FORKNI-L
Digest - 1 Jan 2006 (#2006-2)
Sun, 1 Jan 2006
There are 11 messages totalling 466 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Getting to know us (4)
2. FK Question (2)
3. Survey stuff
4. Victor the Fang Guy (3)
5. Ger on the TV show "24"
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 07:49:27 -0500
From: Marg <mytoronto@r.......>
Subject: Re: Getting to know us
--Who are you, where do you live, what do you do?
My name is MArg and I have the privilege of living in the City of the Knight,
[Xxxxxxx]. Supposedly I'm retired, but in fact I'm busier than I ever was, helping
a young friend with her bead shop.
---Who is your favorite FK character and why?
I'm pretty close to being a Die-Hard, but if pushed, I'll admit to favouring
Nick. But I also have a sneaking affection for LaCroix...and Janette...and
Nat....and......
---How long have you been a FK fan? How did you get started?
I've been an FK fan since the first episode of FK aired in Canada, way back in
1992. There have been other TV shows that I've enjoyed but this show grabbed me
and has never let go.
It was FK that pushed me into getting a modem for my computer and making the
first steps into email, mailing lists, the Internet and chat groups.
Fortunately, I had taped the show right from the beginning and when I learned
that the "Canadian versions" were longer and highly sought after, I began to
make copies for others. I made well over 100 copies until the first DVD versions
hit the stores. As a result I got to "meet" a lot of other fans, via emails.
---Have you ever met anyone off the FK lists?
Over the years, I have met hundreds of FK listers, and several have become very
good friends. I conducted the Forever Knight Tours for several years and have
also attended the LCAs that were held in Toronto, N&N Cons, GWDFC Bikeathons and
Gertherings, as well as travelling to see Ger and Nigel perform in Toronto,
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Stratford, New York and Washington.
---Favorite Episodes?
Most of the first season eps, plus The Fix, Queen of Harps, Fever, Dead of
Night and many others
---Other hobbies?
Since I've been spending 100+ hours a week at the bead shop, most of my other
hobbies have gone down the drain. <g> However, I still try to get in a little
knitting and reading (history, sci-fi and mysteries) when I can and I've taken
up beading and lampworking (making glass beads) as well as silverworking.
The bead business has also taken me on the road to NY, MD, VA, MI, IL and other
states.
---Family status?
Single, owned by a couple of cats.
---Have you ever met anyone famous?
Most of the cast of FK. at one time or another. In my younger days I was active
in politics and met several Canadian politicians, including the late Pierre
Trudeau.
--
Marg mytoronto@r.......
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 16:37:22 +0000
From: Luicia <luicia1705@y.......>
Subject: Re: FK Question
> **How and where has FK changed your life, and why?
Well firstly it got be back writing - I had meddled in
Star Trek FanFic when I was about 15 and I hadn't
written anything else since then other than assigned
school writing projects which I can't count in the
scheme of things (oh yes they were that forced!!)
When I rediscovered FK I found out what a huge fan fic
community there was out there so I read all I could
and found fellow readers/writers with other sites that
have been really helpful and encouraging in my
creative works of late.
Then there are the great people that I've been
introduced to as well thanks to our obsession eek!!! I
MEAN...er INTEREST (phew!) who have helped get me
through some rough times though
they don't realise that they have- thanks guys for
that, from the bottom of my heart xxx
Ok enough soppy stuff... time to try and wake the muse
us again.
Luicia
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans" John Lennon
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 11:55:38 -0500
From: Arletta Asbury <g4akl@c.......>
Subject: Re: Getting to know us
Oops again. Sorry. Maybe I should have just crawled into a hole
yesterday.
As someone pointed out (thanks Lisa) I attended Gerthering 3 in
Massachusetts NOT Gerthering 4. So that's where I met Ger and one
of the occasions where I met other forkni listmembers.
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>still others at Gerthering 4 then more at several FK parties and
>Ger at Gerthering 4
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Arletta
Light Cousin, N&NPacker, Urchin, FoSiL, HNLCAHW
Survivor of FKwars 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Light Cousin leader in FKwars 9 & 10
1/3 Cerberus in FKwar 12
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:03:56 EST
From: Robin Tidwell <Robinchristine79@a.......>
Subject: Re: Survey stuff
I was going to lurk, then decided not to. :)
Who are you, where do you live, what do you do?
I'm Robin, or robinchristine, and I live in [Xxxxxxxxx], NC. Right now I'm a
stay at home mom for my 4 year old son, and most of the time to my two
sisters, too. :)
>> Who is your favorite FK character and why?
