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Post by Sunnyday on Feb 20, 2014 15:07:54 GMT -5
But that makes me think, I am an expert on Gone with the Wind. I know that novel so thoroughly that when in the 90s, Alexandra Ripley wrote the sequel, I went through her book, and was able to pick out every single inconsistency from the original novel. And I have a love and hate relationship with the movie. First, could there ever have been a better Rhett or Scarlett as was personified by Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh? In one word, NO. But in the novel, Scarlett had three children, Wade, Ella and Bonnie. How can you omit the fact that she had three children from the movie? Freak, I am. You aren't a GWTW freak until you've named one of your children after one of the characters and plan a vacation route so you be sure you get to stand where the book was written. Actually, I plan to eventually make my way south and go to Georgia and visit everything related to Margaret Mitchell. I also want to visit Savannah even though it doesn't figure as much in the story. I just hear that it's just absolutely gorgeous as a city. But I have never been south of the mason-dixie line, except for Florida, and that doesn't really count.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:08:49 GMT -5
Way too much to list A basic one though is probably my stance on prepared bugs as food. I've got an order in to try some cricket based protein bars. I see people rip apart crabs, chomp down shrimp and oysters, if they're fancy they'll eat snails or urchins, and I honestly wonder why the same people usually balk at trying a roasted termite or grub. I imagine they'd probably have a pretty good texture and would go well with sauces, like most things
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 20, 2014 15:08:52 GMT -5
I talk to myself A LOT. I find my brain goes a million miles a minute and talking will slow my thoughts down. I'm so bad I told co-workers to ignore me unless I address them by name.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:09:33 GMT -5
I love my cloth diapers too. I did an awesome job shopping for them and got them for about half what I can still sell them for now. My son has been potty trained for 8 months now and I haven't been able to bring myself to selling them. My cousin is due in a few months and my aunt asked if I would give them to her and I about died! Not my slobby, irresponsible cousin! She would not possibly take care of my precious stash! LOL YES< YES, YES< My SIL is so so dirty and careless, she would ruin my precious stash. She would use diaper cream and wash it with Tide or something and put fabric softener on it. thank you. thank you!!!!! I just needed validation. Really, thank you!!! I hope you're not making fun of me, but even if you are. I felt happy that someone understood for just one second. Not making fun at all! Mine are neatly folded in a laundry basket in my bedroom yet. They're not even put away. I think I'm going to have to keep some in case I have grandbabies someday and they come to visit. Especially the cute cow print ones. I'm sure by then my kids will be like "MOM! YOU CAN'T USE THOSE CANCER CAUSING THINGS FROM THE 2010's ON MY BABY!!" LOL
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 20, 2014 15:11:34 GMT -5
I do taxes for a living, and I enjoy my job. BEAT THAT! I'm a volunteer tax preparer, so I do taxes for FREE!!
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Post by Sunnyday on Feb 20, 2014 15:11:52 GMT -5
If I list what makes me a freak, I fear I may be banned! See, now you have piqued my interest! You can't be banned. You just have to word it carefully. Example: I procure sexual pleasure from men dressed as clowns. And I like to engage in sexual activities in big tubs of jello. None of that can get you banned. We'll judge you, but none of it will get you banned.
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Post by Tiny on Feb 20, 2014 15:12:19 GMT -5
I'll bite: I routinely solar cook (and have a variety of solar ovens/cookers) even though I have a perfectly good stove, microwave, gas grill, and Easy Bake Oven. I play a variety of old fashion dice, pencil and paper role playing games. Have a huge collection of rule books and probably a thousand different kinds of dice AND a large collection of good luck charms (from a custom made gris gris to some beautiful omamori) because of course the dice ARE trying to kill me. I have an odd fetish for 40's/50's kitchen glass ware and that era's kitchen kitsch in general. and the freaky-ist thing of all I LOVE OPERA! I'm not gonna mention my life long love of all things sci-fi/fantasy (and even real science) cause that's pretty main stream these days. On the science note - Back in 2003? I once drove 3 hours and spent along very cold night outside waiting for my chance to peep thru a telescope to see Mars - it was as close to Earth and we'd have a good look at the polar ice caps. I thought this was the coolest thing ever - even if there weren't red and green Barsoomians to see I've got other freak/fetish things I'd rather not go into on this board
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:13:33 GMT -5
CLOWNS??!?! freak....
