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In that it appears that the Monster Thread has died a quiet but noble death, I propose that this thread take it's place. Hopefully, it shall contain all that was good about the Monster Thread -- a thread of peace and tranquility, of humor/humour, wit, satire,and silliness. It was an oasis from all the troubling news that is all too real in the world "beyond the horizon". It provided all who came a cool drink of water and a momentary respite.

Personally, the Monster Thread was a place where I could wish you all a peaceful good night, or greet you with a smile and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

We cannot recreate the Monster Thread, just like it is not possible to recreate the original Woodstock. It is something that just happened, with no overt plan, no rhyme or reason. Yet, in my honest and sincere opinion, it served a valuable purpose for our community. Friendships were made in this thread, and only concerns and worries were lost, albeit momentarily.

Thus, I propose that this thread inherit all the good qualities of the Monster Thread, and, as the Phoenix before it, rise out of the ashes of technological "flames". I would also propose that the Shangri-la clubhouse have no leader (sorry Kosh for your one-term in office postion). Let it be free to wander where it might go, free from the talk of more serious and relevant matters that have their open debates in all the other threads.

RIP Monster Thread. You were of, by and for the people of ehMacLand.

In the words of William Wordsworth

"What though the radiance which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;

We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be."

[ February 15, 2004, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Dr.G. ]
 
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#83,162 ·
Back down to 18° at 7:57pm - very light breeze, just perfect relaxing weather

Sorry I didn't reply sooner Marc, we had a good friend/former neighbour over today, chance to revisit old times, share a few stories/laughs/brews.

Time flies when ...
No problem, Bill. Friends come before ............... well, just about everything.

21C and breezy here at just past 10PM.
 
#83,163 ·
This "Fliz" reminds me of the "velocipede", Aka "Bone-shaker", a very early two wheeled riding beam. Young daredevil "gentlemen" in the early 1800's used to
ride wildly downhill, must have hurt/ endangered chances for progeny.

I prefer Ferdinand Porsche's invention
I have heard of the "velocipede", Bill. I shall stick to my bike.
 
#83,164 ·
Time to call it a night. See you all at the OtHD Breakfast, the last one for this month of August.
 
#83,165 ·
Don, I was just looking through my wife's U of A journal which she gets each month (she is a U of A alumni), and there is a Donald A. Sinclair who graduated from the U of A with a Master's degree in education in 1973. Any relationship???
 
#83,166 ·
Not sure what I am going to do about the physiotherapy?? I only know that it hurts more when they are done. I am going for an ultrasound on my shoulder next Wednesday to make sure that there is no tearing in the tendon
 
#83,167 ·
Don, I was just looking through my wife's U of A journal which she gets each month (she is a U of A alumni), and there is a Donald A. Sinclair who graduated from the U of A with a Master's degree in education in 1973. Any relationship???
No Marc, no relation of mine, sad to say.

My father was an only child, Finlay John William Sinclair and his father, simply John Sinclair with but a single name, was one of 10 children. I was named Donald John Sinclair after my grandfathers on each side, my mother's father being Donald Black. Our eldest is Gregory John who now lives in Lower Sackville, NS.

Neither of our sons have continued the 'John' tradition.
 
#83,169 ·
Not sure what I am going to do about the physiotherapy?? I only know that it hurts more when they are done. I am going for an ultrasound on my shoulder next Wednesday to make sure that there is no tearing in the tendon
Sorry to hear this, Kim. Good luck with this ultrasound. Hopefully, it finds something.
 
#83,170 ·
No Marc, no relation of mine, sad to say.

My father was an only child, Finlay John William Sinclair and his father, simply John Sinclair with but a single name, was one of 10 children. I was named Donald John Sinclair after my grandfathers on each side, my mother's father being Donald Black. Our eldest is Gregory John who now lives in Lower Sackville, NS.

Neither of our sons have continued the 'John' tradition.
Thanks for the update. You also have a double here in St.John's. I see him every so often in the bank, Shoppers, etc, but have not had the opportunity to speak with him or to take his picture to show you.
 
#83,171 ·
Morning all. A simple breakfast this morning, in that I have much to do. The semester starts next week and I have to get ready. Later.
 
#83,173 ·
I would be most interested to see a pic of that Marc! :D
It is amazing the similarity. Not sure how tall you are, but this person is over 6 feet tall and a bit heavier than the pic that is branded into my brain of you in pink. I figure that I would have to carry around my little camera and then approach him and ask if I could take his picture.
 
#83,175 ·
Morning everyone. Marc .. thanks for the offer of coffee, looking forward to a mug about now. Will slip over to SAP soon for a look-see.
Hope everyone is ready for the day!
Cheers!
Morning, John. Enjoy the coffee. Just returned from my yearly X-ray of my knees. No further damage, which is good and no need for cortisone shots, which is great.
 
#83,176 ·
It is amazing the similarity. Not sure how tall you are, but this person is over 6 feet tall and a bit heavier than the pic that is branded into my brain of you in pink. I figure that I would have to carry around my little camera and then approach him and ask if I could take his picture.
Marc, I am a half inch shy of 6 feet and weigh in at 194 lbs. these days.
 
#83,178 ·
No Marc, no relation of mine, sad to say.

My father was an only child, Finlay John William Sinclair and his father, simply John Sinclair with but a single name, was one of 10 children. I was named Donald John Sinclair after my grandfathers on each side, my mother's father being Donald Black. Our eldest is Gregory John who now lives in Lower Sackville, NS.

Neither of our sons have continued the 'John' tradition.
Don, Lower Sackville, NS has highway 102 running south, which links up to the 103, which links up with the 332 which runs right into Lunenburg, NS. Who knows, someday you and Ann will be visiting Greg in NS and decide to head south with the RV? We won't be there for another two years or so, but it is a possibility. Deborah's family reunion in Edmonton was called off due to the death of her father back in May.
 
#83,179 ·
Coming up to 4PM High Tea, but with 24C temps and a 30C humidex reading, cold is the name of the game today. So, pick your poison and it shall be served to you when it hits 4PM where you are today. Enjoy.
 
#83,180 ·
Oh the humanity!!!! :eek::eek::eek: Save the doxies!!!!!!!!!!! XX)XX):D

"An expert in coastline erosion says the island of Newfoundland is sinking by a rate of about 3.5 millimetres a year.

Norm Catto, a Memorial University geography professor, has been using carbon dating on dead tree stumps preserved in calm ocean waters to determine when and how far water moved over land.

The carbon dating reveals the estimated time when salt water reached the tree sitting on land and killed its roots.

Catto said some of the stumps date back to 340 AD, the time of the Roman Empire, and they all tell the same story."

Island of Newfoundland slowly sinking, says geographer - Nfld. & Labrador - CBC News
 
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