To Honor and Dedication!
*** Smash! ***
- Carol LADYLAUGHING September 22, 2003
After reading the story of Arlington National Cemetary
Honor Guards electing to remain at their posts during
Hurricane Isabel's winds.
Manager's Corner
Hi all..
September was another hard month for many patrons who
lost companions and ex-companions, human and otherwise.
We all understand the life cycle but that doesn't
make the pain of loss any less severe. Sometimes we
can only hope that we're helpful to our friends in
their grief. I trust we have been at Callahans and
will continue to be.
September also marked the 2nd anniversary of the horrific
terrorist attacks in the United States. Andrea started
the
September 11,2001 Where Were You...?
thread last month that drew a large and emotional response.
Thank you, Andrea..:)
As I mentioned last month, we have a new team managing
the magical health and nuts and bolts of Callahans and
it's been fun for me watching them adjust to their new
responsibilities. Fun because every time they *do*
adjust, I have less work to do. Shhhh...:)
One of the things happening is a recommitment by our
'tenders and staff to be there for the "Next Person
In" in conference and to maintain the friendliest
message board in cyberspace. Fuzzy has committed to being
in chat on Thursday nights, and I'm pretty sure Punday
Nights will be starting up again soon. And I look forward
to telling you a lot more next month..:)
Aside from Punday Nights returning in October, we will
return once again to our roots. We are doing that a lot
in this, our 10th year online. October's theme is
"All Creatures Are Welcome Here" and we hope
to remind all of our patrons about
Why We Are Here and to have
some fun doing so.
Join us..:)
Lou
Conference News
From bits, September in the Outpost:
Shane brought a baby Gamma Goblin
to the Outpost and presented it to bits,
during Speculations Chat in the Outpost
on September 21, 2003. Fuzzy and JayJ
weren't sure how to react to the new baby, at
first - but then who would?
Shane's eyes weren't good enough to determine the
valence of the Gamma Goblin (maybe because he was
drinking Jameson's with Polly Peptide), but bits was
able to figure out that the baby was negative in all
the right places, so it looks like we have a boy.
We can count on our little Gamma Goblin to start
something; he's quite the little enzyme!
The crew pondered what we would do to improve the
Space Station; and improving the food generated the
most discussion. Fuzzy thought the station needs a
kitchen staff, and maybe an ACME hot dog zapper.
DTCeallaigh thought the ability to
use a deep fryer and to make her version of 'the
gravy' are needed to make living in space worthwhile.
The group seemed to agree that 'interstellar takeout'
would offer the best answer. Shane observed that
folks from Callahan's would gain mass but no weight
to speak of in space; although bits feels she's
massive enough already!
We discussed books we've read; DT had just finished
"Callahan's Con," she didn't enjoy this book as
much as she expected to; Rachel had
read "Failure is Not an Option" by Gene Kranz
and highly recommended it - it's a good mix of science
and history, easy to understand. Robmagus
and Rachel are both in college now, but still managed to
visit the Outpost for at least awhile.
Mitzi popped in for a bit and joined
the discussion about funding space exploration; her son
has his degree in aeronautics - but works for the defense
industry now. Rachel's dad and his company are feeling
the pinch from decreased space funding, we wish him all
the best and hope funding will increase very soon!
Brigitte popped in to say hello - and
found >gasp< Rogmagus and bits alone in the room!
Rob was describing something called dimensional analysis
to bits. [Ed note: Have they no shame?]
A report from JayJ:
An unscheduled event took place in Callahans Bar last
night [Septmeber 23rd.] It all began with a few of the
house specialties which then led to patrons singing.
One song that filtered to the front of my mind, was
"You are my Sunshine" All Patrons
contributed a portion to the best of their ability.
The singing soon led to dancing, and more dancing. The
Jitterbug, led by the infamous Jitterbug Champion, Cydlie,
better known as Clyde. Lou was
begging for further Jitterbug lessons and Clyde
promised to show him the Ropes at the next Gathering.
Fuzzy and Dusty cut a
mean rug, with Dusty leading and Fuzzy, in all his
splendor, following. Dusty Dipped and Tango'ed and
Waltzed Fuzzy all over the room.
A new patron, Laura, was welcomed with
open arms and a house drink, and soon proved to be a
true part of the Callahans spirit. Welcome Laura, don't
forget to come soon and play with us. Now Laura is an
expert, I'm told, on the Polka, and Schoetish, (oh I know
the spelling is wrong) and she could be seen throwing shoes
at the juke box to get the next polka to come on.
Lou was very intent, as well as intense, as he spent the
entire evening atop the highly polished bar, showing us his
versions of the Twist. He was clad only in his Mickey
Mouse boxers which, by themselves, were a show stopper.
The infamous LoLage, stopped in for a very brief and somewhat
demanding moment. She was enthralled with the dance she
enjoyed with the handsome and profoundly lovable
Robmagus. I hear tell she may never be the same
again.
