The Single People Comfort Zone

[Einmon]

Ever notice that whatever the discussion topic, sooner or later anybody is bound to say: "Well, my SO says..." "Me and hubby were..." "The girlfriend and I..."?

Do you feel left out?

Do you start thinking: "Maybe I'm the only one...."

Do you start feeling the only threads you can safely open are:"Why I haven't had sex for ages", "No Date on a Saturday Night" or anything with the words "Star" and "Trek" in the title?*

Do you just not want to be constantly reminded of the fact that you have nothing to contribute about relationships at the moment?

Worry no more! I hereby invite you to the Single People Comfort Zone, the place where it's OK to be single. It doesn't matter if you enjoy it or think it sucks:

Relax, pull up a chair, have a beer (or assorted beverage of your choice) and welcome!




* I'm just a whore for a cheap joke. In no way am I implying that enjoying Star Trek has any correlation with Singledom. Au contraire! Pointing out that I own a lifesize stand-up of Captain Picard (in fluent Klingon) has resulted in many satisfying dating experiences....ahem...what was I saying...

[Winsling]

*Knocks snow off shoes*
Thanks. I've got board games out in the car if anyone's interested later.

[curly chick]

Cool.
Can I be the little dawgie when we play Monopoly?
And remember that when we play Scrabble, I will put a u in colour.

[Tiburon]

Well, dating someone but definitely not even *close* to being serious so I'm still a single kid - and lovin' every second of autonomy.

Tibs.

p.s. Thank God there are more of you - that way I can cook a meal and don't have to eat the same damn thing for 4 days straight. What's everyone want for dinner?

[Sunspace]

Hey, I can make scrambled amoeba* if anyone's interested... And I've got an NTSC/PAL disc player and some good books and music.

But I definitely feel left out. Heck, some of my friends have grandchildren, not just children or SOs. But I'm the eternal bachelor: too old to be 'in the game', too young and creative to be old.

Terry Pratchett, anyone? <hands books around>

*Mashed potatoes and hamburger hash, mixed, like disorganised shepherd's pie. The ultimate comfort food.

[Homebrew]

Ain't that the truth, Tiburon. Cooking for yourself is so difficult. You want to bake a ham? Okay, but what are you going to do with 8 freakin' pounds of leftovers? And the butcher looks at you funny when you only want one steak or pork chop or 1 pound of ground beef.

[Amp]

Well, been single(seperated) for a year now. It isn't that bad, that is until my estranged wife had someone move in with her last week. Now I hate being single, or at least want to take a dip in the dating pool but I haven't done that in so long I don't know how. So, for now it'll just be me and the bachelor life.

[El Elvis Rojo]

What's worse than being single? Going on dates and feeling nothing. Happens a lot to me, and last night was just the latest edition. Meet a girl, she seems cool, you go out, and nothin'. Had a good time, saw a good movie, and ate a good dinner, but there was just nothing there. That's what bugs me the most.

So, it looks like I'll be single for a little while longer. I've got a ton of booze left over from my birthday, so we're at least covered in that department. And I make a wicked grilled cheese sandwich.

[Einmon]

Tiburon / Homebrew

Baking's pretty pointless too for yourself alone...

Cake, anyone? I'm also making coffee (there can never be enough coffee)

El Elvis Rojo

It's pretty bad the other way around, too. Meeting someone who really fits your description of the perfect someone, falling in love and then getting nothing back really sucks. If only because it makes you discontent with Singledom and its advantages (which does have).

[slortar]

I hereby declare myself the Reverend Sun Myung Moon of the Straight Dope boards. Tiburon, Curly Chick, you're married. Elvis Rojo and Amp? Married. Homebrew and Winsling, get out here and get your rings. Sunspace and Einman?! Made for each other!

I don't care if you're all the same sex. BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA! I AM UNSTOPPABLE!

[amarinth]

Originally posted by Homebrew
Ain't that the truth, Tiburon. Cooking for yourself is so difficult. You want to bake a ham? Okay, but what are you going to do with 8 freakin' pounds of leftovers? And the butcher looks at you funny when you only want one steak or pork chop or 1 pound of ground beef. I have finally gotten over that...and admitted to myself that there's no way I'm ever going to eat that much (or that if I did, it would be bad)... and I don't really want the leftovers.
I hand the guy the package and say "Yeah, can I get a third of a pound of this? Thanks" I love that the store lets me do that. If I get there early enough.

And perhaps it's "grass is greener" but it does seem that going on meaningless empty dates is better than not... at least for the absolutely destroyed self esteem.

[Jessity]

El Elvis Rojo: Ditto

Einmon: Also ditto. I think finding someone you really care about and then having it end rather badly usually leads you to what El Elvis Rojo said about the dating thing.

Anyway. Tibby, I want steaks for dinner. I'll bring the grill. And. . . can we watch hockey?

[Einmon]

Originally posted by amarinth
And perhaps it's "grass is greener" but it does seem that going on meaningless empty dates is better than not... at least for the absolutely destroyed self esteem.

Well, if you'd like to, you could always consider this thread a meaningless empty date. After all, this is supposed to be a pick-up location for self-esteem. Just stay out of slortar's way. Seems dangerous...

Here, have some cake.

[Kn*ckers]

Ah, excellent, a comfort zone! Thank you, thank you!

Personally, I don't actually mind being single, and I definitely like the freedom of being totally selfish with my free time. But it can get lonesome, sometimes, and it makes it REALLY BORING to hear other people talk about their spouses, families, SOs and so on. Hooray for Single Dopers!

I have brought four batches of The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ever for you all (I agree with Einmon that baking for only oneself is kinda not-fun), and playing cards in case there are gamers here...

Anyone bring movies? Please, let them NOT be romanticomedies or relationship-oriented dramas!

[El Elvis Rojo]

And a nice stiff drink. Rum? Gin? Whiskey? What's your poison, I'm sure I've got it!

[Tiburon]

Okay, so I'm married to Curly Chick, eating a steak and grilled cheese and watching hockey with Jess? And Einmon has cake and coffee?

Hell, this is the life.

[Johnny L.A.]

About the cooking thing. A few months ago I made a very nice prime rib with Yorkshire pudding. Two kilos of deadcow. I gave a thick slice to a neighbour, but I was still eating prime rib and Yorkshire pudding for four days.

In January I made hamhocks and blackeye peas, and hamhocks and collard greens. Into the freezer for quick meals later! When I make spaghetti I don't freeze it. But I do end up eating it all weekend and into the week.

It's a good thing I like leftovers.

[Einmon]

I'll have a Gin & Tonic, thank you very much.

And if there's action in our Movie of the Night it definitely should be the Bruce Willis kind.

[Sunspace]

El Elvis Rojo: you get to go on dates?

Movies: I have some cartoons and, uh, anime, and Cool World on VHS and...

Anyone got Deep Impact or Armageddon? I'm in a cometary-impact kind of mood.

I think the snow's getting to me...

Chai, anyone? :)

[Tiburon]

Oh man, I love chai. Right here, Sunspace!

[Kn*ckers]

Yeah, wanna hook me up with some chai, too, sunspaces? I like it with lotsa milk. Yummy!

[Einmon]

Sunspace
If you can't say ANIME at the top of your voice here, where else will you go??

I'd actually be in the mood for a little anime. Moreso than watching comets impacting. But we can always watch both. Time is of no importance to us.

And then it's time to bring out the gaming cards, Kn*ckers. What's the game of your choice here?

[Homebrew]

Originally posted by slortar
I don't care if you're all the same sex. I prefer it that way. :)

[Kn*ckers]

*setting out several card decks*

Hearts? Poker? Go Fish?

Solitaire?

That last one was a joke... 'Course, if you actually do want to play Solitaire, there's enough decks. But that would be weird.

[Einmon]

Ooh...Hearts...goody...let's start with that.

Later on I can teach you guys/gals Skat. Ah, the joy of evenings spent around a card table :)

[jlsmith57]

What a terrific idea! Thanks so much for inviting me. I have found a cake mix that makes a snack size cake. It even includes the pan and frosting. You just mix with water, bake and frost. It makes about 4 servings so I don't have a whole cake to try not to eat. At least some companies out there try to cater to us singles.

