Introduce yourself! Pretend we're at Mr. Scorpio's lounge.

[iconoclastic cat]

I don't know a lot of the u/n's here tonight, so I thought I'd take a look and see who's here.

How about an icebreaker:
1. What's happening outside your home right now?
2. What would you have to drink if this were Mr. Scorpio's bar?
3. What's your burning question?


I'll go ahead:
1. Two police cars have pulled over a bunch of teenagers and are frisking them down. A group of other teenagers are trying to look inconspicuous as they walk past the squad cars.
2. I'd have what I'm having: a glass of Sideshow (rose).
3. Should I just go ahead and become celibate?

How about you?

[ghostsofgiants]

1. I'm stealing your #3, it works quite nicely.

1. Absolutely nothing. I can hear the occasional car on the highway.
2. Guru or Bawls, perhaps.
3. Should I just go ahead and become (voluntarily) celibate?

[iconoclastic cat]

3. Sorry, now some gangbangers are taunting the cops!

This'll end well, sure.

Okay, so what's Guru and Bawls?

[ghostsofgiants]

They're energy drinks...

http://www.guruenergy.ca
http://www.bawls.com

[iconoclastic cat]

12. And why do you need energy at midnight?

[ghostsofgiants]

14. I don't...

I'm just fond of the drinks. I actually have a pretty high tolerance for caffiene and such.

[iconoclastic cat]

16. To each his/her drug.

I happen to prefer wine these days, but since I have an infant, I rarely even get that. Unlike now.

[ghostsofgiants]

18. I don't drink alcohol, so I've taken to drinking energy drinks at bars.

[iconoclastic cat]

24. I see. Is this a medical issue?

Or do you just really like feeling hyper?

[ghostsofgiants]

26. Haha, like I said, I have a high tolerance, so I don't get hyper.

But not drinking alcohol is just a personal thing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_Edge

[iconoclastic cat]

32. Ah, yes.

I've been the downfall of two straightedge birds.

[ghostsofgiants]

36. My friends would like you.

They've been trying to wear me down for years.

[iconoclastic cat]

38. Stick to what you believe.

It's the same as my vegetarianism. Everyone has a great steak joint.

[seemunkee]

2. OK

1. Nothing, i'm in the burbs and no one goes out at night
2. Beer, same as I'm having now.
3. What to do about my daughter getting a job.

[iconoclastic cat]

5. Ah, we're keeping with the monkey theme.

Well, which is more pressing of an issue: the beer or your daughter's job?

[seemunkee]

42. The beer will take care of itself

My daughter on the other hand should probably be grounded for not calling about her applications.

[iconoclastic cat]

45. Perhaps it's not her calling.

Maybe she'd have better luck volunteering.

[seemunkee]

48. If she wants to get her drivers license she better make some money

She already had 2 interviews for working at Caribou coffee. How hard can it be for them to make a damn decision?

[iconoclastic cat]

51. Very, when she's competing with about 50 other people.

Has she considered doing something in education or healthcare? Those are the only really hot fields right now. Even if she's got a worker's permit, she could still find something.

[seemunkee]

56. She's 17 and in high school still

she needs a part time job for weekends and after school. All I'm asking of her is to call back to the places that she has applied to and get an answer from them. My wife and I have tried to get her to apply at a daycare center or one of the day camps for summer work but she is very resistant to it.

[iconoclastic cat]

57. Is she afraid her social life will suffer, or is she afraid of failure?

I could see either one being possible. Summer camps are great, too; good way to learn empathy.

[seemunkee]

58. Afraid of social interaction

She has come a long way this last year but still has far to go. At least with retail she won't have to have to worry about developing any in depth relationships except with co-workers. She loves working with kids in her child development class but can't seem to get over having to deal with the parents.

[iconoclastic cat]

59. Ah, excellent! Maybe something in the arts, then?

That's what cracked my shell. As soon as I started playing music, my whole outlook changed.

[seemunkee]

60. She loves fashion design

Got her a sewing machine and she is taking sewing classes.
But she still needs to make some money for insurance.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. Okay:

1) Nothing
2) Long Island Iced Tea
3) How the hell does 29% of the country support *?

[iconoclastic cat]

7. Well, I'll tell you.

First of all, many people cannot accept any point of view other than their own. If they have the same thought twice, they think it's truth.

[Oeditpus Rex]

6. ...

1. About 90 miles to the north-northwest, the Dodgers are leading the Giants 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth. :bounce:

2. Dr Pepper. Neat.

3. Can the Dodgers hold the lead?

[iconoclastic cat]

9. No, they cannot.

Accord to these smart people:
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/LaDodgers

[Starbucks Anarchist]

10. What does "neat" mean when referring to a drink?

I've always heard that expression.

[Catshrink]

19. It means straight.

[Oeditpus Rex]

22. No ice

No text. :D

[Starbucks Anarchist]

27. Thanks.

[iconoclastic cat]

33. Unfortuantely, the lack of ice is what will ultimately lead to your demise

[Catshrink]

8. Live from Arizona...

1) Nothing going on outside, as usual.
2) A nice Black Butte Porter
3) How am I going to afford driving to work? $36 to fill up my Civic! That's each week, $140 a month. This is getting painful. There is no public transporation to my job.

