Author Topic: What did Lynne get for the New Years? (Read 22618 times)

Lynne · « **on:** January 04, 2008, 01:50:42 pm »

Besides a headache from too many martinis...

Let's play 20 (or however many) questions!

It's bigger than a postage stamp and smaller than a puppy!

Milli has inside info so she's ineligible for the prize...

If no one gets it right away, I'll answer and send a goodie in a week.

-Lynne

Shasta542 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:12:10 pm »

Is it consumable?

belbbmfan · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:20:51 pm »

Is it alive?

Lynne · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:33:29 pm »

No, it's not alive nor consumable. :wink:

This is fun!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:40:34 pm »

Is it metal?

Lynne · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:41:27 pm »

Not metal!

MaineWriter · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2008, 02:56:17 pm »

Is it made of a natural fiber, ie, cotton or wool?

belbbmfan · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:03:50 pm »

Did it make you smile?

southendmd · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:06:21 pm »

Is it BBM-related?

Lynne · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:13:28 pm »

It is not made of natural fiber.

I am still grinning ear-to-ear, and it is DEFINITELY Brokeback Mountain related!!!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:14:30 pm »

Is it meant to be hung on a tree?

Lynne · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:16:26 pm »

No, it doesn't get hung on a tree.

MaineWriter · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:25:08 pm »

Is it meant to be worn?

Lynne · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:28:46 pm »

Yes, Leslie, but not in the traditional sense.

belbbmfan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:29:04 pm »

Are you supposed to cuddle it?

Lynne · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:32:20 pm »

No, not specifically.

MaineWriter · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:38:46 pm »

If someone saw this, would they be likely to say, "Oh, that's so beautiful!"?

belbbmfan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:42:28 pm »

Is it a miniature something?

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2008, 03:59:08 pm »

Is it colorful?

Lynne · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2008, 04:03:58 pm »

Brokies will find it beautiful.

It is miniature though not particularly colorful.

southendmd · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2008, 04:30:33 pm »

Is it from Alberta? (thinking about Milli...)

Shakesthecoffecan · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2008, 04:46:34 pm »

Is it something you told me about when I was on cold medicine and I blacked it out?

Lynne · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2008, 04:53:10 pm »

No, Paul, it's not from lovely Alberta.

And yes, Truman, I may have already mentioned it to you :smile: though it's anybody's guess as to why you might block it out! :grin:

Shasta542 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:00:57 pm »

Is it something that comes from the actual movie, "Brokeback Mountain"?

Lynne · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:06:01 pm »

No, Shasta, it did not come directly from the movie, though inspired by both short story and film.

Shasta542 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:12:50 pm »

Is it a model vehicle?

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #26 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:14:44 pm »

Is it jewelry or some other kind of adornment?

southendmd · « **Reply #27 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:15:22 pm »

is it a drawing?

Lynne · « **Reply #28 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:24:39 pm »

Shasta - not a model truck...sorry.

Amanda and Paul - you are starting to make me squirm!!

It is not jewelry, but it is an adornment. And it is based on a drawing, hence Milli's involvement.

Shasta542 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:25:35 pm »

Is it a tattoo??

Lynne · « **Reply #30 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:28:21 pm »

Shasta!!!!

You got it baby!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #31 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:28:31 pm »

Quote from: Shasta542 on January 04, 2008, 05:25:35 pm

Is it a tattoo??

D'oh! You beat me to it! Tattoo was what I was trying subtly to imply with "adornment".

Shasta542 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:30:03 pm »

Quote from: atz75 on January 04, 2008, 05:28:31 pm

D'oh! You beat me to it! Tattoo was what I was trying subtly to imply with "adornment".

LOL! Thanks for the hint, Amanda!

Are you gonna post a picture Lynne? I hope so!

Lynne · « **Reply #33 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:30:13 pm »

Sid held my hand the whole time and is under strict orders to say I was as stoic as a Wyoming cowboy!! ;-)

Shakesthecoffecan · « **Reply #34 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:30:25 pm »

Yeah you did tell me that.....when we were in the pink car driving across the bridge to France.....

Shasta542 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:32:05 pm »

Is it on your ankle?

