HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: bob@netcom.com (Bob Becker)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: I am me!
Date: 27 Jan 93 01:58:35 GMT
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)

In article <martin.728088153@kong> martin@kong.mcco.com (Tina Martin) writes:
>
>I did not mean to.  Some people have been very supportive in e-mail 
>and I wanted to thank them for the nice words. :)

Both of them?

>I vote for Deseree to!  

Who?

>but I dont know if I will.  (I have class on Tuesdays).  But if I

Remedial English?

>dont....I will do my best to make the next one and prove that I am ME!!!

Be careful.  This may involve a lot of thought.
From: DeadHead@cup.portal.com (Bruce M Ong)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Yoke, Yoke
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 93 18:53:05 PST
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: ba
  <148360002@hpindda.cup.hp.com>

>(Lisa A. Haupt) /  3:38 pm  Jan 14, 1993 / writes...
>.
>.
>. (stuff deleted before and after, re "THE OFFICIAL SEX QUIZ"
>.
>.
>  6.  A g-string is part of a violin.
>----------
>
>But it's true! My violin teacher told me so! In fact, a Cello and "even"
>a viola have g-strings. (Alas, a bass doesn't ;-()
>
	on violin it's G D A E.  Mandolin is tuned the same way, too. One day 
at work we had a music day and bunch of people in my dept brought in their 
instruments [ 1 banjo, 1 casio keyboard, 2 guitars, 1 violin, 1 mandolin] and 
I was totally surprised that mandolin is tuned the same way as my violin.  
"It's for violin players who cant live without frets" the woman who brought 
it in said.

	The tough part came when we had to play something together. Apparently
they wanted to play rock n roll tunes and I was totally classically trained
on violin. It was haliarious to listen to us play "stair way to heaven." I 
wound up mumbling things like, "Real musicians dont use frets," after feeling 
terribly left out...
>
>;-)
>
>Cheers,
>Herb
> .                           .
> |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=| "What will I be when I grow up?
> | Herb Gellis               | You are already grown up.
> | herb@hpcss01.cup.hp.com   | You mean this is as UP as I will get?..."
> |=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=| 
> |                           | David Gerrold, "When HARLIE Was One"
>---                         ---

/bruce   "Do not *look* at what I am doing with my baton. *FEEL* what I am 
doing with my baton" - Arturo Toscanini
From: desiree@netcom.com (dmc)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Stupid Studs (was Re: Advise needed)
Summary: Love cats...
Date: 24 Jan 93 22:12:32 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Horoscopes R Us

In article <1993Jan23.035913.28005@netcom.com> bob@netcom.com (Bob Becker) 
publicly strokes himself wit:

>I said about men at half mast...
>>	Hmmm.  Must be over 35 then...
>
>HEY!  HEY!! HEY!!!     Exception!!!!!!!!  I take exception!!!!!

	Jesus, Bob!  Don't scream at me.  I'm having a nicotine fit.
And you most certainly are an exception -- to what, I've yet to figure out.
(yea, it's poor, sue me...)

>You're pushin' 40, Des.  What happens to you?  Rusty or Dusty?

	I'm not pushing 40; I just push those over 40.  Big difference
there Bob.  Neither rusty or dusty; more like muddy and hobbled.

Brrr,

Desiree
From: rohwerwd@netcom.com (W. David Rohwer)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Mingles (Was: Re: Singles Expo in Palo Alto on 01/23)
Date: 28 Jan 93 07:06:01 GMT
Organization: The Tickle Palace - Moonyvale, CA

In article <1993Jan23.173408.29036@netcom.com> marv@netcom.com (Marvin Raab) writes:
>
>   I was contacted about having Mingles taking a booth there.
>
>                    -marvin

     For the people who want to know, can you give more information about
Mingles in this group since I am asking or do you have to send information
by email?

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From: oleg@Veritas.COM (Oleg Kiselev)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Social Misfits ( Re: Bob's Boink and Tina!)
Date: 23 Jan 93 10:32:04 GMT
Reply-To: oleg@veritas.com (Oleg Kiselev)
Distribution: ba
Organization: Palo Alto Killifish Loft

barry@netcom.com (Kenn Barry) writes:
>walk 6 miles in the SNOW to get to a >terminal, 

Uphill, both ways.
-- 
Don't blame me, I voted Libertarian.

