Early Risers Club

[danceguy]

HERE YE, HERE YE!

It has recently come to my attention that it will be a very long time before I'm eligible for membership in the Insomniacs R' Us club, if ever. Due to this unfortunate acceptance, I've decided to create a new club that is potentially open to everyone:

The EARLY RISERS CLUB!

The basic rules are quite simple and listed below:

1. You must NEVER go to bed past midnight
2. You must be in bed by 10 pm (10:30 ok if you brush your teeth first)
3. You must get up no later than 6 am (later times accepted if you have a really good excuse, details of which shall not be discussed here)

Other criteria that may be substituted for membership:

a) You get to work an hour early to do Tai Chi outside the office
b) You eat your lunch while you work, then exercise during your lunch break
c) You get up and go jogging in the morning (riding a treadmill while for sissies, may also be accepted)
d) You don't own or watch television
e) You know what cold-water dousing is
f) You exercise 3 or more times a day (in addition to dance)

Criteria that will most certainly terminate your membership (or bar you from it for life):

a) You go to bed later than an Early Riser wakes up
b) You start your night out dancing after an Early Riser goes to bed
c) You work a graveyard shift
d) You skip breakfast in the morning
e) All of the local club owners know you by name

Any potentially qualified applicants may reply to this message for consideration.

*Note - Anyone who engages in the practice of Tai Chi, Yoga, Mongolian Throat Singing, Wave Punching or Bellydancing may be able to bypass all of said rules. SueK - If you've ever studied Chen style, then you're already in. :)

[pygmalion]

LOL! SG, I hate to tell you this, but I qualify for membership in both clubs. You see, I'm a true insomniac. In bed by ten 99% of the of the time, and awake again by 1:30. So I'm in bed with the early risers, and up again with the insomniacs. :shock: Your criteria have loopholes. :lol: :lol: What do you have to say to that? :lol: :lol:

Come to think of it, I guess I'll have to wait a few hours for any reply, since, like the good early riser you are, you're probably sleeping away peacefully with visions of Tai Chi dancing in your head! :lol: Good night! :D

[SwinginBoo]

I'm up very early to go running in the morning...well early to me - 6:30. Does this count? I also stay up past ten though. And sometimes my dancing starts after ten. Can I join, oh please please can I huh huh? can i? :wink:

[Sarah]

*Note - Anyone who engages in the practice of Tai Chi, Yoga, Mongolian Throat Singing, Wave Punching or Bellydancing may be able to bypass all of said rules.
:)

Apparantly I qualify[1], despite only rarely seeing 6am from either side. But then along with Marx, I'm not sure I'd want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.

Cheers
Sarah

[1] 10 points for guessing correctly ;)

[danceguy]

LOL! SG, I hate to tell you this, but I qualify for membership in both clubs. You see, I'm a true insomniac. In bed by ten 99% of the of the time, and awake again by 1:30. So I'm in bed with the early risers, and up again with the insomniacs. Your criteria have loopholes. What do you have to say to that?

Jenn,

Qualifying for both clubs is most certainly acceptable, and in fact, encouraged! Of course my criteria have loopholes! I in fact will most likely fail membership in my own club, as I can switch from a morning person to nightowl with no problem. But since I invented the Early Risers Club, I can break my own rules. :)

smarty pants[/i]]Come to think of it, I guess I'll have to wait a few hours for any reply, since, like the good early riser you are, you're probably sleeping away peacefully with visions of Tai Chi dancing in your head! Good night!

Well, I actually got up at 4:30 am this morning...and that's a tad early even for me. Visions of Tai Chi dancing...hmm...more like beautiful Saleras...yes....zzzzz.......

I'm up very early to go running in the morning...well early to me - 6:30. Does this count? I also stay up past ten though. And sometimes my dancing starts after ten. Can I join, oh please please can I huh huh? can i?

Oooh, I love sarcasm! :P

I suppose 6:30 is acceptable. Remember, past 10 is ok time to time, but staying up past midnight is not. Hmm, you may join if you answer this one question for me:

Please explain your profile picture that looks like you are eating a license plate...does this have any religious signifigance? I'm curious to know. :)

Apparantly I qualify[1], despite only rarely seeing 6am from either side. But then along with Marx, I'm not sure I'd want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.
[1] 10 points for guessing correctly

Sarah - I like how you use the footnotes in your posts! Hmm, but you did not answer which question you guessed correctly???
Also, I happen to really like the name Sarah, so consider yourself in. :)

Take care,

SG

[pygmalion]

SG. You are a truly wonderful human being, smarty pants comments notwithstanding. :D

And visions of salseras? Oh puleeeeease! :D :lol:

[danceguy]

SG. You are a truly wonderful human being, smarty pants comments notwithstanding.

And visions of salseras? Oh puleeeeease!

*sniff* :cry: :wink:

Thank you...now I understand why all of the guys here want to marry you! And that's fine, so long as I get to dance with you once at the wedding. :)

I think a better vision would be a lady that enjoys dancing with me! I'm still amazed now that I dance, how many people I meet that don't, never have, or are scared to death of it!

I didn't get to go out Salsa dancing due to some things that came up...but this Friday I'm going Swing dancing come hell or high water! Time to see how much of a fool I can make of myself doing Lindy Hop. :P

SG

[Sarah]

Apparantly I qualify[1], despite only rarely seeing 6am from either side. But then along with Marx, I'm not sure I'd want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.
[1] 10 points for guessing correctly

Sarah - I like how you use the footnotes in your posts! Hmm, but you did not answer which question you guessed correctly???
Also, I happen to really like the name Sarah, so consider yourself in. :)


I'm in, I'm in! er - hang on......

10 points for anyone guessing correctly under which criterion I qualify ;)

Cheers
Sarah

[pygmalion]

5:22 AM. Checkin in. :D

[SwinginBoo]

I suppose 6:30 is acceptable. Remember, past 10 is ok time to time, but staying up past midnight is not. Hmm, you may join if you answer this one question for me:

Please explain your profile picture that looks like you are eating a license plate...does this have any religious signifigance? I'm curious to know.


It's a liscence plate frame that says "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." I took that picture so I could email it to a friend who wanted to see what it looked like. In the avatar it does sort of look strange and like I'm eating it, lol. But really I'm just sticking my head behind it and pointing. :P

[danceguy]

Swingin Boo - That's good enough for me! You're in. :)

Sarah - If you qualify for one of those reasons, that's ok if it's a secret. You're in too. 8)

Jenn - Logging in BEFORE 6 am? Definitely in!!!!!!! :)

I actually got up at 3:30 am this morning...but didn't feel like getting out of bed to turn on my computer.... :oops:

Ok...we're still accepting new members! Jonathan - I'm still waiting.... :D

[DanceMentor]

I'm not sure which club I fit into. I go to sleep about 2 am and wake up about 8 am. :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Ok...we're still accepting new members! Jonathan - I'm still waiting.... :D
Ok SG, if I take up yoga this Thursday will that qualify me?

[dancersdreamland]

As a belly dancer I qualify...hooray!!!!


Weeknights...it's bed by 10:30-11:00 p.m. with teeth brushing.
Weekends...much later...

Weekdays...wakeup by 6:00-6:15 a.m. and am ready for work at least 20 minutes before needing to leave the house in which I usually read.
Weekend...been getting up around 7:00-8:00 a.m. for errands and membership classes at church.

Exercise...I'm working on it...perhaps I'll have to add yoga to my morning routine and belly/yoga to my evening routine.

Do I qualify???? Please!!!!!! :o :shock: :? :D :wink:

[danceguy]

I'm not sure which club I fit into. I go to sleep about 2 am and wake up about 8 am.

Hmm, I believe although technically you would not qualify for the Early Risers Club, being the Admin of this site and putting up with wiseguys like myself entitles you to a special honorary membership.

You're in! :)

Ok SG, if I take up yoga this Thursday will that qualify me?

Perhaps Jon, but you're not getting in that easy. I will consider your membership if you answer these questions after your yoga class:

1. What style of yoga (hatha, iyengar, bikram, etc)?
2. Explain the posture called "Downward facing Dog"
3. What color is your Yoga mat?

Bonus Questions that will result in INSTANT membership:

1. You ask your teacher to teach you the "Dancer's Pose" and can do it without falling over.
2. Describe the 7 Major Chakras
3. Be able to perform the Crow pose.
4. Your teacher has studied with Rodney Yee


As a belly dancer I qualify...hooray!!!!


Weeknights...it's bed by 10:30-11:00 p.m. with teeth brushing.
Weekends...much later...

Weekdays...wakeup by 6:00-6:15 a.m. and am ready for work at least 20 minutes before needing to leave the house in which I usually read.
Weekend...been getting up around 7:00-8:00 a.m. for errands and membership classes at church.

Exercise...I'm working on it...perhaps I'll have to add yoga to my morning routine and belly/yoga to my evening routine.

Do I qualify???? Please!!!!!!

DDD,

You certainly more than qualify! I used to sort of hang out with a group of Belly dancers until I made the mistake of asking one out...but I hold no grudge against you others for that folly of mine. Be careful of OVER qualifying though...having more qualifications than the founding member is a sure way to have your membership revoked! :P

Yoga is great for a morning work out. I'm still confused as to why no one does Mongolian Throat Singing though...anyone? Wave punching? No dice I see. :cry:


SG

[SDsalsaguy]

I'm not sure which club I fit into. I go to sleep about 2 am and wake up about 8 am.

