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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:15 pm
Hey people! I'm thinking I must smell bad, or that you all have disappeared into the Twilight Zone... or am I the one in the Twilight Zone???? OMG!! That's it!!! I am in that place in space and time where only I exist... That's why there is no one here posting... I'm the only one here!!! (Begin the Twilight Zone Theme here....) OK... I'm fully awake now...lol SoooOOOOoooooooo where in the blue blazes are you all??? True... this season did not start off with a bang. Maybe it's because we didn't have to wait and wait and wait... maybe two shows so close together is too much? I blame it on the three tribes.... yepper.. has to be the problem. We aren't getting enough details on them individually. I can't even get all that warmed up over anyone yet....lol... save me.. save me!!! Anyways, don't leave me here to grow feeble and slowly slip into insanity... roflmbo... At least let's gossip, or not... discuss other things... until the merge when things will get hot... lol I hope anyway. Keep me company until Thursday evening... maybe by then the show will heat up some. Can you tell I am bored???? hehe
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 11:26 pm
Hi Lorry! I seem to stay clear of the spoiler area, and venture into the games, the general discussion and the profiles of the survivors. A number of people have stayed clear of the spoiler area for the games they are playing, so not as many people there. Mid way between shows seems to be the least posting about Survivor. Things slow down all over the board around this time of evening too.
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Ghostmom03
Member
08-08-2003
| Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 9:05 am
Hi all usually I just lurk around here and I have also noticed the quietness.I agree Lorry it might have something to do with the 3 tribes.I promised myself I wouldnt peek at the spoilers this time around.Its been so quiet that im so tempted to peek.Restrain me no peeking no peeking.lol.Hope everyone has a nice day.
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 9:36 am
Lance, as always, you have a way of calming me down...lol Thanks... Stick around Lance... I know you are busy with other things, but damn.... we NEED you. Ghostmom..... Hi Kay! I'm totally thrilled that you decided to post. I thought I was going to be talking to myself the entire season.....hehehe I read the spoilers Kay, but I honestly don't put much faith in them. They really aren't very reliable, and the ones that are reliable are not always correct. But I'm a nosey old lady and can't stay away from the spoilers. hehe Soooo today, you lucky people who are lurking.... and really should be posting... are in for a real treat...hahahahaha I shall tell you about my great quest. OK.... I have the most darling Chihuahua you ever saw. Recently his best friend, our other much older Chi, passed on. My little boy is sooooo lonesome. I'm looking for another chihuahua... this time a little girl.... my boy is neutered, so I don't have to worry about that problem...lol You cannot imagine how disappointed I am in how much they want for a chi. I paid $250 dollars when I bought Manny and he's worth any amount.... however, times are tough... and they sure don't sell them for that price any longer... so I'm still searching all the classifieds. Anyone have a very special fur child that they want to talk about??? Anyone own a Pug? I've heard they are great dogs... but I read somewhere about skin diseases they frequently get. True???
