From: Ashley Skye<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Hey everyone, just an inquiry..it seems the Blender has changed quite a bit, alot of new people.  Welcome!!! But my question is, WHERE HAS MISTI BEEN???? It's not the same without her and it has seemed like forever, I haven't even seen any submissions from Chris lately.  I know Megs doesnt have a computer right now and I miss her soo much!!  If anyone knows about Misti, please let me know, Im confused!!<BR>
   Thanks everyone, Ashley
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From: Zero #1<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Jenna~~~ Hmm...a happy answer..well then..let's get started. I think that the answer to your question is that because the world is full of love. (even if it's too clouded by smog to realize it) and that one day he WILL be in your loving arms..but right now he's in someone elses...or he's in no one's and it's up to someone's love to bring him in and give him happiness....<BR>
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PLUS----He may just be asking the same question....
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Ashley--last I heard, Misti was taking care of her parents house, and doesn't have a computer.  The last e-mail I got from Chris, which was a couple of days ago, I think, said that he is offline for a bit now too.  Apparently things are still going with them, and they miss everyone, and will hopefully be back soon.  If I talk to Chris, I will let him know that you were inquiring about them both.  :)<BR>
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And Jenna--sorry girl, don't have a happy answer for you.  Actually, I don't have an answer at all.  :(  <BR>
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g'night lovebugs!  ~nikki
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From: quiz time<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

How many people here are willing to put money on the fact Zero number one, Michael and the frosted one are the same person?<BR>
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I know my hand just shot into the air.<BR>
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the quiz master.
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From: Michael (another me?)<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

I am not Zero. I am not the frosted one either. As much as I'd like to own the idea of repetition, I don't have a patent, (don't want it) and I'm not always a broken record.<BR>
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I started commenting again because I wanted to test the waters, see if I could say nice things to people about poems I appreciate. I don't say stuff about everything because I don't want to suck up any more hard drive space than absolutely necessary. Nikki does just fine sharing the love of poetry though. That's why she rocks. I guess I'm still not welcome here to some. So be it.
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From: Michael (quickly)<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

I miss Chris and Misti too.
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From: Crystevin<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Kirk-Sorry bout the double entry on "restless." My puter burped.<BR>
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-Crystevin
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Trying to answer Jenna with little info on the situation~<BR>
maybe because one or possibly both of you are not available at the moment...maybe because you havn't even met as yet or if you have one or both of you is afraid to make the first move...maybe because deep down it just doesn't feel right...it just isn't meant to be...or maybe the time just hasn't become ripe and at any moment now you will find yourself in his arms...or could it be it is over...maybe it's up to you...maybe not.
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

(minding his p's and q's as the crickets chirp)<BR>
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Gup - I promised Dee that from now on I will be good so if I have anything to say about anything I will email folks.<BR>
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I'm sitting on my hands now!
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From: Kiwi<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Terry and Nikki~ Thank you for your kind words. :-)<BR>
Angel~ No... not until late september... I'm still here in Maine, waitressing. :-) How are things going for you?
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From: The Frosted One<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

hey everyone!<BR>
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***quiz master*** no i'm not Zero #1. if you were as good as figuring out who people were as you at being a quiz master then you would know i'm not him. i'm just a person who likes poetry and came to this website (which was recommended by a friend) to see the great poetry and mind my own business. that was until everyone was getting all over Zero #1, he is my friend i feel like i have the right to defend him. if that is wrong please tell me. i was just planning to defend him and then mind my own business, but people don't let anyone defend their friends. what is wrong with this picture?  <BR>
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The Frosted One
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From: silent voice<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Of course there is a lot of gameplaying going on here. That fact is so obvious. The true Blender folks are biting their tongues and trying to ignore this. But don't think you are going totally unnoticed. There are things such as IP adresses that identify who you are. I feel alot of your alias's are already known to most and definately to Kirk, not much is private on the WWW, including who I am. I wonder just what are you gaining by this. And I ask you to please stop so we can enjoy the Blender once more. Please.
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From: Zero #1<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Alright, since this HUMONGOUS thingy is going on here, my poetry is seriously gonna figure out a new home possibly. I AM ZERO #1---now for all you people, especially you quizmaster..here's who I am. My name is Kurtis. I'm 18. I have an identical twin named Adam, goes under Shimmergloom. HE IS THE FRENCH TICKLER. not me. I am a sensitive person, my girlfriend and I just broke up, college will start soon, and my major is elementary education. Now let's end all this crap because I love reading poetry and feeling what other people feel..especially when it involves love. sorry that you mistook me for so many other people. <BR>
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~~Zero #1
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From: chris w.<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

crystevin: i thought restless had a really nice rhythm to it that made it fun to read.<BR>
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terry: a moment of shakespeare...damn, that was excellent.  i found myself on the edge of my seat reading and wondering how it was all going to end!
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From: Zero #1<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Freddy~~~"making waves" was wonderful! I enjoyed every moment of reading it. Even though it wasnt that long..I still enjoyed its playful tone. Like they always say, "Less is More!" lol Keep it up!
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From: Dawn<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Terry,<BR>
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"A Moment in Shakespeare" was brilliant!  I am speechless...didn't want it to end!<BR>
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Freddy,<BR>
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"Making Waves" was excellent!!  Imagery galore!<BR>
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D.
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From: Michael (hi)<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Zero ~ if you ever feel like talking to someone who's felt very close to what you feel -- [email-masked]. Btw, I like your work. It's weird, but not that weird that some of our work has similar themes.
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Date: 31 July 2000<P>

To Michael<BR>
Zero #1 ([email-masked]). <BR>
Odd how it is very similar to yours....should be easy for you to remember. Go on and email me....or you could just talk to me in the mirror along with shimmergloom and Alex and Laurel and Evangeline and Lydia and Frostyone and stephenstephen and others.<BR>

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From: deevaa ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

heya heya heya ... <BR>
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Angel -- 'Sand Angel' wow... great image...you did good girl!<BR>
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Jenna -- my answer to your question ... (still on my Zen trip) maybe life still has lessons to teach you before you are ready to be in each others arms... if he is right for you that is... if not... well.... there isn't a happy answer to that straight off, however after moving on and meeting your 'Mr Right'.... you'll see happy happy happy all over the place!<BR>
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Guppy -- the pish song had great lyrics... wow.. I was going to say 'it rocked' but hmmm.. thought that was abit ...ummm, thingie.<BR>
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dee
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From: Michael (wow)<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Terry ~ A moment of shakespeare RULES. Just rules. Wow. Maybe I'll describe my first kiss. I don't know if I can remember.<BR>
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All ~ I haven't been reading much of anyone's work. I'm kinda being a sheep. I read what others talk about, scan the works of people I know, and skim the rest. I'm busy lately. Please keep posting though. I appreciate everyone's works. 
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From: nikki<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Gala--'It's Own Sweet Time'...I don't know which of your FGK's you wrote this for, but I'm putting it in my heart to remind me on a rainy day that there is such a thing as love still out there.  Thank you for writing it.<BR>
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Crystevin-'Restless' ...I crave you every moment..I love that line...it makes me feel the hunger with which you wrote this piece...bravo!<BR>
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Freddy--I have to agree with the others...the imagery in 'Making Waves' was magnificent, if playful, yet solemn, can be so.<BR>
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keep up the good work lovebugs!......~~~nikki
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From: terry<BR>
Date: 31 July 2000<P>

Thanks to eveyone who commented on 'Casting' and 'Shakespeare'. I am always unsure when they flow right out like that without stopping, but both those were fun to do, albeit in different ways. And the response to Shakespeare has made my week!<BR>
t.
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