Well, hi there, folks!
Um, in case you're wondering about the name, it was meant to be Pinecone Tortoise, but if it told me it was going to lop of the last two letters, I didn't see it coming. ^^;;;
Anyways, about me - I is from Aussie-land, that drought-infested (excepting the spots what is currently flooding or on fire) place down south and out in the water a bit.
My likes?
- Miniature umbrellas and exotic straws. Novelty items just don't come much neater than that.
- Birds. Had two, both deceased. Cocktiels they was. Adorable and affectionate.
- Computer. I hasn't named it, but why would I? Do you name your hands?
- Drawing. MUCHLY BIG ON THIS ONE. ^^ And seeing pretty things, which basically counts as seeing in general.
My 'don't likes'?
- Static electricity is a big one. >< Nooooot nice.
- Cat behaviour. A day or so after scooping a turkey chick out from a neighbour's stove where their kitty had chased it is like, so NOT the time to be brandishing these cute critters at me. As much as I think they're pretty to look at and presumably pleasant to stroke, I is somewhat sick of them removing the wildlife from my locale and replacing it with ... droppings.
- Anime/manga as a series and, in general, culture.
Uh, please don't boot me out on sight for that last one. I STILL HAS REASONS TO BE HERE!! Most of which can be found in the last point on my likes list above. The anime art style, I find, is gorgeous. Detailed, beautiful, delicate and simple. But I've yet to come across it in a story that both held my interest and didn't start my conscience gnawing me into submission. I know there's a lot of ways to justify following a lot of fandoms - but justifying justifying something contentious suggests I'm looking for how I can get away with pleasing myself in ways I know are dubious rather than trying to please God as best I can. I isn't as dutiful as that in all areas of my life, but this is one I feel I can pull through on. Got too deep before my conversion and feel much... better... for abandoning it since. And hey, yeh never know - some talented artist might someday take it upon themselves to produce something WITHOUT the crudity, sensuality and magic/demons but still WITH the interest. Mhmm... that'd be nice. ^^
So yeah, if you can tolerate someone veering away from canon anime and fangirlism, I hope to linger around the art section and pick up a few tips. Can't say my stuff is solidly anime (though it might be nice to try something for yer technical reasons... hmm....) but it sure was anime influenced.
Anyways, gotta scoot!
Piney.
Trundling on in
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"Sometimes we don't present the Gospel well enough for the non-elect to reject it."
- John MacArthur
"In the total expanse of the human life, there is not a single square inch of which Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, 'That is mine'."
- Abraham Kuyper
"God the great Creator of all things doth uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise and holy providence, according to His infallible foreknowledge and the free and immutable counsel of His own will, to the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy."
- Westminister Confession of Faith (Chapter 5, Section 1)
"The wisdom of God has found a way for the love of God to deliver sinners from the wrath of God all the while upholding the righteousness of God!!"
- John Piper
"Grace is the pleasure of God to magnify the worth of God by giving sinners the right and power to delight in God without obscuring the glory of God!"
-John Piper
"The very One from Whom we need to be saved, is the One Who has saved us."
- R.C. Sproul
"All of Christian life is ceaseless worship of God the Father, through the mediatorship of God the Son, by the indwelling power of God the Spirit, doing what God commands in Scripture, not doing what God forbids in Scripture, in culturally contextualized ways, for the furtherance of the Gospel, when both gathered for adoration, and scattered for action, in joyous response to God's glorious grace."
- Mark Driscoll
"Believers do not pray with the view of informing God about things unknown to Him, or of exciting Him to do His duty, or of urging Him as though He were reluctant. On the contrary, they pray in order that they may arouse themselves to seek Him, that they may exercise their faith in meditating on His promises, that they may relieve themselves from their anxieties by pouring them into His bosom; in a word, that they may declare that from Him alone they hope and expect, both for themselves and for others, all good things."
- Martin Luther
"I have to tell you first that I am ready to die. I have put my affairs in order. Your supreme weapon is killing. My supreme weapon is dying, because when you kill me, people all over Romania will read my books and believe on the God that I preach - even more than they do now."
- Dr. Joseph Ton, the exiled Romanian pastor (quoted by James Montgomery Boice)
"The best prayer I ever prayed had enough sin in it to condemn the whole world."
