Conference News
A Conference/Chat report from Jennie:
It was a hot humid night when people started climbing in. Well, they
couldn't have been dropping in because we were on the rooftop. Around
here, I guess they could have been dropping in anyway.
I sashayed around and tried to make sure everyone had a full glass and a boa.
Amber joined us, but she had a cold. Sorry Amber.
Moby checked in from Portland. He makes a wonderful burger!
Cameron hopped on in just as I began to serve the frozen treats.
fstop came to visit us. Welcome, fstop! Jadoft
joined us after a busy that included fuel pumps, grandson and wine. Sounds like
a winning combination! JimK kept us company. I did feel the
need to take his keys away since I kept pouring rather quickly in his direction.
He didn't have car keys with him so I took the house keys. Next party's at Jim's..;)
IM and Carol arrived, one on the other's heels. Soon after they
arrived demons popped up and people started falling out and popping in. Things
got messy for a little bit.
Conversation drifted around to photos from the Gathering and at this point there is
only a stray here or there buried in the threads in this folder. KaptnKate
has been very busy but made some time for us. I am definitely hoping she
makes it to the next Gathering! Moby too! And of course everyone!! But Moby and Kate
both missed this past one and seemed to me to be trying to make it to the next one.
Maybe it was all my sashaying around ;) Jakester arrived in time
for the fried foods buffet. And Carol took us on a magical trip to the shower photo
from the Gathering. Unfortunately, everyone was not able to take the trip. I handed
Kate a crayon and gave her the address but she said I had to stop talking so she
could write it down. Me! Stop talking? Ha! PBWizard waved to me
from his home across the river. Which sent chat into a different direction and found
us discussing regions and assumptions. Fuzzy came in long enough to
help me serve up some more food. I had to keep an eye out over his shoulder. Fuzzy
was a great help though and didn't seem to eat too much before he offered them around.
Silky not only made it in to chat with us, but made it in to chat
with us repeatedly! Bits even duct taped Silky to the rafters, and
remember we were on the rooftop! THAT takes quite some skill!! Dwarvenkind
received a pair of harem pants when I began outfitting everyone for the belly
dancing.
Which all got started simply because Carol said IM was being too quiet.
Jallenecs popped in while we were back to discussing the picture from
the shower. Silky is holding the shower thingy (technical term, sorry), Sandy
is on the far left, I (Jennie, aka Jes) am in the red shirt and Mandy
is in the green shirt, while Lou, seems quite content and
Carol is on the right side. Dwarvenkind feels like the trac ball on a missile command
game when in chat.
I understand that quite well as I seemed to miss saying good bye to a lot of people
because I didn't see them leaving. I shouldn't have had my eyes on the bar and my hands
and legs wrapped around the lamp post I guess. But I was having fun! I had a wonderful
time and want to thank everyone for coming to the party!!
Message Board News
From Jennie:
The Creative Writing Folder has been bursting lately as we discover some
of the things that spur the writing process.
There's always room for your own creative piece but we have also begun two
new contribution threads. Just jump on in and add a line or three! We also
have some games to keep the mind imaginative.
These things are not strictly Creative Writing, I suppose, but I tend to
interpret things creatively ;)
Come play with us!!
And from Carol
July was National Reconcilliation Month and we headed that way !
The best way to find reconciliation is to find what we all have in common and we found
lots of that! Have you ever thought Harry Potter could be the talk of the town?
Jennie (JENNIELYN810) started us off with
Harry Potter 6 and boy did it ever create a stir. Some would say
the Harry Potter series was for kids or young adults but it seems all our
patrons like something about Harry. Follow the link and give us your opinion of Potter
Mania.
Carol(Ladylaughing) polled our denizens with
Was Animal House (the movie) a classic? 32 people voted and by
unamious decision the answer was, "Yes!" Everyone liked it! While Animal House
is in a class of its own,
Black and White movies, old war movies, and odd movies from the past are
making a comeback with our denizens… Do you have a favorite?
Mandy (Iniondia) and Moby (Moby46) started us on a fascinating discussion in
The Dialect Survey Where do accents come in? Can we all say the same
thing but in different ways? Join the thread and give us your opinion.
Birthdays Last Month
Birthday Greetings were heartily extended to:
| Shelly |
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SHELLYPU |
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July 4 |
| Hendo |
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HENDO4 |
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July 9 |
| Lab |
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LABOHEMIA |
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July 10 |
| KayLee |
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KAYLEEKELLY |
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July 15 |
| Chris |
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EMMETTMAN |
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July 18 |
| Zee |
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ZEEBUBBLE |
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July 19 |
| Helen |
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MRSSOUTH |
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July 19 |
| Selia |
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SELIAH |
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July 25 |
| David |
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KIRWAND |
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July 26 |
Calliversaries Last Month
| Will |
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SIRWILL99 |
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July 1, 1998 |
| June |
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JALLENECS |
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July 6, 2000 |
| Bobbi |
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BOBBI_ARTS |
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July 10, 2002 |
| Plex |
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PLEXA |
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July 13, 2000 |
| Cyd |
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CYDLIE |
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July 13, 2000 |
| Bill |
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BIGFURRYGUY |
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July 16, 2001 |
| SL |
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SILENTLECTOR |
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July 18, 2001 |
| Bones |
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BONES |
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July 20, 2000 |
| Cat |
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CATKATIE |
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July 22, 2001 |
| Quirc |
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QUIRC |
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July 23, 1999 |
| DJK |
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DLKLAUGH56 |
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July 24, 2003 |
| Lou |
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ROSE8364 |
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July 25, 1994 |
| Beth |
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BETHLP |
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July 26, 2001 |
| Vicki |
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VICKI_CA |
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July 28, 2002 |
Joke of The Month
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the
coffee each morning.
The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and
then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee."
The husband said, "You're in charge of the cooking around here
and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait
for my coffee."
Wife replies, "No you should do it, and besides it is in the
Bible that the man should do the coffee."
Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me."
So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and shows him at the
top of several pages, that it indeed says:
"HEBREWS"
Pun of the Month
Israeli police are looking for a man named Joseph, wanted for looting
in the port city of Haifa. The suspect is described as the son of a an
ex-nun from Barcelona and a German father.
He was a former flutist and worked occasionally as a farmer. In short,
he was
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"A Haifa-lootin', flutin' Teuton, son-of-a-nun from Barcelona,
part-time plowboy Joe.""
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Poem of the Month -
"After The Rain"
Vibrant green filled-with-life
leaves that revel in their new-found clean
as daisies hang their water-laiden heads
and doze lazily, waiting.
The fractured sky, still drenched in grayness
anticipates the impending change
as the warm sun presses the clouds
until finally it breaks through.
Birdsong and tinkling rivulets
serenade me as with squeaky
sandals I stroll through the garden
breathing in the temptuous scents.
The contrast is so awe-inspiring
Bright sun bursting through the gray-hued canvas
reflecting off millions of crystal droplets
that hang like nets from the greenery.
Hopes spring eternal
After the rain.
-- Kate (KAPTNKATE) July 28, 2005
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Closing Quote
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because
rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
- George Orwell
- courtesy Sue (SUEMO) June 25, 2005
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