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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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#84,221 ·
I will join you in cheering on the Giants Marc, but if the Tigers win the ALCS, I will have to switch allegiances
Well, the Tigers won game #2 in NYC ................ and the Giants lost their first game in SF. :(
 
#84,222 ·
Morning all. I shall have a fine breakfast and coffee ready for you when you rise to face this new day.
 
#84,223 ·
Morning Marc, I thought for a while there that the giants might just come back, but had to go to bed and missed the end of the game after the 7th inning stretch.

I've had some kind of bug the past few days now that is making things miserable. Nothing specific that I can put my finger on, just an overall 'not feeling well' kind of thing. Aches, pains, diarrhoea and constant but mild nausea along with a dull kind of headache. Nothing tastes right either. Makes getting SAP done an ordeal and this morning took far longer than normal. I hope it passes soon, as I am tired of the whole thing.

Today on SAP a video of a throat singer not to be missed as he appears on the David Letterman show. What weird sounds come outta this guy, but he does get the audience clapping to his beat. A woman has trouble with a parking lot gate and a yarn about a pharmacists advice.
 
#84,224 ·
Morning Marc, I thought for a while there that the giants might just come back, but had to go to bed and missed the end of the game after the 7th inning stretch.

I've had some kind of bug the past few days now that is making things miserable. Nothing specific that I can put my finger on, just an overall 'not feeling well' kind of thing. Aches, pains, diarrhoea and constant but mild nausea along with a dull kind of headache. Nothing tastes right either. Makes getting SAP done an ordeal and this morning took far longer than normal. I hope it passes soon, as I am tired of the whole thing.

Today on SAP a video of a throat singer not to be missed as he appears on the David Letterman show. What weird sounds come outta this guy, but he does get the audience clapping to his beat. A woman has trouble with a parking lot gate and a yarn about a pharmacists advice.
Yes, the Giants rallied but some good fielding on the part of the Cards denied them to really cash in. Such is Life.

Sorry to hear you are under the weather. What does Anne say you should do?
 
#84,225 ·
Morning Marc, Don et al. Marc one game doth not a series make, the Giants will have to be careful if they get down by two though. Have been getting back to my reading .... am pounding through some of Dewey's stuff.

Don, sorry to hear you are under the weather. There seems to be a virus going around here that sounds like your condition .... Tovah had it for two weeks, not fun.

Have a few resumes in the hands of people who seem keen, it will be only on a supply basis, but if selected can be interesting. I had a friend who supply taught as his career, he very much enjoyed it.
 
#84,227 ·
Ann told me to get off my butt and go do something and I would feel better. :D
Well, Ann knows best ............... which is why I told you to ask Anne ............ the Happy Doctor ............... who would say "Tell your wife to pamper you and help you get better." :D

Seriously, hope you are feeling better. Actually, the symptoms seemed mixed. Bonne chance, mon ami.
 
#84,228 ·
Morning Marc, Don et al. Marc one game doth not a series make, the Giants will have to be careful if they get down by two though. Have been getting back to my reading .... am pounding through some of Dewey's stuff.

Don, sorry to hear you are under the weather. There seems to be a virus going around here that sounds like your condition .... Tovah had it for two weeks, not fun.

Have a few resumes in the hands of people who seem keen, it will be only on a supply basis, but if selected can be interesting. I had a friend who supply taught as his career, he very much enjoyed it.
Afternoon, Rp. Yes, it is only the first game, but it was at home. We shall see.

Yes, reading Dewey always helps to calm one's nerves.

Good luck with the resumes.
 
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Received a PM from Garett and he said he was trying to remove his footprint online. He wished his friends here in The Shang well. I shall miss him. :(
 
#84,230 ·
Have not heard anything lately from Caman, despite PMs and a couple of Skype calls. No luck. Anyone hear from him?
 
#84,232 ·
I too heard from Garett and am sorry to see him go. Like you, I have heard nothing from Caman.
Yes, I figured he might email you as well, in that he said he was going to contact those he liked, especially his Shang friends. C'est la vie.
 
#84,234 ·
Afternoon, Kim. How is your injury??? Waiting to see if you are on TSN's Kick Boxing Championship.
 
#84,235 ·
Miserable day! 9.5°C at the moment, drizzle rain & stiff wind. All my tools cold and wet.

Forced in by the rain, at this rate will never get my outside chores done.

Oh Well, 500 years from now no-one will know the difference!

I'll put on the coffee machine and have an early coffee & cookies

Anyone for a cup? (Tim's fine grind - perc at home)
 
#84,236 ·
Miserable day! 9.5°C at the moment, drizzle rain & stiff wind. All my tools cold and wet.

Forced in by the rain, at this rate will never get my outside chores done.

Oh Well, 500 years from now no-one will know the difference!

I'll put on the coffee machine and have an early coffee & cookies

Anyone for a cup? (Tim's fine grind - perc at home)
Sorry to hear about the rain, Bill.

Still, a cup of coffee at 4PM will be a fine replacement for today's 4PM High Tea. Merci, mon ami.
 
#84,237 ·
Afternoon everyone. Having difficulty using the computer at this time -- eyes are still quite fully-dilated from my morning's app't at the the eye doc's place (had photos taken). Right on schedule, when I came out of the office, the clouds parted and I was faced with bright sunshine for the bus and Skytrain rides home!! Still quite blinded by the light, but it's starting to improve.
Jean's just finished preparing a platter of perogies for tonight's dinner - said she thought I could use a break from the kitchen today -- nice of her!! And her perogies are some good too!!
Cheers!!
 
#84,238 ·
Afternoon, Kim. How is your injury??? Waiting to see if you are on TSN's Kick Boxing Championship.
Hah! No kicking for me for another couple of weeks. But, I can still punch, thanks.

I will be watching my Trainer compete in a Muay Thai match in November. I've been challenged to compete, but I'm not ready for that yet, or maybe, ever.

John: I love homemade perogies. Do you eat them panfried with sliced green onions, bacon bits and sour cream? I do. Oh, I really do.
 
#84,239 ·
John: I love homemade perogies. Do you eat them panfried with sliced green onions, bacon bits and sour cream? I do. Oh, I really do.
I had no idea she was going to this today or I would have had a few options available to her for the mixture -- so she used what we had on-hand -- these ones are potato, (old) cheddar cheese, and onion.

We prefer them just boiled, and then topped with sour cream, and etc. If she hadn't added the onion to the mixture, I would have run out for some green onions - I do like them with the sour cream.

Now what to have with them? Looks like it will be some ham, and fresh fruit salad or baked apples.

Cheers!
 
#84,240 ·
Afternoon everyone. Having difficulty using the computer at this time -- eyes are still quite fully-dilated from my morning's app't at the the eye doc's place (had photos taken). Right on schedule, when I came out of the office, the clouds parted and I was faced with bright sunshine for the bus and Skytrain rides home!! Still quite blinded by the light, but it's starting to improve.
Jean's just finished preparing a platter of perogies for tonight's dinner - said she thought I could use a break from the kitchen today -- nice of her!! And her perogies are some good too!!
Cheers!!
I know the sort of test you went through, John. I walk home in a daze. Luckily, the doctor's office is just across the street from Churchill Park and I live on the other side of the park. So, I just wander home in a blur .............. greeted at the door by various blobs of fur that sound like doxies.

I love perogies. :love2:
 
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