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About moi: Adventurous, artsy, literary, kinetic, in good shape, highly exploratory, non-dramatic.
Likes to make things, and wish I had more space to do so at home (circular saw and latex paint IN the apartment, holy mess batman).
Propensity to climb things.
My life is about experience, good or bad, melancholy or elated, thinking that "this one might kill me" or awed by unexpected beauty, and finding a way to have a sense of humor about all of it. Your life is the stories you have to tell, and I'm hell bent on having some good ones.
I love the outdoors. It's the closest thing I have to a religion. , skier, snowboarder, climber, and mtn biker. I've hiked Everest Base Camp, biked through the deserts, climbed a 19,000 ft glacier in an ice storm, gotten lost in the jungle for 12 hours, sailed a sunfish into open ocean (and flipped it after narrowly avoiding a collision with a giant ferry, yikes!). This is important because these crazy activities often shape my free time and I'd like to meet someone who has at least some similar interests.
I think I am different than "most girls" for whatever that's worth.
Here's the 'Why' (and you can skip this part if you don't give a rat's ass why I'm here) - I have always had boyfriends, from the age of 17 to the age of 29, four serious relationships to be exact, without much time in between. After moving back to NYC a couple years ago. I found myself single for the first time, ever. This was FUN for about a year, but now I'm pretty over it ("one night stands" get damn boring, quick), and I am ready for a relationship of some sort.
I am on this site because Recently I've found it rare that I get to know guys who meet 3 seemingly simple criteria: I like you, I want to make out with you, and you are not married or otherwise unavailable. So, voila, here I am.
Wobbling along the line between responsible spontaneity and utter recklessness. There is a Rumi quote I like that goes: "Searching for truth, the sage and the lunatic unite." So, I guess I'm somewhere on that spectrum.
Also, I like to push my own boundries, mentally and physically, and I really enjoy similar people. People who have an innate curiosity, who really look and listen, and like to test themselves.
Trying new things, and by that I don't mean the new restaurant around the corner (though that is nice too), but let's jump into the deep end and see if we float... or swim... or whatever....
This is so beautiful, and is what I strive for: http://www.independ.net/directors/mickey-smith/
Rolling cigarettes (I don't actually smoke, old skill).
Self depricating humor and/or making fun of you.
Awkwardly stuttering while trying to make fun of you, thereby turning the tables on myself (see previous entry).
I'm also pretty good at relating to people on their level. I can get along pretty well with anyone if I want/need to, which I'm finding more and more to be a valuable skill at work, and in life.
Update* At the moment they notice my raspy voice. I had a surfing mishap in summer 2013, and now I have a somewhat deep and husky Tom Waits lilt (or maybe that's the opposite of a lilt?)
Love good movies when my attention span allows, and listen to lots of different stuff, from indie rock, to old country and blues, to hip-hop.
Food. Likes everything, eats healthy (but with a devastating sweet tooth), and will try anything once (this applies to things beyond foodstuffs also)...unless it's still alive.... That would be a deal breaker.
Har Har, just kidding!!! (and if you didn't bat an eye back there, we probably would not work out)
I could do without most things, but prefer:
Music that gives you chills
That first roll around in bed after waking up, and the subsequent 5 minutes of falling back asleep.
How many calories were in that giant cookie I just inhaled?
Followed by the game theory of human interaction...and...Can this be recycled?
Or, if you want to help me make one of THESE! (it works!).
OR if you wanna hear my weirdo, new Kathleen Turner voice in person...


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As of today, religion as it is, is on the decline in richer nations and even mid-wealth nations to a lesser extent. This trend is expected to continue.
Better education and scientific explanations allow people to explain the universe without a god. This has two effects, which happen simotaniously.
- Gods will become more symbolic, even it their respective religion. This is seen in LeVeyan Satanism, which does not believe in a literal satan, but they believe satan is the symbol of human imperfection.
- The decline of religion altogether. Many religios will become Deist, agnostic or atheist.
The effect is much in delay in America, as acceptance of atheism does not rise until the mid 2020s. Despite this, the effects do take their tolls. For example, the Sunday Assembly, the first atheist 'Church' was founded in late 2013. More and more appear in America.
An exception to this is North and Eastern America, which has lower levels of religon, and leads the rest of America in that respect.
European nations remain far ahead of most nations in the decline of religon, even America, and continues to push forward in society as a result. This decline is led by relatively good education.
The Middle East
The Middle East continues to be a centerpiece of religion, but still has some decline in it. By the 2050s, atheism is legalized, and a rush of people public ally state that they were atheist during that time.
This causes a wave of murder and radicalism, almost as large as that seen at the beginning of the century, but it slowly fades off.

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lanhaiou posted a topic in Graphics and GPU ProgrammingHi, I am pretty new to OPENGL, and could any one help me ? thanks !! I have a texture which contains number of tiles (each tile is part of this texture). now I want to draw all the tiles in one draw call : glDrawElements(), (every tile's vertex coordination is different). something like: glVertexPointer(); //set the vertex array, glTexCoordPointer(); //set the coordinations of the tile in texture. glDrawElements(); do I have to call glTexCoordPointer() to set the coordinations for every tile ? that will be 3 times call of above code if I want to draw 3 tiles. is there any efficient way to handle that ? thank you very much !!
