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| Elspeth |
Posted on: 07-Apr-2020, 11:17 AM |
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Hello David!
Best of luck getting that music out and heard.
I have relatives that emigrated from Northern Ireland a long, long time ago. But just recently, I've been thinking I know very little about the place. Anything about your homeland you'd like to share?
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #317555 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 25-Sep-2019, 07:52 AM |
Replies: 9
Views: 8,129
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Hello!
It's been a while since I've been on here. Anyone remember me?
I know a few of the members I used to talk with have passed on. 
Hope you've all been doing well.
I was wondering if there are any native Scots as part of the community.
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #317369 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 09-Aug-2016, 07:39 AM |
Replies: 5
Views: 6,247
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Hello Everyone!
After a long hiatus, I'm happy to be back. 
Here's to good music and good fellowship. 
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Forum: Introductions · Post Preview: #315260 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 28-Jul-2008, 07:42 PM |
Replies: 9
Views: 972
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Hey Conner, I haven't been around here for a while so first I need to say - Hi!
I caught your post and had to respond as I feel I've been on both sides of your situation.
First - Keep going to counciling. Do not stop for anyone other than yourself.
Second - I've learned whenever you think you are at the end of your rope, you'll discover the rope is always a bit longer than your first thought.
Third - Relationships take work and energy. If you think perhaps you need to focus on yourself right now, there is nothing wrong with taking your relationship a bit slower for a while. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. There are degrees that maybe you will find more comfort with.
Fourth - There is a difference between someone who is being tough to be helpful and somone who does not care to understand. You need to determine which your girlfriend is. Work on this with your counselor.
Lastly - Perspective is a wonderful thing. Step out of your ordinary and evaluate from new angles. Do this with your counselor. Do it in small areas. Go to different resturants, libriaries, museums, parks, whatever feeds your soul. Stop and look around you at all the beauty that is here. Breathe deeply. Feel JOY. Life can be WONDERFUL. Not just for other people, but for you. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #255866 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 28-Jul-2008, 07:27 PM |
Replies: 1
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On July 10, sometime in the wee hours of the morning, my Aunt Mary died.
I'd like to take a moment and publicly thank God for her life.
Mary was born in 1938 with Cerebral Palsy.
Her parents were told she would never live long past childhood.
She was 70 when her body finally gave out.
Mary couldn't walk, but as a child she crawled across a farmyard to be where her siblings were. Later she used crutches and finally a wheelchair.
She never progressed past the understanding of an older child and yet she knew all about the people and happenings of her world.
Mary never, ever complained. Of the pain. Or that she couldn't do what others did. She did what she could. Beautiful embroidery. Ironing. Drying dishes.
God granted her family's most fervent desire that she never have to be hospitalized or institutionalized.
She died peacefully in her sleep. In her home, with those who loved her silently slumbering around her.
God is faithful. God is good. Blessed be the name of the Lord
In the hours after Mary’s death, I found myself thinking of one of my favorite books, A Christmas Carol.
“I see a vacant seat in the poor chimney corner and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved.”
There is an empty blue chair in the living room. At every meal, one place less will be set. Her crutches, worn from use and delegated to a cobbywebby cubby hole will be carefully preserved.
Dickens quoted: “He took a child and set him in the midst of them.”
Mary was no longer a child when she died, and yet God had blessed her with a childlike spirit.
She found joy in simple things.
She was curious about everything.
And she loved to laugh.
Tiny Tim was
“very light to carry and his father loved him so much that it was no trouble, no trouble at all.”
Mary needed some degree of care all of her life. But for those who cared for her, I believe all will say it was no trouble, no trouble at all.
Mary wasn’t a burden to those who loved her.
Mary never complained about her pain or about not being able to what others did.
She not only was patient in affliction, I don’t think she thought of herself as afflicted.
For those who cared for her, I am sure there were times they wearied of the task. But Mary always did all she could for herself, never demanded and never complained.
