Note to self...........

Well, Money Pen… er, I mean, Anita (you thought I was going to say Pusshy Galore, didn’t you. No? That’s okay then) , I don’t know what to say. Maybe I’ll come up with something while you finish that drink.

Oh, now I remember; I doubt I’ve ever been called fruity and delicious in one fell swoop. Delicious? Perhaps. Wine-infused? Maybe. Fruity? Hey, wait a minute. You, my friend, are doubly dangerous.

Okay, I’ll pony something up. Here goes; I like you. Specifically, your style. See? Now you made me spill my guts. Happy?

Oh, and Faust is one of my Favorite Forum Friends Ever. It seems I just can’t stop myself. What have you started, Anita? How did you get me to do this? And most importantly, how does Faust keep doing this to me. Snared again.

Seriously, how do you do it, Anita?

Now we’re getting somewhere!

Aren’t we? :-k

Um, yeah, let me just reread here for a second…and uh, okay hmm. No, not really. We really haven’t moved all that much.

But I see what you’re doing. Oh, you’re good, sangrain, gotta give you that. You are smooth.

A little compliment to turn my head (I like your style too, btw, very much), and then you “let slip” something I already know about Faust, acting all the while as if you have just revealed your deepest, darkest secrets.

Sangrain, you are a tough one. Won’t let that guard down even for a second, will you. Keep in mind that some of us have bared our souls in some of these threads. [Hey, I never said “wisely”; where’s that damned Undo button when you really need it? :blush: ]

Okay fine, you don’t give it up easily. Just remember I’m not looking for medical records or the PIN for your cash card. But I would like to know a little more about you than the fact that you can drop a killer line like nobody’s business.

But I’ll concede. For now.

But I’ve got my eye on you…

:wink:

Wait a minute, did you just say you saw what I was doing? Sorry, I missed it? What was it? I need to pay more attention, after all, you’re a fast and slippery one (don’t get any ideas, Faust).

Okay, let’s recap and see if I actually did miss something. Let’s see; you mentioned something about cute elite endangered military species (or were they units? I can’t think that far), that, ironically, need to be rescued ( I guess that explains why they’re endangered).

You, disguised as Agent Clarity, then made some sort of accusation involving me tripping Mags up. Not exactly sure what you were talking about, here.

You then somehow managed to have me make a cameo in one of your little fantasies, wedged between Gavin and Sean Connery (an image you incidentally can’t quite seem to shake out of your mind every time the name sangrain goes through your brain, and crosses your lips like a smooth, cool, crisp, delicious, um, fruity, thirst quenching, wine-infused beverage (as redirected by google).

And to imagine that while all this is taking place, I’m just an innocent bystander taking in the view.

Without a moment’s notice, I am then accosted to pony things up; at which time I’m turned upside down and shaken (luckily not stirred) for all I’m worth. In the ensuing melee, all my ice cream flavors come falling out, my all time favorite Werlkempter book (which I didn’t know I had at the time - by the way, that dude rocks) exits violently out of my pocket, and somewhere deep within my shaken state, I confess my affinity for your style. In a state of undeniable vulnerability (you know, being shaken and all), I reveal my deepest darkest secret, which happens to involve Faust (and not that whole thing “with” the seals. That, I believe, is Faust’s little secret. You may have to shake him a little).

And now it seems you just dealt me your biggest blow yet, and I smelt it. I mean, how did you know about me and Faust? What manner of creature are you? How are you able to reach within my darkest confines and divine such a truth? Must breathe in, breathe out.

Wait a minute, again, did you just call me smooth? You’re not going to try to drink me, are you? Let me get this straight; you want me to give it up so you can drink me? Can you at least remove your eye first? Last thing we want is you choking on your own eye. Personally, I’d rather you had your eye firmly secured in your socket, but if you insist on getting it on me, who am I to argue?

Speaking of arguing, I think Impenitent still has the title for deadliest killer lines dropped, and still dropping.

So, what were we talking about? I forgot. Was it pretending to throw a stick over a cute little puppy’s head and watch it whip its head around? Doesn’t sound right? Can you give me a clue? I’m lost.

Ugh, be right back, need to take a few Extra Strength Tylenol™ for my headache, that sangria does it to me every time. Wicked, wicked stuff. Also, trying to navigate the above mind maze isn’t helping matters. Do I still have any lifelines left? If so, I’d like to phone a friend (Faust I sure hope you’re home, I’m beginning to think you’re the only one who can get me out of this alive).

Okay, the pounding is beginning to subside.