[Sunspace]

HoKAY! Anime anime anime!

That feels better. :)

I have the first few episodes of Arjuna, also Project A-Ko, Akira, Wings of Honneamise, and I'm overdue to return to Amine Extreme shop. There's also Video Girl Ai--oh wait, that's relationship-based, never mind--

<a rattle of cups> Chai for those who want it...

[Kn*ckers]

Originally posted by Einmon
Ooh...Hearts...goody...let's start with that.

Later on I can teach you guys/gals Skat. Ah, the joy of evenings spent around a card table :)

Heh! I didn't even realize that Hearts would be ironic, but I guess it is, for us Singles. Fun, too. Deal me in.

I popped some popcorn, if anyone wants it.

[Treviathan]

Hey, all. Sorry I'm late.

I hope you don't mind, but I brought a date for this evening. Everyone, I'd like you to meet Stella Artois!

[El Elvis Rojo]

I'm always partial for a good game of Pass the Shit.

But we have to play for real money. No point in gambling if you're not going to take real chances.

[Einmon]

Pleased to meetya, Stella. Why won't you sit down at my table...I'll introduce you to my Gin & Tonic.

I'm also in for popcorn and chai. No point in dieting today. Not that chai was bad for your diet.

[slortar]

Originally posted by Homebrew
I prefer it that way. :)

Excellent, my God Og is all seeing and all knowing, after all.

As for the rest of you, don't make me do another slew of random marriages...

[Kn*ckers]

Hey, popcorn's not that bad, either, Einmon. It's not like, say, ice cream.

Speaking of which, anyone want ice cream? We could set up a sundae station...

[Einmon]

*crunch* popcorn *crunch*

[full mouth]
iffecream...yeff...ffundaeff...
[/full mouth]

[Kn*ckers]

Mmmm.... Popcorn Ice Cream Sundaes....

[Homebrew]

Anyone here play 42?

[Sunspace]

Mmm... salty popcorn, sweet oatmeal-raisin cookies, and cinnamon-spicy chai...

<perky voice>
A Unique Taste Sensation!
</perky voice>

So. What is this ...'Hearts'?

[Einmon]

I am the Queen of Hearts, baby (no pun intended)!

Homebrew: 42? No, I don't think so...but I'm certainly inclined to learn new games.

[spinningplates]

I come bearing Ben and Jerry's! They're like a sundae in a pint jar, don'tcha know.

Now for baking, I like to share. I take cookies to work and am instantly hailed as heroine of the day. My friends are packing on the pounds, but not me, so much, heh heh heh!

Now, is this cut-throat Hearts or will you take it easy on me if I get to play? Keep in mind I'm a very amusing bad loser.

[Bearflag70]

My girlfriend says this thread is a great idea!

[Kn*ckers]

Heh, I'm the Queen of Spades, Einmon. Just call me "The Bitch!"

So, you play Hearts with the Jack of Diamonds as a minus 10 points, or not?

[Einmon]

Kn*ckers: I haven't until now...but that makes it more interesting. Go for it, I say!!

[Homebrew]

42 is a domino game.

Here's Da Rules (http://www.pagat.com/pointtrk/42.html)

House Rules: forced bid. forced Nello only. No 7s.

[PatrickM]

Sorry I'm late. I've got some chips and dip, and some veggies for those much more health conscious than I am. Deal me in for a game of hearts.

So let's break the ice. How'd you guys like "Daredevil"?

[Einmon]

Originally posted by PatrickM
Sorry I'm late. I've got some chips and dip, and some veggies for those much more health conscious than I am. Deal me in for a game of hearts.

So let's break the ice. How'd you guys like "Daredevil"?

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Veggies. Why not?

Being stuck in an overseas country I have to admit to not having seen "Daredevil" yet. But I'm certainly planning to. Was it any good?

[Amp]

Man, this thread is going to make me balloon up with all the eats. Now I'll never find a woman.

[Convict]

Am I too late? I stopped off to get some pizza and beer. Can someone help me carry it in?

I also stopped at the video store. Who wanted Deep Impact and Armageddon?

[Dogzilla]

Since I love being single, I wanted to bring this up a notch... Here's my top ten list of Reasons Why Being Single is Better Than Not Being Single. Feel free to add your own.

1. If you want cake for dinner, or cold cereal, have at it.
2. Don't feel like cleaning the house? Nobody's coming over... you don't have to! Live in filth if it makes you happy.
3. No arguments over the remote, what to watch, or what to rent.
4. No arguments over what to do, where to go, who to see, that is... no scheduling conflicts. You are free as a bird to do whatever you feel like without consulting someone else.
5. When you make large purchases (car, house, whatever), the only opinion you have to defer to is your own. You get to pick out what you like, in the color and style you want. And if you can't afford it... hey, nobody will harp on you about going into debt in order to treat yourself.
6. No in-laws! And no dealing with other peoples' family dramas.
7. You have lots of free time you can use to take classes, join clubs, volunteer to assist others who are less fortunate. Or simply more time to devote to hobbies you enjoy. My garden would look like crap if I had an SO.
8. It's cheaper! You don't have to spend a small fortune to find out at the end of the date that you're NOT getting laid!
9. If you want to walk around the house naked, it is not (necessarily) an invitation for sex. Unless, of course, you turn yourself on, in which case, hey, have at it!
10. 3am is an acceptable time to blast your favorite Berlin song.

[SisterCoyote]

Baking Solo not a good thing?

I'm doomed, then. I bake fresh bread for myself all the time.

Mmmm, fresh bread. Here are two loaves of whole wheat and two of white. I haven't tried with soy flour yet.

Didn't see "Daredevil" m'self.

And there are variants of Solitaire that one can play as a competitive game, where two opponents sit across from one another and each tries to complete their game first, using whichever piles are available for a move...

[Einmon]

11. Vegging on the couch hogging the computer is always a viable option.
12. Not getting anything for Valentine's is not a problem.
13. Cheaper, yes. No birthdays, X-mas or anniversaries to consider.
14. No mind-reading necessary.
15. Less drama in general.

Sister Battle-Solitaire!! I thought my Mom made that up :)

[Super Gnat]

Nice game of Hearts you got going. Anyone else wanna play Spades?

[odd-socks]

Sunspace

comfort food *and* a fun read?

Don't suppose there's anything left? ;)

[Violin D'Ingrate]

Excuse me, is this seat taken?

Why yes, that IS big plate of gooey nachos, and no, I couldn't POSSIBLY eat them all by myself.

[toofargone]

We bring left overs to work and do a swap & share.

I just got home from work, I am bring what the crew at work calls my famous chocolate chip cookies.

I wanna rum and coke, easy on the rum, I will be driving later

[toofargone]

oops I gotta proof read that is bringing

[Amp]

Either that or lay off the rum and coke.

[FranticMad]

It's been so long for me that I'm a virgin again. Nice to see you all.

Why beer is better than dating:

1) Dating makes me nervous, beer makes me relax
Beer 1, dating 0

2) Beer makes people laugh, Significant Others make people complain
Beer 2, dating 0

3) I can have only one date at a time, but I can always fetch another beer from the fridge
Beer 3, dating 0

4) Beer hangover lasts a morning. Relationship hangover lasts a lifetime
Beer 4, dating 0

5) I know I'll take the top off a beer after dinner, but a date (?)...
Beer 5, dating 0



4)

[El Elvis Rojo]

Yeah, but putting your penis in a beer bottle isn't nearly as...umm...wait...

So, how many cards are we dealing out?

[Einmon]

We can always play Strip-Solitaire, I guess. Then again...Armageddon, anyone?

[Lsura]

Originally posted by slortar
I hereby declare myself the Reverend Sun Myung Moon of the Straight Dope boards.


But I don't want an arranged marriage.


Anyway, sorry I'm late folks, I've been working on a paper. Oh, were we supposed to bring stuff? I completely forgot to stop by the store. I'll make sure I bring something tomorrow

So, anyone up for a shoot-em-up flick? Please...I've been studying all day and I need something with little to no plot and lots of explosions to watch.

[Einmon]

Lsura: Step right in, I think we have plenty of food left over.
And yeah, we're planning on lots of 'splosions. Right after that grueling game of Hearts.