Bob Cratchit said of Tiny Tim – “When we recollect how patient and mild he was we shall not quarrel easily among ourselves and forget Tiny Tim in doing it.”
A common admonishment when we were kids was – quit bickering, you’ll upset Mary!
Mom said it many times to Cindy, Wayne and I.
I’ve said it to my kids.
And I’m guessing Grandma and Grandpap said it to Lila, Harry, Mom and Bob.
For three generations, Mary’s inadvertently been a peacemaker.
Mary could get annoyed, angry or frustrated. But those moods never lasted long. She didn't sulk or hold grudges.
One thing Mary definitely was was determined. Mom tells that when she was a child, Mary wasn’t content sitting in the house. She wanted to be where the other kids were. Mary would make her way out of the house and crawl not only across the lawn, but across the road to get to the barn. And this wasn’t some nicely paved piece of asphalt, it was a country road made of rock and cinder with cars whizzing past. My Grandmother lived in mortal dread that Mary would get killed on that road, but nothing would keep Mary down.
Now Mary runs with the angels. After her death, I had a moment when all stopped. I felt I was witnessing from afar the moment when Mary was finally able to run and hug her parents.
It is hard for me to imagine who Mary is now that she has been made perfect. It is more than a healing of physical infirmities. It is also a completion of her mind. It makes me feel a bit shy to think of meeting her again. She won't be as we knew her. She will be a stranger. I know in heaven emotional distance will no longer exist, and yet, I cannot grasp the change. I expect to ponder it for many a year until I meet her again. By then, perhaps I will have gained some understanding. |
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Forum: Kirk and Chapel · Post Preview: #255861 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 03-Mar-2008, 03:46 PM |
Replies: 252
Views: 14,169
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Just caught up on what the women are talking about. Seems to me when the thread was started sooo long ago, we were discussing menopause! 
I keep thinking I must be getting there, then I realize I'm bitchy because my husband's an idiot. 
Heard a commedianne say she's personally responsible for global warming. Al Gore's been following her around for years.
As to the plastic surgery question, I've actually looked into having a reduction done. Would be so nice to a nice comfortable C.
So, who are the women liking for President? |
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Forum: Ye Ole Celtic Pub - Open all day, all night! · Post Preview: #235480 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 19-Nov-2007, 04:05 PM |
Replies: 3,183
Views: 278,317
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Thanks valpal!
That's right bro. Quit telling tales on me. Once I get my teeth back in, I'm gonna start leering at all the young kilted lads on this site! 
A big  to the other 39 people who have birthdays on this day. I never met anyone who shared my birthday and right here there's 40 of us.
A great big  to us all!! Heck, with the day I've had let's have two (or more)  |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #218355 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 12-Oct-2007, 08:26 AM |
Replies: 18
Views: 1,998
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Check out Kathy Mattea (A WVA native). I know you already have one of hers on, but she is really into Irish music and is putting some on her cd's. On Roses she has Isle of Inishmore, the air and jig and That's All the Lumber.
Something you might like to look into for a twist is some tracks from "The Folktellers" http://www.storywindow.com/stories_for_the_road.htm
I rememeber from the book Christy when she got up in the coves of North Carolina how surprised she was to hear songs of long ago kings of Scotland being sung by those who'd never been beyond their own mountain.
I have been listening quite a bit and really love what you've done A!! Great job!! |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #210807 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 12-Oct-2007, 08:09 AM |
Replies: 17
Views: 1,870
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Thanks John!
I posted a couple of new ones over in Celtic Hearts. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #210800 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 09-Oct-2007, 04:45 AM |
Replies: 200
Views: 209,847
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Sorry, don't know the title, but I saw the movie. 
I liked it too. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #210330 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 08-Oct-2007, 10:03 PM |
Replies: 200
Views: 209,847
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I just watched Dancing at Lughnasa with Meryl Streep. Wonderful movie. Loved it.
Takes place in Ireland, Donegal to be exact in the 1930's. Check it out. Watched it as a download from Netflix. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #210293 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 08-Oct-2007, 05:47 PM |
Replies: 12
Views: 371
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If I may join you gentlemen late....
