Posted: 22 Jan 2008 23:46 Last Edited By: Shadowland
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Well, here goes : My dad moved his mom, my mom , sis and me--into a 150 yr old. bldg in Chicago when I was about 12. One evening, I was reading in my room and I glanced up to see a "man" sitting near my window, and he picked up a jar of VICKS from my window sill (I had a cold) and he looked at it in his hand, like "What is this" I screamed my head off and my dad came running from outside where he was smoking a cigarette( not pot) with my mom. My grandmother was lying down two bedrooms away. I told him what happened and he got a flashlight and searched my closet, under bed, behind drapes. I said "Daddy, I saw a man but you could sort of see thru him"--He said "It is OK, everybody, we will talk about this in the morning. All is well"--So about an hr. later, we all went to bed.
In the morn, my dad called us all into the kitchen and said "She did see something--My grandmother spoke and said , "Yes, Bob, she did" My Mom said "What is going on?" My sister said nothing.
First my dad spoke and said " There is a ghost here. As I have started to make the rec room in the basement, I have seen the shadow of a man several times, that is why I stopped.. About a month ago, when I had my paint brush and roller pan at the TOP of the steps (there was a door to the basement in the front room) "I found my paint can setting up right, no paint spill at the BOTTOM." and the roller pan not where I left it. far from it" Earlier my dad had placed a few other items on the upper steps and they also were then neatly at the bottom stair he went on to confess.!!! Impossible!!" (None of us would be going down there, because maybe the one time we females ever went down there we had creepy feelings"--Next my grandmother said "Alright, I can tell you now, I was afraid to say because I didn't want to appear crazy or scare you--Several times I have seen a figure, not a living person, going down the downstairs steps, (this was outside, from the kitchen down to a locked basement door--Remember not inside--We had an inside door to the basement and an outside one. Both had activity around them, unearthly activity.) She said "he walked down & disappeared at the bottom of the stairs but the door was closed".
That day my dad called a relator and we moved out within days. But not until my dad told the landlord what happened --and his reply was, "About 40 years ago a man hung himself in that basement"!!! So 3 out of 5 saw the man, but my sister and my mom said they didn't but wanted to stay clear of the basement.
To be clear, none of my family drank, or took drugs. My mom and dad were professional people , my mom in the medical field. I do believe in ghosts, and NOTHING will ever shake me from that.EVER!! My bedroom had bars on the window that the last person living there had installed. What was on the other side of my bedroom window? The outside stairs leading down to---the basement!
Maybe you'll want to remove the post if you dislike the subject. I understand.
Also in the news just now.
The man who is the "Joker" in the new Batman movie, just died!!Heath Ledger--I think that is his name (28 years old, starred in Brokeback Mt.)
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No way, (about Heath Ledger) That's crazy! So sad he was so young! I'll have to watch the news to see what happened.
Regarding your story. I completely believe that. I don't nessasarily believe he was a bad spirit in your house though. He may have just been letting you know he was there and you were welcome. But I would understand how you'd want to move.
I also know for a fact that some of my loved ones that have passed on are around me a lot. I can feel them and their love. Sometimes I can smell that familiar smell of them from when they were with us in the flesh. I know I'm being protected and cared for by my Grandpa and Great Uncle and Aunt. It's a comfortable feeling. It's also nice to know that I'll see them again one day too! __________________
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What a fun post this is... Every five or six posts topics of the strike come up, then it's trains, ghosts, skyscrapers and much more!!! HAHAHA.
Fun!!! __________________
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Posted: 23 Jan 2008 01:08 Last Edited By: Shadowland
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I don't think we need Smallville anymore because we are all turned into connected friends. Isn't that sweet. If there was NO Smallville anymore, we would all be here together anyway.
I feel bad for the actor. About a week ago I mentioned I'd seen A Knight's Tale on TV and that I really liked it. I didn't connect that he was the guy in Brokeback Mt. as well. Funny I was talking about that movie TOO! Then this morning or yesterday you guys were talking about Joker in the New Batman. (That is him too) So we have been discussing the actor right here off and on. I didn't like BB Mountain because it was so boring and I can't imagine why anyone thinks it was Academy Award material. He was just soo "hot" (excuse me, my hormones getting in the way, oops! ) in was it titled "Dark Knight".(Heart flutter, WOW!) Then they are showing posters for "Casanova" on TV now too in the news, so I am not the only woman feeling crushed he is gone--and men too for the "gay aspect" of his career I guess. He wasn't gay, just a starred in BB Mountain. So impacted that community I am sure.