Alright then: sangrain, just for future reference, when someone waves the white flag, the Geneva Convention stipulates that a cease-fire commence. You’re not supposed to keep attacking – it’s bad manners, you know. And for that flagrant breach of protocol, I get to move one of my pawns to the back row, and now I’d like my Queen back, please.

Right. Well, before I can place you in that coveted spot between Gavin and Sean, [a space which was already reserved for someone very near and dear to me, I’ll have you know, but we’ll – er, I mean they’ll – manage to squeeze you in, since you seem to have your heart set on it] I’ll need an 8 x 10 glossy, preferably in color, but B&W will do if that’s all you’ve got. Naturally, an audition will also be required [no, no, not THAT, mind out of the gutter please, sangrain - a singing audition], perhaps something original, or lacking that, something from the Golden State CD? Again, video would be best; just send me a link once you’ve got it uploaded to YouTube. Oh and lip-syncing will definitely count against you. Faking it just results in everyone feeling short-changed.

Yes, I could’ve been easier on you. Just don’t let the days go by, huh?

Once that fantasy has been fulfilled, we can get to work on your storyline with Faust. [If you want to include Imp and puppies, well, you’re on your own there, sangrain. Even I have my limits.]

But first things first, let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves, shall we. I mean, Tylenol™, even Extra Strength, only goes so far.

I’m not sure I can come to the rescue here, Anita. Not sure I want to.

Try the Navy SEALS. Or maybe some puppies.

Okay, Anita, first, you pretend as though I treated you bad. Flailing aimlessly on the floor while waving your white flag, you insist I back off, citing some sort of Geneva Convention mandates, only to find myself backed into a Guantanamo like corner, nestled somewhere in Abu gria… something rather.

Having stuffed me in some sort of man pile up, you mercilessly insist on capturing the moment on glossy 8x10 prints, combined with video uploads to the internet. O the humiliation.

But that’s not all, in this, yet again, very vulnerable state, I’m forced to sing while, all this time, a pawn is stuffed in my back row.

Now what’s this I hear? There’s even more in store for me? Faust, Imp, and puppies? Oh the pain! Where does it stop? And can somebody please dislodge this pawn?

We’ll now go to a commercial break while we let sangrain recover:

Hold it! Wait a just minute! This whole thing was televised? It just never stops.

We apologize for the interruption. Sangrain seems irate. Now back to our commercial break:

Tylenol Extra Strength: When the pounding just won’t stop, and the hits keep on coming. Why fake it when you can have the real thing?

Tylenol: Never having to feel like you were short changed [size=85](sponsored by trojan condoms and our friends at both canon and Nikon, for your creepy “photo journalistic” needs).[/size]

Now back to our regularly scheduled pain fest, er, um, program.

Oh the pain. The paaaain!

What’s next? Navy trained seal puppies wowing me with their cuteness while their little seal buddies train their sights on me for a kill shot? Seriously, to what levels are you willing to sink?

And you call this being easy on me? Watching you tower over me like a queen, I simply wonder if I even ever had a chance.

Uh oh, everything’s gone white.

I found myself quite impressed with the marksmanship employed. Yes, do not mess with the special forces.

And there’s a new force in town. A Notorious Inquisitor Takes Aim at Sangrain. Don’t try to fight the power.

Nah, I doubt Rocket is that bad. He seems like a wholesome religious man with good moral and ethical fundamentals. I doubt he would steep to the levels of our own resident Agent Clarifier.

Unless by new force, you’re talking about the latest A. N. I. T. A. search and destroy S. class system, then yeah, I’m S. O. L. I doubt I could even fight the power if I tried. This indeed, is a notorious inquisitor model. I feel like a bug drawn to a bright light. I’m screwed (don’t get any ideas, Anita).

:-k :laughing:

Faust, I was really hoping for a little more help from you. Not sure why, I guess I always thought of you as the gentlemanly type. Thought. As in past tense.

You knew what I was getting myself into, yet you did nothing to stop me. I’ll have you know I am seriously considering removing you from my Christmas card list. Seriously. Considering.

Okay but it’s not too late, Faust, come on. [-o< There’s still time to redeem yourself. Grab a bucket and help me start bailing, wouldya, I’m sinking here! [size=85][Whoa, I almost said, “I’m going down,” but then thought better of it. Whew – ‘cause I sure would hate for this thread to deteriorate into some sort of playground for libertines.][/size]

Oh sure, now you see my white flag. Honestly, sangrain, I’m no prude, and what a man does in front of his own webcam is his own affair. Still, maybe if you didn’t spend quite so much time in that vivid, S&M internet fantasyland of yours, you would have seen the light sooner. [Also? The neighbors asked me to tell you that your singing is keeping them awake at night. They also mentioned something about a non-stop pounding, not sure what that was all about though.)

