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From the Desk of elvisdo — "Connecting the Dots" Write-Off
by elvisdo | Oct 31 '06
Everything about this write-off is clear as mud... or is that my mind. Same thing.

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Re: OHMAN (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
KFH,

This will be hard, but I'll try to come up with something.

I hope you do. I'm curious to see what you can come up with for this futile exercise.

~C
Nov 21 '06
5:01 pm PST

OHMAN (Reply to this comment)
by kristinafh
This will be hard, but I'll try to come up with something.
Nov 19 '06
8:19 am PST

Re: hey (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Jan,

I see you've edited that last requirement and that's good, but I'm just too into my Operation: Muslim Outreach this month and have like six more books to read, plus a CD and more movies. I do want to try this write-off sometime, though.

I hope you do. I'm finding it very challenging myself, and I created the blasted write-off. I'll probably make it an open-ended challenge after the month is over just so people can think about it somemore. It was never going to be an easy one to do.

~C
Nov 12 '06
10:03 pm PST

hey (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
I see you've edited that last requirement and that's good, but I'm just too into my Operation: Muslim Outreach this month and have like six more books to read, plus a CD and more movies. I do want to try this write-off sometime, though.

Jan
Nov 11 '06
11:08 pm PST

Re: Oh for the luva Odin! (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Doc,

I think my brain just exploded.

So exactly what are you trying to tell me? :)

~C
Nov 09 '06
5:45 am PST

Oh for the luva Odin! (Reply to this comment)
by drdevience
I think my brain just exploded.
Nov 08 '06
9:09 pm PST

Re: elvisdo, a little plug for you: (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Thanks for the props!

~C
Nov 06 '06
9:52 am PST

Re: £ (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
T,

Omigod, so it has cometh at last! This looks like a real toughie for this unimaginative epinioneer, so we'll give it a go. Since I generally don't plan further ahead than the next review, this six-review-ahead business is going to take some doing. Hah, thank goodness obscurity of the links seems to be a plus. Wellness and Beauty? Computers and the Internet? Kids and Family? Golly, could you choose harder topics for the likes of movie-and music-loving me? But that's the whole point, isn't it?

Yes, that's the whole point. I need to branch out as well so I figure let's make it challenging and fun. This one is going to require some noggin' power.

Thanks, C, for this crazy challenge (which I did encourage in no small measure!). I am in, even if I've no idea where I'm going with this!

Tis true. It's all your fault that this crazy write-off even exists! LOL I still have to map my way around it. I know how I'm going to end it and I know the next couple of reviews I want to do. It's filling in the gaps that's proving to be challenging. Ah, but that's the way I designed it. Sometimes I think I even outsmart myself.

~C
Nov 04 '06
8:43 am PST

Re: Ouch! My Head Is Hurting! (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
AJ,

I think I might be able to come up with something along those lines. We shall see. I enjoyed the Kevin Bacon connection from a few years ago.

If you can throw in Kevin Bacon in this one, it would be pretty amazing. I'm still trying to figure it out myself.

~C
Nov 04 '06
8:39 am PST

£ (Reply to this comment)
by virtuelle2
Omigod, so it has cometh at last! This looks like a real toughie for this unimaginative epinioneer, so we'll give it a go. Since I generally don't plan further ahead than the next review, this six-review-ahead business is going to take some doing. Hah, thank goodness obscurity of the links seems to be a plus. Wellness and Beauty? Computers and the Internet? Kids and Family? Golly, could you choose harder topics for the likes of movie-and music-loving me? But that's the whole point, isn't it?

Thanks, C, for this crazy challenge (which I did encourage in no small measure!). I am in, even if I've no idea where I'm going with this!

~ T.
Nov 04 '06
7:18 am PST

Ouch! My Head Is Hurting! (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
I think I might be able to come up with something along those lines. We shall see. I enjoyed the Kevin Bacon connection from a few years ago.

Cheers!
AJ :-)
Nov 03 '06
3:09 pm PST

Re: hmmm (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Jan,

But I hate fast food and won't eat it. Can I get around that somehow? Please?

Okay, fine, I'll give a "Get Out of Jail" pass for that one. If you can do a restaurant of some type I sure that will be acceptable. :)

~C
Nov 03 '06
4:44 am PST

hmmm (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
But I hate fast food and won't eat it. Can I get around that somehow? Please?

Jan
Nov 02 '06
11:29 pm PST

Re: Computers and Internet? (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Sue,

Oy. I can't write about computers. An express review saying they're all magic little machines probably wouldn't be appropriate......;)

Hey, that works for me. And they are magical... until they don't work anymore.

But internet - maybe that. And wellness and beauty - hmmm, no idea yet how to connect those to either fast food or Tim Curry.

Curry in a Hurry... is that an actual name of a fast food joint? I know In & Out Burger exists.

First step, heading over to IMDb to check on Tim Curry movies.....

Quite a lot to choose from the list. Should I even guess which one you will pick?

I wonder if I can fit Isis in here somewhere?

I'm expecting it. Oh Mighty Isis!

~C
Nov 02 '06
7:42 pm PST

Re: huh? (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Barbara,

Maybe it's too early for me to think yet..

It will take some thought for this one take your time. I still have to figure it out myself. :)

~C
Nov 02 '06
7:39 pm PST

Re: I know what they have in common. (Reply to this comment)
by elvisdo
Am I good or what?

Or what! Actually you are very good and that was impressive. Hermit crabs and Gilmore Girls have more in common than I thought. LOL

~C
Nov 02 '06
7:38 pm PST

Computers and Internet? (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket
Oy. I can't write about computers. An express review saying they're all magic little machines probably wouldn't be appropriate......;)

But internet - maybe that. And wellness and beauty - hmmm, no idea yet how to connect those to either fast food or Tim Curry.

First step, heading over to IMDb to check on Tim Curry movies.....

I wonder if I can fit Isis in here somewhere?

Sue
Nov 01 '06
11:21 am PST

huh? (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Maybe it's too early for me to think yet..

Will be watching though..
Cheers
Barbara
Nov 01 '06
7:52 am PST