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BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar?
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: catspaw49 Date: 24 Mar 00 - 12:35 AM Hopefully the Queen City will treat you better than Maplethorpe. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Eluned Date: 24 Mar 00 - 12:29 AM Um, Kelida, if you join the Peace Corp make sure you have all of the shots you can possibly need, and pack your own ro-cal and antibiotics of various sorts, just in case. Americans, Canadians, and many Europeans don't realize how easy we have it disease-wise. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 24 Mar 00 - 12:25 AM My hands are almost definitely permanently stained red from colored pencil dust. The last project I finished (about a week ago) is about to be in an art show at the Taft Museum here in Cincinnati, which is very exciting. I also am working on a piece for a contest at Summerfair, also here in town. Since my art teacher seems determined to grade very arbitrarily (she has all these weird ideas about homework and deadlines... If she ever gave us something worth doing instead of the same sketch 10 different times, I may even do it), my grades are not my strong point, so I guess my artwork should be. Another weird thing is that my hands are now crooked from constant drawing and writing. I think my Summerfair project is going to be one of the illustrations from the comic book I'm working on... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 24 Mar 00 - 12:05 AM Hey cool! We're doing desktop publishing in my Computer aided art class...and for an example we had a brochure from the Cincinnati Art Academy...looks like a nice place! And BTW those reference about the messiness...that's me. Is still have printin ink (Bone Black, #504) under my fingernails, and a stab mark from an X-acto knife I was using to cut matte boards...um, but parents like signs of a hard worker, right? --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 23 Mar 00 - 11:51 PM Oops, sorry about the double post. . . |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 23 Mar 00 - 11:48 PM It's nice to find someone who knows the feeling. Most of my friends are musician-types or preppy-types (not specific labels, but it is a general description of what people might percieve) and they seem embarrassed to be seen with me sometimes--especially when I'm wearing my favorite jeans: 30" bellbottoms that are covered in white paint from a recent gig painting sets for the student production of "Cheaper By the Dozen" at my school. I love not having to worry about what people think--I just hate the constant request for me to "draw people something" like I have nothing better to do--especially since no one wants to pay. . . I'll probably major in illustration at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, since its so close to home. But I'm going to save so I can go to Europe after I'm out--either that or I'll join the Peace Corps. . .
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 23 Mar 00 - 11:48 PM It's nice to find someone who knows the feeling. Most of my friends are musician-types or preppy-types (not specific labels, but it is a general description of what people might percieve) and they seem embarrassed to be seen with me sometimes--especially when I'm wearing my favorite jeans: 30" bellbottoms that are covered in white paint from a recent gig painting sets for the student production of "Cheaper By the Dozen" at my school. I love not having to worry about what people think--I just hate the constant request for me to "draw people something" like I have nothing better to do--especially sonce no one wants to pay. . . I'll probably major in illustration at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, since its so close to home. But I'm going to save so I can go to Europe after I'm out--either that or I'll join the Peace Corps. . .
