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drummerboy82
Chatterbox
USA
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 Posted - 02/13/2002 : 11:53:02 AM
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and why?
just curious to hear some thoughts and opinions
Temporaryism has been the black plague, and Jesus of our age -Incubus |
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
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Posted - 02/13/2002 : 12:08:42 PM
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i dont think anyone can actually answer that question, the fact is that we do not know how long the planet has been here to begin with. but if u are talking about how long it will be till we nuke eachother probably within a few 100 yrs. but even then that will not destroy the planet completely, rather it will kill off us and the planet will rebuild itself and live on another million years until finally it gets pulled into the sun.
- Without you, without you everything falls apart
Without you, it's not as much fun to pick up the pieces.
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
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Posted - 02/13/2002 : 12:35:27 PM
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The planet was here long before humans, and it will be here long after humans. Oh and we do know how long it's been here... in the area of 4 billion years. Somewhat close after "the big bang" occured... if you're into that theory.
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Black Lotus
Fluffy-Esque
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
1043 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 1:18:36 PM
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It'll be here long after we are ... we are the endangered species, not the earth.
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Trade my life for a barrel of gold.
Find someone else before I get too old.
If I live my life for aesthetic gain,
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dan p.
Alien Abductee
Uganda
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Posted - 02/13/2002 : 3:46:26 PM
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wasn't the big bang 6 billion years ago? and about my take on the theory. i've seen math that i didn't understand that they say proves it. then i hear tell that a god made it. i have yet to see proof of that besides "because i said so." so either way, i'm taking someone else's word for it.
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Black Lotus
Fluffy-Esque
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
1043 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 4:19:06 PM
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All right guys, here's the truth. I created the earth, I'm not god or a god, I'm just an organism. I'm just some part of evolution, an evolution that will continue past me and hopefully, turn into something more sophisticated and intelligent.
No one knows, no one will ever know, you can do the math you can read the bible - whatever. Until someone creates a time machine and checks the shit out for themselves, we will never know. So, I say, believe what you want - you may be right. And until you're proven wrong by fact and evidence, you are right.
Both stories are possible, I guess, but I prefer to believe in the Big Bang Theory as I do not believe in a supreme being or any god for that matter (unless you count me, which I am actually a god - I at least have the complex to go along with it).
Anyway .... love, peace and hair grease,
Dave
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Trade my life for a barrel of gold.
Find someone else before I get too old.
If I live my life for aesthetic gain,
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
2144 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 4:46:19 PM
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Think for yourself
Question authority
Throughout human history, as our species has faced the frightening,
terrorizing fact that we do not know who we are, or where we are going in
this ocean of chaos, it has been the authorities, the political, the
religious, the educational authorities who attempted to comfort us by
giving us order, rules, regulations, informing, forming in our minds their
view of reality. To think for yourself you must question authority and
learn how to put yourself in a state of vulnerable, open-mindedness;
chaotic, confused, vulnerability to inform yourself.
Think for yourself.
Question authority.
- Without you, without you everything falls apart
Without you, it's not as much fun to pick up the pieces.
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 5:04:19 PM
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"I don't believe in god... I don't. You know who I believe in? Joe Pesci." -George Carlin
-J
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 8:12:24 PM
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Yeah...the world isn't gonna end anyTIMe soon. Like my dad said once "Humans are so ignorant to believe that they have the power to destroy the Earth. But they can only destroy themselves."
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drummerboy82
Chatterbox
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 9:09:55 PM
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sorry guys, i shouldve been more clear. I was thinking more along the lines of the human race i guess, and how long it will take for us to drain this planet of it's resources...so basically, how long do you think it'll take the human race to self-destruct?
Temporaryism has been the black plague, and Jesus of our age -Incubus |
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 11:03:56 PM
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What's with the negative view? And how would I know how long we will last? I think we will be here for as long as we are needed.
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
2144 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2002 : 11:47:04 PM
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i dont think anyone can actually answer that question
- Without you, without you everything falls apart
Without you, it's not as much fun to pick up the pieces.
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2002 : 12:07:01 AM
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hehe.....exactly....
"I do what I can with what I've got." |
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drummerboy82
Chatterbox
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2002 : 12:02:33 PM
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im not looking for answers, just opinions, or theories you have. Sorry if this topic seems kind of dark, but i want to know what you think.
"Seems like people are the viruses
And earth is simply tired of us"-311-. |
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{=HTG=}
Alien Abductee
USA
2342 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2002 : 8:26:41 PM
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"Some say the end is near. Some say we'll see armagedon soon. I certinaly hope we will. I could sure use a vacation from this bull. . .shit. . .three. . . .ring. . . .ccciiirrrcccuuuusss, side show!" TOOL.
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tericee
Alien Abductee
USA
2579 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2002 : 9:24:51 PM
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Did you know that the answer to your question is just one of several variables in a mathematical formula known as Drake's Equation? L = the lifetime of a technically advanced civilisation
(reprinted w/o permission from http://www.u-net.com/ph/mas/cn/a-drake.htm)
In 1961 there was a conference held at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, to discuss the question of a 'search for extraterrestrial life' (SETI). That gathering brought together a worldwide array of prominent astronomers and
'exobiologists'. The conference set out with the intention of attempting to quantify, by theoretical means, the number of technically advanced extraterrestrial civilsations within the galaxy.
