm to replenish the wine bottles so Hagrid and Slughorn would
continue to get drunk. (Schol. p. 487)  Seems like it would work on
the basin, too.

Ooooh, we are *so* off-topic for OTC. :>

Annemehr








From catlady at wicca.net  Sun May  7 00:12:56 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 00:12:56 -0000
Subject: double post, oops
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400605030437r6eb179d4k53677589ee9f00b8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e3je28+u5ok@eGroups.com>

Dina wrote in
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/29909>:

<< I haven't gotten into the flavour of straight up coffee, so
Starbucks hasn't been one of my prime caffeine fueling stops. >>

Starbucks *burns* their coffee beans. I hate it. If you have to go to
Starbucks, ask if they have a 'mild roast'. If you can, check the
competitor coffee bars.

... oops, just remembered that you're in Florida, where I hear tell
that Cubans *like* their coffee burned. Try the Anglo competitor
coffee bars.







From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Sun May  7 03:42:15 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 03:42:15 -0000
Subject: double post, oops
In-Reply-To: <e3je28+u5ok@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3jqan+siim@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Catlady (Rita Prince Winston)" 
<catlady at ...> wrote:
> 
> Starbucks *burns* their coffee beans. I hate it. If you have to go to
> Starbucks, ask if they have a 'mild roast'. If you can, check the
> competitor coffee bars.

Tonks:

I don't usually drink coffee, I am more of a tea person. But 
they "burn" the beans??  What is that suppose to do?  Does it make the 
flavor more intense or give it more caffeine?

Tonks







From bumbledor at comcast.net  Sun May  7 03:47:36 2006
From: bumbledor at comcast.net (bumbledor)
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 23:47:36 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change
References: <e3iqp6+ev63@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <001901c67188$fb367960$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>

The Harry Potter rooms, where the ones you access via either the Java 
website, or using Messenger.
They were of course, both voice and text chat.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelley" <kelley_thompson at sbcglobal.net>
To: <HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 2:43 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change


"bumbledor" <bumbledor at ...> wrote:
>
> Hey List elves..
>
> They also removed the normal Harry Potter Chat rooms, that existed
> in the movies catagories.
> a few of us had some good HP conversations in those rooms.

Hm, I'm not sure which rooms you mean; were these ones you could access
from yahoo.com?  If they were rooms in an actual Yahoo Group, you could
try substituting the group's name in the below:

> /join *g.HPforGrownups

I.e., /join *g.groupname and that might get you there.  Otherwise I
don't know...

--Kelley







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From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun May  7 05:57:48 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 7 May 2006 05:57:48 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 5/7/2006, 1:00 pm 
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From bboyminn at yahoo.com  Sun May  7 06:03:29 2006
From: bboyminn at yahoo.com (Steve)
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 06:03:29 -0000
Subject: double post, oops
In-Reply-To: <e3jqan+siim@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3k2jh+ghc1@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Tonks" <tonks_op at ...> wrote:
>
> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Catlady (Rita Prince Winston)" 
> <catlady@> wrote:
> > 
> > Starbucks *burns* their coffee beans. I hate it. If you have to go to
> > Starbucks, ask if they have a 'mild roast'. If you can, check the
> > competitor coffee bars.
> 
> Tonks:
> 
> I don't usually drink coffee, I am more of a tea person. But 
> they "burn" the beans??  What is that suppose to do?  Does it 
> make the flavor more intense or give it more caffeine?
> 
> Tonks
>


bboyminn:

I'm certainly no coffee expert but I'll venture a guess on 'Burnt
Coffee'. I think what we are really talking about is 'dark roast'
coffee. Most of the coffee drank in the USA, and I mean the kind most
people drink at home, is medium roast. When you open the can of
coffee, the coffee is a nice medium brown. Just like anything you
roast, the longer you roast it, the darker it gets. Some cultures like
dark, strong, BLACK coffee. Personally, I think it's a macho thing. 

So 'burn the coffee beans' simply means that the beans have been roast
until they are very dark, nearly black. Again, most common commercial
'make it at home' coffee is medium roast and therefore medium brown
and therefore medium taste. 

So, did I get it right???

Steve/bboyminn
(who only drinks Nescafe instant coffee, but very much likes Golden
Kili 3-in-1 instant coffee made in Singapore, but can't handle that
much caffeine. Available at your local Asian grocery store. If you
can't get Golden Kili, then try Vina Cafe. Especially good for people
who like cream in their coffee. Probably the best cup I've ever tasted.)








From bboyminn at yahoo.com  Sun May  7 06:10:38 2006
From: bboyminn at yahoo.com (Steve)
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 06:10:38 -0000
Subject: double post, oops - Coffee repost
In-Reply-To: <e3k2jh+ghc1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3k30u+9mcf@eGroups.com>

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

> 
> Steve/bboyminn
> (who only drinks Nescafe instant coffee, but very much likes 
> Golden Kili 3-in-1 instant coffee made in Singapore, but can't 
> handle that much caffeine. Available at your local Asian grocery 
> store. If you can't get Golden Kili, then try Vina Cafe. 
> Especially good for people who like cream in their coffee. 
> Probably the best cup I've ever tasted.)
>

bboyminn:

Sorry, not that anyone cares but it is not GoldEN Kili; it is 'Gold
Kili', and it really is about the best cup of coffee I've ever tasted.
To bad it doesn't come in decaf.

http://www.goldkili.com/goldkili_coffee.php

I buy the red packages shown at the top of the page. Cafe Vina or Vina
Cafe, can't remember which, is a very close second. $3.75 for a pack
of 20 servings.

Steve






From kempermentor at yahoo.com  Sun May  7 08:17:03 2006
From: kempermentor at yahoo.com (kemper mentor)
Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 01:17:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: double post, oops
In-Reply-To: <e3k2jh+ghc1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060507081703.73239.qmail@web51615.mail.yahoo.com>



  > --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Catlady (Rita Prince Winston)" 
> <catlady@> wrote:
> > 
> > Starbucks *burns* their coffee beans. I hate it. If you have to go to
> > Starbucks, ask if they have a 'mild roast'. If you can, check the
> > competitor coffee bars.
> 
> Tonks:
> 
> I don't usually drink coffee, I am more of a tea person. But 
> they "burn" the beans??  What is that suppose to do?  Does it 
> make the flavor more intense or give it more caffeine?
> 
> Tonks
>


bboyminn:

I'm certainly no coffee expert but I'll venture a guess on 'Burnt
Coffee'. I think what we are really talking about is 'dark roast'
coffee. Most of the coffee drank in the USA, and I mean the kind most
people drink at home, is medium roast. When you open the can of
coffee, the coffee is a nice medium brown. Just like anything you
roast, the longer you roast it, the darker it gets. Some cultures like
dark, strong, BLACK coffee. Personally, I think it's a macho thing. 

So 'burn the coffee beans' simply means that the beans have been roast
until they are very dark, nearly black. Again, most common commercial
'make it at home' coffee is medium roast and therefore medium brown
and therefore medium taste. 

So, did I get it right???

Steve/bboyminn
(who only drinks Nescafe instant coffee, but very much likes Golden
Kili 3-in-1 instant coffee made in Singapore, but can't handle that
much caffeine. Available at your local Asian grocery store. If you
can't get Golden Kili, then try Vina Cafe. Especially good for people
who like cream in their coffee. Probably the best cup I've ever tasted.)
   
   
  Kemper now:
  I think you got it almost right.  The big tin can coffee are usually robusta beans which have more caffeine but are also more bitter than the arabica beans (the beans used at most finer coffee establishments and roasters).  Most roasters have various types of roast from light to dark.  It's like having a pinot or a cab.  I like my wine more pinot and my coffee more dark (not burned).
   
  My favorite roaster is Stumptown.  But, then, I choose to support local and encourage others to check out their area for local roasters or local anything.  Screw Starbucks and Walmart.
   
  Kemper, who's interested in trying Gold Kili and will probably have the opportunity as there are plenty of Vietnamese grocers in his hood.  (Vietnam is just a stones throw from Singapore)
   
  
 

		
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From drednort at alphalink.com.au  Sun May  7 12:46:57 2006
From: drednort at alphalink.com.au (Shaun Hately)
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 22:46:57 +1000
Subject: Lessons for Dolores
In-Reply-To: <20060507081703.73239.qmail@web51615.mail.yahoo.com>
References: <e3k2jh+ghc1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <445E78E1.13763.32982E6@drednort.alphalink.com.au>

I ran into one of my old teachers today - one of the best ones I had 
- and she was absolutely delighted to hear I was going into teaching 
- and expressed the common hope that I would wind up with at least 
one kid who gives me the same trouble I gave her.  

Anyway, while we were talking I reminded her of a punishment she 
gave me once when I had completed a piece of homework. She made me 
write out one a passage from Shakespeare in my best handwriting - 
backwards (with the promise that if I made a single mistake I would 
be sent to my Form Master for something far worse).  

Em ot kcab emoc ti llit esuap tsum I dna 
Rasaec htiw ereht niffoc eht ni si treah ym  

It's actually quite difficult.  

Anyway, she remembered that - and referred to an incredibly amusing 
website:  

http://www.siastraining.co.uk/ed/ed%20def.htm  

Evil Detentions

Basically lots of creative tasks that can be set for students as 
punishments.  

"Silly Script 
Give pupils a lead from a .5mm or .7mm propelling pencil and toilet 
paper. Ask them to write a list of 50 things that break easily."  

Five minutes of that and I would be begging for Professor Umbridge's 
magic quill!


Yours Without Wax, Dreadnought
Shaun Hately | www.alphalink.com.au/~drednort/thelab.html
(ISTJ)       | drednort at alphalink.com.au | ICQ: 6898200 
"You know the very powerful and the very stupid have one
thing in common. They don't alter their views to fit the 
facts. They alter the facts to fit the views. Which can be 
uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that 
need altering." The Doctor - Doctor Who: The Face of Evil
Where am I: Frankston, Victoria, Australia


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From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun May  7 16:58:58 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 7 May 2006 16:58:58 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 5/7/2006, 1:00 pm 
Message-ID: <1147021138.13.22795.m26@yahoogroups.com>


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Weekly Chat
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12 pm Mountain
1 pm Central
2 pm Eastern 
7 pm UK time 

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From marycloudt at yahoo.ca  Sun May  7 19:27:54 2006
From: marycloudt at yahoo.ca (Mary Jennings)
Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 15:27:54 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Lessons for Dolores
In-Reply-To: <445E78E1.13763.32982E6@drednort.alphalink.com.au>
Message-ID: <20060507192754.15421.qmail@web34506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

  Shaun wrote:
   
  >>>Anyway, while we were talking I reminded her of a punishment she 
gave me once when I had completed a piece of homework. She made me 
write out one a passage from Shakespeare in my best handwriting - 
backwards (with the promise that if I made a single mistake I would 
be sent to my Form Master for something far worse).  

Em ot kcab emoc ti llit esuap tsum I dna 
Rasaec htiw ereht niffoc eht ni si treah ym  

It's actually quite difficult. <<< 

As a left-hander I can literally write that backwards, though it's not that neat.  When I was young an older left-handed cousin showed me how easy it is for us to write backwards, since most of the world is backwards for us southpaws anyway.
   
  At the convent school I attended one of the worst detentions was from an English teacher who, if a student forgot to do homework or brought the wrong textbook to class, would make the student copy out the dictionary starting with the word "organise" (in case you're wondering, I had to do this about four times.  I don't recommend it).  Even worse was the detention handed out by a Jesuit teacher at my brothers' school; this man would make the whole class copy out a set number of pages from the phone book (this was in Montreal) and when the boys finally finished and handed the copied pages in this teacher would literally laugh in their faces as he ripped the pages up and threw them in the bin.  Not quite a magic quill cutting into the skin but not far from it, either IMO.
   
  Mary Ann, who landed enough detentions one year to earn herself a Saturday Morning Penance (detention in a Saturday morning in full uniform.  Me, a trouble-maker? ;) )

		
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From miamibarb at BellSouth.net  Sun May  7 16:41:00 2006
From: miamibarb at BellSouth.net (Barb Roberts)
Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 12:41:00 -0400
Subject: Coffee
In-Reply-To: <1146992171.326.28151.m20@yahoogroups.com>
References: <1146992171.326.28151.m20@yahoogroups.com>
Message-ID: <758d5b6c4d7b14bafee2d751c945081e@bellsouth.net>

>
> Dina wrote in
> Starbucks hasn't been one of my prime caffeine fueling stops. >>
>
> Starbucks *burns* their coffee beans. I hate it. If you have to go to
> Starbucks, ask if they have a 'mild roast'. If you can, check the
> competitor coffee bars.
>
> ... oops, just remembered that you're in Florida, where I hear tell
> that Cubans *like* their coffee burned. Try the Anglo competitor
> coffee bars.