Oleg Kiselev                                             oleg@veritas.com
VERITAS Software                           ...!{apple|uunet}!veritas!oleg
Newsgroups: ba.singles
From: desiree@netcom.com (dmc)
Subject: Re: Sexual Arousal
Summary: Newlywed Game memorable quotes...
Keywords: Sex
Organization: Sexless Dweebs
Distribution: ba
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 00:54:29 GMT

In article <16625@auspex-gw.auspex.com> johnf@Auspex.COM (John Fereira) 
quips:

Some dude named Dan sez:  I'm into bondage, motor oil, and anal plugs....

Kayembee remarks: You'll fit right in here.

>Fit right in...where?

	"In the butt, Bob..."

	Too bad Becker or BobOBob didnt' say it though...just doesn't
play right.

Oh well,

Desiree
From: henry@netcom.com (Henry Polard)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Questions from a disillusioned newbie
Date: 23 Jan 93 19:12:17 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest)

In article <93021.56402.J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM> J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM writes:
>   I've been reading this newsgroup for a couple of weeks now, and all I see
>is flame, flame, flame.  Is that standard here?

No. For a long time it was nothing, nothing, nothing. I was
thinking that it would be an awfully cold winter. Thanks, Tina!

>   'Scuse me while I sneak out the back door before the flames come this way...

You'll miss all the fun! The thing to do is to get some
marshmallows or hot dogs (or whatever else you want grilled - this
is yupland, so shishkebob is fine, too) and put those flames to
good use.

Enjoy!

-- Henry Polard, your friendly neighborhood fraternal marxist.
From: johnf@Auspex.COM (John Fereira)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Concert Boink
Date: 29 Jan 93 02:10:30 GMT
Organization: Auspex Systems, Inc.


About a week ago I posted something about a possible net.get-together in
Berkeley to see Cheryl Wheeler at the Freight and Salvage.

Cheryl Wheeler is a folk singer that has been getting rave reviews in
rec.music.folk.  Apparently she puts on a great show.  Not only does she
have a beautiful voice and writes great songs she also could be a comedian
if she didn't have either of those talents.  She is making an extremely
rare west coast appearance at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley on March 3rd.
I want to go see her and thought maybe it might be fun to make a net.party
out of it.  

Mara Monaghan, through the kindness of her dear little heart, took upon herself
to provide me with all the necessary information needed.

First of all it is general seating, which means we can all sit together if
we want, even though some may buy tickets at different times.    

The doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8:00pm on March 3rd (which
is a Wednesday).

The mailing/street address is:
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St.
Berkeley, Ca 94702

Mara also agreed to provide maps if necessary.

The show announcement number is (510) 548-1761.
The business number is (510) 548-7603.
The general manager's name is Steve Baker.  He is already aware of the
possibility of a group up to 30 people from the net arriving in his place
of business.  Suprisingly, he'll still accept our money.  

There's a couple of ways we can work this.  Everyone can just handle getting
the tickets themselves or we can make a bulk purchase.  If we buy 10 tickets
in advance they'll give one away free.  We can either adjust the price 
accordingly, or give Mara a free ticket for her efforts.  Tickets for the
show are $9 in advance from the F&S box office or $10 at the door.  

Also it was suggested that some of us could meet for a quick bite to eat
before the show in one of Berkeleys many diverse restaurants.

If you're interested send me email.  Let me know how you want to handle 
getting a ticket and if you might be interested in dinner. This could be fun.

-- 
-john
From: erc@Apple.COM (Ed Carp)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Howdy, everyone. I'm new here.
Date: 28 Jan 93 22:08:27 GMT
Organization: Bleeding Edge Technologies - 'Sliding Down The Razor Blade Of Life...'

In article <1k9jsqINNkl9@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> cd975@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Daniel K. Holmes) writes:

>Daniel Kyle Holmes
>Born 22 June, 1962 Pasadena, Texas
>Moved to California from Texas 27 October, 1985
>
>(I would give more, but Des takes them as a threat for some reason)
>
>Yeah, it's one of those Texans that is tormenting you.

