Darkthoughts

[jayson]

Is hanging on in quiet desperation really the English way?

For alot of the older generation I'd say, yes - Floyd's parents generation, I think my parents generation were the ones to start turning it around.

Interesting. Waters' lyrics certainly show he has a pretty low opinion of that generation.

Ok, here are some more for you...

I know that you play guitar.

What song/piece do you play that you are the most pleased with the way you play it?

Hypothetically speaking, if skill wasn't an issue and you could play any song on the guitar, what would you most like to play?

Do you play any other instruments? If not, what one would you most like to play?

Thanks for playing.

[Darkthoughts]

Interesting. Waters' lyrics certainly show he has a pretty low opinion of that generation.

I don't think it can be completely held against them. WW1 shaped the way their parents raised them and WW2 happened while they were still of that mindset, and just reaffirmed all the values they'd been raised with. It's no surprise they found the children of the 50's and 60's frivolous - it's just a shame they couldn't let go, comprehend it and join in.

What song/piece do you play that you are the most pleased with the way you play it?

I know alot of guitar players who, when asked how well they play, answer "Not that well." And that is generally just them being modest. When I say it on the other hand, it's completely accurate and true Therefore I can hardly play anything, and the things I do play are very simple - out of those Half The World Away is probably my best one on the acoustic. On the electric I can bang out a ropey version of Jimi's Hey Joe, that my husband is able to recognise - so I'll throw that in too!

Hypothetically speaking, if skill wasn't an issue and you could play any song on the guitar, what would you most like to play?

I know that instantly - Nothing Else Matters - Metallica. Right now I can play the basic intro and thats it, it was the reason I started playing. There are much more accomplished songs I should choose, but thats my first aim.
Theres also a guitar solo in a song called In The Meadow, which is by All About Eve, that I love...I'd love to play that too.

Do you play any other instruments? If not, what one would you most like to play?

No, but I would love to play the flute and have been looking out for one to buy.

Thanks for playing.

De nada

[obscurejude]

Why are you so cool?

Did you know that you're one of the main reasons I'm a member?

[Odetta]

Why don't you drive?

[ZoNeSeeK]

Do you have a middle name? If so, what is it?

Michelle.

do you know that the male version of this name is used in Russian as a nickname for - guess who? - a bear!!!

Jean: is that Miche? or Mische? A friend of mine has that for a middle name

Lisa: Besides your husband or parents, who would be the first person you would call in an emergency or if you were in serious trouble?

[Jean]

Jean: is that Miche? or Mische? A friend of mine has that for a middle name

Misha or Mishka (first syllable stressed) as a term of endearment, Mihail (mee - ha - eel, the last syllable stressed) as a respectful name (it's Russian version of Michael), sometimes with the patronymic (Potapovich)

[Darkthoughts]

Why are you so cool?

Did you know that you're one of the main reasons I'm a member?

I always think other people are cool

Why don't you drive?

I don't really know. I did ask for driving lessons on my 17th birthday, but didn't get any...I secretly think my parent's were trying to keep me off the road
I do have a tendancy to let my mind wander - my sister said that if I drove she'd ban me from having a car stereo, because I'd most likely get really into singing something and crash
It's something I keep meaning to do (drive, not crash! Although I have crashed a car before.)

Lisa: Besides your husband or parents, who would be the first person you would call in an emergency or if you were in serious trouble?

My best friend Stewie. He's a psychiatric nurse, so he deals with volatile situations everyday and can therefore be relied upon to keep his head and be practical. Also, he's always honest with me and I respect that alot

[Letti]

What's the secret of your beauty?

[Darkthoughts]

I think everyone looks beautiful when they smile.

[Letti]

It was a perfect answer.

What was your biggest dream as a child?

[Darkthoughts]

To see a fairy

When I was 6 the house we lived at had a copse (a small woods) at the bottom of the garden. I was convinced fairies lived in there and spent hours looking for them. I left sweets on tree stumps, bits of jewellery under bushes...all sorts to try and tempt them out of hiding.

I read a fairy tale where two children fell asleep in a forest and were taken away by fairies - so I tried that too...but nothing happened

However, I did receive my best compliment of all time when we did a play at my school that year, of the story The Elves And The Shoemaker. The headmaster was explaining the story to us and asked, "Does anyone know what an elf looks like?" then he called me up to the front of the class and said "This, is an elf!" and I was so proud

[Letti]

He was right.
And when did you stop wanting to see them? Or do you still dream about them?

