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what high school did you go to, Glenn?

London Central Secondary School, in London, Ontario. I've been living in Edmonton only since 1985...

As for the Londonderry Mall incident -- missed it completely. I guess I wasn't paying attention to the news that weekend...

glenn

Dear God, Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog?

What about the Greyhound bus?

great minds think alike

Sarae Montgomery We're all mad here!

jmnoble@b... said:

Dear God, Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog?

What about the Greyhound bus?

No, Alberta is a province, we're not in the US.

Cijay, are you saying Alberta in California that I refer to as californicate?

I live in Californicate so I can say it this way. LOL

Jen

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Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:39:59 -0000

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Re: Gender Equity

Edmonton is in Alberta (not a state). I'm not saying everyone runs around free 'n easy and nobody makes shitty comments but for the most of it, we mind our own biz. (this does NOT pertain to old farts like my dad who has something nasty to say about everyone)

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I have a real flamer friend, he's just the sweetest thing and LOVES flaming around homophobes. My cousin's wife is a real prim & proper thing and wanted us to go to one of her shitty Mary Kay parties. We said 'no' but then I said we could take Daniel with us - he'd be such a riot. Before we could do it, the girl decided she didn't want to sell Mary Kay anyway (too much like work for her).

Glenn and Cijay, I must say that flamers really make me roll over. Sometimes their whole get up just makes me break out laughing. I must say I try very hard not to do this in public but it's still hysterical to me.

Jen

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Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:37:19 -0000

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Re: Gender Equity

LOL - no, actually I've never been there. It was only a couple of months ago when I found out where it IS! I had it pictured way farther down, just north of the new Oliver place.

kilraven62 said:

Cijay said:

just as natural to say "see the guy over there in the black sequined gown with the pink mullet?"

Been hanging out at The Roost, have we? :-D

glenn

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that's cute. I shocked the shit out of my friend's kid once. He said he didn't believe in Santa because he snooped and saw his presents in his parent's bedroom. I said "maybe you hadn't behaved and they bought your stuff because Santa wasn't going to bring you anything."

Yesterday, we on had one child with us, the youngest one. He's 7. We went to the mall to get some things, when all of a sudden he blurts out that the santa wasn't the real Santa. My husband and I looked at each other (our famous parents look, then we asked him if it wasn't the real santa then who was it? He looked at his dad and said "well daddy don't you know that the real santa is up in the norht pole making sure all the toys are being made and that this santa is his helper?" We looked at each other again this time with a smile and a wink. then it dawned on us when we get home we had to do some serious talking to the other kids, because we still have a child that believes in Santa Claus. I told my boys that my youngest said he believes in Santa Still, but my oldest on told my youngest to go out of the room. My oldest tells me in his strange voice.." mommy I still believe in santa clause but only because you do and your 31" I gave out a chuckle and asked him to explain... He tells me that we all are Santa clause in our hearts when we give coats and toys to other kids who don't have them. When we leave food on the doorstep of someone who needs it. or like your did mom when you bought a whole bunch of school supplies and left them on the neighbors step because you knew she couldn't afford to get her son some new school supplies in the middle of the school year. So see mom we're all Santa Clause as long as we remember to give to someone who might not have anything.

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I must say that flamers really make me roll over. Sometimes their whole get up just makes me break out laughing. I must say I try very hard not to do this in public but it's still hysterical to me.

I used to know a gay man who came to work in a dress. Some people objected (this was a university) but I thought he really made an interesting statement on just how ridiculous dresses are. He didn't accessorize or otherwise dress up, it's just like here was this guy coming to work in an old jumper because that's what he felt like wearing. He was the one who really showed me that "Queens" were not something to be offended by, but rather people to enjoy life's oddities with...he really had a great sense of humor and the absurd.

Therese Shellabarger / The Roving Reporter - Civis Mundi tlshell@... / http://tlshell.cnc.net/

T'was the night before Christmas, Old Santa was pissed. He cussed out the elves and threw down his list. Miserable little brats, ungrateful little jerks. I have a good mind to scrap the whole works.

I've busted my ass for damn near a year. Instead of "Thanks Santa" - what do I hear? The old lady bitches cause I work late at night... The elves want more money - The reindeer all fight.

Rudolph got drunk and goosed all the maids. Donner is pregnant and Vixen has AIDS. And just when I thought that things would get better, Those assholes from IRS sent me a letter.

They say I owe taxes - if that ain't damn funny. Who the hell ever sent Santa Claus any money? And the kids these days - they all are the pits. They want the impossible .Those mean little sh*ts.

I spent a whole year making wagons and sleds, Assembling dolls. Their arms, legs and heads, I made a ton of yoyo's. No request for them... They want computers and robots, they think I'm IBM.

Flying through the air dodging the trees, Falling down chimneys and skinning my knees. I'm quitting this job there's just no enjoyment. I'll sit on my fat ass and draw unemployment.

There's no Christmas this year now you know the reason... I found me a blonde. I'm going SOUTH for the season!