Yes Starbucks  does "burn" their coffee beans.  They do it on purpose, 
so that you will buy the more expensive milky coffee drinks.  I live in 
Miami, and I find that many Cubans drink very good coffee..strong, 
yes... a darker roast, yes... with milk, yes...but not usually burned a 
la Starbucks.

Barbara Roberts
Miami, Fl




From vidarfe at start.no  Mon May  8 10:58:17 2006
From: vidarfe at start.no (vidar_fe)
Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 10:58:17 -0000
Subject: RAB
In-Reply-To: <e3iu0l+v7n1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3n889+113k5@eGroups.com>


> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "vidar_fe" <vidarfe@> wrote:
>  
> > While I agree that Regulus is a very likely candidate there is one
> > thing that rouses my suspicion, and that's the fact that the potion is
> > still in place. I mean, the person who took the horcrux, no matter who
> > it is would have had to drink that foul potion, right? And then the
> > potion would be gone, right? (Unless, of course, the basin is
> > self-refilling, but, why should it be?)
> 
> Annemehr:
> In HBP, chapter 22, after Aragog's funeral Harry used the Refilling
> Charm to replenish the wine bottles so Hagrid and Slughorn would
> continue to get drunk. (Schol. p. 487)  Seems like it would work on
> the basin, too.

Vidar:
Oh my, oh my, why didn't I think of that *feels very stupid*. Yes, if
RAB took the truble to bring an extra locket to cover his/her tracks,
it only makes sense to refill the basin as well. I wont discard the
transfigured horcrux!note theory yet, but I guess the only argument is
that DD was seemed very sure that the horcrux actually was in the cave.

> Annemehr:
> Ooooh, we are *so* off-topic for OTC. :>
> 
Vidar:
Too true. We are beeing *so* naughty! ;-)






From s_ings at yahoo.com  Mon May  8 15:06:56 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 15:06:56 -0000
Subject: Belated Birthday Wishes x 3!
Message-ID: <e3nmqg+1uqc@eGroups.com>

*steps in slowly, scuffing her feet and looking bashful*

I's been a bad Birthday Elf. Yes, I has. I has missed some birthdays 
on the weekend. But I can fix that now. Yes, I can. 

*hustles off to find the box of decorations and set to work straight 
away*

Does that look better, sirs and misses?

I know, we're not ready yet, we need food. Lots and lots of food!

*pops out and reappears with nibblies, a multitude of beverages and 
3 gigantic cakes*

That might do the trick.

Friday's birthday honourees were Juli and Alex and Saturday's 
honouree was Cindy. Belated birthday owls can be sent care of this 
list or directly to Juli at: jlnbtr at yahoo.com ; to Alex at: 
dracos_boyfriend at yahoo.co.uk and to Cindy at: esk at europa.com

I hope you all had magical days, filled with fun and good company.

Happy Birthday, Juli!
Happy Birthday, Alex!
Happy Birthday, Cindy!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf (who, in her defence, worked 7 straight 
days last week and slept most of the weekend)






From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Mon May  8 20:04:37 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 20:04:37 -0000
Subject: RAB
In-Reply-To: <e3n889+113k5@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e3o88l+62mk@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "vidar_fe" <vidarfe at ...> 
wrote: 
> > --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "vidar_fe" <vidarfe@> 
wrote:
> 
> > Annemehr:
> > Ooooh, we are *so* off-topic for OTC. :>
> > 
> Vidar:
> Too true. We are beeing *so* naughty! ;-)

Tonks here:
wand drawn.. and you are busted!!  This should be on HPFGU. It is 
getting boring over there with all that talk about sports. People are 
starting to go back to Snape.

Tonks_op - Auror on duty (don't make me report you to the elves. They 
are worse than Aurors you know. Looking around to make sure no elves 
are listening.)







From s_ings at yahoo.com  Tue May  9 16:30:12 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 16:30:12 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Gabrielle!
Message-ID: <e3qg2k+hfql@eGroups.com>

*putters around the party room, hanging streamers and blowing up 
balloons*

What? You're here already? There's a line-up outside the door?

Well, come on in. Give me a hand with the trolleys of food and we'll 
be all set!

Today's birthday honouree is Gabrielle. Birthday owls can be sent care 
of this list or directly to: gabrielle9578 at yahoo.co.uk

I hope you have a wonderful day, filled with sunshine, fun and the 
company of good friends!

Happy Birthday, Gabrielle!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf







From 2004 at interdrama.com  Tue May  9 18:39:03 2006
From: 2004 at interdrama.com (Alan Lance Andersen)
Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 18:39:03 -0000
Subject: New Book
Message-ID: <e3qnk7+8kqj@eGroups.com>

Have any of you seen the book Wizard Academies ?? It's designed by the publishers to 
appeal to Harry Potter / Fantasy fans. 

http://www.interdrama.com/wiz/

I'd be interested to hear what others think.


DAVILANCE









From kelley_thompson at sbcglobal.net  Tue May  9 19:53:23 2006
From: kelley_thompson at sbcglobal.net (Kelley)
Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 19:53:23 -0000
Subject: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change
In-Reply-To: <001901c67188$fb367960$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>
Message-ID: <e3qrvj+b807@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "bumbledor" <bumbledor at ...> 
wrote:
>
> The Harry Potter rooms, where the ones you access via either the 
> Java website, or using Messenger.
> They were of course, both voice and text chat.

Okay, yes, the general 'Yahoo created' rooms (at least I assume they
were created by Yah); I just went to http://chat.yahoo.com and it let
me join a random room.

>From there, I typed /join Harry Potter and it took me to Harry 
Potter:1 -- a chatter there told me that as far as he knew this was 
the only HP room, so I guess this must be the one you mean?

Give that a try, Bumbledor, see if that's the room you like (if it is, 
you can save it as a favorite room, so you don't have to worry about 
remembering the name)...

--Kelley







From bumbledor at comcast.net  Wed May 10 07:20:00 2006
From: bumbledor at comcast.net (bumbledor)
Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 03:20:00 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change
References: <e3qrvj+b807@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <008201c67402$26245630$6401a8c0@bigcauldron>

Yepper.. It worked.. but I think its one of them "user created private 
rooms" that won't ever show up in the listings.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelley" <kelley_thompson at sbcglobal.net>
To: <HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 3:53 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: ADMIN: Weekly Chat Change


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>>
>> The Harry Potter rooms, where the ones you access via either the
>> Java website, or using Messenger.
>> They were of course, both voice and text chat.
>
> Okay, yes, the general 'Yahoo created' rooms (at least I assume they
> were created by Yah); I just went to http://chat.yahoo.com and it let
> me join a random room.
>
> From there, I typed /join Harry Potter and it took me to Harry
> Potter:1 -- a chatter there told me that as far as he knew this was
> the only HP room, so I guess this must be the one you mean?
>
> Give that a try, Bumbledor, see if that's the room you like (if it is,
> you can save it as a favorite room, so you don't have to worry about
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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Thu May 11 03:38:09 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 03:38:09 -0000
Subject: Will HBP overly influence the OoP film?
Message-ID: <e3ubj1+fk6d@eGroups.com>

Maybe this post belongs on the movie list, but I don't know anybody over
there and feel more at home here. Does anyone think that events in HBP
will influence the characterizations (particularly of Snape) in the
OoP film? HBP is in effect the first half of a two-volume book, and on
a first reading or a superficial reading, Snape appears out-and-out
evil, whereas with a closer reading, he's at the least ambiguous. I'm
pretty sure that Steve Kloves sees Snape as DDM (he certainly appeared
that way in the PoA and GoF films), but the screenwriter for OoP may
have a different view. Does anyone besides me fear that events in HBP
could distort or otherwise unduly influence the writing of the OoP
movie? (I have a little more confidence in Alan Rickman, who refuses
to talk about "Severus," as he calls Snape. I think possibly JKR has
filled
him in with regard to Snape's true loyalties. But that won't be the
case with this new writer.) Obviously I'm a DDM!Snaper, or I wouldn't
be worried about him.

Carol, who would also be worried about the HBP film, but IIRC it will
come out a year or so after Book 7






From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Thu May 11 18:21:52 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 18:21:52 -0000
Subject: Britspelling question
Message-ID: <e3vvc0+debn@eGroups.com>

Can anyone (Brits only, please) tell me whether "programme" is correct
as a verb, as in "programme a computer"? Should the verb form be
"program" or is the verb spelled the same way as the noun?

Carol, whose British editing client doesn't want her spelling
Americanized, alas for me!







From olly at olly86.co.uk  Thu May 11 18:36:25 2006
From: olly at olly86.co.uk (Olly)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 19:36:25 +0100
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Britspelling question
In-Reply-To: <e3vvc0+debn@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <000601c67529$d2c4f570$27f08f93@OllyLaptop>

Program: 1. a sequence of coded instructions which enables a computer to
perform various tasks
	2. to arrange (data) so that it can be processed by a computer
	3. to feed a program into (a computer)
Programme: a broadcast on radio or television

Olly 
-----Original Message-----
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
[mailto:HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of justcarol67
Sent: 11 May 2006 7:22 PM
To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Britspelling question

Can anyone (Brits only, please) tell me whether "programme" is correct
as a verb, as in "programme a computer"? Should the verb form be
"program" or is the verb spelled the same way as the noun?

Carol, whose British editing client doesn't want her spelling
Americanized, alas for me!




From n2fgc at arrl.net  Thu May 11 19:09:20 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 15:09:20 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Britspelling question
In-Reply-To: <000601c67529$d2c4f570$27f08f93@OllyLaptop>
Message-ID: <002301c6752e$68f30420$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[Olly]:
| Program: 1. a sequence of coded instructions which enables a 
| computer to
| perform various tasks
| 	2. to arrange (data) so that it can be processed by a computer
| 	3. to feed a program into (a computer)
| Programme: a broadcast on radio or television

[Lee]: <Ever Curious>

Okay, but what about the thing you get at a concert or event?  Is this a
"Programme" as well?

Curious mind seeks input. :-)

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 olly at olly86.co.uk  Thu May 11 19:14:54 2006
From: olly at olly86.co.uk (Olly)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 20:14:54 +0100
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Britspelling question
In-Reply-To: <002301c6752e$68f30420$65a4a8c0@rosie>
Message-ID: <000001c6752f$32768a60$27f08f93@OllyLaptop>

[Olly]:
| Program: 1. a sequence of coded instructions which enables a 
| computer to
| perform various tasks
| 	2. to arrange (data) so that it can be processed by a computer
| 	3. to feed a program into (a computer)
| Programme: a broadcast on radio or television

[Lee]: <Ever Curious>
Okay, but what about the thing you get at a concert or event?  Is this a
"Programme" as well?

Curious mind seeks input. :-)

Cheers,

Lee :-)

[Olly] (again)
Ok more definitions of a programme:
1. a planned series of events
2. a broadcast on radio or television
3. a printed list of items or performers in an entertainment
4. to schedule (something) as a programme

Hoping I've got my first post to the list right?




From s_ings at yahoo.com  Thu May 11 19:33:28 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 19:33:28 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Peter!
Message-ID: <e403i8+9bth@eGroups.com>

*scurries about in a panic, blowing up balloons, streamers trailing*

No, I'm not late for a party, but if I don't get this room decorated 
quickly I'll be late for work!

Anyone want to give me a hand bringing in the food? Don't forget the 
cake! I'll have to trust you kind list members to take care of the 
music for the party. :)

Today's birthday honouree is Peter Schuster. Birthday owls can be sent 
care of this list or directly to Peter at: pfsch at gmx.de

I hope you day is magical, filled with fun and brings everything you 
wished for.

Happy Birthday, Peter!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf, running out of the room, jacket flying 
trailing behind her







From n2fgc at arrl.net  Thu May 11 20:17:03 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 16:17:03 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Britspelling question
In-Reply-To: <000001c6752f$32768a60$27f08f93@OllyLaptop>
Message-ID: <002701c67537$de86b8e0$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[Olly]:
| Hoping I've got my first post to the list right?

