From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Nikki love?<BR>
<BR>
      Look on my last [email-masked]?
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

lol Deeva you crack me up.  Actually, I know nothing about New Zealand except for that my beloved kiwi bird/fruit originate there.  I have a few "real" kiwi friends too... but i don't know anything about your states... provinces?<BR>
see, americans are dumb.<BR>
<BR>
nikki... eugene huh? you a duck? :-)
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From: The Original Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Paul~<BR>
  Have you ever eaten Fredericksburg peaches? They're the best. I miss the Hill Country. I miss the orchards. Peaches in North Central Texas just aren't the same.
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From: deevaa [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Kiwi.... states... &lt;giggling&gt;... Us New Zealanders call ourselves kiwi's after the bird actually, and I thought that you might be 'one of us'.<BR>
<BR>
I set Nikki a homework assignment tonight, maybe you should do it too... the person who can get the most info about--<BR>
<BR>
the kiwi<BR>
tuatara's<BR>
the prime minister<BR>
the capital city (I live there)<BR>
and one famous New Zealander... <BR>
<BR>
will win a prize... (I'm sure I can find something 'kiwi' enough to post over there)<BR>
<BR>
&lt;grin&gt; that'll keep you outta trouble!!<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>

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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

To the original Misti,<BR>
   Not sure if I have had those but I have vivid recollections of being a kid and going with my mom and grandmother to the peach orchard.  We'd spend the day there picking and eating peaches.  Fresh from the tree.  I'd be a sticky mess when the day was done.<BR>
<BR>
And Ms. Wu - Funnymoon was so hilarious I just spit all over my screen!! 
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From: Megs<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

I may never write again.  Or think again.  Waitressing is HARD this year.  GOSH I got there at 10:30 in the a.m. and didn't leave till 12:30 at night (which would actually be a.m also...WHOOPS)  THAT doesn't have anything to do with romance except that it is hampering mine...Calvin works all day and I work all evening so I haven't even SEEEEEEN him.  *sigh*<BR>
<BR>
Paul- hehe...thanks for the cyber card.  I wrote a lil note explaining the mixup.   But its the THOUGHT that counts. <BR>
<BR>
Misti- An email? from YOU?  Reply to come when my brain isn't largely just a mush. <BR>
<BR>
Gala-  'Member me? Lil FGK?  Don't be in a bad mood I say.  Your last few comments sound positively Grrrrrrrrr....<BR>
<BR>
Ok kids...I am getting out of here...<BR>
Megs
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From: Kirk, Blender-Keeper<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Techie Question: do you use www.loveblender.com or loveblender.com to get to the site? And do both seem to work? For some reason with my connection at work, I can't get through if I include the www.
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From: Tara - [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Zoe<BR>
<BR>
Bending to Becca<BR>
<BR>
took my breath away.. 
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From: Madison<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

both work for me, Kirk -
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Oh Madi girl---<BR>
<BR>
        that Mermaid thing is so tasty---poetic cheesecake layered thick with fresh berries....yum!
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From: Madison<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

k, Kirk - I retested with NT 2000 in Netscape & Explorer - both load fine.  <BR>
<BR>
Gala thank you, sweet one - I think the picture that goes with it makes it work, if you want to take a peek http://home.talkcity.com/KarmaWay/madison/poetryII.html
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

First, a general comment by a desert denizen...<BR>
Rennie (it is good to see you submitting again), Calypso, Madison, Toklas- <BR>
Your imagery of the sea make each poem framed around such images like a little vacation to me...  Thank you all...<BR>
<BR>
more specifically-<BR>
Gala-<BR>
don't fret too much about what comes from the passion within you.  Your poems and posts yesterday really ARE romance-related, for all is not wine and roses in love.  My wish for you is that this, too, shall pass...<BR>
<BR>
in that same vein-<BR>
Megs-<BR>
you definitely put your heart out there in a voice of astonishing clarity.  "Why I hate..." drew me in and reminded me of those days (MANY years ago, in my case)...  With a heart like yours, you are destined for great love...<BR>
<BR>
gup-<BR>
the first two lines of "curtain" are truly wonderful...  in addition to a clarity not dissimilar to what I mentioned above.  nicely done...<BR>
<BR>
lastly-<BR>
zoe-<BR>
while your poem made me a little uneasy, I do agree that it is proper subject matter for the Blender.  Perhaps most disturbing was the thought that any man would NOT say to his lady "if I don't taste you I'll die..."  Thank you for sharing...<BR>
<BR>
k<BR>
<BR>

