Look it's a Middle Eastern Diasy. How did you get a picture of such a rare flower?

First before I begin my senseless ranting, happy birthday Aydika (which conveniently I can type instead of trying to pronounce what apparently is a phonetically unique name which only tiny elven fairies can hear the subtle differences between the way it should be said, and the way all the linguistically inept people in your life try to pronounce it).

This is, by far, the weirdest post I have EVER seen on Neopoleon.com (granted, I haven't been coming here THAT long, but I do feel I have become sort of a prominent figure or maybe a lingering family of fruit flies that just won't go away, point is I have been here). FIRST, Rory's drawing is almost decent. Not as "sticky" as it typically is. Then, Rory actually DIDN'T want to show something to his psychiatrists, I just don't get that, usually his dying to show strange and odd things to that poor psychiatrist just to watch their weak little mind try to wrap "normal" psycho-babble around Rory (who just can't be described with normal psycho-babble, you've got to throw in a little Klingon, stir in some Java, mix liberally with Microsoft and Linux (I know you all thought they didn't mix, you just have to use the right dosages) and sprinkle some confectioners sugar, wait, no, now I'm baking a cake..what was I trying to do?) Ok, back to this subject, THEN Rory throws in some lovely, dovey, googly eye stuff at the end (by the way I'm going to try that "you lovely, adorable, magnificent thing" line on my wife tonight to see if talk like that works...I have my doubts) and his post is kind of just to a single person instead of his world wide audience (we know this because they were surprised the internet was American, guess they weren't paying attention when we took it over). What is with this post! There's nothing to comment on, nothing funny to interject. There's just nothing I can do, not that I'm against Rory having a girlfriend (ok, maybe a little jealous of the time he spends...I'm NOT A FREAK!!!), I'm even kind of ok with his semi-nice drawing and his reluctance to showcase it to those who stare at the inner workings of his mind, and once I choked it down, the smoochy, kissy stuff was even digestible. I'm just hurt that he didn't include the rest of us...nothing like "Hey everyone it's Aydika's birthday today, feel free to write her a birthday message" or anything like that. Yep, I'm just hurt and maybe a little bored because this is a phreaking long comment for not having anything to say......

I think the picture of Don Box is tops, but I agree that this flower picture is of a finer quality that the usual stick figure. In my mind I see Rory carefully drawing the flower and then after looking at it for a moment, the demon of the perverse makes him add the gun and the puppy. My point is, I think this might be love for Rory.

Happy birthday Aydika. (Print out this picture and use it as leverage).

Oh, Airshake, how did you do it? I am of the stance that one never can have enough flowers, puppies, or machine guns - and I thought I was alone on this one. I should have known better than to think I was alone on anything anymore.

This is, by far, the most fabulous flower (complete with accessories) I have ever received, for any occasion. I shall more accurately express my gratitude later this week in person.

And George, thank you. For the birthday greeting and for having absolutely nothing to say. And do try it on your wife. Let us know.

Happy day of birth Aydika.

You are truly a lucky woman to have a man that is brave enough to express his feelings for you in a world wide forum.

I must ask though, that you not encourage George. He is now dancing and skipping around the office whistling show tunes and shouting with glee. All of this because you acknowledged his existence..

Good man Rory. You know how to treat a woman..

Adios.

lots of flowers in the middle east i suppose, andy. not so many olive groves though.

Dude! Are you dating Aydika?

Dude... you're a maniac -- but in a good way.

If you have to ask for something in return it isn't really a present then, is it? More of a quid-pro-quo really.

Did I mention how positively adorable the machine gun is? Your rendering skills may soon put mine to shame, and still I can be nothing but proud.

You sure know how to sweet-talk the ladies Rory. Have you considered running classes for the rest of us?

All we need now is the MasterChief to fight that thing...

Well, I tried it, I came home and I told my wife, "Hello you lovely, adorable, magnificent thing" and she said. "Thank you. I'm a little weirded out... What was that for?"

Is that a good sign or a bad one?

Maybe those lovey, dovey words only work if Rory says them? What do you say Rory, want to give a try? You and Aydika could come on over and we could see if your delivery has a more positive response than mine did. (Why does everyone think I'm a creepy stalker? Can't a guy just invite some friends over to his house to say nice things to his wife?)

