*pops in, briefly* (the clock says my pillow is calling, you see. )

I'll do catch up and more in depth replies to everyone's kind comments tomorrow, but I just wanted to say a very deep thank you to everyone! I usually don't have any party on my birthday, so having everyone here wishing me Happy Birthday and sending me PMs has made me feel so blessed, loved, and special. Thank you everyone- I am so fortunate and blessed to know you all- you are a terrific bunch here, and I hope that we'll continue to have lots of time to get to know one another better and whatnot.

Thank you!!

*exits*

*rushes into the Square*

No time for a ketchup right now, but I wanted to do this now so I didn't miss another birthday. ( )

Happy Birthday, ForeverFan!!!!!!!
I hope you had a wonderful day, and many (many, MANY) more like it!! I've really enjoyed getting to know you around the forum (specifically in here)!

So, time for me to go now. I'll try to get a ketchup done in the next few days.

Mortereve all!

*dashes back out of the Square singing Seven Wonders*

--- flambeau

*Comes into the Square attempting to whistle* I never can whistle like my brother.
How are all the Square Onions tonight? Yes, I do expect an answer to that question from whoever read it.
Do forgive me, but I only have about 10 minuets, so I'm extremely skimming.

Well, I'm only on page 9 so far. It takes such a long time to read a single page of the dictionary, doesn't it?

Yes it does! How far are you now?

That's a really funny story about your little brother, Mel. I'm pretty sure my little brother is just infatuated, too.
6 years? That's quite a long time. Classical is great. I really don't know how people fiddle, their fingers are moving so fast! I hope you get a new bridge soon!

And is that a TT poster I see in the background?

It's a poster for the whole LotR trilogy. I figured that wouldn't take up as much space as three separate posters.

*Waves to Dennie*

Lovely guitar, pogginfan! How long have you been playing?

Why thank you! I've been playing about a year.
Haha, you're making me want a peach now.

Well, how do you do Miss Poggy?
Its wonderful to see you too!

I'm very well. How are you?

Mike starts doing a Gollum impersonation! It was pretty funny .

I would have loved to have seen that.

Fauny! You made it to the Square! I'm very glad of that.

*arrives singing, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" *

That song has been stuck in my head all week.

I'd like to see Pride and Prejudice someday, my mom has promised me I'll be able to watch it when I'm a bit older, and after I read the book.

*Is listening to the soundtrack at the moment* That's one of my favorites, you should definitely watch/read it some day.

*Waves to all she didn't mention* Again, I'm sorry I skimmed so much.

I went overtime...whoops. Farewell, Square Onions! I only wish I had more time. *Hops into bed*

I just realized I missed several posts so I am re-catching up... Then I'll head off to bed.

You got a macbook pro??? That makes two of us!! Actually, I don't have a macbook. It's my dads and I only use it sometimes. I do wish I had a newer computer though, because my school one is really old. That is so exciting that your parents bought you one! I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it.

Sweet, don't you love macbooks? Yeah, I've used my mom's for the past few years. The TPS stuff works great on here - it's really fast! And I haven't recorded anything yet, but I messed around with garageband and imovie and they look great - looking forward to making videos with it.

They didn't play Love is Here?!? It's one of their best-known songs--how do you skip it? Were they playing new songs?

I know, I can't believe they didn't do that one! No idea why! They had the capability to do it that night, obviously, because we heard them play it in the soundcheck a couple hours before the concert, (which made up for it!) but I have no clue why they skipped it.
Yes, they played 2 new songs, and actually they also did an old song (they've released a few albums before Over and Underneath that were independent and not signed).

! Oh, nice! 😀 Liking it so far?

Definitely loving it!

*raises hand* I'll volunteer! You're amazing!!

Well, thank you.
OOH! Thanks for posting that link to the screencaps of the Princess Bride!! I may have to make some PB graphics now.

Fauntastic, well, I am now thoroughly convinced that I am a lucky duck.

*waves to Poggy above her*

Wow, I just realized how many posts I missed earlier.

