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Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 02:58 pm Click here to edit this post
THE GOOD, BAD AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU'VE GOT

Roger_Ramjet - 01:10 pm
We are down to 3, from a group of 10. Mantasic, Talisker, Xenia, Zebulon, Arreal, Moondance, and Luke are now on the outside. I saw that I got to know these folks...some better than others. If you have thoughts about anything you liked, didn't like, want to discuss anything in general about any of them, here is the chance. One at a time to all in the same post. and aything in between.

Is there anything left to say, to summarize, to get a message out to one of them...and have it all in one place. Let's hear it!

Mantastic--to me he wasn't here long enough to get to know him very well. That guy could tell a story!! I wish he could have gotten into the game. I believe he would have made a great addition to some of the thoughts and issues we have explored.


Vykin - 02:45 pm
Yes, roger I agree with you. I wish Mantastic had stayed as well. I believe though he received what? 7 nominations? That by the time voting would have been over, that he wouldn't have been banished. It deem seem like he had a really busy life in real world at the time, so I can understand if that kept him from playing the game the way he would have liked to


THE LIVING ROOM

Roger_Ramjet - 02:51 pm
-I'm glad you were feeling better after last night. Sorry to hear you were so affected by it (well, maybe not--you like the game, and that rush is part of it)

Hye, if you need a distraction, just take a run down to the fire station!! LOL

I figured there was going to be at least one of the females left...maybe even both. IMHO, 5 very wonderful people and 2 are women!!


Vykin - 02:53 pm
-Hey HiMay, Roger, just posted a few more remember whens. I have to say, today is a good day, its quiet but, I feel rested. Last night I finally got some decent sleep. It helped alot.
Roger, a friend I had only met recently online during bigbrother offered to do the site. I don't have a clue how to do webpages. So I myself was quite surprised. I guess she does tons of webpages. Apparently its quite tedious work. When I get out I will will let her know of your comments. Personally I get a kick out of the horn sounding on the banishment page.


Himay10ns - 02:55 pm
-I wasn't so sure after the chat yesterday. It's got to be hard to vote when it gets down to a small number. I'm sure we've been picked apart on the outside....

But I can remember how it was like on BB. I liked all three of the guys that were left. I had my preference of order but I was happy that all three walked away with money.


Vykin - 02:55 pm
-HiMays have you done any work on your Halloween Costume yet? I have to do some thinking, I wished I'd listened more closely when LUke was telling us how to use the formatting! It took me over a week to figure out the ClipArt!

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 04:47 pm Click here to edit this post
THE LIVING ROOM

Himay10ns - 02:58 pm
I started working on it earlier but got frustrated so I posted a request of the Host. I haven't looked to see if she answered it yet. Everything I tried to do was justified to the left margin, I need help in centering my image. It's gonna be sooooo goofy!!!


Roger_Ramjet - 03:01 pm
-Vyk--do you have asection to the left where you chance choose from things like troubleshooting, club chat, discussion?? In there is the clipart and formatting instructions...each one should have it's own title. Esay to follow....I couldn't make one of the cliparts big, although I could text. So much for that idea.

May, your fotmatting to get things centered is in there and it works well. If I can do it....you knwo the rest! lol


Himay10ns - 03:06 pm
Roger, I see that now....I'm going to give it a try! I'll be back in a few....


Roger_Ramjet - 03:06 pm
May--about yesterday's posts.....if anything it hurt me because I caused Moon to feel so defensive. I was not making posts with any itent to avoid that from happening--it was honestly to try and straighten things out with her.

As a knock to me with the folks outside, I haven't thought of them very much in terms of what I post. I usually don't even realize they are there except for banners at in the middle of the might when I'm the only one left. While talking with all of you, I am focused on you guys. Good, bad, or indifferent, that's been how my brain has been doing things.


Himay10ns - 03:09 pm
That's fine if you aren't really attempting to have a strategy. But you have to realize it's the public that votes.....it's hard to forget that.

I wouldn't worry about Moon. It was all a misunderstanding. She is a very smart woman and she knows when people are being genuine. I think she just wanted to get everything out in the open and get it over with. I'm like that myself. I don't think she left here with any hard feelings. You'll get to talk to her tomorrow night! I'm sure things are fine.


Roger_Ramjet - 03:18 pm
Oh, I know it got all straightened out---just know that she has fans, and if you piss a fan off, that can be a vote. The main thing is she was confident I was not attacking her...that's all I cared about.

Your point about strategy...maybe that's why I never thought about the folks outside...I didn't have one! I did during voting, as I indicated for each vote....other than that, just be myself and see where it gets me. The same way I approach life.

I'm looking forward to seeing how much into it the fans got...if it was just something that was looked at once in awhile, or if anyone was really passionate about it. I hope there were folks in the latter group. That would be so neat for Lisa and Neil, who put so much time into it. And Flint as well, as Gator. (hey, almost feels like saying "and Jerry Mathers, as the Beaver" hehhehe)


Vykin - 03:30 pm
Roger yes thanx i will check the formatting.
I may pop out for about an hour to pick up some dinner for the household (and some smokes). I shud be back by 4:30 pacific time
You know as i go thru some of the old posts for remember whens geez i'm laughing at some of the things we did!!!!

When I come back I had some thoughts about tomorrow and the finale i suppose. would like to ask your opinions too.


Himay10ns - 03:32 pm
OK, I posted my costume!! You're gonna laugh your ass off!! I suck at formatting!!

Roger, maybe I should go ice my cookies....It will take me at least an hour....I'll try and be back by 5.


Roger_Ramjet - 03:38 pm
See you guys when you get back!!

May--I looked at your costume---that is GREAT!! First a neat idea, and second, I thought you did so well at it!!!

Hey, did you see the new banner May--I think Moon is giving you a little bit of a bad time.

NEW BANNER

Host - 03:38 pm
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DON'T WORRY MAY...I AM TAKING CARE OF CABANA BOY

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 06:34 pm Click here to edit this post
THE GOOD, BAD AND WHATEVER ELSE

Roger_Ramjet - 03:27 pm
Xenia----a person that seemed almost a contradiction to herself. Intelligent, caring, passionate, intense, and also prone to going ballistic, attacking the person instead of the issue (sorry--as well as the issue).

Her default setting, at least at some point, seems to be to retreat. For this game, it doesn't work well. The main thing is that it works for her in real life...I hope that it does. Sometimes it seemed like she didn't accept how good she was. The challenge puzzles for instance--she said she suicked at them, yet she provided energy and ideas all along the way. Two things critical for someone finally hitting upon the correct good idea--for those puzzles we saw that many ideas were posible--just not the right one!

I really enjoyed talking with her. I enjoyed it a lot! She has so much potential to be able to do what she wants in life---I just hope she goes after it. I hope that she is around once I get out...I'd like to continue interacting with her.
...I'd like to continue interacting with her.


Roger_Ramjet - 06:04 pm
-Talisker--I liked her a lot. She had a great sense of humor, wasn't afraid to stand up for herself, and played the game well. The whole mole thing--big deal in my book. The game allows for such things, and having Host or Admin including this is no problem for me. It takes the game in a different direction, although that doesn't make it bad.

As an moderator, she had certain tasks to perform...in seeing any posts ourside (If she did, since she dealt with passwords and people signing up), I stitll question what value the information would have, unless playing to a srategy which would cause you to change how you acted based upon such information.

As much as it seems everyone is being who they really are as a person, I don't see there being much of an impact on how any of us approaches the game.

So, all of my memories of Tali are good from the game perspective. She was always decent to me, and never went after anyone unless provoked in a big way.

btw, I would like to see the game run with a mole with the right 10 people!!

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 06:44 pm Click here to edit this post
REMEMBER WHEN

Himay10ns - 05:40 pm
Remember When? Luke was in the hot tub??

Luke: "I just hope one day I don't wander into the hot tub thinking I'm in the bathroom and begin to take a sh.... Well you know what I mean!"


Roger_Ramjet - 05:46 pm
-Remember when? May was talking about her vibrating cow. It was suggested to to Moon that she could use one of those and add to her collection which included a rabbit she seems fond of---when it was brought up what affect the tail of the cow might have when the cow is used for pleasure, Moon said:

"...don't go there... cow tail not good!"


THE LIVING ROOM

Himay10ns - 05:24 pm
Hi Roger! Cookies are done!! What a project!! You have to ice one, then decorate, ice, decorate, ice, decorate....UGH 6 dozen!! I'm taking them to my employees tomorrow. We have a pharmaceutical rep bringing pizza for lunch and I made the dessert! They are so cute!! Little pumpkins and moons and ghosts.

Yeah, I saw that banner.
Moonie....I'll be back tomorrow night...hands off my little cabana boy!!

Is Vyk around?? I'm done for the night, so I'm all yours...hehehe

Roger---great mask!! Where the heck are your ears?? LOL Are you a mute scottie?? hehehe

Roger, the formatting king. <I bow to you!!>


Roger_Ramjet - 05:30 pm
Hey, May--it was all lined up and white letter on white background--honest!

SHIT!

That is really nice of you to make cookies for your work people!!!

I'm sure they will appreciate you r effort as the scarf them down!

It's not Moon's HANDS you need to worry about!! LOL

Geez, I don't do well at art-rtype stuff--wspecially when it has to be created with a computer!! LOL

I have every confidence this type of challenge is not my strong point! Now everyone else is confident of that as well!!!!! hehehehe

Ok, everyone on three, directed to me:
SLACKER!!!!! LOL


Himay10ns - 05:44 pm
I had fun with that challenge. I've never done formatting before aside from the clipart in here. I like my little Brittany!!

No Vyk, huh? Well, it's his birthday, we should cut him some slack!!

So I wonder if Host is doing the voting by email instead of a poll. I would think so after the last fiasco!! Tomorrow should be an interesting day...I can't tell you how happy I am to be here with you guys!! This has been a blast....and I'm honored to be here until the end!! Woooohooo!!

But I'm a little sad that it will be over tomorrow I feel Game withdrawal coming on!!


Roger_Ramjet - 05:51 pm
I know what you mean by game withdrawl!! lol

I'm bummed about it being over tomorrow because of how great it is to interact with you guys in this format! It's wonderful as far as allowing us to get to know each other!!

bet your boyfriend will be happy about it being over!! lol This game could be good competition for how much time it could take vs. how much time his job takes!!

I find the idea of tomorrow's vote interesting in the same perspective as when it happened on BB. The vote is no longer "who do you want out"--it's now "who do you want to win". I think they can be looked at differently when you go to cast a vote.

I thought Host's comment about Julie Chen was funny last night!


Himay10ns - 05:59 pm
Yeah, I was thinking about that Julie chen comment today. I guess she meant because we were so quiet. When she called my name out second and the percentages had jumped so much (you 6%, me 20%) I wasn't sure she was going in order of least to most. I still thought I was booted!! So I didn't say anything til she was finished. And then I was soooo stunned that I didn't know what to say...I just wanted to get back to the LR to say bye to Moon and Luke!!


