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Title: Ask upchris
Post by: Newsman on March 31, 2008, 04:46:26 AM
Fair Lady,

   How dost thou feel about having thine own thread?


John  :waving:


Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 31, 2008, 09:22:51 AM
 :o :scared: :eek: :worry: :uhoh: :spitlaugh: :rotfl:  :bow: Wow...I had no idea this was created...I don't know if I have anything people would want to ask, but thank you, Sir John for creating this thread. :clap: :waving: :great:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Sis on March 31, 2008, 04:53:41 PM
How do you like Minnesota? Where were you originally from, again?

Do ya hang out with Scott?

Aren't you in Brother Andrew's church? Like it there? Bloomington?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on March 31, 2008, 05:00:47 PM
  How many Bloomingtons are there?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Sis on March 31, 2008, 05:28:15 PM
Donno. I think there's one in Michigan and one in Kentucky, too.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 03, 2008, 04:55:42 AM
Um....not from America, from Australia...sitting here down unda, with a bemused expression on my face and with my arm in a sling because I fractured my elbow at work, on lunch break, walked out of building, turned, slipped, put my arms out to balance or break my fall...neither happened and fell quite badly.

So no, don't hang with Scott, never met him in person, never been to Minnesota...or anywhere in the US...including Bloominton Michigan and Kentucky....the only brother Andrews I know all live here in Australia. I'm from the church here in Sydney.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Sis on April 03, 2008, 06:01:18 AM
Quote from: upcchris on April 03, 2008, 04:55:42 AM
Um....not from America, from Australia...sitting here down unda, with a bemused expression on my face and with my arm in a sling because I fractured my elbow at work, on lunch break, walked out of building, turned, slipped, put my arms out to balance or break my fall...neither happened and fell quite badly.

So no, don't hang with Scott, never met him in person, never been to Minnesota...or anywhere in the US...including Bloominton Michigan and Kentucky....the only brother Andrews I know all live here in Australia. I'm from the church here in Sydney.

:oops: OOOHHH Sorry, I thought you were one of the posters who moved to Minnesota. Boy, was I far off, huh?

Sorry to hear about your injury. How long will your arm be out of service?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 03, 2008, 07:08:27 AM
No Worries! :grin: I shuldn't say the church since there's a few but it's the biggest church, pastored by the best pastor in the world imho.

Arm should heal up in about two to three weeks, according to the docto, but I've got to go back to work on Monday regardless, please pray for me.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 09, 2008, 01:49:00 AM
Well update: I'm till home, it'll take about a month for my elbow to heal according to the orthopeadic(sp?) surgeon...so I'm at home with my arm in a sling...I'm grateful for the downtime...but a month is a bit much to be off work.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on April 09, 2008, 02:50:06 AM
wow! where do you work? do they have something that you could do without  using your arm? answering phones? tours? lol. anything?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 11, 2008, 08:17:37 AM
I work for a council in the records department and the work I do requires both arms and hands....and legs and feet...to be functioning properly. At least I'm on compo, so I'm getting paid while being incapacitated. Phones...they usually need someone else.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 20, 2008, 12:18:36 PM
And...I must be boring lol...or not on here enough for people to want to ask anything...or maybe since I'm the only Aussie who posts here anymore...
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: apsurf on April 20, 2008, 12:36:21 PM
Ready for Old man WInter to hit the island?

What do you think of my advatar?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: MelodyB on April 20, 2008, 01:33:12 PM
Nicole posts every once in awhile. (Well she is in HK now, but she still is an Aussie)

I just havent thought of a good question for you yet. :)
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 21, 2008, 08:57:26 AM
I think your confirming your place in the grumpye old bachlor club re your avatar j/k  ;) :hypocrite: Seriously though, Is that a blister or an oddly-shaped pinky toe?

Winter seems to have hit a bit early this year, I'm already rugged up in my sheepskin uggs and alpaca wool shawl (both bought at the Easter Show)

Nik posts sporadically...where are you Nik?

That's ok...I rarely know what to ask people either :grin:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Newsman on April 21, 2008, 09:00:55 AM
How cold are the winters in your area, Lady Chris?


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 21, 2008, 09:09:53 AM
Well, it doesn't snow...except up in the mountains...except for that one time when there was frost in the front yard...but that was the coldest day we had in about ten years I think.

