And here are some bits and pieces that'll tell you who all these strange
people are that eat slippers and
wear breakfast around the house:
My MBC monicker is Bermuda Shortless. My real name is David Tharp
I'm a somewhat over-the-hill college student. I'll graduate next year
(1998)
from Cheaspeake College with a degree in Paralegal studies. BTW the
queen
was responsible for me being involved with the MAY newsgroup in a big
way.
[this as told by "Mary
McCool"]"The reason
that the Dave-meister, a.k.a Tharpomarx, a.k.a The Bermuda Shortsless
Wonder is because he doesn't own or wear Bermuda Shorts."
A Dave 1999 update:
I graduated in 1998 from Chesapeake Collage with
an A.A degree in Paralegal Studies. I haven't as yet gotten a job in that
field but currently have two part-time jobs, one in a machine shop and the
other in a shipping department.
Queen Slipperless
". . . I started posting to the ng and to David's
and Mary's
posts
in particular because they seemed to be having fun with it. I teased
with
them and developed a habit of only posting one-liners from the show.
"This
is what I'm saying", "Not so much". I even had a post with someone
about the saying I'm saying
was all that I was saying and he wasn't saying it was a bad saying but I
was
always saying it. Get my meaning? "I'm saying" was in that post about
ten
times. We got a laugh out of it.
David
named me after the character Magenta in "Rocky Horror Picture Show".
I let him know in no uncertain terms the only thing I had in common with
her
was that I was smart and we were both women.
My interests are varied. I am in college, evenings part time. I am
three classes shy of a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science, having
taken classes in Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Anthropology, Criminal
Justice, Horticulture, and Writing. So I can write (writing) a murder
mystery (criminal justice) about an anthropologist (anthropology)
studying the psychology (psychology) of apes in a zoo (biology) who is
poisoned with
chemicals (chemistry) from one of the rare plants (horticulture) on the
zoo grounds. Have I covered it all?? However, I am presently working
to finish my novel and have a literary agent waiting for the finished
manuscript to
try to sell it.
"Magicarb was born, raised, lives and works in New York City...
professionally involved with audio for almost 25 years...work heard
in numerous Off-Broadway theaters...local and national radio
and television...writer/engineer/announcer for nationally
syndicated comedy group Steel Belted Radio(tm)...currently hard at work
seeking a rhyme for the word 'orange.'"
". . . and of course the "Swiss Miss" handle,
given to me by Dave-meister
last summer ['96] when I first joined the MBC (August
sometime). I'm 28, and I'll be 29 (gulp!) on September 30. I live in
Newhall, CA, where I'm attending California Institute of the Arts,
pursuing
a graduate degree in film/video/theatre.
I have a cat named Rimsey, who enjoys sleeping on top of the
refrigerator, or on my mouse pad, depending on her mood. My likes
include Mad About You (duh!), Red Dwarf, old movies,
musicals, Sinatra, the Beatles, Squeeze (it's a band -- no one else has
ever heard of them, either, don't feel bad), and uh....other stuff
that's
cool. My dislikes include year-end reviews with my advisor, especially
when I'm told my work-level is "shallow but competent." Ouch. I also
dislike being told what I can and cannot discuss on the newsgroup (or
did
you already know that? :o) ).
Kevin Bacon Factor: Three. Worked with a guy, Todd Sible, in a
play, who was directed in another play by Tom Hulce, who was in
Animal House with...Kevin Bacon."
-actually, I've heard of Squeeze -- Bryan
Heidi's favorite episodes: Up In Smoke, Love Among the Tiles, Up All
Night, and Our Fifteen Minutes, just to name a few.
"Born and completely raised in St. John's, Newfoundland, I am a nature
girl
at heart. I love the flowers and the trees. And little birdies. :)
One
of these days I'm going to join an ornithological society - but they
tend
to be expensive - I'm a poor student...
[that's me, BTW] I'm a high school soon-to-be Junior in Rapid City,
South Dakota (that's just a little ways away
from Mt. Rushmore). I share the good musical tastes of Swiss Miss like
Ol' Blue Eyes and the Beatles, and I also listen
to Hootie and the Blowfish, Van Morrison, and Dave Matthews Band. Other
than MAY, some of my
favorite TV shows are Friends, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Simpsons.
