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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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evening, spent the afternoon up in Hamilton seeing mom, she seems somewhat better today, and we had a good family visit for quite a while. Hope to get up there again in a day or two depending on what they are doing with her and if they're moving her to another hospital for another procedure.
Good to hear, Tim. Stay positive.
 
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Time to call it a night. See you all at our TGIF Breakfast. Paix, mes amis.
 
#95,284 ·
Wonder how Caman is making out? Or Kim (aka Java Queen)? Or the many other folks that no longer come here to The Shang. Gone, but not forgotten.
 
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I suspect that some, like myself, just come to sit at the back table, sip the coffee, and listen. My speeches are boring, but I listen well.

I try to follow the old line about letting others think you're a bit simple, and not opening my mouth and proving it.

Give to pups an extra kibble from me.
Morning, Bill. So good to see you back once again. Coffee coming right up.

How is Life treating you these days?
 
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Morning all, been up for a couple of hours now catching up on a crap load of work and no where near done yet. My MBP fans are screaming this morning since I updated Pages, Numbers and iMovie. I will be glad when my new MBP retina arrives and I can retire this one.

Today on SAP, Patrick sent a video on the difference between how mother dogs and cats teach their young to handle stairs. Patrick wrote, "It's about my experience between dogs and cats as well."

Also a funny year called, 'Verks 4 Me' as well as 'Why do so many people hate optimists?' in our WEBBITS feature.
 
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Morning, Don. Sounds as if you could use some coffee ................ unless you are back asleep.
 
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Morning, Don. Sounds as if you could use some coffee ................ unless you are back asleep.
No, wide awake Marc and a coffee would go well right now. I am just beginning to work on SAP for tomorrow. I want things in order by February 4 when Ann will be in hospital for four or five days recovering from surgery. That way I can spend time each day to keep her company.
 
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Morning all. Time to start making out TGIF Breakfast. Any special requests?
 
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No, wide awake Marc and a coffee would go well right now. I am just beginning to work on SAP tomorrow. I want things in order by February 4 when Ann will be in hospital for four or five days recovering from surgery. That way I can spend time each day to keep her company.
A good idea. Hopefully, all shall go smoothly for Ann.
 
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morning again, my retina mbp is at apple, I wasn't very happy with the apple person there and their attitude. But apparently now, it'll be there 7 to 10 days, they originally said 3 or 4 days. I hope the screen is as colour rich as the samsung part that it came with. There's been a huge number of retina MBP buyers who have gotten yellow tinged and inconsistent screens. I hope you get a good one Don, the screens have reportedly gotten somewhat better I hear. Mine's a mid 2012. But if you're used to the regular screens, the retinas are fantastic, and makes reading text waaaaay easier on the eyes.

Going to give my mom a call soon, hope she's feeling ok today.
 
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morning again, my retina mbp is at apple, I wasn't very happy with the apple person there and their attitude. But apparently now, it'll be there 7 to 10 days, they originally said 3 or 4 days. I hope the screen is as colour rich as the samsung part that it came with. There's been a huge number of retina MBP buyers who have gotten yellow tinged and inconsistent screens. I hope you get a good one Don, the screens have reportedly gotten somewhat better I hear. Mine's a mid 2012. But if you're used to the regular screens, the retinas are fantastic, and makes reading text waaaaay easier on the eyes.

Going to give my mom a call soon, hope she's feeling ok today.
Good luck with your mom, Tim.

I have a MBP with retina display and I too find it easier on my eyes, especially with text.
 
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There's been a huge number of retina MBP buyers who have gotten yellow tinged and inconsistent screens. I hope you get a good one Don, the screens have reportedly gotten somewhat better I hear. Mine's a mid 2012. But if you're used to the regular screens, the retinas are fantastic, and makes reading text waaaaay easier on the eyes.
My current MBP and the three before it have all been matte screen models, the current one a late 2011. I had one with the glossy screen and returned it. Could not stand the glare. Our entire home has venetian blinds on all windows and it drove me nuts. I have been assured I will notice a difference and still have no glare.

I do all my photo work on my Mini using a 22" NEC MultiSync LCD2190UXi and it is glorious colour and true as it gets so I will have that as back up if necessary.
 
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My current MBP and the three before it have all been matte screen models, the current one a late 2011. I had one with the glossy screen and returned it. Could not stand the glare. Our entire home has venetian blinds on all windows and it drove me nuts. I have been assured I will notice a difference and still have no glare.

I do all my photo work on my Mini using a 22" NEC MultiSync LCD2190UXi and it is glorious colour and true as it gets so I will have that as back up if necessary.
The retinas do have some gloss to them, but I went from a mid 2010 matte screen to this, to be honest, I didn't mind this one, and I hated the glass glossy screens with a passion. There is some glare when in front of super bright windows, but not nearly as bad as the glass glossy ones. You may at first notice it, but you'll get used to it pretty quick. And I'm in a very bright study with huge windows with venetian blinds.

You'll find the retinas great on colour as I believe they are IPS 8 bits, (previous MBPs were 6bit TN I believe) but it won't be as good as the 12bit NECs.
 
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