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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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Sorry to hear you're not feeling top notch Marc.

My wonderful old Granny used to treat us with a hot Toddy at bedtime.
Mix half a glass of hot water with lots of sugar then fill the rest of the way with Irish whiskey. - Eases sore throats, stiff joints & bad backs

Be prepared to hop into bed immediately after drinking - or better still, drink in bed.

Sweet dreams
Bill, I am feeling fine, it is Don who is sick.
 
#84,862 ·
Ah yes John, the old hot buttered rum trick is fine, except that is what I will have right before crawling into bed tonight. And for the record, that second beer Marc prescribed has worked some magic. The throat is much better for now. ;)
Yes, magic beer ............. just what the doctor ordered. :D
 
#84,863 ·
Going to call it a night early. It is going to be a very late night tomorrow night, as I am a political junkie. We shall see. Paix, mes amis.
 
#84,864 ·
Well, I guess I certainly screwwed that up!

Glad to hear you not sick Marc

However Don - Sorry to hear you're the one under the weather.

My son recently had a similar-sounding rough time with sore throat, headaches, nausea and night sweats. - took almost two weeks to pass completely. Drinking plenty of fluids helped

So, try all of the recommended remedies
it may not help too much, but then you won't really care :D
 
#84,865 ·
Well, I guess I certainly screwwed that up!

Glad to hear you not sick Marc

However Don - Sorry to hear you're the one under the weather.

My son recently had a similar-sounding rough time with sore throat, headaches, nausea and night sweats. - took almost two weeks to pass completely. Drinking plenty of fluids helped

So, try all of the recommended remedies
it may not help too much, but then you won't really care :D
No problem, Bill.
 
#84,866 ·
Morning all. I shall have coffee and breakfast ready for you when you rise to face this new day. Enjoy.
 
#84,867 ·
Morning everyone, sorry have been AWOL again, busy time around here with students and the purchase of a new property to move the studio into. Quite exciting as well :D

Thanks for the coffee Marc, thinking about what to have to start my day............not sure yet????
 
#84,868 ·
Morning everyone, sorry have been AWOL again, busy time around here with students and the purchase of a new property to move the studio into. Quite exciting as well :D

Thanks for the coffee Marc, thinking about what to have to start my day............not sure yet????
Morning, Kim. Welcome back. Coffee on the house today. Enjoy.
 
#84,870 ·
thanks Marc............thinking about having an omelette for breakfast today, care to join me?
I ate about an hour or so ago, but I shall make you whatever you want. Enjoy.
 
#84,871 ·
you are too good to me.......I have about an hour before the first student of the day arrives, then I teach for 2 1/2 hours then off for 3 1/2 hours then teach for another 4 hours - today is a long and tiring day
 
#84,872 ·
Hey! Good Day Shang!

I hope all are well but I fear our beloved curmudgeon, Don must not be. No post from him here today that I can see and SAP does not seem to be updated to today yet. Get better soon Don!

Kim - A new studio sounds nice (pics?) ...Congratulations! Is it far from home for you?
I am only in the contemplation stage of setting up my painting studio (again) here.

Marc - Please send the entire team of med Doxies to St. Albert, eh SAP.
 
#84,873 ·
Hey! Good Day Shang!

I hope all are well but I fear our beloved curmudgeon, Don must not be. No post from him here today that I can see and SAP does not seem to be updated to today yet. Get better soon Don!

Kim - A new studio sounds nice (pics?) ...Congratulations! Is it far from home for you?
I am only in the contemplation stage of setting up my painting studio (again) here.

Marc - Please send the entire team of med Doxies to St. Albert, eh SAP.
Morning, Kim. How are you today? How is Kacey these days?

The Doxie Emergency Medical Team is on their way.
 
#84,874 ·
you are too good to me.......I have about an hour before the first student of the day arrives, then I teach for 2 1/2 hours then off for 3 1/2 hours then teach for another 4 hours - today is a long and tiring day
I have three one-hour meeting on-campus today, and I would rather have Don's cold than to go to each of these boring meetings.
 
#84,875 ·
Morning, Kim. How are you today? How is Kacey these days?

The Doxie Emergency Medical Team is on their way.
Thank you Marc. Dog-Speed.

