First off, thank you so much for saving me from housework! Memes are much more fun!

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal: in real life? dogs. Metaphorically? I like lizards.

+ drink. Tied. Merlot and beer.

+ TV show. Right now I'm catching up on the past seasons of Stargate SG-1. Iwouldn't say it's my favorite TV show, but it's the one I'm spending the most time on right now. All time fav of course would be Buffy.

+ dessert. Oh, dear. I'm not much of a sweets person, but I do enjoy a nice cheesecake now and then. Or homemade birthday cake.

+ music to dance to. Dance? I'm too old to dance! I'm almost dead! But I have been known to dance along to the pelvic thrust in RHPS.
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+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). Oh, so many. All of Dorothy Sayer's Lord Peter mysteries. All of Susan Howatch's Church of England Series. Tolkien and Georgette Heyer.

+ Same goes for movie...Philadephia Story. Local Hero.

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? Hee! I'd take you to Austin! Oh, wait, you live there. OK, I'd take you to the German restaurant in Walburg.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) I'm all over the place these days... the jossverse, obviously, but also getting very into Canadian TV and SG-1

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had.
too painful

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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is _HOT!

And, I'm stopping there. Dog needs out, and I am tired. Thanks for letting me play!

Well, I could've guesed the domestic, but that's cool about the metaphorical animal! I like lizards! And merlot is always good, but we'll have to agree to disagree on the beer - somehow I never acquired a taste for it. I've tried to get into SG1 and just ... missed the boat. Maybe someday I'll rent it. And you get the pass on the dancing because anyone who will admit to doing the pelvic thrust *rocks* in my book!

Speaking of books, I love Dorothy Sayers! I haven't read her in years... maybe a trip to half price is in order...

I do have you in a catch 22 with Austin, don't i? although I wouldn't necessarily call the entire city of the beaten path. ;) But German restaurants sound good! How far away is Walburgh.

LOL, have fun in SG1 land!

Glad you had fun! Thanks for playing!!! And pet Riley for me when you read this. He sounds cuter by the day.

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal  -- domestic = cat (Felix! My baby!), wild = lynx

+ drink -- apple martini (yep, I am a girlie girl)

+ TV show  -- nothing on air currently, but hey, off air, gotta be Buffy!

+ dessert  -- anything chocolate.  Give me a lovely dark chocolate torte with rasberries any day of the week

+ music to dance to  -- goth techno


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+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want).  Robyn McKinley's "The Hero and the Crown".  I read it whenever I'm sick - it's one of those comfort books for me.  A story about a girl that vanquishes a dragon.  Yet, not the usual 'she falls in love with the prince' kind of thing.  It's a must read for every 14 year old girl.

+ Same goes for movie... Ok, now I reveal the true loser-ness of Me.  Underworld.  Yeah, it's not sophisticated, it's not particularly great, but give me vampires, wherewolves, and hot chicks with glowing blue eyes any day of the week.

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend?  The Umlaff Sculpture Gardens.  They're this little park where a collection of Umlaff sculputures are collected, with a beautiful pond and benches to read under the trees.  Even if you don't like sculpture, it's a lovely little tucked away place in the middle of the city.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any?  Favorite fandom & pairing: Btvs, Buffy/Giles If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? ha.  If you've gotten over the "ewww!  He's like a father to her!" check out Anne Haight's Autumnal Equinox

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had.  Favorite restaurant of all time is a little Greek place in LA called Sophie.  2nd favorites (because it's really kind of a three way tie) are Pastis (also in WeHo), and Bossa Nova (on Sunset) that makes a bacon wrapped chicken covered in gorgonzola cheese sauce that is freakishly addictive.  Best meal, however, goes to the 7 course meal we cooked for Maija's 30th birthday - 14 people, 7 different courses, 3 cooks (me, Neil and Julien), amazing food and the best time.  I will never forget it.


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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is an anti-hero of some sort.