Vykin - 06:02 pm
Okay FINALLY back from dinner, I just sign on a
friend IMS me in desperation! downloaded aol 6.0 and messed up their whole computer!!!!

I just saw both your costumes They are fantastic. I have to get mine done, and still haven't got to it. Yes Roger I got held up by birthday dinner. But I shud be online now till midnite. It is so quiet isn't it?

I wonder what Luke and Moon are doing today. I wonder if they spent the day reading posts on the outside. I said earlier, I was wondering how tomorrow is gonna work. Three of us go to a chatroom they announce first, second, third.
Then what? Do we come back here? or do we stay in chat or what?


Roger_Ramjet - 06:11 pm
May, Vyk--glad to have you here....funny May (puple cow on challenge) I'd say I'd find a way to get you back, only it's me I need to punish for what I did. Oh, the ears--easily explained--I didn't want to take another 3 hours!!!! lol

May, I was thinking she said that because of it being bad news--I didn't get the impression Julie enjoyed doing that portion toward the end of the show---all decent people she was giving bad news to...

Vyk--how was dinner??? I still have to buzz off and do that yet tonight.


Himay10ns - 06:11 pm
OK Vyk....I posted the back view of my Brittany costume thong bikini....hehehe


Roger_Ramjet - 06:14 pm
I saw that May..that was great!!!!!! Ok, I'm going to go out and shoot myself now---or at least the part of me that did that challenge.

My rating system for judging my results---if the place we finish (1, 2 or 3) is based at all on that challenge, I sould finish some where around 5th! LMAO

Vyk--the main thing is you had a good dinner!!

May, how much longer are you going to be here tonight???

I will work my dinner plans around your time zone!!! You've had to do it enough for us!! Well, I always tried to help--for the most part of last month, I didn't eat dinner!! Or just grabbed a bite and brought it back.


Himay10ns - 06:20 pm
I've probably got a good two and a half hours left in me, I squeezed in a nap today. Don't hold off on dinner because of me....go grab something now and I'll meet you back here in 45 minutes or so!


Roger_Ramjet - 06:26 pm
-I want to have all the time I can with you and Vyk---With trip into town and back on top of getting something, it will be just over an hour. That takes about half of all you have left--no way! I want to visit with both of you!!!!!!

I can come back if Vyke is going to be up till 12:00--actually would come back to it anyway--too much left to look at (except for that freakin' thing I created)


Vykin - 06:39 pm
Roger go ahead I'm gonna try do my costume and catch up in topic discussions fold

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 06:48 pm Click here to edit this post
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

Are being created in the their own threads. I can't reproduce them here. They are all clipart.

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 07:50 pm Click here to edit this post
THE LIVING ROOM

Roger_Ramjet - 06:47 pm
Vyk is going to do his mask...I want to keep you comany while he works on his challenge. I'll get something later....it's important to me to hang out with you...espercially you because of your time zone thing...I know Vyk will be up and roaming after I get back.

I knwo how you feel about being bummed May---this is quite a little thing we've had going on!

Vyk/May, if you're willing to share, what did you have to say in RR about how it feels to still be here??


Himay10ns - 06:52 pm
Well, I stated that I was proud to be the final woman in the room and that I'm honored to be in the presence of you and Vykin. I said that you've both been great friends to me, and that both of you are witty and intelligent and very sensitive to all my posts and personal revelations. I also said that I thought we would spend tonight reminiscing about the past month and that I was going to make the best of the next 24 hours. I thanked a lot of people....that's about it!


Roger_Ramjet - 06:57 pm
-It would seem our were similar. I also indicated that since I have no idea what criteria people are using to vote, I have no idea of what "deserving" is based on what they think.

We all must feel about the same. I don't envy having to pick...I feel that everyone is a great person...someone worthy of knowing and calling a friend.


Himay10ns - 07:09 pm
I guess Vyk is working on his costume. I was just checking around the site. I thought that the Voyeur Challenge was supposed to start tonight, but I tried to join the site and the form wasn't up yet. I can't wait to post the live feeds for this game. It sounds like it will be much more "titilating" than BB!!


Roger_Ramjet - 07:14 pm
-May/Vyk (for when he sows back up), what are going to be the first couple things you do once you get out??

For me, I'm going to write everyone who has their email with there name or lets Host give it to me. A phone call would be cool, although I don't know if anyone would let me call them (I don't know how it worked out that Moon and Luke talked)--if I could do that I sure would go for that!

Also want to look at some of the posts. I'll eventually get through them all.

If there was anyone in the chat room over the next couple of days, I'd want to be involved in that.

Anything different for either of you???


Vykin - 07:16 pm
NO roger i went to do my costume and the RedRoom beckoned also. I told gator it was quiet, peaceful and relaxed for a change. I also asked him why he kept twirling his bat in chatroom last nite. Told him I missed the Lukester. That's about it.


Roger_Ramjet - 07:17 pm
Voyeur challenge?? I haven't looked into that one yet--just heard they were having one. If it's on cable, I'm screwed, since I don't have cable.

May, if they had one where there was going to be a mole, would you want to play the game?? For me, it would matter what the mole was supposed to do.


Himay10ns - 07:19 pm
I think reading the boards will be my first start. I'm sure I'll pop in the chat room every now and then to say HI to everyone. My email will be posted under my Dilligaf profile. I'm also hoping that the host or Noslonna will let me read my fan mail. There is an email address on my fansite but it's not coming to me, it's going to savethepickle@aol.com. I'd love to read everything!!


Roger_Ramjet - 07:20 pm
Vyk--good point about the bat--he never did say any more about it.

I'd love to have a place like this to come to whenever I wanted.

I miss Luke and Moon. At least it won't be long now..<24 hours


Himay10ns - 07:20 pm
-I think the mole idea is good if the mole's intention is to sabotage the "game" not specific players. You know how I hate controversy and senseless attacks.

I think the Gator was coughing and holding his bat just making sure the fans knew he was there patroling the room. I think it's his job to make sure everyone is quiet during the chats.


Vykin - 07:22 pm
Roger I'll make my email address available when we get out. Its funny you asked, about what we'll do. I'm hoping we can stay in the chat longer than 1/2 hour. Or the host can arrange for a chat perhaps on Tuesday evening. Just an open one. That gives time for us to read some of the outside boards and get a flavor for what's happened out there. My work week will be a bit busier, but enough time for me to catch up on some things I've neglected. In terms of the game, I plan to print off EVERY SINGLE LAST POST on both sides of the boards. I'd like to set it into a book form for any of us. It shouldn't be too hard to do. But who knows maybe we can turn it into a coffee table book!!! ROFLMAO

For me, visually it will be easier to see everything in that form. Then I guess I go back into the real world. I have some catchup to do, because the intensity of this game has delayed some things.

I'll probably be relieved to go to outside boards on this site, and catch up on other topics. And catch up on the BigBrother people. I haven't a clue what's happened with them. Forgot all about them when we began this game.
I will also be relieved that I don't have to censor which of my emails I read or not.


Roger_Ramjet - 07:23 pm
May, I hope you have lots of fan mail!!

Vyk, have you gotten any that will be waiting for you to read????

Moon, I'll be sure to write you.

Vyk, since you hadn't posted forever, is there a way you'd let me have your email address to write to you?? (I've already told Host to give it to any of you guys that want it, although if I have yours, I'd be wrinting you right away)


Vykin - 07:25 pm
-I've got all your websites bookmarked, so at least I'll be able to go and leave msgs in ur guestbooks, etc. Oh yeah, I guess I'll have emails to answer also.
Oh man I can see November getting busy again.


Roger_Ramjet - 07:28 pm
-Vyk--lol about email address issue since we posted at the same time. I look forward getting it and having those phiosophical discussions that have been a great part of this.

I'd love a copy of what you put together on that book idea of yours!

Don't know why we couldn't stay in chat longer than a half hour, or come back if there was some kind of "interview" I don't think they can lock anyone out of chat...I think that has been an honor system thing.

LOL about which messages you can look at.


Vykin - 07:29 pm
Yes Roger I'll release it through either Host
or u can drop off a request at the site and I will email and let you know. Roger I didn't put my email address in my Profile. I really try screen out the spammers.


Roger_Ramjet - 07:33 pm
May, good point abot the mole and going after the game, not a specific person. I though Tali's assignment as mole was pretty non-threatening--to keep things hoping a bit, keep it fun, and be the eyes and ears of Host so they could make the game better.

I have a big respect for that approach of a person, as just like Tali, they can't win, and would be in to make the game better.

I'm getting excited about seeing what the others got from outside looking in. I sure hope it was worthwhile for at least some of them.

I guess we can forget about any TV appearances or commercial offers....LOL

can't even do a radio show. haha Well, we had a lot more than 15 minutes of fame--at least how I define fame.

This was one of the neatest things I've gotten to participate in!!


Himay10ns - 07:40 pm
Maybe Neil will send some sort of press release to CBS News. They might be interested in having us all on the morning show since they covered BB. hehehe....sound like Jamie?? UGH...

Hey Vyk....how ya coming on your costume? I can't wait to see it!!


Roger_Ramjet - 07:44 pm
May, if you were Jamie, you would have said Letterman, and you wouldn't have gone out to check on the fire in boxers, t-shirt with no bra, and no makeup. (well, at least based on how she played BB--that may not be her style at home)

We've provided lots of "storylines"!!!!

In the process of telling each other all the things we've said, do you realize how many people know every single one of those things?? I think we met wat the spirit of the game was, plus a little extra??

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 08:46 pm Click here to edit this post
NEW BANNER

Host
Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 07:56 pm
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10 WORDS OR LESS PLEASE...WHY SHOULD I VOTE FOR YOU
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THE LIVING ROOM

Himay10ns - 07:58 pm
Did you guys see the new banner?? In 10 words or less, we have to say why the fans should vote for us....


Roger_Ramjet - 07:59 pm
Did you guys see the new banner??? We have been asked to give why someone should vote for us...in 10 words or less.

May,Vyk, folks who sent the banner--I gave my answer over the Internet camera if you wish to see it.

Vyk/May--that seemed to be a reasonable request.

May, our two posts together--too funny!


Himay10ns - 08:09 pm
I'm headed there now to give my response....

Is Vyk around?


Roger_Ramjet 08:12 pm
May, I figure he's around...probably doing something at home. Maybe working on his challenge??

I look forward to your message!

May, I love your spirit!!!!!!!


Himay10ns - 08:18 pm
Thank you Roger! I figured we have Rich and Eddie so far...might as well get a chick in there!!!


