Archive through January 24, 2001

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Luckygal

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 12:36 pm Click here to edit this post

I was interested in the first one, about the person finding a suitcase.

I think I would take the money and run away. I saw where someone said it could be marked, though. I wonder if you can tell if money is marked?

<delurking again, but curious>

Moondance

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 12:38 pm Click here to edit this post

Luckygal... I think that it great if we discuss what they are ....

On that note, I am not too sure what I would do... In situations like that, I tend to freeze and someone at the party would probably beat me to it!

Moondance

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 12:39 pm Click here to edit this post

BTW... I loved some of their answers!

Mishamisha

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 12:45 pm Click here to edit this post

ROFL Moon, that's what I was thinking. I'd stand there like a deer in headlights trying to decide what to do, and would probably be standing there still when the cops came back for the suitcase.

Moondance

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 12:48 pm Click here to edit this post

LOL...We are sisters! I even do that in earthquakes!

Tukuul

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 01:24 pm Click here to edit this post

Drug money isn't usually marked is it? LOL!

Luckygal

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 06:24 pm Click here to edit this post

How about taking the coke, though! I liked that idea hahahahhaha

Tukuul, I noticed when I clicked on your name, I saw a photo. Can I ask how you did that? It was cool, too.

Maybe the drug money is marked with drugs and dogs could sniff it? But can the dogs trace the coke wherever it goes, I wonder?

(I ask so many questions, you guys might want me to relurk)

Moondance

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 06:49 pm Click here to edit this post

Luckygal go to the edit profile section and you can download a pix so we can see you!:)

Tukuul

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 07:06 pm Click here to edit this post

Oh, we were goofing around during Christmas vacation in New Mexico and my sister snapped the shot with her digital camera.

Joni

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 07:08 pm Click here to edit this post

I liked the topic...It makes you question yourself.. Honestly my first thought would be just to leave it be but then I think of all that the money could help me with .. bills etc.. and I question whether or not I really would leave it. It's hard for me to really say if I would leave it or not.. I think it would depend on my position in life at that time.

Mishamisha

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 07:30 pm Click here to edit this post

I understand that if you take a bunch of $100 bills, and check them, you'll find a trace of cocaine. They're so commonly used among the drug trade that most of them are tainted with the powder. A financial supporter of a company I used to work for was caught at the US/Canadian border trying to smuggle over $1 million into Canada in hundreds hidden (not so cleverly) in his spare tire in the trunk. When they tested the envelope the money was in, the papers all were reporting that traces of cocaine were found. Then they later admitted to the fact that this wasn't so unusual, and that drugs had nothing to do with this guy's legal problems.

Lancecrossfire

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 07:33 pm Click here to edit this post

Luckygal, nice of you to "delurk"! Hope you find it comfortable to do it frequently.

I'd turn the money and all else into the police. Just the way I am about things. There are lots of reasons why people would keep any or all of the contents, and those work for them. I'd be that way no matter who's money it was, or how it came to be there. Besides, what's the chance the crooks are going to the cop station to claim it! I'm all for taking cash out of the drug rings hands.

Elitist did have a good point about that briefcase coming in handy all the time though.

Luckygal

Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 09:04 pm Click here to edit this post

Thank you Lance. It is nerve-wracking!

You are a better man than I... I don't know that I could pass up the money. I have massive bills and things.

Lancecrossfire

Monday, January 15, 2001 - 01:33 am Click here to edit this post

Luckygal, it isn't that I'm better. Just have a certain view, and hold to it pretty solid. Everyone has to take the steps they think are best for them. That doesn't make it any more right or wrong to me (in most cases anyway)

"Money is the root of all evil" is inaccurate as far as I'm concerned. I'd go with "The love of money is a root of evil"

Money is a tool we need. It's our approach to how we let it impact our lives and our relationships that is of importance.

Hope you keep posting Luckygal. Lurkers posting keeps us fresh and brings in new looks.

Lalavoom

Monday, January 15, 2001 - 11:56 pm Click here to edit this post

You are so wise Lance.

This reminds me of a song. A sad, sad song:
"The best things in life are free.......
But you can give them to the birds and bees...
I WANT MONEY
..that's what I want...
..that's what I want...
JUST GIVE ME MONEY"

(then the bad guys can come get me)

It would be pretty stupid to take the money or the drugs. Those bad criminal types aren't going to just let you keep the stuff. They're going to go hunting and they're going find you and they're going to hurt you. That might be fun though. Perspective is everything.

