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| Posted by: MacEoghainn 26-Feb-2005, 09:29 AM |
| Our official Court Jester has not been seen since Feb 10th. Where did he disappear to? (Also Annebelle is missing!) Here maisky, maisky, maisky, nice kitty!! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 26-Feb-2005, 10:09 AM |
| Yes MacEoghainn, I noticed maisky was gone from the question only thread also. It seems like a lot of people are gone. Where did they go? HEEELLLLOOOO is anybody out there? Slainte  |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 26-Feb-2005, 12:54 PM | ||
Annabelle was here as of 1:19 this afternoon, 26 Feb. As for Maisky, I don't know, has JaneyMae been around? |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 26-Feb-2005, 01:03 PM |
| Hi Bill, I saw Annabelle posting today on I think the Diana Gabaldon thread. Where is everyone? Slainte |
| Posted by: MDF3530 26-Feb-2005, 04:57 PM |
I don't know where Maisky is  .He didn't do anything wrong, so he isn't being punished by the moderators. Maybe he's just busy with work... |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 26-Feb-2005, 06:53 PM |
| Maisky said he was looking into a few consulting jobs that may take him to Ireland. I think he would be very happy there doing trout fishing. As for Annabelle, she was in Valley Forge at the Celtic Fest and when she got back home, her laptop fried and the other desktop was out for repairs. She has been trying to use the one at her shop but she doesn't get much time there. She should be up and running sometime this week. I believe we have seen the last of Richard. He wasn't happy with the way things have gone around here lately and said he's pretty much given up on the place. Hopefully, he'll be feeling better by September and we can get him to join us in Bethlehem. |
| Posted by: Irish Stepper 27-Feb-2005, 10:15 AM |
I have a feeling we're going to be seeing more and more of people drifting away and not coming back.  I do miss Richard. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 27-Feb-2005, 10:41 AM |
| It's lovely to be missed, thanks! Life is so busy right now for me! Looking into a new enterprise and different direction in life for me. So I'll be around but won't be top poster anymore, but thanks to many friends new and old to be missed is nice. And you guys can't get rid of me that easy anyway. Annabelle |
| Posted by: Annabelle 27-Feb-2005, 10:44 AM |
| By the way my dear Brother Richard sends everyone his best! He is very busy with tribal things but Dr wants him to rest more and not so much activity. He is fine but over does it when he gets involved with tribal things sometimes. Silly boy! But he says hi to everyone and Happy St Patty's day early! |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 27-Feb-2005, 10:44 AM |
| We already HAVE lost quite a bunch of especially "old" members, some of those who were there to build up this place, some from the early days of Celtic Radio. Richard is one I will miss sorely, too, Irish Stepper. And I agree, I'm also afraid more will follow. |
| Posted by: urian 27-Feb-2005, 12:38 PM | ||
Thats the general sentiment I have gathered myself from others. Myself included. Though, I miss my friends here and the laughs I had. I see a shrinking number of people on here. Sadly enough its the more interesting ones(no offense to anyone) that are leaving. Maybe there should be an exit poll to discover the specifics of the exodus. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 27-Feb-2005, 01:02 PM |
| Hey all, don't think negative here. It is a busy time and we are all browsing the web. I know it was way more relaxed in attitude than it is now but there are reasons I guess. ITs GOOD to see familiar faces. I too miss Richard, and so many but may be they will return... Keep the Faith Slainte  |
| Posted by: Irish Stepper 27-Feb-2005, 04:24 PM | ||||
An exit poll Urian? But that would bring to light why people leave and we don't want to do that. We'd rather sweep everything under the rug and make up excuses like, "they're busy with their job" and the like.  |
| Posted by: urian 27-Feb-2005, 04:51 PM | ||||||
good point, Irish |
| Posted by: Macfive 27-Feb-2005, 07:21 PM | ||
Urian, Contrary to your assessment, there is hardly an exodus happening and if anything our servers are being loaded with people coming and going including our web broadcast. Everything is up up up! In fact, we had 95 new registrations in 1 week!! I spent 2 hours last night answering about 50 emails. While the community forums are popular, the majority of our users simply browse the boards and do not post. Most people just listen to our broadcast and occasionally look at our frontpage. There are many hidden members that have never posted on this site that both financially and morally support us. I think people know my feelings that I run a tight but fair ship here. I would rather lose 50 members than to be politically correct. People have not been happy with some of the guidelines that have been enforced, but if we did not have guidelines than there would be no order to the messages and such. Before you make such strong statements, you should really be in a position to have access to the stats and not judge the entire site on handful of vocal people that no longer frequent the site! And for the record, there have been 955 messages in the past week. I don't know about you, but I don't think anyone could read that many messages in one week! |
| Posted by: Monarch's Own 27-Feb-2005, 07:48 PM |
| well I have been out for a few days - had to get over a cold and then I was very busy with my husband on the internet. It's good to hear form him so often but it's getting better now since he got the use of camera and microphone. So after sometimes several hours on the internet I am just worn out from sitting on the computer. So but now I am back and hopefully in full capacity. LOL  |
| Posted by: urian 27-Feb-2005, 09:01 PM | ||||
how many thousands of members are active? how many have posted 0 times? how many have only posted 1 or 2 times? Mac, registering as a user doesnt mean squat if those people arent active. they're placebos and you very well what and of whom I am speaking of, mac. I said the people that make things interesting meaning posters and yo know that. Part of the reason why some of "us" have dropped of is because their seems to be a doubel standard in regards to certain things. take mdf's comments earlier about women and gays and cowboy boots. peckery made comments that were off colored and he was reprimanded. If I had been the one to say what mdf said, I would have an email telling me my warning level had been increased...so... yeah there is a growing "distrubance" here and some fo the regualr memebers arent as active as they used to be..and there are reasons..if you'd ask |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 27-Feb-2005, 10:41 PM |
| Just read through this whole thread and Paul, I would say that you missed the point of why everyone got PO'd. The issue here wasn't a numbers game. In my opinion, it seems to have stemmed from a comment from MDF (Mike): "I don't know where Maisky is . He didn't do anything wrong, so he isn't being punished by the moderators." Do we really need this from Mods? This is why Urian (Mike) is saying there are double standards. This isn't something new. We have complained about this since the early days. This is the real reason Peckery went after certain Mods that abused their position. He got canned because he stood up for those that wouldn't or were scared to protect themselves. Only a handful of folks on here know the truth. Paul, if your going to make a public claim to be fair, then you need to include ALL Mods in that to. Fortunately, in my eyes, the current group, with a couple of exceptions, you have a solid and worthy staff. I'll now step off the soapbox. NEXT!! |
| Posted by: Macfive 28-Feb-2005, 06:27 AM |
| I'm really not sure what all the flack here is about, if you are unhappy with the forum then move on. Contrary to comments here we have over 1000 messages posted a week, I frankly do not see what your concern is about. If you have an issue with the forum, contract me directly and I will address it. Creating negative comments and a sense of a mass exodus will certainly end up in a TOS violation. If you have an issue with a moderator, contact me with a copy of the issue. Sometimes it seems that there are complaints, but when we look into the issues there is little substance to support those complaints. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 28-Feb-2005, 08:06 AM |
| I've been hitting Message Boards since the time when they were BBS's and accessed only by 300 bps modems. There is a natural come-and-go to message boards. For some, just like in dating, the novelty wears off and the person moves on. For some the demands of work and family change over time leaving you with less online time. For some emotions and feelings get stepped on. I do want to make a public acknowledgement to EVERYONE here that my visits here have all been pleasant and worthwhile. While some of those neo-Socialists  on the Politics Online forum have raised my blood pressure on more than one occasion, I have enjoyed every post.I, personally, have seen no bitterness or cat-fighting. I have had no issues with either moderators or posters. Moderator abuse of power is nothing new - I've seen it on almost every board I've visited. When I ran a message board I was harder on the Mods than I was on the regular posters, because it is the Mods that set the standard. Fortunately I haven't seen it here at CelticRadio. MDF's comment earlier about women and gays and cowboy boots was a tempest in a teapot. I've communicated with Brother Maisky via personal email in the recent past, and I know that job issues were taking up a great deal of his time. I sincerely hope, whether he returns here or not, that those job issues resolve and he can find himself employed with a decent salary. If his employment is in Ireland then I'll be green with envy. I fully support Macfive's comment: "I would rather lose 50 members than to be politically correct." And while I don't care about it being a TOS violation, "creating negative comments and a sense of a mass exodus" is certainly not anything anyone of us should be doing. Why would we want to scare new people off with our comments about gloom and doom? Shouldn't that be taken somewhere other than The Jester's Court, a place of merriment? Again, just my 2¢. Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited. |
| Posted by: jpmoore 28-Feb-2005, 11:02 AM |
| Ya' know, I am a member of only one other forum and the difference I find between it and celticradio.net is that the members here are simply pleasant, kind, caring, civil, courteous and generally seem to be nice folks. The other board? Wow! One mistyped statement or off-hand expression of your two cents and pow! You get nailed to the wall! People there are flat out mean!!!! So... I am kind of surprised at the "grumbling" (my pardon if that description offends). Things here are pretty nice if you ask me. |
