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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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#126,941 ·
Morning all.

Bill, cleaned up pretty well. Most of the stuff is gone off the roads, sidewalks, and driveways...will hit 4c today and sunny. I remember living in the country and you got more drift snow than drop. You’d spend an hour or two shovelling out the drive then the plough would run by and toss 6 ft of snow on the drive......don’t miss hat.

Get the tires on Friday GT...was a run on installation here.

I’ll take BT Marc please and I might as well start it.....

I was was feeling poorly and went to the holistic practitioner looking for a cure. She checked me over and then gave me a piece of leather thong into which she had tied numerous knots. She told me to bite off and chew and swallow one knot every day and then come back and see her in two weeks.

I did as I was told and then returned to see the practitioner again. "How do you feel?", she asked. To which the I replied, "The thong has ended but the malady lingers on."
A cup of BT coming up, Rp.

Keep those jokes coming as well. :lmao:
 
#126,942 ·
Morning all. Coffee is brewing. Again, we did not lose power overnight.[/QUOTE]


No doubt, all those previous storms you've had fairly recently got rid of any weak branches and trees that can take out the power.

No real "white stuff" here, but a lot of roofs that have turned white with some heavy frost. Probably some very slippery road surface places as well. They can be nasty and very deceiving if they even show.

Our municipality keeps most of the roads free using some sort of deicing fluid they spray on the roads. But it seems to work quite well.

Not much sign of many cars going by with noisy studded tires, but that would be quite unusual for this area. Just avoid the Malahat Drive during icy conditions, but tires with good Cold Temperature Rubber work well In such conditions.



- Patrick
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#126,943 ·
Morning all. Coffee is brewing. Again, we did not lose power overnight.[/QUOTE]


No doubt, all those previous storms you've had fairly recently got rid of any weak branches and trees that can take out the power.

No real "white stuff" here, but a lot of roofs that have turned white with some heavy frost. Probably some very slippery road surface places as well. They can be nasty and very deceiving if they even show.

Our municipality keeps most of the roads free using some sort of deicing fluid they spray on the roads. But it seems to work quite well.

Not much sign of many cars going by with noisy studded tires, but that would be quite unusual for this area. Just avoid the Malahat Drive during icy conditions, but tires with good Cold Temperature Rubber work well In such conditions.



- Patrick
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:clap::clap:
 
#126,944 ·
Morning all. A quiet morning here, so coffee is brewing and we can relax a bit.
 
#126,945 ·
Some people here have slightly bent humour addiction, must be something in the coffee.

I guess I could join you in a cup- one to go please Marc, no sugar thank you.

I was thinking of all the musicians here when I saw a sign in the music shop window.
" Gone Chopin. Bach in a Minuet"

I thought I should make a note of that.
 
#126,946 ·
Some people here have slightly bent humour addiction, must be something in the coffee.

I guess I could join you in a cup- one to go please Marc, no sugar thank you.

I was thinking of all the musicians here when I saw a sign in the music shop window.
" Gone Chopin. Bach in a Minuet"

I thought I should make a note of that.
Musical puns? Don’t fret it....that’s the key bar none........
 
#126,947 ·
On another issue....My son is taking part in a social experiment where he has to wear a t-shirt saying "GO VEGAN" for 2 weeks and see how people react.
So far, he has been punched, spit on and a bottle thrown at him!

I'm curious to see what happens when he goes outside.

.
 
#126,948 ·
My old shop compressor started knocking and I know the pump was going to seize up sooner than later. I tried to find a replacement pump or a kit to fix it with no success. It was well used and doesn't owe me anything.

I finally bought a new one and decided to list the old one for free on a local internet web site. I had 9 offers to pick it up within the first hour.

The first guy failed to show up at the agreed-upon time and my emails to him went unanswered. The second and third guys didn't reply to my follow up emails but the fourth guy was here in minutes. He had another old compressor with a burned up motor and believed this would be a good fix for him.

I'm happy with the outcome.
 
#126,949 ·
Some people here have slightly bent humour addiction, must be something in the coffee.

I guess I could join you in a cup- one to go please Marc, no sugar thank you.

I was thinking of all the musicians here when I saw a sign in the music shop window.
" Gone Chopin. Bach in a Minuet"

I thought I should make a note of that.
:clap::lmao:
 
#126,951 ·
On another issue....My son is taking part in a social experiment where he has to wear a t-shirt saying "GO VEGAN" for 2 weeks and see how people react.
So far, he has been punched, spit on and a bottle thrown at him!

I'm curious to see what happens when he goes outside.

.
:lmao::clap:
 
#126,952 ·
I'm happy with the outcome.

I am glad to hear that things worked out well for you.

I must admit it is very annoying when people don't show, even if it's not when they say they will, and even more annoying when they don't even reply with any communication.

I'm sure the new owner was happy to receive something he could use, and the price was sure a good deal.



- Patrick
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#126,953 ·
I am glad to hear that things worked out well for you.

I must admit it is very annoying when people don't show, even if it's not when they say they will, and even more annoying when they don't even reply with any communication.

I'm sure the new owner was happy to receive something he could use, and the price was sure a good deal.



- Patrick
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Reuse and recycle. :clap:
 
#126,954 ·
Morning all. TGIF has a new meaning now that I am retired. Still, I look for work nearly each day. We shall see. Coffee is brewing.
 
#126,955 ·
Morning all. Colder and grey here today. I got a bit of a set back yesterday......I went to my hair stylist and asked her to do her magic and make me look sexy.............she started drinking.
 
#126,956 ·
Morning all. Colder and grey here today. I got a bit of a set back yesterday......I went to my hair stylist and asked her to do her magic and make me look sexy.............she started drinking.
:lmao::lmao:

Good one, Rp. Sunny and 13C here now at 1PM

I too go to a "professional" ………… my wife is a dog groomer for our dogs and has gotten quiet professional at cutting hair. She does my hair.
 
#126,957 ·
Morning all. Colder and grey here today. I got a bit of a set back yesterday......I went to my hair stylist and asked her to do her magic and make me look sexy.............she started drinking.

When i went to my hair stylist, i would jokingly suggest she make me look like Robert Redford.

After seeing some recent pictures of him, i no longer make the suggestion!!!

Man, talk about old wrinkly skin and the look of an old man!!!

I'll take my old Me instead thank you. :eek:



- Patrick
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#126,958 ·
When i went to my hair stylist, i would jokingly suggest she make me look like Robert Redford.

After seeing some recent pictures of him, i no longer make the suggestion!!!

Man, talk about old wrinkly skin and the look of an old man!!!

I'll take my old Me instead thank you. :eek:



- Patrick
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:clap::clap::clap:
 
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