Growing up in a glass bowl......

[azure turtle]

Woah! :eek: Way to go, dudette! That's a lot of writing...I don't know how much I've got, since I write with 1.5 spacing. How long do you think your fic is going to be?

[Skeletoncrew]

I'm not sure. My plans at this point are to have her tell her story, they'll help her out with a couple things...and well, thats about it. I guess this could be considered an "introduction" story. No big battles or anything.

[azure turtle]

An introduction, eh? So there's more to come, yes?
*wink wink*

[Kali]

About the length of a chapter, I try and keep mine about 5 or so pages, by the way Word counts .htm's. I usually write out about 1 1/2 to 2 pages by hand before I even get to the computer.

Which I seriously need to do. Just got a brainstorm that's gonna turn my chapter ten into chapter eleven.

[azure turtle]

Wow, you write them out by hand first? I always typed up a rough draft first, let it set for a few days, then return to it later on and finish it. I think I'm too lazy to write 'em out by hand first :grin:

[Kali]

Eh, I tend to lose my train of thought that way. It's easier for me to go back over a written page than a typed one. If I let a story "sit" too long, I lose the inspiration.

I sometimes write out the entire scene, or maybe just one sentence. It's the brainstorming part of it. I need something more tangible than a computer screen.

And I can't always get to the computer whenever an idea hits me, and I am so scatter brained it's not funny. I've lost many a story that way.

[azure turtle]

I see, I see. Well, if it works, it works! :smile: Hmm...perhaps an update to Midori is looming over the horizon??

[Skeletoncrew]

My writing method is fairly scattered. I do some on the computer, some by hand, whatever is working at the time. I figure thats okay though...this is my first story. Gotta leave room for improvement, right?

[Nunchucker]

On 2002-04-01 00:16, Kali wrote:
Eh, I tend to lose my train of thought that way. It's easier for me to go back over a written page than a typed one. If I let a story "sit" too long, I lose the inspiration.


I have the same problem! I have to write it down the moment I think of it, otherwise it is pushed out by something else and lost forever :sad:

I have a pad full of jotted down ideas and one liners. That pad goes every where with me. I swear people think I am Mad!

[azure turtle]

You, mad? Nah...don't listen to 'em, Nun! I guess I'm the only one who doesn't write down anything by hand. Whenever I come up with an idea, though, I store it on my computer on Word or something similar. And then I store it on a floppy disc just in case anything terrible happens (y'know, power surges and other acts of the turtle gods). :grin:

[Kali]

On 2002-04-01 01:16, azure turtle wrote:
Hmm...perhaps an update to Midori is looming over the horizon??
Maybe. :wink:
As I've said, something came up in the story. I have a good chunk of eleven (was ten) done, but I decided to do a first person exposition chapter next. You all do want to see some highlights from Midori's life, right?

I have the feeling it's going to be longer than the other chapters, and therefore, take a little longer to get out. But I'll be doing a lot of writing because I sure as hell won't be doing much talking the next few days!

But hey, I put art work up yesterday! First two pages from my new sketchbook.

[azure turtle]

Yay! I'm very interested in what happens to Midori. Glad to hear that there's an update coming :grin:
And your new artwork! I like it! But poor Raph. I guess he really liked your Easter costume. :razz:
I'm sorry to hear that your sick. Hope you feel better soon.
*gives Kali a mango of healing*

[Kali]

Eh, it ain't too bad. I just feel a little tired and the worst part is that I've lost my voice. (Though my family is grateful for that.)

Yep, I wasn't going to, but I think it'll give more insight into the character. How she dealt with her mutation, and how she came to live in the warehouse, some injuries, a few bouts of sickness, some encounters with humans, that sort of stuff.

[azure turtle]

Aww...poor Kali. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get that lovely voice back soon :grin:

Ya, I think adding some background on Midori would provide a lot of depth for her. I'm interested in knowing how she got into her situation in the first place. Maybe she could do some sort of flash back while talking to one of the turtles?? Just a suggestion. :smile: Good luck with it!

[Kali]

That's what I'm doing. See, at the end of chapter nine, Leo and Midori started swapping stories. You all don't need to hear the turtle's story again, and chapter ten is a first person account of some of the important parts of Midori's life. (Like I did for Aura in Dragon Lore Ch. 4.)

Sorry if that sounds confusing. It'll come out like a short autobiography.

[azure turtle]

*Mr. Burns voice*
Excellent.
I look forward to it!

[Skeletoncrew]

This thread has become dissapointingly unrandom.

*runs through thread pelting everyone with cookies and screaming, "There's only enough peanut butter for the front of my body!"*

[Kali]

*ducks out of the thread* Don't assult the sick person! I'll cough on you!

[azure turtle]

*is disturbed by SC's yelling*
No...wait! Stop! I don't want Kali to cough on me!
*withdraws into his shell*

[Kali]

Not you, the girl throwing cookies. *points to the raving SC* Think we should hose her down?

[Nunchucker]

*is slighlty glad she missed the cookie ep*

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this thread supposed to be random?

Kali I hope you feel better soon!

I have caught a mad fic writing fever.

Must write more, must write more.

[azure turtle]

This thread is random!! The discussion of fanfics came up randomly, hence, this thread remains random.
*gets confused*
Anyway, yes, let's hose her down!
*looks around for a fire hose*

[Skeletoncrew]

*sneaks up behind Azure*

HI! What are you doing?

[Nunchucker]

YES! It came, it came!

My Heroes in a Half Shell tape came today!

*Does the happy dance*

I works in my VCR, so off to buy the movies!

Silly quesiton time.

Can someone give me the names of all the tapes in the first series?

Then I can try and get the rest of them.

[azure turtle]

*screams*
Don't sneak up on me like that!! Geez, give a guy a heart attack...and I'm not doing anything!
*innocent smile*
Oy, Nun, you can check out the official site. I believe they have a list of the cartoon videos, or at least an episode list. Hope that helps!

