Latex Generation: hey there, Ms. McConnell =) bethlmcconnell: hi Latex Generation: i'm not sure how much e-mail you get in that portion of your site where you ask for submissions of strange events, but i submitted an event from my own personal past. It took place in Salt Lake City. Ever been? bethlmcconnell: No, I've not been there. Latex Generation: It's a nice city, during the day time. The park i went to was called Memory Grove. Hm. Now that i say memory grove, it reminds me of your little situation. How's everything going with your friend? Still with him? bethlmcconnell: Yes. He's here. Latex Generation: You have to understand how difficult it can be to communicate through this medium (of course, you communicated with your friend through the computer!). What does he look like? Does he have hair? I picture him wearing a nice sweater like Mr. Rogers. He's everyone's friend, and you seem to talk fondly of him in your logs. Latex Generation: I'm sure the others hanging on your every log are also have a hard time picturing your friend. i think A.I. and i think of the movie. Have you seen it? heh... now i'm picturing your friend as Jude Law. Not a bad friend to have! Latex Generation: hm. Well, maybe you're more the Mel Gibson type. bethlmcconnell: Mr Rogers? bethlmcconnell: Not even close. bethlmcconnell: And Mel Gibson, I don't think so. Latex Generation: Is he good looking? What's his wardrobe like? bethlmcconnell: Casual clothing bethlmcconnell: He's not bad looking. He just looks like a normal guy. Latex Generation: that's odd. He seemed like such a logical program when you were first talking to him, didn't he? Doesn't make much sense to me that a logical program would be dressing casually. Or does it? Maybe his purpose is a bit further from his nature. What do you think? Latex Generation: or maybe i'm barking up the wrong tree... bethlmcconnell: Oh, I don't think that being logical would prohibit one from a casual clothing selection. Latex Generation: i suppose you've got a good point there, sister. do you ever find yourself all but forgetting your friend is totally synthetic? Latex Generation: Do you think you and your friend actually travelled to these various places around the world, or have you considered the possibility this is like the report you posted regarding that area in Georgia where the twenty story building went up so fast? Maybe the area around the two of you is changing. Like different scenes and sets in a play! bethlmcconnell: I have considered that bethlmcconnell: and i really think that the more likely scenario bethlmcconnell: though it was all so real. Latex Generation: ever have a dream that seemed so real, you weren't sure if you were awake or dreaming? i used to train a little bit in lucid dreaming when i was younger, and actually had some instances where i was totally aware of my own dream state. i guess the difference here would be that *I* was the one in control of my 'virtual' surroundings, whereas you don't seem to be. Latex Generation: are the two of you still testing? do you even really know what you're testing for? bethlmcconnell is away at 11:08 PM bethlmcconnell: I don't really know what I am testing for bethlmcconnell: which is quite frustrating Latex Generation: believe me, Beth, you're not alone in your frustration. I can only imagine you're trying to keep up with droves of people asking similiar questions, so you have to realize that we all feel your frustration, probably moreso as a result of getting this information second hand. Auto response from bethlmcconnell: I am currently away from the computer. bethlmcconnell: yes, I can imagine that. bethlmcconnell: I've been dealing with that for several years, only on a slightly different subject. Latex Generation: which subject is that? bethlmcconnell: well on paranormal research, which this is. but it just seems like so much more. Perhaps because I'm involved first hand, I don't know. bethlmcconnell: but I'm going to head off now, probably for the night. Latex Generation: one last thing, Beth. bethlmcconnell: I've gotten a lot of ideas tonight bethlmcconnell: yes? Latex Generation: Don't fret over needing to find all the answers right away. You might not know what you're testing for, but right now you're just feeling it out. It's a good idea to feel it out before you really get your hands dirty. Do you know what i mean? bethlmcconnell: I do. bethlmcconnell: but that's always good advice. Latex Generation: and i understand. as i said earlier, experiencing a strange event first hand often makes it seem almost less hard to believe, doesn't it? Don't answer that.. I already know how you'd answer. Get some rest, darlin'... =) 'nite Latex Generation: oh, if you haven't left.. maybe while you're sleeping, your friend could talk to us for awhile. I assume he knows how to use a computer!