[Lee]:
Yup, you did.  Of course, the list elves would probably want you to sign
your post, too, which is what most lists encourage. :-)

Thanks for the definitions, friend.  Thou has sated this curious mind.
<Grin>

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 justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Thu May 11 20:19:41 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 20:19:41 -0000
Subject: Britspelling question
In-Reply-To: <000601c67529$d2c4f570$27f08f93@OllyLaptop>
Message-ID: <e4068t+pnn1@eGroups.com>

Carol earlier: 
> Can anyone (Brits only, please) tell me whether "programme" is
correct as a verb, as in "programme a computer"? Should the verb form
be "program" or is the verb spelled the same way as the noun?
> 
> Carol, whose British editing client doesn't want her spelling
Americanized, alas for me!
>

Olly responded:
> Program: 1. a sequence of coded instructions which enables a
computer to perform various tasks
> 	2. to arrange (data) so that it can be processed by a computer
> 	3. to feed a program into (a computer)
> Programme: a broadcast on radio or television


Carol again:
Thanks, Olly. Then my client is also wrong to talk about a "computer
programme"? (I didn't *think* it sounded right!)

Carol







From juli17 at aol.com  Thu May 11 21:02:44 2006
From: juli17 at aol.com (juli17 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 17:02:44 -0400
Subject: Will HBP overly influence the OoP film?
In-Reply-To: <1147337012.201.7420.m20@yahoogroups.com>
References: <1147337012.201.7420.m20@yahoogroups.com>
Message-ID: <8C84355623A1732-D98-3B26@FWM-D36.sysops.aol.com>

Carol wrote:

Maybe this post belongs on the movie list, but I don't know anybody over
there and feel more at home here. Does anyone think that events in HBP
will influence the characterizations (particularly of Snape) in the
OoP film? HBP is in effect the first half of a two-volume book, and on
a first reading or a superficial reading, Snape appears out-and-out
evil, whereas with a closer reading, he's at the least ambiguous. I'm
pretty sure that Steve Kloves sees Snape as DDM (he certainly appeared
that way in the PoA and GoF films), but the screenwriter for OoP may
have a different view. Does anyone besides me fear that events in HBP
could distort or otherwise unduly influence the writing of the OoP
movie? (I have a little more confidence in Alan Rickman, who refuses
to talk about "Severus," as he calls Snape. I think possibly JKR has
filled
him in with regard to Snape's true loyalties. But that won't be the
case with this new writer.) Obviously I'm a DDM!Snaper, or I wouldn't
be worried about him.
 
Julie:
As you know, I'm a DDM!Snaper too, and I'm not really worried. I 
guess it's because I also have confidence that Alan Rickman holds
the character close to his heart and will play him exactly the 
way he feels him (which, so far, has been fairly sympathetic). 
 
Since JKR did tell Rickman some things about the character, most
likely something about Snape's true loyalties, I think JKR is
very invested in the character being portrayed correctly. If the
screenplay veers too far from what the character should be, I
think she would insist on a change. I really do.

Carol, who would also be worried about the HBP film, but IIRC it will
come out a year or so after Book 7
 
Julie again:
I wonder if WB has given any thought to filming HBP and #7 back-to-back?
That would seem a fairly obvious solution to the fact that the actors
are constantly getting older, and probably getting eager to move on
to new projects (though I'm sure they all love doing HP). 
 
Julie 





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From justcarol67 at yahoo.com  Thu May 11 21:14:27 2006
From: justcarol67 at yahoo.com (justcarol67)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 21:14:27 -0000
Subject: Snape's birthday (Was: Root Canal/JK Decorations/Jonathan Strange and...)
In-Reply-To: <crsrka+iq8c@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e409fj+prrp@eGroups.com>

Kemper wrote:
> I agree about Snape not celebrating his birthday and attempting to 
> keep it on the down/low, but I don't see DD allowing Snape to sulk 
> on his birthday.
> But, Carol, what did you mean "with Voldemort gone [Snape is
probably] happier now"?
 
> 
> Alla:
> 
> Yes, I want to know about that too. Do confess Carol, do you know 
> something that we ALL would love to know? :o)
> 
> Gone... When? How? Tell us the whole story, please. :o)


Carol responds extremely belatedly:
Just found this ancient post looking for something else entirely, and
I wondered myself what I meant. And then I realized that I meant
*now*, in 2006, Voldemort is long gone (as of 1996(?), when Harry
presumably defeated him), so Snape, assuming that he's alive and
somewhere other than Azkaban, is probably happier now. (IOW, I was
thinking of him in the present rather than immediately post-HBP. In
fact, I was thinking of all the characters who are wished a happy
birthday on JKR's site as being alive in the present, which doesn't
bode well for Luna.)

Yes, yes, Snape is a fictional character and all that, but I'd love
for him to find redemption and something akin to happiness at last.

Carol, who was actually looking for a post on typos in HBP and is
forced to conclude reluctantly that it doesn't exist








From tamzin37 at btinternet.com  Thu May 11 23:14:40 2006
From: tamzin37 at btinternet.com (Lindsey)
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 00:14:40 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Britspelling question
References: <e4068t+pnn1@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <4463C560.000001.00964@LINDSEY-1>

Programme is usually only used as a noun, such as in television  programme,
theatre programme, etc  :) 
Lindsey 
 
-------Original Message-------
 
From: justcarol67
Date: 05/11/06 21:22:08
To: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Britspelling question
 
Carol earlier: 
> Can anyone (Brits only, please) tell me whether "programme" is
correct as a verb, as in "programme a computer"? Should the verb form
be "program" or is the verb spelled the same way as the noun?
> 
> Carol, whose British editing client doesn't want her spelling
Americanized, alas for me!
>

Olly responded:
> Program: 1. a sequence of coded instructions which enables a
computer to perform various tasks
>       2. to arrange (data) so that it can be processed by a computer
>       3. to feed a program into (a computer)
> Programme: a broadcast on radio or television


Carol again:
Thanks, Olly. Then my client is also wrong to talk about a "computer
programme"? (I didn't *think* it sounded right!)

Carol






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From queen_amidalachic at yahoo.com  Fri May 12 04:07:18 2006
From: queen_amidalachic at yahoo.com (Maria)
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 04:07:18 -0000
Subject: Art and Also a Poll on LJ
Message-ID: <e411lm+ni9p@eGroups.com>

I have a R/Hr artwork which I hope you folks will like :D 

So what's that you have behind your back, Ronald?"
"Nothing!"
"ORLLLLLLLLYyyy? So why have the complimentary canaries twittering 
about?"
"Er... they followed me?" Ron sqeaked, blushing.
"You're asking me? Just give me the flowers already." Hermione rolled 
her eyes.

Title: What's That Behind Your Back
Rating: G
Characters: Ron and Hermione
Medium: Cged
http://teawithvoldy.livejournal.com/203596.html

And this is the JKR related Poll on LJ:
http://teawithvoldy.livejournal.com/203444.html?nc=21







From huskodog at yahoo.com  Sat May 13 02:31:27 2006
From: huskodog at yahoo.com (huskodog)
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 02:31:27 -0000
Subject: Harry Potter RP
Message-ID: <e43gdv+spfm@eGroups.com>

I don't know who would be itnerested, but a friend of mine, a friend I
happened to have met over the internet, has set up a harry potter rp.
It is like an online comunity that role plays events in a harry potter
type roll. Each poster has a charecter and controls what that
charecter does. Please check it out and see if your interested. You
can rp as much or as little as little as you choose, we just hope to
have you. The link to the site is:
http://www.harrypotterhaven.l2p.net/rpg/index.php

Also please not, this isn't a discusion group and by no means am I
here to steal your members. I plan on sticking around and talking, I
have been searching for a group like this for some time. Thanks for
your time, I hope you at least check it out.








From catlady at wicca.net  Sat May 13 16:22:30 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 16:22:30 -0000
Subject: Will HBP overly influence the OoP film?
In-Reply-To: <e3ubj1+fk6d@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e45146+rmk5@eGroups.com>

<justcarol67 at ...> wrote in
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPFGU-OTChatter/message/29941>:

<< (I have a little more confidence in Alan Rickman, who refuses to
talk about "Severus," as he calls Snape. I think possibly JKR has
filled him in with regard to Snape's true loyalties. But that won't be
the case with this new writer.) >>

Why so sure that JKR hasn't given this new writer as much information
as she gave Kloves?







From kkersey at swbell.net  Sat May 13 16:55:06 2006
From: kkersey at swbell.net (kkersey_austin)
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 16:55:06 -0000
Subject: Britspelling question
In-Reply-To: <4463C560.000001.00964@LINDSEY-1>
Message-ID: <e4531a+4ld0@eGroups.com>


> Carol again:
> Thanks, Olly. Then my client is also wrong to talk about a "computer
> programme"?

Not if he is referring to a television or radio broadcast, the subject
of which is computers!  ;-)

Elisabet







From hokukaua at aol.com  Sat May 13 19:56:16 2006
From: hokukaua at aol.com (hokukaua at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 15:56:16 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Snape's birthday (Was: Root Canal/JK Decorations/Jo...
Message-ID: <414.19b68a5.319793e0@aol.com>

In a message dated 5/11/2006 5:15:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
justcarol67 at yahoo.com writes:
Carol, who was actually looking for a post on typos in HBP and is
forced to conclude reluctantly that it doesn't exist
Actually, i believe that the lexicon has supplied a list for every book of 
typos, british-english differences, etc. 
-ley


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From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun May 14 05:57:33 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 14 May 2006 05:57:33 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 5/14/2006, 1:00 pm 
Message-ID: <1147586253.23.80966.m30@yahoogroups.com>


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Date: 14 May 2006 16:59:15 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 5/14/2006, 1:00 pm 
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From jlnbtr at yahoo.com  Sun May 14 19:43:00 2006
From: jlnbtr at yahoo.com (jlnbtr)
Date: Sun, 14 May 2006 19:43:00 -0000
Subject: Happy Mother's Day
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To all the mothers at HPGU Have a Happy happy Day!!

May the men in your life pamper you and make you feel like the queens 
you are!!!

Juli






From s_ings at yahoo.com  Mon May 15 15:43:50 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 15:43:50 -0000
Subject: Belated Birthday Wishes for Kathryn, Neil and Mariana!
Message-ID: <e4a7jm+lqh4@eGroups.com>

*trudges up the never-ending flight of stairs, dragging a slightly 
battered box of decorations behind her*

Anyone want to help me decorate the party room? We have some serious 
making up to do. We should have been partying all weekend!

Missed birthdays were Kathryn on Friday, Neil on Saturday and Mariana 
yesterday. Boy, have I been lax! Belated birthday owls can be sent care 
of this list or directly to Kathryn at: kathryn.cawte at gmail.com , to 
Neil at: neilward at dircon.co.uk and to Mariana at: marugg at fibertel.com.ar

I hope you all had impossibly wonderful days, filled with fun, food and 
the company of good friends.

Happy Birthday, Kathryn!
Happy Birthday, Neil!
Happy Birthday, Mariana!

*disappears briefly and pops back with with trays of nibblies and 3 
gigantic cakes*

That was so much easier than trudging up the stairs! :)

Sheryll the Birthday Elf, working from the dungeons (hubby's basement 
computer) as her computer is in the shop for a bit







From gromm at cards.lanck.net  Mon May 15 17:59:06 2006
From: gromm at cards.lanck.net (Maria Gromova)
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 21:59:06 +0400
Subject: Max Frei
Message-ID: <000801c67849$433ced90$de1b1154@maria>

I wonder, are there any people on this list who like Max Frei's series The Labyrinths of Yeho? 
Maria.

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From foodiedb at optonline.net  Tue May 16 02:33:51 2006
From: foodiedb at optonline.net (David)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 02:33:51 -0000
Subject: Adult Editions - why not in US?
Message-ID: <e4bdmf+l7j9@eGroups.com>

Hi all,
     I was wondering why people think that there are editions of the 
Harry Potter books which are specifically designed and marketed for 
adults in Britain, but the same thing is not done in the US?
Thanks,
David







From tonks_op at yahoo.com  Tue May 16 05:02:45 2006
From: tonks_op at yahoo.com (Tonks)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 05:02:45 -0000
Subject: Adult Editions - why not in US?
In-Reply-To: <e4bdmf+l7j9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e4bmdl+n0fu@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "David" <foodiedb at ...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>      I was wondering why people think that there are editions of the 
> Harry Potter books which are specifically designed and marketed for 
> adults in Britain, but the same thing is not done in the US?
> Thanks,
> David
>

Tonks:

I think it is because adults in the UK are more prim and proper. And in 
the U.S. no one cares what other people think of them. Also maybe there 
is more public transportation in the U.K. where people would be reading 
the books in public. In the U.S. except in big cities, most people have 
cars and read at home. Just my guess.

Tonks_op






From predigirl1 at yahoo.com  Tue May 16 03:42:31 2006
From: predigirl1 at yahoo.com (Alex Hogan)
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 20:42:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Adult Editions - why not in US?
In-Reply-To: <e4bdmf+l7j9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060516034231.52061.qmail@web37705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David <foodiedb at optonline.net> wrote:
>> I was wondering why people think that there are editions of the 
Harry Potter books which are specifically designed and marketed for 
adults in Britain, but the same thing is not done in the US? <<


I, too, would appreciate the alternative covers in the U.S..  Brings 
a bit more credibility to readers who want to convert non-Potters who 
say its just a "kid's book".
   
