Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 i totally got blowcanoes........but i spend 24/7 with kids aged 2-5. lol, kids are so cute! > > > > -Sara. > > who didn't get it either > > > >So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I > don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? > > Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 i totally got blowcanoes........but i spend 24/7 with kids aged 2-5. lol, kids are so cute! > > > > -Sara. > > who didn't get it either > > > >So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I > don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? > > Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > > > >So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I > don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? > > Salli <<raising hand>> I didn't get it either. I'm a word person and I couldn't figure it out because it was about " blowing canoes " . I was not pronouncing it right in my head so I would have never figured it out. ~Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > > > >So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I > don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? > > Salli <<raising hand>> I didn't get it either. I'm a word person and I couldn't figure it out because it was about " blowing canoes " . I was not pronouncing it right in my head so I would have never figured it out. ~Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > > > >So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I > don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? > > Salli <<raising hand>> I didn't get it either. I'm a word person and I couldn't figure it out because it was about " blowing canoes " . I was not pronouncing it right in my head so I would have never figured it out. ~Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 thanks sara! michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 thanks sara! michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 thanks sara! michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > <<raising hand>> I didn't get it either. I'm a word person and I > couldn't figure it out because it was about " blowing canoes " . I was > not pronouncing it right in my head so I would have never figured it out. That is exactly what happened to me! Then she added salsa and the only thing I could think of was taco shells kind of looking like canoes. But Karin, are you an Aspie too? I didn't think you sounded like it but you are still fairly new...(to me anyway, and I have been here for well over a year, maybe close to 2, and I still don't know all the people who were here before me, so please don't take that the wrong way -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 >>So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? Salli nope not me - i was one of the ones that scored below 10 on the AQ test - 7 or 8 something like that. michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 >>So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? Salli nope not me - i was one of the ones that scored below 10 on the AQ test - 7 or 8 something like that. michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 >>So is it a Canadian thing or an Aspie thing? I assumed the latter but I don't think is an Aspie for some reason??? Salli nope not me - i was one of the ones that scored below 10 on the AQ test - 7 or 8 something like that. michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 >> > But Karin, are you an Aspie too? I didn't think you sounded like it but you > are still fairly new...(to me anyway, and I have been here for well over a > year, maybe close to 2, and I still don't know all the people who were here > before me, so please don't take that the wrong way > > -Sara. I'm pretty sure I'm not and I didn't. (take it the wrong way) My score on that Aspergers test was like a 12 or something? I can't remember. By the way, since you don't know me very well, I'll just come out and say that I'm fairly thick-skinned and don't get offended very easily. (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to TV violence and things like that) Anyway, before I digressed, I was saying that you can feel free to say anything you want to me or ask me any question you want. :-) ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 >> > But Karin, are you an Aspie too? I didn't think you sounded like it but you > are still fairly new...(to me anyway, and I have been here for well over a > year, maybe close to 2, and I still don't know all the people who were here > before me, so please don't take that the wrong way > > -Sara. I'm pretty sure I'm not and I didn't. (take it the wrong way) My score on that Aspergers test was like a 12 or something? I can't remember. By the way, since you don't know me very well, I'll just come out and say that I'm fairly thick-skinned and don't get offended very easily. (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to TV violence and things like that) Anyway, before I digressed, I was saying that you can feel free to say anything you want to me or ask me any question you want. :-) ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 >> > But Karin, are you an Aspie too? I didn't think you sounded like it but you > are still fairly new...