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 23 Mar 00 - 11:30 PM Hey Kelida, don't have second thoughts about being an artist, it's great! Yeah, so my major is Graphic Design...a fairly REAL job, but artists get to have more fun that other students! Think...we can look like slobs al the time, and people go "Art students" and they just nod and understand...you can walk around campus covered in sawdust, printing ink, charcoal, smelling like lacquer thinner, getting to wear filthy art stained clothes...what a life! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Little Neophyte Date: 23 Mar 00 - 11:12 PM I was the youngest of 3 children (1 additional brother and 1 sister), born Jewish and spoiled. All 3 siblings succombed to the ''guilt'' and married Jewish spouses. If we had not, we would have surely succombed execution at an early age. Little Neo
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 23 Mar 00 - 11:02 PM Thanks for the compliment, kat, but unfortunately Kelida is not my given name. I'm known by that throughout the 'net, though, so I've grown a bit attached to it--at least as much as I am to my real name. I think that the only thing I've done to horrify my parents is decide to make art my life's work. "It's not a real job. . ." Oh well, as "lazy" as I am, I think a "real job" would be a mistake. . . If nothing else, maybe the band will work out. . . |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Caitrin Date: 23 Mar 00 - 10:09 PM It would be fairly hard to really horrify my parents. The only thing they've said they really couldn't stand would be if I brought home a stupid person. People who don't like food or music would be frowned upon severely, but not ousted from the house. Luckily for my parents, I tend to like more or less the same types of people they do. And as for tattoos and piercings...I think tattoos are pretty cool, but I have no pain tolerance whatsoever! : ) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: kendall Date: 23 Mar 00 - 08:20 PM Thanks Mario, we all need help sometimes. I dont know what I would have done if some grease ball came into my yard to pick up my daughter on a cycle. Cant get over that picture of the dirt bag on a Harley in a black leather jacket with a sign on his back which said "IF YOU CAN READ THIS, THE BITCH FELL OFF" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Sorcha Date: 23 Mar 00 - 01:57 AM OY VEY to you! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: MK Date: 23 Mar 00 - 01:10 AM I am the oldest of 4 children (2 additional brothers and 1 sister), born Jewish and Bar Mitzvahed. All 3 siblings succombed to the ''guilt'' and married Jewish spouses. All 3 divorced within 2 years of marriage, and remarried Jewish spouses. They are all miserable. I married a Presbyterian. She didn't convert. Neither did I. 19 years later, we're still here. I have her trained to keep the tension on my strings, while restringing one of my guitars, and, how to make cole slaw the way I like it. She has me trained to put the toilet seat back down, and, to know the difference between an enigma and an enima. (The latter took a considerable amount of training.) 8-)
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 23 Mar 00 - 12:04 AM Sounds familiar, Kelida. Starving artist and all that. Though I don't have my own dreary garrett yet... --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: katlaughing Date: 23 Mar 00 - 12:03 AM Well, despite what Willie-O says, I didn't turn into the dreaded "R" word when my kids passed into teendom; not sure nay of us would've survived. I just was really clear about things; any experimenting they did, they did at home, where I knew they were safe. Besides that, there wasn't much they could do that would shock ole mom and dad, as we'd already done most of it and they knew it.**BG** Kelida, beautiful name. Welcome to the Mudcat. kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:56 PM Oh, I'm not THAT bad--I SWEAR. I would definitely fail the question of tatoos, peircings, etc. I'm not tatooed or peirced yet, but I turn 18 in October. But I don't do drugs ir drink or smoke--it would cut into my music/art/book budget too much. I'm addicted to more constructive things. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Sorcha Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:50 PM Uhhh, no it means your Dad is gonna have a fit when he finds out! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Kelida Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:48 PM I'm so glad I don't date. My dad brought home one of those applications from his work awhile back and swore he would give it to anyone I wanted to date. Even I can't pass those things--I wonder if that means I can't date myself. . . Anyway, the important question is what kind of music a guy likes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Sorcha Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:38 PM O, Nostalgia!! I used to have to ride to school "bitch" on the back of my dad's 48 Indian Chief, and I was mortified! 'Sides, it's not easy to ride a scooter sidesaddle in a mini skirt carrying a violin case! (ridin bitch is slang for the buddy seat). Willie O, I loved yours, and aint it true? I thought maybe I was the only one who turned into a "R" word when my daughter hit 14. I printed out the applications, and have been giving them to all her male friends (who are not nessicarily her Boyfriend) and she is embarrassed as Hell! (giggle) And her BIG brother gives her more crap about boys and make up than her dad and I do! LOVE IT! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: katlaughing Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:36 PM Willie-O, I love your version! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mark Cohen Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:24 PM Well, I have a stepson who's married, another stepson who's twelve, and a daughter who's five, so I guess that puts me temporarily on hold with this stuff. On the other hand, oh, Lord, now that I'm getting divorced does this mean I'm gonna hafta fill out one of these things someday? Maybe I should write up my own and have it ready... Aloha, Mark |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Willie-O Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:57 PM Eluned, you can either just drag the cursor (with left mouse button held down) over the text you want, and copy & paste it from the edit menu, or save the whole thread via File/Save As--you can use the default name which is Thread.cfm, or rename it as an html file (I think) or whatever. Jeez why did I post twice you're wondering? I don't know, just excessively impressed wit' myself I guess. Confused actually. W-O |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Eluned Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:51 PM The only guy I dated that my mother liked turned out to be a jerk. He was clean-cut and president of some high-school student board or other, but he didn't understand the word "no". I literally had to fight him off of me to the point of almost kicking him in the 'nads. Never told Mom, either. Folks, is there a way I can file those "applications" so I can share them with my (other?) friends? Can't seem to find the FAQ. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:43 PM Gulp...no angry family members had to do it to me, it was all self-imposed. PLEEZE Spaw, their called Rice-rockets! Road under me feet...I once drove in a van that had no floor... --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Willie-O Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:38 PM What is it about you guys...as soon as your daughters' get into double digits, laid back old hippies turn into freakin Republicans...that's pretty scary when you're Canadian eh Michael. Since Emily is 13 I imagine it won't be that long till there's a car in the driveway to pick her up that isn't driven by one of her friends' parents (i.e., my friends.) So I guess I should be ready, and since none of the previously listed forms make any sense to me, I guess I'll have to do my own...
