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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg 
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I used to be a member way back when... it was something very special called the Duet Club. If you go through some of the old threads in Family Dialogue and Poetic Haven, you'll see what I'm talking about... Sharon (Poet deVine) originally started and organized the club... it was a really cool way to get people's pens working on conjunction with one another, it brought a lot of much-needed attention to the Sanctuary forums, and got a lot of lazy pens in motion. It even made a few new friends for everyone. Aww...  The basic idea was that every week, we would have a random pairing off of names of club members, and those randomly paired people would each write a collaboration, or "Duet," with their partner... the more senior member (the one with the most posts) is responsible for contacting the other one, and from there, the poetry just grows and grows... and when each piece is completed it's posted in the Poetic Haven for all to enjoy. If you're interested in joining this club or renewing your membership, then please reply to this thread saying so. With PdV's help, I'd really like to get this thing back up and running again. So what do you say, poetry land?  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'll be GLAD to moderate this again..do the name drawing and such. This WAS so much fun!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Color me there.... for I would follow you anywhere.   |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Ok, so you guys are in... come on people, we need more... Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'll send an email to a few people asking them to join. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
May I be added to the list? My quill needs filling. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
count me in!  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Ok Ms Devine... you invited me here.. what makes you think I can write, let alone write a duet..?? LOL Being the master of non commital to additional demands... let me say I might indeed try this once or twice as long as in meter I do not have to write...or rhyme...lord no I can not rhyme..though it is true I try from time to time. So send me green eggs and ham for sam I am I am I am.. no wait...wrong story line..andI'm not sam.. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
RULES: I, the once and powerful Oz..whoops, wrong script... Ok I, the PdV of PiP will take your names and put them on little slips of paper (not too small or I can't read them) and then I will draw two out and voila! those two people must write a duet poem. I'll continue til the end. If there is an odd number, the last poet gets stuck with me! Keep signing up. We'll wait until Thursday night and then I'll set up the first set of duets. |
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Marshalzu
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
Count me in please. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LOL... Oh how I have athority issues... Why was it I wanted to skip class when you stated the rules? oh yeah... I don't work on the weekends and I am out of the office this friday... and let me see... Mondays are tied up for me because of standing staff meetings, but I can usually be reached or will usually get to replies sometime Monday evening... In the odd case something breaks..I will be in the office for periods up to 48 hours... during such times ( rare thankfully at least for the present) I tend ot be a bit short and grouchy... the rest of the time I am in and out of meetings and doing training for a new employee...as well as dealing with typical office politics. during those times you will find me to be my usual kind, patient, forgiving self, except that of late I have been noticing mood swings and someone accused me of multiple personalities... I don't think there is anything to those claims...as I have NOT been visited by any Police officers wanting to know where I was at the time of _______ (name ommitted for personal reasons and to protect the innocent and guilty) dissapearance.. I can write any style as long as it is free verse... and not too long. My attention span and the number of brain cells available for me to use are no longer than...(no wait..I can't say that in here..) well... never mind.. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ron, please take this brown paper bag and breath gently into it..that's it...ok. There is NO time limit on these..they should be done via email or any instant messenger you both have. If it takes you a month, it takes you a month - no big deal!! The point is to work with someone you may never have thought of working with. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and watch out for her whip! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LOL.. you want me to put the bag over my head you say???? Ms Devine..I knew I might not be the most handsome one around...but to tell me I need a bag over my head... really!!! Oh..let me see... the new project kicke doff this week and with it I will be working some longer hours until the actual implementation then it will be a round the clock for two or three days while we do an install and test... my mind does not get too creative when it is thinking of clustered servers, code interface, and user acceptance testing... database design and actual spec documents tend to drive me into ananlytical mode which often asks questions about such things as why I write poetry at all.... oh yeah... if I don't have my caffiene I am unbearable... so always have a pot of coffee or a Mt Dew ready for me... wait! forgot to mention... general business hours for me are from 6 am to 6:30pm central time...although extended hours are any time earlier or later that I can't sleep or am so obssessed with what I am working on that I can't quit..... I shoul dbe able to finsih anything thrown at me in usually 15 or twenty minutes as long as I am inspired....so... whom ever you partner with me..or the fates partner with me.. will just have to be ptient.. LOL Now..where was that bag? Where did I lay that vial of valium? oh gee... and I am out of crack.... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Tsk! Tsk! Ron, you know you are a hunkarooney!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ok, sounds good, count me in... BC |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I was just telling JM how much I'd love to join in but I'm so busy helping Ron, Mr. Personalities...with this new project, just don't have the time.  He wasn't kidding about being grouchy![This message has been edited by Duncan (05-14-2003 08:54 PM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Duncan--->  (who knew the porch puppy was really a scaredy cat)  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
We're getting a good group here!!! (Duncan you WILL be doing this - don't make me come over there!)  |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
I'm in if you'll have me |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Yep, that's me always running around, trying to get things done, people to meet, meetings to schedule, coffee to drink.... Thanks for noticing JM, busy, busy, busy. It ain't easy being a slacker... Sharon, thanks so much but as I was telling my drunk Uncle Bob earlier, I need to work on my assertiveness when it comes to saying No to certain bossy women (see above) and I figure this is as a good place to start as any. Though, gotta admit...the thought of that whip, ya almost had me! Ya'll have fun! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Hey Dunc ... thats so lame it limps ... you sound hen pecked to me. BAWK BAWK    |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
I'm In!!! |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
I'm in "My ears have not yet drunk a hundred words |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
quote: Ron, I REALLY hope I get paired up with you. [This message has been edited by Local Parasite (05-15-2003 01:35 AM).] |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
I am so THERE with this... It sounds like a really interesting idea I love the smell of napalm in the morning... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
I was only thinking of this a few days ago, way to go LP for bringing it back up. I'm more than happy to participate. I had such a great time last time. Let me know if you need any help. Maree p.s thanks for the invitation Sharon [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (05-15-2003 03:17 AM).] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
UM... OK.. and I can write in any form as long as it's NOT free verse... You'll just have to tie me into a chair long enough to remember how to write... and the other guy starts...  |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LP....LOL.. you have no idea what you are saying bud... being paired with me to write something is like having rocks tied to both feet and being pushed into deep water. You know you could swim to shore on your own but those dead weights you have to drag along give you that sinking feeling.... Now..I'd have written with you anytime..all you had to do was ask.... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Nan... LMAO..now wouldn't we have fun...rhyming free verse!!!! oh wait... the tied to a chair part is what I was thinking about as fun...lol |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Haha... I was thinking the same thing, Nanner... not to mention I'm told my poetry tends to be on the long side. Oh well... we'll just see how it all turns out, won't we? Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
Hello, as a newer Senior Member, I would love to be included in this club. Thank you. Peace is the only battle worth waging. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yeah - well - I've been known to frequent places where they teach magic tricks... Practicing to be an escape artist here... |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Our list so far? Lemme see... Local Parasite is in. Janet Marie is in. Poet deVine is in if we have an odd number. Sunshine is in. Martie is in. Cpat Hair is in as long as he doesn't have to write any real poetry. Marshalzu is in. Bill Charles is in. Skyfire is in if we'll have her. Kellie is in. Siofra is in. Ringo is SO in. Maree is in. Nan is in because I'll cry if she isn't. Moonlight Romeo is in. That look about right to everyone? Ok, going great so far... let's see if we can add any more names before tonight. I'll try getting in touch with Carly, and maybe Noah would like to be contacted... I've seen him doing collaborations before. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
LOL.. maybe I should change my conditions for being in LP... we all know I couldn't write real poetry anyway... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Nice try Ron...you and Duncan seem to take delight in making the moth beg. and??? WHERE IS SERENITY????? Hmmm...we cant have the witch ditching us and??? Where is Mikey???? Sending out an Missing Squirrel report  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm late...but OKAY, let's do this again. (Isn't this how you and I met, LP?) Now I need some coffee too. (Gawd, I wish mercury would go direct...) (serenity exits, muttering to herself and bumping into walls..) |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'm in! ...and, uh, anybody interested in a threesome.....? ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ [This message has been edited by Ratleader (05-15-2003 11:34 AM).] |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Because Janet asked nicely, I'll play along. Y'know the e-mail. .m. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
I am soooooo IN!  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