  Alex Hogan





From heidi8 at gmail.com  Tue May 16 07:01:10 2006
From: heidi8 at gmail.com (Heidi Tandy)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 00:01:10 -0700
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re:  Adult Editions - why not in US?
In-Reply-To: <20060516034231.52061.qmail@web37705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20060516034231.52061.qmail@web37705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1147762875.290DB2C9@fb9.dngr.org>

In the US, there were alt-covers and standard paperback sizes in tandem 
with the movie releases for Sorcerer's Stone and CoS. You can't find 
them now regularly, but perhaps on alibris?

I don't know why they stopped.


Heidi

Creativity is Magic
Http://www.fictionalley.org

> David <foodiedb at optonline.net> wrote:
>>>  I was wondering why people think that there are editions of the
> Harry Potter books which are specifically designed and marketed for
> adults in Britain, but the same thing is not done in the US? <<
>



From sandra87b at yahoo.co.uk  Tue May 16 13:20:47 2006
From: sandra87b at yahoo.co.uk (Sandra Collins)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 13:20:47 -0000
Subject: New Book
In-Reply-To: <e3qnk7+8kqj@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e4cjjf+ljr0@eGroups.com>


Davilance wrote:
 Have any of you seen the book Wizard Academies ?? 
> I'd be interested to hear what others think.
> DAVILANCE
>

Hello Davilance,
It all looks a bit cynical and lightweight to me. When something 
is manufactured specifically to hit a market because of the 
success of something else, then there's always a chance it will 
be too self conscious and deliberate so I'd give it a miss for a 
while and wait to read a wide range of reviews first.

Sandra






From n2fgc at arrl.net  Tue May 16 13:25:51 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 09:25:51 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re:  Adult Editions - why not in US?
In-Reply-To: <20060516034231.52061.qmail@web37705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001101c678ec$407014e0$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[Alex]:
| I, too, would appreciate the alternative covers in the U.S..  Brings 
| a bit more credibility to readers who want to convert non-Potters who 
| say its just a "kid's book".

[Lee]:
Hmm--I don' know...A plain wrapper might mean the book is adult porn or
something... <LOL>

I figure I'm reading a good book, it doesn't matter whether or not it's
supposed to be a kids book, and I can share with whoever is interested.  If
they're not interested, I'll assume that they did what I promised myself I'd
never do...grow up! <Grin>

Simple fix: Cut out plain paper to the size of the dust jacket, get a
picture of a lightning bolt and paste it on. <Smile>

Cheers,
Lee :-)
(Who has the audio copies on her computer and doesn't worry about covers.)
:-)

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 s_ings at yahoo.com  Tue May 16 16:12:18 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 16:12:18 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Minzzer!
Message-ID: <e4ctl2+j1od@eGroups.com>

*hangs the streamers, blows up balloons and surveys the freshly 
decorated party room with satisfaction*

Anyone ready for a party? I'll join in for a couple hours before 
heading to work. I'm *always* up for a party!

Today's birthday honouree is Minzzer. Birthday owls can be sent care 
of this list or directly to Minzzer at: minzzer at hotmail.com

*disappears and pops back quickly pushing a food trolley laden with 
goodies*

That ought to hold us for a while. Don't worry, there's more where 
that came from!

Minzzer, I hope your day is filled with fun, sunshine and everything 
wonderful a birthday should bring.

Happy Birthday, Minzzer!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf






From plungy116 at aol.com  Tue May 16 20:28:12 2006
From: plungy116 at aol.com (Sarah Leigh ...)
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 20:28:12 -0000
Subject: Adult Editions - why not in US?
In-Reply-To: <e4bmdl+n0fu@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e4dcks+mvk3@eGroups.com>

 Tonks:
I think it is because adults in the UK are more prim and proper. And in 
the U.S. no one cares what other people think of them. Also maybe there 
is more public transportation in the U.K. where people would be reading 
the books in public. In the U.S. except in big cities, most people have 
cars and read at home. Just my guess.
Tonks_op

Excuse me?!?!
Prim and proper?  
A different cover doesn't disguise the fact that it still says 'Harry 
Potter and the ...' by J K Rowling.  It's just a marketing ploy, that 
we fall for every time because we're afraid of missing something.  No 
one reading a HP book would/should be ashamed of the fact, whether 
American or British.
I am laughing at the prim and proper bit - no one has ever described me 
as that before!!!
Sarah xx








From bunniqula at gmail.com  Wed May 17 06:01:40 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 02:01:40 -0400
Subject: To Hair Is Human, To Forgive Divine (AKA How Lex Saves on Shaving)
Message-ID: <1a2738400605162301j14b7a2b4m1b26c2060901396e@mail.gmail.com>

I've been reading some Clark/Lex fics off'n'on and been contemplating
a bit of waxing to take my mind off a major owwie for the past 2-3
weeks (would *love* stronger drugs and can't sleep now)--nothing like
focusing on pain elsewhere. {g}  And it struck me how envious I am of
Lex Luthor for not having to deal with hair.  I find myself preferring
Lex characterized as having no body hair, however, author
interpretation varies and I started wondering about the logistics.
After all, I've always had some fondness for the sciences.

Presumably, Lex was exposed to radiation/fallout from Krypton meteors
*before* puberty.  The onset of puberty brings on the 'plague theme'
(e.g. tufts of fur, zits, awkwardness, etc), as Eddie Izzard would
say, and this is triggered by the endocrine system/hormones,
especially the pituitary gland.  Obviously, Lex's gland kicked in or
he'd be very short and still resembling a teeny-bopper... or something
I've seen on Discovery Channel. {g}  However, the lack of hair would
say something 'abnormal' [for humans] happened.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000343.htm

Lex carries some similar symptoms to hypopituitarism (low blood
pressure may *partly* account for Lex wearing long sleeves in summer
and the 'pallour' some fics use) and radiation, head trauma, and an
"uncommon immune system" are only a few causes.  What intrigues me in
fanfic, at times, is how Lex can be almost completely hairless, except
for eyebrows, eyelashes and pubic hair?  I'd find it more probable Lex
would look like he has bad hair plugs/implants because of patchy
growth--offhand, Henry Jones has a Clark/Lex fic, "Infinite
Possibilities"(?), where Lex has a tuft of red hair on his head--and
prefers to remove it all versus looking like a bad example for Men's
Hair Club.  Case of nothing or patchiness, but speaking of implants,
that's one alternative fanfic writers bring to the table.  I've seen
fics where Lex's eyebrows and eyelashes are implanted and that makes
sense for both functionality and 'normalcy' aesthetics, so why not
pubic hair implants.

I remember there was a debate over how anime and some visual mediums
like Poser (computer software that makes 3D 'wax-like' figures) lacked
body hair on male characters and gave off the impression of
chan/underage sexual representation, especially problematic after some
Australian laws.  So, Lex missing this body hair might be interpreted
as him not reaching manhood... Err, though, that hasn't stopped him
from reaching for Clark's 'manhood'. ;-)  And by inclusion of pubic
hair, the writers are visually validating Lex has reached sexual
maturity.  Although, those of us who wax the ol' 'landing strip' down
below know hair growth there probably could survive a nuclear
holocaust with the sheer *stubbornness* of hair follicles.

But going back to hypopituitarism, this ailment also has some sexual
dysfunctions.  Hehe, maybe I can make a probable argument for
virgin!Lex, w00t! :-D  It could be a possibility Lex needs to be
hopped up on hormones to, well, 'get it up'.  Under feelings of
possible inadequacies (e.g. emasculate), it wouldn't be too
far-fetched for the stereotyping of expensive cars and megalomaniac
tendencies in Lex.

Dina



From aberforthsgoat at hispeed.ch  Wed May 17 07:21:19 2006
From: aberforthsgoat at hispeed.ch (Aberforth's Goat / Mike Gray)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 07:21:19 -0000
Subject: "Leftist" Moral Critiques of HP
In-Reply-To: <e3ubj1+fk6d@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e4eitf+bdp4@eGroups.com>

Hi guys -

Long time, no see! I'm looking for a hint or two; maybe you all can 
help me out. 

Although we are all aware of the religious criticism the HP books 
have received from folks who perceive them as promoting the occult 
and moral relativism, I am aware that the books have *also* been 
criticized by people who feel that they are guilty things like 
marginalizing women, denigrating social activism, bowdlerizing 
teenage sexuality and a number of other sins that are hardly typical 
concerns of the people who advance the *other* sort of religious 
critique mentioned above. In fact, this latter sort of criticism 
seems to come from the opposite ("left"?) side of our cultural value 
spectrum.

Have you all seen much of this "leftist" criticism? Any particular 
names or links? - I'm having trouble finding much material. How do 
you think it compares to the other kind of criticism? There 
certainly doesn't seem to be as much of this kind - or is that 
simply because the kind of people who advance these kinds of 
critiques don't usually go bananas about it and hence don't get much 
press?

Baaaaaaa,

Mike the Erstwhile Goat






From kempermentor at yahoo.com  Wed May 17 18:26:13 2006
From: kempermentor at yahoo.com (kemper mentor)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 11:26:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] "Leftist" Moral Critiques of HP
In-Reply-To: <e4eitf+bdp4@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060517182613.66003.qmail@web51605.mail.yahoo.com>

 
  

Aberforth's Goat / Mike Gray <aberforthsgoat at hispeed.ch> wrote:
  >Hi guys -

>Long time, no see! I'm looking for a hint or two; maybe you all can 
help me out. 

>Although we are all aware of the religious criticism the HP books 
have received from folks who perceive them as promoting the occult 
and moral relativism, I am aware that the books have *also* been 
criticized by people who feel that they are guilty things like 
marginalizing women, denigrating social activism, bowdlerizing 
teenage sexuality and a number of other sins that are hardly typical 
concerns of the people who advance the *other* sort of religious 
critique mentioned above. In fact, this latter sort of criticism 
seems to come from the opposite ("left"?) side of our cultural value 
spectrum.

>Have you all seen much of this "leftist" criticism? Any particular 
names or links? - I'm having trouble finding much material. How do 
you think it compares to the other kind of criticism? There 
certainly doesn't seem to be as much of this kind - or is that 
simply because the kind of people who advance these kinds of 
critiques don't usually go bananas about it and hence don't get much 
press?

>Baaaaaaa,

>Mike the Erstwhile Goat
   
   
  Kemper now:
   
  Baaramewe Mike,
   
  For HP4GU, seach for the subject line 'Gender in the WW' and a thread will pop up by Krista spurred by Ceriden, the start date is 11/28/05.
   
  I couldn't easily find threads with regard to Social Activism specifically (though I would think a thread/essay around Hermione/SPEW, House Elves may seem to address those concerns, one of the recent ones is 'House Elf Loyalty' started off by Steve.)
   
  Nor could I easily find teen sexuality.  However, there are few threads addressing love potions and rape, though I think there more to do with adult characters rather than teen.
  On a side note, I prefer not to call these issues 'left'.  'Progressive' seems more appropriate though if there's an adjective for 'Human Concerns' it would be more accurate.
   
  Kemper

		
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From s_ings at yahoo.com  Fri May 19 18:43:47 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 18:43:47 -0000
Subject: Happy Belated Birthday, Megan!
Message-ID: <e4l3l3+fube@eGroups.com>

*finishes hanging the streamers, blows up more balloons and steps back 
to survey the decorations*

What do you think, does it need a little something more?

*suspends glittery confetti above the room*

There, that ought to do it.

Wednesday's birthday honouree was Megan, aka Rhiannon333. Belated 
birthday owls can be sent care of this list or directly to Megan at: 
rhiannon333 at hotmail.com

I hope your day was fun and relaxing and brought you much joy and love.

Oh, wait, I can't leave yet. There's something missing here!

*disappears and returns with a towering cake*

That's better. :)

Happy Birthday, Megan!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf







From s_ings at yahoo.com  Fri May 19 18:47:14 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 18:47:14 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Fiona!
Message-ID: <e4l3ri+g5jh@eGroups.com>

*checks the newly decorated room, makes a few adjustments*

I think we're ready to continue the party. Anyone care to join in and 
take care of the music?

Today's birthday honouree is Fiona Potter. Birthday owls can be sent 
care of this list or directly to Fiona at: fiona.potter at tiscali.co.uk

We just need a few more things here to make this a perfect party, let 
me bring in the drinks, nibblies and another cake. 

Can we really eat all this cake?