- John Bunyan
"If the Christian has lost sight of Calvary, that shows that he has lost his way."
- J.I. Packer[/SIZE]
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"Sometimes we don't present the Gospel well enough for the non-elect to reject it."
- John MacArthur
"In the total expanse of the human life, there is not a single square inch of which Christ, who alone is sovereign, does not declare, 'That is mine'."
- Abraham Kuyper
"God the great Creator of all things doth uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise and holy providence, according to His infallible foreknowledge and the free and immutable counsel of His own will, to the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy."
- Westminister Confession of Faith (Chapter 5, Section 1)
"The wisdom of God has found a way for the love of God to deliver sinners from the wrath of God all the while upholding the righteousness of God!!"
- John Piper
"Grace is the pleasure of God to magnify the worth of God by giving sinners the right and power to delight in God without obscuring the glory of God!"
-John Piper
"The very One from Whom we need to be saved, is the One Who has saved us."
- R.C. Sproul
"All of Christian life is ceaseless worship of God the Father, through the mediatorship of God the Son, by the indwelling power of God the Spirit, doing what God commands in Scripture, not doing what God forbids in Scripture, in culturally contextualized ways, for the furtherance of the Gospel, when both gathered for adoration, and scattered for action, in joyous response to God's glorious grace."
- Mark Driscoll
"Believers do not pray with the view of informing God about things unknown to Him, or of exciting Him to do His duty, or of urging Him as though He were reluctant. On the contrary, they pray in order that they may arouse themselves to seek Him, that they may exercise their faith in meditating on His promises, that they may relieve themselves from their anxieties by pouring them into His bosom; in a word, that they may declare that from Him alone they hope and expect, both for themselves and for others, all good things."
- Martin Luther
"I have to tell you first that I am ready to die. I have put my affairs in order. Your supreme weapon is killing. My supreme weapon is dying, because when you kill me, people all over Romania will read my books and believe on the God that I preach - even more than they do now."
- Dr. Joseph Ton, the exiled Romanian pastor (quoted by James Montgomery Boice)
"The best prayer I ever prayed had enough sin in it to condemn the whole world."
- John Bunyan
"If the Christian has lost sight of Calvary, that shows that he has lost his way."
- J.I. Packer[/SIZE]
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jon_jinn - Posts: 3261
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Hey thar, and welcome^^ Seen ya around on the list of online peoples, and I always thought "Tortoi" was on purpose, but personally it kinda looks neat like that^^
神 は、 その 独り 子 を お与え に なった ほど に 世 お愛 された。
独り 子 を 信じる 者 が 一人 も滅 ひない で, 永遠 の 命 お得る ため で ある。
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独り 子 を 信じる 者 が 一人 も滅 ひない で, 永遠 の 命 お得る ため で ある。
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Tenshi no Ai - Posts: 4789
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Hi there, and welcome! Like Tenshi said, I always thought your name was on purpose too. XD Anyways, as a fellow artist, I can't wait to see some of your stuff! 
Feel free to post lots of your pictures in the gallery! Anyways, have fun, post a bunch, and drop by the chat sometime!
See you around the boards!
Feel free to post lots of your pictures in the gallery! Anyways, have fun, post a bunch, and drop by the chat sometime!
See you around the boards!
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Mithrandir - Posts: 11071
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Hello new member of our food supply....uh, I mean! Welcome to the board.
*Hands out Chocolate Pocky and Ramnue Soda to our new member*
If you ever need to talk to someone, just send a pm.
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If you ever need to talk to someone, just send a pm.
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Roy Mustang - Posts: 6022
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It is rather difficult to find an anime without too much profanity, sexual innuendo, etc. I think the original Japenese has exceedingly better quality but in most cases the English dub waters down some of the controversial things.
But this is just me rambling. Welcome!
But this is just me rambling. Welcome!
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Hurry up and install your home security systems, 'cause Jesus is coming like a thief in the night.
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yukishiro128 - Posts: 72
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Aww, wow, thanks for the welcome everyone! Such warmth! Such openness! Such... er... UNIQUENESS! I feels at home-ish.