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Caycaye
Member
09-14-2001
| Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 3:52 pm
Hey Lorry..... My son just got married, and my daughter just graduated from college and moved out...so we just got our first BICHON FRISE!!! (Not our first house pet) She is 8 months old now....and even my husband (the animal hater) is IN LOVE with her. She won't get very big (8-14 lbs.) and she does NOT shed or carry dander. They are known as one of the "hypo-allergenic" breeds. She does have long, soft, white hair, but absolutely no shedding! We LOVE her. They are known for their "sunny" disposition. They can be pricey though. But, she is NEARLY a PERFECT pet.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 12:15 am
WOW No one is posting here....most of the threads have been inactive for two days! Lets hope and pray that things rev up after this next episode! ** I wonder if the reason not many are posting is.......we kinda already KNOW these people. Not much discussion needed so far, I hope some of these contestants step on the gas and get this GAME ON!! ** And since we have sunk to the point where we are discussing doggies, my condolences to you Lorry. When my 12 yr old lab cross needed to be put down due to illness, it was like losing a member of the family. I took home a cat from the SPCA at the same time as my puppy(1992) and she was looking to see where my dog went for weeks. She'd run all over the house yowling and looking. I know it is hard on the other animals that are left behind. ** I am not sure if you are able to get a bigger dog but there are so many animals at the SPCA it might be an idea to check there. Chihuahuas are small, maybe a rabbit or cat would work....depends on how old your dog is right now. Might be hard on it to have a new animal in the house. I had a cat given to me that I thought would keep my cat company, instead they fight til blood is drawn. Not all animals sort it out, even after a few months!! Have a good day!! }
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 6:02 am
I think a lot of people aren't posting because of the way they are accused of "spoiling" other posters by simply posting their thoughts. So many probably have lots to say, but I believe they are hesitant to post here anymore as they don't want to start some uncomfortable "discussion". I've been here since BB one, as a lurker and active poster. I thought some of my fellow posters were a tad unfair during Survivor Pearl Island, accusing others of posting things they themselves did not want to read. I am not surprised that some of our regulars have switched to other Survivor boards that they feel are a tad more tolerant. I have always loved TVCH and found it a wonderful place to come and exchange ideas in a friendly and open minded forum. I am hoping that the MIA Survivor posters realize this is still true and return soon. DISCLAIMER: These are just my thoughts based on what I saw posted on these boards during Survivor PI. I am not pointing fingers or flaming anyone.
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Moderator
Moderator
06-30-2002
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 9:17 am
As always, our general policy is that folks who really don't want to take any risk of being "spoiled" should simply not read here before they watch the TV show. We feel folks do a pretty good job of keeping the end results spoiling in the proper place, but let's face it, we're all human, and stuff happens. The best attitude to take is one that's a bit relaxed, enjoy the ride, and don't get too upset over mistakes that might get made, or that other folks disagree with you. We welcome all opinions, that's what a message board is about. (NK)
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 9:57 am
Hi Lorry!!! Its good to see you posting, I love how you jazz up the area, get us to thinking!! About the SPCA - or Animal Shelters, have you called and talked to anyone there? Go online and find the ones in your area, and CALL THEM!! Tell them you are looking for a chi, and if they think you are a worthy candidate (duh! in a heartbeat!) they will put you on a list, and when one comes thru they believe is a good fit, they will call you!! At least that's how it works here!! We have to non profit no kill shelters, we have seen older people with pets, die, and their well bred pets are put into a shelter... sometimes when they have to go into assisted living places, they have to put their pets up for adoption... Also, check online for a chi rescue, sometimes they can do the work knowing you already know and understand and LOVE the breed, they may have someone in your area willing to work for you too!! Good Luck... {{{HUGS}} the loss of a pet is hard. Keep POSTING!!}
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 1:23 pm
Caycay, we have a bichon in our family. Actually "Grandma" has the bichon she named "Muffy". She is sooooo smart, and such a lap dog. We all love her. Your little bischon is so lucky to have a good home. They are extremely intelligent dogs and very loyal. What more can you ask for when you have a friend that doesn't leave hair on the furniture???? I know when my little girl "Maria" passed on, it was horrible. She was a rescue from a puppy mill. When we found her she was on the side of the road, having been hit by a car. When we took her to our vet, he showed us some numbers that were tattooed on the inside of her ear and said that was how they did it in a puppy mill. She was about five years old at the time, and must have outlived her usefullness to the puppy mill. After she was released from the vet, we could not let her go to the pound. She needed some special care, and since I am either in a wheelchair or in bed, I just felt I could give her 24/7 attention. She became the "queen" of our home, ruling the other dogs and cats and birds...lol and passed on in peace. We even had a tiny little pearl necklace for her and a tiny tiara that she refused to wear...hehehehe It makes me feel so good to know your bichon has found a wonderful home. It can be lonely when the children leave, but believe me.... rofl... they never really leave.
