# I'm lost.... I'm new..... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 23, 2000, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490 "2000-08-23T19:26:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/41 "2000-08-24T18:00:52Z")
Please don’t encourage her, Phobos. Keep this up and she’ll set out on a personal vendetta against me to gain approval from fellow Dopers. And Lord knows I don’t need that. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![BurnMeUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/42 "2000-08-24T20:34:19Z")
hey Stormi, welcome next time you get lost, just ask someone “what are the three words in the english language that end in -gry” if they flip out, you’re in the right place. ---
**Author:** ![Ad\_Noctum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b19c9b/32.png) [@Ad\_Noctum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ad_Noctum)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/43 "2000-08-24T20:55:00Z")
maybe we can race when I get the car… if I get the car… beware… it’s got now redline because of the Cobra Jet package in it… so I’ve pushed it up to 7500RPM’s… beware beware beware… hehehehhehehhehehe what area of the world are you from, Stormi? ---
**Author:** ![Stormi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Stormi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stormi)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/44 "2000-08-24T21:56:22Z")
Aglarond, I would’nt do that . But I still need a sitter. they are well behaved, really. When they are sleeping. Hi Burn me up - Just what are the three words that end in “gry” hungry, and what else. I’m stumped! Hey Ad - Guess I will have to tune mine up if you want a race. Your car scares me! I live in the western US. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Una\_Persson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/una_persson/32/346_2.png) [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/45 "2000-08-24T23:25:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Stormi \* > **Anthracite - > will have to check into that army, see what it’s about. > The ‘unholy’ part scares me!** Oh, don’t be scared about the “Unholy” part. We’re not really Unholy - I just threw that in for shock value. Wait - or did I throw in “Lesbian Vampire Army” for shock value? I get so confused sometimes… > [@](#): > > \*\*Sassy - if I join, I will ask you to join, ok? > 🙂 \*\* Sure! It’s “member-get-a-member” Month at the Unholy Lesbian Vampire Army of the Night headquarters! And **Sassy** - maybe you were already a member, like **andygirl** and **quietgirl** … ---
**Author:** ![aha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eada6e/32.png) [@aha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aha)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2000, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/46 "2000-08-24T23:49:06Z")
Hi Stormi and welcome to the straight dope. > [@](#): > > What else can I share ?! Any idea why we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/47 "2000-08-25T02:00:37Z")
I’m a great baby sitter, Stormi. A couple bottles of Ny-Quil, some duct tape, and the kids are good to go. I’ve got a spare closet they can stay in until you pick them up. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Talkinsquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f6c823/32.png) [@Talkinsquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talkinsquirrel)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/48 "2000-08-25T02:08:09Z")
Hiyaz Stormy I’m Talkinsquirrel. umm…::tries to think of something insightful to say:: Screw that… Do you call it pop or soda? the right answer gives you unending adulation the wrong answer uhh…well… you dont want to know what happens when you give the wrong answer ::evil grin:: ---
**Author:** ![Becky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@Becky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/49 "2000-08-25T02:11:54Z")
Hi Stormi, welcome to the board! I had a friend named Stormi once, a couple of years ago. We had fencing class together. She transferred to a different university and forgot about everyone here that loved her. ;( But since you have the same name, you must be a neat person. Welcome! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/50 "2000-08-25T02:16:28Z")
Welcome stormi. What’s your favorite letter? [I had to ask a stupid Q that wasn’t there.] ---
**Author:** ![Ad\_Noctum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b19c9b/32.png) [@Ad\_Noctum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ad_Noctum)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/51 "2000-08-25T02:37:57Z")
Scares me sometimes too… hahahaha Sorry, no racing, I’m in MN… go Deer Hunting though… do you Hunt? I can’t wait 'till Nov. 6th… (1st of Deerhunting I think) ---