Vykin - 08:21 pm
You know I think I'm feeling "Lukesteresque"
I really procrastinating today. I find my self reading the posts instead of posting.
I just saw new banner. ROFLMAO that is good.
Went to Post and see Himay/Rog have beat me to it. I just left my 10 words


Himay10ns - 08:21 pm
I'm bummed that Vyk hasn't been around tonight. I was hoping we could all hang out! You know me and my heavy eyelids!! I'm probably good for about another 45 minutes....I'm going to paint my nails while we're chatting. I'll at least stay up til the polish dries, LOL!! Don't want to wake up with sheet marks on my nails....

VYK! I've been missing you. Jump in here!!


Roger_Ramjet - 08:25 pm
Vyk, May!!! Good to see you both again. May, I was going to head out for some food and 1 beer with a work mate. I'm coming back after that for some more posting in the discussion areas and conversation with Vyk if he plans on being up past 10:00 or 10:30 still (PST)

cont..


Himay10ns - 08:27 pm
OK Rog....I'm gonna finish my nails and get some shut eye. Monday's are always hell at work! I'll check in EARLY in the AM and I'll be on all day tomorrow. Our final day.....


Roger_Ramjet - 08:28 pm
Vyk--that was great! lol

I plan on getting on here as much as I can tomorrow morning!! May, if you post, hang in there, I won't be up at 4:00, although a soon as I can I'll look you up (you too Vyk) and talk to you!!


Himay10ns - 08:29 pm
-Beer?? We can't get beer on Sunday's in Arkansas!!


Vykin - 08:31 pm
Okay I don't think cuz I'm canadian any media will interview me.

I'm not leaving now. Sorry, my phone has been ringing off the wall all evening.


Roger_Ramjet - 08:32 pm
I know May--I'm really glad I waited to get food...I would have missed some of this. That would have sucked!!

May, I hope you aren't bothered that I'll take off at 8:45......? I figured that would be really close to your bed time??

Vyk--you still plan on being up till later??


Vykin - 08:33 pm
Roger did you say you're gonna go grab some dinner?
HiMays off to bed?

yes roger as i said i have to post some in general discussions, if may is going off to bed, and u go grab dinner, and I post a bit more
than we can plan to meet back here roger.
I've blocked my phone so i won't get distracted

HIMays if you want to leave some questions or stuff for roger and me to respond to so you have something to read in the morning, I'm sure we could do that?


Himay10ns - 08:36 pm
Roger, it's 10:45 here! And very close to my bedtime. Have fun with your friend and drink a beer for me!

Goodnight Vyk! I'll see you guys in the morning....Good luck to you both tomorrow!


Roger_Ramjet - 08:36 pm
No problaem about the phone Vyk! Gotta get thrugh real life too! lol

May, you want me to drink part of my beer for you??

I don't think the media will interview any of us!! lol

May, I hope you have a wonderful night's sleep!! I know I will post sometime tomorrow morning as well as in the afternoon (even if I have to get people out fo my office)

May, Vyk--you two are fantastic people!

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 08:51 pm Click here to edit this post
THE GOOD, BAD AND WHATEVER ELSE

Roger_Ramjet - 08:22 pm
Zeb---This guy is great! He's a terrific competitor, has a great sense of humor (it seems to help in here!), added a ton of information, perspective, and insights into the discussions.

His battles with Xenia were for the most part interesting, although I think they got off topic and made it personal a bit too much. At least at a couple of points they just came right out and said the toic wasn't the point of discussion, they were.

Zeb always waht I describe as an edge to himself and many of his posts. He kept an eye out for people being something other than what they claimed. While he may not have agreed with a person, he always respected their position and their approach if they argued their point well.

He seemed to enjoy a good debate!

He caused us all to think about a lot of things while he was here. I'd want him on my team!


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Himay10ns - 09:10 am
Moon and Luke....you talked on the phone!!!! That is sooooooo cool!! I hope we can all do the same when we get out of here. You guys sound great! I miss you so much....I'll see you soon.{{{{{{{Moon & Luke}}}}}}


Roger_Ramjet - 08:04 pm
10 WORDS OR LESS PLEASE...WHY SHOULD I VOTE FOR YOU

Does the person I am work for you?


Himay10ns - 08:13 pm
NY Times Headline:

"HiMay10Ns...First Woman To Win Reality Challenge!"


Vykin - 08:18 pm
(CLIPART X3)
I WILL COPY YOUR PHOTOS ONTO MY BURNER FOR FREE

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 08:55 pm Click here to edit this post
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Roger_Ramjet - 08:40 pm

Great point Vyk---May, if there is anything you'd like to know or wonder about, or anything. I'll post more later on the discusion I started about the other 7 of us.

Vyk, I'll be seeing you after my dinner--or at least looking for you in the event you have to go.


Himay10ns - 08:42 pm
OK, Vyk....here's something I would like to know. Both you and Roger chose not to post REAL pictures of yourselves. Why is that? And would you be willing to describe yourselves so that the world can get a better image of who they have been watching for a month??

Also, if CBS News decided to have the players on the Morning Show, would you go and what would you tell the world??

I'll see you guys tomorrow....sweet dreams of freedom!


Vykin - 08:45 pm
okay roger how about I check back here about 9:30 and keep checking back after that?

Great question HIMAYs will respond.
Roger before u come back from dinner I'll really try have my costume ready.


Roger_Ramjet - 08:46 pm
-I'm headed out, and when I get back will answer those questions...they are excellent questions by the way!!

May, would you go on for an interview??

Vyk, I'll see you in a bit!!! I'm looking forward to an evening of posting for a couple of hours after I get back.

Vyk--figure about 10:00-10:15

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 10:44 pm Click here to edit this post
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Vykin - 09:57 pm
Hi Roger, can you believe it it's taken me a whole hour! to do that challenge. Geez it takes time. Well finally done! That's it! Its 10pm roger, i'm gonna post this than scroll up and start on HImays questions
questions while I wait for you.

roger I'm reposting Himays questions incase we get the lst posts archived soon.
OK, Vyk....here's something I would like to know. Both you and Roger chose not to post REAL pictures of yourselves. Why is that? And would you be willing to describe yourselves so that the world can get a better image of who they have been watching for a month??

Also, if CBS News decided to have the players on the Morning Show, would you go and what would you tell the world??

I'll see you guys tomorrow....sweet dreams of freedom!


Roger_Ramjet - 10:12 pm
Hi Vyk--I'm back! So, how are you doing? I saw your costume. Going with the gender approach are we? LOL

I would have been better of centering a clip art of the devil or an angel and going with that..at least I couldn't have screwed that one up. hehe

Looks like pretty good timing on my part as far as when you got the challenge done.

Shall you answer May's questions first, or should I??


Vykin - 10:18 pm
Hey Roger, I just started answering himays question and thought I'd save it and see if u are back.
Roger, if i knew tht clipart wud be so hard i wud never have started!!!


Roger_Ramjet - 10:24 pm
Vyk--ROFLMAO---I know!! That sucked. I got started, tried to do something else, figured I'd be able to get it done sometime about 2041. Figured that wouldn't quite do it. Kept going with a different idea, then realized if I squinted really hard there was a dog's face. So I finished to that end, posted, an fell off my chair laughing at myself and a busted ass dog!

After that it was just a matter of taking the abuse I so richly deserve. LOL

At least I gave everyone something to post about. I can see the headlines--"Grown Man Screws Up Dog Face"


Vykin - 10:25 pm
OKay HiMays, I did say why I didn't use a real picture before earlier in the game, but I don't mind saying it again. (it cud have been in that optics/vyk clarified folder) First, Luke also didn't post a picture of himself.

When I first began using the internet 7 years ago, it was new. There were many hackers around at that time. I chose AOL by accident, I got a disk in the mail. Free hours so I thought I'd try it. It seemed user friendly. I liked it. In those days, there were many informational messages - don't reveal too much about yourself, cuz hackers and stalkers are rampant. I took whatever precautions were suggested to ensure, no one could hack or spam me, whatever. I heard of chatrooms and porn spamming. So I didn't leave a profile for my screen name. Soon OJ Trial began, I found a CTV chatroom to discuss the legalities of the case. Over a year probably 5-10,000 people went thru that chat room. Many ppl coming in were those who hacked into AOL. They were credit card # thieves, etc. I didn't want to take any risk, so I was extremely cautious about where I lived etc.
(I'll post this now cuz roger is waiting and then continue further)

Vykin - 10:29 pm
ROFLMAO BACK ROGER ON DOG FACE. I think Host thought we'd be bored and gave us a difficult thing to do!!! As it turned out, I kept thinking all day what to do and how. As I said earlier I REALLY procrastinated. Then when I saw it took a whole damn hour!! I thought u'd go for dinner, I do the damn thing and then catch up on posts in general discussions. NO was not to Be!

And you wonder why I said, I've only dressed in halloween costume once!!!!
anyways, i'm gonna continue that first response to Himays, I imagine u began yours also. Hopefully our conversational timing will be right

PartII for HiMays (and Roger)
Also during those days, the area I lived in I had to dial into aol and they charged you for the amount of time u were online. there was no such thing as unlimited access. Many people on AOL got hacked into for their time use and their billing accounts skyrocketed. But, the main thing was, as I said, I don't come from a large center such as Spokane, or Sanfrancisco, NewYorkCity - etc. The area I'm from is probably way smaller than the town Roger is from. I have always been cautious in my real life about giving out too much information. (i.e. when u use credit card some stores will reqst ur telephone# - you shud always refuse to give it). It stems from a course I took about 15yrs ago on self defence and protecting yourself. Back online, there are millions of users, we really don't know who anyone is - anyone can "role" play. I can be talking to you and give you info about me, and you could be the countries worst serial killer. (worst case scenario). So the question I would ask myself: Why would I give out and post details of my self to unknowns, when some of it I wudn't share in my real life. It is not a safe thing in my opinion to publish real life pictures on the net. Too many weirdos are sitting out there just looking for those types of things.
I give the information I need to give, and the rest is nobody's business, unless they ask me specifically, and I am willing to share it.

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 10:48 pm Click here to edit this post
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Roger_Ramjet - 10:44 pm
I looked at who gave a picture and who didn't. Did: May, Moon, Zeb, Xenia, Tali (Gail)
Didn't: Arreal, Luke, Roger, Vyk, Mantasic

Interesting that all but one woman did, and all but one man didn't--don't know if that means anything.

My reasons are more organic, as it were. First, I don't have access to a scanner, so unless my computer has a pot for a picture to be inserted, I'm out of luck there.

Next, the most recent picture of me was taken for work--it's 7 years old (although it is of me). The most nonwork picture of me is 9 years old--although I don't have that one---the ex has all the photos.

So, I could have used the work picture if I had a scanner, and would have, although would need to indicate that it is indeed dated. Also, the dated picture is not accurate of the description below---I was 190, in great shape (9% body fat)resting pulse of 40, had a full beard (although still no hair pretty much).