Fiona, I hope your day is magical and filled with fun, good food and 
the company of good friends.

Happy Birthday, Fiona!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf






From n2fgc at arrl.net  Fri May 19 20:55:20 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 16:55:20 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Happy Birthday, Fiona!
In-Reply-To: <e4l3ri+g5jh@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <002b01c67b86$8a5ef1b0$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[Our Birthday Elf wrote]:
| Today's birthday honouree is Fiona Potter.

[Lee]:
Hmm--Seriously?  Does this mean that James Potter has a mysterious,
heretofore unknown sister? <LOL>

Happy Day, Magic Day!  Enjoy yourself and do something special.

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 plungy116 at aol.com  Sat May 20 12:40:55 2006
From: plungy116 at aol.com (Sarah Leigh ...)
Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 12:40:55 -0000
Subject: What a Nice Person JK Rowling is ...
Message-ID: <e4n2on+544p@eGroups.com>

I just had to post a message and tell you that a few weeks ago I wrote 
to Jo, initially regarding her weight issue rant, but about a few other 
things too.  I hoped for, but didn't expect a reply, but this morning I 
found a letter addressed to me and marked 'private and confidential' ...
She's replied to me!!!
It was a lovely letter, and she told me that mine had made her morning 
(that put a smile on my face, I can tell you - she's made more than my 
morning!!!).
I had asked her about Snape being good or bad, unsurprisingly she said 
she couldn't say, but that I would find out!
Enigmatic or what?
Just thought I'd share my pleasure!!!
Sarah xx






From musicturco at yahoo.com  Sun May 21 02:20:21 2006
From: musicturco at yahoo.com (musicturco)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 02:20:21 -0000
Subject: A pretty Song!
Message-ID: <e4oip5+1iko@eGroups.com>

Hello,

Please listen to my song on my website. I made and
recorded this song
at home. You can download the song (MP3 File)  from
the site for free.
If you like the song please share it with your
friends. This is a gift
from a turkish brother if you accept it. Link is
below.

http://www.myspace.com/hilmi1

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Hilmi.










From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun May 21 05:57:44 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 21 May 2006 05:57:44 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 5/21/2006, 1:00 pm 
Message-ID: <1148191064.245.45847.m25@yahoogroups.com>


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From ginny343 at yahoo.com  Sun May 21 16:21:03 2006
From: ginny343 at yahoo.com (ginny343)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 16:21:03 -0000
Subject: I need some advise
Message-ID: <e4q41f+11iv@eGroups.com>

Okay, this is completely not HP related, but I know that sometimes 
people post things here that are not.

I need some advise.  Yesterday I found out a friend of mine, a woman 
I grew up next door to and was very close to, is in a mental 
hospital.  When my parents moved 6 years ago, my mom asked me to not 
give her their new phone number or address because she was too 
depressing and my mom didn't want to have to listen to her 
problems.  I never went to visit my old neighbor after that because 
I could not bear to tell her that her old neighbors, who she had 
considered friends for the past 20 years, didn't want to hear from 
her.  A year after they moved, I moved to Mexico.  I have been back 
in the US for 3 years now, and have driven over there a few times to 
see if I could see her around, but have never stopped to knock on 
the door.  I felt bad because so much time had gone by.  

I will be moving again soon, so I made another trip over there 
yesterday, and knocked on the door.  The neighbors from across the 
street, whom I never knew very well, told me about her.  The woman 
told me she refuses to talk to anyone but her and that she has 
ripped up any cards she has gotten from people.  (I wonder if that 
is what happened to my wedding announcement.)  I was told she just 
cries almost all the time.  

I feel so sad.  I knew a lot of bad things had happened and that she 
was not doing well, but I thought she would have gotten over them 
and moved on.  This is a person who I talked to probably more than I 
talked to my mom.  I spent hours at her house chatting with her, 
beginning when I was about 5 years old.  I can't ask advise from 
anyone I know because I am afraid I will start crying.  Part of me 
wants to start sending her letters weekly, hoping that sometime she 
will not rip it up and will at least know that I still care about 
her.  But I don't know anything about someone who has had a 
breakdown like that.  I would not want to do anything to make her 
worse.  Do you have any suggestions? 

Linda







From HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com  Sun May 21 16:59:24 2006
From: HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com (HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com)
Date: 21 May 2006 16:59:24 -0000
Subject: Weekly Chat, 5/21/2006, 1:00 pm 
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From yolandacarroll at yahoo.com  Sun May 21 18:17:57 2006
From: yolandacarroll at yahoo.com (yolandacarroll)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 18:17:57 -0000
Subject: HP Chat - How to get in!
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Please IM hpfgu_chat.  I will then add you to the conversation.







From s_ings at yahoo.com  Sun May 21 18:28:14 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 18:28:14 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Mirzam!
Message-ID: <e4qbfu+t8jg@eGroups.com>

*scurries about hanging streamers, blowing up balloons and plumping 
up cushions on all the comfy chairs*

Why am I scurrying? What's the hurry? 

I have a cake in oven! Can there be anything more important to a 
birthday celebration than a cake? Aside from the person celebrating, 
that is. ;)

Today's birthday honouree is Mirzam Black. Birthday owls can be sent 
care of this list or directly to Mirzam at: mirzamblack at yahoo.com

I hope you day is filled with fun, friends and much joy (and lots of 
sunshine!).

Hang on, I think the cake is ready. Be right back!

*reappears promptly with a towering cake*

Happy Birthday, Mirzam!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf, who has not seen the sunshine in about a 
week







From chnc1024 at earthlink.net  Sun May 21 20:36:22 2006
From: chnc1024 at earthlink.net (Chancie Parmley)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 13:36:22 -0700
Subject: Please help us choose a baby name!
Message-ID: <410-220065021203622359@earthlink.net>

Hi!

I'm having a bit of a problem.  My husband and I can't 
decide on a name for our baby.  We haven't been
able to find out if it's a boy or a girl yet, but we still
want to have one name for each regardless of what
the ultrasound says or doesn't say (my daughter didn't
cooperate with her ultra sound, and only by chance were
we able to get a second one in which we found out 
she was a girl). I have made a poll at the baby center
website, and we would love to get your opinions on a 
girl's name (we've already decided for a boy). You can
use the link below to access the poll.  
http://www.babycenter.com/babypoll/6e0b
Thanks for you help!
Chancie

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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sun May 21 23:15:04 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 19:15:04 -0400
Subject: I need some advise
In-Reply-To: <e4q41f+11iv@eGroups.com>
References: <e4q41f+11iv@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400605211615k7e4bf9d6i1b650a17ed9a595d@mail.gmail.com>

On 5/21/06, ginny343 <ginny343 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> yesterday, and knocked on the door.  The neighbors from across the
> street, whom I never knew very well, told me about her.  The woman
> told me she refuses to talk to anyone but her and that she has
> ripped up any cards she has gotten from people.  (I wonder if that
> is what happened to my wedding announcement.)  I was told she just
> cries almost all the time.

Depends on how important this is for you.  If you're really serious
about some sort of 'reach out', then I'd recommend speaking with the
neighbors who still interact with her and see if it's possible to
arrange a small meeting since there's an aversion to the written word.
 If she's truly far gone, then she needs a psychiatrist.  I believe
there's the... Baker Act? for folks who are a danger to themselves...
No, wait, that's Florida but there's probably an equivalent for the
state in question.

Otherwise, close that chapter of your life and move on.

Dina



From bunniqula at gmail.com  Mon May 22 01:08:11 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 21:08:11 -0400
Subject: complaint about off-topics
In-Reply-To: <403.2ba40ce.31a262d1@aol.com>
References: <403.2ba40ce.31a262d1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400605211808q715f5f3eob41d86e6331b900f@mail.gmail.com>

On 5/21/06, hokukaua at aol.com <hokukaua at aol.com> wrote:

> problems and questions.  I apologize if I seem rude to anyone, but I  hope
> that
> the people who post these off-topic messages will realize that this  isn't
> the
> place to put them.  (I really hope I don't seem like a jerk, and  that
> someone
> out there is feeling the frustration that I am, otherwise I would  feel like
> an even bigger jerk.)  Thanks.

Um, I didn't consider your message rude, but correct me if I'm wrong,
'OT' in HPFGU-OTChatter references 'off-topic' chatter that doesn't
belong on HPFGU?  From the front page:
"OTC is open to threads unrelated to Harry Potter; in addition,
HP-related topics that do not contribute to our
understanding/interpretation of canon belong here."

As long as no copyrights or confidentiality (anything that can place
this group in a legal problem) or personal attacks, then everything is
fair game for posting.  I believe even the ban on religious topics may
have been released around the time of the new pope... as long as the
conversation remained civil.

Awhile back, someone asked for puppy names, so it's understandable for
baby names.  Ditto on past topics for folks who hoped for a second
opinion or sympathetic ear.

Then again, I'm just a regular member, so don't take my word on list
rules.  I've posted about miscellaneous topics since I had joined some
time ago.

Dina



From marycloudt at yahoo.ca  Mon May 22 01:18:38 2006
From: marycloudt at yahoo.ca (Mary Jennings)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 21:18:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: complaint about off-topics
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400605211808q715f5f3eob41d86e6331b900f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20060522011838.90377.qmail@web34511.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Dizzy the List Elf jumping in here.

OTChatter stands for off-topic chatter, and that is indeed what this list is for.  It was created some years ago when what we now call the Main List became very busy and it made sense to move any non-canon topics, be they about HP or babies, puppies, or anything else (within legal and respectable limits) to a list especially for OT nattering.
   
  OTC has been somewhat quiet of late but if ever you're bored or want to skive off work ***vbeg***  have a look in the list archives to see what a huge array of topics were discussed.  So let's hang around and have some fun here.
   
  Dizzy Elf, Guardian of the Timbits in the Elves' quarters

		
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From michel56 at earthlink.net  Mon May 22 01:21:18 2006
From: michel56 at earthlink.net (Michele)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 01:21:18 -0000
Subject: Please help us choose a baby name!
In-Reply-To: <410-220065021203622359@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <e4r3me+o7op@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Chancie Parmley" 
<chnc1024 at ...> wrote:
>
> Hi!
> 
> I'm having a bit of a problem.  My husband and I can't 
> decide on a name for our baby.  We haven't been
> able to find out if it's a boy or a girl yet, but we still
> want to have one name for each regardless of what
> the ultrasound says or doesn't say (my daughter didn't
> cooperate with her ultra sound, and only by chance were
> we able to get a second one in which we found out 
> she was a girl). I have made a poll at the baby center
> website, and we would love to get your opinions on a 
> girl's name (we've already decided for a boy). You can
> use the link below to access the poll.  
> http://www.babycenter.com/babypoll/6e0b
> Thanks for you help!
> Chancie
> 

  Hi, Chancie,

  I went to the site and put in my vote.  I like your choice of 
names, and the unique spellings.  Unfortunately, my choice isn't the 
favorite in the voting <g> I do like both names, it was a tough 
decision!

Best of luck to you and your family!

Michele







From chnc1024 at earthlink.net  Mon May 22 02:29:52 2006
From: chnc1024 at earthlink.net (Chancie Parmley)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 19:29:52 -0700
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Please help us choose a baby name!
Message-ID: <410-22006512222952609@earthlink.net>

> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Chancie Parmley" 
> <chnc1024 at ...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi!
> > 
> > I'm having a bit of a problem.  My husband and I can't 
> > decide on a name for our baby. <SNIP> I have made 
> > a poll at the baby center website, and we would love to 
> > get your opinions on a  girl's name (we've already 
> > decided for a boy). You can use the link below to access 
> > the poll.  
> > http://www.babycenter.com/babypoll/6e0b
> > Thanks for you help!
> > Chancie
> > 
>
>   Hi, Chancie,
>
>   I went to the site and put in my vote.  I like your choice of 
> names, and the unique spellings.  Unfortunately, my choice isn't the 
> favorite in the voting <g> I do like both names, it was a tough 
> decision!
>
> Best of luck to you and your family!
>
> Michele
>
*******************************************************

Chancie:

Thanks for you vote!  I just made the poll today, so it's possible that it
could
go either way.  I've also found that either people really like unusual
spellings,
or avoid them like the plague!  Having a rather unique name myself, I wanted
to give my kids spellings that made the name truly theirs, and not like it
just
came off the assembly line.  Thanks again for you vote!