Hmm, I believe although technically you would not qualify for the Early Risers Club, being the Admin of this site and putting up with wiseguys like myself entitles you to a special honorary membership.

You're in! :)

Ok SG, if I take up yoga this Thursday will that qualify me?

Perhaps Jon, but you're not getting in that easy. I will consider your membership if you answer these questions after your yoga class:

1. What style of yoga (hatha, iyengar, bikram, etc)?
2. Explain the posture called "Downward facing Dog"
3. What color is your Yoga mat?
Thanks for the double standard SG...Site Admin is in by default and Site Moderator has to jump through hoops! :wink:

Anyway, several of the yoga classes offered at my gym don't list a style but the ones that do list them as hatha yoga. Being not entirely novice I can already tell you that downward dog essentially creates a trriangular shape with your feet and hands on the ground, your hips at the apex, and the body striving for elongation both through the legs and arms/shoulders. And, FYI, my yoga matt is blue. So there...

[SwinginBoo]

ok so it's not that early, but I have already been up, gone for a run, showered, and had breakfast. So I'll check in now.

[Swing Kitten]

LOL this is all very funny.

I know I haven't posted in the last couple of days that's because I've been going to bed around 9 and getting up around 4:30 to get to school early to get my work done.

Plus I know and occasionally practice Tai Chi (Cheng short form)-- I don't do it as much I'd like.

So what's the verdict? :lol:

[danceguy]

LOL this is all very funny.

I know I haven't posted in the last couple of days that's because I've been going to bed around 9 and getting up around 4:30 to get to school early to get my work done.

Plus I know and occasionally practice Tai Chi (Cheng short form)-- I don't do it as much I'd like.

So what's the verdict?

My dear, with a schedule like that...what can I say? I'm speechless! :P

Hmm, by "Cheng" short form do you mean Chen Man Ching, or Chen style? Either way, both qualify! You're in! :)

SG

[danceguy]

Thanks for the double standard SG...Site Admin is in by default and Site Moderator has to jump through hoops!

Oh bother! I hadn't realized you were the Site Admin...I thought you were just a regular Moderator...my apologies! But for renaming your club to the NSG you still have to pass the entrance exam. 8)


Anyway, several of the yoga classes offered at my gym don't list a style but the ones that do list them as hatha yoga. Being not entirely novice I can already tell you that downward dog essentially creates a trriangular shape with your feet and hands on the ground, your hips at the apex, and the body striving for elongation both through the legs and arms/shoulders. And, FYI, my yoga matt is blue. So there...

You're in! Actually, you were in the whole time, I just wanted to make sure you were serious. 8)

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Thanks for the double standard SG...Site Admin is in by default and Site Moderator has to jump through hoops!

Oh bother! I hadn't realized you were the Site Admin...I thought you were just a regular Moderator...my apologies! But for renaming your club to the NSG you still have to pass the entrance exam. 8)
I'm not the Site Admin -- that's DanceMentor -- I'm the Site Moderator.[1]

<-- See :?:

[1] If you'd taken note of the color coding for who's logged in you'll see that my administrative staus & access is Admin and not Moderator.

[pygmalion]

tsk tsk. You guys ARE getting testy, aren't you? :lol: Must be all those downward facing dogs. Brutal pose, not? :D

5:25 AM. Checking in. :D

[SDsalsaguy]

3:00am here... but I guess I can't check in as an early riser since I havent gone to bed yet... :lol: -- hmmm, better go check in to the IRU now that I think of it! :D

(Don't sweat in Jenn, SG and I both know it's all in good fun! :D)

[dancer at heart]

Perhaps Jon, but you're not getting in that easy. I will consider your membership if you answer these questions after your yoga class:

1. What style of yoga (hatha, iyengar, bikram, etc)?
2. Explain the posture called "Downward facing Dog"
3. What color is your Yoga mat?

Bonus Questions that will result in INSTANT membership:

1. You ask your teacher to teach you the "Dancer's Pose" and can do it without falling over.
2. Describe the 7 Major Chakras
3. Be able to perform the Crow pose.
4. Your teacher has studied with Rodney
SG

:shock: Dancer's pose AND tge Crow pose in 1st yoga class...Good luck SD....he's not making it easy for you....


Alright, my turn to apply for membership (though I rarely go to bed before 12 midnight either taking dance classes or out dancig..) But I do wake up at 3 am for my 1st job at 4:30 in the mornig....I practice Hatha yoga and I've trained with Rodney's video tape series at home...does that count?

PS. Some of us prefer running on the treadmill over other surfaces not because we are sissy but rather we care about our knees more :P

[danceguy]

Hi Dancer at Heart,


Dancer's pose AND tge Crow pose in 1st yoga class...Good luck SD....he's not making it easy for you....


Aww...but Dancer's pose is so beautiful. I had actually been doing it for years as a Qi Gong stretch...just never had a name for it. The Crow is my favorite...but yes...it is a tough one...but a wonderful strength builder. :)


Alright, my turn to apply for membership (though I rarely go to bed before 12 midnight either taking dance classes or out dancig..) But I do wake up at 3 am for my 1st job at 4:30 in the mornig....I practice Hatha yoga and I've trained with Rodney's video tape series at home...does that count?

Hmm, let me consult the spirits on this one:

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
*smoke* *chanting* *prayer* *pentagrams* *demonic conjury*

Ok, it has been decreed that you are in! But as a favor, please answer just one question:

1. Describe Upward Facing Dog pose - or
2. How long is Rodney's ponytail?

PS. Some of us prefer running on the treadmill over other surfaces not because we are sissy but rather we care about our knees more

And inhale less smog while you exercise too! :)

Best,

SG

[danceguy]

I'm not the Site Admin -- that's DanceMentor -- I'm the Site Moderator.[1]

<-- See

[1] If you'd taken note of the color coding for who's logged in you'll see that my administrative staus & access is Admin and not Moderator.

To my fellow ERC members,

I have made a grave error in misjudgement! I believe the only way to make up for this is first to revoke DanceMentor's membership. So, effective immediately, you're out! (sorry) :o

In order to make up for this inappropriation of civility, I have several questions for DanceMentor to answer to re-enter the Early Risers Club. And no help from the other members! (Jenn - thou shalt not use thy Google search!)

So, here are the questions:

1. Please tell me the history of the "Shim-Sham" dance.

2. Describe the Pythagorean Theorem

3. Explain the history and meaning of the "Kordax Dance"

Good luck!

Vaya con dios,

SG

[SwinginBoo]

hey scorpionguy, aren't you violating your own rules by being up so late?

[pygmalion]

(Jenn - thou shalt not use thy Google search!)



:shock: What! No google? Surely you jest! I simply can't resist! Must google.. Must google ... :lol: :lol:

[Sarah]

2. Describe the Pythagorean Theorem


Once upon a time there was an American Indian[1] Chief who, being a powerful and respected man had three wives. In accordance with the tribal custom, each wife was given a blanket, indicating her status. The most junior wife had the skin of a spotted pony, the middle one had a fine furry buffalo skin, while the most senior wife was given an immensly rare and immensly immense (she was a large lady) blanket made of an entire hippopotamus skin!

Time passed, and the middle wife and the junior wife both presented the chief with fine baby boys. The senior wife, sadly, remaned childless.[2] The chief loved her well enough though that he acted against tribal custom and refused to turn her out or even to demote her, and she remained the matriarch of the growing family. The other wives were jealous and their resentment grew along with their boys. Eventually they decided to send their sons, now strapping young warriors[3] to do away with the senior wife....
The young men sneaked behind her teepee in the middle of the night, slit open it with their tomahawks and crept inside meaning to kill their stepmother as she lay sleeping. They hadn't reckoned on the protective properties of hippopotamus skin, and instead of killing her with one mighty blow they succeeded only in waking the great lady into a towering rage as she defended herself against them.

Meanwhile the Chief sat calmly outside the teepee, enjoying his pipe as the battle raged thunderously within. `Aren't you to do anything?' asked someone in the rapidly gathering crowd.
`No' said the Chief, `The squaw of the hippopotamus hide is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.'[4][5]

Cheers
Sarah

[1] I'm sure there is a more politically correct term, but I can't think of it atm.
[2]Wether this had anything to do with the lingering smell of hippopotamus is a subject upon which history is strangely silent.
[3] Insert description of tanned skin, long black hair, flashing eyes and rippling oiled muscles here if you like.
[4]I'm very sorry.
[5]Please don't hit me :D

[SDsalsaguy]

PS. Some of us prefer running on the treadmill over other surfaces not because we are sissy but rather we care about our knees more :P
That's why it's all about the elliptical trainers! I love those machines!

[danceguy]

hey scorpionguy, aren't you violating your own rules by being up so late?