The Prospective Boyfriend
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: catspaw49 Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:31 PM Hey Meebo.....If you want the road under your feet, ride a riceburner, but if you want the road ON your feet (or more accurately, your feet on the road), by all means, get a Harley. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Caitrin Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:28 PM My father hasn't been nearly as bad about boyfriends as my younger brother. There was only one that Dad didn't like (justifiably so, because he was a jerk. My father is a much better judge of character than I am.) Little Brother Charles, on the other hand, begins by hating every boyfriend I have, just on principle. After the initial dates, he may warm to the guy...or he may continue to hang up on said guy every time he calls, just for fun. Dad and Charles both operate on the principle that anyone who hurts me is fair game for physical and psychological torture, though. It's good to know I'm loved, even if they are a little paranoid. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: GUEST Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:23 PM I don't know the way my daughter's behaving I think I might need to give out a safety manual for her dates. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Willie-O Date: 22 Mar 00 - 09:15 PM What is it about you guys...as soon as your daughters' get into double digits, laid back old hippies turn into freakin Republicans...that's pretty scary when you're Canadian eh Michael. Since Emily is 13 I imagine it won't be that long till there's a car in the driveway to pick her up that isn't driven by one of her friends' parents (i.e., my friends.) So I guess I should be ready, and since none of the previously listed forms make any sense to me, I guess I'll have to do my own...
The Prospective Boyfriend
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: katlaughing Date: 22 Mar 00 - 05:44 PM The only transportation my mom and dad had when they got married in the 30's was a Harly with a sidecar. My brother rode around it for the first couple of years of his life. My son-in-law is big, about 6'2" and broad. When he came to take my duaghter out, I, all 5'2" of me, looked him in the eye, grabbed his collar, and, like I did to any of her previous dates, said, "Take care of her, don't try anything, and bring her back on time, or....I will kill you." He was the only one who kept coming back. Now I love him like a son and wouldn't have it any other way. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: MMario Date: 22 Mar 00 - 05:14 PM kendall - I suspect any grandchild of yours would be superior regardless of the son-in-law, but nice that your genes didn't have to do it all on their own....*grin*
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 22 Mar 00 - 05:03 PM Well, I admit, one of those old 30's bikes with the sidecar would be kinda cool... --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Amos Date: 22 Mar 00 - 04:29 PM Mbo, I have frequently suggested you grow your hair long and take up riding a Harley. I never thought you should do so just to rebel, but because I love you and want you to have the untrammeled joy of having an open road at your feet and a loving lady at your back (I mean on the Harley, dummy!). Sometimes being in love with the joy of life is too much for the middle of the road sort of person to stand, and it may make you look like a rebel, but in your case, it would just make you seem vivid and poetic. Now, I understand if you can't see your way into transforming yourself into a Harley rider overnight, and, if that is the case, I recommend a 1947 Indian, or a Ducati Diana. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: kendall Date: 22 Mar 00 - 04:28 PM Wonderful!! this was even better than subjecting the boys to a game of trivial pursuit. They didnt stand a chance, but, one of them had the guts to try, so, he became my son-in-law.As a result, all of my grand children are above average. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Bert Date: 22 Mar 00 - 12:04 PM Being a rebel has nothing to do with leather jackets and Harleys. Max is a rebel and a renegade, he didn't get a regular job, he started his own company AND MUDCAT. Now, that's a real rebel. Cheers! Bert. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:59 AM It isn't a good thing, bert. I just want to be MYSELF...I'm not gonna hop a Harley and don a leather jacket just to look cool. I can't change who I am...and causing distrust in other is the stupidest idea ever. Be Loved, And Do Good Works, as Garrison Keilor says. And I'll have you know that I'm very good with children! 