FORKNI-L

FORKNI-L Digest - 2 Feb 2005 to 3 Feb 2005 (#2005-33)

Thu, 3 Feb 2005

There are 16 messages totalling 424 lines in this issue.

Topics of the day:

  1. Battle of Hastings (4)
  2. FK Vamps and Modernity (4)
  3. Modern Vamps
  4. Modern vamps
  5. One of those moments.... (2)
  6. Modernity and Automobiles (2)
  7. Today's Birthday:  February 3
  8. limericks and other tricks

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:15:14 -0700
From:    Angela Gottfred <agottfre@t.......>
Subject: Re: Battle of Hastings

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forever Knight TV show [mailto:FORKNI-L@l.......] On Behalf Of
> Libratsie@a.......
> Sent: February 2, 2005 9:24 AM
> To: FORKNI-L@l.......
> Subject: Re: Battle of Hastings
>
> Did he get the show just to lecture Nick or is he a talk radio latenight
junkie with a fantasy
> to have his own show?

Nah, he just listened to a latenight radio show, thought "I can do so much
better than that uneducated boor", and the rest is talk show history. I see him
as a sort of anti-Gzowski.

(Sorry, Canadian reference; the late Peter Gzowski was respected for the way he
could make guests on his long-lived CBC Radio mid-morning show feel completely
at home, and his amazing rapport with listeners. Whereas LC prefers to mow them
down mercilessly.)

Your humble & obedient servant,
Angela Gottfred

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:59:29 -0600
From:    Eve Dutton <umdutto3@c.......>
Subject: Re: FK Vamps and Modernity

Dory wrote:

> imHo, Nick, Janette, LaCroix, and the others would have been
> wary of new technology, embracing it when they saw that it could
> aid them.  I don't really see Nick, Janette, or LC pulling out a palm
> pilot anytime soon, but I could be wrong.

Just as with mortals, I think it depends largely on the personality of the
vampire. I'm sure there are vampire supergeeks out there in some dark, quiet
corner of the FKverse who are using their eternity of perfect health to
spend *that* much more time chatting and writing fanfic. ;)

Nick is fascinated by humanity and human innovations, and not just when it
comes to his search for a cure. I see Nick as a guy who gets excited about
playing with new technology. Just look at that setup he had going in the
loft: big TV, stereo, remote-controlled shutters, and so on. Didn't matter
that it would probably all be obsolete in a few years; he wanted to play
with it right away. He was also on the maiden voyage of the Titanic--a
technological marvel of its day. I can definitely see him with a BlackBerry,
although I'm sure he still wouldn't bother answering the phone if he was
disinclined to do so. ;)

Janette and LaCroix, I see as being somewhat more pragmatic. They would use
technology as it suits them, depending on their interests, and they can both
afford the finest in everything--cars, timepieces, etc.

[/delurk]

Eve
umdutto3@c.......
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The opinions contained herein are mine, not those of the University of
Manitoba. It is the opinion of the University of Manitoba that I should be
writing my thesis.

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 18:08:28 -0800
From:    Emily <emilymhanson@y.......>
Subject: Re: FK Vamps and Modernity

Like Aristotle?

I can imagine him secretly writing a Star Trek fanfic, or a treatise
on exactly *why* Unix is better than Windows, and why vamps should
whammy humans into adopting it.  ;)

--- Eve Dutton <umdutto3@c.......> wrote:


> Just as with mortals, I think it depends largely on the personality
> of the vampire. I'm sure there are vampire supergeeks out there in
some dark, quiet corner of the FKverse...


=====
Emily M. Hanson
emilymhanson@y.......
http://www.starbase-eprime.us

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:14:24 -0600
From:    Nancy Kaminski <nancykam@c.......>
Subject: Re: Battle of Hastings

Libs wrote:

> learned to work radio station soundboards, etc., at some point (I've always
> wondered the story behind that... Did he 'whammy' someone at CERK to get his
> show? Did he get the show just to lecture Nick or is he a talk radio latenight
> junkie with a fantasy to have his own show?)

I think he bought CERK so he could do his little broadcasts. He's the
kind of guy who would probably enjoy not only playing with Nick's
minds, but also those of all the mortals who called in. He would know
that the more marginal members of society would tune in for his brand
of audio psycho-torture.

Nancy Kaminski
nancykam@c.......

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 21:19:58 EST
From:    Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: Battle of Hastings

In a message dated 2/2/05 8:17:06 PM Central Standard Time,
nancykam@c....... writes:


> I think he bought CERK so he could do his little broadcasts. He's the
> kind of guy who would probably enjoy not only playing with Nick's
> minds, but also those of all the mortals who called in.
>
I can just see someone someone who truly knows LaCroix asking why a radio
show... He'd raise an eyebrow, give a little grin, "It is ... a hobby" then
raise his glass of blood and take a satisfying sip.

--Libs

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 20:24:07 -0600
From:    Nancy Kaminski <nancykam@c.......>
Subject: Re: Modern Vamps

> DP001 wrote:

> He'd be a little reluctent to use any technology
> because he dosen't understand it You'd have to
> find a 10 yr old to show him how it works

Hmm, I don't think so. He's a man ruthlessly in charge of his own
unlife---he wouldn't depend on someone else to manage his electronics.
And after all, he runs a sound board quite competently in his
broadcast booth.

I think he'd learn every he needed to in order to be able to do what
he wanted, computer-wise, like keep his books, trade stocks online,
etc. We already know he likes to play on message boards.

You wouldn't see him playing games, though---wsate of time. He plays
HIS games in the real world!

