I'm bored. Ask me anything. Within reason.

[sophilos]

Sorry it took me so long to dig these out of the drive. At first, because a model named Ember shows up in so many of these, I thought that this might have been an alternate site run by MTP Jeff. But I think I have seen more than one "Ember" out there anyway.

The ".ws" means that the server is in Western Samoa. I speculated that that might have been a dodge around some old and no longer relevant blue laws. The models do not look Samoan.

I've been Searching these and related terms since I first saw these shots. Every time I learn a new Search trick, I try it out on those terms. I gave up on Extreme Tickling.

I'm glad that the forum has veteran observers and participants. I have enjoyed your past posts and look forward to your next ones. If these don't ring a bell with you, I'll eventually get on over to MTP Jeff's thread and run it by him.

Thanks.

 

[chicago]

Im not a big clip watcher. No clue man.

 

[sophilos]

Okay and thanks regardless. I'll ask MTP Jeff. Now that I'm on its trail, I'd like to run it down if I can.

 

[TJDoom]

I grew up in in the extremes of Washington state and various sunny/hot areas in California. Got some friends that live in Chicago.

Are you fond of extremes as long as it's warm or would you rather be able to see the seasons progress?

 

[milagros317]

Sunny! 🙂

Glad to hear it. I may be back to Arizona to see spring training games in Glendale again some time.
New question: Will you come to any gatherings in the east in 2014? 😀

 

[chicago]

I grew up in in the extremes of Washington state and various sunny/hot areas in California. Got some friends that live in Chicago.

Are you fond of extremes as long as it's warm or would you rather be able to see the seasons progress?

To be honest, I've had enough snow and sub zero temps for a lifetime. I don't know ANYONE that misses that shit. And it gets cold enough in the winter to wear all those cozy hoodies and stuff. The one thing I missed a little was watching the leaves change color and crunchin through them when you're walkin down the street or whatever, but it's not like I'm heartbroken over it. Ultimately, I'm a lot happier here.

Glad to hear it. I may be back to Arizona to see spring training games in Glendale again some time.
New question: Will you come to any gatherings in the east in 2014? 😀

Probably won't go to Albany. At least, we haven't really talked about it, but stranger things have happened.

 

[paracarl44]

Is it chilly out your way?

 

[chicago]

Is it chilly out your way?

It's about 52F outside right now, but yesterday it was like 38 around this time.

 

[paracarl44]

It's about 52F outside right now, but yesterday it was like 38 around this time.

^Do people in Arizona wear heavy coats when it gets in the 30's?^

 

[chicago]

^Do people in Arizona wear heavy coats when it gets in the 30's?^

A lot of them wear heavy coats before it gets in the 30s. I think it's because it's a novelty for them to wear "winter" clothing, but I mean, 30s is freezing. I'd wear a heavy coat too.

 

[paracarl44]

Has it ever snowed in your area?

 

[chicago]

Has it ever snowed in your area?

I've only been here since last February. In that time I haven't noticed any flurries, though Scottsdale is relatively close and I guess last winter they got some. Also, Flagstaff, which is about 2 hours away, has a higher altitude so it gets snow all the time.

 

[paracarl44]

Do you have a job as a writer, now?

 

[chicago]

Do you have a job as a writer, now?

Nope. I don't think there's very many people that can pay the bills writing anymore. Not really a practical choice of profession.

 

[paracarl44]

Why did you move to Arizona, other than the warmer weather?

 

[chicago]

Why did you move to Arizona, other than the warmer weather?

Lower cost of living, better job market, also have some family in the area. Oh, and cuz ASUtickler is here 🙂

 

[milagros317]

Probably won't go to Albany. At least, we haven't really talked about it, but stranger things have happened.

Too bad. I will be in Albany.

How about NEST 2014? Would love to see you and ASU Tickler there.

 

[chicago]

Too bad. I will be in Albany.

How about NEST 2014? Would love to see you and ASU Tickler there.

We'll see. 🙂

 

[paracarl44]

Are you doing any part time writing?

 

[chicago]

Are you doing any part time writing?

What do you mean?

 

[paracarl44]

What do you mean?

^Articles for a magazine or a newspaper?^

 

[chicago]

^Articles for a magazine or a newspaper?^

No. The only time I'm compensated for my writing is if I release something through MTJ.

 

[milagros317]

We'll see. 🙂

Okay. Hope you both make it to NEST. 😀
New question: Are there any books published in 2013 that you recommend?

 

[chicago]

Okay. Hope you both make it to NEST. 😀
New question: Are there any books published in 2013 that you recommend?

Don't know that I've read any books released this year, but My Father's Arms Are a Boat written by Stein Erik Lunde (illustrated by Øyvind Torseter) looks really great. It was originally published in Norwegian about 5 years ago, but the American edition was released this year. I haven't but skimmed through a few pages I've found online, but it looks about as good a children's book as Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

 

[milagros317]

Thanks for the recommendation. I sometimes buy children's books for my grandnephew.

New question: What is your favorite dessert?