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Because maneuvers are usually in remote areas and over water, the general public does not get to see these exercises.

Pretty Neat huh?

Read this after you look at the pics below

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jmnoble@b... said:

Cijay, are you saying Alberta in California that I refer to as californicate?

I live in Californicate so I can say it this way. LOL

Jen

No, Alberta is a province, we're not in the US.

Hey, Jen, there's an Alberta in California??? Where? I couldn't find it on Google.

BTW, I'm a native Californian and prefer "Califunny." That's because California has every type of kook you can imagine, and maybe a few more you can't.

Isn't Alberta like Canada's "midwest"? (Wheat fields?)

Therese Shellabarger / The Roving Reporter - Civis Mundi tlshell@... / http://tlshell.cnc.net/

I have seen the MULTITUDES of people dressing like they are looking for a "role in the hay" partner. This is just sickening to me. I don't know if anything besides this and the color red that makes me truly want to hug the porcelain god in the bathroom.

I mean, c'mon what about those women walking down the street to their car wiggling their butts. Ya know, this takes a lot of practice to step and wiggle at the same time.

Oh, I see what you mean. Yeah, especially in this day and age with AIDS and so on, it's kind of disheartening. One hopes they use some kind of protection if that's what they're after.

Some women though, that's all they ever knew. I find it hard to fault people for ignorance. If they deliberately court danger, that's a psychological problem which needs a longer term solution, but ignorance is something that can be corrected if the person is willing to listen and the message is presented without insult.

As for colors, I know some artists and they seem to enjoy bright colored clothing and often also handmade items such as hats, scarves, and handbags. It goes well with their trade but I guess you have to know that's what they do to really appreciate it.

Therese Shellabarger / The Roving Reporter - Civis Mundi tlshell@... / http://tlshell.cnc.net/

All of that might be true. However, you can't get away with wearing a dress, a skirt, frilly blouses or a sexy negligee.

I really have to agree. I'm male and I'm very happy about it, because I can get away with wearing floppy tracksuit trousers and an old green shirt, both splattered with paint, and a pair of trainers split on the bottom - and no one comments! I feel terrible for girls who have to agonise for hours over their wardrobes, I really do!

But don't you feel the trend for is reversing somewhat? I can get away with dressing like a tramp, but most of the guys around here are rich enough to get good clothes, and spend time making their hair look good instead of living with the 'Young Einstein' effect like I do. Perhaps one day we'll find that, as work clothes become more casual, uncomfortable but aesthetic attire will become the norm, and even a requirement, among men?

I hope not...

- Jordan

You might be a redneck if......

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Yes, Alberta is our version of the midwest. We have everything but tropical tho'. To the west we have the Rocky mountains, to the north we have the start of the tundra (I mean way north, not just outside of Edmonton or anything), this area is farm and parkland, out east is the start of the great prairie, we have some desert and badlands, ranching etc etc. Only thing we don't have is tropical (but don't tell Calgary, they seem to think they live in paradise LOL)

On 15 Dec 2002, 19:24 +00:00, jmnoble@b... said:

As for colors, I know some artists and they seem to enjoy bright colored clothing and often also handmade items such as hats, scarves, and handbags. It goes well with their trade but I guess you have to know that's what they do to really appreciate it.

I'm not an artist or anything... most of my wardrobe is black. At more than one workplace, I've created a sensation by doing nothing more than showing up wearing a bright(er) colour. The first time I wore a purple sweatshirt to work, you'd think I'd have come in wearing something that glowed in the dark, the way people reacted. :)

(Comment to Cijay: remember the Dinosaur World Tour about 10 years ago here in Edmonton? Remember how the volunteers for the event wore purple sweatshirts? That's the one.)

glenn

Cijay, well darn, darn. I swear when I find people I enjoy they are always so far away. Life on the net shouldn't be this way.

Jen

No, Alberta is a province, we're not in the US.

Cijay, are you saying Alberta in California that I refer to as californicate?

I live in Californicate so I can say it this way. LOL

Jen

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Cijay, now this would have been worth it. That surely would have been fun in this situation.

Jen

I have a real flamer friend, he's just the sweetest thing and LOVES flaming around homophobes. My cousin's wife is a real prim & proper thing and wanted us to go to one of her shitty Mary Kay parties. We said 'no' but then I said we could take Daniel with us - he'd be such a riot. Before we could do it, the girl decided she didn't want to sell Mary Kay anyway (too much like work for her).

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Cijay, Oh my gosh! I love your response to that kid. That was some quick thinking. Geeze, did his parents burst out laughing about this response of yours?

Jen

that's cute. I shocked the shit out of my friend's kid once. He said he didn't believe in Santa because he snooped and saw his presents in his parent's bedroom. I said "maybe you hadn't behaved and they bought your stuff because Santa wasn't going to bring you anything."

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ROFL, Greyhound bus is a great response and NO other people that I know thought of that. LOL that was fun.

