Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Nov 23 2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,938
Re: Drudges
;)I'm not going to throw rocks at you.:blush::):cool:
But I am going to-gasp- agree with Anareth.:eek:
Look at the rather frightening history of people with any sort of disability on this...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jun 7 2010, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,832
Re: Odds of autism on Pern?
Wow, did this topic go with what I'm interested in!
In my almost-but-definitely-not-quite-forgotten fan fiction story set on Pern (I haven't updated it in forever), I have a queenrider who just...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Apr 27 2010, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,479
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Apr 24 2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,395
Re: F'lar and other women?
Of course he had some experience--I don't think he'd been neutered or something:fiend:! As one of my grandmother's used to say, "I'll never be too old to look!" F'lar has eyes, ya know; and pretty...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Mar 24 2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
I can't think of any, unless someone else can come up with one.:?:
I always figured that Canth could Search so well because he's-well-cool:cool:, not necessarily because it has anything to do with...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Mar 23 2010, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,143
Re: Dinner and a movie
:D:lol::lol:^^^You go, girl! Hubba hubba-ing if you want to.
I was about to say that exact thing...:blush: :fiend:
OK, I think that I'd want to be 'trapped' with Canth for the...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Mar 22 2010, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,143
Dinner and a movie
Who on Pern would you most like to meet for dinner or just for coffee? Who'd provide the most interesting conversation? (:fiend:Or who would you want to meet just so you could enjoy looking at...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Mar 22 2010, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,761
Re: Give me down to there hair
I completely agree with this. Guys and gals on Pern probably get really creative with their hairstyles, depending on what works for them, the thickness/weight of it, what they are able to do...
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Forum: Thematic Photography
Mar 22 2010, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,265
Re: 36: 15 March 2010 - Friendship
Hi my second entry for this theme is a mom-and-baby pair of wild burros in Oatman, AZ.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4454880043_e720bdec90.jpg
Also, I really like Pam's photo with the...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Mar 19 2010, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
I know that he's decidedly not a goldrider, but--N'ton. In DF he's one of the first candidates Searched after F'lar wins the Weyrleadership, and it's said that "he can even make Canth understand...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Mar 16 2010, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
. . . like Canth! In DF (I think) it's mentioned that he's one of the best at detecting candidates. Which makes F'nor kind of a "gary Stu" :erm:. . . well, at least he's a good-looking Stu!
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Mar 16 2010, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,516
Re: Friendship extras
Love your 'extras', Cheryl! The relationships you display (especially the older couple on the couch) are very sweet and illustrate the power of of two! :-)
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Forum: Thematic Photography
Mar 16 2010, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,265
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Forum: Thematic Photography
Mar 12 2010, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,696
Re: 35: 1 March 2010 - Portrait
:lol::cool:;)I was going to ask about that, but you beat me to it, Lady M. No worries Steven, we still love ya!:)
Love the wood portraits, Draco! Talk about unique. :cool::good:
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Forum: Thematic Photography
Mar 10 2010, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,696
Re: 35: 1 March 2010 - Portrait
Wow! I'm glad I don't have to pick a winner--great work all!The caliber of the skill in these Thematic Photography threads just goes up and up. :blush:
Nice to see you back with us, Farclas. I...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 22 2010, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,921
Re: Pernese in the Old West
:cool:You found it! Thanks Ginnystar! ;)
Hey Shalyn, I just want you to know how well-written your post was. I totally agree with you about the "point to a fic" idea--oh, it's a "major dramatic...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 21 2010, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,921
Re: Pernese in the Old West
'Cause it was a wild idea I had! 'Cause I've been working on my Master's thesis all day and need a mental break from that. 'Cause I like to write, and I like Pern, and I like to take people places...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 21 2010, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,921
Re: Pernese in the Old West
Oh, Edith! I was going to ask, can I read it? But if you didn't write it, then nevermind. That's OK!
Also, thanks all! It comes a relief that I don't 'have' to kill everyone. . . I was...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 20 2010, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,921
Pernese in the Old West
First of all, let me apologize if this thread should be in the writing forum instead.
I had this wild idea for a Pern fanfic...feel free to throw stuff...but what if one took canon Pern...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 19 2010, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,208
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 18 2010, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,109
Re: Dragon body
My personal favorite spiky dragon is the original 1971 cover of Dragonquest, where Canth has (no kidding) spikes, horns and antlers.F'nor'd probably impale himself just getting on or off in a...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 11 2010, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 13,505
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 11 2010, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
What's a Wing Hollow? Isdn't it always windy in Ista?
Is there such a rank as the Wingthird?Exactly how far does that go? (Wingfourth, Wingfifth. . . )
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 9 2010, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
Oh, so it's a diagonal! Thanks for being patient of my flight formation ignorance, ground-pounder that I seem to be.
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 9 2010, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 15,636
Re: Fandarel
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That's okay--I've had cacti coming out of people's heads before. Yay for photoshop!
Anyway, awesome job, Lady M.! As always. . . . :cool:;):) Also, the actor Robbie Coltrane may be...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 8 2010, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
Um. . . what's an echelon? Is that like a really wide 'V' or a chevron formation?
I did my thing in marching band in high school, but that still doesn't mean I know what echelon is. :erm:...
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 8 2010, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,661
Re: Kath became a fan of DRAGONFLIGHT!
Ah, thank you, r2005, for being patient with my Facebook ignorance.
