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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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Good afternoon everyone! I'm just enjoying my lunch, I will stay for tea.

Dr.G., this one's for you, Mazda's latest social ad campaign. https://www.facebook.com/mazdathreat The character is Wolfgang Kluge, he is a German in Canada although I can't tell if it's for work or pleasure. He's somehow intrigued by Mazda's Skyactiv technology although he is convinced that the technology was developed in Germany. How this may slightly interest you is that he has a dachshund named Karl.

Good one. We just got a new doxie from your your area of BC. He is already a Canadian CKC Champion, and not yet a year old.

So, how is life treating you these days, mon ami?
 
#85,802 · (Edited)
Gus went hunting with a neighbor today and bagged his first caribou. He even got to keep part of the horn. Guess who is now jealous???
 
#85,804 ·
I'm doing well thanks, how about yourself? Those are handsome fellas. What's the new doxie's name?
Rudy, the reddish/tan doxie, is from Burnaby, BC. He has never seen snow, but seemed to like the snow we got last week, which is now gone. He does not seem to mind the rain/drizzle/fog.

Gus, the one that is what is called wild boar, is from Delaware in the US. He too has not seen any snow and seems to like it a bit.
 
#85,806 ·
Rudy sounds like the kids out here in Burnaby ... they have to deal with all the rain and drizzle, but get excited with a snowfall. ;)
Interesting. :lmao:
 
#85,807 ·
Lol. Burnaby kids, and adults for that matter, also have to deal with an egotistical mayor. I'm glad Rudy's able to leave that behind, unless St. John's has an egotistical mayor as well.

Gus is on guard.
 
#85,808 ·
Happy afternoon/evening everyone. Just came inside from a nice hour-long break out on our balcony .. 8C out there, and with no wind, it was actually quite pleasant ... and the rum-spiked eggnog enjoyed while there helped!! :);):D
It's into the kitchen for me now, to 'prep' the dinne-du-jour .... a beef stew, with rice, and some fruit on-the-side.
Hope the day's been treating everyone well.
 
#85,810 ·
Lol. Burnaby kids, and adults for that matter, also have to deal with an egotistical mayor. I'm glad Rudy's able to leave that behind, unless St. John's has an egotistical mayor as well.

Gus is on guard.
Well, he was born and raised in Burnaby, but spent much of his youth on the show circuit in Western Canada.

As for Gus, he is not much of a guard dog. Too laid back.
 
#85,811 ·
Happy afternoon/evening everyone. Just came inside from a nice hour-long break out on our balcony .. 8C out there, and with no wind, it was actually quite pleasant ... and the rum-spiked eggnog enjoyed while there helped!! :);):D
It's into the kitchen for me now, to 'prep' the dinne-du-jour .... a beef stew, with rice, and some fruit on-the-side.
Hope the day's been treating everyone well.
Sounds good, John. 8C here as well at just past 9PM. We just finished yet another Hanukkah meal.
 
#85,812 ·
Marc ... had a "doxie moment" when I saw these salt & pepper shakers at a store in the local Mall this moirning. ;)
Cute. That is a red doxie on the left and a black and tan doxie on the right.
 
#85,815 ·
Morning all. Was sitting out back watching the sunrise as the doxies raced about the backyard. A chilly 1C, but hot coffee helped. Time to start on our OtHD Breakfast. Any special requests?
 
#85,816 ·
I want to wish Tim an "arrivederci Roma" prior to his departure. Bon voyage, mon ami.
 
#85,817 ·
Morning Marc. It's one cold son-of-a-gun here this morning, snowing again, (or is that still?) at -17° on my deck with a wind chill of -16° and temps falling to -22 by afternoon and colder tonight. I'm tired of winter and it isn't even winter yet. If you can stand to watch grandma cross the street, our mini clip today is a hoot. ;)
 
#85,818 ·
Morning Marc. It's one cold son-of-a-gun here this morning, snowing again, (or is that still?) at -17° on my deck with a wind chill of -16° and temps falling to -22 by afternoon and colder tonight. I'm tired of winter and it isn't even winter yet. If you can stand to watch grandma cross the street, our mini clip today is a hoot. ;)
Morning, Don. Very sunny and 2C here this morning.

That was a unique clip of the grandma crossing the street, and I liked the biker story. :D

Great "Beautiful Moments" clip. :clap:
 
#85,819 ·
Good Morning All

Great video of Grandma crossing the street Don, any idea as to where this took place?

She starts off walking on the road, against a red light, then goes kitty-corner across the flow!

I wonder who deserves the credit here? Grandma for dodging cars, or drivers for dodging Grandma?

I don't think she would do so well in Toronto.
 
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