Welcome New Members! (And Old)

[Teek]

Hey everyone, hopefully this will be our new home. We had some problems with the old test forum. I welcome all our new members. Ep. II is only days away, hopefully this forum will become just as comfortable as the old Council and Senate did. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Blizzard]

Cool!

[Clara]

Lets just hope that the CGI error doesn't happen again.

[Mara1Jade]

I have Episode II tix for Friday the 17th at 9:30 pm!!!!!!!!!!

WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Bithysith]

Hello! *Congratulations to anyone who can remember me. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
(I was on the Jedinet board waaay back in the day... started posting as Bithsith1 in the summer of 1998, I believe.)
Well, just thought I'd stop in and rekindle some old friendships because AOTC is so close, and this is a time to celebrate.
SW is back, ladies and gentlemen! *I have my tickets for May 16th, and the anticipation is torture. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[catwmnjedi]

Hi Bithysith! I'm Cat.

Torture... AMEN! I'm starting to get that nervous feeling in my tummy I used to get when I had a crush on somebody! Weird, but good... I usually lose a little weight that way.

[Teek]

I bet I know who you have a crush on, you're so sweet... *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif


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[Bithysith]

Hello Cat, it's nice to meet you. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif * Cherish that feeling, it will come again only once (a week before Episode III). *

Teek, nice to see you again.

[Lara]

OMG! That really you Bithy?!?!?! *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Bithysith]

Yup! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif *It's great to see you again, Lara! How are things with you? *It's been quite a while, hasn't it? Heheheh...

[Teek]

Hey Bith, I think we're suppose to be in the old folks home by now. We started here a long time ago.

[Lara]

It's so nice to see you too! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif We missed you in the council, glad you found your way over here.
I'm doing good....waiting for my college acceptance or rejection letters *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif I'm going for my masters in education...hopefully.

[Bithysith]

That's for sure. *Gosh, I even remember reading the boards back in the UBB era. *:0 * Hey, that reminds me... has anyone heard from BizRodian lately?

EDIT: *Lara, that's great news. *I wish you luck!! *Now that I'm a resident in the U.S., I can finally pursue schooling again. * It looks like I'll be able to enroll in the U of M for spring semester of next year. *I'm looking to get a Bachelor's in Psychology.

[Teek]

Hey Everyone, we're finally live! Yes, after two months this is now the official new home for the Council and the Senate. I'd like to welcome all our new members and all our returning friends! :biggrin:

[Smeghead]

Havent heard from Biz in a very very long time... But welcome back Bith.

[Lara]

Bithy, that's awesome! I thought you were studying web page design, or something that had to do with design. When did you get married?

[moocat]

Bithy - Is that U of M as in University of Michigan or some other lesser U of M (like Maine *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif *)?

[Bithysith]

Hi Smeg. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Lara, I was in computer art and design (when I was initially in the states on a student visa), but I found out that the degree I was pursuing wasn't transferable to a university. * Luckily, I pulled out before I had invested too much time in it. *So, this time around I am going to study what I truly love (even though I will have to get a student loan to do so). *

moocat, that's University of Minnesota (hi, BTW). *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[moocat]

ahhhh well. You can't help that it's one of the lesser U of M's *:wink:

Howdy to you too

Happy to have ya in the country (although in an ironic twist of fate I however am not *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif .....yet....again...whatever).

[Bithysith]

For your information, University of Minnesota's Psychology department is one of the top ranked in the nation, just behind Harvard. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

It's great to be here... BTW, what country are you currently in? (If you don't mind me asking)

[moocat]

I'm currently in England (the ole blighty) with Nerfer. We should be back hopefully in June. We have the Visa approval, but we're waiting on the actual paperwork to get here so we can pick it up. Beauracracy, gotta love it. ???

I'm a Michigander so the *ONLY U of M in my eyes is the University of Michigan. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Bithysith]

I've been gone for so long, that I'm totally out of it. *What exactly is the situation with you and nerf in England? *And boy, do I know how frustrating it can be to deal with the INS...

No problem, I was born in Canada, so I have little sentimental attachment to anything Minnesotan. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Well he's the fish out of water. *We'll have been married a year next month and I'll be leaving my birthland to go live in the States with him. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif * Luckily we haven't had too much INS trouble, but then again that what the EXPENSIVE lawyers for!</span></span>

[Bithysith]

Heheh... luckily, we didn't have to use INS lawyers. *My hubby is pretty knowledgable about this subject matter... otherwise, this process would have cost us thousands more than it already has. *Has moo been in England with you since you were married? *
My hubby and I had to be seperated for 6 months... I was stuck in Canada while we waited for my Fiancé Visa to be processed. *It was torture, because I had been living with him in the States on a Student Visa. *Well, I finally got approval, and came back to Minnesota in August. *We got married and filed our petition for my Permanent Residence in September, and we just had our interview and got approved yesterday. *Woo hoo!!

I can't say how happy I am for you two... this must be such a relief.

[Seanakin]

<span style='color:2679ef'>Keep talking, Volks, because hopefully, I'll have quite an interest in that very subject someday.

The operative term being HOPEFULLY.

Incidentally, Bithysith, allow me to introduce myself: I'm Seanakin from the Senate.

*Thrusts out right hand*

If you run into Luthien around here, be nice, she's Norwegian. *She's the one I hope to one day turn into a Norwegian-American. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

Someday, hopefully.</span>

[Blizzard]

BITH CHICK!!! You are living in MN? *ears perk up* Way Cool, Bithy!!!! What city are you in?

[Redsabre]

BithSith 1 . . . .
BithSith 1 . . . now, that's a name I haven't heard in a long time. The circle is now complete . . .

[Rob]

Welcome back to those of you who were here.

Welcome to those of you who are new.

Now get cranking in the other discussion areas style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lara]

*sigh* I'm jealous...in a good way. I think I'll go have a pint of ice cream... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cry.gif

[Seanakin]

<span style='color:2679ef'>How's about cranking out the Senate skin that we've been so glibly promised? *Hmmmm?

Lara: Ice Cream sounds good, but I gotta go to work soon. *I've been indulging lately in those freezer-pops, where you freeze 'em then eat 'em. *Unfortunately, my best pair of scissors is now rather sticky, and my kitchen counter looks like Jor-El's workbench. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif </span>

[Bithysith]

Hello "Seanakin from the Senate". *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif *Nice to meet you... thanks for the warm greeting. * Luthien? *I'll definitely be nice to anyone who is a Tolkien fan. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Blizzard! Great to see you again! *I'm actually in a suburb of Minneapolis. *

Wow, I can't believe that you remember me, Redsabre. *I'm glad that you're still hanging around. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Blizzard]

Bith, I am across the river in St.Paul. How are you enjoying our winter in May? It's the price we pay for having such a beautiful January. *:sarcasm:

[The Doctor]

Hmmmm...... nice place you got here.....

Hello everyone, Doc here from the Senate,
Its nice to see a few people I know..

Been a good week for Star Wars got my EP2 tickets for my birthday along with JK2.
Damn that game rules.

<--- Trainee? Going to have to do something about that....