Namaste! The founding member can break the rules at anytime my dear. :)

Besides, I went to bed at 10:35 pm, was also up and wired from Lindy class...and sucessfully completed about 40 Swing Outs...so there! :P


1] I'm sure there is a more politically correct term, but I can't think of it atm.
[2]Wether this had anything to do with the lingering smell of hippopotamus is a subject upon which history is strangely silent.
[3] Insert description of tanned skin, long black hair, flashing eyes and rippling oiled muscles here if you like.
[4]I'm very sorry.
[5]Please don't hit me

1) I believe that is an ok term. I grew up with and am friends with many Native Americans.
2) I must confess complete ignorance to what a hippo smells like. I do know that they can run 35 miles per hour! :roll:
3) Being only attracted to women, I'll leave that to you. :)
4) I'm sure you're very cute too! *blows kisses* :P
5) I would never hit anyone without just cause. Especially a lady, especially an Aikido-ka who would probably love it as an opportunity to throw me around the floor! :shock:

[pygmalion]

2. Describe the Pythagorean Theorem

`No' said the Chief, `The squaw of the hippopotamus hide is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.'


Sarah. You're a source of constant joy to me. :D Only a scientist would come up with a joke this corny, politically incorrect and hilarious at the same time! I'm forwarding to all my high-tech, geeky friends, if you don't mind. :D :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

OH Sarah!!! hahahahhahaha!! ouch! That was awful in such a good way!

[Sarah]

1] I'm sure there is a more politically correct term, but I can't think of it atm.
[2]Wether this had anything to do with the lingering smell of hippopotamus is a subject upon which history is strangely silent.
[3] Insert description of tanned skin, long black hair, flashing eyes and rippling oiled muscles here if you like.
[4]I'm very sorry.
[5]Please don't hit me

1) I believe that is an ok term. I grew up with and am friends with many Native Americans.
2) I must confess complete ignorance to what a hippo smells like. I do know that they can run 35 miles per hour! :roll: In my experience, which is limited to zoos, they subsist primarily on cabbages. The enclosure tends then to smell of stagnant water and used cabbage.
3) Being only attracted to women, I'll leave that to you. :)
Tell the truth, that bit was aimed mostly at Jenn, SKitten, SBoo, et <female> al
4) I'm sure you're very cute too! *blows kisses* :P
Oh - flutter - :roll:
5) I would never hit anyone without just cause. You mean that joke wasn't just cause? I'll have to try harder next time. Especially a lady, especially an Aikido-ka who would probably love it as an opportunity to throw me around the floor! :shock:
:lol: I like a man with a healthy sense of self preservation. :D

Cheers
Sarah

[Sarah]

Sarah. You're a source of constant joy to me. :D Only a scientist would come up with a joke this corny, politically incorrect and hilarious at the same time! I'm forwarding to all my high-tech, geeky friends, if you don't mind. :D :lol:

Go ahead - It's not entirely original ;)

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

In my experience, which is limited to zoos, they subsist primarily on cabbages. The enclosure tends then to smell of stagnant water and used cabbage.

Sounds like some people I know! [1] :shock:

Tell the truth, that bit was aimed mostly at Jenn, SKitten, SBoo, et <female> al

Yep, I know. [2]

Oh - flutter -

Soon, you shall swoon, into my arms. My love you may resist, but to thee I tryst. Shattered inside, but you make me feel alive. [3]

You mean that joke wasn't just cause? I'll have to try harder next time.

Yikes! We've a fiesty one here mates. [4] :P

I like a man with a healthy sense of self preservation.

Careful...you might end up with more than you bargained for with this one. [5] :)


1. My friends could be hippos!
2. I was being a smartass.
3. Please stop laughing!
4. Fiesty is good
5. Knows a bit about grappliing, could give you a run for your money. :P

[SwinginBoo]

Checking in -- 6:48am...getting ready to leave for the ALHC

[Swing Kitten]

Good luck Boo!!! We're rootin' for ya!!

[Sarah]

Soon, you shall swoon, into my arms. My love you may resist, but to thee I tryst. Shattered inside, but you make me feel alive.

OK, now I really need a raised eyebrow smilie! I thought it took two to tryst?

5. Knows a bit about grappliing, could give you a run for your money. :P
Maybe........
Personally, I'd rather we met on the dance floor than the mat. :)

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

OK, now I really need a raised eyebrow smilie! I thought it took two to tryst?

It takes two to Tango, and I'm not sure about trysting...it specifies meeting but not how many (but yes, usually two)....

HEY! No questioning a man during his attempts to be romantic! Hmm, maybe I should write a romance novel...yes...now that would be interesting...I wonder if men ever do write them? :)

Maybe........
Personally, I'd rather we met on the dance floor than the mat.

Me too...but New Zealand is rather far from here. That would be a long way to go to have me stomp on your toes or mess up a cross body lead. :)

Best,

SG

[pygmalion]

What a concept. DF romance! Ahhh. Makes me smile just thinking about it. :D

[Swing Kitten]

It makes me a little nervous :shock:

[danceguy]

Any romance makes me nervous! I'm on a well deserved hiatus from the dating game for a while... :oops: :shock: :?

And here I said a while ago I didn't like flirting...man I'm a hypocrite! :D

[Swing Kitten]

I hope you enjoy your break! It seems you're making the most of it by flirting with gals on the other side of the globe! Way to go!

[Sarah]

Me too...but New Zealand is rather far from here. That would be a long way to go to have me stomp on your toes or mess up a cross body lead. :)


Look, SG, lets get this straight from the start - I am a modern girl and expect to take an equal share in the responsibilities of a relationship. So you can do the messing up of cross body leads, and in return I will take responsibility for the stomping on of toes. Deal? ;)

Cheers
Sarah

[Swing Kitten]

aaaahhhh..... love is in the air!

[Sarah]

aaaahhhh..... love is in the air!

OI - quiet in the cheap seats....
:P
Cheers
Sarah

[Swing Kitten]

*sigh*

[Swing Kitten]

It's about 5:40 pm and I am going to bed... ugh!!

[SDsalsaguy]

What?

[Sarah]

What?
I believe you're losing your faithful IRU following.......

cheers
Sarah

[pygmalion]

:oops: Sad but true it seems, Sarah. I quit caffeine cold turkey last Monday, and I've been sleeping pretty much every night since. I had one IRU night, but other than that, sleeping like a baby all week. I think I'll still set my alarm and check in with the IRU posse. They're cool people! 8) :D

[SDsalsaguy]

I believe you're losing your faithful IRU following.......

Well, clearly I'm losing them... their faithfulness, however, seems to be anything but!

[pygmalion]

Okay. Fine. I'll start back on the caffeine, if that's what's required to be considered among the faithful. :wink:

[Sarah]

You're going to have to tempt them back with salacious stories ala DM, or possibly offers of free chocolate covered coffee beans.

Cheers
Sarah

[SDsalsaguy]

No caffeine required Jenn... I generally stay away from the stuff myself.

Hmmm, salacious stories ala DM? Don't some of the samba photos I just put up in the general dance album count for something?

[Sarah]

Hmmm, salacious stories ala DM? Don't some of the samba photos I just put up in the general dance album count for something?

Indeed - having just had a squiz at them I'd have to say any situation where a woman is wearing more in her headdress than on the rest of her put together definitely gets close[1]....
But I'm still hanging out for the coffee beans

Cheers
Sarah

[1]Is that blue bra top held on with double sided tape or something?

[SDsalsaguy]

Indeed - having just had a squiz at them I'd have to say any situation where a woman is wearing more in her headdress than on the rest of her put together definitely gets close[1]....
But I'm still hanging out for the coffee beans

Cheers
Sarah

[1]Is that blue bra top held on with double sided tape or something?
A "squiz?" -- not a term in use over here! :lol:

As far as the logistics of her top, no tape needed... it has all of the structural elements, just not all the cup material you'd expect.

Ok, ok. Here's my compromise... you can have your coffee beans. They just need to be picked up in person!

[danceguy]

Howdy Folks,

Hmm, you know I didn't see any of these replies earlier today, I let these zingers go right by me. :)

I hope you enjoy your break! It seems you're making the most of it by flirting with gals on the other side of the globe! Way to go!

Much safer that they can't come and find me then. Do I really come across as a flirt? Actually, I would call myself a "coquetador", that sounds much more elegant. :P

It's about 5:40 pm and I am going to bed... ugh!!

Woo hoo! Now you're in the ERC for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Look, SG, lets get this straight from the start - I am a modern girl and expect to take an equal share in the responsibilities of a relationship. So you can do the messing up of cross body leads, and in return I will take responsibility for the stomping on of toes. Deal?

Deal! Why are there no women like you where I live? How far is it to New Zealand? 8)

Ok, ok. Here's my compromise... you can have your coffee beans. They just need to be picked up in person!

Excuse me Jon, are you cutting into my flirting session here? I may have to challenge you to a bout of thumb wrestling. :twisted:

Life just ain't fair! The ladies get to take their pick over us Cro-Magnon men while we run around like monkeys. My dance teacher was right...the only place men are really in charge is on the dance floor...and even then they usually arent! :oops:

SG

[Sarah]

Ok, ok. Here's my compromise... you can have your coffee beans. They just need to be picked up in person!

You're on. I should call round at what, about 2:30am or so ;). Save me a salsa :D.

Cheers
Sarah

[MissAlyssa]

oh my gawsh, it finally happened...we have rivals!

[Sarah]

Much safer that they can't come and find me then. Do I really come across as a flirt? Actually, I would call myself a "coquetador", that sounds much more elegant. :P
Hang on - does that make me a coquette. I've been called a few things in my time, but thats a first!

