Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Holding back
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, steve.sundur@... wrote: Hey Bob, Giving things are good, hard look is good. Parsing something into idiocy, or for the purposes of trying to win an argument is bad. I think it works something like that. Have you ever had a kitten, where any little playful movement elicits a full pounce response. That's kinda what I'm talking about with Judy. Where any little point, or disagreement becomes the grounds for an argument, if she feels like arguing, which usually seems to be the case. And since you and Judy have asked for examples of her missing irony, it happened (particularly) in a post I made about Robin some time ago. My post was so outlandish that I was shocked anyone could have taken it seriously. But take it seriously she did, and I was then too embarrassed (for her) to point it out. Fortunately most everyone else got, and when it came up later in a discussion, I was quite relieved that the misconception could be finally cleared up. Since then there have been several other instances. But if you think I'm making it up, just disregard the comment as some kind of fabrication on my part. And sorry again for my misspellings. I was anxious to get out the door. The wife's birthday is on the fourth. Naturally she's felt cheated all her life by having her birthday so close to Christmas. But it sure made it easy finding something nice today at 50% off. Hi Steve, Thanks for responding although your first sentence might be a bit too haiku for my talents. I enjoy our exchanges, but it's back to the coal mines for me; forgive me if my responses are slow, its not for lack of interest in your views. What I see on FFL are a bunch of fried old boomer misogynists (Barry, Richard, Xeno), starting arguments with Judy that they can't finish; Judy then puts them out of their misery by making them stand in the corner for an afternoon, where they obsessively contemplate their blunders - telling themselves that: next time it will be different, only to find themselves back in the corner cooling there heels the next time they start an argument with her; its like watching Bjorn Borg dispatch Bobby Riggs in the movie Ground Hog Day. Why wouldn't Judy parse to win an argument someone else started with her, we all do that; have you not *analyzed and responded minutely* in this exchange? I believe it's standard practice for communicating on new media, and, IMO, a hell of a lot more suitable for chat rooms than Richard's incontinent polemics (at least some of Barry's and Shares mindless dribble would work on Twitter). It's interesting you pick something as dangerous and cute as a kitten as an analogy for Judy's aggression, I wonder if that doesn't point to a grudging respect that you'd be more open about if you're weren't *all in* in your defence of Share. Happy birthday to your wife - I would go with Ann's advice and stick to the small stores. All the best for your business in 2014 - hope you ride the year of the horse to the fulfillment of all your dreams.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Holding back
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: I've just been reading through them, and I think he is a really funny guy. I agree if you think being (profoundly) intellectually insecure is humorous. Thanks Bob - I've been wondering what the hell his driver is. Like Barry's lifestyle, Richard compulsively beats a drum most of us put away in our youth. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 (Does that sound like Lex Luthor to you?) Happy birthday to your wife Dr., I would follow Ann's advice and stick with the small stores: Support Small Business!
[FairfieldLife] Re: Holding back
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, doctordumbass wrote: ... Regarding truth and accuracy on FFL, that ship sailed a long time ago. That ship never left the dock. :-) What started out as more of an earnest place to discuss spiritual experiences, has devolved into simply a chat room, where anyone can say anything, about anything, and anyone. That's what it always was. Neither concept of truth or accuracy was ever in evidence here, and for good reason. Neither has anything to do with spiritual experience, which is by definition subjective. There can never be any truth with regard to something that only one person experiences, *other than he or she claims -- rightfully or wrongfully -- to having experienced it*, and as for accuracy, well that has depended pretty much since the beginning of spiritual discussion on how good or bad a storyteller the person claiming the experience is. The good ones can be *fairly* accurate while still holding their audiences' attention, but the bad ones *make shit up*. It's been like this since the beginning of time; ALL scriptures or holy writings in human history are just storytelling, and most of them IMO fall into the bad storytelling category, meaning that they're largely made up to appeal to an audience that wouldn't be content with a simply accurate retelling of a subjective experience. Get over it. So if Judy wants to keep upholding the truth on here, that is her choice... And her particular hubris. The very *idea* of her -- or anyone -- claiming to know the truth is ludicrous. It's just *more* ludicrous coming from her, that's all. :-) ...but I am with Steve on this one. This place just isn't worth the effort anymore, regarding its original intent, though I do enjoy chatting here, from time to time. Why are you looking for more? Chatting is what equals do. Truth telling is what people who claim to be UNEQUAL, and SUPERIOR, and the knowers of truth do to the people they look down on. Historically, Jim, you've always been one of the latter. It would be more pleasant if you chose mainly to chat from now on, but I for one am not going to hold my breath. :-) If you can't tell the difference between rules of evidence in a court of law and the speculations of religious dogma, you might consider starting a thread of your own; you could go with the subject line: Travels with the voice in my head, why every thought I have is an idea.
[FairfieldLife] RE: My fondest wish for FFL for 2014
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb@... wrote: It's pretty simple, actually. Unrealistic, given the egos involved, but simple. I just wish that a few people who *pretend* that they're writing directly to me -- or to one of the other posters who have made it clear that they never bother to read anything these people write -- would stop doing so. Be *honest*, for once. I'm talking to you (directly :-), Judy, Ann, and Bob. I haven't read anything in *any* of your posts other than the few words that I can't avoid seeing when scanning the newsgroup in Message View mode in weeks. I will *never* read -- or respond to -- any full post that you write here. Ever. Get over it. Learn to live with the fact that you've been *written off*, almost as if you were simply not worth my time, and have no possibility of *ever* being worth my time in the future. Either that, or continue to *pretend* to be writing directly to me, even though *everyone* here knows that you're really writing to the crowd, hoping to influence *them*. What you're doing is silly, it's juvenile, and it makes *you* look like out-of-control egos trolling desperately for some kind of response. You're not going to get one from those of us who've written you off, so why not write *to* the people you still hope to get one from, eh? Those of us the three of you stalk know -- as does everyone else here -- that you read *every* word of *every* post we write. Your NPD causes you to think that other people feel the same way about the things you write. T'ain't true. That is YOUR failing, YOUR psychosis, and YOUR samskara, not ours. We've written you off. If you were half as smart as you like to pose as being, you'd have figured that out by now. Barry, you old bag lady, of course you don't read our posts - stop getting so hysterical; now, when are you going to start that new thread I suggested: Traveling with the voice in my head, why every thought I have is an idea.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Holding back
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, steve.sundur@... wrote: Thanks Bob, I enjoyed your comments. And yes, I can't seem to make a post without some major typographical or spelling error. Sounds like a possible New Year's Resolution. (-: I like that image of the old boomers, standing in the corner etc., although I don't think I agree with it. Grudging respect for Judy? Sure. I like Judy and her smugness to some extent. Ok, I'm not sure how well it work in a long term relationship, but hell, only a few of us seemed paired up anyway. (-: Back to the coal mines? I'm feeling a little giddy right now. Almost got through my first day back. No major problems. Some decent business, and the hockey game tonight. Not bad. Even found a day's work for my 20 yr. old son who's going back to Colo tonight with a College group of friends. Yes, Colorado that is, after the first of the year. Oh God! Thanks Steve, In reference to my return to the coal mines, the year has started off nicely. Someone told me the year of the horse will be a good for Hermes*; that being the case, I figure, among others, it will be good for you, Ann, and me. * He is protector and patron of travelers, herdsmen, thieves, orators and wit, literature and poets, athletics and sports, invention and trade! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermes All the best.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Holding back
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sharelong60@... wrote: Share being awesome: Steve, Happy New Year to you and the whole family! I'm so grateful for your even tempered and profound voice on FFL. And thank you too for the personal compliment. As for the vacation costs, may they be quickly compensated for by great business in the coming months. Safe travels and all the best always. Share aka Sharon (-: On Wednesday, January 1, 2014 10:55 AM, steve.sundur@... steve.sundur@... wrote: Hey Bob, Thanks for reply. I've just been catching up on some posts. Steve being profound: You know what I think part of the problem might be, is that for me, it is just a chat room, and so I enjoy it on that basis. From Share's posts I'm getting the hang of what it takes to be awesome, but I'm not as confident about what it takes to be profound (on just a chat room) - can you help me out? Now Judy doesn't like that term. For her it something more formal. Now, nobody likes, or abides lies. Okay, that's a given. But how in the hell, can someone find so many lies in what other people post, day after day, month after month, year after year Have I got this right, they can't be lying because they do it so often; how bout they can't be lying cause they're so bad at it? Something wrong there I think. I wonder what it could be? And do you think, that, just maybe, many or most of those lies may just be differences of opinion? If you were taking the position that liars are often opinionated, I would not disagree, but it does not necessarily follow that just because Curtis told us he was only expressing his POV, that he was lying; despite the fact he was so awesome at times. Talk about a week blanket! Could you unpack this one for me? And I can't tell you how many times Judy has missed irony in other's postings! Can you cite an example or two, or is this just an opinion? If you can cite an example, I would ask that it not be Richard's claim that after Mary Magdalene saw him in the sky, Jesus flew down to Damascus like Superman, and knocked Saul off his horse; because, frankly, I think Richard is dead serious. Don't get me wrong, I'm willing to give Richard a pass on moving Damascus (if we allowed Barry to move Montmartre to the left bank, I figure we can let Richard move Damascus to the Hajaz - unless in Texas they've started to claim they're going to mosey on down when they take a trip to New York), its just this whole St. Paul as Lex Luther thing that has me a bit worried. Bob, hate to the one to break the news to you, but that says something about a person's state of mind. I agree, honesty speaks volumes about a person's state of mind, and their character too. Now, evidently you enjoy the kind of rigor she brings to the place. And I think she is a smart lady, and finds many inconsistencies. But can there ever be too much of a good thing. I think there can be. This is something new to me, and I promise to give it some serious thought; assuming I have it right, and that you're saying that honesty has its place, but, like crack, it can be abused and too much of a good thing? Also Bob, please excuse my misuse of the work onset to describe Richard's posts. How about onslaught, does that work better? I've just been reading through them, and I think he is a really funny guy. I agree if you think being (profoundly) intellectually insecure is humorous. And another confession, I've had a few off forum discussions with Share, I'm guessing Share keeps in touch off forum with all of her usherettes; I imagined this exchange between her and Barry: Share: Barry, how are you? Barry: STFU Share: You're such a tease. Barry: What don't you understand about STFU? Share: I think you're awesome Barry: That's the most profound thing you've ever said, now STFU. and I think she is a awesome lady. Is profoundly awesome the same as awesomely profound? Just a few thoughts Bob. I think you get the gist of it. I think I do; Judy is obsessed with fairness and Share is awesome? I reeling a little right now. The wife just told me how much the vacation cost. We found an art gallery that had just opened in Aspen. And they were anxious to make a sale,and we needed to replace some artwork over the two beds. Luckily that expense will be shared by three. But still, sort of reality check going on now. I sympathize, although I'm sure the art is beautiful. Happy first day of the new year! Happy New Year to you too! And Steve, I love you man, but if someone, whose motives are suspect - hands you a shovel - it's generally considered not a good idea to take it and start digging; that might not be just a hand he has behind his back.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Holding back