Even so, I hate the cold...it depends where you go, 18 degrees celcius is what it was a couple of days ago (we go celcius, not farenheight) It was really cold at a Youth Camp a month ago, we were all crowded around the fireplace in the main hall.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: MelodyB on April 21, 2008, 09:14:00 AM
Nik is around...Ill see if I cant get her to make an appearance soon. :hypocrite:

I know how to find her.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Newsman on April 21, 2008, 09:31:03 AM
If I picked the right way to mentally figure that in fahrenheit, I think that would be about 66 degrees in the system we use..you're in your fall season, aren't you?


John  :waving:

Quote from: upcchris on April 21, 2008, 09:09:53 AM
Well, it doesn't snow...except up in the mountains...except for that one time when there was frost in the front yard...but that was the coldest day we had in about ten years I think.

Even so, I hate the cold...it depends where you go, 18 degrees celcius is what it was a couple of days ago (we go celcius, not farenheight) It was really cold at a Youth Camp a month ago, we were all crowded around the fireplace in the main hall.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 21, 2008, 09:33:52 AM
Yup it's around autumn (our word for fall) here...I'm gonna turn 24 soon. But I remember warmer autumns
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Newsman on April 21, 2008, 09:51:06 AM
Well, you look great for a woman your age!



































I am sooooooooooo in trouble for that, right?  :goodmod:


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 21, 2008, 12:50:32 PM
 :eyebrow: riiiight

:P :P
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: apsurf on April 21, 2008, 03:19:06 PM
I didn't get a good angle on the pic....but yes it is two toes....joined at the base and the base of the bone, split in half - half way down to form two toes.    When I get the right angle it resembles slightly a heart.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 22, 2008, 12:26:51 AM
Woah...but I know a few people with odd feet. Do you have trouble with shoes does it feel squashed sometimes?




Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: apsurf on April 22, 2008, 02:36:54 PM
Dress shoes it does, tennis shoes is a lot easier to find to wear.   I have mostly switched over to wearing tennis shoes even with my suits.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 22, 2008, 03:11:21 PM
Upcchris, I like your quotes. :D

Do you have any siblings?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: nicolejoy on April 23, 2008, 03:01:58 AM
Quote from: upcchris on April 21, 2008, 08:57:26 AM
Nik posts sporadically...where are you Nik?

Here I am!! How are ya?? ;) ;)

I'm around a BIT - but not as much... did you miss me??
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: MelodyB on April 23, 2008, 03:04:48 AM
Haha! I told ya!

Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: nicolejoy on April 23, 2008, 03:30:57 AM
yeah, I couldn't take the pressure!!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 24, 2008, 01:35:47 AM
Thanks Mel

Yes I did miss you Nik

And yes I have siblings
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: nicolejoy on April 24, 2008, 08:56:26 AM
Do you go to Campsie or HopeLive? I forget...
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 24, 2008, 12:04:04 PM
God's girl all the way
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: apsurf on April 24, 2008, 12:13:03 PM
Good Morning Rosie!!! :waving:

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w216/nwlife/4205076847.jpg)
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on April 25, 2008, 04:18:41 AM
what is Campsie?
what is HopeLive?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 25, 2008, 08:46:36 AM
Rosie???

Campsie is Grace Tabernacle Christian Centre in Campsie, HopeLive is a new church recently opened in Miranda
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: apsurf on April 25, 2008, 09:30:27 AM
you just seemed like you could use a rose or be one!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 25, 2008, 11:00:48 AM
um...thank you...I think
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on April 28, 2008, 01:23:10 AM
Quote from: practicalme on April 22, 2008, 03:11:21 PM
Upcchris, I like your quotes. :D



Thank you  :grin:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on May 14, 2008, 08:19:54 AM
*sigh* I turned 24 on Sunday :party:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: MelodyB on July 01, 2008, 09:45:18 AM
When was the last time you have been to the states and where did you go?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on July 01, 2008, 12:35:25 PM
I've actually never been to the states....ever....if you can believe that....*sigh* what a sheltered life I lead....was seriously tempted to fly over for the OK meetup....but situations demanded that I remain here ie lack of funds and time.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: MelodyB on July 01, 2008, 01:11:00 PM
Well, most of us have never been to OZ, so you are ok. ;)
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: nicolejoy on July 01, 2008, 02:01:12 PM
The States is over rated - you should go to Hong Kong instead ;)