+ I never thought I liked Giles/Xander genre/category of fic, until I read Act of Nature by Wesleysgirl and Janedavitt.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has Giles in it.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features something elegant, playful, or clean.  I'm enamoured of graphics that are subtle (although nothing I've made has ever lived up to any of my standards... I'm not sure if I'm an admirer of my own work)

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my icons?  Sparkling personality?  Hugs.  Definitely hugs.

+ I found your lj through HA!  it's my own LJ.  I made it.

OMG! I've eaten at pastis, too! What a coincidence ;)

~e! (who is planning to do her own little survey...just as soon as she posts this dorky li'l comment :D)

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal Cat (my pet, Smudge) Wild Tiger

+ drink Pepsi Max, or black coffee. Dring them all the time, and needed to wake up in the morning

+ TV show At present Dr Who

+ dessert Not into dessert as such. Cheese and biscuits

+ music to dance to Anything with a strong bass beat


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+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). Anything by Oscar Wilde, Good Omens, Lord of the Rings. I read a lot so I guess the list could be quite long

+ Same goes for movie... Usual Suspects I love this movie! My all time favourite

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? I would take you to Inchmurrin, with the hotel on the island and the ferry across the Loch. A nice walk round the island as well

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) Spangel (yes I know a major pairing *Yawn*). I can't do all the links of fic I would recommend, sorry

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had. Oh tough call. I do like the Glen Crain, for honest to goodness choice, value and home cooking.


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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is multi faceted.

+ I never thought I liked slash genre/category of fic, until I read Under the Shield (author buffywatcher, link The Crypt at my homepage).

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has More what it doesn't have! I dont like slave fic, or anything to graphic violently.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features Spike.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my listening skills and being non-judgemental.

+ I found your lj through spring_spangel (be they friend or other site).

Yeah. Probably hugs. You're a good consoler.

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal Cats (always and forever)
+ drink Caol Ila 12-year-old single malt
+ TV show Slings & Arrows
+ dessert creme brulee (and yes, I'm missing a few diacritical marks)
+ music to dance to Anything upbeat and bouncy (Ragdoll and Little Latin Lupe Lu are two favorites)


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+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand -- it's just a beatiful end of the world story and a damn fine read (except for John Galt's speech which goes for 50 pages near the end; I still haven't read that chapter).
+ Same goes for movie... Wit with Emma Thompson, I think. Snarky, funny and incredibly moving, I always cry at certain points during the movie.
+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? City Club, I think. Great people-watching and generally good music for those inclined to dance.
+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) At the moment, due South is my happy fandom, with Kowalski/Fraser as the pairing. I think the most perfect fanfic I've read in any fandom is Chicago's Most Wanted by Speranza. It could easily have been an episode of the show.
+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had. Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor is the perfect restaurant, especially if you're a meat eater. You get karma points by eating there, because all the meat started out as free-range animals. Pricey, but very, very good.


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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is as flawed as any real person.
+ I never thought I liked due South genre/category of fic, until I read Busted by anonymous co.
+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has an interesting story concept and decent spelling and grammar.
+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features a good song.
+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my snark.
+ I found your lj through you, I think. If I'm not mistaken, you friended me first. (be they friend or other site).

Yay for the kitty love! And I've never tried Caol Ila, although it sounds divine (the best whisky I've had is Glenfiddich, but at least I learned how to appreciate that!). Oh, and darn LJ for making you leave out diacritical marks!

I really wanted to see Wit but I didn't - now I'll have to put it on the to be watched list again. And thanks for the link to Chicago's Most Wanted - do you think I can read it without having seen the show? Because now I'm really curious. Oh, and Zingerman's Roadhouse sounds divine, since I'm a meat eater, but I do like free-range (both for taste and for ethics!)

And I did friend you first! Hee! I was sneaky that way. Thanks for responding to this little dohickey sweetie. *hugs*

Current favorites:

The Aardvark. Pretty sure I and my dad are the only people who remember The Ant and the Aardvark. "I'm an anteater. Not a fisheater."

Fuzzy Navels. Like eating a peach. An evil peach.