[Violet]

:cool: I liked Daredevil.
Being single is having total peace. I especially enjoy not having to consult with anyone when I make travel plans.

[Horrifying Howler Monkey]

I want an arranged marriage. That would make life so much less complicated.

And I have brought pasta. Fettuccini alfredo and garlic bread. I never make it for myself, as I only have one of those mini-fridges, and there isn't enough room for leftovers. So eat, eat!

[Winsling]

Thanks a lot slortar. I just had the most awkward conversation possible with my parents. The good news is I left my text-to-speech running by accident

Hi Mom, hi Dad. I've got some news; I'm married.
Yeah, well, it's to another guy. I think his name is Homeboy, or Homebody. Something like that anyways.
No, mom, I'm not gay.
What? No, I can't break up with him, he'll think I'm a bigot!
No, mom. I'm not out of the closet. No, wait, I'm... There are no closets involved!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, I think he's nice. I haven't actually met him.
No, dad, I'm not on drugs.
Dad...
Dad...
Uh-huh.
Look, I gotta go, love you both.

I need a drink.

[jack@ss]

I'm here!

I brought a couple cheesecakes (the recipe on the cream cheese wrapper) if anyone's interested. Got some topping I made with the strawberries & raspberries from my garden too.

another good thing about being single: I can eat whatever I want. If I get into the high protein &working out phase, or if I make a pot of blackeyse & hamhocks, the dog doesn't complain about the way I smell.

[Convict]

Where did all the beer go? WE'RE OUT? Y'all drink like a bunch of fish in here.

I'm going on a beer run. Anyone need anything?

[Scribble]

*Knock, knock.*

Is there still room for one more?

I brought some of my homemade truffles!

(Like some of you other singles here, I also love to cook. I like to work chocolate, too, but making bonbons or bark or chocolate paste or mousse or what-have-you for no-one but yourself is even worse than cooking just for yourself.)

Oh, and here's a half-bottle of truly excellent Dominican rum that I'd be happy to share with you guys. Drinking alone is even worse than making chocobits for one. Anyone have any vanilla Coke? Preferably the stuff from Canada?

[Flamsterette_X]

Vanilla Coke from Canada? You got it, Scribble. Do you want that in a Slurpee, or just plain? :)

Sorry I'm late, but I really haven't been paying too much attention to this thing lately. I was going to stop by before, but got busy with other websites.

I've brought a whole bunch of music, but I'm not sure if it'll be all right for this party...

AC/DC: Live! <2 CDs>
Aerosmith: A Little South of Sanity <2 CDs>
Aerosmith: Big Ones
Better Than Ezra: Friction, Baby
Big Sugar: Brothers & Sisters, Are You Ready?
Big Sugar: Heated
Big Sugar: Hemi-Vision
Big Wreck: In Loving Memory Of...
Black Crowes: Greatest Hits 1990-1999
Blind Melon: Blind Melon
Blues Traveler: Live From The Fall <2 CDs>
Bootsauce -- Bootism: The Bootsauce Collection
Bush: Golden State
By Divine Right: Bless This Mess
The Byrds: The Very Best Of The Byrds
Cake: Comfort Eagle
The Cars: Greatest Hits
Collective Soul: Collective Soul
Creed: My Own Prison
Creedence Clearwater Revival -- Chronicle: 20 Greatest Hits
The Cult: Beyond Good And Evil
The Cure: Bloodflowers
The Cure -- Galore: The Singles 1987-1997
The Cure -- Staring at the Sea: The Singles
The Cure: Wild Mood Swings
Carol Cymbala: He's Been Faithful
Depeche Mode: Exciter
Brian Doerksen -- You Shine: Live From Dublin
The Doors: The Best Of The Doors <2 CDs>
Duran Duran: Greatest
Eagles: Live <2 CDs>
Econoline Crush: The Devil You Know
Edwin: Another Spin Around The Sun
Everclear: So Much For The Afterglow
Everclear-- Songs From An American Movie, Vol. One: Learning How to Smile
Everclear-- Songs From An American Movie, Vol. Two: Good Time For A Bad Attitude
Everclear: Sparkle and Fade
54-40: Casual Viewin'
Finger Eleven: The Greyest Of Blue Skies
Peter Gabriel -- Shaking The Tree: 16 Golden Greats
Gin Blossoms -- Outside Looking In: The Best of the Gin Blossoms
Gob: The World According To Gob
Great Big Sea: Great Big Sea
Green Day: Dookie
Green Day: Nimrod
Billy Idol: Greatest Hits
Jesus Jones: Doubt
Killjoys: Gimme Five
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin: Led Zepplin III
Led Zeppelin: Zoso
Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti <2 CDs>
Linkin Park: Hybrid Theory
matchbox twenty: Mad Season
Matthew Good Band: Beautiful Midnight
Matthew Good Band: Last of the Ghetto Astronauts
Matthew Good Band: Loser Anthems, B-Sides, and Rarities
Matthew Good Band: Raygun EP
Matthew Good Band: The Audio of Being
Matthew Good Band: Underdogs
John Mellencamp -- The Best That I Could Do: 1978-1988
Van Morrison: Moondance
Van Morrison: The Philosopher's Stone <2 CDs>
Shawn Mullins: Soul's Core
Nada Surf: High/Low
New Order: The Best Of New Order
Nirvana: Nevermind
Odds: Nest
Our Lady Peace: Clumsy
Our Lady Peace: Happiness...Is Not A Fish You Can Catch
Our Lady Peace: Naveed
Our Lady Peace: Spiritual Machines
Pearl Jam: Riot Act
P.O.D.: Satellite
Police -- Every Breath You Take: The Classics
Presidents of the United States of America: Presidents of the United States of America
Prozzäk: Hot Show
Pulp: Different Class
Queen: Classic Queen
Queen: Greatest Hits
Radiohead: Kid A
Radiohead: OK Computer
Radiohead: Pablo Honey
Radiohead: The Bends
Rage Against The Machine: Battle Of Los Angeles
Santana: Supernatural
Silverchair: The Best of - Volume 1 <2 CDs>
Simple Plan: No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls
Soul Asylum -- Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum
Steve Miller Band: Greatest Hits 1974-78
Stone Temple Pilots: Shangri-La-Dee Da
Strokes: Is This It
Tea Party: The Edges of Twilight
Third Eye Blind: Third Eye Blind
George Thorogood & The Destroyers: Anthology <2 CDs>
Tragically Hip: Phantom Power
Train: Drops of Jupiter
Travis: The Man Who
Treblecharger: Wide Awake Bored
U2: Achtung Baby
U2: Joshua Tree
U2: The Best Of 1980-1990
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble: Greatest Hits
Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground & Nico
Rufus Wainwright: Rufus Wainwright
War -- Grooves & Messages: The Greatest Hits <2 CDs>
Weezer: Weezer
1999: The Year of the Fox
Big Shiny Tunes 2
Eric Clapton: Crossroads <box set; 4 CDs>
The Clash: Clash On Broadway <box set; 3 CDs>

F_X

[Sunspace]

::boggle:: Good Lord, Flamsterette_X, you got a 200-gig hard drive in that thing or what?

I was just gonna hook my MD player to the amp&speakers... I've got happy-hardcore, classic electronic, eighties music, sixties stuff from vinyl, and, oddly, the Gattaca soundtrack. You rock, F_X. :)

Yeah, I thought Daredevil was quite good. That shimmery effect of seeing by sound was neat, the story construction was pretty good, and the two main characters seemed less cardboard than usual. I'd put it next to Spider-Man, for sure.

...Hey! Hey! Who said you could use other dimensions in this hearts game!? I don't remember agreeing to that!! Maybe they won't notice I have no idea what I'm doing... Um... anyone for more chai?

[lel]

All right, I have some soymilk and grumpiness available for this zone.

slortar, can I send good vibes to your arranged marriages? :)

[FranticMad]

Flamsterette_X, toss this Smiths CD into the mix. It is a singles zone here.

[curly chick]

Good Grief!
I turn my back for a minute and now I am married!
Yikes!
Ususally when I turn my back, I am single again!!

So, Tiburon, now we are married, shouldn't we wave all these sad, lonely singletons goodbye and go home to our nice warm bed and remind each other how lucky we are to have found each other?