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend@... wrote: Hey, Bob (she said, still giggling), I'm still not done with Part Deux; had various interruptions the past couple of days. I just now started to watch the Welles interview and discovered it was 2-3/4 hours long. I think I'm going to bypass it for now and go on to the rest of your post. Hopefully I'll have the response finished tonight, but I hate to guarantee that after having missed my other ETAs. I fully understand, I'm looking forward to it when you have time. A Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. Share being awesome: Steve, Happy New Year to you and the whole family! I'm so grateful for your even tempered and profound voice on FFL. And thank you too for the personal compliment. As for the vacation costs, may they be quickly compensated for by great business in the coming months. Safe travels and all the best always. Share aka Sharon (-: On Wednesday, January 1, 2014 10:55 AM, steve.sundur@... steve.sundur@... wrote: Hey Bob, Thanks for reply. I've just been catching up on some posts. Steve being profound: You know what I think part of the problem might be, is that for me, it is just a chat room, and so I enjoy it on that basis. From Share's posts I'm getting the hang of what it takes to be awesome, but I'm not as confident about what it takes to be profound (on just a chat room) - can you help me out? Now Judy doesn't like that term. For her it something more formal. Now, nobody likes, or abides lies. Okay, that's a given. But how in the hell, can someone find so many lies in what other people post, day after day, month after month, year after year Have I got this right, they can't be lying because they do it so often; how bout they can't be lying cause they're so bad at it? Something wrong there I think. I wonder what it could be? And do you think, that, just maybe, many or most of those lies may just be differences of opinion? If you were taking the position that liars are often opinionated, I would not disagree, but it does not necessarily follow that just because Curtis told us he was only expressing his POV, that he was lying; despite the fact he was so awesome at times. Talk about a week blanket! Could you unpack this one for me? And I can't tell you how many times Judy has missed irony in other's postings! Can you cite an example or two, or is this just an opinion? If you can cite an example, I would ask that it not be Richard's claim that after Mary Magdalene saw him in the sky, Jesus flew down to Damascus like Superman, and knocked Saul off his horse; because, frankly, I think Richard is dead serious. Don't get me wrong, I'm willing to give Richard a pass on moving Damascus (if we allowed Barry to move Montmartre to the left bank, I figure we can let Richard move Damascus to the Hajaz - unless in Texas they've started to claim they're going to mosey on down when they take a trip to New York), its just this whole St. Paul as Lex Luther thing that has me a bit worried. Bob, hate to the one to break the news to you, but that says something about a person's state of mind. I agree, honesty speaks volumes about a person's state of mind, and their character too. Now, evidently you enjoy the kind of rigor she brings to the place. And I think she is a smart lady, and finds many inconsistencies. But can there ever be too much of a good thing. I think there can be. This is something new to me, and I promise to give it some serious thought; assuming I have it right, and that you're saying that honesty has its place, but, like crack, it can be abused and too much of a good thing? Also Bob, please excuse my misuse of the work onset to describe Richard's posts. How about onslaught, does that work better? I've just been reading through them, and I think he is a really funny guy. I agree if you think being (profoundly) intellectually insecure is humorous. And another confession, I've had a few off forum discussions with Share, I'm guessing Share keeps in touch off forum with all of her usherettes; I imagined this exchange between her and Barry: Share: Barry, how are you? Barry: STFU Share: You're such a tease. Barry: What don't you understand about STFU? Share: I think you're awesome Barry: That's the most profound thing you've ever said, now STFU. and I think she is a awesome lady. Is profoundly awesome the same as awesomely profound? Just a few thoughts Bob. I think you get the gist of it. I think I do; Judy is obsessed with fairness and Share is awesome? I reeling a little right now. The wife just told me how much the vacation cost. We found an art gallery that had just opened in Aspen. And they were anxious to make a sale,and we needed to replace some artwork over the two beds. Luckily that expense will be
[FairfieldLife] Happy New Year FFL
This means we are not only children longer, we are childlike longer, and that has made us by far the most creative and adaptable creatures ever. We are not a computer that follows routines laid down at birth, Jacob Bronowski once observed. If we are any kind of machine, then we are a learning machine. This is why child's play and creativity are so deeply linked. Play has multiple meanings depending on whether you are an anthropologist, psychologist, parent, or child, but among its hallmarks are the simple joys of pushing boundaries, expanding limits, randomly galumphing around to see what happens just for kicks. Even long-faced philosopher Martin Buber had to admit, Play is the exultation of the possible. At the heart of playing is the strange phenomenon of curiosity. You really can't have one without the other. One theory about curiosity is that we are all born infovores, and in that curiosity we crave new knowledge and experience in something like the way we crave food. It's a kind of mental and emotional hunger that requires ongoing feeding and satisfaction. Old knowledge doesn't satisfy our curiosity because it is familiar; we have eaten it before. So how do we know when something is new? Because it surprises us, because it's different from what we are used to, fresh. Every creature has an evolved talent for identifying what is surprising or out of the ordinary for one simple reason: it's central to our survival. Those that fail to tune into the change around them, those that aren't sensitive to surprise, soon join the legions of species no longer with us. It's a talent that reaches bank hundreds of millions of years. For modern humans like you and me this makes curiosity a way to gather new information that has survival benefits, but also a process for gathering the building blocks out of which we assemble entirely new experiences and new forms of knowledge. One of the behaviors that makes us different is our affection for playing around randomly, joining this with that or that with another thing with no particular reason except to create more surprises that satisfy our curiosity, which in turn results in still newer experiences, new inventions and insights. Innovation and originality are by-products of our lifelong, childlike love of goofing off! -Chip Walter (LAST APE STANDING) Henri Matisse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOldcM7zubU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOldcM7zubU
[FairfieldLife] Holding back
Steve, Thank you for your response and the kind regards to *she who must be listened to*, and the daughter. I also enjoy Barry's current contributions; I used to find his posts a bit of a yawn, but then Share showed up and began letting him know at every opportunity what a exceptional talent she considers him to be; witnessing Barry finally find the audience he so richly deserves could be the point I started believing in a personal deity again. You're correct I think Judy is an exceptional contributor on FFL; call me old fashioned, but I have a soft spot for people I can learn from; the fact she finds hypocrisy repugnant doesn't hurt either. A good example of why I love your contributions to the forum was your choice of the word onset to describe Richard's posts; it would take me a week to think of a word like that, I just looked it up in a not so thick dictionary which describes it as the beginning of something, esp. something unpleasant. So can you imagine my delight when I logged on to FFL and discovered that Richard had taken time from his busy posting schedule to respond line-by-line to my communication with you; I'm wondering what his weekly output might hit if I communicated directly with him - would 400-500 be too much for the Sherpa of There’s no there, there. Although this communication is to you, the post professor has my permission to treat it like he and I were sitting in the same room - having a bit of a chinwag; but before I proceed, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that Richard needs get a handle on the fact that Ann and the good Dr. D. have his best interests at heart - the last thing they would want is for any of us to enable Richard's growing dependence on responding line-by-line to other peoples communications. Its a long road down from the mountain top of 250 posts a week (66% more than 150 - from the bottom up, and 40% more than 150 - from the top down; considered an excellent margin in a number of industries), but as with all journeys it must start with the first step; so in the spirit of our resident Sherpa's trek back down from the mountain top - a time when many climbers get in trouble - I'm going to listen to Ann's sage advice, and preserve bandwidth by limiting my response to his comments, and our exchange, to this single follow up post to you. As a side bar, I'm a little concerned for Richards safety as no doubt his line-by-line rebuttal on my communication to you brought on a nasty domestic with Barry - the Paris to Paris back channel must have been red hot yesterday; frankly, I thought (I'm sure Barry would agree) Share showed the kind of restraint that should secure her the STFU award from Barry for 2013 (tomorrow is the last day for entries). There were many interesting points in Richard's line-by-line response to my communication to you, but the ones that really jumped out at me, and I don't think I'm alone in this, were his I'm not gay declarations. As you know, he has continued to make this declaration for a few weeks now although I can't remember anyone actually saying he is gay. Keeping in mind that this is a tolerant, if not urbane, meeting place for like-minded students of the history of consciousness, and no one here would ever dream of looking like a complete moron by disparaging individuals based on their sexual orientation; I think I speak for more than a few FFL correspondents when I ask why Richard keeps denying he's not gay when no one said he is? For this reason, let's review what we know and what we know we don't know about these denials; in examining the denials we may unlock the secret to the onset, and his current challenges with holding back with his FFL contributions, and possibly his tantric practice - to determine whether this lack of control is a precursor to something more ominous. When we consider the onset of the volume of Richard posting the last few months, and more recently in his line-by-line rebuttal of my communication to you, is it possible that in this inability to *hold back* we are witnessing some type of tantric explosion caused by some denial of what he truly wants out of life; in my recent conversation with a woman named Rita (who our Richard has already disowned) she said: he may or may not be a gay tantric, but considering the time he spends with his computer - I know something is going on, and, this crazy idea he has that the only asana worth performing is the corpse pose - what the hell is with that. I mentioned to Rita that the Wife and I practice yoga most nights, and, frankly, at my age I wish there was more time for the corpse pose. I guess I'll leave it there; I've got to run - Judy has invited me sailing again. Richard if you're reading this could you post a link to some of your poetry; I for one would love to read some. The other Judy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U-rBZREQMw