As Time Goes By. It kinda grows on you.

Arnie's fudge-covered cheesecake.

I'm trying to develop a taste for club techno-type stuff.

Spending time:

Oh lots. I've reread most of the books I have at least once. Lately The Grapes of Wrath has been flipped through. Also The Corrections. Oh, and 1984 Because they're really good books, silly nilly.

I just picked up a copy of Ocean's Eleven (the remake that was released a few years ago). I love how it's put together. Much delight.

Blues on the Mall. Every summer the local classic rock station (it ruled up until they got rid of Tony Gates and Uncle Buck in the morning, the new guy just isn't funny) hosts a live blues festival downtown on Tuesday evenings, weather permitting.

Pah-leeze. It's me you're talking to. I haven't encountered anything new lately (could you pester Wenchie? Maybe if we all pester her she'll write more.), but I've been rereading VS8.

The best meal I've ever had, was this last birthday at Benihahas in Detroit. It's an Asian cuisine place where the chefs cook at your table. I haven't had that much fun in a long time, and it ties for Best Birthday Ever (ties with eighteenth, Stars on Ice, saw Torvill and Dean).

Random:

-witty, long-legged, and a British accent helps.

-slash, until I read L'Historie d'Obi.

-plausibility. I can read Qui/Obi from certain writers, but I haven't found a fic yet that can make Spuffy work for me.

-elegant writing, engaging stories, and yeah, hot sex helps a lot.

-uh . . . beef . . . stew?

-All the Jellies. I needed a beta. You answered my distress call. You sweet. (smootchie!)

-BJ

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal = cats...like duh! I have this special rapport with most cats

+ drink = iced tea....or, since alcohol seems to be a theme, bombay sapphire (neat...altho', i like it served like a martini, so i look more sophisiticated and less a lush ;) )

+ TV show = buffy, again, duh...my name's elizabuffy, afterall ;)

+ dessert = these food questions are too hard...i ♥ food so much...umm..maybe creme brulee? It may not be my favourite dessert of all i've had, but it's something I come back to again and again.

+ music to dance to = techno...techno makes me horny. altho', really, anything with a good beat (altho', NO one wants/needs to see me dance)


Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). = shit! i can't remember the last book i've read. i suck :(

+ Same goes for movie... = crimes and misdemeanors. it is SO amazing....the issues it deals with; is it possible to kill someone and feel no remorse for it? and how it deals with it are just...wow!

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? = hell, it's montana, it's all off-the-beaten path ;) Tho', possibly, this little mexican restraunt we just discovered...it's so yummy!

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) = i am a pairing ho, as you well know. my first OTP, tho', was W/T, and that really brought me into the fandom, so it has a special place in my heart.

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had. = best meal was at the savoy grill room, the food was superb, as was the service and atmosphere... there was sea bass over lentils, truffle soup, rice pudding with marinated pears, and $50 glasses of champagne...afterward? there was watching tony head perform AND meeting him *sigh* that was one of the best nights of my life :)


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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is well-written. That's it...it doesn't really matter what the person thinks or what they do, just how they're written...a good author can convince me to like anything.

+ I never thought I liked Giles/ Anya genre/category of fic, until I watched an awesome vid by charmax...that got me into seeing that ship.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has "happily ever after". I'm a sucker for the schmoop.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features "made by katekat". I love her and her works and it makes me giddy to see anything produces by her.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my witty repartee? Or something...I have no clue ;)

+ I found your lj through my constant stalking of you (be they friend or other site).

Okay, this would have been easier if I had bolded my answers, huh? Sorry 'bout that *blush*

~e!

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal: Kittens! And chinchillas. And bunnies.

+ drink: Tea. Alcohol-wise, vodka + fruit juice.

+ TV show: That's on tv right now? Probably Veronica Mars or Doctor Who. Of all time - BtVS.

+ dessert: Tiramisu. Or something with lots of chocolate and coconut...

+ music to dance to: *looks nervous* Dancing? In front of other people?


