"Here here - I'll drink to that..
"To Cold Showers Shared With New Friends"
*** Smash! ***
- Carol (LADYLAUGHING) September 18, 2004
Manager's Corner
"Friendlier!"
Hi all..
Lordy - won't we all be happy to see the American election
done with and over!?!
Our R.I.P folder remains a focus of my time here. Cortland,
a long time friend and patron in Callahans brought it to our
attention that some threads were becoming perhaps
too contentious..
I responded by reminding all the patrons of Callahans that we
are a community of friends - and that our posts to each other
should reflect this.
Our goal should be to be more than simply respectful, I
think. We should be friendlier..:)
It's been awhile I think since we had a full report on our
message board and conference (chat) activites. Thank to the
efforts of Sue, JayJ, Sandra, Bits, Carol, and Jennie,
this issue is replete with details..:)
Oh - and while looking over the Calliversary dates, focus a
bit on Mike Irish and Mitzi. They've been here a long time.
In Internet years I think it's 72 and 56 respectively..:)
Lou
Conference News
A Conference/Chat report from JayJ:
As we all watched, the greens of the northern hemisphere
summer slowly changed to the hues of Autumn. Callahanians
began the task of yard work, house work or late summer
travels. Sounds like Jennielyn and her
hubby (Wes)had a wonderful camping trip
to end their summer. Andrea has been
involved in SCA and Robmagus is practicing
to be a pirate.
There were new faces in chat as well as some that have not
been there for awhile. Ladylyris has
joined us along with Jallenecs and Fireman.
They have been very welcome additions to our growing family.
Fireman inspired the room to take a virtual ride on a fire
truck, turning on the siren and lights. He also shared some
interesting fire safety tips with us. The upcoming election
had its moments in chat. It was decided that we would campaign
for Fuzzy for our next President. Jennilyn
quickly took to the streets, proclaiming Fuzzy was the man
we needed. JayJ decided that if Fuzzy were
elected, it would be a time to paint the White House a
different color for a change. Perhaps Green and Gold would
be a good choice? Those of us "up here" will all
settle in now for winter and the holidays to come. We look
forward to sharing in chat as we ready ourselves for family
and friends.
Message Board News
From Sandra:
Games Folder
It's obvious that our denizens are not only "gamers" but
very active ones. I wonder if Dawn (DawnLStewart)
imagined in September of 2002 when she started the
Word Association game that it would still be going
on today. With over 4000 posts too! Wow! Check it out and join in. Maybe
we can break a record for the longest running online game.
Carol (Ladylaughing) started the
Scrabble Drabble Scrabble fun. Tim, Chris,
and Jennie put up a good challenge but it was Gwen
(Punstergal) who came up with the 148 point word,
"pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis." Cool word, but
can you use it in a sentence?!
Cyberrapto2 challenged everyone to a "mind-twisting"
quiz. Carol, Bones, KaptnKate and Mikel took the challenge,
brave souls all. They all put in good efforts but Bones was the
first to solve all the riddles. Good work, Bones! Can't wait
to see what you all do for the next one.
Jennie's New Word game continued through the month. Check it
out and join in. It looks like lots of fun.
From Sue:
Creative Writing Folder
Carol tweaked everyone’s imagination by posting
a picture and encouraging others
to relate a story about the picture. The responses were
indeed creative, resourceful and varied. We have proof
of the talent of the following Callahans Patrons:
- Wulfkub, Walt, TimInBC, Bones, RobMagus, Dave
(FlatbushSkp), Linda S. (HooptieDoo), Thaytor
and the illustrious KaptainKate. It
was quite interesting to see the direction each writer
took off in. So interesting, in fact, that Wulfkub began
a second thread with a new picture. Once again, the
creative juices were flowing and the clever writers did
not disappoint. Wooly (WizopArnie) got
on board this time along with Mikel (Pewterpot). We hope
to see more of this creativity in the future. Don’t hide
your lamp under a bushel folks!
Books, Movies Folder
Silky started a thread called
Whatcha reading this summer? This gave us
both an opportunity to learn more about one another and a long
list of books to put on our wish list for Christmas. Books
mentioned included "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels
and Demons" by Dan brown, and along the same line the
trilogy of books written by Daniel Silva about Gabriel Alon, an
art restorer who is also a (good) assassin "English
Assasin", "The Confessor" and the newest is
"A Death in Vienna."
Let's see I am rereading R.A. Salvatore's Dark Elf series just
finished the Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Darkover." In two
weeks I plan to start Piers Anthony's "Xanth" book 1 till
end. I hope to restart the "Future History" saga by
Robert Heinlein or possibly "Foundation"by Asimov.
The reading choices of Callahan’s denizens vary widely,
from thrillers to fantasy, from mystery to non-fiction.
Several people enjoy reading books that are written in
series about a particular character, or they really enjoy
a certain writer and eagerly anticipate the release of a
new book by their favorite writer or about their favorite
hero or heroine. Rereading the Callahan’s series by Spider
Robinson was also suggested, of course. Before you make
out your Chistmas wish list check out this thread. You
may even get some gift ideas for others on your list.
From Jennie:
Callahans News Folder
On September 1st our beautiful 'tender, Carol took roll call
and then told us the drinks were on the house. We hope she
meant in glasses on the roof because otherwise, what a mess!!
Drinks for everyone on the house, all drippy and sticky
::shudder:: Anyway, I am wondering if she had a vision of
the coming Delphi meltdown where we found ourselves scattered
in the wind. Ah, but that hasn't happened yet. Well, it
did but not in time for this Bar Rag. You see Callahans can
be anywhere in time and sometimes we forget which ficton we
are in. It truly will all become clear when you visit us.