I am so happy that my ghost story hasn't freaked you out. I know you know the way I express myself(s) LOL and I am being honest. No, at no time did I feel like evil or hate, nor did the rest of us, but it did bother dad that previous tenant had iron bars put on the bedroom window,(my room) the other side of it---the stairs. The person most freaked, was my dad!!!! My Irish grandmother was used to hearing stories growing up with the superstitious parents, aunts, etc. she called the ghost an "elemental". I guess their name in Ireland and she just took him in stride as a part of life and death. I had fear, I am still a somewhat non-trusting femme. (of men) If I saw one coming as a young girl-teen, I crossed the street. and still have some "problems" Maybe because of the ghost experience. or something else in my childhood.
I did see one angel, gliding at my crib, I was extremely ill, maybe 3. Gliding with some water to me mid of nite. I had a very high fever.
Only saw the one ghost.
I believe you too about what you say. Saucers/ angels, you are an old soul, the way I see you from a metaphysical angle. (Christian Metaphysics is where I am at.) and you "get it".. Hugs in friendship.
Posted: 23 Jan 2008 02:07 Last Edited By: scaper
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Thanks for the hugs!
Quote: I don't think we need Smallville anymore because we are all turned into connected friends. Isn't that sweet. If there was NO Smallville anymore, we would all be here together anyway.
I completely agree.
I would also say as a younger female, your probably doing yourself a favor by having a small distrust in men. Most guys are umm can I say Asses? hahhaha. I know even a lot of my good friends are so brutal. Even when they've had girlfriends. The things they say about them when they are not around, or the way the flirt when they aren't with them. It's sad, I could never do that. I think if you are to say you love someone, your actions should show that when your girlfriend or wife isn't around. Bad Bad boys!!!
However.... Lots of women in our society today are far from perfect either. So having a wise eye when it comes to the female gender is a good thing too.
Oh.. and a big hug back to you too. .... Friend! __________________
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Posted: 23 Jan 2008 02:32
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Feels good.
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OOkay. What's going on?? And yes, that is a midget between my legs. lol!!
Hey Mattro, like I said this thread is awesome! Now we are on wrestling! I love the ... "Who writes this garbage anyways... Oh yeah, no one does they are on strike.....But we are not...." Too funny.
I'm not a wrestling fan but that was funny!!! __________________
Nothing new. I did see a small blurb on The BBC today, but it was basically saying that neither side was talking. That the Networks say they refuse to come back to bargaining table unless the writers drop several of their demands and that the Union says they are sticking to their guns. Could be a long wait!!!
At least the forum is up and happening!!! Cool hey!
By the way my poor camera broke. It won't turn on for some reason. Well it's under warranty still so it's off to The Sony Land Hospital! I'll have to pick up my old Camera from the repair shop. It's been in there for a while. Yikes! It's a bit older but still a good back up camera. It's a Panasonic FZ4. Anyways I've built a couple of smaller buildings, but I'm working on one right now that is so so so cool. When I'm done in the next couple of days, I'll post some more photos.
I guess I can scan some old photos for you guys and post them. Keep the topics flowing right!!!
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Just in... The Writers and the Networks are back having talks. The Writers have promised not to picket the Grammies. __________________
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Could it be? Could we see the light at the end of the tunnel? __________________
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood writers and the studios they work for are trying again to make a deal that will end the nearly three-month strike crippling the entertainment industry.
Here's a look at where the bargaining and the industry might go from here.
Q: Formal negotiations collapsed Dec. 7. What brought the two sides together again?
A: The informal meetings began Wednesday, less than a week after the alliance representing studios reached a tentative contract deal with the Directors Guild of America.
Directors gained concessions from studios on issues that also are key to writers, including residuals for shows downloaded from the Internet.
That deal brought an opportunity as well as new pressure for the writers guild after top studio chiefs issued a joint personal appeal for new talks.
The writers extended their own olive branch by withdrawing contentious proposals to unionize animation and reality shows. The union also decided against picketing the Grammy Awards.
Increasing financial pain felt by businesses and workers also shoved the guild and alliance back to the table.
Q: Why should these talks prove more fruitful?
A: Studio moguls have stepped in to get the job done, as they did during the successful talks with directors.
Peter Chernin, chief operating officer of News Corp., and Robert Iger, chief executive of The Walt Disney Co., are now talking directly with guild leaders.
In addition, outside scrutiny of the talks has been eased by a media blackout.
Q: Are there signs that guild members' solidarity might be fracturing as the strike drags?
A: There are clearly differences about whether the union is on the verge of an acceptable deal or still has several rounds to go with studios.
Prominent writer-producer John Wells, whose credits include "ER" and "The West Wing," is among those who have publicly lauded the deal by directors as good for writers, too.
However, a petition circulated online for rank-and-file writers called on guild leaders to "disregard outside pressures and negotiate the best possible terms on behalf of every member of the Writers Guild of America."
Thus far, the solidarity appears to be holding, despite some reports that of a handful of daytime soap writers are doing work on the sly.
