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sound test ... testing .... 1 ... 2 .... 3
Am I on ? Can they hear me ?
Ahem .... ok
Laaaaaadieeeeeeesssss and Geeentllllemen!!!
Welcome my friends ... welcome...
Come in! Come in!
All of us under the Big Top together ...
that's right ... plenty of room ...
Come in! Come in!
Enter for something outside the routine!
Time, Worry and Disbelief suspended while we live inside this moment.
It's time to play:
NAME THAT TROLL!!!!!!
A coming out parade of questionable celebrities and sideshow strangers!!!
Grab a seat ringside and pay attention, because our first guest tonight is......
<<drum roll>>
Well, we'd LOVE to identify him, but even he doesn't know who he is .... so how can we ?"
It's a Mystery folks, Mystery deep and wide.
But we know he is a Troll! We know he tries to run the show!
Give him a hand or give him the finger, but let's find out who he is!!!
It's easy to play and we've already paid, over and over again...
Dim the lights ... he just might come out ....
BILLW
08-20-2006, 04:21 AM
Well L I've always enjoyed a good circus, as long as they're kind to their elephants !
So I accept - now how do we play ?
Bill :)
Excuse me.....
I'm trying to find Section C, Row 8, seats 13 and 14.......
RMD
What !!!!???
We just found our seats and now the show's over ???
What a scam.
RMD
Jesse-Joe,
An encore ? I hope not. You've stepped right up and fessed'up. Good enough for me.
RMD
Mike,
It seems our posts transposed. I do hope the objectionable behavior cited will subside, and the admitted troll's confession is sincere, and accompanied by change.
Are you sure you're not a songwriter ? "Pealing Thunder" and "The Lady Has Her Own Thoughts" sound like song titles to me.
RMD
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-20-2006, 09:19 AM
What happened? I didn't do anything! :confused:
;)
Mike,
Keep writing, you do it well.
On topics such as this, I have no idea what is right or wrong, or what's going on. There seems to be a curtain of backchannel bullshit (hey!, before you alert the censors, I remind you that this is a word from "The Watchman's Gone")veiling the entirety of truth.
I have my opinions, but their value is of no more or any less than other's.
You and LSH seem to work in tandem, and it is quite enjoyable.
RMD
[ August 20, 2006, 10:00: Message edited by: RMD ]
TheWatchman
08-20-2006, 10:24 AM
Looks like I arrived late as usual. I like a good circus too. Corfid is home to several side show freaks which makes for a frolicking good time.
"A Message To The Troll"
Shake my hand, now it is time for you to go
Leave your threads and let them rest
12,000 of them, you did your best
You'll be back before too long
Do your best to prove me wrong
geodeticman
08-20-2006, 12:01 PM
OOOOOKKK sOOOO. Anyone know a Lightfoot tune that would help here ? How about "The House You Live In" ?
I can see some of what is going on but the insiders' knowledge is far deeper than I could ever know, so I won't comment, other than:
Thank you to whomever has endeavoured to make things right, and work to find out what is going on, I will reserve any comment until I know what is going on and am up to speed.
You know, a wise man keeps his mouth shut until he has something informed and useful to say. And that isn't me right now. I will take a bag of hot peanuts though, vendor-man !
Meantimee, I'll be over by the one armed jugglers, the ego and the ID. And Jenny Lind. Good people. Later !
geo Steve
[ September 01, 2006, 09:21: Message edited by: geodeticman ]
Now, I don't know any secrets! but I do have eyes that see
and like the elephants that run the circus with in this thread...a long, long memory!
To play this game you must watch and measure in your mind
that line between respect and disrespect, between care and disregard
Out of the kaliedescope of words ... certain patterns will emerge ...
who says what to whom and when...the slow revelation of a hidden card...
In my humble estimation, shadows cling to more than the one, obvious name
but I'm just Ring Master of this flea-bit circus...not master of the phishing/trolling game.
(um, also, the Elephants really do run this joint, so EASE UP on the peanuts, ok folks?? You have no idea what I'm facing if we run out! Sheesh, doesn't anyone eat cotton candy anymore?)