[Seanakin]

<span style='color:2679ef'>My compliments, Bithysith, at catching the Tolkien reference. *Granted, it's not a great affinity of mine, but trust me, I'm getting quite the crash-course. :smile:

*Looks Around*

Well, I guess a Senate skin HAS been cranked out. *Looks pretty good. *Not quite what I expected, but I guess there ARE more important things on the horizon. *Thanks. *I'll shut up about that now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif </span>

[Lara]

LOL Sean! *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Seanakin]

<span style='color:2679ef'>Hey, a fellow displaced Senator!!!

How's it going, Doc?

Hey there DL! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif </span>

[Clara]

Pleased to meet you Bith. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Doc!!! Long time no type. How are you? Remember me? I'm that irritant from the Senate that so many of you wished on several, yet not all, occasions, would just dissapear. :wink:

Love the new banner. Caught my eye big time. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[nerfer]

*Hiiii Bithy! (Nerf waves)

Well we got married in June of 2001 and once we got his immigration sorted out he came straight over in September. *
He's pretty much been over here since then, except for a 2 month stint back in the states over the christmas period. *

He then came back over and we got started on my immigration work to get me there. *God that last separation was the worst ever!!!!! I never want to do that again! I'm glad you finally got there! *I will too soon YAAAAAAY!. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Sable]

Smeghead, you must be a Red Dwarf fan! I love that show. Funniest thing on TV. *:biggrin:

[nerfer]

"Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast." :biggrin:

[Smeghead]

Indeed it is, but sadly, I think PBS isnt showing it here anymore.... :o(

[Bithysith]

Bith, I am across the river in St.Paul. How are you enjoying our winter in May? It's the price we pay for having such a beautiful January.

St. Paul, huh? *That's not too far away. * Are you a member of the Minnesota Fan Force (http://www.minnesotaforce.org)?
Ugh... my hubby and I just got back from a trip to California at the end of April. *That really made me appreciate my loathing for Minnesotan weather. *
I remember saying in January that we would pay with the mild temperature and lack of snow with a long winter. *Ugh... I hate being right. * ???


seanakin, *you'll really love the story of Luthien and Beren. *It may be tragic, but it is hauntingly beautiful. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Pleased to meet you too, clara. :biggrin:


God that last separation was the worst ever!!!!! I never want to do that again! I'm glad you finally got there! *I will too soon YAAAAAAY!

nerf, I can totally relate. *It's like having a part of you amputated... not to mention the outrageous phone bills. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif *I'm so happy for both of you... this is truly an occasion to celebrate. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[NelsonCoressel]

Groovy.

I am here.

You may all relax now...

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[jedibrat]

Hi everyone!

Just moseyed on over here from the old grounds... new place seems pretty nice so far!

I love the selection of smilies... hee hee style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Luthien]

Originally posted by Bithysith@May 10 2002 - 11:39
Hello "Seanakin from the Senate". *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif *Nice to meet you... thanks for the warm greeting. * Luthien? *I'll definitely be nice to anyone who is a Tolkien fan. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
Indeed. I'm such a Tolkien geek sometimes. I'll babble on about Luthien, Beren and elven family trees for ages if no one stops me. *grin* Even tried to create a Star Wars/Middle Earth crossover once...didn't work very well.

[The Doctor]

Smeghead, if you have seen season 8 then you won't be seeing any more Red Dwarf for a while.
Thts because they postponed season 9 so they could work on the MOVIE.
It should either be really good or really bad. Either way here's for hoping it will be really funny.
Preferably with a Holly intro.
"This is a distress signal from the mining ship Red Dwarf...."

[Clara]

You know, I've never seen an episode of Red Dwarf.

[Bithysith]

Hi Luthien. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif *I imagine that a middle earth/star wars galaxy crossover would be quite difficult to execute. *In fact, the only "successful" crossover with Tolkien elves I have ever read was paired with Anne Rice's vampires (who are really just a dark mirror-image of Legolas and his immortal kin). *It was quite the sensual read.

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>*Yes separations are HORRIBLE!!!! Still no more of those thank God! *I agree Bithy thats definetely something to celebrate! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif</span></span>

[BizRodian]

I'm glad things worked out for you Bith.

It's actually very encouraging to hear, I'm going through a terrible process right now... Last week I had to leave my girlfriend at the airport, knowing I wouldn't be seeing her again for months and I just cried more then I had in years. Yeah, I saw her online again that night. But it was just so terrible to lose her like that...

We haven't got into any of the options of moving yet. She's still in college for another year... and we need that done first since neither of us can make any money.

She could move up here to Canada, but we're kind of worried that the goverment would consider she's just moving up here for health care benifits (she has a rare genetic disorder that costs her thousands in the states... but would be treated free up here.)

And there aren't many jobs in animation up here... she wants to work for Pixar or ILM or something... and has a few connections there.

Me getting into the US would be nearly impossible though. Espically after last September. I don't perticuarly want to either, I'd rather her be up here for health care reasons... she gets treated terrible down there right now... but I can't really push for that, since there's no work up here.

Anyways, I just came here today because I was feeling very lonley and wanted to see some familiar faces (or names rather.)

It was nice to see you again Bith. Take care.

[Meche]

Hey Biz! *Great to see you around again. *Anyway, take care.

[Bithysith]

Biz, I'm so sorry... that feeling is just crushing. *I wish that I could help you both... keep strong, and this period of seperation will solidify your relationship.
(Have you ever considered consulting an immigration lawyer about both your options?)
However, it's great to see you again! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Seanakin]

Originally posted by BizRodian@May 12 2002 - 1:57

Last week I had to leave my girlfriend at the airport, knowing I wouldn't be seeing her again for months and I just cried more then I had in years. Yeah, I saw her online again that night. But it was just so terrible to lose her like that.

<span style='color:2679ef'>Dude, I have SO been there, three times already, in fact. *(And counting.) *I had to let Luthien go twice, once in Lüneburg, the other here in Portland, plus I had to walk away from her in Oslo.

The last one was a ***** in that it was the first to involve the "New and Improved" airport security measures. *I can still see the look on her face as I slowly walked backwards towards the concourse, all the while in my mind I'm recreating Han Solo's descent into the carbonite freezer. *And mind you, I'm putting on a production, complete with the exact score music from that scene, as well as some sorrowful Wookie-howls for added effect. *And, of course, it all culminated with the instance when I knew I had to move on at some point, so I waved one last time, turned my head, and started walking. *It was the worst feeling in the world. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

So relax, Biz. *You are DEFINITELY not alone.</span> style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

[Luthien]

Originally posted by Bithysith@May 12 2002 - 10:42
Hi Luthien. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif *I imagine that a middle earth/star wars galaxy crossover would be quite difficult to execute. *In fact, the only "successful" crossover with Tolkien elves I have ever read was paired with Anne Rice's vampires (who are really just a dark mirror-image of Legolas and his immortal kin). *It was quite the sensual read.
Indeed? Where did you see such a thing? Is it online, so I can read it?

[Luthien]

Originally posted by BizRodian@May 12 2002 - 4:57
I'm glad things worked out for you Bith.

It's actually very encouraging to hear, I'm going through a terrible process right now... Last week I had to leave my girlfriend at the airport, knowing I wouldn't be seeing her again for months and I just cried more then I had in years. Yeah, I saw her online again that night. But it was just so terrible to lose her like that...
Separations suck, I have to agree with that. I live in Norway, and my boyfriend lives in Oregon...so we don't get to see each other very often. I know how you feel. *HUGS*

It seems we are very much in the same situation...I am stuck here for at least another year before Seani and I can even think of moving together...neither of us have the money to do so yet.