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 - 12:03 am Click here to edit this post

Lala--where you been?? Good to see you posting!

The jury may still be out on that wisdom thing. I hope it's true, although time and actions will determine that.

True about perspective being everything!

Lalavoom

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 - 12:19 am Click here to edit this post

Thank you Lance. You are very kind. Wisdom and benevolence! Excellent!

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 - 12:25 am Click here to edit this post

Better to be benevolent than malignant--or is that malevolent??

Lalavoom

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 - 12:44 am Click here to edit this post

They're synonymous.
Is it better to be benevolent? I don't know; but then I never could claim wisdom. Since I am incapable of making a decision based on my own wisdom (because I don't have any) I will ask you oh wise and benevolent one: Do you have any opinions on the banner suggestions soeur posted?

Willi

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 06:23 am Click here to edit this post

Well,

I had an idea...This thread is entitled, "Can we discuss their topics too?" Being as the personal thread is so popular...Perhaps we should return the favor and share about ourselves so the players will have things to read about us that will enable them to "know us better" when they get out. Sort of like a surprise gift.

Let me know if there is any interest & I will volunteer to go first. :)

I have an adoption story to share.

Luckygal

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 08:06 am Click here to edit this post

Yes yes yes!

I'll give it up to.

Norwican

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 08:26 am Click here to edit this post

Very nice idea Willi

Willi

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 12:18 pm Click here to edit this post

Okie Dokie then...

The adoption posts in the game area hit close to home for me but I'm kind of on another end of it...I have a biological brother whom I met when I was in my twenties for the first time. My mom gave him up for adoption when she was a teenager. (It was also my fathers biological child). Back in those days adoption was much more hush-hush. My mom & dad married after his birth. My mom eventually gave birth to my sister & I (twins). My parents divorced when I was very young. I was never told about my biological brother.


When I was in my early 20's and had moved away from home (all of the rest of my family was in CA), I got a phone call. It was a private detective. Guess what? I had a brother. It didn't shock me...A lot made sense to me actually. Those "things" I heard weren't my imagination...People talking & then getting quiet when you walk into a room, etc...This private detective asked me if I would be able to meet with my biological brother & keep it to myself. Absolutely. No problem. I was a safer person to contact (as opposed to my sister) because I lived across the country from the rest of my family.

I need to explain my willingness to respect my biological brothers privacy with the fact that I was not close to my mom or dad at this point in my life. The divorce, etc, caused nothing but havoc & upheaval for my sister & I.

I keep using the term "biological" because I am a firm believer (more than ever) that it is easy to give birth. Easy. The hard part is the daily "being there" for a child. Up in the middle of night...Worrying about them...Loving them...etc...

So, we met. It was nothing short of amazing. He has a very public job so that has to limit some contact, etc...He has no desire to meet his biological parents. His parents are the people who have loved & cared & nurtured him all these years...As it should be. I respect him so much for this. The only thing he feels badly about is that my sister & I had to be raised in the manner we were as opposed to his loving home. (I've helped him not to feel as guilty...My sister & I are both happy & healthy now).

This is a condensed story. I feel good writing it down. Many people don't know I have a brother because I do keep his privacy. If neighbors see him, I introduce him as a family friend. And that's what he is to me now...A friend :)

Moondance

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 12:40 pm Click here to edit this post

Wow, Willi... thanks so much for sharing!

What an amazing story and I can't imagine what it would feel like to know that I had a sibling I was not aware of until later in life... I am so happy for you, your sister and brother that you able to find the missing piece of a puzzle

Twiggyish

Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 07:40 pm Click here to edit this post

Willi, I was one of those people who sought a biological person, after being adopted. My "Dad" is the man who raised me and who I loved dearly. (He died in 1998) The person who left when I was a child is biological but not someone I respect.
When I was 25, I looked up the man who was always a mystery to me, my biological father. (I hate to call him father). Anyway, through a series of coincedences, I found him. It was also wonderful to find I had a sister.
Over the years, since I found him, he has only called me a few times and then it was when he needed something. The divide between us is too wide to ever make us comfortable with each other. My sister is also difficult, as she adores her father and she wishes I adored him, too. (Not going to happen)
What you posted about parents is very true:

" I keep using the term "biological" because I am a firm believer (more than ever) that it is easy to give birth. Easy. The hard part is the daily "being there" for a child. Up in the middle of night...Worrying about them...Loving them...etc... "

Absolutely!!!