*waves to all*

hello!

stardf29: I am a HUGE fan of Skillet! they are my favorite band!
if you have not heard Skillet, I would suggest either "Comatose" or "Awake"! their calmest album is "Hey You, I Love Your Soul" and their loudest album is "Collide"! I have heard all of Skillet's CDs and I love them all! here are all of their CDs in order:

Skillet (self-titled) 1996
Hey You, I Love Your Soul 1998
Invincible 2000
Ardent Worship Live: Skillet 2000
Alien Youth 2001
Collide 2004
Comatose 2006
Comatose Comes Alive (live CD/DVD) 2008
Awake 2009

enjoy!
*waves goodbye to stardf29*

bye, ya'll!

NG, I hate to scare you, but it seems like every year Christmas comes faster and faster... *is mildly worried by this* I suppose I could always start doing all my Christmas shopping and present wrapping in July or something.

I've been trying to get the City of Ember movie at the library for the past two months, but every time I go there, it's checked out. *sighs*

Does your library allow you to reserve stuff? That way, if there's one else waiting, they'll be sure to hold it for you.

stardf, I believe Momo is a cat. He just arrived in a hot air balloon. Though, talking balloons is an interesting idea...

I just keep waiting for Persuasion and Pirates or Mansfield Park and Monsters to hit the bookshelves...

Uh... I'm pretty sure the last one actually exists. Because I ran across a book review for it a few days ago. *checks* Ah. Mansfield Park and Mummies.

sweeet, that is a good idea about the summary. And, my favourite apple is HoneyCrisp.

What a lovely coincidence! My favorite kind of apple is Honey Crisp as well! I like it because they're sweet but also tangy. My other favorite kind of apple is Empire. Their flesh is just so pretty and white. They make the prettiest colored apple-sauce you can imagine.

I've been thinking about what I want to do for college, and where I want to go. I've been pretty sure for awhile now that I want to go to film school and major in screenwriting (Though I don't know exactly where ), but recently I have been getting into my music alot more and I'm wondering if that's just going to disappear entirely when I go to college.

I'm a classically trained piano student, and I've been taking lessons for nine years. That's alot of time; more than half of my life! My teacher keeps encouraging me to look for a school where I can minor in music, but as I want to pursue film and I've never really heard of a film school with music majors, I don't know how its gonna pan out. Hmmm.

What is this about Mansfield Park and Mummies? Sounds rather strange, n'est pas?

*Pops into the square to do a quick catchup post....*

Talking about Siblings are yee? I bet i got you beat

Think so, eh? How many do you have?

*slips out of the Square to get another one of those yummy muffins*

I have 11 siblings and counting me its a even dozen Do i have you beat??????

Oh I don't mind if you could pass me a muffin sounds good!

ok I,m off all! Bye

*waves to Liberty* Hey! How have you been?

Mel: Yes, that was the one. Well... I mostly kept comparing it to the 2005 version while watching. I'm not entirely sure which I like better, actually. The 1995 one obviously included much more of the story and was easier to follow (because it had more time to explain). I had an easier time seeing why Lizzie disliked Mr. Darcy, and thought Colin Firth did well at being "proud and arrogant". I liked the Lizzie in this one very much as well, but definitely liked Jane better in the 2005 version. She seemed more natural somehow and--more how I had imagined her--in the 2005 movie.

*has never had eggnog*

Oh yes, Narnia Girl. It will be a nice Christmas present.

Thanks, Ben. Well, I'm glad to hear that you liked it! It is amazing what He went through for us.

I have six siblings. My two younger sisters had accounts on the old NW, but they hardly ever came on.

Wow. I've always wondered what it would be like to have a house-full of siblings. Wouldn't it be rather... hectic? (But fun at the same time?)

Could it have been the 1995 with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle?

Yeahh.... I was too lazy to look up what the exact date was that it came out.

*waves to Sweeetlilgurlie* Hello, there! Yay for getting out of school yesterday! I'll be done on Tuesday afternoon.

What is Your Favorite Kind of Apple?

I'd have to say Honey Crisp. They are so crisp and sweet, with a tangy taste to them at the same time. Mmm.... Fujis can be quite good as well.

stardf, I believe Momo is a cat. He just arrived in a hot air balloon. Though, talking balloons is an interesting idea...