[Skeletoncrew]

*smiles at Azure*

Are you sure you're not doing anything? You look like you're looking for something.

[azure turtle]

Uh...uh...
*nervously looks about*
Oh yes! I was looking for my...uh...blue mango!
*gets a blue mango from a nearby crate*
See? Tasty!
*takes a bite*

[Skeletoncrew]

You and your mangos! I'm sorry, but as fruit go mangos just are not my favorite! Give me a good 'ol ambrosia apple any day!

[azure turtle]

*gasps as if he were stabbed in the heart with a wooden stake*
You don't like mangoes? You don't know what you're missing out on! :grin: But if you insist on apples...then here you go.
*hands SC a Golden Delicious apple*

[HorseTechie]

*suddenly materializes from thin air again*

:razz:

But nothing beats a chocolate covered strawberry! mmm.. i can't wait for summer!

[Kali]

Mmmm... chocolate covered strawberries...

And in all honesty, I don't think I've ever even HAD a mango.

[azure turtle]

*weeps*
You poor, deprived mutants!
*starts handing out mangoes*
Oohh...I like chocolate covered strawberries too!

[Kali]

*sniffs the mango* Hmmm... I just realized that I've had very little to eat today. *frowns* I ate.... nothing. Damn, I need food. I've been so busy writing.

[azure turtle]

What?! You need to go eat! Go on, you need your strength!
*drags Kali to a nearby Jack in the Box*

[Kali]

B-b-but I hate Jack in the Box! *drags Azure across the street to a McDonalds* You're paying, by the way.

[azure turtle]

Okay okay! I think I have some change that Machias put into my shell...
*jumps around and hears a few coins clinking together*
Yep, that should be enough to get us a couple of cheeseburgers... :grin:

[Kali]

Great. I don't eat much anyway. Just get me a regular cheeseburger, 'kay? *skips off to a table, grabbing several sugar packets on the way*

[Skeletoncrew]

Mangos aren't terrible, just not my favorite. The pit is a bit of a pain to deal with. But its a cool name: mango! Mango! Mango! Mango!

[azure turtle]

That's it? Okay...
*does a head stand in the middle of the restaurant, 'til the change drops out of his shell*
Ugh...I feel like a piggy bank.
*picks up the change on the floor*
What? Don't tell me you people have never seen a blue mutant turtle before.
*glares at all the staring customers*
All right. I'll have two cheeseburgers, please.
*gives money to speechless McDonald's employee*
Thanks.
*walks back to Kali*
Hey, what're you gonna do with all those sugar packets?

[azure turtle]

On 2002-04-03 21:24, Skeletoncrew wrote:
Mangos aren't terrible, just not my favorite. The pit is a bit of a pain to deal with. But its a cool name: mango! Mango! Mango! Mango!

LOL! "Everyone wants the mango!" :lol:
Sorry, I just had an SNL moment...

[Skeletoncrew]

One of my other favorite words is Argyle. I used to not be able to hear it said without bursting into laughter.

*runs around in circles yelling*

Beware the argyle mango!

[HorseTechie]

Erk... and I thought a rotten blue mango was an ugly site!

[Kali]

*giggles* Hey, you gonna join us for lunch (dinner?) SC?

*empties a sugar packet into her mouth* Gah, I just had to peel ten Easter eggs. My fingers look like I tried to strangle a rainbow. *pulls out her notebook as Azure sits down*

[azure turtle]

*watches Kali eat a whole packet of sugar*
Eh...how can you do that?
*shudders*
I haven't peeled any Easter eggs in a long time. Well, at least your fingers are colorful :razz:
*looks over at HT*
That rotten blue mango better you're talking about better not be me! Why don't you and SC join us for dinner, lunch, or whatever you feel like eating? I think I have enough change for a few more burgers. :grin:

[Kali]

*blinks at Azure* I have to, it's ritual. Besides, it's yummy!

*reaches over and writes RBM on Azure's forehead with marker, then goes back to her story*

[azure turtle]

*protests*
Hey!! What'd you write on my head??
*runs off to the rest room to investigate*
Aw poop, I can't read backwards.

[Kali]

*grins* I wrote RBM.

[azure turtle]

RBM?? :???:

[Kali]

*giggles* You are now a RBM. It's an acronym. Don't worry, it'll come to you.

[azure turtle]

Aww...I was never good at word games.
*pouts*
RBM...RBM...
Real Big Moron?
Rancid Bit of Milk?
Rolling Ball of Mist?
Round, Bellowing Moose?
I'm drowning, here...

[Kali]

Try Rotten Blue Mango.

Don you aren't. :razz:

[azure turtle]

*pouts*
I always end up saying this...I'm not rotten!! :razz:
And no, I'm not a Don. That's why I've always liked Mikey. I've got more things in common with him than the other turtles. Ah well. At least I tried! :grin:

[Kali]

*pats Azure's head* That's all we expect from you.

[HorseTechie]

:lol:

Mmm... hamburgers do sound good, RBM!

[azure turtle]

*pouts*
No! I don't want to be known as RBM!!
*runs off the restroom again, and furiously tries to wash off the letters*

[Kali]

Aww. Okay, I'm feeling nice today. (Must be the cold medicine.)

*helps Azure wash off the letters*

Heh heh. I am SO out of it. And I'm supposed to be baby-sitting, too.

[azure turtle]

*is suprised by Kali's sudden kindness*
Gee, thanks, Kali! Woah...that cold medecine must be messin' with ya. And you've got to babysit? Uh oh...

[Nunchucker]

*Drags her self in all tired form researching*

Why does Chillingham Castle have to be so haunted? Ho hum. Off to researche Druids next. Grrrrrrr.

Still not feeling better Kail?

*passes Kali her bottle of Pholcodine*

Best stuff for colds!

[Kali]

Yeah. Stupid drugs always do this to me. I mean medicinal drugs, I've never tried any other kind. I feel kinda numb, but fuzzy all over. Except for my ribs, which are still aching from spending nearly 12 hours coughing.