[FairfieldLife] RE: Post Count Sat 28-Dec-13 00:15:02 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, steve.sundur@... wrote: Thanks Bob, I feel fortunate to be able spend time with family in a special place doing fun activities. First, I do enjoy Richard's writing style. Now, I know that has nothing to do with content, but style points do count for me. Second, it has been my observation that some edge has been taken off his comments*, and because of this, it has made him more readable. Third, I find Judy to have an overbearing style, lacking tact and the inability, (purposely or unaware) ignoring nuance. And so, when Richard attacks her on these fronts, I find it humorous. As for his content, I enjoy some of the pictures and situations he describes. I also find some of his links interesting, but I typically don't have the time to click on them. That's the best I can do. I hope your daughter is doing well. I am immensely enjoying skiing with mine. * Certainly Richards comments to Judy have edge. Please see item three. Steve, Thanks for responding. Your gratitude for the family you're been graced with comes through in your FFL contributions; IMO, it speaks highly of you as a human being. Thank you for asking about my daughter, she's doing great and just turned sixteen. I understand you find Richard entertaining, but I think we can agree that being entertained is not the same thing as learning something. I thought when you mentioned Richard's original content there might be something in his posts that you found edifying - that I had missed; from what you say here, it appears that's not the case. As entertainment, I personally find the voice Richard employs on FFL more than a little bit grating - not unlike one of those automated customer service bots you get when you call Future Shop. On the edumacation front, he reads like he thinks his readership know English as a second language - which could explain why Judy has opted for macros, and Uriah Heep thinks she's discovered The Rosetta Stone. I'm not sure how much original content I've been able to harvest from Richards offerings, but lets take a look: 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock - I'm guessing you've heard of ROLLING STONE, if not, I could send you a link; What People Wear - I'm still recovering from red tie with a maroon shirt; What People Eat - I mean really, who cares about shopping at WFM when you have Dean and DeLuca and Eataly (personally, I agree with PJ O'Rourke: Eat The Rich); and, of course, lets not forget his reports from the front of his yoga mat (which he does not seem to be visiting enough) - on the history of consciousness; at best they read like badly written book reviews, and, most definitely - ALL ABOUT RICHARD. IMO, 90% of his wikipuff output are cut and paste jobs from the threatened opus he claims he's been working on the last 50 years. Please direct me to anything original in any of this output. The thread I thought had potential was the one with his snaps of run down houses, but so far he's failed to close the deal by not somehow pointing out the irony of these images coming from a tea bagger who's never gone beyond warm water. I do admit to the guilty pleasure of watching Uriah Heep cobble together this unholy alliance between these two old farts in a wind storm - who hated each other a few weeks ago; not unlike watching the last days of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, just before Operation Barbarossa; old Uriah is nothing if not obvious. I disagree with you about Judy; IMO, she's the most effective contributor on FFL and writes the best sentences on the forum: she' s funny, well informed and curious; please point to anywhere you've spotted these qualities in Barry's or Richard's contributions. Judy is obviously strong, smart and independent: be honest Steve, if Judy was man there wouldn't any of this hostility toward her passion for accuracy. She does not start these exchanges, but she'll be damned before she'd let someone pretend accuracy and fairness are not important - just because it's the Internet. And since its the award season, and she decided to jump into our conversation - before I could respond to you; how bout an award for Uriah for The Years Most Obvious? Happy New Year to you and your family; and to Richard and Barry: more cowbell please.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, you are just a really nice guy! Anyway, I hope you're noticing that Bob is often putting little comments along with his links now as you requested. I admit I'm still not opening those links because I still don't get his sense of humor. But I'm sure it's good. Bob's your uncle! *Bob's your uncle* is a phrase my British SO of 15 years taught me. It means something like: and there you have it or that's that! In Iowa City there's a local pizza chain called Bob's Your Uncle. Cute! Like if your were teaching someone how to create a macro, at the very end instead of saying *and there you have it* you'd say: Bob's your uncle! I hope I got that right (-: On Friday, December 27, 2013 10:48 AM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: It looks like Judy really took me seriously. LoL! Seriously, folks, I should have just kept my pile hole shut about Robin since he's no longer here, but I couldn't resist. My apologies to Robin who is not here to defend himself. But, Ann and Judy aren't doing a very good job of taking up for Robin. So, in his defense, I'd like to say that it was interesting reading all his posted messages. Compared to the usual Judy macros and one-liners posted here y Ann, Robin seemed to have something he wanted to communicate to us. Some people do feel better when they have someone to talk to. So, Robin if you're reading this, it's nothing personal. Thanks for taking the time to post here. Seriously. On 12/27/2013 9:29 AM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: As Richard himself admitted in post #368186, nothing he says is to be taken seriously. Ann seems to be quite gullible when it comes to coming under the spell of manipulators like Robin and Judy. Apparently she takes Robin very seriously - maybe Ann is still under some kind of trance-induction state. Most people get over such mind manipulation in a few months - for others it takes years. Ann seems to have come to this forum because Robin was posting here, but he's gone now, so it looks like Ann's new mind control leader is Judy. From what I've read here, it looks like Ann and Judy both came under Robin's spell - he manipulated them like a master. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, you are just a really nice guy! Anyway, I hope you're noticing that Bob is often putting little comments along with his links now as you requested. I admit I'm still not opening those links because I still don't get his sense of humor. But I'm sure it's good. Bob's your uncle! *Bob's your uncle* is a phrase my British SO of 15 years taught me. It means something like: and there you have it or that's that! In Iowa City there's a local pizza chain called Bob's Your Uncle. Cute! Like if your were teaching someone how to create a macro, at the very end instead of saying *and there you have it* you'd say: Bob's your uncle! I hope I got that right (-: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkoQig6vSY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkoQig6vSY On Friday, December 27, 2013 10:48 AM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: It looks like Judy really took me seriously. LoL! Seriously, folks, I should have just kept my pile hole shut about Robin since he's no longer here, but I couldn't resist. My apologies to Robin who is not here to defend himself. But, Ann and Judy aren't doing a very good job of taking up for Robin. So, in his defense, I'd like to say that it was interesting reading all his posted messages. Compared to the usual Judy macros and one-liners posted here y Ann, Robin seemed to have something he wanted to communicate to us. Some people do feel better when they have someone to talk to. So, Robin if you're reading this, it's nothing personal. Thanks for taking the time to post here. Seriously. On 12/27/2013 9:29 AM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: As Richard himself admitted in post #368186, nothing he says is to be taken seriously. Ann seems to be quite gullible when it comes to coming under the spell of manipulators like Robin and Judy. Apparently she takes Robin very seriously - maybe Ann is still under some kind of trance-induction state. Most people get over such mind manipulation in a few months - for others it takes years. Ann seems to have come to this forum because Robin was posting here, but he's gone now, so it looks like Ann's new mind control leader is Judy. From what I've read here, it looks like Ann and Judy both came under Robin's spell - he manipulated them like a master. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/26/2013 11:52 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats What do ya wanna to do? Wanna be hackers? Cold crackers? Slackers? Wastin' time with all the chat-room yakkers; nine to five chillin' at Hewlet Packard. Wanna run with my crew, huh? Through cyber space and crunch numbers like I do. They call me the king of the spreadsheets; got 'em all printed out on my bedsheets. My new computer's got the clocks; it rocks. But it was obsolete before I opened the box. You say you've had your desktop for over a week? Throw that junk away, man, it's an antique. Your laptop is a month old? Well, that's great, if you can use a nice, heavy, paper-weight. My digital media is write protected, every volumn inspected, no viruses detected. I beta-tested every operatin' system, gave ops to some, on others I dised 'em. While your computers crashin', mine's multi-taskin'. Got a flat screen monitor, forty inches wide; I believe your's says etch-a-sketch on the side. In a 32-bit world, you're a two bit user; you've got your own newsgroup - all total losers. You're motherboard melts, when you try to send a fax; where'd you get that CPU? In a box of Cracker Jacks? What do ya wanna to do? Wanna be hackers? Cold crackers? Slackers? Wastin' time with all the chat-room yakkers; nine to five chillin' at Hewlet Packard. What? 'Its All About the Pentiums' by Weird Al Yankovich From the CD 'Running With Scissors' http://youtu.be/qpMvS1Q1sos http://youtu.be/qpMvS1Q1sos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuKwpkUNNrA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuKwpkUNNrA
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/27/2013 11:44 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Richard Macro (#39) How's the book coming? You've been reading it, Bob, or maybe not. Go figure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv5B71KmkA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv5B71KmkA
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/27/2013 11:32 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Have you consulted council about legal jeopardy you could face for copyright infringement with your vanity publishing project; FYI: Fair use is a limitation and exception to the exclusive right granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. In the United States copyright law, fair use is a doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders. Examples of fair use include commentary, search engines, criticism, parody, news reporting, research, teaching, library archiving and scholarship. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX8dGtyhSHk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX8dGtyhSHk
[FairfieldLife] RE: Post Count Sat 28-Dec-13 00:15:02 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, steve.sundur@... wrote: Is there really much difference between 150 posts a week and 250? I'm not sure that there is. But if you want to keep score, I would bet that more of Richard's posts deal with original content than what we are seeing from you. Just say'n. Steve, Thank you for the link to your travel images, I enjoy reading about your trips with your family. As I've mentioned in the past, I also enjoy your humour and wish you'd post more. Could you expand a little on your statement about Richard, I'd like to know more about what you've learned from his original content.
[FairfieldLife] RE: Post Count Sat 28-Dec-13 00:15:02 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, authfriend@... wrote: Bob, don't give up on me--I want to watch some of the videos you've posted for me before responding to our latest round, but I haven't had time to do that yet. I'm hoping I can manage it this evening. Thanks Judy, I'm looking forward to your response. In the meantime, I'm enjoying your other posts very much. ;-) You'll notice I shamelessly appropriated your Uriah Heep observation, IMO - the most astute observation of the year (possibly the decade). Smile.
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/28/2013 12:18 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuKwpkUNNrA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuKwpkUNNrA I already told you, Bob, I'm not gay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9cTQ1ZRdbw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9cTQ1ZRdbw
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/28/2013 12:22 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Richard Macro (#39) How's the book coming? You've been reading it, Bob, or maybe not. Go figure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv5B71KmkA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv5B71KmkA You are supposed to read the messages here BEFORE you post your comment, Bob. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsXKT5RhJf8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsXKT5RhJf8
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/28/2013 12:29 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX8dGtyhSHk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX8dGtyhSHk This is supposed to be a family oriented forum, Bob. If you want to get immediately banned, I wouldn't post any links to pornography. Rick and Alex have a zero tolerance for posting porn or links to porn of any kind. So, be warned. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHs2coAzLJ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHs2coAzLJ8
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Post Count Sat 28-Dec-13 00:15:02 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/28/2013 12:52 PM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: Bob, don't give up on me--I want to watch some of the videos you've posted for me before responding to our latest round, but I haven't had time to do that yet. I'm hoping I can manage it this evening. I think this may be considered pandering on news forums. Without a short description of the content of the link, you might want to think twice about clicking on it. It's considered to be bad form to just post a link without making a single comment on what the link is about. But, you already knew this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odd8Zdhuj9o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odd8Zdhuj9o
Re: [FairfieldLife] Feliz Navidad to everyone!
