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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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#38,821 ·
Evening all, just home from our work xmas party. We had a silent auction and I apparently bid on everything that had a bottle of wine attached. Low and behold I managed to have three wining bids:lmao: Lots of my coworkers were following me out the door. I don't know why???
 
#38,825 ·
Not sure what I'm still doing up as I have to work in the morning, but I thought I would pop in before heading off to bed. I saw the curtain wasn't down yet and thougth I might have to fill in for Don, but lo an behold, he's still here. I'll leave the official curtain lowering to him. Good night all!
 
#38,828 ·
Morning all. Fresh tea and coffee are ready, along with a hot and filling breakfast.
 
#38,829 ·
It is hard to describe the scene outside. Last night, it was very cold with a clear sky, the air still and stars out by the thousands. Woke up this morning to a roar. The winds at gusting at 115kp/h and the snow is coming down so fast it is piling up at about an inch every 15 minutes. Environment Canada predicted strong winds and about 10cm of snow. The snow is over the top of my tires and there are knee to waist deep drifts all over. To make matters worse, we are expected to get an inch of sleet on top of this from about noon until midnight. Then, more snow. We shall see.
 
#38,831 ·
Ahem, for the second time tonight and just for Sean, I will drop the curtain. Again. ;)
Hmmm, maybe that's bwhy I don't usually do late night postings, my cognitive functions don't seem to be at their fullest. Oh well, next time I'll try to pay a little more attention. Thanks for dropping the curtain for me second time. It was hard to miss this time with it landing on my head and all.

Morning everyone!
 
#38,833 ·
Afternoon, Don.

"Morning Marc, maybe its just me, but I could swear I just read that very post in the weather thread?" Could be ............ or it could be your age creeping up on you. :)
 
#38,835 ·
Man it is wild outside. I have been outside for nearly two hours trying to clear away 6 inches of snow. That is really not a great deal of snow ............. until the wind causes it to drift up to the door handles of the car ............ leaving a clear spot right in front of the car. Wild winds. It is not starting to hail, and this will change to sleet, which will change over to snow again by midnight. Luckily, our schools are closed since Friday at 1PM. I would hate to think of children out in this weather trying to get to and from school.

I need some Bolor Special ASAP. 0C with only a -8C windchill and I am frozen to the core.
 
#38,837 ·
You read my mind to the "T", Don. I like doing this while reading, or taking a nap.
 
#38,839 ·
Good morning. It's cold again here, but my car wouldn't start last night so I appealed to a friend to drive me to the store. The bulb in my Ott light decided to give up the ghost this morning so I had to get a new one. There's only one place in town that sells the bulbs. And it's my only lamp. Always some crisis around here :D :D

Now that I'm warmed up again, I need to get on with the soup making for the day and maybe try my hand at bread making. We'll see.

Marc, I don't envy you at all. Snow/hail/sleet - yuck!

My son in Victoria works for the parks department and said when he went to work on Saturday, there was only one decent shovel for the whole crew - they just don't plan on dealing with snow.

I'll leave some surprise soup on the back of the stove when I get it made.

Later, Margaret
 
#38,840 ·
Afternoon, Jeanne. Sounds like a cup of herbal tea would be just the thing for you right now.
 
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