Deal! Why are there no women like you where I live? How far is it to New Zealand? 8)
Quite far enough I expect. ;) Seriously give me your latitude and longitude and I can tell you.
Ok, ok. Here's my compromise... you can have your coffee beans. They just need to be picked up in person!

Excuse me Jon, are you cutting into my flirting session here? I may have to challenge you to a bout of thumb wrestling. :twisted:


Now, lads - you both know what happens when guys get to playing among themselves - the ladies take off with whoever is still paying them attention. DanceMentor's avatar is looking kind of cute at the moment......

Cheers
Sarah, playing `coquette' to the hilt ;)

[SDsalsaguy]

Ok, ok. Here's my compromise... you can have your coffee beans. They just need to be picked up in person!

You're on. I should call round at what, about 2:30am or so ;). Save me a salsa :D.
Anytime you want Sarah... just let me know when and I'll have my dancecard free and your coffee beans waiting! :D

...And notice, I am paying you attention, not silly SG. :wink:

[Sarah]

Anytime you want Sarah... just let me know when and I'll have my dancecard free and your coffee beans waiting! :D

Excellent! Unfortunately I suspect that my thesis advisor and my bank manager will be conspiring against me.....

...And notice, I am paying you attention, not silly SG. :wink:

So ;) noted.

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

Now, lads - you both know what happens when guys get to playing among themselves - the ladies take off with whoever is still paying them attention.

Really? I thought they usually go for the mean types. :)

DanceMentor's avatar is looking kind of cute at the moment......

He's also married as I recall him saying. :)

Hang on - does that make me a coquette. I've been called a few things in my time, but thats a first!

Not sure as my Spanish is quite rusty. I can think of some other nicely crafted terms though. :twisted:

I'm getting far too old for such teenage love triangles. The best way to win any contest is to remove yourself from it!

She's all yours Jon! :P :) :D :lol:

Free again! The world is mine! Breathe in that fresh air......ahhh.......freedom.....yes.....I can grope my dance partners again....wheeeeeeeeeeee!

Note: Your memberships in the ERC are on borrowed time. 8)

[danceguy]

...And notice, I am paying you attention, not silly SG.

Remember, he'll be sleeping during the day...I on the other hand, will be safely in bed by 10 pm! How's that for commitment? :)

[Sarah]

Now, lads - you both know what happens when guys get to playing among themselves - the ladies take off with whoever is still paying them attention. Really? I thought they usually go for the mean types. :)
Urban legend. The grown up ones don't.
DanceMentor's avatar is looking kind of cute at the moment...... He's also married as I recall him saying. :)
Moneypenny will be disappointed. ;)
Free again! The world is mine! Breathe in that fresh air......ahhh.......freedom.....yes.....I can grope my dance partners again....wheeeeeeeeeeee!
Watch out ladies! You've seen what a flirt SG can be, despite all his claims to the contrary!

Note: Your memberships in the ERC are on borrowed time. 8) So noted. Does this mean that I can stop practicing downward dogs?

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

Urban legend. The grown up ones don't.

I see. That leaves at least 2 or 3 in the entire world then. :)

Moneypenny will be disappointed.

Not to mention about 100 other women! Imagine the illigitimate children 007 must have. It must get really expensive at Christmas. :)

Watch out ladies! You've seen what a flirt SG can be, despite all his claims to the contrary!

Me? A flirt? I don't know what you're talking about. At least I'm not making marriage proposals like some of the men here! Jenn - How many of the DF guys have asked for your hand? We should have a contest to see which lady can receive the most! :P

So noted. Does this mean that I can stop practicing downward dogs?

If you like...but definitely give wave punching a try! You may get some strange looks from people on the beach (or your friends and family)!

8 pm...time for bed...it's been a long week. :)

SG

[Swing Kitten]

Me? A flirt? I don't know what you're talking about. At least I'm not making marriage proposals like some of the men here! Jenn - How many of the DF guys have asked for your hand? We should have a contest to see which lady can receive the most! :P

The last I recall she was up to three! Unless she has recieved some PMs I'm not aware of! ;)

As far as a contest??? .... :roll: somehow I don't think that's such a hot idea. But we can all try to be even less sincere if you'd like.

[pygmalion]

I think I'd better leave this whole interchange without comment. :roll: :wink: :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

I think I'd better leave this whole interchange without comment. :roll: :wink: :lol:

ahh you see, you just did! Too late! So now you might as well comment again! :D

[danceguy]

ahh you see, you just did! Too late! So now you might as well comment again!

So true! Besides, now that I've ended my DF romance with Sarah (all over coffee beans, I might add), I'm a free man again. What do you say Jenn? I'm not asking for marriage...but while we're on that thread, let's list the men who have asked to marry you again. This is only to my limited knowledge of browsing the forums and most likely wrong:

1. Damon - aka D-Nice
2. Fernando Cruz aka Senor Salsa Ryhthms
3. Not sure...I am suspecting Jon aka Mr. SDSalsaguy?

I'm not asking for marriage or anything long term! And please feel free to decline my offer...but if you're not interested...then I of course can return to groping my dance partners.

Hmm, can I get away with both even if you do say yes? :roll:

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8)

Hugs and Waltzes,

SG

[Swing Kitten]

So Jenn, now you're up to three marriage porposals and a formal invite... yowsa! ;)

Should I find a stick so you can beat them off of you?

[danceguy]

No need to use a stick Swing Kitten. I'm very understanding about rejection and will take my broken heart elsewhere very quickly. Hardly 24 hours have passed since my amourette with Sarah...and I'm totally over it and looking towards new horizons. :P

So, no worries there...and any available ladies out there...don't sit on the sidelines...give Jenn some competition! I'm young, have a stable job and always apologize when I mess up dance movements! :D

Not to mention I am a flirt too. :)

SG

[Sarah]

No need to use a stick Swing Kitten. I'm very understanding about rejection and will take my broken heart elsewhere very quickly. Hardly 24 hours have passed since my amourette with Sarah...and I'm totally over it and looking towards new horizons. :P

I wouldn't believe that for a second! He won't be over me for at least another twenty minutes.
Amourette? Is that a goose or a type of liquor?

Not to mention I am a flirt too.
I see you've finally crawled out of that Egyptian river then!

Air kisses, snookums.
Your ex.


[/quote]

[danceguy]

I wouldn't believe that for a second! He won't be over me for at least another twenty minutes.

The truth strikes me like a knife! :cry:

Amourette? Is that a goose or a type of liquor?

Nope.

I see you've finally crawled out of that Egyptian river then!

I deny that I am in denial, and deny that as well!

Air kisses, snookums.
Your ex.


Waaah! Sniff! Cry! :cry: :oops: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Jon - you're a lucky man...

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Jon - you're a lucky man...
You're not getting any argument from me on that front SG! 8)

[Sarah]

Jon - you're a lucky man...
You're not getting any argument from me on that front SG! 8)

Oh -flutter- [1]

Cheers
Sarah <at the risk of getting a reputation>

[1]I have this terrible sense of deja vu :)

[SDsalsaguy]

I have this terrible sense of deja vu :)
Again? :lol:

[Sarah]

I have this terrible sense of deja vu :)
Again? :lol:
<snerk> :lol:

[danceguy]

You're not getting any argument from me on that front SG!

For now my friend, for now. I'll have you know I'm taking Salsa classes twice a week, at different locations! :wink:

Soon, soon I will become the Salsa King and steal back this woman I've never met or seen a picture of (the best way to fantasize if you ask me).

Beware! :twisted:

[SDsalsaguy]

Do you see what time you're posting at SG?

Some example you're setting for the ERC membership! Some role model you make!

[danceguy]

Sacrifices must be made in the name of love!

Besides, as previously stated, the founding member can break the rules or alter them as he sees fit. :roll:

It's good to be the king. :P

[pygmalion]

I'm not asking for marriage or anything long term! And please feel free to decline my offer...but if you're not interested...then I of course can return to groping my dance partners.

Hmm, can I get away with both even if you do say yes? :roll:

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8)

Hugs and Waltzes,

SG

Wait one hot second here! Did I just get propositioned and dumped? In one sentence? That's it. I give up this long distance flirtation stuff! :cry: :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Sacrifices must be made in the name of love!

Besides, as previously stated, the founding member can break the rules or alter them as he sees fit. :roll:

It's good to be the king. :P
Ahh, but I recall you commenting...
Remember, he'll be sleeping during the day...I on the other hand, will be safely in bed by 10 pm! How's that for commitment? :)
Lack of follow through much SG? :wink:

I, at least, keep the hours that I say I will... commitment and reliability are not virtues to be readily scoffed at young grasshopper! :wink:

[pygmalion]

Wax on. Wax off.

[Swing Kitten]

I've been signed on for a while but now it's a quarter after 6 and I'm checking in-- despite the strange energy on this thread! ;)

[Swing Kitten]

Mornings are a good time for peaceful solitude.... especially on the forums!

[SDsalsaguy]

True... although some of us who haven't been to sleep yet may still be popping in! :wink:

Ok, now I'm really off to get some sleep!

[Swing Kitten]

suuuuure you're going to sleep! that's ok, leave me to my solitude! :D

[danceguy]

Ahh, but I recall you commenting...

Commenting what? Are you mocking me? :evil:

Remember, he'll be sleeping during the day...I on the other hand, will be safely in bed by 10 pm! How's that for commitment?

