Argus has been sooo kind http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/bubbles.gif to gimme a link that says that Lineage is organizing a dinner with Richard Garriott somewhere in Las Vegas on October 29th, and that invitations can be obtained by mailing Leilo@ncaustin.com. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif (Link here).

Now people you NOW I would DIE for being there http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif , but I'm so very far away ...

Would there be some wonderful person here that would be willing to be there for me ? Please please please ? Pretty please ? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/fairy.gif

I would love that person until the end of times, of course http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif, and send him/her a crate of French wine, promise ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Argus, I owe you one, mail me your snail mail address, and *smooch* http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif thanks !

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No worries Moiraine! The only thanks you need to provide is to keep pursuing your goal. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Send it anyway, Russian mate, it will be a real pleasure to send you something Frenchie. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif



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Please ? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...itty3_anim.gif

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Hiya, hon. I sure do hope we have someone close to that area....surely we do. (???)

P.S. - Did what I sent you help any? *crosses fingers and hopes*

OOOH! And I finally got my Dad to talk a bit. Found out the original name was French for 'the cocks' and our CoA had two cocks on it. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif I'm going to have great fun with my search (I hope). http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

entirely off topic. I apologize for my intrusion.

[This message has been edited by Hiram Sedai (edited 10-23-2001).]

Hi ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Got your mail allright (THANKS !!! *hugs* http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif *smooch: http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/bubbles.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif), I am at work now, will read it tonight when I'm home. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

As for your genealogy on the Web - well, I'll have a look tomorrow, since I don't work on Wednesdays. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Is your original French name "De Cock' or 'De Coq' ?



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One off topic post, if you don't mind Moiraine: Hiram...meet me in the HADB Castle, please. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif (http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif)

Good question, there. I didn't know there'd be more than one version...PROBABLY the first one. It's gone through so many changes, it's hard to tell. Let's see....right now: DeCook, then back one: de Coch, then: de Cocke, so I'm pretty sure originally De Cock. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

And no big hurry on the looking. If you can find something, great, if not - still great. You're still the BEST! (((hugs))) I'll track it down either way. I just think you may get better 'hits' on searches for places in France for me to look. Records, etc. I've got to compile the list of names/ancestry while my Dad still remembers them. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Lady Moiraine, I will be in Las Vegas from the 27th to the 31st. Is there something I could do for you? Just let me know, I will be happy to help...

Absynthe, aspiring knight errant.

Additionally, do you have any idea about where in Frence you family originated ? Because I know there are local genealogy Web sites for most of the France areas.

BTW, I may find sites in French, in that case I'll be happy to translate for you. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Just indulge me (:laughhttp://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif : http://www.charleroi.be/image/blason.gif


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NEAT PIC! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif I'll see if my father knows and if he knows if (probably did) we had lands, etc. You're such a dear!!! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif And thank YOU for the offer of help, too! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

And LOOK! Absynthe has arrived!!!! YAY!!!! *crosses fingers hoping Absynthe can help*

I will do my best, DM.

Absynthe ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/xyxwave.gif

Read my earlier thread about my big dream, and my header post on this thread, and you'll know what I am searching for ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

I know it's a lot to ask for ... but if you would knightly come to my rescue, you would be greatly rewarded ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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You're welcome, DragonMage http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif, and any additional information like dates (births, weddings, deaths, ...), first names, areas and city names, ... would help the search as well. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif


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[This message has been edited by Moiraine (edited 10-23-2001).]

OK! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Will see what I can dig up! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif (((hugs))) and http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif !! (do the French still do the one on each cheek thing? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif )

LOL http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/smiles/485.gif It's more complicated than that - in some parts of France we do two kisses, one on each cheek, in other parts three kisses, and in yet other parts it's four. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif



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Hello Moiraine, i have just e-mailed my RSVP for the dinner in Las Vegas. As soon as I hear from them, I will post here.
In the meantime, I will shine my armor, sharpen my sword, and ready my stallion...

OH MY! Then maybe the affectionate side of me is just my bloodline showing through! I just LOVE hugs and kisses! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif And maybe in France, I won't have people misunderstanding all those hugs and kisses (men here sometimes just don't understand that there CAN be friendly hugs and kisses! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif )

P.S. - YAY and GOODIE!!!! Sir Absynthe to the rescue!!!! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif (((hugs and smoochies))) http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by DragonMage (edited 10-23-2001).]

You are an absolute ANGEL ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/tdo9.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/tdo9.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/tdo9.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/LLkiss.gif

Now I hope you won't spend a dreadfully boring evening ...

Now mail me your snail mail address, that I can properly reward you. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif



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Kisses on four cheeks? Mmmmmmmmm, let me see, two on the face, now where can the other two cheeks be?

Eeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuukk! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/moon.gif


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Don't mention the score - I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it!

Grrrrrr ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/smiles/485.gif

The more you go down south, the more kisses, usually. Which makes sense, as it gets hotter ... http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif



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Round trip ticket to France: $348.87
Hotel in Grenoble: $49.00 per night
Kissing lessons from Moiraine: Priceless!



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Aren't they ALL just too naughty? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Maybe they should all be rounded up and given a sound spanking.

Hmmmm...maybe not, from their previous responses, seems they'd like it. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...l_laughter.gif

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Where is the line for the spanking?

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<LI>Token lackwit of HADB
<LI>Sycophant to the Wolf of Azure Hue
<LI>Long lost brother of DragonMage
<LI>Bearer of a work of art created by Sazerac
<LI>Jeg burde blive gennembanket for min flatulens.[/list]

LOL http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/smiles/485.gif I guess the reputation of the "French kiss" is still high ! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif


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