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It's so good to be back with you again. September was a very difficult month for an awful lot of people. Our little cyber community has suffered so many losses. We've had to bid farewell to too many friends recently. The hardships facing of those of us who have endured the disasters of Katrina and Rita (and facing those who have worked so hard to help in the relief efforts) have threatened to crush our already overburdened hearts and overstressed minds. Please keep in mind that we did not publish a newsletter in September, so some of the columns and some of the news in this issue are carry-overs from last month. Deepest sympathies to the folks in #Mommas^House, who lost Elkabong, to the folks in #allnewschat, who lost Fshager, and to #50+Chat_Trivia, who lost Grippy. Our hearts go out to you and the families of these StarLink-IRC chatters. They will be missed. For more information, see Channel Chatter for these channels. Our family has been so overwhelmed and humbled by the goodness of others during these trying times. Within the most troubled and frightening times of our lives, God sends to us family, friends, and (as is so very often the case on StarLink-IRC) friends who are more family than our own blood kin. Throughout the catastrophic destruction of Katrina and mammoth challenges that followed, our StarLink-IRC family has watched over us and loved us so well. You have given to us your tireless attention, your unbelievable generosity, and your never-ending friendship. There are no words to express how grateful we are for each of you and for all you've done for us. God bless you as only He can do. (See note from gngrbrd below, please.) Thank you to all of those who were able to attend or to send comments for the memorial service for treecat held in #Townhall. If you would like to view the log of the memorial service or to see some of the other tributes honoring the memory of our dear friend, you may do so here: NOLady Special
Note from gngrbrd
Dear SLIRC Family, As you all know, it's been a rough couple of weeks on the Gulf coast. With my job keeping me away from home for extended periods of time, it was even rougher. The kindness and friendship I found on SLIRC during this time was even more special than what I have grown accustomed to since making this network my home. With phone service spotty at best, it was my SLIRC family who kept dialing numbers for me until they got through. These same people kept my spirits up and strengthened me with prayer. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have friends like you on this great network. To the folks who were so generous after the storms, I cannot thank you enough. Your gifts did as much good in lifting spirits as they did in helping replenish the things that were lost. I have heard it said so many times that you are just computer names and not "real people." I challenge anyone to say that to me, especially now after all the blessings these "computer names" have bestowed upon my family. I pray that no one has to go through something like this, but if you ever do, you can rest secure in the knowledge that people will be there for you with whatever you need, whenever you need it. Thank you all. Peace be on you, gngrbrd |
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Your BIRTHDAY
TREE
October's gemstone is Opal. the symbol of Mystery Flower is the Amaryllis November's gemstone is Topaz, the symbol of Truth flower is the Chrysanthemum DAYS OF NOTE Oct 3 QUEENS BIRTHDAY (AUSTRALIA-WA)
From before - From the Langa List - "Don't be fooled" .. there are folks out there trying to scam people looking for "real" software. This one is about Spybot (highly recommended) and the cheap imitations. Always check VERY closely when looking for any software - be sure you have the right URL and are getting the right product. If you're not sure, go back to the source and re-ask. Always better safe than sorry |
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Thank you all so much for sharing in the wonderful memorial service that was held for treecat on Sunday Sept. 24th. She has been and will continue to be dearly missed. Here is a poem that she read at her mother's memorial service and I think it's very fitting for treecat as well. Miss
Me....But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room ... Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared ... Miss me - but let me go! For this is a journey we must all take, And each must go along; It's all part of the "Master's" plan ... A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds ... Miss me - but let me go. Author Unknown
There will be a memorial bench put on a
path above the Stampede grounds in Williams Lake and it will have a
plaque that will read 'In Memory of Wilna Wellenbrink...treecat' and a
tree will also be planted beside it.
Scorp leaves for Yuma once again, on Sun. Oct 23rd and hopefully will be back online within a week. Have a VERY safe trip scorp! A Halloween color show will be held in #Townhall on Sunday Oct. 30th at 9pm EST. You're all invited to come and see the wonderful artwork of Mikechat and TooShy and tell all your friends to join us too! Zip file for the show can be downloaded from http://www.starlink-irc.org/holiday/halloween/index.html Halloween scavenger will take place on Sat. Oct 29th at 9pm EST starting in #Townhall. This has always been a great event so make sure all your friends know about it and can join in on the fun! Don't forget we go back to standard time this month so set your clocks back at 2am on Sun. Oct 30th Thanks to everyone for making StarLink-IRC the wonderful cybertown that it is! As some of you might know, there are other nets out there with the word 'starlink' in them. When telling your friends about what net you chat on -- PLEASE make sure you say StarLink-IRC.Org. And don't forget There is a quicklist of servers at http://www.starlink-irc.org/serverlist.html |
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#Kaivus Remijdio Our very own makk will be continuing treecat's tradition of welcoming the newest residents to our friendly neighborhood cybertown. |
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contributed by everyone
In
an attempt to get more of our chatters involved in our newsletter and
to make it more interesting, we are adding several new columns. I'd
love to see a gardening column if that's an area of expertise for any
of you. Please get together with me if you have other ideas or if
you're
willing to do a column!
