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TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-23-2010, 06:21 PM

Well, Agan. That's a very lovely picture, but I think that we need to have another one that goes with it...

We are not fangirls. Sort of.

And I liked this picture of our meet-up too:

From left to right: THE Ka, Aganzir, TGEW, and Lauri.

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 06:38 PM

Is there a gene of "Alaskan awesomeness"?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-23-2010, 06:43 PM

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Is there a gene of "Alaskan awesomeness"?

Why, yes. Yes there is.

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Why, yes. Yes there is.

Looking at the pics it looks like there really is one...

Dury: Don't feel bad about missing us... we had a tremendous time and meeting you would have just being extra-fun. It was sad it never happened, but no can do...

And I do know there are different people inside different nations, it's just the stereotypes one keeps toying about - even if one knows they're just stereotypes...

We need to meet the next time we're in the US., or you're in Europe!

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P.S. - Nogrod! Go to bed! You're back in Finn time!

It's called the jet-lag... hard to adapt into another time-zone... well slowly and slowly...

Durelin · 07-23-2010, 06:49 PM

I'm so very very very times a million sorry that I could not meet you guys. Both sorry that I could not be a bit of a pseudo-hostess in DC and just plain sad that I missed you (of no fault but my own). I am glad you had a good trip and got a good taste of the States as well as meeting a lot of awesome people! I'm sorry you didn't have anyone to greet you in DC

Nog, Nog...there are plenty of quiet Americans, just as there are plenty loud ones! And my very limited as they are ventures to touristy places in the UK and Greece have shown me that many, many different nationalities can be quite loud and obnoxious (and no, not just the tourists!)...

Finland must just be extra quiet. Makes me want to visit more.

Once again, sorry I missed you.

P.S. - Nogrod! Go to bed! You're back in Finn time!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-23-2010, 07:04 PM

Can I just say we are one darned attractive group of people?

Our brains and personalities don't matter; we're gorgeous!

I wonder if I should admit that I was nervous to meet Nog?

Aganzir, I was extremely excited to meet. I've got a bit of a girl-crush on her, really, and her pure mischievous wickedness delights me. Lommy is such a sweetheart that I was stoked to meet her too, and all of my [albeit limited] interactions with Greenie pointed me toward excitement about her too. I knew I'd like them, though I wasn't sure they'd like me as much. And I really wanted them to like me.

But I was outright worried that Nog wouldn't like me at all!

More specifically, I was worried that our personalities would clash instead of mesh, and that it would be like an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.

But I made a point of getting some alone time with him as soon as I could, so that I wouldn't chicken out and end up too shy to talk with him later. When he asked about how to get to a grocery store, I offered to navigate since I know Geneva fairly well by now. Within a couple blocks, we were talking effortlessly, teasing each other.

"Beer and bacon? What an American purchase!"

"That's the brake, dear, not the clutch. Are you trying to give us whiplash?"

I began to giggle pretty uncontrollably during our first game of werewolf when without really realizing or planning it, he started arguing about the importance of Day One and I said in passing that they didn't matter. We just sort of looked at each other and grinned.

I thought it funny that Nog, who I was most nervous about meeting, was the one I talked to most! He's an absolute sweetheart, generous and easy-going, witty and intelligent. So easy to get along with. I'm glad to have had my worries banished.

Rune informs me that there's now a competition to see if I'll go to Denmark or Finland first? Let the bribes commence.

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 07:39 PM

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But I made a point of getting some alone time with him as soon as I could, so that I wouldn't chicken out and end up too shy to talk with him later. When he asked about how to get to a grocery store, I offered to navigate since I know Geneva fairly well by now. Within a couple blocks, we were talking effortlessly, teasing each other.

"Beer and bacon? What an American purchase!"

"That's the brake, dear, not the clutch. Are you trying to give us whiplash?"

That was great fun indeed! (Hey, I learned off from the manual gears in a day or two) And the fact that we purchased the stuff with your ID.! I'm forty+ but we got the beer with your papers... And I must say I did appreciate the easy-going company of yours.

I don't think I was afraid of meeting you but it was one of the interesting moments - just getting into a car with a shopping-trip with you as soon as we arrived... It was a good choice in the end. It seems we both got the precautions out of the way with the humour in our trip and after that it was really easy and fun.

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Can I just say we are one darned attractive group of people?

You can...

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I was outright worried that Nog wouldn't like me at all!

And don't you worry, I liked you a lot!

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Rune informs me that there's now a competition to see if I'll go to Denmark or Finland first? Let the bribes commence.

Do not let Rune's "information" cloud your view - like the "fair and balanced" Fox News which are the most imbalanced I know of - so of course it is Finland! We can offer you both the city-feeling (in Helsinki) and bring you to our summer-cottage (in the middle of nowhere with a lake and a sauna).

No way a Dane could top that offer!

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I began to giggle pretty uncontrollably during our first game of werewolf when without really realizing or planning it, he started arguing about the importance of Day One and I said in passing that they didn't matter. We just sort of looked at each other and grinned.

Funny you should mention it... that was the most hilarious part of the game that was set for us losing it. I really had fun exchanging those looks - we were so good but sadly it didn't help... But losing can be fun also.

On the next one people should have gathered from our changed attitude that we were not guilty, but who can blame them for not lynching Erika & Chris (and Lommy)?

satansaloser2005 · 07-23-2010, 07:58 PM

Nog, go to bed!