| Posted by: stevenpd 28-Feb-2005, 03:13 PM |
| Here's my 2¢ worth. I have been one those that has been around for awhile with minimal participaition. I've been invlovled with BBS's and chat rooms ever since Prodigy was the premier ISP (a year or so before AOL was something to take notice of). Celtic Radio has been the one that I have hung my hat on, taken off my shoes and just enjoyed. Sometimes it's better to watch people, their interaction and the results. This site has always been known as a decent place, sure there have been others who felt otherwise. Here, there have been some problems but I believe that they have been dealt with in a respectful manner to those invloved. One of the primary concerns that always has been in background but a guiding force was (and still is) the interaction of kids with the site. Mac wanted a family oriented place that promoted Celtic music, history, traditions and to a certain extent, values. Highlander Radio (as is was in the beginning) grew just for those reasons. A common comment has always been about the spirit of the Celtic Radio Family. A good example of this is currently unfolding. A 15 year-old young man is going through a tough time right now. Questioning life and his place in it. He posts and participates in the site. He has recieved support and well wishes from this family. Is it appropriate to recieve the same garbage that he can get anywhere else, here? There have been others who have come to this surrogate family and have left. They come and they go. Such is life. People grow, learn and move on. That is life. Maisky was very prolific here. I for one noticed his "disappearence" as well. Peckery is the another, Urian another, and there are others. Some leave without a trace and others return. Does this mean the end of Celtic Radio? I don't believe so, I look at it as the evolution of the site and nothing more. I have probably have irritated a few that I have had interaction with to one degree or another and they have irritated me in turn. Do I have to agree 100% percent with everyhing that is posted? I don't think so. Do I agree with eveything that is posted? No. We are all human beings (at least I think so) with our own experiences. I allow for that and don't get bent out of shape at posts. Macfive is correct. As the creator of Celtic Radio and the final arbitor of all that goes on here. If you have a problem discuss it with him. Isn't that the point of the forums? I'll get off my soap box now. |
| Posted by: Shadows 28-Feb-2005, 03:54 PM |
| Do you know how many PM's and emails Macfive gets in a day... if you did it would make your head swim... he eventually gets back to everyone... I have has stuff I sent to him wait 3 weeks before I get a reply... but it does come and often with an appology for the delay. Mac has much to do to keep this place running, new software to evaluate, code to write to make things work better and then the emails and PM's to answer; not to mention the programing of new music ( that don't happen by it'self you know! I think he is doing an extrardinary job at keeping it running... there are only 2 , count them 2, other people he lets help with all this and one is his wife! All this and he has a family too! The Guides are here to help him keep tabs on things in the very diverse and interesting forums... if it were just him you might not have many options on topics. So be patient he will answer; you are not being ignored! |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 28-Feb-2005, 04:32 PM |
| I tend to agree with some of the others here. I've seen a huge turnover in this site since I joined, but actually I don't see it as being as complete as some other places I've seen. To be sure, I've not spent time on a lot of other forums. However, I've never been in any group that held together in its original form like this. The largest online group I've been in like this has been my Everquest guilds, and in there, there were only 4-5 who were actually veterans of the guild in many cases. This out of a group of up to a couple hundred characters. Things change. People come and people go. CRN is nothing like it was when I joined. Of those who helped introduce me to the CelticRadio forums, Annabelle is the only one I still see around much. Just because people are leaving doesn't mean the site is dieing. People come too. I remember twice having the feeling everyone was leaving. And both times, I've noticed a wave of new faces once the dust settled. The listener graphs are showing increased traffic, and I can hope that as those numbers grow, more people will discover this wonderful community that is present behind the music. It is said the only constant in the universe is change. The site changing does not mean it is dieing. I feel sad seeing people leave too. But even I have been known to leave the site for a couple months before. Most forums I might sign up with I have a tendancy to forget about after a week. This one I didn't. Got to stand for something. Keep the faith |
| Posted by: MacEoghainn 28-Feb-2005, 06:08 PM |
Hey People!!!!!  Sorry about the yelling. As the apparent opener of this can of worms, I want to throw my two cents in. All I intended to do with this thread was, in what I thought was a comical way, ask if anybody had seen Maisky (and Annabelle). Obviously that was a mistake. There are still some wounds left raw from some past issues that we all need to get by if this is going to be a fun place for all. As with any group of people there are going to be those you like, those you couldn't care less about, and those whom you hate their guts, but if you're going to be in a group you've got to live with them all. Macfive and the moderators are all doing their best and we all have to give them the benefit of the doubt (I know Macfive isn't getting rich doing this and the moderators are all volunteers). If you have a problem with things then a PM to Macfive or the moderator of a forum (please be courteous) is the place to start. I know on the one issue that seems to be grating on a number of us Macfive heard from me on more than one occasion (and I think he may have got tired of me after awhile) and we had to agree to disagree (all our communications were of a courteous and civil manner). There is nothing we do on this website worth getting an ulcer over. End of MacE's two cents. |
| Posted by: Macfive 28-Feb-2005, 06:17 PM | ||
Well I just want to say a big thankyou for the kind comments in this thread!! You know, everything in my forum moderator guidebook 101 says I should delete this thread because the last thing members want to be part of is a declining forum community. But it is just such a foolish statement to make that I have to let it be!!! What struck me was the fact that certain members are judging the success of this forum on the fact that some vocal members are no longer here. People have lives and people move from community to community. It almost is freaky because it immitates life this online internet! We get a constant influx of new people and old people alike. Not everyone will be happy with the guidelines, but so far these guidelines have worked very well. We are not going to allow insults and negative posts to prevail and we are certainly not going to allow bullys to run rampent. Yes, this is a family oriented site and we will try our best to accomodate and make everyone feel as welcomed as possible. In the end I whole heartedly believe that there is good in us all and while I have been known to slap around the warnings, it is more of a fudiciary responsibility that I share with the moderators for the best interest of CelticRadio.net. I don't want people to take taps on the shoulders personal, we are just trying to create a little structure and organization so just sit back and enjoy the site and interaction with people. I really enjoy running this site and to be honest with you it does not matter if there were 50 people, 500 people or 5000 people - I would still keep building it because it is something I love to do. We all get stuck in jobs, careers and roles that we don't want to be in - well, perhaps for little while we can listen to the music and get wrapped up in something other than the 4 walls surrounding our cubes or residences! Thanks again for everyone turning a negative into a positive!  |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 09:44 AM |
| OOOOOOOooooooooooo (she rubs her hands together and grins) This has been such an interesting thread to read this morning -- instead of working. Almost has gotten to the point of the "ModTroll" thread of old. We whined and complained about the "Mod Squad," The "Mod Trolls," "The Mod Meanies," etc. No one lost their heads over it. I too miss my big brother on here but then I miss myself. I believe we should be able to speak out on the correct forums. I thought we were allowed to do that here. Maybe not? CR is a grand place but I too have had my feelers bent but eventually come limping back. Mac has always seemed fair, especially when he didn't order those of us making fun of the moderators to have our heads removed. I agree with both sides of the issue here. hmmmm... Maybe being an old blonde broad has its disadvantages after all. In the immortal words of GracieLou Freebush: "I reallly do want world peace!"  |
| Posted by: Lil 01-Mar-2005, 10:06 AM |
| I just would like to add a little bit to this post, I am relatively new here and have found that I really like it here. Several members have helped me with problems that I have had and when I couldn't log on to the site I was able to let MacFive know in another manner and he let me know when everything was fixed. When I asked for the password, so that I could post in these forums, he politely gave it to me and gently teased me about my age, making sure that I was over 18 (I am 2x that), I hae not met anyone here I did not like from the first time to now. I am no old crown (  ) poster on this board, but one day, I hope to achieve the levels of some of the others.I have truly found a place that I like to frequent and even if I don't post every day, I always come and read. Thanks, Mac and Mace and all who have made me feel welcome and part of a greater community. Lil |
| Posted by: stevenpd 01-Mar-2005, 11:33 AM |
| This calls for a round, a round for the house! Everyone! Belly up to the bar and name your drink! Open bar! A toast! To Celtic Radio, MacFive, the moderators, and the participants! Viva la differance! May all the disagreements be minor and all the joys be major!   |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 11:47 AM |
| Here's to the Mod Trolls and the CR family! |
| Posted by: oldraven 01-Mar-2005, 12:21 PM | ||||
Ah-hah!
