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Posted by alesta on December 14, 2004, at 4:46:21
In reply to Re: Aw, man!, posted by anastasia56 on December 13, 2004, at 23:13:21
> no way amy are you getting out of this whole love fest. I have you pegged to meet up with someone from babbleland...just not sure which one. Don't mind me, I'm a matchmaker from way back and a royal pain in the buttocks. You better hope I never figure out which one you should meet up with.
>
> anastasiaLOL he he he! anastasia, you seer of the future you! what else you got in that crystal ball? hmmmm? let me have some of them powuz of puhception...:-)
thanks for thinking me relationship-worthy..glad to see somebody thinks i'm worthy of something.:) i really appreciate that!! but i *really* don't want one right now. pinky swear. ok, maybe i want one, but i know it would be a bad idea. so i'm just being a cool cat right now. it's nice not having any emotional turbulence. what a curious feeling..:-) so you just keep those matchmaking skills to yourself, ahite? :-)
amy :)
Posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:15:14
In reply to Re: Aw, man! » anastasia56, posted by alesta on December 14, 2004, at 4:46:21
Alright, you gossipy lot. Crushedout and I met and chatted over coffee today in Manhattan. No romance involved, as we both like girls, but different kinds of girls. I have to admit, I got unaccountably shy and careful about what I said, choosing to use the proper American words for things (apartment vs. flat) rather than the more relaxed and loopy Irish/American hybrid I slip into when posting here or with large numbers of my family members around me or when I've had a pint or three (I was co-raised primarily by my Irish grandmother and mother -- dad was pretty much MIA in the parenting department). Crushedout was very nice and we both seemed suitably bewildered as to what to say, especially at first. And a bit at second, too.
Anyway, we chatted away an hour and a half and then she had to head for her subway to get back home. (I live only a few blocks from where we met up and walked home.) As I've just commented to her in an e-mail, there is definitely a very different dynamic at work when talking to someone you've never met face-to-face as opposed to talking to that person online. I suddenly got all, well (I'm embarrassed to say it), "civil." (Stop laughing, Dr. Bob.)
Anyway, she turned out to be very cool and I'm sure I came across as very, very ... Christ only knows. You'd have to ask her. Anyway, that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it. Atticus
Posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:25:50
In reply to Met crushedout today for coffee » alesta, posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:15:14
'Tis true, I can confirm it. Crazy, huh? (I just posted about it, below, minutes before you did, Atticus. Do I get to call you Atty now that we're old pals?)
Posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:29:57
In reply to Met crushedout today for coffee » alesta, posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:15:14
how do you know what kind of girls i like?i actually like 'em straight, so we may be competing with each other. although you have a distinct advantage.
Posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:37:51
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee, posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:25:50
Or "Cheshire." A good friend started calling me that while we were hanging out by the statue of Alice in Central Park one spring day. ;) Atti (with an "i")
Posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:40:54
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » crushedout, posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:37:51
Of COURSE. Atti. My bad.
Posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:46:25
In reply to hey wait » Atticus, posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:29:57
Hmmm. Have you had any converts? ;) Atti
Posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:52:29
In reply to Re: hey wait » crushedout, posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:46:25
Just my therapist, but so far I haven't gotten her to sleep with me. (Does that count?)No, actually, I can't really take credit for my "converts." I suspect they had the tendencies before I had my way with them.
Posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 22:07:41
In reply to Re: hey wait » Atticus, posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:52:29
You do realize that we're going to have to figure out a way to pay for all the broken glass display cases and the front window after you picked that fight with the cashier over why the smallest serving at a Starbucks is a "large" and all hell broke loose. As usual, I gave my name to police as "Dr. Robert Hsiung of Chicago." What did you say? Atti
Posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 22:17:35
In reply to Re: Brawl at Starbucks » crushedout, posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 22:07:41
I told 'em I was Daniella Red, the notorious serial messer-with-heads. Heh heh. She's gonna be in big trouble now, boy. (Too bad for her that she gave us her real name.)