That was fun -- got any more stuff for us to guess?

Lynne · « **Reply #36 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:33:07 pm »

I definitely will post a picture in a couple of days when the redness fades a bit.

We need a runner-up prize too for Amanda I think.

southendmd · « **Reply #37 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:35:17 pm »

Wow! That's great! So, Milli sent a drawing, and you're having/had it transferred via tatoo?

Is it in a place suitable for mixed company to see?

MaineWriter · « **Reply #38 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:38:09 pm »

Oh, a tattoo! Can't wait to see it.

So what is it? A pair of cowboy hats? A little mountain? What?

Lynne · « **Reply #39 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:42:07 pm »

LOL Truman...did we drink martini's in France or whine??

It's on my right calf. So Paul, if you're sure you can control yourself, I'll show you next time we meet :wink:

Lynne · « **Reply #40 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:45:14 pm »

Leslie, y'all have to wait on pictures! This was a fun way to spend a morning without electricity but my pda power is dwindling...someone else start a guessing game!!

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #41 on:** January 04, 2008, 05:51:50 pm »

Quote from: Lynne on January 04, 2008, 05:33:07 pm

I definitely will post a picture in a couple of days when the redness fades a bit.

We need a runner-up prize too for Amanda I think.

No, no, Shasta won the prize fair and square... no doubt about it.

Can't wait to see the pics!

Penthesilea · « **Reply #42 on:** January 04, 2008, 06:16:05 pm »

I'm dying to see the pics. This thread was such fun to read

.
Congrats on your tattoo Lynne. You're a brave woman!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 04, 2008, 06:23:41 pm »

Quote from: atz75 on January 04, 2008, 05:51:50 pm

No, no, Shasta won the prize fair and square... no doubt about it.

Can't wait to see the picks!

We can share! Brokies share.

southendmd · « **Reply #44 on:** January 05, 2008, 11:47:43 am »

Quote from: Lynne on January 04, 2008, 05:42:07 pm

It's on my right calf. So Paul, if you're sure you can control yourself, I'll show you next time we meet :wink:

I'll try; but I might still blush.

serious crayons · « **Reply #45 on:** January 05, 2008, 01:58:05 pm »

Oh, I should have guessed it (I just found this thread, but didn't get it before you revealed it) because I remember you saying at the BBQ that you were GOING to get one. How exciting! I believe this is a Brokie first, isn't it?

Can't wait to see the pix!

southendmd · « **Reply #46 on:** January 05, 2008, 02:03:53 pm »

Katherine, I believe Chuck has a tatoo of two cowboy hats on his arm.

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #47 on:** January 05, 2008, 02:15:28 pm »

I could so have gotten this...but I didnt see it until you had the reveal... Good for you Lynne...
I remember the time in the room at the bar b que when you mentioned it. Then we talked again
about it on the Brokie train.... good on ya...

belbbmfan · « **Reply #48 on:** January 05, 2008, 04:15:51 pm »

Congratulations Lynne! You are a very brave woman!

Lynne · « **Reply #49 on:** January 05, 2008, 04:49:13 pm »

LOL Paul!

I have heard of a couple of DC folks having different things, but Chuck wasn't one mentioned...hopefully mine's original even if it's not the first. There's a deliberate flaw to weed out real Brokies from the rest ;-)

I contemplated a can of BetterMost beans on my a$$ but thought again :-)

Shasta542 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 05, 2008, 04:51:53 pm »

Quote from: Lynne on January 05, 2008, 04:49:13 pm

LOL Paul!

I have heard of a couple of DC folks having different things, but Chuck wasn't one mentioned...hopefully mine's original even if it's not the first. There's a deliberate flaw to weed out real Brokies from the rest ;-)

I contemplated a can of BetterMost beans on my a$$ but thought again :-)

Sort of an appropriate place.

Penthesilea · « **Reply #51 on:** January 05, 2008, 06:00:11 pm »

Quote from: Lynne on January 05, 2008, 04:49:13 pm

There's a deliberate flaw to weed out real Brokies from the rest ;-)

You're teasing us, girl.
I hope you didn't have this tattooed:

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #52 on:** January 05, 2008, 07:11:56 pm »

You put a deliberate flaw in a tattoo?? huh $:-\$

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #53 on:** January 06, 2008, 01:22:04 am »

I'm very intrigued by the "deliberate flaw" concept as well. I hope I would pass the test if I saw it!