lanhaiou replied to lanhaiou's topic in Graphics and GPU ProgrammingThank you very much ![img]http://public.gamedev.net//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png[/img] [quote name='samoth' timestamp='1332156865' post='4923258'] glBindTexture will likely cause a pipeline stall at the next draw call. Insofar, glBindTexture is not inefficient itself, but using it too often is. I say "likely" because it is possible that it does not cause a stall, depending on the hardware (but you have to assume the worst case, not the best case). On the other hand, glBegin/glEnd is not efficient for drawing thousands of tiles (i.e. single quads) either. What you want to do ideally is bind a texture once, bind a vertex buffer, and draw your 2000 quads with one call to [url="http://www.opengl.org/sdk/docs/man3/xhtml/glDrawElements.xml"]glDrawElements[/url]. Even using a plain old vertex array (i.e. not a buffer object) would be much preferrable, because it's much more efficient for the GL to upload that block of data. [/quote]
lanhaiou posted a topic in Graphics and GPU ProgrammingHello, I am trying to write a tile based 2D game using openGL, and I'm new to openGL.. I heard that glBindTexture() is not efficency and we'd better to bind texture only one time and drawing all the staff using this texture(this texture constains all the tiles we need). so I have 2 questions, could anybody help? thanks very much! 1\ Is this description above right ? 2\ Is the following Game logic the right way to rendering a game with good efficency? if not, could I have some indication? thanks? /* this render() is called every 30 millisecond to render the game. there may be about 2000 tiles need to be rendered one time. */ render() { glEnable2D; /*this texture contains all the tiles needed in the game*/ glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, mTexture); glClear(); for(...)// the drawing loop to draw all the staff { /* draw the needed tiles from the same texture */ glBegin(); //drawing... glEnd(); } SwapBuffers(); glDisable2D; } Thanks!


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Pink Cherry Blossoms
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Love these bushes that lined the street in Washington DC
Cherry Blossoms in DC
Cherry Bloosoms in DC
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Downtown Washington, DC
Can't wait to get this beauty printed and hung. I have a lovely black 16x20 picture frame just waiting to showcase this wonderful image.
The shot was taken at my Uncle Retirement party back in October. The image's exposure and sharpness was not exactly what I wanted so instead of just making the subtle changes to enhance both, I decided to go big! I have always loved the look of watercolor painting and with this photo, the colors and shapes of the flowers made this the perfect candidates to try out my digital painting skills. So with about an hours worth of work, I took this boring picture and make it extraordinary! I have to admit, surprisingly, it turned out a heck of a lot better then I could have ever imagined - I am no Picasso!
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With no set destination in mind, Monkey D. Flora has been sailing aimlessly on the seas for days.
Blu: Flora, we've been out at sea for over a week! What island are we going to now?!
Flora: truthfully, at this point, I'm just going wherever the winds take me.
Blu: are you serious?! I'm getting bored! I want to go to an island right now!
Flora: Blu, why can't you just be a quiet snake like you used to be before we went to Water 7?
Blu: come on Flora, what if we run out of food and starve out here? Besides, if you're not searching for your father, why don't we just go back home? You do know how much your mother misses you judging from her most recent message.
Flora: as much as I hate to admit it, you do have a point. I have been contemplating on going back to Amazon Lily for some time.
Blu: let's go home! Let's go home! Let's go home!
Before Flora replies, her ship is suddenly engulfed by a thick fog. After a couple of hours…
Flora: this fog sure is thick. How long it's going to be like this?
Blu: Flora, any idea where we are going? I have a bad feeling about this. We should get out of the fog as quickly as possible.
When the ship finally exits the fog, they see a large uncharted island filled with trees and luscious greens in the distance.
Blu: look! There's an island!
Flora: Amazon Lily can wait a little longer. I've decided to go to that island right now.
The Yuda towing Flora's ship then rushes towards the island. Once they arrive, Flora sees storms suddenly appear all over the horizon.
Flora: Now I see why the Yuda was in such a hurry. Those storms look rough. It's a good thing we arrived here before they came. Well at least we're on an island like you wanted Blu.
Blu: so how long are we going to stay here?
Flora: who knows? We have to wait for the storms to subside before we can leave. Anyway, this island is huge. We can spend a lot of time to explore.
Blu: hopefully we'll be able to find some food and hopefully the storms will be gone by the time you're done with your exploration.
Flora later discovers a cave, which is the perfect place to leave her ship and Yuda. After setting up a campsite, she exits the cave and goes explore the forest. While searching for sources of food, she comes across a herd of boars that are five times her size.
Flora: sweet, it's been a long time since I've hunted a boar. Blu, turn into a bow.
Blu: you got it.
Flora then aims an arrow at one of the boars.
Flora: time for a nice meal.
Flora releases the arrow, but before the arrow hits its target, a man with a straw hat appears out of nowhere and dashes in the arrow's path with incredible speed and catches it with his hand.
Flora: Heeeey!!!
The boars then flee.
Flora: Damn you! I want to eat one of them!
Blu: there's a person living here?!
Man with a straw hat: this island is my territory. I won't allow you to harm any of the animals here.
Flora: you'll pay for coming between me and my prey!
Man with a straw hat: if you want to eat them, you'll have to defeat me first.
Flora: I accept your challenge!
Flora draws her bo staff, hardens it, and attempts an overhead strike. The man blocks the strike with his arms without flinching. Flora sees that the man's arms are shiny black and immediately jumps back.
Flora: you can use Haki?!
Man with a straw hat: I can say the same about you. But you're going to have to try harder than that to beat me.
Blu: Hey wait a moment! That man is wearing a straw hat!
Flora: so? I'm wearing a straw hat too!
Blu: that's not the point! Look at his face!
Flora: oh I will! After I pummel him into the ground and get something to eat!
Blu: WOULD YOU STOP THINKING ABOUT FOOD FOR A MOMENT?!!!!!!!!
Man with a straw hat: whoooooaaa! Is that a talking snake?! So coooooooooool!
Flora then kicks the man in the stomach while his guard was down.
Man with a straw hat: that was a cheap shot! Let me show you a move of my own! Gomu Gomu no… [stretches his right arm]
Flora: whaaaaat?! His arm's stretching?!!!
Man with a straw hat: …..pistol!
Flora blocks the attack with her staff but is still greatly pushed back by the attack's sheer power.