Chancie





From n2fgc at arrl.net  Mon May 22 02:34:21 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 22:34:21 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: complaint about off-topics
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400605211808q715f5f3eob41d86e6331b900f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c67d48$3bf55910$65a4a8c0@rosie>

| On 5/21/06, hokukaua at aol.com <hokukaua at aol.com> wrote:
| 
| > problems and questions.  I apologize if I seem rude to 
| anyone, but I  hope
| > that
| > the people who post these off-topic messages will realize 
| that this  isn't
| > the
| > place to put them.  (I really hope I don't seem like a 
| jerk, and  that
| > someone
| > out there is feeling the frustration that I am, otherwise I 
| would  feel like
| > an even bigger jerk.)  Thanks.
| 
[Dina]:
| Um, I didn't consider your message rude, but correct me if I'm wrong,
| 'OT' in HPFGU-OTChatter references 'off-topic' chatter that doesn't
| belong on HPFGU?  From the front page:
| "OTC is open to threads unrelated to Harry Potter; in addition,
| HP-related topics that do not contribute to our
| understanding/interpretation of canon belong here."

[Lee]:
Agreed, and that's what makes this group interesting, and that's what lets
us get to know each other in a way we cannot in the main list or other
topical list.

As McConnogal would say, this is the place to--uh--let your hair down.
<Grin>

Of course, I'm not an elf, either, just a regular poster who has enjoyed the
interactions and fun this list provides.  Personally, it gives me a chance
to laugh and cry with other HP friends, say silly things about HP...or not,
and delete those topics that are of no real interest to me, which are few
and far between.

Smile, Ley, and follow your heart on this one.

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 saitaina at frontiernet.net  Mon May 22 02:38:45 2006
From: saitaina at frontiernet.net (Saitaina)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 19:38:45 -0700
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] complaint about off-topics
References: <403.2ba40ce.31a262d1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <006001c67d48$d98f43c0$01fea8c0@domain.invalid>

Ley wrote:

<I apologize if I seem rude to anyone, but I  hope that 
the people who post these off-topic messages will realize that this  isn't the 
place to put them>

The problem is, OTC IS the place to put them.

There is no "on topic" for OTC, it has always been anything and everything the list members wish to discuss so long as it's legally allowed and follows Yahoomort's terms of service.  The list was spawned as an off shot to keep the main group (HPfGU) clear of off topic messages as our list members were growing by leaps and bounds at the time, and such messages created a lot of clutter to sort through.

Now granted, I haven't been an elf for quite a few years now, but I have never recalled seeing a rescind in this rule (and if I missed it, I would have assumed a name change for the list, as OTC is misleading).  While some HP things are discussed here, more often they are done on HPFGU or HPFGU-Movie (depending on the media involved), if in-depth discussion is your interest, those are your best bets.

Fun fact: we used to have HPfGU-Food as well (and I just showed how long I've been a member).  

Saitaina
Who didn't notice Dizzy Elf sent a reply and now I looks stupid.
----
Who stabs unconscious people? Unless, of course, you wanted the unconscious person dead. Which begs the question:

Who stabs unconscious people and misses?

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

"Whatever you humans fear, you hunt down as freaks and monsters. Put them in a cage...or better yet, burn them at the stake!"

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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Mon May 22 02:44:45 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 22:44:45 -0400
Subject: WB+UPN=CW cuties on display
Message-ID: <1a2738400605211944w448bb208o6e0251c3c7494571@mail.gmail.com>

Out of curiosity, I checked to see when I joined this group and it was
back in December 2003.  So, keeping this group off-topic since 2003, I
bring pictures not related to Harry Potter.

Recently, there was a CW--for those not aware, it's the combination of
WB and UPN networks merging into one--shindig in New York where
various stars of both networks did their PR.

http://ladyjaida.livejournal.com/434580.html

WTF is up with Chad Michael Murray's... uh, beard?  Sophia Bush is
very pretty.  Tom Welling still looks like a male model... now with a
beard.  And Michael Rosenbaum is obviously making sure all his hair
grows back after months of shaving for the role of Lex Luthor.

http://suzvoy.livejournal.com/1675512.html

Hm, within the past few days, RPS has popped up involving the cast of
Smallville and Supernatural because they look unkempt (i.e. too busy
shagging to shave&shower). {chuckle}

Oh, I caught an episode of Veronica Mars; I believe it was the second
season finale.  Different and the blonde chica, Veronica, is *hot*.
Still not certain on whether I like the series or not.  Then again, it
took me a few years to come around to liking Smallville.  Same thing
with Harry Potter taking years for something to just *click* and pique
my interest.

Dina



From n2fgc at arrl.net  Mon May 22 02:47:59 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 22:47:59 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Please help us choose a baby name!
In-Reply-To: <410-220065021203622359@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <000101c67d4a$232d2190$65a4a8c0@rosie>

Chancie,

I went and voted, but, if given my choice, I'd go for Leyla Claire for a
girl or Leland Alexander for a boy. <Grin> Never had kids and my
childbearing time is past.

Good luck, lots of love!

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 chnc1024 at earthlink.net  Mon May 22 02:50:15 2006
From: chnc1024 at earthlink.net (Chancie Parmley)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 19:50:15 -0700
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] complaint about off-topics
Message-ID: <410-22006512225015312@earthlink.net>

>
> I've been reading the posts for a while now, and I've come across more
and  
> more non-related topics.  For instance there was one about selecting a
baby  
> name, and another about a life situation with a friend.  Now I understand
that 
> some people need to talk about things to a large group so they know that  
> someone will answer them, but there has to be some other place to post 
these 
> problems and questions.  I apologize if I seem rude to anyone, but I 
hope that 
> the people who post these off-topic messages will realize that this 
isn't the 
> place to put them.  (I really hope I don't seem like a jerk, and  that
someone 
> out there is feeling the frustration that I am, otherwise I would  feel
like 
> an even bigger jerk.)  Thanks.
> -Ley
>
*********************************************

Chancie (the person who posted the baby name poll link):

I didn't find your post rude, I actually found it amusing!
As others have said, this is Off-Topic Chatter, meaning that 
anything not containing cannon on HP is allowed here, (with
in reason as Dizzy the list elf mentioned previously) since
it doesn't belong on the main list. I'm sorry if my asking for
baby name help some how offended you, but anyone who's
had a child can tell you that finding a name is an extremely 
hard job!  Perhaps in the future it would be wise for you to
simply delete the topics that you have no interest in reading,
and allow the list elves to decide if a certain topic is acceptable
or not then you won't have to be annoyed with those of us
who are posting frivolous topics.  And please don't take that
as any type of insult or anything, I have in the past done that 
same thing on the main list when I find a particular thread silly,
or something I'm simply uninterested in.  Why let yourself be 
annoyed?  Or if it's just the OT threads that are bothering you,
maybe it would be better if you just avoided this section of 
the site, since it's very likely that you'll see more and more
"non-related topics" as time goes on.  

Chancie





From chnc1024 at earthlink.net  Mon May 22 03:10:30 2006
From: chnc1024 at earthlink.net (Chancie Parmley)
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 20:10:30 -0700
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Please help us choose a baby name!
Message-ID: <410-22006512231030250@earthlink.net>


> I went and voted, but, if given my choice, I'd go for Leyla Claire for a
> girl or Leland Alexander for a boy. <Grin> Never had kids and my
> childbearing time is past.
>
> Good luck, lots of love!
>
> 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.
>
>
*****************************************************

Chancie:

It's actually funny that you mentioned Alexander, since 
it was actually one of our top 3 considerations for a 
boy's name only I would have called him Zander since 
my uncle used to have a dog named Alex, and every
time I hear that name I think of that little blind miniature 
poodle( he was such a sweet do).  The name we finally a
greed on for a boy is Johnathan Mitchell. The middle 
name is in honor of my grandfather who I was VERY
close too, and passed away late last July. There have 
been quite a bit of John's in my family, but never a 
Johnathan, and to find a name that has been previously 
unused in a family the size of mine and my husbands, 
that's an accomplishment in and of it's self!  I've always 
thought Layla was a cute name, but hubby was never 
big on it, so it got knocked off our original list almost 
immediately.  Thanks for your vote, I appreciate it!

Chancie





From doddiemoemoe at yahoo.com  Mon May 22 04:16:30 2006
From: doddiemoemoe at yahoo.com (doddiemoemoe)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 04:16:30 -0000
Subject: HP Chat - How to get in!
In-Reply-To: <e4qasl+4rju@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e4rduu+je3v@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "yolandacarroll" 
<yolandacarroll at ...> wrote:
>
> Please IM hpfgu_chat.  I will then add you to the conversation.
>
I liked yahoo elite because I could "log in" while other computers 
in my household were logged in via IM...(only one household computer 
can log in at a time...hence the my space blowout...yea sure it can 
happen from time to time....but not on a reliable basis....

YES IM is a GREAT thing.....but it is not a household thing..

I.M. or Ya ELITE is not mirc...quite sad, yet, quite true no?

Doddie

who thinks that most folks still like anonymous chat...I would IM you
(if I could)...but I may be a "semi regular"...and also I liked  
when you gave a chatroom to log into...alas I did not have that 
today...

Doddie,

who really had a great deal to chat about....but opted out for an 
additional $300.00 phone bill instead...which wasn't nearly as happy 
as speaking with Lorna, Yolie, etc. etc...








From miss_megan at bigpond.com  Mon May 22 11:30:55 2006
From: miss_megan at bigpond.com (storm)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 21:30:55 +1000
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] I need some advise
In-Reply-To: <e4q41f+11iv@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <PPEOKMGBLEMHDCHHGOLPEENGDIAA.miss_megan@bigpond.com>

Linda

Do you know which hospital your friend is in? It might be worth trying to
approach the social workers there. They would be able to approach your
friend, sort out what would be good for her, what would be safe.

Good luck,

storm

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From coriolan at worldnet.att.net  Mon May 22 12:37:43 2006
From: coriolan at worldnet.att.net (Caius Marcius)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 12:37:43 -0000
Subject: Indy Dino Gets Potter Name
Message-ID: <e4sban+5fd8@eGroups.com>

This article was in the Indy Star this morning:

http://tinyurl.com/mvqqt


The local Children's Museum here does have an excellent dinosaur
exhibit:

http://www.childrensmuseum.org/dinosphere/index.html


    - CMC









From n2fgc at arrl.net  Mon May 22 15:25:04 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 11:25:04 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] I need some advise
In-Reply-To: <PPEOKMGBLEMHDCHHGOLPEENGDIAA.miss_megan@bigpond.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c67db3$e687df40$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[Storm (not me) wrote]:
| Linda
| 
| Do you know which hospital your friend is in? It might be 
| worth trying to
| approach the social workers there. They would be able to approach your
| friend, sort out what would be good for her, what would be safe.

[Lee Storm]:
Yes, good suggestion!  Also, perhaps, have them help you confer with her
doctor; he/she would know more about her condition and be better able to aid
your decision.

Our prayers are with you!!

Hugs,

Lee (Who married a Storm and prefers it over her maiden name, Hess.) :-)

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 May 22 15:53:08 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 11:53:08 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] I need some advise
In-Reply-To: <PPEOKMGBLEMHDCHHGOLPEENGDIAA.miss_megan@bigpond.com>
References: <e4q41f+11iv@eGroups.com>
	 <PPEOKMGBLEMHDCHHGOLPEENGDIAA.miss_megan@bigpond.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400605220853p32cbcac4qf0139487b8ee96c8@mail.gmail.com>

On 5/22/06, storm <miss_megan at bigpond.com> wrote:

> Do you know which hospital your friend is in? It might be worth trying to
> approach the social workers there. They would be able to approach your
> friend, sort out what would be good for her, what would be safe.

Whoops, I thought she was in and out of hospitals.  My suggestion of
talking with the neighbor first still stands, though.  I'm presuming
that person would know of the hospital's location and other details to
arrange a meeting.

Dina



From s_ings at yahoo.com  Mon May 22 17:44:21 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 17:44:21 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Jen and Lilibet!
Message-ID: <e4st9l+ihsk@eGroups.com>

*hangs multi-coloured streamers, blows up dozens of balloons and 
suspends glittery confetti over the party room*

Trust me, the confetti won't fall in the food. I promise!

Everyone pull up a comfy chair and get ready for a party. Would 
someone kindly offer to take charge of the music for us? Thanks. :)

Today's birthday honourees are Lilibet and the delightful Jen P. 
Birthday owls can be sent care of this list or directly to Lilibet 
at: lilibetlilibet at yahoo.com and to Jen at: JenP_97 at yahoo.com

I hope you both have marvelously magical days that bring everything 
you wished you. And Jen, that the kids stay out of trouble so you 
can enjoy the day (or at least cause only the kind of trouble that 
gives you the kind of delightful stories you've told us about them 
<g>).

