Would you mind...?

[bookchick]

if i just lurked here?
i don't want to bring the trolls here; i don't think they follow the person, but sense if people are happy on a bb, and want to peepee in our Cheerios

you guys know a lot about gemstones--it's amazing

i love gems and know what i like, but not like you do

i have a big ol' ceylon sapphire surrounded by diamonds, baguettes in setting, 18k gold that i adore
souvenier of a baaaaad marriage

lurking bookie

[mystylady]

YAY! Hi! I'm Mysty, Welcome! I'm glad you decided to come here! It's a great place, we have alot of fun and we all respect one another, so it's just nice... no mamma drama or peeing in cheerios LOL

Your ring sounds beautiful! Ceylon Sapphires are one of my favorites! At least you got something good out of a bad deal, huh? I just had the bad marriage, not even a ring to show for it so you lucked out!

<shhhh> <whispers> maybe if we're reeeeeaaaal quiet, they won't know we're here!

[Hellfire]

*whispering*

hey, who you guys hiding from? lol

and

why are you two behind this couch? surely, the pantry would have been a better hiding place and we could have had lunch.

bookie, anytime you want to part with the memories of a bad marriage. i would be glad to take the ring of your hands.....heehee

[mystylady]

<smacks forehead> Why didn't I think of that??? Of course! The PANTRY! mmmhungry!

we're hiding from the mean people! LOL

Hey Bookie you don't have to lurk! you can be right out in the open!!! Ta Daa!

LOL Hellfire!

[Hellfire]

Well Mysty, I'm still giggling that bookie is a talking lurkie. LOL!

[mystylady]

Oh Garsh Hellfire I'm ROTFLMAO! You slay me!

[bookchick]

in the pantry, huh?
what's in there besides cat food and baked beans?

thanks guys i enjoy meeting people, but it's been rough over at the Q bb

you would love the sapphire ring; it's beautiful
i got it from a jewelry store in Curacao
ex was mean as a snake, but had excellent taste in jewelry and purses

out of the pantry
bookchick

[Hellfire]

Well Bookie, I've got a Snickers Cake hidden in my pantry:)

I hope you ended up with more than just a ring if your ex was a mean old snake!

Thank you, Mysty. *taking a bow* You can catch my act at the local Sanitorium on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please bring a nail file.

[mystylady]

A snicker's CAKE??? We don't have that here, do we? It sounds marvelous though! Hellfire where in MI are you? There's a tornado watch for some of our area right now but not here thank God! Why the file? You plannin' on breakin' out or something? :-0
Don't worry I'll save you!

Bookie, why did you have a bad time on the Q bb? Were they mean to you? Don't worry sweetie that will never happen to you here! ;-) That's not what we're all about. We're just a bunch of nice gals that have something in common and like to talk about it... jewelry & gemstones. No meanys allowed!

[pebbles]

{{{{{{Bookie}}}}} I am so happy to see you here. We're gonna build a big barricade with all of our jewelry and hide you behind it.

[Hellfire]

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mystylady:
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Yes we do! Plumb's had them on sale for $5.99:)

We have a tornado warnings close by? YIKES! I thought it was little windy and yucky out there!

So run on down, buy a Snickers cake and stuff a nail file through the center. I'm breaking out of this joint. LOL!

[bookchick]

oddly enough, no one was mean to me personally

the perverts, misogynists, assaults by literary spam,bb police and constant arguing, finally just wore me down to the point that it was like work just reading the posts

when i first joined, there were since-departed posters who kept things going, in a good way
lots of fun, and the highest compliment we paid was that we 'peed a little' from laughing so hard

now it's not much fun there, although some of the awol posters have returned

i just removed myself from the bb...

bookie

[mystylady]

You know, once I ventured onto the "ellen" board. What a crazy, nasty foulmouthed bunch. I never went back, to any of them. Who needs that crap? I know just what you mean. I hope you have a better time here, and I hope the nuts stay out! LOL Pebbles! Lets build!

Yeah, Hellfire, a tornado watch! Do you ever recall a tornado here before? I don't. YIKES is right! It's lookin' pretty gloomy outside. Figures. It was so nice out yesterday... they're saying SNOW by the end of the week! Forget the file, I'm comin' with ya! LOL

[Hellfire]

Oh man, I planted little flowers and everything! Granted they are in pots I can take inside, but still! I thought we were done with snow! SHEESH!