Man with a straw hat: You're strong, but you won't win. So you want to continue or are you ready to give up now?
Flora: wait a minute! You won't happen to be… Straw Hat Luffy?
Luffy: yes, I am.
Flora: ……then does the name, Flora, mean anything to you?
Luffy: you know my daughter?
Flora: father… it's me. I am Flora.
Luffy: w-w-whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!! Y-y-you're Flora!!! [Flora then embraces him.]
Flora: I can't believe it! You're alive! You're really alive!
Luffy: I… I… I don't know what to say! I mean… this is so sudden! I'm not sure where to begin! Oh I know! Hey Flora, you've grown up. It has been a long time.
Flora: yes, it has been nine years since I last saw you.
Luffy: where's Hancock? Is she here too?
Flora: hold on dad! I have questions that I want to ask you first!
Flora brings Luffy back to the cave.
Luffy: so you came all this way by yourself. That's impressive.
Blu: Hey! Don't forget she got me!
Flora: alright father, tell me. You disappeared eight years ago. What happened to you and what are you doing on this island?
Luffy: well, it happened when I was traveling around this part of the sea. I suddenly went into a huge fog and when it finally lifted, my boat was caught in a storm. Before my boat sank, I saved myself by getting into a barrel.
Flora: like when you got caught in a whirlpool after you started your journey as a pirate.
Luffy: Shishishishi. yeah, kinda funny huh. And the next thing I knew I was taking a nice long nap. When I finally woke up, I noticed the barrel stopped moving. I broke out and found myself on this island. And… I've been stuck here ever since.
Flora: that's some story.
Luffy: the storms that surround this island only stop once a week. You're lucky that you came here at a good time. Otherwise, you would have been shipwrecked.
Flora: so what about the animals living on this island? Are they your… pets?
Luffy: yep, I tamed them all. But since I made friends with them, I cannot eat them. That sucks.
Flora: dad, you said the storms go away once a week. Have you made any attempts to get off this island?
Luffy: Even if I wanted to get off this island, there are no birds that can carry me, I don't have my boat, and I was never good at making rafts. The barrel I arrived with broke to pieces after I woke up. And as you already know, I can't swim.
Flora: and to think that you once told me that you are the one with the most freedom in the world. It's sadly apparent that your freedom is hampered by your inability to swim. If it weren't for your Devil Fruit weakness, you could have swam to another island just like how Rayleigh swam through the Calm Belt all the way to Amazon Lily.
Luffy: Anyway, I see how much you have matured. You can even use all three colors of Haki. That's very good. So why aren't you with Hancock and her crew?
Flora: because I decided to go on an adventure of my own.
Flora tells her father the islands she visited and the people she met.
Luffy: you've met my nakama?! How are they?
Flora: it's safe to say that they're living happy lives. But about great-grandfather Garp…
Luffy: so how he is?
Flora: he was fine when I met him. But now, I heard that he's… resting.
Luffy: I see… I had this feeling for quite some time.
Flora: I'm sorry, he was a nice man.
Luffy: I regret not being able to be there to say goodbye to him. How's Hancock? Is she alright?
Flora: Mom is… deeply saddened by your disappearance. Even after all those years, not a day gone by without her missing you. The only one that keeps her happy is me.
Luffy: I'm… sorry.
Flora: that's ok. I don't blame you. Things just happen beyond our control. By the way, even though I only arrived here by some strange coincidence, now that I'm speaking to you face-to-face again, I should thank you for the time we spent together nine years ago. Before I met you, I had no real motivation to become strong. I only train because that's what every member in the Kuja tribe does. But then you came along and gave me inspiration. After that day, I trained hard so that I can journey through these seas and see the world with my own eyes. The first time I saw you was the greatest moment of my life.
Luffy: Flora, nine years ago wasn't actually the first time we met. We first met on the night you were born.
Flora: you were there at the time of my birth?!
Luffy: of course. As your father, I had an obligation to be there to see you come into this world.
Flora: why mother never told me about it?
Luffy: Flora, have you ever considered making a name for yourself? That would be very awesome.
Flora: no, I have no desire for fame. I think it would be best if the world doesn't know about me. I'm fine with the life I'm having right now. Besides, if my relationship with you ever becomes public knowledge, then the world would only know me as your daughter just like how the old government only knew Ace as Gold Roger's son. You once told me that there exist narrow-minded people who believe that a person's blood is everything and a child should be held accountable for a parent's sin. There's no doubt that those who still have a grudge against you will have that belief and they will unquestionably hate me for being your child and I don't want that.
Luffy: [pats Flora on the head] Flora, no matter what kind of opinions others may have on you, don't be ashamed of who you are. You may have my blood, but you are not me. Your fate is your own. You don't have to be like me and you don't have to be like your mother. Whatever you want to be is entirely up to you. As long you have no regrets, I am content. If there's anyone who judge based on a person's blood, then screw them.
Flora: dad, that was… a very nice thing to say. You're really the man whom mother loves. Dad, when the storms clear, will you come back to Amazon Lily with me? Mother misses you terribly.
Luffy: that would be nice. Until you came, I thought that I was going to spend my last days here. I do want to see my nakama again and I guess I should see Hancock again as well. I owe her that much. However, before I leave this island, I have to complete some unfinished business.
Flora: unfinished business?
Luffy: I have a score to settle… with a dragon.
Flora: Grandpa Dragon?!
Luffy: No! Not your grandfather! I meant "a" dragon! You know, a big lizard that flies and breathes fire!
Flora: like the creature you encountered on the first island you arrived at in the New World?
Luffy: no, this dragon is way different from the one back then. This one is a lot tougher.
Flora: what does this dragon look like?
Luffy: it has green eyes, it's silver, its scales are harder than steel, and it's incredibly fast despite its huge size.
Flora: so what's the deal between you and this dragon?