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, I was joking around. Ann finally posted a photo of this year's tree. Emily and Bob did a great job of bringing all that about imho (-: Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. -Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland. On Thursday, December 26, 2013 3:41 PM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: On 12/26/2013 10:58 AM, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, Ann's just upset that I caught her trying to pass off last year's tree photo as this years! Plus I revealed her lie about my living in a 1 BR flat. It's beginning to look like we've got a pair of serial fibbers on FFL. That's pretty bizarre to say the least, that someone would post a photo of last year's Christmas tree and lead people to believe it was this years Christmas tree. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: What is it with the MGC?! First Emily and Bob obsess on my reaction to Ann's tree photo. Now Ann wonders about my reaction to Bob's writing! And once before she wondered about my reaction to Judy and Bob's exchange about Pinter. If I'm such a liar, etc., why would they be at all interested in my opinion of anything?! Anyway, as I told RWC a long time ago, I need white space, paragraph breaks, whatever you want to call it. My eyeballs need a resting place amongst all those words! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuA14Z2QadM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuA14Z2QadM On Thursday, December 26, 2013 3:40 PM, awoelflebater@... awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: Apparently Bob learned nothing from Robin, not even how to form a break between paragraphs. Get back to us Bob, after you take a few computer lessons at a community college. Thanks for the post, but I don't have time to reformat for easier reading. Go figure. Oh, nobody cares if you read this or not. It has been the highlight, by far, of my day. If you ever do get around to giving this a cursory glance Ricky, this is the template for readability, humour and intelligence. Three of the many attributes you don't seem to possess. Any comments Sharon? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw On 12/26/2013 11:52 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so
[FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend@... wrote: He was spoofing Barry and his buddies and their crazed attacks on me, and also, yes, partly his own writing style. He did the latter quite a bit, actually. Most people knew what he was doing, and it only enhanced his credibility. He was a master at ironic self-deprecation. Too bad you missed it; it was very entertaining and appealing. Judy, he doesn't get it and, I am sorry to say, I don't think he ever will. As clear as it is what Robin was doing and liked to do it is beyond RR's ability to comprehend. It is exactly why Bob's posts, as funny and intelligent and multi-layered as they are, are wasted on him. Ricky's mentality is meant for simpler fare - repetition of simple ideas, falsehoods and the need to be the center of attention - even if the attention means others are laughing at him. I have it right from the horse's mouth (Robin's) that this was a parody. Go figure. I even have it documented in a private email So, you are saying that Robin spoofed himself? Because a parody, strictly speaking, is a work that caricatures another work. Robin's post bears no resemblance to Judy's or Barry's works on FFL. There is something fishy going on here with you two. Why would Robin spoof himself and bring into question everything he has written on FFL by posting a spoof of his own writing style? If he did that, nobody would ever believe anything he ever wrote here again. Richard, you are tenasome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuA14Z2QadM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuA14Z2QadM parody: A parody (also called spoof, send-up or lampoon), in current use, is an imitative work created to mock, comment on or trivialize an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of satiric or ironic imitation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: from yahoo answers: Irony is probably one of the great misused words of our generation. In its pure form it requires the speaker to say one thing and mean another, and also requires at least one person present to believe that the speaker means what he says and at least one who knows otherwise. Share is empathetic. Irony is a form of utterance that postulates a double audience, consisting of one party that hearing shall hear and shall not understand, and another party that, when more is meant than meets the ear, is aware both of that more and of the outsiders' incomprehension. -- Fowler's Modern English Usage. Parody is imitation of the written or spoken words of another for the purpose of ridicule. Satire is a humorous artistic expression (such as a novel or essay) intended to attack folly, stupidity or vice. It can employ a number of types of humor, including sarcasm, irony and wit. On Thursday, December 26, 2013 3:48 PM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: On 12/26/2013 11:14 AM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: Robin and I called that exchange our irony duel in private. Oh, so now it's irony instead of a parody? parody: a. A literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule. See Synonyms at caricature. b. The genre of literature comprising such works. 2. Something so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery; a travesty: The trial was a parody of justice. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/parody http://www.thefreedictionary.com/parody
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: You've wasted another post on me, Bob - I hardly ever click on a YouTube link if the poster can't spend the time posting a comment to go with it. What exactly, are you trying to say? I'm sure it is interesting coming from you, but I have bad eyes these days. Try more gum! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5TQ4GF8rNI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5TQ4GF8rNI On 12/26/2013 12:48 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: Apparently Bob learned nothing from Robin, not even how to form a break between paragraphs. Get back to us Bob, after you take a few computer lessons at a community college. Thanks for the post, but I don't have time to reformat for easier reading. Go figure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw On 12/26/2013 11:52 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so conservative, we'll assume that Richard will be taking Barry's last name; I know he would not like to be referred to as the wind-up toy) to practice while he's doing the laundry, and keeping supper warm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/26/2013 12:55 PM, obbajeeba wrote: Posting limits are for complainers. Parodies are for posers. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/368333 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/368333
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: If their conversation was, as Judy and Robin claim, a spoof, then both Judy and Robin stand self-condemned. Most readers here take these messages at face value, as being true. If Judy and Robin are spoofing us, then they stand as two of the biggest FFL fibbers of all time. All true spoofs are false, even if effective. If it was not a spoof, it stands on it's own as a condemnation of Ms Stein. Either way, it's lesson in the amount of deception a person can stoop to in order to deceive - it's trickery. If it was a spoof, that makes Robin look like the trickster he really is and has been for a long time. Gullible students may have fallen for his tricks in the past, but Robin may have hoisted himself on his own petard with this post. Go figure. Final rinse and spin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw1HJqpbfJU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw1HJqpbfJU On 12/26/2013 11:38 AM, awoelflebater@... mailto:awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: You can pretty much tell how much this post of Robin's nailed Judy to the wall, by the lack of a reply by Ms Stein. If this is a parody, then a monkey is flying out of my butt. Go figure. I have it right from the horse's mouth (Robin's) that this was a parody. Go figure. I even have it documented in a private email. Go figure some more. Whoops, watch out for the monkeys flying out of Richard's butt! They're pelting him with poo, but they're laughing so hard at him that their aim is a bit off. You don't want to get in the line of fire. Robin and I called that exchange our irony duel in private. We were pretty pleased with ourselves, I must confess. Yes, it was one of the first times that he really had a good chuckle with me about this conversation between you two. He thought it was bloody hilarious and I don't really think he imagined for a moment that anyone would take it seriously. However, he didn't care what anyone believed, I don't think, he just was having far too much fun with you on this one. I don't think he realized how irony challenged many people are at FFL or even how they would be willing to, at any opportunity, use the seeming ambiguity of whether or not it was irony, to some silly advantage to win an argument.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Five, six, and seven for Feste
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Judy, what are you hoping to accomplish by bringing this up? What is the result you want? It's gotta be all about job creation... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE-OCDexYrU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE-OCDexYrU On Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:58 PM, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote: If Judy really thinks so badly of me, then why does she continue to communicate with me?! It makes no sense and leads me to believe that she has another motive. Very strange. Anyway, Steve, how's the skiing? Are the villages looking beautiful? On Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:46 PM, steve.sundur@... steve.sundur@... wrote: Sure Judy, I wouldn't expect you to interpret it in any other way. When there is an opportunity to frame something in the worst possible way, it's pretty much guaranteed that you will be first in line. Or I should say, those with whom you have a vendetta. You may not realize it,,but this is a major reason why people stay away from here. Of course, I think there are many positive contributions you make, but on balance, I think it tends to stay pretty ugly. Maybe those two pictures in the photo section do actually capture two big facets of your personality. ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, authfriend@... wrote: Right, the context was Share's preference for punjabis over saris: Plus they are practical, meaning one could still flee or er apply one's knee to a feller's nether regions if he got too frisky. So punjabis I'm guessing are great for setting boundaries if one is about to experience PhysR rather than PsyR or EmoR. I'm just sayin. (That's a reference, BTW, to her having accused Robin of psychological rape, another very ugly story involving Share.) IOW, got too frisky here refers to attempted rape. Curtis was confused, thinking she was referring to Fairfield. She corrected him: Oh, I meant the women in India. From recent news reports there seems to be a lot of hyper frisky fellers there. She was referring to an NPR story Buck had linked to about the terrible problems India was having with rape (including murderous rape--one of the recent victims was 4 years old). She later claimed calling the Indian rapists frisky fellers had been a joke. I kid you not, folks. This is what Steve is trying to defend her from. The NPR story is here: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175471907/on-indias-trains-seeking-safety-in-the-women-s-compartment http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175471907/on-indias-trains-seeking-safety-in-the-women-s-compartment I can give you links to any of the posts I quoted. (I can also refer you to one of the very ugliest posts I've ever seen on FFL. It's from Curtis, also attempting to defend Share, and it's truly sickening. Only someone with a disturbed mind could have written it.) Steve wrote: Exactly Share. Most everyone knew the context in which you made your comment. And only those with the most nefarious intent would choose to interpret it in the way they do. Why don't you tell us what your interpretation was, Steve? I've given you the context; go to it. Quite a shame that people choose to do that.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: Nobody claimed you were a writer. Writers, write - ankle-biters, bite. Richard, something to consider before you bend over: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLzjW5JW5I On 12/26/2013 1:44 PM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: Oooopsie! Never claimed to be a writer. It's also a sure sign of defeat in a fair debate. Judy wants this forum to look like the laughing stock of Yahoo Groups. Otherwise she'd be posting something interesting to read instead of wasting time posting snarky messages all day and into the night. She used to be the top poster, but now I've left her in the dust. A writer, Judy is NOT. I'd certainly agree with the last sentence. What kind of real writer would settle for grading other people's papers as a career rather than try to write something -- anything -- herself? On 12/26/2013 10:56 AM, Bhairitu wrote: The request for posting limits is a sure sign of spiritual immaturity. It's like needing training wheels or diapers to be on the Internet. On 12/26/2013 03:49 AM, j_alexander_stanley@... wrote: I absolutely refuse to take it back on. If folks are too stupid or lazy to just fucking filter out what they don't want to read, then they should go offline and do something else. Stop expecting others to do simple shit you can damn well do yourselves. Get a fucking grip, people.
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: You've wasted another post on me, Bob - I hardly ever click on a YouTube link if the poster can't spend the time posting a comment to go with it. What exactly, are you trying to say? I'm sure it is interesting coming from you, but I have bad eyes these days. His posts aren't for you Ricky, they're for those who can and do appreciate them. You just stick with the photos of shacks and keep preening and strutting for Sharon, okay? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikMKJwbMQ_M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikMKJwbMQ_M On 12/26/2013 12:48 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: Apparently Bob learned nothing from Robin, not even how to form a break between paragraphs. Get back to us Bob, after you take a few computer lessons at a community college. Thanks for the post, but I don't have time to reformat for easier reading. Go figure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw On 12/26/2013 11:52 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so conservative, we'll assume that Richard will be taking Barry's last name; I know he would not like to be referred to as the wind-up toy) to practice while he's doing the laundry, and keeping supper warm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Five, six, and seven for Feste
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: snip If I were to do what you suggest, how would your view of reality change? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubP5zHnlrE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ubP5zHnlrE On Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:13 PM, awoelflebater@... awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Judy, what are you hoping to accomplish by bringing this up? What is the result you want? Sharon, have you ever been raped or raped? Has your mother, your sister? If they had been how would you like someone describing the rapists as frisky? It's that simple. On Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:58 PM, Share Long sharelong60@... wrote: If Judy really thinks so badly of me, then why does she continue to communicate with me?! It makes no sense and leads me to believe that she has another motive. Very strange. Anyway, Steve, how's the skiing? Are the villages looking beautiful? On Thursday, December 26, 2013 8:46 PM, steve.sundur@... steve.sundur@... wrote: Sure Judy, I wouldn't expect you to interpret it in any other way. When there is an opportunity to frame something in the worst possible way, it's pretty much guaranteed that you will be first in line. Or I should say, those with whom you have a vendetta. You may not realize it,,but this is a major reason why people stay away from here. Of course, I think there are many positive contributions you make, but on balance, I think it tends to stay pretty ugly. Maybe those two pictures in the photo section do actually capture two big facets of your personality. ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, authfriend@... wrote: Right, the context was Share's preference for punjabis over saris: Plus they are practical, meaning one could still flee or er apply one's knee to a feller's nether regions if he got too frisky. So punjabis I'm guessing are great for setting boundaries if one is about to experience PhysR rather than PsyR or EmoR. I'm just sayin. (That's a reference, BTW, to her having accused Robin of psychological rape, another very ugly story involving Share.) IOW, got too frisky here refers to attempted rape. Curtis was confused, thinking she was referring to Fairfield. She corrected him: Oh, I meant the women in India. From recent news reports there seems to be a lot of hyper frisky fellers there. She was referring to an NPR story Buck had linked to about the terrible problems India was having with rape (including murderous rape--one of the recent victims was 4 years old). She later claimed calling the Indian rapists frisky fellers had been a joke. I kid you not, folks. This is what Steve is trying to defend her from. The NPR story is here: http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175471907/on-indias-trains-seeking-safety-in-the-women-s-compartment http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175471907/on-indias-trains-seeking-safety-in-the-women-s-compartment I can give you links to any of the posts I quoted. (I can also refer you to one of the very ugliest posts I've ever seen on FFL. It's from Curtis, also attempting to defend Share, and it's truly sickening. Only someone with a disturbed mind could have written it.) Steve wrote: Exactly Share. Most everyone knew the context in which you made your comment. And only those with the most nefarious intent would choose to interpret it in the way they do. Why don't you tell us what your interpretation was, Steve? I've given you the context; go to it. Quite a shame that people choose to do that.
