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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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Morning all, SAP is uploading. Took about 10 minutes today from adding new hot links to the "LINKS" section and forces the entire site (400 files) to upload instead of the normal 22 files or so. Marc, more reaction to your photos on SAP today and a challenge has been issued to you in a game of tag.
Don, thanks for the feedback. What I found interesting, in the spirit of tag, was that next to the wreck of a house in Kinsburg, NS was a free-standing fishing supplies shed that was no longer in use, but in good condition. It took the same pounding as the small home since they were both just 100 meters from the ocean.

Standing in the graveyard and taking a picture of the rising sun was a grand experience.
 
#89,362 ·
Good day All

Just shy of noon here, - taking a short break before lunch

Wonderful photos Marc, sunrise can be very moving - the first direct light creating warm highlights against the still darker cool shadows.

Living in Newfoundland, you must have an extensive photo collection of ocean/weathered buildings. I was enthralled with all the worn & textured homes & outbuildings we saw on our visit last year. Took over 700 photos and great memories.

TTFN
 
#89,363 ·
Good day All

Just shy of noon here, - taking a short break before lunch

Wonderful photos Marc, sunrise can be very moving - the first direct light creating warm highlights against the still darker cool shadows.

Living in Newfoundland, you must have an extensive photo collection of ocean/weathered buildings. I was enthralled with all the worn & textured homes & outbuildings we saw on our visit last year. Took over 700 photos and great memories.

TTFN
Afternoon, Bill. Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I have some grand shots of the coastline and the ocean, and ice bergs, my favorite subject.
 
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Bill, here are some ice berg and coast line shots shots for you ............Don, feel free to use any of them for SAP. The polar bear came within a hundred kilometers from St.John's ............... he came in on a big ice pan.
 
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#89,367 ·
Almost time for 4PM High Tea. Anyone interested?
 
#89,368 ·
Good Afternoon All

Excellent photos Marc, when were these photos taken?

We saw only one large burg last year - quite some ways out from Twillingate, plus a small "burger-bit" in a cove. I wonder with the climate change if you will get more burgs in the next few years.

Well I guess that polar bear doesn't know just how lucky he was! I understand a full grown Doxie could inflict severe damage to a bears knees! :D

Anywho - It's time for refreshments and I've bagged a new bottle of Merlot, so gather round and we'll toast the Doxies.

TTFN
 
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Good Afternoon All

Excellent photos Marc, when were these photos taken?

We saw only one large burg last year - quite some ways out from Twillingate, plus a small "burger-bit" in a cove. I wonder with the climate change if you will get more burgs in the next few years.

Well I guess that polar bear doesn't know just how lucky he was! I understand a full grown Doxie could inflict severe damage to a bears knees! :D

Anywho - It's time for refreshments and I've bagged a new bottle of Merlot, so gather round and we'll toast the Doxies.

TTFN
Afternoon, Bill. Those pics were taken over the past five years or so. I have loads of pics but just threw in a few to give you a sense of the ruggedness of the coastline. Twillingate is the best place to view icebergs in our province.

Merlot sounds good, in that my son is going outside to BBQ a steak. My wife is away at a conference, but left some of her special BBQ sauce for us to use. I took some in to a local chemist at the university for a spectrum analysis of the ingredients, but he can't figure it out. So, her secret recipe will remain a secret.
 
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Enjoy your steak Marc, it's always nicer when your children are around to share and pamper Dad. - and things are ofter better when served with a "secret" sauce.

TTFN
Yes, the secret sauce is a recipe that Deborah and her sister know, which was handed down by their mother to them, and it was memorized. Thus, there is no written record of it anywhere.
 
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Bill .... have a rather nice & tasty (home-brewed) pinot gris, and it's chilled and ready, to add to the cause!!

Marc ... enjoy the steaks!!

Cheers!!
I shall ............. I did .................. :)
 
#89,377 ·
Ray Bradbury would approve.

Do they walk about, muttering the recipe beneath their breath?

:lmao:
As a matter of fact, they do .................. and the steaks have to be broiled at 451F. Interesting ........................ :confused::eek:
 
#89,378 ·
The mystery darkens....

Home brewed Pinot Gris & a secret sauce - both mentioned in the same thread, is this a hint of a culinary cabal?

I knew there was more to this Shangri-la thing than I was told!
Well, start reading the first posting in this thread and when you get to the end you will realize that what you are to be you are just now becoming ......... and when you get to end of what you should know you shall be at the beginning of what you should be. Paix, mon ami.
 
#89,379 ·
Now you can never leave, lest you become old, withered, and die. :-(
Yes, The Valley of the Blue Moon has that effect upon the posters in this thread. Paix, mon ami.
 
#89,380 ·
Time to call it a night and stop reading finals. See you all at the OtHD Breakfast. Paix, mes amis.
 
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