I should use this good mood to do a short I've been meaning to do.

[Nunchucker]

I have asthma and I get it really bad when I have a cold. The coughing is awful. One day I said to the doctor that I was afraid I would snuffercate with all the coughing.

He then told me that you couldn't die from coughing. To which I shot back, well I had a bloody good go at it last night! To which he jabbed me up the bum with a flu jab!

[azure turtle]

Aww, poor Kali. I shall wish you well once more. Maybe the turtle gods shall hear me this time :grin:
Nun, I think I've seen the show that you're basing your fanfic off of. It used to air on the Family channel, and I remember Chillingham Castle being the first place that a family was dared to spend the night in. I'm into the paranormal (quite fascinated by it, really), but even I wouldn't want to step into that place. Lots of negative vibes, I tell ya. :eek:

[Kali]

Heh heh. Actually, I think the Turtle gods did cure me, of my laryngitis. But I ended getting a cold immediately after that. Grrr...

I, for one, love the paranormal. I've read several books on the subject. It's sad to think that even though it's in the same city, I've never been to the Winchester Mystery House. I must go sometime, I really want to. And then I'll write a fic about it.

[azure turtle]

No way, dudette!! You live in the same place as the Winchester Mystery House?? My family and I drove past it once during a road trip! I really wanted to go in and take a tour, since there are supposed to be around four different spirits within the home. Too bad we didn't have enough time on our schedule to stop by. My mom really wanted to see it to (for the odd architecture) but I wanted to see it for the ghosties! Yes, I know I'm a big chicken, but I'm curious as to what I would've seen in that house.

[Nunchucker]

I am having a bit of trouble with the paranormal at the moment. There are so many ghosts in Chillingham Castle how do I fit them all in?

I wonder if that mug will ever come off? hmmmmmmm

[azure turtle]

Well, you could always choose the spirits that interest you the most. You don't have to mention them all...that place is just filled to the roof with them! No way this blue turtle would spend the night in there!

[Nunchucker]

I have a feeling by the time the night is up Raphael will be a believer. *Evil witchy cackle*

I like the style I am writing it in too. I never thought I could do stuff like that.

[Kali]

Ah, I do live in San Jose, and my mom works just down the street from The House.

I'm sure you'll find a way to do it.

*snicker* Oh, it will eventually. Even if they have to wait until the skin sheds. There's usually directions on the glue as to what to do if you get any on your skin. Now they just have to get past April to get the glue.

[azure turtle]

Heh heh heh...poor Raph! And trying out new writing styles can be fun! I don't think I've ever written comedy before, but I have tried to sprinkle my current fic with a few funny (at least, in my opinion) scenes.

[Nunchucker]

I did think what it must have sounded like for poor April on the other size of that door.

Ooooo Pure evilness!

[Kali]

Using different writing styles is a good exercise. I try and do that sometimes. It shows flexibility, and as Azure said, it's fun.

[Nunchucker]

I have another fic itching to get out, only I am not sure about putting it up.

Most of my stories are writen around things I have done or my life experiences. I thought it would be fun to write about the joys of looking after a mean Grey Parrot.

Maybe I have been sitting too close to the computer!

[HorseTechie]

Aww.. you don't wanna be a "Royal Blue Mikey?" either, Azure? *tsk*

Yeah.. the one time I was sick this year, it was a doozy. My ribs hurt for like weeks after since I had coughed so hard too. Bleah. Three cheers for the humidifier!

But writing comedy is fun, like a refreshing beather from the rest. It's the chilling, scary, R rated, bloody, gory, sexy sort of things that get hard for me to pull off at times. Or Poetry... I don't have much talent for that. :razz:

[Nunchucker]

*Cheers for the humidifier*

I have one of those in my bird room. Sadly I am having to down size my hobby. My dad has developed an alergy (sp?) to feather dust. :sad:

My dad feels really bad, but hey he can't help it. He said he would let me have a tortoise as compensasion. :grin: (sp?) grrr.

[azure turtle]

Huh? What's a "Royal Blue Mikey"? Sounds like some sort of alcoholic drink...not that I wouldn't know anything about that subject :razz:

I never had a humidifier.
*wonders what it would be like living with one*

[Nunchucker]

Humidy! Nah, they are really good in the summer. Cools the room down a treat. noisy tho.

[Kali]

Humidifier? Damn, and we have a few of those too.

[azure turtle]

*pouts*
Aww...I want a humidifier!!

[Machias Banshee]

So much for normalcy! :wink: )

*dumps Azure into a bucket of oxiclean*
Maybe that'll remove the marker from your forehead. oh, dont forget your TK, DUDE!!!

I promise to check out all the updates and everything when i get the chance. 30 minute limits are icky :razz:

Chill Y'all!!!!

[HorseTechie]

Ahh! Hi BanSHHEEEEEE!

[azure turtle]

Nooo! Not oxiclean!! My eyes! I'm blind!
*runs around like a headless chicken*
Waitasec...
*pauses*
Oy, Nun! Didja see it?! I was finally able to copy what you did earlier!!
*weeps*
And these tears should help get that oxiclean outta my system...
*glomps Machias again*
The public library, eh? Let's hope there isn't any spamming going on there :grin:

[Machias Banshee]

*dusts self off*

hey, oxiclean is absolutely safe! It'll take all the color out of anything...uhoh.

hehehe, hope you like white Azure!

[Kali]

Nope. I remember the infomercial. It's safe for colors and delicates. *cuddles up to protect Azure*

[Machias Banshee]

Darn.... be fun to have an albino turtle...
:evilgrin:

[Kali]

*sticks her tongue out at Machias* Then I'll just use my art skills to color him in again.

[azure turtle]

NOO! I don't want to be an albino turtle!!
*withdraws into his shell*

[Kali]

*peeks into Azure's shell* Don't worry, I won't let her do that. I like you blue.

[azure turtle]

*from inside his shell*
Awww...geez, thanks, Kali! :smile:

[Kali]

Yeah, enjoy this moment while you can. I feel the drugs wearing off.

