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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #200 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:12 »

I have an original draft 1662 book of common prayer.  Actually, it's a 1661 prayer book, because it was published before the spring equinox, which is when the year changed in the old style calendar.

Edit - I described it a bit loosely: see here.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #201 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:22 »

Wicca influence?
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #202 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:26 »

I am incredibly boring and don't have anything to tell you people that is halfway interesting.

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I clean my bellybutton out. Obsessively.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #203 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:29 »

Wicca influence?

Sorry, I wrote it wrong; not actually the equinox, but the Feast of The Annunciation (Lady Day, 25 March).
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #204 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:33 »

Man. I'm so jealous of people with old books. My oldest book is a 19th century edition of the Rubaiyyat of Omar Khayyam. :(
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #205 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:39 »

My main hobby is fighting. With sword and shield. The next weekend I will take the train to another side of the country and there will be battles. Fighting battles in the woods with swords and spears and axes flying around and the occasional arrow is the most awesome thing I have ever done in my entire life.

It's like playing a video game like Oblivion, just without all the boring parts where you walk around, it's just combat, all the time. And in real life.

So. Much. Fun.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #206 on: 24 Jan 2009, 09:50 »

I can crack literally every joint in my body. Even some I'm not sure that should, like my sternum, I'm pretty certain my sternum shouldn't crack.

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #207 on: 24 Jan 2009, 10:08 »

I have tasted dog urine.

well who among us hasnt........

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #208 on: 24 Jan 2009, 10:35 »

I can proudly say I have not tasted Dog urine.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #209 on: 24 Jan 2009, 10:48 »

Oh I forgot

My favorite type of sandwich is peanut butter and cheese and I pronounce bagel like 'bag ell'

I have nearly drowned so many times I can't count despite having been a competitive swimming, and having my bronze cross(step below lifeguarding, I never bothered to get that)

I ran through a glass door when I was 11, fucking up the tendons in my left hand, this is why I am not longer a piano player even though it has since healed alright

I think feet are pretty.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #210 on: 24 Jan 2009, 11:46 »

I LOVE eating peanut butter, jelly, cheese, and mustard sandwiches. Mayo, cheddar, and dill pickle sandwiches are another odd one for me.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #211 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:13 »

I think feet are pretty.

You must be crazy. I find any and all feet revolting.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #212 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:21 »

You must be crazy.

Indeed. wtf "bag ell" *slap*

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #213 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:23 »

I am totally not crazy, feet are just awesome. So are hands.

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #214 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:26 »

omg stop calling me john

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #215 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:30 »

feet are just awesome. So are hands.

Hands are cool, yes, but feet are hand's disproportionate brother. It's like a hand that got squished.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #216 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:32 »

TMJ is terrifying.  I know of three people who killed themselves because the pain was so constant and horrible.

I have a copy of Children of the Abbey that was someone's birthday present in 1801. Almost read it for an English class until it was discovered that the book wasn't actually all that easy to come by.

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #217 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:34 »

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feet are just awesome.

I guess it depends upon who they belong to.

And upon whose shoulders they rest while being admired.

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #218 on: 24 Jan 2009, 13:50 »

omg stop calling me john

He prefers "Big poppa Hocking"
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #219 on: 24 Jan 2009, 15:35 »

I obsessively pull hair out of my eyebrows and eye lashes.

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I only do it when stressed, which means that when I'm super busy I have bad skin, black shadows under my eyes and no eyelashes.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #220 on: 24 Jan 2009, 15:40 »

I've got scars from a kitten. Clearly I am the toughest dude around.


I've got scars from a bunny.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #221 on: 24 Jan 2009, 15:53 »

From the Killer Rabbit?
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #222 on: 24 Jan 2009, 16:11 »

I LOVE eating peanut butter, jelly, cheese, and mustard sandwiches. Mayo, cheddar, and dill pickle sandwiches are another odd one for me.

I can actually say that I have tried that.

Another one is just dipping Pickles in chocolate sauce, which I hear is something people like. (I liked it too)

When I'm just feeling munchish and I'm not in the mood, I put mayo and cheese on bread and nuke it for 30 seconds. =\

Oh, I'm 6'3" and weigh 135lbs.

... With clothes on. (First person to say "Get a flag" gets my size 14 foot up their ass)

Oh, I also look like I came right out of Kids Next Door (Tall, skinny, big feet+hands).
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #223 on: 24 Jan 2009, 16:20 »

My main hobby is fighting. With sword and shield. The next weekend I will take the train to another side of the country and there will be battles. Fighting battles in the woods with swords and spears and axes flying around and the occasional arrow is the most awesome thing I have ever done in my entire life.

It's like playing a video game like Oblivion, just without all the boring parts where you walk around, it's just combat, all the time. And in real life.

So. Much. Fun.

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #224 on: 24 Jan 2009, 16:33 »

I have an original 1662 book of common prayer.  Actually, it's a 1661 prayer book, because it was published before the spring equinox, which is when the year changed in the old style calendar.

Man I want this so much. How did you come into possession of it?
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #225 on: 24 Jan 2009, 16:54 »

TMJ is terrifying.  I know of three people who killed themselves because the pain was so constant and horrible.

jeezus, thank god my jaw is nowhere near THAT bad

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« Reply #226 on: 24 Jan 2009, 16:54 »

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #227 on: 24 Jan 2009, 17:06 »

 I think ketchup is really gross and it makes me want to vomit!
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #228 on: 24 Jan 2009, 17:45 »

I dislike ketchup too. Not so much that I find it disgusting (I actually like ketchup on corn-dogs, just nothing else) but this quirk of mine is made more notable because my fiancee used to work for Heinz. oh the irony

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #229 on: 24 Jan 2009, 17:58 »

My ex would dip her hot pockets, subs, practically anything in ketchup. She'd have two plates, one for her food, the other had nothing but ketchup covering it.