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Post by milee on Feb 20, 2014 15:14:42 GMT -5
I don't get the diaper love, but then again I know my freaky stuff will sound just as weird to the diaper lovers.
Random freaky things: - I like to use special laundry detergent that's not just biodegradable but that degrades into nutrients that are good for plants, use the greywater to water my plants and then hang the clothes to dry on the clothes line. I think fabric softener is toxic, so avoid it like it's poisonous.
- I have textural issues and can't sleep if my pajamas have weird wrinkles underneath me. It's a little like that silly story about the princess and the pea, but if there's a bad wrinkle in the leg of the PJ pants, it makes a mark on my leg and is super uncomfy. So, when I first get into bed, unless I'm wearing nothing or fitted stuff, there's a couple minute period of adjusting and arranging to make sure there aren't any weird wrinkles that will bug me later.
- For a long time, I was too lazy to make the bed in the morning but couldn't stand to climb into an unmade bed at night (wrinkles!), so would make it just before I climbed in. I'm smarter now and just bite the bullet and make it each morning to avoid that stupidity.
- I have a bunch of other weird freaky things, but those are just a few to give you an idea. But then again, I'm very chill about lots of things that upset many people. No problem with the sight of blood or guts - if you're shot, I can help you hold your intestines in while we call 911. And snakes don't bother me a bit.
I know, freaky.
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Post by milee on Feb 20, 2014 15:17:21 GMT -5
I'll bite: I routinely solar cook (and have a variety of solar ovens/cookers) even though I have a perfectly good stove, microwave, gas grill, and Easy Bake Oven. So where the heck were you a few years ago when I posted about building a solar cooker and asking people for recipes and ideas?!? All I got in response was the sound of crickets chirping and a few people who popped by to tell me I was a freak (thanks, Archie.)
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Post by The Home 6 on Feb 20, 2014 15:17:48 GMT -5
Oh, here's another. I love love LOVE 1940's-1950's dresses. Freak or no?
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Feb 20, 2014 15:18:27 GMT -5
I am terrified of throwing up. Like I think I would have a full blown panic attack if I had to puke.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Feb 20, 2014 15:20:58 GMT -5
Reading Doxie threads makes me a freak. Actually, reading them makes me freak out.
As an aside, is it a good thing to be a freak ? I think individualism is good. I wonder about the utility of being an actual freak. It serves to isolate you from the common person, but that's not always good. Is being a freak part of wishing to prove that one is a unique, special snowflake ? Or is it more ?
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Feb 20, 2014 15:21:59 GMT -5
I love my cloth diapers too. I did an awesome job shopping for them and got them for about half what I can still sell them for now. My son has been potty trained for 8 months now and I haven't been able to bring myself to selling them. My cousin is due in a few months and my aunt asked if I would give them to her and I about died! Not my slobby, irresponsible cousin! She would not possibly take care of my precious stash! LOL YES< YES, YES< My SIL is so so dirty and careless, she would ruin my precious stash. She would use diaper cream and wash it with Tide or something and put fabric softener on it. thank you. thank you!!!!! I just needed validation. Really, thank you!!! I hope you're not making fun of me, but even if you are. I felt happy that someone understood for just one second. Folie à deuxJust sayin'.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 20, 2014 15:22:55 GMT -5
I love love LOVE 1940's-1950's dresses. Freak or no
Nope, not to me at least. I own a 1950's sundress decorated with sunflowers that I adore. I browse Etsy constantly looking for more.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:25:13 GMT -5
I put on disco when I clean the house.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:25:40 GMT -5
I see the world through rose coloured glasses and if you try to take them off me I will punch you in the throat.
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Post by imawino on Feb 20, 2014 15:29:32 GMT -5
I cant believe all the things you have gotten on me about ... And your attached to poop rags? Well, this is YM. And I am recouping 70% of what I paid for them. So essentially, I have diapered my babies for pennies. And, yes I am attached to poop rags? Would you like to hear about my love for alternative female menstrual products? Well, I think I speak for everyone when I say "Sweet lucifer, NO! No, we do not."
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Post by imawino on Feb 20, 2014 15:30:09 GMT -5
I put on disco when I clean the house. But do you disco dance?
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Post by tloonya on Feb 20, 2014 15:31:10 GMT -5
If I list what makes me a freak, I fear I may be banned! Does anyone have 'connections' here so she can post and not being banned? What makes me a freak? The fact probably that I can not list ONE thing!!! ME!!! Not one thing!!!
