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Postby Gravity Defier » Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:03 am

Heeeey, no no, not like that. Perv.
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Postby GS » Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:21 am

Woooooooo Portland! PS if you need a place to stay I could probably help you in many different ways.
That's all I'm sayin'.

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Postby ender1 » Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:22 am

Heeeey, no no, not like that. Perv.
Not my fault, you should have worded it differently.

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Postby Mich » Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:26 am

Guys, stop fighting! YOU'RE TEARING US APART!
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Postby Gravity Defier » Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:37 am

That's all I'm sayin'.
Keep talking that way and I'll fly back out there and walk you around that city of yours again. And you just know that's akin to a death threat.

Heeeey, no no, not like that. Perv.
Not my fault, you should have worded it differently.
Clearly I was using the wording from this:
We should all do things!

And you were included in the talk of doing things there.
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Postby Petra456 » Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:05 am

I am so excited that I can hardly stand it! We should all get together and do something... Anything! One of my favorite things to do in Portland is to just walk around and explore. Of course, if there's anything you wanted to see that's out of walking distance, we have a car!
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Postby Mich » Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:12 am

I am so excited that I can hardly stand it! We should all get together and do something... Anything! One of my favorite things to do in Portland is to just walk around and explore. Of course, if there's anything you wanted to see that's out of walking distance, we have a car!
I always feel bad whenever I have visitors because I want to do this, but we end up walking everywhere and they're normally not used to walking everywhere or are out of shape or something, whereas I'm used to walking from 23rd to Pioneer Park and back every other day (this is an exaggeration, but I do walk everywhere because I hate having to find parking).
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Postby starlooker » Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:18 am

!!!!!!!!!I'M GOING TO BE REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to Denver next week for a workshop, and Steph has agreed it would be a most excellent idea for us to meet while I'm there!

My first ever pwebber meet! SO EXCITED!

Seriously, part of me is waiting for something to happen to make it impossible -- I mean, I lived within two hours of Jan and Chris for years and never met them; Alea flew to North Dakota on the exact same days I was flying OUT of North Dakota; Kelly moved to Minnesota right after I moved to Kansas -- it's been really, really ridiculous that I haven't met anyone.

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Postby Petra456 » Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:53 am

I always feel bad whenever I have visitors because I want to do this, but we end up walking everywhere and they're normally not used to walking everywhere or are out of shape or something, whereas I'm used to walking from 23rd to Pioneer Park and back every other day (this is an exaggeration, but I do walk everywhere because I hate having to find parking).
Believe me, i'm out of shape, but I still love doing it! One of my favorite things to do when we visit California is to spend an entire day just walking around San Francisco.
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Postby Rei » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:03 pm

!!!!!!!!!I'M GOING TO BE REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I suppose meeting Brian counts as your second one which makes you real ;)
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Postby Gravity Defier » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:39 pm

I am so excited that I can hardly stand it! We should all get together and do something... Anything! One of my favorite things to do in Portland is to just walk around and explore. Of course, if there's anything you wanted to see that's out of walking distance, we have a car!
I always feel bad whenever I have visitors because I want to do this, but we end up walking everywhere and they're normally not used to walking everywhere or are out of shape or something, whereas I'm used to walking from 23rd to Pioneer Park and back every other day (this is an exaggeration, but I do walk everywhere because I hate having to find parking).

Please ask the Pwebbers I've met to date if walking is a problem for me. I walk or bike as my main methods of transportation. I think I'm solid.


Steph has agreed it would be a most excellent idea for us to meet while I'm there!

Need I really ask? Pictures please!!

That's awesome.
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Postby Mich » Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:05 am

Please ask the Pwebbers I've met to date if walking is a problem for me. I walk or bike as my main methods of transportation. I think I'm solid.
Oh, I was assuming it wouldn't be a problem with you. I just thought it was a fun tidbit.

I'm so excited for October! Seriously. It is on my calendar.
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Postby Jayelle » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:10 am

Pwebbers I've met to date
You and Steph are dating?? Does Brian know?
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Postby mr_thebrain » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:05 am

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Postby Gravity Defier » Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:35 am

Pwebbers I've met to date
You and Steph are dating?? Does Brian know?
There was talk of marriage at some point between us but alas, we're only friends at the moment.
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Postby steph » Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:21 am

Hey, I'd happily take her on as a wife, if she'd only move here! ;)

And I'm so excited to meet Kirsten!!
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Postby Dr. Mobius » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:07 am

Actually, my availability may be changing soon. I put in for an opening with the third shift crew. If I get that job, I'll be a monday to friday person and won't get the four day weekends that are really the only thing swing shift has in its favor.
Well, I didn't get that job, but I this week I was offered a different position that may or may not interfere with our August plans. I'll keep you guys updated as soon as I know anything myself.
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Postby starlooker » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:24 pm

!!!!!!!!!I'M GOING TO BE REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I suppose meeting Brian counts as your second one which makes you real ;)
Darn skippy it counts!

I'm getting more and more excited! :)
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Postby steph » Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:26 pm

Brian is real, since he's met (me), Alea, and Erica and Pheneous. Erica and Phen are real because they met Alea and me. We all know Alea is real. I've met Dave and Ollie, so I'm real, too. Kirsten will be real for real!!

Hey, Erica, do you want to meet up on thursday, too?
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Postby fawkes » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:38 am

Aw, man! I have to work on Thursday, 11-7:30. :( BUMMER!
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Postby GS » Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:27 am

I have often wondered if I am real or not.

