Ask Bella

[Irreverend Hugh, KSC]

Dear Bella,
How can I avoid being eaten by prarie squids whenever one gets lose?

She is probably about to tell you to drink tequila, but as of late some of them are building a tolerance to that sort of thing, so.....RUN!

[Bella]

Dear Bella,
How can I avoid being eaten by prarie squids whenever one gets lose?

She is probably about to tell you to drink tequila, but as of late some of them are building a tolerance to that sort of thing, so.....RUN!

He's right Hotsuma, I was going to advise you to carry a bottle of tequila everywhere you go.  
Run! is great advice, it's what I plan to do now.  

PS: If they get too close.....first stabinate and then RUN!

[Irreverend Hugh, KSC]

Dear Bella,
How can I avoid being eaten by prarie squids whenever one gets lose?

She is probably about to tell you to drink tequila, but as of late some of them are building a tolerance to that sort of thing, so.....RUN!

He's right Hotsuma, I was going to advise you to carry a bottle of tequila everywhere you go.  
Run! is great advice, it's what I plan to do now.  

PS: If they get too close.....first stabinate and then RUN!

You have to be very careful when you stabbinate them....they're quick, superfly quick.

[~~~~Closed~~~~]

perhaps, but I could always just slow time, or accelerate it...or something...

[Horab Fibslager]

Dear Bella,
How can I avoid being eaten by prarie squids whenever one gets lose?

She is probably about to tell you to drink tequila, but as of late some of them are building a tolerance to that sort of thing, so.....RUN!

He's right Hotsuma, I was going to advise you to carry a bottle of tequila everywhere you go.  
Run! is great advice, it's what I plan to do now.  

PS: If they get too close.....first stabinate and then RUN!

You have to be very careful when you stabbinate them....they're quick, superfly quick.

hadshot tot h face with an awp. it's got great accuracy at long distances, so you'll be good thre, especially ina prone postion, and it's uncanny ability to bring the frag no matter where the bullet hits, should guarantee a kill when dealign with the invulnerable prairie squid.

[Irreverend Hugh, KSC]

I was thinking of a combo of tequila and gin that may work in repelling them.

[Bella]

Dear Bella,

I'm getting back into doing a bit of work as an artist, and though I'm an amateur... I'd like your advice. Firstly, what type of art supplies do you think suit me? Should I try working with oils and charcoal, or would you suggest something a little more unconventional? (this is the lesser question)

Secondly, I'm looking for some inspiration... could you tell me a story that directly relates to my own personal struggle to find it within the self? (this is the greater question)

Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated, and perhaps rewarded, if I can ever find a scanner once I'm finished with this endeavor.

Alright, as to the first question: There are two ways to go here. The first is to use oils and charcoal. I think you would like them, and they have some advantages over other mediums. They stay wet longer and are more easily manipulated once they have been applied - for instance, one can wipe them off and start over with no harm done. I like the sheen of oils and they way them blend and flow together. You can also have one layer shine through a layer that is applied at a later date. On the down side, oils take forever to dry, and if you are used to the sharper edges acrylics have to offer, you might be disappointed.

The second way is to go with a more unconventional medium - or combination of mediums. I love to make paint by using egg yolk and pigment - homemade tempura. It gives a sort of stained glass effect. But there are all sorts of unusual mediums for you to try. I suggest you decide what images you want to work with and then see which medium will give you the results you are trying to achieve.

Now for the greater question: Here??s your story

There was a young man who was busy paying so much attention to the details of his life that he sometimes missed the big picture. He was smart and worked hard to upgrade his skills, applying himself and finding satisfaction in the effort. Time passed and we come to the present when our hero is questioning his own actions and judgment. Responsibilities weigh heavily on him, as he realizes there is a price to be paid for facing up to one??s responsibilities and keeping one??s word - whether to oneself or to others. As a result, he experiences both rewards and losses that cannot be avoided. Because of this he begins to examine and change his goals in life. He is afraid that he may lose something real and enduring if he does not get back in touch with his creativity and his core values. What he does not realize is that  he has never lost that which he seeks?ñ?ñthe answers lie in the dream world.  The stories and images and inspiration he is looking for are available to him in both the dreaming and the meditative states.