(Damn, the smug married syndrome sets in pretty damn quick!)

[Einmon]

Flamsterette_X, I like your selection of music! May I additionally suggest some Coldplay (for those mellow after-Hearts-hours)? I'll also pry my Zwan CD from the CD player for your enjoyment.

And remember, guys, we can always sing along reeeeal loud...who's going to complain?

[slortar]

Originally posted by lel
All right, I have some soymilk and grumpiness available for this zone.

slortar, can I send good vibes to your arranged marriages? :)

Certainly. Og smiles upon his arranged marriages. Well, technically, Og does not smash them. This is how I know these marriages will work out. I arrange, Og doesn't smash. Everybody happy.

Congratulations, Magayuk. I am sure you and Lsura will be very happy together. :D

(Lsura, take it as penance for spiting the name of Og and his newfound traditional of random, indiscriminate marriages. Og, does, indeed, smash. He is a petulant, yet spicy, god.) ;)

[slortar]

(...and winsling, your post made me spray RC Cola across my monitor last night when I checked the boards. I'm glad your parents are so understanding. :D)

[El Elvis Rojo]

Actually, slotar according to my job, I'm already married, so as much of a nice guy as Amp seems to be, I'm afraid my marriage to him just can't be.

Sorry there, guy, didn't mean to break your heart.

So, who likes sausage (man, was that a wierd transition)? I make some kick ass sausage sandwiches. Nothing special, just some good ol' fashioned spicey sausage, some red and greed bellpeppers, some grilled onions, possibly some tomatoes if your into that kinda thing, and some nice ciabatta bread. A little spicey mustard if you feel the need as well. As soon as convict gets back with the beer, we'll have everything we need for a nice nutricious breakfast.

And personally, if we're talking action films, might I suggest some John Woo? The Killer and Hard Boiled are two of the best (if not THE best) action films ever made. Body counts so high that if we took a drink for each kill, we'd all die from alcohol poisoning before the films were halfway over. Guy really knows his stuff.

So, just out of curiosity, who are the lovely ladies of the group? Just because I seem to be lacking in the "getting into it full swing" phase, doesn't mean there's anything wrong with a little senseless flirting.

[Amp]

Originally posted by El Elvis Rojo
Actually, slotar according to my job, I'm already married, so as much of a nice guy as Amp seems to be, I'm afraid my marriage to him just can't be.

Sorry there, guy, didn't mean to break your heart.

Thats just as well. I hog the covers anyway. We would have broken up in a few weeks because of it. Now, how about some sauage?

[Tiburon]

Originally posted by curly chick
So, Tiburon, now we are married, shouldn't we wave all these sad, lonely singletons goodbye and go home to our nice warm bed and remind each other how lucky we are to have found each other?

(Damn, the smug married syndrome sets in pretty damn quick!) [/B]

Curly Chick, I'm all about that. It did, however, occur to me that you may not know that I'm female. I don't know if that is bad news to you. But if it is, the good news is that we can't possibly (here in Illinois) be married. And if it isn't, more good news is that we can still have sex! WOO!! :D

To warm you all up, I'm gonna sit down here at my black grand piano and play a few tunes for you. Feel free to make requests - as long as they aren't Memory or Send in the Clowns. Jazz is my forte.

Tibs.

[Amp]

Originally posted by Tiburon
Curly Chick, I'm all about that. It did, however, occur to me that you may not know that I'm female. I don't know if that is bad news to you. But if it is, the good news is that we can't possibly (here in Illinois) be married. And if it isn't, more good news is that we can still have sex! WOO!! :D

Man this is great. Good food, music, good eats, and now live lesbian sex. Can it get any better than this?

[Lsura]

Congratulations, Magayuk. I am sure you and Lsura will be very happy together. :D



Well...since it looks like we're stuck together Magayuk, can I at least know if you're male or female? Oh, and you don't mind that I'm broke, a grad student and have a huge crush on someone else, right?


And I want to go to Scotland for the honeymoon...arrange that, would ya? ;)

[slortar]

Originally posted by El Elvis Rojo
Actually, slotar* according to my job, I'm already married, so as much of a nice guy as Amp seems to be, I'm afraid my marriage to him just can't be.

Sorry there, guy, didn't mean to break your heart.


*heart-broken sigh*

At least I have the drunken lesbian marriage orgy to console me. Og smiles upon drunken lesbian marriage orgies.


* Apparently someone robble-robbled the r. :)

[curly chick]

Originally posted by Tiburon
Curly Chick, I'm all about that. It did, however, occur to me that you may not know that I'm female. I don't know if that is bad news to you. But if it is, the good news is that we can't possibly (here in Illinois) be married. And if it isn't, more good news is that we can still have sex! WOO!! :D

To warm you all up, I'm gonna sit down here at my black grand piano and play a few tunes for you. Feel free to make requests - as long as they aren't Memory or Send in the Clowns. Jazz is my forte.

Tibs.

Hmm, can't get wed here either. Never mind, I am sure the SDMB's very own matchmaker isn't too fussed about marriage, it is the getting together of the kindred spirits which counts, so if you find someone else to play the jazz paino to serenade us, I am sure we could give it a whirl.
Far be it from me to turn down new experiences.

[Neidhart]

Good morning! Is everyone all paired up yet or is there someone left for me?

[Convict]

BEER HERE! ICE COLD BEER HERE!

Sorry I took so long. I couldn't decide between cans or bottles so I got both. There's also some whiskey and rum out in the car if anyone wants to carry in it here.

[sound of beer can opening] So, what's this I hear about hot lesbian sex?

[El Elvis Rojo]

Slortar, could you ever forgive me? I gotta get up early, and I have problems with my spelling as it is. I meant no harm by it, it was a simple (horrible) mistake that I shall never make again.

Here, have a sausage sandwich and some nice cold beer. That should cheer you up. And if not, I'm borrowing my friend's video camera, so you'll have a nice copy of the lesbian sex for your very own.

[Tiburon]

We're NOT gonna do it in PUBLIC, people.

Besides, if there is going to be a tape, we're charging for it. heh.

Tibs.

[Duke]

Ah, Flamsterette, all those Canadian bands and nothing from the East Coast? Looks like I'm safe bringing my wheelbarrow full of the complete collection of Sloan, Super Friendz, Jale, Flashing Lights, Thrush Hermit, Eric's Trip, Neuseiland, etc etc etc...

So, um, who's up for a couple hands of Cutthroat Pinochle?

[Tiburon]

I know I'm going to be the hit of this party.

*starts passing out copies of Playboy and Playgirl.*

Enjoy.

[Convict]

Originally posted by Tiburon
Besides, if there is going to be a tape, we're charging for it. heh.

Good thing I brought my camcorder :D !

[Einmon]

Boy, I turn my back on you for a couple of hours to go out looking for a job and what happens? Full fledged orgies break out! :)

Let me just quickly find out if my husband-to-be Sunspace is actually a bride-to-be to see if we have to join the lesbians in the hot tub (Did I mention we had a Jacuzzi?) or if we can proceed to the altar in due course.

Thank Og Convict is back with the beer, I guess...

[Kn*ckers]

Oh, shucks. Satan just ate the post I tried to do. Let's do it again (Sam), shall we?


Is it Lesbian Sex Time? Well, you kids have fun! Me, I'm going to stay here at the card table, 'cause I've got a great Hearts hand that wants to be played, and a nice, big ice cream sundae that wants to be eaten.

Ooooh, I love hot fudge sauce. Yummy!

[Freyr]

Oh, man, is this the thread for me!

You know what I hate? Things like Valentine's Day! When all the commercials are screaming "what are you going to do for your sweetie?" Thanks for reminding me how single I am. !@#$%^&*()

Hey, anyone what to help me bake biscuits? I've got some cool receipes! :D

[slortar]

Mmm...sausage....and...apology accepted, Red Elvis. :D

Hm. Must. Feed. Og.

Kn*ckers, you and Neidhart are an item.
Convict and Jack@ss, congratulations.
Duke and Flamsterette, fight the good fight, Double Dragon style.
I hope I don't run out of vic...er, willing conjugal partners...might have to go out on the and start shang-haiing more people using my sledge--er, Og's Holy Symbol...

