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Post by PokerKitten on Jun 15, 2004 20:29:39 GMT
They're doing pretty well at the mo, Snow
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Post by Cyrus on Jun 16, 2004 1:46:55 GMT
So now we have one , one and one Give him all 3 from me!
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Post by Snow on Jun 16, 2004 4:04:47 GMT
It was HP 3, Pixie. And I kept wondering throughout the movie how much of the story I would actually get if I had not read the book before... I think it'd be cool (and cost effective!) if we all came wearing our Ghost of the Robot t-shirts... but then I'm still working on being mature about things...
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Post by SpikesToy on Jun 16, 2004 10:34:57 GMT
Will do Cy ;D Lol Snow I must admit that I am feeling a tad p*ssed off about all the James bashing that is happening on some boards. I don't know why I read it Whilst deep down (and perhaps for selfish reasons ) I feel it would have been better for the boys to honour their upcoming GotR gigs at Melbourne and Oakland, none of us knows the real reason for the split. Some peeps are speculating left, right and centre about what caused all this. What's the point? It won't change a thing. There has even been some Charlie bashing because of his message. "Such is life" quoted Ned Kelly. That's the only way I can view it. It is very sad and disappointing news but not the end of the world. If this is the biggest disappointment in my life then I've done pretty well! I just hope that this doesn't affect James' enjoyment in visiting us in Melbourne in a couple of weeks. I now pledge not to read anymore posts on boards that bash James or any member of the band. It's not good for my health This is my solemn vow
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Post by PokerKitten on Jun 16, 2004 10:40:10 GMT
I direct you to my most recent entry in my LJ. We speak as one!
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Post by SpikesToy on Jun 16, 2004 10:54:17 GMT
Except you write much more eloquently than me!
I can't help feeling people are taking this far too seriously. There are far more really important things going on around the world for me to get too het up about the breakup of a band.
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Post by Snow on Jun 16, 2004 12:01:25 GMT
Apologies if what I said came across as "bashing". I didn't mean to bash anyone, especially not James. It's just that I can't see why this sudden decision was necessary, why there wasn't a way to at least finish the album and play the gigs that were already announced. But of course James has the right to do whatever he pleases and handle the situation the way he thinks is best, and it's not like my opinion on it matters anyway. And just for the record: Yes, I am aware that I behave like a drug addict whose drugs have been taken away. ;D The sad thing is, that's pretty much how I feel. So please, bear with me. As pathetic as it is, these concerts meant a lot for me personally because they made me do things that usually I never would have mustered up the energy and the courage to do, and right now I just can't see anything that might replace them. Leaving my flat, going places and having to face people (no matter how lovely they all are - and to all of you) is something that I usually would try to avoid AT ALL COSTS. Yet for GotR I even brought myself in exactly this situation, on purpose. Again, pathetic, I know, but for me that's a huge thing. Huge. Capital H. When I went to Frankfurt for the first concert, last year, I had cramps in my leg for three days because I was so afraid. And I still went. I don't think I would do this for anything else. Not even for a convention. Cons are fun of course but actually I always feel wrong there: I don't want any autographs because I don't really want to meet James, and the Q&As - well, lots of questions have been asked and answered before and can be found on the internet. Half of what is said goes over my head because of language or sound problems, and of the second half I only understand a third because most of the time I just don't have a clue what people are talking about due to different cultural backgrounds (the main difference probably being that James actually has one and I don't ). And while it is a genuine pleasure to hear James talk and watch him on stage it's just not the same as a concert. At a gig I feel more involved (even if I'm hiding in the back row), I can cheer and sing along and feel like I'm part of something. Like I get something from the guys on stage but can also give something back. And for somebody who has such issues with human interaction in general that's a big deal. And just because I'm being pathetic already I will admit that yes, yesterday James did something that he never managed to do in seven years of Buffyverse: he made me cry. So if people are going a bit crazy right now - I don't think it's because they want to be mean and bad-mouth James. It's just that, at least in my case, I really care a lot, probably more than I should or have a right to. But I promise I'll be better. Sometime soon I hope.
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Post by PokerKitten on Jun 16, 2004 12:29:46 GMT
Aaaah, I wish you would post at least part of that in the GOTR thread Snow, because you express yourself so well. For the record, Toy and I have been doing the rounds of boards and that is where and why we both became fed up and cross. Such venom in some people. I totally get this, and to be honest, even if I was still physically capable of doing these things under my own steam, I wouldn't have had the balls to do any of it on my own. You have no idea what a brave and determined person you are, honey And while I also get the language difficulties, meaning that you miss half of what is being said at Cons or whatever, Q&As are only part fo the experience. There's the ogling too There's the being amongst friends, socialising and having all manner of fun And if you aren't at our Macbeth premiere bash, there'll be hell to pay!
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Post by SpikesToy on Jun 16, 2004 12:36:41 GMT
Awwww Snow honey, I didn't mean you! Or anyone in particular for that matter, I am just annoyed that some so called "fans" at a few boards I've visited have been bashing James over this decision re. GotR. I am disappointed too because I was really looking forward to seeing them play. However, I don't believe it is as big a deal as some people are making it to be. For me there are far worse things in life. I'm sad but certainly not devastated over it. It is NOT pathetic that seeing GotR made you feel "alive" (for want of a better word). I think it's wonderful that they had that effect on people. Maybe I would be more upset if I had seen them - who knows. The thing is, you now need to find something else that will make you feel the same way. I myself have just started getting back into seeing bands again. I love music, always have done, and spent most of my youth and 20's seeing live acts. But since getting old older I got out of the habit of it. But now, due to circumstances, my brother, myself and two close friends have made a pact to go out together at least once a month to see a band. It's been wonderful ;D So don't feel bad about how you feel. You haven't bad mouthed James in anyway. You are just upset. But honey, life does go on. And my philosophy is that there is always something better around the corner. to you. And "The Body" didn't make you cry?