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From: Rennie Lorca<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

<BR>
Oh, dear Kevin ... thank you so much ... and these other merms who write of the ocean are also dear friends to me. We crave the sea so much we just have to take ourselves there in verse ... glad you would join us!<BR>
<BR>
I am getting many e-mails asking me about the Albatross verses ... about haven't some been around before?  Yes, the verses are collected and often reworked here: http://members.tripod.com/~TruLeigh/albatross.html<BR>
. . . something My Captain and I have enjoyed playing with from time to time. He is a long-distance bluewater sailor, and the albatross is very important to him ... a daytime guide after following the stars at night. Thanks for all your kind comments because these verses are special, private feelings unveiled, as we progress in our romance and relationship. Thanks .... Rennie
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From: Galadrial60<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Okay---Listen up! <BR>
<BR>
       The FGM has a proposal---I hate romantic fiction with a passion---BUT---as a lark, I propose that the varied talents of the Blender get together---and write a trashy romantic novel.<BR>
<BR>
       The Rules:<BR>
<BR>
       1. One chapter a piece.<BR>
<BR>
       2. No outline---you base your storyline on what came before---but can veer wildly if it suits you.<BR>
<BR>
       3. You will have a one week deadline to finish your chapter---so you don't put it off forever.<BR>
<BR>
       4. If this is even halfway decent, we'll actually send it out---procedes to be divided equally by all who contribute....<BR>
<BR>
       5. I need a total number of victims---I mean co-authors by May 30th....<BR>
<BR>
       So who's feeling brave? A real bodice ripping, breast heaving, oh you wonderful man, come crush me to your virilke chest sort of thing!<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                       Gala<BR>
<BR>
                                       Gone round the bend
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Kirk-<BR>
both URLS work fine for me in both IE and Netscape...<BR>

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From: Sugar<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Hey Micheal Your poem "words" I loved it and felt every word. i just went through a divorce and the emotion you put into it was felt strait to the heart  Sugar
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From: Sugar  Sclauschee@hotmail<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Hey Micheal Your poem "words" I loved it and felt every word. i just went through a divorce and the emotion you put into it was felt strait to the heart  Sugar
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From: Misti Velvet<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Chris,<BR>
  Thank you for *hope springs*...as always, I am way honored. It is too well-written. I'm worried about you, sweetheart. I'm going to try to call you now. 
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Gala ~ Sounds fun. :-) Why the hell not? I'll play! :-)<BR>
<BR>
Nikki ~ I'll get right to work on my homework assignment!<BR>
Thank's!  I need a little education. :-)<BR>
<BR>
Zoe ~ I liked "Bending to Becca" nice work. :-)
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Okay---I have two volunteers! Kiwi, hope you have a strong stomach---I'm writing chapter one...now shall we go for historical (hysterical?) or a "modern love story"? (oh yeah---right!)  <BR>
<BR>
And no Dee---No Fabio on the cover...I draw the line at pretty boys who have a nicer chest and hair than I do!<BR>
<BR>
Come on folks---why spend your summer just reading trashy fiction, when you could be writing it?<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                          Gala<BR>

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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Dee?   Come on---this will be a gasser---and if you take a chapter, we'll put YOU on the cover...you can even pick the cover boy....please?<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                             Gala
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From: Crystevin<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Gala, you can stick me in the middle somewhere if you like, but i can't promise anything, i'm actually doing a WHOLE lot of writing already, but i'd love to take a look at what's there after a few chapters.<BR>
<BR>
Also, I agree with Kev, some of your recent works are just FABULOUS and believe me when i say, i can FEEL them in me.<BR>
<BR>
Crystevin
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Gala ~ I'm ready, bring it on!! :-P
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

histirical, totally.
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From: kiwi<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

oy.  make that "historical" :-P
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

<BR>
<BR>
Why Chrystevin, I'm touched!<BR>
<BR>
                 On both counts!   I'm told by a friend that there are a lot of men who actually write romantic fiction under flowery feminine names! And they are reputed to be muy macho...hairy chests, and raging testosterone levels! (Said friend used to work for industry, btw..)<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
And also, we're going to need a NAME----something virtuous usually works---so even if you take a pass on the project, you can submit a suggestion for what our happy collective should call itself... Priscilla Parsons?  How about Diva Zealand (dodging the large rock heaved from Wellington)----or how about----Hedda Steam?     <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Oh this is fun!
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From: kevin urenda<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

okay, okay...<BR>
<BR>
I already volunteered to Gala undercover, but since Crys did, I hereby volunteer publicly as well (I wasn't gonna be the only x-y on this project!!)...  Color me...  er, on second thought, don't...<BR>
<BR>
k
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From: Calypso<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Hi Kevin,<BR>
<BR>
Yes, the sea, it's where I want to be. I'm landlocked where I'm living right now! Felt like a vacation writing about it for me as well...<BR>