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+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want): All the Harry Potter books, because I really do love the characters, and they're relaxing for me to re-read.

+ Same goes for movie: Velvet Goldmine, though I'm not certain it's due to any artistic merit, though it's a very well done film. I've seen it so many times that it's one I can watch over again while doing other things. So. Plus, it has glitter and pretties in it.

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? Um. It's New Jersey, so I'm not sure why you'd want to come here. Also, I don't think I know anything rare and wonderful to do, but I'd probably take you to New Brunswick for lunch and to walk around by Rutgers, because I know the area well and I love it.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) Buffy fandom is still my current favorite, and there is much love for most permutations of Willow/Buffy/Giles/Wesley. :) I also still have a great deal of love for Star Wars fandom and would still rec. the Master Apprentice archive as one of the best SW slash sites.

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had. OMG TINGA. Local Mexican place with just amazingly yummy food. They have a Californian Burrito, which is just rice, beans, guacamole, cheese and some salsa, but it's like HEAVEN in a soft flour tortilla.


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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is FEMALE.

+ I never thought I liked SLASH genre/category of fic, until I read SOME M/M PORN.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has AN SENSE OF JOY IN THE LANGUAGE (unless it's Spuffy, then I have to barf).

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features 'SHIPPAGE (I'm pretty relationship-focused in my fandoms).

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my RADNESS.

+ I found your lj through FANDOM (or possibly Phen?) (be they friend or other site).

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal
Um, Cats, hamsters, puppys.
+ drink
Alc.: Peach Schnapps and Sprite. Godiva White Choc liquor. Non-Alc: Rootbeer, Water, Melon Ramune (Japanese Soda)
+ TV show
Bones, Supernatural, VM
+ dessert
Tempura Ice Cream, Fried Cheesecake, Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream
+ music to dance to
Stuff by THC, Black Eyed Peas, Utada Hikaru, NERD, Sugar Water by Chibi Matto, The Hook Up by Britney Spears (lol, yeah, I know.. *rolls eyes*)

Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). Four To Score by Janet Evanovich. I love her Stephanie Plum Series. It's the only book series I religiously read and she's just so funny.

+ Same goes for movie...
Secretary... it has James Spader and Maggie Gyllinhal (sp?).... and it's quirky, hot, romantic, comedy, and it's somewhat dark. It's neat and oddly romantic. James is so hot in it too. I instantly loved it and was surprised to find a movie.

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend?

Um, lol. Well, I don't go to really off-the-beat places. But we have a nice Zoo here and you can feed some animals. hee.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated)

btvs: S/X, S/A, W/S, W/A, W/S/A, Tara/Lindsey, T/S, W/X, Darla/Fred, Lindsey/Fred, and a bunch of m-slashy pairings work for me

Firefly: Mal/River

Xena: Gabby and Ares

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had.

Hmmm.. dunno... I like Crazy Buffet... it has everythinggggg. lol. It's not a rinky dink buffet and it's a nice place. Asian food, but with some American stuff too. You can eat as much sushi as you want (along with everything else).

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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is _funny, good looking, witty_____________.

+ I never thought I liked __Spike/Anya genre/category of fic, until I read Ever After by Spurglie
www.geocities.com/spurglie/everafter.html.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has _an unconventional couple.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features _btvs/ats related stuff.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my _somewhat helpfulness? lol. Don't know.

+ I found your lj through an icon rec I think(be they friend or other site).

(and in case you're curious how I'd answer my own questions, I'd taken this thing and responded as the SECOND comment... the one with the icon of *me*)

Well, since you asked. *g*

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal

Dogs. Always and forever.

+ drink

Strong black tea made with really good water, either hot or iced, nothing added. My everyday brand is Red Rose. For special occasions, it's Lifeboat, imported from England.

+ TV show

Currently airing? I'd be hard pressed to choose between Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis; it would hurt me to pick one over the other.

Of those no longer airing, most definitely due South, even over Buffy (and that's saying a lot). It's utterly stolen my heart.