Lack of follow through much SG?

I, at least, keep the hours that I say I will... commitment and reliability are not virtues to be readily scoffed at young grasshopper!

Ladies - is this the type of man that you want? Someone who always plays by the rules, always does the same thing? Step up for a ride on the ScorpionGuy "Train of Love" and you will always have a spontaneous adventure with a wild and passionate soul! 8)

Skip the safe and soggy. Leave the beer and sports behind for the dregs of society. Experience love on a new level - like never before! Why settle for any less?

Roses and chocolates,

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Roses and chocolates
Just like you'de be in bed by 10pm? :wink:

[danceguy]

Just like you'de be in bed by 10pm?

Remember, the real goal here is to go for membership in both clubs. :wink:

SG

[Swing Kitten]

Just like you'de be in bed by 10pm?

No my friend, I'd be up all night. :wink:

SG

With who again?

[Sarah]

Just like you'de be in bed by 10pm?

No my friend, I'd be up all night. :wink:

SG

With who again?
I can't post for a day, and now they're flirting with each other! They're incorrigable. I dunno......

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

With who again?

Myself! Practicing my dance basics...since I have so many to work on! Remember, the ERC accepts only special circumstances to break the rules:

1. Being the founder (that's me!) :P
2. You're going out dancing
3. Spending quality time with that special someone (and your pet poodle doesn't count).

I can't post for a day, and now they're flirting with each other! They're incorrigable. I dunno......

No more flirting for this man. I've given up that racket. :)

SG

[Swing Kitten]

5:38 checking in.

[Swing Kitten]

No more flirting for this man. I've given up that racket. :)

So you say. Once a flirt always a flirt ;)

[danceguy]

So you say. Once a flirt always a flirt

Exactly, I never was a flirt in the first place! :)

[Sarah]

So you say. Once a flirt always a flirt

Exactly, I never was a flirt in the first place! :)
You do a d*mn'd fine impression of one then ;)

Cheers
Sarah

[Swing Kitten]

So you say. Once a flirt always a flirt

Exactly, I never was a flirt in the first place! :)

OH don't try to pull that!!! We've seen you in action! Flirt Flirt Flirt... why deny it? There's nothing wrong with that... own it!

[pygmalion]

There is SO something wrong with that! He propositioned me and dumped within one stinkin' sentence. He could have broken my heart, if I were inclined to listening to that long-distance flirtatious talk of his. Fortunately for me, I'm not so inclined. Ha! :lol: :tongue:

[Swing Kitten]

Face it, he's a heart breaker! :?

[SDsalsaguy]

(Just as a point of order: I have remained loyal to Sarah... and didn't give up on Jenn until after my proposal had been declined. :wink: ) :lol:

[pygmalion]

Face it, he's a heart breaker!

He is. AND he has the nerve to play innocent. I think we should stay up until 12:30-ish, when he logs on before going to bed (early as usual), and verbally ambush him! :lol: Three against one. We're bound to win, or at least have some witty repartee. :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Poor SG... he's about to go away for a week! I can only imagine what he'll have waiting for him from you all when he gets back! :shock:

[pygmalion]

Whatever it is, he will have brought it on himself. :twisted: :wink: :lol:

[Sarah]

(Just as a point of order: I have remained loyal to Sarah... and didn't give up on Jenn until after my proposal had been declined. :wink: ) :lol:
<Smooch> SG just gives up way too easily ;)

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

He is. AND he has the nerve to play innocent. I think we should stay up until 12:30-ish, when he logs on before going to bed (early as usual), and verbally ambush him! Three against one. We're bound to win, or at least have some witty repartee.

If there is any attempt to resurrect my now destroyed ego (doubtful)...may I defend myself? Jenn - you never formally replied to my request to my be my DF sweetheart!!! The offer is still open and I'm waiting very patiently. :oops:

<Smooch> SG just gives up way too easily

And Sarah? She just enjoyed the attention of two guys courting her once! I have no time for two-timers. :shock:

OH don't try to pull that!!! We've seen you in action! Flirt Flirt Flirt... why deny it? There's nothing wrong with that... own it!

I am not a flirt! How can you say that? By the way, you are so utterly beautiful when you are angry! Such passion is rare in women these days. What's your sign anyway? :P


Hugs and sparkles,

SG

[Swing Kitten]

.... :roll: I wasn't angry :roll:

we really really need a raised eyebrow smilie

pah! yeeeaaaahhhh... and suddenly you mean it? hahahahahaha

I know your game and your energies are wasted here! :lol:

[SwinginBoo]

Good morning all...getting ready to go out for a run. :D

[Sarah]

There is SO something wrong with that! He propositioned me and dumped within one stinkin' sentence. He could have broken my heart, if I were inclined to listening to that long-distance flirtatious talk of his. Fortunately for me, I'm not so inclined. Ha! :lol: :tongue:

Look, you can't really blame him too much. It was a rebound relationship (rebound sentence?) and you know those never work out. ;) :)

[Sarah]

<Smooch> SG just gives up way too easily

And Sarah? She just enjoyed the attention of two guys courting her once! I have no time for two-timers. :shock:
SG

Of course I do. As for two timing - I don't seem to recall any promises of fidelity, any rings offered, any proposals made (to me at least! Ones to Jenn don't count). And now you're playing around, flirting with other babes and trying to make me jealous!
Not only a flirt, but a player of games! :shock: :P :lol:
I'm flabbergasted!

Cheers
Sarah

[Swing Kitten]

ya know what? I miss the antics of that silly scorpionguy!

[SDsalsaguy]

I hope he's having a great "time out" -- he definately had some great things lined up for while he's away...

[SwinginBoo]

Yeah this Early Risers Club just isn't the same without his mischeif.

[Swing Kitten]

it's about ten minutes to seven (or there abouts) checking in! ;)

[SwinginBoo]

HI kitten! I"m on my way to work. Talk to you soon.

[Swing Kitten]

HI kitten! I"m on my way to work. Talk to you soon.

:lol: I had just IMed you! :lol: good luck with your new full time job -- how do you deal with middle schoolers?!! ;)

[pygmalion]

ya know what? I miss the antics of that silly scorpionguy!

I miss him too! :cry:

[SwinginBoo]

Good morning, 6:00am. Anyone else feel that 6am comes too early every morning?

[Danish Guy]

Good morning, 6:00am. Anyone else feel that 6am comes too early every morning?

It always does.
Sometimes it helps ignoring this, and sleep a little longer.

Unfortunately this doesn’t help on the problem with the missing hours to get the 24 hours to break even.

(Just realised I didn’t know the English word for the sum of day and night, because according to my dictionary, there isn’t such a word, only the day-night or 24hours). :roll: :shock:

[SDsalsaguy]

Didn't anyone ever tell you silly ERC members that if G-d really wanted us to see the sunrise S/He would have made it later in the day? :lol:

[danceguy]

I miss him too!

Aww....thank you! :) I'd offer a proposal of marriage but I'd have to stand in line so no go there. Besides, Sarah may come to her senses one of these days and know that I have much for to offer than coffee beans. :P


(Mainly cheap pick up lines, but hey, you gotta look at the bigger picture sometimes.) 8)

Has everyone been following the rules while I was gone? So tired...what a day leaving Arizona...I think I could write a book about it....

Night all...its 8 pm and this little scorpion is tired........zzz.......

[SwinginBoo]

Welcome back SG!!! I think we've been following the rules...trying to anyways. :)

[Swing Kitten]

umm... nice to have you back SG

funny :I say I miss SG, Jenn says "me too", SG comes back and says "aww thanks Jenn." :?

always nice to be appreciated ;)

[pygmalion]

Welcome back, SG! :D

[danceguy]

umm... nice to have you back SG

funny :I say I miss SG, Jenn says "me too", SG comes back and says "aww thanks Jenn."

always nice to be appreciated

SK,

I meant both of you! After the day I had......closed freeways....my friend and I got read ended by a bunch of yahoos while we were lost on a dirt road in a very rural part of AZ....she missed her flight...my flight was delayed....trust me it was just about the most hellacious day of my life! At least I came out in one piece with some whiplash...could have been a lot worse! :shock:

So, thank you both for saying you missed me! *hugs* *blows kisses*. I missed y'all and the group too. :)

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Sorry to hear about your traveling travails SG, but glad to have you back in one piece. Hope that everything there was everything you'd hoped it would be.

—Jonathan

[Sarah]

I meant both of you! After the day I had......closed freeways....my friend and I got read ended by a bunch of yahoos while we were lost on a dirt road in a very rural part of AZ....she missed her flight...my flight was delayed....trust me it was just about the most hellacious day of my life! At least I came out in one piece with some whiplash...could have been a lot worse! :shock:

SG

Welcome back - sounds like you've got the makings of an entertaining story there anyway.

Cheers
Sarah

[danceguy]

Sorry to hear about your traveling travails SG, but glad to have you back in one piece. Hope that everything there was everything you'd hoped it would be.

Back in one piece is the best way to look at it! I'm in a lot of pain today from the whiplash...but tomorrow is Salsa class at my new school and I ain't missing that. :)

It was a very wonderful trip...to say the least. I actually still have a slight twang to my voice from spending almost 10 days there...ha ha.

