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Dainsie · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2015, 07:56 AM

Dainsie is my name, and I have been a part of the SS team in one role or another since 2004. I've been a mod, head of house, admin and SS radio DJ to name a few. So I've been around and remember a bunch of good times. I have also gotten to meet a few other members in person. In real life I live an odd existence Australia.

Feel free to ask me about SS, Harry Potter, advice, life, love, that one time I went to Hobbiton... anything at all. If it's too personal I may choose not to answer, or make up an elaborate tale and you have to figure out if it is true or not. Good luck.

Jessiqua · 09-29-2015, 09:38 AM

Oh hellOOOOOOOO!! *waves at you from SA*

Ummm
1. What's your thought on vegemite?
2. Are you watching a) the biggest loser, and/or b) the bachelorette?

3. Umm umm what's your favourite season?

FearlessLeader19 · 09-29-2015, 02:12 PM

One question for now...

Which pro cycling team would you ride for?

Casey O · 09-29-2015, 02:38 PM

Tell us about the one time you went to Hobbiton

Steelsheen · 09-29-2015, 02:55 PM

hii Dainsie hii!!

ok this is something i always wanted to ask, but whats the story behind your username? like is that from your real name or is it from something else?

and and AND given that you're like the SS Vet, what in all the time you've stayed here had the strongest impact on you (positive / negative)?

RandomRaven · 09-29-2015, 03:27 PM

I'm not gonna ask something too personal but....

What is your favorite breakfast menu?

also, what things that you do like and dislike from being an Australian?

allucha · 09-29-2015, 07:00 PM

Daiiiiiinsie! Did you know that I would stay up late with my Fantastic Beasts book at hand while totally enjoying the challenge that you gave with lessons? Cause I so did.

If you could have any three superpowers, what would they be, and who is your favourite super (aside from me

)

Dainsie · 09-30-2015, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessiqua

Oh hellOOOOOOOO!! *waves at you from SA*

Ummm
1. What's your thought on vegemite?
2. Are you watching a) the biggest loser, and/or b) the bachelorette?

3. Umm umm what's your favourite season?

Ooh my Nan is in SA at the moment visiting.

1. Vegemite is delicious if made correctly. I have managed to persuade a few haters once they realised you don't spread it like peanut butter.

And yet promite and marmite? DISGUSTING. I make sense.

2. No neither, don't like those reality TV shows at all.

3. Season 4 & 5 of Rookie Blue. Also most of them. Just not summer.

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

One question for now...

Which pro cycling team would you ride for?

Orica Green Edge! But I don't even own a bike. Motorbike yes, pushbike no.

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Originally Posted by Casey O

Tell us about the one time you went to Hobbiton

IT. IS. AWESOME. Seriously. If you are even a tiny bit of a fan you should go, I guarantee you will love it. Even non fans do. That first moment when you walk in and it's all laid out in front of you... magic. Like walking into the movie. I think I took 63529834 pictures.

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Originally Posted by Steelsheen

hii Dainsie hii!!

ok this is something i always wanted to ask, but whats the story behind your username? like is that from your real name or is it from something else?

and and AND given that you're like the SS Vet, what in all the time you've stayed here had the strongest impact on you (positive / negative)?

Haha my name... I have been thinking about changing it for a few years but, I've just had it so LONG you know? And what would I change it to? So many ideas but I can't bring myself to do it. I am toterly open to suggestions. Seriously.

It's a nickname that spawns from a hilarious incident involving a potato, a viking and fireworks.

The thing that had the strongest positive impact was the people I met, the community and the copious theory discussion. But that's also kinda the most negative because most of that is gone now. But that's just how it goes.[/serious]

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Originally Posted by RandomRaven

I'm not gonna ask something too personal but....

What is your favorite breakfast menu?

also, what things that you do like and dislike from being an Australian?

Oh man. Breakfast is now my favourite meal of the day. For years and years I didn't eat it, now I do. BACON. I try to not eat it too often, but all of the bacon. And once a month pancakes. But my go to breakfast is usually weetbix with milk and banana, or greek yogurt with muesli, or eggs on toast/scrambled eggs.

I like that we live in a pretty and varied place. However. I do not like the politics and attitudes. It takes forever to travel to most places. And I hate the heat.

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Originally Posted by allucha

Daiiiiiinsie! Did you know that I would stay up late with my Fantastic Beasts book at hand while totally enjoying the challenge that you gave with lessons? Cause I so did.

If you could have any three superpowers, what would they be, and who is your favourite super (aside from me

)

Hehe RPing is something I just kinda fell into, and did very badly. But I did love the teaching part.

I am not so much into super hero people. I haven't watched hardly any of those movies really. So definitely you. Or Cate Blanchett because that chick does not age! BUT. I can pick anything right?
1. The ability to make people stop being jerks/be kind (thus solving many other world problems)
2. Be a SUPER smart science nerd so I can cure diseases
3. Teleporting would be pretty awesome

FearlessLeader19 · 10-01-2015, 02:21 AM

I approve of Orica Green Edge! A motor bike! Zomg, you're even cooler than I thought xD

Keeping in trend with the Cycling theme:

1. Which of the Tours would you want to go see?
2. Which is your fave jersey that the cyclists compete for and why?
3. Top 5 fave cyclists.
4. Do you watch the women Cycling tournaments?