Like many of the MBCers, I have a cat (Chips), from whom my nickname was
derived. I joined the club last Easter after laughing myself silly at
their newsgroup posts. I play soccer and golf and am an avid watcher and
lover
of all sports - extremely devoted, BTW, to the New York Rangers, Giants,
Mets, and the Anaheim Angels. I'm sure I'll think of something else to
write later . . .
You are all very kind, and it warms my cinnamon toast to feel accepted
by the MBC. In fact, I feel so good I could even perhaps consider blond
raisins (tow-headed raisins?) in my oatmeal--but you know that wouldn't
be right, so it's never going to happen my friend. Actually, I am not an
oatmeal person at all.
I hereby declare my undying loyalty to Magenta,
the bestower of my name.
Anybody who has a flame with the Magnificent Magenta has a flame with
me.
Living in Seattle, WA, I do some graphic design and play "acoustidelic
groove" in a band called Grasshopper.
We have a CD out getting a little
radio play around the country.. That's where the "Cosmic Love Freak"
name
comes from. (That and a long story, which requires waffles, tequila,
and my wife, Jasmine Juanita Conchita Condorra Iscierda Fellipes Herbal
Wrap Love Freak.) I sent our CD to Helen as a birthday present.
More pertinently to our joint purposes here, I started watching MAY
last Summer, after enjoying Twister. The first episode of MAY I saw was
The Weed, and I rolled right into The Award and The Finale from there.
Some Favorite Episodes: Our Fifteen Minutes, Up in Smoke, Everybody
Hates
Me.
I visited NY this Spring for my uncle's funeral. He lived in a rent-
controlled apt. in the Village three blocks from Paul and Jamie's
building, so I traipsed over there and took some photos of it while I
was there. If any MBCer wants a reprint, drop me an email. Strangely
enough,
the photos look just like the clips we see on TV every day.
My greatest claim to fame derives from when I shook hands and exchanged
pleasantries with Patrick Stewart on a Broadway side street. This, and
tieing my shoelaces while seated next to Ringo Starr (this is true!)
have been emminently helpful in playing Six Degrees of Separation.
However, I have not yet met Kevin Bacon.
Cheers, Waffle Maker
Stinkster was knighted in December of '96 by the
Queen herself as 'Stinker',
due to the common use of the line "Badges? We don't need no steenkin'
badges....". Eventually this evolved into the present day "Stinkster"
or
even "Stinkpot". He's been known to travel in certain social circles as
Tom, and others as T.J., and in others...names which cannot be repeated
on a
user-friendly home page such as this one.
He's currently living in Manhattan (the East Village)in a three bedroom
apartment with his two friends. After an extended leave of abscence
from
college, he decided to go back last year to the School of Visual Arts in
New
York City, majoring in Scriptwriting...more specifically, Daytime
Television
Scriptwriting (yes, you really CAN study this...) In his spare time, he
travels to his hometown in Connecticut to reunite with old friends and
try
to stay sane.
He's been known to be seen hanging out in local bars with his friends,
playing the piano (classical, of course!), writing, occasionally jumping
on
the stage when he gets the chance, watching TV, drooling over Helen
Hunt,
reading, and drinking INSANE amounts of coffee. He's particularly proud
to
be an MBC'er and has been known to spend a few hours at a time loitering
around the newsgroup.
Degrees of Separation from Kevin Bacon: (Note: I have never actually
played this game, but here goes...)
1) Stephen King's wife Tabitha has a sister living in Plano, Texas,
where I, too, reside. 2) Stephen King wrote "THE STAND", which was
later made into a pretty good miniseries of the same name, which starred
Gary Sinise (sp?), and 3) Gary Sinise co-starred in APOLLO 13 with
Kevin Bacon. Does that make me 3 degrees away from Kevin Bacon?