And to think - *I* was born in Texas.  But I guess San Antonio is far enough
away from Pasadena.  Upwind, at least.  ;)

I don't think I'll be going back, either.
-- 
Ed Carp, N7EKG                    erc@apple.com                   801/538-0177

"It is your resistance to 'what is' that causes your suffering."     -- Buddha
From: DeadHead@cup.portal.com (Bruce M Ong)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Advise needed
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 93 16:57:32 PST
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: ba

janiceg@marvin.eng.sun.com wrote:
>In article 74004@cup.portal.com, DeadHead@cup.portal.com (Bruce M Ong) writes:
>>
>>
>>	And they say it's superficial. That's BS. When your gut (not really
>>your gut, it's about 5-6 inches below --your mileage may vary) doesnt feel 
>>like dating certain kind of people, there is no way your intellectual brain 
>>can convince that part of your anatomy to 'look beyond that and see through 
>>the skull and appreciate the mind' and change its preference, period. 
>>
>
>If you go back and read the relevant post more carefully, you'll see that 
>Tina did not say she didn't want to date people who are overweight, she 
>said she didn't want to go to a party that "fat people" might attend.  
>Later, she clarified that she didn't want to associate with any overweight 
>people because she was offended by their lack of self-esteem and initiative.
>
>She didn't get flamed because she didn't want to date/sleep with overweight 
>people -- that, as you indicate, is a matter of pheremones and personal 
>preference. However, not being willing to attend a party that might be 
>polluted by such people is an opinion eminently flamable, imho.
>
	I do agree with your last sentence. I also admit -- as I have done so
in email to somebody today -- that I didnt read very carefully about what 
she was saying -- catching up with news isnt fun. I will go back and read
more carefully.

	I have also been alerted that this Tina persona may be a psuedo-
account (thanks to those who wrote me to alert me). If that's the case then I 
would have nobody to blame but my own naivetee and my own fault of being too 
trusting. Being a relative newbie myself -- having met 1 person in this group 
since I began to follow this group in sept. -- I have no idea about the 
historical baggages that this group lugs around. (probably just as well)

>I'd think the flames would be a welcome change from 8-degree weather, if 
>nothing else :->
>
	I like this heat wave we are having in california... now if it could
only stop raining so I can go back to the lake and row ...
>
>******************************************************************************
*
>*
>Janice Gelb                  | (415) 336-7075     
>janiceg@marvin.eng.sun.com   | "A silly message but mine own" (not Sun's!) 
>******************************************************************************
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>*
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/bruce
From: monaghn@garnet.berkeley.edu (Mara Monaghan)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Thanks for the boink, Bob!
Date: 22 Jan 93 19:33:46 GMT
Distribution: ca
Organization: University of California, Berkeley
NNTP-Posting-Host: esb1mac20.berkeley.edu

In article <16571@auspex-gw.auspex.com>, johnf@Auspex.COM (John Fereira) writes:
> 
 > In article <1jn2fq$jln@agate.berkeley.edu> monaghn@garnet.berkeley.edu (Mara Monaghan) writes:
  > |> In article <1993Jan21.030748.19873@netcom.com>, bob@netcom.com (Bob Becker) writes:
    > |> 
    > |> In article <1jkvo2$sif@agate.berkeley.edu> (Mara Monaghan) writes:
    > |> >
    > |> >were seated at a table, Jenny and I
    > |> >were surrounded by a group of smiling,
    > |> >interesting Boinkers who held us
  > |> 
  > |> Glad you remembered that 'B' up there.
 > |
 > |Hey Bob! I might be another new kid on
 > |the block, but at least I know *better*
 > |than to post something with typos in it! 
 > |
 > |Now, being able to write a post so that
 > |it can't be quoted out of context *is* a
 > |skill that I have to work on. :-). 
>  
> Just so you know, Mara.  Nothing's safe.  Someone will find a way to 
> quote anything out of context and derive new meaning.


Oh YOU...Spoilsport...you Cad, you!
My idealistic bubble is broken! :-)

I know that nothing is safe, but that doesn't
mean that I'm going to play a game without
trying to acquire the skill and tactics needed
to outwit my opponent. Bob's quote was meant
as a joke and I *did* laugh when I read it
(thank you Bob), but it also showed me that
I hadn't been aware of what I was writing and
how its meaning could easily be altered. Sure,
people will read my posts and misinterpret or
skew the content, but who says that I have to
assist them by writing sloppy posts?  "Think 
before you post." Isn't that that the point of
another current thread?
-Mara
From: keithley@apple.com (Craig Keithley)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Questions from a disillusioned newbie
Date: 22 Jan 93 01:36:40 GMT
Followup-To: ba.singles
Organization: Apple Computer, Inc.