Luffy: it all started four months ago. I don't know where it came from. This dragon came to this island and ate some of my friends, which I would not forgive. I fought it and I nearly beat it. But it flew away before I could finish it off. Two months later, it came back and ate more of my friends. It escaped me once again, which really pisses me off.
Flora: so you assume that the dragon is coming back soon?
Luffy: I'm sure of it. If I leave this island now, all of my friends here will be left defenseless. And I will not be satisfied until I bring that dragon down for good.
Luffy then senses a presence approaching the island. The green-eyed silver dragon is flying through the storms.
Luffy: it's coming! Flora, stay in this cave! Do not come out until I return!
Luffy quickly runs out of the cave. The dragon lands on the plains and attacks a herd of bulls. Some of the bulls are unfortunate to fall victim to the dragon's fire breath. The dragon proceeds to feast on their burning carcasses. Luffy arrives at the scene to battle the dragon. Luffy activates Gear Second and after hardening his whole body with Haki, attacks with a Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol. The dragon took a direct hit and becomes infuriated that its mealtime has been interrupted again.
Luffy: this time I'm taking you down!!!! Gomu Gomu no Jet Rifle!!!!
Luffy's attack missed and the dragon retaliates by spitting fire balls. Luffy evades as he charges towards his opponent. The dragon then attacks with its fangs, claws, and tail. With speed enhanced by Gear Second, Luffy is able to dodge every strike. Luffy eventually counterattacks with a Gomu Gomu no Jet Bazooka. The dragon takes the attack head on with a headbutt. The clash pushed back both Luffy and the dragon. The dragon prepares to breath fire when it is suddenly struck by an arrow. The dragon turns its attention to the person who fired it.
Luffy: what?! Flora! I told you to stay in the cave! Dammit! I should have known she wouldn't listen!
Blu: Hurry Flora! Hit it again! Hit it again!
Flora grabs another arrow and fires it at the dragon. The dragon catches the arrow with its mouth and snaps it.
Luffy: Flora! Get out of here! This dragon is too strong for you to handle!
Flora: Dad! I can hold my own! I didn't reunite with you just to have you leave me again!
The dragon charges at Flora.
Blu: oh no, it's coming this way!! Look out!!!!!
Luffy: Gomu Gomu no Jet Gatling!!!!
The dragon shields itself with its wings.
Luffy: Listen you stupid lizard!!! Your opponent is me!!!!
Luffy continues with his Jet Gatling attack until the dragon launches a fire blast. Luffy withstood the attack without any serious injuries. The dragon spreads its wings and prepares to take flight. Before it leaves the ground, Luffy quickly wraps his arms around the dragon's neck. As the dragon tries to fly away, Luffy uses all his strength to pull the dragon back.
Luffy: get back down here!!! I want you on the ground where I can fight you!!!!
Using her sword, Flora launches a Haki-enhanced air slash and cuts one of the dragon's wings. With its wing injured, the dragon falls back down. Luffy then attempts to ram into the dragon using Gomu Gomu no Jet Rocket. The dragon swats Luffy away with its tail. It then blows Flora back with a gust of wind and sends her crashing into a rock. Before Flora gets back up, the dragon spits out a gigantic fireball at her. The fireball is moving so fast that Flora won't be able to dodge it. Luffy jumps in and takes the hit as he pushes Flora out of the way.
Flora: Daaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!!!!!
With Luffy seemingly incapacitated, the dragon tries to attack Flora with a claw slash. Flora grabs a flash bomb, throws it, and it explodes in the dragon's face. While the dragon is blinded and disoriented, Flora goes to a safe distance. Before the dragon recovers, Flora then grabs every arrow from her quiver and prepares to fire all of them at once.
Blu: Flora! Are you sure it's going to work!?
Flora: just hold still and let me aim!
She concentrates her Busoshoku Haki into the arrows and unleashes them. The arrows then pierce the dragon like spears. Even though Flora's attack severely wounded the dragon, it wasn't enough to kill it. The dragon roars in an extreme rage and charges at Flora again.
Blu: Flora, it didn't work! Run! Ruuuuuuuun!!!
Flora runs away as fast as she could, but the dragon catches up to her and knocks her to the ground with its tail. The dragon then uses its claws to pin Flora down. With Flora completely immobilized, the dragon opens its mouth preparing to chomp.
Blu: aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!! Looks like this is the end!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!
Luffy: Gomu Gomu no RED HAWK!!!!!!
Luffy strikes the dragon on the side of its face, dealing significant damage and causing it to release its grip on Flora.
Flora: Dad! You're ok!
Luffy: Flora, step away! GEAR THIRD!!!! [He then inflates his right leg and hardens it.] Gomu Gomu no GIGANT AXE!!!!!!!
With this attack, Luffy crushes the dragon into the ground. The battle appears to have ended. Luffy approaches the dragon and then it suddenly raises its head and roars. Flora quickly cuts the dragon's throat, finally killing it.
Flora: father, your foe has been vanquished.
Luffy: ……..yes, it's over. (So… not fair! After all the times I fought that dragon, she's the one who deals the killing blow!)
Flora: dad, you're hurt.
Luffy: I'm fine, I had worse before.
Flora: hold on, I have medical supplies on my ship.
They return to the cave and Flora patches Luffy up. With the dragon gone, Luffy decides that he can finally leave the island. Flora collects some of the dragon's fangs, nails, and scales and keeps them as souvenirs. They stayed on the island for the week. When the storms clear, Luffy bids farewell to all the animals on the island and leaves together with Flora on her ship.
After reaching the other side of the fog….
Luffy: this is great! I'm finally off that island! I never thought that this day would actually come! Flora, I'm really grateful that you came.
Flora: I'm happy too dad. And I have just one thing to say.
Luffy: what?
Flora: [roughly pulls Luffy on the cheek] MAKE MOM SAD AGAIN AND I'LL MESS YOU UP!!!!!!
