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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 9, 2008 19:55:46 GMT 9.5
^ Well ... technically I don't, so I have to be content by telling people I just know Anthony.
> I also use it against people. Like my TAFE lecturer. Sometimes she says things and I tell her I'll tell him what she said. Not that I would, but it's had its useful moments.
Rather envious that I don't know everyone else like you guys.
V Have you ever been asked to go out at some late hour' of the night? ((Like ... 15 minutes to midnight?))
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 9, 2008 20:24:31 GMT 9.5
^ Like every Friday/Saturday night  And it's more like 1am, not that I care. > We need to get you in with the cast Mar! V How many cast members do you have as friends on Myspace/Facebook? |
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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 9, 2008 20:32:23 GMT 9.5
^ None on MySpace, about ... 3 on FaceBook? Maybe 4? Roy is one of them.
I think they're better off not knowing me. Poor Ant; poor Roy!
> I'm not the sort of person who goes out ... ever. So I thought it was a bit odd when Daz asked me to have a bit of a sing some time last week. He couldn't sleep, I wasn't really doing homework anymore ((should be now, don't want to)), so I just grabbed my guitar, met up with him and we had a bit of a sing on a park bench nearby. Stayed out until around 2. Nice night for it though; wasn't cold, wasn't hot, wasn't a mozzie in sight.
V Wish the year' was just over and done with already?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 9, 2008 20:48:19 GMT 9.5
^ Yeah. 08 was interesting, but I'd like to move on. Preferably straight to Christmas!
> Sounds like fun. Wish I had the ability to jam.
V Favourite flavoured jam?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 9, 2008 21:24:37 GMT 9.5
^ Quince. Very tasty, but hard to find. Yay for jam stalls at farmer's markets!!
>About being asked to go out late at night - my friend sent me a message at 11pm on a Friday night a couple of weeks ago and asked me to go around to his house for drinks. Which is strange in itself, because I don't drink...
However, it was even stranger because I live 2 hours drive away. He honestly expected me to get out of bed, get dressed, drive all the way to Cooma (up bloody Brown Mountain, which is annoying in daylight), just to have drinks with he and his friends! Aargh! Then he got all offended because I said I was too tired...
V Do your friends ever get offended over silly things?
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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 9, 2008 21:34:13 GMT 9.5
^ What friends?
> I'm actually rather hungry now; and tempted to go through the pantry to see what kind of jam we have.
V Got any more homework to do?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 10, 2008 10:02:29 GMT 9.5
^ Probably should be revising for my Studio Art exam....but meh.
> You know how singing teachers/dance coaches/drama teachers always seem to say that the more audition you do the less nervous you become? I think after 18 auditions I've finally hit that point, thank God! I have an audition for the VCCA's 50th anniversary gala tonight, and I'm not even worried!
V Done many auditions in your time?
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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 10, 2008 10:59:43 GMT 9.5
^ A fair few, but not what you would call a lot. I always find that I'm never nervous until the moment I step in and the moment I step out. It's rather a bitch really; of course I'm nervous during the actual audition but I seem to be more nervous before and after.
> I've got two coming up next year'; one for The Mikado and one for a soloist spot for Music on the Murray. They're not using the choir this year' so the only way I'll be able to perform in it is if I actually go down to Adelaide ((EFFING WHY?!)) and audition. It's rather sad that local performers are being kicked out of next year's MotN.
V Does anyone here actually watch the pageant anymore?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 10, 2008 11:26:32 GMT 9.5
^ The pageant?
> Our houseboat is nearly finished YAY!
V Favourite/Dream holiday?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 10, 2008 16:28:35 GMT 9.5
^ I'm currently saving for a trip to Europe with my sort-of-twin. Lots of saving left to do. I'm also planning a holiday to Adelaide next year that should be pretty fantastic... > My cat has gone to sleep on my lap. I should be washing up so I can cook dinner, but I don't have the heart to disturb him. V Do you avoid washing up until you have no dishes left? |
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Post by phantomess on Nov 10, 2008 16:43:03 GMT 9.5
^ I'm gonna say... yes. Yes I do. But then I'm never home except on holidays and most of that I spend at work.
> Y'know, for a day off, I'm not getting a lot of writing done... curse page 33!
V Latest book you have purchased?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 10, 2008 17:01:13 GMT 9.5
^ I can't remember  Either The Harlequin, by Laurell K. Hamilton or The Stone Key, by Isobelle Carmody. > I've been listening to Confrontation over and over for about an hour now. I didn't have a wonderful day, and it is very calming, for some unknown reason. V Do you read a lot? |
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Post by phantomess on Nov 10, 2008 17:16:48 GMT 9.5
^ Oh yes. I can't escape from it, being a novelist in my *cough* spare time. But I'm reading Season of the Witch by Etienne de Mendes at the moment. Yep, my prize arrived and it's BRILLIANT!
> Fredus, I frequently stick Alive on repeat while I'm writing. It helps to keep my headspace clear. Perhaps Confrontation is doing the same thing for you?
VWhat was your favourite childhood book?
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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 10, 2008 17:59:10 GMT 9.5
^ It's a tie between Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray ((apparently there's a sequel and a cross-sequal between Gobbolino and a rocking horse from another stand-alone title)) and Water Babies by Charles Kingsley ((I know it's rather religious but if you look past that and all the political mess it's a very lovely story)).
> Damn the chef; he makes a wicked pair of Lamb Shanks that I want them now, even though they're around $29 per serve. >)_<
V Dreading the unbearable Summer we're bound to have?