Jen

Dear God, Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog?

What about the Greyhound bus?

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Nargothic, you may be correct but I will say this..... There has been so much more chear in addition to more activity. So the chearfulness I have seen recently is wonderful and healthy.

Jen

Of course list is more and more active, but it's also more and more off-topic! Even impertinent diaries come by here!

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Therese, he sounds like a lot of fun and he doesn't even sound like a true flamer. The flamers I am speaking of are quite dramatic and could not have gone withouth the extras either.

I did see a man YEARS ago on Phil Donahue show who commonly wore a skirt with a shirt and tie. He was not femme nor was he gay. He simply wanted this option along with equal rights as a divorced father.

Jen

I must say that flamers really make me roll over. Sometimes their whole get up just makes me break out laughing. I must say I try very hard not to do this in public but it's still hysterical to me.

I used to know a gay man who came to work in a dress. Some people objected (this was a university) but I thought he really made an interesting statement on just how ridiculous dresses are. He didn't accessorize or otherwise dress up, it's just like here was this guy coming to work in an old jumper because that's what he felt like wearing. He was the one who really showed me that "Queens" were not something to be offended by, but rather people to enjoy life's oddities with...he really had a great sense of humor and the absurd.

Therese Shellabarger / The Roving Reporter - Civis Mundi tlshell@... / http://tlshell.cnc.net/

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Therese, I believe there is. It is late here in califunny-fornicate so everyone is in bed sleeping. Tomorrow, I'll ask my Ma cuz I think she'll know. I could swear there is but I'm just not sure exactly where.

Where are you now?

Jen

Hey, Jen, there's an Alberta in California??? Where? I couldn't find it on Google.

BTW, I'm a native Californian and prefer "Califunny." That's because California has every type of kook you can imagine, and maybe a few more you can't.

Isn't Alberta like Canada's "midwest"? (Wheat fields?)

Therese Shellabarger / The Roving Reporter - Civis Mundi tlshell@... / http://tlshell.cnc.net/

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Yes, it would've been great, darn Jessica for ruining our fun and bowing out of Mary Kay altogether. Shauna (her sis in law, my cousin) was the one who asked if I'd come because she'd told Jessica she'd have the party but only if she could round up enough people in advance. Then she ran around telling people to say 'no'. When I proposed the idea of Daniel she said "for THAT, I would have the party." but by then Jessica had said she didn't want to sell Mary Kay anyway.

Cijay, now this would have been worth it. That surely would have been fun in this situation.

Jen

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Date

Tue, 16 Dec 2003 23:05:48 -0000

From

cijaym@y...

Subject

Re: Gender Equity "The Roost"

I have a real flamer friend, he's just the sweetest thing and LOVES flaming around homophobes. My cousin's wife is a real prim & proper thing and wanted us to go to one of her shitty Mary Kay parties. We said 'no' but then I said we could take Daniel with us - he'd be such a riot. Before we could do it, the girl decided she didn't want to sell Mary Kay anyway (too much like work for her).

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Therese, when I mentioned the color red it has to do with a trauma. The color itself basically makes me sick. It doesn't matter who is wearing it, why it is being use and so on. I think bright colors can be wonderful with the exception of RED.

I don't think men or women behave sexually by accident. In fact I have had many discussions with women concerning this topic and after she blushes (whoever the she is at the moment) and then is honest it usually has to do with somehow making herself feel attractive. This is not ignorance or mental illness. I do believe it is an EASY way to achieve good feelings for ones self.

I would agree with you on your 2 points at the same time. If one is ill i.e. with Bipolar Disorder causing the thrill of danger to be a driving force in ones life it can be a serious problem that is difficult to harness even with help.

As for the ignorant true again. If one is patient, models another way of life and teaches without insult then she/he can become more open/interested in a different way of life. It does require a lot of support because this is a strong force in some peoples emotional foundation and therefore the need to create a different emotional base take a long time.

Jen

I have seen the MULTITUDES of people dressing like they are looking for a "role in the hay" partner. This is just sickening to me. I don't know if anything besides this and the color red that makes me truly want to hug the porcelain god in the bathroom.

I mean, c'mon what about those women walking down the street to their car wiggling their butts. Ya know, this takes a lot of practice to step and wiggle at the same time.

Oh, I see what you mean. Yeah, especially in this day and age with AIDS and so on, it's kind of disheartening. One hopes they use some kind of protection if that's what they're after.

Some women though, that's all they ever knew. I find it hard to fault people for ignorance. If they deliberately court danger, that's a psychological problem which needs a longer term solution, but ignorance is something that can be corrected if the person is willing to listen and the message is presented without insult.

As for colors, I know some artists and they seem to enjoy bright colored clothing and often also handmade items such as hats, scarves, and handbags. It goes well with their trade but I guess you have to know that's what they do to really appreciate it.

Therese Shellabarger / The Roving Reporter - Civis Mundi tlshell@... / http://tlshell.cnc.net/

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