I think it’s time we negotiate a peace treaty. I mean, I don’t want this, remember that. And I’ll never forget where you’re at. But at some point we really have to end it.

Now, I know you’re already distressed at losing that chess piece, and I sure hope you find it (helpful hint: it’s always in the last place you look, so try looking there first). But you can’t seem to make up your mind if you want me to tower or to sink – and I can’t do both. I mean, I may be a Queen, but I’m only human. :unamused:

So let’s try to settle this like adults. You can have custody of the puppy and the baby (seals). I’m taking the television (you only scream at the commercials anyway) and the laptop (webcam included).

Now, do we have a truce? Because I’ve gotta run. I’ve got a sailor on my deck right now who looks like he needs help “with” something. And never let it be said that I don’t support our troops. O:)

I will not comment on that opportunity… :evilfun:…or will I?

Does Mags know you’re encroaching on her territory, or are you guys a joint strike team? Sink or swim, I guess.

As for those neighbors, they seriously need to get off my back. What’s a little singing during a non-stop pounding session? Haven’t they ever heard of whistle while you work?

And what’s this about you airing our dirty laundry in such a public and respected sphere? You even have the gall to mention the sinking tower maneuver. It’s like I don’t even know you. The insinuation that I can only ever have passion for inanimate objects simply leaves me speechless. Where did we go wrong? This used to be such a classy joint and now look what you’ve gone and done. Let’s just hope you never find the philosopher’s stone. I’d hate to see where that would end up. I think a pawn is all I can take, … if even.

Now, please, get your act together, Woman. Straighten up your disheveled self. For crying out loud, let’s try to look presentable before rainey walks in on us.

It’s been fun. Happy sinking, um, er, I mean, sailing.

Until next time…

Make up your mind Rocket, we don’t have all day.

She’s all yours. I’ll bow out gracefully.

But I have to say, if that little grin face was your opening move, we have a long way to go.

Be gentle, Anita. Treat Rocket well.

Anita, let’s review the facts. I drop by your other internet haunt only to find that every third thread is addressed to you. Surely your little finger is throbbing from having every male on that website wrapped around it.

Recent thread:

OP: To Anita:

Post: I recently painted my garage. Just wanted you to know, Anita. Isn’t that good?

Post: Hey, Anita. I just freed a bird that was trapped in my garage. Isn’t that better?

Post: Well, I just raised two abandoned eagle chicks in my garage. Isn’t that great, Anita? (Freed a bird. What a loser. She likes me better.)

Post: I just bought 500 hundred acres as a wildlife preserve for wild…life. I’m the best, Anita. Those two are morons, and I hate them. But I like you, Anita. Do you like me?

Post: That’s nothing, you ridiculous idiot. You should die, slowly. I just saved the world. There was an asteroid heading straight for Earth, and I blew it up with my pulverizing death ray, Anita. Anita? Are you there? Anita?

[Three days later] Post: You’re all very good boys, and I love you all equally. Now don’t fight.

And so it goes. I think you can fend for yourself, my dear. Besides, I want to be different from the other guys.

(It’s my only shot).

I still don’t believe you are on her Christmas card list, Faust.

Good luck with this one, Rocket. As you can clearly see, it seems Faust was slightly jilted by this Grand Inquisitor. So good luck with the inquisition. Instead of the grinning faces, why don’t you try saving a bird, and then work your way to some sort of grand Earth saving scheme. I hear she’s into that. That might be your in. Again, good luck.

Make up your mind Rocket, we don’t have all day.

She’s all yours. I’ll bow out gracefully.

But I have to say, if that little grin face was your opening move, we have a long way to go.

Be gentle, Anita. Treat Rocket well.
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Well after that pep talk, I should watch my tongue. Is Anita a maneater?

If she is, they go willingly.

Jilted?

Me?

Why…um…well…er…maybe.

Well, just watch out for words like “sinking,” “with,” and what ever you do, just don’t turn your back on her, and if you mistakenly do, just pucker up. She plays chess.

Faust, say no more. I hate to see a friend in such a vulnerable state.

This Anita is sure a powerful creature. Makes black widow spiders look like namby pamby whinos.

But since I’m better than this, I will respectively stand up and walk away with my dignity. Don’t know how much dignity I have left after that pawn incident, but I’ll salvage what I have left, and valiantly press on.