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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: CarolC Date: 01 Apr 01 - 06:00 PM Please go here for part two of this thread. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: gnu Date: 01 Apr 01 - 05:09 PM Thanks for finnaly killing the thread, GUEST. It needs a #2 anyway. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST Date: 01 Apr 01 - 04:52 PM So psycho-babble came from the wrist. I didn't think it could have come from a real homo sapiens brain. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Amos Date: 01 Apr 01 - 03:27 PM Relax -- that's just the Chief Psychological Counsel practicing his post-doctoral psychotherapeutic techniques, such as Advanced Active Listening and Semi-acknowledgement. It's all in the Wrist. A |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: gnu Date: 01 Apr 01 - 02:55 PM Mmmm.... ? I waited for a 127 post thread to load for, "Mmmm...." ? C'mon... some insight... some wisdom ... something. Rrrrgnu |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Bernard Date: 01 Apr 01 - 02:50 PM Mmmm.... |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Amos Date: 01 Apr 01 - 11:24 AM Bernard: Don't be fooled by transient conditions and turns in the script -- what you REALLY are is a Great Author. Like all Great Authors, you know, of course, that the script has to set up some Great Obstacles for the Hero to overcome. As the Set Designer you also get to decide what the environment in which the Hero, Bernard yclept, overcomes these Barriers in the Pursuit of Happiness, a condition to be defined by the Chief Psychologist Consulting to the Great Author, who also happens to be Bernard... |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: JohnB Date: 01 Apr 01 - 11:08 AM If I asked my wife, she would probably say something like "an absolutely wonderful, pain in the ass", she's still asleep so I wont risk becoming anything worse by asking her now. Seriously though if you want to know how you are percieved, ask others. There again there is a risk involved with that, they might tell you the truth. I am also tired after reading all of these postings on this thread. JohnB |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Bernard Date: 01 Apr 01 - 08:56 AM It is a question I seem to ask myself more often as I grow older. I used to think I was a musician primarily, with a job as Sound Engineer which fitted in quite nicely to give me a reliable, steady income. These days I find that I am becoming less able to do my job, what with arthritis and tinnitus both combining to make the physical and acoustic demands moving out of my reach. The depression that this and another failed relationship have conspired to precipitate mean that I've also lost interest in music, and in the social activities associated with that. So what am I, really? Do tell me - I'm always the last to find out... |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: wdyat12 Date: 01 Apr 01 - 03:45 AM I am part BS, part real S, and mostly made of salt water, with a collection of musical instruments I wish I could play better. That's why I'm here on Mudcat. wdyat12 |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,Dharmabum Date: 01 Apr 01 - 03:28 AM We are what we do. As St John Lennon put it "Life is what happens while we're making other plans.... |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Robo Date: 01 Apr 01 - 01:43 AM I am the Man from God Knows Where. Rob-o
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST Date: 31 Mar 01 - 06:41 PM My calendar watch went dead. I'll have to go look in the mirror to find out what I am today. That's not always a pleasant sight. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Bat Goddess Date: 31 Mar 01 - 06:32 PM Thanatolithologist -- sorry, just the study of gravestones and gravestone carvers. In my case, particularly New England slate markers between 1650 and 1815-ish (willows and urns make my eyes glaze over) and the carver John Just Geyer. Trip over some other pretty interesting stuff, tho' and just got back with a bunch of undeveloped pictures from Mountain View Cemetery (designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, c. 1863) in Oakland -- way out of my era & style, but what a great place!!! Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: vindelis Date: 31 Mar 01 - 12:27 PM Unique |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Jande Date: 31 Mar 01 - 11:33 AM I'm a "Jande of all trades", and have managed to master a few. The rest are intermediate and beginner. I am "the reach that exceeds the grasp or what's a heaven for?" I am . Indeed. ~ Jande |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Amos Date: 31 Mar 01 - 11:03 AM Well... this is interesting, Bat Godlet...