I as well do not like patroitism in church. But then, I grew up in an anabaptist church, pascifist in practice in the olden days in now in theory.
Now being a Presbyterian, there is an American Flag in the sanctuary. Don't like it one bit.
Yes, we should count our blessing to be living in a land that guarentees more rights than many other countries and has more opportunities, but I do not believe God loves America any more than anywhere else on earth. Matter of fact, He's probably pretty disgusted with us most of the time.
John Quicny Adams may have gotten teary eyed over Independence Day but I doubt he would today, not when he sees what it's become. BBQ's, parades of advertisiments, car and linnen sales... Not much contemplation on what the forefathers went through to bring this land into being.
And, it just doesn't quite sit right to compare, even remotely, the birth of the King, to the birth of an earthly nation.
BTW... I once knew a minister who said all 'isms' are not of God....
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Forum: Politics & Current Events · Post Preview: #210253 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 08-Oct-2007, 09:04 AM |
Replies: 2
Views: 411
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Nestle – Evil Never Tasted So Good
Nestle Boycott
I have recently become aware of the many human, animal and environmental rights violations perpetrated by the largest food company in the world. Nestle
I have been in contact with someone who only days ago has spoken to Nestle workers who can attest to the fact Nestle does not follow its own published business practices and human resources policy.
Please take a few moments to view these videos and surf the websites.
Inhuman labor practices in the Philippines. Last I knew, ignoring court ordered payments, terrorism and murder were not acceptable business practices.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXchXT72fTA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAGcA9ZIxNg
Child Slave labor in the Ivory Coast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzOskNU-GdM
Efforts are being made to eradicate this, however, it is still unknown if Nestle still purchases cocoa from farms who use child labor.
Contributing to child starvation with their infant formula practices. Nestle gives mothers infant formula until their natural milk dries up. Then, they charge, up to 50% of the family income. Let your baby starve or allow your other children to starve, a choice no parent should have to make.
They are allowed to market, but not give away samples, or present their product as being better than breast milk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ2b99jxKW4
Impacting wetlands and water supplies in Michigan to manufacture bottled water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hNEhOCtqIo
Being the last major Beauty Corporation to continue animal testing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt8PPlf8PFs...=related&search
After you watch these videos,
Take a moment and watch the CEO of Nestle brag about their higher than expected profits.
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A86.OS7QTgJHT2cA...?vid=1118374702
and glance over Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles
http://www.nestle.com/Resource.axd?Id=7001...A0-23939DC52E9D
and Nestlé’s Human Resource Policy
http://www.nestle.com/Resource.axd?Id=5B7F...9F-11AF0FFA2F40
Finally, do some research on your own. If you agree this kind of business practice shouldn’t be allowed to continue, they boycott Nestle and all their satellite products. But, beware, the list is large and just may include some of your favorite products.
http://www.nestle.com/Brands/Brands.htm - Nestlé’s Corporate Site
http://www.nestleusa.com/PubOurBrands/Brands.aspx - Nestle America Brands
http://www.oligopolywatch.com/2003/08/18.html - Independent Listing of brands
If you make the commitment to boycott, make it as effective as possible. Write to the corporation and let them know you are boycotting and why.
Nestlé
Avenue Nestlé 55
1800 Vevey
Switzerland
Nestlé USA Consumer Services at 1-800-225-2270.
http://www.nestleusa.com/Public/ContactUs.aspx - Contact form for Nestle USA
Then, write your favorite sports, music, acting, etc. celebrities and alert them to this travesty. Urge them to speak out from their platform of celebrity. Contact your favorite sports teams, leagues as well. For example, the candy bar to Major League Baseball is – Baby Ruth, a Nestle product. Does MLB really want to be associated with a corporation with so many evil business practices?
Write letters to the editor in your local papers.