What's our lesbian quotient right now? We might need more. :)

What am I saying?! You can never have too many lesbians...

[Sunspace]

:eek: Lesbian orgy in the hot tub?!! I am so there!

Um, wait... due to my maleity I can't be in a lesbian orgy unless we expand a few definitions. Eh... I'm still stuck in one of the outer dimensions in the card game as well. Wonder whether anyone'd notice if I vanished for a while and came back wet and grinning...?

So, Einmon... how you doin'?* :D

*Male, female, other? :)

[Bippy the Beardless]

"Sorry I'm late"
*brings in an armload full of sound-and-light toy lightsabers*

"Oh, I bought some pot luck as well, anyone for cowboy stew?"

[Kn*ckers]

Wait, doesn't it contradict the whole principle of a Single Zone to pair us all up? Goodness, it's such an existential dilemma...

On the other hand, I can go brag to my friends that I have either a husband or a wife, now. They'll probably be a bit confused by that... Though it couldn't possibly be any more awkward than the chat Winsling had with his parents (which made my LOL, btw :) ).

[Kn*ckers]

Wait, doesn't it contradict the whole principle of a Single Zone to pair us all up? Goodness, it's such an existential dilemma...

On the other hand, I can go brag to my friends that I have either a husband or a wife, now. They'll probably be a bit confused by that... Though it couldn't possibly be any more awkward than the chat Winsling had with his parents (which made my LOL, btw :) ).

[Amp]

Whoa, deja vu.

[slortar]

Well, pairing people up is a heck of a lot cheerier than me going into a Married People Comfort Zone and destroying random relationships. :)

Yay, lesbians and toy light sabers!

[Kn*ckers]

I did that on purpose.

Okay, I admit it, I DIDN'T do it on purpose. I'm going to go cry into my ice cream, now.

[Amp]

Oh no, look what the lesbians are doing with the light sabers.

[Convict]

Wait, let me get the lens cap off the video camera!

[sounds of struggling]

There we go...wait, the lighting isn't very good over here...could all you lesbians please move a little to the left? Thanks!

And could someone get me another beer...I'm kind of busy over here.

[Lsura]

Look, keep the camera away from me for now. I don't yet know if I'm married or in a lesbian relationship, so until I know I don't intend to be caught on tape.

And light sabers are a phallic symbol, aren't they?

[jack@ss]

Convict and Jack@ss, congratulations.

Convict, Here's your beer. btw, I'm male & straight. If you're male too, we'll have to settle for being roommates. The room is furnished, but if you have your own bedroom stuff, I can store it in the garage.

And I want a copy of that tape!

[Neidhart]

Hey Kn*ckers! Pass me a light saber.

[Tiburon]

Wow. This got out of hand quickly!

This lesbian is hooking up her XBOX to the 54 inch flat screen digital TV and wondering who wants to play Halo against her on one of the *other* 54 inch flat screen digital TVs? Let's go kick some Flood ass!

Tibs.

[Bippy the Beardless]

Should I start mixing some cocktails?

Anyone for a Blue Monday Nightcap?

[Einmon]

Originally posted by Sunspace
Einmon... how you doin'?* :D

*Male, female, other? :) [/B]

Female, hon. Does this mean we can happily ride off into the sunset? Yay! As soon as I finish this game of Hearts. And the ice cream. And the Halo game.

Oh, the joys of being single...I don't think random pairing of people contradicts Singledom, by the way. Not if hot tubs are involved.

And Bippy, you can always count me in for a drink.

[Sunspace]

Einmon said:
Female, hon.Whew. That's a relief. Female or male I can, er, handle, :) but 'other'? ...there are times when having a visual imagination is a curse.

<glances at hot-tub festivities>
And then there are times when it isn't. :D:D:D Does this mean we can happily ride off into the sunset?Sure. But I think we both need to take care of some ...loose ends here.

<grabs light sabre>
<Bvvvvvvvvvvvvvv>
Yuuuse the faaarce, Luuuuuke!
<BvvvvvvvVVVVvvvvvv>
<Another light sabre starts up>
<BBvvvvvvvvvv>
Luuke. Join Us.
<rrrrAAOOwwwwvvvvvvvwaoooowwww>
I'll never join you, Voder!
<vvvvvvvvvwwwaaaOOOwww>
Come to the Dark Side, Luke! You know you want to!
<vvvvvvvv>
<vvvVVVVVWWWAAVVVvvvv>
Never!!!!
<VVVVVVVVVWWWAA>
<VVVVVVVVVWWWAA>
KRAACK!!!
<AOOVVVVvvvVVVVVWWWAA>
<AAAOOOOVVVvvvvvvvVVVVvvvvVVWWWAA>
KRAACK!!
<vvvWWA>
<VWAA>
KRAACK-K-K-K!!!
Come to the Hot Tub of Carkoon, Luke. It is your Destiny...
KRAACK!!
<VVVVVWWWWAAOOAA>
*trip*
AAIIIEEEE...!

**SPLASH**

<pause>
<Sunspace surfaces and looks around>

So... how you doin'? :D

[Bippy the Beardless]

Vodka-Cointreau-Blue Curacao and a tiny drip of pure orange oil
crack the ice, in the shaker, and SHAKE.....

brrrrr s'cold.

Anyone who doesn't like sweet coctails, I'll mix Vodka-Tinis next.

[Einmon]

Sunspace: See what you made me do? Now you've made me choke on my wine. And who'll clean my keyboard now, may I ask? But I guess that's a good thing. I like funny in a guy. Or "other"... could be interesting :)

Bippy: I'll hang on till the Vodka-Tinis.

[Bippy the Beardless]

Einmon do you have any olives in the fridge? oh and any coctail sticks ?

Starts mixing the 6 pints of Vodka, a teaspoon of dry martini, and a slice of lemon skin, with reusable icecubes (to stop the drink getting diluted).

[Einmon]

*rummage* Yes, I have olives...no cocktail sticks, though. Oh well, let's just screw the decorative aspect and throw them right in. Let's not get carried away with the lemon, though. Too much vitamin C can be unhealthy, ya know? Especially after I ate all them veggies. With dip.

[Scribble]

Hey...anybody left to pair up with me?

I'm female.

And what's a Blue Monday Nightcap? I've never heard of one of those before.

And I just looooove olives.

Oh, and, while everyone was bringing music (before the orgy broke out, that is), I ran and got my kick-butt CDs of various Brazilian artists. Who rock completely.

[Amp]

Originally posted by Scribble
Hey...anybody left to pair up with me?

I'm female.

And what's a Blue Monday Nightcap? I've never heard of one of those before.

And I just looooove olives.

Oh, and, while everyone was bringing music (before the orgy broke out, that is), I ran and got my kick-butt CDs of various Brazilian artists. Who rock completely.

Well seeing as El Elvis Rojo officially dumped me I guess we can hook up. I warn you though, I'm a lightweight drinker. If I pass out just take advantage of me. ;)

[cherry]

I want to join too :sniff:

[Scribble]

If it's any consolation, Amp, I'm a pretty lousy drunk, too.

After one beer, I'm usually ready to fall asleep. Pathetic, I know.

I know it sucks to be dumped, Amp, my friend, but look at it this way. It's his loss. ;)

[Convict]

Originally posted by jack@ss
Convict, Here's your beer.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

btw, I'm male & straight.

Me too...I guess I'm going to need a few more beers.

If you're male too, we'll have to settle for being roommates. The room is furnished, but if you have your own bedroom stuff, I can store it in the garage.

Thanks, but I'm really hoping to move to Chicago. I don't think this is going to work out. Nothing against you, I'm sure you're a nice guy, but you're not really my type. I want to meet someone with out a...uh...you know...dink (I'm not saying you have a small one, it's just...oh forget it, I definitely need another beer).

And I want a copy of that tape!

No problem...since I broke it off with you I'll give you a copy for free. If anyone else wants one it's only $5.99 plus shipping and handling.

[Freyr]

*sigh* this is turning into a straight people's dating service. Hey, Homebrew, come join me in the kitchen. I'll show you what's in the oven! :D

[Einmon]

Originally posted by Freyr
*sigh* this is turning into a straight people's dating service.

