/act Bits steps up to the chalk line......
Here's to Fuzzy... Our Newest 'Tender
May you never be touched by nylon again,
May your leather apron always stay supple,
May you always hit the correct button on
The GB/Benediction machine,
May the demons stay in hiding while you're on duty,
And May you enjoy being 'tenderized'
As much as we enjoy having you on board!
Congratulations and Thank you Fuzzy!
*** Smash! ***
- bits LBT1 July 22, 2003
Manager's Corner
Hi all..
Gathering 2003 is in our past and we are filled
with great memories of good friends. 22
Callahanians came together last month in Cincinnati
and *I* had a wonderful time.
Check out some of the
Gathering 2003 photos taken. One
picture is worth 1000 words..:)
We have a new Conference 'Tender! Fuzzy became a
'tender at out Saturday night dinner at the Gathering
- as Dusty cheered him on. Do thank Fuzzy when you
see him, and ask him about his nylons..:)
I'm not sure it will become a permanent feature but
we've added Wedding Anniversaries to the Bar Rag
this month. We had three to celebrate in July - and
offer congratulations to all three couples. I'm
happy to report I met two of the three at Gatherings.
Wonderful people all..:)
Lou
Conference News
From Carol:
Welcome Fuzzy!
As mentioned in our opening toast, Fuzzy (Fuzzy69) was
welcomed into Tenderhood in July.
The book of Rumors has it that he wears a nylon apron but
he *insist* he wears a Black Leather apron with studs.
Fuzzy can be found in chat most every night along with
his wife Dusty (Dusty810) and daughter TP (Tphwrk1).
Congratulations Fuzzy!
Message Board News
From Sue (SUEMO)
While several fortunate Callahanians were meeting and greeting
at the Gathering, those of us who were feeling a bit dejected
because we could not make the trip eagerly took Sylph
up on the offer to
go to Pluto.
To prepare we gathered items we felt would be useful when we
arrived, or perhaps even along the way. A ferret and some slugs
came along for the ride. Kites, hang-gliders and ice skates were
among the items placed in the trunk.
Jennielynn and Sue(mo) were the first to sign
on. But it wasn’t long before other eager volunteers were
recruited. Eventually quite a crowd gathered, along with their
contributions for the trip. Fortunately Sylph’s OSV (Outer
Space Vehicle) expanded as needed to accommodate those who
joined.
Even after the OSV departed we were able to meet late comers at
the Shuttle and include them on the trip. Some lucky people
actually attended Gathering 2003 and made the trip to
Pluto.
As of this writing, Phineas the Cat, Bee, Tim and Sweet Sue,
Cane, Uncle Scooby, Cortland, Dave Hause, Lou, Jumpin Jeanie and
Walt. have found space in the OSV..:)
As one might expect with this group there was a good deal of
misbehaving, and a couple of horrible puns along the way. And of
course someone remembered to pack the peanuts, but they just didn’t
have the same sting without gravity. They only floated in the
direction of the offender. Some tried to pretend they had been
hurt by the peanuts, but that was clearly a ruse..:)
I really don’t think most of the space travelers actually thought
through just how long it was going to take to get to Pluto. But
I am (pretty) certain we will return before Gathering 2004.
The adventure continues. It’s not too late to get on board.
Around the Message Board - by Carol
Books, Movies & Music
Callahan's Con was due to be released on July 2nd... but the
powers that be had a delay. After seeing the cover we suspect
that may be our Little Erin all grown up
on the cover and you might
want to read a bit of
Callahan's Con, too. We're
sure you'll want to pick one up for yourself !
Sue (SueMo) found
E.A. Poe Books at a local church
Rummage Sale.... for a buck! Not not a full deer buck
but for only a dollar.... Lucky Girl !
What is your Weird Music thread
generated posts about many different styles of music..
some we didn't know anything about - some were from
the old days - some somewhat futuristic.
