I think that's best left between you two...

Okay - I realize I'm the noob here, but I'd like to ask a stupid question: Why is my wife so addicted to you!!! ;)

All I know is that MNM spends every free second she has at the computer. You know, when she's not massaging the organic tomatoes in the garden, conjuring up some magical edible delight, or administering painful retribution on me if I step too far into the kitchen...

Because we fucking rock. Isn't that obvious?

You'll be sucked in soon AG. Now just come along quietly....

That realization is slowly coming to bear...

and "painful retribution" is a new name for it....

That's a new euphemism for me too Ruth

I have a bad habit of putting things in the wrong places or closing the half open drawers before she's done in the kitchen, so she brings the pain. Sometimes this consists of a simple icy stare, other times it's, well... more painful!

AG, the closing of the half open drawers is punishable by death in my house, as is putting away milk that I've left out or turning off the faucet I've left running.

You're lucky she's ultimately the forgiving type.

And you've already seen how much we covet her so you'd better watch your step. Someone here might steal her!

Yup - we're the awesomest kids on the virtual block, AG! Give in to us - you know you want to!

NMN and AG will be the new JM and PF, sitting with their dueling laptops at cocktail parties! How awesome would that be?

Honey, we don't have any tomatoes...

Get with the program! Or do I have to give you another massage? ;)

Oh - you are sooo funny. Er, what do I call you on here? MNM? If by massage, do you mean lacerated spleen? I'll take a raincheck for when I need the extra TLC...

Okay, I can also see that I will have to learn some of the acronyms because I'm not exactly sure what the new JM and PF really means.

aaah... Joe Mama and Pauperfamilias. I'm sure they're on your lovely wife's list of friends.

Got it... Thx! I feel pretty special now because I have 1 friend and 1 fan. I *wonder* who that could be???

And now you have 2. You are officially a member of OS, and I think you're already in the mafia because you know an OS member in real life!

I would like to applaud your choice of avatar.

Welcome Alpha Geek!

I love your avatar. Is it OK if I say that? I'm a guy.
Anyway, I used to have a iguana named Hobbes. But it turns out he was a she. Anyway, I miss them both. And welcome.

I know more than 2 in real life! In addition to the immortal MNM, I've had the privilege of meeting Ellie, CJRW, and mcglory (I think that's their alternate universe call-signs anyway)...

Once again Diggy...we prove that we share a brain.

I had an old car I used to call Calvin.

We just adopted a kitty this afternoon named Hobbes!

Hi, AG! I snagged my husband and got him hooked on OS. He's CrazyPlateFace. Welcome!

DGB - thanks! I like your choice of name -- I seem to resemble that too...

Diggy -- no biggie. Its okay to admit that you have feelings! Hobbes was probably a nick name for Hobbesina or something anyway..

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

As for my choice in avatar, I've been a C&H fan ever since the first published comic. I'm the proud owner of the whole collection and I have the full set electronically as well. Man, I'm a geek.

Ylime, you got a kitty?? Pictures!

AG, C&H so rock. I LOVED those comics.

This is awesome. Muhwaaahahgaha. (evil Mr. Burns laughter - wait does he laugh?)

Welcome AG! We've be waiting for you (more evil laughter).

I think MNM hangs here b/c we worship her mad skillz. I must know - how IS the yogart?

Hobbes does rule indeed. Welcome again, AG. You're gonna love it here.

Oh and since you met OS'ers in real life you've earned a high position in our mafia...um, I'll let MNM fill you in.

I friended you as well, so your "fans" list should be expanding.

You guys already rock and I just got here!

The yogurt is excellent... So is everything else. (sheepish grin)

whoa (Joey Lawrence voice) - you guys have a mafia! that's just cool.

Jesus hon, I'm never going to hear the end of it now..

What's that sound? It sounds vaguely like a 'whooshing' noise...a bit like a vacuum if you will...

Oh, I know! It's the sound of AG getting sucked into OS! BWAHAHAHA!

Whooooooosh!!! he's gone.

I have actually met AG, and shared Dim Sum. Hello! Welcome!

Now you know you'll have to friend all of us on Facebook as well.

Yay! AlphaGeek's here!

I have nothing else to say.

Well AlphaGeek, the first thing you have to do with offsprung is wave it around to see if it's magical.

Welcome!

you like the yogurt? wait til you try the kool-aid!

welcome!

one of us... one of us.... one of us....

one of us.... one of us... one of ussss...

sorry, couldn't resist. I'm so of teh herd.

Hi AG, welcome to teh Darkz sidez0r. :/

... and i just read your bio - you don't by any chance happen to work for the Department of Redundancy Department, do you? :)

/joke.

Yeah, the kool-aid is some powerful shit. You'll start saying things like Obama Island and Srsly and wishing for a Offsprung commune. I'm serious.

DaD - You can't wave it around to see if it's magical!

DaD is joking, he is referring to the DnD thing he posted in the other thread. Cos he's all circular like that.

Don't judge him harshly, he truly is awesome, trust me. Just has a VERRRY funny sense of humour is all. :D

Who can deny the snazzy of that?

Welcome to the Hive mind! Resistance is futile.

My husband is Sailor and he comes on every once in a blue moon. I don't know how he manages to stay away but he's hip to the latest news thanks to me.

Hey AG, how are you? What do you mean what's Offsprung? It's the listserv where you find people whose houses you can crash at in case of emergency. :)

You should be aware that MNM holds a special place here, she is coveted by many for her mad baking/cooking and self professed sex kitten ways. I do not really take part in that silliness (I have the breadmaker already, and see polygamy thread for my take on the sex kitten thing), but I watch and giggle.

Also, spouse appears occasionally to answer questions on computers or hockey gear. He is technophile.

Howdy AG! Welcome to the dark side and yes we do have cookies.

We'll meet in real life eventually I'm sure because me, MNM, and Ellie are trying to plan a family gathering.

I've moved up in the mafia ranks because Ellie and I have met. Once I actually remember to do so I'll post the group picture of our kiddies from the zoo.

OK so who is McG's spouse? This is gonna keep me awake for weeks.

And sod this mafia ranks thing, there's no way in hell DaD and i can move up in rank from meeting any of you. So what do WE do? We're stranded is what. :(

http://offsprung.com/playground/people/technophile

You can come to North America or wait and hope that somebody takes a vacation to Australia. We'd like to get there at some point. :)

Bol - Since there's more of us than there is of y'all, you need to start packing. And besides, we Americans love a good accent.

So AlphaGeek *is* a real person! Howdy!

Goddammit MW, i was so almost gonna say that. :D

also, we've been following Qantas' cheap flights VERRRY closely. but if ya really wana hear accent, you can just ask. I'm more than willing to go prima donna on you tube. :D

Bol - Neener, neener, neener!

Does it count that Bol and DaD have met? I don't think that was originally part of the mafia rules.

Bol - fine by me. The other video of you on your profile didn't actually feature any TALKING. Hmph.

Welcome AG.

Welcome AG! Come to a cocktail party and see the hive mind in full force. It is a wee bit surreal but very friendly.

Welcome AG! Too tired for more than that tonight, but I'm around. You have a new "fan."