At Amazon Lily, in the Kuja palace throne room….
Hancock: Flora has been gone for such a long time.
Marigold: I know. It hasn't been the same since she left.
Sandersonia: I hope she's really having fun.
Hancock: I'm worried. I haven't heard from Flora for weeks. Why hasn't she been answering her Den Den Mushi?
Nyon: nyo, well she did get tired of you doting on her. Nyo, I'm sure she's fine. She's not a little girl anymore. She's matured into a warrior after all, nyo.
Hancock then thinks back to the past.
(Flashback) after Hancock told Luffy how much she loved him….
Luffy: Hancock, I'm sorry. But I decided not to marry you. I am a pirate. My place is at the seas.
Hancock: I… I understand. Luffy… would you please grant me this one small favor. It would make me very happy.
Feeling that he owed Hancock for the help she's given him in the past, Luffy granted her this favor. What happened next was not what Luffy expected.
A few weeks later….
Hancock: Luffy, I have something important I need to tell you.
Luffy: what is it?
Hancock: Luffy. I'm… I'm… I'm carrying your child.
Luffy: eh? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHH?!!!!!!!!!!!
A few days after that, Hancock and her sisters made a huge decision.
Nyon: Hebihime-sama, are you all serious about cutting the marks off your backs?!
Hancock: yes! I'm afraid that one day, my child will be curious to peek at our backs. I don't want my child to ever see this shameful mark!
After going through with that decision, Hancock and her sisters were relieved to have a huge burden lifted.
On the night Flora was born, Hancock was on her bed, holding her newborn daughter in her arms.
Hancock: she's so beautiful.
Marigold: yes, she's adorable.
Sandersonia: looks like we have become aunts, Marigold.
Nyon: I see a great Kuja warrior in your future, Hebihime-sama.
Hancock: Luffy, would you please hold her? I want you to be the very first man our child sees.
Luffy: [then held the baby] what's her name going to be?
Hancock: of course she'll have your surname and your middle initial. Her name shall be Flora, Monkey D. Flora.
Back to the present….
Hancock: [starts sobbing] I really miss her, my own flesh and blood! Was letting her go the right thing to do?
Sandersonia: you let her go when she said that she will find you-know-who.
Marigold: I'm not sure if she'll really find him. All she wanted was exploring the world.
Nyon: whatever the case, nyo, you should be proud that she has chosen her own path herself. She has come a long way since childhood. I should know because… I have many fond memories with her.
(Nyon's flashbacks) After Flora's birth, Sandersonia and Marigold captained the Kuja Pirate ship in place of Hancock while she stayed at Amazon Lily with her daughter. When Flora was six months old, Hancock resumed command of her ship.
Nyon: you want me to babysit Flora?!
Hancock: yes, it's time for me to lead the Kuja Pirates again so I'm leaving Flora in your care.
Nyon: couldn't you ask the palace maids to take care of Flora?
Hancock: Elder Nyon, you took care of me and my sisters in the past. Therefore, you're the one person I trust the most to look after my daughter.
Nyon: since you put it that way, nyo. You can leave it to me.
During feeding time….
Nyon: alright Flora, say "aah" [spoon-feeds Flora] good girl.
Baby Flora then pukes on Nyon.
Nyon: ……………………..
Baby Flora giggles.
Nyon then left momentarily to wash her face. When she returned, she found Flora missing.
Nyon: Flora! Where did you go?! Flora! Oh no! If anything happens to Flora, Hebihime-sama will be furious!
[From Nyon's imagination] Hancock: WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CHILD?!!!!!!
Nyon: Nyoooooooo! I have to find her!
Nyon frantically searched for Flora. She eventually found the baby crawling around the palace grounds.
Nyon: oh there you are. You almost gave this old woman a heart attack.
Baby Flora kept crawling while Nyon tried to catch her.
Nyon: Flora! Stop wandering around! Flora! Nyooo! For a baby, you can move very fast!
Baby Flora suddenly stopped. Nyon picked her up and smelled something unpleasant.
Nyon: oh dear me, did you just pooped?!
Baby Flora: waaaaaaaaah! waaaaaaaaah! waaaaaaaaaaah!
Nyon: oh there there now. I'll get you cleaned up. [go change the baby's diaper]
When Flora was four years old…..
Flora: you're leaving again, mommy?
Hancock: yes dear. Mommy has work to do. But don't worry, Granny Nyon will take care of you.
During lunch time….
Nyon: Flora, eat all the vegetables on your plate.
Flora: I want more meat!
Nyon: not until you finish your vegetables.
Flora: I want meat! I want meat! I want meat!
Nyon: Flora, if you don't eat your vegetables, you won't grow up big and strong.
Flora: what a lecture from someone as short as you.
Nyon: WHAT WAS THAT?!!!
At bedtime, Flora was running around the palace while Nyon tried to keep up with her.
Nyon: Flora! It's time for bed!
Flora: sorry Granny Nyon, you have to catch me first! Just like mommy and aunties have to do! Hee hee hee hee!
Nyon: nyoooo! Why do I get stuck with such a troublesome child?!
Sometime later, Nyon brought Flora to her room and tucked her in bed.
Nyon: go to sleep now child. Sweet dreams.
Flora: I want a bedtime story.
Nyon: but I already read every book you have!
Flora: then make up one!
Nyon: [sighs] ok, once upon a time, there was… [sees Flora already fast asleep] I wonder if it's alright for me to live long enough to see her teenage years.
Before Flora began her adventures….
Nyon: are you sure you want to do this?
Flora: I am
Nyon: well then, nyo, stay safe out there.
Flora: Granny Nyon…
Nyon: yes, child?
Flora: [gives Nyon a warm hug] thank you for everything.
Nyon then starts tearing up.
Back to the present….