A description of me: At this time in my life, I'm 5'11", right about 250 (yes, out of shape and overweight--all those hours at work and not working out). Balding (mostly), broad sloping shoulders, deep set eyes that are very blue, wide chest (in or out of shape, big legs (in or out of shape), kind of a round face, with a moustache.

Why did I pick the picture you see? I love Bloom County and have always related to opus. The picture was copied off a site, and represents what I was looking for in here--a relaxing time with hopefully good people.

Would I do an interview? Sure!

In case you ask why it's been so long since I've had a picture taken---I like being on the other side of the lens. I avoid breaking people's lens' that way!

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 10:58 pm Click here to edit this post
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Roger_Ramjet - 10:51 pm
Vyk--we ended up doing the same thing (no picture) for very different reasons--May should enjoy the information in the morning.

I didn't see any other questions from her.

I've got to say, for there being a 2 hour difference and having the job demands she has, I think she did damn good as far as getting into the action. I'm sure it took a toll on her, and hope the folks out there give her the credit for that---I figure that must be part of the reason she's still here---a hell of a trooper, and the time zone wasn't an excuse--it was real and she posted well with her time. IMHO

Sandyc

Sunday, October 29, 2000 - 10:59 pm Click here to edit this post
Noslonna -- good night and see you next game.

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 04:25 am Click here to edit this post
Challenge 11 - Halloween

You're invited to a Masked Ball!

Halloween is coming! Unfortunately, you're trapped in the game with only a few materials around to make a costume. Using only the clipart, text, and formatting tools provided on these boards, craft your costume and/or mask for the upcoming Halloween festivities.

Your final costumes must be displayed in the folder created for you below, no later that 3:00 p.m. PST (board time) Monday.

Roger_Ramjet
5:22 pm
My scottie dog mask:

aaaaa\aa•aaaa•aa/
lllllllllll\aaallaaaaa/
aaaaaa\aaa\|lllll/
aaaaaaa\llllllllaa/
aalaaaaa\llllll\_/lll/
aaalaaaaa\lllla/

laaaaaaaaaaaaaaa||


Roger
Sun Oct 29 - 5:29 pm

Ok, so I didn't know that it was going to be a gray background--I thought white, and used "invisable" white letters for my spacers. And that last double verticle line thing really was lined up centered when I viewed what I'd be posting.

And yes, I know how ridiculous that looks. how many scottie dogs have letters all over their faces!! Ok, so work with me here--no white letters and everrything in line was what I saw. It looked better on my preview screen, however this one is much funnier... huummmm

Himay
Sun Oct 29 - 5:30 pm

Roger... LMAO! Good job!

Vykin
Sun Oct 29 - 5:58 pm

ROFLMAO ROG IS THAT THE INFAMOUS PURPLE COW?

Himay
Sun Oct 29 - 6:01 pm

ROTFL! The fluffy, purple vibrating cow! OMG!
Brittany likes things that vibrate, hehehe!

Vykin
Mon Oct 30 - 1:07 am

I had to come back here one more time before I went to bed for a good laugh! Good Luck Roger its great! (frigging)(*&$#@%$#@@ clipparts!!)

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 04:38 am Click here to edit this post
Challenge 11 - Halloween

Himay10ns

OK... like I'm going as Brittany in a red heart bikini!!


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Vykin
Sunday, October 29 - 06:01 pm

HIMAY!!!!!!!!!! Is that a Thong Bikini??????


Himay
Sunday, October 29 - 6:09 pm

Heck yeah! It's a thong!! Here's the back view of Brittany in her little red thong!!


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Vykin
Monday, October 30 - 1:09 am

ROFLMAO HIMAYS, as I told roger, I had to come back to this challenge one more time to laugh before I went to sleep. I'm glad I did cuz I got to see the rear end! STILL ROFLMAO

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 04:53 am Click here to edit this post
Challenge 11 - Halloween

Vykin
Sunday, October 29 - 9:55 pm

Okay, I have been stumped on a costume. Even in my real life only time I really dressed up as an adult was as a member of KISS. So, what to do?
Finally a while ago I saw HiMays 10 words or less why she should win. She would be the First Woman to Win. So I figured, hey, if that improves my chances then maybe I can go as a woman. So I'm
gonna try that:







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Vykin
Monday, October 30 - 1:17 am

Promise to Host:
Dear Host: If I ever in my lifetime see you put forth a challenge like this one to another locked up inmate, I will make it my life long mission to come after you with a vengeance worse than that of Sue from Survivor: when I look back at this

friggin @!#X%!!! image and the Pain in the already sore A** CLIPARTS that were hard to do and format!!!. And I see all I can come up with is an image that looks like tht woman with fruit on her head! (Carmen Miranda?? hell i can't remember) While HiMays has a sexy bikini Britt and Roger (well who wouldn't love that little doggie in the window!)
Well.......
All I can think of is: "Hell Hath no Fury Like a Vykin scorned!"


Roger
Monday, October 30 - 1:43 am

Vyk--I'm laughing too hard to be able to roll on the floor!!! Damn good message!!! Top Notch!

As for my dog---it looks more like a freekin' alien than a dog! All I can say is you better to be able to run fast, because if not, I'll be running you over to get to whoever came up with this damn challenge!!!

that being said, it was indeed a fair challenge. Just one I sucked at!!!!!!!!!! STILL LOL


Himay10ns
Monday, October 30 - 4:19 am

VYK! You've created a mask using all the other board guests!! You have Moon, Zeb and ArReal on your head, your very own "two cents" for your eyes, and Xenia for your lips!! You're going as "The Game"!!!!!!! It's hilarious....

(Maybe I'm your nose... DilliPIGgle, hehehe)

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 11:16 am Click here to edit this post
Sandyc, thanks -- It was fun! I hope there is another game or will see you for the next BB. :)

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 11:17 am Click here to edit this post
Sunday, October 29 - Monday, October 30
Living Room

Vykin
11:07 pm

What do I look like so the world would get a better image?

I answer this honestly. I am slim build, I have dark hair, almost shoulder length. I use glasses but most often contact lens. I am considered "good looking". (I've been hit on enough times in my life). HiMays please don't misunderstand me, I am not being egotistical. Just answering your inquiry. I am not too tall, forget about 6 feet. I don't have hair on my chest. About once a year I "slack" off and eat whatever, then I kick back into fitness mode. I will either go to the gym, or I walk, usually because I ski in the winter. I have green/blue eyes. I like the outdoors, but I love the "boardrooms" and "conference halls" of life.

I really love meeting people. Its almost one of the thrilling things in life that I enjoy. I come online, because its a relaxation for me. I can take a break from real life and chat about anything I wish. Most often I am on the net, reading all sorts of resource materials. But I love a good debate! Whether legal issues, psychological issues, political issues. Thats when I usually go to chats. Also love murder mysteries. This is my coffee break. Sometimes its intense like this past month. Othertimes, I can go days without chatting to someone.
Oh yeah I have pierced ears. Roger reminded me, I don't have a scanner either.



Roger
11:13 pm

So Vyk, how are you feeling about tomorrow??
Shit, forgot to say I'm 45 years old.



Vykin
11:20 pm

Regarding the CBS interview question. I have been lucky to have had to deal with media especially over the past 15 years. I would be comfortable in front of a camera or microphone. When I was on schoolboard we received exceptional Pro-D training on how to respond to media.

Roger gonna post on your how are you feeling about tomorrow question. So continue posting in here also.



Roger
11:27 pm

I think the media would hate me. I've got the charisma of a rock! While I may have some decent things to say, I just don't have that pizazz. I was on TV recently, although dressed up to deal with hosuehold hazardous waste (collection day) and they didn't talk to me.

Twice a year they have a mobile set up for this... every other day of the year stuff can be dropped of at a area set aside at the company's location. It's one of the things I do to "give something back". Collect, separate, identify, classify, and package stuff people bring in from home, garage, sheds, etc.



Vykin
11:29 pm

Roger, honestly, in so many ways, I was glad today was quiet, calm. I think the last banishment votes hit all of us hard once the voting started. Banners flying etc. Friday turned into "hellday" or "hellnight". I think we were all nervous, I know I was. Of course then the chat is put off till the morning. We know the polls have closed. Luke was missing on our last night. Then Saturday morning at 7:30 am finding out there is a re-vote and voting irregularities, was just another delay which turned into conflict for the rest of the day. Then late night banishment. Its been stressful.

I felt hurt, when I tried to tell Moon that I didn't hold her responsible, when she told about the email. But for some reason, she seemed angry at me. I left the challenge, because I thought, this converse wud continue, and I didn't need anymore of it. It was better for me to leave and relax myself by going and just posting funny stuff. To try settle my brain and stomach down.



Roger
11:34 pm

Sounds good Vyk--I'll keep going. Thanks for the information about yourself. It is interesting to be able to put the way a person looks to what they say. I would have answered that question sooner if anyone would have asked! I think you did a good job of indicating how to recognize you if I were to see you.



Vykin
11:35 pm

Sorry Rog I know I didn't answer ur question. I should explain how my mind works. When asked a question I take in "mentally" the culminating days prior to tomorrow, to put into perspective for myself how I really feel about tomorrow.

I look forward to tomorrow, with some anticipation that this will be over. But excited about reading all the outside posts. Even the bad ones about me or any of us. I think tomorrow will be a bit quiet also. I may attack the folders because its the "last chance cafe". Not in terms of proving myself. But the actual act of posting while restricted. Almost as an inadvertent "GoodBye" to this "house". I imagine I will post some "reflective" thoughts on the past month.
When it approaches the Final Hour, I think I will be nervous, my heart will pound or race or do both at the same time! Its that final Moment we will be waiting for - and then Just like that! it will be over. How about you Roger??

Roger I meant it when I said, I would continue to enjoy having chats with you after this is over. I think we've all made some great friends. I did want to clarify something in the other post. At the end I said: "I left the challenge, because I thought, this converse wud continue, and I didn't need anymore of it." I should have also added: and I didn't think you and himays needed to see it continue. Moon and I wud just have gone back and forth. It was better for u guys to be stress free, also.



Roger
11:42 pm

I agree today was quite compared to how it has been lately. As many stresses as I've been throgh over the past month, I have to say that last challenge out did them all for me!! LOL

I tried to pat attention to the ups and downs--I didn'y see any real pattern, other than they did all happen a few times---for me a lot more good minutes than sad minutes.

It's different when you aren't dealling with someone face to face....I think being able to do that would make things easier--at least for me.



Vykin
11:48 pm

Well Himays may be sorry she asked us the questions! LOL She'll be spending all day reading our responses!

I just want to say a quick thing about my humor/serious posts. I try to "balance" myself in my real life and on here. Its probably viewed different in this virtual world sometimes. Thus the earlier speculations that I may be "two people". I find that I almost "take turns" if something serious happens in my life, I need to have some humor go with it. Otherwise too much serious or too much humor, would not be healthy.

