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Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
me too Brenda! It's a freaking game!

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
(Agnostic Here) Personally I agreed with Leslie's action. She was uncomfortable that it conflicted with her beliefs and she quietly slipped out of the place. She didn't storm out or make a scene. She didn't balk at the door going in, she stayed until she couldn't any longer.

I didn't like Jeff making such an issue, once EVERYONE was gathered outside later - like he was putting an instant target on her back. At the very least, there should have been some information given up front, hence the blond doing the disrespectful pointing toward Buddha and being set straight by the Nun. But I think CBS/Jeff were (knowingly) trying to set up some drama. Not right IMO!

I so hope Jeff doesn't bring up this instance again at TC, but I sure bet he will. Sad. The lady's beliefs are unfair targets, unless she were trying to inflict those beliefs on other players. Truly liked the advice she was gently giving James, (PP) "just be yourself, ask questions cause people always like to talk about themselves". I REALLY liked that moment!

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
BTW, every year here in Seattle during Seafair in the International District, we have the Bon Odori.

http://www.seattlebetsuin.com/bonodori_2004.htm
"The highlight of the festival is the colorful folk dancing that takes place in the street where young and old come together to celebrate the Japanese and Buddhist traditions of remembering and thanking one's ancestors. "

While they have street dancing, flower exhibit, and the beer garden with fabulous plum wine - the Buddhist Temple opens its doors and welcomes visitors to see the inside of their temple. Shows all the gold inlaid figures, truly beautiful inside the temple. Then the Monks explain and answer every question, not trying to convert just answering questions.

I've taken a LOT of guests and friends to the Bon Odori over the years, and for all of them that's been one of the BEST events and experiences of Seafair ever.

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
I took a look at that scene with the 'nun' and Courtney in slow motion and either that 'nun' has a seriously five o'clock shadow problem or it ain't no 'nun'.

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
I would imagine there are going to be a lot of challenges with idols waiting at the end. If Leslie takes this too far, she might turn out to be liability to her tribe.

From a lapsed Catholic's standpoint, Vatican 2 removed the stigma from entering other houses of worship. But I don't know how fundamentalist Christians feel about what Rome has to say.

As far as building a shelter goes, I think I would do a little homework on how to build a lean-to before I headed off. And as Maris posted earlier, all you need is a pair of glasses with glass lenses to get a fire going. How tough is that?

But I'm fascinated by this environment and the Chinese -- talk about Survivors.

I expect that James is going to be a treasure to his team. Love that quiet strength... and watching him come out of his "shy" shell as the game progresses (this will be a life-changing experience for all of them), but for James in particular. He's such a loner, which will work for and against him in this game.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 5:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Both our Lowe's and Home Depot stores offer DIY classes! I'll keep an eye out for Shelter Building 101!

Chy
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07-19-2003

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 7:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chy a private message Print Post    
:-) Tntitanfan!

Karm, you're right about the Vatican II. I was very young but remember how we were given permission with all the Chinese rituals that's designed to pay respect to one's ancestors! I remember thinking, the action of my grandma burning fake money to send to my dead grandpa was foolish to me but comforting to her ... (If you ever have to attend one where the parents burns all kinds of paper-made toys for their dead child, it's heart-breaking!)

Can't remember who said something about all the "idols" Leslie might come across in the game... I had this discussion with someone earlier. I don't see the immunity idol as an idol. It's a thing, thing of a human shape, shape taken from Qin's tomb of Terracotta soldiers. (Look out for all things from that tomb, if it's small enough, it could be the "mini hidden immunity idol that's hidden in the plain sight"???)

Biscotti's 11:19pm post is just how I feel which was said last week. Nothing wrong with Leslie removing herself calmly out of the "ritual". The only reason we're debating that is because Jeff's digging on her. Jeff even spoiled us the wrong ideas weeks before the premier. He said someone "had a MELT-DOWN" and "Stormed Out" of the temple. Tsetse, tse, ... <shaking my fingers at JP but I'm not sure how much CBS is involved>

They are loving this "WAR" posters are having(this is not the only board stuck on the subject!). Maybe we should have a separate thread for Leslie and her view of the religious part in the game, since the tv programme info regarding tonight's show says:

Spoiler
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..... One castaway believes that she received a gift from God!


Really, why don't we have a thread for Leslie's whatever you call it; James being strong or Jean-Robert being sly?? Is it allowed by the Mods or are we just the bunch who doesn't like to start new threads?(A trade very different from any other on-line posters! :-) ) In the General Discussion area, I mean. People very seldom go to the cast threads...

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
We've not had separate subject threads in the past for Survivor, usually just threads for each show. It's a bit sad to me that people need to segregate themselves that way.

However, if you'd like to start threads (WITHIN REASON!) you are welcome to. You should NOT start a thread to get people out of the show thread because you aren't interested in what they are talking about. That would be rude. :-) You can start threads for subjects that you want to participate in and find interesting.

Also, please be advised that the moderators will not be responsible for policing threads and nagging people for posting in the wrong area. We just won't. And we also will not tolerate posters doing it either.

Show threads have always worked in the past. A little tolerance goes a long way. If there is a subject you aren't interested in, ignore it. If you'd rather talk about something else, just do it.


Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I am one of the few people who regularly visit the Cast threads and enjoy reading what is posted there! I don't always have anything to say, but I enjoy the personal commentary -

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Karu, how about a thread for:

"COUNTRIES I WANT TO VISIT WITH JAMES AFTER HE WINS THE MILLION"
or
"CLOTHES I WOULD LIKE TO DRESS JAMES IN AFTER HE WINS THE MILLION"

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
LOL, Karma.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 3:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
you want to actually keep James in clothes? why on Earth would you want to hide that fine man's body?

Karmaholic
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08-19-2007

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karmaholic a private message Print Post    
Cndeariso, you're right. What was I thinking? Better to spend it on hotels with great room service.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Now that is a better way of thinking, Karma!

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
LOL...I don't know their names yet, but I knew exactly who you were talking about..He really does have a nice body!!