Great! I'm glad that you guys are doing better! Oh, allergies? I don't have any, thank Heaven.

That's good for you then. Mine are kind of year-round, which stinks.
Haha! I just noticed your sig. That's pretty cool that you're the first male member of the TAN club. Hmm. I wonder why more girls than guys in general seem to like their music.

All right... I think I just about caught everything that time. Good night!

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood evening! And to everyone for whom it is not an evening, good mortevere!

This is after about a two week gap - one filled with much excitement in my life. About four tests and a few quizzes later, I'm back. Time is too short to spend gabbing on about all of that.....

It appears that today is ForeverFan's birthday! Well, happy birthday! .

To Dame_of_Narnia and fauntastic - I do not believe that we have met. I am PeterPevensie, generally known as PP. *Bows to the ladies*.

Hi there PELS! *waves* Thank you so much for the compliment! Square Onion..? I assume this is some sort of Ditto Town lingo I haven't yet learned...xD But it's nice to meet you!

How are all the Square Onions tonight? Yes, I do expect an answer to that question from whoever read it.

dangit...8D I'm just splendid (and procrastinating an english assignment). But there we go again with the Square Onions..xP but Hi Poggy! I haven't chatted with you in awhile it seems (:

MissA, I didn't hear a quack...just kidding xD

Hello there PP! It's nice to meet you, you can call me Faun or Syd.

Okay, okay, I PROMISE, this is my last post for tonight! I really really really must get working on this English Assignment...ughh

Mortereve all!

Well, I enjoyed it, Ruby! I'm great, thanks! I've just started volleyball classes, and that has been fun! What about you?

Oh, I love "O Come All Ye Faithful," NN95. Actually I've just been trying to play that song on the piano. I also like "O Holy Night" too.

That's great, Lissa! I've been busy with schoolwork, reading, playing the piano, listening to my Gaither Vocal Band CDs...all that stuff!

Thank you, MA! Wow! 15 minute ketchup? I usually take almost a half hour.

"The Final Homecoming, Tribulation Special," Jojo? Mark Lowry said that to Bill in...the Kennedy Center Homecoming, I think. Lol!
Yeah, I'd like to see them since Mark Lowry's back. Though I was really disappointed when I found that Marshall Hall left the Gaither Vocal Band. He was one of my favorite members.
Oh, and did you know that Guy Penrod has a website now? He's coming out with a new CD called "Breathe Deep" or something like that.

Ooh, your birthday party this weekend? Sounds like lots of fun, fauntastic! As for me, well, I got several books from the library yesterday. I love reading.

"Alvin and the Chipmunks"? Haven't heard that song, CS.
Yeah, yeah, "Doel"...tease me all you want. I'm used to it.

That is random, QS, but still it's a pretty sig.

Looking forward to your ketchup, flambeau!

Um. I'm only on page 10 now, poggy... Yeah, progress has been going slow. (Btw, on a random note, I can't whistle either. And yet both of my siblings can...)

Whew! Ketching up ("ketching up" sounds so funny ) took a half hour today! *dramatic sigh* You guys post so much.

As it turned out, we didn't get to see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs yesterday. Late that morning, my little brother started feeling a little sick. He had a fever and a bad sore throat (he didn't even touch his breakfast. He wouldn't even drink his chocolate milk...). So my mom had to take him to the doctor, who just said that my brother would be feeling well in a couple days. Then my mom took me to a new library nearby ( ) and I got a pile of books there, and then I had to go with my mom to Target. That part was boring.

~Lucy

*creeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeak* That was Betsie, opening the door to her house, where she's been hiding. *timidly peeps into the Square* Do you mind? May I come out? (This self imposed seclusion has made me feel unwelcome, by my mere strangeness)

I still intend to catchup! But I won't today. Maybe on Saturday, or maybe on Monday or maybe on July 18th, 2087.

Fanny!!!!!! (<- 17 happy faces.)
Happy Birthday!!!
I like your birthday very much. It's such a pretty date.

I searched my name, and found all sorts of kind things people said about me.....