The fact that the mods here call themselves Trolls says something. Sorry to say. Yes, the site is evolving. It's evolving into Wall-Mart. Seems everyone is too busy watching the numbers go up to notice the foundation faltering. Is the site going to dissapear? No. Not likely. But it's not going to be what it used to be, that's for sure. It already isn't. Pass the popcorn. I've been waiting for this show. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 12:48 PM |
| OldRaven, I agree with you.....it isn't what it used to be. Would you share your popcorn? |
| Posted by: oldraven 01-Mar-2005, 12:53 PM | ||
I got a whole tub of it. Dig in.  |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 01:17 PM |
 Do we have to share with the trolls? (I love you guys....really.....truly) |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 01-Mar-2005, 01:31 PM |
| Can Mr. Middy (my cat who loves popcorn) have some? |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 01:35 PM |
| But of course, unless Maisky gets there first. Miss Peabody, my dearest friend and dog, must share too. She plays catch. |
| Posted by: oldraven 01-Mar-2005, 02:16 PM |
| Lots for all. These last few posts really show the difference between bitterness and dissapointment. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 02:23 PM |
| If I can't make fun of something then what's the point I've been away (and no one noticed) and missed whatever it was that happened here. Must have been pretty rotten for there to be so much disention. This wouldn't be the first time I've been disappointed here but I'm like a bad penny -- I keep comin' back |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 01-Mar-2005, 02:27 PM | ||
Always take my whisky straight, never with bitters.  Only disappointed when I have to buy. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 02:31 PM |
| I agree......I hate to buy too and straight up neat is the only way to drink whiskey |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 01-Mar-2005, 02:35 PM | ||
I think I'm in love.  |
| Posted by: jpmoore 01-Mar-2005, 02:48 PM |
| I'd buy! But I can't find anywhere to insert the money on my computer!?!?  |
| Posted by: oldraven 01-Mar-2005, 02:58 PM |
| It's called paypall. Would you like my account? |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 03:49 PM | ||
Aw shucks...............  |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 03:51 PM |
| Pay Pal? I love pay pal....I can spen money even faster with pay pal. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 01-Mar-2005, 03:56 PM | ||
Just don't respond to the emails supposedly from them saying they had an internal server error & need your credit card number again. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 01-Mar-2005, 04:03 PM |
 really?  |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 01-Mar-2005, 05:05 PM | ||
I guess I'm still somewhat of a newbie here - been here less than a year. But I'm not sure that I understand exactly what the older members are talking about. How is the site different now than it was in "the old days"? Sure some of the older faces are missing, and I assume that most of that was over the Peckery issue. But I'm not sure what you mean by comments like the above. Please understand that I am not trying to stir up trouble. I just feel like mushroom here... You say it is different... HOW is it different... please enlighten me... |
| Posted by: Macfive 01-Mar-2005, 05:13 PM |
| I'd like to know how it is different too, so I am right with you Wizard! Of course, you all didn't here of my plan to give everyone a smiley sticker that comes on to the site - - did you!!!! time for a cold one everyone - rounds on me! |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 01-Mar-2005, 05:35 PM |
| Macfive: WizardofOwls: We've got a different set of faces. Doesn't seem like we have as many musicians posting anymore like there used to be That's some of what I see as different Mac's buying the booze? Set me up with a white russian and a couple rattlesnakes! Burn any Mr. Smiley who worked for Wal-Mart though. If they didn't work for Wally world, he can stay the ones working for Wal Mart are infested with Evil. This comming from a state with a "Death to Smiley" campeign. Yes, a lot of us hate the current design of the Kentucky license plate. Looks like Wal-Mart funded it. I spent a little extra to make sure I didn't have it on the back of my Corolla. Got a horse instead |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 01-Mar-2005, 05:42 PM |
| You know, I really love this place. It's the only real forum I've ever been involved with. The chat room here is still the only chat room I've ever been in. When I get on the internet, CR is the last place I visit - and that is a GOOD thing! I check my e-mail first, then I try to get through all of the other sites I check in on (maybe 2 or 3 at most) so that I can get all of that other junk out of the way. Then I can settle in on CR for the rest of the evening and chat with with all of you, my friends. I can share my friends' lives here... I laugh with you, I cry with you, I get angry with you, and I hope and dream for you. I really do love this place, and not for the music. You know before I got my new computer, I couldn't even listen to the music! My computer was so old, it couldn't support the music. I would lose my internet connection jsut about everytime I tried. so pretty much the ONLY reason that I came here was for the people. YOU guys. You make CR for me. Without you it'd be no better than any other site. So when I read about all of the dissention and unrest here, it really disturbs me. It makes me wonder what I've missed. What has happened that so many of you feel differently about the place? Each and every time someone makes the decision not to come back, I feel like I've lost a friend. I know that's kinda simple and perhpas a little naive of me, but its the truth. Can't we just get along and lay all of the sore feelings to rest once and for all? |
| Posted by: Irish Stepper 01-Mar-2005, 05:42 PM |
Kentucky put smilies on their lisence plates? How tacky is that?  |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 01-Mar-2005, 06:20 PM |
| Wiz: sometimes it is a good friend who leaves. I know I'm bad for not keeping in touch too. But more often than not, people leave on good terms. Whatever happens, life goes on Hope the best, remember, and if you can, keep in touch. IS: I agree. The overall color scheme is nice, but smiley needs to go. If I recall correctly, between 8 vehicles owned by my parents, myself, my sister and her husband, and a couple of my friends, only 2 of them have the stock plate. Every one of the others has a different plate on it. No two the same. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 01-Mar-2005, 06:53 PM |
| PEACE FOR EVERYONE AT CR! I just want us all to move on...This is a great site!!! Slainte |
| Posted by: stevenpd 01-Mar-2005, 07:04 PM |
 Oh my! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 01-Mar-2005, 07:06 PM | ||
Not to offend anyone from Kentucky but is that ever tacky. Kindergartner stuff..? Slainte |
| Posted by: Macfive 01-Mar-2005, 08:28 PM | ||
There is no dissention and there is no unrest. I really feel like a handful of people are spreading this around and it simply is not true. We have so many wonderful people here on the forum that sometimes an outspoken voice or two will overshadow all of the good. So sit back and enjoy the site. Members come and members - it really is a natural flow of people and it resembles real life....do we all go to the same exact store every weekend or see the same movie? And as far as musicians coming on to the site, we have occasional musicians that pass by, but remember, musicians are very busy people. Heck, it sometimes takes me 3 months to get an email reply. We have had offers for musicians to engage in chat and such; but I just do not feel ready for that yet. We also have not even started to promote this site. Up until now CelticRadio.net is pretty much word of mouth and search engine driven. Once I get some PR materials together on CR and the "STORY" of CR I am certain that I can get in some local newspapers like the Boston Globe or the Herald and thats just the start......but not yet, I am still developing the site! |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 01-Mar-2005, 08:30 PM | ||
