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mereubu
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 Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:38:21
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Originally posted by therewererumours
Tampoon is for everybody peps and thank you mereubu, maybe some day I can use my crippling spelling impediment for the good of all mankind and unite us all in laughter and the healing power of tampoon?;)
"Let's see. You've got a two...and a receipt for a box of tampons? This might be the worst poker hand ever".
Keep them new words coming, mister! I'll incorporate them all and become unbeatable at Scrabble! |
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St. Francis
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:41:20
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Originally posted by mereubu
Ugh, I am just the reverse. Writing is no problem whatsoever, but hate the talking.
Mostly we'll be doing a history/lit. kinda thing, from 1800 to present. We'll read about 30 plays and a lot of history. I wish I could teach something less exhausting like acting or scene painting. At least I'll get to use my heretofore useless master's degree. Woo-hoo!
At least there is hope for history student's like me. Would love to use some of those goods to get some quid... My writing is not that bad I just was a procrastinator and slow... my marks turned out good even though my assignments were often late... presentations though super easy...
What periods did you look into for this course? Perhaps I can help you on the lit/historical angle? French revolutionary propaganda art/theatre is rather interesting...
Brothers be on my jock 'cause the way I hold a piece of steel... |
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steveplymouthuk
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:48:20
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Ah well goodnight/evening/morning all. The 40 hour mark approaches so i'd best go collapse. Its been a very productive day; got a complete ballache piece of work out of the way; got lent all of my mate's guitar equipment indefinately; going back home to cornwall tomorrow to spend more time with 'er indoors for a day or two; and i'm getting better at darts.
I shall leave you teacher peoples to it. Speak to you soon i'm sure,
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mereubu
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:48:22
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We're starting just post-Revolution when the Romantics upset all the Neoclassicists. Then you get a whole century where melodrama is the dominant art form. (Consequently there are very few plays from this period that are of lasting dramatic merit--least til the 1880's. Anybody for a revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Eeek!)
Feeling sleepy yet, Steve? ;- ) |
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steveplymouthuk
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:49:32
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brain dead, not sleepy.
oooooh the vapour trails they follow me around.... |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:50:01
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Ha-ha! Sorry, Steve! Just doing what needed to be done to put you out of your sleepless misery. Sweet dreams.
Have fun indoors! |
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steveplymouthuk
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:51:22
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St. Francis
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:52:20
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Which rev? the French? Makes sense given the neo-classical lit movement through rousseau et al... then you got the drama of the Napoleonic war and then I guess melodrama of the english industrial revolution... Bronte's are the spawn of Rousseau strange...
Brothers be on my jock 'cause the way I hold a piece of steel... |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:52:28
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| Mike, I'm even boring myself now. I'm off to watch TV and feel my brain turn into a happy little puddle. |
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mereubu
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:55:16
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| Yep, French Revolution. Fun post-rev boulevard theatre scene. Like theatre combined with fairground freak show. |
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St. Francis
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:55:25
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Okay see you... don't find this stuff boring perhaps I should go back to school...
Brothers be on my jock 'cause the way I hold a piece of steel... |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/20/2003 : 18:57:38
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Oh no, it's not boring to me--I didn't mean that! I'm just out of steam for today and fast becoming witless.
Plus a small person keeps climbing me and trying to lick my face. Very distracting!
Have a good one, fellers. |
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Ten Percenter
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 01:37:54
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I love the word crampons.
Sarah, we were in a mirrored dance hall as well. At one point I thought "that uncoordinated bastard/dolphin looks like - oh, it is me". The guy taking the class had a permanent smirk on his face, I wonder why?
Thanks for the note Barry, will respond. |
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steveplymouthuk
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 03:48:45
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| damn. overslept and missed my train! see you all wednesday night |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 03:58:10
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| And why did you oversleep Steve? Too much revision? Or did anything happen at the weekend? |
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ramona
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 06:27:45
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Morning all.
Back to work. Finally talked to the motard last night. I wanted to talk to him in person, but he wouldn't even come over. He lives a block away, mind you. So, phooey on that coward. I told him I didn't think I could be friends with him and I guess that is that.
Don't have much else to say today.