Get the word out. Nestle has caved under pressure before, they can be made to again. |
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Forum: Politics & Current Events · Post Preview: #210150 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 08-Oct-2007, 07:17 AM |
Replies: 18
Views: 1,998
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Been listening and this is wonderful!
Love Joan Baez's Matty Groves.
So glad you started this. It is hard to find this kind of music. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #210109 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 08-Oct-2007, 06:39 AM |
Replies: 21
Views: 5,457
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Seems the only time I paint is gifts for my mother.
This is one I did for her birthday. It's the family farm in Pennsylvania, the place she played as a child.
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Forum: Art Work · Post Preview: #210107 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 07-Oct-2007, 05:47 PM |
Replies: 17
Views: 2,829
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AMAZING!
I'm with A, These have to be screen savers.
I know Wales is known as Cambria. Is Cumbria another spelling? Another area? An area within Wales?
Stunning.
My daughter, the snot, got to go there but her pictures are nothing like these. *lol* |
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Forum: Ye Ole Celtic Pub - Open all day, all night! · Post Preview: #210033 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 07-Oct-2007, 05:38 PM |
Replies: 9
Views: 763
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Mine are...
1. Faith
2. Exhortation, Helps, Discernment, Poverty
3. Knowledge, Writing, Craftmanship, Encouragement
4. Prophecy
5. Mercy, Administration
(put in extras.. had a lot of ties)
This was a good test. Made me think upon all the areas where I can improve.
Should we list our bottom list gifts?
Mine were speaking in tongues and celibacy. |
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Forum: Kirk and Chapel · Post Preview: #210031 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 07-Oct-2007, 05:11 PM |
Replies: 5
Views: 2,614
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So, Rindy, I've wondered.
Is the woman who sings so delightfully on CAD's first cd still with the band? |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #210027 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 07-Oct-2007, 04:51 PM |
Replies: 24
Views: 2,870
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I've come to this thread, trying to think of someone.... But, my ancestors are the kind who wouldn't appreciated being bothered by something as silly as a seance.
Like telelmarketers intruding into heaven.
So, I think of people 'famous'. That as well is hard. Any 'hero' would be dimished by truth. *sigh*
Going to keep thinking. Perhaps I'd talk to the person who invented popcorn. *lol*
I would like to know from distant ancestors what the land was like they left. Where they lived, what they did, why they left.
Perhaps I'd ask my greatgrandmother why she didn't name her twin infants who died shortly after birth. And why she married a man so many years her senior and seemingly so completely devoid of humor. |
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Forum: Ghost Stories · Post Preview: #210025 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 03-Oct-2007, 06:30 AM |
Replies: 8
Views: 10,935
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Fascinating conjecture. Hadn't thought of this before.
Can't wait to read the essays. |
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Forum: Polls · Post Preview: #209375 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 01-Oct-2007, 08:39 PM |
Replies: 31
Views: 2,081
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I just came back on CR to read this and I don't know what to say. Having a little guy myself, I'm terrified to imagine what you have gone through and too chicken to read your account.
God bless you, your wife, your family and all the friends of Aaron.
Some mysteries are so far beyond understanding they cannot even be questioned.
May you always feel the strong arms of your Heavenly Father.
May you never be without the shoulder of an earthly friend.
And May your memories be vivd and sweet.
My heart pours out to you.
Elspeth |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #209112 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 01-Oct-2007, 08:24 PM |
Replies: 17
Views: 1,870
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OK, I know I haven't been on in quite a while and most of you probably are wondering who this stranger is...
But, I am just to danged happy to finally have DSL and the ability to
LISTEN TO HIGHLANDER RADIO AGAIN!!!!
It's been years since I've been able to listen.
WooHoo!!!!
Love the Celtic Moon.    |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #209109 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 01-Oct-2007, 08:19 PM |
Replies: 11
Views: 526
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Prayers dear gabby for your friends and for you as well as you hurt with them. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #209106 |
| Elspeth |
Posted on: 24-May-2007, 07:01 PM |
Replies: 7
Views: 947
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Congrats on your new baby boy! God is Faithful isn't he. |
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