Some people balance themselves by reading jokes. i.e. look at all the posts at Improv. I associate humor to the wonderful funny people I've met in life. We all have done that. Why I run into people with silly life stories? I have no idea! So I share them. Sometimes people laugh, sometimes they don't. One thing I didn't mention here in the past month is, I can write well. (In here its been hard cuz your trying to type quick enough to post something so I'm not being very grammmatical). I love writing, one of the things I do write and have lots of is poetry. I have probably over 300 poems I've written in my life.



Roger
11:51 pm

I will be like you Vyk--reflective between now and 6:00. I was usually reflective of something most every day--my normal mode for myself--go figure.

Today I've been reflective of the whole process and everyone involved. Today, for the first time. I've though of the people outside for a longer period than just a fleeting moment. Not because of the voting they will do though...because of the part they have ion this..wondering if they got into it at all, if they had thoughts one way or another. If they gad any clear favorites, and of so why.

Thought a lot about Neil and Lisa. How Neil took a hobby and turned it into something thousands he's let share this thing with BB, us, and now other shows.

Yep, I've felt VERY reflective. Also felt very special in the fact that I've gotten to know some awesome people in here!!!!

Vyk, you can count on me wanting to continue our chats!!!!!! I'll be writing you, looking forward to excellent dialogues, not monlogues. I think we will have many great conversations.



Vykin
11:52 pm

Yes, Rog regarding face to face, it would be so much easier. In here we have to take our thoughts, and translate them into words on a message board. Much more difficult. I knew it would be time-consuming. And it was twice that!

But agree, I think this has been one of the best experiences I've had. It certainly has made me stop and think about many things! I surprised myself when I would post really serious things from my life. I realized I've nevered shared some of them in written form. They were always thoughts in my head. i.e. my father passing away etc.. the discussion you, Luke and I had about religious beliefs



Roger
11:57 pm

Vyk, I can tell that you write well. There isn't any question about that, especially in the serious and reflectinve posts you have.

300 poems! Wow, that is amazing. I am in awe of people who are creative in any way. I see it as a special thing to have. When not at work, I write what my mind comes up with...without relation to gammar--well, a little. It helps me to get my thoughts out. Realizing I sometimes cause confusion, although over all it ends up being worth it.

I think most of the people that were in here had a big creative streak---you, Luke, May, Moon, Xenia, Mantsatic, Arreal. I don't know about Gail or Zeb--didn't get far enough with them or the right direction to be able to tell.



Vykin
11:58 pm

I recall when this site first began - discovering it through a link. Then how it became such a popular site, more for BB transcripts. NO other site compared to this. At that time I sent an email to Ryn saying what a great site it is.

Who thought 4 months later, we'd be here doing what we're doing.
I wonder too about the outside viewers, when I come in our area, I see they are posting cuz of the numbers. So someone must be posting out there. I also wonder what they are doing today, what they may have been expecting from the 3 of us in here. Then I think after Friday and yesterday, they must be as tired as we are with the re-voting, etc. especially if it was done the way the BBFC voting polls used to be. You know - you log in, you vote, get results etc. Is it as quiet out there today as it was in here?

But Roger in the beginning I posted somewhere, If the numbers continue in postings TheGame will surpass the posts during BigBrother. and its close to 20,000 posts if you add the outside board and our playroom board posts together



Vykin
12:02 am

ROFLMAO did you see that Roger? We've just been Archived!!! We filled up a whole folder for Himays to read and this one is filling up fast too!

Actually Roger, I do have a creative mind, and I have absolutely no idea why!!! I surprise myself more often than I surprise others! My mind works at such a fast pace at times. I can literally be thinking about 7 or 8 different things at the same time. I'd be scared if it stopped - cuz then I'd know the guys in the white jackets would be coming for me!

Roger was there perhaps some other things you wanted to talk about?



Roger
12:04 am

You bring up the point about being suprised at what you found yourself sharing....I was hoping for that coming in, knowing I would show all that was asked, and probably more than people wanted. LOL

I wonder what it was that allowed people to feel it was ok?? Was it being in a "room" all by ourselves (at least in our mind). Was it the way people responded to what we had to say? Was it that people really did care? Was it that we wanted to share to some degree, realized how well it worked, and it just snow-balled?? Or was it that we took one hell of a chance on 9 other people, going for broke, and we hit the jackpot?? Or some of all of it???? Who knows, as the answer might be a bit different for each of us!! lol Here's that reflective thing going on!!

I'll address your last post in reverse order---not sure if I dd have anything specific to take about. I admit to being funny that way. I frequently go with the flow of things. The ltaer night chats were like that. Sometimes there was a topic that came up earlier that was covered--usually not though. Even when there was, it frequently moved to a different topic..kind of like the trickles of a stream.

You and I do the same thing---have a number of different topics in our mind at once. You are right about the guys with the white jackets...I think they are there right around the corner, waiting for me to stop processing things.

I like having information come in like that--to hear a few differnt things, think about them all at the same time, respond to them one rigt after the other....and then the neatest thing for me----to see if they can inner-relate in any way. To try and tie them together to make something bigger than the smaller components. Doesn't happen often with more than a couple, akthough when it does, I really love it!!!! Do you ever have that happen?? I would guess that you do.



Vykin
12:14 am

Roger : going for broke, and we hit the jackpot?

I think this was a way bigger jackpot than the real BigBrother. Whoever made the selections of the applicants - did a good job. They picked seemingly different personalities. I think one thing is certain - I DON'T THINK WE BORED THEM OUT THERE! No matter if there are only 5 people on the outside watching (which I doubt) For whatever reasons, I think this Game has been a success for the Host! It was a "first" online as far as I know. look at the hits on the site -- 82,777 That is in one month! That is not bad!

Yes Roger agree the little things, different things, I process in my mind into the overall big thing.

If I look at this game, the past month, all the minut things that have happned, which we may have currently forgot. I know they are there imbedded somewhere in my brain. They all contribute to the bigger picture of life. The game is a little thing - however, without doubt it is now part of the Bigger Picture of my overall Life. I said, before there are lessons to be learned in everything - I try to absorb it all - because in the end - it is part of what Makes Me! I know the greatest aspect of this game experience is that it has ENRICHED my life now and for future years to come.

Roger question: What will you do after this is over? What do you normally do online? Go to discussion forums, chat, etc.?



Roger
12:22 am

Vyk, you are so right about the numbers!!

I agree with you about the comparison to the real BB. I'd like to have seen the 10 of us put into the real BB setting!! I realize there are differences...although it is the people that make the show. I know I would have done late night conversations till the carted me off. Our group would have made BB a kick-butt show. We came up with our own things to talk about--we didn't have ask for a challenge to interact with each other.

And as you say, there are lots of posts outside--they've kept up with us. I noticed that the furthest we were ahead of them got to be about 1,200 hundred. They are now ahead of us by what, 900 hundered?? Lower number of people has affected our numbers, although they have kept a steady pace, it would seem?

I hope Neil and Lisa are feeling on tp of the world right now... this has been truly amazing!

Vyk, you asked about what I will do now and what I have normally done.

Well......up until BB, I never posted on anything. I lurked on a survivor board and another BB board, until finding this one. I immediately signed up, fell in love with the way things were done, and threw in my thoughts on BB. I didn't start watching Survivor till after they merged--did that by design. Just didn't interest me untill then. Of course it's a game, so, hook is fully set. That way with BB, although in a big part because of the human factor. No information that I was aware of for those conditions.

Next, I'll stay with TVClubHouse and read about 10,000 posts. I want to write back and ofrth with all of the BGs, and will interact with as many of the oustide folks that havea genuine interest in what happened. Looking forward to BB2 as well! And you?????



Vykin
12:37 am

Roger you hit it on the head when you said: "We came up with our own things to talk about--we didn't have ask for a challenge to interact with each other."

That was the difference between us in this game and the BigBrother players. The one thing that aggravated me to no end was - THEY WERE ALL BRAIN DEAD!!!, I could not believe 10 people locked in a house couldn't find anything interesting to talk about! Britt vascillated about her virginity and straddled the guys! Jamie lived in a fantasy world.

But NEVER did they have an intelligent, intellectual or philosophical discussion - unless BigBrother gave them a topic. There are so many things they could have discussed, debated disagreed with, and NOTHING! The most boring group of people I ever watched.

And no arguments (with exception of Mega in the beginning). Look what happened here, and it certainly wasn't for show! The Arreal/Tali Vykin arguments. They were all Real! Regardless of the "mudslinging", we were human! Not tiptoeing around the issues. We fought like "cats and dogs".

I'm not saying I enjoy that type of conflict because I don't! and I am sure Arreal probably feels the same - I don't think either one of us hasn't felt bad. But at the end of the day at least we were human! Arreal and me arguing I would take any day over "pretending to be goody goodies and being phoney".

In the end the Real World was able to cross the lines of the Virtual World and show there are humans sitting in front of computers at the other end and not Robots.

Funny I just had Survivor flash through my mind, if you watched it when Sue said those awful things to Kelly. I just want to say, that no matter how angry I got with Arreal or vice versa,

I have enough integrity that if Arreal was "dying in a desert from thirst and whatever, that I would not pass her by, I would stop and help her" That for me is the difference between anger and hatred.



Vykin
12:45 am

Definitely read all the posts as I've done on this side of the "house". Definitely continue to participate in some way on this site. I think you know by now I'm opinionated enough, that I'll find some post on here to respond to.

My real life I'm usually more busier in the early spring summer months. So I guess catch up with some friends, son will begin basketball shortly in school that keeps me busy 2-3 evenings a week. Its his graduation year, so there are many activities for the Grads the school has the parents involved in. Then Christmas will be here.
Of course I never disappear offline! lol



Roger
12:47 am

Vyk, I have to wonder how much the "system" set up BB for what they got instead of getting us.

I've aid it before in terms of me, although this analogy will be a stretch. For me it wasn't the important thing was to win the T-shirt--the important thing was the win.

BB gave 500K!! That was why people went on. Sure maybe they wanted the experience, although based on the way Cass and Jamie acted, what we saw was them, although by far not all of them!

They were there for the money. We went into it becuase we thought it would be a great game to play. I looked back at what our applications said, and what we put down was who we were in here!! Look at what George and Cass had in their interview tapes, then look what they gave us!! No comparison!!

Can't say enough about them not being able to discuss anything on their own...they even asked ofr challenges....we supplied our own as well as what host provided.

No wonder so many folks were unhappy with BB. And as you so accurately said "at least we were human" how right you are!!!!!!!

I sure hope we get feedback when we go out--even if it's not good news in every case...good honest objective feedback.

Vyk---my take on Susan---pure greed/jealousy. All the things she said Kelly did---she did them as well along every part of the game. I have to wonder if Susan had been up there as 1 of 2 for 1M, and she had the chance to say anything she wanted to Kelly, do you think she would have even thought those things????