*waves to Queen Susan!* I miss you, too, and I'm so glad you miss me!

*waves to Alyosha* So am I Narniawebbish by birth or force?... Thanks for mentioning me!

I want to list everyone.... to say hello to all my dear friends.... but I'm afraid I would forget someone, and I don't want to do that... but I like names.... I like remembering my friends... *waves excitedly to Mr. Knightley, Destined, Mel, Balustrade the First, BellaNotFromTwilight, Valia, Djaq, Johobbit, NarniaGirl, cep, Lady Liln, Joho, pogginfan, greanleaf, P.P., M., M.C., Edmund P. & everyone else!*

Betsie! It's you! You're back!!! July 18th, 2087 sounds like a perfect day to do a ketchup. I'm glad you're back, I've missed you! How have you been doing lately?

All right, it's 9:56 a.m and I haven't done any schoolwork yet today...that is not good...I'd better go and get my math workbook now. Mortereve everyone!

~Lucy

Hello everyone! *waves* How are you all today? I am pretty good (in the areas that count, that is!) and have now a few moments to do some catchup.

Ata: How wonderful to see you around again, even if it is just briefly! It sounds like you've been having an interesting and constructive time.

*waves to JoJo* It has been some time! I do hope all the getting-on-NWeb troubles smooth out for you, it's no fun not being able to get on, isn't it? I am pretty well, thanks! Hmmm, new, new. Well, my uncle is up here for a few days, and he brought with him some really old Nancy Drew he bought for me earlier this summer, so I was pretty excited to get them. And of course the typical birthday fare and what not. What about you?

Ah, okay! I forget which avatar I asked that for, but I think it's your current one. I recognized the actress, but not the scene/character where it was from. But no matter, now I know! Thanks!

Mmm, thanks for the update on baby sitting! I'm glad it's going alright- but I can understand the wishing it was not so much. For a while this past summer we were baby sitting twice a week, and I wasn't used to it yet, so I was feeling quite drained and almost had to take a one week break with no outside jobs before I was happy about the job again. Are your charges well behaved?

Oh no! That's so sad- I hope she's alright and that you are able to find her again!

Ah, yes! I suppose knowing the majority of people there would be helpful, it wouldn't be so, embarrassing, I'd say.

Thanks for the Happy Birthday wishes- (and the PM, which I shall be getting back to you shortly, I hope). I have had such fun getting to know you as well, and talking about whatever things we talked about.

Queen Susan: Thank you! That's alright about not reading more, of course! How are things with you?

Edmund P: I'm glad to hear that your back has been slightly better- although the injection does not sounds like fun! Would it be a one time thing?
I've been pretty good myself, thanks!, dealing with a somewhat cold right now (which involves mostly coughing, and lots of it), but at least I can sleep well and not have a sore throat that bothers me.

Narnia Girl: Thank you! *gives a hug* I had a wonderful day, thank you!

Oh good! (I'm not sure if I said this before, but) I used to play volleyball once in a while and I was not good at it. It probably didn't help that I was the only one who didn't know the rules...so eventually I just sat out. It was at a club thing, so it wasn't like I wanted to go and then sat out, or something. But, I'm glad you're enjoying it!

I hope your brother feels better soon! What books did you get from the library?

Aiden: I figured it'd be. I promise not to be so random in the future! Yes- for some reason, I really don't like any commericals where another competitor talks down their 'opponent' in that way. To me it doesn't seem fair, and reflects on the company who's doing it moreso then on the opponent. But I think we've either talked about it before or it's been talked about by others.

I will! My sister and I are sort of thinking about doing a sequel to a film we did last year, but we're not sure. It might turn out to be the short but more scripted one. Hmm. Well, I'll let you all know for sure.

Mel: Aw, thanks! *gives a hug* A day late, but happy Birthday to your younger brother! Did he have a good day?

Lissa: Thank you!

Ahh yes, I had to pick her up from babysitting. She really is such a handful around here that we simply can't handle her anymore! We have to send her off to be watched. We hired a very *ahem* tough two year old and four year old to do the job. They seem to be able to put her in her place without much trouble. They're quite bossy and demanding, so I think she minds. xxxxxDDDD.