Ooh, I saw your new drawings, by the way. Very cute. Did I ever give you the link to FARP (http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/farp/index.html)? That site has a lot of good advice for improving drawing skills. I use it all the time.

And I liked Nikki's pic of Leo, too!

[HorseTechie]

*looks up from InDesign project*

Azure has fanart up? I must see! Er.. not-not Azure art, but Nikki art. Cool Leo piccy, Nikki! :grin:

[azure turtle]

Ah yes, I forgot about FARP!! *baps himself* Ow. I need to remember to browse through that site when I get the chance. I haven't sketched anything in a while...I usually sketch when I'm bored, and that hasn't happened yet :smile:

[Nunchucker]

E gads! :eek:

I really didn't think that Leo pic was very good. It was the first one a drew since coming back into the bossom of fandom.

I have tons of art, much better then that one. Mainly Leo and Raph, for some reason I can't draw Mikey or Don. The problem is my scanned files are too big. :sad: and I have no way of reducing them.

[Skeletoncrew]

On 2002-04-04 16:28, Nunchucker wrote:
I did think what it must have sounded like for poor April on the other size of that door.

Ooooo Pure evilness!


Ya know, it would have been more evil if you hadn't used the word "mug". You could have had him say "it".

[Skeletoncrew]

*gags at the thought of eatting McDonald's food*

RBM? HMmmm...it could also stand for:

Really Big Man
Radically Bodacious Male
Rancid Blistered Meatloaf
Rumored Binge Murderer
Reservoir Bursting Mudslide
Regularly Boring Matador

Ahhh...I love acronyms.

[Nunchucker]

Hello, greetings and salutations.

I was thinking about the next chapter of Death by Boredom. I like the whole permenant marker thing. I was hoping to use that, but I thought I'd better ask first.

[Kali]

Nun, I thought the Leo pic was pretty good. For scanning, if you don't have a program that will reduce file sizes, you may be able to reduce while scanning. There's usually a DPI (dots per inch) menu to choose resolution. If you're scanning stuff to put online, scan it at 72 dpi.

I had the feeling that that last part of the conversation was said after April had left the door. She wouldn't have heard "mug". Permanent marker is a neat idea, go ahead and use it. *hands Nun her marker*

[Nunchucker]

Oh thank you Thank you Kali great knower of all things technical. I bow to your superior knowledge. Now all I have to do is find the plug to the scanner. Little brothers grrrrrr!

*Takes the maker*

Hmmmmmm now what word should I scrawl on Mikey's forehead? Revenge attacks, gotta love em.

[Kali]

Heh heh. Yeah, it took me awhile to figure all that scanner stuff out too. Glad to help.

On his forehead? Hmmm... "vacancy", maybe? (no offense to Mikey.)

[HorseTechie]

*snigger* or RBM!

[Nunchucker]

Hmmmm good ideas. Duely noted.

Now all I need is for him to do something to Raphael first, in revenge for the mug. But what? What would really drive Raph mad?

[Kali]

I was discussing this with my brother, and he reminded me of something I did to him once.

We love frozen grapes during the summer. One morning I got up really early and went to get some. I was struck with a wave of evil inspiration. I snuck into his room and put a frozen grape in his ear as he slept. Ha! I've never seen anyone wake up that fast. I was an evil sister.

But since Turtles don't have "ears" as we do, I figured an ice cube down the back of Raph's neck would work nicely. :evilgrin:

[azure turtle]

SC, I think you're having a little too much fun with RBM :grin:

And HT, I don't think RBM would suit Mikey. He's not blue, don'tcha know. :wink:

[Skeletoncrew]

Hmmm...there are so many things that could be written on a turtle! Of course, there'd be more room on his shell!

One word possibilities for the forehead: braindead, eunuch, easy, ugly, I(heart shape)boys...

Bigger (shell) possibilities: Your AD here, SM seeks SF to share interest in chickens, bubblegum, and spanking. (OR something along that line...personal ads are the funniest thing in the world!) Or maybe something like a hotel ad: Great rates! Only $39.99 a night!

:evilgrin:

[azure turtle]

LOL!!
*slowly steps away from SC*

[Skeletoncrew]

*smiles and approaches Azure with hands behind back*

Why are you backing up from me?

[HorseTechie]

Well.. I'm sure Mikey would be very Royal Blue after Raph put some blue dye in the shower head (as in Police Academy). :evilgrin:

[azure turtle]

LOL!! I remember that! I liked the Police Academy movies. Classics, they are.

*continues to back away from SC*
Um...cuz I don't wanna know what's behind your back...

[Skeletoncrew]

No? I promise its something you'll like! Are you sure you don't want to know?

****** head to the side and flutters eyelashes*

[azure turtle]

Um...um...uh...
*twitches nervously*

[Kali]

*Runs in and glomps Azure* Don't worry, I'll protect you from her! *protects Azure from SC*

[azure turtle]

Ack!! How're you supposed to protect me when you're sitting on top of my shell??
*struggles to get Kali off of him*

[Kali]

*grins* This way she can't get to you!

BTW, I've got some new Azure art to put up in a few days. Kinda making up for the glomping pics.

[Skeletoncrew]

*Pulls the bowl of chocolate mousse out from behind back.*

Oh well. I thought you might like some.

[Nunchucker]

Today was a very sad day. :sad:

I had to hand my babies (Parrots) over to their new owner. A very good friend of mine, who is also a breeder. Boy did I cry! :sad:

They settled in really well, they looked so happy to be out with the other birds. I am sure gonna miss them. Tony said I could visit them any time I wanted, but it's not the same!

*Sniff sniff*

*Thourghly depressed*

Oh well, on to the good news. Tomorrow I am going to pick up my baby Hermans turtle. (Awww) He/she is only 6 months old and about the size of a golf ball. (Awww) So please welcome 'Bushido' the baby turtle.

[Kali]

Aww, but think of it this way, there are worse ways to lose a pet.