TarabellaFigg · 10-01-2015, 07:48 AM

Love that you've been around since 2004. I was a member too, back in the day! Lost track of all my information and now have to start all over again.

What are some of your favorite ways in which the site has grown/evolved over the past decade?

Dainsie · 10-01-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

I approve of Orica Green Edge! A motor bike! Zomg, you're even cooler than I thought xD

Keeping in trend with the Cycling theme:

1. Which of the Tours would you want to go see?
2. Which is your fave jersey that the cyclists compete for and why?
3. Top 5 fave cyclists.
4. Do you watch the women Cycling tournaments?

Hehe yeah. I own a dirt bike, going to get my road license soon hopefully and a road bike.

1. Honestly, I think watching on TV is better! If you're there in person you see them zoom by in 5 seconds then nothing. On TV you see all of it plus cool scenery.
2. Green. So understated because these guys are built for short bursts of speed but have to ride 734823km to even get to the sprint points. Crazy.
5. Anna Meares, Peter Sagan, Michael Rodgers, Jens Keukeleire, Orica team
4. No, only because like most female sport it doesn't get even 10% of the coverage male sport does and doesn't get shown, so I can't watch it. So stupid!

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Originally Posted by TarabellaFigg

Love that you've been around since 2004. I was a member too, back in the day! Lost track of all my information and now have to start all over again.

What are some of your favorite ways in which the site has grown/evolved over the past decade?

Do you remember your username? We could help you out.

It just got so huge. I remember back in the day, if you said to me a member name I could tell you what house they were in without looking (I was a teacher in the school then which made it easier). Then it just blew up which was great - because it meant more activity and discussion everywhere. Days spent in the chat talking and playing uno, or DJing or listening to SS radio and being on group MSN were the best.

Expecto-Penguin · 10-01-2015, 04:53 PM

Haii! I have been seeing you around a lot on the gaming side on SS! I just wanted to tell you my name is Stephanie

Oh okie! So questions....

1. What are your fandoms besides Harry Potter of course?

2. What is your favorite activity to do in Australia? Do you go sight seeing and stuff?

3. Have you ever been to the United States? If so where?
4. What kind of music do you like!?

Dainsie · 10-03-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Expecto-Penguin

Haii! I have been seeing you around a lot on the gaming side on SS! I just wanted to tell you my name is Stephanie

Oh okie! So questions....

1. What are your fandoms besides Harry Potter of course?

2. What is your favorite activity to do in Australia? Do you go sight seeing and stuff?

3. Have you ever been to the United States? If so where?
4. What kind of music do you like!?

Hi Stephanie! WAIT. Did you use to be a Gryffindor!? Tell me a random fact about yourself.

1. Ugh, so many. I get really in to particular things, to the point that I physically limit the things I watch and read to make sure I don't get into too many fandoms at once. I have a bunch of shows I want to watch but am saving for future (The 100, Game of Thrones, Person of Interest... lots more). Some of my favourite fandoms are:
- Lord of the Rings/Hobbit/Tolkien
- Firefly/Serenity
- Rookie Blue
- Carmilla (webseries)

2. My favourite thing to do is explore my surrounding area with my puppy dog (wherever I am or go) finding new areas to walk, jog, swim, kayak, lounge around or just hang out. Just today we found this secluded little area of beautiful grassy shady river bank that would be amazing to spend a day picnicing and having fun.

3. I have! Once. I spent a few days in New York (and met an SSer), went to Canada then spent a few days in LA (where I met another SSer). I landed in Vegas after being diverted but sadly wasn't allowed off the plane. =(

4. Again so much, I have quite eclectic tastes depending on mood. I use to mostly be a rock/hard rock/metal head, but I always liked pretty much everything. Last few years I am going through a big indie phase. Started off mostly in the rock genre, but lately it has also involved a lot on pop like MS MR, Banks, Lorde etc. But always indie stations, I can't stand listening to commercial radio or like top 40. But I do like everything from classical and opera to insane metal. NO COUNTRY.

RandomRaven · 10-03-2015, 01:14 PM

you know that Australia has so many great musicians. Who's your favorite? :3

Dainsie · 10-04-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RandomRaven

you know that Australia has so many great musicians. Who's your favorite? :3

I can never choose just one or two. Plus I like introducing people to new music so I'll list a bunch of different stuff. I'll put some links and genres so you can all try if you like.