Aww, hehe! I really can't imagine JoJo being such a handful, but, you live with her after all.

*waves to Miss Aravis* How are things for you today? I hope all is well! Thank you for the birthday wish and the cake- it looks lovely!

Fauntastic: Thank you! *gives a hug* I like your comment about the Town Square making one happy- it does that so much for me too!

How are things for you? I hope all is well!

Ella: It too has gotten cooler and sometimes rainy, and most of our leaves are still on the trees as well. Although they have burst into colours of yellow, red, light green, it's very pretty.

*laughs* That's a good one! Let's see. What did the Germans use to transport their sheep when they wanted to take them to foreign countries to sell?

Oh dear! Hmmm, I'm going to have to think on that riddle! Hmmm.....

*waves to Pebbles* Thank you dear! *hugs* How are things with you?

Flambeau: Thank you so much! I have very much enjoyed getting to know you as well- you and your sister are very sweet girls!

PeterPevensie: Great to see you around! Thank you for the birthday wish!

Betsie! Of course you are always welcome here!! Thank you! *hugs* I love the 17 smiley faces! Oh! And, I enjoyed looking at pictures of your book collection that you posted in the books thread. Out of curiosity, how many books do you think you have?

Well, I'd best be off. Thank you once more to everyone, and I'll stop now. The Doctor in Residence (Dad, although he's not really a doctor) advised that I go outside and get some fresh, autumn air into my lungs, as it might help my cough. And so, like the obedient patient that I am, I shall go. Cheers all!

Mortereve all!

Oh, I missed F2's birthday yesterday. Well, I hope it was a great one!

!! Well here I am! Aren't you DELIGHTED to see me!?

Ahh yes, I had to pick her up from babysitting. She really is such a handful around here that we simply can't handle her anymore! We have to send her off to be watched. We hired a very *ahem* tough two year old and four year old to do the job. They seem to be able to put her in her place without much trouble. They're quite bossy and demanding, so I think she minds. xxxxxDDDD.

Yes, you are here! Yes, I most certainly am.

Lol! Yes, yes, I can imagine that she is quite a handful. Oh yes, a good, demanding word from a two-year-old will always do the trick.

Macs don't give you the blue screen of death.

No, they just crash.

Aiden: *prances* I got quote four times, I got quoted four times. Tee hee! Wait, your real name isn't Aiden? This is news to me! But somehow I was going to be surprised if it really was; don't know why. Anyway, yes, I've known of the name before you, but I like it better now because of thine own personality.

Whee! I guess you were very quotable that day! Nope, it isn't. Seems like a lot of people think it is. But, that's understandable. I guess that's a compliment.

Well, yes, those of you who aren't content with just one nickname. I kidz--I searched for both "Jojo" and "Narnian at Heart". Of course, every time someone used the word "at", it highlighted that too, so it wasn't terribly specific.

Hehe, I've only ever gotten nicknames from other people—I've never given myself one. Well, someone might have called you NaH, or called you according to your name on the old forum: N~a~H... you have to be prepared for all possibilities.

LOL, I love how, three paragraphs into my "Aiden section", I finally greet you. Anyhow, the mellowest greetings to you! Yeppers, you heard me...Yes, thanks for the laugh. Good, good. I think most people can tell when I'm joking about something.

Ah well, that just shows how much you care... Greetings right back at you. You're welcome. Well of course they can, do you ever say anything serious?

And I learned the color "tangerine" today! (aye, geometric shapes are very interesting. And the formulas for finding the volume of said shapes is even more interesting!) I may not be able to count to 100 gooder than you yet, but my teacher says that I'm doing good in fonicks. And I can (sort of) write my own name now too. Oh man, that would be dreadful! I would be extraordinarily put out if any kid wrote on freshly painted walls!!

