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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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#83,421 ·
21C and sunny, with a nice warm breeze. You would not know there was a hurricane approaching us here in St.John's. Think that I shall have some ice tea outside. Anyoue interested, in that we are approaching 4PM.
 
#83,422 ·
Friends of our who now have two of our doxies, Lucy and Buster, and who live about a block from Rennie's River, were taking no chances -- they bought her and his mini-life vests for pets which fit the doxies perfectly well. They don't want to take the chance of them being swept away on a short walk out in their front yard. I am more afraid of our dogs getting hit by falling branches or being lifted up and carried away by the wind. With all of the doxies in and around St.John's that we bred, it would be like a scene out of the Wizard of Oz with the flying monkies.

Hurricane Igor St. John's Newfoundland 6 minute tour of the east side. - YouTube

Flying Monkeys attack - YouTube
 
#83,424 ·
Best of luck Marc, hope the storm just passes you by.

Got a good harness for the puppies?
Thanks, Bill, but the bull's eye is just west of us, which means less rain and more wind. The latest forecast is for 1-2 inches of rain, with sustained winds of 110km/h and gusting over 150km/h. We shall see.

We have no puppies anymore, with Maggie turning 1 back in August. Still, 25 to 28 pound doxies are no match for strong winds ................ especially as their ears help them to get airborne. We shall see.
 
#83,425 ·
Time to call it a night. If I am not online tomorrow you shall know that our power/phone line was brought down. We shall see. Paix, mes amis.
 
#83,426 ·
Morning all. Decided to get up early and take the doxies outside before the brunt of Hurricane Leslie hit St.John's. I lucked out, since I took them out in a light drizzle and only about 75km/h winds. That was about 20 minutes ago, and now the wind and rain are picking up to the point where they would not want to venture outside.

So, I shall make some coffee and lay out a buffet-style breakfast and begin to hunker down until about 10AM when the strongest winds are forecast to be hitting us. Wish me luck.

Paix, mes amis if I should go silent today ............. "tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow" much like when Hurricane Igor hit us two years ago. We shall see.
 
#83,427 ·
The winds and rain are really starting to pick up now, with the Memorial University weather station, about 1km from where I live, reporting sustained winds of 84km/h and pouring rain. So, I am going to shut down my computer now just in case. Later, mes amis .............. hopefully. Paix.
 
#83,429 ·
Sunny and 21C as we pass through the eye of the huricane. Winds hit 142km/h ............ and the strong winds are yet to come. We shall see. Was able to get the doxies back outside but I had to watch them each since we have already lost 9 big tree limbs. Neighbors have lost entire trees. Shall shut down again ASAP since I can just see the trees bending over my powerline. Later.
 
#83,432 ·
Good morning Kim, Marc, Don and all.
Say Marc, is there ever a time when you don't have a hurricane on the rock??? You always seem to be getting whacked, must make life very interesting there. Is St. John's more prone to 'canes than, say Gander or Corner Brook?, due to its extension of the island? Hope things are okay with you and yours there.
 
#83,433 ·
Good Morning All

Hope all are OK on the rock. I saw some footage on the news, doesn't look very nice outside in NFLD. Not a good time to go sailing!

Marc, Hope you and your's are all OK, no damage to your property.

Give the doxies an extra rub & treat from me.
Thanks, Bill. No major damage, just about a dozen major tree limbs down in my back yard. It could have been far worse. Only one got stuck on the powerline, but I was able to get it off.

The doxies are out going under and around the fallen limbs, which are full of maple leaves.
 
#83,434 ·
Hello Shang,

Good luck to you Marc - hope you and yours ride out the storm safe and sound.
Thanks, Kim. We are over the worst of it now with winds calming down to just 75km/h.
 
#83,435 ·
Good morning Kim, Marc, Don and all.
Say Marc, is there ever a time when you don't have a hurricane on the rock??? You always seem to be getting whacked, must make life very interesting there. Is St. John's more prone to 'canes than, say Gander or Corner Brook?, due to its extension of the island? Hope things are okay with you and yours there.
Rp, in my 35 years here we have only had 3 hurricanes, the worst two back in 2010 and the other one today. Gander and Corner Brook gots lots of rain but not major winds, we got the winds but only an inch of rain or so.
 
#83,437 ·
I am going to try a new tactic today. There is a new optometrist in town, so I will drop in there today to see if I can make an appointment. I will explain the issue with my eye to her, explain the history and see if she can have a look at it and then refer me to a specialist. It is of course an end run around my GP, but who knows, it might just work. Anything to get some relief has now become the name of the game. :D
 
#83,438 ·
Morning/afternoon everyone. Good to see you back on Marc, over the worst of the storm, and without any major damage.
Thanks, John. Was outside for the past hour with my chainsaw. Just like when I have my snowblower out after a storm, I am a popular person (I have the only chainsaw on the cul de sac).

How is Life treating you today?
 
#83,439 ·
I am going to try a new tactic today. There is a new optometrist in town, so I will drop in there today to see if I can make an appointment. I will explain the issue with my eye to her, explain the history and see if she can have a look at it and then refer me to a specialist. It is of course an end run around my GP, but who knows, it might just work. Anything to get some relief has now become the name of the game. :D
Bonne chance, mon ami.
 
#83,440 ·
Thanks, John. Was outside for the past hour with my chainsaw. Just like when I have my snowblower out after a storm, I am a popular person (I have the only chainsaw on the cul de sac).

How is Life treating you today?
Heading out to the balcony, for a cool one, and sit in the sun. It's 3pm, the sky is a bright blue, and cloudless, the breeze effect down, and it's time for a break before kitchen "duties", eh!! :D

I wish you had been my neighbour when I lived in Corner Brook - I shovelled by hand for the 9 years I lived there!!

Have a great late-afternoon and evening everyone.
 
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