Lynne · « **Reply #54 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:22:33 pm »

This train ride is very dull...so another prize to whomever can guess the text of the tattoo (RouxB anf Sid are not eligible) ;-)

)Ou may ask questions to help you narrow it down.

Have fun!

Shasta542 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:31:31 pm »

"Let be, let be."

Shakesthecoffecan · « **Reply #56 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:37:39 pm »

Lynne · « **Reply #57 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:40:35 pm »

Excellent job, Shasta! You got it in one!!

Now how am I s'posed to entertain myself, hunh?

Shasta542 · « **Reply #58 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:46:55 pm »

You're kidding! LOL

Well, we could guess --- some stuff about the tattoo artist.

Or, we could guess another one of your Christmas gifts.

We could guess who/what you and RouxB are seeing on the train!

I don't know.

"I spy."

Why is it boring -- is it just dark outside?

Lynne · « **Reply #59 on:** January 06, 2008, 11:29:45 pm »

LOL...whoops I went to sleep. Almost there now...just me. I'll get more RouxB time next weekend.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #60 on:** January 06, 2008, 11:53:06 pm »

That's a cool quotation to get Lynne. I'm still curious about the "deliberate flaw" aspect of the tattoo. What do you mean by that?

"Let be, let be." appears to be the correct way to write this quotation (double checking with Close Range and all).

Lynne · « **Reply #61 on:** January 07, 2008, 03:29:36 am »

And Amanda Brokie Extraordinaire finds the flaw!

The artist wrote it in script on two lines as follows:

Let be...
Let be...

Clearly a departure from short story capitalization and punctuation...

southendmd · « **Reply #62 on:** January 07, 2008, 05:08:03 pm »

Quote from: Lynne on January 07, 2008, 03:29:36 am

And Amanda Brokie Extraordinaire finds the flaw!

The artist wrote it in script on two lines as follows:

Let be...
Let be...

Clearly a departure from short story capitalization and punctuation...

That's how Rodney would say it.

Lynne · « **Reply #63 on:** January 08, 2008, 02:05:16 am »

Quote from: southendmd on January 07, 2008, 05:08:03 pm

That's how Rodney would say it.

I think you're right, Paul - I can hear him doing just that!

Here's the finished product, tho there is still some irritation and redness I'm told will heal in the next 10 days or so. Edit: It's not as icky as it looks close-up...like I said the redness will fade.

Brown Eyes · « **Reply #64 on:** January 08, 2008, 02:30:28 am »

Quote from: Lynne on January 08, 2008, 02:05:16 am

I think you're right, Paul - I can hear him doing just that!

Here's the finished product, tho there is still some irritation and redness I'm told will heal in the next 10 days or so. Edit: It's not as icky as it looks close-up...like I said the redness will fade.

Hi Lynne,

I think that looks great! I love the way the script looks. And, from what I can see, even the hat bands on the cowboy hats look right... especially the hat band on Ennis's hat (I can't really see the one on the black hat too well).

You're a brave woman! I know I'd be too scared to get a tattoo.

Again, this one looks great!

Lynne · « **Reply #65 on:** January 08, 2008, 03:05:33 am »

Thanks, Amanda! Milli did the hats from one of the dozy embrace scenes - it was important to me that they overlap. And I think the artist reproduced them really well in terms of the bands and the shadows and shading..kinda hard to tell with raw skin peeking thru at the moment.

I'm very pleased with it and I swear it only stung a little - I am a big baby about pain, so I wouldn't lie...Sid did a good job of laughing and keeping me preoccupied.

belbbmfan · « **Reply #66 on:** January 08, 2008, 03:28:13 am »

Lynne, it looks great! I love the overlapping hats and the rope is very natural and flowing. It's a beautiful design.

Lynne · « **Reply #67 on:** January 08, 2008, 03:30:37 am »

Quote from: belbbmfan on January 08, 2008, 03:28:13 am

Lynne, it looks great! I love the overlapping hats and the rope is very natural and flowing. It's a beautiful design.