Kacey is the busiest teen I know.

Sadly, we are now, first hand, understanding the differences in the Nova Scotia high school curriculum compared to Alberta's. Kacey is having to do a lot of academic scrambling to catch up.
 
#84,876 ·
Hey! Good Day Shang!

I hope all are well but I fear our beloved curmudgeon, Don must not be. No post from him here today that I can see and SAP does not seem to be updated to today yet. Get better soon Don!

Kim - A new studio sounds nice (pics?) ...Congratulations! Is it far from home for you?
I am only in the contemplation stage of setting up my painting studio (again) here.

Marc - Please send the entire team of med Doxies to St. Albert, eh SAP.
Fear not, I have arisen from the dead. Went to bed last night at 6:30 p.m. feeling terrible. Awoke at 10:30, had toast with honey and a warm tea, then watched a documentary on my iPad until 1:00. Fell asleep again and heard nothing until 6:30 this morning when Ann left to take care of the grandkids. Throat is still very sore, hard to swallow, so it will be soup and liquids for me today. I sure hope I feel better tomorrow when I have to leave at 7:00 for downtown Edmonton and my eye specialist appointment. Given the time it took me to get it, I won't miss it including being carried in on a stretcher. :D

SAP is done and it is a busy one with town hall meeting reports I had to compose and edit. Great video on an old lady and her old car, an elephant who waves goodbye and a story about that dog who lost his snout in the wheels of a motorcycle.
 
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Morning all: Hope you will be feeling better Don. Big day south of the border Marc, should be fun to watch.

Oh I almost forgot....big story around here is Danielle Wade winning the role of Dorothy in the new Wizard of Oz musical shown on CBC. She is from LaSalle and just lived down the road from us. The high school in LaSalle was packed as the TV show was aired and the University of Windsor also took credit as well, Even the bars had the show on TV, great stuff ...... although my fav was AJ, I thought she was more of a seasoned performer but all the finalists were great.....no shame in not winning there.....all were very good and I hope all will further their careers.
 
#84,878 ·
Thank you Marc. Dog-Speed.

Kacey is the busiest teen I know.

Sadly, we are now, first hand, understanding the differences in the Nova Scotia high school curriculum compared to Alberta's. Kacey is having to do a lot of academic scrambling to catch up.
Merci, Kim.

I thought that AB's curriculum was far superior to that of NS. At least this is what my students from these provinces tell me.
 
#84,879 ·
Fear not, I have arisen from the dead. Went to bed last night at 6:30 p.m. feeling terrible. Awoke at 10:30, had toast with honey and a warm tea, then watched a documentary on my iPad until 1:00. Fell asleep again and heard nothing until 6:30 this morning when Ann left to take care of the grandkids. Throat is still very sore, hard to swallow, so it will be soup and liquids for me today. I sure hope I feel better tomorrow when I have to leave at 7:00 for downtown Edmonton and my eye specialist appointment. Given the time it took me to get it, I won't miss it including being carried in on a stretcher. :D

SAP is done and it is a busy one with town hall meeting reports I had to compose and edit. Great video on an old lady and her old car, an elephant who waves goodbye and a story about that dog who lost his snout in the wheels of a motorcycle.
Good to hear, Don. Glad that the toast and honey, compliments of the Doxie Emergency Medical Squad helped. They usually carry Scotch, as compared to brandy which is the medicine of choice for St. Bernards, but I guess you did not want a taste of their single malt.
 
#84,880 ·
Morning all: Hope you will be feeling better Don. Big day south of the border Marc, should be fun to watch.

Oh I almost forgot....big story around here is Danielle Wade winning the role of Dorothy in the new Wizard of Oz musical shown on CBC. She is from LaSalle and just lived down the road from us. The high school in LaSalle was packed as the TV show was aired and the University of Windsor also took credit as well, Even the bars had the show on TV, great stuff ...... although my fav was AJ, I thought she was more of a seasoned performer but all the finalists were great.....no shame in not winning there.....all were very good and I hope all will further their careers.
Afternoon, Rp. Yes, it shall be a long night ......... morning ............... and on and on until about Friday. We shall see.
 
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