Posted by alesta on December 19, 2004, at 2:28:02
In reply to Met crushedout today for coffee » alesta, posted by Atticus on December 18, 2004, at 21:15:14
crushed and papi,:)
wow! so you guys actually did it.:) cool! babble meetings are starting to become a bloody epidemic around here, lol..
actually, you two had only just met on the boards, so i can imagine it might've been a bit nerveracking..you guys are brave! seriously! and it sounds like atticus is a lot more approachable in person. that's good to hear.
btw, we are NOT a gossipy lot! we just like a little good conversation, right ladies? hehehe.
:-)
amy
Posted by Atticus on December 19, 2004, at 19:56:35
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » Atticus, posted by alesta on December 19, 2004, at 2:28:02
Hang on. Did you say "more approachable"? Do I really come across as intimidating here? (Oi! Hannibal, shut yer noise! Yeah, I'm talking to you, Lector! Can't hear myself think! Well, you SHOULD be sorry. Don't let it happen again. Yes, yes, I'll remember to bring the Chianti this time. Christ, some neighbors. I tell you.) ;)Atticus
Posted by alesta on December 20, 2004, at 0:33:42
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » alesta, posted by Atticus on December 19, 2004, at 19:56:35
> Hang on. Did you say "more approachable"?
well, it was a slip of the tongue, but yes, i did say that. :-)and yes, i was serious. it could be just me, though..i can't speak for anyone else. why you seem unapproachable (to me), i have no clue..although you do seem approachable at the moment. did i answer your question? :-)
i think our little story is progressing quite nicely! your last entry had me laughing *so* hard! i can't remember the last time that happened. and me and those dam* moose fingers! i hope you like my last one..you set up the sex, i deliver..wait, that didn't sound right....<pout>
:)amI
Posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 11:18:19
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » Atticus, posted by alesta on December 20, 2004, at 0:33:42
Glad you liked the last entry. As far as approachability goes, I guess my tendency for snarky banter and facetiousness -- when presented here without a smiling facial expression and a knowing wink -- might seem more sharp than intended. Have you ever read Douglass Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"? (It's like Monty Python meets "Star Wars".) In the actual Hitchhiker's Guide in the novel, the Earth is only deemed worthy of a two-word entry: "Mostly harmless." I think that could apply to me as well. Not quite so harmless to posters like Herman Munster and Daniella Red whose intentions are questionable, but completely harmless to people I like such as you, Jai, crushedout, Sabrina, and pretty everyone else. I'd be the first to admit that I'm a bit rough round the edges, but that's just the way I'm wired, I suppose. Keep on chillin', mama. Ta. ;) Atticus
Posted by anastasia56 on December 20, 2004, at 12:18:50
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » alesta, posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 11:18:19
gad, that whole 'Hitchhiker' series is great! i used to take out the audio versions from the library to listen to on the way to and from work. they made the drive tolerable. loved 'thanks for all the fish'.
anastasia
Posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 12:33:05
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » Atticus, posted by anastasia56 on December 20, 2004, at 12:18:50
To which I can only answer, "42." ;) Atticus, who particularly likes Zaphod Beeblebrox
Posted by alesta on December 20, 2004, at 15:00:56
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » alesta, posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 11:18:19
hello 'atti',:)
i've thought more about this unapproachability thing, and i think it's more that you communicate a certain emotional distance. (so rest easy, you are by no means scary or intimidating in the traditional sense.)
as for the book, i never read it!! i'm, like, such a loser. <popping bubblegum> i saw the movie when i was a kid, which i loved, so after watching the movie i wasn't particularly interested in reading it.
you stay chilled, too, papi.
amy:)
p.s. i'm sure glad you consider me one of the people you 'like'.:) i wouldn't want no clarice starling action with mr. lector, if you know what i mean...<kidding!>
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 20, 2004, at 18:53:00
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » Atticus, posted by alesta on December 20, 2004, at 15:00:56
spiked hair, many colors?
lean and lithe?
leather clothes?
boots?
facial hair?
the blue eyes I know.
neatly trimmed beard, well fed, paisley clothes?
smoking a pipe, patches at the elbows of your pea green sweater?
army fatigues?
