Another Newbie
I just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself.
My name is Anne Marie, born and raised in NY, and I'm currently living in NJ. My first contact with Chuck's work was Fight Club, the movie is one of my favorites. I just started reading the book a couple of days ago, after finishing Choke and Lullaby in 2 days. Obviously, I liked the books, 'cause I've joined the Cult.
Don't know what else to say. I'm so bad at writing about myself. Want to know anything else about me? Just ask.
So, I guess that's it.
Sorry. Hello and welcome. As a relative noob here I can say this place is quite a friendly board. Enjoy.
nice to meet you. we're gonna be friends.
merlot?
sherry?
chardonnay?
Hi. I like your avatar. Where'd ya find it?
hey, what's up with your gender?
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
Never mind, you're name says it all.
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
[QUOTE=Mr. Martin;970549]Sorry. Hello and welcome. As a relative noob here I can say this place is quite a friendly board. Enjoy.[/QUOTE]
Thanks! 
[QUOTE=bearchaser;970579]nice to meet you. we're gonna be friends.
merlot?
sherry?
chardonnay?[/QUOTE]
Nice to meet you too.
No merlot, sherry, or chardonnay for me. I'm not a wine drinker.
[QUOTE=chimney scott;970581]Hi. I like your avatar. Where'd ya find it?[/QUOTE]
Hello.
Found my avatar on a Tarantino fan forum, in a thread of Grindhouse banners, wallpapers, and avatars. [URL=http://www.tarantino.info/forum/index.php/topic,6777.0.html]Here's a link.[/URL]
Hello and Welcome,
An avatar already, Im impressed!
Enjoy yourself.
[QUOTE=Barca Boy;970650]Hello and Welcome,
An avatar already, Im impressed!
Enjoy yourself.[/QUOTE]
Hi!
Thanks, I'm sure I will.
[QUOTE=Mona_Sabbat;970632]Hello.
Found my avatar on a Tarantino fan forum, in a thread of Grindhouse banners, wallpapers, and avatars. [URL=http://www.tarantino.info/forum/index.php/topic,6777.0.html]Here's a link.[/URL][/QUOTE]
Ooo, that's cool. I didn't know it was Tarantino related; now I like it even more
What do you read other than chuck?
[QUOTE=chimney scott;970686]Ooo, that's cool. I didn't know it was Tarantino related; now I like it even more
What do you read other than chuck?[/QUOTE]
It's the Death Proof poster 
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I've read the Dexter books by Jeff Lindsay (huge fan of both books and the show), some Stephen King, some true crime stuff (Cannibal by Lois Jones and Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt are a couple of favorites), and a lot of movie-related books (most recently, Rebel Without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez and The Kill Bill Diary by David Carradine). I've read a lot this year and I can't remember everything.
Welcome, Anne Marie.
Good coffee is like drinking Rock and Roll.
York to Jersey? Isn't that a demotion?
[QUOTE=Adelheid;970952]York to Jersey? Isn't that a demotion?[/QUOTE]
Feels more like a life sentence. :laughing:
[QUOTE=Mona_Sabbat;971080]Feels more like a life sentence. :laughing:[/QUOTE]
You seem happy about this.
Sorry I'm late. Lobster?
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
I think this is why no-one sticks around - you and your bloody lobster! We need fresh blood! I had to marry my first cousin!
[QUOTE=Vendetta;971284]I think this is why no-one sticks around - you and your bloody lobster! We need fresh blood! I had to marry my first cousin![/QUOTE]
What are you saying? That my lobster isn't good enough for you?
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
I'd noticed the many new members didn't stay around much. Do you really think it might be the lobster? Perhaps a dessert food would be better?
Good coffee is like drinking Rock and Roll.
[QUOTE=xec8]What are you saying? That my lobster isn't good enough for you?[/QUOTE]
I think you're intimidating people with your high-falutin' ways.
[QUOTE=Synnove]I'd noticed the many new members didn't stay around much. Do you really think it might be the lobster? Perhaps a dessert food would be better?[/QUOTE]
Maybe a plate of cookies or a pan of lasagne? Not casserole though. That's funeral-ish.
Hey, I'm very sensitive about my genteel mannerisms. But you're right, maybe the lobster is to blame.
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
Or it might be Thag and his flip-floppery. Inquiring after someone's feet within seconds of meeting them is a bold step over the lines of propriety.
Well we need to get this sorted out. Whether it's me and my lobster, Thag and his flip-flops, Corellion calling everyone a cunt, or anything by Spike, we need to find the source of this dearth of lasting newcomers and stem it.
thanks for sharing.blackhawk tactical pants.
— Spambot
"I could have done worse!" exultantly cried the murderer Lebret, sentenced at Rouen to hard labor for life. — Félix Fénéon
hi.
[QUOTE=Adelheid;971268]You seem happy about this.[/QUOTE]
No, I've just accepted the fact that I will be stuck in this wonderful state the rest of my life.
It's the black hole of the U.S.
Welcome!
I've heard those Dexter books are great. Particularly the first one. Been meaning to pick that up.
Welcome aboard.
Nice name.
[QUOTE=xec8;971299]Well we need to get this sorted out. Whether it's me and my lobster, Thag and his flip-flops, Corellion calling everyone a cunt, or anything by Spike, we need to find the source of this dearth of lasting newcomers and stem it.[/QUOTE]
there has always been a relatively low retention rate I think.
juuuuust enough stick around to keep it alive - right now though, I think the successful newb rate is slightly higher than the leaving rate.
[QUOTE=Rayo C.;971589]Welcome!
I've heard those Dexter books are great. Particularly the first one. Been meaning to pick that up.[/QUOTE]
Thanks!
Yes, the Dexter books are great. I'll be reading both before season 2 of the show starts and the release of the third book in the series, Dexter in the Dark (out this summer).
[QUOTE=Synnove;971288]I'd noticed the many new members didn't stay around much. Do you really think it might be the lobster?[/QUOTE]
I didn't want to say anything, but I think the welcoming crew is just a bit weak. I might go back to telling people to go away, that has worked in the past.
[QUOTE=Mona_Sabbat;971746]Thanks!
Yes, the Dexter books are great. I'll be reading both before season 2 of the show starts and the release of the third book in the series, Dexter in the Dark (out this summer).[/QUOTE]
Hi, welcome to The Cult.
Now Go Away!
Rad idea! They'll make their welcome thread like so:
Newbie: hi guys! i'm a newb lol so i like chuck and i want to be a writer. you?
And we'll be like:
Established member 1: Bugger off!
Established member 2: We don't want to buy any pegs.
Established member 3: *dismissive non-sequitur*
And then they'll go:
Newbie; you guys rul, i'm staying forever
[QUOTE=Vendetta;972090]Rad idea! They'll make their welcome thread like so:
Newbie: hi guys! i'm a newb lol so i like chuck and i want to be a writer. you?
And we'll be like:
Established member 1: Bugger off!
Established member 2: We don't want to buy any pegs.
Established member 3: *dismissive non-sequitur*
And then they'll go:
Newbie; you guys rul, i'm staying forever[/QUOTE]
After they say that then they'll leave and never come back.
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