I'd be interested if anyone would have me |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well. . . I guess I'll have you Brad. . .LOL count me in kids. . . I wouldn't miss this for the world. . . ------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
MIKEY!!!!!  YEAH... the squirrel is gonna play (thanks groovy guy) SEE DUNCAN...everyone else came to the sandbox to play..yayaya Quit being a GOOBER and get yer porch puppy keester in here. :toungue: |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Now, Now JM... you know porch puppies scare easily... and calling him a goober... really! He can't help it he is a peanut head... LMAO |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
quote: That's not a bad idea actually. Maybe in case of an even number, instead of excluding PdV like she requested... we just do a threesome? That way everyone has to (er, gets to) play. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yep, I'd like to try the three idea, expert that I am with exactly two duets under my belt..... Gotta push that envelope..... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
would be hard to organize though. Might require three people who have an IM program in common, or a chatroom, otherwise. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Um yep, that's how we managed it before...there was a foursome with myself, brian sites, wranx and bsquirrel... wow. I am one lucky, um, lady? |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You're a lady?? How disappointing...... ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
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Child of the Stars
since 2000-09-07
Posts 1658Ann Arbor, MI |
Count me in. ~Carly empty arms |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, I almost didn't stop by this thread. Now? CAN I PLEASE PLAY TOO? or is that TWO? I'll cry and feel really crappy if you say no.   OH, are there rules? |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Mike... the idea of a three-way poetry (notice I SPECIFIED lol) is very intriguing... count me in for that as well Day after day I'm more confused, |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OMG! menage a trois poetry? is it legal? |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Any others? This one's in danger of being closed up soon, I think... better get your names in the hat before the teams are selected! Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
Umm...can we do something about seperating the list into who has messenger programs (and who actually uses them) and who doesn't? I tried this once with someone who didn't use a messenger program, and it was quite difficult for me to do. I like the immediate exchange and the flow better than waiting on an e-mail. If its someone I'm familiar with, the messenger program isn't a big deal. If its someone I've never really chatted with before, its more difficult without a messenger program? anyways..big request..I know... please? "My ears have not yet drunk a hundred words |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
I know the feeling. Every successful collaboration I've ever done was fast-paced and in the form of instant messages. Luckily I think most people on here have access to some IM program or other. No need to add any confusion to the selection process... and what's more, take away from the randomness... right? Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
no problem. I totally understand, but could we at least get a "raising of pens" in this thread on who uses a messenger program and who doesn't? to get an idea? Please? "My ears have not yet drunk a hundred words |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
okay... I could be in... if someone opens the door... regards sudhir |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I'd love to do this Sharon. If I am not to late to sign up. . |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Obviously there are going to be many different writing styles and personalities here...not all can write spontaneously on a chat screen, not all will be able to meet at certain time zone to chat, due to work scheduals or what ever...some are going to feel more comfortable doing it by email, while others are going to work better "live" Part of this being successful is going to be how we will adapt and try new things, but also theres going to be times where a pairing wont work out due to lack of muse or chemistry or a poet might not be availble for a round due to personal, or work obligations. When you did this before, was there a system used when a poet needed to take a pass or opt out on one of the assigned rounds? |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Yeah JM, a lot of people just didn't post at all and made no excuse for themselves, or a brief "it didn't work out" in the main thread. A lot of people couldn't even get in touch with the other in order to write something in the first place. Hopefully that won't happen so much, but we have to be realistic and realize there will be pairings that don't produce a poem. Hopefully it won't discourage anyone. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
can i join?  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
wont discourage me....Im used to it. LOL I have lots of pairings with me own moody muse that didnt produce a poem. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
so. . . when will we know???? ------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at JM's reply. so, does my alter-ego count as a partner? LOL. I'd be honored to pair off with ANYONE here, though my style may be quite different. and don't you dare say ?what style? LOL |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Im in - awesome idea - what a strange write this will be . . . email me guys k? xxoo |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ok...this is closed. I'm doing the drawing now. |
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