+ dessert: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream

+ music to dance to: I don't dance. Always wished I could. I do my dancing on my back. ;-)

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+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want).

Putting nonfiction/reference books aside, I have a couple of fiction authors I dearly love and reread every five years or so. Dick Francis is one who's been a favorite for 25 years. He writes action/adventure mysteries set in the world of British horseracing; his writing is clean and spare, not a word wasted. I want to be his female characters; I want to marry the men... or at least sleep with them. *g* Dana Stabenow is fast becoming another. Both of her Alaskan mystery series have fascinating and often engaging continuing casts of characters from both the white and Native communities. The books offer fascinating glimpses into many facets of Alaskan life and culture; besides, they're a fun read. Also I am absolutely convinced from reading her work that if I ever met her, we'd get along gangbusters. I like that.

+ Same goes for movie...

I have seen Last of the Dogmen probably eight times and I never, ever get tired of it. It's not a great movie, but it's a good one, and I love the way it makes me feel. And it doesn't hurt that the cast includes the best canine character (and actor) that I've ever seen on large or small screen. ;-)

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend?

Everything where I live is off the beaten path. *g* If you visited here, I'd drive you up the coast on Highway 101 to Trinidad and we'd have breakfast at the little restaurant on the pier, and afterwards we'd walk out on the pier and try to spot sea lions and sea otters scavenging for whatever the commercial fishermen have left behind.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated)

Oh, God, due South! The RayK/Fraser love is strong in this one! *g* Here's why. Read the essay. Read the first three stories. Fall in love. Let me send you DVDs. Let me hook you up with downloads. Let me shower you with recs. Let me get you hooked on Paul Gross's unearthly beauty and his liquid sex voice (oh dear lord). And Callum Keith Rennie... sex on legs. Sex. On. Legs.

And once you're hooked, I'll lure you, siren like, into the world of other Paul Gross and CKR media... which will lead you to Hugh Dillon and Hard Core Logo... *chortles with maniacal glee*

Um. Not that I'm passionate about it or anything. *g*

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal - Horse, cat, dog (three-way tie, I love them all)

+ drink - Wine (a crisp sauvigon blanc)

+ TV show - always will be BtVS and AtS, but currently running show would be Bones. I don't watch many shows really.

+ dessert - Tiramisu

+ music to dance to - 80s and 90s rave and disco music mixes, like "It's a Sin", " Total Eclipse of the Heart" or "I Feel Love"


Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want) - Since I discovered fanfic i haven't been reading books much. I guess it'll come back to me one day. But in the past, before fanfic, I used to read anything by Anne Rivers Siddons over and over like Peachtree Road or Colony or Up Island, because I can always relate her stories to my life.

+ Same goes for movie - Teen flicks from the 80s, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in PInk, St. Elmos Fire

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? - I'd take you down to what the locals believe is the real crossroads, where if you go there alone at midnight, the devil will come along and make a deal with you for your soul.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) - BtVS and AtS. I'm a devout Spike/Angel shipper.

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had - my favorite restaurant is Antoine's in New Orleans. Best creole food ever!


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+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is... - a powerful and sexy man who is a dom type.

+ I never thought I liked cross dressing genre/category of fic, until I read... - Red Panty Pony by Spankspike.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has... - nothing about Spuffy. (Don't kill me, my spuffy friends. I still love you.)

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features... - naked and sweet Spangel.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my... - boy pic posts!

+ I found your lj through (be they friend or other site)... - I think it was your icons that brought me to you. I'm not sure exactly, but I thought you were cool, so I friended.

Current favorite animal: Cats, both domesitc and wild. The tiger's been my favorite animal since I was a small child and I've recently realized (within the past couple years) that I vastly prefer cats to dogs, which I mostly just tolerate. Cats, I love.

Current favorite drink: Non-alcoholic would be diet soda of whatever variety. I just bought a couple twelve packs yesterday and none of them were the same variety.

Alcoholic is an amaretto sour or a cuba libre.

