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Callahan's January 1997 Bar Rag!In this issue: Our Callahan's ! - Christmas Wonder - Netiquette in Callahan's - Medical Creativity - Conference Highlights - Forum Notes - Upcoming Conference Events - Closing Thought - Joining Callahan's | ||||
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The other night I had the privilege to be online in Callahan's when we had a very special impromptu conference. Somebody started out by sharing with us a tragedy that had happened recently in his life, and went on to say how much he appreciated having the people at Callahan's here for support and friendship. After he shared this with us, other people felt comfortable in sharing some of the pain they had been subjected to recently, and at other times in their lives. What would seem to some like a very 'downer' conversation in our forum that night, was actually an enlightening, supportive and uplifting group discussion that was a testament to what Callahan's Saloon is all about. Callahan's is, in actuality, hard to define in terms of it being based on any one specific topic. Callahan's is, in my opinion, more of a 'feeling.' Conferences on any given evening can range from incredibly silly to heatedly argumentative, to warm and comfortable. There are 'topic' conferences on certain evenings. No matter what the reason for coming into a conference, there always seems to be the underlying foundation of acceptance, friendship, and love that makes this forum so unique. A person can come into Callahan's Saloon feeling like they cannot take one more hour of dealing with the problems in their life, and they will find people who want to take the time to ensure that they not only take that one more hour, but look forward to many more. If you come in here unable to stand from the weight of your burdens, then most everyone is willing to get right down on the floor with you to hold your hand until you feel ready to be gently helped up. Love runs rampant in this place, and is gladly given free reign. I am proud to be a member of Callahan's Saloon, proud to know all of you people who have done so much to enrich my life. May Callahan's be around for my grandchildren, and their grandchildren, to always show them what the triumph of the human spirit is all about. **SMASH** Tracy (DOVE) December 13, 1996
In the meadow in the moonlight,
For it knew there was a reason
And that night of nights was Christmas c. by Roy Schaefer (SKINFLINT) Top of Page - Previous Bar Rags - Callahan's Saloon We would like all our patrons get warm fuzzy feelings when they come into our establishment. We welcome your participation in the most populated conference (usually named something with 'All Welcome' on the end), but you should also feel free to start your own private room. When you enter into Callahan's Saloon, it's always a good idea to do a '/who p' for a list of the private conferences. In order to preserve your friends' privacy, it is considered good Netiquette to not zend to those engaged in private conversations. Whether it's a meeting or a private conversation in a dark corner of the bar, one zend, if it's absolutely necessary, should be the limit. No explanations are necessary as to why a particular room is private, and no offense should be taken. If you respect your friends' privacy they will respect yours. O:) 1996 Awards Granted For Medical Creativity Angel (TERRIBAILEY) has her crown sewn up for the most spectacular and hair-raising adventure ... as well as for the highest fashion sense when driving herself to the ER. Also winner of the Michael Bolton look-alike contest. Congratulations Angel. Shady (SHADYJAY) gets the junk yard dealer award for the most faithful user of used parts. Shady finds a used part that she figures might somehow enhance her already enchanted appearance and she has it implanted. That was a close race Shady! You behave too! Kak (ALKAK000) gets the best recognized in the ER and CCU award. It's bad, you know, when the staff there know you by name. Special award for the most (legally administered) morphine flights. Once he flew off to see Ivana (IVANAC) that tall, statuesque, purple haired, gold slippered... wait... she came to see him.. and there was Al (KINETIC)... did he really have three eyes... one on the tip of his nose ? ... Ahhh ... morphine ! Sorry Dennis (GRIBBIN) -- nice try but Deb (BATMOM) admitted that you made a very fast recovery so try again will you ... NOT! Oh, by the way, that purple hair looks great. You weren't in conference when he had it dyed ? Imagine what