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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

gala...great idea...i'd love to write a chapter...i can't write pure mush though...well, i could, but i would have no fun doing it...and i'm not sure how my obscurity would affect the product...i would, however, be honored to pour some of my thoughts into the story<BR>
<BR>
already wrote my first two lines:<BR>
<BR>
what they lacked in communication skills, they made up for in the bedroom.  what they lacked in the bedroom, they made up for in their fantasies.<BR>
<BR>
gup
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From: [email-masked]<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Okay teacher I publicly volunteer too. <BR>
he says cracking his knuckles.
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Working title for our opus---<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                HER MANIFEST DESTINY<BR>
<BR>
                           More when I stop laughing and get up off the floor....
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From: the guppy<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

zoe---bending to becca...wow...extremely well done...<BR>
<BR>
love is love...and it does matter...and love is always a beautiful thing<BR>
<BR>
people in this world are often afraid to love...or afraid to admit it...or just afraid...usually of what others will think of them...and what good does that do?...people are bottled up, competetive, judgemental, paranoid, possessive, insecure...and nearly everyone gets down at times because they feel alone...or like they don't matter...and that person who at one time or another upset you because he or she wasn't showing enough interest in you, well, he or she probably felt the same way...we need to turn off the freakin' t.v. and make this little trip called life a whole lot happier for each other...<BR>
<BR>
we all have pieces of writing that we wish we had the um...guts?...to say out loud...dig up some that are the most honest reflections of you...the ones that were hardest for you to write...and read them out loud to your girlfriend or boyfriend or husband or wife or that girl you have a crush on, but are too afraid to tell her about it, or a friend, or a parent...let people know your feelings...let them know you<BR>
<BR>
be delightful,<BR>
gup
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

fabio... ewwww... I AM insulted... I like a little ROUGH in my man. (grrrrowwwwwwll) ... dark hair, and eyes, *melt*<BR>
<BR>
Me on the front cover? hehe... what in one of those dresses that push ya boobs up under your chin and make ya waist look itty bitty bitty? I might be in for that!! &lt;grin&gt; infact I can see it as a good look for me.<BR>
<BR>
I am not very good with long works, it might be safer to let me to the cover, and DTP the final version, after all thats what I am best at.... or even better we can make it into a web book, each chapter leading onto the next ....<BR>
<BR>
sounds like fun.<BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>

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From: dee (again)<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

and Fabio may have hair prettier than mine, his chest ain't NOTHING on the deevaa's. &lt;wiggles her ass on out&gt;<BR>
<BR>

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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

<BR>
<BR>
Folks---Dee doesn't lie...why just yesterday, the topic of her er---outstanding assests came up in conversation...the two superalitves employed were k2 South...and the Her-alayas....<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                      Running---fast!
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

okay, dee I did the assigment.  <BR>
<BR>
The Kiwi: (I already knew most of this, as I am a Kiwi freak) is a flightless bird.  the weigh between 3 and 9 pounds, the females are bigger.  There are three types; the brown kiwi, little spotted and great spotted kiwi.<BR>
<BR>
Tuatara: A scary reptile thing that has a third eye in the middle of its head.<BR>
<BR>
Prime Minister: Helen Elizabeth Clark<BR>
<BR>
Capital: Wellington, population 150,100<BR>
<BR>
one famous person: i had trouble with this one, but isn't Natalie Imbruglia from New Zealand? :-)<BR>
<BR>
fun fun fun. :-)<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Hey Gala ~ what chapter am i writing?
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