Q: What toll has the strike taken on the entertainment industry?
A: A heavy one. Thousands of industry workers in the Los Angeles and New York areas have been laid off and a wide range of businesses dependent on work from studios have been hard hit.
TV and film production losses could exceed $3 billion if the strike continues for another few months, Daily Variety reported, citing an unreleased industry study obtained on a confidential basis.
On the movie side, stockpiled films have kept the pipeline to theaters churning. But there have been disruptions for some new projects that need writers to fine-tune scripts, including "Angels & Demons," the "Da Vinci Code" sequel.
Q: If a deal is reached soon, is it too late to salvage any of the current TV season?
A: Not necessarily. If the strike ends within the next few weeks, viewers might be treated to a few more new episodes of their favorite shows.
With quickly written scripts, new episodes could be produced in less than a month. That would allow for perhaps a half-dozen new episodes of an hourlong show and as many as seven episodes of a half-hour comedy.
Networks, however, are likely to pick and choose among shows, with low-rated newcomers less likely to get more episodes than a series with an established audience.
Q: What's going to happen to the Academy Awards, just a month away?
A: The writers guild has refused to grant a waiver that would allow its members to work on the Oscar ceremony. There is also the possibility that writers will picket the event.
Gil Cates, the man who produces the Oscars, has insisted the show will go on. But the ceremony is heavily scripted for its host (this year, that's Jon Stewart) and presenters.
There's also the question of who would come to the Feb. 24 party, particularly if writers do picket. At the urging of their union, actors boycotted the Golden Globes, turning it into a celebrity-free news conference.
A quick deal between studios and writers could make the matter moot. Or the guild could relent and agree to grant a waiver or lift the threat of picketing if it thought that might hasten a deal.
Even while trying to reach a consensus, the Writers Guild of America continues to strike out on its own.
Over the past two days, the WGA has added to its arsenal of like-minded production companies, announcing interim deals with Lionsgate, Marvel Studios and RKO Pictures, meaning the purveyors of Weeds and Mad Men, Iron Man and, back in the day, Citizen Kane and It's a Wonderful Life, are apparently on board with the writers' demand for a bigger slice of the new-media pie.
"The negotiation with the guild was smooth and businesslike," said RKO CEO Ted Hartley. "They kept their agreement, and we kept ours. It all moved ahead at a steady pace and resulted in good feelings on both sides.
"This now releases the pent-up energies of the talented executives, producers and writers at RKO. We are all eager to get back to creating great films and innovative programming today."
"Smooth and businesslike" isn't how most would describe the increasingly contentious dealings between the WGA, which went on strike Nov. 5, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the major studios and networks.
The new three-year contract negotiated last week by the Directors Guild of America was the first glimmer of conciliatory light Hollywood has seen since talks between the AMPTP and the WGA broke down Dec. 7.
The relative ease with which the DGA arrived at an agreement inspired both sides to return to the table for "informal talks" this week, during which they'll decide whether it's worth it to return to full-fledged negotiation mode.
In the meantime, the WGA has remained busy rallying independent production outfits to its cause. In addition to the latest crop of companies to meet the union's standards, similar deals have been struck with United Artists, the Weinstein Co., Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment, MRC, Jackson Bites, Mandate Films and Worldwide Pants.
The AMPTP has continued to characterize these temporary arrangements as "one-off," meaning whatever terms the WGA and alliance arrive at one day will ultimately supersede these individual deals.
But now, it's on with the scribe-sanctioned show for RKO, Marvel and Lionsgate.
RKO is planning to announce its production schedule next week, a roster that's expected to include a number of remakes from the iconic studio's 1,300-film library.
Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Comics, will get off the ground with the release of the Paramount-distributed Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the comic-book hero, on May 2. Another installment of The Incredible Hulk, this time with Edward Norton as the green machine, is on tap for June 13.
Work can now resume on projects such as The Avengers, Captain America, Thor and Ant-Man, Marvel chairman David Maisel said.
"Marvel is committed to fairly compensating their writers, and now they can move forward with their planned production schedule," added WGA West president Patric Verrone.
Lionsgate was a particular biggie, as it was the first interim deal made with an indie studio that also produces scripted prime-time television. The company behind the Saw franchise and the Oscar-winning Crash could end up being the only one able to move ahead in the near future with upcoming pilots and script revisions.
The studio is reportedly hoping to get new seasons of Mad Men, which just picked up a Golden Globe for Best Drama Series, and Weeds off the ground as soon as possible.
"Lionsgate is considered a leader in the Industry, and its signing an interim agreement again confirms it is possible both for writers to be compensated fairly and respectfully for their work and for companies to operate profitably," Verrone said.
Another bright note: Celeb hounds will finally get the red carpet they deserve Sunday as the WGA-approved 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards takes place at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.
