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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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#83,721 ·
Morning, Don. Coffee it is. I have been up since 3AM with abdominal pain in the right side. I still have my appendix, so I am hopeful that it is not that, since I don't want to have to go to the hospital. We shall see.

Sorry to hear that your eye treatment failed. Hopefully, something will be discovered soon, since you were hopeful that this would do the trick.
 
#83,722 ·
Don, great toy into space clip. Luckily, they were able to find Stanley after his flight.
 
#83,723 ·
Feeling better now, so no trip to the emergency room. Might make some breakfast now.
 
#83,724 ·
Morning everyone. Thanks for the coffee call Marc - sounds good, and will taste great on this cool'ish-feeling morning. It's still too dark to see what the day looks like, but expecting to see clouds, doubt there will be any rain though. Good luck with the eye doc Don - hope it leads to a successful treatment.
 
#83,725 ·
Ahh yes, coffee, one of life's essentials - cream only please.

Thanks Marc.

It's a bit warmer out your way these days, just 7.5° here earlier, heading for 15°. Strong breeze also so I'll have to put on my heavy jacket.

I've set my desktop to cycle through many of the photos I took when we were touring NFLD, still find new appreciation for the rugged beauty each day.
 
#83,726 ·
Morning everyone. Thanks for the coffee call Marc - sounds good, and will taste great on this cool'ish-feeling morning. It's still too dark to see what the day looks like, but expecting to see clouds, doubt there will be any rain though. Good luck with the eye doc Don - hope it leads to a successful treatment.
Morning, John. Coffee coming right up. 23C with a 31C humidex reading ............ we could use a bit of rain to break this humidity.
 
#83,727 ·
Ahh yes, coffee, one of life's essentials - cream only please.

Thanks Marc.

It's a bit warmer out your way these days, just 7.5° here earlier, heading for 15°. Strong breeze also so I'll have to put on my heavy jacket.

I've set my desktop to cycle through many of the photos I took when we were touring NFLD, still find new appreciation for the rugged beauty each day.
Coffee with some fresh cream, Bill, coming right up.

I have been here in NL for 35+ years and I am still amazed at the ruggedness of the coastline.
 
#83,730 ·
AFternoon, Rp. Coffee coming right up. I have been up since 5AM so I am consuming a great deal as well. I'll send you some of our heat -- 24C and a 32C humidex reading. What do they think, this is July ................ or this is Windsor, ON???
 
#83,731 ·
AFternoon, Rp. Coffee coming right up. I have been up since 5AM so I am consuming a great deal as well. I'll send you some of our heat -- 24C and a 32C humidex reading. What do they think, this is July ................ or this is Windsor, ON???
Thanks Marc, could use the warm. We've actually had a threat of frost here ..... how about where you are?
 
#83,732 ·
24C with a 31C humidex reading. It is just starting to rain a bit, so that humidex reading should come down a bit.
 
#83,734 ·
Thanks Marc, could use the warm. We've actually had a threat of frost here ..... how about where you are?
We are down to 23C at just past 3PM, but still at 32C with the humidex reading. So, out come the fans once again ............... we shall send you, free of charge, any warmth you so desire, Rp. Paix, mon ami.
 
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Here is Gus, who we flew out to Regina to be a stud dog, and Zorro (Z was the stud dog we flew in from Regina for a few weeks and was the dad of Gracie, Bridget, et al). Zorro is on Mike's right hand side and Gus is on the left hand side. Looks like he is fitting in well.
 
#83,736 ·
Way too warm for hot 4PM High Tea, but since it is raining here, I can't go sit outside with a G&T or a cold beer, since I have to work. So, ice tea for me. Place your orders for what you might want at 4PM where you are right now.
 
#83,738 ·
Afternoon Marc ... good to see Gus "fitting in" so well. I think a good local beer would fit the bill for a cool one out on the balcony today - I'll let you pick the one - but not a "light" one, eh!! Thanks!
John, I like Kokanee Beer, which is in the Kootenays, but my brother-in-law is shocked, because he thinks that it is swill. So, I shall let you choose the beer.

The rains came and went, leaving us with 22C temps and a 30C humidex reading. All fans are on high.
 
#83,739 ·
John, I like Kokanee Beer, which is in the Kootenays, but my brother-in-law is shocked, because he thinks that it is swill. So, I shall let you choose the beer.

The rains came and went, leaving us with 22C temps and a 30C humidex reading. All fans are on high.
Thanks Marc ... like your brother-in-law, I would pass on Kokanee as well. I seldom buy beer here anymore, wine is more my thing, but when I do it's usually a brew from some small, independent brewery, and especially if the name catches my attention. Here's one that did - and the beers good too!!
Dead Frog Brewery
Cheers!
 
#83,740 ·
Thanks Marc ... like your brother-in-law, I would pass on Kokanee as well. I seldom buy beer here anymore, wine is more my thing, but when I do it's usually a brew from some small, independent brewery, and especially if the name catches my attention. Here's one that did - and the beers good too!!
Dead Frog Brewery
Cheers!
Then might I recommend a Barking Squirrel?
Hop City Barking Squirrel
 
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