Happy Birthday, Jen!
Happy Birthday, Lilibet!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf






From s_ings at yahoo.com  Mon May 22 18:44:11 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 14:44:11 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: complaint about off-topics
In-Reply-To: <20060522011838.90377.qmail@web34511.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20060522184411.21660.qmail@web36105.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> Dizzy the List Elf jumping in here.
> 
> OTChatter stands for off-topic chatter, and that is
> indeed what this list is for.  It was created some
> years ago when what we now call the Main List became
> very busy and it made sense to move any non-canon
> topics, be they about HP or babies, puppies, or
> anything else (within legal and respectable limits)
> to a list especially for OT nattering.
>    
>   OTC has been somewhat quiet of late but if ever
> you're bored or want to skive off work ***vbeg*** 
> have a look in the list archives to see what a huge
> array of topics were discussed.  So let's hang
> around and have some fun here.
>    
>   Dizzy Elf, Guardian of the Timbits in the Elves'
> quarters
> 

Sheryll aka Rylly Elf also jumps in, but only to point
out to Dizzy Elf that lots of our list members don't
know what Timbits are. Perhaps we should round some up
for the next birthday and let everyone else in on the
fun. 

Btw, Timbits are doughnut holes made at the Tim
Hortons coffee chain. :)

Sheryll, very fond of Timbits

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From jenP_97 at yahoo.com  Tue May 23 01:30:15 2006
From: jenP_97 at yahoo.com (Jennifer Piersol)
Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 01:30:15 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Jen and Lilibet!
In-Reply-To: <e4st9l+ihsk@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e4toj7+gj93@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Sheryll Townsend"
<s_ings at ...> wrote:

> And Jen, that the kids stay out of trouble so you 
> can enjoy the day (or at least cause only the kind of trouble that 
> gives you the kind of delightful stories you've told us about them 
> <g>)

Ahh, thanks, Sheryll, but your wishes came too late. ;)  They woke up
fighting, fought until Ginger got to school, and then started fighting
when she got back in the car for the ride home.

Oh, and our washer broke last week, so I had to take them to the
laundromat on my birthday.  Wheee!

And now the charcoal has gone out in the grill, and the chicken is
still raw.

I hope tomorrow is nicer. ;)

-Jen







From s_ings at yahoo.com  Wed May 24 00:00:11 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 20:00:11 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Happy Birthday, Jen and Lilibet!
In-Reply-To: <e4toj7+gj93@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <20060524000011.69493.qmail@web36102.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sheryll:
> > And Jen, that the kids stay out of trouble so you 
> > can enjoy the day (or at least cause only the kind
> of trouble that 
> > gives you the kind of delightful stories you've
> told us about them 
> > <g>)
> 
Jen:
> Ahh, thanks, Sheryll, but your wishes came too late.
> ;)  They woke up
> fighting, fought until Ginger got to school, and
> then started fighting
> when she got back in the car for the ride home.
> 
> Oh, and our washer broke last week, so I had to take
> them to the
> laundromat on my birthday.  Wheee!
> 
> And now the charcoal has gone out in the grill, and
> the chicken is
> still raw.
> 
> I hope tomorrow is nicer. ;)
> 
Sheryll again:

Gosh, sounds like a nightmare! I *do* hope it got
better in the light of a new day. 

Hey, with Joywitch living closer now, couldn't you
threaten to send the kids to her? Do they know about
her cauldron?

Sheryll, full of helpful ideas

__________________________________________________
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From bunniqula at gmail.com  Wed May 24 02:54:14 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 22:54:14 -0400
Subject: So, how many computer desks did y'all buy today? RE: Staples $9.50 desk
Message-ID: <1a2738400605231954o3bf2ad37o632b52d413b652f3@mail.gmail.com>

Staples had their Z-Line Designs Monterey Computer Desk on clearance
*in store*.  If you visit the website
(http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=100712&cmArea=itemavailerr
), the price is ~$140 for the computer desk and ~$80 for the matching
file cart.  In store, the clearance prices show $59.50 for the desk
and $20.50 for the cart.  But the kicker being... the desk was
actually $9.50--one person posted this and it spiraled from there.
It's recommended not to call the store because employees will swoop up
the deals.  When I called the corp # for availability, the national
CSR was reluctant to say the price until I said it.  She couldn't
believe the pricing.

There were a few left in Clearwater, FL.  However, I got one and the
file cabinet, plus, I used two $3 ink coupons, thus, making the desk
$6.50 and the cart $17.50. Then when the employees found out the
pricing on mine, I could hear them make dibs on the remaining desks,
so *all* the desks are gone now in Clearwater.  I'm hearing reports of
folks buying 2-4 or more desks and more cities are out-of-stock.

As to what I'll do with the furniture, give them to family members.
Hey, they'll think I spent $$$ on some rather nice (and *heavy*)
pieces, when I actually spent less than $26, including tax. :-D

Dina



From s_ings at yahoo.com  Thu May 25 22:51:35 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 22:51:35 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Charis Julia!
Message-ID: <e55cdn+fqvv@eGroups.com>

Wait, wait! I know it's getting late in the day but there's still a 
party to get started. Anyone want to help decorate the room?

*drags in large, overflowing box of decorations*

I'll go get some food and drink - and the always important birthday 
cake!

*exits the party room and reappears in a flash pushing an overloaded 
trolley*

There, that ought to hold us for a while!

Today's birthday honouree is Charis Julia. Birthday owls can be sent 
care of this list or directly to Charis Julia at: fgroan at hotmail.com

I hope your day has been magical and filled with joy, laughter and 
good company.

Happy Birthday, Charis Julia!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf







From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sat May 27 20:46:48 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 16:46:48 -0400
Subject: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs
Message-ID: <1a2738400605271346t4fb7b835if6c9c74e8ebc7eb4@mail.gmail.com>

I put time and effort and I think she has a pretty sweet deal because
I copied my plan to her phone:
500 anytime minutes, national long distance, free roaming, unlimited
mobile to mobile, voicemail, early 6pm N&W unlimited calling,
'unlimited' data/internet, 500 text, the 'usual suspects' of phone
options, and a free phone all for $18.75/month before taxes... and
she's like 'that's too expensive'. {blink, blink}

{sigh}  I know money is always tight (I should know since a *large*
chunk of my income goes to her expenses), which is why I said she only
needed to pay $10 and I'd pickup the rest (oh no, it's *still* too
expensive), but a cellphone can be a good thing for emergencies.  One
of Florida's 'hurricane preparedness' things is making sure your
cellphone is fully charged and she knows her phone lines died during
the 2004 hurricane season.  Not to mention any other non-weather
related situation where a cellphone can be useful.

Dina



From coriolan at worldnet.att.net  Sat May 27 22:41:11 2006
From: coriolan at worldnet.att.net (Caius Marcius)
Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 22:41:11 -0000
Subject: Invisibility Cloaks For Real! (almost)
Message-ID: <e5aki7+mtg1@eGroups.com>

Check this out:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060526/ap_on_sc/invisibility_cloak_6


   - CMC






From catlady at wicca.net  Sun May 28 13:00:33 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 13:00:33 -0000
Subject: Please help us choose a baby name!
In-Reply-To: <000101c67d4a$232d2190$65a4a8c0@rosie>
Message-ID: <e5c6th+kde6@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "(Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the
Healing Force)" <n2fgc at ...> wrote:

<< I'd go for Leyla Claire for a girl or Leland Alexander for a boy.
<Grin> Never had kids and my childbearing time is past. >>

If you had a little Leyla and a little Leland, would you-all be called
Lee-mom, Lee-girl, and Lee-boy? Or would the kids be Night Light and
Land Zand?










From catlady at wicca.net  Sun May 28 13:04:53 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 13:04:53 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Jen and Lilibet!
In-Reply-To: <e4st9l+ihsk@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e5c75l+quci@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Sheryll Townsend"
<s_ings at ...> wrote:
>
> *hangs multi-coloured streamers, blows up dozens of balloons and 
> suspends glittery confetti over the party room*

Happy Birthday to all!

> Trust me, the confetti won't fall in the food. I promise!

You must invent edible confetti.






From catlady at wicca.net  Sun May 28 13:12:07 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 13:12:07 -0000
Subject: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs
In-Reply-To: <1a2738400605271346t4fb7b835if6c9c74e8ebc7eb4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Dina Lerret" <bunniqula at ...>
wrote:
>
>, but a cellphone can be a good thing for emergencies.  One
> of Florida's 'hurricane preparedness' things is making sure your
> cellphone is fully charged and she knows her phone lines died during
> the 2004 hurricane season.  

*blinks* I thought hurricanes would blow down the cell phone towers
and make cell phones useless.

> Not to mention any other non-weather
> related situation where a cellphone can be useful.

I don't know anything about pre-paid cell phones, but if they're like
phone cards, maybe that would have been better to get for her to keep
with her for emergencies. And if she started to use it, then you could
get her the good plan.






From heidi8 at gmail.com  Sun May 28 13:23:13 2006
From: heidi8 at gmail.com (Heidi Tandy)
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 06:23:13 -0700
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs
In-Reply-To: <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com>
References: <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <1148822597.105255FF@ba12.dngr.org>


On Sun, 28 May 2006 9:14 am, Catlady (Rita Prince Winston) wrote:
>
> *blinks* I thought hurricanes would blow down the cell phone towers
> and make cell phones useless.

Cellphone towers here in Miami all stayed working through the 120 mph 
gusts of Wilma last October. Unlike trees, the towers are all sproingy, 
and bend with the wind and there's so  much redundancy of coverage that 
while we had some busy circuit situations, we were able to stay in 
pretty good contact through the storm, even despite the power failures 
to 90% of the area (the cell towers have battery backups to last 72 
hours and by that point the companies managed to get new batteries into 
place).



From bruney200 at yahoo.com  Sun May 28 17:55:00 2006
From: bruney200 at yahoo.com (Tasha)
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 17:55:00 -0000
Subject: Do you have myspace.com?
Message-ID: <e5co5k+ncqg@eGroups.com>

Hey guys and girls I just wondering if anyone has myspace.com, if you
need more friends and want to chat other than in here come check me out.
http://www.myspace.com/bruney200

Tasha






From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sun May 28 18:01:23 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 14:01:23 -0400
Subject: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs
In-Reply-To: <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com>
References: <1a2738400605271346t4fb7b835if6c9c74e8ebc7eb4@mail.gmail.com>
	 <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <1a2738400605281101t792bc8a1o5207f07d2b3db0c5@mail.gmail.com>

On 5/28/06, Catlady (Rita Prince Winston) <catlady at wicca.net> wrote:

> *blinks* I thought hurricanes would blow down the cell phone towers
> and make cell phones useless.

As Heidi mentioned, cellphone access remains up longer than landlines.
 Newer construction and technology versus the wires needed to connect
each home.


> I don't know anything about pre-paid cell phones, but if they're like
> phone cards, maybe that would have been better to get for her to keep
> with her for emergencies. And if she started to use it, then you could
> get her the good plan.

I thought about that but the price per minute was a bit pricey--hm, in
between an Irish stepmom with many siblings and a mom raised on a
small Japanese farm, it's no wonder I calculate value versus want at
even a snack vending machine.  So, I then did additional number
crunching with her and she dropped the 'long distance/out of area' on
her landline and other extraneous options to take her phone bill to
basic.  In the end, she'd be paying less now and still have long
distance access to her sister and friends, along with an emergency
back-up.

I swear, she must've allowed a sales person to shack her up with a
phone plan where she didn't use 80% of the features.  Me, on the other
hand... Friday, an insurance salesman stopped by the office, and even
though I said 'no, thank you', he still snagged a business card.  My
first thought 'please give the card back and leave'... but I didn't
say it.  I'd be ticked if the guy used the mailing address, phone
number, and email address to send junk I have to trash.  My boss'
father left for Greece on Friday--rescheduled because he had a family
member who flies commercial jets--and then my boss leaves for Greece
next weekend for a couple months.  So, they're both forwarding their
mail to the office for me to sort through and trash junk mail. :-\

...Meh, I'm slightly depressed.  They had me cash $10,000 at the bank
last week.  For a few moments, man, it was sweet having that much
cash! :-D  Then I had to hand it over when I returned and it reminded
me my income is not a two person income.

Dina



From n2fgc at arrl.net  Sun May 28 18:14:40 2006
From: n2fgc at arrl.net (Mrs.) Lee Storm (God is the Healing Force)
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 14:14:40 -0400
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Please help us choose a baby name!
In-Reply-To: <e5c6th+kde6@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <000c01c68282$96b40f60$65a4a8c0@rosie>

[I had said]:
| << I'd go for Leyla Claire for a girl or Leland Alexander for a boy.
| <Grin> Never had kids and my childbearing time is past. >>
| 
[To which Catlady responded]:
| If you had a little Leyla and a little Leland, would you-all be called
| Lee-mom, Lee-girl, and Lee-boy? Or would the kids be Night Light and
| Land Zand?