guppy,<BR>
amen to every sentece you wrote there!!!
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
OKay---quit shoving---June 1, I'll assign chapters---but you might want to hold off until you get the proceding chapter...<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Okay Blenderites----we need a pen name, the heroine's name, and a hero/bad guy.....<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Ready, set go!
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Gala,<BR>
  Can I write Chapter 22? Twenty-two is my favorite number. Here is an excerpt:<BR>
"After last night's troubled, verbose prelude that had led to frantic lovemaking and twisted sheets, they had decided to dispense with words for an entire day. Twenty-four hours of meaningful gazes, deep kisses and body language. They couldn't write, either. No poetry, no Post-It notes. If anything at all was to be communicated, it was to be communicated in silence. This worked for them because they surfed the same warped wavelength. And when they made love at noon, it wasn't frantic but deeply fulfilling."
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Gala~<BR>
  Just submitted that last comment before I read yours! My idea for a pen name is Milky Way, 'cause it's not gender specific and it could work as an innuendo and it's a decent candy bar. My idea for the heroine's name is Perpetual Pinkness. Her lover's pet name for her could be "Petal." Like rose petal. And I think her lover's name should be Roscoe Choochootrain. Whenever he's in the mood he could say,"All aboard!"
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Kiwi... pretty well done, bonus point for knowing Helen's middle name -- actually something kinda funny is awhile back I was driving to pick up TK from creche and I have to go past 'the beehive' which is what we call our parliment buildings, and there was Helen Clark, sunglasses on, holding a take-out coffee, crossing the road, just walking between the cars... I thought it was pretty funny, can you imagine what'd happen to Clinton if he did that!!<BR>
<BR>
hmmm... as for the Tuatara... third eye hey? not sure about that! I did a search and found this definition:<BR>
<BR>
tuatara:  lizardlike REPTILE (Sphenodon punctatus), last survivor of the order Rhynchocephalia, which flourished in the early Mesozoic era before the rise of DINOSAURS. Also called sphenodon, it lives on a few islands off New Zealand, where it is protected. The olive-colored, yellow-speckled tuatara reaches 2 ft (60 cm) or more in length and has a spiny crest down its neck and back. <BR>
<BR>
(the maori definition is tua = back, tara = spiney)<BR>
<BR>
and a big WRONG for that little Australian Songstress... although those Australians often steal our stars. (just look at Crowed House, two kiwi singers and an Aussie drummer and all of a sudden, Aussie band... ha!)<BR>
<BR>
The only problem is now you've given your answers away to Nikki... you should have e-mailed them!! <BR>
<BR>
dee<BR>
<BR>
PS: I still like the name that I came up with for a band last week... if smouldering writes a chapter, we can use the pen name 'smouldering diva' -- or maybe the name could be "thrown in the blender of love" ...<BR>

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From: terry<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

'Chastity slowly sobbed into the silk pillow, getting quieter by the moment, her chest rising and falling like waves in a previously calm sea. How could Christian be so cold? So damn cruel! Why no self respecting Wainright woman would ever accept such treatment! As she finally stopped her mind wandered to the night before...<BR>
<BR>
A worn calloused, ever so strong hand slowly unbuttoning her wrap around. She could actually feel the strength in his long artist's fingers. As his hot breathe warmed the tender, slightly ticklish spot just behind her earlobe, she knew she would soon be lost to the moment. Willing to give all...surrender her control...'<BR>
<BR>
Oops sorry FGM just practicing see as how I have never written nor read this stuff before....
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Terry~<BR>
  Pretty damn good, chico. Personally, I'd rather he didn't have long artist's fingers, though. I'm very particular about a man's hands. The man I love has perfect hands. I've only seen em in pictures but they're perfect...the hands of an ancient mariner. Just thought this was a good opportunity to wax rhapsodic about em.<BR>
(Chris, don't be embarrassed!)
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From: Gala<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