And you get a cute new turtle. I want to get me one of those. My room's too small for it now. (Yes, my room's too small for a golfball sized turtle.) But as soon as I move, I'm so getting one. And I'll name it Kaosu Tenshi. *squeals and goes off to paint some more*

[Nunchucker]

I suppose you are right. *Sigh*

It is just when I started with my parrots I expected them to be with me forever. Ho hum. I just hope my dad doesn't develop an alergy to turtles next.

[HorseTechie]

Aww... that's a tough thing to go through. I go through with that whenever I leave a horse farm after working there.

But your new lil turtle bud sounds cute! Makes me wonder if you can take a picture of it and get it posted somehow! :grin:

[Nunchucker]

Hmmmmmm Blackmail my brother into letting me use the digital camera?


Yes I think so.

[Skeletoncrew]

Whoo-hoo! Blackmail! Sounds like fun to me!

Jeez...its been quiet around here lately. Did we all get real lives or something?

[Kali]

Not me! I've been more or less here. I've been sick the last few days and haven't been able to do much except sit at the computer. And paint, which I did a lot of. Good news is that I'm better now.

[Nunchucker]

Warning super long post ahead!

I am so glad that you are feeling better Kali. I know how pooie it can be when you have an endless cough.

Today was the day I went to pick up my baby Herman's turtle. I had the vivarium all set up and waiting. Everything ready from heat mat to basking rock. So I went to the pet store and picked my turtle, but then his companion looked so loney. After a long talk with the breeder, who assured me it was perfectly okay to keep two, the both came home with me. :grin: They have settled in really well! They are already eating and scrambling about.

Ana loves them! She asked me when they were going to get big and jump around. I told her turtles don't jump. She then asked when they were going to turn into 'super' turtles. Awww bless. I told her they wouldn't and she said, their funny looking turtles. :lol:

Hmmmm now all I need is some ooze!

[Kali]

Awwww, that is so cute! LOL!

[Nunchucker]

*Runs in and looks nervously from side to side*

That streetbailin (Sp?) Has started to spam the General TMNT forum! And since he has been calling Coolmike Cuz alot lately I am lead to believe that it is SPEEd the second coming.

*Runs back out*

[Kali]

*pats Nun on the head* Now don't be jumping to conclusions. Coolmike didn't approve of SPEEd's action's anymore than we did, and surely he'd tell us if that was SPEEd. Besides, it was just one time.

[Nunchucker]

I am sorry *bows head in shame* You are right. Sadly life has made my suspicious and mistrusting.

Ho hum.

Oh yes! Guess what I did today? Stuck myself together with super glue! Grrrrr if only it had happened a couple of days earlier!

[Skeletoncrew]

*laughs at Nunchucker*

What, no mug?

Bleh. I'm going to have to leave for work soon...and I need to finish my taxes. Stupid Real Life!

[Kali]

*is glad she didn't make enough to have to file for taxes* Not that I would have anyway.

[Skeletoncrew]

Glad to hear you're better Kali.

Now, I must vent for a moment. STUPID YAHOO!!!! I couldn't check my e-mail all weekend, now I can...but it keeps failing!!! I got to read about 4 e-mails out of the 60 new ones I have!!!! Waaaahhh!

On a funny note, I notice that both my Portland Pagans group and the TMNT mailing list have sushi threads going.

[Machias Banshee]

raw fish threads...? ewww...

[Skeletoncrew]

I'm not a sushi fan either. But I'll gladly eat the veggie tempura!

[Kali]

I've only had sushi once, but it wasn't an unpleasant experience. I wouldn't want to eat it regularly, but it would be nice every now and then. Especially now that I know there's a Japanese restaurant near my house.

Machias! *glomp* I've got welcome back presents for you on my site.

[Machias Banshee]

I like Indian food...burning spicy-hot :grin:

[Nunchucker]

I like sushi.

I also eat rollmops. Raw mackeral stuffed with onions.

[Machias Banshee]

I think i used to seel that as bait...
*flees from bappage*

[Nunchucker]

*tries to bap macias, but fails due to the fact she is suck together*

Funny thing is I can't stand pineapple on pizza

[Kali]

I've had pineapple on pizza. Not that bad. *hears her stomach growl* Ugh, I'm gonna grab a snack.

How did you manage to stick yourself together, or do I not want to know?

[Machias Banshee]

Been trying to help mike with his "man troubles" ? :lol:

[Nunchucker]

I was fixing a rope perch for my aviary and I gave the tube a rather over zealous squeeze! My skin wrinkled up like and old lady's. I got most of it off though!

[Kali]

*snicker*

*pokes Machias* Where's that pic you kept telling us about? I put up new artwork, so where's yours?

[Machias Banshee]

*rubs arm from pokeage*
I SAW your new artwork!!! Man, you must have been REALLY bored/hallucinogenic from cold meds... But I LOVE IT!!!


I'll try to get it up this week. I was working on my homework, job searching, celebrating for my brother's becoming an Intermmediate EMT and finding out about my awesome financial aid package.

It will be up soon. Im gonna add a little photo manip to it to make it good... :grin:

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[Kali]

Good, I'll be waiting for it. And BTW, a couple of my new pics are inspired by your stories.

[Machias Banshee]

I saw that. The little ones in the tub look so mad, and Mike was so sad in the other pic, I just wanted to jump into the screen and hug them all.

[Kali]

Heh heh, yeah. *sigh* I'm blaming the cold medicine for making me do that.

[Machias Banshee]

you make it sound like a BAD thing....

[Kali]

No, not bad, just a bit different from what I'm used to. I don't usually draw them as kids.

You have no idea how wiggy that medicine made me. I started writing a story called "Raphael, the Furby King" THAT'S how messed up I was! I'm surprised I managed to get up a decent copy of Midori: Chapter ten in that condition.

[Machias Banshee]

:lol: Raph as a furby?! Man, that would be a hilarious pic!