Lacroix and just about any faction concerning the man. Cerk Perk, Cousin,
Uffer. Can't stand him with Nat though. I think it's because I'm drawn to
characters like his in everything I watch or read. But come on. The real
reason is Nigel. LMAO
How long have you been a FK fan? How did you get
started?
Let me see... I was 12 at the time, so around '93. I was flipping
through channels at like 1 in the morning looking for something to watch and
BAM! there it was. :)
Have you ever met anyone off the FK lists?
Nope. I had hoped to meet some at Dragon*Con a few years back, but just
didn't have time.
Favorite Episodes for each season?
Yikes! Um, season one would be Dark Knight 1 and 2, Father Figure, and
Only The Lonely. Season two would be Father's Day, Partners of the Month, The
Fix, Curiouser and Curiouser, Close Call, Be My Valentine, and A More
Permanent Hell. Season three would be Trophy Girl ( I like anything to do with
Tracy) and My Boyfriend is a Vampire.
Other hobbies?
Reading, and listening to the radio, mostly rock, metal and 80's music. :) I
watch Buffy, Angel, Highlander, Family Guy, MacGyver, and Smallville.
Family status?
Married, with one son. My mom and sisters (and unfortunately my stepdad)
live in the house right next to mine, so it's like we live together. LOL
Have you ever met anyone famous?
Hmm, I met Christopher Golden at Dragon*Con and talked to him for a while.
How and where has FK changed your life, and why?
Forever Knight was the fanfic I ever read. LOL It got me hooked to the
internet!
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:34:25 -0500
From: Cindy Clark <clarkcindy@m.......>
Subject: Re: Victor the Fang Guy
<<
He offered him a pair of free fangs, but according to him, Nigel refused,
citing the discomfort the FK ones caused him: they're supposed to have some
kind of metal clip thing in the back that makes them really uncomfortable to
wear.
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Kathryn Long's mother told me the same thing when I met her at a con in full
dress and she couldn't figure out how I could talk so well with my fangs in.
She said they had to loop a lot of Kathryn's lines because she kept catching
her tongue on the spring-bar behind the fangs and making the lines
unintelligible.
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:38:48 EST
From: Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: Victor the Fang Guy
In a message dated 1/1/2006 11:34:38 AM Central Standard Time,
clarkcindy@m....... writes:
Kathryn Long's mother told me the same thing when I met her at a con in full
dress and she couldn't figure out how I could talk so well with my fangs in.
Mine were made years ago by a local guy whose name I can't remember. Those
of you who've met me know I'm a rather small person (5'2" or so) and he hadn't
taken that into account when he made my custom fit fangs. As a result, my
fangs are too long. He offered to trim them, but at the time I was MC'ing
costume contests at conventions a lot WITH the fangs in, and everyone thought
the resulting lisp was adorable and halarious.
And for some reason, people started making sure there was always an entry
named "Spaceman Spiff," or "Thapthman Spiftht."
I've never asked Greg Kramer about the fangs. A good question for the future
<wRPg>
--Libs
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 09:42:09 -0800
From: VADC <freedom_bandit@y......>
Subject: Re: Victor the Fang Guy
Sad for them that they didn't have nice Victor fangs! Though, I have to say the
voice acting wasn't affected, 'cause they're all still good. Marlon Brando had
a similar problem when the stray cat he picked up outside the Godfather set
purred near the mic and made it so he had to loop all those lines.
Cindy Clark <clarkcindy@m.......> wrote: He offered him a pair of free fangs,
but according to him, Nigel refused,
citing the discomfort the FK ones caused him: they're supposed to have some
kind of metal clip thing in the back that makes them really uncomfortable to
wear.
Kathryn Long's mother told me the same thing when I met her at a con in full
dress and she couldn't figure out how I could talk so well with my fangs in.
She said they had to loop a lot of Kathryn's lines because she kept catching
her tongue on the spring-bar behind the fangs and making the lines
unintelligible.
If you love something...let it go. If it doesn't return...hunt it down, and
kill it.
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 10:50:28 -0800
From: Michele C <mobody_62@y......>
Subject: Re: Ger on the TV show "24"
Just FYI, each season is a standalone story that is
pretty self contained. It is not necessary to see any
of the previous seasons to catch on to whats going on
in the show.
About the only thing you will glean from previous
seasons is the personal relationships and the soap
opera elements of the show --which are handled pretty
heavy handedly so its easy to catch up with what went
on before.
--- Deborah Hymon <debh@e.......> wrote:
> you'll know what's happening if you plan on watching
> the new season. It's
> been on for a few hours, but they're running the
> shows until 4 a.m. (EST).