<BR>
<BR>
Back you savages!  I know you're all panting to take this puppy on-----me too!  Misti---if we have 22 chapters, that one's yours---but we might need you before....<BR>
<BR>
Okay folks---rule one---PURPLE is the prose----wax poetic---nauseatingly so---and we'll be right about on the mark. In the true form, the heroine can not actually have sex until she is married---or must eventually marry the man who takes her virtue....<BR>
<BR>
I beg of you---NO ROMEO AND JULIET rehashing---I will barf...I mean purple CHUNKS!  <BR>
<BR>
I will keep tally---and while I appreciate the name suggestions so far, let's keep clicking....<BR>
<BR>
Felicity Titwell?   Chastity Virtue?   Tammy Torrid?<BR>
<BR>
Michaela Morose?     <BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Oh and Kirk---the village likes this one---can we beg some space in the blender if they actually produce something?<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
                                      Gala,<BR>
<BR>
                                     Elven Rabble Rouser
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From: o' flabbergasted one...<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Ok....Kiwi!  I am a transplanted duck.  Just moved here from Massachusetts.  :)<BR>
<BR>
And my answers have been directly e-mailed to Dee...let the scoring begin!<BR>
<BR>
And Megs, hon, you will write again.  You just need to catch up on life first.  :)<BR>
<BR>
Kirk-- I always type the www in... I think that might just be habit though, I have never tried it without.<BR>
<BR>
Gala--I absolutely LOVE the idea of us writing a trashy romance novel.  Sure beats playing solitaire on the computer, when I should be concentrating on my own writing that isn't getting done.  I will have a new post by the way, although I can't say how good or bad it is.<BR>
<BR>
Gup--I have to comment on what you said about being afraid to love...it hit wayyyyy too close to home, and I think someone needs to slap me upside the head before I lose a really great guy over my fear to admit that I love him and commit to him...(Where the hell did that come from?  must be one of those days)<BR>
<BR>
Misti--chapter 22 looks like it's shaping up quite nicely!  and I love the names you picked...I have neighbors walking by wondering what the hell I am laughing about!<BR>
<BR>
and Terry---you are warming up just fine to the task at hand.  <BR>
<BR>
I am SO LOVING this idea!!!!!<BR>
<BR>
thanks everyone..now I have to go read the new subs!<BR>
<BR>
nikki
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From: HMS<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Gala, <BR>
<BR>
If you have enough chapters to include a newbie, I would love to try.  Prose is more my medium, anyway.  And I once was on a trip and had brought NOTHING to read (Why?  Why?) and was forced to read my roommate's harlequin romances for 3 days straight.  She had about 12 of 'em, and I haven't read one since.  But I think I internalized the genre!  (Maybe not as well as Terry though--WOW!)<BR>
<BR>
RE: names--my students play a game where you use your middle name and your street name and that's your "Soap Opera stage name."  Try it and see what you get!  (Mine is Madeline Firehill.)  I really like Chastity but think it should be paired with something unexpected.  Chastity Wilde?<BR>

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From: loving the new stuff<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

terry---I really like Look at me Ma.  especially the part about trusting and jumping off into her warm sky.  sometimes you just have to close your eyes and jump, don't you.<BR>
<BR>
Paul--I have to say that I wasn't thinking at all about Peaches.  Very good imagery...I like it  (blushes at those evil little thoughts)<BR>
<BR>
Kim--good job with Funnymoon.  I especially love the last lines...sounds like something I would say!<BR>
<BR>
Chris--as always, I am astounded by the amount of passion that comes across in your words...<BR>
<BR>
Zoe--Bending to Becca is so lush and full of life....I love it...(am I getting repetative yet??)<BR>
<BR>
Misti!  You gotta stop making me cry, girl!  Your astrology one (I can't remember the name) is just so perfect.  You and Chris make me hope that me and Chris (not the same one you guys!) are really real!<BR>
<BR>
Kev--You owe me mail, brother!  and I love your two new ones, of course.<BR>
<BR>
I am never writing again.  You guys are too good.  (ok, so you allknow that I am going to write again, but I had to get that one trite statement out.  I feel better now, really.)<BR>
<BR>
Love you all!<BR>
<BR>
Gala!!!!!gimme a chapter, woman!
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Hank--Showers is great...I could almost feel the water..along with the passion...hmm....
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

ohhhh the competition is heating up!<BR>
<BR>
Kiwi -- Nikki got one itty bitty fact wrong, but she did get a famous New Zealander (with a VAST quantity of sucking up to the teacher) unless you (or anyone else who wants to play) can get me a run down on a famous kiwi then the tacky tourist fuzzy fake kiwi bird will be winging its way to Nikki...<BR>
<BR>
dee
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Okay. Here are some more suggestions for the heroine's name:<BR>
Velvet Lingeringfinger<BR>
Velvet Lushlips<BR>
Velvet Vestalvirgin<BR>
Velvet Ebullience<BR>
Velvet Tidalwavesneeze<BR>
<BR>
Nikki~<BR>
  When is your Chris's birthday? What time was he born? Have you figured out his chart? Have you ever read *Love Signs* by Linda Goodman? Thanks for the comments, chica!
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From: Misti Velvet<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