Quote: A: Not necessarily. If the strike ends within the next few weeks, viewers might be treated to a few more new episodes of their favorite shows.
With quickly written scripts, new episodes could be produced in less than a month. That would allow for perhaps a half-dozen new episodes of an hourlong show and as many as seven episodes of a half-hour comedy.
This means that if by chance the strike does end. Expect a few extra really crappy episodes to your favorite shows.
This season of Smallville is pretty much a wrap. Maybe if we are lucky there will a couple of quickly written season closures. __________________
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Hmm, well maybe they'll write some stories that are easy to write like a super Clark hour long fight scene. That would be cool. __________________
Oh please, no--an hour long fight scene? You gotta be kidding.
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Why what's wrong with that? Imagine a whole hour of massive destruction, explosions, and fists flying. Not having enough kryptonian mass destruction is part of the reason Superman Returns didn't make as much as it could have. We dudes got to see action! __________________
That's funny! I hope Clark flies by the end of the season. Maybe not an hour long but definitely a good one!
Tim you see Shadow is a girl and isn't into the long drawn out explosions, destruction and carnage scenes. Maybe she'd like an hour long Clark/Superman make out and love scene. __________________
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008 06:05
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No, that would be boring. Blasts and fights--also just making out.(OK, for 5 min. limit on the kissing.) I'd like intrigue. mystery, plot twists, surprises and a chocolate mousse.
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Is the chocolate mousse after the make out scene? HAHAHA! Hey I couldn't resist you know! __________________
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008 17:48 Last Edited By: Shadowland
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No I think it is before romance cause that is what chocolate does to girls, in case you didn't know. It is supposed to be an Aphrodisiac, watch the commercial for Dove chocolate. And then there is that older actress who wants to die doing the tango and eating chocolate and I laugh cause so do I. Maybe you don't get that commercial (Lynne Redgrave is the woman)
I don't think chocolate does anything for men. But men like chocolate, at least as kids, then it turns to buffalo wings with mega hot sauce. Or some frantic kinda food that becomes a manly favorite choice..
It would sound all wrong if you asked a guy what his fav food is and he said "Chocolate" you might think he lived up on BBack Mt. He needs to say, Venison, t-Bones,wild turkey,optopus, maybe whale blubber.
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Quote: No I think it is before romance cause that is what chocolate does to girls, in case you didn't know. It is supposed to be an Aphrodisiac
Oh, I thought it was oysters that did that!! LOL!! __________________
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No! No! That is a male "aphro"-NOT FOR GIRLS--they would totally turn me away from the plate tho, and the guy who ate them. Disgusting little things. Eeewk
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Quote: No! No! That is a male "aphro"-NOT FOR GIRLS--they would totally turn me away from the plate tho, and the guy who ate them. Disgusting little things. Eeewk
Ah, that makes sense, I have never been a fan of seafood. Although I've never ate oysters, but then again they've never looked appetizing to me - yuck!! __________________
The Bible is so powerful. It's not to be left on your shelf. It's to outline even the simplest scriptures that can mean so much in building yourself up.
"I am God's workmanship." (Ephesians 2:10)
"I have been redeemed and forgiven." (Colossians 1:14)
"I am the salt and the light of the earth." (Matthew 5:13-14)
Man shadow some of your one liners to day...too funny..."living up B.B. mountain" Too funny!
I have always thought that Oyster thing was a falasy. I don't like them. I do love chocolate though. There is something in Chocolate when eaten the body releases endorphins that are almost the same as when a person has an orgasm. IT's fact. I never heard that it was stronger for a woman though. I'll have to look that one up. For me... hmmmm... I guess it's more of when I see a woman, have the eye contact and body langauge, the flirting, the playfulness, etc nothing is a bigger turn on than that! hahahaha! Don't need chocolate or oysters for that to be exciting!
David be the ginny pig for us tonight. Go order a huge plate of oysters, just wolf them down, like eat as many as you can, and see what happens. I'm interested to know. __________________
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Posted: 28 Jan 2008 01:35
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LOL! That is so funny, D-A-V-I-D will be heading out to where A-----n lives with a gleam in his eye presenting her with a 5 pound box of chocolate. (Now no blushing.) You know, you could send her a box a chocolate and enclose your photo so she remembers you. And maybe a note about the show you attended together. There is nothing wrong with that. Valentine's Day is coming up, so it is perfect! I hope you do.
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It won't turn on for some reason. Well it's under warranty still so it's off to The Sony Land Hospital! I'll have to pick up my old Camera from the repair shop. It's been in there for a while. Yikes! It's a bit older but still a good back up camera. It's a Panasonic FZ4. Anyways I've built a couple of smaller buildings, but I'm working on one right now that is so so so cool. When I'm done in the next couple of days, I'll post some more photos.