[iconoclastic cat]

15. Yes, that blows. Does your employer have any pre-tax transportation

deal?

[Catshrink]

17. No...

I'm a teacher. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I can't afford to live where I teach and can't find a teaching job where I live. But, at least I have a job. I've got to remember that as dreary as this is, I've got it better than many people. But it still sucks.

[iconoclastic cat]

43. Oh, you poor bastard.

Yeah, that job chewed me up and spat me out in one f'ing year! I'm still getting crap from the Board of Ed asking when I'm going to start my recertification. My answer: When Cheney grows a soul!

[Droopy]

11. Answers

1. Nothing is happening outside right now. The only signs of life are insects and a few lights on in a couple of houses. I live deep inside a very quiet suburb.

2. I'd have a diet coke. No ice.

3. Will I ever be able to live a normal life? I spend most of my time out on the road now days for my job.

[iconoclastic cat]

20. Ah, your work has become your life.

I say, roll in it! Have fun being obsessed with your job! And remember: some of the greatest serial killers ever traveled for a living. It's not for everyone, but it's good to have goals.

[Droopy]

29. Actually my hobby is hunting down serial killers

My day job is truck driving. Exciting life, huh?

[iconoclastic cat]

31. Hey, weren't you in love earlier?

What's going on with that?

[Droopy]

34. I have the next week off

I'm thinking of taking a little road trip to investigate matters. She probably lives about 30 miles away if she lives near that truck stop.

[iconoclastic cat]

37. You know, I probably shouldn't have mentioned serial killers, then.

So, are you going to go to that sub shop again, or just drive around looking for her?

[Droopy]

39. I'm going to the sub shop, silly

I remember about what time she was working. Hopefully I'll see her there.

[iconoclastic cat]

41. I really hope it works.

That would be such a great story. A lot better than mine!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear iconoclastic cat!

There's nothing happening outside my home right now.....it's a very quiet neighborhood!

I'd probably go for a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice...not much for alcohol, normally!

My burning question: What keeps you in Chicago?

Nice to meet you! I'm CaliforniaPeggy.....and I live and love in the Lounge!

:hi:

[iconoclastic cat]

25. Hey, stranger! Long time, no type.

What keeps me in Chicago? Well, my wife is a die-hard Rogers Park Irish lass. She will never leave. We're both in our thirties, and we live in a condo four blocks down from where she grew up. Our daughter will be going to my wife's grammar school.

It's either here or Dublin.

[Redstone]

47. Pegster: Have you ever eaten a Chicago "all-dressed" hotdog?

If you had, you might understand why people want to live there.

Redstone

[iconoclastic cat]

52. Oh, yeah. I haven't had one in about 13 years.

Well, the veggie dogs can be good, too.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. My dear Redstone!

Hmmm.....I have a new nickname, it seems....and I LIKE it!

But to answer your question....No, I haven't had a Chicago "all-dressed" hot dog!

It does sound yummy, though.....But is it sufficient reason to stay in Chicago?

I'm just being silly here, you know.....:hi:

[ForrestGump]

21. Not very exciting answers

1. What's happening outside your home right now?

Heat. And lots of it. Inside, too.

2. What would you have to drink if this were Mr. Scorpio's bar?

Water. Or OJ.

3. What's your burning question?

How can I avoid burning myself on pizza that never cools down...is there some kind of prophylactic for the roof of the mouth?

[iconoclastic cat]

28. Unfortunately, you've become trapped in the very paradox that drove

Schrodinger into shrieking madness. It is not possible to have pizza both hot and palatable.

[Redstone]

23. Introduction? That's easy: I'm Redstone.

Redstone

[iconoclastic cat]

30. You have blatantly ignored the question.

For that, you may either receive death...or bungabunga!

[Redstone]

35. What question?

Redstone

[iconoclastic cat]

40. Dammit:

1. What's happening outside your home right now?
2. What would you have to drink if this were Mr. Scorpio's bar?
3. What's your burning question?

[Redstone]

46. Oh, THOSE questions. OK, here you go:

1) Wind and rain, rain and wind.

2) What I'm having now: A real Margarita, which consists of nothing more than Tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. None of that "sweet and sour" crap.

3) Why?

(And the answer to that burning question is, of course, "why not?"

Is that better?

Redstone

[iconoclastic cat]

54. Are you going to go out on the heath?

/lear

So that's a real margarita? I'll have to try that soon.

So, how's the art coming?

[hyphenate]

44. You need more than three questions!

1. What's happening outside your home right now?

Absolutely nothing. No cars on the main road to my right, none on the street outside. It isn't raining right now, but it will be later. It's 20 to midnight and it's peaceful.

2. What would you have to drink if this were Mr. Scorpio's bar?

I'd like a virgin pina colada, please, or a virgin strawberry daiquiri. I'm having ice cream right now, before I go to bed.

3. What's your burning question?

To who? I guess my burning question is why do some women torture themselves with expensive things like botox injections, face lifts and other horrible things just to look younger longer? As a female, I never spent much time on makeup and other such things, so I guess I'm not exactly the right person to ask.