BTW...I agree with you on *Showers*!<BR>
Great job, Hank!
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Angel~<BR>
   Two thumbs up and a toast and five stars for *Everything Was Perfect*!
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Dee~<BR>
  Just went to dogpile.com and found a Kiwi celeb! Her name is Pamela Stephenson, she was born 12-4-50, and she was in "Superman 3"! So do I get a surprise?
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

ohhh come on guys I'm talking about FAMOUS... I'm talking, a name that is instantly recognisable in what ever feild, actors, writers, explorers, or sports people.... New Zealand versions of Whoopi Goldberg or Stephen King -- FAMOUS. 
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From: deevaa<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

ohhh come on guys I'm talking about FAMOUS... I'm talking, a name that is instantly recognisable in what ever feild, actors, writers, explorers, or sports people.... New Zealand versions of Whoopi Goldberg or Stephen King -- FAMOUS. 
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Thank you so much, Misti for the lovely comments on "Everything Was Perfect", coming from you,and at this moment, meant so very much...thank you again.
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From: smoldering<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

     Danforth McClain strode deftly into the room, sweeping Lila Sweetnight from the lace covered canopy bed.  As he lofted his sultry mistress into his sinewey arms, she ran her delicate fingers across his powerful shoulders.  He bore her out onto the veranda, where the July moon was casting a luninous glow upon the lovers.  Swept up in his gaze, she felt his passion inginited as her auburn locks brushed against his rippling chest.  <BR>
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To be continued...<BR>
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The point is, if you think that this might be suitable material for your novel, I'd love a shot at a chapter!!<BR>
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Maybe "Delectable Affections?"
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From: smoldering<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

CRAP!<BR>
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I completely was NOT thinking when I did the last post. <BR>
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Gala,<BR>
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    I am terribly sorry, but I can no longer commit to writing any more anything on my own.  If you wish to allow me to write a chapter in the novel, you will need to consult Dpimp', my personal agent for tramping out my trashy writing.  Please check with My Boss to ensure she does not have me pimped out to another venue at that time.  <BR>
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                               Sincerly Used,<BR>
                                smoldering<BR>
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(and Dee,  Smoldering Diva sounds pretty hot!  Might need a firefighter.  I like it!)  <BR>
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    Your little Pimp"ee"
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Tanqueray Cowboy...'The silence' is graceful and captures the mood perfect...heartbreaking and sad.<BR>
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Kevin Urenda...You make me want to lay down my pen. Your stuff is just so excellent...le petit mort is breathtaking.<BR>
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Angel...love the rythmn and flow of 'Everything Was Perfect'<BR>
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Nikki...'Untitled' captures the essence of true love perfectly. Or maybe I mean faith in the existence of true love. Doesn't matter, cause reading it brings that warm feeling...the deep one?<BR>
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Madisonn...'Singing to a Mermaid' is pure magic to read ..great images...'touchable swells of sound'... very nice line
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From: Misti <BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Dee,<BR>
  What about Rachel Hunter, Rod Stewart's ex? Or Lucy Lawless, aka Xena, Warrior Princess? Or Chris Knox? Who is, and I quote,"Possibly the most important figure in New Zealand alternative/indie/post-punk rock"?<BR>
  Bloody hell! I want that Kiwi bird!
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From: Misti<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Oh! How could I forget Sir Edmund Hillary, the dude who climbed Mt. Everest??? Way to go, Ed!
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Crystal - One word about 'Difference'.<BR>
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YES!
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From: deevaa  ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Misti -- hehe.. well done, I was so sure someone MUST remember Lucy! and as far as Chris Knox is concerned... he might be important, but can you tell me WHO he is? you are doing well... but cheating!!!<BR>
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What about the guy who split the atom, the first guy to run a sub 4min mile, the guy who made it to the top of Everest first, the worlds most notable and mysterious female aviator, the guys from Crowded house, the team that beat the damn American's for the America's cup, the director of 'the Piano' which won so many little gold statues that its in the history books, including one for the youngest ever winner, the MacLaren team, .... oh god, I could go on for days.<BR>
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each of you, mail me your postal address and I'll send tacky tourist fake fuzzy kiwi's your way.
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From: the pimpin' deevaa<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

smouldering... I can't think of a single thing to say thats not gonna get me nailed for flirting.<BR>
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I like ya style!<BR>
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dee<BR>

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From: Misti the Shameless Cheater<BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Dee,<BR>
 Our man Chris Knox was in three very crucial bands...Tall Dwarfs (with Dopey and Doc), Toy Love (with Buzz and Woody)and the Enemy...uh...by himself. Ha!
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From: deevaa <BR>
Date: 18 May 2000<P>

Misti -- hell, I haven't heard of any of those bands, and here I was thinking he was a music reviewer on breakfast TV.<BR>

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