Nyon: perhaps Flora is meant to leave home. That proves how ready she is for the world. [sees Hancock daydreaming and not really listening.] there she goes, in her own little world.
Kuja: Hebihime-sama! Hebihime-sama!
Hancock: How dare you interrupt my fantasies!!!!
Kuja: My apologies Hebihime-sama! But I come to bring exciting news! It's your daughter! She has returned!
Hancock, Sandersonia, Marigold, and Nyon: ………….!!!!!
After disembarking, Flora is being welcomed back by all the Kuja islanders. Flora sees her mother dashing towards her in excitement.
Hancock: Flooooooooooooraaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Hancock gives Flora a very tight hug. Sandersonia, Marigold, and Nyon soon arrive at the port to greet Flora.
Hancock: oh my darling daughter, I'm so happy you returned to me!
Flora: mom, do you have to be so tight? You might suffocate me.
Hancock: my dear Flora, can't a mother show some love for her child? By the way, why didn't you inform me that you were coming back?
Flora: I wanted to surprise you. Speaking of surprises, I brought one with me. Hey dad! You can come out now!
Hancock and Nyon: ………………!!!!
Sandersonia and Marigold: What did she say?!!!
Luffy exits Flora's ship.
Hancock: are you… really Luffy?
Luffy: hello
Sandersonia and Marigold: ……………THAT'S IT?!!! THAT'S ALL YOU CAN SAAAAAAAAY?!!!!!
Sandersonia: Where in the world have you been all this time, Luffy?!!!!!!
Marigold: Do you have any idea how miserable big sis has been after she stopped hearing from you?!!!!!
Hancock immediately releases Flora and goes hug Luffy.
Hancock: Luffy, it's really you! And you're finally in my arms!
Luffy: Hancock, should I explain what happened to me eight years ago?
Hancock: no need, you came back. That's all that matters.
Flora goes speak to Nyon.
Flora: Granny Nyon
Nyon: nyo, welcome back Flora.
Flora: [hugs Nyon] it brings me great joy to see you're still well.
Nyon: likewise
The Kuja Tribe celebrates Flora and Luffy's return and have a huge feast. After the feast, Flora is in the village telling the children about her adventures while showing them her souvenirs. Meanwhile, Luffy and Hancock are at the palace making up for lost times.
At the palace balcony, Luffy and Hancock sit together with Hancock still clinging on to Luffy.
Hancock: the moon sure is beautiful, isn't it Luffy?
Luffy: Hancock, I'm glad you're happy to see me again, but could you please let go of me already?
Sandersonia and Marigold are watching them.
Sandersonia: if he makes big sis sad again, we'll give him hell.
Marigold: agreed
The next morning at sunrise, Flora walks to the balcony and finds her father standing there.
Flora: I see you're up early.
Luffy: I'm exhausted. Yesterday, your mother wouldn't let go of me.
Flora: what will you do next dad?
Luffy: first off, I'll go back to my home island and visit my grandfather's grave. Then, I'll go say hello to all my nakama.
Flora: dad [she then bows to Luffy] will you please train me?
Luffy: wanna get stronger? Shishishishi ok. But I'll warn you, I won't go easy on you. [walks back into the castle]
Blu: since you have found your father, I guess your adventure is finally over.
Flora: over? Far from it. Think about the number of islands we haven't seen yet and there is a ton of other exciting things we can do. There is no way our adventure is ending anytime soon. One of these days, I'll be going to the New World.
Luffy's return has been a huge shock to the world. The residents of Foosha Village and Luffy's nakama are overjoyed. Luffy's other acquaintances are also happy as well. Some like Smoker, Aokiji, and Law are unconcerned about it. Buggy, who somehow got off the island Flora left him stranded on, is furious.
As for Flora, her relationship with Luffy remains a secret. Flora also decides to come clean with Franky about the Gray Renegade incident and gives him her heartfelt apology. Franky, while surprised at first, forgives Flora and keeps it between them.
Six months after Flora's reunion with Luffy, at Sanji's ocean-going restaurant, Mr. Prince…….
Sanji: ok then, allow me to ask… WHY ARE YOU THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT MY RESTAURANT?!!!! (Why couldn't it be Nami-swan or Robin-chwan?!!!!)
Zoro: who knows? Everyone else probably got lost or something. So can you bring me some booze? Waiting bores me.
Sanji: Not so fast Marimo! You can drink booze during the party! It's courtesy to wait for the others first!
Zoro: are you serious?! You can't expect me to sit here and do nothing!
Sanji: do you have any money on you? The booze will be for free during the party, but if you want booze now, you're going to have to buy some yourself.
Zoro: actually, I'm kinda broke.
Sanji: then you're not getting anything until everyone else arrives!
Zoro: since we got time to spare, I say we settle this in the only way we know how. Let's fight and if I win, you're going to give me all the booze I want, no questions asked.
Sanji: alright, time for me to do what I should have done a long time ago! Don't get too full of yourself just because you're the world's best swordsman!
Flora walks in.
Flora: I'm surprised. I thought that after all these years, you two would learn to get along.
Sanji: Flora, good to see you again.
Zoro: happy to be reunited with your old man?
Flora: now that you're both here, I have something I want to ask to the two of you.
Sanji: and what would that be my good lady?
Zoro: you want a rematch?
Sanji: Hey! If you hurt her, I'll give you a facelift!
Zoro: oh please, I bet if she challenges you to a fight, you'll just roll over and let her beat the crap out of you like a wuss.
Sanji: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!!!!!!!!
Flora: [humbly bows to Zoro and Sanji] Zoro! I ask you to take me as your apprentice in swordsmanship! And Sanji! I am intrigued with your fighting style! I wish to learn from you as well!
Zoro and Sanji: …………………………………
Sanji: very well, I guess it's time for me to have a student of my own.