[Luthien]

Originally posted by seanakin+May 12 2002 - 8:08--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seanakin @ May 12 2002 - 8:08)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-BizRodian@May 12 2002 - 1:57

Last week I had to leave my girlfriend at the airport, knowing I wouldn't be seeing her again for months and I just cried more then I had in years. Yeah, I saw her online again that night. But it was just so terrible to lose her like that.

<span style='color:2679ef'>Dude, I have SO been there, three times already, in fact. *(And counting.) *I had to let Luthien go twice, once in Lüneburg, the other here in Portland, plus I had to walk away from her in Oslo.

The last one was a ***** in that it was the first to involve the "New and Improved" airport security measures. *I can still see the look on her face as I slowly walked backwards towards the concourse, all the while in my mind I'm recreating Han Solo's descent into the carbonite freezer. *And mind you, I'm putting on a production, complete with the exact score music from that scene, as well as some sorrowful Wookie-howls for added effect. *And, of course, it all culminated with the instance when I knew I had to move on at some point, so I waved one last time, turned my head, and started walking. *It was the worst feeling in the world. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

So relax, Biz. *You are DEFINITELY not alone.</span> style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/b][/quote]
*sniff* Yeah, that was horrible.
I still remember how low I felt in Lüneburg. I cried all the way to Hamburg.

I hate having to part from you so often. I am already not looking forward to having to leave again after my visit this summer.

[Eldarion]

Hello Everyone! I'm new to this forum...it looks good from first impressions! I think we all have something in common, Star Wars ofcourse, but everyone here is at an advantage to me. Episode 2 comes out here (Brisbane, Queensland Australia) on May 16th! I really want to see it so much! It looks really good! Anyway, sorry for talking too much, so yeah, i'm new.

May the Force be With You!
-Eldarion ???

[BizRodian]

Thanks guys.

Bith, we've not really done much yet because right now, even if I could just walk over and stay there, I couldn't because neither of us could afford it. Now, when she's done school and if she can get a good job in animation, then we might be able to have me visit for a few months at a time. Then maybe eventually get some kind of temp visa so I can work there. Then get it perm some time after that.

But still, that's a bit away.

[Blizzard]

Welcome Eldarion!

Hiya Biz ((hugs))

[padmehlc]

Hi - it's me... Word of warning - if ever in France book tain tickets WAY in advance - I got stuck on a really slow night train last night and almost ok was late for my final in hte morning - getting no sleep before it... Stupid French train system... Anyway The South of France is LOVELY and I'm going to be late for history soo talk to ya soon.... Yikes hope i can stay awake

[JediKeri.]

Hi Everybody!!! I finally made it here!!!

For those that don't know me, I'm JediKeri from the Senate! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Bithysith]

Indeed? Where did you see such a thing? Is it online, so I can read it?

Actually, it's on Fan Fiction.net (http://fanfiction.net), and written by "Nancing Elf". *Though, a word of warning- it's a slash story (some people just aren't into that kind of eroticism). *


I live in Norway, and my boyfriend lives in Oregon...so we don't get to see each other very often... I am stuck here for at least another year before Seani and I can even think of moving together...neither of us have the money to do so yet.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif *You two must have a very strong relationship... most people couldn't tolerate such disadvantages. *I am in awe of both of you. *Hang in there, because when you are finally able to live together, the the feeling of relief and love is the best there is. *


Nice to meet you Eldarion. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif


Biz, young love can be so frustrating, but so rewarding. *I wish I could do something to improve your financial circumstances...
The time will pass quickly, faster than you think it will. *


Hello "JediKeri from the Senate". *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'>*
((((((HUGS BIZ))))))
I hope you get some time together again soon. *Like quite a few other couples around here (((HUGS TO Y'ALL))))) *I know how you feel. *Moo and I even had to spend four months apart while we were married. The last one was the worst for me too. *We'd spent about 3 months together, then after spending Christmas in the States I had to leave to come back to England. *Of course the new restrictions were in at this point so he couldn't wait with me by the plane gate. *I cried while at the airport with him. *I cried while leaving him, I cried while waiting to board, I cried on the plane and pretty much the first week back I was teary. *My first day back at work they were gonna send me home, coz I was crying every five minutes. *Everything reminded me of my Moo.

Its terribly heartbreaking and crushing. *At least we are together now, and hopefully very soon we'll be together and in the States. *I know how incredibly hard it is, but you sound so much in love and I hope with all my heart you get to be in love and together as soon as is possible for you. (((((((((HUGS))))) *Hang in there, it does eventually happen and if it gets tough along the way and you need an ear or a friendly typeface, then theres always one here. *That goes to all you couples out there! ((((((HUGS)))))

Hiiii Eldarion (Nerf waves) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Hi JediKeri!!!!! (Nerf waves again!) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Hey there Padme, other than the carpy train journey hows life treating you?</span>

[catwmnjedi]

<span style='color:#daa500'>Hi Eldarion! *You're from Brisbane? *I know another previous visitor to these boards from there, but I don't know where the little wallaby has gone to. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

Another Aussie... that's 4 here I know now! *Cool! *Welcome... and aren't you glad you don't have to wait this time???

Biz and company... yeah, long-distance sux when you're in love. *I had to do that briefly with hubby, but he was only a state over and could visit on weekends... we weren't separated by oceans!! Of course Ewie and I are, but we've learned to live with it... *:sarcasm:</span>

[Shoma Barad]

Brisbane? Who is from Brisbane?! Speak, neighbour!!!!!

Im a Jedinet refugee... heading over here from the council... tis very cozy, like it... good work to all involved!!!

Hopefully i can get my funk bar a different colour though... its a little bare right now... lol

Chat with ya all later and stuff!

~~Shoma

[catwmnjedi]

<span style='color:#daa500'>Oh, speak of the *Tasmanian style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

Hi again, Shoma! Glad you're back. *You and Eldarion will have to talk! *</span>

[Shoma Barad]

Or we could like, communicate telepathically....

~~Shoma

[Luthien]

Originally posted by Bithysith@May 13 2002 - 10:29
Indeed? Where did you see such a thing? Is it online, so I can read it?

Actually, it's on Fan Fiction.net (http://fanfiction.net), and written by "Nancing Elf". *Though, a word of warning- it's a slash story (some people just aren't into that kind of eroticism). *


I live in Norway, and my boyfriend lives in Oregon...so we don't get to see each other very often... I am stuck here for at least another year before Seani and I can even think of moving together...neither of us have the money to do so yet.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif *You two must have a very strong relationship... most people couldn't tolerate such disadvantages. *I am in awe of both of you. *Hang in there, because when you are finally able to live together, the the feeling of relief and love is the best there is. *
Yeah. Sometimes I worry that our relationship won't last...but we're trying to.This separation thing's tearing both me and Seani apart.

