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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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#87,483 ·
Morning Marc, I thought that video was really something as well. Did you take the time to see this link in WEBBITS?

Ahn Jun: self-portraits of a fearless artist

It's about a young woman without fear of heights. Pretty amazing pics she takes of herself there too.
Yes, and I got more and more dizzy as I went through the series of ten pics. XX)
 
#87,484 ·
Just looking at the pictures makes me queasy.

Sorry to hear about your snow in the east. We've had our share this winter too, but nothing like what you're getting.

I'm going to treat myself to a second cup this morning. Thanks.
Just made a fresh pot, Margaret, so you are in luck.

Snowing really hard for the past few hours and now the winds have picked up. I have been out to try to get a start with the shovelling. I figure that going out to shovel every few inches is better than going out one when there is our expected 20 inches.

Paix, mon amie.
 
#87,485 ·
Just made a fresh pot, Margaret, so you are in luck.

Snowing really hard for the past few hours and now the winds have picked up. I have been out to try to get a start with the shovelling. I figure that going out to shovel every few inches is better than going out one when there is our expected 20 inches.

Paix, mon amie.
please do be careful Marc.............I really hope that this passes over you quickly and doesn't leave too much for you all to clean up
 
#87,486 ·
would love another cup of coffee........went to look at a piano for the studio but......it isn't going to work, the search continues
Kim, we have a Model D just sitting in the corner of the Clubhouse. No one plays it anymore since Sam the Piano Man took off with Chef Pierre (who knew). Anyway, you may have it if you want.

Steinway Grand Pianos - Steinway & Sons
 
#87,487 ·
Well I finally got the driveway clear, just have a few little touch-ups to do and I should be in the clear. A little concerned about the possibility of freezing rain on Sunday eve.

By my crude measurement, we had 32-33cm on the driveway, considerably more at the end from the road plows. Had to take it slow because there was no packed base to work on, so I kept picking up the gravel. Don't like too many stones in the paddock when I'm mowing the fields in the summer.

Very nice and sunny outside at the moment, too warm to wear my heavy weather gear. Just -7° at the moment but the hot sun is melting the snow off the trees & the roof.

Take it easy with the shovel Marc, you don't have to rush, snow's like dust under the bed - it won't go away when your not looking.
 
#87,488 ·
please do be careful Marc.............I really hope that this passes over you quickly and doesn't leave too much for you all to clean up
Well we are now under what is referred to as a "snow bomb". The system has stalled right over us and is now dropping a couple of inches of snow an hour. I was just outside making sure that there is a path to the snowblower and paths for the doxies. When I got done it was as if I had not shovelled at all. :( It is also getting heavy as well as deep and I can imagine the first round of heart attacks are taking place judging from all the ambulance sirens I have heard in the past hour or so.
 
#87,489 ·
Well I finally got the driveway clear, just have a few little touch-ups to do and I should be in the clear. A little concerned about the possibility of freezing rain on Sunday eve.

By my crude measurement, we had 32-33cm on the driveway, considerably more at the end from the road plows. Had to take it slow because there was no packed base to work on, so I kept picking up the gravel. Don't like too many stones in the paddock when I'm mowing the fields in the summer.

Very nice and sunny outside at the moment, too warm to wear my heavy weather gear. Just -7° at the moment but the hot sun is melting the snow off the trees & the roof.

Take it easy with the shovel Marc, you don't have to rush, snow's like dust under the bed - it won't go away when your not looking.
I shall, Bill. Just finished clearing away the first 10cm and there is now a forecast for at least 35cm more snow, winds over 100km/h ............ then a few cm of hail and ice pellets .............. all coated off with about 15mm of sleet. What a mess tomorrow morning. We shall see.
 
#87,490 ·
Kim, we have a Model D just sitting in the corner of the Clubhouse. No one plays it anymore since Sam the Piano Man took off with Chef Pierre (who knew). Anyway, you may have it if you want.