[Darkthoughts]

Absolutely, I think a part of us never grows up and somewhere we retain all those childhood dreams and thoughts.

It's something I love about Stephen King books, he is so able to tap into that.

[Letti]

May I give you some advice? If you would like to see a fairy, just look into the mirror.

What's your first memory?

[Darkthoughts]

When we lived in Newcastle (until I was 3 years old), we lived in a block of flats that was on one of these children's home campuses.
I had a little plastic step to stand on so I could reach the sink when I brushed my teeth.
One day I got my Mum to take it outside, and I stood on it thinking I'd be able to see over the top of the flats.
Thats my earliest memory

[fernandito]

Okay, how did you crash your car?

[Randall Flagg]

Who is your favorite member here?

What is the first website you go to when you launch your browser?

If you could change anything about your body, what would it be?

[Darkthoughts]

Okay, how did you crash your car?

Well! I had only been seeing Rob for about 2 weeks and it was his car I crashed, part of him taking it so well was what made me decide he was the man for me
We were in the pub having a lock in (after hours drinking), playing poker. I was so drunk I fell off my stool and decided to go outside and get some fresh air. I went into the car park and decided I'd sit in Rob's car - I then noticed he'd left the keys in the ignition (honestly, you can do that sort of stuff where I live!) and thats when I had my bright idea
The previous night, I'd had a dream that I could drive and it was sooo easy! The dream came flooding back to me and I thought - perfect! I'll move Rob's car to a different space in the car park - and he'll be so impressed!!
Obviously, having the car in neutral instead of first gear would be second sense to a driver...I crashed straight into the pub...the end

Who is your favorite member here?

That is a really mean question!
I honestly couldn't pick one person.

What is the first website you go to when you launch your browser?

My home page is my isp's homepage - I've never bothered to change it because I access my email there.
But I currently only post on 2 sites - here and Facebook.

If you could change anything about your body, what would it be?

I would eliminate my beer belly, without having to give up beer

[fernandito]

Okay, how did you crash your car?

Well! I had only been seeing Rob for about 2 weeks and it was his car I crashed, part of him taking it so well was what made me decide he was the man for me
We were in the pub having a lock in (after hours drinking), playing poker. I was so drunk I fell off my stool and decided to go outside and get some fresh air. I went into the car park and decided I'd sit in Rob's car - I then noticed he'd left the keys in the ignition (honestly, you can do that sort of stuff where I live!) and thats when I had my bright idea
The previous night, I'd had a dream that I could drive and it was sooo easy! The dream came flooding back to me and I thought - perfect! I'll move Rob's car to a different space in the car park - and he'll be so impressed!!
Obviously, having the car in neutral instead of first gear would be second sense to a driver...I crashed straight into the pub...the end

So you thought you could drive IRL because you did so in a dream? BRILLIANT! I hope you know this post made my day Lisa.

"The End."

[Darkthoughts]

I'll tell Rob that "The Crash" has bought international joy to people

[fernandito]

It has , it has


I have a similiar story, but that's a question for another day...[hint, hint]

[Darkthoughts]

Mwahahahaaa! Duly noted

[The Lady of Shadows]

okay, but it's not the end. did you actually crash into the pub? like through the wall or window or just run into it?

onward:
if you could change one thing about your life what would it be?
what is your biggest regret?
what is your biggest triumph?
do you remember your first love?

[Darkthoughts]

okay, but it's not the end. did you actually crash into the pub? like through the wall or window or just run into it?

I crashed into the wall where a wooden cupboard was housed (on the outside) that contained the electric meter. I totally smashed the doors to pieces, but the meter was fortunately intact

if you could change one thing about your life what would it be?

Hmm, good question.
Um...I would wish that money wasn't such a priority for those around me. I know money is necessary, but I don't let it get me down when I have none. I have never had a credit card, and aside from my bar tab (which I pay on time all the time ) I never borrow - if I don't have it, I go without. It saves stress, I can't stand money related arguments - they bring me down because its so materialistic.

what is your biggest regret?

I went out with a guy for 4 years when I left home, who turned out to be the biggest asshole in the world. I don't regret that I went out with him, because it taught me a lot about myself - but I regret all the opportunities I passed up on spending with my friends because of him.

what is your biggest triumph?

Giving birth, hands down - biggest rush EVER!

do you remember your first love?

Absolutely. We made mud pies together and had sword fights with sticks...y'know, the real thing

[Odetta]

where did the name Darkthoughts come from?