Current favorite TV show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly. I don't watch TV but I watch DVDs of these whenever I feel like watching something other than a movie.

Current favorite dessert: Fruit, I guess. I'm not much of a dessert person at all but when I want something, I try to eat fruit due to my diet. Cantaloupe is what I generally eat.

Current favorite music to dance to: I do not dance. The most I do is move my arms somewhat rhythmically or bob my head.



Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want): In recent years, I have not read any book for a second time because I do not read anywhere near as often as I used to but growing up, I reread Prime Directive (a Star Trek novel) at least half a dozen times. I couldn't really tell you why except that it gave an impression of Trek life not relating to Starfleet and made the universe feel real for once.

Name a movie you've seen over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-viewing (if you want): Being only two to three hours long, this list is much longer and would include almost every movie in my (small-ish) collection. I know I've seen Garden State around ten times in only the two years it's been out so I guess it would apply the most and it's just because it's about a character I identify with doing what I wish I could. Discovering himself and making life right after years of feeling empty and directionless.

If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend?: In Cleveland? I have no idea. Anything that is of interest to do around here everyone knows about because it's the only thing to do. I would probably take you to Cherokee National Forest and the Ocoee River region. It's beautiful up there and we could have a picnic and just walk some trails while talking. There's a beautiful waterfall about two miles from Lake Chilhowie that I think you might like and the water is freezing even in summer.

What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any?: Joss Whedon in general (Buffy pairings center around Willow so Willow/Oz, Willow/Xander, and Willow/Tara are my favorites but I don't write or even read slash), Star Trek, and, I guess, the X-Men universe although I'm very much a neophyte in that one. I have no links.

Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had: My favorite restaurant is, sadly, a Chinese buffet because I am a gluttonous American and because I have not had time to rediscover anything particularly good since returning home.



For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is interesting? I get into shows based on premises. It's only later that the characters matter.

I never thought I liked ______________ genre/category of fic, until I read ______________.

I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has ______________.

My favorite type of graphic or vid always features ______________.

Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my ______________.

I'm not a fandomy person and don't read fic.

I found your lj through psychoadept. I stalked his friends list and found both you and BJ through him.

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal - any type of feline, dragons, and white owls

+ drink - will always be Christmas tea

+ TV show - At the moment, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "House", and "Bones". (I have a LOT of favourite TV shows.)

+ dessert - anything chocolate!

+ music to dance to - "Radio Sunnydale" CD


Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown, because I love symbology and history (even in fiction)

+ Same goes for movie... "In Her Shoes" - it's just a lovely story about sisters

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? a store in Austin called Things Celtic (if you haven't already been there)

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) BtVS (general stuff), Star Trek, House, Bones . . . there are too many to name really

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had. There's a place in Marble Falls called China Kitchen - the best Chinese food ever!


Random & Fandom Fill in the Blanks

+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is smart?

+ I never thought I liked Buffy/Giles (NOT because of the age difference) genre/category of fic, until I read Where Do We Go?.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has Giles.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features Giles.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my icons and randomness

+ I found your lj through I can't remember, to be honest. I think it was through a mutual friend.(be they friend or other site).

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal: Giraffe! Um, cuz my ex-wife thinks I'm too tall.

+ drink: Mudslide. Chocolate + Vodka = Orgasm in glass.

+ TV show: Medium. Nice to see Patricia Arquette in a big role and not worried about being anorexic. REAL WOMAN LOVE!

+ dessert: creme brulee; got hooked in Paris. Sadly, the junk here just isn't the same.

+ music to dance to: Old-school Madonna. Cuz I made it through the wilderness.


Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). The Eight by Katherine Neville. She has two universes going at the same time, with two plucky, highly-intelligent and resourceful heroines that you really come to love and root for. Plus, there's French stuff and chess!

+ Same goes for movie... ::looks around furtively:: Clue, based on the board game. Favorite quote?

Mrs. White: "Husbands should be like Kleenex: soft, strong, and disposable."