Thanks, Fabienne! Design credit goes to Milli and the tattoo artist...he kept the stencil, if you want me to send it to you.

ifyoucantfixit · « **Reply #68 on:** January 08, 2008, 03:44:24 am »

It is lovely.Lynne. I know you have been wanting this for a very long time...Its beautiful. Capital
letters are beautiful...............

Lynne · « **Reply #69 on:** January 08, 2008, 04:00:37 am »

Thanks, Janice! I'm looking forward to showing you in person in the next week or two! Sorry we got cut off our phone call today - my battery went dead, I think.
-Lynne

Penthesilea · « **Reply #70 on:** January 08, 2008, 05:40:18 am »

It's beautiful Lynne. Love the Dozy Embrace positioning of the hats, and the script, but the best is the rope around the hats, holding them together.

Big compliments to Milli for designing it! You're truly an artist (as if we needed any more proof

).

Quote from: Lynne on January 08, 2008, 03:05:33 am

I'm very pleased with it and I swear it only stung a little - I am a big baby about pain, so I wouldn't lie...Sid did a good job of laughing and keeping me preoccupied.

Hm - hm - hm It sure looks very hurtful, even a few days after the procedure.

serious crayons · « **Reply #71 on:** January 08, 2008, 02:54:48 pm »

Looks great, Lynne and Milli!

Lynne, if you're ever so inclined, I'd love to see a picture of it "in context" -- that is, where you can see your whole leg. Hope this request doesn't sound too weird, but that would give a better idea of scale and positioning, etc.

Penthesilea · « **Reply #72 on:** January 08, 2008, 03:04:57 pm »

Quote from: ineedcrayons on January 08, 2008, 02:54:48 pm

Looks great, Lynne and Milli!

Lynne, if you're ever so inclined, I'd love to see a picture of it "in context" -- that is, where you can see your whole leg. Hope this request doesn't sound too weird, but that would give a better idea of scale and positioning, etc.

I had the exact same thought. Am I also weird?

serious crayons · « **Reply #73 on:** January 08, 2008, 03:07:09 pm »

Quote from: Penthesilea on January 08, 2008, 03:04:57 pm

I had the exact same thought. Am I also weird?

Possibly!

This is the first time I've ever asked anyone to post a picture of a body part!

southendmd · « **Reply #74 on:** January 08, 2008, 06:18:35 pm »

How about a picture of the whole Lynne (with her leg well lit).

serious crayons · « **Reply #75 on:** January 08, 2008, 06:25:06 pm »

Quote from: southendmd on January 08, 2008, 06:18:35 pm

How about a picture of the whole Lynne (with her leg well lit).

That would be especially nice!

Lumière · « **Reply #76 on:** January 08, 2008, 09:56:20 pm »

You did it!!

The tatt looks awesome Lynne, I'm tempted to get one of me own!

Br. Patrick · « **Reply #77 on:** January 13, 2008, 09:28:39 am »

WOW~!

Brokeback_Dev · « **Reply #78 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:19:27 am »

I love your new Tattoo Lynne. Very well done. The art work is exceptional as only Milli can do.. Very cool

I too would like to see a larger pic, not so close up.

I have a tat on my inner calf. Very large though, and most of the time I love her..She's my guiding light fairy. Somehow i dont think all folks like her so much, but i do get compliments on it.

The most embaressing one was from my doctor during my yearly exam. Actually it pissed me off too. After all I wasnt there to show off my tat....hehehehe

Kelda · « **Reply #79 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:30:32 pm »

wow Lynne this is just me seeing this! Its great!

Kelda · « **Reply #80 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:31:04 pm »

oh and add it to the tats thread in bettermost people!

Shakesthecoffecan · « **Reply #81 on:** February 08, 2008, 04:43:25 pm »

Quote from: Lynne on January 08, 2008, 02:05:16 am

I think you're right, Paul - I can hear him doing just that!

Here's the finished product, tho there is still some irritation and redness I'm told will heal in the next 10 days or so. Edit: It's not as icky as it looks close-up...like I said the redness will fade.

Wow! That looks so painful, but worth it I am sure.

Owwwwwwwwww!

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Author Topic: What did Lynne get for the New Years? (Read 22618 times)