You DID see the part about the lesbians in the hot tub? ... ah well...ahem...never mind...carry on in the kitchen

Maybe we should resort to boardgames :) Let's try Monopoly or some such, I shudder to think what words will come up if we play Scrabble...

[El Elvis Rojo]

Hey, Amp, I didn't mean for you to get dumped, it's just I'm already trying to get out of one marriage right now that I didn't sign up for. Another one would just be too confusing. But hey, if things work out with Scribble, I say it's more your gain! Of course, if she's still up while you're passed out, my tolerance is pretty high :)
Just kidding! I'll leave you alone. Here, have some sausage.

So, Cherry, how's your tolerance?

Oh, and Einmon, I got a ton of little plastic swords, just for you! And the coctail onions as well. Mmmm...Gibsons at four in the mornin'! This is one crazy party! I just wish someone would have cued me in earlier we weren't playing Spades! (thank goodness noone else was up for playing for money!)

Anyone here know how to make a good omlet?

[El Elvis Rojo]

So, house rules for Scrabble..."Quijibo" is a legit word, yes?

[Einmon]

Uuuh...little plastic swords....can the party get any better?
*swish* *swish* Harr! Away ye mateys! Shiver me timber!

Yes, of course "Quijibo" is legit. Ane I'll add to that (on the triple word bonus) the famous Mexican God Xibujquathan.

[El Elvis Rojo]

I don't know about that one...it is a formal name...Anyone want to put up an official challange?

[Kn*ckers]

Originally posted by Neidhart
Hey Kn*ckers! Pass me a light saber.

Yes, dear, here's your light saber, dear.

Did you take out the trash, yet? And I told you to clean out the basement! You know how my mother hates a messy basement... What, didn't I tell you she's coming to visit? She'll be staying with us for three weeks. She wanted to meet my new husband or wife.

Oh, sorry. Am I taking the whole fake arranged marriage thing a little too far?

[Kn*ckers]

Oh, wow, I didn't realize there was a Scrabble game going on! Think I can play Scrabble and Hearts at the same time?

I'll challenge Xibujquathan. Ixnay on the proper nouns!

[ChuckForbin]

<stumbles in>

Hey, heard there was a single folks party. Sorry I'm late.
I woke up in the bathtub upstairs and heard the music.

Sure, I'll have a beer. Name's Chuck. Sorry about all the blood.

Um, anyone seen a kidney ?

[El Elvis Rojo]

I don't know about a kidney, but this chile con queso tastes kinda funny.

And where's that omlet? Anyone? Anyone?

[Sunspace]

Einmon said:
See what you made me do? Now you've made me choke on my wine. And who'll clean my keyboard now, may I ask? That's what Smurfs are for. Didn't you know? :) But I guess that's a good thing. I like funny in a guy. Or "other"... could be interesting...Be careful what you ask for. Funny is good (thanks! <blush>), but last time I tried 'other' I got tentacles* up my nose... :)

ChuckForbin, you didn't leave it in the kitchen, did you? Because I was making scrambled amoeba, and I got, um, a little distracted...

Damn, no proper nouns. So... Anyone up for multilingual Scrabble? Cthulhu f'tagn gnurgh Saruman-glob burzum-ishi devas krimpati czy l'oubliette...

<Sunspace rises from the hot tub, gently dancing to a Brazilian beat that may or may not be only in his head. He still holds the light-sabre, which does not appear to be active. Suddenly he stops.> "Little plastic swords!!!"

*True story. Details on request... :D

[Einmon]

Originally posted by Sunspace
Cthulhu f'tagn gnurgh Saruman-glob burzum-ishi devas krimpati czy l'oubliette... [/B]

That probably explains the tentacle thing :)

OK, OK, no proper nouns. I'll retract Xibujquathan (though I don't know whether He won't be pissed about that ... I'd watch my back if I were you)

Instead, I'll nonchalantly toss the word "qaimaqam" on the board and dare you non-believers to challenge me on that.

Chuck, dear, try not to get any of that blood onto our mighty cozy reclining chairs. Once you're cleaned up you may have one of those vodka martinis IF you promise to watch out for the little plastic sword in it. Sunspace is going to hurt himself any minute now anyway. Maybe we should get this on tape.

[ChuckForbin]

Originally posted by Einmon
Chuck, dear, try not to get any of that blood onto our mighty cozy reclining chairs.

Sure, sorry about that, I borrowed a shirt that was lying next to the hot tub.

A martini sounds GREAT.

And, not to be a pain, and this is a great spread and all, but can we move some of this stuff away so we can use the pool table ?

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[Sunspace]

Einmon said:
That probably explains the tentacle thing... And I thought that was because we had just left Castro street and were halfway up Twin Peaks in San Francisco...

[Bippy the Beardless]

She said tentacle. Castro explaind the testacle thing.

Any one for a dip in the hot tub?

[hyperjes]

*ducking head in door*

I am not single. But I am a good neighbor. I am just dropping off some homemade baked ziti for your party. Hope you like it!:D

*puts ziti on table and waves, then exits.*

[susan_foster]

Single people! Single people! My God - I didn't think any existed any more. Not into the lesbian thing, but I'll just hang out in the corner with my diet Snapple, and enjoy the singleness.

Susan

[Einmon]

After going into some other threads that offer relationship advice I'm sure glad to be back here ... Obviously, I'm doing everything wrong.

Food 'n booze. It's what makes life worth living :) That and the hot tub. And the video games. And the board games. Actually, there's quite a lot.

[El Elvis Rojo]

Don't be hung up on doing everything wrong. The truth is, no matter what you do, it's always WRONG!!! When things start going right, don't overannalyse it, don't take any action, and hopefully, things will fall into place.

Oh yeah, and don't take advice from single people. There's a reason we're single :)

Now that that little bit of wisdom has been shared, I think I'll toss down "QUICHES" here on the board, use my seven letters, claim my victory, and help find that pool table. We're not playing for money here, though, because I suck!

[cherry]

My tolerance is pretty good, although I prefer vodka and cranberry juice or redbull.

[lel]

Originally posted by Neidhart
Good morning! Is everyone all paired up yet or is there someone left for me?

I only sent out good vibes. Apparently, I didn't get paired up. So, do you do Monopoly? Scrabble? :D

[El Elvis Rojo]

Hey Cherry, I got a bottle of Stolichnaya with your name on it! Chilled, of course.

[Sunspace]

Bippy the Beardless said:
She said tentacle. Castro explaind the testacle thing.But... but... they told me that was a Thai restaurant! I thought some of the decor was a little odd...

[mercaptan]

Hi, another single checking in. I brought more Killians. Nice meeting you all. Anyone else want to sit in a corner and have an interesting conversation?

cap

[Global Citizen]

Looooooooooooooooooooong time single person checking in. I haven't had a girlfriend in 9 years (no, that is not a typo). And I'm currently pulling my hair out to try to meet people.

I'll go get some espressos.

[Lsura]

So, Global Citizen, how YOU doin'?


From another long-time single person.

[Amp]

Holy Crap! This party is still going on? Well, let me look for my psuedo-hook up and see what I can get going. Now, what was her name again?

[Global Citizen]

Lsura,
hi! :) You give your location as "Probably in the libarary." Back in the days when I went to university I actually liked hanging out in the library. Too bad we can't "bump" into each other in the stacks. ;)

[Lsura]

Originally posted by Global Citizen
Lsura,
hi! :) You give your location as "Probably in the libarary." Back in the days when I went to university I actually liked hanging out in the library. Too bad we can't "bump" into each other in the stacks. ;)


I'm likely in the library because that's why I'm in grad school - to get a master's in library and info science here in beautiful East Tennessee.

But...being in library school means I know all the hidden nooks and crannies in the building. ;)

[leafrog]

<barges in, takes a big swig off her bottle of tequila, and starts to eye the guys, and a couple of the gals>

Hoowantstadance?!

[Flamsterette_X]

Originally posted by Duke
Ah, Flamsterette, all those Canadian bands and nothing from the East Coast? Looks like I'm safe bringing my wheelbarrow full of the complete collection of Sloan, Super Friendz, Jale, Flashing Lights, Thrush Hermit, Eric's Trip, Neuseiland, etc etc etc...