Zoro: Pfft! Knowing you, you'll be way too lenient with Flora. So she'll learn more from me than she will from you.
Sanji: you wanna fight?!!
Zoro: Bring it!!!
Flora: ENOUGH!! BOTH OF YOU!! [punches both Zoro and Sanji in the face]
Luffy: Flora, you should not hit the chef!
The rest of Luffy's nakama also walk in.
Zoro: about time you all showed up.
Usopp: looks like the gang is all here.
Nami: it's wonderful to be with everyone again.
Chopper: I'm glad all of you came.
Franky: this is going to be a SUPER party!
Robin: seeing everyone in the same place is unquestionably nostalgic.
Brook: Yohohohohohoho! Shall I sing a sooooooooong!!?
Sanji: NAMI-SWAAAAAAN! ROBIN-CHWAAAAAAAAAN! I'm so happy that you both can make it!!! You two are as radiant as ever!!!!
Brook: Nami, may I…
Nami: ASK ME TO SHOW YOU MY PANTIES AND I'LL THROW YOU INTO THE SEA!!!!!
Flora: you can see my panties.
Nami: Are you out of your mind?!!!
Robin: [giggles] it's like reliving the good old days. Chopper, I see that you're as cute and cuddly as I remembered.
Chopper: Shut up! Saying things like that won't make me happy! [dances happily]
Usopp: anyone interested in hearing about my latest feat?
Chopper: what is it Usopp?
Usopp: Mwahahahahahaha! I, Usopp, the brave warrior of the sea, have conquered an army of 500 giants!
Chopper: Wooooooooooooow!!!! So coooooooooooooooooool!!!!
Blu: ……………… Hey reindeer! I'm sorry to be the bearer of terrible news, but we are being targeted by a pirate armada!
Chopper: What?!! We are targeted?!!!
Blu: That's right! They're on their way now and they're going to kill us all!
Chopper: Oh no! Everyone! We're in danger!
Blu: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! You actually believed me! I see you're as gullible as ever! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Chopper: THAT WAS A JOKE?!!!!
Flora: [whacks Blu] don't tease the doctor like that.
Franky: so when can we get this party STARTED?! I've brought lots of coooooola!!
Luffy: yeeeeeeeeeaaaah! Sanji! Where's the food!?
Sanji: ok everyone! The appetizers will be ready in just a moment!
Zoro: Hey, don't forget my booze!
Brook: Yohohohohohoho! My heart's racing with excitement! Though I don't really have a heart. Time for some music! [plays his violin]
A man suddenly walks in.
Sabo: is there room for one more?
Luffy: Sabo?! I had no idea you were in the Grand Line!
Sabo: Hello Luffy. How long has it been since we spoke face-to-face? You've been gone for years. For a moment, I thought you died and became legend. But then again, you mysteriously disappearing may not be such a bad ending for you.
Luffy: Shishishishishishi. Looks like my time isn't ending just yet. Oh and by the way, [grabs Flora] this is my daughter. Say hi.
Flora: hi
Sabo: I've heard so much about you. It's a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. [gives Flora a handshake]
Everyone then hears a cannon fire.
Nami: what was that?!
The group then sees that a pirate armada is approaching the restaurant.
Luffy: huh, do they come here to eat at Sanji's restaurant?
Sanji: I see you still have your quirks Luffy. They came here with hostile intent towards us!
Robin: so if we don't do something about them, there's a likely chance that this restaurant will be burned down and us with it.
Usopp: some old Robin
Zoro: oh that's just great! Just when I'm about to drink some booze!
Leader of the armada: Pirate King Straw Hat Luffy and his former crew! We're here to take all your heads!
Blu: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhh?!!! My joke for the reindeer is actually coming true?!!!!!
Flora: nice going Blu.
Franky: so we got a bunch of wannabes who want to make a name for themselves. I suppose this is where things really get SUUPEEEER!!!!
Zoro: I'll show these bastards how demonic I can be when I don't get my booze!
Usopp: time for the brave warrior of the sea to do his thing!
Chopper: let's go Usopp!
Nami: time to show them today's forecast.
Brook: …and to give them a new lullaby. Yohohohohohohohoho!
Sanji: if any of those scumbags put a scratch on my restaurant or touch a hair on Nami, Robin, or Flora's head, I'll send them all straight to hell!
Robin: [giggles] just like old times
Luffy: LET'S GO KICK SOME ASS!!!!!!
Luffy and Flora starts off by unleashing their combined Haoshoku Haki.
Sabo: like father like daughter.
The End
There you have it. This is where I'm ending this fanfic. Hope you all enjoyed it.


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Our crab apple tree didn't produce as much fruit as it usually does this year but I did get 4 small jars of jelly from it today. I am waiting for the bare root crab apples coming into the GCs this month. I'd like a John Downie for its larger fruit than the Malus Gorgeous I have. This is our tree and the jelly I made from its fruit.
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I put the scales in a plastic bag with compost and leave the bag hanging in the greenhouse until spring. Small bulbils will grow from the edge of the scale.
Thank you for your suggestions, I have searched them all and I think the nearest match is the White Diascia. The winters have been fairly mild really so that will be why it has survived. It would be nice if it went through this winter but we shall see. Thanks again. I will buy some more next year now I know what to look for. 😊
Three brilliant 'sheds'. I love the planted roof. I wouldn't be without my 'garden room'. It's attached and opened through into half of the tool shed behind. I figured oh didn't need all that room for garden tools and I DID need a sink, mini cooker and a loo. Here it is...
Thank you Verdun. I will do that and keep my fingers crossed.....
Yes I think so too.
It's a beautiful day here on the Notts, east Derbyshire border. 17c and sunny after a miserable grey day yesterday. It's been a pleasure to potter in the garden where there is still some colour arond.