[padmehlc]

Hi Nerf - besides the ridiculous train system life is just fine - I go home in 3 weeks YES Separation over!!!! But for me it was my momma - I just couldn't deal any longer so far from my momma - she's my best friend and it was sooo hard going on vacations without her - even harder not to call every night to tell her what I saw.... But 3 weeks and I get my country, momma, language, home, mountains, weather, WORK, sisters, dad, aunts, uncles, cousins, Grandpa, friends, Freedom Back!!!!!! So I totally understand everyone's separation problems now ... even if mine are a bit different...

But boy are customs hard to figure out - it took me almost 2 days now to finally find out how much Cheese I can bring back!!!! Definitely bringing back as much as possible!!!!!!

[Beck Malar]

Hey Seanakin! At least SOMEBODY I know.... any of the old guys from the original senate here?

[Blizzard]

Hiya Beckster! Yes, we are all here... even Anthony style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/exclamation.gif

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>LOL Padme Stiiiiiiiiiiiiinky suitcase!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif</span></span>

[Beck Malar]

Hey Blizz! Sorry that post made no sense... I'm not used to this forum and I was replying to the end of page one... DUH!

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>*LOL Seanakin, I just noticed what your little quote is. *WWE really doesn't have quite the same ring does it! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif</span></span>

[Seanakin]

<span style='color:2679ef'>Hey, somebody noticed!!!

Absolutely right you are, Nerf. *Maybe it's the language student in me, but that E sounds SO much weaker to me than the F.

And JUST when Hulkamania is reborn after lo these many years, too. *That's what really sucks. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

BECK!!! *Another familiar face!!! *WOOHOO!!!

How goes it up 'dere in Wisconsin? :smile: </span>

[Redsabre]

Originally posted by Bithysith@May 10 2002 - 22:39

Wow, I can't believe that you remember me, Redsabre. *I'm glad that you're still hanging around

<span style='color:red'> Well, just like Elrond, sometimes it seems my memory stretches back to the Elder Days . . . which would be around '69 or '70. A lot of times people think it's nice to have a good memory, but it can truly be a double-edged sword.

I'm kinda surprised you remembered me. I'm still hanging around; sometimes I disappear for a while, but like a bad penny, sooner or later I turn up. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif *
</span>

[Bithysith]

Of course I remember you! *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif * I have a nagging habit of turning up at the darndest moments, too.

[cc4rhu]

Hi bithsith1, been a long time........

Now we just need the 30 odd other members who fell by the way side.

Cc

[jedibrat]

It is cool to see so many people from the Senate turning up! * :smile:

Dang... I should be napping right now, so I won't be dead during school after seeing the midnight showing tonight... *???

[Juan]

I used to post in the old Council a long time ago. Now that Episode II is one day away I want to say HI to everyone.

-Juan

[Bithysith]

cc4rhu! *Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time... a long time. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif *How are you?

Hey Juan, what's up? *I haven't seen you in a while either. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Seanakin]

Damn, Gavre, now that you mention it, I'm starting to feel a tad droopy myself. *And with only five hours to go, that's not good. :0

[J_barakhan]

I should probably drop in here too, if for no other reason than to make mention of my continued existence and warmly welcome those whom I haven't seen in a while (and those who see me so much that they're getting restraining orders issued as we speak).

I should also try to garner some pity due to the fact that I wasn't able to get Midnight tickets and will have to settle for seeing AOTC tomorrow night; long after others will have seen it upwards of three times. *Also, my stomach hurts, but that's hardly news, is it?

Hello. *I'm your friendly neighborhood ray of sunshine. *Aren't I just all cheerful and stuff? * :bored:

[RollaFett]

Teek, I had to re-register for this site. Don't know why. I was regularly posting on the former site under the same name and password. I would always go there through my 'favorites', which I added from the link in the email I recieved from Vader when the forum first opened in late March (I think). Anyway, last time i went to Jedinet forum I clicked on the link for The Galactic Council, and it was a bit different. When i went to log on, I wasn't a member. I'm not sure what happened, and I guess it's not a huge deal, but any posts that I did have are gone, so that's wierd. Am I making any sense? Do you know what might have happened? *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

[Teek]

That forum became corrupted, this is a whole new set up of the forum. One had to re-register.

[Bithysith]

I should also try to garner some pity due to the fact that I wasn't able to get Midnight tickets and will have to settle for seeing AOTC tomorrow night; long after others will have seen it upwards of three times.

Awww... well hubby and I aren't seeing AOTC until the 7:30 show tonight, either. * We decided that 12 am was way too late for us... we both have to get up at 5:45 every morning for work. *
Some good news to report: fanboy reaction seems VERY positive so far...

[padmehlc]

Heehee - yeah Nerf stinky suitcase is right... but the benefits of REAL CAMABERT in the land of pasturisation far out weighs that slight annoyance!!!!


AS for AOTC - I LOVE RENNES - it is one of the few cities over here that are doing "Avant-Premieres" Which means I have a ticket for TONIGHT!!!!!! 20:45 local time - that would be 2:45 EST (or is that now EDT?) SOOOO a whole day before the French release that I feared I would have to wait for - and only 6.5 hours from now - as we speak I am sitting in the comp lab at school in costume - regardless of the fact I am BOILING and that people are looking at me funny and my hair has so much gel it could stay in place with out the bobby pins!!!! though it does look rather droopy compared to Padmé from the photo's but I have grow it out to Leia's length which is about Twice that of Padmé's so it's a bit heavy to expect any better!!!! I am Bouncing right now - and no one seems to understand why - crazy French!!!!

[Blizzard]

Now that most of the oldies have found their way here we are seeing a lot of new faces.

Please welcome our new members here. :bigsmile:

[Berus]

I'm here! Yeeeaaaaaahhhhh!!

Lots of familiar faces. I almost remember a lot of them.

This "Council" skin thing is soopa-cool. I almost feel like I'm back on Tatooine... err... the old forums again.

[sigh]

Still trying to get used to the new program. Looking for an Avatar. Expect to see more of me.

You have been warned.

[JediKeri.]

Br: Monkey God? Huh????

[Blizzard]

Yep, BR is the biggest monkey there is. :hehe:

Hiya guys!

[SunTzu]

*blinks* Geez, you leave for a couple years and everything changes style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Blizzard]

LOL! Hi SunTzu, where you in the Senate or the Council?

[SunTzu]

Umm... I think it was the Council, I'm not sure actually. Was the forums of the really old JediNet.com, with the black background and whatnot. Was before TPM even came out.

[Blizzard]

Yes, that was the Council. Did you have the same name?

[SunTzu]

I think it might have been "MasterSunTzu", once again I'm not sure though.

[Meche]

I remember you Sun. You posted in an RPG with me, Berus, and some other people.

[KMdigital]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/butbut.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/butbut.gif ooookkk.. there's just so many areas of this place now I feel LOST!!!

but it's all good.. sorry about last time I left the senate it was kinda in the middle of the awards! :( and I was the host too style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

so what all did I miss? hehe

Blizz I figured you'd still be here, how is teaching? Sill have AIM?

Lady Fett, wow I remember you too! It's been sooo long since I've been here

yeah, A lot has happend to me since I used to be that little boy you'd always remember back on tatooine.. oops I mean back in the day style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[SunTzu]

Hey Meche, I remember you now! How've ya been?

[Berus]

"Suuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnn-Tzzuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!"

[Hands Sun a flask of sake.]

