^, <, V

[Red-Handed Jill]

^ Fairly fast. Been a computer geek since way back and have done my share of writing code, web design, tech writing, etc.

< Still think Token-Ring has Ethernet beat hands-down. Too bad it was prohibitively expensive.

V How many computers do you have at home? Networked?

[Salty]

^ up an running there are 3, in parts or not running few more

< computers love to hate them and hate to love em

V least favorite piece of technology?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ Do the pointless electronics in cars count. Really hate those heated power assisted thing-a-ma-jigs.

< I've got the traveling itch. I wanna get out & go places & do *stuff*. Is it May yet?

V What month do you like the most?

[Capt. Sterling]

^ looks like its now going to be June when school is over for the summer

< man, I'm glad to be home finally

V current project

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Geting ready for the Spring/ Summer Piratin season! Whooo!!

< Maaan! I missed the shoe questions...dang!

V Wash n wear, dry clean or dress outta the hamper?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ out of the hamper. If it's not overly dirty why bother changing?

< hey it also makes packing really easy!

V alright just for Jenny, tell me about your favorite shoes.

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ I love you Chole....

< I just bought Pirate sneakers!!!! They're so cool! Went to buy new shoes for the gym and there they were...canvas..distressed edges, natural linen color and a cool henna colored pirate print..yessss these are coming to PIP..

Designer heels, Converse (bright yellow & pink & grey), strappy sandals, One awesome pair of magenta platform strappy things, a lions share of cool slippers...I could go on and on....boots..more boots..furry boots..and my very favorite yellow swim fins with a snorkel to match.

But I need period shoes...sigh..

I feel better now...thank you....

V I sometimes shop just for earrings..have an item ye can't resist?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ Fabric. I'm a sucker for a cool print. You should see the "Asian inspired" collection I've got gathering dust in my fabric bins.

< not that I have any idea what I'd do with 3 yards of stretchy geisha girl printed lycra. But I have it if inspiration ever strikes.

V wait for inspiration to strike or try to force it?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ It knocks regularly..

< Hmm Geisha huh?

I just ordered a gold cherry blossom print Cheongsam floor length with buttons and woah!

V Like ethnic furnishings, clothing?

[Jacky Tar]

^Aye, Japanese furniture an clothin' is interestin'.

< Slept on a Japanese bed fer a few years on tatami mats. Bedroom had Shoji screens and lamps, too.

V Ever wish t' live in an Asian country?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Aye had Asian decor in me guest room at the old place. It was a different feel..Quite peaceful.

< Wonder what those wooden nobby sandlas feel like?

V Like to try new styles or stick with your tried and true?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ Usually someplace in the middle. Plenty of tired & true with the occasional new fangled something thrown in for good measure.

< blah blah blah. I'm bored again.

V come up with your own question. I'm totally out of ideas here!

[Jacky Tar]

^ Did the little swab get a hold o' the keyboard, again?

< This place is never borin'. Ninner, ninner, ninner... Fer fun I'd send me favorite hippie fer a make-over, an watch her try t' walk in heels! (She wore combat boots fer six years, an wore 'em out!)

V Wot devilish make-over would ye do t' someone at the pub?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^Blacq Jack as a computer geek complete with pencil poket thingie..

< M. Tar I knows not wot ye look like...but I might chuckle at ye in dredlocks - Ye can borrow me Jamaican Pirate snowman garb..

V Fancy a costume you've no reason to wear? Historically speaking..

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ Historically, I want a really pretty silk gown & that just is never going to get worn. *sigh* the torment of being low class.

< oh, goodie, just found a new toy err, pattern.

V newest "toy" you've gotten (keep it pg-13 of course )

[Red Cat Jenny]

^It's made in Ireland (at least in part) and bigger than a breadbox by quite a lot..

< Just can't give a straight answer sometimes

V Are you good at clues?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ No I'm terrible & have no patience for it.

< darn it, tell me what it is already Red Cat.

V metal, wood or fabric?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ Wood mostly is nice

< heh ........nope....can't

V what are you working on this weekend and also that won't be done till the summer and also by PIP?

(Trying to keep Chole busy)

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ lets see, currently working on that isn't going to be finished till summer & will be finished before Nov....my strawberry seller impression. Working on finding someone to make baskets for me before June.

< Large,partly irish & mostly wood. awww, common Jenny. tell em already. I'm no good at guessing games.

V do you sit on it?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^Nope

< Wood it is not...that was a separate answer

{Red CAt dances around jingling in a widely grinning an silly manner}

I just talked to JAaaaaacky..I just talked to JAAackyyy

(Bounce bounce bounce)

V Strawberry seller aye? How much would have been a bushel? or basket?

Hoping to busy Chole with research...

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ 2 pennys a pottle come the mid part of the 18th century here in the colonies for strawberries or hautboys. And ye could put down a depost on the basket or take them in your hat/apron if ye'd prefer.

< want me to define pottle for your Jenny or are you like Jacky & enjoy the Googling?

(speaking of, where is my phone? )

V alright, is yer toy fabric, metal or wood?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ It may be draped in fabric, occasionally have metal, possibly wood on it

< Live to Google - Google to live

V What are your toys made mostly of? What is yer favorite toy?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ mostly plastic & technology & junk. Favorite toy (this sound really weird) but it's my little swab. She's so fun sometimes. It was even better when she was tiny & didn't have objections to her mom's silliness.

<

Live to Google - Google to live

I foresee a bumper sticker from that WWGS, What would Google say

V what was the last thing you Googled?

[Red Cat Jenny]

^ "what was the last thing you Googled" < That very sentence..the result lacked any useable humor. Oh well

< Just remembered something. Let me post it before I forget.

V How do you keep from forgetting?

[CrazyCholeBlack]

^ I've been keeping a notebook. Copious amounts of notes with sources and quotes and a book list & photocopies of the pictures.

< OK so I still forget stuff, but now all I have to remember is where the notebook is to find it again. My memory is really terrible after all.

V Steel trap or siv?