The things that Susan said she held important--a good work ethic--Kelly worked hard as well, and worked her bit off in challenges--work hard enough to win the last 5 straight immunity challenges. Another Susan ethic--honesty. Well, they both shot themselves somewhat by denying the UHA when asked straight out....although it was within the rules....I would have adnitted to it though. I would have taken "out play", out wit", and "out last" with the same approach as I've done in here. If it wouldn't have worked, I wouldn't feel bad enough to blast someone like Susan did.



Vykin
12:56 am

Yeah Host would give us Discussion Topics and then LOL we'd go off and set up 10 more!

Sue crossed the line when she said that. Personally I didn't care for Kelly either, but Sue lost all her credibility as a person by saying what she said.



Roger
1:02 am

Set up 10 more----LOL!! And the great thing is that all of them got some level of attention. And all this with us having real lives to deal with. Geez, if we'd been in BB house, think of all the things we would have said you our discussin areas, plus probably making more!!

I wonder if they went with camera presence as the biggest factor with those folks?? A you said, they didn't show a lot of their brains...Curtis problably the most. I think Karen and Goerge could have offered a lot just from what they had been through. Karen had her agenda though, and George had his of trying to covince someone he should be hired for commercials. And he tried to make it all fun...not much attempt to be serious and contribute in that respect IMHO



Vykin
1:05 am

Well Roger, tomorrow will come early for me. I could sit here and chat all night, but I know tomorrow will be a looonnnnggg day for us.
So I'm gonna call it a night buddy.

Click the glass of wine (I prefer wine also) with you and let's raise our glasses to all our former housemates!

Cheers to you all out there - Mantastic, Talisker, Xenia, Zebulon, Arreal, and finally our final week housemates: Lukester and HalfMoon
We really do miss you all in here!

Good Night Roger

Good Morning HiMays10ns (we gave you 3 full folders Himays - start reading!)



Roger
1:07 am

Hey Vyk--May is going to have a TON of stuff to keep her busy reading tomorrow....our answers to her questions are well buried by us going from thought to thought, and without waiting for the other to post..just thinking of things, then working from that for the next post or two---kind of a thing Luke and I did, and so did Arreal about half the time. She called it doing two at once.

I am really enjoying this tonight....it's 1:00 already! This is such a good time for such conversations for some reason. I love it.

Roger
1:11 am

Vyk--just read you're turning in! I will return that click of a wine glass in a toast to all of our BGs no longer with us.

I'd alos offer a toast to the 3 of us. To tomorrow (today actually) and all it will bring. Good-night friend! See you in awhile.

May, go back till you find the answers to your questions. To go with that, there is a lot fo other stuff for you to look at! lol

Roger
1:37 am

<<sitting one last time, with this room empty, talking to myself about what all of this has been>>

One last reflection with no one around. One last look at the walls that aren't here. The furniture that isn't here, The hot tub that isn't here, yet felt good on so many nights. The house that isn't here, and most unfortunate of all, the BGs that really aren't here in front of me.

I can't begin to process all that this game became, all that we became within it. Sharing things with each other that in many cases, the person sharing them didn't realize until they said it...finding out new thoughts and experincing feelings they had, yet didn't yet realize.

I am a sports fan...a game fan. My favorite sport is football. I played it and lived it for a number of years. It's a sport that has so much of what life is about---if you just think of it in those terms. Leaving the sport of football out, for all the other games (and even other sports) I've experienced, this is the single most wonderful thing I've done! I've played a lot of games--a lot of different types of games as well. I've watched others play games.

This is heads and shoulders above anything else in 45 years of life. People outside, if this is run again, I ask that if you are looking for something special in your life, that you sign up for this, and hope to whatever you believe in, that you get picked.

Whatever was done outside, away from our sight...whatever we did, there was something fantasic that happened. We've proven that being yourself can bring reward...maybe not money, although not everything is money based....as the commercial goes; "xxxxx: priceless"

Truth, feelings, caring, listening, sharing, thoughts...all mixed into one big pot with the BGs in the pot at the same time. We teach and learn at the same time. We give and we accept at the same time. We feel and we think at the same time. We cried and laughed at almost the same time...although we did some of each as we went along.

After a month this is coming to a close....and in closure, so much has been opened up for so many.

For anyone listening, when I get out, a penny for your thoughts and more importantly your feelings.

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 11:46 am Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

Remember When Files - Accounts by Three TGP Musketeers

Vykin
7:06 am

Remember When?
Mantastic told us: "It's all about style. Hey, I lift weights. I have used my face and body to make a profit, in a former profession." (he never did elaborate)

Remember When? We told funny stories and Mantastic slipped in the shower and Grandma saw all? "My face turned red and it was really difficult to face everyone that day but it didn't turn out so bad. I was the (and pardon the expression) "butt" of many jokes"

Remember When? Zebulon's response to our discussion on sexual advantages, was:
"I'd like to hear from the women on what their views are in regard to men's greatest sexual advantage. I'm open to their insight" but what he really was open to was a "roll in the hay with Arreal, Tali, HiMays or Moon?

Remember When? Host cancelled our requests and Roger said, "Host won't doink us unless we doink Host! "

Remember When? Arreal had her cherry pie filling fight with Zeb? and said, "<picking up a spoon full of cherry pie filling...flick... giggle! Hits Zeb right in the face>
Gotcha!!! "
then later she said,
"Zeb--who is John Holmes? and wipe the cherry stuff off your face. You look rediculous."?

I don't think Zeb ever answered Arreals question, but if you read this Arreal, Holmes was a top porn star in in porn flicks I think in the 70's/80's. He was reputed to have the longest "Dong" in the business.

Remember When? Xenia and Roger "did it" one night in the bathroom? Then Xenster introduced us all to the 12 inch dildo? and stuck it to me with her "Dry" wit?

And speaking of Xenster, remember when she used to read Hemingway in her Padded Cell?

Remember When? HiMays snuck out and went to the
"The golf tournament went well. We raised tons of $$$$ for Women's Health. I brought back a few gifts for everyone..". That was so nice of her.

Remember When? We talked about Online Relationships and Tali told us about her blind date? "My Romeo had decided to let me get the full effect of his natural state right off the bat (believe me, there was no place but up from this point on). Good grooming was obviously not high on his list of priorities. But, I felt that there was good in this person from the emails I had received from him so I gave him the benefit of the doubt."

Remember When? Roger ventured outside into the "freeworld"?


Topic # 12 - Great Moments in History

Vykin
8:08 am

Well, I was on my way to post on the 3 moments in history and good thing I stopped in Hosts Message Boards. Now I see he wants 3 moments in our lives! Briefly I'll comment on the 3 himays and roger answered to.

JKF, I was a tike and clearly remember Walter Cronkite on TV when the news broke on our black&white. I remember watching the train on its way to DC. In Canada, school children were given the day off on the day he was buried.
(In my little mind of that day, I thought he was killed by "Makaro's Store" which was a corner store along the highway not far from where we lived). I recall in my mind knowing this was a great man who died.

Challenger - I watched it on TV as it happened.
One of the saddest live events in history that I saw unfold.

Lennon: Heard the news, watched it, but though I loved the Beatles, I preferred McCartney.

Now then 3 moments in my life: (these aren't in any particular chronological order:

The day I got married we had 600 guests attend our wedding. It was the first wedding in our newly built Cultural Center. My spouse's father knew many people at the time through his involvement in the community. I had many co-workers whom I wanted present and friends. The following day it took us 5 hours to open gifts. We received 15 slow cookers, 18 sets of cutlery,
8 drip coffee makers because they were "just out".

The guests enjoyed a 7 course meal. The total cost for food would you believe was $1500. (when weddings/funerals occur the whole community pitches in to assist with the meal prep). We also had security at our wedding, because it was traditional of my faith, at that time, the "fanatic group which broke away and was committing terrorist acts against our non-violent group, i.e. mostly burning homes down of the orthodox people in my faith."

Inadvertently some extended relatives from the fanatic group had been issued an invitation to the wedding. When it was realized, the invitations had to be "retracted" for fear some damage wud be done to the Cultural Center where we were married. This did not sit well with them. In the end the wedding went off perfectly.

***************************

Another Moment was when in the mid90s I ran one year for Board of Directors on our Provincial School Board Association. Each candidate had to give a 2 minute speech to 600 delegates. When it was my turn in the context of my speech I was referring to children I used the following analogy: (preamble: during that time provincial the government had spend lots of money to designate many areas of our province as "Protected Areas" of land.

"If we, in this province can protected the grizzly bear, the white spotted owl and the fish - then isn't it about time we put our money where our mouth is and STARTED PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN?"

I heard someone clap, then like a wave, 600 of my colleagues stood up and gave me a 1 minute standing ovation. I was literally taken "aback". In the almost 100 history of the association, never had anyone received a standing ovation, other than the presidentand even then rarely.

I will never forget that moment. It was during one of the most conflict filled times for school trustees and boards about amalgamations. To get such an acknowledgement, meant more than anyone will ever know to me. (unfortunately they were strict with the 2 minute rule - I lost a minute of speech time).

For me the ovation was a recognition of all the hard work I had put into the association over 9 years. (By the way there were 13 other candidates for a 4 seats on the board. I didn't win. Some boards had a higher number of voting ballots and pumped the polls for certain candidates which created a split vote)

***************************

My Third Moment:

Was the tragic loss of my pilot friend of whom I spoke earlier in the game. The post was long, so I won't repeat it here. But reality hit, that we are all immortal. Just like that, in an instant a person so full of life could be gone forever!



Roger
11:06 am

I will leave my comments for these 3 events. I was aornd for them all, and feel they represent both a good range in what happened in recent history, and also a good range for things I've experienced over te course of my life.

Obviously there are things personal to me--the birth of my kids, them going out on their own, things I've already shared that were big moments in my life that related just to me. If only I had another week!!!!

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 11:52 am Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

Hot Tub

Vykin
6:13 am

Walks into the room, approachs the tub and closes the circulation jets, then unplugs the water release for drainage. Walks to the plugin and pulls the electric cord from its outlet. With some struggle because its awkward, takes the hottub cover - with one last look at the draining water - memories flash.
The cover is placed over the tub.

The Hot Tub is closed for the season.

The is shut off. The room falls into darkness. Closes the door quietly, so as not to wake HiMay10ns and Roger. With one last pause, gives the door a fleeting look and walks away with amusing images of Moondance and Luke doing their strip tease here, not less than a week before.

Himay
8:50 am

<sniff, sniff>


Church

Vykin
10:04 am

(walks in at ease now with coming in the Big G's "house". Strolls right up front and takes position at the pulpit.)

Hello parishers. Silence.

Vykin continues: Today the Eleventh Hour has arrived. There is peace. Though some parts of this compound are being boarded up as I speak. You can rest assured, this "church" will not be closed. It will be left here as a monument to a sanctuary for all those who passed through its doors from its construction - to all those who may enter its doors in the future. It will be the beacon for those seeking solitude, peace and refuge.