Where you been, man? *Glad to see you back on the boards. *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

[Blizzard]

yeah, A lot has happend to me since I used to be that little boy you'd always remember back on tatooine.. oops I mean back in the day

LOL Mallander! I remember the kid with the lightsaber in front of the fireplace. I bet you are all grown up, now. Man I feel old!

[Meche]

I'm fine Sun, working on a similar RPG now, "One Week." LOL, forgot about the sake.

[SunTzu]

Mmmm... sake.... *gently caresses the sake bottle* It's been so long my preciousssss..... *coughs* Errr, nothing. I'm not sure if I can talk about what I've been up to, the statute of limitations isn't up yet style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif

PS. Don't believe the stories about the sheep, that's all lies!

[Meche]

Hmm, I never heard about the sheep. But I did hear about the "noodle incident", you can't deny that.

[SunTzu]

Yes, well that's now in litigation, so my lawyers say I can't talk about it. All I want to know is, how can it be public indecency when I was trespassing in the first place?

[Trilogist]

The switch is switched, the carbonite begins to glow, melt, and peel away. The once and future poster, once as in once known as KESSELMINER, future as in now known as TRILOGIST, emerges. I have hibernation sickness. My eyesight will return in time. Who are you? Where are we? This is all so wonderfully new.

Just wanted to say HELLO, and I could think of nothing else but this very cheesy intro. Hey, it's better than my first idea:

Guess who's back
Back again
KM's back
Tell a friend
Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back

You can thank me later.

[Polunis]

The switch is switched, the carbonite begins to glow, melt, and peel away. The once and future poster, once as in once known as KESSELMINER, future as in now known as TRILOGIST, emerges. I have hibernation sickness. My eyesight will return in time. Who are you? Where are we? This is all so wonderfully new.

Just wanted to say HELLO, and I could think of nothing else but this very cheesy intro.

It is not bad for an intro, Trilogist. I hope your sickness wears off soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Blizzard]

Hiya Kessel!!!! It's going to be hard to not call you KM. Great enterance. Glad to see you are back!

And Hi Polunis.

[Polunis]

Hello, Blizzard.

[KMdigital]

lol Bliz, yeah I'm all grown up now, just look at my profile and see a new(er) boy/man/whatever style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

but yeah, I've been a very busy beaver!

Mallander, KM, retard, arse, idiot.. all these names I can respond to style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif haha

[Trilogist]

Polunis, Blizz, you are too kind. Really.

KM ... so I guess you are the REAL KM. Glad I avoided the potential conflict going with a new nick. Now everyone can call me T. [CODE] style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Or Trili. Whatever.

KM, there is only one way to distinguish yourself from any other KM (namely, me) and that is to

1) post more than once every 3 months
2) make sense
3) effect a response from others

do any of the above and you'll be fine.

[KMdigital]

1) post more than once every 3 months
2) make sense
3) effect a response from others

1)just posted within 3 months
2)well since I make lots of dollers.. I'd hope I make cents as well :D :p
3)I caused you to post something to me

3 for 3 - looks like I'm all set :hehe:

[Trilogist]

New.

touche, KM. The 3 step criteria was actually a shot at myself; a practice I always seem to revert to. New. Is it just me, or is the word new always appear in red? what's going on? I'm not doing it.

New. Wow, this is mildly amusing *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[KMdigital]

what? I don't see any red when you type New

[Trilogist]

I do. I found out what does it. On top of your page, click on "LastDay" and it will show you the most recent posts on the most recent topics (an old Jedinet habit) and find your way back to this thread. The word new will be highlighted in red wherever it appears.

[Blizzard]

Yeah, the NEW in red is kinda freaky.

Ok, I will call Mallander, KM and I will call KM, Trili. I can't call you T, because T is T'bone.

[Seanakin]

And the moniker suits him to....erm....a T.

*DUCKS*

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/butbut.gif

[Polunis]

"T'riffic", is it not? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Tyranus]

*Wakes up and scratches his head, hmmmm what's everyone talking about?"

[Jedi_Zachaa]

I have no clue... but I just wanted to say HELLO to all the newbies. :)

HI!

[Android]

I'm back, and what happened to DISCUS PRO???

[Teek]

Discus Pro went the way of the Dodo after it constantly kept having problems with the server and it not liking each other.

[Trilogist]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif Well I miss the Discus thing, but I have to admit this board is pretty good. I'm impressed with it so far.

One thing I noticed is the change in uploading graphics. Used to be that you could post with a picture showing. Now you can still post it, but it remains a link if you want to see it. I can understand that, speeding up the load time on graphic intensive threads w/o showing every single picture. Anyway, if you actually want to see it, you could just click on the link. Brilliant.

[Android]

That's a settable option. They just have it turned off. Mine (viewable by clicking my homepage button) has it set to on. It's more bandwidth with it on, but what the hey...

[Polunis]

I think graphics not only add considerable character to a forum but also provide one with "landmarks" to use for navigational reference.

[Bandersnatch]

HELLO BOYOS!

Meesa back!!

Long time no talky to... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[catwmnjedi]

Hey, I remember you.... Mr. Animation

[NelsonCoressel]

Welcome back, 'snatch!

Yeah, whip out some of those groovy gifs you had going.

[Blizzard]

Yay BS! Welcome back! Cool Jabba icon, no one else has Jabba.

[Bandersnatch]

Thanks for de werm welcome!

I'll have to figure out how to post images I have stored on my pc here (I may have a few monkeys left). :0

[Blizzard]

Yay! Monkeys!

I borrowed this from Vyndim.

[NelsonCoressel]

Groovy.

Is it possible to post gifs like that within a message, or must it only be a link? *I have few interesting bits that I might want to post sometime. You got new monkeys, 'snatch?

[Vyndim]

As long as the image is hosted somewhere, you can link directly to it when you post an image. Like so:

http://64.246.44.70/~lucasforums.com/images/smilies/elefant.gif

[Blizzard]

Only if you have them on your own server, like this...

http://www.blizzardskies.com/bz/lj/monkeydance.gif

[Blizzard]

Jinx Vyndim! LOL

[Vyndim]

Well, thats a first. http://64.246.44.70/~lucasforums.com/images/smilies/rotfl.gif

[NelsonCoressel]

Hmm, ok. So I can't upload images from my pc? Why could we do that at the old place, but not here?

[Blizzard]

Hehe http://blizzardskies.com/discus/clipart/hyper.gif

Oh, because that was discus. We disabled it here so we are not bogged down hosting everyone's images on this server. It would make us slower than we are already. I think.

[NelsonCoressel]

Ok, thanks for the info.

Well, you'll get no funky images from me, sorry.
I doubt from Bandersnatch either, since I know he doesn't have his own server. He and I still have pathetic little 56K (or less) dial-up modems. lol

[Bandersnatch]

Yup, no hosted server on my end. Although here in Ohio we certainly do have access to DSL and cable internet connections. *A bit too pricey for me right now.

[Rinc]

Hello i'm new here.

[Mjade2005]

Hello. I'm also New here.

[Trilogist]

Welcome. Welcome.
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Trilogist]

Can't go on without having my own animation here. Gotta have my favorite tree spirit!

