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The Importance of Toasting!

Toasting during conferences (chats) and on our message board is a cherished tradition in Callahan's Saloon and we invite you to participate! To propose a toast on the message board, you simply post it - usually in the "Wishes" folder (and often in the "Solace" folder) but you can post a Toast anywhere..:)

To propose a toast in conference, you approach the chalkline in front of the fireplace. This is done by typing, "/act approaches the line." This gives you the undivided attention of everyone in the room. By this we mean that all other patrons in the room (who know about this tradition) will type, "/act listens" and wait patiently (and silently) for you to make your toast.

You raise your glass and "pour out whatever joy or sorrow is in your heart" (i.e. make your toast.)

Then, with a mighty *** Smash ***, you hurl your glass into the fireplace. The other patrons, having respectfully listened to your toast and approving of it, will then toss their glasses into the fireplace as well. (Relax, we have an unlimited supply of glasses!)

And - if you feel the need to talk about your toast, as is often the case, we will (in some way) continue to listen as you share. On the other hand, if you do not want to say another word after your toast, *no one* will pry. Fast Eddie will give the boot to anyone even appears to try..:)

This custom of 'shared pain and shared joy' is detailed completely in the first few pages of the book, "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon", by Spider Robinson and a short description also exists on our What is Callahans? page..:)

Callahans is a place of sharing and acceptance... Do enjoy it with us...!


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