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Callahan's October 2003 Bar Rag!

"To Callahan's Warmth
Wherever You May Be!"

In this issue:

Opening Toast - Manager's Corner
Conference News - Board News
Birthdays/Calliversaries
Joke - Pun - Poem - Pun
Closing Quote - Editor's Note


Opening Toast

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   SWEETSUEM   September 4
Dawn   D_GRAY   September 6
LadySeanna   LADYSEANNA   September 6
Joe   GRYPHONPOET   September 7
Zoey   ZOEPIE   September 8
Dick   BIKEWRITER   September 10
Mitzi   MPROCT   September 13
Fuzzy   FUZZY96   September 13
Gavin   ARAQUAEL   September 16
Aelith   AELITH   September 19
Geoff   GOATBOY   September 24
Luke   LUKESTER513   September 25
DreamGirl   DREAMGIRL   September 28
Monica   MWAGNER98   September 30

Calliversaries Last Month

Cump MERRITT   September 03, 1999
DWARVENKIND   September 03, 2000
Tara FAETE   September 04, 2002
Mikel PEWTERPOT   September 05, 1998
Chris HHMCAMERON   September 07, 1997
FITZCHIVALRY   September 09, 1999
Shann SHANNPALMER   September 10, 1999
Scooby UNCLESCOOBY   September 10, 2001
Sylph LIBRARYLION   September 13, 1999
ALOUZON   September 13, 2001
MINSTREL69   September 14, 2000
bard BARDABARD   September 16, 1998
PONYSTAR123   September 19, 2002
Ron SOUTHRON2   September 19, 1999
DIXIEGA   September 21, 2001
IVORILUV   September 22, 2001
JayJ XJAYJX   September 22, 2001
Rachel JEDI_LORA   September 23, 1999
WLDTHG   September 23, 2001
Mike MIIRISH   September 24, 1995
SHELLYPU1   September 24, 2001
Kate KAPTNKATE   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

We hope you find the Bar Rag entertaining and informative. We can always use good pieces and writers here. If you have something you would like to submit, or have a comment, good or bad, about the newsletter, simply send us a note.

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