The solution was an equation, now known as the Green Bank equation, though also widely referred to as the 'Drake equation' after Frank Drake the astronomer who proposed the core of the expression. The equation seeks to quantify the number, N, of technical civilisations in the galaxy.
N = (R*)(fp)(ne)(fl)(fi)(fc)L
R* = mean rate of star formation in the milky way, our local galaxy
fp = the fraction of those stars which form planetary systems
ne = the number of planets in those systems which are ecologically suitable for lifeforms to evolve
fl = the number of those planets on which lifeforms actually develop
fi = the number of those which evolve to an intelligent form
fc = the number of advanced intelligent lifeforms which develop the capability of interstellar radio communication
L = the lifetime of a technically advanced civilisation
I think there are more unknown values than known values in that equation. If you'd like to try out your own values, visit http://www.seds.org/~rme/drakeeqn.htm and do the calculation.
Hopefully at least one other person found this interesting...
teri 
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drummerboy82
Chatterbox
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2002 : 01:08:59 AM
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a mathmatical equation for how long the earth will last...interesting :)
"Seems like people are the viruses
And earth is simply tired of us"-311-. |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2002 : 08:26:05 AM
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Leave it to the MIT grad. Glad to see my money went to good use. I love ya sis!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
2144 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2002 : 1:44:46 PM
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awww isnt that nice.... unless its that down south ga family love... the kind sgwag has.... thats disturbing.
- Without you, without you everything falls apart
Without you, it's not as much fun to pick up the pieces.
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2002 : 04:42:57 AM
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After all, someone else had to get the brains in the family......
....cause I got "the looks"!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2002 : 12:08:09 PM
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"Incest is the best. Put your sibling to the test."
-J
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enthuTIMsiast
Alien Abductee
6990 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2002 : 12:26:22 PM
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"Closer kin, deeper in."
-Jason-
If you had a neck and I had hands, I would squeeze your brain, which is your body, right out the top of your head, which does not exist! |
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Fleabass76
Fluffy-Esque
USA
1026 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2002 : 10:47:58 PM
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There should be a rap song aboot inscest.
"People always tell you to color inside the lines, [but] who drew the lines in the first place? [Think about that.]" -Victor Wooten |
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 02:28:46 AM
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I wouldn't be surprised if there already was one.
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MC
Try A Little Harder
USA
75 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 03:52:18 AM
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All this talk of mathematical formulas having a huge significance in the world reminds me of the movie Pi, from Aranofsky. Anyone seen it, I highly recommend it, its pretty good, makes you think. Its about a guy trying to find a special math formula to "solve" the stock market. I am a huge Aranofsky fan, Requiem for a Dream absolutely blows my mind.
It also reminds me of fractal geometry, some pretty sweet shit, you guys should check that out too. They make some cool artwork out of graphic representation of one of the formulas.
Both are some very cool stuff that would interest a TR fan (those with a certian intellectual capacity to comprehend and appreciate that which is artistically, emotionally, spiritually, and/or mentally advanced, love ya TR)
Matt Colecchi
"Turn it into love, man. Whatever's fucked up in the world, just turn it into love. Take in the bad and give out the good, otherwise we're all gonna die and go to hell." T.R. |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 05:31:22 AM
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pcbdmb said:quote:
I wouldn't be surprised if there already was one.
You took the words right outta my mouth. I read that comment and was already to type the same thing when I read your response. Great minds think alike or is it Simple thoughts for simple minds? Either way, we think alike. SCARY!!!!!!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 05:37:51 AM
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Hey MC, My sis is a big fan of PI. I am sure she would love to shoot the shit with you about it if she ever gets her busy ass back here. She actually mentioned it in a past post that, coincidentally enuf, was about FRACTAL MUSIC. Go figure. Guess I find myself back at that Great minds think alike comment. Here is the link if you want to check out what was said.
http://www.timreynolds.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=696
Keep watching for my sis, I am sure she would love to get into it with you about PI. Here screenname is Tericee. Oh and by the way, I can't wait to see Requiem for a Dream. I have been excited about seeing that for quite some time. Really wanted to see it in a theater but missed it. Guess I will have to settle for video(or DVD).
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
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MC
Try A Little Harder
USA
75 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 09:50:56 AM
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Thanks Fluffy, you gotta see Requiem, its VERY INTENSE but a brilliant movie. See it on DVD, it has some awesome extra effects and whatnot. I cant wait to see more from Aranofsky, I have heard that he is doing the next Batman movie, which is about Bruce Wayne when he was a child, they're not even calling it a prequel, (they gave it some other name i cant remember), it should be pretty interesting. Thanks again Fluffy.
