Jack Me. NOW!- Page 156

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:05pm

[ElTico68]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:11pm

Truly... we usually get dinner and a gift certificate. Last year was $50 to a restaurant. But this year hasn't been great financially, so I think we're only getting lunch. Still nice, though.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:17pm

Still nice. Absolutely. Hope they take you someplace nice!

ElTico, is that the sheet you sent me? (In Cookie's post)?

[ElTico68]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:22pm

No, actually. I made one up myself... it's color coded, and has lists of do's and dont's for each section (gua), and some remedies. It's something I did for myself when I was first decorating my apt. But the basis of it is the same.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:22pm

It's the octagram that is the basis for feng shui... the base goes where the entry to the room you're analyzing

[ElTico68]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:27pm

The one I did is basically a square... the octagram would fit into it, it's just for people like me (since I made it) that has a hard time visualizing a rectangular apt. in an octagram.

Also, the book I based it on denotes the center as the "health" gua. I also have the elements that go with each gua.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:31pm

Well thanks to both of you for all the info!

I am embarking on a renovation/decorating experience, so will pay close attention to the teachings of feng shui. (Is that correct - teachings? Or theories? Or practices?)

[ElTico68]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:33pm

Hm... I would say practices. The way I've seen it described is the (and I'm paraphrasing) the art of placing objects in your home to enhance the positive flow of chi. (energy)

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:38pm

in a sane manner, though... Feng shui practices in places like Hong Kong dictate real estate pricing... For example, the Bank of China building is reported to have AWFUL feng shui...

[ElTico68]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:53pm

"The design, based on triangles, is not favoured because a triangle resembles a pyramid and kam te chap, the Cantonese phrase for pyramid, is similar to kam chap — the urns used for keeping the remains of the dead. Further, say the experts, the sharp corners are like daggers: some appear to point inwards, while one points at Hong Kong's Legislative Council Building, and another at Government House (British writer Simon Winchester likened the bank to `a dagger aimed at the heart of British rule'). Then, the two `chopsticks' on top of the building point upwards, like incense sticks used as a memorial to the dead."

Interesting that the egyptians buried their dead in... pyramids!

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:55pm

and the fact that triangles are very stable structures...

[ckeaton]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 1:06pm

I'm seeking a panel of judges for a "Survivor" challenge. Your task as a judge will be to read a small selection of "fan fiction" stories written by BWW members, and rate them on 3 factors. (Quality, Creativity, Relevance).

If you want to do this, I'd like your participation to fall between 8 pm EDT tonight and 1 pm EDT tomorrow.

Is anyone interested? Pleeeeeeeease?

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 1:17pm

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 1:21pm

Sometimes you can tell that the judge knows that the witness is lying! Today he all but posted his feelings on a message board!!!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 2:22pm

Huh?

ck, I'll be happy to help.

Yay for blood oranges.

So, I need triangles in my decorating? (VERY interesting feng shui info - thank you!)

and, I am so starving! I need to eat lunch, but I'm sort of afraid to.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 2:29pm

Addy - this has been brutal for you - how many days??

[Madame X]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 2:29pm

My contacts are dry and that's annoying.

[La Vie Boheme]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:11pm

GREAT UNCLE JONATHANS CORN COB PIPE!!!!!!

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:13pm

Get your own tots, Boheme.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:29pm

I don't know of any liars around here, Undi.
Not.a.one.
Do you?

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:44pm

I had changed the title. I was in Court this morning and the witness was lying so bad that she lied about her previous testimony. She is a lying liar.

Undi and BWS - how are you? Do you all have the flu too?

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:48pm

Just trying to smoke out one of my favorite lurkers with a little Heath bar.
And I am better now, Lywr. Thanks for asking. 12 hours of sleep can do that for you...

[ckeaton]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:57pm

So far I have two judges for the fan fiction contest in my 'Survivor' game. I just read one of the entries, and it is fabulous. Incredibly entertaining!

I'd like 1 or 2 more people.

If you are going to be around between 8 pm tonight and 1 pm tomorrow, I'd love you to join me.

All you have to do is read a few short stories and give me a 1 to 10 rating on 3 elements. Your ratings and comments will be anonymous. (Via PM to me!)

Come on, join me.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:57pm

I am getting killed with seasonal hayfever (not Noel Coward), but I am used to it.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 3:59pm

oh, Lwyr, I know the feeling. What is the medical term for hayfever? Is it rhinitis? I forget, but I remember being diagnosed with it for the first time and thinking, "huh? What is THAT?"
The medical term sounds so much more serious.