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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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Surprise! Happy Birthday Kim, I wish I was 29............again.
Afternoon, Rp. Yes, that was a fine age.

How is Sandy hitting you folks in Windsor?
 
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Hi Marc, we are doing quite well here. Windy but not a much as yesterday, probably around 40MPH, we are expecting some more rain but nothing like those more east of us,say Ottawa, Quebec City and your way.
 
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Hi Marc, we are doing quite well here. Windy but not a much as yesterday, probably around 40MPH, we are expecting some more rain but nothing like those more east of us,say Ottawa, Quebec City and your way.
Good to hear, Rp. Nothing is forecast for us here in St.John's, other than more mild temps and lots of fog.
 
#84,686 ·
Well, I missed 4PM High Tea here, but I am in time for it in ON. Anyone interested?
 
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Don, just saw your posting in the Weather Thread --

"-7° with a wind chill of -14° as the snow continues to accumulate under a heavy snowfall warning to our west. We now have nearly a foot of snow on the ground. " Is this normal???
 
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Sounds good Marc ... I need a break from what I've been doing. A nice hot tea, with a shot of scotch, would sure hit the spot about now!! Thanks for the offer!! :)
I'll enjoy it out on the balcony, while watching the weather happenings.
Cheers!
Well, I am not a Scotch drinker, so you may have my shot ................ or we could save it for Don.
 
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Tea would be lovely.



I believe they have a minimum requirement of having a book published. Weirdos.
Coming right up, Sonal.

Yes, that is a silly requirement. Maybe next year.
 
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Sounds good Marc ... I need a break from what I've been doing. A nice hot tea, with a shot of scotch, would sure hit the spot about now!! Thanks for the offer!! :)
I'll enjoy it out on the balcony, while watching the weather happenings.
Cheers!
Say John, did I hear that your area got whacked again with another earthquake, this time 6.6? Everything okay out there, Sandy seems to be filling the headlines here.
 
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Afternoon, Bill. We have plenty of items to munch on if you would like something.
 
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Say John, did I hear that your area got whacked again with another earthquake, this time 6.6? Everything okay out there, Sandy seems to be filling the headlines here.
True. Luckily, from what was reported on CBC, there was not much damage in that part of Canada.
 
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Say John, did I hear that your area got whacked again with another earthquake, this time 6.6? Everything okay out there, Sandy seems to be filling the headlines here.
Yes ... up close to where the other one was. Luckily, no particular damage - except raising more fears. Nothing felt down here from it, or the previous one.
Lots of tv news coverage recently re: pre-earthquake preparations we all should take. Schools, and the like, have been having 'drills', and etc.
 
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Don, just saw your posting in the Weather Thread --

"-7° with a wind chill of -14° as the snow continues to accumulate under a heavy snowfall warning to our west. We now have nearly a foot of snow on the ground. " Is this normal???
It's normal in the sense that we have this much snow by Halloween about half the time. ;)
 
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It's normal in the sense that we have this much snow by Halloween about half the time. ;)
That is what my wife said of her days as a child in Calgary and Edmonton.
 
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