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/26/2013 10:45 PM, awoelflebater@... mailto:awoelflebater@... wrote: His posts aren't for you Ricky, they're for those who can and do appreciate them. You just stick with the photos of shacks and keep preening and strutting for Sharon, okay? So, it's a message all about Richard, When Barry met Richard Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so conservative, we'll assume that Richard will be taking Barry's last name; I know he would not like to be referred to as the wind-up toy) to practice while he's doing the laundry, and keeping supper warm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE Go figure! More from Richard: but Richard isn't supposed to read it? You're not making any sense Ann, as usual. It's considered bad form to put a respondents name in the subject line of a message. If it's a personal message, it would be better to send it by private email. If it's meant for the group, it needs to be relevant to the discussion. Bob's message seems to have got your attention though, but your reply is nonsense, so it looks like not only did Bob waste a lot of his time composing this message for you to read, but he's managed to waste your time as well. The least you could do for Bob is post an intelligent reply or comment. P.S. Have you ever heard of snipping posts, Ann?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: There's no way that Barry is more distraught about Robin than you are about Barry. In fact, I'd say your a thousand-fold more distraught about Barry - in fact, about seventeen years worth of distraught. 1996 - 2013. Now that's being distraught! Richard Macro (#52) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tDYMayp6Dk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tDYMayp6Dk On 12/26/2013 1:26 PM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: More, um, wishful thinking from Barry. ;-) The most fascinating thing about it all, from a psychological point of view, is that Judy actually thinks she's winning. So does Ann. But then, both of them are so clueless that they climbed all over themselves to see who could kiss Robin's ass the most. Not exactly the brightest candles on the cake. Poor Barry was wildly, insanely jealous of Robin. Still is. Brings him up at every opportunity even long after he's left. I've never seen Barry so distraught by a single poster.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: snip As for Bob, I guess I just don't get the British sense of humor. Go figure! We need more cowbell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ix7jqxXQ2I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ix7jqxXQ2I On Friday, December 27, 2013 9:35 AM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: On 12/27/2013 7:50 AM, TurquoiseB wrote: *As Richard himself admitted in post #368186 yesterday, nothing he says is to be taken seriously.* Apparently Judy took me seriously. LoL! Even those who don't much like Richard have to admit that this is funny. :- Well, I thought so too. In fact, it's one of my best retorts of all time. Seriously.
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/27/2013 8:43 AM, awoelflebater@... mailto:awoelflebater@... wrote: P.S. Have you ever heard of snipping posts, Ann? No, never. Why don't you tell me all about it? Do I use scissors or nail cutters? Do I say I snipped or simply snip and hope people figure out what I snipped. You are supposed to read the Group Guidelines BEFORE you start posting Ann. So, maybe it's time to review a few of the guidelines for posting to FFL. The Guidelines can be found in the FLL Files section: FairfieldLife Guidelines: 3) Please snip - be highly selective in quoting a message to which you are responding, deleting all but the most relevant portions of the prior posts. This makes the daily digest easier to read for those who subscribe to it. Furthermore, could you perhaps provide an example of perfect snipping (with plenty of white spaces in between so I can understand)? Thanking you in advance... D'oh! I snipped Bob's un-formatted message in my reply to you, Ann, When Barry met Richard Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so conservative, we'll assume that Richard will be taking Barry's last name; I know he would not like to be referred to as the wind-up toy) to practice while he's doing the laundry, and keeping supper warm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE Go figure! More cowbell from Richard: ...but in your zeal to discredit me, you failed to notice. Something tells me you didn't even read Bob's message, which is kind of an insult to Bob, since he obviously spent a long time composing it. I haven't read Bob's message yet
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Revelation and Conversion
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/27/2013 10:05 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Parody is imitation of the written or spoken words of another for the purpose of ridicule. So, Bob is thinking that Robin was ridiculing himself? Because, what Robin posted was nothing like what Barry writes. Barry makes sense, but Robin's post was almost nonsensical. I'd say what Robin posted was the truth of how Robin really feels. Most people who are readers here take these posts at face value. So, Robin seemed to NOT be posting a parody or something ironic - it was a true evaluation of what he really thought about Judy. So, it's ironic that Judy and Bob would call what Robin wrote a parody. Go figure. Richard Macro (#87) Have you consulted council about legal jeopardy you could face for copyright infringement with your vanity publishing project; why not discuss it with Barry - I'm sure he has some valuable input to give you on Best Sellers.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Posting Limits
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: snip I'm not gay. Richard Macro (#39) How's the book coming?
[FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so conservative, we'll assume that Richard will be taking Barry's last name; I know he would not like to be referred to as the wind-up toy) to practice while he's doing the laundry, and keeping supper warm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] When Barry Met Richard
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: Apparently Bob learned nothing from Robin, not even how to form a break between paragraphs. Get back to us Bob, after you take a few computer lessons at a community college. Thanks for the post, but I don't have time to reformat for easier reading. Go figure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps6ck1ejoAw On 12/26/2013 11:52 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Now that Richard has admitted he does not have a wife named Rita; let's review what we know about Barry and Richard, and what they have in common - to determine if their new found passion for each other has the legs needed to go the distance: first, they both believe their PCs' are desirable substitutes for companions with heartbeats - your basic blow up doll with a microprocessor; second, they both believe vanity publishing is a viable business model - although one could be forgiven for thinking Barry might be hiding from Richard some disappointing page visitor stats - new lovers do that sort of thing; third, both appear to have a keen desire to be taken seriously as writers, teachers, and intellectuals and seem to believe that HUFFPUFF and WIKIPEDIA foot notes have replaced libraries - if they adopt (Richard appears to be beyond child bearing years) would they name the child HUFFPEDIA or WIKIPUFF; fourth, they both believe there is a huge market of lurkers waiting in the FFL wings for more of their prodigious output; fifth, both are military brats from Texas that believe Share is not a brat - its rumored Share is planning to rename herself with the FFL handle: Barry's and Richard's wind-up toy (don't call her a blow up doll, she obviously has no microprocessor); sixth, they're both obsessed with Judy and appear hooked on the regular humiliation she subjects them to - as if playing so far out of above their pay grade compensates for the exchanges making them look *almost intelligent* (not to be confused with almost famous*, which they seemed to have nailed); seventh, they both appear to be obsessed by all things Robin - a neutral observer might wonder if they're not envious of Ann because they missed the chance to join the WTS ( I'm impressed that Richard claims he recently read everything Robin ever wrote; I just hope Barry doesn't, in a moment of cruelty - when he's had a few - tell Richard about Robin's wish that his WTS era writings meet with a bonfire); eighth, they both appear to have gotten the wrong mantra and have limited knowledge of Eastern thought (and macros); finally, they both appear lonesome - which is how they met over the internet - Barry in a cafe, Richard in a laundry room: with so many Shared interests how could anyone doubt that nuptials for these two are meant to be, and just around the corner; I think in their declining years these two have what it takes to make a union that will inspire the poets: of course, there will be a few bumps on the road; for example, how will Richard cope the first time Barry heads out for a cafe rap - just as Richard has prepared a 6 course gourmet meal (Richard will no doubt be captivating enough for Barry, but habits die hard), I imagine Richard coming off the rails and Barry digging in his heels and refusing to say when he'll be back. We can also only pray that Richard will get to safety when Barry starts practicing his martial arts in front of his old laptop when Judy posts a particularly devastating post. And, I know what you're thinking: who will do the laundry'; frankly, in love much remains a mystery, but I think with our well wishes these two have a shot; lets take the high road, because, once he has a spouse we won't be hearing as much from RR. And with our best wishes, here are some moves for Mr. Wright (being so conservative, we'll assume that Richard will be taking Barry's last name; I know he would not like to be referred to as the wind-up toy) to practice while he's doing the laundry, and keeping supper warm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: The lack of posting limits have officially killed FFL
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: First LOL of the day, thanks Richard. Off to Dome! Very cold here. No laundry to do. Go figure (-: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shCqzZzghWg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shCqzZzghWg On Monday, December 23, 2013 7:04 AM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: On 12/22/2013 10:47 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: On 12/21/2013 11:31 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Emily, you may not have been initiated, but you exhibit all the best qualities of what I was pitching when I was doin TM Intro lectures. I've never heard of a Bob Priced being a TM Teacher that was authorized to give TM intro lectures. I don't see a Bob Priced on the list of a teachers in good standing with the TMO. What exactly, were you pitching? In TM instruction you get only one single bija mantra. Richard Macro (#4.2.7) Is it something I said? What did you say, Bob?
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 11:33 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: As compelling as it is to watch what Richard can do with the footnotes of a wikipedia page It looks like Bob has been monitoring my posts. There's not much anyone can do with the footnotes of a wikipedia page, except read them and follow up with further reading. Was Bob thinking there was something else to be done with Wiki footnotes? Almost all of the books cited in my posts I either have in my collection, have read from library books, or they are on order. At one time, I owned over 5,000 books in two states and in three cities. These days I have only a small collection with me out in the laundry room. Sometimes I re-read them - they are that good. So, I can get most any book I need through the inter-library loan system at my local library in about a week. I have about 10,00 pages that I xeroxed from my old collection that I am digitizing for computer use. I have been taking copious notes for my book which I have been writing since 1999, soon to be self-published. Richard Macro (#108) Move over Lewis Carroll.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: The lack of posting limits have officially killed FFL
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/21/2013 11:31 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Emily, you may not have been initiated, but you exhibit all the best qualities of what I was pitching when I was doin TM Intro lectures. I've never heard of a Bob Priced being a TM Teacher that was authorized to give TM intro lectures. I don't see a Bob Priced on the list of a teachers in good standing with the TMO. What exactly, were you pitching? In TM instruction you get only one single bija mantra. Richard Macro (#4.2.7) Is it something I said?
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Krapp#39;s Last Tape, Part Un
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/21/2013 10:56 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Judy in black, me in red---with my latest contribution in bold. I think we're pushing the limits of NEO So, why would need NEO when you can create macros in a word processor? Richard Macro (#5): Have you thrown that load of laundry in yet? Rita is waiting.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Krapp#39;s Last Tape, Part Un
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/21/2013 10:56 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: NEO also does not seem to like text combined with too many YOUTUBE You can use Google Chrome to post links to YouTube - this makes sense when you think about it, since Google owns YouTube, which uses Adobe Flash Video and HTML5 technology. You can see an example of this in my music posts abut 100 Great Rock Artists. It would be my suggestion that you try to get way from using NEO and get yourself a news reader like Chrome or Thunderbird. This has already been discussed by Barry 2, but I guessed you missed his post, since you were so busy calling my wife at her place of employ. Go figure. Richard Macro (#10) Why do you call the Whole Body department of WFM, the vitamin section? Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: The lack of posting limits have officially killed FFL
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 10:06 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Texans are not a race or different species. There are many races of people that call themselves Texans - San Antonio for example is composed of 63% Hispanic people. They call themselves Tejanos - which is fitting since this used to be Mexico. There are quite a few people around here that call themselves Creoles, indicating they are of mixed heritage - French Canadian and African American. There have been six flags over Texas. Not to mention the original native inhabitants who called themselves Tejas, meaning friend. Not all people that live in Texas wear ten gallon hats and carry six-shooters, Bob. Richard Macro (#1) Do you tint your hair? Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: All About Macros
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 6:01 PM, awoelflebater@... mailto:awoelflebater@... wrote: But, you might try creating a macro, since most of your posts these days are short, on one line, and all begin with RE. Don't give a shit Ricky, really don't. Some people just don't want to learn, I guess. Go figure. It's only 26 steps to create a macro in a word processor like Microsoft Word or Excel or WordPerfect. It's not complicated - Judy and Bob know how to create and use macros. You can even designate the color of your text and the typeface. Let's ask Judy and Bob how they created their macros - maybe they could simplify it for you into only 25 steps. Richard Macro (#7) What is the difference between a Zen sophist and a demented rooster that won't be convinced he doesn't make the sun rise?