**Author:** ![DRY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@DRY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DRY)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/52 "2000-08-25T09:24:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by aenea \* > \*\*A guy named Dry runs around here quoting Shakespeare a lot too \*\* “Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial” –Othello, Act 2, Scene iii ---
**Author:** ![Stormi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Stormi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stormi)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/53 "2000-08-25T15:25:45Z")
Aglarond- You don’t know MY kids - You will be the one in the closet, bound and gagged. Hope that doesn’t scare you. Now you know why I need a night out. 🙂 Hiya Talking sqirrel! I call it pop. Never soda ! ssskuggiii- thanks for the welcome, My favorite letter is E. Why ? I don’t know. What’s yours? Hey Ad - No, I do not hunt ( except for bargains in the store ) I buy my meat already slaughtered ! hello Dry - Your reputation is spotless with me. I don’t know you yet. Be careful 🙂 Thanks for the nice welcome ya’all. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spider\_Woman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Spider\_Woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spider_Woman)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/54 "2000-08-25T15:59:47Z")
About the closet thing, my kids actually did something like this to my brother when he was watching them for me while I was at a funeral. I think that he could have gotten out and was just going along with them to keep them entertained. That was a long time ago and they haven’t done it since (but I haven’t checked the closets lately)(and only one of my children still lives at home.) But none of them are living in jail, so right now I’m ahead of the game. ---
**Author:** ![Talkinsquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f6c823/32.png) [@Talkinsquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talkinsquirrel)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2000, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/55 "2000-08-25T16:18:40Z")
> [@](#): > > Hiya Talking sqirrel! > I call it pop. > Never soda ! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! The pop people have claimed another hapless soul for their ruthless army :(. Now all we can do is pray for her soul. ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2000, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/56 "2000-08-27T21:20:53Z")
It’s not soda or pop. It’s coke. There are many types of coke, such as Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, etc. Get it right people. ---
**Author:** ![pipefitter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/97f17d/32.png) [@pipefitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pipefitter)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2000, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/57 "2000-08-27T22:09:15Z")
Hi stormi!!! First of all I can tell you are from the North _Yeaaaaaaaaah_. Second of all, I hope you enjoy this board, most of us are mild flirts here…but watch out for Chief Scott!!! Lastly: need other details…measurements, favorite music, ect. ---
**Author:** ![Stormi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Stormi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stormi)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2000, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/58 "2000-08-28T07:01:25Z")
Aglarond - Coke bad. Pepsi good! 🙂 pipefitter - How can you tell I am from the north?! Measurements? For my windows? carpet? favorite music - country and classic rock! Nice to meet you - thanks for the welcome! ---
**Author:** ![Danielinthewolvesden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce7236/32.png) [@Danielinthewolvesden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danielinthewolvesden)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2000, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/59 "2000-08-28T07:30:59Z")
Well, to be informative, rather than inquistive- here’s what we do around here. you can ask practical questions- and get correct and/or funny answers quickly (QG). You can debate the big questions (GD), you can debate the not so big questions (IMHO). You can flirt, and you will be flirted with (it usually is not serious). You can go to “zen” parties (come to mine, right here in MPSIMS), or, sometimes real parties. You can bitch (usu the PIT). Once we get to know you, this is also a big 24/7 support group. You can have a lot of fun, but it is best to join in. Welcome! Things NOT to do: try not to personally insult or attack anyone, at least until you really know what you are doing, then do it in the PIT. Remember we can’t hear your tone of voice, or see your expression. You might be being sarcastic, but we won’t know it. Try using 'smileys". If someone misunderstands you, and “flames” you, don’t get mad, just explain. Finally, if you join in a big debate, and you state- “because of fact ‘X’, I say point ‘Y’”- be sure you can back up fact “X”\> ---
**Author:** ![pipefitter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/97f17d/32.png) [@pipefitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pipefitter)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2000, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490/60 "2000-08-28T07:49:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Stormi \* > \*\* > pipefitter - > > How can you tell I am from the north?! > _ **You say pop, and not soda** _ > > Measurements? For my windows? carpet?\*\*\* > no for yourself ;)\*\*\* > > favorite music - country and classic rock! > _ **My kind of person…New country or old country** _ > > \*\* [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-lost-im-new/30490.md?page=4)