Occupation: Full time school teacher of 4th graders (why do you think I
get along with you MBCer's so well? :-)
Birthday: October 4, 1961. Don't bother counting, that's 36 years old!
(Egads! When did that happen??!) I share a birthday with Susan
Sarandon and Charlton Heston, as well as the dubious honor of it being
National CB Day (10-4, get it?).
Misc. Info: I am a world traveler, so far going to Germany; all over
India (where my husband and I had a Hindu wedding and reception, let me
tell you, these people love to party! Weddings usually last for several
days there); Italy; Kuwait (?!?); and New York City (does that count?)
and about half of the continental US.
Pet Peeves: People with road rage. People who beat up on their kids in
the grocery store. People who abuse helpless animals. David Tharp's
spelling disorder.
Hobbies: I enjoy cross-stitching, embroidery, furniture refinishing,
painting, piano, roller blading, reading scifi/fantasy and romances, and
writing prose and poetry. *Extremely* right brained, which drives my
totally left brained, computer software engineering husband nuts.
Personal stuff: I am the "mother" of Moose and Pebbles, 2 cats rescued
from a dairy farm in East Texas. We don't have any real kids yet, but
not for lack of trying. But then, I guess, practice makes perfect?
REALLY personal stuff: I am lactose intolerant. Smoke from cigarrettes
triggers my allergies. I have a thyroid problem corrected with
medication. I used to have a diabetic cat. I get in trouble at work
for being too loud (I am a little hard of hearing, but not deaf). Is
this *too* much information? :-)
August 99 update: No longer in the teaching field :-(
I never got to teach! Too much crap in the school systems.
Now I am a college student once again, taking courses in Computer
Graphics and Design...hoping to graduate sometime next year. Still
trying to have kids, finished genetic testing to see why I can't, and
now I actually have proof that I am "NORMAL"! LOL. :-)
Take it easy you guys,
CJ#2 in TX
Keeper of Crumpets and the fall schedule
A brief history: Born 12/18/61 so presently I'm 36. I've been happily
married for over 15yrs now. My wife and I have 2 sons (ages 7 & 12) I
work
as a CCBW (Chief Cook & Bottle Washer) for my father-in-law's electrical
biz
in Chicago. Before becoming an electrician/salesman I built custom
wheelchair seating systems for a couple of years. During high school
and
college I was a counselor at an Easter Seals camp during the summers.
Other Interests: When my oldest son auditioned for and got some parts
in
community theater, I got involved with the crew. It's become sort of a
hobby for both of us, hopefully it will help keep us closer in his teen
years. Music is another thing I enjoy. Most any kind, I'm not very
picky.
The instruments that I play well are the turntable, CD player and
cassette
player. I used to play 8-track but it's broken and I refuse to by a new
one. The trumpet & guitar? Not so good!
Things I have in common with MAY
Some people call *me* James.
Non-MAY-related TV Show: Law and Order; Friends; Chicago Hope; Just Shoot Me
Movie: Anything with a MAY star!! If you pressed me, I'd say As Good As It
Gets!
Non-MAY-related Movie: Eyes Wide Shut; The Thoman Crown Affair; The Imposters
(although you could argue the MAY connection w/Lili Taylor for that one!)
Actor: Paul Reiser and Hank Azaria!!
Non-MAY-related Actor: Tom Hanks, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Anthony Hopkins, Pierce Brosnan
Actress: Helen Hunt, of course!!
Non-MAY-related Actress: Rene Russo, Susan Sarandon
Singer: Celine Dion; James Taylor; Bonnie Raitt; Julia Fordham
Food: Spaghetti and Artichokes
Book: Couplehood, Babyhood, Round Rock
Play: Twelfth Night; really anything Shakespeare!!; Our Town
Sport: Sailing (hence the name Schooner, I'm guessing, right Magneta?)