[ August 20, 2006, 14:49: Message edited by: LSH ]
Borderstone
08-20-2006, 02:37 PM
Heeeeeeey dooooowwwwnnn there! Can someone get me untangled from this high wire??! :eek:
My unicycle has snagged my pants cuff and the wire's all tangled in the spokes!! Aaaaaahhhgggghh! :mad:
LOL! :D
NOT AGAIN !!!!!
Excuse me, short intermission whilst we rescue Bstone ... again...
(why doesn't he wear the uniform ??)
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-20-2006, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Looks like I arrived late as usual. I like a good circus too. Corfid is home to several side show freaks which makes for a frolicking good time.
[/i] It's us sideshow freaks that give you that wonderful feeling that there is someone much worse than you. ;) LOL (Not you in particular, anyone)
BILLW
08-20-2006, 02:55 PM
Originally posted by Fading Away:
quote:Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Looks like I arrived late as usual. I like a good circus too. Corfid is home to several side show freaks which makes for a frolicking good time.
[/i] It's us sideshow freaks that give you that wonderful feeling that there is someone much worse than you. ;) LOL (Not you in particular, anyone) [/QUOTE]Sort of like Kristofferson said in "Jesus Was A Capricorn" ?
'Cos everybody's got to have somebody to look down on.
Who they can feel better than at anytime they please.
Someone doin' somethin' dirty, decent folks can frown on.
If you can't find nobody else, then help yourself to me.
Bill :)
(There is always someone worse, there is always someone better. The middle ain't so bad.
Is this the point? No. Re-read if necessary. The point is respect and regard for the members of this forum. If it is not you, then don't personalize it to make it so.)
BILLW
08-20-2006, 03:39 PM
Originally posted by geodeticman:
...and noticing deleted messages including oddly some of mine is all I know./QB]Hey Steve,
Just FYI if you don't know this one. If a person deletes the first post in a thread not only that post but all the reponses are deleted as well. That may explain some of your 'missing' posts.
Bill :)
TheWatchman
08-20-2006, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by Fading Away:
It's us sideshow freaks that give you that wonderful feeling that there is someone much worse than you. ;) LOL (Not you in particular, anyone) I hadn't lumped you in with the side show freaks, but if you want to be there, I'm sure they'd take ya. They remind me of Canada, they'll take anybody willing to come over. :)
charlene
08-20-2006, 07:49 PM
Originally posted by TheWatchman:
[QUOTE] They remind me of Canada, they'll take anybody willing to come over. :) We'll see about that in a couple of weeks eh Al?
;)
Let me know when you're in....
tongue.gif
ROFLMAO...oh, score.
Gotta admit..that was a GOOD one.
(really Al, we don't have much talking room here...)
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-20-2006, 08:13 PM
Originally posted by LSH:
(There is always someone worse, there is always someone better. The middle ain't so bad.
Is this the point? No. Re-read if necessary. The point is respect and regard for the members of this forum. If it is not you, then don't personalize it to make it so.) You're right.
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-20-2006, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by TheWatchman:
quote:Originally posted by Fading Away:
It's us sideshow freaks that give you that wonderful feeling that there is someone much worse than you. ;) LOL (Not you in particular, anyone) I hadn't lumped you in with the side show freaks, but if you want to be there, I'm sure they'd take ya. They remind me of Canada, they'll take anybody willing to come over. :) [/QUOTE]Didn't know if that included me or not. :D But I am different, tho. :)
TheWatchman
08-20-2006, 08:22 PM
Originally posted by charlene:
We'll see about that in a couple of weeks eh Al?
Let me know when you're in.... tongue.gif Yes, they take a shady looking guy like me and don't even ask for an ID! They don't want to let me come back into the U.S., but they have no choice. It's like I have to convince them that I should be allowed back into my own country.
charlene
08-20-2006, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by TheWatchman:
quote:Originally posted by charlene:
We'll see about that in a couple of weeks eh Al?
Let me know when you're in.... tongue.gif Yes, they take a shady looking guy like me and don't even ask for an ID! They don't want to let me come back into the U.S., but they have no choice. It's like I have to convince them that I should be allowed back into my own country. [/QUOTE]Well we can even it out...I'll drive thru at Buffalo like I always do with no requests for I.D. at U.S. customs - that should even things out eh?
