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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 06 Apr 2009 : 15:57:39
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Originally posted by capnvan
What was that Johnson said about the "triumph of hope over experience"?
I believe it was "A second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience," but I'd have to consult Gwenda's copy of Boswell to be sure. Gwenda being my second wife, to whom I'm happily married.
He also said that "sturdy rejections are among the most common topicks of falsehood." Interesting cat, Johnson.
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2009 : 20:26:47
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Wasn't it Moses who said "Fool me once..." 
As a New Yorker, I have to look at everything this way - anytime anyone tries to convince you of anything, there's a 99% chance that they are lying to you about something.
The other 1% of the time they are being honest... which just makes them a schmuck. 
Does that make all NYers cynical pessimists? Of course it does... but pessimists are rarely disappointed.  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2009 : 21:37:13
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Originally posted by Markustay
<snip> but pessimists are rarely disappointed.
Actually, pessimists are disappointed every time it's sunny instead of raining. Cynics, however, distrust all, so are rarely disappointed when the see trust that has been misplaced. Having not trusted, they are never betrayed and thus are rarely disappointed in their outlook.
Anyway, I agree with you about New Yorkers (growing up 90 minutes from the city and then having a lot of commuters move into the area taught me that much).
I'm sorry, what were we talking about again? The fall catalog? Oh, yes, I think that Heidi Klum looks lovely on page 13... |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 00:50:22
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As a upstate NYer, I agree. Yes people, there are places in NY besides NYC! Grumble.
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Originally posted by Markustay
Wasn't it Moses who said "Fool me once..."
As a New Yorker, I have to look at everything this way - anytime anyone tries to convince you of anything, there's a 99% chance that they are lying to you about something.
The other 1% of the time they are being honest... which just makes them a schmuck.
Does that make all NYers cynical pessimists? Of course it does... but pessimists are rarely disappointed.
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For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 02:35:48
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Originally posted by Kuje
As a upstate NYer, I agree. Yes people, there are places in NY besides NYC! Grumble.
No you LIE YOU LIE!!!  |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 04:45:41
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I live on the Island, and yet I still refer to myself as a 'NYer' (although people from there call where I live 'the country', which I find very funny).
Then again, people who live in Manhattan think the other four boroughs are 'the burbs' (and two of those are on MY island). I suppose if there is such a thing as the "Ugly American", then NewYorkers would probably be the stereotype.
What were we talking about... Oh yeah... Heidi Klum.... I find myself addicted to her Project Runway show for some bizarre reason. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 05:34:34
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Originally posted by The Sage
Hmmm. I sure there was a topic here somewhere?
Oh please, not like you never go off topic! Grin. Yeah, I'm being snarky tonight. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2009 : 05:59:46
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Originally posted by The Sage
Good. 'Tis been a while since I've had to use the dreaded Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5. 
Shivers in fear. What if I find my Axe of Evil Chopping +10 to chop up your staff? :)
Okay, I'm done being snarky. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 00:06:04
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Originally posted by Kuje
As a upstate NYer, I agree. Yes people, there are places in NY besides NYC! Grumble.
I think I've heard of that, yes... It's called Attica, right? |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 14:59:27
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Originally posted by The Sage
Good. 'Tis been a while since I've had to use the dreaded Staff of the Irritated Moderator +5.
You stole it from Alaundo?  |
"What am I doing today? Ask me tomorrow - I can be sure of giving you the right answer then."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 16:10:40
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Actually, the original Staff of the Irritated Moderator was my own creation. The other Mods, and Alaundo, simply started borrowing it from me.
As for the "+5," well, I don't quite recall which scribe suggested that particular increase.
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 17:05:44
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Didn't you use to have a Rodent-bane Scepter as well?
I think Wooly hid that when he 'ascended'. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 19:35:30
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Originally posted by The Sage
Actually, the original Staff of the Irritated Moderator was my own creation. The other Mods, and Alaundo, simply started borrowing it from me.
As for the "+5," well, I don't quite recall which scribe suggested that particular increase.
My mod hat has usually been enough for me. That or threatening people with a swarm of Miniature Giant Space Hamsters. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 09 Apr 2009 : 19:36:34
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Originally posted by Markustay
Didn't you use to have Rodent-bane Scepter as well?
I think Wooly hid that when he 'ascended'.
Nope, don't know a thing about that. See my innocent expression? *dusts off halo* |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 09 Apr 2009 19:39:09 |
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WOTC's Fall Catalog