Welcome back - sounds like you've got the makings of an entertaining story there anyway.

That's for sure! I went to a really intense MA seminar and miraculously came through without a bruise...and then on the way home we get in a car accident...go figure. :shock:

However, I did not go dancing or even practice any basics...I had so many other things to do. But since I gained 5 pounds from all that yummy Southwestern food...I'll have to out on the dance floor real soon to shape up. :)

take care,

SG

[Swing Kitten]

I got up at a quarter after six this morning ... not checking in 'til now-- I'm being productive so far!! :D

[danceguy]

I got up at a quarter after six this morning ... not checking in 'til now-- I'm being productive so far!!

Ah, we still have some faithful Early Risers! Remember folks, we're still taking memberships! :)

Oh, its 8:15 am btw. :)

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

I got up before 10:00am...and that's plenty early for me!*



*What, in G-d's name, am I going to do next quarter when the lecturer I'll be teaching for has class at 9am three times a week??? :o :? :cry:

[danceguy]

*What, in G-d's name, am I going to do next quarter when the lecturer I'll be teaching for has class at 9am three times a week???

1. Try and find Salsa clubs with earlier dance times! :oops:
2. Go to bed before midnight! :shock: :wink: :shock:
3. Join the Early Risers Club! :P
4. Contact me if you need some sympathy... :roll: :oops: :roll:
5. Find a new line of work as a night watchman. 8)
6. Skip sleeping and take lots of drugs. :evil: :twisted: :evil:

Always happy to help...

ScorpionGuy

[Sagitta]

What, in G-d's name, am I going to do next quarter when the lecturer I'll be teaching for has class at 9am three times a week??? :o :? :cry:

Adding to SG's list:
7. Take naps. Have a smoothie for lunch. That can be had without really taking time off for lunch/ eat on the go, then use lunch time for a power nap.
8. Skip dancing the nights before the mornings you need to be at class at 9:00..
9. Maximize your sleep by going to bed fully dressed, getting up and walking straight to class/
10. Walk to class in your night clothes -- get nice ones so you can do that!!

:)

[Sarah]

*What, in G-d's name, am I going to do next quarter when the lecturer I'll be teaching for has class at 9am three times a week???

1. Try and find Salsa clubs with earlier dance times! :oops:
2. Go to bed before midnight! :shock: :wink: :shock:
3. Join the Early Risers Club! :P
4. Contact me if you need some sympathy... :roll: :oops: :roll:
5. Find a new line of work as a night watchman. 8)
6. Skip sleeping and take lots of drugs. :evil: :twisted: :evil:



7. Take naps. Have a smoothie for lunch. That can be had without really taking time off for lunch/ eat on the go, then use lunch time for a power nap.
8. Skip dancing the nights before the mornings you need to be at class at 9:00..
9. Maximize your sleep by going to bed fully dressed, getting up and walking straight to class.
10. Walk to class in your night clothes -- get nice ones so you can do that!!


11. Get a pair of those joke glasses with the wide awake eyes stuck inside. :shock: Sleepwalk to class. Learn material subliminally.
12. Shift bedtime to 10:30 am.;)

Cheers
Sarah

[SDsalsaguy]

Some help you all are! :roll:

[Sagitta]

We do what we can!! Not many people get 12 suggestions when they request assistance. :D

Just checking in here since I forgot to check-in at IRU yesterday night!! :oops: This is an IRU's ERC check-in time!!! :)

[SwinginBoo]

Well it's 5:22am here. I'm in RI and heading back to CT for work. I have to be there by 7:45 so I have to leave pretty soon. This might be my earliest post in this thread. :D

[SDsalsaguy]

I take it you won't be too shocked to learn that I'm still up? :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

time zones are on your side

[SDsalsaguy]

True . . . but I'm still far more likely to still be up at 5:22am my time then to have gone to bed and be getting up then. :wink:

[salsachinita]

time zones are on your side

Tell me about it.....it's 2pm in the afternoon for me.

Hey, I don't even know if I qualify in any of these time-related clubs any more :? :roll: :P

[MNswing]

8. Skip dancing the nights before the mornings you need to be at class at 9:00..

WHAT :!: :?: :?: :!: :!: That's CRAAAAAAZY!

[salsachinita]

8. Skip dancing the nights before the mornings you need to be at class at 9:00..

WHAT :!: :?: :?: :!: :!: That's CRAAAAAAZY!

:shock: AGRRRRREEEEEE! :shock:

[SDsalsaguy]

8. Skip dancing the nights before the mornings you need to be at class at 9:00..

WHAT :!: :?: :?: :!: :!: That's CRAAAAAAZY!

:shock: AGRRRRREEEEEE! :shock:
Points clearly need to be deducted from Sagitta's dance addiction score . . . if he doesn't get an outright disqualification :!:

[Sagitta]

8. Skip dancing the nights before the mornings you need to be at class at 9:00..

WHAT :!: :?: :?: :!: :!: That's CRAAAAAAZY!

:shock: AGRRRRREEEEEE! :shock:
Points clearly need to be deducted from Sagitta's dance addiction score . . . if he doesn't get an outright disqualification :!:

Hah!! :P :tongue: Knew that would get a rise out of you guys!! :D That's why I said it and went into hiding for a little while. :bandit: I guess that's why IRU is almost 40 pages long now and ERC is still at 10. :cheers: for the IRU club !!! 470+ DF users and no new ERC members? Hey, I'm not a :snake: !! A membership drive suggests this :| ERC :friend: And for that :kissme: to all you lady ERC's out there.

Now that all the emoticons are back, :bouncy: , I just had to find a way of taking advantage of them!! :wink: :banana: I'm off :car:

[danceguy]

Sagitta,

The ERC will never die! Even if the founding member stays up LATER than the founding member of the IRU club! :tongue:

(Ahem. Well, I could never do it full time...I'm still catching up on sleep!) :roll:

Cansado...muy cansado...mi cama me habla....mi almacén de moneda de diez centavos español y yo le hicimos una oferta todo buonas noches...

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Erick, Erick, Erick . . . trying to stir up trouble again??? :wink:

When will you ever learn? The IRU rules the universe!!!

[danceguy]

Erick, Erick, Erick . . . trying to stir up trouble again???

When will you ever learn? The IRU rules the universe!!!

Jon - isn't it a bit late for you to be up? It's almost 11 pm! Have some milk and cookies and get to bed! :mrgreen:

[SDsalsaguy]

:tongue:

[pygmalion]

You've gotta admit milk and cookies sounds good. :lol: 8) :D

[danceguy]

You've gotta admit milk and cookies sounds good.

Well, actually I was up last night baking cookies for a Christmas party at work today, and I was up until midnight since I make them from scratch. Naturally I had to sample a few to make sure they came out ok (yum)...but I only bake cookies for others, never for myself (I really don't need to gain any more weight).

Another sellout this year...everyone ate all of my cookies...all 5 dozen worth! I'm actually not bad in the kitchen...I think I'd make some lucky lady an excellent wife...er I mean husband! :oops:

Ahem. :)

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Up just past 8am which, on a Saturday, and especially for me, has to qualify for ERC posting. Also keep in mind that I went to bed at 4:30am! And no SG, I'm still not a vampire . . . just have to drive some friends to the airport in a little bit. :lol:

[Sagitta]

That definitely applies IMHO!! :) See SG we at IRU are doing some cross-fertilization to help you out at ERC. Perhaps with your club rising higher up on the active topics list you will get some of our newer members to join you. I'm logging in now, BUT I was up at 7:30!! With students gone the dancing has become nonexistent!! :( Too much excess energy as my housemate was watching TV in the living room so couldn't do some of my crazy shake my body to music thing!!

[danceguy]

Up just past 8am which, on a Saturday, and especially for me, has to qualify for ERC posting. Also keep in mind that I went to bed at 4:30am! And no SG, I'm still not a vampire . . . just have to drive some friends to the airport in a little bit.

While membership for ERC does say that you should be in bed before 11 pm, this is most certainly some excellent progress! I'm most impressed Jon. Getting ready for those 9 am classes? :)

I was just resting on my bed last night at about 10 pm...and then I fell asleep and woke up at 1 am. Then actually crawled into bed and slept soundly until 6 am. Got up for a bit, and then went back to sleep until a little after 10 am! As you can see - I really did qualify for both the IRU and the ERC! Boy do I ever feel rejuvenated...finally caught up on sleep. Now I'm all rested up to to go dancing this weekend...yes indeed. :P

See SG we at IRU are doing some cross-fertilization to help you out at ERC. :headwall:

???????????????????????????????????????????????

Sagitta my friend, that's way too much information! Y'all keep your cross-fertilization stuff to yourselves! :shock: :? :shock:

These IRU peeps....they so crazy! :doh:

Best,

SG

[Sagitta]

I see...you want to be the quietly suffering heroic martyr!! 8) You want ERC to die and join our club? We would love to have you permanently, BUT first that poem!! :x Where's that POEM on IRU?? :headwall: :headwall: :headwall:

[danceguy]

Ode to the Insomniacs are Us Club

Going to bed is for sissies, that’s what we say.
Our greatest fear is the bright light of the day.

Though most sane folks would be safely in bed,
Operatives of the IRU would rather stay up instead.

Believe it my friend, we stay out every night,
Engaging in sin, to drink, dance and fight.

