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[elvis_knits]

Hi! You may write a short "about me" before starting.

My name is Carrie and I once made a ceramic jack-o-lantern in the shape of Elvis.

Where are you from?

Grew up in New York. Now I live in Virginia.

What is your best skill?

Writing or something artsy.

What's your best accomplishment on MafiaScum?

Probably winning Family Guy Mafia as SK

What is your hobby?

Hiking, outdoor activities.

What's the most important thing in a friend?

Loyalty.

What's the most important thing in a co-worker?

Loyalty.

Do you have any long-term project? Which one?

To convince my dog to stop karate chopping guys in the balls.

What other internet sites do you recommend us?

If you're an old lady like me you'll like this one:

http://www.fabric.com/
Best thing about being a Mafia player?

Playing with fun people.

Could you please tell us a joke?

The first one that comes to mind:
Ronald Reagan and Queen Elizabeth are riding horses up a hill. Queen Elizabeth is riding in front or Ronnie, and her horse farts. Queen Elizabeth is mortified, so when they get to the top of the hill, she turns to Ronnie and says:
"Mr. President, I am so sorry."
Ronald Reagan says, "It's okay, I thought it was the horse."

You have $20k and a big house. Would you host a Meet? If yes, who would you invite first?

Sure.
I'd invite:
rajrhcpfreak
DGB
Adel
Shaft.ed
farside
tajo
FL
rofl
Yos/Malyss
strappado
Mirth
Pokerface
Prozac
Oman
And anyone who posts in this thread or wants to come!

How would your funeral be like?

I don't know. I'll let someone else worry about that. I am always afraid I'll die unexpectadly in an accident because then people will find my unfinished stories and see how they suck.

Where would you travel first with $10k USD?

I'd really like to visit some cool European places, but honestly, I would probably go to a Caribbean island first. I love the beach.

What inspires you?

The unexpected. Nature.

What turns you down?

Douchebags.

Favorite...
...alcoholic drink?

Mostly white wine or beer. Sadly, I really do like Coors light, the redneck/NASCAR beer.

...non-alcoholic drink?

Diet Coke.

...food?

Pizza.

...musician (yes, includes composers and performers)?

Counting Crows.

...movie? [/b]American Beauty[/b]
...actor?

Steve Carell

...actress?

Kate Winslet

...mafia role?

Vanilla

...mafia alignment?

Town

...card game?

Hand and Foot

...online activity?

Trolling GD

...game (pen-and-paper, electronic or whatever)?

Scrabble

Who on this queue would you like to see here next week?

Xyl

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How many scum have you caught by claiming scum?
How effective would you say it is?

A few...

It can be effective because it's unexpected. But sometimes people get their panties in a bunch and lynch you for claiming scum

It's dangerous, but the payoff can be big.

Did you know I live in C-ville? I saw in some other thread that you went to Foxfield!

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Puppy pictures?

If you could have an affair with a historical figure, who would it be and why?

I would bang Shakespeare.

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EK,el_kn,e_k,elvis,knits or elvis_knits?

I respond to any. I think EK or elvis is easiest, and sometimes write that when quoting myself.

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Why "elvis_knits"?

I like Elvis and I like to knit. I'm not sure why I put the two together though.

Wait, I think it was a bad play on "Elvis Lives."

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I <3 you. Do you <3 me?

OBV <3

Do you feel awkward after the

What did you think of alpaca threesome?

HOT.

Are you associated with any other Furry Animals?

Puppies.

What was the last thing you acted in? What do you love about acting?

Do my numerous spelling and grammar errors from my fast typing constitute as a scum tell?

No, you do it no matter what

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Joy Division or New Order?

Joy Division, although the New Order guy looks like Oman, which almost changed my mind.

My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult or Electric Hellfire Club?

Both scare me... I'll take Thrill Kill Cult.

Throbbing Gristle or Coil?

Coil. Dance moves more awesome.

Crash Worship or Waldteufel?

Crash Worship.

also, which these Einstürzende Neubauten songs do you like better:
a or b or c or d or e?

d

Do you attend religious services? What kind?

Not regularly, but I am Episcopalian. I've been to a fair number of other religious services. I grew up in a mostly Jewish area, so I've been to temple a few times, and I've been to a bunch of other Christian demoninations. I basically think all religions are good. It's the extremists that try to kill gay people or molest young boys, or blow up buildings, and that's not really a part of any religion as far as I can tell.

I think there's power in repeated actions, like prayer. Even if it was just made up by someone a long time ago. There's something cool and powerful about sharing actions and words with tons of people you don't know, and tons of people through time.