Nancy Kaminski

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 13:24:06 -0500
From:    Cheryl P <fknight420@c.......>
Subject: Modern vamps

I feel LaCroix knows more than he let's on.  He appears to be very
gifted in knowledge, I feel he would do very well with today's
technology.
Cheryl / fknight420@c.......



Sense what you have,
Don't trade a treasure
for an empty box.
ForeverKnight.5u.com.

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:12:21 EST
From:    Robin Tidwell <Robinchristine79@a.......>
Subject: Re: Battle of Hastings

In a message dated 2/1/2005 2:37:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mistrydder@y....... writes:

*dubiously*  I had a history professor who enjoyed taking History  Channel
'documentaries' and pointing out each and every inaccuracy (many of  them
major).  I don't have much trust in the HC  anymore.

Yes, I was watching History International today and they claimed that
Vesuvius erupted on Aug. 14. Umm....yeah. Not really that bright.

Robin

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Date:    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 03:41:24 +0000
From:    Lyn Palmer <wizkid2u@c.......>
Subject: One of those moments....

Got  my flight details from my assisant for the trip home, and discovered that
my flight number was 1228.

"Boy, what a grin," she said.  "You must really want to go home...."

I didn't even TRY to explain!
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"But maddest of all:  to see life as it is, and not as it should be...."
    ---Cervantes, Man of La Mancha

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:46:35 -0500
From:    Deborah Hymon <debh@e.......>
Subject: Re: One of those moments....

That is too cool, Lyn. Nope, somehow explaining it wouldn't explain it.
<ROFL>

Deborah

on 2/2/05 10:41 PM, Lyn Palmer at wizkid2u@c....... wrote:
Got  my flight details from my assisant for the trip home, and discovered
that my flight number was 1228."Boy, what a grin," she said.  "You must
really want to go home...." I didn't even TRY to explain!

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:50:14 -0500
From:    Portia <portia1@m.......>
Subject: Modernity and Automobiles

Speaking of our Vamps early impression of automobiles, I remember someone
writing a very engaging scene with Nick driving LC and Janette around in his new
car, and I think getting fed up by their comments -- Nancy K, wasn't this one of
yours or at least a scene from one of your stories?  If so, which one?

If not one of Nancy's, does anyone recognize this story from my vague
reference?

Portia

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Date:    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:00:22 -0600
From:    Nancy Kaminski <nancykam@c.......>
Subject: Re: Modernity and Automobiles

> Portia wrote:

> Speaking of our Vamps early impression of automobiles, I
> remember someone writing a very engaging scene with Nick
> driving LC and Janette around in his new car, and I think
> getting fed up by their comments -- Nancy K, wasn't this one

Nope, not mine, but I bet it's one of my all-time favorite stories,
"LaCroix Takes the Wheel", by Diane Trap, which is about Nick trying
to teach LaCroix how to drive his 1930s-era roadster. Lacroix proves
to not be very adept with a clutch. <g>

It's on fkfanfic.com.

Nancy Kaminski

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Date:    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:08:13 -0600
From:    eowyn23@j.......
Subject: Today's Birthday:  February 3

Hi Y'all!

Today is the birthday of:     Laura Davies     brightfeather1.geo@y.......

You may send birthday greetings to Laura at the above email address.
Please NOT to the list!

Others who share this birthday:
Dr. Henry Heimlich, Physician
Nathan Lane, TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Horace Greeley, Journalist
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Norman Rockwell, Painter

Significant events on this date:
1690, the first paper money in America was issued by the colony of
Massachusetts.
1783, Spain recognized U.S. independence.
1815, the world's first commercial cheese factory was established in
Switzerland.
1837, Thomas Crapper invented the modern flush toilet.

I hope you have a very Happy Birthday, Laura!

If you would like to be added to the birthday announcements, please send
your name, birthdate (no year needed) and email address to me,
eowyn23@j......., privately, and I'll be glad to add you.

Terri
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Dreamers, Knighties List Owner, Keeper of the FK Birthday List

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Date:    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 08:07:34 -0800
From:    Aviva Blumenthal <viv11374@y.......>
Subject: Re: FK Vamps and Modernity

--- Emily <emilymhanson@y.......> wrote:

> Like Aristotle?
>
>>

I think you got him confused with Larry Merlin. Aristotle's the
relocation guy, *Merlin's* the super-hacker.

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Date:    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:17:06 -0800
From:    Michele C <mobody_62@y.......>
Subject: Re: FK Vamps and Modernity

--- Aviva Blumenthal <viv11374@y.......> wrote:
> I think you got him confused with Larry Merlin.
> Aristotle's the
> relocation guy, *Merlin's* the super-hacker.


I have always imagined that Aristotle, Merlin and
Felix were friends.  Their specialties seem to
complement each other.  Relocation, Records History,
and Money guy.

Can't you just picture them in a chat room somewhere
arguing over who is the nerdiest?

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Date:    Thu, 3 Feb 2005 13:23:27 -0800
From:    chris thatcher <mb_the_spy@y.......>
Subject: limericks and other tricks

Curious: did anyone compile the limericks people wrote
a while back?  I thought someone said they were
meaning to.  If so, I'd love to see them.  And while
we're at it, what if we made forays into further
literary territory and tackle other poetic forms?  I'm
fond of haiku, and my figurative virtual hat off to
anyone who writes an FK related sonnet!

the Sun;
smoke crossing the Sky;
smoke crossing my Vision.

chris ;?

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"I don't bite.... Well, that's wrong; I do bite."
       ~K'Ehleyr


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