;)
TheWatchman
08-21-2006, 06:26 AM
Char,
I remember you saying that you don't have a driver's license and always take buses. How many times has this happened and how often do you cross into the U.S. via Buffalo? When was the last time you crossed and didn't have to provide ID?
geodeticman
08-21-2006, 04:39 PM
BILLW - Thanks for the informative missing posts thing, by virtue of the thread originator deleting his/her first thread opener. That explains a lot.
'preciate it
-geo Steve
BTW - I wanted to get this note on page one, so I am arbitrarily editing this note. The cool pictures Watchman has of waders for fishing sure bring back some fun memories; I wound up having to post on page 2 this thread to mention 'em, and continuity tends to get lost when one does that.
So, just a foot note here of an appreciative note to Watchman and the boots photo; I expand in other areas from that pic see pg 2 if interested.
Thanks Watchman - Geo Steve
[ August 22, 2006, 09:17: Message edited by: geodeticman ]
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-21-2006, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by geodeticman:
'preciate it
Aaah ha ha. Me and you must have the same accent. :D
charlene
08-21-2006, 05:47 PM
Originally posted by TheWatchman:
Char,
I remember you saying that you don't have a driver's license and always take buses. How many times has this happened and how often do you cross into the U.S. via Buffalo? When was the last time you crossed and didn't have to provide ID? I don't drive. Does that exempt a person from being asked for I.D.?
It was a couple of summers ago when I went to Hamburg NY. And XMAS time 2003 -summer 2002 for July 1st festivities and May 2002 to Hamburg and then flying to New Jersey for concert. Maybe XMAS 2001 as well. It's been several times since the Massey Convention in May 2001.
All times I was a passenger and I don't recall the drivers being asked for any I.D. including one U.S. citizen who picked me up in Hamilton, Ontario.
I take buses here in town and go into Toronto on the train/rail system.
The only time I am asked for I.D. is when I fly to the U.S. - New Jersey, Hartford, Atalnta, Sarasota, Tampa etc.
Since I don't have any government issued photo I.D.(drivers license) I have a passport as does my daughter.
Hope this answers your questions.
Coming back home into Canada we were asked for I.D. once that I recall and once we were asked to pull over and the car was checked...we were cleared and headed home from the border.
TheWatchman
08-21-2006, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by charlene:
I don't drive. Does that exempt a person from being asked for I.D.?No, of course it doesn't. I took you literally when you said "I'll drive thru at Buffalo like I always do with no requests for I.D." I find it hard to believe that you and your friends never get asked to show ID, but if you say so, it must be true.
http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/59500/59906.jpg
charlene
08-21-2006, 07:56 PM
Originally posted by TheWatchman:
quote:Originally posted by charlene:
I don't drive. Does that exempt a person from being asked for I.D.?No, of course it doesn't. I took you literally when you said "I'll drive thru at Buffalo like I always do with no requests for I.D." I find it hard to believe that you and your friends never get asked to show ID, but if you say so, it must be true.
http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/59500/59906.jpg [/QUOTE]I say so - so it is true..
I have no reason to misrepresent or mislead.
I always have mentioned Lightfoot to the border folks on my way across because I'm either going to a concert or meeting with Lightfoot friends/fans...and I have always received questions about him, short anecdotes and memories from them in reply....very nice...
You can believe or not...makes not a whit of difference to me.
Your posting of basspro boots and their relevance has gone over my head. That's okay too....
;)
TheWatchman
08-21-2006, 08:11 PM
Your kidding Char. No it's not okay that the boots went over your head. Have you ever heard the expression "It's getting deep in here. Better get the hip boots." That's what the hip boots mean. I could have posted a shovel too. Means the same thing.
This week you've learned what a troll is and how to spot one and now what hip boots mean when injected into a conversation. :)
Borderstone
08-21-2006, 08:40 PM
Wooh! Thanks for getting me down! I shall now attempt a daring feat!
I shall do 1000 handsprings,while at the same time doing the entire version of "Canadian Railroad Trilogy"! :)
Better tune up...me-me-meeee! You-you you you!
Okay,go!! :eek: "There was a time in this fair land.... :rolleyes:
charlene
08-21-2006, 09:00 PM
Well it's okay to me Al. I decide that. If it's not okay to you that's your business.
I knew what a troll was long ago. Trust me on that.