So, um, who's up for a couple hands of Cutthroat Pinochle?

Hey, I wasn't at my brother's when I posted that.. he has some Sloan and such. Now, here's his CD collection for us to enjoy..

AC/DC-Back in Black
Aerosmith-Greatest Hits, Vol.1
Aerosmith-Gems
Afghan Whigs-Gentlemen
Allman Brothers Band-Live at the Fillmore East
Tori Amos-To Venus and Back (2 CD’s-includes 1 Live CD)
…And You Will Know us by the Trail of Dead-Source:Tags and Codes
Apologeti X-Ticked
Albert Ayler-Live in Greenwich Village: The Complete Impulse Recordings
the Beach Boys-Pet Sounds
Beastie Boys-Paul’s Boutique
Beastie Boys-The Sounds of Science (2 CD’s)
Beck-Mutations
Beck-Midnite Vultures
Jeff Beck-Wired
Jeff Beck-Who Else!
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones-Live Art (2 CD’s)
Belle and Sebastien-Fold Your Hands, Child, You Look like a Peasant
Bender-Jehovah’s Hitlist
Ben Folds Five-Whatever and Ever Amen
Ben Folds Five-The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner
Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts-Greatest Hits 1986-1996
Chuck Berry-The Great Twenty-Eight
Big Star-#1 Record/Radio City
Big Wreck-In Loving Memory Of....
Bjork-Homogenic
Blenderhead-Figureheads on the Forefront of Pop Culture
Blue Rodeo-Diamond Mine
Blue Rodeo-Five Days in July
Blur-Blur
The Boredoms-Pop Tatari
David Bowie-The Best of David Bowie 1969-1974
James Brown-20 All Time Greatest Hits
Built to Spill-There's Nothing Wrong with Love
Bush X-Sixteen Stone (includes a “Bonus” Live CD) (2 CD’s)
Butthole Surfers-Locust Abortion Technician
Buzzcocks-Singles Going Steady
Captain Beefheart-Trout Mask Replica
the Cars-Greatest Hits
Caedmon’s Call-40 Acres
Elliott Carter-Symphonia: sum fluxae pretium spei, Clarinet Concerto
Cheap Trick-Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick-In Color
Cheap Trick-Heaven Tonight
Cheap Trick-At Budokan-the Complete Concert (2 CD’s)
the Clash-London Calling
the Clash-Clash on Broadway (Boxed Set, 3 CD’s)
Collective Soul-Collective Soul
Ry Cooder-Chicken Skin Music
Alice Cooper-Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
Elvis Costello-My Aim is True
Elvis Costello & the Attractions-Armed Forces
Elvis Costello & the Attractions-Very Best of
Sheryl Crow-The Globe Sessions
Counting Crows-August and Everything After
Creedence Clearwater Revival-Chronicle,Vol.1
the Cure-Staring at the Sea. Singles 1977-1987
the Cure-Galore-the Singles 1987-1997
Miles Davis-Milestones
Miles Davis-Kind of Blue
Miles Davis-Bitches Brew (2 CD’s)
DC Talk-Intermission: The Greatest Hits
Delirious?-Mezzanine
Delirious?-Glo
Depeche Mode-The Singles 81-85
the Doors-The Doors
Bob Dylan-Biograph (3 CD’s and a 64 page booklet)
Bob Dylan-Another Side of Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan-Highway 61 Revisited
Bob Dylan-Blonde on Blonde
Bob Dylan-Blood on the Tracks
Bob Dylan-Love and Theft (includes Bonus Live CD)
The Eagles-Greatest Hits Vol. 1 1971-1975
The Eagles-The Very Best of the Eagles
Duke Ellington-Live at Newport 1956
Brian Eno with David Byrne-My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
Epos-Epos
Ethers Void-Soda
Everclear-So Much for the Afterglow
Everclear-Songs from an American Movie, Vol. 2-Time for a Bad Attitude
54-40-Trusted by Millions
Flaming Lips-Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
Fleetwood Mac-Rumours
Folk Implosion-One Part Lullaby
Foo Fighters-There is Nothing Left to Lose
Fool’s Garden-Dish of the Day
Fountains of Wayne-Fountains of Wayne
Aretha Franklin-Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings (2 CD’s)
Danny Gatton-88 Elmira Street
Gomez-Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline Sampler (Mini CD, more like an EP)
Gomez-Liquid Skin
Nina Gordon-Tonight and the Rest of my Life
Goo Goo Dolls-Superstar Car Wash
David Gray-White Ladder
Green Day-Insomniac
Greenwheel-Soma Holiday
Guns N’ Roses-Use Your Illusion I
Merle Haggard-Greatest Hits of the 80's
Grant Hart-Good News for Modern Man
Michael Hedges-Torched
Helmet-Strap It on
Hesher-Self-Titled Debut
Hole-Celebrity Skin
Husker Du-Flip Your Wig
Husker Du-Warehouse: Songs and Stories
Iron Maiden-Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden-A Real Dead One
Iron Maiden-Brave New World
the Jam-Greatest Hits
Jars of Clay-Much Afraid
Jawbreaker-Unfun
Joy Division-Closer
Phil Keaggy-Crimson and Blue
King Crimson-Lark’s Tongues in Aspic
Kronos Quartet-In Formation
Led Zeppelin-Box Set-(includes 4 CD’s and a 28 page color booklet)
David Lindley-El Rayo-X
Local H-Pack up the Cats
Shelby Lynne-I am Shelby Lynne
Lynyrd Skynyrd-Skynyrd’s Innyrds (Greatest Hits)
Ashley MacIsaac-Hi, How are You Today? (it’s really Scott’s, but it’s mine!!!!!!)
Megadeth-Countdown to Extinction
Mekons-New York, On the Road 86-87 (Live)
John Cougar Mellencamp-The Lonesome Jubilee
Mercury Rev-All Is Dream
Metallica-Master of Puppets
Moby-Play (2 CD’s, includes CD of B-Sides)
Moist-Silver (really my sister’s, but for all intents and purposes, it’s mine)
Moist-Creature
Monster Magnet-Dopes to Infinity
Monster Magnet-Powertrip
Rich Mullins-A Liturgy, a Legacy and A Ragamuffin Band
My Bloody Valentine-Loveless
Newsboys-Take Me to Your Leader (really Nathan’s, but for all intents and purposes, it’s mine)
New Pornographers-Mass Romantic
New Radicals-Maybe You’ve been Brainwashed too
Nine Inch Nails-Pretty Hate Machine
Nine Inch Nails-Broken (EP)
Nine Inch Nails-The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails-The Fragile (2 CD’s)
Nirvana-Nevermind
Oasis-What’s the Story Morning Glory (see Moist)
OST-Natural Born Killers, an Oliver Stone Film
OST-O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Ours-Distorted Lullabies
Parliament-The Best of Parliament: Tear the Roof Off
Gram Parsons-GP/Grievous Angel
Passion Worship Band-Passion: OneDay Live
Pearl Jam-Riot Act
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers-Greatest Hits
Pink Floyd-Wish You Were Here
Pixies-Surfer Rosa
P.O.D.-Satellite
the Police-Every Breath You Take..The Classics
Porn Flakes-The Number of the Beef
Presidents of the United States of America-The Presidents of the United States of America
The Pretenders-The Singles
Pulp-This is Hardcore
Queens of the Stone Age-Songs for the Deaf (includes Bonus DVD)
Radiohead-OK Computer
Radiohead-Kid A
Radiohead-Amnesiac
Rage Against the Machine-The Battle of Los Angeles
Rage Against the Machine-Renegades
Ramones-All the Stuff and More, Vol. 1
Ramones-All the Stuff and More, Vol. 2
Red Hot Chili Peppers-By The Way
Joshua Redman-Timeless Tales (for changing times)
R.E.M.-Automatic for the People
R.E.M.-Life’s Rich Pageant
R.E.M.-New Adventures in Hi-Fi
R.E.M.-Reconstruction of the Fables
The Replacements -Tim
The Residents-Eskimo
Rolling Stones-Exile on Main Street
Rolling Stones-Sticky Fingers
Rush-Different Stages (Live album, 3 CD’s)
Joe Satriani-Surfing with the Alien
Bob Seger-Greatest Hits
Jane Siberry-When I Was a Boy
Sigur Ros-Agaetis Byrjun
Sloan-Between the Bridges
Sloan-4 Nights at the Palais Royale (Live, 2 CD’s)
Sloan-One Chord to Another
Sloan-Twice Removed
Slo-Mo-Novelty
Smashing Pumpkins-Bad Apples-Greatest Hits (includes Judas O, 2 CD’s)
the Smiths-Singles
Sonic Youth-Sister
Sonic Youth-Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth-Murray Street
Soul Coughing-Ruby Vroom
Soundgarden-A Sides
Bruce Springsteen-Born to Run
Bruce Springsteen-Born in the U. S. A.
Squeeze-Singles 45 and Under
Stereolab-Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Cat Stevens-Remember Cat Stevens-The Ultimate Collection
Rod Stewart-Every Picture Tells a Story
Stone Roses-The Stone Roses
Stooges-Raw Power
The Strokes-Is This It
Matthew Sweet-Girlfriend
Switchfoot-Learning to Breathe
System of a Down-System of a Down
Talking Heads-Remain In Light
Talking Heads-Sand in the Vasoline-Popular Favorites 1976-1992 (2 CD’s)
Tea Party-Transmissions
Teenage Fanclub-Bandwagonesque
that dog.-Totally Crushed Out!
They Might be Giants-Lincoln
Thin Lizzy-Jailbreak
Thrush Hermit-Sweet Homewrecker
Rokia Traore-Wanita
treble charger-Maybe it’s Me
U2-The Best of 1980-1990
U2-All that you Can’t Leave Behind
Steve Vai-Passion and Warfare
Van Halen-Best of, Vol.1
Various Artists-Best of the Seventies-1972
Various Artists- the Bridge School Concerts Vol.1
Various Artists-Crazy for Gershwin-16 Classic Recordings
Various Artists-Down from the Mountain-Live concert performances by the artists & musicians of O Brother, where art thou?
Various Artists-Exodus
Various Artists-Ear Conditioning EP
Various Artists-Inner City Blues: The Music of Marvin Gaye
Various Artists-Joe’s Blue Plate Special: The best unsigned and independent music (4 CD’s)
Various Artists-Nativity in Black: A Tribute to Black Sabbath
Various Artists-Rough Guide Music Sampler: World Music Network
Various Artists-The Soundtrack from Gotee Records
Various Artists-This Note’s For You Too!- A Tribute to Neil Young (2 CD’s)
Various Artists-Wow 1997- The Year’s 30 Top Christian Artists and Songs (2 CD’s)
Various Artists-Wow 1998- The Year’s 30 Top Christian Artists and Songs (2 CD’s)
Velvet Underground-The Velvet Underground & Nico
Velvet Underground-White Light/White Heat
the Verve-Urban Hymns
Rufus Wainwright-Rufus Wainwright
Tom Waits-Swordfishtrombones
Tom Waits-Rain Dogs
Tom Waits-Bone Machine
Ween-Chocolate and Cheese
Widespread Panic-Don’t Tell the Band (2 CD’s)
Lucinda Williams-Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
Wire-Pink Flag
Stevie Wonder-Talking Book
Yes-Close to the Edge
Neil Young-After the Gold Rush
Neil Young-Harvest
Neil Young-Tonight’s the Night
Neil Young-Zuma*
Neil Young-Comes a Time
Neil Young-Decade (2 CD’s)
Neil Young-Rust Never Sleeps*
Neil Young-Live Rust*
Neil Young-Eldorado (Japanese Import EP) * with Crazy Horse
Neil Young-Freedom
Neil Young-Ragged Glory*
Neil Young-Harvest Moon
Neil Young-Unplugged
Neil Young-Sleeps with Angels*
Neil Young-Mirror Ball (it’s really Scott’s and if I see him, maybe I’ll give it back to him)
Neil Young-Broken Arrow
Neil Young-Silver & Gold
Neil Young-Road Rock-Friends and Relatives
Neil Young-Are You Passionate?
Frank Zappa-Strictly Commercial
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention-Freak Out!
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention-We’re Only In It For The Money
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention-Weasels Ripped My Flesh
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention-The Best Band you Never Heard in your Life (2 CD’s)
Frank Zappa-Overnite Sensation
Zumpano-Goin’ Through Changes
ZZ Top-The Best of ZZ Top
ZZ Top-Greatest Hits