I would like to share a story with the members of this congregation as this is the final day. It refers to Synchronicity. As I have been posting, my thoughts again went back to one year ago today.

A year ago today, on October 30, 1999, it was the last night on the cruiseship of my month long "once in a lifetime trip with my best friend". When midnight rolled around - the trip had ended. Amazingly so, a year later, I began another journey. Once again it was a "trip of a lifetime" and tonite at midnite, the very same day, Oct 30, this trip too will have ended.

Now, a little bit of history. When I toured some of the cities in Italy last year, our points of interest always included the main church, Duomo, Cathedral of the particular city. i.e. Venice, Naples, Florence, Pisa, Barcelona in Spain. We were told that in the old days when the churches were built, they were built on the highest point of land within the city. Their towers reaching high into the skies above. This was done, so that weary pilgrims in their journey would spot the towers from afar as a "beacon of safety" and thus the pilgrims would know which direction to walk toward. To sanctuary, tranquility, safety and a new life.

So, this "church" will remain standing, for future pilgrims who need guidance. With that I conclude my sermon with a rendition of:
(Dedicated to all my 9 housemates)
The Way Old Friends Do
Artist : Abba

You and I can share the silence
Finding comfort together
The way old friends do
And after fights and words of violence
We make up with each other
The way old friends do

Times of joy and times of sorrow
We will always see it through
Oh I don't care what comes tomorrow
We can face it together
The way old friends do
(repeat)

We can face it together
The way old friends do
Good day Big G
And just like that exits the Church

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 11:55 am Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30


Banner: STAY INSIDE WHERE IT'S SAFE - LOONIES ON THE LOSE OUT HERE!

Internet Camera

Vykin
8:55 am

"STAY INSIDE WHERE IT'S SAFE - LOONIES ON THE LOSE OUT HERE!" New Banner

Okay who sent that banner? The only person I could think of is Xenia cuz she's Canadian! Do you people know that in Canada - a Loonie is a One Dollar coin?

Who would be crazy enough to stay inside if there's money on the lose on the outside. I'm outta here! Maybe I'll scrape up enough loonies to buy a cd burner.

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 11:59 am Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

Living Room

Himay
4:16 am

Good morning guys! BRAVO! Great job on the questions and you added so much more. And I finally have an image of you both! I wish I'd asked that question on the first day.

With daylight savings time, it's already getting light here. The street sweeper just went by and the first morning bus. I guess it's time for me to start my day. I'm ready for a nice hot shower so I can face Monday. I'll sign on as soon as I get to work. See you guys later... our final 12 hours!



Vykin
6:16 am

Morning HiMays, I suppose you're off to work by now. Rogerdoger and I worked real hard to give you some morning reading material. LOL Did we shock you? Hope you enjoyed it!

Morning Roger, whenever you sign on, just to let you know, I'm gonna do a few posts in general discussions and I may be out this morning for 2 hours, but, I'll be back and catch up with you. I need to get some business out of the way, so the rest of my day can be clear.
I went and closed up the HotTub room if thats okay.



Roger
7:43 am

May/Vyk--how is it going this last day??

May, glad you enjoyed the information on your questions and the other topics. I didn't keep the information away from anyone--no one asked, so I figure it wasn't important to anyone. There seemed to be lots of things others dd want to talk about, so I juts didn't throw it out there. Hope your day at work is going well.

Vyk--thanks for closing up the hot tub--I didn't think of it. Great idea though.

Host added quite a discussion topic. I though the banner was funny--although not sure if I supposed to think that. lol

We shall see! I'll check in as much as my schedule allows. I hope to talk to both of you more today. How are the two of you feeling with less than 12 hours to go??

Vykin
9:11 am

Hey Roger I see ur up, caffeine has kicked in on my end. I've been busy catching up posting, cuz we talked so long last nite in here.
I may grab a quick shower, and catch u back here in abit.
I am feeling relaxed Roger, I hope today will be fun, relaxed for you, Himays and myself. I'd like to have fun.

Roger
9:24 am

Vyk--I doubt there is money loose out there...not a lot of Canadian currency around--although if it's Neil----!

Looks like I have a meeting to go to that someone forgot to schedule for me.

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:03 pm Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

Living Room

Roger
10:43 am

Just checking in after getting back from that meeting. A productive one actually!

I see it's quiet for the most part. We move closer yet to our 6:00 appointment.

Himay
10:46 am

Hi Roger...I just finished lunch. It's a crazy Monday! Three clinics running, payroll due, lunch here....this is the first time I've sat down all day!!

Roger
11:02 am

Hello May!!! Good to hear from you. Were the cookies well received?

Sounds like you are keeping very busy today!

Me too, although it makes the day go by quickly.

May/Vyk---check in when you can! I'm feeling good about the three of us having a good time tonight.

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:10 pm Click here to edit this post
Topic # 13 Internet Discussion Boards

HOST:

Now that the three of you have had some intimate experience using discussion boards, explain to us how one poster can 'trust' another poster they have never met?

Why do people go to a bulletin board and reveal their problems and place emotional trust and intimacy in people who are just leaving messages on a board?

How can you be sure the people you are opening up to are being honest and can be trustworthy? How can you become so close to someone you have never met or even spoken to?

Vykin
11:37 am

How one poster can 'trust' another poster they have never met?

You can't initially, trust is a series of building blocks on a foundation. If the foundation develops a crack, the blocks crumble.

Why do people go to a bulletin board and reveal their problems and place emotional trust and intimacy in people who are just leaving messages on a board?

Some folks are lonely or isolated, the internet is a way of talking to "someone" out there. Others lead "open book" lives, its not a matter of "life or death" so they post emotional and become intimate. The trick is to decipher which posts are legitimate concerns and which may be "abnormally" balanced concerns.

How can you be sure the people you are opening up to are being honest and can be trustworthy?

Faith and belief that not everyone on the 'net is a deranged person.

How can you become so close to someone you have never met or even spoken to?

For me its a gut feeling. Time spent chatting, the content of the chat. Looking for "signals" in the conversation that may be "redflags". Making a concentrated decision on what you yourself respond and wish to "share", and when.

Timing is everything.

Its like my fav phrase: "Its All Optics"

The Title (i.e. a screenname) - is the illusion.

The Content (what one says) - is what's important"

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:21 pm Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

The Improv

Vykin
12:02 pm

I was bound and determined to make this the 100th post at the Improv:



Dear Tech Support:

Recently I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making unexpected changes to the accounting software, severely limiting access to wardrobe, flower and jewelry applications that operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. No mention of this phenomenon was included in the product brochure.

In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalls many other valuable pograms such as Dinner Dancing 7.5, Cruise Ship 2.3, and Opera Night 6.1 and installs
new,undesirable programs such as Poker Night 1.3, Saturday Football 5.0, Golf 2.4, and Clutter Everywhere 4.5. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs,
and invariably crashes the system.

Under no circumstances will it run Diaper Changing 1.1 or House Cleaning 2.6. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix Husband 1.0, but this
all purpose utility is of only limited effectiveness.

Can you help, please!!

Sincerely,
Frustrated



Dear Frustrated:

This is a very common problem women complain about, but it is mostly due to a misconception. Many people upgrade from Boyfriend 5.0 to
Husband 1.0 with no idea that Boyfriend 5.0 is merely an ENTERTAINMENT package.

However, Husband 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and was designed by it's creator to run as few applications as possible. It is impossible to uninstall, delete, or purge the program files from the system, once installed. Any new
program files can only be installed once per year, as Husband 1.0 has severely limited memory.

Error messages are a normal part of Husband 1.0. Beer 6.0 is a very bad program that causes Husband 1.0 to create Fat Belly files and Snoring
Loudly.wav files that are very hard to delete.

Save yourself some trouble by following this tech tip! Consider buying additional software to improve performance. I personally recommend Hot Food 3.0, Lingerie 5.3, and Patience 10.1. Used in conjunction, these utilities can really help keep Husband 1.0 running smoothly.

After several years of use, Husband 1.0 will become familiar and you will find many valuable embedded features such as Fix Broken Things 2.1, Snuggling 4.2, and Best Friend 7.6.

A final word of caution! Do NOT, under any circumstances, install Mother In Law 1.0. This is not a supported application, and will cause selective shutdown of the operating system. Husband 1.0 will run only Fishing 9.4 and Hunting 5.2 until Mother In Law 1.0 is uninstalled.

I hope these notes have helped. Thank you for choosing to install Husband 1.0 and we here at Tech Support wish you the best of luck in coming years. We trust you will learn to fully enjoy this product!

Tech Support.com

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:23 pm Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

New Challenge
New discussion started by Vykin. He issues his own challenge.

Vykin
11:20 am

As of this post there are 18,288 posts of outside/inside posters regarding TheGame. On behalf of the 3 remaining HouseGuests I commit to breaking the 20,000 benchmark before the day is through.
Stay tuned for my Gator Song

Roger
11:23 am

Vyk, an interesting challenge. I will try to assist in this, although can't promise how many I can do--at least not yet. Don't know what my afternoon will bring me.

Vykin
12:04 pm

Roger I knew I could count on you! You have already begun the process.

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:28 pm Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

EDDIE WILL GREET YOU WITH CD BURNER!

Internet Camera

Vykin
12:13 pm

New Banner: Eddie Will Get You a cd burner. Eddie? Is that you Eddie? You following TheGame?

I bet you wish you were here instead of that other house they locked u up in with the morons!

Hey Ed-Man can you make that 3 cd burners?

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 12:35 pm Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

Challenge 11 - Halloween

Himay
4:19 am

VYK! You've created a mask using all the other board guests! You have Moon, Zeb and ArReal on your head, your very own "two cents" for your eyes, and Xenia for your lips!! You're going as "The Game"!! It's hilarious...

(Maybe I'm your nose... DilliPIGgle, hehehe)


Vykin
7:10 am

HIMays roflmao, are you ever astute! Even I didn't realize i used all the board guests!

Yes you can be the nose!

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 06:01 pm Click here to edit this post
Monday, October 30

{Living Room}

Vykin
12:17 pm
LOL the doctor is in!!!! I've been in since 6 am!

Roger
12:45 pm
I can't say I made it that early, although I did hang out and post till later! haha

Himay
12:52 pm
I'm here too! The cookies were awesome!! Not one left... just crumbs...
I'm still laughing at our Halloween costumes.
So what do you guys think of all these banners... don't make much sense to me!

Roger
12:56 pm
May, they don't to me either! lol
I'm not laughing at mine any more--damn alien dog!
Glad the labor you put into the cookies was so well appreciated. Hope you ate one for me and Vyk.
is your day winding down, or do you still have a lot left to do?? Only 5 more hours!

