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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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#89,441 ·
Morning Marc. SAP is done and so is tomorrow. Don't miss Steve Martin as the Great Flydini from a 1962 Carson Show. Strange ache in my legs last night and is still there this morning although not as bad. Methinks too much bed time in the past few days. Must try and get out for a wee walk today, but other than that, The masters is my priority.
Morning, Don. Loved the Steve Martin bit ............. and learned about how a key works. :clap::clap:
 
#89,446 ·
Good Day All - TGIF!
Everything's freshly iced here - looks nice but then I don't have to go out in it!

Hope you're feeling better Don - does walking around help your legs?

Take care everybody and enjoy the day, it's different from all the others!
Afternoon, Bill. Hopefuly, the powerlines will stay up. That is always the fear when we get ice storms here in St.John's, since all the powerlines are above ground. Bonne chance, mon ami.
 
#89,447 ·
Sunny and +5C so all of the overnight snow is once again gone.
 
#89,449 ·
Good Day Shang Gang,

Don - Very sorry to read of your visit to the hospital. I hope things are going much better today and that you are well on the mend.

The weather here has been miserable the last few days - lots of very wet clumpy snow yesterday, overcast and looking like more to come today.
 
#89,450 ·
Don, that is what we should be getting this time of year, not you folks. Hopefully, it shall not be as bad as EC forecasts. Bonne chance, mon ami.
 
#89,451 ·
Good Day Shang Gang,

Don - Very sorry to read of your visit to the hospital. I hope things are going much better today and that you are well on the mend.

The weather here has been miserable the last few days - lots of very wet clumpy snow yesterday, overcast and looking like more to come today.
Afternoon, Kim. Guess Calgary could use a Chinook about now. Does that happen in April?

How is Life treating you these days?
 
#89,452 ·
I'm not sure "weather" an actual Chinook can happen in the spring, but we can certainly have Chinook-like conditions...going from stormy sub zero, to breezily warm and melting within hours. These rapid change conditions are very stressful for gardens, let alone humans.

Life is treating me fine thanks, just extremely busy these days with friends and family.

How are you and yours?
 
#89,453 ·
I'm not sure "weather" an actual Chinook can happen in the spring, but we can certainly have Chinook-like conditions...going from stormy sub zero, to breezily warm and melting within hours. These rapid change conditions are very stressful for gardens, let alone humans.

Life is treating me fine thanks, just extremely busy these days with friends and family.

How are you and yours?
We have been getting warmer temps with more sunshine this April than in the past. The crocus are in full bloom, which is rare prior to May. Still, I am not complaining.

All goes well here. Finishing up grading and getting next semester's online material ready prior to my eye surgery. Then, I shall be all set once Spring semester starts.

How is Kacey these days?
 
#89,454 ·
Afternoon/Evening all. A wet, windy, and cold (for these parts, after all the lovely weather of the past few weeks) and otherwise mostly quiet Friday on-the-go here. Did my early-am walk, and enjoyed seeing all the 'greening' that's going on, most the trees & shrubs are leafing out now, some almost fully, and green has always been a favourite colour of mine!! But I didn't really appreciate the 'feeling' of the morning ... for the past few days we seem to have slipped back into much more winter-like weather (for these parts), much as we experienced in the past couple of springs. Oh well, have no control over the weather, must "grin & bear". It's damp-cold, but at least there's no shovelling involved, well, at least not right here, but definitely in many other parts of the Province. The local skiers will love it - the mountains will be getting a good dump of the white stuff today -- and that's where all snow should fall, eh!! (don't you agree Don!!)

Jean's currently enjoying a little lay-down time, then when up, we'll enjoy an afternoon 'break', but quite sure it will be inside, and not out on the balcony .. darn!!

The fixings are on-the-go for one of our often-made dinners - fish for she, pork chop for me - will add a little leftover "re-fried" kidney beans (from yesterday), and a good helping of freshly-made cole slaw (w/apple, orange, and banana added).

Hope the day's treating everyone well.
 
#89,455 ·
Evening, John. Sounds as if you have things under control. Glad to hear that Jean is on the upswing. Paix, mon ami.
 
#89,456 ·
Good (late) afternoon everybody.

The weather is certainly well mixed across the country, but to some extent I guess that what we should expect in the transition from winter into spring.
While we normally do get dumped on every April, I could easily give the freezing rain a pass.

The power has flickered a few times (my UPS has clicked in/out several times this afternoon), but my wireless broadband was down for a few hours. One reason why I won't be using "the Cloud".

EC has removed the freezing rain warning and predicts a low of +3° tonight, which is fine with me as we currently are sitting at +2.5°

I think we'll pass on the wine tonight and move directly on to hearty home made turkey soup for supper.

TTFN - keep warm
 
#89,458 ·
Well it is certainly different here this year, Bill. We should be getting what Don is getting, and as of today, there is no snow on the ground and the ground has thawed so any precip goes down into the soil.
 
#89,460 ·
evening. Sounds like spring is coming your way G.

I drove to Hamilton to play and thought I was going to face major use storms, but nada. Clear all the way to and from. I'll headed to Ottawa to play tomorrow, hopefully it'll be clear as well.
Evening, Tim. I would not say Spring is coming our way as much as an earlier exit to Winter ................ maybe. Winter is not really over until May 24th, and we could still get 30cm of snow between now and then. Still, with each passing day with no snow on the ground, the onset of Spring seems to get closer.

So, how is Life treating you these days?
 
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