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: What happened to Emily and Bob? At first they seemed like pretty nice people, but something happened to them. It looks like they came under the influence of Judy. It's reached the point now that Judy and Bob support a guy that got banned by the owner of the forum - for cursing and making personal threats . Now his supporters are just going into a very dark area that I don't want to go. When it gets this personal, it's a very bad sign for the whole group at this time of the year. It's not looking good for the new year, Share. Richard Macro (#23) Since it looks like he's never going to vacate the laundry room, please ask him if he would mind throwing in the odd load of laundry: It's not like he actually has to stand up or anything! Go figure. On 12/22/2013 9:41 PM, Share Long wrote: Emily, for me frigging connotes exasperation due to the extremity of some situation. For example, if I said I haven't a frigging clue, it would mean that I don't even have a hint of a clue and felt exasperated by that. Get a frigging life means I was exasperated at how you and Bob were making a mountain out of a molehill with regards to my reaction to last year's photo of Ann's tree! On Sunday, December 22, 2013 9:28 PM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: Well, Share, that's what I gave you, the Urban Dictionary definition. Consider this a Christmas present from me. I'm also willing to go a step further. Here is Lesson 1 from the Feelings Manual 101. Acknowledge that you are having an emotion. Just that Share, no need to identify it yet. That is Lesson 2 and it is a fun one - 26 easy steps corresponding with the letters of the alphabet. Whadya say...are you curious? Shall we do this together? P.S. For the record, Share, what sense of the word friggin' do you have? And, yes, I have been hitting the egg nog - one made with coconut milk; pretty darn tasty. ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... mailto:sharelong60@... wrote: Emily, have you been hitting the egg nog?! I said I didn't know the dictionary definition of frigging. period. I never asked for your help to unpack it. I'm quite happy with my sense of it, thank you very much! On Sunday, December 22, 2013 8:01 PM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: HAVE A MARVELOUS FRIGGING EVENING RICHARD. Is this better? Share asked me to help her unpack the word FRIGGING Richard, so I did. She wrote it; she could have Googled it herself, if she was unaware of what she wrote. I think Feste should check in on her to make sure she is O.K. as I don't understand why she didn't know what she was writing or why she didn't know to Google the word. ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: On 12/22/2013 12:48 PM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: TODAY IS DECEMBER 22nd! ISN'T IT GRAND? HAVE A MARVELOUS FUCKING DAY SHARE. Emily. This very impressive, Emily, especially during the Christmas season!
[FairfieldLife] RE: Krapp#39;s Last Tape, Part Un (clickable link)
Not sure why this link below is broken when in the post I just sent, I'll try it again: http://www.pbs.org/howartmadetheworld/episodes/once/attenborough/ http://www.pbs.org/howartmadetheworld/episodes/once/attenborough/ If it still doesn't work you could likely find the page by googling: How Art Made The World, David Attenborough.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: The lack of posting limits have officially killed FFL
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, emilymaenot@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, I'll tell you my secret technique for getting rid of posters: I ignore or scan their posts! No need to throw anyone off imo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-fdYD3QOcg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-fdYD3QOcg If there is any justice, this link should win: best FFL link of 2013 for best illustrating what FFL would be like if Share, Richard and Barry talked Buck into mortgaging the farm to come up with Rick's---million a month---fee to take over the place. Emily, you may not have been initiated, but you exhibit all the best qualities of what I was pitching when I was doin TM Intro lectures. Happy Christmas! On Friday, December 20, 2013 8:48 PM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 1:08 PM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: One begins to suspect that he is intentionally doing his best to destroy the forum (possibly out of resentment that he was never able to attract the attention he craved while the posting limits were in effect). That's right, the Professor Post is trying to get rid of all the ankle-biters on this list, so the forum can be turned over to Buck, and so Rick won't shut it down. We got rid of Pete a long time ago and Rick got rid of Ravi, or tried to, and Kirk. Good work, Rick! Judy already got rid of Curtis, Vaj, and Sal, and she's working on getting rid of Steve. Good work, Judy! Share has done some good work getting rid of Robin and she is working on getting rid of Ann. Good work Share! Barry got rid of Nabby, and he has been working real hard on getting rid of Judy, but it's been slow going - she's very stubborn and obstinate and she doesn't want to go. Now, if I can only get rid of Bob, Bill and MJ, then we could all have a good time around here without all the ankle-biting. And, we could then leave it to the Doctor and Emily to sort out the rest of the informants, with a little help from Card.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, emilymaenot@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: I liked the tone of this post too. bOb's posts have a way of toning up my abdominal muscles; in my book, bOb is finer than frog fur. Thanks Emily, my tummy muscles got a good workout today too. For another reason, it's interesting you mention toning up; I think Judy also participates on FFL for the workout, she's mentioned it before, and, to me, it's obvious she comes here to stay sharp and exercise her mind---I'd like to think that's the main reason many of us come here; her being the truth police is a tired canard (although, she does like accuracy---which makes sense if you're trying to have a meaningful conversation) that says more about the male bag ladies that try too perpetuate that canard than it does about her; they can't stand how obvious she makes them look, and how easy she seems to put them out of their misery. Makes you wonder what type of sports they played in school. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7S6Z6F4ceg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7S6Z6F4ceg Thanks, Bob, I like the tone of this post of yours. Hope you and your family have a lovely holiday season and 2014, full of self and Self (-: On Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:30 PM, bobpriced@... bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: I think Ravi adds to the ganging up mentality on FFL. As such, I'm willing for him to return. But only if another ganger upper will take his place on the bench. Bob? I'm thrilled with your offer, of course I'll take the bench for Raja Ravi (if he comes back), he's like a brother to me---how many Brahmins can you say that about (I consider him Krishnamurti with a sense of humour, and a well adjusted libido); and, if I understand you correctly, I'm gopsmacked you want me to join Share's Usherettes; I've been waiting for this offer since your first post, I'm sure I meet the criteria: best days behind me, lonely male boomer bag lady, can't stand women who are smarter than me, look good riding to the rescue of a woman in peril (even if she is an admitted offline stalker)---as long as she does not mind me telling her to STFU and agrees with me that the uppity women on FFL (no one could accuse you of being uppity) are not nearly manipulative enough. Share, it took a lot of courage for your to invite me to join the usherettes, Barry won't like it one little bit, you know how he hates it when other posters feed me; he rightly considers me the BORG, a threat to civilization (and science) as he knows it; travelling the universe in search of protein, eating debris (and planets) and anything I can vacuum up (goodness, this sounds like an episode of FIREFLY---now theres a program that can teach you about the times we live in). The greatest hazard of all, losing one's self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss - an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. - is sure to be noticed. - Kierkegaard On Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:09 AM, am_i_psycho_ravi_question_mark no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Wow such pain and anguish that comes across in your sadistic rant Barry--this guy must have whipped your psychopathic ass every time around :-). ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Thanks, Bob, I like the tone of this post of yours. Hope you and your family have a lovely holiday season and 2014, full of self and Self (-: Bob, I agree with Share, I like the tone of this post of yours as well. But for very different reasons (I know I didn't have to add that but I did anyway). Do stick around, won't you? Thanks Ann, I loved the snap of your Christmas tree. I plan to stay around long enough to continue my conversations with Judy, and until I run out of Macro's for Richard; the latter could take me to the Big Sleep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXjbI3kRus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXjbI3kRus On Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:30 PM, bobpriced@... bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: I think Ravi adds to the ganging up mentality on FFL. As such, I'm willing for him to return. But only if another ganger upper will take his place on the bench. Bob? I'm thrilled with your offer, of course I'll take the bench for Raja Ravi (if he comes back), he's like a brother to me---how many Brahmins can you say that about (I consider him Krishnamurti with a sense of humour, and a well adjusted libido); and, if I understand you correctly, I'm gopsmacked you want me to join Share's Usherettes; I've been waiting for this offer since your first post, I'm sure I meet the criteria: best days behind me, lonely male boomer bag lady, can't stand women who are smarter than me, look good riding to the rescue of a woman in peril (even if she is an admitted offline stalker)---as long as she does not mind me telling her to STFU and agrees with me that the uppity women on FFL (no one could accuse you of being uppity) are not nearly manipulative enough. Share, it took a lot of courage for your to invite me to join the usherettes, Barry won't like it one little bit, you know how he hates it when other posters feed me; he rightly considers me the BORG, a threat to civilization (and science) as he knows it; travelling the universe in search of protein, eating debris (and planets) and anything I can vacuum up (goodness, this sounds like an episode of FIREFLY---now theres a program that can teach you about the times we live in). The greatest hazard of all, losing one's self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss - an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. - is sure to be noticed. - Kierkegaard On Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:09 AM, am_i_psycho_ravi_question_mark no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Wow such pain and anguish that comes across in your sadistic rant Barry--this guy must have whipped your psychopathic ass every time around :-). ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along.
[FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, Poster of the Year 2013, you make me laugh and think and are kind, so in your honor I'm making a new thread even though my new threads rarely get replied to boo hoo! Emily and Bob, just so you can stop wondering about my reaction to the photo of Ann's tree and GET A FRIGGING LIFE, I shall now enlighten you both about my immediate and mundane reaction to the photo of her Christmas tree that Ann posted. Hold onto your seatbelts! Share, thank you for this, please unpack GET A FRIGGING LIFE for me. As compelling as it is to watch what Richard can do with the footnotes of a wikipedia page, its obvious that Judy blew away all comers (graciously giving them the first move) in 2013 and is the only choice for FFL Poster of the Year for 2013. This is an opportunity for you to show the usherettes how big you are, I, for one, think you have it in you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 Huh?! But wait a minute! I've seen this photo before! Is this the same photo Ann posted last year?! That's it, Emily and Bob. That was my immediate reaction to seeing the photo. Of course since then I figured out that most people use the same ornaments year after year and put the tree in the same place. So maybe it is a current photo of the current tree. But the photo sure looks suspiciously familiar. Go figure! Of course it's a very lovely tree and photo so a repeat appearance is good too.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 9:25 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Richard Macro (#2) Red on red is not your colour. Go figure. Heads up for Bob: You can't uses spaces for macro names when you record your macro in Microsoft Word - Word macros don't like having spaces between words. You have to put the name of your macro as all one word. And, you can't create a macro in Yahoo Neo since it runs on HTML and Java script. Usually a macro is a shortcut to something you do a lot. If you have a keyboard or three button mouse you can set up hot keys to help you perform frequent tasks. I'm posting a link to these simple steps for setting up a macro in Word. Here are the steps to create a macro in Microsoft Word. It's not complicated. So, let's get started: 'How to Create a Microsoft Word Macro in 26 Easy Steps' http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/MW//s10p2.html http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/MW//s10p2.html Note on macros: Claims to creating a macro are sometimes exaggerated in online chat rooms as a threat to try and make others shut up from posting so much. The theory is that if someone posts something they don't like, you can just run your macro as a rebuttal. This works sometimes on discussion boards where newbies are easily intimidated. However, in a fair debate this is considered to be in bad form. Sometimes snarks make macro claims when in truth they are just copying pasting from a word processor into another text box. You might argue that creating a macro is a lot of trouble just to post a one-line reply in a discussion, and it doesn't seem like a shortcut, since if you are a fairly decent keyboarder you could probably key in your reply faster than setting up a macro. Go figure. P.S. I am uploading this flat file to the FFL forum in case you missed it and so others can benefit from using simple macros. Richard Macro (#6) Did you Photoshop your hands, they look like Prince Charles hands. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 10:58 PM, awoelflebater@... mailto:awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 3:58 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: As you suggested, I called Rita at the Whole Body department of WFM and asked her about shampoos she might recommend for hair thicker than yours; she was extremely helpful (certainly your better half) and asked if I would ask you a couple of questions, since FFL traffic seems to get more of your attention than she does: You think I'm an idiot, Bob - I would never reveal my wife's real name in a chat room. Not with a guy like Ravi hanging around here. And, there's at least three Whole Foods Market in San Antonio and three in Austin and all of them have vitamin sections. So, all you've proven here is a resemblance to Ravi, the guy that got booted. And, I've still got hair, but you failed to post a photo of your face - so maybe you don't even have any teeth left. Go figure. Whoa Tex, Bob is getting a little too close for comfort on all sorts of levels ain't he, pard'ner? It's not only considered bad form to stalk someone's wife or family to their place of employ, it's probably illegal as well. That's why the other guy got booted - so it's ironic that Bob would want the Ravi to be re-instated, and then Bob would do the same thing. It's not only bad form, it's a really bad joke. So, I'd say that Bob has set himself up to be booted. But, we can sometimes make allowances for newbies on the list. I sort of like the guy's sense of humor and I wouldn't want him to be banned. So, let's review a few basic standard internet protocols: 1. Don't send threatening emails to a respondents wife or family. 2. Don't call your debating partner's wife at her place of employ. 3. Avoid posting jokes about the above - it's considered to be bad form. Rick or Alex: are you reading this? What's going on - was Ravi booted or not and what for? And, if so, what's he doing here if he got booted? It's beginning to look like we've got a couple of real snoopers on the list. Richard Macro (#8) I assumed she was your wife because she said she lived with a guy named Richard who refused to do his share of the laundry. Richard Macro (#11) What are you certified to, MFST Office; Ravi is Oracle certified. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 11:15 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 10:34 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: So, we've got a Ravi that got booted for posting threats about a Bill's wife - but a Ravi is still posting; and a Ravi denies he got booted; and a Rick can't remember if it was Ravi that got booted or not; and a Judy that says a Ravi got booted but the Judy wants the Ravi back; and we've got a Bob that wants the Ravi to be given amnesty so the Ravi can come back and post some more about the Bill, but the Ravi never left in the first place. So, I guess the Ravi wasn't booted or he was. And the Bob claims he called the Richard's wife, the Rita, at her place of employ, to ask her about what shampoo the Richard uses, so the Bob could grow some hair like the Richard has; but the Bob forgot to ask the Rita about where to get himself some dentures. And, the Ann and the Emily are annoyed that the Richard is posting too many messages and it takes them all day to read through everything. Did I get this right? Now this is a real F.U.B A.R. to say the least! Now, the Richard doesn't know whether to run or to hide or LOL or do nothing. So, I think the Willytex will just get some sleep and let the Alex sort it all out. Richard Macro (#4.2.7) Is it something I said? Doesn't matter - just call Dr. Beck to get the dentures; forget about growing the hair, just buy a wig at SAKS. Richard Macro (#5): Have you thrown that load of laundry in yet (Rita is waiting)? Who is Rita? P.S. How did you set up that macro in Yahoo Neo? Richard Macro (#10) Why do you call the Whole Body section of WFM, the vitamin section? Go figure. On 12/19/2013 9:10 PM, j_alexander_stanley@... mailto:j_alexander_stanley@... wrote: Rick booted indifferent_netizen, who seems to have been Ravi. It appears that Ravi is subscribed under another ID, and by using the hide email address option and constantly changing Yahoo aliases, he can post as he pleases and not get booted off. That's the price of Rick configuring FFL for anonymous posting.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: So, why don't you set a macro for Share? LoL! Richard Macro (#1) Do you tint your hair? Go figure. On 12/20/2013 9:52 AM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: See, Share, some might say that the mean-spirited snark in your post not only far outweighs any positive effect of the purported compliment, but suggests that there is actually no genuine positive feeling behind the compliment. All the energy is in the snark; the purported compliment is lifeless. IOW, Emily's comment highlighting the snark and ignoring the compliment is far more honest than either your original post or your response here. Share whined: See, Emily, imo your post is a form of dishonesty because you leave out the part where I say the tree and photo are lovely. And it's sneaky dishonesty to boot. On Friday, December 20, 2013 8:53 AM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: Re: I shall now enlighten you both about my immediate and mundane reaction to the photo of her Christmas tree that Ann posted. Hold onto your seatbelts! Huh?! But wait a minute! I've seen this photo before! Is this the same photo Ann posted last year?! Yes, Barry is correct. Share definitely exhibits range and an ability to feel positive emotion. I'm all teared up with this warm and fuzzy response.
[FairfieldLife] RE: The Zen Macro (was Re: ...Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo)
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Richard J. Williams wrote: So, why don't you set a macro for Share? LoL! The ultimate one-key macro to resolve the issue of how best to reply to someone you don't like or something they said that you don't like is already installed, and requires no extra software or programming. It's called the Next key. Simply don't respond. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqLBQXYj0vE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqLBQXYj0vE
RE: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, rick@... wrote: From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard J. Williams Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 10:00 AM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi On 12/19/2013 11:15 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 10:34 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: So, we've got a Ravi that got booted for posting threats about a Bill's wife - but a Ravi is still posting; and a Ravi denies he got booted; and a Rick can't remember if it was Ravi that got booted or not; Upon further reflection, I do recall having booted Ravi a month or two ago – unless that was a dream. But as he says, he creates new identities every day. So even if I did boot him, it doesn’t mean much. To paraphrase Hotel California, you can check him out any time you like, but you can’t make him leave”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRSVl8UewM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRSVl8UewM
[FairfieldLife] RE: Share and Barry, a triad?
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: An Open Letter to Share and Turq: Been thinking about you two getting stomped here on a fairly regular basis, especially during this Holiday season, and its just not right. So, I am proposing to team up, with you two, to even things out, and we'll take on Joyless Judy, Eviscerating Emily, and All-bad Ann - a bundle of sticks is harder to break than one, and all that. I figure I could at least lend you some consulting advice, during the ongoing fray - and not to hint, or anything (I have already paid for my presents, for this year), but Bitcoins are sort of a big deal, now - an account, in my name, perhaps? Pay for play. Anyway, think about it, my heart bleeds a little every time I see you on the wrong end of things. Peace. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTH9zmleBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTH9zmleBE
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: Are you suggesting that Emily was dishonest and sneaky about leaving out the part where you said that her tree and photo were lovely. Should she get booted for that? Where's Judy when we need her? Richard Macro (#5): Have you thrown that load of laundry in yet (Rita is waiting)? On 12/20/2013 9:36 AM, Share Long wrote: See, Emily, imo your post is a form of dishonesty because you leave out the part where I say the tree and photo are lovely. And it's sneaky dishonesty to boot. On Friday, December 20, 2013 8:53 AM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: Re: I shall now enlighten you both about my immediate and mundane reaction to the photo of her Christmas tree that Ann posted. Hold onto your seatbelts! Huh?! But wait a minute! I've seen this photo before! Is this the same photo Ann posted last year?! Yes, Barry is correct. Share definitely exhibits range and an ability to feel positive emotion. I'm all teared up with this warm and fuzzy response.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: There seems to be a lot of sneakiness around here lately: First there was Ravi sneaking around Bill's trailer house; then Bob sneaking around calling Rita at work; and just last night I saw a guy snooping around our laundry room in the dark. And, I wouldn't be surprised if some editor is monitoring all my posts to FFL! Richard Macro (#15) Do you think homo erectus males did their share of the laundry? Go figure. On 12/20/2013 9:57 AM, sharelong60@... mailto:sharelong60@... wrote: Yes, Richard that's what I'm saying and no I don't think Emily should get booted for that. Hey, way to conjure up Judy!
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: Are you suggesting that Emily was dishonest and sneaky about leaving out the part where you said that her tree and photo were lovely. Should she get booted for that? Where's Judy when we need her? Richard Macro (#5): Have you thrown that load of laundry in yet (Rita is waiting)? On 12/20/2013 9:36 AM, Share Long wrote: See, Emily, imo your post is a form of dishonesty because you leave out the part where I say the tree and photo are lovely. And it's sneaky dishonesty to boot. On Friday, December 20, 2013 8:53 AM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: Re: I shall now enlighten you both about my immediate and mundane reaction to the photo of her Christmas tree that Ann posted. Hold onto your seatbelts! Huh?! But wait a minute! I've seen this photo before! Is this the same photo Ann posted last year?! Yes, Barry is correct. Share definitely exhibits range and an ability to feel positive emotion. I'm all teared up with this warm and fuzzy response.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Whoops! You caught me scanning, Bob! Who the heck are the usherettes?! Here's one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVFwV2ojY9I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVFwV2ojY9I As for unpacking, you first! I can't do everything Share, only my share---like the laundry. On Friday, December 20, 2013 11:33 AM, bobpriced@... bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Richard, Poster of the Year 2013, you make me laugh and think and are kind, so in your honor I'm making a new thread even though my new threads rarely get replied to boo hoo! Emily and Bob, just so you can stop wondering about my reaction to the photo of Ann's tree and GET A FRIGGING LIFE, I shall now enlighten you both about my immediate and mundane reaction to the photo of her Christmas tree that Ann posted. Hold onto your seatbelts! Share, thank you for this, please unpack GET A FRIGGING LIFE for me. As compelling as it is to watch what Richard can do with the footnotes of a wikipedia page, its obvious that Judy blew away all comers (graciously giving them the first move) in 2013 and is the only choice for FFL Poster of the Year for 2013. This is an opportunity for you to show the usherettes how big you are, I, for one, think you have it in you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 Huh?! But wait a minute! I've seen this photo before! Is this the same photo Ann posted last year?! That's it, Emily and Bob. That was my immediate reaction to seeing the photo. Of course since then I figured out that most people use the same ornaments year after year and put the tree in the same place. So maybe it is a current photo of the current tree. But the photo sure looks suspiciously familiar. Go figure! Of course it's a very lovely tree and photo so a repeat appearance is good too.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Share and Barry, a triad?