Yeah, i usually have some trouble drawing them as little kids, but sometimes i use anne Geddes pics to get ideas.

[Kali]

No, not Raph as a Furby. See, my brother and I have this joke between us. One day my brother started talked to this Furby (those McD's ones that don't talk back.) I'm not sure how it happened but it somehow escalated into him going into a toy store and all the Furbies would start talking to him at once.

I was going to have Raph in the store when he passes the Furbies. One says something to him, and he says something back and then they ALL start talking and Raph totally freaks out.

Man I was out of it.

[Machias Banshee]

I would have raph get into an argument with one, or have mike get one which talks all night long and pushes Raph to the edge...

[Kali]

Heh heh. Yeah, I could totally see Raph getting into an argument with one of Mike's little virtual pets. That would be funny.

Leo: Raph, it's just a toy.
Raph: It's mocking me, Leo. It's evil, we have to destroy it!

[Machias Banshee]

*snicker* that WOULD be fun to see. :grin:

[Kali]

Maybe I'll write something someday. I've got Midori to finish first.

[Machias Banshee]

I read your latest chapter. The remembering of her beginnings was interesting. I was surprised she could remember that far back. Only Splinter can remember the early beginnings of him and the boys...

[Kali]

Who says? Just because Splinter was the one to tell the story didn't mean the guys didn't remember.

Okay, so I took some creative license, so sue me. Besides, I wanted to tell the story. She naturally has a very good memory and learns fast, so I'm not surprised she remembers.

[Machias Banshee]

Ah, good answer. Its kinda like the childhood memories you have. You only remember to a certain point, and then its like you dont exist anymore...

*reads her post* Okay, that seems a little pointless. Yes, I dont doubt that the guys remember some of their past, and Midori's memory is very good--a lot better than mine, thats for sure! And the way you wrote it was a very interesting point of view.

[Kali]

I wanted it to sound different. I didn't want an emotionless, third-person account. After all, it was Midori telling it to Leo. And although you never hear Leo, I hope you could tell where he had commented or asked a question.

And yes, she has a good memory. Taro commented on how intelligent she was while she was training. However, she's still a little confused when it comes to emotions and social situations.

[azure turtle]

*pops back in*
Sheesh, gone for a day and I miss out on a tone of stuff! Congrats on the new baby turtles, Nun! And I'm lovin' Midori, Kali! And welcome back, Machias!
*spins around on his shell*

[Machias Banshee]

Hey, at least you havent been gone for a week!

*hops onto Azure while he's spinning*

wheeeeee!!!!

:grin:

[Kali]

Heh heh. You see my new pics, Azure?

[Machias Banshee]

theyre super-dee-duper! :grin:

I just drank a whole lotta cream soda, so im a little hyper.

[azure turtle]

*stops spinning*
Holy bouncy basketballs, Batman!! Kali, your new pics are amazing!
*is nearly blinded by the pure awesomeness within the pics*
I really liked the pic inspired by Turtlepox (which was my first TMNT fanfic ever, thanx, Machias! :grin: ) It's, well, kawaii! And I love how the Midori pic has so much emotion in it. *sigh* I just love your artwork!
*sees himself dressed up for the paintball war*
Woah!!! Totally tubular, dudette!! I can't believe you drew me again...I'm very flattered. Not too many people would find a blue turtle very interesting :grin: Waitasec...that's you in the background! Hmm...I think that was before you ambushed me at the pyramids. *grumbles* But I love it nonetheless! Is there any way you'd let me put that pic on my site??? Pretty please??
*puppy dog eyes*
And hey, no free rides!!
*tries to get Machias off of his shell*

[Machias Banshee]

Turtle Pox was your first fic? I feel honored. :grin:

*hops off Azure, allowing him to spin out of control*

[Kali]

*giggles* Of course you can put the pic on your site. Thanks for the complements, you always make me feel so nice. I'm surprised those came out so good, especially considering I was sick and on cold medicine at the time.

[azure turtle]

That just shows how talented you are, Kali! Despite being sick and under the influence of drugs (the good kind...heh heh) you were able to make such wonderful pictures! Someday I hope to be able to do draw as good as you and Machias!
*stops spinning and suddenly feels sick*
Ack...you just had to do that, didn't you, Machias? :sick:

[Machias Banshee]

hey, some of the best art comes from the worst times...

[Kali]

Yeah, okay, okay, I get it.

*stands over Azure* You want some Dramamine or something?

[Machias Banshee]

Hey, maybe he'll turn green...

[azure turtle]

No no, I think I'll be fine, thank you. I'll just stay on the floor for a bit....

[Machias Banshee]

*waves hands erradically in front of Azure's face*

does this help you at all, or do you feel worse?

[azure turtle]

Green? Ack...I dunno...:sick:

[Kali]

*sigh* I'll get some 7-up. Azure maybe you should put your head between your legs.

[Machias Banshee]

*snickersnort* He can do that. He did it in the RPG! *falls over laughing*

[Kali]

*baps Machias* I did NOT mean it like that! It's supposed to help with dizziness.

[azure turtle]

Grrr!!!
*tries to get up and bap Machias, but falls flat on his shell*
Ooh...shell shock...

[Machias Banshee]

*snicker* sorry *snicker*

[Saisei]

*Notices Azure's discomfort and goes over to kneel next to him*

I think what you need is a good massage...even if it doesn't help, it'll take your mind off the sick feeling! *starts kneading his shoulder muscles*

[azure turtle]

Ooohh...that feels good! :grin: Thanks, Saisei!

[Saisei]

No problemo, chico! :wink:

[azure turtle]

*blushes crimson*
Um, I think you can stop now, Saisei! I feel a lot better!

[Machias Banshee]

We dont want him turning purple on us! :lol:

[azure turtle]

Purple?! Nooo....I like being blue!