Bookie, the trick I learned is that as soon as I realize it's a nasty post or thread, I'm out of there. I learned it's impossible to reason, fight back or get them to stop. So now I ignore 99% of what any troll registered or unregistered has to say. Makes my time here much more enjoyable:)

Good luck to ya, Sweets:)

[bookchick]

just like a bad relationship
we always stay on, thinking it's gonna get better

HA!

bookie

[Linda Lou]

I know about that Bookie, and no, it usually doesn't. Talking about some funky weather; we had 75 degrees here today. It is now 52, and falling. It's expected to go down to 35 by Saturday, with a chance of snow. Yikes, will it ever end?

[Linda Lou]

Bookie!
I MUST have a Ceylon Sapphire! First Garnet, now you! I just posted yesterday that I bought a stone called Kyanite from ShopNBC, set in platinum over sterling, and it does look just like Ceylon. But I really want the real thing! Maybe even a nice pink sapphire. I WILL get one.

[bookchick]

i love Ceylon sapphires, and i love pink, too
i have a cool enhancer that is a pink cabochon cut sapphire, surrouned by diamonds
it's in an unusual style; kind of an arrowhead shape, pointing down, but refined, and not too big

i want more pink sapphires, but living gets in the way of wants, sometime
i'll get them, eventually

bookie

[Garnet333]

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Linda Lou:
Bookie!
I MUST have a Ceylon Sapphire! First Garnet, now you! I just posted yesterday that I bought a stone called Kyanite from ShopNBC, set in platinum over sterling, and it does look just like Ceylon. But I really want the real thing! Maybe even a nice pink sapphire. I WILL get one.
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Linda, I went over to Shop NBC and tried to find your ring but couldn't find it. I searched high and low but no luck. I really want to see your ring. You dont happen to have that item # do you? Thanks.

[Linda Lou]

Oh, Garnet,
I will look for that item #. Sorry about that. Did you look under the NYC11 Chuck Clemancy collection? They only sell 2 rings in the Kyanite stone. I will check site as well. Coulda sold out. It was very popular. I know if you love Ceylon, you would def love Kyanite! They do sell it on JTV, but in gold, if you want to look it up there. Considerably more expensive however.

[Garnet333]

Thanks Linda, I checked under Chuck and the NYC11 and found nothing. Must be it sold out :( I was so anxious to see it because you know my love of Ceylon. From what you described, it sounds gorgeous. Did you get it yet? I am anxious to see what you think of it in person and how close the stone looks to a Ceylon.

[Linda Lou]

I do indeed have the Kyanite ring Garnet, and it's a beauty! You probably would love it for it's color. It might not have the depth of a true Ceylon sapphire, but the color is dead on. All Kyanite has sold out on ShopNBC, but they really didn't have many styles. It will probably be back, due to it's popularity.

[beekeeper]

Your ring sounds GORGEOUS bookchick!

We welcome you to "lurk" ... or even post and have fun! :-) We're nice over here! :-)

[mystylady]

We ARE nice, aren't we! But I think I'm too harsh sometimes :-(
Please don't hesitate to bring it to my attention if I "offend" anyone! I can take it! Mmruff!

[bookchick]

you have no idea how nice nice is!
i treat people here just as i do in the real world--i'm at least cordial to the people that i don't care for, and as kind as possible to the people i do

i can't even imagine what makes posters so vicious and persistent in keeping things stirred up
they seem to thrive on drama

life is hard enough w/o wasting time and energy on that nonsense

jmo

bookchick

[mystylady]

Isn't it sad, how some people aren't happy unless they're making others miserable? I'm with you, Bookie, I try to treat people the way I want to be treated. It's a shame that there are so many who don't. I can't stand all the hateful drama that goes on. It's pointless.
What I mean by saying that I think I'm too harsh sometimes is the way I can sound so critical of certain JTV hosts that "bug" me. I think I can be a lot less catty (qatty!) and still get my point across... I mean it's so much easier on the conscience, later on. Like I feel bad because I've said nasty things about Wendy when she goes on air without makeup... that sort of thing. I went back & read some of my earlier posts and wish I could take back some of the meanie things I said. Bleccch! TPFTPFTPF! So on that note, I'll be sure to be kinder in the future. Rest assured, I'll still gripe, but not in a way that would be hurtful to anyone. Jeez, I'd be mortified if Wendy read the posts about her & had her feelings hurt. That would just be sucky.

[bookchick]

my personal target is sheila johnson on the q
it just irks me that someone that so unsuited to be a host is allowed to remain on air

if we performed on our jobs like she does on hers, we'd be out in no time..

so i just don't watch any programs that she hosts....

bookie

[Linda Lou]

It's Bob B and Patti for me. I just can't seem to keep my composure when those 2 are on!

[pebbles]

I think there's a big difference between being "harsh" when criticizing a TV host and attacking a fellow poster. TV hosts are out there in the public. They earn their living by being entertaining, salesmanship, and having a pleasing personality. If we don't think they measure up, we can say so.