The American Heritage instructs us that:than•a•tol•o•gy (th^n1ú-tÄl2ú-jT) n. 1. The study of death and dying, especially in their psychological and social aspects. [ Greek thanatos death] So I guess what you would do as a thanatolithologist would be...looking up really dead stones and getting them to share their feelings? If so, I can relate. I feel that way at work sometimes... Regards, A |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Bat Goddess Date: 31 Mar 01 - 10:31 AM I'm a singer of traditional songs, thanatolithologist, closet natural historian (but the skulls are on the walls), and I used to be a typographer but now I'm a digital prepress production tech. Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: gnu Date: 31 Mar 01 - 08:32 AM CarolC... moose in the TRUE wild are much LESS shy. But, it depends on many factors, age, sex, time of year, number of moose, time of day.... EG, Sally would visit at dusk every day last fall. Big guy only visited once in the middle of the night - saw his tracks in morning - close enough for him to look in the windows of the trailer. Perhaps the snoring from my trailer was misinterpreted. I had one HUGE bull who would come to me for sugar cubes when I called - to about ten feet away. Worst thing I ever did. He was summarily shot at dawn the first day of the following season. I've always felt responsible because I taught him to come to me. I really didn't think anyone would take him that far back in really rugged country, but I was wrong. I have had four or five moose running all around me, confused and scared by my presence, in the rut. I have had four or five watch/ignore me while I sat and had a smoke and talked to them, in the winter. I've watched four bulls square off and spar in what seemed like a round robin type training camp as if I was the audience. I've had cows with calves run at first sight and I've had cows with calves charge, which is the most dangerous situation in these woods, other than a hungry bear who doesn't understand why I am at the top of the food chain. Anyway, the days of walking past a moose or bear at tewnty feet or feeding moose birds on your shoulder are waning as access to the backwoods by ATV's and such increase. But, you can still find lots of wild places if you are willing to hoof it. gnu |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Sarah the flute Date: 31 Mar 01 - 07:39 AM I am bored at work ! |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,(jo) Date: 31 Mar 01 - 06:50 AM im a gelfling i practise random acts of kindness and senseless beauty and look for the wonder in the world |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: guest(intruder-inactive) Date: 30 Mar 01 - 05:15 PM ...the last of the oldest ones ...the lightwielder ...a very tired old soul who is turning over the world to my idiot children |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: CarolC Date: 30 Mar 01 - 05:03 PM Thanks gnu. I've always wondered why I didn't see any moose when I was in the wilderness parts of Canada. I'm guessing the one I saw was habituated to being around people since I saw it in the parking lot. Maybe moose in the wild are more shy? |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Lyrical Lady Date: 30 Mar 01 - 11:45 AM Everything we are - everything we dare to be We're prepared to play our part To create a fantasy
Sometimes we are parents
We are builders, and we're painters
Everything we are - everything we dare to be
Some of us - retired
But inspite of our vocations
Everything we are - everything we dare to be This song was written by Carole Mc Andrew for our up coming 20th anniversay 'Play' on our little island. Some of the words were changed, with permission to suit the 'Cat'. LL
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Blues Killer Date: 30 Mar 01 - 10:33 AM I'm drunk. Really! Blues Killer |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,Patrish Date: 30 Mar 01 - 10:24 AM I'm living a baggy life, its all too loose My Alice band has slipped I'm wearing very odd socks And my shoes don't fit
But apart from that I'm fine! |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: mkebenn Date: 30 Mar 01 - 06:45 AM Thank you, John, maybe I'll finish it someday. Mike |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: John Hardly Date: 29 Mar 01 - 07:20 PM "I've always been a dreamer without the will to waken an alcoholic not quite drunk enough A halfassed Davy Crockett with a prayer in his pocket with a road before me only I've made rough --Mike" Absolutely loved that, Mike! Like I was walking along peacefully minding everyone's business and that reached out and GRABBED me! --JH |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: gnu Date: 29 Mar 01 - 05:18 PM Yes, I find the smaller the community, the more regard given to the pedestrian, and Bouctouche is no exception. Pedestrians are, for the most part, well regarded here in Southern NB, even on the race courses in Moncton, but if you ever visit Moncton, don't take any chances because the average driver's intelligence doesn't seem to match the manners. BTW, that moose you mentioned in the Spring thread was probably a cross-border shopper from NB. It seems so weird to me, being from the boglands, that some people have never seen moose or yotes or whatever. Guess I'm just lucky. Guess that's what I really am, just a good old backwoods boy. gnu |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: CarolC Date: 29 Mar 01 - 04:50 PM He was talking about drivers stopping for pedestrians. flattop is a Cape Bretoner. He spent some time living in New Brunswick while he was growing up. He lives in Ontario now. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: gnu Date: 29 Mar 01 - 04:40 PM Well, I just got back from a tour through the rally course know as Moncton and I believe it was a 'Toucher in front of me for about eight intersections who was looking for the "right" street in a rather reckless manner. She NEVER used her signal light and I had to lock up all four the first time she decided to stop abruptly. As for your question, are you talking about drivers in front of you, pedestrians, or other ? BTW, is flattop from Bouctouche ? Maybe I should do a NB 'Cats thread to see who I can hook up with. Hranners are scarce around the Moncton area. Just located the only other one I know of in this area last week. We are jammin on the weekend and I can't wait. gnu |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: CarolC Date: 29 Mar 01 - 04:17 PM Hey gnu... flattop told me that drivers in Bouctouche stop for you if you even just look across the road. Is that true? |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Greyeyes Date: 29 Mar 01 - 04:04 PM One who has sipped of the wine of life. One who tries to live his life the best that he can. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: gnu Date: 29 Mar 01 - 03:55 PM I am the only driver in New Brunswick that flicks the turn signal on when the foot comes off the accelerator pedal, @$#^#$%&* !!!!! Of course, I'm singing Irish Trad songs while I'm driving, or when stopped, or when slamming on my brakes, or.... gnu |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Bert Date: 29 Mar 01 - 03:50 PM I'm a singer first, then a designer. After that I guess I'm a dabbler, a jack of all trades (take too long to list 'em). Fortunately for you Mick, you didn't include me in your persona list. And fortunately for all of us, Gargbuddy I don't think there ever will be order here. And I'm glad I'm Matt's friend. Bert. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Amergin Date: 29 Mar 01 - 03:48 PM I am the hill where poets walk..... |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Bill D Date: 29 Mar 01 - 03:35 PM hesperis...can't remember that book for the life of me right now....been 30 years |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Chester Date: 29 Mar 01 - 02:36 PM Eye'm a ne'er due well. Eye ain't got a life, and eye doant keer, neither. Best diskripshun uv a fiddler eye kin think uv. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,guest brian Date: 29 Mar 01 - 12:05 PM green folk singer & guitar picker |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Troll Date: 29 Mar 01 - 12:03 PM Matt, well said! Gargoyle, nice to see you are still around and tryin' to keep it honest. troll |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock Date: 29 Mar 01 - 10:59 AM Ha! Matt! That shy bit doesn't work with me - you were perfectly happy scolding me for not liking the Beatles...*BG* |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: catspaw49 Date: 29 Mar 01 - 10:54 AM Except for that silly crack about your voice, you're getting more mature all the time Matt. Very well thought out and introspective. Glad to see it.........Its a long way back to Meebo. You may have made my day.....week, I think.....with that one post. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,Matt_R Date: 29 Mar 01 - 10:41 AM I am a music lover, but into so many kinds of music that I cannot be classed as a folkie, rocker, etc. I am an artist, but I am not really strong in any particular area. I am a friend, but am still too shy and reserved to be totally comfortable with people. I am a singer, but I have an annoying voice. I know multitudes of things, but they are mostly useless to anyone besides myself. I am a person, but largely ignored in real life. That's who I am. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: catspaw49 Date: 29 Mar 01 - 09:47 AM All jokes aside, I've loved this song for 30 years and it hits me where I live......a little more everyday. I'm a dreamer by nature and I've always been Tryin' to dream myself out of this world that I'm in. In my dreams I escape all the troubles around. And it ain't cost a penny for the pleasures I've found. CH: What is the part, that I play today? A beggar, a businessman, king for a day? I've played many the parts and I'm the first to agree, That I'm still looking round for the man that is me. I'm a dreamer by nature and I've always been, Looking for something not there. My financial condition don't bother my dreams, 'Cause in fairy tale money I'm my own millionaire. CH------ In my dreams I'm a rich man but in real life I've hid, From the fact that I got me a wife and a kid. If I lose what I got, well then they lose it too. Tell me what in this world's a poor dreamer to do? CH-----End. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: Dahlin Date: 29 Mar 01 - 09:44 AM I am a work in progress. Albeit an aging one at that. |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,Matt_R Date: 29 Mar 01 - 09:35 AM I am king King of the universe I am king King of the skies |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: mkebenn Date: 29 Mar 01 - 09:13 AM I've always been a dreamer without the will to waken an alcoholic not quite drunk enough A halfassed Davy Crockett with a prayer in his pocket with a road before me only I've made rough Mike |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: JulieF Date: 29 Mar 01 - 08:51 AM Kendall - I don't think that we do anything without thought, unless it's a purely physical reaction. I have similar views on the subject of intuition, which I know a lot of people disagree with me about. I do think that you can change how you react so that you do become more spontaneous. Its like knowing you can let yourself go in specific circumstances - so what looks like spontaneity to the outside is really the end of a considered thought process. Julie |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 29 Mar 01 - 08:30 AM Just a fool without cap or bells (or talent). RtS |
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Subject: RE: What are you, really? From: kendall Date: 29 Mar 01 - 08:21 AM Julie I have always thought that spontaneity was automatic. It just happens without thought. |
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