I haven't learned the colors yet. No fair! (They are that. Ah yes. ) Ooh, fonicks is phun! I luv it! Ar u good at speling? Oh yeah, I just can't seem to get my naime, either.
Isn't that dreadful! I can't imagine how the home makeover people were feeling like either, having just completed a beautiful house.

I am constantly smiling as I read through this forum, it's so nice! You all make me feel happy for some reason, haha.

Yeah, this is such a friendly and happy forum!

I'll have to come running to NN95 when I have questions with Spanish! ;D Just took an "examen" today, actually

Haha, feel free! Ooh, my first examen of the year was a couple weeks ago. That's the only subject I don't have to study for. Anyway, I hope yours went well! (BTW, Syd is your nickname, right?)

The first week you'll want to crumple up in a corner and cry, but after that you'll barely notice them (:

So, I'm assuming you have had or do have braces? I have them, too, but they're coming off in a couple weeks! (<— my new smile )

(almost...I don't think anyone follows all of the strict food rules about what you can and cannot eat!)

Wait... there are rules for what you can and can't eat?! Kidding. No, no one follows those rules.

Lol, sorry, didn’t mean to confuse thee.
Ah, wow! Heh,yeah, the furthest we’ve got is “Hola!” Yes, its fun to practice a language by talking it with someone.

So, what were you trying to say?
Lol. Yeah, that's the best way to practice!

Oh, I see.
But.. I'm so fond of Garageband and Photobooth! And they're free with the Mac. 😉

Oh well, that's probably unlikely, eh?
A lot of stuff is free for the PC, too. Ah well, it doesn't matter. It just a matter of opinion!

(I hate how the sleepy smilie looks so sad.. )

I don't think it looks sad at all. In fact, it looks very realistically like someone who's sleepy.

I assume this is some sort of Ditto Town lingo I haven't yet learned...xD

Exactly right! A SquareOnion is a resident of the Town Square.

Oh, I love "O Come All Ye Faithful," NN95. Actually I've just been trying to play that song on the piano. I also like "O Holy Night" too.

Oh, that's neat. I remember playing a rather simple arrangement a while back for piano lessens. That was fun. Yeah, "O Holy Night" is another good one. Pretty much, I like all the Christmas songs you'd find in a hymnal.

Betsie!!! It has been far too long since you've been here last!

I still intend to catchup!

Wow, good luck with that!

it's 9:56 a.m

Now that time matches the forum time. I wonder why it was messed up a couple days ago.

Aiden: I figured it'd be. I promise not to be so random in the future! Yes- for some reason, I really don't like any commericals where another competitor talks down their 'opponent' in that way. To me it doesn't seem fair, and reflects on the company who's doing it moreso then on the opponent. But I think we've either talked about it before or it's been talked about by others.

No worries, randomness is what sparks conversations (case in point, here). I totally agree with that! Even though I don't think highly of Mac anyway, I think less of them because of their commercials. Take the PC commercials, for example. They don't mention a word about Mac. That's the way advertising should be—building up one's own product, not tearing down another's. (And, for the record (not that this has anything to do with your opinion of the commercials), do you prefer Macs or PCs? Just curious. )

I will! My sister and I are sort of thinking about doing a sequel to a film we did last year, but we're not sure. It might turn out to be the short but more scripted one. Hmm. Well, I'll let you all know for sure.

That sounds interesting. What was it about? Anyway, I hope you can get something going!

*chuckles at the Ewe-Boats joke*

*waves to Ata, flam, pogginfan, and PP*

Well, I'm off. I hope everyone has a splendid afternoon. Mortereve all!

Meltintalle, you must be one scary monster!

You betta believe it. The pretty face is only a mask...

*sits quietly beside Mel, then taps her on the shoulder* Hello thah. How art thou?

*didn't notice the silent, pink, text, and jumps about a mile in the air!* I can dish it out, but I sure can't take it. *recovering, she smiles at Jojo* Ah'm fine, dahlin'. Quite well, thank you. Tune in for tha next paragraph for more...

*reads Poggy's question* I guess that means I have to answer it... The truth is, I'm quite excited! My best friend is getting married next summer and she's asked me to be one of her bridesmaids! *knows next to nothing about bridesmaids, except that they stand up with the bride and look pretty*

I figured that wouldn't take up as much space as three separate posters.