I can't speak for BluegrassLady or Haldur, but you're not going to offend me with it unless you start thinking I designed it personally. I want to repeat myself in saying "Death to Smiley". But I think a large portion of this state would agree with you rather than be offended. It's bad isn't it Whatever those folks in Frankfort were smoking a couple years ago, I don't wanna know. Just hope they can redeem themselves of this atrocity next time they change the plate.I think I've said my peace and should duct tape my mouth shut to just reading this thread for a while, and stop posting in it long enough for Haldur and BluegrassLady to get a word in edgewise |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 01-Mar-2005, 08:38 PM | ||
Should I attempt to contact the Lexington paper? What with St. Patty's day right on us and all... They might like telling people about a Celtic Internet radio station. Who knows. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 01-Mar-2005, 09:06 PM |
| We may not see things eye to eye on certain issues, I do think we can agree that the music is great. ...and then there is the MODERATORS!!!! this is a funplace for me, if I want stress I can watch the news, ...I refuse to get stressed here, it's not worth the energy. Everybody belly up to the bar at The Pub, crack a few jokes, flirt a little, have fun...  maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 01-Mar-2005, 09:29 PM |
| Here Here well said Maggie I'm with ya!!! Slainte |
| Posted by: Haldur 01-Mar-2005, 10:03 PM |
| Here's my take on the Kentucky license plate/travesty of matter. In my opinion, being a Kentuckian myself, the Kentucky license plate is a disgrace to all living organisms and to art itself. I refer to it as "The Teletubby Mess" and "The Metallic Sheet of Escrement Upon my Automobile". Yes, you heard me correctly...I have one. I know...hiss all you want, but I have the disgusting little thing on the back of my '93 Nissan Sentra. Could I BE any more of a dork. Probably not. Here's why. 1) I have to crawl out of the passenger's side door because my driver's side door is locked shut. During the first ice storm this winter, my driver's side door froze shut and petered out. I hear ya...make all the "Dukes of Hazzard" jokes you want. 2) My heater did not work for the longest time, well up into the middle of January in fact. My car is slowly falling apart. Nice to hear, isn't it? 3) In case you haven't noticed yet, I'm being a bit smart-elic tonight...but hey, it's funny! Laugh, I say! 4) The Kentucky license plate sucks! I could design a much better one that would at least bring an end to all the projectile vomiting that out-of-staters get when they lay their innocent eyes on such filth. 5) Most folks would be laughing by now. Go ahead. Let the milk squirt out your nose if need be. It helps. So there you have it! Oh, almost forgot...I'm gonna design what I think the Kentucky license plate should be from here on out, see what you guys think! It'll probably either go here or in the Art Work thread in Celtic Hearts, don't know yet. Toodles. |
| Posted by: Haldur 01-Mar-2005, 10:29 PM |
| Just for giggles I've re-vamped the existing Kentucky license plate with a little humorous flavor. Here's the link... http://www.celticradio.net/php/forums/index.php?showtopic=1789&st=360& Bust a stitch everyone...bust a stitch! [that means "laugh really hard" in Kentuckian ] |
| Posted by: Keltic 01-Mar-2005, 10:55 PM |
| I was going to just sit back and take in this thread but I'm feeling so lonely on the outside. When I first found this site almost two years ago, there was a whole different crew of people here. Most of the people who are being looked at as 'veterans', haven't been here much longer than myself. A large part of members who were posting when I arrived, don't seem to be around as much now. Why??? Only those people can answer. All that I know is that I have found a community which I enjoy. In any community there are going to be a huge number of personalities. Some rules inevitably have to be created so that the largest percentage can enjoy the community and feel welcome. There will ultimately be some grumbling but for the mostpart, I think that the few rules that are in place here are not to infringe on freedom of speech, but to make sure that things don't go too far in alienating a number of people. Paul has built the structure of this community and we have all made it home. When we no longer enjoy our surroundings, instead of trying to take down the community, it is better to move on. |
| Posted by: Madadh 02-Mar-2005, 06:34 AM |
| I don't talk as much aas I could, in fact I only get her while at work. This is the one site I do not mind comming to while at work because one does not have to hide anything here. It is a safe fun site to be at. And the music is grand, when work lets me listen to it. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 08:53 AM |
| Ya know, this thread was started because my big brother hasn't been on in awhile. Then things kind of got out of hand, as they did one other time in the year and 3 months that I have been a member. Several have been driven away during that time, including myself, but a few have come back. I have no idea what the "peckery incident" is. Maggie, you know that when I call you a "Mod Troll" it is with the deepest affection During the time of that "Mod Squad" thread we were trying to lighten things up. Just as we need to here. People come and people go. There are threads which I avoid because I don't want my feelers bent...I prefer to keep it light. So, couldn't our CR family please, PLEASE move on? Especially if Mac is buying!!!! That means the DRINKS ARE ON THE HOUSE!!! SET 'EM UP BABY!!!!!! And, yes, the Kentucky lisence play is quite silly  |
| Posted by: oldraven 02-Mar-2005, 09:07 AM |
| Well, those stories aren't mine to tell. As much as I enjoy coming to this site, and the people here that have become my friends, and yes, that's the majority, I feel less and less like reading through. Mac, the last thing I want to do is cast a shadow, but I won't pretend everything is hunkey dorey. There are double standards with the rules. That's a bit of a piss off, and has cost me a lot of my favorite posters. The mob mentality gets old pretty quick, too. 'You cross me, you cross my homies' But the biggest change to the site is I'm seeing an overwhelming amount of fluff. Topics that make me feel a little stupider every time I read them. There's been a decline in the quality of conversation here, and I don't think anyone can deny that. Of course, this is something that can be remedied. Getting those quizes out of the general forum helped a bit. They are as meaningful as the flash game section. (yet I still find myself checking them out once in a while). It seems the only decent threads are found in the politics forum. I mean, come on. Word association? 4 word stories? These are time killers, not conversation. And would someone please lose the post counter. That's seems to be everyone's focus these days, and probably has more to do with the amount of fluff than anything else. All that said, I do still have celticradio as my home page, on both my work pc and at home. I won't give up on it, as I don't think things have gotten to that. I do still count the people here as friends. Enemies are useless on the internet. If I don't have them in real life, why would I want them here? I also never understood the point of leaving a site. It only punishes yourself. I will take that beer, and offer one in return. |
| Posted by: Lil 02-Mar-2005, 09:12 AM |
| Make mine, whiskey, please, straight up, no rocks! JD if ya got it, but I'm not picky, so any ole whiskey you have hanging about will do, Mac, even a good Bourbon will do in a pinch! Lil |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 09:18 AM |
| Well said, Raven. I'm guilty of adding to the fluff because I don't usually have time for anything else. I quit going to the politics forum because there was a member who really, really, really got on me. I am a lover, not a fighter Anyway, yes many have moved on to other things.  I have and only come here at work if I have a few minutes. Otherwise, I play elsewhere or read (yes, the teacher reads books)  So, on the 160 other beasties........how droll |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 09:19 AM | ||
oh no...........a younger version of me..........  |
| Posted by: Lil 02-Mar-2005, 09:26 AM |
| I would be proud to be, JaneyMae! I would love to teach, especially little kids...... and I read too, current count in the at home Library called the living room, is 386 books, and that's not including the ones on the entertainment center, nor in our bedroom......I loooooooove to read!!!!!! My daughter does too, now we just have to get the boys to like it, too.  However, lol, I was not meaning to change the topic. Lil |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 09:30 AM |