I've met Alea, which certainly counts. And I also know all of the (ex-)Philly Boys in meat space. But I knew all of them before I joined P-Web. Is this cheating? Do they count? Am I real?

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Postby Gravity Defier » Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:39 am

I have often wondered if I am real or not.

Dear Mr. GS,

Thank you for submitting your inquiry to the Board of Real® (BOR). At this time, the BOR will review your file and those belonging to the "Philly Boys." Once we have reached a decision on the nature of your reality, we will send you a notice.

If you are not satisfied with the conclusion the BOR comes to with regards to your reality, you will have 14 days to appeal.

We once again thank you for your inquiry.

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Postby steph » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:36 pm

I had the pleasure of spending the evening with Kirsten!

I drove to her hotel this afternoon and I waited outside while 2 of my kids were asleep in the car and she walked down from her room. My mind had envisioned her as somewhat quiet and reserved, but as soon as she walked out that door, she was just this bundle of Kirsten joy that I wish I could properly describe! Arms went out and friendship picked up as if it had always been there.

We drove to my house (Kinley threw up on the way. Lovely.) and met up with Brian and Tyler, who had been at music theatre class. Kinley was clingy from not feeling well, and Brayden and Tyler started out shy. Don't worry, I told her that once they warmed up to her, they would jump on her in the morning if she was sleeping on our couch! We all piled in the car and drove to our favorite Italian place, Cinzetti's which is an incredibly tasty marketplace buffet. The kids really started to show their personalities in the car! I was glad they were warming up. We talked and stuffed ourselves silly with yummy italian food. Then it was back in the car to drive home so Brian could meet up with his best friend and parents who were driving through town. The kids ALL agreed on the way home that they had a lot of fun at the restaurant with Kirsten! Brian demonstrated his egg balancing talent and we took a few pictures. Then I took Kirsten back to the hotel. The drive back to the hotel was much shorter than when I drove to the hotel to pick her up in the first place. I hated to say goodbye, but I was (and still am!) exhausted. I hugged her goodbye and made her promise to come for a vacation weekend where I could really show her what Colorado is made of!

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P.S. Kirsten is going to make a GREAT mom someday!
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Postby Rei » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:18 am

:D
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Postby Eaquae Legit » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:41 am

Kirsten, you look like you deal very well with a horde of clambering children! Of course, they ARE adorable!

I wish I could have been there too!
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Postby Jayelle » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:55 am

I love it! Those pictures make me feel all fuzzy.
I love the picture with them clamoring all over you.
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Postby Gravity Defier » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:53 pm

Kirsten is going to make a GREAT mom someday!

No doubt. 8)

I wish I could have been there too!

Me, too!

I love it! Those pictures make me feel all fuzzy.

Hear, hear.
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Postby eggbalancer » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:56 pm

We sure had a good time visiting with you, Kirsten! I hope we didn't get you sick. I love that picture of the kids climbing on you. They had tons of fun. Thanks for giving us an excuse to go to Cinzetti's! :wink: Next time, we'll show you the mountains!
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Postby starlooker » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:15 am

I had an AWESOME time meeting Steph, Brian, and the kids! I've never met a pwebber before, so it was such a weird but good feeling when I walked out of the hotel and saw her sitting there and actually recognized this person I've never technically met before! So hugs and greetings and jump into the car with Brayden and Kinley :) Poor little Kinley was not feeling good, so she was a little shy when we got home -- man, did that change by the end of the evening! (I credit the bread she was eating at Cinzettis. Italian bread makes everything better.) I can happily verify that the kiddos in person are as beautiful and brilliant as presented on pweb, only moreso if that's possible. Plus Steph and Brian are just a lot of fun to talk with. The drive back to my hotel was way, way too short. I would absolutely love to come up again some weekend when I'm not stuck in classes all day and spend some more time with you guys!
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Postby Eaquae Legit » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:34 pm

The Steph family are high on the list of pwebbers I really want to meet. I wish I could get sent to a conference near them...
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Postby steph » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:56 pm

The Steph family are high on the list of pwebbers I really want to meet. I wish I could get sent to a conference near them...
I honestly don't think that anyone has ever paid me such a high compliment before. I don't even know what to say. I am very flattered.
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Postby Dr. Mobius » Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:22 pm

Actually, my availability may be changing soon. I put in for an opening with the third shift crew. If I get that job, I'll be a monday to friday person and won't get the four day weekends that are really the only thing swing shift has in its favor.
Well, I didn't get that job, but I this week I was offered a different position that may or may not interfere with our August plans. I'll keep you guys updated as soon as I know anything myself.
I start my new position tomorrow. I'll be working monday to friday and have weekends off for the next three to six months.
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Postby Eaquae Legit » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:56 am

The Steph family are high on the list of pwebbers I really want to meet. I wish I could get sent to a conference near them...
I honestly don't think that anyone has ever paid me such a high compliment before. I don't even know what to say. I am very flattered.
The fact that you would say that is a huge compliment in itself. Infinite compliment feedback loop?
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Postby steph » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:38 pm


The fact that you would say that is a huge compliment in itself. Infinite compliment feedback loop?
Perpetual compliment circle now started. :)
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Postby Eaquae Legit » Fri May 13, 2011 5:27 pm

If anyone feels like coming to visit, I'll gladly welcome babysitters, come fall...
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