Smart move. I'd like the Argonath poster myself, but I have it on the cover of my Art of the Fellowship of the Ring book, so I'm pretty content.

Betsie!!!!! You can put your catchup off until 2087, but you have to post between now and then.

FF: *returns the hug* How does it feel to be older?

I'm not sure my brother did get to enjoy his birthday. We let the birthday kid pick out the menu, and he only got his birthday supper yesterday, which was homemade pizza... and it got burned because he got home late. He had the birthday breakfast today, and while he might get cake with supper, he probably won't get his chosen lunch until Monday!

What's the answer to Ella's riddle? I don't get it...

Lucy: Hehe, yeah.. I type about 130 WPM, plus I was trying to hurry on top of that. If I'm not in a hurry I take much longer.. lol.

Ok, well I'm going to be on a camping trip with my youth group this weekend. We're leaving this afternoon and get back Sunday afternoon, so I won't be on (unless I find some random iPhone with internet service lying around in the woods. ). Should be fun. Talk to you guys later!

I don't know what it is about them, they just make me not want to respond!

Hm, yeah. I guess I'm just lazy or something... Who knows. It just takes some time I guess.

SPELC and I are somewhat alike. She is my mother and she shares a username almost exactly like mine.

Ok. I see now.

That's pretty cool that you're the first male member of the TAN club. Hmm. I wonder why more girls than guys in general seem to like their music.

Yeah, I noticed that too. That's kind of odd. Oh well. *Wonders why she isn't a member yet.*
May I be? *knows the answer will be yes, so she goes and puts it in her sig.*

*waves to PP* Hey! Seems like I haven't seen you around for a while.

Aw, Betsie!!! I've missed you! As you've already noticed me saying a lot. Well... it's true. *laugh*

But I won't today. Maybe on Saturday, or maybe on Monday or maybe on July 18th, 2087.

My reactions:
"Won't today."
"Maybe on Saturday"
"Maybe on Monday" ...
"Maybe on July 18th, 2087" Oh dear! Please don't wait THAT long!

How are things with you?

Wonderful! Quite well! Fantastic! *laugh* Really, things are great-- Life is good.
Next weekend is the "Providential History Festival" I was talking about--so we're mostly preparing for that and doing school and stuff. I'm really excited for the PHF-- the first day there are a couple "workshops" and then just games with lots of people-- (Probably mostly people from our church, but maybe some other families from around the US) And just hanging out with good friends and like-minded people! At night there might be some kind of "Virginia Reel Dance" thingy. *has no clue how to dance* << That's probably what I'll end up looking like anyway.
Then the next day there's mostly just speeches and dramas, etc. I might wear some sort of costume of some sort--Just for fun--don't know yet. And... yeah. It's all exciting, and I'm looking forward to it immensely!
(Ask how I'm doing and you'll get my life's story) Just kidding.

Oh well, that's probably unlikely, eh?
A lot of stuff is free for the PC, too. Ah well, it doesn't matter. It just a matter of opinion!

Yeah. 😉 I don't know which one I like better anyway. And it's not like there will be only Mac-users in heaven. *laugh* (Or PC of course)

I type about 130 WPM, plus I was trying to hurry on top of that.

So I saw on facebook or something. What do you use? The "normal" typing? ("qwertyuiop asdfghjkl zxcvbnm") or "Dvorak"? (Whatever it's called...) I've heard with a "different" kind you can go faster because of how the keys are situated... Or something.
I'm not sure how fast I type... But probably only 70-90 WPM... Depending on how fast I'm trying to go.

Good mortereve all!

I never got around to posting in here yesterday, and due to that, I never said happy birthday to our dear Fanny!
Anyway, HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY, FANNY!!!!! I hope that you had a truly lovely day!!

Oh, and other big news...It's only three months until Christmas!!!

Hey Djaq!!

Hey, hey!! It's great to have you here again!!