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 2:15 pm
Sunshyne, I am one of those people that call my pets my children, and yes my little Manny has a huge wardrobe of silly outfits and little boots and hats...hehe My family thinks I am goofy... but I just love my fur babies. I would love a big dog of my own and had a beautiful Great Dane named Zoey when I was younger. Now, my health keeps me rather close to home... wheelchair, bed, or walker.... so I need a dog I can carry around, one that can be on a leash without pulling me over...lol I have tried some of the shelters and rescue places but so far no luck in my area. I also need a pup, because I need a dog that will grow up around my handicaps and not a dog that might need a lot of work to break old habits. Anyway, I refuse to croak just yet, so I figure I have a lot of time to find the perfect little chi. About the non-posting... well, I don't really know what the deal is... but I like to think that if we make an effort...well... if we build it, they will come....roflmbo@myself. So come on folks... damn it... we built it... help us build it up now. I'm going to get tossed out on my ear for swearing...lol
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 2:23 pm
Kep, I'm afraid there is some truth to what you say.... I have had a few e-mails from posters I met last show who have stated they were afraid to make a mistake. I feel that we are all adults here... and damn it, I've made more than my share of oopsys.... we have to just suck it up, or not read. Personally, no matter what the spoiler is.... I have yet to read any that were truely accurate. Most were speculation, exaggeration, and lucky guesses. I kind of enjoy reading the spoilers and being amazed when they are correct, and sometimes, most of the times, pleasantly surprised when they are wrong. It's all a matter of perspective and understanding that this is not a perfect medium... so much is lost without facial or hand expressions. We just have to overlook what displeases us and make an effort to improve upon what we do like. Undoubtably, this TVCH forum is the best.. not second best... but the best place where people who want to discuss and talk....(not argue or flame) can come. Bar none. JMHO As for the Mods... well they are just like us also. No one is perfect but they do try keep the place running smoothly and I for one appreciate it... just not when they do it to me... hahahhahahahahahahahah
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 2:32 pm
Reader, I can't tell you how happy I am to see your posts. I was wondering where in the heck you were, but then I did see you posting in other sections of TVCH. I hope all has been well with you and your family since last we spoke (or typed..hehe). I'm so happy to be back home... hate the hospital... but don't we all??? Met a wonderful nurse while I was there. She has become a good friend and visits with me. I always say, there is good in everything if you just look for it. Have you heard from Enigma? I miss him. He really needs to come back home here and at least visit with us.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 2:47 pm
Hey Lorry! Your Twilight Zone first post up above really had me laughing! Re: another post further down...I am sorry to hear about your dog. That is always so hard. Good luck with your search for a companion for your other dog. I think the posting will pick up. I love Survivor, but I don't find myself coming to this area of the board as often since PI ended. Maybe it's the 3 teams or that we already know the players. I don't know. Maybe it's just still too early in the season. I've been going to the Bach., Apprentice, and Obnox. Fiance threads first...probably because 2 of those shows were near/at the end. The Apprentice...well...it's just so good! I guess for now, my main attention is just elsewhere, but I think as time goes on, I will be more inclined to check the Survivor threads more often (except for spoilers, I don't want to go there...I did in previous seasons, however...)
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 3:14 pm
{{Hugs}} Lorry, nope havent seen Enigma either, i too hope he comes around and helps liven up the place!! How do you like the new and improved TVCH board? To venture outside of Survivor I would reccommend a daily reading of Tess' Tales found here>>> Tess Tales It gives a general view of what people are posting etc. It can be an interesting read. My family is good. My first born is struggling with his first year of college, I think he will win!! He made the Lacrosse team, so I'm hoping he doesnt get injured!! (he can be an accident waiting to happen LOL) All's good here!! KEEP POSTING! 
