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Word Games:  Live trivia at various times and places throughout the week.

#International: We hope to bring together folks from all nations and languages .. come join us for chat, good friends, and if you can volunteer to translate, all the better. Even a smattering of another language is welcomed!

WWW (Way With Words): Have you tried to come up with the perfect verse, greeting or message when sending a card, and your mind draws a blank? If you have some favorites, send them to Pat@pobox.com

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June

• June 16th paladin and chattie's 2nd wedding anniversary (of #30+Fun and
• #Trivia_Chat)
• June 19th Being's birthday (IRCop)
• June 30th Pappy-1's birthday (of #40something)

July

• July 4th Independence Day (USA)
  
• July 5th beahive's birthday (of #40something)
• July 10th wildchild's birthday (IRCop)

AMAZING AND LESSER THINGS! by Amazing

StarLink-IRC thanks Dr_Z and OldCrow (admin of yarmouth server) for getting the IRC for webtv users back online. If you are a webtv user you can find the IRC at www.starlink-irc.org or go directly to it at http://www.vipershells.com/~zoostv/slirc/ Thanks for all your hard work Dr_Z!!

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For those who are having a lot of thunder and lightning storms here is something that I hope will give you a smile through it all :)

A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder and lightning.  The mother of the little girl felt
concerned that her daughter would be frightened as she walked home from school and she herself feared that the electrical storm might harm her child.
Following the roar of thunder, lightning, like a flaming word, would cut through the sky.  Full of concern, the mother quickly got into her car and drove along the route to her child's school. As she did so, she saw her little girl walking along, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up and smile.  Another and another were to follow quickly and with each, the little girl would look up at the streak of light and smile. When the mother's car drove up beside the child, she lowered the window and called to her, "What are you doing?  Why do you keep stopping?"

The child answered, "I am trying to look pretty, God keeps taking my picture."

May you be blessed today as you face the storms that come your way and don't forget to SMILE!

Tater People

Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch while others do the work. They are called "Spec Taters".

Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted at finding fault with the way others do the work. They are called "Comment Taters".

Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do, but don't want to soil their own hands.
They are called "Dick Taters".

Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking others to agree with them. It is too hot or too cold, too sour or too sweet. They  are called "Agie Taters".

There are those who say they will help, but somehow just never get around to actually doing the promised help. They are called "Hezzie Taters".

Some people can put up a front and pretend to be someone they are not. They are called "Emma Taters".

Then  there are those who love others and do what they say they will. They are always prepared to stop whatever they are doing and lend a helping hand. They bring real sunshine into the lives of others. They are called "Sweet  Taters".

Don't forget that #Townhall can be used for special events or even meetings if needed. Just come to #channels to request the use of the channel or send an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org Tell all your friends about the friendliest net around, StarLink-IRC!

A short column of made-up facts and non-information brought to you by your friendly neighborhood arachnid

FOGWEB FOLLIES

Here we are.. last of the girl months and no gossip. It did stop raining on the east coast of the US for a day and a half. Even the slugs are growing webbed feet.

Speaking of rain, treecat got addicted to strawberries and ice cream this month ... which is silly. Most people get addicted to that about age 4.

An unnamed blue arachnid was observed walking around with burn goop on one hand
this Sunday. This was NOT the fault of the victim.  BBQ grills are VERY dangerous devices and will turn and attack you if you arent careful.  Sneak right up on ya. Yeppers.

And.. your friendly neighborhood spider has a new puter. Its not from IMI.
Its from Dell. Actually its from taiwan but Dell has his name on it.

Til next month....

NEW CHANNELS New Stars Linked by Treecat .. A warm welcome to this month's new channels and their owners. If you have a chance, do stop in and give these folks a friendly Hi!

• #Circleofsouls - druidrm
• #cure_and_comfort - Kristoffer
• #A4 - Kylie
• #Sanctuary - Da^Brat
• #50s60sMusic - Geezer
• #40-up - kaydeeatasPlace - Data

OK, mosquitos...prepare to be repelled!!!!!

Use Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets...Best thing ever used in Louisiana..just wipe on & go...Great for Babies

Bob, a fisherman, takes one vitamin B-1 tablet a day April through October . He said it works. He was right. Hasn't had a mosquito bite in 33 years. Try it. Every one he has talked into trying it works on them. Vitimin B-1( Thiamine Hydrochloride 100 mg.)

If you eat bananas, the mosquitos like you, - something about the banana oil as your body processes it. Stop eating bananas for the summer and the mosquitos will be much less interested.

This is going to floor you, but one of the best insect repellents someone found (who is in the woods every day), is Vick's Vaporub.

Plant marigolds around the yard, the flowers give off a smell that bugs do not like, so plant some in that garden also to help ward off bugs without using insecticides.

One of the very best mosquito repellants you can use is Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil mixed about half and half with alcohol.

If all else fails, get a frog!

The 'fizzer' worm that has been attacking all the irc networks this month is still out there but low intensity.  Success in eradicating fizzer is due onin no small part to an unprecedented cooperative effort by many IRC networks, large, medium and small, working together for the first time in history!

Let's all hope the Fizzer task force and irc -unity teams continue to do good work.

#Townhall can be reserved for parties or meetings. Send an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org if you are interested in reserving the channel for an event. An email will be sent back, confirming the reservation. Put #townhall in the SUBJECT of the mail, and date, time and reason in the BODY.

Those Lost And Still Remembered In Loving Memory

A Little Humour for Avid Golfers

Toward the end of the golf course, Harry somehow managed to hit his ball into the woods finding it in a patch of pretty yellow buttercups.

Trying to get his ball back in play, he ended up thrashing just about every buttercup in the patch.

All of a sudden, in a flash and puff of smoke, a little old woman appeared. She said, "I am Mother Nature! Are you aware of just how long it took me to make those buttercups? Just for that, you won't have any butter for your popcorn for the rest of your life. Better still, you won't have any butter for your toast for the rest of your life. As a matter of fact...you won't have any butter for ANYTHING for the rest of your life!"

Then POOF...she was gone.

After Harry got hold of himself, he hollered for his friend Fred. "Fred, where are you?"

Fred yells back, "I'm over here, in the Pussywillows."

Harry yells back... 'DON'T SWING FRED!!! For God's sake, DON'T SWING!!!"

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it ... Dad

~Author Unknown~

FIRST HOME CONGRATULATIONS

May your house bring you many years of warmth,
good fortune, and family memories.
Congratulations on your first home!