It would be so interesting for all of us to describe our selves. I am so curious.
it's like a mystery.
Ja*
Posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 19:04:33
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee » Atticus, posted by alesta on December 20, 2004, at 15:00:56
Hmm. I'm not sure that communicating "emotional distance" unintentionally isn't even worse. Guess I need to think on this. Atticus
Posted by Fallen4MyT on December 20, 2004, at 19:05:50
In reply to atticus, what do you look like?, posted by Jai Narayan on December 20, 2004, at 18:53:00
Jai I do not read much on the boards but did open this..I thought atticus was a gal? beard?? I am lost
Posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 19:19:54
In reply to atticus, what do you look like?, posted by Jai Narayan on December 20, 2004, at 18:53:00
Hi Jai,
I guess I look pretty much like I've described myself in poems in the past. Six feet tall, about 180 lbs., spiky dark hair, pale Irish skin, blue eyes, slightly arched eyebrows. This time of year, I generally wear a fraying black leather motorcycle jacket over a flannel shirt over a t-shirt. Blue or black jeans. Steel-toed Harley-Davidson boots.
I have a question in return. Do you get the same sense of "emotional distance" radiating from me as Amy (Alesta)? For some reason, that description really stings. I don't know why it hurts, but it does. Maybe it's more accurate than I'd like it to be? Or maybe I feel it's unfair? I don't know. What's your take? I'd be curious to know. Ta. Atticus
Posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 19:25:17
In reply to Re: Met crushedout today for coffee, posted by crushedout on December 18, 2004, at 21:25:50
Hullo crushedout,
I just posted a little poem about meeting you at the coffee shop. It's on Writing. Ta. ;) Atti
Posted by Jai Narayan on December 20, 2004, at 19:48:46
In reply to Re: atticus, what do you look like? » Jai Narayan, posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 19:19:54
I have always felt completely close to you.
You are my kin and linage.
You speak my language and I think you are on the top of my list of beloved people....
so what do you think?
No...I feel absolutely no distance.
you are immediate and real....
so real it hurts sometimes.
I am right there with you.
your buddy and loyal friend even when you push me away....
how about that...
I even wait around for you to come back...
I really care about you.
Ja*
Posted by Atticus on December 20, 2004, at 19:53:58
In reply to Atticus....distance???no, did I say no yet...no..., posted by Jai Narayan on December 20, 2004, at 19:48:46
Sorry, Jai, I didn't mean to imply you had said anything like that. But Alesta did, and it has me kind of upset. I just needed to get some feedback from someone else. I trust you more than anyone else on PB, so I turned to you. Thanks so much for responding. I really needed that. Ta, luv. ;) Atticus
Posted by alesta on December 20, 2004, at 20:03:49
In reply to Atticus....distance???no, did I say no yet...no..., posted by Jai Narayan on December 20, 2004, at 19:48:46
> I have always felt completely close to you.
> You are my kin and linage.
> You speak my language and I think you are on the top of my list of beloved people....
> so what do you think?
> No...I feel absolutely no distance.
> you are immediate and real....
> so real it hurts sometimes.
> I am right there with you.
> your buddy and loyal friend even when you push me away....
> how about that...
> I even wait around for you to come back...
> I really care about you.
> Ja*
i'm glad you posted your perceptions of atticus, jai. i should have also reiterated again that it was only my individual perception; it could have no basis in reality, and i probably shouldn't have mentioned it. it's just me, atticus. don't worry about it! sometimes i need to keep my thoughts to myself..:) sure hope nobody's mad at me!:)amy:)
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