What kind of

actions

do you use in your spiritual practice? (prayer, chanting, singing, dancing and service are all possible examples)

It's funny you asked this since I made the above answer before looking at this questions.

I pray. I do yoga and I used to go to a cool dance class that combined lots of different movement forms and meditation. I got out of the habit since walking my dog for hours each day made me too tired. But here's the link: http://www.nianow.com/

I guess it's not a classical spiritual practice, but doing Nia always felt healing for mind/body/soul.

What is your favorite kind of ritual to participate in?

I like rituals of all kinds. But something involving movement/dancing is the most fun.

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If you could physically disable one person, sit on his shoulders and flay his face with your nails until your blouse was wet with scarlet, and then rub salt into his wounds until there was only bone under your fingers, who would that person be? Why?

I'm trying to work up to this Adel, but I'm afraid you might have to do it for me. I'm not this hardcore yet.

When I'm angry with someone I mostly fantasize about having the perfect wording to tell them the exact ways in which they suck. Because when someone is a real dick to me I rarely have the right words at the right time. I need a script. Maybe that's why I'm a writer.

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If you could physically disable one person, sit on his shoulders and flay his face with your nails until your blouse was wet with scarlet, and then rub salt into his wounds until there was only bone under your fingers, who would that person be? Why?

Do you think that this is what I'm going to have to post bail for Adel for or will she come up with a more creative means of getting arrested?

I'm confident Adel knows how to break out of prison. She will leave a trail of hollowed-out bodies and exploded buildings.

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If you had to be arrested for one thing, what would you like to be arrested for?

Streaking.

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Sean Hannity, Really?

I don't really watch Sean Hannity. The story on Obama's dijon mustard burger was pointless, but I don't see how it was a smear. I think it was Sean Hannity's failed attempt at light humor.

Also, I like dijon mustard. But not on my burger. GEEZ, THOSE STUPID DEMS!!!!!!11111111!

[elvis_knits]

Hey.

Hi.

<3

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Sean Hannity, Really?

Did you notice that Obama mis-pronounces "Dijon" with a flat middle-America accent, while Hannity says those tricky French vowels correctly?

I thought Obama said it fine. Although, I took Spanish intead of French in school.

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What is your best skill?

Writing or something artsy.

...

I am always afraid I'll die unexpectadly in an accident because then people will find my unfinished stories and see how they suck.

...wait so you write stuff? It can't be that bad. What kind of things do you write? Ever consider acting or trying to get something you have written published or performed?

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...food?

Pizza.

Awesome, what kind of Pizza?

Stuff that is finished isn't too bad, but unfinished stories are either unfinished because THEY SUCKED, or because I haven't fixed them yet. Not everything I write is good. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and write ideas down that make no sense, like writing a story about Walt Whitman and Mark Twain being friends.

I haven't had any big publications yet. I wrote some screenplays that agents were interested in, but never made it all the way.

I could never be an actor. I would be too nervous, and also would suck at it.

Pizza:

Favorite is probably garlic and tomato (like chopped garlic or roast garlic, or both on top). I also like pineapple and ham/bacon. Or chicken parm pizza is also one of my faves. I like almost any kind of pizza. Sometimes you have to go old-school and eat pepperoni.

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Favourite poet (living or dead)?

I don't know if I can pick just one...

Walt Whitman
Pablo Neruda
Carolyn Forche
Elizabeth Bishop

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Have I ever gone too far with my jokes or comments?

Not yet. Keep trying.

If you had to be arrested for one thing, what would you like to be arrested for?

Streaking.

The cops may be a bit pre-occupied by your hawt beauty to arrest you. But eventually this would boil down to you being handcuffed while naked.
<Insert forbiddlight joke asking if you enjoi rope/being tied up>

I don't like being tied up, but I like to be spanked

Have I ever gone too far with my jokes or comments now?

No... have I?

[elvis_knits]

<3 elvis!!

Thanks for the avy

No problem. Badgers are awesome. <3

How did you come across your lab? Have you owned any other breeds? What's your favorite breed?

I did a lot of research and found a good breeder. Here's their website: http://www.deeprunretrievers.com/

When I was a kid we had a cocker spaniel and a depressed golden mix. They both got pancreatitis and had to be put down when I was little. When I was a teenager, my grandmother gave us a pug which we later found out was from a puppy mill. The dog had lots of problems as a result. Shelters or good breeders are the way to go!

What do you do for a living? Do you like it? What's your dream job?

I freelance write online materials for educational websites and online encyclopedias. It's okay. It allows me to be home with my puppy! My dream is to make money from writing books/screenplays.