Change the topic!! Please change the topic!!! Especially since no one will tell me what all the dissention is about  Teach? You want to teach? Silly girl.......Low pay, few rewards (except summer off), harsh working conditions, parents aren't parents anymore so it's your fault their baby is on drugs and into prostitution (yes in the elementaries), & the government doesn't see the value of education. looks like I'm getting into the political arena.......... |
| Posted by: Lil 02-Mar-2005, 09:41 AM |
| "Never miss a chance to shut up." Will Rogers Ok...maybe I'll do that now, bout that particular subject...but don't worry, they won't tell me, either, so let's divert the topic together!!!!!! Lil |
| Posted by: maisky 02-Mar-2005, 10:41 AM |
| HELP I am being held prisoner in Annabelle's dungeon. She is feeding me on a diet of soda bread (not bad) and milk (Yuck!!!!). Please send a cake with a file in it, and a case of Tullamore Dew. Love, Maisky |
| Posted by: oldraven 02-Mar-2005, 10:51 AM |
| Maisky, look what you've done. All this fuss, and you've been holed up, being waited on hand and foot by Deb the Red! |
| Posted by: stevenpd 02-Mar-2005, 12:01 PM | ||
Here some twinkies. And two cases of Tullamore Dew. Enjoy! |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 02:26 PM | ||
Cool!! A quote I use in my classes!!!!!!!! Awsome lady!!!!! |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 02:29 PM |
| Brother dear, I knew you'd get curious enough to arrive Will you share your cake (you keep the file) and the Tullamore Dew? Please? Pretty please? I've spent my morning trying to figure out a way around the firewall in our district so I can play!!!!!!!!! |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 02-Mar-2005, 02:43 PM |
| I find it interesting that being called a 'mod troll' is often not a bad thing here Take it on context each time, of course. But I don't see it used in any neagtive way in this thread at least. WB, Maisky Can you tell you've been missed?Bartender! Get the jester a beer! |
| Posted by: maisky 02-Mar-2005, 03:27 PM |
| Crawling out of the end of a tunnel, the jester brushes some of the dirt off of his clothes, muttering: Milk!! Ick!! "Now I will have to hide from Annabelle and her evil henchpersons". He staggers off into the Georgia woods...... |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 02-Mar-2005, 03:31 PM |
| Georgia woods? Milk? what about the beer? Will Maisky share his beer with his little sister? Aaediwen -- I've never used it in a bad way |
| Posted by: oldraven 02-Mar-2005, 03:45 PM | ||
That never did make sense to me, seeing as a Forum Troll is a truely evil being everywhere else on the web. It's like calling someone a Terrorist as a compliment. |
| Posted by: Irish Stepper 02-Mar-2005, 04:11 PM | ||
I would not take any offense at being called a Mod Troll, because I don't think anyone here says it to be insulting. There A LOT of people here that don't go on any other forums, so they don't know any better. I don't get onto other forums, either. But it seems here its almost used as a term of endearment. Maybe it's like being married for many years. Names that would be an insult to anyone else, become common names you call your spouse, and all in good fun! I can think of a few that I call my hubby on a daily basis. I'm sure Ange has a few for you too OR...if not, give it a few years! |
| Posted by: oldraven 02-Mar-2005, 04:32 PM | ||
It all depends on what I've done. I can understand the idea that a lot are ignorant to the terms of message boards. I remember the first time I called Deb a Forum Whore.  Yeesh. I said it in a completely innocent manner, because I considered myself to be one as well. Just a term for someone who posts a LOT. She nearly tore me a new one, though.  It took some extremely fast talking, and I only had to spend four months in solitary. Come to think of it, Maisky may have seen my tally on the wall, next to the pipe I was chained to.Still, I can't help but see the irony in calling a Mod a Troll. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 02-Mar-2005, 04:38 PM | ||
Just come on down to the house, old boy, and I'll hide you in a little shed we keep out back. It's a bit small, with a crescent moon cutout in the door, but it's very private. |
| Posted by: oldraven 02-Mar-2005, 04:44 PM | ||||
I advise taking the second floor. |
| Posted by: stevenpd 02-Mar-2005, 05:17 PM | ||||||
I'd take the second floor too. Something about a two-story privy just seems ripe for a misunderstanding. |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 02-Mar-2005, 06:11 PM | ||
Follow the drinkin gourd ole buddy; it'll take you right back to Old Virginny. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 02-Mar-2005, 07:27 PM | ||
Similar. I don't see it as exactly the same. The way I see it, on other forums, it is a bad thing. But perhaps common enough to become trite. Kindof like how some women get to even calling themselves a B****, and taking as a complement when others call them that, at least in the right context. Normally, it's seen as negative. But sometimes it takes on a different meaning. Almost mocking the negative connotation. Another example, is when it's a good thing to be 'Bad' ("You know it, I'm bad..."  )Same type of thing. On other forums, being called a mod troll might be a bad thing. Here, it's a different context, and a different story. Ohh, I just re-read your last line. Yeah, it is a bit of an oxymoron isn't it Still, it's all the context On the 2 story outhouse: That's classic You going to keep him locked in that upstairs over summer? I hope not. |
| Posted by: Macfive 02-Mar-2005, 07:52 PM | ||
Thank God your back Maisky! There was almost a near riot because of your absence! I'm handing out another round of to everyone including myself. |
| Posted by: Shadows 02-Mar-2005, 10:06 PM |
| As for the Troll term used here it was given to us MODS by some of the members in past discussions ( way back , long ago , and far away)... I found it hillarious and use it in my signature as a come back. |
| Posted by: Haldur 02-Mar-2005, 10:29 PM |
| All I gotta say is that this site is worth far more than any monetary amount to me. That should say something about the majority of the folks on here. Granted, I've been guilty of "straying away" from the fold due to my loss of internet access and I probably haven't gotten to know everyone. But I still find this a wonderful gathering to have fun, talk about just about everything under the sun, and meet new and interesting individuals from all over the globe. I have no regrets and I most definitely love everyone I've met on here. The way I see it, you all change me in some way, for better or worse. That's the case with any relationship. I love you guys, even the ones I don't know so well...in all ways you guys make me who I am, and I know I'm not alone in feeling those exact sentiments. Now that I've been mushy for far too long, cheers to Highlander Radio, the Grand Poobaa Paul, and to all! [I call for a good, old fashioned reel to start playing about now!) |
| Posted by: MDF3530 03-Mar-2005, 12:09 AM | ||
By one naughty little sockmonkey, if I remember correctly. |
| Posted by: Shadows 03-Mar-2005, 12:17 AM |
| I will neither confirm nor deny that... it is in the past... let the future reign! |
| Posted by: oldraven 03-Mar-2005, 08:50 AM | ||
...and learn from its mistakes. It's my turn to buy a round. |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 03-Mar-2005, 09:01 AM | ||
Isn't that what we are always supposed to do: T learn from the past (mistakes) to be able to do better and to have a better future? To say it with Maisky's immortal words: "I'LL DRINK TO THAT!" ...and am going to buy the next one. |
| Posted by: Shamalama 03-Mar-2005, 10:59 AM |
| Here ya go, Brother Maisky. I gots your hide-out all ready fer ya. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 03-Mar-2005, 11:58 AM |
| 'ey Maisky. You *sure* you want to hide that bad? Looks like he's got more Tully. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 03-Mar-2005, 01:44 PM |
| Funny!!! Maisky how about some amburgers??? I'll sneak them in no one will know.. Slainte |
| Posted by: stevenpd 03-Mar-2005, 01:52 PM | ||
Now that we have a hiding place, we need to find him! This calls for a search party! More Dew! He's bound to show up if we don't find him. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 04-Mar-2005, 05:37 AM | ||
Be careful Maisky! That's the night the lights went out in GeorgiaThat's the night that they hung an innocent man Don't trust your soul to a no back woods southern lawyer Cause the judge in town's got bloodstains on his hand! maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: maisky 04-Mar-2005, 06:46 AM | ||
Not to worry, I will be sure to wear my Knight's helmet with the spike on top.Then, if I hear any strange sounds, I will leap to my feet..... |
| Posted by: Shamalama 04-Mar-2005, 03:41 PM |