Oh psh....no one can hold a candle to MY *superb* tardiness!! I get both an A and a C, for Completely Absent. Sheesh....it's bad! One thing that makes me kinda mad is not getting the notification steadily....they help to remind me that I need to post! lol. When I don't get them, it is easy for me to get busy with other things and forget that life is moving on the Square, and that I need to be there!!

Well, I must admit that I don't think I've ever been gone for as long as you have at times. Wow, what a Creative way to Attain your grades. You're not completely absent all the time (thank goodness!), so maybe the letters need to stand for something else? Always Caring? ...That may fit you, but it doesn't work for this situation...

*stops to try to warm up her fingers* I usually have really cold hands which unfortunately makes typing a little slower.

I trust everyone's healthy??

Yup! Things are going great here!

Djaq, your avatar has me puzzled as well...

It's a picture of me standing at a gate looking at the sun...Here's the base without any coloring on it. Is that better?

And I love weddings!! I've never cut the cake, and I'd be frightened of ruining it (since they are always so decorative and beautiful!). Congratulations on it not collapsing! xD

Haha, I was nervous beforehand, but it went fine.
I'll try to get a picture of the cake posted when we upload them to the computer.

Run. Run for your life.

What if I don't run?

Lol! But then I ask you to tell me what we were talking about. If I were covering up, I wouldn't ask. ( )
Lol, yes it's your fault! Just kidding.
*Riley and Ben get into the smuggler's hold. Shaw and Ian run out of the ship.*"Get out of here!"

Nice save.
You're blaming me again. You weren't totally opposed to doing this scene when I suggested it.
"What?"

Odd! Well then, you must have been doing something wrong.

*sigh* Can I do anything right, Mr. Perfect? (kidding, of course)

"Riley, you're a genius!" NT1

"Do you suppose I'm here to chat with the bullfrogs?" Anne of Avonlea.

Guess that's what happens when we get off on rabbit trails.
Yeah, well, the annoying thing is that I'll try to take it out with my mouth, that's just how my subconscious works. And when I try to take it out and I can't, that's when I make the annoying noises. Anyway, yeah, I'm sure after a while I won't have to wear it as much, then just at night, then not at all. Still, I wish it were over and done with already.

You're probably right.
Haha, I know what you mean. It's when you can't do something that you try harder...
Since I've never had any trouble with my retainer, I'm still hopeful that things will go well for you.

Ah, well good for you!
Boy, now I don't remember much from that one, it was so long ago. Anyway, about big pitched battles...... I'm glad Ben added the second part about what the story is really about. Still, "big pitched battles" has to mean something, and would he really have said that if he was talking about minor skirmishes here and there? I'm not freaking out, either, and even a minor battle wouldn't bother me. Still, there's always the chance they'll go overboard (aha, no pun intended! ). With a director like Michael Apted, though, I have more confidence they won't.
Let's see, what were some other topics? I should have taken notes. Ah yes, I love the purple sail! And, about Ben's beard, I have to agree with Gymfan in that there's really not a problem with it and it doesn't really conflict with the book. However, I agree with Rilian that it just looks weird!
Oh yes, the new pictures and videos are great! Yeah, I can't really think of who Gael might be. Obviously, she's not in the book, but it's been so long since I've read VDT... there might be some clue as to who she is in the book. Anyway...

Aren't you proud of me?
Yes, if Ben hadn't added the second part, I think it would have been an even bigger deal to the fans than it already is. I'm not sure what he could mean by it...He obviously knows what he's talking about, so it does mean something...I just don't know what. Hehe, yeah, let's hope that they don't go overboard with it.
The purple sail is beautiful! Ben's beard doesn't bother me. I didn't even really notice it at first. It might bother me when I see it in the movie, but I'm fine for now.
Hmm, I need to read VDT again too. Oh, what are your thoughts on what happens to Gael and Rhince (from the recent video that we have of Edmund comforting Lucy)?

And, you can't raise your right one by itself either, right? Yeah, that makes sense now.

No, I can raise my right one. I can do my left one subconsciously, but not if I'm trying.

