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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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#83,881 ·
We shall see if it moves other Shangers to donate as well, Marc. ;)
Well, it's for a good cause. Of course, we are going to have to sell the home in Lunenburg to come up with the $700 a day, and if the strike lasts the whole season, sell this home in St.John's. Could we stay in your RV??? Let's see, that is me, Deborah, the five doxies .................. and what if we have pups??? :eek::eek::eek:
 
#83,883 ·
Morning all. Just finished my 5th coffee, it was either that or drain a bottle of wine this morning. Just finished with Rogers Customer Service, ( fill in humours line here..............) I'm thinking that only Rogers could take something as simple as switching an account profile so one can see their billing on-line and updating the my10 list, and complicate it to the level of bomb disposal. Any civil servant would be proud. Still haven't been able to get this small task done, after 3 days!!!!!! I'm thinking they all must be retirees from the home of the chronically stunned!!!!!!
 
#83,884 ·
Morning all. Just finished my 5th coffee, it was either that or drain a bottle of wine this morning. Just finished with Rogers Customer Service, ( fill in humours line here..............) I'm thinking that only Rogers could take something as simple as switching an account profile so one can see their billing on-line and updating the my10 list, and complicate it to the level of bomb disposal. Any civil servant would be proud. Still haven't been able to get this small task done, after 3 days!!!!!! I'm thinking they all must be retirees from the home of the chronically stunned!!!!!!
Afternoon, Rp. Sounds like you could use some herbal tea. I hear that Rogers is the same here in NL .............. which is why I chose Bell Aliant. Bonne chance, mon ami.
 
#83,885 ·
Good day everybody, lovely day here, sunny with a very light breeze and 17.5°

Thanks for the coffee Marc, drank it while on the road.

Had to drive down to Mississauga early this morning - rush hour(s) is much more hectic than ever, a lot of people driving frantically about, glad I no longer have to deal with it every day.

I switched to working from home a few years back, and only visiting clients (when I had to) in the non-rush hour times, now with the volume of traffic, it seems like it is always rush hour.

I get the impression that many of the members here work from home (either actively or semi-retired), I wonder, - was it an improvement or did you miss the personal contact. I found I managed to get a lot more done, but I ended up working much longer hours - 'cause I was always "at work".

Now I'm trying to catch up on all the chores I let slide for many years because I "had work to do".
 
#83,886 ·
From my perspective, I think it depends on what your job entails. I've done both and found that, yes you can get a lot done at home, but you require discipline, but the office had its advantages, such as files, copiers, access to people. I think if you can, it's nice to work from home on a respite basis ... but you can be sucked into wanting to stay there and then resent going to the office for meetings and such ... which can be a danger as you can alienate yourself from the rest of your work environment.
 
#83,887 ·
Good day everybody, lovely day here, sunny with a very light breeze and 17.5°

Thanks for the coffee Marc, drank it while on the road.

Had to drive down to Mississauga early this morning - rush hour(s) is much more hectic than ever, a lot of people driving frantically about, glad I no longer have to deal with it every day.

I switched to working from home a few years back, and only visiting clients (when I had to) in the non-rush hour times, now with the volume of traffic, it seems like it is always rush hour.

I get the impression that many of the members here work from home (either actively or semi-retired), I wonder, - was it an improvement or did you miss the personal contact. I found I managed to get a lot more done, but I ended up working much longer hours - 'cause I was always "at work".

Now I'm trying to catch up on all the chores I let slide for many years because I "had work to do".
Afternoon, Bill. I have not taught in front of a group of students now in 9 years. I am Memorial University's #1 teleprofessor, having taught more classes to more students online than any other MUN prof. That status and $1.50 will get me a cup of coffee and a muffin at Tim Hortons. Still, I enjoy working from home and don't miss going in on Monday morning for a 9AM class with sleepy students.
 
#83,888 ·
From my perspective, I think it depends on what your job entails. I've done both and found that, yes you can get a lot done at home, but you require discipline, but the office had its advantages, such as files, copiers, access to people. I think if you can, it's nice to work from home on a respite basis ... but you can be sucked into wanting to stay there and then resent going to the office for meetings and such ... which can be a danger as you can alienate yourself from the rest of your work environment.
Valid points, Rp. Still, I am able to walk to my office and anywhere on the university campus in 15-20 minutes, so even the increase in traffic around the university does not phase me. I am the calm one at 9AM meetings. :D
 
#83,889 ·
Good Day Shang.
Used our iPad to capture a few dinner prep moments in the kitchen yesterday. Prepared a chicken tagine -- prep (on counter and stove), filled and ready to go, final product. We enjoyed it.
That looks great John!