Naturally, the common people don't want war, but they can always be brought to
the bidding of the leaders. Tell them they are being attacked, and denounce
the pacifists for lack of patriotism and endangering the country. -- Herman
Goering
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 14:16:22 EST
From: Shenandora DeWynst <Shenandora@a.......>
Subject: Re: FK Question
> **How and where has FK changed your life, and why?
Nearly everything has changed since FK, but what still impressed
me most is the fact that it helped me through a very difficult and sad
time.
SH
"Even if they try to kill you, they are still your family." Nick Knight
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 14:19:15 EST
From: Susankenn@a.......
Subject: Re: Getting to know us
IWho are you, where do you live, what do you do?
Susan Honig, [Xxxx Xxxxxx] NY, College Professor and CPA
>Who is your favorite FK character and why?
Nick, Nick, Nick Nick
>How long have you been a FK fan? How did you get started?
My sister called me up one day and said why don't you Watch Crime time After
Prime time there is a really cute blonde vampire. I said "blonde" vampire
huh?. Well I came in on Cherry Blossoms and I was hooked. Really hooked. But
not yet crazy. Then I got on the net in the Fall of 95 and with a 1000 folks
from the list talking and analyzing the show I got crazy. I actually joined
the now defunct FK fan club and then I joined Ger's club.
>Have you ever met anyone off the FK lists?
Yes. Probably over 200 folks over the 10 year period. Actually met my best
friend over a FK discussion chat.
I think I attended over 50 FK related events over time.
>Favorite Episodes for each season?
1st season- Only the Lonely, Cherry Blossoms (my first)
2nd season- Queens of Harps, The Fixl
3rd season- Night in Question, Fever
>Other hobbies?
reading FK fiction and now into Stargate Atlantis Fiction, Tennis and travel
>Family status?
Married for 23 years. Two Girls: Samantha (18) who just started College at
GW University and Andrea (15) and one 8 year old dog Kira who thinks she is a
puppy.
>Have you ever met anyone famous?
The entire cast of FK accept for Disher The entire cast of Highlander . The
entire cast of Star Trek except for Deforest Kelly, The entire cast of Next
Gen and DS9 and Voyager. (Hubby is a big star trek fan), James Darren and Lee
Merryweather , Barbara Walters (if you count sitting behind her in a broadway
show and saying excuse me) and just about anyone who attended LCA like
Keifer Sutherland etc. Also got to meet David Boreanaz and his dad and most
of the folks from NYPD.
>How and where has FK changed your life, and why?
Well, I met my best friends (waves to all ) in the fandom. I mean really
really close friends who I don't think I would have met without FK. I also
enjoyed my "second" childhood. When I was growing up I never went to conventions,
concerts etc. Boy has that changed. I really got into the internet because
of FK and I can't say that the best thing is meeting all the list members, I
never would think to take a plane alone and go off to some event but everytime
a Gerthering or LCA came around I was there.
Thats it for me.
Sue NNPacker, Knightie and closet cousin
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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 16:54:56 EST
From: KaAG@a.......
Subject: Re: Getting to know us
In a message dated 12/29/2005 1:00:17 PM Central Standard Time,
fenix23fyre@y...... writes:
Who are you, where do you live, what do you do?
Karen, [Xxxxx] TX, neonatal nurse practitioner (care for premature and sick
newborns)
Who is your favorite FK character and why?
As a single woman in my 40s and a medical professional. I empathize with Nat
alie and she is and has always been my favorite
How long have you been a FK fan? How did you get
started?
I discovered FK in the 3rd season watching late night TV. Took me a while to
find the online family and I credit my desire to read/ write fanfic for
learning how to maneuver the Internet and become more technologically savvy
(ok, nurses don't usually like computers... I do now)
Have you ever met anyone off the FK lists?
I've been to several NNPack MInicons. The first was a little scary. Yes, I'm
going out of the country to meet people I don't know, am sharing a hotel
room with someone I know only by an internet signon nickname Any wonder why I
didn't tell my parents why I was going to Toronto that weekend..
Favorite Episodes for each season?
First season: Only the Lonely/ 2nd season: Be my valentine/ 3rd season: A
more permanent hell.
Other hobbies? Work too much to have hobbies these days but when I have
time, I like to sew, calligraphy, gourmet cooking and of course, watch
football (I do live in Texas you know)
Family status?
Single, no kids (note that I related to Natalie
earlier? :) I work too much and too many weekends and night shifts for any
sort of relationship! I have two cats
Have you ever met anyone famous? I took care of Troy Aikman's newborn
daughter when she was born as well as the children of other athletes.
Karen
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