Older/Long term favourites:
Sarah Blasko (Especially 'I Awake' and there's a new album out this month) - Indie Pop
ACDC - Rock (Duh)
Sia - Pop (again, DUH)
The Jezabels - Indie Rock (SO good, and the same live)
The Living End - Rockabilly (First album was an absolute teenage anthem)
Killing Heidi - Pop/Rock (no longer together)
Stonefield - Psychedelic Rock (Group is all sisters)
Gossling - Indie Pop
Missy Higgins - Pop/Soft Rock/Singer Songwriter/Bit of Everything
The Rubens - Indie Rock
Seeker Lover Keeper - A collaboration of 3 amazing singer songwriters including Sarah Blasko

Newer finds I'm digging:
SAFIA - Electro Pop
Chet Faker - Indie. Very Indie.
Ayla - Indie Pop
Meg Mac - Pop

I'LL STOP NOW. But there's so many and I'm sure I have forgotten a lot of my favs trying to do this on the fly while very tired. To listen to the best radio station in the country that plays a diverse range of music both local and international tune in to Triple J or Double J!

FUN FACT - I rode on a Harley today. Super fun.

RandomRaven · 10-04-2015, 01:29 PM

So many

and thanks for the link, I'm gonna listen and see if I enjoy it. I'm currently hooked into Sheppard, do you know them?

aaaaand.... another random question. Do you have favorite youtuber? (either vlog or cover or anything else)

Dainsie · 10-06-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RandomRaven

So many

and thanks for the link, I'm gonna listen and see if I enjoy it. I'm currently hooked into Sheppard, do you know them?

aaaaand.... another random question. Do you have favorite youtuber? (either vlog or cover or anything else)

Yup I know Sheppard. Not really a fan because their song was used in an ad campaign that played 37539 times a day and got annoying fast.

At the moment my favourite youtube thing is a webseries called Carmilla. They just wrapped their second season, but something new is starting later this month. It's super funny and cute and has a bunch of diverse characters. Others are Colleen (PsychoSoprano) & Rachel Ballinger, Orica GreenEDGE, The Hillywood Show and How It Should Have Ended.

Jessiqua · 10-06-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dainsie

Ooh my Nan is in SA at the moment visiting.

1. Vegemite is delicious if made correctly. I have managed to persuade a few haters once they realised you don't spread it like peanut butter.

And yet promite and marmite? DISGUSTING. I make sense.

2. No neither, don't like those reality TV shows at all.

3. Season 4 & 5 of Rookie Blue. Also most of them. Just not summer.

OoooOOOOooo000 *waves to Dainsie's nan* It's too hot here. Ugh. Already had the airconditioner on, and the chocolate has melted. *cries a puddle*

1a. OH MERLIN - I know. You know when I was on a student placement a few years ago, I took care of this lovely lady who used to have "Vegemite broth" every night after dinner

tablespoon of vegemite dissolved in water. But apparently that's a thing!? Mmm peanut butter.
1b. Okay peanut butter - Kraft right? Smooth or crunchy?
3. How awful is summer? We should just shooo it away and be gone with it already.

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Originally Posted by Dainsie

I like that we live in a pretty and varied place. However. I do not like the politics and attitudes. It takes forever to travel to most places. And I hate the heat.

*Agrees 100% with all of the above*

ginny_first_year_pureblood · 10-06-2015, 06:23 PM

Hi! I do believe you used to be my HOH back in the day? Or something along the lines of that...I do remember you from when I was on here all the time

1. What is your guilty pleasure food?
2. Do you have any pets? What is your dream pet?
3. What is your favorite thing from the Harry Potter world? The magic? The friendships?

Dainsie · 10-07-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessiqua

OoooOOOOooo000 *waves to Dainsie's nan* It's too hot here. Ugh. Already had the airconditioner on, and the chocolate has melted. *cries a puddle*

1a. OH MERLIN - I know. You know when I was on a student placement a few years ago, I took care of this lovely lady who used to have "Vegemite broth" every night after dinner

tablespoon of vegemite dissolved in water. But apparently that's a thing!? Mmm peanut butter.
1b. Okay peanut butter - Kraft right? Smooth or crunchy?
3. How awful is summer? We should just shooo it away and be gone with it already.

*Agrees 100% with all of the above*

Ugh yes. It was 34 the other day, disgusting. And its only going to get worse. I have heard of vegemite broth lol. Crunchy. BOTH! But crunchy.

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Originally Posted by ginny_first_year_pureblood

Hi! I do believe you used to be my HOH back in the day? Or something along the lines of that...I do remember you from when I was on here all the time

1. What is your guilty pleasure food?
2. Do you have any pets? What is your dream pet?
3. What is your favorite thing from the Harry Potter world? The magic? The friendships?

Indeed I was Gryffindor HOH for a time, and I taught a couple classes too.

1. Chocolate always.
2. I only have a few pets now - a dog, fish and a horse. But I always grew up with a bunch of animals and my parents still have a few. I've had pigs, peacocks, ducks, geese, chickens, rabbits, sheep, cows... you name it I probably had it at one point.
3. The WORLD is my favourite thing I think. JK created a wonderful place and filled it with an amazing things, yet it is still this world, just a layer underneath if you get me. Like... it COULD be real. It's toterly real.