SunfallE

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]We've already had snow for several weeks. It has just melted before noon. This week though we had a blizzard in the area and though I barely missed the extra snow from it since it fizzled out about 20 miles north of where I'm at... I didn't miss out on the super cold air or winds. With the wind chill factor it feels like it's barely above 0 degrees out. Ugh. Oh and the fun part... We are expecting to get more in a few days. Oh joy.[/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]If you haven't seen or heard of this paticular deal yet then just go check it out here. [url="http://smarterotti.com/post/2010/11/12/Debt-Collector-Threatens-to-Dig-Up-Dead-Daughter-and-Hang-Body-From-Tree.aspx"]Debt Collector Threatens to Dig Up Dead Daughter and Hang Body From Tree[/url] I've heard stories from people about how collectors can be really really pushy but this person was [i]way[/i] out of line. So what am I looking for here? I don't know. What you think of it or stories you've encountered perhaps. All I know was I was thinking that whoever the guy was, he totally needs to be fired for that kind of harassment. EDIT: seems like my description was too long so if you wouldn't mind fixing that for me Korey? [/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"][center][b]My Train of Thoughts[/b][/center] For a long moment Lucia just stared in the general direction that Isen had taken. She had lost sight of her nearly immediately but yet she still kept looking, waiting. With a sigh she finally stood up and looked in the direction that Karl had taken. She shook her head, not that she had expected to see anything. â??[b]Theyâ??re not coming back, are they[/b].â? Ruby observed. â??[b]Iâ?¦ I donâ??t even know what that was about.[/b]â? Lucia said. â??[b]Iâ??m not sorry the training was cut short and yetâ?¦[/b]â? She sighed dejectedly before whirling about and heading for her lab. â??[b]Lucia?[/b]â? â??[b]Iâ??m wasting my time, Ruby.[/b]â? She replied sharply. â??[b]No youâ??re not.[/b]â? â??[b]Yes. I. Am. I canâ??t fight like they can.[/b]â? â??[b]No, youâ??re [i]not[/i].[/b]â? Rubyâ??s growled. Startled, Lucia didn't reply. â??[b]I know you want to go back to your lab and leave the fighting up to someone else but you canâ??t.[/b]â? She pressed on. â??[b]You didnâ??t get your lab built in one day did you?[/b]â? Lucia looked away. â??[b]If you keep doing what you can you [i]will[/i] get better.[/b]â? Ruby sighed. â??[b]I wish you would stop being so hard on yourself and quit worrying about things you canâ??t change.[/b]â? She fell silent, leaving Lucia to her thoughts. She was wondering if she should have said nothing when Lucia changed course and veered towards the restaurant they used to frequent. â??[b]Uhâ?¦[/b]â? To her surprise, Lucia chuckled slightly. â??[b]I havenâ??t forgotten what Karl said about you staying out of sight.[/b]â? She gave Ruby a rueful look. â??[b]But that doesnâ??t mean I canâ??t get something to go. We can have it out on the balcony.[/b]â? Ruby nodded. â??[b]Iâ??m not going give up you know,[/b]â? she said quietly. â??[b]Even if it feels like a waste of time.[/b]â?[/font][/color]

[color="#000080"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]I used to ignore flu shots. But then one year I got one of the nastier versions that the shots can help prevent. I wasn't a little sick, I was [i]beyond[/i] sick, it was horrible. I don't skip the shots anymore, I get them every year now. I [i]never[/i] want to be that sick again, [i]ever[/i]. [/font][/color]

[quote name='Sandy' date='01 August 2010 - 09:47 AM' timestamp='1280677647' post='698443'] Now that I gave in and returned from my two-year hiatus to this forum[/quote] [color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Took you long enough to come back. You goof. [/font][/color]

[quote name='AvalonAngel' date='15 July 2010 - 06:28 AM' timestamp='1279196890' post='697335'] [font="Garamond"]Y'know, with using the same avatar and everything, everyone still knows who you are, lol. But I'm hip![/font] [/quote] [color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]OMG! Who the hell are you and wtf did you do with Korey!?! [/font][/color] [quote name='chibi-master' date='15 July 2010 - 12:53 PM' timestamp='1279220014' post='697339'] Nooooo... [/quote] [color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Yes. [/font][/color]

[quote name='James' date='17 July 2010 - 01:58 AM' timestamp='1279353527' post='697397'] [font="Palatino Linotype"]We'll see how it goes - it can be changed to any colour. Possibly we can have different versions of XL Basic with different colours.[/font] [/quote] [color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]I was just telling Des in chat that it would be nice if we had different colored basic themes. That or the ability to pick our own color. Anyway, I certainly do like the Blue better. Red was okay but just not my thing. ^^[/font][/color]