Himay
1:15 pm
It's about 3:15 here, and the day is winding down, Hand clinic is over, still running Reconstruction and Rheumatology. I'm going to stop by the store and get a bottle of champagne for tonight! It's time to CELEBRATE!! When I get home, I'll throw on my boxers and tshirt and pop the cork. I'm so glad we don't have to be nervous about tonight. Banishment chats always sucked... but tonight we can relax and just be happy for each other.

Roger
1:18 pm
May, you sure have that one right!!! Have a drink for me, will you??

1:15 pm
Banner: As of today, you all get your life back!

Himay
1:18 pm
New Banner!! "AS OF TODAY, YOU ALL GET YOUR LIFE BACK"
Hmmmmmm..... this is my life!! LOL

Roger
1:20 pm
I know what you mean! I like this portion of my life---I'd stay longer. I bet Host would like to have her life back though! LOL

Vykin
2:07 pm
HiMays, Roger! See what happens when you two leave me here alone? I go POSTAL

Himay
2:42 pm
Hi guys...anyone around? I'm home, dressed for the evening, champagne is poured. <lifting my glass to toast Roger and Vyk> Tonight is going to be a blast!!

Roger
2:45 pm
I jsut popped in...hi May! Hi Vyk!
May, I return that toast to you as well

Vykin
2:52 pm
Hi roger i just came back on too. Seems second time today my ISP has gone dead.

Roger
2:55 pm
OUCH

Vykin
2:55 pm
I don't know what I'm wearing tonite. I think I need a stiff drink!

Vykin
3:07 pm
Vykin sings once again:
"all by myself , why am I all by my eye self""
Wonder if Himays and Roger snuck off for some "nookie"

Roger
3:10 pm
Vyk--haven't snuck anywhere---just doing end of month statistics and reporting (your option sounds a heck of a lot more enjoyable than mine!!LOL)

Himay
3:13 pm
Heyyyyyy!! Nookie?? LOL I told you... I have to re-read the manual...
What are your schedules like from now til the chat. Are you guys gonna be here, or am I going to be singing "All By Myself"??

I just calculated the amount of time I've been online this month... 265 hours!!! 1/3 of my life in October!! I've got to get back to the gym... my hips are spreading and it ain't from nookie!! LMAO

Roger
3:17 pm
I'll be working at my desk on end of month stuff so will go back and forth. I have to count up some entries in a few log books, so that will take a bit--after that, it shouldn't be too bad.

Hey, you've got a boyfrind with some serious looking medical tools!! I'm not crossing him!!

Himay
3:20 pm
Yeah, if you're not careful, he'll do a Play Room vasectomy...
He called me this morning to say how excited he is that I'm in the finals....he isn't a member of the board but he's read some of the posts. I'm never gonna live down that toilet clogging incident!!

I wonder if Host is going to post the winner of the Halloween challenge or wait til we get in the chat? That has to be the best challenge so far in my book. I laughed sooooo hard at y'alls costumes!! And I had a blast creating mine!!

Vykin
3:29 pm
Roflmao Hi, I forgot about that one, shudda put it in the remember when file. I was checking challenge also Himays and still nothing. I think you will win it.
You should

Himay
3:30 pm
Vyk that is sooooo sweet, but I think we all did a great job! Maybe I'll get some bonus points for the "butt view"!! LOL
I better slow down on the champagne... I'll be sauced before we even get to the chat!! LOL I wish you guys weren't working so we could really celebrate!!

Roger
3:33 pm
Speak for yourself about doing great! I think May should win as well. Vyk, you get 2nd, and I get negative points. Heck, go ahead and get toasted---I don't mind! lol Chat will be more fun!

Himay
3:35 pm
Hey, do you guys think the polls are closed or are people still voting?? If I get toasted, my chat will look like this:

Apoisn foid, opgind woindg fjkdpad g jdksj f jskjd ifoew ejioweirj s dkjf djls!! LMAO!!

Roger
3:37 pm
Not a clue! It's just after 3:30...

Vykin
3:41 pm
19,481 and counting only 619 posts to go I wonder also how its going out there. Started getting a little queasy so I drove downtown.

Roger
3:50 pm
Vyk--you sure that isn't 18,000+???

Vykin
4:10 pm
DAMN THAT OPTICAL DYSLEXIA. Roger why do I always get it when I'm around you. Are you sure about telling the truth about ur contact lens??

Roger
4:22 pm
Just me bringing bad luck to all around me.

Himay
4:23 pm
OK, happy thoughts peeps!! Less than two hours!!! No word from the challenge, huh??

Himay
4:25 pm
Hey Roger, would you mind telling me the answer to the guy that was abducted and had an arm cut off?? I'd hate to leave the game and not know the answer to that!! LOL

Vykin
4:29 pm
Nothing on challenge. what do we want to do?
nothing from host at all all day. It seems like a deathcamp!

Roger_Ramjet
4:35 pm
May, they cut off his arm because they were marooned together--he was a doctor, and they all agreed to have him cut off one of their arms for food. He couldn't do the same because he needed to be able to operate on them. He had agreed to have one of his cut off if they were rescued, and he didn't follow through---so they did it for him.

Vyk--just wait it out I guess. It looks like the reward for that last torture they called a challenge will be given at chat. I wonder what they will give May?? Another week in the house with one person of her choice??? lol

Vykin
4:36 pm
Snother song:
"silence is golden golden golden.."

where oh where have my roomies gone
oh where or where can they be
are they getting drunk somewhere else
to try catch up to me

(man I wish I didn't get drunk in the redroom with gator)

Vykin
4:38 pm
LOL roger on another week. I don't remember is the chat at 6pm pacific. NOthing at all frm host

4:32 pm
Banner: REVOTE DEMANDED - LAST 3 BGs STUCK INSIDE 4 30 MORE DAYS

Roger
4:38 pm
Hey, look at the banner---good news!! lol At least we could get a chance to post on the discussion boards some more!
No more of those formatting/clipart challenges though!

Himay
4:41 pm
Ok, I was bored so I created a costume for my date! I'm LMAO!! I've had so much fun with this challenge... (Luke is going to be soooo jealous!!)

LOL on the new banner, I'll have to quit my job and go to Weight Watchers!!

Vykin
5:01 pm
May I just saw ur new look, I left u a question. No matter how bored I get, I ain't going anywhere near that Costume Hell!!!

Himay
5:02 pm
ONE HOUR!! OMG... can you believe this is coming to an end... it's so bittersweet!! Where are you guys! I'm feeling frisky... let's PLAY!!

Roger
5:03 pm
An hour to go!! May, I bet you look fine....here want some ice cream????

Himay
5:04 pm
Vyk...I LOVED that challenge. It was so fun...I left you an answer...

Roger
5:06 pm
I already saw who you wanted to be frisky with...you can chat with Affin in just an hour. Anticipationnnnnnnnn

Vykin
5:09 pm
Well I guess its History now. The decision has been made. it's 10 past 5 here.
May10 i'll go check ur msg

Himay
5:10 pm
Ok, Roger...mental image for you...

Little flowered boxer shorts, nice thin toned legs, white t-shirt that says "2000---The Turn of the Century, I was there!", no bra, big hooters, curly hair on top of my head like Pebbles, LIP GLOSS (go Jamie!), little silver round glasses, single candle lit with a great aroma, glass of champagne in a real crystal goblet, David Benoit playing in the background, sleeping by my side... GOT IT??

Roger
5:12 pm
Works for me! (well, except ofr the lip gloss-lol) Jamie sucks---well, maybe she doesn't--I really don't know, now do I!

Himay
5:13 pm
I bet she sucks! She might even swallow!!

<OK MAY!!! NO MORE CHAMPAGNE!!! YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL!!!>

The made me say that!!

Roger
5:16 pm
May, you're doing fine---would you like some more champagne???

Vykin
5:20 pm
Roger psst hold off the champagne on HIMays
I just saw her at internet camera saying she's horny

Roger
5:23 pm
I know, I saw it too! I figure either Affin or that Doc of hers might as well have a good first evening!! Aren't I a nice giy!

Or a nice guy--you take your pick!

Himay
5:23 pm
Vyk's getting nervous, I think he's afraid I'm going to look under his kilt!! Peeky, peeky!!

OK, 30 minutes and counting!! Aren't you guys excited?? I'm just giddy!! Of course, I'm about to kill this bottle of champagne!! <bubble, bubble>

Roger
5:32 pm
Sure I do!!! Describe what you think I don't want to see!!!!

Hey, Vyk--you'll want to hear this!

Roger
5:33 pm
May/Vyk----just 1/2 hour to go!!!!

Himay
5:35 pm
Hmmmm, stumbling around, totally sloshy, slurred speech, probably puking in someone's red bucket, might die my hair blue....it's UGLY!!

Roger
5:36 pm
Gotta go for the gusto once in awhile!!!!!!!

Host
Monday, October 30, 2000 - 5:38 pm
The votes have been tallied Players - Enjoy your last 23 minutes alone together... See you in the Chat Room at 6:00 p.m.

Himay
5:38 pm
20 minutes......<humming the tune to jeopardy>
OMG...it's almost OVER!!!!! I want to stay!!!

Roger
5:43 pm
Thanks for the information Host. For tonight's chat I'll be listening to "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel. Seems appropriate for me.

Vykin
5:46 pm
Shit u guys, I go to Challenge, you just leave, I come here you just leave. STAY PUT

Roger
5:47 pm
Vyk/May, we could sure have some good talks if we could stay in here! Looks like we will have to settle for those talks one on one in the real world. It was great while it lasted. Vyk--How is your ISP holding up?????????

Himay
5:47 pm
Roger, Vyk---I just want to thank you guys for everything. You have been terrific in the game. Good luck to you both tonight!!

Rogert
5:49 pm
May, you've been great to be in the house with!! You're pretty amazing.

Vyk---I've loved our talks, and look forward to more.

Almost time to hear what they have to say to us. Can you take it???

10 more minutes!!!!

Himay
5:51 pm
Oh it's going to be a blast, no matter what happens. You guys both deserve to win. We've given this our ALL! I'm going to head into the chat about 5:55, takes my dinosaur awhile to load the applet.

Vykin
5:51 pm
I just went to washroom (in real life) why is my heart pounding?

Roger/HIMays Luck to us all.
This may be the final quiet moment we have.
Lets take a deep breath and go forward.
its been a slice!

Himay
5:53 pm
My heart is pounding too!! Isn't this a rush?? This might be a record chat! So long guys!! See you on the outside!!

Roger
5:54 pm
I think that no matter who wins, we all did a great job of being ourselves, and giving lots of who we are.

Not too long to go.

{{Vyk}}
{{May}}

even if the people out there don't like it. haha




Thankyou BeeGees For All The Fun! Loved You ALL

(((((Vykin, HiMay, Roger)))))

Noslonna

Monday, October 30, 2000 - 06:47 pm Click here to edit this post
CONGRATULATIONS VYKIN!

The Winners Are:

1st -- Vykin
2nd -- Roger_Ramjet
3rd -- HiMay10Ns


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