Some more questions:

Name 5 things you want to do before you die, if possible? And, unfortunately, money is a concern, since this is a reality question.

I'd like to go whitewater rafting, go up in an air balloon, see my grandfather's farm in Cape Breton again, learn how to accept things the way they are and not try to change them, and be recognized for some of my writing.

What three things did you set out to do when you were younger that you have actually accomplished thus far in your life.

I was recognized for my photography several times, I actually got a script considered for a TV show, and I have seen more than my home state in travels.

Coffee, tea, or cocoa?

Tes, please!

Agoraphobic, ailurophobic or claustrophobic? None, one, or all?

Somewhat claustrophobic, butmostly because I'm short. I hate being in large crowds for that reason.

What do you use for a desk at home?

I have a real wood desk, with a secretary arm. Even so, it's not big enough anymore.

Name one piece of furniture you own that is special to you and regardless of how banged up it is, that you would never throw away.

While I was working at Universal 15 years ago, the prop department was selling off some of the older stuff in the warehouse, and I managed to get a few things. One of them was this 60ish cabinet, black, that was kind of cool. So I took that home. I always wanted to know what show it had been used on, though, because some of the pieces are recycled and repainted to be used on future shows, and they don't tell you what they've already been on. Well, strangely enough, I got my answer: the piece was a REGULAR piece of furniture on My Favorite Martian!! You could see it in all the black and white episodes. Since I know its provenance, it makes it even more special to me to think that Bill Bixby or Ray Walston actually might have touched it at some point in the past.

[iconoclastic cat]

50. Well done.

First, for your burning question: These women want to fulfill their dreams of becoming objectified golems.

Five predeath goals?
1. None of your business.
2. Write a novel that is actually read by someone.
3. Help my daughter to love music and art.
4. Talk my wife into going back to her charcoals.
5. Live in Amsterdam for a month.

Actual childhood goals realized?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=br_ss_hs/002-2573920-5554466?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dblended&keywords=spaceout+day&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

Coffee, dammit.

Agoraphobic, ailurophobic or claustrophobic?
Definitely agoraphobic. And what's the one for clitorises?

Desk? Uh, a desk.

Special furnature?
None. I travel light.

[crispini]

49. Hola!

Here's mine
1. What's happening outside your home right now? --> Nothing, I live in a nice quiet hood.
2. What would you have to drink if this were Mr. Scorpio's bar? --> Shiner Bock, please.
3. What's your burning question? --> How do I tell this guy I just went out with that I'm not really up for a third date?

[iconoclastic cat]

55. Well, my vote goes with some type of STD.

My favorite way to freak out potential dates is to tell them that I've had crabs for a while, but my ethics won't allow me to kill them off. Then I start scratching. That usually does it!

[noshenanigans]

61. Answers!

Man, it's starting to seem like I only post in the Lounge when I drinking. Does that mean I drink too much or I post too much?

1. Nothing, for now, Last night a SWAT team had the street blocked off because someone tried to rob the gas station nearby and tried to run away towards the freeway. (stupid)

2. A Long Island iced tea! or 2, or 3, and see where I end up.

3. How could Chris Daughtry get kicked off American Idol?

[iconoclastic cat]

62. Because, as with all things in this country, people got too lazy to vote.

[noshenanigans]

63. The sad thing is, you're right

I mean, I'm a Taylor Fan and all, but there's something to be said for the "oh, everyone else is voting so why should I?" mentality.

[SKKY]

64. Ok, I'll play along...all the way from Spain (It's a big lounge)...

1. To young spanish girls are trying to fix their moped. I think it's a tire issue. I'd help them, but I know next to nothing about mopeds, and they're not that cute anyway.
2. I'd have what I have in any and every bar, Guiness.
3. What the hell happend to my country?

[Iniquitous Bunny]

65. Yo.

1. What's happening outside your home right now?
light rain
cars driving by
not much

2. What would you have to drink if this were Mr. Scorpio's bar?
vodka martini, dirty, two olives

3. What's your burning question?
Am I crazy to even think about wanting another baby in 2-3 years? :crazy:

[acmavm]

66. Interesting

1) Nothing, except for the people who keep hitting the speed bump and bottoming out when they hit the pavement again. Quite noisy.
2) Ginger ale. I love ginger ale.
3) How long a life do threads in the Lounge have?

[ZombieNixon]

67. Right...

1. I have no idea, I live on the tenth floor and I've been asleep all day.
2. Something refreshing and non-alcoholic, please.
3. Yeah, I'll just steal your #3 too. :(

[xmas74]

68. My dog is outside barking at a stray cat.

I always order dirty martinis from Mr. Scorpio.
My question for him is when he's finally going to order that confessional couch that he promised me a year ago.

[Mutley]

69. Alright. I'm Mutley.

1. It's warm and partly cloudy outside. The sun'll be setting in about an hour, and the squirrels are trying to gather the rest of their food before bedtime.
2. Sure, I'd have beer.
3. I'd pick your number three if it wasn't so depressing. :P