I don't even know what you're talking about/implying when you use the words - "it's getting deep in here" let alone a picture of hipwaders.
You asked some questions - I answered them honestly.
If you are implying that I've shot you a line of bullshit here that needs hipwaders and a shovel to dig out of then say so.
If that isn't what you meant or meant to direct TO/AT me then ignore previous sentence.
No pics required.
TheWatchman
08-21-2006, 09:27 PM
Char, I maintain.
http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/59500/59906.jpg
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-21-2006, 09:38 PM
http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/59500/59906.jpg
Dang, what kind of swamp are you hiking thru? :D
TheWatchman
08-21-2006, 09:42 PM
One that keeps getting deeper!
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin'
08-21-2006, 09:47 PM
I see.
I hope them things are snake-proof! :eek:
;)
TheWatchman
08-21-2006, 09:52 PM
;)
<<The Ring Master: Pacing the circumference of the main Ring, a distracted half-smile.>>
Well, I guess I should order more peanuts. We're still waiting, after all. The issue is still at hand, the 'elephant hiding in the middle of the room'.
Oh, that brings a joke to mind...entertainment!!
What did Tarzan do when he saw a rampaging herd of elephants coming over the hill stampeding toward the village ?
He ran to get help...
What did Tarzan do when he saw a rampaging herd of elephants coming over the hill wearing sunglasses stampeding toward the village ?
Nothing. He didn't recognize them...
elephants ... peanuts ... must order peanuts ...excuse me...
MistyMoppens
08-21-2006, 11:14 PM
munching popcorn while watching the show... <wide eyed>
*munch*munch*munch*.. gagging on a popcorn paper... ack!! *choke* *gag*... um excuse me. (making a mess here..)
carry on...
MistyMoppens
08-21-2006, 11:36 PM
Well... that elephant just dropped one the size of a Volkswagen. :eek:
Jesse-Joe, you know how to shovel the s**t. Please grab the poop scoop (aka: front end loader) and take care of it for us. ;)
Thank you in advance! :D :D :D
[ August 21, 2006, 23:41: Message edited by: MistyMoppens ]
geodeticman
08-22-2006, 08:39 AM
Fading Away - yup, I rekin' we do have similar accents as you point out on my: " 'preciate it". LOL I 'spect so.
hehe - geo Steve
geodeticman
08-22-2006, 09:06 AM
Char - I forgot to mention when I was going over to hang out by the two one arm jugglers, the ego and the ID, you know, that you can also buy crisp apples out of the barrel, and the elephants like 'em too ! Apples in the sun; beautiful. I'll be talking to the midget and the kid, that always seems to have a red ballcap on him. Peanut man ! Peanut man !
OH BTW Charlene: I do at times find for real- life reasons that knee-high combo'waterproof boots with Kevlar and/or steel laminate and PTFE (Gore Tex) lining ( about $400 more than the ones Watchman is showing) can be necessary if a pro is trying to survive in some areas of the sphagnum-peat bogs of Sasketchewan and Manitoba, or worst of all conditins in Alaska, farther north a bit, where in summer, snakes, mud, water, dew, and rain, and buuuuggggs are working hazards.
Seems my snake-strewn older cartographic surveys and those for the U.S. government can be frought with some of the same occupational hazards as you experience at times in Corfid !.
Watchman's fun picture of low end waders made me recall those days, where I quickly found that if a man tried to walk more than just for lolligagging/fishing in a stream, but rather, say, working 8 - 10 miles a day of terrain doing reconn on a geodetic survey, he'd wind up with blisters so bad they can go septic from "swamp rot". Need real waterproof leather/kevlar snake boots for that for sure !
And then you might have to wait for sooo long when the U.S. B.L.M. and/or Canadian Provincial Mapping agencies' helicopter would do food/suplies drops or caches every TWO WEEKS ! AAAGGGGH !lol. Rugged, frightening, but beautiful memories.
Those little PVC waders Watchman was showing wouldn't last a minute where a grown man or woman would venture, but they sure make me want to read a Redwing, or Yukon Outfitters, or even a Fillson's catalogue and drool over the good gear.
Thanks Watchman ! I 'preciate the photo and memories ! - sadly though, of what not to wear over the long haul, but sure are fun for lightweight fishin' jobs !
geo Steve
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