Way off topic but I just had to say, Karenciavo I miss your old avatar.

[Lizzie in Ma]

I can't help it, anything LOTR makes me smile. Not that that little cutie you have now isn't adorable mind you, it is just I think karenciavo post and the wisdom of the ages of Galadrial just sort of melds with it.
Oh well, not about me.
my bad

[Karenciavo]

LOL. Thank you.

I changed it because someone emailed me and basically called me a know nothing with a know it all attitude and that my avatar was part of my charade. When I tried to respond to that person via email it bounced back to me, I'm assuming they set up a free account just for me. :D I thought the least I could do since they went to all that trouble was change my avatar, especially since I think of myself more as a mom with 3 adorable boys than as a wise sage. My plan was to change my avatar every few weeks, just to keep'em guessing. ;) I kind of miss Galadriel too, I lifted the avatar from the Old Schoolhouse forums.

[Lizzie in Ma]

Sorry you caught flack, I have always loved your posts and point of view.
(((KC)) :D

[Lorna]

That's awful. I do think of you as a wise sage but it is because of all your wonderful resources, advice and inspiring blog!
I agree with Lizzie, you suit Galadrial in so many ways. It makes no difference if you change your avatar, it will symbolise wisdom whatever the image.
Kind thoughts,
Lorna

[Scarlett]

Shocking that people can be so rude. The only thing about changing avatars is that I identify a person so much with their unique avatar.

Your baby is a cutie though.

(and I know nothing of LOTR)

[Laura in VA]

that I love the new avatar! He's a cutie pie!

[Sixmeadows]

I feel the same way about LOTR or Narnia. I would love to have the lampost as my avatar... but I also love my elven leaf.

Cheri

[Mrs Mungo]

What? That is unbelievable! I can't believe how crazy some people are! Well...I can...but still...

[percytruffle]

I loved your avatar and can't believe someone would have the nerve...I think I would have kept it just for spite.;)

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

LOL. Thank you.

I changed it because someone emailed me and basically called me a know nothing with a know it all attitude and that my avatar was part of my charade. When I tried to respond to that person via email it bounced back to me, I'm assuming they set up a free account just for me. :D I thought the least I could do since they went to all that trouble was change my avatar, especially since I think of myself more as a mom with 3 adorable boys than as a wise sage. My plan was to change my avatar every few weeks, just to keep'em guessing. ;) I kind of miss Galadriel too, I lifted the avatar from the Old Schoolhouse forums, I think Kate in CA's husband designed it.

A what? With a WHAT??!

What kind of idiots are on this forum, anyway? You are good people, Karenciavo. Don't let the youknowwhos get you down.

Or I could lend you my Icy Rectal Thermometer of Retribution. (I keep it in an insulated fanny pack.) We'll track down their ISP and get 'em when they're least expecting it.

[WTMindy]

I liked your avatar also, and I do think of you as a wise sage!! But, I am kinda curious about what you really look like.

Two things made me LOL in this thread:

1. my Icy Rectal Thermometer of Retribution! (Good one, Pam)
2. I shall shun them! (That is a phrase not used nearly enough!!)

I'm repping you all just for good measure!! :-)

Karen, don't you dare change anything else!!!!!

[Karenciavo]

A what? With a WHAT??!
I know, me of all people, can you believe it. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/angelic012.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)


Or I could lend you my Icy Rectal Thermometer of Retribution. (I keep it in an insulated fanny pack.) We'll track down their ISP and get 'em when they're least expecting it. Ack! LOL Thanks.

[Elinor Everywhere]

I can't help it, anything LOTR makes me smile. I think karenciavo post and the wisdom of the ages of Galadrial just sort of melds with it.

I love all things LOTR and also really liked your avatar. It seemed to fit you well, and I have gotten such help from you, particularly regarding TOG. And I, too, would keep it out of spite! :p

[*anj*]

You know, now I have seen everything. That is just completely ridiculous. I can't believe that someone would go to the trouble of making up an email account just to annoy the least pompous person on this board. Seriously. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Unhappy/hair-030.gif (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Unhappy/hair-030.gif%5B/IMG%5D)

Well, considering all that, you can keep the scary eyed lady. I can handle it. (I still like the baby better! :D)

[sdWTMer]

I agree with Anj! You can keep it -- I'll work through my issues. Maybe I need some avatar therapy for some of the scarier avatars that I see these days.

[Old Dominion Heather]

Or I could lend you my Icy Rectal Thermometer of Retribution. (I keep it in an insulated fanny pack.)

She'll use it, too! :D:eek::D

(go Pam! go Pam!)

[8FillTheHeart]

Karen, I love your posts. Why would anyone write such a horrible thing??

I have to laugh though.....I don't ever even pay attention to the avatars!!

[samba]

Karen,
I love your posts, too. I tell my husband I want to be Karenciavo when I grow up. AND you're from NJ; what more could a person want? All I can say is...some people!

[sdWTMer]

Karen,
I love your posts, too. I tell my husband I want to be Karenciavo when I grow up. AND you're from NJ; what more could a person want? All I can say is...some people!

Are you suggesting that she's old? :D Just kidding around with my offbeat humor.

[samba]

I was actually going to add "even though I think we're about the same age." What I really meant was "emotionally grow up" !

[Karenciavo]

Karen,
I love your posts, too. I tell my husband I want to be Karenciavo when I grow up. AND you're from NJ; what more could a person want? All I can say is...some people!
I'm blushing, you guys are so encouraging. :o

I was actually going to add "even though I think we're about the same age." What I really meant was "emotionally grow up" !

http://www.smileygenerator.us/community/searchsmiley/s/secret.gif I'm 43

[sdWTMer]

Oh, I figured. I was just havin' a little fun at your expense. Sorry.

[samba]

Don't be sorry. I knew you were just joking. I'm no good with emoticons.