Mek...mekani...what?

[Mekanikos]

Meh-can-knee-kos (hard o sound, like bone)

I've twisted it around to where it's Greek for engineer, or mechanic, or something close. In life I'm actually a writer, poet, and soccer player. I prefer the description of "engineer of my fate" as a definition to why I chose this name...

I just turned 20, last saturday, actually, so I might be a youngin here on the boards. I spent that saturday at a strip club by myself because everyone else was too busy partying, and I prefer not to drink under age.

I think a lot, but not long enough, most of the time. I may post back with idiotic posts, but, who doesn't at some point in their life?

So, yeah, hi. I leave ya'll with a poem.

Thoughts of Ephemerality

I am on an ocean of blood,
Gazing at the moon,
As a shadow's whisper dreams,
Of the bitter eternity of life,
And death, a sordid gift,
A diamond white winter sky,
Smeared by a moment of rust,
It is below me,
To be above you,
And you will never believe,
When it is gone.

[JakeD]

Good to hear about you, Supercalamekanikalisticexpialadocious(sorry, I'm a dork). Nice poem....you should check out the Writer's Corner and feel free to post some there as you see fit. And, happy belated birthday!
Now that my sweet tooth has been riled, thanks to your avatar, I'm going to go get some brownies.

[Boozer]

Welcome to NCT!!! And don't worry about making idiotic posts, I've been known to do that a time or two, and they still let me play here with them. Again, welcome to the boards!!

[Diva]

It's very nice to meet you. I've always wanted to visit Alaska. Have you seen any Grizzely bears? You aren't the youngest. We have quite a wide variety of people here. Happy Belated birthday, by the way.

Welcome aboard!

[Mekanikos]

Thanks, I guess I should throw a pic on here :D

http://strike9.com/file.aspx?path=/Chaosity/fullsize/Recent+pic.jpg

[JakeD]

Cool! Good to see the face behind the posts...

[Diva]

Oh my. Yes! Another cutie hits the boards... Eh hem. This in no way means that you will be treated with any less respect because of your beefcake qualities. Right, gals? :whome:

[Mekanikos]

Haha, er, heh?

:cookie: :coffee:

These'll keep ya busy.

[Mekanikos]

Sigh, what dimensions do ya'll have on yer avatar? I keep doin the 120X120 and it looks waaay too big.

[Boozer]

90x90 seems the norm. 64x64 should work too.

[SysLord]

Welcome to the board O' Greek God. And nope we are not schizephrenic :) Think avatar sizes are 80x80

[Mekanikos]

Oh, yes, our quote is a hint to our zodiac sign, the Gemini. It came from the book Born on a Bad Day, we think...so yeah, we think we're gonna start writin like this now. ;)

[JakeD]

Great. He refers to himself plurally.
* JakeD weeps from fear.

[Boozer]

Don't worry about JakeD, Mekanikos, he's from Texas.

* Boozer quickly ducks out of the room.

[Mekanikos]

Hehehe, so are we...

Wylie, Texas, we're just stationed in AK for another year.

Haha! [Insert evil laugh here]

damnit, edit

[Boozer]

Are you in the military??

[Mekanikos]

Yep.

[JakeD]

HOLY SHIT! You're from Wylie? I live, like, an hour from there. My aunt and uncle used to live in Plano. Myself, I'm from a tiny hole-in-the-wall town (a bit smaller than Wylie, actually) in Eastern Tejas...

That's just fricking cool. Small world, innit?

[Mekanikos]

hahaha, yes it is. Have you ever heard of Action Heating and Air while visiting yer aunt and uncle?

[Ice Man]

Why do texans where ten gallon hats?

* Ice Man runs behind boozer to hide

[Mekanikos]

whale, I kin tale ya this much, I dun't know wha whey texans wear ten gallone hats.

Ahem.

That took too much thought. I'm going back to bed.

[Ice Man]

* Ice Man picking self up off of floor, brushing dust from seat of trousers and wonders if there is an intelligent answer to that question.

[Mekanikos]

It's prolly just a simple reason, like keeping the sun out of their eyes. Other than that, I could do a mamma.com search for ya.

[usantic]

Hiya Mekanikos and welcome to tha NCT boards. I've been chasin' down antiques as of late and have just gotten round to perusin' these threads again. Happy belated. I just gotta ask... How do you keep those fish and blubber tips from slidin' outta eskimo garters?

If no one's told ya today, thanks for your service.