I like ketchup, but in moderation.
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« Reply #230 on: 24 Jan 2009, 19:15 »

My ex would dip her hot pockets, subs, practically anything in ketchup. She'd have two plates, one for her food, the other had nothing but ketchup covering it.

I like ketchup, but in moderation.

i knew a guy who had peanut butter and catsup sandwhiches

also pickle juice and jelly make for a great cure for the hick ups,

pickle juice and Tequilaw/ hot sauce makes for two great shots
first shoot the pickle juice, then shoot the tequila, wonderful way to start the night
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #231 on: 24 Jan 2009, 20:31 »

catsup sandwhiches

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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #232 on: 24 Jan 2009, 20:56 »

omg stop calling me john

It's Mr. John. Treat the elderly with respect.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #233 on: 25 Jan 2009, 08:48 »

I am totally not crazy, feet are just awesome. So are hands.

I don't really have an opinion on feet for the most part, but I ADORE men's hands.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #234 on: 25 Jan 2009, 09:18 »

I have been told I have nice hands on several occasions, but the person always seems very uncomfortable to say it and it is never someone I would expect to say something like that.

Also, I have been told I have nice wrists. I was pretty confused.
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« Reply #235 on: 25 Jan 2009, 11:11 »

I can ride my bike with no handlebars.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #236 on: 25 Jan 2009, 11:27 »

i have never taken any illegal drugs.
i used to be engaged.
i am clinically underweight. (but don't have an eating disorder or anything!)
i hate starting sentences with "i".

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« Reply #237 on: 25 Jan 2009, 12:26 »

My hair is naturally thick and dark brown, but my beard is naturally a bright red.

I once bribed a Croatian taxi driver to take me and my family into Montenegro so that we could get to a Jewish wedding (not about me, but related and interesting: our tour guide was a smuggler during the Bosnia conflict, he smuggled in food and Nike shoes: apparently it was really easy to look like you have diplomatic status with a black car, a suit, and a passport folder, because people over there were too frightened to question. :police:).  The rest of the story is not nearly as exciting as the tagline.

I once started drowning and it was the most painful experience I've ever had, perhaps b/c it was also very frightening.  Later that day a tree near me was struck by lightning, so maybe someone was trying to tell me something?
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #238 on: 25 Jan 2009, 12:33 »

My facial hair goes red when it reaches a certain length, I've noticed it in other guys as well. It seems to be pretty common.
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« Reply #239 on: 25 Jan 2009, 12:47 »

That happens with my head-hair. When I was beating an afro or twisted hair, if I went into direct sunlight, it'd be red/orange.
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« Reply #240 on: 25 Jan 2009, 14:08 »

I once shot a man in reno just to watch him die
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #241 on: 25 Jan 2009, 15:32 »

I talk to myself almost constantly.
I have only ever been in enriched classes. Being smart makes up almost all of my identity.
I am certain that something horrible tragedy will befall me, and I think about what it might be every night before going to sleep.

Apparently, I am one crazy lady.
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« Reply #242 on: 25 Jan 2009, 15:52 »

i am clinically underweight. (but don't have an eating disorder or anything!)

I am the same way.

My suitcase hasn't been completely empty in 8 years. I haven't been stationary long enough to really think it was worth my time, my parents divorced ten years ago and I've never spent longer than 6 months in any one place ever since (be it for visits or for moves). I will empty the dryer and seriously just toss everything into my suitcase.

I haven't lost my clear guitar pick that I've had for 3 years. I have lost several bright, opaque neon-colored ones. How the fuck?

I've seen an N*Sync concert live and in person. Nosebleed section, the summer of 2000, Oakland Coliseum.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #243 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:16 »

I have only ever been in enriched classes. Being smart makes up almost all of my identity.

I hope you haven't allowed this to taint your outlook on life. I don't know you so obviously I have no idea in your specific case, but it is really easy for people raised this way to be insufferable jerkwads.

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« Reply #244 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:24 »

I would like to believe I am not an unsufferable jerk. I do know, however, that I could probably be a less judgemental person. I meant it more in the way that I were no longer seen as a smart person, I wouldn't be as worthwhile.
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« Reply #245 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:40 »

Mine comes out bright red, no brown until my sideburns...I was semi-ostracized in early high school because people thought that I was dying it and therefore gay (a terrible thing in my backwards little town) or prissy (even worse than gay).
Fortunately, I didn't want to hang out with them anyway.  They were mean!  *lip quiver*  They picked on me!  *curls into the fetal position in the corner*   :cry:
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #246 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:42 »

I've seen an N*Sync concert live and in person. Nosebleed section, the summer of 2000, Oakland Coliseum.

I've seen a Backstreet Boys concert live and in person. My neighbor's dad had box seats to the concert through his work. It was Fall 2000, San Jose Arena.

There was pizza in the box so I win.
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« Reply #247 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:46 »

You suck. All I got out of the deal was permanent hearing damage and the chance to make rude signs to display at girls who had painted their cars with "OMG I LUV LANCE" slogans. Some of them were pretty clever, though. "N*Sync makes ME ill" and "I bet Justin gets Lanced by Joey every night" were among them.
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Re: Strange things you probably did not know about me
« Reply #248 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:49 »

I once shot a man in reno just to watch him die
I shot a guy in Reno 'cuz they cancelled Firefly.
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« Reply #249 on: 25 Jan 2009, 16:49 »

My Grandpa has money from slave era times. He also has a bunch of old roman coins.
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