Yeahh...

*disappears to watch Les Miserables*

Thought I'd drop in again.

What is Your Favorite Kind of Apple?

Probably one that's peeled, sliced, sprinkled with sugar and cinamon, poured into a crust, and baked in the oven--yes, apple pie. Yum!

Uh... I'm pretty sure the last one actually exists. Because I ran across a book review for it a few days ago. *checks* Ah. Mansfield Park and Mummies.

Seriously? No way! I was just kidding... *sigh* Oh well, I knew it would come to this...

I have 11 siblings and counting me its a even dozen Do i have you beat??????

Oh I don't mind if you could pass me a muffin sounds good!

Yes, yes, you have me beat. How many boys to girls?
Let me go see if any more muffins are left. Ah yes, here's one, but it's cold from being in the fridge. Would you still like it?
btw, I love that daydreaming emoticon...

Wow. I've always wondered what it would be like to have a house-full of siblings. Wouldn't it be rather... hectic? (But fun at the same time?)

Yeah, it is hectic and fun at the same time, or I should say was, for now my two older brothers have moved out and my older sister is away working and taking classes most of the day. So our family has kinda shrunk this past year. But during the holidays it's going to be as fun as ever!

*slips back out of the Square*

PC004: Greetings and waves!

Miss Rosa: I've been doing well, thank you!!
How exciting that you get your braces off!!! I'll probably get some of those... eventually... hm.
Anything else new with you that I missed?

Bella: Oh, I didn't hear about your mom until just now! What exactly happened? I guess that's what comes with skimming. Anyway, I'll pray for her!

stardf: I am a big Skillet fan as well, though maybe not so much as Liberty... I would recommend Comatose as an album. Awake would probably be the second recommendation.

sweeet: "Jazz" is my favorite type of apple. And dittoing stardf--peanut butter is awesome with them!

Good mortereve all!

Well, the rest of December will probably be kinda busy. But now that I don't have 10 pages of catchup, I'll be more willing to come back sooner. Once Jan comes, things should slow down a little bit!
And yeah, that'd be fun!!

Yeah, same here.
It would be indeed!

*tries to think of what to do for you-know-what.* I have an idea... but my brother is using the computer I need.
Oh, and I could tell YOU about the something else about something else that I need to figure out. (You-know-what already) But I can't say it--out loud...

Aha, I see.
Yes, let us keep this between ourselves (and select others).

*waves to Horse_Lover*

That's alright, it's better than completely misspelling my name.
Of those two alternate names... I'm glad you stuck with "Djaq". Of course, there are several female names you could have stuck before Scarlett that would have worked.

Yeah. I really like your name, btw. It's neat!
I wouldn't want to be called "Wilma" and "Will" doesn't really fit me, so I'm glad I went with "Djaq" too. Yes, that's true.

The temp keeps jumping between the 30's and 50's as of late. The only things that's remained constant is the rain. *also like cold weather* Hopefully we will get at least a dusting this year. If not, I'm sure will have rain and ice.

The temperature is doing that here too. We haven't really gotten any rain lately, but it's been cloudy. I hope that you get snow, too! 'Tis always fun!

Ohh, and speaking of which... I get my braces off on Monday! I'm very excited.

Ooh, yay!! That is very exciting! Right before Christmas, too; it makes a great present. (Oh, I just saw that Lucy said something similar )
*sends a bear hug to Rosa*

I will continue to pray for your Mom, Bella!

How're you doing lately? We haven't talked in what's seemed like a while!

I am doing very good, thank you! Yes, it has been awhile, I believe. How have you been?

(If the colour I'm using is too bright in all respects, please do tell me. )

After I highlighted it, it wasn't too bad.

*returns the hug* I had that free time. Now I've started another novel, with even less of a plan than the one I did for NaNo.

Another novel? Impressive! Go, Mel! Go, Mel! Haha, noveling without a plan can be a very interesting experience.

Outlaws of Sherwood Forest is a book by Robin McKinley. Not surprisingly, it's about Robin Hood. Cecily is Will Scarlett's sister, but you're not supposed to know that. So, if you ever read it (and it's one of my favourite variations of the tale) forget I said anything.

Ah, now I understand. Right! Forget you said anything about what?