In article <93021.56402.J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM>,
J056600@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM wrote:
> 
>    I've been reading this newsgroup for a couple of weeks now, and all I see
> is flame, flame, flame.  Is that standard here?
> 
>    There's this flap over this Tina character, and the ensuing debate between
> her supporter and her detractors (note that "supporter" is singular here, gang)
> about the entire episode.  Is it always necessary to wear a flame retardant
> suit here?  Wow...I didn't know that one had to be divisive to be single today.
> 

Wait a sec.... You can't leave yet!  You're supposed to ask about the
pre-sex contract, or a definition of terms, or reveal that you prefer
attractive people to unattractive people.  

The net has been tremendously entertaining when I:
  Suggested that reading wasn't socially productive.  
  Infered that there was a 'Dating Tips FAQ list'.  I must have gotten a
good half dozen emails from the net.clueless asking for a copy.
  And most recently suggested that I might dis-engage from navel
comtemplation to consider learning how to be a Nice Guy [tm] in hopes of
garnering the oh so demure & shy Desiree's attentions.  

Its damn entertaining to observe the flocking/swarming behaviour usually
seen in birds & fishies demonstrated by the ba.singles cognoscenti.  Just
express a thought or two... If you say it, they will come.  ;-) 

Craig Keithley        |    With the key in your hands
Apple Computer, Inc.  |    It's time to walk the naked stage
keithley@apple.com    |    Of glass from hot sands
                      |    Where a sound within your heart will rage
                      |    And it rocks in the head moving ever on
                      |    Life is an unforgettable opera
From: erc@Apple.COM (Ed Carp)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: just hello
Keywords: will a hello get flamed? :)
Date: 27 Jan 93 01:46:00 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Bleeding Edge Technologies - 'Sliding Down The Razor Blade Of Life...'

In article <1993Jan26.220337.25814@netcom.com> obrien@netcom.com (No parking EXCEPT FOR BOB) writes:

>Please don't bring any of those mutant smileys with you, though,
>that's one of the 'buttons' that I notice  :-)
>
>The '-' nose may be BIG, but them completely noseless ones look
>really odd (IMO).

She's just trying to say that she has one of those cute little button noses,
instead of looking like Jimmy Durante's daughter.  <wink>

Besides, :) takes less effort to type than :-).  Hold the shift key down and
hit two keys, and you're done.
-- 
Ed Carp, N7EKG                    erc@apple.com                   801/538-0177

"It is your resistance to 'what is' that causes your suffering."     -- Buddha
From: chand@netcom.com (Charlie Hand)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Howdy, everyone. I'm new here.
Date: 23 Jan 93 18:07:08 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)

In article <1993Jan23.061559.12442@netcom.com> dank@netcom.com (Dan King) writes:
>
>Also, since I'm already posting something, I thought I'd ask if anyone has
>any suggestions for a good microbrewery in the South Bay. Somewhere in
>Santa Clara would be ideal.
>

I thought the beer at the place on Winchester was all pretty rowdy.
There is one in Mountain View called the Tied House. Last time I was
there they had three kinds of beer and all three of them were
*fan.damn.tastic*.

-charlie hand



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From: erc@Apple.COM (Ed Carp)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Howdy, everyone. I'm new here.
Date: 24 Jan 93 04:54:48 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Bleeding Edge Technologies - 'Sliding Down The Razor Blade Of Life...'

In article <1993Jan23.173033.28833@netcom.com> marv@netcom.com (Marvin Raab) writes:

>A boink is like any other social gathering with the added feature that you've
>communicated before. What will happen is up to the personalities
>involved. As far as I know, no serious arguments or fighting have ever
>occured at an event. But, I assure you: I ALWAYS consider that such an
>altercation COULD break out whenever I plan an event.