45 minutes of crying! Hah! I can take anything! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Bert Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:46 AM Mbo, You said "Being a rebel and a renegade is NOT a good thing." SHAME on you!!! You'll never make a Mudcatter;-) I sentence you to McGrath's "tape recording of a baby crying. ...just switch... it on and let... it play for the next 45 minutes or so." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:35 AM Signature of State Representative! Classic! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: bbc Date: 22 Mar 00 - 11:33 AM Michael, I love it! I'm going to give it to David & see if he passes. bbc |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: GUEST,Wavestar Date: 21 Mar 00 - 11:50 PM *rofl* My father sent the "Dating Rules" to my boyfriend of five years... Too late and he knows it, but he's alwaus been supportive, approving, and good at minding enough ofhis own business to allow me to learn my lessons and make my mistakes without getting too hurt.. he and my mother both. If only my friends had all had parents like mine, I often think... Besides, they like my boyfriend. Frighteningly much. -J |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 21 Mar 00 - 09:45 PM Now wouldn't it be fun to ACTUALLY fill these out! It would make for some interesting reading...except I ain't giving away my SSN and financial information! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: katlaughing Date: 21 Mar 00 - 09:43 PM Great minds think alike? I emailed the exact first posting to you today, Amos. My cousin in Egypt sent it to me, today. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Little Neophyte Date: 21 Mar 00 - 09:33 PM Michael, in all seriousness I am very happy my dad was so strict about the boys that came around. In my dad's eyes no one was good enough for me except the son of the Sony Corportion. I had to deal with never being accepted for who I was. But all in all, my dad instilled a set or values in me. Mind you they were branded in me, but I feel grateful for his overly concerned obsessive behaviour. Like Catspaw, it was hipocrisy at its best. It could have been worse, if chastity belts were still in fashion, I bet my dad would have used it. Nice to see you start such a light thread. That is where you will find me hanging out. Little Neo |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 21 Mar 00 - 08:16 PM I was hearing about this woman who goes round schools in England trying to induce a bit of caution in the young girls. She has a tape recording of a baby crying. She just switches it on and lets it play for the next 45 minutes or so. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: catspaw49 Date: 21 Mar 00 - 08:08 PM Strangely enough, in high school I could have easily passed. It was a bit later before cigarettes, whisky, and wild women led me astray. Like Amos though, as a parent, I rejoice in my hypocrisy! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 21 Mar 00 - 08:04 PM Aye, any trouble and its a formal wedding for you lot, I'll paint the shotgun white mates...LOL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Amos Date: 21 Mar 00 - 08:00 PM I know all about renegadehood. I grew up wearing an army jacket and long hair in my later teens. I can guarantee you I would have a serious problem if my earlier self showed up to take my daughter on a date. But she has already demonstrated good judgement in poeple and brings home mannerly youths who smile and call me Mister. WHich helps a lot. As I once said humoprouly to Mbo, if that seems hypocritical, well, it is, and that's as it should be... :?)
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Mbo Date: 21 Mar 00 - 07:43 PM Sho 'nuff Sorcha! You may not like it, but they're always right! And one definately SHOULD gain the respect and acceptance of a loved one's parents. Being a rebel and a renegade is NOT a good thing. Try to make yourself into a respectable and honorable person. You will never regret it. Arousing other's anger, suspicion, fear, and disrespect is no way to go. Aim to make ALL parties feel comfortable. --Mbo (who has no tattoos, but lots of printing ink crammed in the pores of his hands!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Friendly, But Not Familiar? From: Sorcha Date: 21 Mar 00 - 07:32 PM Don't Hesitate---Assimilate! |