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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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#85,962 ·
Say john, do you know of any good "reds" with very low sugar that might be available here in Ontario. Most drys run at about 5 to 8 gms per litre here. I've been drinking a Kressman Chard which runs at 3gms per litre. I have to watch my sugar counts.
Rp, the best "reds" in ON are the Young Communist League of Ontario. :D
 
#85,963 ·
I'll have a coffee if I may Marc - appreciate the offer
Its just 2:55 here but I think thats close enough to 4 to qualify

Hot coffee and the last bit of Mexican Cornbread

Think I'll sit by the window and admire all that green grass outside..

PLUS 5° and not a snowflake in sight! :D
Coffee coming right up, Bill.

Go ahead, mock us if you will, but keep in up and we shall send you off to Edmonton ... or Yellowknife, which makes Edmonton seem warm!!
:eek::eek::eek::eek:XX):D
Edmonton, Alberta - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada
 
#85,964 ·
Say john, do you know of any good "reds" with very low sugar that might be available here in Ontario. Most drys run at about 5 to 8 gms per litre here. I've been drinking a Kressman Chard which runs at 3gms per litre. I have to watch my sugar counts.
Rp, there is also Manischewitz wine, but that would have a HIGH sugar content. On the scale of dry to sweet (i.e., 1-10), it is a 13. :eek::D

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#85,965 ·
Say john, do you know of any good "reds" with very low sugar that might be available here in Ontario. Most drys run at about 5 to 8 gms per litre here. I've been drinking a Kressman Chard which runs at 3gms per litre. I have to watch my sugar counts.
Sorry, I do not ... and I prefer reds, and must watch (or should be watching) my sugar intake as well. Sugar content of wines is not something I have ever researched, but it sounds like something I should.
 
#85,968 ·
Yes it is in the "eek" range .... almost a Sherry or, nice on top of ice creambeejacon
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

That is blasphemy, Rp.

In the third book of the Torah, Leviticus 24:16 it states that he that blasphemes the use of Jewish wine "shall surely be put to death". See also List of capital crimes in the Torah. The Seven laws of Noah, which Judaism sees as applicable to all people, prohibit blasphemy against Jewish wine as well.
 
#85,969 ·
R.A. Dickey passes physical, trade to Blue Jays finalized - CBSSports.com

Rp, this is very good for the Jays, n'est ce pas??? I think so.
I'm thinking no. It's a "tragedy of the commons" issue. They may have given up too much future and, with the payroll always hanging there, paid too much too soon. I think I would have kept what I have and then buy as required close to trade dates...... there are two thoughts in baseball, hitting or pitching.....AA looks like a pitching guy..... me pitchers don't hit in the AL so I'm of the hitting philosophy. But, as a wise man always states, we shall see.
 
#85,970 ·
I'm thinking no. It's a "tragedy of the commons" issue. They may have given up too much future and, with the payroll always hanging there, paid too much too soon. I think I would have kept what I have and then buy as required close to trade dates...... there are two thoughts in baseball, hitting or pitching.....AA looks like a pitching guy..... me pitchers don't hit in the AL so I'm of the hitting philosophy. But, as a wise man always states, we shall see.
Well, we shall see. I am hoping for a Jays-Giants World Series.
 
#85,971 ·
Sorry, I do not ... and I prefer reds, and must watch (or should be watching) my sugar intake as well. Sugar content of wines is not something I have ever researched, but it sounds like something I should.
Yes John, if you have to watch your sugar count you should look into the levels in wine. Here in Ontario we moved from the 0,1,2,3 etc system to how many grams per litre the wine has. Unlike beer, which is a no no if you are diabetic, wines can have their sugar count measured. So when you buy a 0 you can have quite a variance in the amount of sugar per litre. The Kressman runs around 3 per litre one of the lowest I've found. Most Ontario 0s run from 5 to 8 grams per litre, so it is quite a difference if you have more than one glass .... which is an unwritten rule isn't it............ Hope this helps.
 
#85,972 ·
Hi Rp

As a diabetic, I think the only sensible way to deal with the sugar content of wine, is to cut back on whatever else you might be having to balance the load.

When I think I might have a second (or third) glass, I pass on some of the side dishes.

Like broccoli or brussels sprouts :ptptptptp

You gotta go with what's important! :D
 
#85,973 ·
Hi Rp

As a diabetic, I think the only sensible way to deal with the sugar content of wine, is to cut back on whatever else you might be having to balance the load.

When I think I might have a second (or third) glass, I pass on some of the side dishes.

Like broccoli or brussels sprouts :ptptptptp

You gotta go with what's important! :D
Bill ... must admit, that's about how I deal with it as well. Seems I've had to give up so much in life - that's good and fun - but not my wine too please!! ;)

Rp ... we don't have such a rating system here, or at least I have not seen such --- but will look closer when I'm in a liquor store the next time. I'm not diabetic .. but do have a tendency to have blood sugar levels getting up, at times, for my doctor to 'warn' me!!
 
#85,974 ·
Afternoon/evening everyone. Just came in from a half-hour break out on the balcony -- I'm quite sure neighbours who can see us from other units, must think we're nuts, but heh, let them!! We bundle up, and as long as there's not a wind blowing across, it's an enjoyable part of our afternoons, and "little things, can mean a lot", eh!! ;):)

Dinner prep's now. We'll be into what we have on-hand, no more going out, been there/done that for today -- so thawing a basa fillet for she, and some pork tenderloin for me - to be served with a selection of steamed veggies, and a baked apple.

Cheers all!!!
 
#85,976 ·
John, when the snow reaches your balcony, that would be the time to worry. When it gets to the roof level ............. well, RIP, mon ami.
 
#85,978 ·
Guten morgen everyone here in Germany having breakfast Italy was brilliant, Switzerland beautiful Austria woo! 2 more shows and then Amsterdam and home in time for Xmas dinner. Still recuperating from the pork knuckle and liter glasses of beer in Munich.

Hope everyone is well!
Guten tag, Tim. Sounds like a world-wind tour of various European countries. Bon voyage, mon ami.
 
#85,979 ·
Morning all. I shall start to prepare out OtHD Breakfast soon ................ but first, some coffee. Enjoy.
 
#85,980 ·
Morning Marc, coffee sound great this morning. We've begun our descent into the FAM and will be in the -30s by Christmas Eve. SAP is ready to go with a hilarious video sent to us by Camán of the most easily scared man in the world who just happens to come from Sweden. Some great one liners and "There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays!"
 
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