(to me anyway, and I have been here for well over a > year, maybe close to 2, and I still don't know all the people who were here > before me, so please don't take that the wrong way > > -Sara. I'm pretty sure I'm not and I didn't. (take it the wrong way) My score on that Aspergers test was like a 12 or something? I can't remember. By the way, since you don't know me very well, I'll just come out and say that I'm fairly thick-skinned and don't get offended very easily. (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to TV violence and things like that) Anyway, before I digressed, I was saying that you can feel free to say anything you want to me or ask me any question you want. :-) ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > By the way, since you don't know me very well, I'll just come out and > say that I'm fairly thick-skinned and don't get offended very easily. Oh, good. I am really clueless about stuff like this. I try to say what I mean and mean what I say, but so often people take what I say the wrong way. I really obsess before sending most of my posts, trying to read each little thing and make sure that really is what I'm trying to say and see how other people might take it differently and put in my little disclaimers and...... But I still feel like I end up saying the wrong thing a lot of the time... > (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious > Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I > guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to > TV violence and things like that) Ditto. Boone is...special. Of course they're all special! (There I go again! But...I don't know the word I want to say. And it's not 'ubiquitous.' Fragile isn't it either. But yes, I feel particularly protective of Boone, for some reason which I obviously can't articulate. > Anyway, before I digressed, I was > saying that you can feel free to say anything you want to me or ask me > any question you want. :-) Thanks. Now if I can just remember that it's YOU who said this...hrm...Karin the Thick-Skinned...I need a mnemonic device here... -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > By the way, since you don't know me very well, I'll just come out and > say that I'm fairly thick-skinned and don't get offended very easily. Oh, good. I am really clueless about stuff like this. I try to say what I mean and mean what I say, but so often people take what I say the wrong way. I really obsess before sending most of my posts, trying to read each little thing and make sure that really is what I'm trying to say and see how other people might take it differently and put in my little disclaimers and...... But I still feel like I end up saying the wrong thing a lot of the time... > (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious > Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I > guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to > TV violence and things like that) Ditto. Boone is...special. Of course they're all special! (There I go again! But...I don't know the word I want to say. And it's not 'ubiquitous.' Fragile isn't it either. But yes, I feel particularly protective of Boone, for some reason which I obviously can't articulate. > Anyway, before I digressed, I was > saying that you can feel free to say anything you want to me or ask me > any question you want. :-) Thanks. Now if I can just remember that it's YOU who said this...hrm...Karin the Thick-Skinned...I need a mnemonic device here... -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > By the way, since you don't know me very well, I'll just come out and > say that I'm fairly thick-skinned and don't get offended very easily. Oh, good. I am really clueless about stuff like this. I try to say what I mean and mean what I say, but so often people take what I say the wrong way. I really obsess before sending most of my posts, trying to read each little thing and make sure that really is what I'm trying to say and see how other people might take it differently and put in my little disclaimers and...... But I still feel like I end up saying the wrong thing a lot of the time... > (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious > Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I > guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to > TV violence and things like that) Ditto. Boone is...special. Of course they're all special! (There I go again! But...I don't know the word I want to say. And it's not 'ubiquitous.' Fragile isn't it either. But yes, I feel particularly protective of Boone, for some reason which I obviously can't articulate. > Anyway, before I digressed, I was > saying that you can feel free to say anything you want to me or ask me > any question you want. :-) Thanks. Now if I can just remember that it's YOU who said this...hrm...Karin the Thick-Skinned...I need a mnemonic device here... -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > I try to say what I mean and > mean what I say, but so often people take what I say the wrong way. I > really obsess before sending most of my posts, trying to read each little > thing and make sure that really is what I'm trying to say and see how other > people might take it differently and put in my little disclaimers and...... > > But I still feel like I end up saying the wrong thing a lot of the time... I wish you didn't feel that way! Your posts are always so eloquent! and educational would be an understatement. :-) One thing I've learned since being here is that Aspies are literal and blunt. I happen to like bluntness. There's no guessing about hidden meanings. I love that. I really like you and Jacquie V's way of expressing things. I hate phoniness, and there's nothing phony about y'all. And 's sarcasm is something I also really love about this list. I love poking fun at people and being poked fun at in return. It's just one of my kooky qualities. I haven't done it very much if at all, because I haven't been around long enough for people to put up with it from me, but I love her teasing way. I like that new Kris the " cool mom " for the same reason, she has a great sense of humor. I also love how Jacquie H. writes " bleech " about everything. That cracks me up and is a perfect expression! Man... I didn't know I was going to go off on this tangent, but here I am! So I'll keep going for a bit. is one tough lady who has my admiration. Salli is brilliant and a perfect Mother even in her admitted imperfections (it sorta makes me sick) LOL but I wish I was her, well minus the Lou experience. Sissi is tough as nails from all she's been through but she has a very soft heart from what I can see and is definitely in the " write " profession for her. Tina is a steady rock, she is always there for her kids and for us. Sue is a fighter with a great attitude about life. and Georga - well, I hate to lump them together because that is impersonal, but all I can say is that I stand in utter awe of them every single day. perseveres no matter what - and a whole hell of a lot of " what " ! And Georga home schools? That's a commitment to her kids beyond my comprehension, beyond " simple