I bought this as a tiny plant 3 years ago and I planted it out in the rockery. It flowered again last year and again this year from early spring and is just coming to an end. I thought it was an annual but it's kept coming back And increasing in size. I'd love to have a name for it. Sorry I've left it until the flowers have almost finished.
They are a nightmare. I've tried so hard to get rid of mine. I've dug 3feet down to get one out and a young one sprang up to replace it not far away. I can't tell you the number of times I've been pierced by the sharpe points. Dig deep and wide.
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Dr. George Girardi MD Patient Reviews
- Pain Management Fort Collins, CO
Overall Rating
27 Patient Reviews
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- Appropriate Followup
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- Fair and Accurate Diagnosis
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1.0 of 5
March 11th, 2016
He was very rushed, and though I was a new patient, spent only about five minutes with me. Did not ask me any questions or ask me if I had any. He just told me I needed surgery for chronic pain and gave me no other options for treatment.
1.0 of 5
January 12th, 2016
I wouldn't trust him with a rat! He doesn't listen to patients at all. I would not recommended him for anyone or thing!
2.0 of 5
January 8th, 2016
Don't go here for current, acute pain
This clinic is not set up to deal with patients who are currently in pain. Six week wait for consultation followed by two week wait for procedure, if one required.
5.0 of 5
October 28th, 2015
Prefer to have him for all back injections. Very good and in my case, injections has lasted several months
5.0 of 5
March 12th, 2015
GREAT pain relief
This was my first time at Dr Girardi's and it went nice. He explained things to me and the shot seems to have worked.
1.0 of 5
February 2nd, 2015
watch out
5.0 of 5
August 22nd, 2013
Great overal medical experience
After several years of lower back pain I received a lumbar injection by Dr Girardi this afternoon at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. I was well informed by the nurse and Dr Girardi regarding the procedure. The procedure was quick and almost painless. I showed up at 12:55pm for a 1:15 pm check in, was promptly taken back, informed of the procedure and was eating lunch in the cafeteria at 1:35pm. Very friendly and professional approach to every aspect of the visit. I will definitely recommend Dr. Girardi to other people. My pain level was a 7-8 when I arrived and seven hour after the procedure and the numbing agent has worn off my pain level is ZERO!
1.0 of 5
April 29th, 2012
Horrible Experiences!
Dr. Girardi spends less than five minutes during appointments making an assessment from very little patient input (he prefers talking over listening). Two of the three procedures he performed on me could have been performed in his office; instead, he insisted on performing them in the surgery center, costing me and the insurance company WAY more money than they should have. Also, with both procedures, his oblivious office staff sent the wrong file to the surgery center, delaying my procedures for over an hour each time while they tried to find and send the right file. During an office visit to discuss new options, my wife presented ideas based on extensive research; he arrogantly dismissed her and her ideas immediately. The third procedure he performed was diagnostic; one month later, when I showed up to the surgery center for the actual procedure, his office manager canceled it because she couldn't figure out the insurance approval. Attempting to resolve it with her by phone, she erroneously insisted that it was an insurance issue. The insurance company had approved it, and even called her to tell her that. She still didn't understand. Dr. Girardi later left me a nasty voicemail saying that his office staff is highly capable, blamed me for the error, and informed me that since I wanted to explore other options before the invasive and very expensive procedure he wanted to perform, there's nothing more he could do for me. When I called the office manager after all of this to resolve a billing error so I could move on, she became extremely rude and unprofessional, and told me that she would just send it to collections. Then she hung up on me. Anybody seeking effective pain management, a pleasant, honest and competent doctor, and a capable office staff should look elsewhere.
5.0 of 5
February 23rd, 2012
Won't go anywhere else for injections
He has done all of my injections over the past 5 years and always done a wonderful job. Excellent bedside manner. I won't go back to where I was going. I have had back problems for more than 20 years and other than surgeries, Dr G Girardi is the only one who has been able to give me much relief. He has done several types of injections (neck and back) and some nerve burnings too. Very satisfied and have recommended friends who are very satisfied.
1.0 of 5
July 14th, 2011
Would not recommend to my worst enemy
He did 4 injections into my back, and if I could have gotten off the table I would have decked him. Did not ask about pain, I was not offered sedation. He didn't say much in procedure room and did not ask me how I was doing afterward.
5.0 of 5
April 1st, 2011
Dr Girardi was wonderful
I had SI pain from an injury for months and I was finally referred to Dr. Giardi and let me tell you it was like a little bit of heaven when he was finished with me! He's a very nice caring man as is the hospital staff. After about a yr. of injections I am pleased to report I have been pain free ever since. I recommend doc to anyone that is in pain. Thank you Dr. Girardi!!Sincerely,
1.0 of 5
November 20th, 2009
Would NOT recommend...too errogant!
My experience was HORRIBLE...the man's ego is WAY TOO BIG!!!!!! I think he forgot how to treat the average human being. He told me "If I didn't believe that he knew what was wrong with me, he didn't need my business, because he does this all day, every day"Then when I wanted to go in for another visit because I was scheduled for an injection, and wa questioning what they were doing to me & why, I was treated HORRBLE by the office mgr....She cancelled my procedure, and hung up on me...
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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
Popular property highlights
Situated in Laon, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Notre-Dame de Laon, Musee de Laon, and Laon Hospital. Ailette Golf Club is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) away.
Hotel Features
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 72 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, TVs with cable channels, and phones. Other amenities available to guests include ironing boards, desks, and free toiletries.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
ibis Laon
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Laon hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Ibis Laon has designated areas for smoking.
- Total number of rooms - 72
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Free self parking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Television
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
Where to Eat
Ibis Laon has a restaurant on site.
Nearby Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at noon
Check-out time is noon
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per day
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.90 per person, per night
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: EUR 9.50 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 5 per day
Hotel Name
- ibis Hotel Laon
- ibis Laon
- ibis Laon Hotel
We should mention
The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.