Dishes that are dirty litter the sink,
Jobs as night watchmen keep us away from the brink.

Out all night in the clubs, asleep during the day,
Never trust anyone who lives their life this way.

Armies of vampires, zombies, ghosts and ghouls,
Tread lightly in our presence, you ERC fools!

Hiding away from the light,
Always prowling by night,
Never getting proper sleep, for such is our plight.

[SDsalsaguy]

Hmm, I wonder if that was intended for me? :wink: :roll: :lol:

[danceguy]

Hmm, I wonder if that was intended for me?

Whatever gave you an idea like that??? :shock: :P :shock:

[SDsalsaguy]

Hmm, I wonder if that was intended for me?

Whatever gave you an idea like that??? :shock: :P :shock:
Hmmm . . . must be my latent psychic abilities, right? :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Checking in *before* 7am!!! Hah!

[danceguy]

Checking in *before* 7am!!! Hah!

Now, were you up at 7 am or did you go to bed before 11 pm? Or did you go to bed at 5 am? This sounds a little fishy to me. :roll: :P :roll:

Happy holidays either way my friend. :)

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

To totally shock you, I actually went to bed before 11pm and woke up before 7am!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

[danceguy]

To totally shock you, I actually went to bed before 11pm and woke up before 7am!!!

What?!?!?!?!?!?! :shock: :o :shock: :o :shock:

What IS this world coming to? The infamous leader of the IRU going to bed before the ERC founder? (I stayed up until 1 am!).

Well, all I can say is, welcome to the ERC Jon! :twisted:

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

6:50am... checking IN! :shock: :shock: :shock:

[pygmalion]

Oh my goodness! What is the world coming to? :shock: :lol:

[SDsalsaguy]

Oh my goodness! What is the world coming to? :shock: :lol:
Heck if I know! :?

Clearly there is something fundamentally wrong with the universe today, yes?

[Swing Kitten]

now were you getting up or just still up?

wow

[SDsalsaguy]

now were you getting up or just still up?

wow

Getting up SK... otherwise I wouldn't consider it "checking in." Yesterday I went to bed after 1pm though!

[danceguy]

I'm away for a day and look what happens...SD gets up early while I'm up until 3 am for a week straight! :oops:

[SDsalsaguy]

I'm away for a day and look what happens...SD gets up early while I'm up until 3 am for a week straight! :oops:
That'll teach you to go AWOL... :lol:

[Swing Kitten]

now were you getting up or just still up?

wow

Getting up SK... otherwise I wouldn't consider it "checking in."

just checking ;)

[SDsalsaguy]

ACK! What's happening??????? :shock: :shock: :shock:

Look what time it is! :headwall:

[danceguy]

Hmm, I went to bed at midnight last night (or this morning rather)...and it was the earliest for me in weeks. Yikes...I guess I am reverting back to my old ways. :shock: 8) :shock:

However, since I'm planning to go out Salsa dancing Sunday night...I have a feeling I won't be going to bed very early...and since I've been feeling so much better, I may stay there well past midnight! :wink:

Regardless, this club needs some attention...any new folks want to try for membership?

Here's all you ever need to know about our two clubs here:

ERC = cool club
IRU = lame club

Case closed! :D

[SDsalsaguy]

Here's all you ever need to know about our two clubs here:

ERC = cool club
IRU = lame club

Case closed! :D
...says the man who founded the ERC but has, himself, made more posts in the IRU! :shock: :lol:

[danceguy]

..says the man who founded the ERC but has, himself, made more posts in the IRU!

Hey! No fair pointing out the truth! Aaaaaaah! :oops: :cry: :oops:

[Sagitta]

Well with me getting up at 9:00 or earlier to go for mass and still in bed at 1:44 I definitely deserve honorary ERC guest membership at least. Plus I start work at 8:00/7:30 during the week, no matter what time I hit the sack. What am I doing, pleading my case. :? You better take me as it doesn't look as your membership drive is working too well!!

[danceguy]

Hey, that's close enough for membership. Of course, all real ERC members break the rules, but only I can really get away with it.

Besides, we all know SD takes naps during the day. :wink:

[SDsalsaguy]

Besides, we all know SD takes naps during the day. :wink:
I wish I alwaysgot to! :(

Seriously, the nights I go to be at 3am or 4am and need to be up at 7am can get downright exhausting if I don't get a nap in some time in the afternoon... :?

It's even worse if I'm fuzzy brained on the days when I'm teaching and trying to cover Supreme Court cases with sections of first year students! :shock:

[Swing Kitten]

6:30 am and checking in and checking out :shock:

gotta get more work done ;)

[Swing Kitten]

It's 6:45am now... I've been around a little while though.

Lonely in the ERC

[SDsalsaguy]

I've beemn up since 7:00am myself, about to head off to campus now... I swear I'm allergic to mornings! :? :(

[Swing Kitten]

ten minutes to seven a.m. checking in.

[danceguy]

6:30 am - checking in. Ah, I love mornings, yoga time!

Done to Salsa music, of course. :P :wink: :P

[salsachinita]

Anyone around......?

It's 3.20am for me. Just came back from salsa. Can't sleep.

What time is it for you guys?

(ok, I am off to the IRU now :roll: )

[SDsalsaguy]

8:20am for me...

I should've logged in here yesterday morning though... I got up at 6am! :shock:

It was worth it thiugh -- I actually got decent teaching times for next quarter! :D

[salsachinita]

Happy to know you are around, SD........

I need a hug :cry: ........

[pygmalion]

Hugs from me, salsachinita. OOOO

[salsachinita]

Hugs from me, salsachinita. OOOO

Thanks, Jenn.

If only we can all control our emotions.......men can cause such damage, because when we feel this way, we LET them :cry: .........

[Sagitta]

One morning I wake up at 6:00 and I forget to log into ERC!!

If only we can all control our emotions.......men can cause such damage, because when we feel this way, we LET them .........

Hugs from me too. You probably don't want to hear this, but giving a typical guy response...
"If we don't take the risk of making ourselves vulnerable, and having both pleasant and unfortunately not-so pleasant emotions, we are not living."

[salsachinita]

"If we don't take the risk of making ourselves vulnerable, and having both pleasant and unfortunately not-so pleasant emotions, we are not living."

That's exactly what I've been telling myself for the last 3 weeks. I guess I got my answer tonight :cry: .......

[danceguy]

Here's a big hug from California...

*HUG*
*HUG!*

Wait, that was two hugs. :wink:

I hope you are feeling better soon.

[salsachinita]

I hope you are feeling better soon.

Thanks, SG. I hope so too.........

[Swing Kitten]

hold in there sister















... then make a voodoo doll :twisted:







;)

[salsachinita]

:lol: Thanks, SK!

It's part of life. You win some, you lose some.........

Too bad it happened night before Valentines Day..... :(

[pygmalion]

Voodoo dolls always work for me. :twisted: :lol:

One thing that has always helped me in these situations is my openness and honesty. I have a clean conscience. Whereas he? Grr. :snake: Looza!

[salsachinita]

One thing that has always helped me in these situations is my openness and honesty.

Me too. I've been analysing myself to pieces these last weeks, and he had a lot to do with it. It's not at all negative, if a little difficult. Oh, well, not meant to be.

(lousy timing though......)

[SDsalsaguy]

Sorry to have been MIA, but I was out of town for a couple of days (at a ballroom comp)... didn't want you to think you weren't getting big hugs from me too, so here you go...

*HUG* :friend:

[salsachinita]

Sorry to have been MIA

That's ok, SD. *HUG* It's the thought that counts.....

Too bad the forum had to move during the moments when I needed my DF family..........

Oh well, what doesn't kill us would make us stronger :wink: .

[salsachinita]

I was out of town for a couple of days (at a ballroom comp)...

How did you go on the comp......?

[Sagitta]

Too bad the forum had to move during the moments when I needed my DF family..........


That's why so many of us have yahoo and msn messenger!! :wink: :)

[SDsalsaguy]

I was out of town for a couple of days (at a ballroom comp)...

How did you go on the comp......?
Well, I wasn't happy with how I danced.

...but it was my first time back on the floor in close to two years. So, at the least, it got some nerves out of the way for next time and provided direct feedback for what I want to do differently (and how).

After I danced I had a great time though, visitng and shmoozing with different people there... and seeing a show (there first one since his recent knee surgery at that) by Slavik & Karina (http://www.dance-forums.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=30&password=&sort=1&cat=500&page=1)Saturday night! :D

[pygmalion]

Cool. I'm glad to hear they're performing again. They were supposed to do a pro show at my comp last year, but had to abbrievate it (only one dance, and against doctor's orders) due to the injury. They're supposed to come back and do a pro show once he's over the injury, so maybe I'll actually get to see them soon. 8)

[SDsalsaguy]

Up before 7:00am! :shock:

[pygmalion]

That's startling, SD. Should that be allowed, I wonder. Hmm. (insert raised eyebrow smilie here. )

[Sagitta]

I actually woke up at 6:20a.m. after going to bed at 3:40a.m. Did I sleep? :? :wink: :)

[SDsalsaguy]

That's startling, SD. Should that be allowed, I wonder
Absoilutely NOT! I am sure of it! And, thank G-d, it will not need to happen next quarter... although I did get up at 6:00am the other week to ensure that I'd be first in line to sign up for teaching slots for the spring.... :shock:

[salsachinita]

Yeah, I've got some early classes this term too. Every second Sat morning at 9.30am (20mins from me) & every other Monday 10am (1.5hrs fr me :x ).