It has been a sad few days for the SLIRC Family with the passing of our Dear and Sweet treecat. She was a very sweet and compassionate person. This month's cookingonthewildside is dedicated to our friend tree. I hope that you enjoy these candy recipes they are some candies that my mom makes during the Holidays. Send your recipes and Helpful household tips to cookingonthewildside and keep cooking on the wildside. wildchild
THE LAST TRUE STORY I'LL EVER
TELL
An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in
Iraq
By John Crawford EAN: 9781573223140 ISBN: 157322314X
219pp August 4, 2005 Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover $23.95 The war in Iraq may undoubtedly be the most documented war in history to date. Blogging and instant picture-sending have made it a war that we live in. Soldiers can call home during the war. They can leave messages during the war. They can check their email during the war. War has changed. John Crawford joined the National Guard to earn money for college, not to go fight a war. Two credits away from graduating, he was newly married and suddenly dropped into a controversial and increasingly unpopular-at-home war. Having spent three years in the active 101st Airborne Division, he enlisted in the Florida National Guard as he entered college, primarily to pay his tuition. Then his unit was activated. An anticipated 3 to 6 month tour of duty turned into more than a year abroad. Reading goes smoothly through his experiences in Iraq. A blinding sandstorm, 130F degree heat, mud and rain; rumors about going home; time in Iraq extended twice; being sardined into filthy, smelly, hot sleeping areas with comrades; less-than-adequate body armor; broken-down vehicles; realizing he was at the Tigris River, the "mother of civilization," where many others had fought wars; and the usual dislike of rear-echelon, commendation-seeking officers, all flow together with remarkable clarity. He describes ten-foot high trash piles, clogged drains and sewers, soldiers who looted, incompetent National Guard officers, ridiculous paperwork, being assigned police work to prevent locals from stealing gasoline, never knowing if someone would pull a gun and shoot at him and his unit; he describes the distrust and dislike between Iraqi and American military leaders and ponders the lack of electricity, fresh water and food a year after the invasion. During his time at the war, he phoned home at night and had access to the internet. The only way to get replacement uniforms, he observed, was to order them online and pay for them yourself. Replacement parts for military vehicles came from scavenging through landfills for spare parts. Crawford insists that through all this, he and his unit were good soldiers who intended to do their duty no matter what, even while feeling like the poor stepchild whom nobody cared about. Descriptions of some of our own soldiers' boredom, fear, physical discomfort and consequent indifference, contempt and petty brutality towards the Iraqis is clearly documented in what started out as a series of essays about Crawford's experiences in Iraq. He is home now, writing and completing his college degree. He believes he is psychologically damaged and changed forever and has no affiliation with the U.S. Army. His book will probably be made into a movie - it almost has to be - it has all the earmarks of a money maker and it will probably be out before the war is ended. Lorellei "These are frightening times we live in and this book reinforces that. It will also open the eyes of those who have not yet "seen" what real war is all about. I think we owe Crawford a debt of gratitude for sharing his true reality with us. I cannot believe anyone will read this book without coming away sadder, more informed and with a more realistic mental picture of this war". ...Lorellei If you have a book you'd like reviewed, send an email with the subject "For Book Nook"; we're glad to have suggestions! If you'd like to review a book yourself, let us know. It's good to have fresh viewpoints!