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Post by DeeDee on Jun 16, 2004 13:51:36 GMT
Know how you feel Snow I wouldnt have done half the things I did this year without james and gotr.But james is still james and when he wins the OSCAR! we will be there cheering and saying we loved him first
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Post by Snow on Jun 16, 2004 13:51:43 GMT
Awww! Thanks for all the kind words. *sniffs* And just to avoid all kind of misunderstandings: I'm not going to throw myself in front of a train or something . I feel sad, and right now I actually want to be sad because something good has ended. But I'll be fine. I love your philosophy, Toy, and I'm absolutely sure your're right about it. The problem is, will I actually rise my lazy a*s from the comfy chair and have a look around said corner... And "The Body" did make me cry. But James wasn't in it, was he? Thanks for assuring me I didn't bad mouth anyone. I'm never really sure what kind of tone I'm using when I write in English. LOL. Guess I won't have a choice then. I'll just need a lot of virtual ass-kicking
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Post by Ditto on Jun 16, 2004 14:30:22 GMT
I agree with everything Snow says.
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Post by JIG on Jun 16, 2004 15:39:49 GMT
well ive calmed down after yesterday, i was in one of those WHY IS THIS HAPPENING moods lol Im ok now, still upset because i loved the band but hey like everyone has said, life goes on.
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Post by nightnurse on Jun 16, 2004 17:39:02 GMT
Well said Snow, and I really hope you come to the Halloween thingy, let alone the premiere...we spent too little time together in London, and believe me, you speak and write in English far better than a lot of we English can! Who mentioned LJ's....*NN slopes off guiltily*!
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Post by SpikesToy on Jun 19, 2004 15:58:21 GMT
I'm going to change the topic 'cause I feel really and need to get this off my chest As you all know, my brother's ex has left him, he paid her a settlement for the property they own. She took off a couple of weeks ago to stay with her Grandmother, back to the town she grew up in which is about 3 hours away from where we live. She has custody of their youngest son and my brother has custody of their oldest son. Anyhoo, she has decided that she can't stay any longer with her Grandmother and is coming back here BUT she can't find anywhere to stay so she is moving back with my brother. WTF ? My brother is a softie, why the hell is he letting her move back in Okay, he has to look out for the well being of his son but she is a freakin' vampire blood sucker, who drains everything out of anyone she meets. I can't believe her gall I'll bet you everything I own that she won't pay him rent for living there. I so want to say something but it is none of my business. I am so I could burst right now. Friggin' *&^%$
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Post by Ditto on Jun 22, 2004 8:23:43 GMT
Oh my goodness 'Toy, that's ridiculous. Hope she meets a rich fella soon 'Toy and leaves your bro alone.
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Post by azazel on Jun 23, 2004 15:14:09 GMT
Snow pet have to agree your grasp of the English language is amazing. As you noticed at the Audience with gig most of us were a bit lost with each others accents and that was just the English trying to understand each other Then theres poor James with all those giggly girls wanting to talk to him with all sorts of accents and he gets lost too so dont worry your not the only one. Toy what can i say but your ex sister in law needs a kick in the *Censored* all I can suggest is you go to the estate agents and pick up loads of flyers ect and leave them round at your brothers as the biggest hint ever. Maybe if your feeling thatw ay out shove them up her
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Post by Ladyhawke on Jun 25, 2004 8:39:27 GMT
Lmao with the accents. ;D James doesn't get lost with my accent, I never say a word, well except for that Willowbabble at Forbidden Planet, which was the catalyst for my deciding never to open my mouth in his presence ever again. I was perusing some of the 'bashing' last night. Lmao, that girl saying James had lost his marbles. I have a glass wotsit full of marbles all pretty in the garden. I might take him some replacements come Halloween. ;D
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Post by azazel on Jun 26, 2004 18:45:59 GMT
Its almost the 6 week summer holidays why did my hairdresser have to cut off 4 inches of my hair? (Yes its related to my whine) see im trying to grow my hair as long as possible see because as I was just saying to PK I feel a bit like a modern day Rapunzle stuck in this flat at the top of this bleeding hill and now my hair isnt long enough to fling out the window like Rapunzle did. Dont think it would be long enough to reach Austrailia for James to catch and climb up anyway, but worth a thought. Ok ok I know supposed to be serious miserable blues in here, well you wait till the summer holidays start then you'll here real misery
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Post by SpikesToy on Jul 21, 2004 13:06:11 GMT
Feeling rather today. Spoke to my Granny last night and she is going into a home (she is 92 1/2 years old). The sad thing is she doesn't want this stage of her life, she would be quite happy to pass away. It was VERY difficult speaking to her because I'm a selfish bint and don't want her to die but I know deep down that she has had enough. Whilst her mind is still 100% her body is starting to let her down. She's lost a husband, 2 children and 1 grandchild in her life time and she feels guilty that she has had such a long, fullfilling life. I love her so much and wish I lived closer (she's in the UK). I will be devastated when she passes - she and I are soul mates, I love her so much. Sigh, life is soooooo difficult sometimes.
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