[Vyndim]

<span style='color:000070'>What exactly is that thing Trilogist? *I can tell its got legs and arms, but the head looks really strange... And did we turn this into some kind of animation thread? *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

And just so I can have the last word:</span>

http://64.246.44.70/~lucasforums.com/images/smilies/duel.gif

[Blizzard]

Welcome Rinc and Mjade2005, jump right in and make yourself at home.

Cool, Tril, those are so cute!

Love that gif, Vyndim!

Bander, dude, look, Monkeys (http://sportmonkeys.com/dancing.html)!!!

[Trilogist]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
Vyndim, that was funny! This is great. That thing I posted above is a 'tree spirit'. Now, it's time for a film recommendation.

Vyndim, you must watch the anime movie "Princess Mononoke" and you will find out about those things. They're cool little dudes.

[Vyndim]

Ahh, well I've been told to see Princess Mononoke several times, I guess I'll go out and rent it sometime. I'm not really a huge fan of anime normally, but recently I've started watching Evangelion, it's pretty interesting; if not a bit weird. Anyway, I'll look into seeing it.

Side note: Blizzard that thing is up there with the hampster dance, minus the annoying song that is.

[Mjade2005]

i don't think that the animations like my comp.

oh and there is no newbie intution activities or newbie terrorizer to beware of?

[Vyndim]

No I don't believe we have any "newbie h8ters." *Plus we have good Mod's here, they usually are good at policing topics, replies, and users.

And another...http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~sigma/forums/images/smilies/vampire.gif

[nerfer]

http://www.gifs.net/animate/cat3.gif

Kewl Vyndim

[Vyndim]

<span style='color:000070'>lol nerfer, *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif</span>

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~sigma/forums/images/smilies/bunny.gif

[Lucas]

Hey people of JN!

Do you ANY of you remember me? This is Lucas, the guy who used to come in and hang around Jedinetwork back when that thing was up. I've been away from Star Wars for awhile now and I haven't visited any SW sites up until the release of EPII trying to avoid the spoilers. I always thought it ruined TPM for me. Now I realize that TPM pretty much sucked anyway, minus the sweet Lightsaber battle at the end!

ANYWAY, I couldn't believe my eyes when I read that Ghentz was the guest Star Wars geek on Comedy Central's Beat the Geeks. Congrats to Ghentz!

Ah, I miss the good 'ol Jedinetwork days on IRC! Well, that's about it. I was just curious to see if anyone here even remembers me.

I mean, lord... I was run'n the JN Software section as "Fett" for like.. uhhh... four or five months or something.

[Polunis]

Do you ANY of you remember me?

No.

[Polunis]

Originally posted by Mjade2005@July 07 2002 - 21:31
i don't think that the animations like my comp.

oh and there is no newbie intution activities or newbie terrorizer to beware of?
Which browser are you using? You might try Internet Explorer.

[Darth Kyle]

I just joined a few days ago. Never really knew there were places like this on the web. I've gone to several Star Wars sites over the years but never seemed to find a communications board to bounce ideas around.

I've read several threads already. Seems like I know most of you. Keep up the good work. You guys give nerds like us a good name.

Sorry about all the colors and smiley faces. Just practicing.


style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif *:bored: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

By the way, what does "lol" stand for?

[Tovor]

Welcome, Darth Kyle, it's good to have a fellow SW geek here.
LOL is laughing out loud. *In addition, in case you haven't seen them before, ROTFLMAO is rolling on the floow laughing my a$$ off. *In our discussions and debates in the Classic Trilogy and Prequels sections, we use a lot of IMO-in my opinion, IMHO-in my humble opinion, TOT-the original trilogy, GFFA-galaxy far far away, AFAIK-as far as I know, FWIK, from what I know, and of course you probably already figured out ANH, TESB, ROTJ, TPM, and AOTC.

Take care, and have fun here.
~Tov, TDWWALOLMASDNSU (the dude who writes a lot of long messages and sometimes does not shut up)

[Trilogist]

Welcome, DK. I think you'll enjoy this site, until you realize it's part of The Conspiracy To Suck Up All Your Free Time (TCTSUAYFT). You'll spend countless hours of your time perusing the fathomless depths of these discussions. This place is like the Sarlaac. You'll sit at your computer, reading and posting, as you are slowly digested over a thousand years.

:0

[Vyndim]

<span style='color:000070'>Tovor and Trilogist; you two are horrible. And to that I say: NMAP(No More Acronyms Please)

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif</span>

[Darth Kyle]

Tovor, Trilogist and Vyndim - thanks for the hello. I've been told, now that I regularly read and post on these threads, that I've become a certifiable nerd and even geek. I don't care. My wife can call me whatever she wants. She's called me worse. I guess I'm going to have to take the computer out of the bedroom so I don't disturb her sleep so much. My kids love it though. I'm secretly turning them into geeks. Both of them are already Star Wars fans. I planted that seed early. What better way is there to spend your free time, and sometimes your bosses time, catching up on fresh ideas of things you love? I think it would take more than 1000 years to read everything that is posted on this site.

[Javen]

hey hows it going im new but yet not old,well im new to this topic but kinda old to this particular part of the forum.
Well im not really old im young but not that young.....ahh forget it!

[Polunis]

hey hows it going im new but yet not old,well im new to this topic but kinda old to this particular part of the forum.
Well im not really old im young but not that young.....ahh forget it!

What did you just say? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif :lol: Anyway, welcome to the best SW discussion forum. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[nerfer]

http://www.gifs.net/animate/anidrag1.gif

Howdy new, old and the plain just confused :D :p

[Javen]

Thanks,I know it was confusing I was just joking around.....

[Tovor]

Darth Kyle, we're all geeks to a certain extent. *I have gone to see AOTC several times by myself, since I am not married, have no kids, and none of my friends are into SW the way I am (maybe I should get different friends then), and I feel like a complete SW geek when I'm alone on line and everybody else on line are either groups of teenagers, or parents with their children. But so what. *I get to the window and tell the teen worker as he looks to see how many are with me, "I'm a 35 year old SW geek. Just give me the ticket and stop staring."

Nah, I'm just joshing you. *I never said that, although when I debated with the 16 year old theatre employee about which was better, TPM or AOTC, I did say I was a 35 year old geek and I've been into SW since "oh, before you were born". *You really have to wonder, do the SW films simply remind us of the joys of our childhood, or do they remind us that we're still kids and that we've really never matured?

[Tovor]

Darth Kyle,
My wife can call me whatever she wants. She's called me worse.
Just as long as she doesn't call you Fred or Bruce, right? :sly:

[Blizzard]

Welcome Darth Kyle!

What's a nerd? ;)

Yeah, calling you Fred or Barney... oops, I mean Bruce, would be bad. :p

[Vyndim]

<span style='color:000070'>I don't get it. Is there some sort of inside joke with calling people Fred, Bruce, or Barney? *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/exclamation.gif</span>

[Tovor]

I don't get it. Is there some sort of inside joke with calling people Fred, Bruce, or Barney? *
Well, if its inside her its not a joke if she laughs. *As far as an inside joke, well, it has nothing to do with Bruce, and the name Bruce had no relation to Fred as Fred has a relation to Barney, and the pairing of the names Fred and Bruce had nothing to do with Kyle or with the inside joke other than being two unrelated names that I picked out of the air to use because at the time Ernest and Horatio did not come to my mind. *But it is an inside joke that I told Blizz about a long while back, although it was not a joke that was inside Blizz but just an inside joke, and that being that there was a man with a modest pet dinosaur named Dino and two nuts named Fred and Barney.