I'm kind of hoping to go shopping tomorrow and hope that inspiration hits me. Or I can get a T-shirt to paint a cow on. That'd be slightly more present like than stealing one of his old ones and customising it.

Yes, I would recommend buying a new T-shirt for your brother. Is there a story behind the cow?

Djaq, I agree, it's so annoying when the book/movie you want at the library is checked out. I've been trying to get the City of Ember movie at the library for the past two months, but every time I go there, it's checked out. *sighs*

Yep. Aw, hopefully you can get it soon.

Good, good. But it would be better if I knew something about you I could hold over you. Like your real name...

Haha! At one point, I think that you knew my real name. Looong ago.

Has she had them yet? Wow, I didn't know she was so close to having them. Is she just past her due date or have they scheduled a C-section?
Oh, that's alright. Thanks. I did have a great birthday.

Yes, we've thought that she would have them any day for the past two (three?) weeks. She is going to have them at home if everything goes well. The midwives (I think there are three of them) were planning on going over at 9 this morning (to induce labor? I didn't get a whole lot of information), but another woman went into labor, so one of the midwives was busy (the one that they needed; she had delivered twins before), then another lady also went into labor later on, so my poor sister still hasn't had them and she is still in pain. (God has a sense of humor and also has a plan and timing for everything! They will be here in His time. ) Perhaps tomorrow? There is no way of knowing. Was that ramble too long? Sorry!

Sweeet!!! It's so lovely to see you here!

I know Dee's real name! Just thought you should know.

Yes, you do. But you don't know my last name (news flash: It really isn't "Montana").

What is Your Favorite Kind of Apple?

Hmm, perhaps Fuji...or Gala...or, what's that other one? Golden Delicious. I think those are my top three (in no particular order).

Any apple with caramel or peanut butter.

One of my sisters made these apples that were covered in caramel, had some dried cranberries sprinkled on them, and then dipped in chocolate. It sounds odd, but they were really good! You have to cut them to eat them though.

I suppose I could always start doing all my Christmas shopping and present wrapping in July or something.

Better yet, start in January! That's what my parents do.

I'm a classically trained piano student, and I've been taking lessons for nine years.

Wow, neat! I only took lessons for a few years and I've been just teaching myself for awhile.
I'll be praying that you are able to find a school that fits what you need.

*is missing malkah* ShE hasn't bEEn hErE rEcEntly. (Never mind the capital E's. She'll get it.)

I'm off. Moretreve all!

~Djaq

P.S. This is random, but here is a video of me playing the piano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Pq6DcFisw
It isn't very good, but maybe someone will enjoy it.

*pops in the square after reading a Zane Grey book (or does he spell it gray?) *

I have 11 siblings and counting me its a even dozen Do i have you beat??????

Oh I don't mind if you could pass me a muffin sounds good!

Yes, yes, you have me beat. How many boys to girls?
Let me go see if any more muffins are left. Ah yes, here's one, but it's cold from being in the fridge. Would you still like it?
btw, I love that daydreaming emoticon...

There are nine boys and three girls two of my brothers married sisters and they came from a family with nine girls and three boys just opposite of us! Yes please save it for me for tomorrow... I,m about to eat a English muffin right now Yes it is a great emotion! lol

*Returns to reading Zane Grey*

*listens to Handel's Messiah and works on her post*

sweeet. I've never had an Empire apple, but I do love applesauce. I'll have to remember that name for next apple season. Mansfield Park and Mummies is part of the latest fad for inserting the strange and unnatural into Jane Austen books. It started with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies... (Sorry, pon. I bet the others will be done as well eventually. )

MissRosario, since I've yet to see the '05 version, I can't really compare the two Janes. From the versions I have seen, I liked the Jane from the 1980 BBC version better. I thought they looked more like sisters in that one.

Go, Mel! Go, Mel!

No, silly Mel! Silly Mel! My brother likes cows and says he wants to be a cow farmer someday. When the idea came up he said he would prefer a cow to a llama. (We'd been testing out a new technique of painting shirts and had chosen a llama as a test subject.) So, cow it is. I'm not sure that we'll actually go so far as to draw a short-legged cow busting out of a pen, though. Your parents are very wise to shop in January. That way they get good deals at the sales, right?