Meanwhile, Lou, still on top of the bar, could be seen
in a new rendition of the Twist. His relentless efforts did
not go unnoticed. Amber was certainly
impressed but had to leave before the end.
The Crowning moment came as Kaptainkate
entered the room. She is such a gracious and glamorous
person, and the crowd begged her to don her feathers and
do the well known Chicken Dance as only our Kate can
do it. Mouths hung open, photos were snapped, feathers
were seen flying, as she gyrated to the music. It will
certainly go down in history as the most highly praised
dance of the evening.
And, Lou, still on the bar, trying to draw attention in
his Mickey Mouse boxers, twisting to and fro, was seen
picking feathers from his nostrils - never missing a beat.
The evening was just a hugh success and will surely be
repeated on another evening.
Drop by, you never know when the music will begin.
Birthdays Last Month
Birthday Greetings were heartily extended to:
| Sue |
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SWEETSUEM |
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September 4 |
| Dawn |
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D_GRAY |
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September 6 |
| LadySeanna |
|
LADYSEANNA |
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September 6 |
| Joe |
|
GRYPHONPOET |
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September 7 |
| Zoey |
|
ZOEPIE |
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September 8 |
| Dick |
|
BIKEWRITER |
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September 10 |
| Mitzi |
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MPROCT |
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September 13 |
| Fuzzy |
|
FUZZY96 |
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September 13 |
| Gavin |
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ARAQUAEL |
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September 16 |
| Aelith |
|
AELITH |
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September 19 |
| Geoff |
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GOATBOY |
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September 24 |
| Luke |
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LUKESTER513 |
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September 25 |
| DreamGirl |
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DREAMGIRL |
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September 28 |
| Monica |
|
MWAGNER98 |
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September 30 |
Calliversaries Last Month
| Cump MERRITT |
|
September 03, 1999 |
| DWARVENKIND |
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September 03, 2000 |
| Tara FAETE |
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September 04, 2002 |
| Mikel PEWTERPOT |
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September 05, 1998 |
| Chris HHMCAMERON |
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September 07, 1997 |
| FITZCHIVALRY |
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September 09, 1999 |
| Shann SHANNPALMER |
|
September 10, 1999 |
| Scooby UNCLESCOOBY |
|
September 10, 2001 |
| Sylph LIBRARYLION |
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September 13, 1999 |
| ALOUZON |
|
September 13, 2001 |
| MINSTREL69 |
|
September 14, 2000 |
| bard BARDABARD |
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September 16, 1998 |
| PONYSTAR123 |
|
September 19, 2002 |
| Ron SOUTHRON2 |
|
September 19, 1999 |
| DIXIEGA |
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September 21, 2001 |
| IVORILUV |
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September 22, 2001 |
| JayJ XJAYJX |
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September 22, 2001 |
| Rachel JEDI_LORA |
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September 23, 1999 |
| WLDTHG |
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September 23, 2001 |
| Mike MIIRISH |
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September 24, 1995 |
| SHELLYPU1 |
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September 24, 2001 |
| Kate KAPTNKATE |
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September 26, 2001 |
| Mitzi MTPROCT |
|
September 28, 1996 |
Joke of The Month
Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources
person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind
of salary he was looking for.
"In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending
on the benefits package."
"Well, what would you say to a package of 5-weeks
vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental,
company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a
company car leased every 2 years...say, a red
Corvette?"
"Wow! Are you kidding?"
"Yeah, but you started it."
- Kate KAPTNKATE September 5, 2003
Pun of the Month
An assistant is found dead in a chemistry lab. It appears
he was, contrary to all safety regulations, carrying a
tray containing all sorts of toxic and poisonous
substances out of a cupboard when, backing out, he
caught his trousers on a sharp edge, and then fell over,
scattering the bottles everywhere.
Later, a detective quizzes the pathologist at the
post-mortem table. "Well, what was it that killed him?
The hydrochloric acid?" "No."
"The chlorine?" "No"
"The mercury?" "No, nothing on the tray.
It just goes to show how careful you need to be
around chemicals." The pathologist pointed to a
small tear on the posterior of the victims trousers.
"You don't mean... " stuttered the horrified
detective. "Yes, I'm afraid so," said the
pathologist...
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"Arsenic"
- Kris TRAUMAMAMA Septeber 6, 2003
Poem of the Month -
"Synergy"
We're on this two-way street
together
you and I
giving somedays
taking
never questioning
the who or the why
Just believing
believing in US
a friendship tried and true
sharing sorrows
sharing glories
in our partnership
two for two
You define me
I complete you
I definitely love you
completely
I shine in the light
that is you
you lounge in my warmth
life is good
love is good
- Kate KAPTNKATE September 16, 2003
Closing Quote - courtesy Jennie JENNIELYN811
"Success is not the result of spontaneous
combustion. You must set yourself on fire."
– Reggie Leach Posted September 23, 2003
Editor's Note
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have technical trouble at Delphi, we can easily let
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