Oh yeah, that's right. You can still PM on the old forum. Glad you kept in touch with her!
'Tis sad, but this is a new age for NWeb, and one that'll be an adventure all its own!

Yeah, I logged on a few days after the switch, and unexpectedly, I had a PM from Jojo. She had sent me a video of her playing the piano (very well, I might add)!
Yes, look at it as a new experience! "The dream is ended, this is the morning!"

No problem. If anyone should apologize, it's I. (I know that sounds like terrible grammar, but it's right.) I never color the quotes. At least you do most of the time.

Thank you! (Yeah, it looks odd, but it's right. )

Hello! *waves*

*waves back* How is school going for you?

Hey, malkah! Yay, I hope that you get to go to the musical!

Ehh...actually, yes, I'm sick of the dictionary, Djaq. I had no idea I would be making such slow progress... *sigh*

Aw, I'm sorry... Are you going to continue?

Djaq, that's cool that you got to cut the wedding cake at the wedding! Glad it went well.

I knew before the wedding that I was supposed to serve cake, but then I ended up being the only cake server that did anything. I'm glad it went well too.

It sounds like a great experience- you helping out there, especially being able to see the kids enjoy themselves despite of their disabilities.

I really enjoy it!

Djaq, me girl! I just read your post about your sister's pregnancy (I know, I'm terribly late), and I just want to offer my declaration of mirth and congratulations on the matter! How exciting for you all! I also love your new avatar! AND, I shall hopefully reply to your PM soon. Don't worry, I did not forget you.

Jojo, dahling! Aw, thank you muchly (and don't bother about being late, she won't have the baby for a few more months, so you're good! )!!
Thank you! I really like your avatar too! She looks so happy and fun (therefore, it's very fitting for you! )!
I just got around to reply to your other one last night, so don't worry about taking too long on this one. I'll try to respond to the name one soon.

By the way, madame, it is with utmost delight that I meet you. Thank you for intoning that you hope we can become fast-friends. I do believe this could be possible.

I concur! 'Tis a grand pleasure to meet you! (you know, this meeting is much more formal than our first one...You nearly ran over me with a skateboard, remember? )

*loves the quote Djaq used* "I'm sorry. I can't explain it any better than that."

"That's the problem with girls."

Regarding the name Aiden, which is also a favorite of mine; I had heard it before I knew NN, and liked it then too. It's just...nice.

As I stated before, I hadn't heard it before I came into the Square. I really like it, I suppose our Aiden hasn't totally ruined it for me. (totally kidding )

Of course, it's changed now.

I noticed.

Excellent show, RinterSamgee!! Quite, uh, entertaining.

How have you been, Jack?

I've been doing really well, I thank you. How have you been doing?

Thank you!

You are very welcome!

How’s school?

School is going well. Since I'm the only one that's still doing it, it's different, but not entirely bad. How's it going for you?

*sigh* It's been a nice, pleasant day.

I'm glad to hear it! How has the weather been where you are?

Djaq, maybe we should ask Bella's sweet sister Ella. But since we're both weird, couldn't we discern who's weird, without even asking?

Hmm, I think that you're right. *thinks some more* Yeah, she's a little weird! Yahooo!

*dashes back out of the Square singing Seven Wonders*

Why was that going through your head? Was your sister singing it or something?

Hey there, poggin! Haha, I can't whistle either. Well, I can a little bit, but not much at all.

Well, thank you.

Am I embarrassing you? Sorry.
We haven't chatted in awhile. If you're too busy (or if you don't want to), don't worry about it.

OOH! Thanks for posting that link to the screencaps of the Princess Bride!! I may have to make some PB graphics now.

You're welcome. It's a helpful site.

"The Final Homecoming, Tribulation Special," Jojo?

I remember that one.

*waves cheerily back to Betsie* It's great to see you again!!

*has been laughing heartily at the conversation going on between Jojo and Aiden* You are both very amusing!

I hope that you have fun on your camping trip, Kat!! We'll miss you!!

Mort'reve all!

~Djaq