| ..... and hear Shamalama instantly convert from a baritone to a 1st Soprano. Time for another round |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 04-Mar-2005, 08:38 PM | ||
Ahh maisky, I have missed your good humor and your wit!! Welcome back!! RUN!!!!! The teacher is coming... Shamalama would you be so kind as to buy me another drink Sir?? Slainte |
| Posted by: jpmoore 05-Mar-2005, 02:49 PM |
| The other night I asked a waitress for a Killians and she looked at me like I was from another planet! What is the world coming to? |
| Posted by: maisky 05-Mar-2005, 09:24 PM | ||
Was this perhaps a Polish bar? |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 05-Mar-2005, 09:36 PM | ||||
may be a RED neck bar would have some.. Slainte |
| Posted by: MDF3530 05-Mar-2005, 10:00 PM | ||
If you wanna get some really strange looks, try ordering a Foster's. It's a very good beer, but very few bars have it . |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 05-Mar-2005, 10:13 PM |
| I have never had it. Is it a dark or a light or medium beer? I don't drink much anymore but I have always liked dark beers like Petes Wicked Ale.. I cant say that as I drank keystone light...Oh face it I like any beer and I have to pour it in a glass or frozen mug and add salt. Does anyone else do this?? Or is it just wierd...thats how my Dad taught me how to drink it. Slainte |
| Posted by: MDF3530 05-Mar-2005, 10:30 PM | ||
Foster's is a medium beer from Australia. It has a creamy taste to it. Keystone Light?!? I hate to tell you this, but you're not in college ! |
| Posted by: Fiddler 06-Mar-2005, 06:26 AM |
I am fairly new to this site or any other for that matter. I read through this whole thread this morning in hopes of gaining more understanding. I must admit there is part of me that wants to know the deep, dark side of human nature that causes me to interact (sometimes negatively) with complete strangers while wanting to be perceived as an open-minded, pleasant, easy-going, loving, caring individual. I have not contributed much to the general uplifting nature of CR and I apologize for that. I hope through continued contact, I can absorb some of your very positive attributes. I tend to be rather opinionated, stubborn and strong willed...and those are my good attributes. I am sure your gentle prodding can knock some of the sharp corners off this old curmudgeon. The ability to interact even if only passively is helping me through a tough time and I thank all of you for that!  |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 06-Mar-2005, 07:00 AM | ||
Sounds to me like you fit right in with the rest of us. Welcome to the family. I know you've been around a while even though you haven't posted much, but you are very much part of this family. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 06-Mar-2005, 02:55 PM |
| Hey there Fiddler, I agree with what Carolina said, you sound just like the rest of us. You described me to a T> We do a lot of teasing sometimes kind hearted mind you. I too have seen your new face and want to say jump right in we are waiting...This place has the greatest people you will ever meet on any forums.. I mean that.. Slainte |
| Posted by: CelticRose 06-Mar-2005, 04:09 PM |
Oh my!  I am just now reading this and felt a lot of sadness when I finished. I am sorry but I had to add my 2 cents. I haven't been involved much all last week cause my computer was down.......my monitor went out. I almost had to be hospitalized for neurosis as a result! So I am slowly getting back to catching up on all my emails and posts here and there. I confess that I am a member of several forums and there are some days I just can't get to them all, but my favorite is and always has been Celtic Radio. I will admit that I have seen some changes too.........even been part of them myself, but that happens with all sites. People come and go, things happen........it is part of life! All in all this is my very favorite site and I try to come in here every day if I can. I think that MacFive has done an excellent job and he makes the decisions he does for what he feels best...........it is HIS site and is paying the money and doing all the work, what is wrong with a little order and following guidelines? Those that don't like them and want no part of them can go elsewhere as far as I am concerned. One of the things I appreciate about this site is there is NO bashing of other sites! I have been on sites where people were just down right nasty and ugly to one another, patronizing you cause maybe you weren't as smart as they think they are. I could go on........ I have had my share of many forums in the past several years and this is by far the best, thanks to MacFive! I get on here to have a good time and make friends and learn many things that I would not have otherwise. Thank you Paul and to all the MODs who have worked tirelessly to make this a great site. Now let's all let the past be the past and have those beers! My turn to buy! Now! Maisky! You wrote me once telling me you were really busy with work. I am nosy. I want more details as to what's all going on with you, my friend. Rindy! I love a cold beer in a frosty mug too, but never had it with salt on it. I especially love dark beers with Killians and Dos Equix being my faves! BTW! Thanks to all of you who PM'd me this week wondering where I was when my computer was down. Nice to know people care. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 06-Mar-2005, 04:20 PM |
| Celticrose, Well said my friend, here, here! It'll buy the next round of beer. Try it with a little salt in it see what ya think. I like lime in it to sometimes. Glad to see things sort of returning to normal.. Sonas |
| Posted by: CelticRose 06-Mar-2005, 04:27 PM |
| Hubby likes his beer with lime too..............eck! Not me! I couldn't take the salt in it.............got the ole high blood pressure problem ya see! Thanks for the round, Rindy! |
| Posted by: MDF3530 06-Mar-2005, 05:25 PM | ||
mmm...Corona with lime  ...I'd drink Corona more often if it wasn't friggin' $8 for a six pack ... |
| Posted by: Shadows 06-Mar-2005, 06:09 PM | ||||
I like Corona with lime also, but in this part of PA you can only buy beer by the case and I sure am not spending $42.00 on a case of beer when I can drink my Genesee long neck , 16oz. , returnables for $16.00 a case! I am buying this round, but you all will be drinking my brand! |
| Posted by: stevenpd 07-Mar-2005, 10:57 AM |
| Has anyone tried Tsing-tao? A Chinese beer that I have run across. Decent flavor for a Pilsner. Smooth after taste and quite ejoyable. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 07-Mar-2005, 11:08 AM | ||
No stevenpd, I have never heard of it before. Slainte |
| Posted by: CelticRose 07-Mar-2005, 12:38 PM |
| No Stevenpd! I have not tried it and always see it at the Chinese restaurant we frequent. I always wondered about it. Thanks for the desciption. I may try it one day. How does Foster's taste? I always wondered about that. Shadows! That is a lot of money for a case of beer! Holy Cow! Never had either kind of those beers. I was always a Miller's Lite gal..........always watching those calories and carbs you see....  But my faves are dark beer, not quite Guinness, but I do like the darker ales. |
| Posted by: Shadows 07-Mar-2005, 12:48 PM |
| If you like Ale try "Lord Chesterfield" it is a little darker then most pale ales but very good... it is brewed by Yingling oldest brewer in America! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 07-Mar-2005, 12:54 PM |
| Thanks Shadows. I will look for that in the grocery store this week! |
| Posted by: oldraven 07-Mar-2005, 12:59 PM |
| I'd say this is only marginally off topic. If you want a good darker ale, try Newcastle Brown Ale. It's fairly cheap, at $12.95 a six pack, (about $10.50 US), and easy to get your hands on. Very popular English beer, I'd say, and for good reason. It's a hell of a lot better than Bass, I can say that much.  |
| Posted by: Shadows 07-Mar-2005, 01:17 PM |
| Try this link for some good brews! http://www.abcbrew.com/Hbgmain.html I am going to open a new topic in "From Your Kitchen To My Plate" for discussion of beers. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 07-Mar-2005, 04:43 PM | ||
I've seen it in the liquor store from time to time, but I've never tried it. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 07-Mar-2005, 06:34 PM | ||
Hey! Really good idea, Shadows! See ya there! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 07-Mar-2005, 08:09 PM |
| Great site Shadows, I'm off to check it out! Thanks |
| Posted by: maisky 11-Mar-2005, 05:36 AM |