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Post by phantomess on Nov 11, 2008 13:29:54 GMT 9.5
^ Nope! For the last week, Redcliffe's been storm-central! It's lovely and cool with a good chance of having the front yard deluged yet again! XD Hurrah!
> Hmph. Why haven't I been paid yet? Gah! DX Oh heavens... I've just heard my Hyde sing! *falls off her chair and dies from the sheer awesomeness* er... what I mean is that I'm listening to Granada and Ant's just pulled that awesome note off (the long goooooooo).
V Have you ever read a book and mentally cast certain people (mentioning no names, of course!) in certain character roles?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 11, 2008 16:34:54 GMT 9.5
^ Often.
> Going back to Mar's question- our fire season is going to be hell on earth, but God I LOVE hot weather! It's been too long coming.
V Do you live in an area that seems to get threatened by bush fire every summer?
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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 11, 2008 17:54:11 GMT 9.5
^ Yeah, we've got a lot of scrubland that seperates us from other towns. > I have got to stop buying these Lamb Shanks and get my hands on the bloody recipe; lovely as they are the price is quite a bitch ((but I recommend it to anyone who dines at the WH-M; there's something about that gravey ... Just don't touch the mash or you'll never get through the meat. BEWARE THE BAR SALAD )) V What's on the menu tonight? |
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 11, 2008 19:04:19 GMT 9.5
^ What was (I've already eaten) was chicken strog- I'd been hassling mum about having it for a week. And it was worth the wait!
> And now I feel like more.
V Fave dessert?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 11, 2008 21:05:24 GMT 9.5
^ It's a tie between Washday Pudding (speciality of my mum's - basically dumplings in a golden syrup sauce. Yum...) and trifle. Oh, and cheesecake.
>Actually, now I'm having cravings for stroganoff. Strog is one of the few things I like better when it comes out of a jar. That continental strog sauce... so good...
V Do you usually cook from scratch?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 12, 2008 12:25:11 GMT 9.5
^ Yup. Even stroganoff > Washday pudding? We can them golden syrup dumplings (so original eh?) I've never heard them called washday pudding before though... V Right. Who's addicted to chocolate fish? |
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Post by Marie-Cris on Nov 12, 2008 14:23:18 GMT 9.5
^ Please tell me you're talking about the Cod I suggested for Ant's hamper.
> I really should be working or I'm going to fail something ... and yet I don't care. Damn this heat!
V Thinking back on this year', if there was one thing you could change, what would it be?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 12, 2008 15:53:49 GMT 9.5
^ Possibly the fact that people are no longer talking to me. But as I don't know what I did to deserve it, I'll let it go.
> Chocolate fish are apparently a Cadbury confection sold in NZ, which consists of chocolate covered marshmellow in the shape of a fish. The Haigh's Murray Cods are also yum, I will admit.
V Haigh's weakness?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 12, 2008 19:13:17 GMT 9.5
^ Lamentably, I have never had Haigh's.
> @ killerbananas, my mum always said it was traditional for washing days, because you could stick it on in the morning and come back that night and it was all cooked. Hence, washday pud. She also used to keep it for special occasions because 'it's so difficult to make, I can't do it everyday'. My brother and I decided to give it a shot one day - it's one of the easiest things I've ever made. You practically plop it in a bowl and you're done. She lied to us! Oh the pain, the pain of it all...
V Do you have a terrible habit of quoting things even when you know no one else will understand?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 12, 2008 19:23:16 GMT 9.5
^ Yes. Often Phantom or G&S.
> Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. It is an incredibly easy dish to make isn't it? My nan calls it "the children's dish" because my Aunt and I (who are often mistaken for sisters) cook it everytime Andrea (aunt) comes to Ballarat, and we stand over the stove watching the syrup bubble and just waiting for them to cook perfectly. Similar tradition with Jam Roly-Poly.
And you have to try Haigh's. You're missing out.
V Interesting family tradition?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 12, 2008 20:48:57 GMT 9.5
^ I just discussed this with Sister, for about half an hour. We've reached the conclusion that our family doesn't have any interesting traditions. I suppose that there's tons of little things we do, but I can't think of anything in particular. Ummm... we all say 'sunburn cream' instead of 'sunscreen'. Not really a tradition - embarrasing at times though.
> If I'm ever somewhere that I can access Haigh's, I will try it. If nothing else you've all made me curious.
There's actually a shop down here that makes very, very nice handmade chocolate. When we make the monthly budget at work, the boss buys everyone else wine, and I get a box of choc from Truffles. So very good.
We steam our wash day pud, and the steaming water goes all green. Very odd. You cook yours straight on the stove?
V Have you ever had someone scared off by your families idiosyncrasies?
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Post by killerbananas on Nov 15, 2008 10:36:18 GMT 9.5
^ Often hence why I'm always single
> From what I recall of the last time we made GSD, we just dump the doughy dumpling straight into the syrup. I wasn't really paying much attention because we were in the middle of a heated game of Trivial Persuit- and I was actually winning.
V Board game of choice?
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Post by Fredus on Nov 15, 2008 16:39:31 GMT 9.5
^ Scattergories.
> I love Trivial Pursuit, but I hate playing it with my family. For a start, Mum always wins (she knows everything. she's so cool), and my Dad tries to tell me the answers. I don't want his help! If I'm going to lose, then so be it, I will not cheat!
On the upside, the last two times we played Monopoly, I won by a long way. Yay! First time ever...
V Do you always lose board games?
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- oddness
Either The Harlequin, by Laurell K. Hamilton or The Stone Key, by Isobelle Carmody.
