1000th.monkey: I use a mac, not a typewriter: Pinch, Punch, First Day of the Month
Posted by 1000th.monkey at 9:23 AM
MyTricksterGod September 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM
That is a very weird ritual. Back in middle school, we had something called "punch buggy license," but because it was one of those bad urban neighborhoods, the stakes were increased. So when a punch buggy zipped by, if you didn't quickly say "license" then you got punched in the face.
Inevitably, a lot of fights broke out, and the way we handled THAT problem, well... that's a whole 'nother blog post.
MyTricksterGod September 1, 2011 at 10:22 AM
You gave me an idea on a blog post.
1000th.monkey September 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Yep, kids are really violent by nature :)
...we did the punch-buggy thing too, same cousin. I think she just liked to hit my sister and I ;)
ladonna watkins September 1, 2011 at 2:53 PM
We did a lot of punch-buggy when I was growing up too. Nice to meet a fellow Canadian. I was raised in Saskatchewan.
Rachel McClellan September 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM
My family always has cold cereal parties. I love them and will never break the tradition. It's so nice not to worry about dinner. We all go to the store and pick our favorite cold cereal and then go home and chow. We've shared this party with many of our friends.
Jess September 1, 2011 at 7:10 PM
I hadn't thought about giving my characters little traditions like that, but I love the idea!
And I'm in your Fantasy 3 group for the Campaign, so I look forward to getting to know you and gleaning more wisdom. :)
Nicole September 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Haha, fun tradition! In my family, we call each other on the first of the month to say "Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit." Whoever says it first, wins. I have absolutely NO idea why or where it came from, but it's sure fun. :)
In one of my fantasy novels about a seafaring nation, I talk about the crazy traditions and superstitions the crew has while preparing for a fishing contest. It was definitely fun to come up with them!
1000th.monkey September 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Okay, the 'rabbit rabbit rabbit' thing is so completely random, I just love it :)
MC Rogerson September 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Here in the UK, we're supposed to say 'white rabbit' early on the first day of a month with an 'r' in the word. Writing it down, it looks weird, but you can find a reference to the superstition on Wikipedia.
Looking forward to seeing you around during the Third Writers' Platform-Building Campaign!
N.Scott September 1, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Awwww....pinch-punch, so sweet. You'd be the family next door I envy. Tradition? What's the time line on that? I used to randomly poke my younger brother in the ribs. He grew up on high alert. Now 30 years on, he's decided to do this to me....and he's faster.
Anyho..found you from the Writer's Platform Building Campaign. Love your blog!
Kate September 2, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Hi fellow campaigner.
Yes, I know the pinch punch thing - my kids get me with it every month!
No returns eh? Doesn't stop me saying 'a slap and a kick for being so quick'
Eve.E September 2, 2011 at 1:58 AM
hi there fellow campaigner,
Thought I would pop by and say "hi" seeing as we're in the same fantasy group. Fantastic blog. I'm currently just learning how to do it so bear with me :)
Susan Kaye Quinn September 2, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Little sociopaths, every last one :) LOL!
I agree that those touchstones from our childhood are so important - which is why we pass them on to our children. Thanks for the wonderful reminder - I'll have to think of something to share with my kids this weekend!
cleemckenzie September 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM
I wish our family did have traditions like yours that kept us in touch. The one I do have is that I send my mom flowers on my birthday. Now the florist says she's doing that. She loved my idea.
Jennifer Probst September 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM
That is SO funny! My brother and I have this ridiculous tradition around Christmas. When we were little, we received personalized ornaments. We got into a crazy thing of "hiding" the other's ornament, boasting ours was the best and forcing the other one to search the house to find theirs. Crazy. We are all grown up now. Guess what? We still do it every Christmas!
1000th.monkey: I use a mac, not a typewriter: Pinch, Punch, First Day of the Month
Posted by 1000th.monkey at 9:23 AM
MyTricksterGod September 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM
That is a very weird ritual. Back in middle school, we had something called "punch buggy license," but because it was one of those bad urban neighborhoods, the stakes were increased. So when a punch buggy zipped by, if you didn't quickly say "license" then you got punched in the face.
Inevitably, a lot of fights broke out, and the way we handled THAT problem, well... that's a whole 'nother blog post.
MyTricksterGod September 1, 2011 at 10:22 AM
You gave me an idea on a blog post.
1000th.monkey September 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Yep, kids are really violent by nature :)
...we did the punch-buggy thing too, same cousin. I think she just liked to hit my sister and I ;)
ladonna watkins September 1, 2011 at 2:53 PM
We did a lot of punch-buggy when I was growing up too. Nice to meet a fellow Canadian. I was raised in Saskatchewan.
Rachel McClellan September 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM
My family always has cold cereal parties. I love them and will never break the tradition. It's so nice not to worry about dinner. We all go to the store and pick our favorite cold cereal and then go home and chow. We've shared this party with many of our friends.
Jess September 1, 2011 at 7:10 PM
I hadn't thought about giving my characters little traditions like that, but I love the idea!
And I'm in your Fantasy 3 group for the Campaign, so I look forward to getting to know you and gleaning more wisdom. :)
Nicole September 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Haha, fun tradition! In my family, we call each other on the first of the month to say "Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit." Whoever says it first, wins. I have absolutely NO idea why or where it came from, but it's sure fun. :)
In one of my fantasy novels about a seafaring nation, I talk about the crazy traditions and superstitions the crew has while preparing for a fishing contest. It was definitely fun to come up with them!
1000th.monkey September 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Okay, the 'rabbit rabbit rabbit' thing is so completely random
, I just love it :)
MC Rogerson September 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Here in the UK, we're supposed to say 'white rabbit' early on the first day of a month with an 'r' in the word. Writing it down, it looks weird, but you can find a reference to the superstition on Wikipedia.
Looking forward to seeing you around during the Third Writers' Platform-Building Campaign!
N.Scott September 1, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Awwww....pinch-punch, so sweet. You'd be the family next door I envy. Tradition? What's the time line on that? I used to randomly poke my younger brother in the ribs. He grew up on high alert. Now 30 years on, he's decided to do this to me....and he's faster.
Anyho..found you from the Writer's Platform Building Campaign. Love your blog!
Kate September 2, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Hi fellow campaigner.
Yes, I know the pinch punch thing - my kids get me with it every month!
No returns eh? Doesn't stop me saying 'a slap and a kick for being so quick'
Eve.E September 2, 2011 at 1:58 AM
hi there fellow campaigner,
Thought I would pop by and say "hi" seeing as we're in the same fantasy group. Fantastic blog. I'm currently just learning how to do it so bear with me :)
Susan Kaye Quinn September 2, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Little sociopaths, every last one :) LOL!
I agree that those touchstones from our childhood are so important - which is why we pass them on to our children. Thanks for the wonderful reminder - I'll have to think of something to share with my kids this weekend!
cleemckenzie September 2, 2011 at 8:50 AM
I wish our family did have traditions like yours that kept us in touch. The one I do have is that I send my mom flowers on my birthday. Now the florist says she's doing that. She loved my idea.
Jennifer Probst September 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM
That is SO funny! My brother and I have this ridiculous tradition around Christmas. When we were little, we received personalized ornaments. We got into a crazy thing of "hiding" the other's ornament, boasting ours was the best and forcing the other one to search the house to find theirs. Crazy. We are all grown up now. Guess what? We still do it every Christmas!