could have happened to you ! Diary of A Patron "I stumbled into Callahan's Saloon one night for a icy cold Sam Adams only to find myself ambushed. Angel (TERRIBAILEY) and Ivana (IVANAC) who were busy coloring Dennis' (GRIBBIN) hair purple, with the promise of "you're next!" Seems the common thought was to celebrate the new year with some drastic changes in appearance. Not one to just go half way, I had Cherrie (WUMING) pierce my nose while the ladies were finishing up with Dennis, who's wife, Deb (BATMOM) had happened upon the scene and was watching the finishing touches. Ivana made me a lovely nose ring, a small stone with a gold hoop. It didn't hurt a bit as I think Cherrie has a natural talent for piercing ! Now it was time to have my hair done. I decided to go with a white blond look, a major change from my natural dark brown, as well as having it straightened. I was very pleased with the results, although most of my coworkers were a little shocked the next day." Jocelyn (JF) The traditional Callahan's Saloon New Year's party took place on December 31 and stretched across all 5 time zones ... what a great excuse to drink champagne one whole bunch of times. We had some 21 visitors stagger in and out over the course of the evening. It was graciously hosted by Angel and enjoyed by all. Top of Page - Previous Bar Rags - Callahan's Saloon Gun Control Angel (TERRIBAILEY) happily reported that finally in Colorado a law had been passed that prevented ex-spouse abusers from having firearms! *****SMASH**** She pondered whether this would not be challenged in the courts though, and we await a report. Apparently, three Denver area police officers had to be excused from their active duty. Topless Women After 5 years and countless dollars Kak (ALKAK000) sarcastically reported that Ontario women could elect to go unclad waist up anywhere that the law allowed men to. Allegedly a step forward in equal partnership. This tongue-in-cheek post generated a great deal of conflicting discussion. In a much sadder note ... in the same month a report commissioned by and given to the same government recommended that victims of spousal abuse be allowed a maximum of 2 days at a shelter at taxpayers' expense, that it become harder for the victim to file criminal charges, and that victims should look to their neighbors for protection. But it's not against the law to flee your abuser bare breasted ! Both posts concluded wondering that with a rape a minute in both Canada and the USA the police would bother hassling someone over a license plate screw that's in the wrong area, or with a bare breasted woman who felt warm on a hot day in a park. Anti-Semitism Hassan X (LUDICKID) reported an unfortunate where his door was defaced with some clearly anti-Semitic slander. Hassan took it with his usual aplomb (particularly as he pointed out ... the punks that did it got the religion wrong and the swastika backwards.) But there is a sad statement in this sacred month... no matter what each of our particular beliefs. Roxy's Rambling If you don't follow Roxy's Ramblings please take a moment to look through her writing. This month she wrote on the recently enacted Defense of Marriage Act which, I suppose, legislated "morality." Well, the discussion broke into a hundred thousand threads from here (or at least a dozen) ranging all over our controls, laws, constitution, and the like. Post Removed In the first time in memory a post was even struck from the Board ! Please friends, re-read the announcements section to make sure the message board runs the intended course. And don't forget ... the opening toast by Tracy is what Callahan's Saloon is about. I have written it down. Our message board is a gorgeous way of expressing it all, in our own ways ! And isn't that what love and friendship are about ? Top of Page - Previous Bar Rags - Callahan's Saloon SCIENCE TRIVIA NIGHT takes place on Sunday January 12 at 9:30 p.m., EST. Doc (METCALFR) will answer all of your science related questions. Like that one of what you would see if you were situated dead center in a perfectly reflective sphere, and turned on a flash-light. Right Doc? The OBSCURE MUSIC CONFERENCE will be hosted by Hassan X (LUDIKID) on Wednesday, January 15 -- same time. Bring your weird music lyrics or just come for the fun. NATURISM is hosted by Mitzi (MITZIPROCTOR) on Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. EST. We will explore Naturist Lifestyles. Clothing is optional (actually it is at any conference). Good manners are not. :)
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