PS: If you want more detail regarding the story....send me a PM.

[Demonica, Oracle of Doom]

Dear Bella,

I'm getting back into doing a bit of work as an artist, and though I'm an
amateur... I'd like your advice.
Firstly, what type of art supplies do you think suit me?
Should I try working with oils and charcoal, or would you
suggest something a little more unconventional?
(this is the lesser question)


Secondly, I'm looking for some inspiration... could you tell me a story that directly relates to my own personal struggle to find it within the self? (this is the greater question)

Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated, and perhaps rewarded, if I can ever find a scanner once I'm finished with this endeavor.

Alright, as to the first question: There are two ways to go here. The first is to use oils and charcoal.
I think you would like them,
Blah blah blah blah blah blah........................................................................
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Now for the greater question: Here??s your story

There was a young man who was busy paying so much attention...........................blah blah blah
blah blah blah blah................................
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PS: If you want more detail regarding the story....send me a PM.

Dear Bella,

I sent you a PM and you did not answer.
How can I get details if you do not send me details when I send you a PM.
If you think the details are none of my business (which I am starting to believe)
I would pay big money for them.  I have squids.

Duchess

[Malaria test subject #777]

Dear Bella,

I'm not your ex, am I? My friend slothrop says your sister is indeed dangerous and that her writing the words doom doom doom doom, etc. over my head might be a bad sign. But he also assures me (sort of) that I'm probably safe unless I'm your ex. This damn fever does wierd things to my brain and I can't be sure you and I were never hitched. Please say no and give me some peace of mind.

[Demonica, Oracle of Doom]

Dear Bella,

I'm not your ex, am I? My friend slothrop says your sister is indeed dangerous and that her writing the words doom doom doom doom, etc. over my head might be a bad sign. But he also assures me (sort of) that I'm probably safe unless I'm your ex. This damn fever does wierd things to my brain and I can't be sure you and I were never hitched. Please say no and give me some peace of mind.

I have a small reference manual with a list of Bella's ex's if you would like to search for your name.

If you are looking for the names of my ex's however...............I have a large encyclopedia collection and the research could take weeks.

Don't go looking for any bodies though, you won't find any.

[Bella]

Dear Bella,

I'm not your ex, am I? My friend slothrop says your sister is indeed dangerous and that her writing the words doom doom doom doom, etc. over my head might be a bad sign. But he also assures me (sort of) that I'm probably safe unless I'm your ex. This damn fever does wierd things to my brain and I can't be sure you and I were never hitched. Please say no and give me some peace of mind.

I have a small reference manual with a list of Bella's ex's if you would like to search for your name.

If you are looking for the names of my ex's however...............I have a large encyclopedia collection and the research could take weeks.

Don't go looking for any bodies though, you won't find any.

No need to go looking for the bodies.....I have a map and would willingly
part with it for the right price.  

[~~~~Closed~~~~]

Dear Bella,

I'm not your ex, am I? My friend slothrop says your sister is indeed dangerous and that her writing the words doom doom doom doom, etc. over my head might be a bad sign. But he also assures me (sort of) that I'm probably safe unless I'm your ex. This damn fever does wierd things to my brain and I can't be sure you and I were never hitched. Please say no and give me some peace of mind.

I have a small reference manual with a list of Bella's ex's if you would like to search for your name.

If you are looking for the names of my ex's however...............I have a large encyclopedia collection and the research could take weeks.

Don't go looking for any bodies though, you won't find any.

No need to go looking for the bodies.....I have a map and would willingly
part with it for the right price.  

Since when am I a map pray tell?

[Bella]

Shhh......I was trying not to incriminate you, Hotsuma.

[Rev Thwack]

I am able to incriminate hotsuma and would willingly do so for the right price.  

[riff]

I bid forty-'leven skeeball tickets.