I see you cook with wine too. Same here. Sometimes I even add some to the food.


Another busy day for me. I just returned from the chiropractor - my ankle had been aching since I kicked it out of alignment on Saturday, but it is much better now.

We got the adopted bird's nest spruce transplanted into the front yard yesterday, along with some perennials. Hope it survives. It is a very unusual looking tree. We'll have to keep it watered well, especially through the winter Chinooks.

I also just found out that I get to do another "celebrity" photo shoot this month. This time it's David Chilton (a.k.a. The Wealthy Barber). Should be fun.

Off to check out SAP soon.
 
#83,890 ·
Morning all. Just finished my 5th coffee, it was either that or drain a bottle of wine this morning. Just finished with Rogers Customer Service, ( fill in humours line here..............) I'm thinking that only Rogers could take something as simple as switching an account profile so one can see their billing on-line and updating the my10 list, and complicate it to the level of bomb disposal. Any civil servant would be proud. Still haven't been able to get this small task done, after 3 days!!!!!! I'm thinking they all must be retirees from the home of the chronically stunned!!!!!!
Hahah. Sorry to hear of your struggles with Rogers Rp. I can relate.
Thanks for the laugh though. Your exasperation was well described.
 
#83,891 ·
Morning/afternoon everyone.

Kim ... thanks for the comments, and yes, sometimes I even add wine to what I'm cooking too!!

Not much on the go here today, but have been following the events of others, interspersed with my walkabouts, shopping, and the like. Found a good deal on local squash this morning -- 29 cents/pound -- three kinds in the bin (acorn, butternut, and buttercup) -- added a few more to our stash!! And will include one (a butternut) in our dinner fixings today. Yum!!

Had a little "tiff" with a bank this morning, re: their credit card practices. Good for a glass of red when I got back home!! :)

Cheers all.
 
#83,892 ·
Evening, John. A bit of red wine sounds good. Might I join you in a glass?
 
#83,893 ·
Evening, John. A bit of red wine sounds good. Might I join you in a glass?
You may sir!! It's nothing special, just what I would call a local "everyday-wine" type, but it's hitting the spot. Hope you enjoy.
And speaking of wines, I have only one left from our late-spring trip to BC wine country - sob!! I've enjoyed the ones bought during that trip -- some of course, more than others -- so the experience has certainly provided buying ideas (re: wineries and wines) for our next trip (next spring we hope!!).
We're heading out to the balcony for a break now .... care to join us?
 
#83,894 ·
Okay, strike one for the little guy.....finally after four days got me rogers issued resolved .....mind you I had to cancel my wife's account and then setup a new one for me. But the joke is I, after 30 years as a customer, had to get a credit check........unbelievable.......but it works.
 
#83,895 ·
You may sir!! It's nothing special, just what I would call a local "everyday-wine" type, but it's hitting the spot. Hope you enjoy.
And speaking of wines, I have only one left from our late-spring trip to BC wine country - sob!! I've enjoyed the ones bought during that trip -- some of course, more than others -- so the experience has certainly provided buying ideas (re: wineries and wines) for our next trip (next spring we hope!!).
We're heading out to the balcony for a break now .... care to join us?
That would be nice. Very foggy and 17C here at just before 7PM. Wonder if Deborah will be able to get in from Calgary at midnight? We shall see.
 
#83,896 ·
Okay, strike one for the little guy.....finally after four days got me rogers issued resolved .....mind you I had to cancel my wife's account and then setup a new one for me. But the joke is I, after 30 years as a customer, had to get a credit check........unbelievable.......but it works.
Good for you, Rp. Power to the people.
 
#83,897 ·
16C and a thick warm fog blankets St.John's. Sadly, Deborah is trying to get in from Calgary at midnight. Not sure if she will be able to land. We shall see.
 
#83,898 ·
Time to call it a night. Busy day tomorrow. Hopefully Deborah's flight shall get in from Calgary. We shall see. Paix, mes amis.
 
#83,899 ·
Morning all. Coffee is brewing and then I shall consider what to make for breakfast. Enjoy.
 
#83,900 ·
Deborah got in at about 1230AM, and we got home to a welcoming committee of four jumping and barking doxies.
 
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