<3

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Nog, go to bed!

<3

Trying to...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-23-2010, 08:02 PM

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Funny you should mention it... that was the most hilarious part of the game that was set for us losing it.

I was trying so hard to figure out who our third [non-existent] wolf was! Wait, was Boro's comment a hint? Hold on, Agan said she's as much a wolf as me... does that mean she knows I'm a wolf and that I didn't see her, and she's telling me? Hang on, Rikae too is saying things that might be clues! WHO IS OUR THIRD WOLF!?!?!?!?!?

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I was trying so hard to figure out who our third [non-existent] wolf was! Wait, was Boro's comment a hint? Hold on, Agan said she's as much a wolf as me... does that mean she knows I'm a wolf and that I didn't see her, and she's telling me? Hang on, Rikae too is saying things that might be clues! WHO IS OUR THIRD WOLF!?!?!?!?!?

That was a dilemma... (trilemma?) It was pretty hard to make a plan without the knowledge, but I was actually thinking the game just missed the third wolf as there was none to be seen at night... That's why I went the bold way the second night, like we had no problems. Sadly they were ready to outwit us there...

Aganzir · 07-23-2010, 09:05 PM

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It's called the jet-lag... hard to adapt into another time-zone... well slowly and slowly...

If it's of any comfort, my brain refuses to admit I'm back in Finland and so very far away from all the fabulous people I met, and insists on staying up late. Oh wait what do you mean it isn't 11pm?

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Aganzir, I was extremely excited to meet. I've got a bit of a girl-crush on her, really, and her pure mischievous wickedness delights me.

I was excited to meet you too. As I told you, I was kind of semi-scared of you before meeting you because I could never figure out what you thought of me. And yay thanks for the compliments! Oh and did I forget to mention you were one of the fellow wolves I was talking about?

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Rune informs me that there's now a competition to see if I'll go to Denmark or Finland first? Let the bribes commence.

You'll get lots of lovely people in Finland while all Denmark can offer you is one Rune!

Hahaha Nog are you comparing Rune to Fox News?

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does that mean she knows I'm a wolf and that I didn't see her, and she's telling me?

Hey I wouldn't be that mean! If it had been me I would've been waving at you and trying to get your attention!

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Well, go for it! It's not that far!

Hey matchmaker stop drinking and go to bed!

Nogrod · 07-23-2010, 09:30 PM

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Hahaha Nog are you comparing Rune to Fox News?

The belivability of Denmark over Finland is about the same level as the believability of the Fox News over BBC - or any real news-network. Rune is not involved, just the "fair and balanced" facts.

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Hey matchmaker stop drinking and go to bed!

Tehee, I'd love to score a new one!

07-23-2010, 06:21 PM	#1
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Well, Agan. That's a very lovely picture, but I think that we need to have another one that goes with it... We are not fangirls. Sort of. And I liked this picture of our meet-up too: From left to right: THE Ka, Aganzir, TGEW, and Lauri. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-23-2010, 06:38 PM	#2
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Is there a gene of "Alaskan awesomeness"? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-23-2010, 07:04 PM	#6
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Can I just say we are one darned attractive group of people? Our brains and personalities don't matter; we're gorgeous! I wonder if I should admit that I was nervous to meet Nog? Aganzir, I was extremely excited to meet. I've got a bit of a girl-crush on her, really, and her pure mischievous wickedness delights me. Lommy is such a sweetheart that I was stoked to meet her too, and all of my [albeit limited] interactions with Greenie pointed me toward excitement about her too. I knew I'd like them, though I wasn't sure they'd like me as much. And I really wanted them to like me. But I was outright worried that Nog wouldn't like me at all! More specifically, I was worried that our personalities would clash instead of mesh, and that it would be like an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. But I made a point of getting some alone time with him as soon as I could, so that I wouldn't chicken out and end up too shy to talk with him later. When he asked about how to get to a grocery store, I offered to navigate since I know Geneva fairly well by now. Within a couple blocks, we were talking effortlessly, teasing each other. "Beer and bacon? What an American purchase!" "That's the brake, dear, not the clutch. Are you trying to give us whiplash?" I began to giggle pretty uncontrollably during our first game of werewolf when without really realizing or planning it, he started arguing about the importance of Day One and I said in passing that they didn't matter. We just sort of looked at each other and grinned. I thought it funny that Nog, who I was most nervous about meeting, was the one I talked to most! He's an absolute sweetheart, generous and easy-going, witty and intelligent. So easy to get along with. I'm glad to have had my worries banished. Rune informs me that there's now a competition to see if I'll go to Denmark or Finland first? Let the bribes commence. __________________ peace

07-23-2010, 07:58 PM	#9
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Nog, go to bed! <3 __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

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07-23-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I'm so very very very times a million sorry that I could not meet you guys. Both sorry that I could not be a bit of a pseudo-hostess in DC and just plain sad that I missed you (of no fault but my own). I am glad you had a good trip and got a good taste of the States as well as meeting a lot of awesome people! I'm sorry you didn't have anyone to greet you in DC Nog, Nog...there are plenty of quiet Americans, just as there are plenty loud ones! And my very limited as they are ventures to touristy places in the UK and Greece have shown me that many, many different nationalities can be quite loud and obnoxious (and no, not just the tourists!)... Finland must just be extra quiet. Makes me want to visit more. Once again, sorry I missed you. P.S. - Nogrod! Go to bed! You're back in Finn time!