| So, Ms. Rindy wandered off to the carefully engineered trap set by the fiendish villian, Shadows, and has not been seen again. What is the fate of our beautiful maiden? Will the brave hero (whoever HE is) arrive in time to rescue her? Will the alligators (where did THEY come from?) get there fill of her? Is their any point to this story AT ALL? Tune in tomorrow for further Adventures of Rindy!!! |
| Posted by: oldraven 11-Mar-2005, 08:37 AM |
| Perhaps the Aligator is the hero. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 11-Mar-2005, 11:01 AM |
| I am here, oh help me hero, before the alligator eats me..... HELP< HELP I'm sinking I can't swim..... Slainte |
| Posted by: Shadows 11-Mar-2005, 10:03 PM |
| So does suggesting good drink make one a villian , how did this happen?!? See rindy is safe and I never touched her! |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 12-Mar-2005, 06:10 AM | ||
"Only The Shadow knows." |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 12-Mar-2005, 02:30 PM |
| Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha "shadow is the evil villian?' Who is the hero then |
| Posted by: maisky 14-Mar-2005, 02:09 PM |
| Help wanted: HERO Fight evil villians and Scottsmen. Rescue Maidens and other female persons of unknown virtue. Poor Wages, Long Hours and dangerous enemies all provided as part of job. Must provide own weapons, armour and track shoes. Apply at Celtic Radio. (Shadows not really evil villian, but was handy fall guy) |
| Posted by: MacEoghainn 14-Mar-2005, 06:28 PM | ||
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| Posted by: Rindy1202 14-Mar-2005, 07:57 PM |
| Maisky , you never cease to make me laugh!! This one is really good!! The only thing I am not sure about is "the unknown virtue part??" I am curious to see who applies.. Slainte |
| Posted by: maisky 15-Mar-2005, 08:05 AM | ||
Would you like to be the first to give ALL of the details relating to your level of virtue? Huh? |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 15-Mar-2005, 12:56 PM | ||
If Star is hiring, then I'll be Oscar. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 15-Mar-2005, 12:59 PM | ||||
my virtue is in question??? To answer your question, I will give you one word NOPE.. Slainte |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Mar-2005, 01:03 PM |
| Well I can go from villian to Hero!!! I am bold, brave, not afraid of any beast nor man, already have a family so the maiden's virtue will remain intact ( no matter what state it is in now ) and I know all the good places to eat and drink! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 15-Mar-2005, 02:18 PM |
| Well I think Shadows has proved himself to be the Hero then! I am following you to all the good restaurants and pubs, not to mention your kitchen! Hope your wife doesn't mind. |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Mar-2005, 02:34 PM |
| As long as you help cook or wash dishes, she is open LOL! We love guests! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 15-Mar-2005, 02:46 PM |
| I am not that great of a cook, but can wash dishes really well! I am good at opening up beer bottle caps and wine corks too! |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Mar-2005, 03:03 PM |
| Then she would not Mind!!!! LOL! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 15-Mar-2005, 03:06 PM |
| Can you make it two? Will she mind if I join CelticRose and yourself? My virtue is good I promise. I do dishes also.. Please Mr. Hero? Slainte |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Mar-2005, 03:15 PM |
| Let us break bread, and eat, drink and I will NOT be Mary LOL!!! Oh a foursome... not sure she would like that LOL!!! We can set the table for as many as want to partake in the culinary delights LOL! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 15-Mar-2005, 03:23 PM |
| Well then, we best invite brother Maisky and Carolina Scotsman too so there are not too many women at your house. LOL They can bring the beverages! LOL |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Mar-2005, 03:31 PM |
| Let us Eat and drink until we all are Merry! Bring on the party!!!! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 15-Mar-2005, 04:30 PM | ||
Funny Shadows!! LOL I know, only the Shadow knows...LOL Slainte |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Mar-2005, 04:45 PM |
| There is more then one voice in the wilderness, listen and learn! More then the Shadows knows! Be agreeable to many things. |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 16-Mar-2005, 08:47 AM | ||
What if I don't want to be Merry? What if I want to be Janeymae?  |
| Posted by: susieq76 16-Mar-2005, 10:09 AM |
| Uhh...I will be Mary, if you need volunteers. You can call me whatever you want, as long as you don't call me late for dinner! Pull up another stool, Shadows! I am on my way to join the merry feast, and JaneyMae, Rindy, CelticRose and everyone else better be there. Wanted: CarolinaScotsmen willing to undertake dangerous journeys for the sake of great potluck dishes. Also needed: Jesters who routinely pose as knights, and any other gluttons for punishment who can be brought along for the ride. |
| Posted by: IrishBecca30 16-Mar-2005, 11:10 AM |
| I feel left out, what can I do? |
| Posted by: susieq76 16-Mar-2005, 11:35 AM |
| Come, naturally! Be prepared to eat, drink and be merry!! |
| Posted by: maisky 16-Mar-2005, 02:59 PM | ||||
You can be whomever (whoever?) you want, just show up!! I plan on attending in disguise, so that Annabelle's evil minions don't get me. Maybe as the tooth fairy? |
| Posted by: susieq76 16-Mar-2005, 03:25 PM |
| I am sure you would look great in pink netting.... |
| Posted by: CelticRose 16-Mar-2005, 05:39 PM | ||
LOL! Good one Susieq! I see that the Jester has reported for dinner! Where's that CarolinaScotsman? He is probably stuck in snow! Poor guy! |
| Posted by: MDF3530 16-Mar-2005, 05:42 PM |
| I'll come as a "full moon" Alder who gets bored and changes his avatar routinely ! |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 16-Mar-2005, 05:50 PM |
| I'm here, just don't say much, not while I'm eating anyway. If you'll pass that pitcher now, I'll see if I can lubricate my voice box. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 16-Mar-2005, 06:20 PM |
| Okay, more men to the party so Shadows' wife won't be jealous with all us women folk! What would you like in your pitcher, CarolinaScotsman? |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 16-Mar-2005, 08:18 PM | ||
Susieq, You cant be Mary I am Mary, ah what the heck who wants grapes???? Let the festivites begin, what a St. Pats Day this is going to be...LOL CR shall I get more ARDBEG???? HEE HEE.. Slainte/ Party |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 16-Mar-2005, 08:24 PM | ||||
Hey Janeymae the question only thread is on over there-----LOL, this will be so much fun you will want to be merry. Come lets have another party!!! FUN FUN>> Slainte |
| Posted by: Ríobhca31 17-Mar-2005, 12:53 PM |
| Ok, I'll come eat, drink, and I'll be merry. I'll come as my split personality! |
| Posted by: Annabelle 17-Mar-2005, 09:08 PM |
| No the heads up is Maisky always wanted to be a girl so he's in Sweden at the moment |
| Posted by: maisky 18-Mar-2005, 03:57 PM | ||
Bwaaa Haaaa Haaaa. I have my enemies confused!!!! They have no idea where I am. Who knows? The Shadow knows! I will appear for the party. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 18-Mar-2005, 08:18 PM |
| Yes maisky is going to come to the party! This is something to celebrate!! Haven't seen you in quite sometime.. Slainte |
| Posted by: Lil 23-Mar-2005, 10:31 AM |
| yes, do join us, please, Maisky...we have a keg or two just for you!! Lil |
| Posted by: Danann 23-Mar-2005, 11:00 AM |
| Hallo! I'm finally back! Can I come to a party too? |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 23-Mar-2005, 06:27 PM | ||
Yay! Indeed you haven't abandoned us |
| Posted by: Lil 13-Apr-2005, 08:12 PM |
| I think Maisky is missing again...........his last post was on March 18th .........at least on this topic. Lil |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 13-Apr-2005, 08:16 PM |
| Maisky oh Maisky where are you?? You are missed!!! Don't know what to tell you Lil. Wish he would show up... Slainte Mhor |
| Posted by: maisky 15-Apr-2005, 12:13 PM |
| Sigh.....The joy of being missed by beautiful ladies. I LOVE it!!!! I'm alive and very busy. I miss my friends here. I hope to have more time to flirt....errrr......socialize in the future. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 15-Apr-2005, 10:07 PM | ||
Why look folks there he is- I hope you have more time to Maisky. I think we all have gotten busy and am glad your alive!!!!! Slainte Mhor |
| Posted by: Shadows 15-Apr-2005, 10:18 PM |