Here's a thought. . . what kind of ringtone do you think F'lar would have on his cell phone, if such things existed on Pern? ...
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 8 2010, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 6 2010, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 24,081
Re: F'lar
GHarris, where are you finding all the photos of various hot guys? They add to enjoyment :-)
While I definitely agree that Ms. McCaffrey does a wonderful job of giving her reader a wonderful...
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 6 2010, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,181
Re: Night snow
Wow, Cheryl! I love when the snow is all fresh like that and frosts the trees--looks like powdered sugar or marshmallow creme.
Setting exposure for snow and bright sun or moonlight can be...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 4 2010, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
:lol::)Like the 'boinking green riders':lol: comment, Anareth! That is true though. .. I might get around to calling what F'lessan did 'negligence' yet (he's responsible for the riders who fly with...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Feb 1 2010, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,447
Re: A Few Questions
I just have to say one thing. . . the DLG has the best picture of F'nor that exists (in my opinion!) Otherwise it's a good time, and as Cheryl says, it's great for fact-checking.
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 1 2010, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
Re: Big snow in Prescott
I hate to rub it in. . .. we had around 4 feet about 10 days ago, and I'm still all of a piece to tell about it, so. . . um, yeah.
Anyway, I like the 'frosting' on the trees on your photos. I've...
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Feb 1 2010, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,661
Re: Kath became a fan of DRAGONFLIGHT!
:lol::):shriek:GO KATH!
This is the second reading for me as well. Can't wait to read the fourth part!
I do have a question, though. What is 'Superpoke'?
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 26 2010, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Re: Rank issues
I do beleive that you're right. I seem to recall that during the big Weyrleader's meeting in Moreta, all the Weyrleaders had a second--which is why I just assumed that everybody always had one ( or...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 24 2010, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,989
Re: Some other questions…
I don't think Tai hid during mating flights--she may have wanted to--but I highly dougbt she could. Anyway, in her particular case, Tai lucked out and both she and her dragon(Zaranth? Not Amanth,...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 22 2010, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 18,713
Rank issues
Hi all- I' m a little confused about the ranks, namely the Wingsecond. Yes, I know what a Wingsecond is; he's the guy or gal who flies just behind the wingleader, backing him up or going to the Red...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 22 2010, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,942
Re: How long is weyrling training?
Personally,I would go more towards the 2-years-old end of things, for simply physical reasons, if nothing else. I know that Pernese dragons aren't similiar to Terran animals, where it just makes...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 22 2010, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,989
Re: Some other questions…
:ugg::erm:That'd be messy.:erm:
Ramoth did say, though, that Mnementh is 'her guy' and I finally had time to find the quote. It's on page 58 of Skies of Pern (of my copy; I have the paperback...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 20 2010, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,989
Re: Some other questions…
No, F'lar and Lessa were/are better. Romeo and Juliet are dead, quite thoroughly so, and they never got to see the potential they could have had. On the other hand, F'lar and Lessa conduct...
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Jan 20 2010, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,692
Re: Let It Burn
Oops, sorry, Cav. I read your story right after I made that comment, and realized, "Oh, Xavath is a blue! OK, gotcha. . . " I still like his name though, regazrdless of his color.
I agree...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 20 2010, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,989
Re: Some other questions…
The first time I read Moreta, I was a hopelessly romantic teen and I had just finished Dragonflight. Dangerous combination, I know! I so wanted Sh'gall to be a F'lar--and oh! I was so disappointed....
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 18 2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 16,989
Re: Some other questions…
I personally think that, in the particular case of F'lar and Lessa, if Ramoth went into heat and rose, Mnementh would go 'do his thing', regardless. Mnementh is highly intelligent and independent- he...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 14 2010, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,068
Re: I am looking for
:shriek::lol::lol:It does look it, doesn't it? :confused:Why?? It's like putting a steering wheel on a horse:lol::lol:
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 14 2010, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,323
Re: The Unmapped Weyrs: Igen and Telgar
Wow! Thanks Cheryl et al.! I had noticed thatt the Atlas didn't give an elevation for the High Reaches, but not read about the marine influence and all. Very interesting--thanks so much!
I'm...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 13 2010, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,323
Re: The Unmapped Weyrs: Igen and Telgar
Hey Almaron, or anyone-
In all your research, have you ever found the altitude (elevation) of any of the Weyrs? High Reaches is the one I'm specifically interested in, and they're high enough...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 13 2010, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 18,872
Re: Lessa being telepathic with humans?
Sorry everyone!! This is is off-topic. . .
but I just got the coolest mental image of Canth with a big mug of klah/hot chocolate, watching it snow outside. That'd have to be a BIG MUG!!
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Forum: Beyond Anne McCaffrey
Jan 13 2010, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,818
Re: Anyone seen Avatar
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That is an excellent point!!
I saw Avatar for the 2nd time last weekend, in 3D this time, and seemingly got more out of it. The visuals are absolutely stunning, either way, but I...
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Forum: Dragonriders of Pern
Jan 11 2010, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,163
Re: Brekke telepathic? [split topic]
I mostly agree with this. I think that if Lessa 'leaned' at all, she didn't do it hard and she did it very carefully. Girl has talent--there's no denying that. But in that particular situation,...
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Forum: Exhibit Hall
Jan 7 2010, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,692
Re: Let It Burn
I didn't know that you worked in digital media, Cav! That's awesome!;)
This is kind of off topic, but I really like your dragon's name--very unique. Is he a brown? I hadn't read your story...
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