Or even New Zealand - it's heaps cheaper!!!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on July 01, 2008, 10:53:37 PM
Honestly I'd love to travel but time and money is always an issue...which is why I love AYM, it gives me an excuse to travel albiet in Australia, but it's all good, it gives me a chance to visit parts of Aus that I haven't seen before. I'm going to Lynbrook in Melbourne this year.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on September 26, 2008, 03:00:31 AM
The thread ressurector strikes again! AYM was awesome.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: iridiscente on September 26, 2008, 09:43:59 PM
How good are you at chess?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: iridiscente on September 26, 2008, 09:44:54 PM
Quote from: upcchris on July 01, 2008, 12:35:25 PM
I've actually never been to the states....ever....if you can believe that....*sigh* what a sheltered life I lead....was seriously tempted to fly over for the OK meetup....but situations demanded that I remain here ie lack of funds and time.
Man. You missed out! And so did we.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on September 27, 2008, 06:39:44 AM
Chess? I'm a novice...feel free to play against me - you'll win (more than likely)

LOL, I'm not sure how to take that last post. I know I missed out...though, truth to tell, if I did come I probably wouldn't have spoken as much as I do on here.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: apsurf on September 27, 2008, 09:02:54 AM
I would venture the guess that it means you missed out on great food, great fellowship, meeting everyone, and watching the bust-a-move in live 3d action, along with the possiblity of seeing alot of stars. 

the flip side to that was we missed out on getting to know someone from the extreme south!!!  And don't worry, I don't think alot of us really talked as much in person as we do online here. 
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: iridiscente on September 27, 2008, 09:17:50 PM
Quote from: upcchris on September 27, 2008, 06:39:44 AM
Chess? I'm a novice...feel free to play against me - you'll win (more than likely)

LOL, I'm not sure how to take that last post. I know I missed out...though, truth to tell, if I did come I probably wouldn't have spoken as much as I do on here.
I think you might've surprised yourself. :) Either way.
I'm a novice too, my husband, however, was trained by a very good uncle. So... he asked what my strategy was and I had to narrow it down to "um, I'm not afraid to die?"
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Sis on October 03, 2008, 07:32:04 PM
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Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on October 07, 2008, 02:32:35 AM
Awwww *HUGS* Sis

On chess: lol, I have pretty much the same strategy, I form a defensive block with my pawns, and when they get slaughtered I just try to keep my king and queen from getting killed.

On what I missed: Thanks...rub it in why don't you  :P Yeah talking on the net is a lot easier than talking in person....ohhh the awkward silences. lol
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: iridiscente on October 08, 2008, 07:59:36 PM
ha, we didn't have any awkward silences....LOL too many people to fill in the gaps!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Tricia Lea on October 17, 2008, 01:59:38 AM
What do you like to do to relax?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on October 17, 2008, 03:25:53 AM
As bad as this sounds: watch tv or play Wii...or read fantasy genre books...hey I'm being honest. :oops:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 05, 2010, 01:37:41 AM
Also...posting on Godplace could be added to those passtimes :laughhard: Writing also...I've currently got several short stories going and I've hit writer's block for all of them! :-?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on March 05, 2010, 05:22:57 AM
Wanna come over and have some cookies?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 05, 2010, 07:33:41 AM
I'd love to!!! And would if I had my own jet...or if I could teleport!!! :warp:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on March 05, 2010, 01:51:06 PM
that would be soo cool! :hyper:
maybe i can come see you in ausi one day? lol!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 06, 2010, 11:57:15 AM
That'd be Awesome!!! :great:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on March 06, 2010, 02:57:53 PM
/me plans her trip for summer 2011... BOL!
what airport would i fly to?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: iridiscente on March 07, 2010, 12:54:01 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 06, 2010, 02:57:53 PM
/me plans her trip for summer 2011... BOL!
what airport would i fly to?
You would want to fly out of Guatemala City that summer. Promise!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 07, 2010, 11:58:11 AM
The main Australian City (no offence to other Australian cities) airport...around December-February...that's our summer
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: sunlight on March 10, 2010, 06:17:10 PM
/me plots and plans...
This sounds so fun! I have never been to your part of the world yet! :hyper:
What is there to do? haha, I think i would just have fun hanging out and seeing you and the way things are over there!
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 11, 2010, 01:22:55 AM
...um....gee I'm such a homebody