However, I was not even remotely thinking about those two when I posted to Kyle. Blizz, you got too good a memory, remembering things I said decades ago! :look:

Damn its so late. Damn I should be sleeping. This is ridiculous, we need more hours in a day. Who do I ***** at for that?

[Lara]

Hey DK, welcome :p

HEY NERF! got your email, I shall be replying soon.

Guess who emailed me? MOFFY! :thumbs-up:

[Lara]

An inside joke I was in on too, unless three years don't mean anything.

[Darth Kyle]

I thought I knew what Fred and Bruce and even Barney were referring to, but know I'm not so sure. You guys have confused me.

As far as being old (Tovor) and still into SW, I find it kind of sad that people our age (30 something) don't care for it any more. It's something I will always remember as a big part of my growing up. And thanks to incredible timing on GL's part, it will be a big part of my kids childhood as well. I guess I'm lucky having kids that are into SW. It gives me an excuse for going to the movies so much and buying the figures. I'd do it even if I didn't have kids but it certainly makes life easier. My 5 year old son has already had 4 birthdays that have the Star Wars theme. I don't see it ending anytime soon.

[nerfer]

Hey there Lara girl, kewlness, I'll be replying soon then. :D

[Luthien]

Hi, folks...I know I haven't been around for a while, but I'm hoping to come back and post here now and then...

[Lara]

HEY LUTH! HEY NERF!

[Trilogist]

Originally posted by Tovor@July 14 2002 - 22:44
You really have to wonder, do the SW films simply remind us of the joys of our childhood, or do they remind us that we're still kids and that we've really never matured?
well Tovor I for one have to say it's that we're still kids and never matured. I don't want to grow up. I'm a Toys 'R' Us kid.

No seriously, it can't be just a reminder of our childhood. Otherwise, we'll all be just sitting around the porch, reminiscing. But we're actually still into it, going to the movies, speculating, and spending lots of time at Star Wars websites. We're still kids.

[Polunis]

No seriously, it can't be just a reminder of our childhood. Otherwise, we'll all be just sitting around the porch, reminiscing. But we're actually still into it, going to the movies, speculating, and spending lots of time at Star Wars websites. We're still kids.

Absolutely right; we don't obsess, we live it! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Luthien]

Originally posted by DarthLara@July 17 2002 - 18:18
HEY LUTH! HEY NERF!
*waves* Hi, Darthlara...

[Lara]

*waves back* nice to see ya!!! :thumbs-up:

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Hey lara, Hey Luthien, how you doing? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif</span></span>

[Lara]

Hey Nerf, I owe you an email :cool: I'm doing okay.

[Luthien]

Holding up okay, Nerf. I've got good and bad days...and some days are both good and bad.

Nice to see you too, Lara.

[Lara]

I hear ya, Luth, I hear ya.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[Polunis]

Polunis, deeply touched by the sentimentality, hugs everyone. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/inlove.gif Ah, isn't this swell?

[Luminara Skye]

I have a question that is most probably a dumb one but here goes. *What is meant when a topic is pinned? * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif

[Vyndim]

Originally posted by Luminara Skye@July 19 2002 - 09:16
I have a question that is most probably a dumb one but here goes. *What is meant when a topic is pinned? * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif
When a topic is pinned, it means it will stay at the topic of the page and will not go down. That way it's always there for everyone to see; generally topics like welcoming threads or announcements are pinned to make sure people see them.

[Luminara Skye]

Thanks, Vyndim! * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif

[Luthien]

Aw, Lara...

*hugs Polunis* Yeah, this is quite swell. :love:

[DJ Stealth]

hello , i am new, i go to a lot of SW ezboards and there i am known as murfomatic or TightFlamer style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>*Oh yes I'm evil enough to do it!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHA style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif


((((((((GROUP HUG)))))))))))

Well email whenever you feel up to it Lara *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif ((((hugs)))

If you ever need an ear Luth you know where I am, keep your chin up girl. (((hugs))) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif</span></span>

[Lara]

Awww, I can feel the looooooooove

((((GROUP HUG)))) :love:

Okeday Nerfer-gurl! :bigsmile:

Welcome to the senate Stealth!!!!! :)

[DJ Stealth]

um... thanks :/ you guys can call me murf style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Blizzard]

Welcome DJ. If I call you Murf no one will know who I am talking to.

[Luthien]

YAY, group hug!

[Luthien]

Originally posted by DJ Stealth@July 20 2002 - 16:03
um... thanks :/ you guys can call me murf style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
I'll call you DJ, since that's easier, and people will know who I am talking about. Anyway, welcome.

[RedMirax]

Hi everyone!!! I haven't been here in a while!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Luminara Skye]

Hi, RedMirax! *Nice to see you. *I'm new here. *You must be a Corran Horn fan? * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif

[RedMirax]

Am I that obvious?? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Meche]

Hey, there you are RedMirax.

[Luminara Skye]

I love Corran Horn! *I'm in the process of getting and reading the X-Wing Series. *In between NJO books. *But I love Corran! * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[RedMirax]

And you will not be dissapointed. The X-Wing series is the BEST!!! I love Corran, but Wedge and Wes are right up there!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Luminara Skye]

I'm in the process of reading Rebel Dream and the Wraiths have made an appearance. *Those guys are something else! *So much to read and so little time!!! * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

[Luthien]

Long time no see, Redmirax.

[nerfer]

Yep Corran Rocks!!!

Hi Luth.

Hi Red!!!!! Moo and I were watching superbikes over the weekend. COLIN WON!!!! Have you seen the paint job they unveiled on his bike!!!! Its Awesome. Its been painted in the Stars and Stripes. Ooh hows Little Boo style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[RedMirax]

Hi, Luth!


Nerf Chick!!!!! I haven't seen his new bike at all. I haven't even seen him race!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif


Lil Boo is fine. We are getting our picture taken tomorrow.

Boo is fine, too. I talked to him today!!!! LOL style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>*Here ya go Red, a look at Colin's Bike. *Plus the man himself in his new Patriotic Leathers!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Glad the puppy's k. *KEWL!!!! more pics!
You should be able to click on the pics for a larger image.
Hehe how is Boo?</span></span>COLIN!!!!!!!! (http://www.colinedwardsii.com/news.php3?id=64)

[Drakas Doel]

A wise man once said...my son...eat honey...it is good-----Think about it! :cool[/CODE]Hello everyone! I have only just joined the Galactic Senate. So... what happening?

[RedMirax]

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO Nerf Chick!!!! He's wearing a cowboy hat, too!!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif


Boo is Boo. He's doing fine. He sounds just like types!!! LOL

[Luminara Skye]

Hi Drakas Doel! *Welcome to the boards. *I'm fairly new to the boards, as well! * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Glad you likey Red!!!

Welcome Drakas.!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif Not much happening at the mo. But check the other threads.</span></span>

[Seanakin]

A wise man once said...my son...eat honey...it is good-----Think about it!

Tried it...liked it, yes, but over time it went away.