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Post by Tiny on Feb 20, 2014 15:31:42 GMT -5
I'll bite: I routinely solar cook (and have a variety of solar ovens/cookers) even though I have a perfectly good stove, microwave, gas grill, and Easy Bake Oven. So where the heck were you a few years ago when I posted about building a solar cooker and asking people for recipes and ideas?!? All I got in response was the sound of crickets chirping and a few people who popped by to tell me I was a freak (thanks, Archie.) I must have missed it somehow - probably too busy baking zuchinni brownies or simmering a big pot of pozole out on the sidewalk. ADDED: so, did you build or buy a solar cooker? Have you visited solarcooking.org? I'm not good with tools - so I've purchased my cookers - I've got what I call the Array: 2 Sun Ovens, a Hot Pot, and Cookit (only good for a short period of time where I live - but works great down in Florida )
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Post by imawino on Feb 20, 2014 15:31:58 GMT -5
Sunnyday I love GWTW as well! I don't think it makes either one of us a freak. And Drama, ain't nothing wrong with Star Wars, either. What DOES make me a freak~ ~I love the smell of Murphy's Oil Soap ~I crochet and quilt (and I'm not a grammy) ~and anything else I could tell you about my freakiness is against the ToS. Murphy's Oil Soap smells wonderful! That's not weird. Is it?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:33:39 GMT -5
I put on disco when I clean the house. But do you disco dance? Nope. No way.
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Post by tloonya on Feb 20, 2014 15:34:49 GMT -5
If I list what makes me a freak, I fear I may be banned! See, now you have piqued my interest! You can't be banned. You just have to word it carefully. Example: I procure sexual pleasure from men dressed as clowns. And I like to engage in sexual activities in big tubs of jello. None of that can get you banned. We'll judge you, but none of it will get you banned. You can not! engage in sexual activities in big tubs of jello! Impossible. And if you can - please, post it on youtube. You will be rich fast soon!
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Post by milee on Feb 20, 2014 15:35:15 GMT -5
So where the heck were you a few years ago when I posted about building a solar cooker and asking people for recipes and ideas?!? All I got in response was the sound of crickets chirping and a few people who popped by to tell me I was a freak (thanks, Archie.) I must have missed it somehow - probably too busy baking zuchinni brownies or simmering a big pot of pozole out on the sidewalk. I do not need the recipe for zucchini brownies, but I do love pozole. Please share the recipe and the method. Thanks.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 20, 2014 15:37:19 GMT -5
I got in an argument with Dark over whose vampires are better Anne Rice or Stephanie Meyer. I think I lost. DH thinks I'm a freak b/c of it (I disagree) but I get uber excited whenever the next book in a series I'm reading comes out. I'm eagerly waiting Blood of Olympus which is the 4th book in Rick Riordan's Hereoes of Olympus series. Did I mention I'm a Percy Jackson fanatic?
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Post by Tiny on Feb 20, 2014 15:37:24 GMT -5
I must have missed it somehow - probably too busy baking zuchinni brownies or simmering a big pot of pozole out on the sidewalk. I do not need the recipe for zucchini brownies, but I do love pozole. Please share the recipe and the method. Thanks. I'll post it on this thread, later this evening.
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Post by Sunnyday on Feb 20, 2014 15:37:42 GMT -5
- I have a bunch of other weird freaky things, but those are just a few to give you an idea. But then again, I'm very chill about lots of things that upset many people. No problem with the sight of blood or guts - if you're shot, I can help you hold your intestines in while we call 911. And snakes don't bother me a bit.
I know, freaky. That is awesome! I would either be frozen or start screaming. I would be completely useless in an emergency.
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Post by Sunnyday on Feb 20, 2014 15:39:01 GMT -5
See, now you have piqued my interest! You can't be banned. You just have to word it carefully. Example: I procure sexual pleasure from men dressed as clowns. And I like to engage in sexual activities in big tubs of jello. None of that can get you banned. We'll judge you, but none of it will get you banned. You can not! engage in sexual activities in big tubs of jello! Impossible. And if you can - please, post it on youtube. You will be rich fast soon! Speaking from personal experience? And you said that you had nothing to share!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 15:40:06 GMT -5
I have 3 kidneys.
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