What are you top 5 all-time favorite vehicles?

Delorean (Time-traveling)
Vespa
Plane
God, I have always wanted to travel by sleeper train like in a Hitchcock movie.
Volvo (I don't want to die!)

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pick an number between 0 and 1. What is it?

2/3

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Favorite wine? (winery or varietal or region)

I like Chardonnay made in stainless steel... I'm not such a fan of oakey wines. I also like Pinot Grigios. I like Veritas winery near me, and Barborsville. The wine I buy at the supermarket is Kendall Jackson Chardonnay.

What lead you to discover mafia? mafiascum.net?

I was in a film competition run by the guys who made "Cry Wolf" and they play mafia in that movie. Searched the internet and voila!

Most ambitious knitting project?

I've made cable blankets and sweaters, as well as all kinds of baby clothes. I'm not sure what's been the most ambitious. Sometimes I find straight knitting to be harder because it gets boring to me. I like a complicated pattern because it keeps me interested.

Last concert you attended?

Michale Buble

David Bowie: Freak or Genius?

Genius.

Do you have a green thumb?

Yes! I spread 13 tons of dirt last year using only a wheelbarrow and my brute strength. Then I made grass grow. It was exciting. I know a lot about plants and gardening now. I have had some success with things that are difficult to maintain, like roses and hydrangeas. I think the secret is finding a good location for a given type of plant. In the right location they don't need too much care. If a plant needs too much care, most people (including me) will eventually let it die by accident. The other secret is miracle grow stakes. Don't bother with the granules that you have to apply every week or two. That's for fools. Stick a miracle grow stake in the ground once a season.

Morning person or evening person?

Morning person. Although, I can sleep any time.

EXTRA CREDIT: Ask yourself a question and answer it.

Q: Are you sorry you lynched Kublai Khan in that newbie game?
A: YES

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why did you skip some of m questions?

I didn't mean to. imageshack was giving me problems, so I decided to come back later to it.

<3

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What is the title of the best short story you have ever written? read?

What are some common themes in your stories? Do you prefer first-person or third-person? Would you classify your work as genre or literary?

The best one is always the one I'm working on because I always think they'll turn out awesome. I'm working on "The Changeling" right now. And Angelina Jolie will not be starring in it.

I'm more genre than literary. I do comedy, romantic comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, romance. I prefer first person, but I'm trying to do more third person. Common themes include mistaken identity, magical elements.

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Favorite person to play mafia with?
Least favorite?
Favorite Mod?
Least favorite?
(As always, answers have to include names)

I'm not doing this one...

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Why? (why not/because, not valid answers)

Also, enjoi rope (yes, THAT way)?

I love my dog.

I don't really know if I enjoy rope. Tempted to say no, but to be honest, I won't know until I try it.

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Hi, do you <3 me?

I <3 you.

When I think about you I touch myself.

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When are you going to answer my questions?

Sorry for the delay.

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I like Chardonnay made in stainless steel... I'm not such a fan of oakey wines. I also like Pinot Grigios. I like Veritas winery near me, and Barborsville. The wine I buy at the supermarket is Kendall Jackson Chardonnay.

KJ Chard? That's not a stainless steel fermentation.

I don't know what KJ chard is, but I like it. And from tastings I usually don't like oakey wines too much.

Have you ever tried more esoteric choices, like a Spanish Albarino (chard substitute)? or a Portuguese Vinho Verde (instead of Pinot Grigio)?

No, but I'd like to. Thanks for the suggestions!

What lead you to discover mafia? mafiascum.net?

I was in a film competition run by the guys who made "Cry Wolf" and they play mafia in that movie. Searched the internet and voila!

Interesting. Did you make a film?

(added Cry Wolf to netflix queue)

I was in a competition to write shoot and edit a short film in three days. It was hell since my producer when apeshit and stole our footage and I had to redo everything on the last day. But I did finish, with help from my brother, and we got an award.

Yes! I spread 13 tons of dirt last year using only a wheelbarrow and my brute strength. Then I made grass grow. It was exciting. I know a lot about plants and gardening now. I have had some success with things that are difficult to maintain, like roses and hydrangeas. I think the secret is finding a good location for a given type of plant. In the right location they don't need too much care. If a plant needs too much care, most people (including me) will eventually let it die by accident. The other secret is miracle grow stakes. Don't bother with the granules that you have to apply every week or two. That's for fools. Stick a miracle grow stake in the ground once a season.

How about composting? The Miracle Grow stakes do well, but nothing beats homemade soil.

