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Title: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: VAM on May 14, 2002, 07:38:28 PM
For Centuries the Collins' Family has opened their door to many houseguests. I am sure our ProfStokes could give us the exact number (perhaps even the break down between male and female ) of live-in visitors. From this  interesting group, please select the individual that you would like to have come visit and why.
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Tanis on May 14, 2002, 08:49:08 PM
Pre-vampire Barnabas.  He seemed so gracious.  

Tanis
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Craig_Slocum on May 14, 2002, 09:38:49 PM
I live in an exciting city, Las Vegas, there's so much to do and see here, so this calls for a special visitor, Harry Johnson. After we date for a while, we can get married in one of the lovely wedding chapels. ;)
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Julian on May 14, 2002, 10:24:13 PM
The Collins' evidently never heard the maxim that guests and fish stink after three days.  My pick would be the visitor who never left, Dr. Julia.  Right now, in the aftermath of a car accident and the trials of dealing with the insurance company, she AND her bag of wonders would both be welcome.  And if things get to be too much for me to handle, she can always get me a room at Wyndcliffe.
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: ROBINV on May 14, 2002, 11:37:59 PM
I'd enjoy having post-bitten Willie.  He was such a terrific carpenter and maid!

Love, Robin  

Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: TERRY308 on May 15, 2002, 03:47:30 AM
;) I'd have Barnabas, pre-vampire or not.  Whenever I get around him, I giggle like a ten year old girl.  he-he
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Luciaphile on May 15, 2002, 04:06:50 AM
The problem with inviting anyone is that they all act like the man who came to dinner and never seem to leave.

Luciaphil
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: kuanyin on May 15, 2002, 04:46:47 AM
Hmmm. I would say lover-boy Roger, but I think he and I would do much better on his home turf. Can't imagine him in my little house!

I can only think of the time that Barney was ringing some one's door bell and my son sighed and said "I wish Barnabas would come visit US!"
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: jennifer on May 15, 2002, 06:48:22 AM
Kinda reminds me of John Belushi in Sat Night live The
Guest who wouldn't leave!
luckily Collinwood was big enough to hide in your own wing!
But have to say Willie because he was so eager to please and I hate housework!

jennifer
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: ProfStokes on May 15, 2002, 07:56:26 AM
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For Centuries the Collins' Family has opened their door to many houseguests. I am sure our ProfStokes could give us the exact number (perhaps even the break down between male and female ) of live-in visitors.


VAM, if I didn't know you better, I'd think that sounded like a challenge.  ;)  Since you mentioned it...

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Male Guests (6)
Jason Maguire
Willie Loomis
Harry Johnson
Chris Jennings (stayed at the cottage)
PT Bruno Hess (also stayed in the cottage)
Philip Todd

Female Guests (5)
Dr. Julia Hoffman
Amy Jennings
Megan Todd
PT Alexis Stokes
Hallie Stokes

Since Gerard and Leticia lived with Flora at Rose Cottage and not in one of the properties on the Collinwood estate, I haven't included them on either of the above lists.  Did I miss anybody else?

ProfStokes
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Craig_Slocum on May 15, 2002, 08:11:35 AM
That was my whole intention of having Harry Johnson come for a visit and stay and never leave. I have no problem with that! Prof Stokes, I just knew you would come up with those answers. You really are amazing, good work!
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Julia99 on May 15, 2002, 08:44:23 AM
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The   My pick would be the visitor who never left, Dr. Julia.  Right now, in the aftermath of a car accident and the trials of dealing with the insurance company, she AND her bag of wonders would both be welcome.  And if things get to be too much for me to handle, she can always get me a room at Wyndcliffe.


Dr. Julia was obviously **servicing** someone off-stage., would that be Roger or Elizabeth?? hmmm  ;)  Am I gonna get tossed off this board for even suggesting it??  :o
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Cassandra on May 15, 2002, 08:53:07 AM
I wouldn't mind having Julia as a house guest. Not only is she a doctor, but she also seems genuinely concerned about the people around her. :)
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: VAM on May 15, 2002, 01:03:41 PM
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VAM, if I didn't know you better, I'd think that sounded like a challenge.  ;)  Since you mentioned it...