Haha! At one point, I think that you knew my real name. Looong ago.

I remember that. And based on the later clue, I am remembering correctly.

Ben, I think it's Grey. Which one is it? I'm guessing it's not one I've read, since I've only read...uh... five of his books.

*enters the Square on a sled* We got 21 inches of snow yesterday. We haven't had that much since I was super little. The snow is real dry and powdery. Church was canceled today 'cause of all the snow.

Only five days till Christmas! I can't believe it.

Princess, how much snow do you have where you are?
I do like playing out in the snow some, but not really, 'cause I get cold really quickly. And the snow was real dry, so we couldn't make a snowman or anything. Oh well, it's very pretty though.

Mel, there you go, you could start your Christmas shopping in July. I was really behind on Christmas shopping this year though, so I'm glad it's finally out of my way.
Oh, our library does allow us to reserve stuff! I forgot about that! *smacks forehead* I'll have to ask them to put a hold on it next time for me.

Miss Rose, how long have you had to wear your braces?

Djaq, that video of you playing the piano is really good! I've never heard "Sea of Faces" before, but it sounded really good, especially if you did it by ear! That's cool!

~Lucy

Mortereve, all!

Yeah, it is hectic and fun at the same time, or I should say was, for now my two older brothers have moved out and my older sister is away working and taking classes most of the day. So our family has kinda shrunk this past year. But during the holidays it's going to be as fun as ever!

Ahh. My sister went to live at the dorm this year, so it's been quite the change at home. I miss her. But, she's back for Christmas break.

Oh, yes. Definitely! I hope that it'll actually happen.... I was supposed to get them off several weeks ago, but my teeth apparently hadn't moved enough.

Anything else new with you that I missed?

Hm, not that I know of! What about you?

Ooh, yay!! That is very exciting! Right before Christmas, too; it makes a great present. (Oh, I just saw that Lucy said something similar )
*sends a bear hug to Rosa*

Yep. I'm looking forward to it. *sends a back*

"Montana"? Hannah Montana?

*is missing malkah* ShE hasn't bEEn hErE rEcEntly. (Never mind the capital E's. She'll get it.)

Nope, shE hasn't. (HEHe, but I gEt it aftEr bEing in thE chat room sEvEral days ago.)

Well, that youtube recording was nothing to sneeze at! You do very well at playing by ear.

Mel: I'd still like to see the BBC version. I've heard good things about it here in the Square, and I'd like to see it.... sometime... in the near future.

Narnia Girl: It sounds like you got quite a storm of snow! I'm happy for you, though. I guess a white Christmas is in store for you!

Hm... I got braces for the first time about four years ago, wore them for nine months, had them off (and had a retainer) for a year, wore an appliance for a year, and then got the braces back on for another year-and-a-half. So, it's been a while.

*Cor and Vern enter the Square discussing the menu for lunch*

Mortereve all! I trust everyone is having a pleasant Sunday? So far, mines going very well.

*Cor and Vern take their respective seats at the fountain*

Alright, now for catching-up:

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@ Gazer. I still need to buy some presents for certain people.....

It's a couple of days late, but.... Happy Birthday to your Dad!!!

*The Prince and Royal dragon glad accept the egg nog and cookies that have been offered*

@ Rose. CONGRATS on being able to get your braces off on Monday!!!! I didn't even realize you had any.....

*Vern approaches the newest talking animal in the Square. Good day, madame! I presume you are Momo? My name is Vern and this Cor. It's a pleasure to meet you. *

@ Bella. *nods* One and the same. It was a very amusing part in the film, nu?

*Oh, well that's good then. Actually, I'm various shades of brown and other earthy colors. I do have a cousin in Ireland who is green.....*

@ Mel. Don't worry about it Mel. It's actually Vern who was the more excited, though he doesn't want to admit it just yet....

@ Lucy. Wow! Congrats on getting the snow! We just keep getting rain....

@ My dear sister, Princess. Actually, we were talking about what I and Vern had been up too as of late. Anyway, I have a long list of soundtracks and DVD's that I would for Christmas. No surprise there I guess...