Which is why I always bring my handcuffs and my nightstick.  Of course, there
are *many* uses for handcuffs and a nightstick...  ;)
-- 
Ed Carp, N7EKG                    erc@apple.com                   801/538-0177
"This is the final task I will ever give you, and it  goes  on  forever.   Act
happy, feel happy, be happy, without a reason in the world. Then you can love,
and do what you will."           -- Dan Millman, "Way Of The Peaceful Warrior"
From: cd975@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Daniel K. Holmes)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: _no-one_ Bob?!
Date: 21 Jan 93 21:40:05 GMT
Reply-To: cd975@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Daniel K. Holmes)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


Bob,
First off, I don't care if ANYONE posts in support of me. Second, I do
think that ppl get a laugh out of my postings. And believe me...the "group"
here IS plenty laughable. You see, I don't care what you or anyone else
here has to say about me. I am not polically correct ALL the time, so
I don't have a place in your "little" group. I just enjoy the hell out of
making fun of you and those like you. And you guys make it sooooo easy.

until next time,
Dan
-- 
Daniel K. Holmes            | "You can still smell the roses when you're
cd975@cleveland.freenet.edu | running with them in your hand. Memories are
Holmes@vaxt.llnl.gov        | the true measure of life. Make all you can."
                            | --Garth Brooks
Newsgroups: ba.singles
From: charlie@askinc.ASK.COM (Charlie Adams)
Subject: We missed you Margaret... NOT!
Keywords: "Geek"
Reply-To: charlie@askinc.ask.COM (Charlie Adams)
Organization: ASK Computer Systems, Inc.
Distribution: ba
Date: 28 Jan 93 03:48:03 GMT


Margaret,

Dan, Mary and I had a lovely time at the TIED HOUSE on Tuesday night.
I realize the agreed upon signal (I'de have my bike gloves on the bar)
was not arranged after 2000.  Until that time I had my helmet and my
gloves on the bar, and with Dan's agreed upon alternate signal green
shirt we were able to find one another.  Anyway I am sorry that the
signals were not made clear, for we would have enjoyed your company,
and the company of the other "netters."  I accept responsibility for
the lack of coordination, and I can assure you the next "boink" will
be better planned, and hopefully attended.  Perhaps we could plan a
rendevous/boink during the weekend, if that would be good for most of
the netters.

Again my sincere apologies for my lack of planning.  I look forward
to meeting you and the other netters, including the elusive Tina M.
Please be sure to look more closely at the next "boink."  If you had
taken more than five seconds you would have seen Mary, Dan and I, be-
cause we don't, "look like geeks."  At least the lady who took me home
didn't think so...

Charlie

~~~

In article <185163@pyramid.pyramid.com>, mwoo@pyrnova.mis.pyramid.com (Margaret Woo) writes:
>In article <1993Jan28.004659.5295@netcom.com> desiree@netcom.com (dmc) writes:
>>	Yea, I guess that was a bit drastic eh?  Und you got it wrong,
>>Margaret, taking the LizardKid isn't a duty -- it's a pleasure.  It
>>*really* is.  
>Any child called LizardKid (ReptileBoy, whatever you want to call him) does 
>*not* sound like a pleasure.
>
>>>>	Up *yours* Margaret, You're fired...
>>>Gee, I guess I should have gone to Westech last night...
>>
>>	Yea, instead of hanging out in a bars and checking out men's 
>>butts...
>
>There were no butts to be seen...<sigh>  I went to the Tied House around
>8:00, made one pass through the place and said, "They all look like geeks!
>How am I going to spot the netters?"  I was out the door in five seconds
>flat.  Boy, what a fun time...
>
>Margaret
From: whedon@netcom.com (Bill Whedon)
Newsgroups: ba.singles
Subject: Re: Philological inquiry
Keywords: wannafuck newbie flame *.* clueless boink
Date: 23 Jan 93 22:13:48 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Laughing_Dragon

In article <1993Jan23.185924.19241@netcom.com> chand@netcom.com (Charlie Hand) writes:

[assorted stuff deleted as meaningless in context of Final Faux Pas... ]
>
>One other thing. Does anyone know how I can get Desiree to marry me?
>I think it would be great. Not only would I get articulate nagging
>("nag French to me again, Des"), I would also have my own flame-
>thrower for personal defence. ("Really, that's what my boss said.
>Call him up, Des.")

Oh, Jeezus, gang, get the welding masks and the asbestos aprons!  Charlie
done went an' done it, I think!
Bill Whedon   whedon@netcom.com -- standing by with fire extinguisher --
(God, I love a good rhubarb!)


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