XXX, Em *feeling a bit blue* |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 06:43:33
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Sorry to hear you are down Em, but I think that you did the right thing, and can move forward now - this way true happiness lies.
(Just what you need when you are down, some guy spouting cliches at you) |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 06:57:42
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Motards suck. Sorry, Em. :-(
Weather is foul here today. Blah. |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:11:57
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Poor Em. Hope you are ok as well Zan.
Are you nervous re tomorrow, Sarah? |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:16:18
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Yeah, I just want to get that first day over with already. I'm contemplating using my old stage trick of simply not wearing my glasses--what you can't see can't scare you. : ) Went in yesterday and got my key and talked my predecessor into letting me use his office for the term.
Speaking of mirrored rooms, the room I teach in is the theatre's green room, so it's mirrored on three sides. Who the hell wants to teach in a gigantic three-way mirror? |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:24:56
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By the use of more mirrors you could theoretically teach from outside the room.
If there are that many mirrors I would not wear my glasses. But remember, they cannot see your rear! |
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mereubu
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:28:59
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Well, at least that's a comfort.
I should have Bob work on a satellite feed for that room so that I can just teach from a remote location.
My child is asking for breakfast. So unreasonable. ; ) |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:33:24
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| I wouldn't. Rampant Bob would forget you were teaching from home, and ravage you in the style of Johnny Weissmuller to the great amusement of your students. You would then have to incorporate the influence of Tarzan films on restoration comedy in a vain attempt to redeem yourself. |
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mereubu
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:43:11
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It's ed-u-cational!
Were you able to socialise successfully Saturday eve? (Nice alliteration, huh?) |
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Ten Percenter
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:47:45
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| Yes, all of Saturday was great. After the dance class we went to the museum - C dressed up as Mary Queen of Scots, and thankfully was allowed to keep her head. After that is was on for a meal and drinks - had to leave early, but still good fun. |
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mereubu
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:53:13
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Sounds lovely. Glad she didn't lose her little head. :-)
My mother is a Stuart (weird spelling, though--Steuart) and forever exhausting me with tales of her one trip to Scotland (circa 1971) and how we're directly descended from Mary Queen of Scots. She's so crazy. I still have the teeny tiny kilt she brought me--would probably fit Z now. |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 07:59:44
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| Now if she comes over she can go to the Museum and dress up as Mary! The Mary Queen of Scots industry here is very crazy. Every historical building you visit claims to have a bed used by Mary, a commode used by Mary... no-one could have crapped that much. |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:04:34
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Hahaha! What I wouldn't give for pictures of my mother dressed up as Mary! Perhaps on a commode? I'm just kidding, I adore my mom but she's a wacky lady.
I've assured her that the only thing we're descended from is Texas dirt farmers, melancholy school teachers and crazy hillfolk. |
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mereubu
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USA
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:12:14
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| Have a good one, Andy. I'm off to the library (or as we like to say around here, "li-berry.") There will be hell to pay if Z misses Story Time today--I'll never hear the end of it. |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:17:31
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| And Rampant Bob is descended from Blackbeard! Miss Z will rule the world. |
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:18:15
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| Bye Sarah - good luck tomorrow! |
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zanni67
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:32:15
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Hi all you lovely people that I miss so much,
Gosh Em, I'm so sorry about what happened. I'm in such an emotional mess of a mood these days that I'm sitting here and tears are welling up with so much empathy for you. But I think Sarah is right, now you can move on. Just be easy on yourself and ride the wave. It'll be tough but you'll hang on and come through a champ. I know it... remember I've been there too, recently, so I know what it's all about. It sucks, it hurts, I cried for days, DAYS! I know you were holding on to a little hope there, and it's no fun to have that last shread of hope yanked from your hands, and heart.
Love,
Zan
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zanni67
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:33:43
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Also, good luck tomorrow Sarah!
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Ten Percenter
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:34:40
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| Hope you are feeling okay Zan. How are things? |
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zanni67
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Posted - 01/21/2003 : 08:36:23
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Thanks Andy, things are ok, just ok. I appreciate you caring. It means a lot to me.
BTW, the dance class story is so cute!
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