Poet: Rilke, Shakespeare
Store: The Gap; Banana Republic
Make-up: Stila, of course (but I never wear any, it looks cute on my dresser, though)
Class: Film
Color: Purple (Black for clothes)
Quote: "Fortune Smiles When It Does" (I don't know who said it originally, I got it from Helen Hunt after the '96 Emmys); "Deal with it!!!!" (Tom Hanks)
Charitable Organization:
Karen Hoskins -- Magenta:
An update from Magenta:
I have finished college and will receive my degree in June. I have also
finished writing my novel and expect to hear from the agent very soon
about the possible signing of a contract for a three book deal. I am
very excited and impatient as to the outcome...
I got my first rejection letter as a writer. I'm on my way to being an
author! I am enjoying working at the Cincinnati Zoo tremendously! I have
applied for a full time job within so we'll see what transpires in a few
weeks."
Magicarb (or CJ -- Court Jester), a.k.a. Arb, but you
can call him Andy:
Here's a picture that may come back to haunt him. Left to right are Arb,
then MAD Magazine
associate editors Charlie Kadau and Joe Raiola. The three have worked
together for years, including
Steel Belted Radio(tm). The picture was taken in 1976 at a dance.
Heidi L. Sackerson -- Swiss Miss:
Sarah - Lady of the Lake:
I'm a student in Memorial University of Newfoundland, more
specific the School of Music. I have been playing flute for eight
years.
I have two more years to get my degree (B. Mus) majoring in Music
History
and Literature. I love almost all aspects of music which leads me to...
My own radio show, BIRDLAND. At campus radio CHMR 93.5 FM, of
course. It is a classical/jazz/blues eclectic grouping of music which I
(or listeners) choose. I'm very generous with requests. If we have it,
I'll play it!
My homepage is a collaboration of my favorite things - namely
composers, radio, birds, and friends. And did I forget MAD ABOUT
YOU...?
I joined MBC after lurking for awhile. I love the atmosphere,
and my new friends. After some arguing of my nickname, I chose "Lady of
the Lake", only because it didn't advertise where I was from. And it's
more nature-y... I'm a gentle soul, hate to hurt anybody. You will
generally see me posting just to agree with someone! I love MAY but am
not a fanatic. I can't tell you what colour such and such was in each
episode. But I can tell you that Paul is amazing, and Jamie is damn
cute!
Great couple. Great show. To get back to the MBC, I eat yogourt for
breakfast (fruit on the bottom, with only active bacterial culture)!
And
I never wear slippers. :) "
Listen to LOTL's radio show on Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 AM, EST.
Check her site for the station's URL, and you can listen with Real
Audio.
August 1999 update: I'm going to Carleton in Ottawa in September to complete an M.A. in Canadian Music, after graduating with a B. Music from Memorial University in April '99.
Bryan Hall -- Cat-Napper:
Like this: I eat breakfast if I wake up in time (usually during the
school year), and I wear slippers occasionally, but
I'm still waiting to find the right pair.
Evan Kimble -- Waffle Maker:
> I wanted to call him Prose Master but Mary is opposed. Well at least I got
to name Waffle Maker!! -- Magenta
> Judge for yourselves! Here is one of them(I'll try to place the other
two somewhere in the site soon) . . . --Bryan
Will Seabrook -- MBC Nickname, The Capt. (sort of)
As can be seen in my .sig, I am William P.D. Seabrook, commonly known
as Will, occasionally as Slick Willie, Will The Thill (believe me, I
chose none of these for myself), and in the past, Superhang, Earl King,
Sqill, The Grillmaster, or Impactwrench.. The origin of these and
various other nicknames by which I am known can be found at my home
pages; www.well.com/~dinghao.
Vital Statistics:
D.O.B.: 03/24/70
Sex: Big dumb male
Height: 6'1"
Marital Status: Single
Weight: 280
Build: Ex football player
Education: B.S. in Comp Sci, minor in English, from The University
Of Maryland
Present Job/Employer: Advanced Micro Devices
Images: http://www.well.com/user/dinghao/willtop2.jpg
There are more in the gallery at my site.
Mini Biography:
I was born at Edwards Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, but moved
to Arlington Va. when I was 9 mos. old. At age four we moved to
Annapolis, MD,and there we stayed. I lived and grew up in downtown
Annapolis until, 16 years later, I went off to college--at which time I
moved all of 25 miles away to the University Of Md. My parents are still
in Annapolis, after 21
years; Annapolis will always be home.