[Jake]

A belated welcome to NCT. These are a great group of people to chat with. I'm sure you'll have a great time. :D

[WhatIsOne]

One of the deepest poems I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Thoughts of ephermerality... sure beats the few sappy poems I pumped out in minutes each...

Anyways, after a moment sorting out what all of the things in your poem meant, I would like to welcome you. So be quiet while I read! Er... that is... welcome to NCT!

[tbrwild]

Nice to meet you. hope to do some posting with ya.

[Mekanikos]

My one year (and a few days) anniversary on the boards! Go me!

I'd like to say it's been a pleasure meeting all you fine and wonderful folks, even you Fire (just don't think I'm giving you any of my championships ;) )

[Bassmama]

Hey, Mek! Glad you finally told us who you were! (Are!?!)

As far as the 'beefcake' part of it, I have no objections. (Hell- bring on MORE!!! :wow: ) I'm the resident old hippie, grandma, frustrated dirty old lady of the group! I'm ALWAYS saying what I think (and sticking my big feet in my big mouth) so please feel free to do the same! This is a great group of people you've joined- pretty non-judgemental & funny, so you'll be right to home here.

Where in Alaska are you stationed? Do you get to go out & check out the countryside? (And I DON'T mean the wildlife in town!) Can you put some pics in the gallery? I hear it's beautiful!

I would also love to see more :winkkiss: of your writing, that is. (And anything else you want to post- ahem!)

BTW- LATE happy b'day!

SUE

[JakeD]

They carted him to Idaho now, m'dear. Personally, I'd rather be in Alaska. :|

[Bassmama]

Oh, shit- where've I been? How come I never saw posts from him until recently? Howcome I don't look at the posting dates? Howcome I don't notice that there's a page 2? What reality am I in????

[Mekanikos]

Oh, shit- where've I been? How come I never saw posts from him until recently? Howcome I don't look at the posting dates? Howcome I don't notice that there's a page 2? What reality am I in????

S'alright, my last post made it seem like I was new here. ^_^o

[Bassmama]

I'm glad you're still here/ back again.

What do you do for the service? (Besides work your ass off?) Are you specialized?

And what does Idaho look like? I hear it's really pretty!

Try not to take such a long break next time!

[Fire]

Happy late Birthday Mek, And don't worry about your championships...I'm sure they're safe for awhile...(and yes, I saw what you did to my Money Money Money score - brat). :)

How long have you been in? I'm about to re-enlist on the 28th...go me. Yeah..anyway, Um, Alaska.....yuck..no way I could do the six months of night...i'd seriously go insane! Idaho...heeeheehe...sorry, I'd much rather be here in arizona...where it's warm all the time!

[Ice Man]

Idaho pretty? Geez large potato farms. That's all there is. At least what I saw. Give me Florida or any other Gulf city.

[MeLsWeEtiE]

FLORIDA, 2 more weekends and I'M SITTIN PRETTY ON THE GULF O' MAY-HEE-CO!!!

Welcome back Mekanikos...even if you've dominated the arcade, punk. ;) hehe JK boy

[Mekanikos]

How long have you been in? I'm about to re-enlist on the 28th...go me. Yeah..anyway, Um, Alaska.....yuck..no way I could do the six months of night...i'd seriously go insane! Idaho...heeeheehe...sorry, I'd much rather be here in arizona...where it's warm all the time!


I've been in for three and a half years, and I've got two and a half years later. I liked Alaska. I was in the southern area right outside Anchorage (Elmendorf) where you get normal days.

I hate Idaho >_< Someone needs to come visit me.

[Fire]

I have a friend up at Elmendorf....anyway, thought I'd through that in! :) So, you don't get the 6 months of day/night down in that part of the country??

I'd hate Idaho too...but, there ARE worse places to be...One of my best friends is stationed in montana....yeah...

[Mekanikos]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/Mekanikos/meofftheroad.jpg

After a 1700 mile drive, twice...

Whee.

[Hilybeans]

* Hilybeans is at a loss for words

[blue_eyez]

i agree w/ hily

[Mekanikos]

haha, I've been here a while, I figured this was the best place to throw another recent pic up (besides the gallery)

I might start a project tonight to consolidate everyone's pics into one easy view-click thread ^.^

It's not like I'll have anything better to do at work -_-

[Bassmama]

Hi there, cutie! 'Bout time you got back here.

If only I was about 30 years younger.... :licklips:

WELCOME BACK! (again!)

[Mekanikos]

Why, thank you ^.^o

I took a vacation =P Sorry for being away so long!

[entipy]

Wow.. hey there, Mek.. umm.. You're kinda cute... :licklips:

;)