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 7:44 pm
maybe I am being oversensitive but I must make a comment. I have never read a spoiler here that someone has noted "this is just my theory" or "wouldnt it be interesting if". ** The few serious spoiler mistakes last season I can think of involved people quoting other sites and articles they had read elsewhere. ** I LOVE PEOPLE's THEORIES and what they THINK might happen next! It is unfortunate some people feel like they are not free to write their opinions and thoughts. I know I sure do while typing IMHO but it seems I often get slammed for it anyways. Lorry, I understand what you are saying}.... My health keeps me from replacing my wonderful dog. There is no way I could walk a dog that was jerking or pulling on the leash...over I would go! I find it difficult to pick up my cats so I think a small dog would still be too much for me.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 12:30 am
LOL Forget the Telethon idea! We need a shot of Adrenaline and a good old fashioned cardiac electroshock to get this group going!! ** WOW, I am considering posting at the end of each of the threads and seeing if anyone even responds!! This place reminds me of school, either you are in with the "in crowd" or you are boycotted. Prove me wrong you guys! ** Lets see some great discussion threads started....let the opinions fly! :-))
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Wednesday, March 03, 2004 - 2:08 pm
Reader: Wow, I love Tess Tales!!! And wow was I surprised to find I was included!!! So sweet and kind of everyone. Now I have another place to read each day.... Thanks so much. Sunshyne, I'm going to have to agree that it's a bit slow here, but, we have a nice group of folks here. A lot of folks are busy elsewhere, the show itself has not been giving us much to talk about with the limited amount of face time... hopefully now that there are only two tribes it will get better. I'm waiting for tonite.... hopefully it will be a great show with lots to talk about.... I know I'm planning on being here on Friday to do a little posting... hope everyone will join me.... let's prove Sunshyne wrong. As for being part of some group... well, we are Sunshyne... you and I and the others are all part of this wonderful group of posters. I know how sometimes people can feel a bit left out, but sweetie, you always have me and the others to chat with. I know I find your posts interesting. You think so differently than I do, but you make me think and see another point of view... so girly, it's all good...right???? hehehehe And for the lurkers... well... come on and show yourselves... We need you.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 3:57 pm
Oh don’t feel bad, Sunshyne4u; I have a thread basically all to myself in the News & Views section but still plan to keep posting there . I’m not a lurker although I don’t post very often in this area. Last week’s ousting of Richard was the first time I actually got interested in this season. Several players have said in their private interviews that it’s been game-on from Day 1 but it hasn’t seemed as if we’ve gotten to see much of that so far. While he wasn’t a favorite of mine, I always respected Richard as a player until his brutal battle with that little shark. It upset me so much that it completely turned me against him. Actually the hunting/fishing aspect has always been my Achilles heel when it comes to this show. I always end up feeling like a hypocrite for watching the players do something that disturbs me so much. Twice I couldn’t deal with it and pretty much had to abandon the show. The first was the infamous wild pig stalking from the Australian Outback edition and the second time was the killing of the pelican during Pearl Islands (which wasn’t shown on tv but I read about it part-way through the season). I understand that most other fans have a different perspective on those incidents though and don’t mean to start a debate about this subject! Lex was the only player I ever really cheered for so by default he was my favorite going into All-Stars. He seems more low-key this time around and hasn’t gotten the camera time he did during Africa. He caught my attention back then because I liked the sound of his voice (lucky break for me given that it seemed as if he never shut up). But I’m sure the others must recognize that he’s a strong competitor so I expect he’s got a tough road.
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Cjr
Member
08-11-2002
| Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 4:09 pm
Hi all, I don't usually post in the Survivor threads although I watch it all the time. I just watch it Pacific time and people seem to be done posting then. I am really happy Richard was voted off last week. I don't really care who wins now, since it won't be him! Actually, I like Rupert, Shii Ann, Lex and Kathy. I am hoping one of them wins. I am excited to see why Sue goes off on Jeffy tonight.
