I change my title when I change my avatar. Leinenkugel's is a small brewery here in the Midwest that makes several beers. They have a part of their website for aficinados like myself called The Leinie Lodge. My avatar is *cough* *cough* borrowed *cough* *cough* from that part of the website, so I figured I'd combine that with a "Flintstones" reference. Fred and Barney were members of a lodge called the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes. Their leader was called the Grand Poo-Bah.
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Mike F.
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
Fred and Barney were members of a lodge called the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes. Their leader was called the Grand Poo-Bah.
Of course, the Grand Pooh-Bah (Lord High Everything Else) is a character in Gilbert and Sullivans Mikado. Among his titles are First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief, Lord High Admiral, Master of the Buckhounds, Groom of the Back Stairs, Archbishop of Titipu, and Lord Mayor, both acting and elect.
As for my title, it changes with my whim as well. All have been terms from Finnish history and legend. Vainamoinen was a bard and wizard in Finnish legend.
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Näkemiin
Dave (SCA: Geoffrey Genour of Carney) Protector of Bits and Bytes, Third cousin once removed to Phil, Prince of Insufficient Light
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I've chosen Cultivator of the Earth because I very much enjoy gardening. It's something I just came up with without much thinking, and I may change it at some point, but for now, it will do.
I just changed mine to something that better reflects who I am. Since I enjoy gardening, and feel I'm fairly good at it, I've decided to be the king of the plant world. Since I am a former Penn State Master Gardener, I also added the Master of the garden.
I've chosen my title due to the years I spent in the study of weapons. During the time I was a student of Shaolin weapon training was required. Open hand technique, Staff, tri-staff, knife, sword, Saber, Spear, Butterfly Swords, and other weapons or arms. I have also learned the use of modern weapons, all to a high degree of proficiency.
My most favorite wine is the 1997 Mondavi Cabernet Stags Leap District (SLD). I keep locating a few here and there on the wine auction and I put them away in the wine cellar. Problem is, I raid the cellar on occasion and drink one.
The price is beginning to get a bit steep ($85-$95 a bottle) and much harder to find these days. I may have to start stockpiling the 2001, since that was a better year than 97.
My most favorite wine is the 1997 Mondavi Cabernet Stags Leap District (SLD). I keep locating a few here and there on the wine auction and I put them away in the wine cellar. Problem is, I raid the cellar on occasion and drink one.
The price is beginning to get a bit steep ($85-$95 a bottle) and much harder to find these days. I may have to start stockpiling the 2001, since that was a better year than 97.
So are you drinking some of that fine wine now? LOL!
My most favorite wine is the 1997 Mondavi Cabernet Stags Leap District (SLD). I keep locating a few here and there on the wine auction and I put them away in the wine cellar. Problem is, I raid the cellar on occasion and drink one.
The price is beginning to get a bit steep ($85-$95 a bottle) and much harder to find these days. I may have to start stockpiling the 2001, since that was a better year than 97.
So are you drinking some of that fine wine now? LOL!
No, I'm drinking a cabernet from Cherry Valley Winery in Pennsylvania, near Bethlehem. It's not in the league of Mondavi but it ain't bad. I'm sure I'll stop again and pick up more, when we all meet in Bethlehem in 3 weeks.
I teach computer literacy at a K-8 Catholic school in San Antonio. We are a poor school, so I teach, maintain the server, manage the lab, maintain computers, and fix the minor problems that occur. This summer we got a grant to replace the old computers taht I had hobbled together. However, those computers are in the hands of teachers and will probibly need more attention. As for the pusher part, I am a cyclist. Pedaling keeps me fit.
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If you were accused of being a Christian, would your enemies have enough evidence to convict you? -Ralph Waldo Emerson
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him keep pace with the music he hears, however measured or far away. -Henry David Thoreau
Pray as if everything depended on God, and work as if everything depended upon man. - Cardinal Francis J. Spellman
I was born and raised in the southern USA and proud of my ancestry. Catfish and grits are both common foods down here, and we Southerners are many times stereotyped because of our fondness for a common river bottom-feeder. Grits, likewise, are very common food for us poor farmers.
Please note that it is quite acceptable to serve BOTH catfish and grits for breakfast - or any other meal for that matter.
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Clan Mac Cullaich: - Brewed in Scotland - Bottled in Ulster - Uncorked in America
I know that I will be a learner all my life and the day I will stop searching will be the day I'm leaving this world...on my journey through life one of my hopes is to gain wisdom to be able to teach my kids and hopefully grandkids...
O'siyo gaberlunzie, I think what you said is beautiful and ever so true! You will never stop learning, none of us will until we depart from Mother Earth..I wish you much peace and many blessings as you travel your journey here on Mother Earth.. And I wish for you to have many grand-children to share all your knowledge with! ~~Sty-U
I don't want to miss to thank you for your kind words, freekenny! Mother Earth is good to her children; and once I've learnt to listen it's an enjoyable journey. Many blessings to you as well! May you always walk in peace.
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"Now here's my secret", said the fox, "it is very simple. It is only with ones heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye."
("The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
"The soul would have no rainbow, if the eye had no tears." (Native American Proverb)
Well like I said Gypsy Queen is the nickname my father gave me and an artist is what I would love to be. So it's not hard to follow, but it is interesting to hear about others
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Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson If you judge people you have no time to love them. ~Mother Teresa