It is that time of year when we hear of more pets getting sprayed by a skunk. Recently a friend of mine did some research to help solve the problem of a beloved dog whose odor was unbearable after such an encounter. Thank you VI for sending this to me! Tomato juice or vinegar is not recommended because it only masks the odor--it doesn't remove the smell. Usually dogs take a hit in the neck area. Typically they are sprayed while provoking the skunk and turn their head, while being sprayed, in order to avoid it. First check to see if your dog was injured by the skunk. If your dog is bleeding or appears to have been bitten, consult a vet immediately. Skunks may carry rabies. If vaccinated, your dog is safe from the rabies virus (but you are not!). Next go to a drug store and get the following, if needed: 1 quart (or liter) of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, H2O2. Use fresh (unopened) hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Hydrogen peroxide eventually turns into water (H2O). 1/4 cup (50 ml.) of Baking Soda 1 teaspoon (5 ml.) of Liquid Soap 1 pair of plastic or latex gloves Bathe the dog outside or, if it's too dark or cold, in the bathroom with the door closed and window opened. Combine the ingredients in an open container (do not store in a sealed bottle--it will explode). Using gloves, wash your dog with lukewarm water and the mixture while the mixture is bubbling. Work the mixture well into the fur. Be sure to concentrate on the area that was sprayed. Keep mixture away from your dog's face and eyes (it's a harsh solution). (If your dog has been sprayed in the face, try Tricotine Liquid Douche Concentrate or any over-the-counter douche.) Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes or so before rinsing off. Rinse the dog with lukewarm tap water. Don't wash the mixture into your dog's eyes (use a washcloth to cover the eyes if you're rinsing the head). After bathing, check your dog's eyes. If they are red and watering, your dog may have taken a direct hit in the face. Skunk spray won't blind the dog, but it's very painful. Contact a vet. |
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From last time - Want
to know the latest in the REAL
science community? Here's a news site where you can actually understand
most of the words and doesn't lead every page with Paris Hilton or
Michael Jackson!
No tips this time
From last time -
odd little tweaks that can make Windows a bit more fun and useful.
Note - SOME of them can be potentially dangerous, but
like anything
else, just watch your step!http://windowstipoftheday.blogspot.com/
Makk has an invitation for us! A Halloween color show will be held in #Townhall on Sunday Oct. 30th at 9:30 pm EST. You're all invited to come and see the wonderful artwork of Mikechat and TooShy and tell all your friends to join us too! The zip file for the show is at http://www.starlink-irc.org/holiday/halloween/ Halloween scavenger hunt will take place on Sat. Oct 29th at 9pm EST starting in #Townhall. This has always been a great event so make sure all your friends know about it and can join in on the fun! |
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Here we are nearly at halloween land and our clueless staff are playing hide and seek already ... On the weekend, an unnamed scorp came to visit another staff person and handed over a cd in a really nice case with names of all the stuff on it and all that. Somehow I get the feeling that these two are NOT exactly going to be a major threat to cd piracy any time soon. And yes, you can come and see these critters in StarLink-IRC in their native environment. Don't bang on the glass or make loud noises.. they're probably sleeping. Itsy |
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Whether it's lighthearted, serious,
poignant, or just plain silly, send your contributios to the
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Gumbo for the Heart and Mindle
The year is 1904. One hundred and one years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some of the U.S. statistics for 1904:
Laughter is Good Medicine
Thanks to Scotty of #Squires_Pub for this one!
On Rosh Hashanah, there's a ceremony called Tashlich. Jews traditionally go to a body of water such as the ocean, a stream or a river to pray and throw in breadcrumbs. This symbolizes throwing away one's sins which the fish devour. Occasionally, people ask what kinds of breadcrumbs should be thrown. Here are Dr. Morris Fishbein's suggestions for breads most appropriate for specific sins and misbehaviors:
Short Final...
Overheard during fleet week practice over the
San Francisco Bay;
Nor Cal Approach: Bonanza 1234, opposite direction traffic at your 1 o'clock, five miles, five hundred feet above you, Blue Angels flight of two. Bonanza 1234: Negative contact, say again type traffic. Nor Cal: Two F-18s, blue and yellow. Currently at your one moving to two o'clock ... make that three o'clock ... um ... traffic no longer a factor. Caution, wake turbulence. Thanks to Itsy for this one! - From the
AVWEB (www.avweb.com) newsletter
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Friendship Verse
A friend is someone we turn to When our spirits need a lift A friend is someone we treasure For our friendship is a gift. A friend is someone who fills our lives With beauty, joy, and grace And makes the world we live in A better and happier place. Thanks for being my friend! Have you tried to find 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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In
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#AllNewsChat lost Fshager, a dear friend in her 80s who passed on in her sleep. #50+Chat_Trivia lost Ed Burleigh (Grippy / Griptight / Mr40k) who will be greatly missed. Greg (aka ElKabong) of #Momma^s_House passed away in his sleep one night.
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