Gee, and I was just talking about how much I like lamb (Baa! Baa!)

[gerisullivan]

Thanks, galtine1! The first time I clicked through to this, I abandoned it after contemplating the process of clicking so many boxes for people known or met in Real Life. But then I had too much fun reading everyone's answers, so here goes! I'm not even messing about with any of the code, tempting though that could be on a few questions and replies.

1. Go here.
2. Pass it on.

1.~How did you meet parsleigh? At the Cincinnati Corflu in 1987, I believe.
2.~What would you do if you had never met drewan? Probably have missed out on attending his really neat wedding!
3.~What do you honestly think of don_fitch? I adore him. Always have; always will.
4.~Would or did avt_tor and papabearyg go out? Oh. Mi. Ghod. The mind boggles.
5.~Have you ever liked replyhazy? Yep; ever since I met her.
6.~If lollardfish died tomorrow, what is one thing that you would need him/her to know? [oww!] That I treasure his spirit, his friendship, his musical talent, and admire his academic achievements.
7.~Would headgardener and akirlu make a good couple? If they were both so inclined, yes, actually; I believe they would.
8.~Describe marsgov in 3 words: Martian, Assassin, Friend
9.~Do you think drplokta is hot? I'm sure flickgc finds him so; I've only ever lusted after him for Body Parts.
10.~Would lollardfish and thette make a lovely couple? Hmmm...don't think so.
11.~What do you think of when you see papabearyg? It's been too long. Do you want this Minicon 33 mug?
12.~Tell me something humiliating about akirlu: Nah, not my style.
13.~Do you know any of burningriver's family members? Yes, both blood relatives and her self-chosen family.
14.~What's daystreet's favorite color? This year, the greens of spring.
15.~On a scale of 1-10 how cute is james_nicoll? Bloody or not bloody?
16.~What would you do if filkerdave just professed their undying love for you? Be confused.
17.~What language does avt_tor speak? Fredcritter, where'd I put your hanky? I seem to need it, eh.
18.~Who is vgqn going out with? Her best beloved, Mike WINOLJ, far as I know.
19.~Is rwl a boy or a girl? He's a man with rockets who has traveled far.
20.~Would damascene and filkerdave make a good couple? In another world, perhaps. Probably not this one.
21.~Who do you think blackfyr would be great with from this list? Several people, I expect, but most especially lysana
22.~When was the last time you talked to drplokta? In person? Too many Worldcons ago.
23.~What is replyhazy's favorite band? One she can dance to.
24.~Does headgardener have any siblings? Eep. Family in Australia. Yes, I *think* so.
25.~Would you ever date burningriver? On a timeline where I was wired that way, yes.
26.~Would you ever date marsgov? On a timeline where enough things were different for it to be permissible, yes.
27.~Is blackfyr single? No.
28.~What is daystreet's last name? He doesn't reveal it here, so I won't, either.
29.~What is damascene's middle name? I don't remember ever knowing, though I see it starts with "M"
30~What is don_fitch's fantasy? To have enough space for his treasures.
31.~Where does rwl live? In the nearest M state that's south of me.
32.~Would you make out with parsleigh? If I were wired that way and she were interested, sure.
33.~Are drewan and burningriver best friends? Best friends, no. But they'd have fun at the same parties, and have.
34.~Does marsgov like daystreet? I don't think these two have met. Glad to hear otherwise!
35.~How did you meet damascene? I think it was the 1998 Boskone, but it could well have been an earlier Worldcon.
36.~Is drplokta older than you? Nope.
37.~Is thette the sexiest person alive? Now where's galtine1 when I need her?!?

Comments

[gerisullivan.livejournal.com]

To someone, quite possibly. Alas, I am far too literal a human being these days. To reach my own judgment on this matter, I'd have to at see and talk with (or at least hear...hmmm, and quite probably smell, touch, dance, and laugh with) all of the people alive. That's not physically possible, a fact of life that I am actually quite grateful for. I would have given me great pleasure to respond "yes, of course" if galtine1's name had come up in that question, just because she would gotten such a kick out of it. Well, that, and considering the places my name popped up in her survey questions, it only would have been fair play.

The part about aging that I find most comforting so far is how my perception of attractiveness and sexual appeal have changed along the way. When I was in my twenties and early thirties, my first impression of guys in their fifties was "old". These days, my reaction is much more likely to be "attractive," "cute," "sexy," or even, "oh, wow, humminahummina." Yes, they still look old. But old looks much better than it did 20-25 years ago. Old is now much more interesting. Yes, some people in their twenties still look delightfully hot to me, but that's primarily in terms of the pleasure of looking at them.

This is probably more a reflection of the fact that similar age range is an important piece of my own sexual make-up than anything else. I'm just glad that looks/appearances I find sexually attractive are aging right along with me.

[thette.livejournal.com]

I was mostly being cheeky, as I know the question is deeply silly. But I'm glad your tastes are evolving.