[quote name='CaNz' date='15 July 2010 - 03:15 AM' timestamp='1279185323' post='697332'] im up till about 5 usually, and i never have anything to do. [/quote] [color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Well having something to do isn't a problem. I can always play Guild Wars or read. I just figured I'd be ready to sleep already. heh[/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]And I decided to try out the name display deal so I can confuse people. Also, it's 3am and I'm not sleepy yet. ._.[/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]The aide who had shown him about the place had told Allan that they would send the rest of his stuff back to his home. However, the more he thought about that the more he realized it would be a bad idea. If a package arrived at his apartment or his parentâ??s home they would know where he was. It would be a simple matter for them to send someone after him. They did have contacts just about everywhere on account of the business. His Dad may not approve but he hadnâ??t outright forbidden it. Mom on the other handâ?¦ Allan groaned. To say sheâ??d create a fuss was an understatement. It would be better to simply toss his belongings and be done with it. He could always replace them later on. Decided he got directions to where the dumpsters for the mess hall would be. Now that he was dressed in the brown and green fatigues he was pleased to notice that no one gave him more than a brief glance before going about their business. He slipped out the door leading to the alleyway behind the mess hall. Allan paused briefly before the open dumpster to check for anything he had missed. Then satisfied that he hadnâ??t he hefted it up into the air and tossed it over the side. â??[b]Any reason why youâ??re throwing away a perfectly good bag?[/b]â? A voice behind him asked. Allan turned around to see another recruit in the same basic fatigues as him, carrying several trash bags. He offered Allan a lopsided grin before heading for the same dumpster he had just tossed the duffel bag into. â??[b]You do know that theyâ??ll send your stuff back home right?[/b]â? The stranger continued. â??[b]Theyâ??ll even pay for it if you canâ??t.[/b]â? â??[b]Uhâ?¦ yeah. I know.[/b]â? Allan tried to think of a way to explain why he didn't want to but couldnâ??t. To his surprise the guy laughed when he didnâ??t elaborate. â??[b]Let me guess, you donâ??t want your family or friends to know where you are.[/b]â? He tossed the trash bags over the side and turned back to face Allan, a knowing grin on his face over his look of surprise. â??[b]Youâ??re not the first person to do that.[/b]â? He explained. â??[b]Oh.[/b]â? Allan just stood there, not sure what to say next. As if sensing his hesitation the stranger took the initiative, he stepped towards Allan. â??[b]Anyway, Iâ??m Tyler.[/b]â? He reached over to shake Allanâ??s hand. â??[b]I got here a few weeks ago. At the moment Iâ??m with the south regiment. Though now they have me helping out in the mess hall, what with sending that group off to Ecruteak City and all.[/b]â? Allan let go of his hand. â??[b]I'm Allan. I was assigned to the same regiment.[/b]â? â??[b]Nice![/b]â? Tyler exclaimed as he motioned for Allan to follow along. â??[b]They assign you a room yet?[/b]â? Allan nodded. â??[b]Which one?[/b]â? Tyler asked. Allan told him. â??[b]Ha! That makes us roommates then.[/b]â? He grinned for a second as he opened the door. â??[b]No need for the aide to know about your stuff. Weâ??ll just let him think I helped you get it taken care of.[/b]â? â??[b]Is that okay?[/b]â? Tyler waved it off, â??[b]Of course it is. Like I said, youâ??re not the only one to cut ties and join up.[/b]â? He stopped and gave him a mock serious look. â??[b]Unless youâ??re a murderer on the run...[/b]â? Allan laughed. â??[b]No. I... I just donâ??t want my parents showing up in an attempt to fetch me.[/b]â? He sighed at the thought. â??[b]My Dad probably wouldnâ??t but Mom?[/b]â? He grimaced. â??[b]No worries then.[/b]â? Tyler said with good humor. â??[b]Letâ??s go and get you introduced to the regiment leader. Heâ??s a bit gruff but donâ??t let that put you off, he means well and does a good job.[/b]â? â??[b]Kind of like Claire?[/b]â? Allan ventured, remembering the intimidating woman. Tyler laughed. â??[b]Exactly![/b]â? He looked about sheepishly. â??[b]Donâ??t let anyone know I said that though. Even if she[i] is[/i] quite the looker, she can rip you to shreds with a single look.[/b]â? Allan shifted uncomfortably, remembering the glare he had gotten for speaking out of turn. â??[b]I believe it.[/b]â? He finally said, earning another chuckle out of Tyler.[/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Hurray for better emotes. The default ones were ugly. [/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]I still come here. ._. [size="1"][i]*shot*[/i][/size] Actually I have to watch out that I don't bite my nails. I don't know why that bad habit is so hard to get rid off. I do pretty good but then I'll catch myself doing it when I'm stressed or distracted by other stuff. [/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]I prefer the rectangle but if we have 150x150 squares then I can still stick with 150x80 or say 150x100 if I wish to.[/font][/color]

[color="#4169E1"][font="Lucida Sans Unicode"]I wouldn't mind making more avatars in a new size. It would be a fun project to fill up the stash again. And to give Dessy [i]moar[/i] work. If we are going to go a bit bigger, is it possible to go wider too? Like 175-200 x 100-150... somewhere in that range. [/font][/color]