[Lee]:
Ouch! <LOL!>

Well, it's a thought, ain't it?  When I moderated the BSG-Theme List, a few
people addressed me as "Mama Lee" or "MamaLee" which always made me laugh.

Thanks for giving me a laugh for the day!

Cheers,
"MamaLee" or "Leehead" or whatever else you want to call me....just don't
call me late for dinner, especially if there's chocolate for dessert! :-)

Lee :-)




From bamajenny at gmail.com  Sun May 28 18:12:26 2006
From: bamajenny at gmail.com (Jenny gmail)
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 13:12:26 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs
References: <1a2738400605271346t4fb7b835if6c9c74e8ebc7eb4@mail.gmail.com> <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com> <1a2738400605281101t792bc8a1o5207f07d2b3db0c5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010101c68282$ad27bda0$0201a8c0@ROLLTIDE>

Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs


On 5/28/06, Catlady (Rita Prince Winston) <catlady at wicca.net> wrote:

> *blinks* I thought hurricanes would blow down the cell phone towers
> and make cell phones useless.

As Heidi mentioned, cellphone access remains up longer than landlines.
 Newer construction and technology versus the wires needed to connect
each home.

One other thing about telephones and hurricanes. It is usually the POWER
rather than the telephone service that is actually out. If you have a phone
that has a power cord (for portable handset / caller id display, etc) then
if the power goes out, the phone is out. They are hard to find now, but if 
you
can get a basic phone, with no power cord, that only plugs into the 
telephone
outlet, then odds are, that phone will work through a hurricane. I have one
phone that is 20 years old, but it gets plugged in before every hurricane,
and I have never lost phone service. It is sometimes overloaded (circuits
busy), but the phone works.
Jenny




From bunniqula at gmail.com  Sun May 28 18:40:19 2006
From: bunniqula at gmail.com (Dina Lerret)
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 14:40:19 -0400
Subject: Can't please the mom-ster RE: cellphone costs
In-Reply-To: <010101c68282$ad27bda0$0201a8c0@ROLLTIDE>
References: <1a2738400605271346t4fb7b835if6c9c74e8ebc7eb4@mail.gmail.com>
	 <e5c7j7+foa9@eGroups.com>
	 <1a2738400605281101t792bc8a1o5207f07d2b3db0c5@mail.gmail.com>
	 <010101c68282$ad27bda0$0201a8c0@ROLLTIDE>
Message-ID: <1a2738400605281140m83a3620sc09cdd0dd9740631@mail.gmail.com>

On 5/28/06, Jenny gmail <bamajenny at gmail.com> wrote:

> One other thing about telephones and hurricanes. It is usually the POWER
> rather than the telephone service that is actually out. If you have a phone
> that has a power cord (for portable handset / caller id display, etc) then
> if the power goes out, the phone is out. They are hard to find now, but if
> you
> can get a basic phone, with no power cord, that only plugs into the
> telephone
> outlet, then odds are, that phone will work through a hurricane. I have one
> phone that is 20 years old, but it gets plugged in before every hurricane,
> and I have never lost phone service. It is sometimes overloaded (circuits
> busy), but the phone works.

Yep, we've kept a couple of those old 'rotary' phones--as a kid, I
remember playing with the spinning dial and I kept mine, complete with
school stickers. ;-)  However, the city likes to pile cable TV, power,
and phone lines on one pole for several residences, which can
sometimes be problematic, and then rig the grids together.  For
example, a cable TV 'repairman' knocked out the phone line earlier
this year but power remained.  Other than the dead line, the most
obvious giveaway was my line sagging about 4-5ft lower than where it
should be. {g}

Love thy neighbor... bah!  I called out the phone repairman to fix
what their cable repairman did.

Dina



From chonpschonps at hotmail.com  Mon May 29 14:13:52 2006
From: chonpschonps at hotmail.com (xuxunette)
Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 14:13:52 -0000
Subject: Lovegood's hair
Message-ID: <e5evj0+ebo5@eGroups.com>

Hello guys,
Joined this group to ask a urgent question. 

I'm not a native english speaker and one thing has always had me
confused, what does 'dirty-blond', Luna's hair color, means exactly?
Is it darker or lighter than regular blond?
Is there a the difference between 'dirty-blond' and 'straw-blond'?

Also, additional question, I always understood 'straggly hair' as a
kind   straight hair with some curls, only messed up, but I keep
seeing fanart depicting her with straight and very smooth hair. Am I
again misunderstanding the term?

Sorry to bother you with those capillary introspective, but hair are
important! ;)










From snazi2002 at yahoo.com  Mon May 29 12:30:05 2006
From: snazi2002 at yahoo.com (Christine)
Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 12:30:05 -0000
Subject: An idea for Harry Potter lovers...
Message-ID: <e5epgd+g4c9@eGroups.com>

Hello there all. I belong to a lot of groups and have spread this 
message there but this little addition fits with all those that 
adore the Harry Potter books. 

You can have your very own "Philosopher's Stone" !! 

Find a stone - polished, big, small, it doesn't matter. Keep it in 
your pocket or somewhere on you where you will have the opportunity 
to touch it at least once per day. 
Every time you touch it, think of something you're thankful for. It 
can be big, small or even silly. You don't have to say it out loud - 
just think it. 
As this becomes habit - you will notice that when you think this 
way - your mood will change and your energy level will raise. As a 
result, your world will start to change and you will begin to 
attract everything you've ever wanted. 

Together, we CAN raise the frequency of this planet and HEAL the 
Earth. 
Shortly after coming up with the personal "Philosopher's Stone" 
idea - I found a polished stone lying on my living room carpet. It 
is now in my pocket. 
Please - PAY IT FORWARD! 

(If you want to know about more ideas to change your world visit me 
at http://echoesofwhy.typepad.com. There's a post to a video that 
will change your life.) Thanks and Peace.












From catlady at wicca.net  Mon May 29 17:38:26 2006
From: catlady at wicca.net (Catlady (Rita Prince Winston))
Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 17:38:26 -0000
Subject: Lovegood's hair
In-Reply-To: <e5evj0+ebo5@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e5fbii+usak@eGroups.com>

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

> Is [dirty-blond] darker or lighter than regular blond?

Darker. It's in between blonde and light-brown.

> Is there a the difference between 'dirty-blond' and 'straw-blond'?

I was under the impression that straw-blond is light blonde.
Strawberry blonde, however, is peach-colored.
 
> Also, additional question, I always understood 'straggly hair' as a
> kind   straight hair with some curls, only messed up, but I keep
> seeing fanart depicting her with straight and very smooth hair. Am I
> again misunderstanding the term?

No, the fanartists are just wrong and you are right.






From s_ings at yahoo.com  Mon May 29 22:47:23 2006
From: s_ings at yahoo.com (Sheryll Townsend)
Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 22:47:23 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Kaylee!
Message-ID: <e5ftlr+6l4r@eGroups.com>

*looks up from a messy table, startled*

What, it's time for another party? Already? Where did time go?

What am I working on, you ask? I'm trying out Catlady's idea of 
edible confetti, of course! Not quite ready yet, as it somehow 
always comes out tasting of soap. 

Today's birthday honouree is the ever thoughtful Kaylee Tonks-Lupin, 
who always has a nice cold drink for me when I run into her on YM. 
Birthday owls can be sent care of this or directly to: 
fuzzlebub85 at aol.com

I hope your birthday is fun, magical and brings everything you 
wished for.

Happy Birthday, Kaylee!

Sheryll the Birthday Elf, still relying on the kindness of others 
for computer access






From evilwillow01 at yahoo.com  Mon May 29 23:13:12 2006
From: evilwillow01 at yahoo.com (Melissa Brougher)
Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 23:13:12 -0000
Subject: New Harry Potter RPG
Message-ID: <e5fv68+g4nf@eGroups.com>

I just started a new Harry Potter RPG set during the very end of the
last book into the seventh year. The only character taken is Hermione.
Come join the fun!

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/HarryPotterTheSeventhYear/


~Melissa









From bboyminn at yahoo.com  Tue May 30 19:03:31 2006
From: bboyminn at yahoo.com (Steve)
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 19:03:31 -0000
Subject: Lovegood's hair
In-Reply-To: <e5evj0+ebo5@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e5i4u3+6jh7@eGroups.com>

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "xuxunette" <chonpschonps at ...>
wrote:
> xuxunette:
> Hello guys,
> Joined this group to ask a urgent question. 
> 
> I'm not a native english speaker and one thing has always had me
> confused, what does 'dirty-blond', Luna's hair color, means exactly?
> Is it darker or lighter than regular blond?

bboyminn:

Catlady has already answered but I will expand on what she said.

Dirty-blond, sometimes also referred to as 'Dish Water Blond' tends to
be darker, more like a light brown but with golden highlights that
clearly make it blond. So, basically, it is just dark blond.

> xuxunette:
> Is there a the difference between 'dirty-blond' and 'straw-blond'?
> 

bboyminn:

Straw-blond I suspect has a very golden yellow color that is similar
to straw. Although, I'm not sure if it refers to Wheat Straw which
tends to be very golden leaning toward red, or Oat Straw which is more
of a bright yellow. But either way it refers to 'straw' colored hair.

Strawberry Blond is any shade of blond that has a slight hints of red
in it. 

> xuxunette:
> Also, additional question, I always understood 'straggly hair' as a
> kind   straight hair with some curls, only messed up, but I keep
> seeing fanart depicting her with straight and very smooth hair. Am I
> again misunderstanding the term?
> 
> Sorry to bother you with those capillary introspective, but hair are
> important! ;)
>

bboyminn:

Yes, 'Straggly' would generally refer to straight or somewhat straight
hair, but refers more to the 'messed up' aspect of it. Generally,
'Straggly' hair would refer to hair that is somewhat stringy the way
straight hair gets when it has not been washed for a while. Though it
does not necessarily refer to dirty hair, just to hair that /looks/
dirty, uncombed, and somewhat stringy. Also, 'straggly' assumes
somewhat long hair.

Hope that helps.

Steve/bboyminn







From phil at pcsgames.net  Tue May 30 23:52:19 2006
From: phil at pcsgames.net (Phil Vlasak)
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 19:52:19 -0400
Subject: Twelve uses of dragon's blood
References: <e5fv68+g4nf@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <001101c68444$1ce5e9b0$6600a8c0@phil>

Twelve uses of dragon's blood:
1. oven cleaner.
2. spell repellent. 
3. in a drink, tastes like brandy. 
4. Splash it on the wall to fake a fight.
5. heals wounds. 
6. a spell power amplifier. 
7. for protection. 
8. used in love potions. 
9. for banishing.
10. increases potency.
11. used for quick fire starting. 
12. hides you more completely than you can possibly imagine.

Phil who likes to guess at these things.




From coriolan at worldnet.att.net  Wed May 31 00:26:02 2006
From: coriolan at worldnet.att.net (Caius Marcius)
Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 00:26:02 -0000
Subject: Twelve uses of dragon's blood
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--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Phil Vlasak" <phil at ...> 
wrote:
>
> Twelve uses of dragon's blood:
> 1. oven cleaner.
> 2. spell repellent. 
> 3. in a drink, tastes like brandy. 
> 4. Splash it on the wall to fake a fight.
> 5. heals wounds. 
> 6. a spell power amplifier. 
> 7. for protection. 
> 8. used in love potions. 
> 9. for banishing.
> 10. increases potency.
> 11. used for quick fire starting. 
> 12. hides you more completely than you can possibly imagine.


The Twelve Magic Uses
To the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas

THE SCENE: The Headmaster's office. Enter ALBUS DUMBLEDORE 

DUMBLEDORE
Here's the twelve magic uses of blood from dragon veins:
Cure hoarseness in centaurs
Give hickeys to dementors
Grow hair on bald 'uns
Clean dirty cauldrons
Anti-Nundu potions
Calm troll emotions
Boost Put-Outer output
Brew lemon drops
Mend worn-out socks
Freeze bumblebees
Talk with merfolk
And there's one more I won't now explain

(Exit, eyes gleaming triumphantly)

  - CMC

HARRY POTTER FILKS
http://home.att.net/~coriolan/hpfilks.htm










From chonpschonps at hotmail.com  Wed May 31 15:50:01 2006
From: chonpschonps at hotmail.com (xuxunette)
Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 15:50:01 -0000
Subject: Lovegood's hair
In-Reply-To: <e5i4u3+6jh7@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <e5kdv9+6jnf@eGroups.com>

Thank you guys for the answers!  Now I have a clearer idea of what JKR
was getting at with Luna's character, hair-wise. I think the
description was meant to be more geeky than romantic.