Hmm, I'll have to see what I can do about possibly, sorta, kindof, maybe getting you one of those things.... "After all, I am your brother"

*waves to Stardf and Sweeet*

@ Sweeet. Hmm, favorite apple.... probably a Granny Smith apple. They are very sour, but very good. Also, any apple covered in peanut butter or chocolate or both.

@ QueenSusan. Well, we've gotten the formalities out of the way now.... Soooo, what have you been up too as of late?

@ Djaq. Thank you! I'm rather fond of it myself.
True and now I'm so used to you being "Djaq" that I'm not too sure if I could see you as any other username.

So annoying when the temp does this. You never know whether you need a heavy jacket or layers when the weather does this.... We keep getting day-long rain showers. Our drive-way looks like a mini swamp right now. It's in the forecast, so hopefully.....

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Well, that gets my ketchup for today! We're about to go up to my grandmothers for lunch, so goodbye for now!

*Cor and Vern exit the Square.*

Mortereve all!

Haha! At one point, I think that you knew my real name. Looong ago.

*is clueless* Is Dee really your name? *doesn't know whether everything everybody's saying is a joke that she's not getting or something else* Anyway, I'm so clueless today...

Has your sister had a home birth before? Having twins at home especially in an induced labor can be potentially dangerous... No, not too long at all. I love long rambles especially when they're interesting.

Princess, how much snow do you have where you are?
I do like playing out in the snow some, but not really, 'cause I get cold really quickly. And the snow was real dry, so we couldn't make a snowman or anything. Oh well, it's very pretty though.

We have about 10 inches, maybe... Not as much as you have. This snowstorm in VA reminds me of the 2000 snowfall in North Carolina. It was the most snow I had ever seen in my life, well, until I moved to Ohio, then we got that much snow every year.
Our snow is very wet and perfect for making snowballs. But we didn't make a snowman...

Anyway, I have a long list of soundtracks and DVD's that I would for Christmas. No surprise there I guess...

What has captured your special attention this Christmas?

Hmm, I'll have to see what I can do about possibly, sorta, kindof, maybe getting you one of those things.... "After all, I am your brother"

*shall hold you to that sorta, kindof promise * I will be waiting to see what I get on Christmas day. And as your sister, what would you like me to get you?

*sits down on a bench in the Square and watches the snow falling and thinks of someone *

*Enters, breathing in all the wonderfully cool air*

I like laid back settings better, too. Not just the jean part but the part where people allow you to be your crazy self.

I agree. And I'm a bit shy around people I don't know very well anyways, since I'm not very clever with conversations. So I prefer hanging out with a few friends and not worrying about all that stuff. There are, however, certain exceptions in which I really enjoy parties.

*joins the Ever After fans* It's one of my favourites. Very sweet. I hope you enjoy it! I once heard it described this way: characters with an English accent, living in France, wearing clothes based on Italian Renaissance styles.

Hey, Mel! How have you been?
I did manage to see it, and I must say it was a very good movie. I'm going to re-watch it soon. It quite exceeded my expectations.
That's definitely an accurate description, though. The accents really confused me as to where exactly they were living.

I've been doing well, as have the Royal Family. Glad Christmas break is finally here, though.

It's good to hear you're all doing well. Ditto about Christmas break, it's such a marvelous thing.
Thank you! Yes, my avatar was of P&P. I have changed it now, however.

@Rose Yes, there are definitely some types of parties I like. Like you said, the really casual ones where it's just a bunch of friends.
Congrats on getting your braces off tomorrow!! How long have you suffered them?

What's new for you lately? =]

Nothing much, just enjoying Christmas break. My Shakespeare class is going to be preforming a play in a month or two, so I'm excited about that, and nervous at the same time. What's new with you?

@Libby I'm not sure how cold it is now, but I think it's somewhere in 60's today. I know tonight it will be in the 30's. *loves cold weather*

@sweeet Honey Crisp apples are most definitely my favorite. I eat two a day, actually. They're really juicy and have the texture of a watermelon.

Uh... I'm pretty sure the last one actually exists. Because I ran across a book review for it a few days ago. *checks* Ah. Mansfield Park and Mummies.

Oh, goodness. It gets worse and worse. But I've sadly come to expect it now, and I'm not very surprised.

@Djaq Wow!! Excellent job in you 'Sea of Faces' cover! I very much enjoyed it. Are you planning on doing any more covers?