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 11:49 pm
Calamity and Cjr... Welcome!!! It's so nice to have you both drop in. I sure hope you stick around. No pressure... I hate when people pressure me...rofl. Calamity, I too was not a huge Hatch fan. I felt you had to respect him just because he did win, as you already stated. I don't really think Richard realized the impact of his silly (to him only) rubbing against Sue. I think it was something he just did, never thinking she would be that offended. It was a terrible mistake... and most likely a very costly one as well. I'm not sticking up for him, but just saying that I'm sure he regrets the incident... and not just because of the possible trouble he will be in. Cjr, I'm a huge Rupert fan! He is just my favorite. I think we aren't really seeing the real Rupert this game... I think he's playing himself down for strategic reasons... well, that's what I hope is going on...lol
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 11:54 pm
HappyMom.... I'm sure glad you decided to stop in. So good to see your post. I loved Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance, and really loved Steve in his role as the "loser"... turned out he is a "winner" all the way. Sure wish they awarded him a surprise check... I mean, a check other then his paycheck for acting...lol I can't watch the Apprentice... and for the silliest damn reason... I can't stand the way The Donald wears his hair... or what's left of it...hehe When will men learn that going bald is attractive to so many women? hehe
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 8:10 pm
??? Going bald is attractive to women?! LOL Lorry, I must confess, I HATE the look of balding men.....especially when they are trying to fake that they ARENT going bald! So many guys these days just shave their heads...not sure who they think they are fooling cause you can still see the hair pattern on the scalp. LOL I would love to know what others find attractive....maybe we should start a thread about it. ** DONALD TRUMP Hair is fun even if I have never seen The Apprentice! The comedians just love to do impersonations LOL I saw a hilarious one on MAD TV the other week. :-))
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Reiki
Member
08-12-2000
| Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 8:32 pm
I have always found bald and or balding men to be attractive. Yul Brynner in The King and I, Mr. Clean, the guy from the un-cola commercials, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart, Phil Collins, CBS's Harry Smith. Some real life men too. It's not a requirement (I am attracted to men with hair too) but it certainly doesn't take anything away from my attraction. Oh, and my nephew shaves his head and all the girls think he is hotty.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 2:58 am
Yul Brynner, Patrick Stewart, Samuel L Jackson!! I agree! but their incredible good looks and charisma as movie stars is what makes them special. Those three are very strong masculine men when they had hair.... and also when they decided to shave it off. LOL and for the record, My last boyfriend shaved his head!! (and everything else too!) I got used to it! and YES it is really in style right now for men of ALL ages. :-)
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 10:45 am
I haven't really thought about whether baldness is attractive or not, I guess it's the charisma thing like Sunshyne said...if he's bald with charisma, he's attractive, if he's lacking charisma, maybe not so attractive. I think on instant attraction, you know...that 2 or 3 second moment when you first see someone and form a first impression... probably symmetrical facial features has a lot to do with it. Lorry, Trump isn't really shown a lot on the Apprentice. His hair bugs me too, but it is fun to talk about it! I think it's a riot that here is this billionaire, really successful businessman, with a huge ego, and most of the attention is focused not on his accomplishments, but his hair! I, too, thought Steve was very funny on the Obnox. Fiance. Probably the only reason I watched was to see what antics he would do next. Is this a survivor thread?! Well, I think things have picked up some in the Survivor threads lately.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 11:15 am
Ed Harris has always looked damn fine to me! It's not that I find baldness attractive ~ It's that I find combing long strands of hair over the bald area to be absolutely repulsive. I would rather see a man bald then that. To me, telling a man to get a hairpiece or to get plugs and what not is like telling most women they need to get implants. End the madness!
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Bcandscott
Member
08-21-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 2:46 pm
Unfortunately, I find I am about to become one of the deserters. I have had a great few years here at TVClubhouse and though I didn't post as much as some, I loved reading what everyone had to say for the most part. I can be reached at BCandScott@mindspring.com and I'm always happy to talk about Survivor. Goodbye and best wishes to everyone.
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