Male Guests (6)
Jason Maguire
Willie Loomis
Harry Johnson
Chris Jennings (stayed at the cottage)
PT Bruno Hess (also stayed in the cottage)
Philip Todd

Female Guests (5)
Dr. Julia Hoffman
Amy Jennings
Megan Todd
PT Alexis Stokes
Hallie Stokes



ProfStokes


I know you are into numbers ProfStokes! ;)

You forgot  some visitors from the past - Angelique/Valerie in 1897 and 1840 ( I guess you considered her a Collins). Also Lady Kitty stayed at Collinwood in 1897.
Joanna Mills (Daphne's sister) was a guest in 1840.
The Dupres (Josette, Natalie and Andre) and Angelique were their first visitors in 1795.
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: VAM on May 15, 2002, 01:53:19 PM
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Dr. Julia was obviously **servicing** someone off-stage., would that be Roger or Elizabeth?? hmmm  ;)  Am I gonna get tossed off this board for even suggesting it??  :o


Where is your mind Julia99?
...maybe not off the board but please keep it off my post!

Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Julia99 on May 15, 2002, 05:25:28 PM
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Where is your mind Julia99?
...maybe not off the board but please keep it off my post!



Oh VAM calm down. . it was a joke. . . ;)

Now, will DrJulia service me?  I need some qualudes.. .or what was the drug all women were taking in the 60s. . that "calming" drug???
Title: OT - Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Midnite on May 15, 2002, 06:00:16 PM
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Where is your mind Julia99?
...maybe not off the board but please keep it off my post!

A reminder... Online posting and messaging precludes readers from seeing facial expressions or hearing the writer's voice, which in the absence of certain emoticons might be the only clues as to whether the person is joking is not.

But of course we know that once someone begins a topic, its author doesn't get to dictate who or how (assuming it's within the board guidelines) they can respond to it.
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Minja on May 15, 2002, 06:09:59 PM
Julia99 wrote:
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Now, will DrJulia service me?  I need some qualudes.. .or what was the drug all women were taking in the 60s. . that "calming" drug???


As a former med-tec...I believe the "Mother's Little Helpers" of the 60's were called Seconal.[/color]

[shadow=purple,left,300]Always, Minja  8)[/shadow]
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: jennifer on May 15, 2002, 06:43:12 PM
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Julia99 wrote:

As a former med-tec...I believe the "Mother's Little Helpers" of the 60's were called Seconal.[/color]

[shadow=purple,left,300]Always, Minja  8)[/shadow]


I think you are right Minja but those things really knock you out!!!


jennifer
Title: Re: OT - OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: VAM on May 15, 2002, 07:18:27 PM
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A reminder... Online posting and messaging precludes readers from seeing facial expressions or hearing the writer's voice, which in the absence of certain emoticons might be the only clues as to whether the person is joking is not.

But of course we know that once someone begins a topic, its author doesn't get to dictate who or how (assuming it's within the board guidelines) they can respond to it.


Midnite,
I  would think by now it is a given that I am joking or teasing...I will  certainly stop if it is a problem for the posters.
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: CastleBee on May 15, 2002, 08:11:08 PM
Favorite guest:

Willie (post bite) [aprvy]

Least favorite:

Hallie (at any point) [goofy] (unless of course she would suddenly become mute)
Title: Re: OT - OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Midnite on May 15, 2002, 08:12:56 PM
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Midnite,
I  would think by now it is a given that I am joking or teasing...I will  certainly stop if it is a problem for the posters.

That's my point-- please don't assume it's a given.  And in this situation, I have only to read my messages to know it wasn't clear to everyone that you were kidding.  But if you mean stop joking or teasing, no way.  A smiley-- ;), ;D, J/K (just kidding, not John Karlen, hee hee), or even an LOL helps.
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: CastleBee on May 15, 2002, 08:26:49 PM
Julia99's question and Minja's answer concerning favorite pills or dolls (as Nealy [crazd] in VOD would say LOL) of the 60's reminded me of an old movie circa mid-60's (can't remember the title) where someone is having a fit of some kind in a department store and a big crowd forms around whoever it was.  Before long someone yells does anyone have any Valium at which time everyone in the crowd whips out a bottle and thrusts it at the person who asked.  

And I also remember once that one of my aunts loved to like to brag that she "never had to take a nerve pill in her life" as my mother (her sister) muttered under her breath...maybe not, but she's sure caused a few other people to take them!  ::)
Title: Re: OPEN DOOR POLICY
Post by: Dr. Eric Lang on May 15, 2002, 10:56:19 PM
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Joanna Mills (Daphne's sister) was a guest in 1840.


Actually, Joanna did not stay at Collinwood - Samantha wouldn't hear of it.

Personally, I wouldn't mind Angelique/Cassandra staying over at my place for a few days. In exchange for room and board I'd ask her to perform a few incantations directed at my local bank and the IRS.
;D