[Saisei]

*smirks* Aww...didn't think you'd embarass so easy! But since you seem to be feeling a little better *gets up and backs away, grinning*

[azure turtle]

Umm...thanks! :goofygri: Ya, I haven't blushed in a while...probably cuz Machias had been missing for a week and Kali was sick. They haven't done anything to humiliate me lately.
*nervously looks around*

[Machias Banshee]

Dont worry, we'll get you somehow. Oh i almost forgot!

*runs to bag, and pulls something out, and hands it to Azure*

I saw this and immediately thought of you.

[azure turtle]

:???: What is it??

[Machias Banshee]

Its a wish box. You make a wish and blow into the box. you put in a penny, and your wish comes true!

[azure turtle]

Hmm...sounds interesting. So how'd this remind you me??
*searches his shell for a penny*

[Saisei]

Heh...I need one of those! Think I could freeze time if I wanted to?

[Machias Banshee]

On 2002-04-07 23:15, azure turtle wrote:
Hmm...sounds interesting. So how'd this remind you me??
*searches his shell for a penny*



Well, Im always hearing about how much you want to be able to do diferent things, so this can give you a little help. That and the picture of a mango on the side... :wink:

[azure turtle]

A picture of a mango?
*snickers*
Okay...let's give it a go.
*concentrates on the box, makes a wish, and blows into the box*
Ack!
*chokes on dust that rose up from the box*
I see it hasn't been used in a while...
*places the penny into the box and waits for something to happen*

[Machias Banshee]

What was your wish?

[azure turtle]

To be the best ninja I could be!
*does a small jig*

[Machias Banshee]

I think your wish already came true, and will continue to do so... :wink:

[azure turtle]

*rejoices*
Yay! Thanks, Machias!
*gives Machias a mango of appreciation*

[Machias Banshee]

thanks! *Makes lassie and takes a sip*
Yummy! :grin:

[azure turtle]

*watches Machias in awe*
Woah....I didn't know you could sip a mango!

[Machias Banshee]

*looks at Azure in confusion*

No, you sip COCONUTS. I just liquified mine and put it into my lassie.

*Manifests Coconut and Mango*

Here, see for yourself! *tosses two fruits at Azure*

[azure turtle]

Ooh, I get it!
*tries to liquify the coconut and mango, but ends up getting covered with fruit juice*
Oh bother. I need to practice that.

[Machias Banshee]

Dont worry, you'll get it soon. Remember, you still have TK...

[Saisei]

You know, it would work a whole lot better if you tried putting it in a blender first. :grin:

[Machias Banshee]

I have a mental TK Blender. Azure...well, he has been given a gift ofTK by me. He just needs to read the instruction manual.

*watches Azure try to mash the mango fruit with the coconut milk, and gets squirted in the face by mango juice.*

[azure turtle]

Blender!
*slaps his forehead*
Forgot about that. TK!
*slaps his forehead again*
Forgot about that too.
*has a headache*
Well, I think I'll try that a different time. Now I need to wash this fruit juice off...ack.

[Machias Banshee]

Hey, you could make an Azure Lassie! Use the blue mangoes!

[azure turtle]

*perks up*
Oy! That's an awesome idea, Machias!
*runs off to get a crate full of blue mangoes*

[Skeletoncrew]

Dang, I missed a lot today! *pouts*

I got left out in the dark during the question and answer session that blew up.

*sticks tongue out at everyone*

[HorseTechie]

heh... don't look at me! I haven't been here since Saturday afternoon. :razz:

[Nunchucker]

Hello and welcome to the rip snorting game of:

NAME THE BABY TURTLES!

I am really stumped. I have been told I may have a male and female, but I think unisex names would be the best.

If you ask Ana what's the best thing about the baby turtles, she will tell you: They go inside their shells!

*Does the happy dance*

I have finally tracked down a copy of Turtles Tournament Fighters for my SNES. I played it today and guess what? I sucked big time!

Yahoo groups. You love to hate them. I can no longer sign into my groups. I keep being asked to verify my password and then nothing happens. Is it just me or does Yahoo have it in for everyone?

[Kali]

It's just you. :grin: Or maybe it's me. *shrugs*

I don't know about names, I've never really had to name pets before.

[Nunchucker]

HA! I got in! Take that yahoo. Up your bum! *Does a victory dance and gives yahoo the two fingered salute*

I wanted names contected with the Turtles. I liked Bushido, but my mum says I have too many things named after ninjas.

Hmmmmm lets see, there's Rex the dog, Jim the rat, Missy the cockatoo, Monty the macaw and Deedee the grey.

*Slaps the side of her face* You know what, my mum's right. Screams ninja at the top of it's lungs. :evilgrin:

[azure turtle]

Ooh...a male and female turtle, eh? What kind of names were you looking for? For unisex names, there's Renee and Kelly. I'm sure there are more, but I can't think off the top of my head.

[Machias Banshee]

Ooh, Names!

Well, if you want to use non-ninja japanese names, you could use Izanami(fem.) and Izanagi (masc.), The two mythological individuals who created the japanese islands, the sun and the moon...

or you could use Jack and Jill, or Bill and Monica, use alcohol names, like our hamsters Zima and Smirnoff...anything really.

[azure turtle]

On 2002-04-08 03:59, Skeletoncrew wrote:
Dang, I missed a lot today! *pouts*

I got left out in the dark during the question and answer session that blew up.

*sticks tongue out at everyone*

Awww, sorry SC. I missed out on Machias's awakening, and was able to participate near the end for that "fun" game. I'm sure there's going to be more in store for us...
*looks at HT*
Woah, it's been a while seen you've graced us with your presence, digital one! :grin:

[Machias Banshee]

Sorry Y'all, i guess things can get pretty fast-paced in there.

You guys Really think we're that difficult to live with ALL the time?! *pout*

Hmmm...maybe we should put you two (Azure and saisei)together... have something happen...hehehe :evilgrin: *runs off to plot*

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[azure turtle]

I didn't say that you're difficult to live with all the time. I'm just saying I've been embarassed on more than one occasion... :razz: And whatever you have up your sleeve, I don't like it!
*chases after Machias*

[Machias Banshee]

*stands defiantly*
oh, and I NEVER have been put through anything?!