I haven't done composting because I don't have an out of the way place to do it in... everywhere is visible and I don't like the way they look. But I would love to someday. Every time I rake leaves in the fall I think to myself I should be composting. If only I could make my own mulch I would be happy for life...

There's a horse farm nearby and they put all the horseshit in big mounds in a certain area. People I know go and get buckets full for their gardens once the pile has aged for a few years. They call it black gold. I haven't been brave enough yet.

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Do you remember the origins of Boob Card?

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What's the deal with fresh artichokes?

They will cut you.

I once had a woman cut my hair and she complained the whole time how an artichoke seed got lodged in her thumb and then got infected and it still hurt.

I think her hand was later amputated, which is really bad when you're a hairdresser.

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Do you plan to attend Castroville's Artichoke Festival in 2010?

NO!!!!!!!!!!111111111

I don't want to DIE!!!!!1111111111

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Do you hate people?

Only artichokes.

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I was in a competition to write shoot and edit a short film in three days. It was hell since my producer when apeshit and stole our footage and I had to redo everything on the last day. But I did finish, with help from my brother, and we got an award.

Sometimes you have to assert your alpha pack dominance over producers

Do you still work in production or are you more of a writer?

I am more of a writer, but I love filming also. I don't really enjoy being a director though. You have to be a constant motivation to people, and pull rabbits out of hats (when you have no budget). Shits hard work. I much prefer being the DP, camerman type role. I want to hold the camera.

Especially if it's porn.

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Follow up question; what about people that enable the proliferation of artichokes?

Servants of satan.

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What is your favorite number on the Richter scale?
Please rate in increasing order of awesomeness: tsunamis, hurricanes (cat 5), tornadoes (force 5), and comets.

4.0 It's a party but you probably won't die.

COMET (Most awesome)
Tsunami
Hurricane (I had those at Mardi Gras one time)
Tornado

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Has it ever been porn?

Define porn.

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Has it ever been porn?

Define porn.

To use the definition given by supreme court justice Potter Stewart, "I know it when I see it".

In that case: yes

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Paranormal

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ZOMG this is your work?

That was my proudest moment.

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Hello?

OMG

I miss you

<3

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How many scum have you caught by claiming scum?
How effective would you say it is?

A few...

It can be effective because it's unexpected. But sometimes people get their panties in a bunch and lynch you for claiming scum

It's dangerous, but the payoff can be big.

Did you know I live in C-ville? I saw in some other thread that you went to Foxfield!

I did not know this, very cool. Whereabout in Cville are you? I need to find somewhere to live in the next week before my lease ends... Shouldn't have put it off this long.

I technically live in Keswick, a few minutes east on 250.

Do you go to UVA? Two of my brothers went there. My younger brother graduated in 2006.

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How many pages do you think this will get to?

Spinach Almond and Shrimp Salad, awesome?

(Secretly has cranberries)

Favourite meal?

Pages = 5?

Anything with shrimp in it is not awesome, since that is the only food I am allergic to.

My favorite meal is probably lasagna.

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Hmmm....assuming this hasn't already been asked... Whats your favorite kind of dog? What is your least favorite?
What is your most prized possession?
Is there anything that you strongly believe in now that in the past you were against? (or vice versa)

My favorite kind is labs. I know some people with Bernese Mountain Dogs, and they're pretty awesome too.



I don't like pugs too much. But that's probably because we had a really messed up puppy mill pug when I was little.


My most prized posession is my camera or my sewing machine.

I'm not sure if my opinions have changed that drastically on anything. Usually I'm middle of the road on something until I learn more about it and then come to believe strongly one way or the other.

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What do you think of me?

I think your hairy (furry) chest is dreamy.

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I was in a competition to write shoot and edit a short film in three days. It was hell since my producer when apeshit and stole our footage and I had to redo everything on the last day. But I did finish, with help from my brother, and we got an award.

Sometimes you have to assert your alpha pack dominance over producers

Do you still work in production or are you more of a writer?

I am more of a writer, but I love filming also. I don't really enjoy being a director though. You have to be a constant motivation to people, and pull rabbits out of hats (when you have no budget). Shits hard work. I much prefer being the DP, camerman type role. I want to hold the camera.

Especially if it's porn.

Do you plan on making another movie one day?
Would you be interested in filming in or looking for actors in ohio?
Do you plan on making a porn one day?
How would you like to arrange the order of these questions?
_________________

Now have i gone too far?

I'm not planning any porns in the near future, but I hear Ohio is the best place to find porn actors. Something about the bratwurst.

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I'll miss playing mafia with you and you're game.
<3

I'll miss you too! Don't stay gone too long!
<3