[Flamsterette_X]

Originally posted by Sunspace
::boggle:: Good Lord, Flamsterette_X, you got a 200-gig hard drive in that thing or what?

I was just gonna hook my MD player to the amp&speakers... I've got happy-hardcore, classic electronic, eighties music, sixties stuff from vinyl, and, oddly, the Gattaca soundtrack. You rock, F_X. :)

Hahahaha.. nah, that was just my CD collection. I don't have any MP3s on my computer. On my brother's computer, there are lots.. but I wouldn't know how to list them all other than by typing them all out. Not what I want to do now.

F_X

[lel]

No Air Supply, so let's just sit in silence, shall we? :)

[Einmon]

Originally posted by Amp
Holy Crap! This party is still going on?

Another Reason Why it's Good to be SingleTM

[Eva Luna]

I'm feeling veeeeery single right now; spent a chunk of yesterday moving jeevmnon's stuff into jeevgurl's apartment, where they will horrify his strict Indian parents by shacking up until his new place is constructed. (and after that, who knows?)

On the bright side, it's a sunny Sunday morning, my cat is curled up on the sofa, purring, and I just took a pan of choloate bread pudding with slivered toasted almonds out of the oven. Anyone want a slice?

[Tusculan]

I feel like a renegade single, sneaking in here after I've been posting in all those dating advice threads lately. But [i]chocolate bread pudding with slivered toasted almonds[i/]! Oh please, Eva Luna, can I have a slice? :p (lip-licking smilie for lack of drooling smilie) (And you were thinking why I am still single!)

[Tusculan]

Originally posted by TTT
why I am still single!)
For lack of coding skills, I know.:smack:

[Treviathan]

See, this is what I like best about being single...you can be outside on the deck barbecuing hamburgers, get accidentally clipped by a low-flying seagull, fall over the railing into the gardenias, hit your head on the ground, lose consciousness, wake up four days later, stumble back into the house...and the party's still going!

It's just too bad I missed the arranged marriages and the lesbian light-saber dueling. Slightly cold hamburger, anyone?

[Eva Luna]

Originally posted by TTT
Oh please, Eva Luna, can I have a slice? :p (lip-licking smilie for lack of drooling smilie) (And you were thinking why I am still single!)

Of course, silly! Otherwise I'll have to eat it all myself, and then I'll be as big as a hippopotamus. And then I'll [i]definitely[/b] feel hopelessly single. Would you like a nice, hot, strong cup of coffee to go with that? Or maybe you'd prefer to O.D. on sugar, in which case how about a cup of steaming hot chocolate with a sprinkle of cinnamon? Anyone else want anything, while I'm up? Don't y'all need to replenish your strength after all the lesbian orgies and other assorted panting?

Besides, drooling isn't always a bad thing; there's just a time and a place for it...

[Global Citizen]

Eva Luna:

hot chocolate with some cinnamon could be a powerful aphrodesiac. It warms things up (!!!), adds chocolate (!!!), it's topped with "spice" (!!!) and lastly, it's "steaming" (!!!).

I'll just move over on the couch to make some room....

[Eva Luna]

Well, then I hesitate to think what might happen if you like yours with whipped cream (hot chocolate, that is)...

[Global Citizen]

:D

I like a hot chocolate drinker that thinks with her head. ;)

[Einmon]

*stumbles over from the pool table with a Gin & Tonic in her hand*

Did I hear hot chocolate? Eh, whazzat on the couch? Ah, never mind, carry on, carry on...that's the spirit.

I'll just borrow your cat for a while, Eva Luna, if I may. Unfortunately, my roommate is allergic, so I can't have one myself.
The tragedy of my life...single and catless to boot. sniff

Now, if I could just have a piece of that chocolate bread pudding, that would make it all better! :D

[Tiburon]

Why. Why did I read the gross zit TMI thread before reading Einmon's post about bread pudding? why?