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? Hmm...if you were to come to DC, where would I take you? The third story Nordstrom at Pentagon City. Because it's that good. Or because I'm that much like Cordelia.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? BtVS hands down, followed by Charmed.

If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated): Oh, man! I could never pimp all the fics I love! Since I'm an X/C shipper (for het pairing) anything by francis_eugene. For slash, gotta love the Xangely goodness.

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had: It was in this little hole-in-the-wall fondue restaurant by Sacre-Coeur. They give you all-you-can-drink wine (red or white) in baby bottles, because sucking the nipple deprives your brain of oxygen and you just happy a whole lot faster!


Random & Fandom Fill in the Blanks

+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is overlooked.

+ I never thought I liked Spander genre/category of fic, until I read Lazuli.Kat's Repossession.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has angst.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features Xander.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my ability to recall all things of no importance.

+ I found your lj through fic_banner (be they friend or other site).

(and in case you're curious how I'd answer my own questions, I'd taken this thing and responded as the SECOND comment... the one with the icon of *me*)

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal Miniture dauchsands and lions (not in the same room, please)

+ drink Tea! (hot, cold, with honey, sugar, cream, or nothing)

+ TV show Just one? I can't do that. CSI, Buffy, Dr Who, NCIS, Firefly, Crossing Jordan, Gilmore Girls, Black Adder

+ dessert Chocolate! If I have to narrow it down farther, banana split with chocolate and coffee ice cream, hot fudge, whip cream, and cherry juice

+ music to dance to big band/ swing


Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want). Jane Eyre. I fell in love with Mr Rochester when I was ten (and my older man fixation was born) The scene where he confesses his love... I could read it a hundred times. I also adore Christy (Catherine Marshal) Blue Castle (LM Montgomery) and Beauty (Robin McKinley)

+ Same goes for movie... Emma, Jane Eyre (the A&E version) Sense and Sensability, Shining Through...

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend? The sea lions and fisherman's warg, San Francisco or tea in my attrium in the middle of my house.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated) Fandom- Grissom and Sara, CSI is the one I know the best. My OTP in Buffy is Buffy/Giles (which is why I looked up your LJ. I like finding people that share my favorite pairing) My newest obcession is Abby/Gibbs from NCIS. I also love Doctor/Rose from Dr Who.

+ Tell me about your favorite restaurant, or the best meal you ever had. Garlic De Pasta, a little italian resturant down the street


Random & Fandom Fill in the Blanks

+ For a story/show/film to grab my attention, it has to have a character who is not superficial. (also must have good writing)

+ I never thought I liked slash genre/category of fic, until I read Nick/Greg CSI fanfic.

+ I'll read almost any pairing/fandom/type of writing, so long as it has good writing and character development.

+ My favorite type of graphic or vid always features one of my OTP's.

+ Once you get to know me, you'll never remember how you lived without my fanfic and snark.

+ I found your lj through summer_of_giles(be they friend or other site). Mind if I friend you?

What is your CURRENT favorite:

+ animal-dogs, even though I own 5 cats (who I adore@)

+ drink-diet lime pepsi or lemonade

+ TV show-ohhh, so many! Buffy, Angel, both Stargates, Deadwood (oh the swearing!), The 4400, BSG (new version)

+ dessert-pumpkin pie with cool whip

+ music to dance to-anything with a good beat. alas i cannot dance as i have a bum knee at the moment.


Spending Time

+ Name a book you've read over and over. Tell me why it's so ripe for re-reading (if you want).-Stephen King's The Stand. A great apocalyptic tale with wonderful characters and lyrical prose.

+ Same goes for movie...The Princess Bride. Because Death cannot stop True Love...it can only delay it a little.

+ If i visited where you live (or your favorite place) what's an off-the-beaten-path site to visit or thing to do that you'd recommend?-The Air Force Museaum, which is entertaining and educational.

+ What's your favorite fandom (or if you're into btvs, pairing), if any? If you were going to pimp it, what would you reccommend? (links are appreciated)Jossverse. I have a ton