Of Special Interest
Cane (Caneguru) told us about her Polymer Clay life in
What Cane Does While she is Offline
and Tim (BrunoTim) dreamed of owning that
perfect Fixer-upper..:)
Games
Wow! What can I say except PyeWacket has stumbled
onto one fun and entertaining little
Visual Theasaurus... Don't tell
but we played with it and it really does have those
*other* words you don't want the kids to know
about. <veg>
QRS(QRS12) asked,
How geek are you? and we found
that some of us are pretty much geeks and bygollygee
the funniest geeks you'll find in cyberspace !
Solace
Our
Gruntle Hunt (Or, What
Made You Smile?) may have begun way back in January
but it looks to become a tradition in Callahans. We
have found the of best Gruntles in life... Add your
Gruntle today!
Religion, Politics & Issues AKA R.I.P.
Kethryn (Wulfkub) posted
Dude, He is Just Trying to Graduate
about a college student who published a paper
with possible national security implications. We
discussed Free speech and what should or should
not be published. Since his work is on the Internet
- you decide.
Birthdays Last Month
Birthday Greetings were heartily extended to:
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| Hendo |
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HENDO |
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July 09 |
| Chris |
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CV07777 |
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July 10 |
| Didi |
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LABOHEMIA |
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July 10 |
| Cutie |
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CUTIE1312 |
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July 13 |
| Dixi |
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DIXIB |
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July 14 |
| Kay Lee |
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KAYLEEKELLY |
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July 15 |
| Chris |
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EMETTMAN |
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July 18 |
| Helen |
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MRSSOUTH |
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July 25 |
| Seli |
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SELIAH |
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July 25 |
| David |
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KIRWAND |
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July 26 |
| Stardust |
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STARDUST80 |
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July 28 |
| Arnie |
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WIZOPARNIE |
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July 29 |
| Amber |
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AMBER1982CP |
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July 31 |
Calliversaries Last Month
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PLEXA |
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July 13, 2000 |
| Bill |
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BIGFURRYGUY |
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July 16, 2001 |
| Travis |
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SILENTLECTOR |
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July 18, 2001 |
| Katie |
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CATKATI1 |
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July 22, 2001 |
| Lou |
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ROSE8364 |
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July 25, 1994 |
Wedding Anniversaries Last Month
David and
Elizabeth Kate |
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2 years |
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July 07 |
| Cane and Don |
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8 years |
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July 18 |
Spider and
Jeanne |
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28 years |
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July 19 |
Joke of The Month
Two brothers were greedy manipulative evil men, but
managed to control their image and had everyone in
town believing that they were good, upright citizens.
Even the local minister believed they were good Christians.
Then one day, the minister died and was replaced. The new
minister saw through their manipulations and used his
pulpit to speak of their evil deeds. His ministry grew,
and he soon needed a new church.
As the church was being built, one of the evil brothers
died. The other brother went to the minister and said,
"This is a check that will pay for the new church.
But if you accept it, you have to call my brother a saint
at his funeral."
The minister accepted it, saying "Yes, I will refer
to your brother as a saint."
At the funeral, the minister spouted as he always did.
"This man was a hypocrite. He stole from business
partners, cheated on his wife, was cruel to his children,
kicked dogs... But compared to his brother, HE WAS A
SAINT."
- QRS (QRS12) July 16, 2003
Pun of the Month
Carl, a commercial fisherman in Massachusetts, set out
to catch some fish. He was out for days and days and
didn't get one fish in his nets.
He returned to port, thinking to go out again after the
weekend. Come Monday morning, he went out again and
stayed out all week. Again, no fish. This time he was
met by several other commercial fishermen who also had
no luck.
They each made calls to friends in other cities and
towns up and down the coast -- all had the same story...
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Cod Passed America
- Dawn D_Gray August 4, 2003
Poem of the Month -
"Obedience Training"
This is how the training goes:
Lie Down, and Sit, Roll Over;
Come, and Fetch, and Heel as well.
How goes it? Just ask Rover!
Pick up a leash, and here's the dog,
Where lives a well trained Master;
The doors are opened. Out they go.
He walks a little faster.
They say one gets to be like
The pet he keeps at home.
I'm not so sure that's true but
It's odd; I want a bone!
- Cortland (KA5S) July 25, 2003
Closing Quote - courtesy Sue (SUEMO)
"The past is a foreign country. They do things
differently there."
– L. P. Hartley
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