Matt Colecchi
"Turn it into love, man. Whatever's fucked up in the world, just turn it into love. Take in the bad and give out the good, otherwise we're all gonna die and go to hell." T.R. |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 10:23:04 AM
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My pleasure, always glad to help. I sent my sister a link to this topic, I thought she might like to shoot the shit with you about PI. Hopefully she will chime in soon. Check back here at this post in the next few days.
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
I gotta remember to rent that next time I am at the video store
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
Must see Requiem for a Dream
sometimes repeating stuff helps me remember, you know, stuff like my name, etc etc etc
Peace & Keep the Faith
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2002 : 7:09:33 PM
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You took the words right outta my mouth. I read that comment and was already to type the same thing when I read your response. Great minds think alike or is it Simple thoughts for simple minds? Either way, we think alike. SCARY!!!!!!
Nothing wrong with thinking alike! After all, I've had to cover for you for the last month since you weren't here.
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I am sure she would love to shot the shit with you
And this one of the funniest things I have ever read!
"I do what I can with what I've got." |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2002 : 05:22:09 AM
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Always happy to bring a smile to your lips and chortle to your gut!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2002 : 05:23:29 AM
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Woops, I meant to say "shoot the shit". I hope you weren't laughing at my erroneous typing. DOAH!!! Either way, glad I could make ya laugh!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2002 : 05:26:33 AM
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Of course I was laughing at your erroneous typing.
"I do what I can with what I've got." |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2002 : 08:06:09 AM
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Hey wait a minute, YOU read it wrong. That is not even my quote you have attributed to me. YOU typed "shot the shit". I typed "shoot the shit" Copy and paste my friend, copy and paste. Especially when quoting. Now who's the foolio(used by permission)
Fluffy said(and I quote):quote:
I thought she might like to shoot the shit with you about PI.
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pcbdmb quoted me as saying:quote:
I am sure she would love to shot the shit with you
DOAH!!!
My mistake, I just saw it was my other post you were quoting. Anyway, I went back and fixed it. So pretend you didn't read any of this.
OH WELL, WHATEVER, NEVERMIND
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2002 : 2:33:37 PM
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I am confused... Did you change your mind midway through posting?
-J
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Saint Jude
Alien Abductee
USA
2144 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2002 : 4:35:03 PM
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OH WELL, WHATEVER, NEVERMIND
Nice nirvana quote fluff.
- Without you, without you everything falls apart
Without you, it's not as much fun to pick up the pieces.
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2002 : 12:00:41 AM
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No what happened was pcbdmb quoted me as saying "shot the shit" and when I looked back I looked at the wrong Fluffy post he was quoting from. In one I said "shoot the shit" and then in the next one I mistyped "shot the shit". When I started my comments to pcbdmb I had not noticed or remembered I had typed it in a second post as well. So when I discovered my error. I dropped it:
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DOAH!!!
My mistake, I just saw it was my other post you were quoting. Anyway, I went back and fixed it. So pretend you didn't read any of this.
Then I went back and edited the erroneous mistake, and dropped the subject.
OH WELL, WHATEVER, NEVERMIND!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2002 : 12:24:52 AM
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Ah you went back and edited it... gotcha now.
-J
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2002 : 12:27:47 AM
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Everyone got it? Good. OK...movin' on.......
"I do what I can with what I've got." |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2002 : 01:21:45 AM
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"Big wheels rollin'
gotta keep 'em goin'
Big wheels rollin'
Movin' On!!"
Peace & Keep the Faith
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enthuTIMsiast
Alien Abductee
6990 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2002 : 10:29:27 PM
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Rollin' in my 5 point 0 with my ragtop down so my hair can blow. Girlies on standby waiting just to say hi. didja stop? naw I just rolled by. kept on pursuing to the next stop
-Jason-
If you had a neck and I had hands, I would squeeze your brain, which is your body, right out the top of your head, which does not exist! |
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Silky The Pimp
Alien Abductee
3321 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2002 : 03:12:12 AM
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Rollin' in my 5 point 0
Damn straight.
-J
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2002 : 06:07:58 AM
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Is that higher than a 4 point O?
I thought a 4pointO average was the best you could get.
Peace & Keep the Faith
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enthuTIMsiast
Alien Abductee
6990 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2002 : 09:38:05 AM
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Maybe for you. Not for me and Silky in the Dirty Dirty.
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2002 : 8:33:33 PM
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Not unless you take all AP and honors classes.
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2002 : 03:13:25 AM
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Ummmmmmm, sounds like alot of work, I will stick to the SHORT BUS!!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2002 : 04:46:35 AM
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Yay!!! Short bus!!!!!
"I do what I can with what I've got." |
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2002 : 04:50:21 AM
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I bet pcbdmb never misses the short bus!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2002 : 04:55:16 AM
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Short bus! Short bus!
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Fluffy
Administrator
USA
10739 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2002 : 05:01:55 AM
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quote:
"I do what I can with what I've got."
Good quote for a man on the short bus!!
Peace & Keep the Faith
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pcbTIM
Alien Abductee
USA
6501 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2002 : 05:03:32 AM
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OOOOOOOOHHHHHHH YEAH!!!!!!
"I do what I can with what I've got." |
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How long do you think this planet will last...