[azure turtle]

Sure you have. But I didn't cause any of it.
*arches an eyebrow*
I seem to remember an instance involving drugged doughnuts....hmm.....

[Machias Banshee]

Um... *sweatdrop* heheheh...

[azure turtle]

But I guess that's in the past. All is forgiven. I haven't eaten doughnuts since that day, though... :smile:

[Machias Banshee]

Sorry. i guess i went too far. Trust me, after what I got into for doing that, i promise i'll never do anything like that again.
*gets on knees and begs forgiveness*

[azure turtle]

LOL!! I've already forgiven you.
*pats Machias on the head*
Here's proof.
*gives Machias a written statement*

[Machias Banshee]

thanks...i look back on all the stuff i did, and think "Man, why cant i be that creative in real life?"

Just kiddin' :razz: I'll TRY to be more behaved...

[azure turtle]

Heh heh heh...I wish I was a little more creative with things I turn in for a grade. Oh well.

[Machias Banshee]

use your inner Draw-jitsu strengths, and you can accomplish anything!

[Kali]

Honestly though, you'd get in a lot more trouble if you did the stuff we do here, in real life.

[Saisei]

That's too bad, though. It would be a lot of fun!! :smile:

[Machias Banshee]

Yeah, I'd have my parents and The COPS to answer to, rather than Splinter. Hmmm...kinda equal dangers, if you ask me.

[azure turtle]

:lol: I shall try, Sensei!
*bows before Machias*
True, Kali, we would get into a lot of trouble. I just meant channeling that creative energy to other things in RL.
I guess some things would be fun, Saisei..
*imagines himself throwing rotten mangos at professors*
But I'd rather not get sued :grin:

[Machias Banshee]

Throwing mangoes is alot better than some stuff i know about... :eek:

[azure turtle]

Uh oh...I hope it doesn't have anything to do with trees!
*snickers*
:grin:

[Machias Banshee]

hehehe...try elephant "snowballs"

ick ick ick!

[azure turtle]

Yuck!! I'd rather not think about that...

[Nunchucker]

Hmmmm do the things we do in here in real life.

What's a real life? Do I have one of those? If not, where can you get one? :lol:

I suppose you could get into a lot of trouble. But remember, it's only trouble if you get caught!

Although I do believe that the police are best avoided if you are planning on having any fun.

[azure turtle]

LOL!! Yep, getting the police involved isn't always a good idea...

[Machias Banshee]

Yeah, just look at 'Popcorn'! Hmmm, i would have loved to have seen the guys get cornered by the boys in blue, just to see how theyd get themselves out of it.
:evilgrin:

[azure turtle]

Heh heh heh...I think the cops would be scared off by four giant turtles. I know my first reaction would be to scream and run, before turning around and coming back to speak with them. :smile:

[Machias Banshee]

I dunno...they might think they were aliens and try to communicate with them. :lol:

[Saisei]

I think I would wind up traumatized for life if I ran into them without knowing of their existance prior to the encounter! I think the cops'd probably run too, but not before pulling out their guns and ammo.

[Machias Banshee]

Ack, maybe getting them cornered Wouldnt be such a good idea!

I'd love to see what had happened when Don was sent to return the underwear and apologize. That had to have some interesting moments. :grin:

[azure turtle]

Oh ya!! I wonder if Nun would consider writing a short blurb about that incident. It would be interesting :grin:

[Machias Banshee]

We'll have to harrass her about that and the conversation that took place between the lush Leonardo and Splinter. :evilgrin:

[azure turtle]

:lol: That must've been one of the most interesting conversations Splinter has ever had with poor Leo.

[Machias Banshee]

Oh, YES IT WAS!!! :lol: Man, Leo must have gotten the lecture of his life, not to mention the punishment to match!

[azure turtle]

Ya, poor turtle. He rarely gets in trouble, and when he does, he gets a talking from Splinter and lots of ribbing from the other guys.

[Skeletoncrew]

"Ribbed for her pleasure. Ewwwww" --Garth from "Wayne's World" :smile:

You know what would be funnier than a drunken Leo talking to Splinter? A drunken Splinter talking to Leo! Of course, thats not likely to happen...but its fun to think about!

[azure turtle]

:lol: Splinter drunk?! Now there's a wild idea...I agree, it'd be pretty funny!

And I don't know what that quote means, SC...no, please don't explain it to me :razz:

[Nunchucker]

Hmmmm being cornered by the police.

I would think that they would run. As long as the don't shoot at you or handcuff you togther, the police are pretty easy to get away from in parks and open spaces.

Funny I thought my ears were burning last night. I had no idea people found my fics funny. Hmmmm a follow up to Donatello and the knickers, not to mention Leo and Splinter's talk. Okies, watch this space. I have another short funny on the way.

I could also see if I could do one where they get cornered by the police.

Is everyone happy? Any more requests?

[Machias Banshee]

I'd like to see the guys get frisked! maybe one strip search? Ooh, have leo get an alcohol test! Walk the line and all that!!! You could have Raph get handcuffed by a female cop, have him say something sassy to her, and she could put him through the ringers, or do something to him that's embarassing! :evilgrin:

Yes, I am hyper again! :eyemouth:

[Kali]

*takes away Machias' sugar*

I had a dream like that once. Except it was Raph who was the cop and... uh... nevermind.

[Machias Banshee]

*pouts at Kali taking her sugar. Pulls out an apple and starts eating it*

*snicker* I had a dream a lil' along those lines, but recently i had a REALLY embarassing one! Everytime i think about it&lt; I STILL blush!

[Kali]

Heh heh. I'd share, but this is supposed to be a relatively family-friendly forum. Isn't it?

Although I had one recently that really disturbed me. ME! Of all people. Don't ask...

[Machias Banshee]

That's what PMs are for... :evilgrin:

[Kali]

Ha ha. Seriously though, you don't want to hear this. It would forever warp your view of your saintly father-figure.