Well, *shrug* I still salsa as per usual. Sleeping time can be trained 8) ...

(this is nothing compared to what I used to do.....salsa all night then go straight to work :roll: )

[Sagitta]

Dancing all night and going to work ain't bad. It is the getting a few hours of sleep, but no way enough part that hurts!! :(

Checking in after being up since 4:50a.m.

[pygmalion]

There's a thin line between the IRU and the ERC sometimes! :wink: :lol: :lol:

[Sagitta]

It is, indeed it is!! :wink: :)

[SDsalsaguy]

There's a thin line between the IRU and the ERC sometimes! :wink: :lol: :lol:
But didn't SG say that ERC membership included going to bed before 11pm? :wink:

[danceguy]

Yes I did, but remember the one true rule of the ERC is that THERE ARE NO RULES! Of course, only I am allowed to break them...the rest of you are on borrowed ERC time! :D :shock: :D

Of course, once the Salsa fever hit me I rarely get up early anymore...but such is life! :P

[pygmalion]

:lol: :lol: I think the rest of us were a bad influence on you, SG. :oops: :lol:

[danceguy]

I think you're right Jenn...but its a welcome change. :wink:

[danceguy]

5:30 am - up with the chickens here. My first night of insomnia in quite a while...I'm on such a Salsa high I can't sleep!

Oh well...anyone else up at this seemingly early hour???

[Swing Kitten]

I don't think you can really call yourself an early riser if you haven't yet been asleep! this is definately an IRU post!

[Pacion]

Ouch! Swing Kitten! I think I felt those claws :lol:

[danceguy]

Now now my dear sweet Swingin' Kitten, I posted to the IRU as well. I did get maybe an two or three hours of sleep...and I crawled into bed at 1 am until I woke up at about 4:30 and couldn't get back to sleep.

So, this qualifies as both the IRU and the ERC! And since the sleep deprivation is due to dancing (especially Salsa!), then I have full diplomatic immunity from any types of comments to the contrary. :D

By the way, here's a kiss for you! :kissme:

Take care sweets,

SG

[Swing Kitten]

I think you're forgetingthe rule that you can do whatever you want! ;) hee hee

golly I expect that I'd come across as so harsh! :shock: sorry 'bout that!

And where in the world can we find a raised eyebrow smilie???? (just for you SG :mrgreen: )

[Swing Kitten]

I've been up since about 5:30 but official checkin time is twenty after seven

[SDsalsaguy]

Got up at 8:00am myself... given that it's Satyrday I figure that qualifies me for an ERC check-in! :shock:

[danceguy]

8:15 am here...I went to bed at 10:00 pm last night...man did I catch up on sleep.

I did go Ballroom dancing last night...and hopefully without offending anyone, I was bored to tears! I just have no desire to learn those dances...the call of Lady Salsa is too strong! ;)

Not to mention the beautiful girl that was supposed to be there didn't show...ah, oh well. Anyway, I'll make up for it with a Salsa dance party tonight and Sunday night.

Anyone else up at this early hour?

SG

[SDsalsaguy]

Anyone else up at this early hour?

Ummm, look at the post above your's SG... :roll: :wink:

[danceguy]

I know Jon...I just wanted to see if you were still around. ;)

[SDsalsaguy]

4:35am . . . just got up about 10 minutes ago to finish getting ready and catch a shuttle to the airport . . . off to Reno, ya' know!

Hope all you DF peeps have a great weekend and I'll "see" you all on Monday! :D

[salsachinita]

4.11am......just completed my teaching notes for this Sat.....prior to that I went to get my salsa fix.

Only started to work on my notes from 1.45am.......well, salsa fix has to come first, right :roll: 8) :lol: ?!

Oh, for those of you lucky ducks going to Reno, have a dance for me!

[pygmalion]

What are you teaching on Saturday?

[salsachinita]

Patchwork quilts 8) ....! My original designs.

That's what I do to pay bills these days.......still in the reds......one day, one day...... :roll:

[pygmalion]

N ow I know you're a talented woman. (I knew that all along, of course) Patchwork quilting is an art and a science, and quite a skill. I think I told you before my Mom does it, and it's amazing to watch. She can look at something, decide to make a quilt out of it, create the pattern, break it down into logical pieces, conceive the integrated picture, design it and put it together. Amazing. Unfortunately, with al the competition from machine made, mass produced quilts, a lot of people don't understand the value of the real thing. :? :(


I admire you, salsachinita. :notworth:

[Pacion]

An Australian friend makes some amazing quilts :shock: She will use her husband's old ties (he dislikes ties so they become "old" quite quickly :lol: ) and the thought she puts into them! Each one has a story to tell :oops: I wish sometimes I had the patience to do something like that. But I would have to use a sewing machine that stitches at 1,000 miles an hour, and use "plain squares" to make it quickly, and then have it quilted. :lol: Basically, the one day quilt for me :shock:

[salsachinita]

Hey, my quilts are really make-able ( :shock: is there such word?)!

They are rotary-cut & machine-pieced......while not exactly one day, you can make it in a couple of weeks.

The whole point of my teaching is to show people how to make beautiful quilts with effective design/use of different colours & patterns, with logical methods. I show lots of tips & tricks to make life easy 8) .

Ok, nothing beats good ol' hand pieced/quilted heirlooms, but life is simply too short.......there are many quilts to be made! I wanna create more in my lifetime.

I am also promoting the revival of quilt making to the younger generation...this is NOT a 'granny craft'.....! We need new blood, as we do in salsa.

Now, back to dance mode......this is not a patchwork/quilting forum :oops: :roll: .

[pygmalion]

My Mom has made me several, but I think my favorite is a rendition of the "tumbling blocks" pattern with blocks about the size of a walnut. The colors are SO beautiful. She does original designs, too. And then, just for kicks, she likes to make variations of old traditional patterns, like log cabins (at least a million variations of that one) wedding rings, etc. I've been meaning to get started for the longest time. quilting is a family tradition. :D

[Swing Kitten]

6 am checking in... I've been around for half an hour already though

-- I hear you on the quilting, Jenn, both my grandmother's do/did it... one has made nearly 100 :shock: she says she's done ;) I think it is something I would like to do... I would want to start off simple ... but if there are any tips and tricks you'd like to empart chinita I'd be happy to hear them! :D

[salsachinita]

Gladly, SK!

I will need to give live demo when you get down here with the rest of DF crew....! Either that or I actually make it to the US sometimes soon....!

[MadamSamba]

Salsachinita, does that mean you'll bring your quilts to the next salsa event we're at? :)
I wanna see too!
:lol:

[salsachinita]

For those of you interested, there are photos in my car, maybe even a quilt or two.......

[Sagitta]

Checkin' in... was up at 6:3- today!! -- 5:30 if you discount daylight savings time!! A record! :)

[MacMoto]

Checking in (for the first time :D ), it's 8:40 AM here. Woke up around 4 AM this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. :( Got up just after 6... Does that make me an insomniac early riser, I wonder?

Not working tomorrow, which means I can check out the Thursday salsa club night for the first time, yippeee!
:banana: :banana:

[NeoDevin]

I got up at 1 this afternoon... does that count as getting up early?

[SDsalsaguy]

Only in the IRU Devin... :wink:

[danceguy]

After 40 hours of missing sleep..this definitely is not the right place to be asking for admission Neo! As the founder of the ERC club, I'll have you know I went to bed at 1 am this morning...and woke up at 4 am to write down a cool dream that I had.

Umm...yeah....so the point is...hmm...yes I gotta do some yoga and get ready for Salsa class.

Did someone say Salsa? Yes...life is good. :)

We now return you to your regularly scheduled ERC. :P

SD...you're guilty as well. For shame. :lol: ;)

[salsachinita]

Is there a place for "Late Risers" :? .....?

I got out of bed at 12 noon today......it's Good Friday & there is a salsa charity event for the whole afternoon I need to show up. Right after checking my DF of course :wink: !

Ok, guys :car:

Happy Easter/whatever other holidays...!

[danceguy]

Right back at ya Salsachinita! :kissme:

[Sagitta]

Woke up at 5:30 this morning, after sleeping almost 12 hours. :)

[Sagitta]

Been up since 6:00, after going to bed at 2:20!! Way too excited. I've got saslastream blasting away and am gradually getting back into my latin groove. Woo hooo!!

[MacMoto]

8.30am, Easter Monday. Woke up at 6.10, tried to get back to sleep but it didn't happen, so I gave up and got up at 6.40. (I did go to bed before midnight as there was no salsa last night.)

[danceguy]

Ok, its time for new memberships with the ERC, the hippest, most happening club in the DF House!

(at least in my fantasy world, anyway!) :D

Its 7 pm, and I'm up doing laundry, getting ready to fix dinner and working on my new Salsa basics (and listening to some very sad Bachata). By 10 pm it'll be bed time, but I will check in tomorrow morning! And I better see some new recruits...and staying up all night Salsa dancing doesn't count (but it does earn you some points in my book, regardless)! :P

Yours in a good night's sleep,

ScorpionGuy