Touring the city....we'll need another Sydney-sider for that because I can pretty much guarantee I'll get us lost. You can climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge...you'll just need to wear the cover-alls they supply.

there's sometimes theatre performaces...although those are expensive...going to Lady Macquaries Chair, the musuem the art Gallery the Domain, the Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park...Australia's Wonderland closed down....I'm a bit miffed about that, it was a nice place to go...but I think less and less people went so they couldn't afford to stay open....if you come down during Easter time there's the Royal Easter Show...but that's a bit pricey too...there's a pop culture convention later in the year...but that would depend on how much you're into Anime and Sci-Fi.

I'm trying to think about other stuff there is to do....there's probably heaps that I don't know about...I guess it all depends on what you're into.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: nicolejoy on March 11, 2010, 02:06:15 AM
Chel if you do go, tell me when so I can go too!!

And then I can show you Wollongong which is even more gorgeous than Sydney ;) ;)
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Jaybee on March 11, 2010, 04:55:44 AM
I would love to see Wollongong AND Sydney!! Bec sent me photos from there a few years back and I've wanted to visit ever since.

What is your favorite book of the fantasy genre variety?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on March 11, 2010, 09:33:46 AM
Never Ending Story...it's what inspired me to write...Chronicles of Narnia is also awesome.

I could never get into reading Tolkien...he was a bit too long-winded...but still the amount of detail he went into...genius.

Liked reading Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: mum on March 11, 2010, 09:47:02 AM
go girl keep writing :clap:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Tricia Lea on June 23, 2010, 05:43:23 PM
Do you have any summer plans?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on June 24, 2010, 06:58:30 AM
LOL, I think you mean winter plans...it's freezing over here at the moment...

I'm going on a tour in some libraries in Sydney soon...it should be cool to see how other libraries operate.
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Tricia Lea on June 24, 2010, 11:42:56 AM
You know I thought about that after I posted that lol

keep warm
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Newsman on June 24, 2010, 12:36:15 PM
Have you seen where you were part of the newest Invgestigations thread, Lady Chris?  :hypocrite:


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on June 24, 2010, 02:17:45 PM
Do you work in a library?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on June 25, 2010, 03:33:16 AM
LOL Thanks I intend to. Brrr! I hate the cold! :grin:

yes, I did read the investigations...LOL. Sometimes I have a very mercenary opinion on marriages and sometimes I accept them for what they are. *shrugs* I never expected that thread to become so contraversial.

yes, I work in a Library :grin:
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: YooperYankDude on June 25, 2010, 03:36:22 AM
Quote from: upcchris on June 25, 2010, 03:33:16 AM
LOL Thanks I intend to. Brrr! I hate the cold! :grin:

yes, I did read the investigations...LOL. Sometimes I have a very mercenary opinion on marriages and sometimes I accept them for what they are. *shrugs* I never expected that thread to become so contraversial.

yes, I work in a Library :grin:

:biglaugh:  It wasn't your view that made it that way... lol...
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on June 28, 2010, 03:06:52 AM
Quote from: YooperYankDude on June 25, 2010, 03:36:22 AM
Quote from: upcchris on June 25, 2010, 03:33:16 AM
LOL Thanks I intend to. Brrr! I hate the cold! :grin:

yes, I did read the investigations...LOL. Sometimes I have a very mercenary opinion on marriages and sometimes I accept them for what they are. *shrugs* I never expected that thread to become so contraversial.

yes, I work in a Library :grin:

:biglaugh:  It wasn't your view that made it that way... lol...

Cheers for that, bro :great:

you can't judge a thread by its title *shrugs*
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: Tricia Lea on February 18, 2011, 11:38:20 PM
Why don't you ever see the headline Psychic Wins Lottery?
Title: Re: Ask upchris
Post by: upcchris on February 21, 2011, 02:36:49 AM
no idea! LOL

Probably because it's easier to tell someone 'you will meet a tall dark stranger' as opposed to 'tomorrow's winning lottery number will be as follows..." and be remotely accurate.