There was a lot of talk about grand babies in the Callahan's
News folder! When one of us has a blessing, we all share in
it! Congratulations to all the grandparents! You have survived
your children and your revenge is nearing completion as your
children have children that act just like they did ;)
Of course you can always find Conference/Chat announcements
in our Callahan's News folder, too. There is always a chat
starting at (around) 9:00 p.m. eastern. but you can often
find a reminder here. Sometimes you can find neat little links
that you might have never expected. Carol posted a link to the
Callahan's Cookbook and what a delicious link it is!!
Keep an eye on this folder for new information and reminders...
it is all about all of us.
Special Interest Folder
The Special Interest folder is always a scattered folder. Hmmm,
is that why Carol asked me to do the blurb on it. Scattered,
Jennie? Wait, where was I? :)
Oh, yeah, Special Interest found Bones on 4 wheels for 2 days...
4 wheel driving that is in his Jeep. He shared some great
pictures with us!! Carol went from tech support for her
Etch-a-Sketch to tech support for cleaning a family portrait. I
guess that makes her as scattered as I am, at least, right?
Of course, everything is not always light and fun. We kept in
mind the hurricane victims in Florida and posted regarding Red
Cross donations. While our very own 'tender Bits, volunteered
her time and ability to help her neighbors. We are so proud of her
and happy to have her among us..:)
Birthdays Last Month
Birthday Greetings were heartily extended to:
| Bobbi |
|
BOBBIE_ARTS |
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September 1 |
| Sue |
|
SWEETSUEM |
|
September 4 |
| Dawn |
|
D_GRAY |
|
September 6 |
| Lady Seana |
|
LADYSEANA |
|
September 6 |
| Gryph |
|
GRYPHONPOET |
|
September 7 |
| Zoe |
|
ZOEPIE |
|
September 8 |
| Fuzzy |
|
FUZZY96 |
|
September 13 |
| Mitzi |
|
MTPROCT |
|
September 13 |
| Silky |
|
SILKY_43701 |
|
September 18 |
| Aelith |
|
AELITH |
|
September 19 |
| Luke |
|
LUKESTER513 |
|
September 25 |
| DG |
|
DREAMGIRL |
|
September 28 |
| MW |
|
MWAGNER98 |
|
September 30 |
Calliversaries Last Month
| DK |
|
DWARVENKIND |
|
September 3, 2000 |
| Mikel |
|
PEWTERPOT |
|
September 5, 1998 |
| Scooby |
|
UNCLESCOOBY |
|
September 10, 1998 |
| Sylph |
|
SYLPHIDINE |
|
September 13, 1999 |
| Bard |
|
BARDABARD |
|
September 16, 1998 |
| Ron |
|
SOUTHRON2 |
|
September 19, 1999 |
| JayJ |
|
XJAYJX |
|
September 22, 2001 |
| Rachel |
|
JEDI_LORA |
|
September 23, 1999 |
| Mike |
|
MIIRISH |
|
September 24, 1995 |
| Kate |
|
KAPTNKATE |
|
September 26, 2001 |
| Mitzi |
|
MTPROCT |
|
September 28, 1996 |
Joke of The Month
An older lady gets pulled over for speeding...
Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer?
Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding.
Older Woman: Oh, I see.
Officer: Can I see your license please?
Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.
Officer: Don't have one?
Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.
Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.
Older Woman: I can't do that.
Officer: Why not?
Older Woman: I stole this car.
Officer: Stole it?
Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.
Officer: You what?
Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.
The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs
away to his car and calls for back up. Within
minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior
officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his
half drawn gun.
Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle please!
The woman steps out of her vehicle.
Older woman: Is there a problem sir?
Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have
stolen this car and murdered the owner.
Older Woman: Murdered the owner?
Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please.
The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.
Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am?
Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.
Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not
have a driving license. The woman digs into her handbag and
pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer.
The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you
didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that
you murdered and hacked up the owner.
Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.
- Arnie (WIZOPARNIE) September 28, 2004
Pun of the Month
We have a new employee at the local Home Depot.
He just moved here from Mexico and has proven
to be very knowledgeable and helpful to the
sawdust challenged like myself.
Yesterday I needed his guidance after ruining
several pieces of wood with my newly purchased
belt sander. A fast trip to the store led to
the retro question, "
Can you tell me the way to sand, Jose?"
As Reynoldo lit the votive candle at the grotto
for San Jose de los Platanos and prayed for the
healthy delivery of his first child, he heard a
disembodied voice say, "Your daughter will
be 17 inches long," to which Reynoldo replied,
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"do you know the weight, too, San Jose?"
- Larry (LATENIGHTLAR) September 6, 2004
Poem of the Month -
"Times Seven"
Searching
View from on high
stream meandering slow
pare prairie lonesome and windblown
empty.
Snowfall
covers the field
comforts the barren sod
gently enfolds those who wait there
forever
Windows
shadows linger
night descending without
waiting longing yearning watching
alone
Voices
transcending time
lost to the hearing world
remembering, loving, sadness
alone
Soft Rain
covers the field
giving a gift of life
dry earth accepts with waiting arms
downpour.
Sundown
night shuts the door
filling my thoughts with fear
amber appearing over the rim
morning.
Wild geese
all flying free
black of night, white of moon
solitude phantoms of the night
return.
-- KayLee (KAYLEEKELLY) September 17, 2004
Closing Quote
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are
cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt"
- Bertrand Russell
- courtesy Sue (SUEMO) September 18, 2004
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.
And a reminder: we urge everyone to use
our website as a gateway into Callahans on Delphi
Forums. You will find prominent links to our Message
Board and Conference rooms there but also if we ever
have technical trouble at Delphi, we can easily let
you know and redirect you to a backup site if
the trouble is truly serious. And besides - our website
itself is special..:)
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