Yeah, the name was accidental... and it's not the first time it's happened. You'd think I'd've learnt by now. Shorter names = might actually get to keep all of it.
Radical Dreamer - Oh, I intends to... not that I've got that much stuff to show at the moment. Ever had those times when you start to do something REALLY SPECATULAR and it's far enough progressed that you can see the great bits but then you find yourself stuck on other bits and you don't want to wreck it by settling for something 'just a little out' so you keep trying and destroying the bit of paper... uh, you know what I mean? ^^;;; Got at least one o' those at the moment. Hopefully, it'll get fixed - PROPERLY - soon!
Mithrander - ...
WELLS, YOU CAN COLOUR ME OUTRAGED!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN I DON'T KNOW WHEN, I'VE BEEN CENSORED!! AND I WASN'T EVEN TRYING TO BE RUDE!!! (I isn't, of course, outraged at you or anyone else here) I IS OUTRAGED AT THE PEOPLE WHO SUBVERT OUR LANGUAGE AND MAKE IT A DIRTY THING!!! WELL, I IS HAVING HAD ENOUGH!! THE TIME TO TAKE A STAND IS NOW!!!!! (And in case you haven't already twigged to the excessive colonies of exclamation marks populating this message, you have a rant on your hands here. Reading on is at your own risk.) THINGS ARE DIRE, BUT THAT'S OKAYS, CUZ I HAVES A PLAN! I IS GOING TO START A NEW LANGUAGE WITH NEW WORDS THAT DON'T HAVE DOUBLE MEANINGS. I'LL CALL IT 'PINESE' AND INSTITUTE IT AS THE ONLINE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE. (Afterwhich, I may or may not sell it on eBay for millions -~~ rant interrupted because mother requires me to put rubbish in bins outside....
.... rant resumed after menial task performed ~~- and retired young.) -~~ Rant terminated after train of thought mislaid.
Eirewolf - Thanks! ^^
Everyone else - uh, would like to reply, but sorta gotta scoot. Have a great day!
Piney.
Yeah, the name was accidental... and it's not the first time it's happened. You'd think I'd've learnt by now. Shorter names = might actually get to keep all of it.
Radical Dreamer - Oh, I intends to... not that I've got that much stuff to show at the moment. Ever had those times when you start to do something REALLY SPECATULAR and it's far enough progressed that you can see the great bits but then you find yourself stuck on other bits and you don't want to wreck it by settling for something 'just a little out' so you keep trying and destroying the bit of paper... uh, you know what I mean? ^^;;; Got at least one o' those at the moment. Hopefully, it'll get fixed - PROPERLY - soon!
Mithrander - ...
WELLS, YOU CAN COLOUR ME OUTRAGED!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN I DON'T KNOW WHEN, I'VE BEEN CENSORED!! AND I WASN'T EVEN TRYING TO BE RUDE!!! (I isn't, of course, outraged at you or anyone else here) I IS OUTRAGED AT THE PEOPLE WHO SUBVERT OUR LANGUAGE AND MAKE IT A DIRTY THING!!! WELL, I IS HAVING HAD ENOUGH!! THE TIME TO TAKE A STAND IS NOW!!!!! (And in case you haven't already twigged to the excessive colonies of exclamation marks populating this message, you have a rant on your hands here. Reading on is at your own risk.) THINGS ARE DIRE, BUT THAT'S OKAYS, CUZ I HAVES A PLAN! I IS GOING TO START A NEW LANGUAGE WITH NEW WORDS THAT DON'T HAVE DOUBLE MEANINGS. I'LL CALL IT 'PINESE' AND INSTITUTE IT AS THE ONLINE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE. (Afterwhich, I may or may not sell it on eBay for millions -~~ rant interrupted because mother requires me to put rubbish in bins outside....
.... rant resumed after menial task performed ~~- and retired young.) -~~ Rant terminated after train of thought mislaid.
Eirewolf - Thanks! ^^
Everyone else - uh, would like to reply, but sorta gotta scoot. Have a great day!
Piney.
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Pinecone Tortoi - Posts: 41
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Yes, it is a great tragedy that perfectly innocent words are sometimes "dirtified" as language progresses... or regresses, as the case may be. I look forward to your linguistic revolution. "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
[indent]~~Gandalf, in Fellowship of the Ring[/indent]
[indent]~~Gandalf, in Fellowship of the Ring[/indent]
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EireWolf - Posts: 2496
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The Honorable Jeffulin welcomes you to the CAA!