Not to whine, but I don't think this guy's as wise as you make him out to be. *SHRUG*

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Edwards came top again Red!!!!! He's number two in the overall standings though. I don't think anyone is gonna catch Bayliss. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tie.gif

YAY!!!!!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grouphug.gif GROUP HUG!!!!!</span></span>

[Sticks]

hey everyone, sticks here. Hows everyone today? :)

[RedMirax]

Well....Bayliss is ok.... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif


Hi!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Seanakin]

Servus!!!

(I think they use that for Hello in Austria...) :eek:

[Lara]

Howdy Sticks!

Uh, you don't really wanna know how I'm doing.... :tears:

[Sticks]

*scared* um............ok! :)

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Howdy Sticks! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif</span></span>

[Lara]

Sticks, don't be afraid, we're kooky but harmless :look:

[nerfer]

<span style='color:c1007e'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Hehe Red, yeah Bostrom is a bit cuter than him though! Although nothing beats NEIL!!!!!!!! Well cept MOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/inlove.gif

Hey Lara (((HUG))))</span></span>

[Lara]

Hey Nerf!!!! check your mail! :grouphug: :scatter:

[RedMirax]

Collin beats Neil!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Hey, everyone!!!

[Lara]

Hey RM, *waves* long time no see.

[Seanakin]

Hey, Ladies, PLEASE, keep it down in here!

[[...]]

Heh, Just Kidding. I'm still not quite used to this Mod thing.

Anyway, I hope you are all doing well (if not better), and Sticks, glad to see you could make it, and don't be frightened around here, there's no reason! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/alien.gif

[Blizzard]

Welcome Drakas and Sticks! :grouphug:

[Lara]

Howdy Drakas! :)

LOL Sean! :p feel any different being a mod? Tov was in action this morning and I've got to tell you he's quite commanding, he inspires respect :thumbs-up:

[RedMirax]

Hey, DL!!!


I'm not loud....red heads are NEVER loud!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Seanakin]

Yeah, right, Red. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif You'll NEVER get that assertion past me, my sister's a redhead!

So far, I haven't been able to exact any of these new-found powers since vested upon me, Lara. *Been kinda busy out in the *GASP* Real World.

But I'm sure with enough time and patience, the Council will hand me out my very first assignment one day. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Jedi Master Shaft]

Since it's a welcome thread to the new members, since I am a new member...

Hello, friendly people of the Galactic Senate !!!

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lara]

HOWDY JMS!!!! Welcome to the Senate, philosophize or just show us your funny side. Most importantly have fun :thumbs-up: :hehe:

Sean, I'll try to be nice :) especially now that my friends are in high places in this joint *disclaimer: I won't ask for special favors....really* ;)

Hey RM *waves* where have ya been?

[Seanakin]

Well, as my sister might have remarked in Amsterdam, it's good to have friends in high places. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

JMS, that's quite the nick you're slinging around! Interesting...

Welcome aboard!

[RedMirax]

Hey, JMS.

Hey, DL!!! I haven't been anywhere much. Just keeping Koi company!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Hey, Sean!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lara]

RM, nice seeing ya! :cool:

*Hhmmm.....starts making a list of special favors...* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

[Lara]

Good morning everyone!!! :)

[cc4rhu]

Hi guys.

Is this topic like the old comlink? Or is it just introductions?

Cc

[Blizzard]

Hiya JMS! And Welcome back Cc!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif

[Tovor]

Welcome, Jedi Master Shaft.

Welcome back, cc4rhu. *It's good to have old timers hanging around the forum again.

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[Tovor]

Tov was in action this morning and I've got to tell you he's quite commanding, he inspires respect.
Well... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif thank you! *I made an impression! *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif
(Tovor launches into song and dance...
"If they could see me now, now I'm being a Mod,
no more lack of control or being stuck in a wad,
now I'm sweeping the house and getting a nod,
I'm running out of rhymes so I'll end with a cod..."



Seanakin, you'll get your first assignment sooner than you think. It will come as a call in the middle of the night, by a muffled voice over the phone, giving you your instructions and the location of the target to be "cleaned". *Just make sure you dispose of the body in an out of reach location and leave no clues behind. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

[BlueSaber]

HELLO!!! ^_^ It's so good to be back!!! For those of you who remember me, HI!!! For those who don't, my real name is Kirsten and I'm from Johannesburg, South Africa! So does anyone remember me?

[cc4rhu]

Hi Blue, welcome back. I don't post here like I used to, I don't like this new board. Oh for the old JN days....

Cc

[Tovor]

Cc, what skin are you using? *You can set your background skin to black like the old JN boards.
Go to Control Panel, then Account Options, then Board Skin, and set it for "Council". *It'll do its job well, I guarantee it. *Wow, now I'm getting like Trilogist, quoting SW lines in everyday discussions.

But dude, we need you here, you're our only hope. *What I mean is, in making this like the old JN boards, we need old JN posters, the old-timers, so come back and infest the place. *Well maybe infest was a bad word. *Populate is a better choice. *I miss the old boards too, but that's really due to the people who were involved back then. *As far as this one, I didn't like the layout at first because I had been accustomed to the old JN, but I got used to it and it grew on me. *I would now choose this layout over the old, but still have the old posters back as well as the new.

[cc4rhu]

It's not the skins Tovor, which I do have set to the JN one. It's the fact that you post a messgae, go back 24 hours later and it's buried deep, deep, down lost amongst the current topic which changes daily. It's nearly impossible to follow threads. Look at the com chatter thread!

Cc

[nerfer]

Hey there Cc how did the scan go?

Hehe check it out, the Com Chatter, after many many requests, is now finally pinned, so you can always find it YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!

In other news (Nerf starts to jump up and down with joy) I GOT MY VISA WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[Tovor]

I see your point, Cc, I do. *The old Jedinet forum had become like that as well toward the end if I remember, with the scrolling threads. *It is a problem when so many people, rather than actually reading the threads that are there and adding to them, or looking down the page or the next for a topic similar to their pending idea, just create a whole new thread about the same subject which was scrolled down to make room for their new one. *And then before you know it you have a half dozen to a dozen threads about the very same thing, and people lose track of which thread they posted in last, or the train of discussion that was ongoing earlier, and have to start all over again in one of the others about the same subject. *It makes the job of moderator a bit more difficult and frustrating when we have to constantly remind people that their brand new and exciting subject is already being discussed in extensive length in 2 other threads. *But the mods here are working on that, and clear progress is being made. *So stick around dude, even as a non-mod, and help us make a difference by bringing back a bit of the old style forum we all remember.

Welcome back, Bluesaber. * style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Nerfer, congratulations girl! *style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Darth Darthy]

Hello fans, signed photos are available in the lobby for only $2.99.

[nerfer]

LOL!!!

Thanks Tovor. We have our tickets booked now so next friday I should be touching down in Michigan YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!

God I am sooooo excited I just can't wait!!!!!! :)

[Padme]

<span style='color:red'>Helloooooooooooooo!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif</span>

[Obi-Wan]

<span style='color:blue'>Welcome everyone. I'll see you all in therapy. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif</span>

[Obi-Wan]

<span style='color:blue'>Who here wants a Kraby Pattie? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif :hehe:</span>

[Javen]

obviously noone