In light of the many misunderstandings that have happened in here, I just remembered a funny quote. I thought I'd share it with you. It's purpose is to (I hope) bring a smile to your face, but also give you (hopefully) some food for thought.

Original joke was men explaining themselves to women, but it works just as well for any misunderstanding:

<font color=plum>"If I say something to you and it can be taken two ways, and one of those ways upsets you...I meant the other one."</font>

Any time something someone posts here upsets you, come here and reread this quote before responding......http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Have a nice day! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/wavey.gif

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Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness

Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.
Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force
Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever!
Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW.
Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS
Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT.

Hopeless Romantic *sigh*

[This message has been edited by DragonMage (edited 10-25-2001).]

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/smiles/485.gif Yeah! That's the ticket!

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Official royal toad! Ribbit! Ribbet I say!

The true secret to happiness is not having what you want, it's wanting what you have!

lol! Good post, DragonMage! I'll try to keep it in mind!

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Here be Dragons.

Good post DM. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Although, Its probably a good thing you didn't post the whole joke. Might have offended some of the female members of the board. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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"In Memorium of those who are gone, and all those that bought our freedom with their hearts blood!"

"May the Colors of Liberty never run"
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Actually, dear, it would have been more likely to offend the males. It was many one-liners wherein men are trying to explain their actions. (ie: remote control jokes, etc.) It would have been considered a 'male bashing' joke. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif

Now behave! *ruffles raven's feathers, then scritches back of his head (cause I know birds like that! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif )*

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Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness

Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.
Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force
Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever!
Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW.
Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS
Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT.

Hopeless Romantic *sigh*

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif FYI, cutie, we've had the whole thing posted on GD! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

CloudAngel

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CloudDragon of the OHF
Storm-Queen
Raven's Cloud
StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

*Collapses in a puddle at DM's feet, chirping in ecstacy*

LOL...When I flew that Raven a few years ago, she loved it when I scritched her about her eyes and down along her nares. She would do it with her claws, but, I guess, since my fingers were softer, she liked it better. She would make the cutest noises. Did you know Raven's chirp? Like songbirds. And make all kinds of other noises. Its just that the noises most people hear is the really loud cawing.

You know...someone posted that joke at MH, and the ladies there seemed to get all bent out of shape. Guess its a difference of atmosphere. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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"In Memorium of those who are gone, and all those that bought our freedom with their hearts blood!"

"May the Colors of Liberty never run"
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Where? bring on the Remote control jokes as long as I don't have to get off the couch. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif



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Crustiest of the OLD COOTS
Airline ticket to Afghanistan $800
High powered rifle with scope $1000
Hotel room with roof access $100
A clean Head shot on that sack of Horse Manure Usuma Bin Laden PRICELESS!

*big smile* Actually, I'm one of the few who's had opportunity to see a raven up close and personal. Friendly thing he was, too. (At least, I was told it was a he.) So that's why I know your weakness! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif Not to mention all the parrots I've had a chance to scritch on. I agree, the 'softer touch' is probably what she liked. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

As to the negative reaction on MH, not sure why ANYbody would get upset about it, but I think it's hilarious. Much snort laughing commenced as I read it. I get e-mails with 'guy bashing' AND 'girl bashing' jokes from friends all the time. I never take offense to either. It's all good. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness

Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.
Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force
Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever!
Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW.
Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS
Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT.

Hopeless Romantic *sigh*

If you like, I can dig it up and post it on GD. I'll put a hazard warning on it, though, just in case someone doesn't like it. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by DragonMage (edited 10-26-2001).]