I was looking at the MemberId assigned to new signups, which is "now" at 20,018. Pungent Bob is probably guessing right that some have quit (though I'm not sure how). Some have probably been quitted by administrators/moderators. I can imagine inappropriate MemberIds being deleted pronto.

It's also certain that some members have registered more than once due to forgetfulness or for stealth or fun (the McWhatevers that appeared en masse a month ago, for example). So neither the MemberId number nor the stats page is completely accurate for the actual number of people involved.

Still... Atlas Quest supports a tremendous amount of activity and does it very gracefully. I was just looking for an excuse to offer kudos!

sula

I was just wondering what it would take to bribe REX out on the trails at STN MTN with us.

Too bad, TREX-- you should have held out for a bribe!

You know, you all could go a little sooner to Stone Mtn, like say... 5/24. :)

Ooooh! Use it to stamp in!

What?!? Not a chance! That's chocolate abuse! No drop wasted, I say!

None of that, now....

;o)
3H

I'm waiting for the movie to come out....

I wouldn't want to deter anyone from shedding a few pounds, but I would bet it'd be easier to clear the junk out of the trunk than to lose a couple of waist sizes.

HA! You said junk in the trunk...

I have some junk in my trunk I could stand to shed for sure!
Hmmm...it will make my car more efficient AND I can fit in my jeans! SWEET!

LMAO!
:oD
3H

Nothing is wrong with melted chocolate, especially melted dark chocolate. I was just thinking that it could be a bit messy on the trail...

Kirbert said: Ooooh! Use it to stamp in!

Not much that Kirbert says surprises me, but darn if that one did not shock me =o) Somehow it just seemed so...unKirbertish =o) LOL!

Cheers!
Rhea

Take a deep breath 3H, have a glass of chocolate milk and relax. Some people just don't get it.

AceoHearts

Ok, so I'll make Steve Buscemi cards for the two of us that like that whole hit-in-the-face-with-a-shovel look, and for "real" Heart Throb cards, I'll do Hugh Jackman.

Aww no, Craftymouse, you gotta do Buscemi for all of us!

and roast a marshmallow or two

how do you like 'em MHD? burnt is the way to go. they taste sooo much better =) mmmm! yummy! =P

~J (who really wants to roast marshmallows RIGHT NOW!)

Well, since you asked...lightly toasted brown...not all the way charcolly! Thanks!
(Someone IS bringing Hershey's and grahams...right?)
;)
MHD
(hopelessly avoiding interims!)

Take a deep breath 3H, have a glass of chocolate milk and relax. Some people just don't get it.

I'm gonna need a double shot of Hershey's after THAT one!

::still fanning self::

;o)
3H

Have you ever had blackened hotdogcicle before? :P

Too funny! Even made my too cool for school 15 year old laugh! Thanks!

You could always chase it with a glass of Godiva liquer.

;)

AceoHearts

You could always chase it with a glass of Godiva liquer.

A fortune cookie for you...

You are a wise and caring man with an excellent suggestion.

;o)
3H

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Ooooh! Use it to stamp in!

Then some lucky raccoon gets a choco-flavored logbook!

Idhunna - who has only had a craving for chocolate milk so far...mmmm nice , cold nesquick in milk....:::drool:::

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So what's everyone doing for the end of the year?

8th grade graduation, swim party (We have a pool IN our building...makes a GREAT incentive), movie night that they have to buy the way in to using microsociety money, field day, testing, possibly moving my room, early summer trainings, and two work related retreats...not to mention trying to get my house ready to sell, and a nursery ready in case it doesn't...

Egads! It's a good thing I love my job....'cause I SURELY don't get paid enough for all of that!

Let's face it, you are teacher material if you have the ability to bend over backwards, juggle, balance an unbelievable load, manage 30 rowdy kids, put out lots of little fires, have eyes in the back of your head and ears that can hear the slightest off color whisper, a sincere smile even if you are thinking what a load of bull you are hearing, a caring attitude even if you are sick of the person, and the ability to assure someone out of one side of your mouth, while criticizing their child's worst behaviors which are probably a reflection of their own worst habits out of the other....all while kissing up to SOMEONE or other and grading papers.

No wonder I'm so tired, I thought it was the pregnancy. Turns out I am one of many superheroes!

I'd like a "WOW!" button. But we can't have all the fabulous buttons we want...then there would be WAYYYYYY too many...

Do you think a one hour "check-in" time is sufficient? My thought was to have three "new" boxes carved and planted for the event day in a few of our more urban tourist areas were a couple of our "older" boxes are located, but I am unsure how to relay the clues to those other boxes. Did you provide clues in envelopes that required a correct corner to be torn off? Were the Willamette Valley Wine Strollers required to bring any items to check-in? When we did road rallies we typically brought items such as maps, telephone books etc. Did you give a prize(s)? For the best time(s) or points? I thought about giving something but it is likely we will have groups of unknown numbers. When we did rallies we usually paid an entry fee that was divided for the top three, with the top winner hosting the next rally. The RSVP Check-in is great. I also thought I could do an "emergency" envelope.

Aww no, Craftymouse, you gotta do Buscemi for all of us!

Alright, alright! Shovel-faces for everyone! But I gotta do Hugh Jackman too. I loves me some Wolverine. And I can't believe that I walk away from the computer for 10 minutes and suddenly there's a Hottie's ring too!!! Sheesh! Adrianne Curry for me, please.

Squeak,
Craftymouse

but there are so many other, easier, books in the pile by my bed that it probably will not happen

Believe me, that pile is big...I've seen it! I think she still has some of MY books in that pile, I wonder when I might be getting them back.
SJ Honey Bunny
(who's never even attempted War and Peace but did just finish Oryx and Crake--interesting!)

New card out there :) Was to much fun to make and I'm looking forward to sharing it!

Maiden

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I think everyone should think about doing a SW card, then promptly send them to me!

Excuse me! I think I need to have any SW LTCs, too...

*waving hand in good Jedi fashion* "I will make SW LTCs and send them to SHH and TTT"

There! How did that work?

TTT :o)

Did I here mini-event? I would love to get to Stone Mountain someday and usually do an event in October. Kind of far but sounds like it is worth the trip.

Why don't we just have a Star Wars LTC ring swap?! That sounds easier to me. We could pick our favorite character/ship/weapons/etc. and have a great time enjoying our beautiful cards! Anyone else interested?

I was wondering if anyone had used MySpace as a tool for dating or meeting people, and if so what their experiance has been. I have a MySpace page, but I get so many spam friend requests I just ignore most friend requests now.

AceoHearts

I've had a myspace for about 3 years now and actually met my wonderful boyfriend on it about 2 years ago. It's kind of weird to say I met him on myspace but it's worked out so far so I'm not complaining :)

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Why don't we just have a Star Wars LTC ring swap?!

Sounds great to me, but there are so many new swaps gathering folks now, is there any interest?

~SHH :-)

Wow! Can you believe it??

The newest installment of the Box of the Month PNW is already in place... who's gonna be first this month??

Oh, and by the way, you will NOT want to miss this stamp... no, really. It is absolutely incredible - it puts my carving to shame.

~SHH :-)

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Yes! After July, PLEASE (if I can ask). :)

I also would request after July, due to many, many other commitments.

~SHH :-)

I know Darth Zeus would be thrilled to join in!

Count us in for AFTER July.

Maiden

Me, too! I'd be up for an after July swap!!

BG