I moved down here to Austin, TX, in August, 1996, 'cause I wanted
to. I resigned from APL (see below) and moved down here, and managed to
get a job at AMD within three weeks, thank goodness. That's the last
time I move somewhere without a job first.
I have lived in England and Spain; I speak Castillano. My sister
lives in Mexico City and is fluent in mexican Spanish (shudder)
*chuckle* just kidding. We have a friendly difference of opinion as far
as which is the better accent.
I have a beautiful little gray tabby cat named Jasmine. She has
medium length fur--one day I'll get around to putting up some pictures
of her.
I have grilled for seventeen nights in a row. I have grilled in the
pouring rain and at 4:00 in the morning. I have grilled in 36" of snow.
I like to grill--but I prefer to grill for people rather than for
myself. I truly enjoy hosting.
Some Interests (in no particular order)
Singing, songwriting, barratry, debauchery, skulduggery, writing,
Spanish, reading, computer related stuff (sometimes), alternative
medicine, armwrestling, drankin', acoustic folk guitar, music in
general, Cooking of all kinds but especially open flame cooking and
soups and stews, buying stuff.
Past Professions
--Mechanic--First at Dempsey's Import Auto and Marine; mostly worked
on MG's; Later on Transit buses.
--Cook--Several different Italian and seafood restaurants, and I did
some cooking for an old friends' catering company; also worked in a
bakery doing a little baking and a lot of delivering.
--Census taker for the 1990 Census
--Bartender--In a British pub called the Anchor, about an hour south
of London
--Draftsman: For Anne Arundel County, MD
--Agricultural worker: Produce pickup for an agricultural co-op in
England--mostly greenhouse celery,
--Busdriver (had to be before being a bus mechanic),
--Dishwasher (lottsa places)
--Pizza maker (not the same as a cook)
--Telemarketer (for three hours)
--Hotel-style front desk host: Working the front desk at a
University Of Maryland dormitory
--Systems Administrator (current)
If you actually have reached this line without falling asleep, and
you want to know more, visit my site at www.dinghao.com/~dinghao. For
better or for worse, there's a bunch of stuff there that I've written.
=== Will Seabrook, Systems Administrator
== Advanced Micro Devices, Austin TX.
= Will.Seabrook@amd.com
= http://www.well.com/~dinghao
== I have opinions. I invite you to try and change them. You
=== may succeed, and we may both learn something in the process.
Real Name: Carolyne Joy Dean-Pillutla (ain't it a mouthful!); 4th grade
teacher in Plano, TX
nickname: Mittenboy
Residence: Los Angeles, CA
I go to UCLA, im 18, and my Maysounds page is www.primenet.com/~vik/
I work with Murray ( it's a brand of circuit breakers, panels, etc., not
the dog)
We once lived in an apartment with "slippy" floors.
About Me: I'm 19 years old, going into my second year of college at the
University of Buffalo. I am an Arts Management major and want to be a talent
agent (particularly, a talent agent to the MAY stars!!). I plan on attending
Law School in Los Angeles when I finish my undergrad work.
I've watched Mad About You since the pilot. I have every episode on tape.
I've loved Helen since I was five and saw Girls Just Want to Have Fun. I've
loved (and wanted to marry) Paul even since I was seven and saw him in My Two
Dads (he was my favorite dad!!). So, Mad About You was the perfect
combination of my favorites. I learned everything about the show, as well as
learning about the industry, which inspired me to want to be an agent. I've
attending one MAY filming ("Paved with Good Intentions") and I went to NYC
last summer to see Ms. Hunt in Twelfth Night. I've had the honor of meeting
Carol Burnett and Maui!! Mad About You and related activities (i.e. the
stars' movies, books, collecting articles/pictures, etc.) are my favorite
things to do, but here are some other favorites:
TV Show: Mad About You (duh) (I LOVE all of the episodes equally!)
The Healing Hands Project
P.O. Box 1057
Burbank, CA 91507-9998
(Please donate if you can!!)