Have a banana!
*gives Pinecone Tortoi a banana*
Have a banana!
*gives Pinecone Tortoi a banana*
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QtheQreater - Posts: 727
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And hey, yeh never know - some talented artist might someday take it upon themselves to produce something WITHOUT the crudity, sensuality and magic/demons but still WITH the interest. Mhmm... that'd be nice. ^^
Watch some mecha anime. It's some of the cleanest stuff I've ever seen. And it's got giant robots. Everybody loves giant robots!
Err, anyway, welcome aboard.
fightin' in the eighties
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ShiroiHikari - Posts: 7564
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Glad to hear that you like drawing! You'll definitely find that you're not alone on CAA in that hobby. 
Oh, and you'll also find there are quite a few Aussies here, too. I'm a kiwi, myself. Great to see you on the boards - I hope you enjoy your time here. Feel free to post some of your artwork on the boards, and just to post in general.
Looking forward to seeing you around.
God bless.
Oh, and you'll also find there are quite a few Aussies here, too. I'm a kiwi, myself. Great to see you on the boards - I hope you enjoy your time here. Feel free to post some of your artwork on the boards, and just to post in general.
Looking forward to seeing you around.
God bless.
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CreatureArt - Posts: 1107
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Yes, welcome, it is good stuff. YAY FOR GOODNESS!
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^_^ I eatchoo! TOMORROW! Maybe. Lol. Enjoy!
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^_^ I eatchoo! TOMORROW! Maybe. Lol. Enjoy!
"No matter how dark the night, morning always comes, and our journey begins anew." -Lulu, FFX
I don't believe in luck because God doesn't gamble.
I don't believe in luck because God doesn't gamble.
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MusicRocksGBV - Posts: 17
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Actually, anime isn't trying to ruffle your feathers. I suggest the Miyazaki movies, they're mostly family-friendly. I highly recommend you check out Whisper of the Heart, one of the cleanest anime titles around.
Anyway, welcome to the asylum. Where we actually let the inmates run the asylum!
Anyway, welcome to the asylum. Where we actually let the inmates run the asylum!
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rocklobster - Posts: 8903
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Pinecone, my friend. Good to see you here! (all the way from ChristianWriters.com)
We need more Aussies and pinecone tortoi (heh, heh).
I can recommend Last Exile as a great anime with very very little dubious content. It's steampunk anime. And I second all the Miyazaki/Ghibli movies (all except Pom Poko). They are awesomely fantastically amazing.
Anyway, make some friends, take part in interesting conversation and enjoy yourself.
We need more Aussies and pinecone tortoi (heh, heh).
I can recommend Last Exile as a great anime with very very little dubious content. It's steampunk anime. And I second all the Miyazaki/Ghibli movies (all except Pom Poko). They are awesomely fantastically amazing.
Anyway, make some friends, take part in interesting conversation and enjoy yourself.
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Warrior 4 Jesus - Posts: 4844
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Welcome to the site, Pinecone Tortoi(se)! Can't wait to see some of your artwork! ^_^
I have to say, you should read "Yotsuba&!". It's squeaky clean and incredibly adorable and hilarious. We also have a review section here, so hopefully you'll find the reviews helpful for picking out other clean anime and manga to enjoy.
I have to say, you should read "Yotsuba&!". It's squeaky clean and incredibly adorable and hilarious. We also have a review section here, so hopefully you'll find the reviews helpful for picking out other clean anime and manga to enjoy.
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
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Yumie - Posts: 1939
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The great thing is that CAA covers a variety of interests. I myself am not much of an anime fan any longer, but there are still plenty of areas devoted to my own interests and people who share them. So feel free to make yourself at home! ^_^
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Azier the Swordsman - Posts: 3109
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Hey roommate from up north! (Wow.. another person in my own timezone!) I'd place you at somewhere between Elizabeth and Darwin.
Anyways, welcome aboard.
Anyways, welcome aboard.
Everywhere like such as, and MOES.
"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." - William Carey
"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." - William Carey
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