motherhood " . Well, those who I haven't mentioned by name are also on my " most admired people " list. I either am having a brain fart about your name, or don't know you well enough yet to " peg " you. ;-) If I've " pegged " anybody incorrectly - well, I sure didn't meant to hurt any feelings. I just really like you all and for some reason just felt like writing down what good things I see here. I hope that's the way it comes across. I probably shouldn't send this but I will anyway. :-) > > > (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious > > Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I > > guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to > > TV violence and things like that) > > Ditto. Boone is...special. Of course they're all special! (There I go > again! But...I don't know the word I want to say. And it's not > 'ubiquitous.' > > Fragile isn't it either. > > But yes, I feel particularly protective of Boone, for some reason which I > obviously can't articulate. Yes, I know what you mean here. Boone isn't " fragile " because he probably doesn't much care what people think of him. But he's like " the golden child " or something. :-) I think of Mikey (your Mikey Sara) as being a tough little bugger who can take care of himself. He's definitely a little brainiac like Putter and Boone, but his personality seems to be one that doesn't need shielding as much. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, but that's how it comes across to me. Jacquie's is also precious to me. All those stories she's written in have really endeared him to me. I can't promise, but I think I could actually put up with his singing. :-) (I do have Salli's ability to tune out though LOL) And Putter, well he is just " Putter-licious " . :-) I'll stop there before I go off on what's so great about everybody's kid right now. I'm just feeling extra loquacious tonight. :-) ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > I try to say what I mean and > mean what I say, but so often people take what I say the wrong way. I > really obsess before sending most of my posts, trying to read each little > thing and make sure that really is what I'm trying to say and see how other > people might take it differently and put in my little disclaimers and...... > > But I still feel like I end up saying the wrong thing a lot of the time... I wish you didn't feel that way! Your posts are always so eloquent! and educational would be an understatement. :-) One thing I've learned since being here is that Aspies are literal and blunt. I happen to like bluntness. There's no guessing about hidden meanings. I love that. I really like you and Jacquie V's way of expressing things. I hate phoniness, and there's nothing phony about y'all. And 's sarcasm is something I also really love about this list. I love poking fun at people and being poked fun at in return. It's just one of my kooky qualities. I haven't done it very much if at all, because I haven't been around long enough for people to put up with it from me, but I love her teasing way. I like that new Kris the " cool mom " for the same reason, she has a great sense of humor. I also love how Jacquie H. writes " bleech " about everything. That cracks me up and is a perfect expression! Man... I didn't know I was going to go off on this tangent, but here I am! So I'll keep going for a bit. is one tough lady who has my admiration. Salli is brilliant and a perfect Mother even in her admitted imperfections (it sorta makes me sick) LOL but I wish I was her, well minus the Lou experience. Sissi is tough as nails from all she's been through but she has a very soft heart from what I can see and is definitely in the " write " profession for her. Tina is a steady rock, she is always there for her kids and for us. Sue is a fighter with a great attitude about life. and Georga - well, I hate to lump them together because that is impersonal, but all I can say is that I stand in utter awe of them every single day. perseveres no matter what - and a whole hell of a lot of " what " ! And Georga home schools? That's a commitment to her kids beyond my comprehension, beyond " simple motherhood " . Well, those who I haven't mentioned by name are also on my " most admired people " list. I either am having a brain fart about your name, or don't know you well enough yet to " peg " you. ;-) If I've " pegged " anybody incorrectly - well, I sure didn't meant to hurt any feelings. I just really like you all and for some reason just felt like writing down what good things I see here. I hope that's the way it comes across. I probably shouldn't send this but I will anyway. :-) > > > (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious > > Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I > > guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to > > TV violence and things like that) > > Ditto. Boone is...special. Of course they're all special! (There I go > again! But...I don't know the word I want to say. And it's not > 'ubiquitous.' > > Fragile isn't it either. > > But yes, I feel particularly protective of Boone, for some reason which I > obviously can't articulate. Yes, I know what you mean here. Boone isn't " fragile " because he probably doesn't much care what people think of him. But he's like " the golden child " or something. :-) I think of Mikey (your Mikey Sara) as being a tough little bugger who can take care of himself. He's definitely a little brainiac like Putter and Boone, but his personality seems to be one that doesn't need shielding as much. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, but that's how it comes across to me. Jacquie's is also precious to me. All those stories she's written in have really endeared him to me. I can't promise, but I think I could actually put up with his singing. :-) (I do have Salli's ability to tune out though LOL) And Putter, well he is just " Putter-licious " . :-) I'll stop there before I go off on what's so great about everybody's kid right now. I'm just feeling extra loquacious tonight. :-) ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 > I try to say what I mean and > mean what I say, but so often people take what I say the wrong way. I > really obsess before sending most of my posts, trying to read each little > thing and make sure that really is what I'm trying to say and see how other > people might take it differently and put in my little disclaimers and...... > > But I still feel like I end up saying the wrong thing a lot of the time... I wish you didn't feel that way! Your posts are always so eloquent! and educational would be an understatement. :-) One thing I've learned since being here is that Aspies are literal and blunt. I happen to like bluntness. There's no guessing about hidden meanings. I love that. I really like you and Jacquie V's way of expressing things. I hate phoniness, and there's nothing phony about y'all. And 's sarcasm is something I also really love about this list. I love poking fun at people and being poked fun at in return. It's just one of my kooky qualities. I haven't done it very much if at all, because I haven't been around long enough for people to put up with it from me, but I love her teasing way. I like that new Kris the " cool mom " for the same reason, she has a great sense of humor. I also love how Jacquie H. writes " bleech " about everything. That cracks me up and is a perfect expression! Man... I didn't know I was going to go off on this tangent, but here I am! So I'll keep going for a bit. is one tough lady who has my admiration. Salli is brilliant and a perfect Mother even in her admitted imperfections (it sorta makes me sick) LOL but I wish I was her, well minus the Lou experience. Sissi is tough as nails from all she's been through but she has a very soft heart from what I can see and is definitely in the " write " profession for her. Tina is a steady rock, she is always there for her kids and for us. Sue is a fighter with a great attitude about life. and Georga - well, I hate to lump them together because that is impersonal, but all I can say is that I stand in utter awe of them every single day. perseveres no matter what - and a whole hell of a lot of " what " ! And Georga home schools? That's a commitment to her kids beyond my comprehension, beyond " simple motherhood " . Well, those who I haven't mentioned by name are also on my " most admired people " list. I either am having a brain fart about your name, or don't know you well enough yet to " peg " you. ;-) If I've " pegged " anybody incorrectly - well, I sure didn't meant to hurt any feelings. I just really like you all and for some reason just felt like writing down what good things I see here. I hope that's the way it comes across. I probably shouldn't send this but I will anyway. :-) > > > (except by teachers who destroy the self-esteem of the very precious > > Boone - I don't know why I feel so protective over that child, but I > > guess it's because of all that I've heard about his sensitivities to > > TV violence and things like that) > > Ditto. Boone is...special. Of course they're all special! (There I go > again! But...I don't know the word I want to say. And it's not > 'ubiquitous.' > > Fragile isn't it either. > > But yes, I feel particularly protective of Boone, for some reason which I > obviously can't articulate. Yes, I know what you mean here. Boone isn't " fragile " because he probably doesn't much care what people think of him. But he's like " the golden child " or something. :-) I think of Mikey (your Mikey Sara) as being a tough little bugger who can take care of himself. He's definitely a little brainiac like Putter and Boone, but his personality seems to be one that doesn't need shielding as much. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, but that's how it comes across to me. Jacquie's is also precious to me. All those stories she's written in have really endeared him to me. I can't promise, but I think I could actually put up with his singing. :-) (I do have Salli's ability to tune out though LOL) And Putter, well he is just " Putter-licious " . :-) I'll stop there before I go off on what's so great about everybody's kid right now. I'm just feeling extra loquacious tonight. :-) ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 > > OK, I'll admit it. I don't get it! I understand the 'blowing out hot > > salsa' line, and I think that's very cute. But what is a > > blowcanoe?????????? > > > An incorrectly pronounced volcano. > > Salli OMG. Really? Nope, never would have guessed it in a million years. Kept reading replies, hoping I wouldn't have to ask... Thanks, Salli. I'd have NEVER gotten it! Jacquie -who was visualizing b-day style blowy things (you know what I mean) shaped like canoes being blown at a bowl of spicy salsa. (I kid you not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 > > OK, I'll admit it. I don't get it! I understand the 'blowing out hot > > salsa' line, and I think that's very cute. But what is a > > blowcanoe?????????? > > > An incorrectly pronounced volcano. > > Salli OMG. Really? Nope, never would have guessed it in a million years. Kept reading replies, hoping I wouldn't have to ask... Thanks, Salli. I'd have NEVER gotten it! Jacquie -who was visualizing b-day style blowy things (you know what I mean) shaped like canoes being blown at a bowl of spicy salsa. (I kid you not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 > > OK, I'll admit it. I don't get it! I understand the 'blowing out hot > > salsa' line, and I think that's very cute. But what is a > > blowcanoe?????????? > > > An incorrectly pronounced volcano. > > Salli OMG. Really? Nope, never would have guessed it in a million years. Kept reading replies, hoping I wouldn't have to ask... Thanks, Salli. I'd have NEVER gotten it! Jacquie -who was visualizing b-day style blowy things (you know what I mean) shaped like canoes being blown at a bowl of spicy salsa. (I kid you not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2003 Report Share Posted January 19, 2003 >One thing I've > learned since being here is that Aspies are literal and blunt. I > happen to like bluntness. There's no guessing about hidden meanings. > I love that. I really like you and Jacquie V's way of expressing > things. I hate phoniness, and there's nothing phony about y'all. Aw, shucks. Thanks! Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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