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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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Well I think I'll have an early Tea Time, found a part bottle of Kahlua at the back of the cupboard, just about to brew up some coffee

Anyone for Coffee & Kahlua?
Just one cornmeal muffin left.:(
Sounds good Bill ... I'll join you. Thanks for the offer. Must get to making some cornmeal muffins soon ... yum!! And nice to have on-hand as a break from breads, et al.
 
#87,444 ·
No word, but I am not very concerned.... His office is just a 20 minute walk from here. (And the campus is open.) If he finds himself too chilled en route, there are about 300 coffee shops between here and there.

I really ought to go out and attempt an interim shovelling, at least of our front walk. :( Or I could work. :(

This is not much of a snow day.
Well, we could send out the Doxie Rescue Squad, complete with some hot Sonal Special, to help guide him home to a warm Sonal (if she stay in an works) or a chilled Sonal (if she goes out to shovel).
 
#87,445 ·
Well I think I'll have an early Tea Time, found a part bottle of Kahlua at the back of the cupboard, just about to brew up some coffee

Anyone for Coffee & Kahlua?
Just one cornmeal muffin left.:(
Bill, you read my mind. I have some tea ready, but would like something stronger when I come back from the gym. I am currently having a protein powder and water shake, with something that helps to prevent the buildup of lactic acid during workouts. Seems a bit much, but I have lost 10 pounds so far and strengthened my heart, so "any port in a storm".
 
#87,446 ·
Sounds good Bill ... I'll join you. Thanks for the offer. Must get to making some cornmeal muffins soon ... yum!! And nice to have on-hand as a break from breads, et al.
Afternoon, John. Save one for me when I return from the gym, SVP. Merci, mon ami.
 
#87,448 ·
We have been placed under a blizzard watch for tomorrow and Sunday, with 25-40cm of snow and ice pellets, topped off by 15mm of sleet. What a mess. Once again, the local hospitals are getting ready for emergency heart attacks. We shall see.
 
#87,449 ·
Chilled Sonal.... just came back in.

Compared to many, we don't have a lot to do (no driveway) but it's still work. I dressed too warmly from the waist up (sweating) and not warmly enough from the waist down (numb) so perhaps I should curl up in a ball and try to even myself out.

Last night, I shovelled the side of the house, but by this morning it was too deep for Gordan to do. Walking though there, the snow comes up maybe 6 inches below my knees, and it get less snow there owing to the fact that it's just a narrow gap between houses.
 
#87,450 ·
Well, that puts you in the "snow storm" category. Hopefully, there are not strong winds to blow all this snow everywhere.
oh yes, our wind gusts are at about 35 - 50 km/hour

lots of drifting and blowing snow and it is coming down quite well. We even had a delivery truck - 25foot type - have trouble going up a very slight hill in front of me
 
#87,451 ·
Chilled Sonal.... just came back in.

Compared to many, we don't have a lot to do (no driveway) but it's still work. I dressed too warmly from the waist up (sweating) and not warmly enough from the waist down (numb) so perhaps I should curl up in a ball and try to even myself out.

Last night, I shovelled the side of the house, but by this morning it was too deep for Gordan to do. Walking though there, the snow comes up maybe 6 inches below my knees, and it get less snow there owing to the fact that it's just a narrow gap between houses.
sounds like you could use a nice cup of tea
 
#87,452 ·
We have been placed under a blizzard watch for tomorrow and Sunday, with 25-40cm of snow and ice pellets, topped off by 15mm of sleet. What a mess. Once again, the local hospitals are getting ready for emergency heart attacks. We shall see.
Some doctors, nurses and staff stayed over-night last night at our hospital. :clap:

Still, it was pretty sparse looking when I got in with my peeps at 8:00 AM.

This afternoon was an entirely different story, driving-wise. :yikes:
 
#87,453 ·
Chilled Sonal.... just came back in.

Compared to many, we don't have a lot to do (no driveway) but it's still work. I dressed too warmly from the waist up (sweating) and not warmly enough from the waist down (numb) so perhaps I should curl up in a ball and try to even myself out.

Last night, I shovelled the side of the house, but by this morning it was too deep for Gordan to do. Walking though there, the snow comes up maybe 6 inches below my knees, and it get less snow there owing to the fact that it's just a narrow gap between houses.
Well, get warm with a hot cup of Sonal Special ................. and a fuzzy doxie. Paix, mon amie.
 
#87,454 ·
oh yes, our wind gusts are at about 35 - 50 km/hour

lots of drifting and blowing snow and it is coming down quite well. We even had a delivery truck - 25foot type - have trouble going up a very slight hill in front of me
Yes, wind like that can cause drifting. :(
 
#87,455 ·
Some doctors, nurses and staff stayed over-night last night at our hospital. :clap:

Still, it was pretty sparse looking when I got in with my peeps at 8:00 AM.

This afternoon was an entirely different story, driving-wise. :yikes:
That is what they are going to do tomorrow here, John.

What are "peeps"?
 
#87,458 ·
I think it's still snowing, hard to tell, the wind has picked up-blowing snow quickly building drifts.

We've passed the 30 cm mark and now the drifts are building higher in places.

It's pitch black outside here, and the lights from the house are quickly obscured in the whirling snow. The cat path I cleared earlier has filled in, that's not a problem since the cats are now refusing to go out anyway.

I'll wait until mid morning, then fire up the tractor and clear off the driveway. The road plows built a metre high wall across the end of the drive, probably higher by morning.

For now, putting my feet up, pour another coffee and Kahlua, and re-read "Rendezvous with RAMA" by Arthur C. Clarke.

All in all, not a bad day.
 
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