| See he only comes around when you ladies tickle his fanny... oops fancy! You are right we all are to busy... ain't it a shame!!!!! |
| Posted by: Lil 15-Apr-2005, 11:35 PM |
| It sure is, Shadows. sometimes there's just way too much going on! Lil |
| Posted by: maisky 22-Apr-2005, 10:15 AM |
| Sometimes he shows up to tell a joke: >Subject: Two Cows > > Lesson In Political Science > > > > >DEMOCRATIC >You have two cows. >Your neighbor has none. >You feel guilty for being successful. >Barbara Streisand sings for you. > >REPUBLICANISM >You have two cows. >Your neighbor has none. >So? > >SOCIALIST >You have two cows. >The government takes one and gives it to your neighbor. >You form a cooperative to tell him how to manage his cow. > >COMMUNIST >You have two cows. >The government seizes both and provides you with milk. >You wait in line for hours to get it. >It is expensive and sour. > >CAPITALISM, AMERICAN STYLE >You have two cows. >You sell one, buy a bull, and build a herd of cows. > >BUREAUCRACY, AMERICAN STYLE >You have two cows. >Under the new farm program the government pays you to shoot one, milk >the other, and then pours the milk down the drain. > >AMERICAN CORPORATION >You have two cows. >You sell one, lease it back to yourself and do an IPO on the 2nd one. >You force the two cows to produce the milk of four cows. You are >surprised when one cow drops dead. You spin an announcement to the >analysts stating you have downsized and are reducing expenses. >Your stock goes up. > >FRENCH CORPORATION >You have two cows. >You go on strike because you want three cows. >You go to lunch and drink wine. >Life is good. > >JAPANESE CORPORATION >You have two cows. >You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and >produce twenty times the milk. >They learn to travel on unbelievably crowded trains. >Most are at the top of their class at cow school. > >GERMAN CORPORATION >You have two cows. >You engineer them so they are all blond, drink lots of beer, give >excellent quality milk, and run a hundred miles an hour. >Unfortunately they also demand 13 weeks of vacation per year. > >ITALIAN CORPORATION >You have two cows but you don't know where they are. >While ambling around, you see a beautiful woman. >You break for lunch. >Life is good. > >RUSSIAN CORPORATION >You have two cows. >You have some vodka. >You count them and learn you have five cows. >You have some more vodka. >You count them again and learn you have 42 cows. >The Mafia shows up and takes over however many cows you really have. > >TALIBAN CORPORATION >You have all the cows in Afghanistan, which are two. >You don't milk them because you cannot touch any creature's private >parts. >You get a $40 million grant from the US government to find alternatives >to milk production but use the money to buy weapons. > >IRAQI CORPORATION >You have two cows. >They go into hiding. >They send radio tapes of their mooing. > >POLISH CORPORATION >You have two bulls. >Employees are regularly maimed and killed attempting to milk them. > >BELGIAN CORPORATION >You have one cow. >The cow is schizophrenic. >Sometimes the cow thinks he's French, other times he's Flemish. >The Flemish cow won't share with the French cow. >The French cow wants control of the Flemish cow's milk. >The cow asks permission to be cut in half. >The cow dies happy. > >FLORIDA CORPORATION >You have a black cow and a brown cow. >Everyone votes for the best looking one. >Some of the people who actually like the brown one best accidentally >vote for the black one. >Some people vote for both. >Some people vote for neither. >Some people can't figure o ut how to vote at all. >Finally, a bunch of guys from out-of-state tell you which one you think >is the best-looking cow. > >CALIFORNIA CORPORATION >You have millions of cows. >They make real California cheese. >Only five speak English. >Most are illegals. >Arnold likes the ones with the big udders. > |
| Posted by: CelticRose 22-Apr-2005, 01:13 PM |
| Hey Maisky! Good to see ya. HOw is life treating you? I have seen that joke before, btw. It is pretty funny and true! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Apr-2005, 09:30 PM |
| Maisky, sure is good to see that avatar! Like the joke too!! Don't be such a stranger huh? Slainte |
| Posted by: maisky 23-Apr-2005, 06:01 AM |
| I am doing well, thank you, dear ladies. I have been busy with many pursuits, including a new addiction: Runescape. If you ever venture that way, look for lechere or sabrelechere. |
| Posted by: Dreamer1 23-Apr-2005, 09:49 AM |
| Dear Jester, Our girls play that game! Their friends introduced them to it, and they were hooked in five minutes flat. I like the fact that there are many things to do other than go fight something and watch the blood go flying -- too many games like that out there! I'm glad to see good folks on the game who are willing to help newcomers, and also members who seem to go out of their way to make things easier for lower-levels to accomplish their quests. It's a very well-run game.I'll tell them to watch for you, if you won't mind. Enjoy! Dreamer1 |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 23-Apr-2005, 09:18 PM |
| Maisky, may check into that game. No wonder your not here...LOL Now I know what your doing... Thanks for the tip.. Slainte |
| Posted by: maisky 25-Apr-2005, 02:40 PM |
| I will watch for beautiful ladies and small children. lol |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 26-Apr-2005, 09:40 PM | ||
LOL Good to see you!!! I take it the party is over???? Slainte |
| Posted by: Lil 26-Apr-2005, 11:27 PM |
| Maisky, I have joined to play the free version...I just have one question....how big is the download? Cos my comp is really old and it might not have enough room for it.... Lil |
| Posted by: VetteGal 27-Apr-2005, 01:50 AM |
| I just signed up and if you see Lunaorchid, say hi |
| Posted by: maisky 28-Apr-2005, 05:40 AM | ||
The "low detail" version is pretty tolerant. You should be ok. What is your user name? |
| Posted by: maisky 28-Apr-2005, 05:41 AM | ||
Will do. I will have presents for you. (big grin) |
| Posted by: CelticRose 30-Apr-2005, 01:07 AM |
| Maisky, I wanted to tell you that I saw a Jester pendant for sale on eBay today. Thought of you. |
| Posted by: maisky 30-Apr-2005, 04:50 AM |
| Cool! It would be cute, but not my sort of jewelry. Closest I come to jewelry (other than what I buy for my owner) is a new celtic knot belt and buckle I just bought. Another name to watch for in runescape: janeymae. |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 30-Apr-2005, 05:06 PM |
| Hi there Maisky! Sure is good to see ya back! Been missin ya bud! |
| Posted by: Lil 02-May-2005, 07:25 AM |
| Maisky, I am in the training part of Runescape, now, and my name is dragnldyblue Lil |
| Posted by: maisky 13-May-2005, 10:51 AM |
| Ladies, when you get on the main worlds, don't for get to "add friend) lechere, sabrelechere and Janeymae. Ill come visit if I see you online. I will bring presents. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 16-May-2005, 08:50 PM |
| Maisky you must be speaking about your game huh? Shirley you Jest--LOL Good to see you around again.. Have fun in all that you do!! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 23-Jun-2005, 04:08 PM |
| Maisky its been awhile since you have spoken.. You still here? Probably hanging out by the cabin???? LOL |
| Posted by: maisky 01-Jul-2005, 06:36 AM |
| The Jester is with you, never fear (or perhaps you really SHOULD be afraid). I have simply been busy. I'm actually having to work at my job location. Go figure. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 10-Jul-2005, 02:51 PM | ||
Thank the good Lord you are still around- not locked away in some dungeon somewhere!! Or hanging out at the darn cabin...Good to hear from you- Winter will be here before we know it lots of time then.. Slainte |
| Posted by: Macfive 11-Jul-2005, 08:45 PM | ||
Wow, I didn't know other CR members played Runescape. My name is kiltedscot and feel free to add me to your list. I have added those names I found here. My son is starting a Runescape forum in the special interest group to discuss all of the secrets of the game, etc. He should be starting it this week. Looking forward to seeing you all on Runescape. Perhaps we can meet at the pub - drinks on me! |
| Posted by: bigjimhainey 11-Jul-2005, 10:36 PM |
| I havent actually played that game yet, although my son is addicted to it. Him and his friends get on there and play and talk on the phone about the game. I dont have time to get addicted to that game ( already addicted to about 4 others ) but since so many on here are playing i just may have to try it out. |
| Posted by: maisky 12-Jul-2005, 06:10 AM |
| I have 2 rs accounts, lechere and sabrelechere. Me, an ADDICT? |