I have a theory about trolls and nasty people on BB's. They hide behind anonymity which gives them the feeling that they can get away with stuff they wouldn't dare do in real life. People who flip you off in cars or strangers who are rude fall into that category, too. They probably have miserable lives and are little insignificant people who have to take orders from others. So they come on these boards and act big and bad. The more trouble they can cause, the better. They are particularly satisfied if they can drive good people away. That gives them the feeling of power. The only way to handle them is to ignore them. That's the one thing they can't deal with. A fire can't burn without fuel.

[bookchick]

well put, pebbles!

i have been using the power of "ignore"
when unpleasant posters start spewing their venom, they go on my ignore list

according to trevor's Q and A re IGNORE, it blocks pm's and we will never know they've posted or started a thread

as i told a fellow poster, it's like a big can of Raid-it eradicates the cockroaches and other unsavory life forms

makes posting more pleasant; takes away their power to wound and cause dissension among the posters

i highly recommend it!

bookie

[Linda Lou]

Here, here, pebbles and Bookie!!! Totally agree with what you both had to say.

[bookchick]

thanks
it was heartfelt--just like vph

:-)
bookie

[mystylady]

What you all said! Awww, thanks guys for being so supportive! Maybe I worry too much, huh? But it's OK to be concerned about someone else's feelings, right? And I learned a valuable lesson in the process!

You guys rule, do you know that???

You hit the nail on the head Pebbles.

No matter what happens on any of the other BB's, at least we know where we can go to be treated fairly!
And how great is that?

OK I give up, Bookie! What's VPH???

[bookchick]

:-)

valerie parr hill--heartfelt home, or whatever it is

bookie

[beekeeper]

She is a designer at QVC Mysti ... lol ... she tries so hard to be martha ... it's kinda sad ...

[bookchick]

that's the truth!
except that she's much nicer than martha, at least on television

her husband's name is "Will Hill"--no, really, Mysty, it IS!!!

bookie

[jewelfreak]

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Linda Lou:
Oh, Garnet,
I will look for that item #. Sorry about that. Did you look under the NYC11 Chuck Clemancy collection? They only sell 2 rings in the Kyanite stone. I will check site as well. Coulda sold out. It was very popular. I know if you love Ceylon, you would def love Kyanite! They do sell it on JTV, but in gold, if you want to look it up there. Considerably more expensive however.
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Just to let you know, not to spoil your purchase, but be very careful with your kyanite ring. Kyanite is very soft and scratches easily - you aren't even supposed to pick up a loose kyanite sone with metal tweezers. A ring is not the best piece of jewelry for a kyanite - or even a tanzie for that matter, which is considerably harder. Just be careful - don't wear it to work or anywhere you may bang it or do anything else to it.
Sorry to be a party pooper, but I was just hoping to help before maybe it was too late. I would hate to see a lovely piece of jewelry ruined.

[beekeeper]

I didn't know that about Kyanite (no metal tweezers), thanks JF! I've only seen it on JTV and HSN ... pretty color!

[bookchick]

i didn't even know that all these gems existed!

this could be a mixed blessing...
i'll know more,but there's a good chance that my credit card may suffer..

thanks for broadening my horizons!

:-)
bookie

[mystylady]

I can't believe that JTV and all the other shopping networks sell those hugh Tanzanite rings without even telling us that Tanzies are not a durable gem and in fact are completely unsuitable for a ring because of their softness. I won't even pick mine up in the tweezers without padding them first (the tweezers) because of how easily they can be damaged. As I've said on other threads, even polishing a Tanzie that's dusty can scratch it because dust is a 7 on the Mohs and Tanzanite is between a 6 and a 61/2! I've also heard that it isn't good to have your Tanzie in full sunlight for long periods because they can fade. Same with Kunzite. They actually call Kunzite the "Evening Stone" because of it. Amythyst will also fade in daylight, as will Citrine. Weird, huh?

[mystylady]

Bookie,
Have you ever heard the B.Kliban song? I heard it the other day on his website and it was a hoot! I've always loved the Qat and B.Kliban in general! I went through a "phase" years back and even wanted to get my qat a pair of red sneaks!! Why is it your Sig? Just wondering!