Steinway Grand Pianos - Steinway & Sons
Thanks Marc, that covers one of the pianos..........now 2 more to go :D

Well we are now under what is referred to as a "snow bomb". The system has stalled right over us and is now dropping a couple of inches of snow an hour. I was just outside making sure that there is a path to the snowblower and paths for the doxies. When I got done it was as if I had not shovelled at all. :( It is also getting heavy as well as deep and I can imagine the first round of heart attacks are taking place judging from all the ambulance sirens I have heard in the past hour or so.
Please be careful Marc.
 
#87,491 ·
Thanks Marc, that covers one of the pianos..........now 2 more to go :D



Please be careful Marc.
Well, we have a model B and a model A to go with the D. We called the three our "BAD Boys". Now they just sit quietly waiting for someone to play and love them. You may have the three if you will care for them and play them well.

I shall be careful. The workouts at the gym have helped prepare me for this sort of weather, but I still an not going to take a chance with my heart or back.
 
#87,492 ·
Just got in from about an hours worth of trying to keep paths clear and some way to get to the snowblower. I would say that we have gotten about 20cm already but the winds are causing ankle-deep drifts in some spots and knee-deep drifts in other spots. I can hardly see across the street due to the whiteout. What a mess .................. and we are told that the brunt of the storm is not due until about 8PM. Yikes. Hard to get the doxies to go outside in this sort of weather.
 
#87,493 ·
Afternoon everyone. Know the day has not been treating many of you well ... sending good thoughts and wishes for an early-end to this storm and the mess it's creating. Take care all!!

We did dim sum this morning, and celebrated the coming of Chinese New Year with our fellow diners, and the staff. We took 'red envelopes' to all the staff ... they looked surprised by the gesture, but sure appreciative as well. It was fun for us, and made us feel a part of their celebration (it's the beginning of the new year, "Year of the Snake" tomorrow).

Good wishes, and cheers!!
 
#87,494 ·
Afternoon everyone. Know the day has not been treating many of you well ... sending good thoughts and wishes for an early-end to this storm and the mess it's creating. Take care all!!

We did dim sum this morning, and celebrated the coming of Chinese New Year with our fellow diners, and the staff. We took 'red envelopes' to all the staff ... they looked surprised by the gesture, but sure appreciative as well. It was fun for us, and made us feel a part of their celebration (it's the beginning of the new year, "Year of the Snake" tomorrow).

Good wishes, and cheers!!
Afternoon, John. You gave them "red envelopes"??????? :eek::eek::eek: Back in Mao's time, a red envelope meant you were being deported to a rural camp for "reeducation" in the ways of farming. No wonder they were shocked.
 
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.. to wish them - "Gung Hay Fat Choy" - best wishes and congratulations, and have a prosperous and good year.
The servers received several from the diners there, but I made sure the cooks received them as well. Everyone was so appreciative.
.... they're much-different from the red-slip that Mulroney once sent my way!! :D
 

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#87,496 ·
.. to wish them - "Gung Hay Fat Choy" - best wishes and congratulations, and have a prosperous and good year.
The servers received several from the diners there, but I made sure the cooks received them as well. Everyone was so appreciative.
.... they're much-different from the red-slip that Mulroney once sent my way!! :D
Interesting. Much better than Mao's "red envelopes". :D
 
#87,497 ·
Well, just finished clearing out my driveway as the ice pellets started to fall. I would estimate about 35-40cm fell, with another 5cm of ice pellets expected. The snowblower was straining at the drifts and where the plow came down our road and left a waist deep mound at the end of the driveway ........... but it is now done until tomorrow. Even did the driveways of two neighbors who always get up very early and clear it away. They will be surprised that the snow angels struck before dawn. :)

Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador - Radar Imagery - Environment Canada

Now comes the task of getting the doxies to go out in this blinding ice pellet storm. We shall see.
 
#87,499 ·
Take a break Marc, time to rest a bit. You've done your bit for the day. Have a stiff drink and hit the hay! :D
That I am, Don. Having a heart friendly glass (or two) of red wine. Paix, mon ami.
 
#87,500 ·
Just took the doxies out as the skies opened up with a blinding mass of ice pellets being blown every which way. So, now I am in officially for the night. Guess I will see you all at Sunday Brunch unless the power lines go down. We shall see.

Paix, mes amis.
 
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