Hope your birthday’s been a blast Aydika!

Thanks for the drawing honey. Friday night you can have my "flower".

Um...Rory...you know I didn't write that um...flower-offering post...

(I prefer to call it my "Lucky Bamboo...")

"Lucky Bamboo"

Now *THAT'S* interesting...

My Samurai Woman -

"Um...Rory...you know I didn't write that um...flower-offering post..."

Yeah. I figured it out from the grammar.

But... let's talk more about this "lucky bamboo" stuff in Vegas :)

Allo George:

"Well, I tried it, I came home and I told my wife, "Hello you lovely, adorable, magnificent thing" and she said. "Thank you. I'm a little weirded out... What was that for?"

Is that a good sign or a bad one?"

This is a fabulous sign: That she prefaced with a Thank You indicates her initial reaction was something along the lines of the desired effect; it was positive at any rate. That she was wierded out suggests she is intrigued by your statement, and desires more information/more such statements. Intrigue is a good thing in a marraige. I would imagine.

I think you will be just fine on your own - without the (physical presence and) assistance of either Rory or myself.

And to The Guy Who Has To Sit Next to George:

Thank you for the birthday greetings. I do apologize for going against your wishes and encouraging George, but I strongly feel that song and dance in an office environment often function to improve morale and productivity, and thus do I feel secure in that the above encouragement shall only generate positive effects in all cases.

Actually, I just wanted to answer his question. Sorry T.G.W.H.T.S.N.T.G.

wow....that's Laura's b day...trippy

Hello Asomethingsomething --

We haven't met, but my name is Stuart. Hello.

"...I strongly feel that song and dance in an office environment often function to improve morale and productivity..."

Then perhaps you can be the change agent for Rory's opinion on musicals. I've tried; he won't listen to me -- some excuses involving the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Cats, iirc (which are horrible, granted, but that's no reason to dismiss the whole genre, right?).

In closing, please make Rory like musicals.


Thanks,

--Stuart

P.S. This one [1] is irresistible.
[1] http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/076781326X/qid=1101990094/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/002-8323247-1032864?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846

Dear AcireSemaj.
That kind of encouragement is quite alright. Actually, George is a really great guy and I do enjoy lovely singing voice. I was only kinding with him because of the length of posts that he has been leaving..

I look forward to the day when George quits being so selfish and actually invite me to join him at an MSDN event..

Lastly, regarding "lucky bamboo", please no stick figures...

T-Bone

Aydika ... happy happy birthday to you ... domo arigato gozaimasu ... for the translation ... always knew the old boy really loved me ... deep down ... in a love to hate sort of way ... ;-)

Rory ... thanks for heads up on the translation ... just sent him a packet of grass seeds (of the legal variety) ... with a DVD of The Lawnmower Man ... Zen rules ...

Have fun you love birds

Hi Rory,

Is the dog being strangled? It looks like it's being strangled, although, with the flower holding a machine gun, I think it could achieve the end of the dog in a more practical manner.

Oh yeah, and if you pluck off each of the petals, saying "She Loves Me Not" for each odd numbered petal and "She Loves Me" for each even numbered petal...

Flattery will get you everywhere my friend.. ;-)

Dear anonymous3:

Re: "...and if you pluck off each of the petals, saying "She Loves Me Not" for each odd numbered petal and "She Loves Me" for each even numbered petal..."

The dynamic of "she loves me/not" poses no threat to the above illustration of affection; one does not pluck petals from a two-dimensional drawing of a flower.

Ten minutes and 19 or so frames of an animated gif later, and I think I can simulate the plucking of petals from the drawing :-)

Not that I would want to alter such a work of art.

My intention was to be lighthearted and offhand, not to offend or be pedantic or sound stupid. My apologies.

Although there is some slack on the lead for the dog, so maybe it isn't being strangled. :)

anonymous3:

I was simply pointing out the solidarity of the drawing and its romantic implications. No need to apologize.

In fact, thank you for providing me with the oportunity to emphasize my own feelings on the matter.

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