[bookchick]

i didn't know he had a website--he's been dead for some years now
the cartoons just always made me laugh
i was going to hawaii every winter back in the 80's; crazy shirts carried tons of his stuff then
i liked 'sumo cat' and the stuff he did for the hawaiian humane society then(adopt-a-cat/dog)

i think i still have an apron and a mug with 'red sneakers' cat

but 'mousies' just always tickled me the most--little bit sick, but funny, which is just how i like my humor!
will be going to listen to 'mousies' when i leave here
thanks
bookie

[mystylady]

Oh my gosh you've never heard it??? It's GREAT!!! I hope you can find the site! I didn't know he died, how sad. None of the sites I visited thru my "B.Kliban" search mentioned it! By the way thanks because you inspired my renewed interest in B.Kliban! I LOVE RED SNEAKERS CAT! But you see my dear, it is NOT "Cat"... It is "Qat". Q.A.T. It's a "Kliban Thing" you see. Do a search on "B. Kliban Qat" and you will be transformed into a red-sneakered, black and white striped world that you never knew existed! You should definatly make an Avatar of "SneakerQat"!
OK, now for my next question... Why "BookChick"? Do you love to read? I can relate if you do! I'm always in the middle of at least 2 if not more books. I can't get enough!
It's funny cuz one time I wrote "Bookie" to begin a post and I thought to myself "I wonder if she takes bets?" LOL

[mystylady]

If you couldn't find it, the address is:

SPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMSPAMwww.eatmousies.com/intro.html

Just copy and paste the above address into your address bar and there you are! The song!

To check out the site just remove the /intro.html and you'll be at the home page!

[bookchick]

Why "BookChick"? Do you love to read? I can relate if you do! I'm always in the middle of at least 2 if not more books. I can't get enough!
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i do love to read, and i'm a high school librarian
i also have 50+ chickens
bookchick seemed perfect

i used to have a cute little mama hen reading to her chicks as my avatar, then on a whim, switched to "Mousies"
i've kept it bc when i switched from "Mousies', other posters missed it
i feel the same way about KITC's little limehead kitty
makes me smile every time i see it!

bookchick

[mystylady]

Awww Twweety! Cool! Wow that's a lot of chicken! You probably NEVER have to buy eggs! People go to YOU when they need eggs, right? Do you eat them too? I don't know if I could eat anything that didn't come wrapped in plastic on a styrofoam plate. I don't want to know about the life my dinner lived before I eat it!!!

[pebbles]

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mystylady:
Awww Twweety! Cool! Wow that's a lot of chicken! You probably NEVER have to buy eggs! People go to YOU when they need eggs, right? Do you eat them too? I don't know if I could eat anything that didn't come wrapped in plastic on a styrofoam plate. I don't want to know about the life my dinner lived before I eat it!!!
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When, I was a kid my parents went to a farm to get fresh eggs and chickens. The eggs tasted so much better than the kind in cartons and that was back before they caged the chickens and fed them hormones, etc. Now I shop at Whole Foods and buy organic eggs.

[Linda Lou]

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Linda Lou:
Oh, Garnet,
I will look for that item #. Sorry about that. Did you look under the NYC11 Chuck Clemancy collection? They only sell 2 rings in the Kyanite stone. I will check site as well. Coulda sold out. It was very popular. I know if you love Ceylon, you would def love Kyanite! They do sell it on JTV, but in gold, if you want to look it up there. Considerably more expensive however.
www.tvtalkshows.com/board/showpost.php?p=1470975
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Just to let you know, not to spoil your purchase, but be very careful with your kyanite ring. Kyanite is very soft and scratches easily - you aren't even supposed to pick up a loose kyanite sone with metal tweezers. A ring is not the best piece of jewelry for a kyanite - or even a tanzie for that matter, which is considerably harder. Just be careful - don't wear it to work or anywhere you may bang it or do anything else to it.
Sorry to be a party pooper, but I was just hoping to help before maybe it was too late. I would hate to see a lovely piece of jewelry ruined.
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Wow, thank you so much for letting me know that! I do wear my ring quite a bit, and to work as well.

Chuck Clemency is one of my favorite vendors, b/c he's so funny----but he never mentioned the softness of the stone! I probably wouldn't have bought it if I had known. I know I take great care with my Tanzie, don't even really get to enjoy it that much, b/c I always feel I have to be so darned careful with it!

That's IT!! I'm just sticking with sapphires, rubies and diamonds!

[beekeeper]

lol ... sapphires, rubies and diamonds only ... DAMN! ;-) Just kidding ... I'd be lost without my tanzie ... LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Don't wear it every day, but am very careful when I do!

LOVE Chuck Clemancy's stuff too Lindalou!

[bookchick]

Mysty said:
Just copy and paste the above address into your address bar and there you are! The song!
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i forgot to tell you that i went to the site right after you gave me the address
boy, did i have fun there!

i had forgotten how many truly funny Qat cartoons he produced

thanks a bunch
bookie

[mystylady]

Awww! So Happy!!