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 12:00 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com mailto:no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: An Open Letter to Share and Turq: Been thinking about you two getting stomped here on a fairly regular basis, especially during this Holiday season, and its just not right. So, I am proposing to team up, with you two, to even things out, and we'll take on Joyless Judy, Eviscerating Emily, and All-bad Ann - a bundle of sticks is harder to break than one, and all that. I figure I could at least lend you some consulting advice, during the ongoing fray - and not to hint, or anything (I have already paid for my presents, for this year), but Bitcoins are sort of a big deal, now - an account, in my name, perhaps? Pay for play. Anyway, think about it, my heart bleeds a little every time I see you on the wrong end of things. Peace. According to your plan, Bob, somebody owes me at least a thousand bucks for being the top poster and for standing up for Share this year; and for pointing out all of Judy's fibs; and for citing Ann for being prejudice; and for putting Barry down for his hubris. I have a PayPal account - just send the money to willytex@... mailto:willytex@ Thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTH9zmleBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTH9zmleBE Richard Macro (#13) What do you think about the Lululemon Founder stating on Bloomberg that the *see-through recall problem* was caused by fat people: like the WFM Founder, the Lululemon Founder is an admirer of Ayn Rand; do you think Ayn Rand would have looked sexier if she gave up smoking and let herself get fat? Is this *see-through problem* on your yoga pants the reason you won't bend over and put in a load of laundry; do you think Ayn Rand was sexy even without yoga pants? Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 11:49 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: So, why don't you set a macro for Share? LoL! Richard Macro (#1) Do you tint your hair? Go figure. Do you have any hair to tint? Richard Macro (#12) You don't appear to know that WFM is a roll up model. Go figure. On 12/20/2013 9:52 AM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: See, Share, some might say that the mean-spirited snark in your post not only far outweighs any positive effect of the purported compliment, but suggests that there is actually no genuine positive feeling behind the compliment. All the energy is in the snark; the purported compliment is lifeless. IOW, Emily's comment highlighting the snark and ignoring the compliment is far more honest than either your original post or your response here. Share whined: See, Emily, imo your post is a form of dishonesty because you leave out the part where I say the tree and photo are lovely. And it's sneaky dishonesty to boot. On Friday, December 20, 2013 8:53 AM, emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... mailto:emilymaenot@... wrote: Re: I shall now enlighten you both about my immediate and mundane reaction to the photo of her Christmas tree that Ann posted. Hold onto your seatbelts! Huh?! But wait a minute! I've seen this photo before! Is this the same photo Ann posted last year?! Yes, Barry is correct. Share definitely exhibits range and an ability to feel positive emotion. I'm all teared up with this warm and fuzzy response.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: for Emily Bob, to thank Richard, Share finally replies about Ann#39;s tree photo
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, emilymaenot@... wrote: But Share, *you* wrote it! H..veeerrryyy interresting. I've gotta go do a load of dirty laundry myself. My older daughter just informed me that what I am wearing is unacceptable. Smile. Share, please do not do Richard's laundry, it only encourages him, and Rita is getting fed up. If he's willing to trade you a pair Lululemon yoga pants, for your services, that's a different matter, but, whatever you do, don't bend over because Richard is cheap and buys everything at deep discount sales (as you'll have noticed from the houses he wants to move Rita into). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnn2ZH4fHY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnn2ZH4fHY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP9IahjvEaw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP9IahjvEaw ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Nope, Emily, Bob wasn't willing to unpack first so I'm not playing! For one thing I'm not sure what frigging means! On Friday, December 20, 2013 1:06 PM, emilymaenot@... emilymaenot@... wrote: Your FIRST! Don't forget to unpack GET A FRIGGIN LIFE for Bob (and for me too). I'm pretty sure we're not as intuitive as you are; some of us need things spelled out in black and white. ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: My first LOL of the day, Richard, thank you. Be good. But have fun. Happiest of holidays to you and your family and all the best in 2014. On Friday, December 20, 2013 12:06 PM, Richard J. Williams punditster@... wrote: There seems to be a lot of sneakiness around here lately: First there was Ravi sneaking around Bill's trailer house; then Bob sneaking around calling Rita at work; and just last night I saw a guy snooping around our laundry room in the dark. And, I wouldn't be surprised if some editor is monitoring all my posts to FFL! On 12/20/2013 9:57 AM, sharelong60@... mailto:sharelong60@... wrote: Yes, Richard that's what I'm saying and no I don't think Emily should get booted for that. Hey, way to conjure up Judy!
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 11:36 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: Did you Photoshop your hands, they look like Prince Charles hands. Go figure. Which one? Richard Macro (#9) What do you value more, your Lululemon yoga pants or your PC?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 11:39 AM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: What are you certified to, MFST Office; Ravi is Oracle certified. No, I'm not certified in Oracle, but I did take database course when I worked at the community college. Since I was employed at the college I could take any course, tuition free. So, I took advantage of that every semester by taking at least one course every semester. My specialty was Distance Learning and my degree is in Information Technology Systems. Rita is the smart one: she has a certification in AutoCad Drafting; a degree from the community college in Graphic Design: and a B.A. (summa cum laude) in Communication Arts from the university. Years ago I got an art degree at U.T. (for what it's worth). Rita and I want to get back into painting and stuff now that we are retired - recently we went to Michael's to procure some art supplies. Most of my good work has been in fine arts (see my web page Worksbelow). This page needs to be updated but I've been so busy posting and answering questions that my new stuff isn't represented here: http://www.rwilliams.us/works/index.htm http://www.rwilliams.us/works/index.htm Just off the top of my head I've got these certifications and taken these courses, in addition to the usual core courses at any college or university. Administrative Computer Technology (ACT) Level I Certifications: Computer Assistant Computer Help Desk Technician Computer Data Entry Computer Software Specialist Administrative Computer Systems Certified Macromedia Trainer Certified Web Master Certification Certified Tegrity Trainer Certified Polycom Videoconferencing Specialties: 1. Desktop Publishing 3. Microsoft Office w/Access Database and Share Point 4. Blackboard Learning Management System, (LMS) w/SCORM 5. Online Testing w/Question Mark Perception 6. Distance Learning w/Elluminate, Wimba, Second Life 7. (ADA) Section 508 for Web delivery Also, I am very interested in digital arts so I took these courses: GRAF 1308 - Electronic Prepress JOUR 1374 - World Wide Web Publishing ARTC 1327 - Typography ARTC 1301 - 2-D Animation ARTC 1302 - 3-D Animation w/Lightwave ARTC 2305 - Digital Imaging PhotoShop ARTC 1325 - Graphic Technology ARTC 1093 - Macromedia Flash ARTC 1094 - Macromedia Dreamweaver ITSC 1313 - Internet Publishing COMM 2324 - Basic Photography COMM 2324 - Digital Photography COMM 1301 - Basic Photography COMM 1401 - Advanced Photography Richard Macro (#4.2.7) Is it something I said?
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: Share and Barry, a triad?
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: This is my last reply to anyone posting in tiny text size and in red or blue. If you can't learn some simple formatting for easy reading, I can't be bothered. So, if any of you people out there don't want me to read or reply to your posts, just post in tiny red or blue text. It's not personal, just bad eyes. But before I end this post it might be a good idea to review a few basic posting protocols: 1. Don't post your message in blue text - that's reserved for hyper text links. 2. Avoid using red for your text - that's reserved for posting something really important. 3. Don't post your message in really tiny text - it's really difficult to read. 4. Learn some basic text formatting and use a dedicated text editor. 5. It's considered bad form to post only a link without a comment of your own. Richard Macro (#3) What's the difference between a Zen sophist and a demented rooster that can't be convinced he doesn't make the sun rise? Go figure! On 12/20/2013 1:08 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 12:00 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com mailto:no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: An Open Letter to Share and Turq: Been thinking about you two getting stomped here on a fairly regular basis, especially during this Holiday season, and its just not right. So, I am proposing to team up, with you two, to even things out, and we'll take on Joyless Judy, Eviscerating Emily, and All-bad Ann - a bundle of sticks is harder to break than one, and all that. I figure I could at least lend you some consulting advice, during the ongoing fray - and not to hint, or anything (I have already paid for my presents, for this year), but Bitcoins are sort of a big deal, now - an account, in my name, perhaps? Pay for play. Anyway, think about it, my heart bleeds a little every time I see you on the wrong end of things. Peace. According to your plan, Bob, somebody owes me at least a thousand bucks for being the top poster and for standing up for Share this year; and for pointing out all of Judy's fibs; and for citing Ann for being prejudice; and for putting Barry down for his hubris. I have a PayPal account - just send the money to willytex@... mailto:willytex@ Thanks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTH9zmleBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTH9zmleBE Richard Macro (#13) What do you think about the Lululemon Founder stating on Bloomberg that the *see-through recall problem* was caused by fat people: like the WFM Founder, the Lululemon Founder is an admirer of Ayn Rand; do you think Ayn Rand would have looked sexier if she gave up smoking and let herself get fat? Is this *see-through problem* on your yoga pants the reason you won't bend over and put in a load of laundry; do you think Ayn Rand was sexy even without yoga pants? Go figure!
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: The lack of posting limits have officially killed FFL
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 1:08 PM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: One begins to suspect that he is intentionally doing his best to destroy the forum (possibly out of resentment that he was never able to attract the attention he craved while the posting limits were in effect). That's right, the Professor Post is trying to get rid of all the ankle-biters on this list, so the forum can be turned over to Buck, and so Rick won't shut it down. We got rid of Pete a long time ago and Rick got rid of Ravi, or tried to, and Kirk. Good work, Rick! Judy already got rid of Curtis, Vaj, and Sal, and she's working on getting rid of Steve. Good work, Judy! Share has done some good work getting rid of Robin and she is working on getting rid of Ann. Good work Share! Barry got rid of Nabby, and he has been working real hard on getting rid of Judy, but it's been slow going - she's very stubborn and obstinate and she doesn't want to go. Now, if I can only get rid of bOb, Richard Macro (#36.1) Although they appear to vote against their own interests, wear see-through Lululemon yoga pants, and spent too much time on Internet forums (thereby avoiding their *share* of the laundry), Texans are not a race or different species. Bill and MJ, then we could all have a good time around here without all the ankle-biting. And, we could then leave it to the Doctor and Emily to sort out the rest of the informants, with a little help from Card.
Re: [FairfieldLife] RE: The lack of posting limits have officially killed FFL
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, awoelflebater@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/20/2013 1:08 PM, authfriend@... mailto:authfriend@... wrote: One begins to suspect that he is intentionally doing his best to destroy the forum (possibly out of resentment that he was never able to attract the attention he craved while the posting limits were in effect). That's right, the Professor Post is trying to get rid of all the ankle-biters on this list, so the forum can be turned over to Buck, and so Rick won't shut it down. We got rid of Pete a long time ago and Rick got rid of Ravi, or tried to, and Kirk. Good work, Rick! Judy already got rid of Curtis, Vaj, and Sal, and she's working on getting rid of Steve. Good work, Judy! Share has done some good work getting rid of Robin and she is working on getting rid of Ann. Good work Share! Barry got rid of Nabby, and he has been working real hard on getting rid of Judy, but it's been slow going - she's very stubborn and obstinate and she doesn't want to go. Now, if I can only get rid of Bob, Bill and MJ, then we could all have a good time around here without all the ankle-biting. And, we could then leave it to the Doctor and Emily to sort out the rest of the informants, with a little help from Card. Whew, what a great forum that would be: Share, Barry, Buck, Texas Rick. I think even Buck would hightail it out of there and Barry's karma would have finally come to fruition with only Share and Tex to talk to. Ha, there must be a God. If there is a God, I'm sure Mrs. God makes him do his share of the laundry. Go Figure!
[FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along. Says the 70 year old who haunts European espresso bars, beat up laptop in tow, looking for companionship---any companionship, offering opinions of someone almost famous; who were you calling is a bag lady?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: I think Ravi adds to the ganging up mentality on FFL. As such, I'm willing for him to return. But only if another ganger upper will take his place on the bench. Bob? I'm thrilled with your offer, of course I'll take the bench for Raja Ravi (if he comes back), he's like a brother to me---how many Brahmins can you say that about (I consider him Krishnamurti with a sense of humour, and a well adjusted libido); and, if I understand you correctly, I'm gopsmacked you want me to join Share's Usherettes; I've been waiting for this offer since your first post, I'm sure I meet the criteria: best days behind me, lonely male boomer bag lady, can't stand women who are smarter than me, look good riding to the rescue of a woman in peril (even if she is an admitted offline stalker)---as long as she does not mind me telling her to STFU and agrees with me that the uppity women on FFL (no one could accuse you of being uppity) are not nearly manipulative enough. Share, it took a lot of courage for your to invite me to join the usherettes, Barry won't like it one little bit, you know how he hates it when other posters feed me; he rightly considers me the BORG, a threat to civilization (and science) as he knows it; travelling the universe in search of protein, eating debris (and planets) and anything I can vacuum up (goodness, this sounds like an episode of FIREFLY---now theres a program that can teach you about the times we live in). The greatest hazard of all, losing one's self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss - an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. - is sure to be noticed. - Kierkegaard On Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:09 AM, am_i_psycho_ravi_question_mark no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Wow such pain and anguish that comes across in your sadistic rant Barry--this guy must have whipped your psychopathic ass every time around :-). ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: Sorry, Bob, I'm just not falling for it. Barry's in Paris, France and I'm in Paris, Texas. Ravi said he was of the Brahmin caste, Barry and I are from Brhama bull stock. So, that put us somewhere between a sudra and an outcaste, and we are proud of it. Remember the Alamo! Richard, As you suggested, I called Rita at the Whole Body department of WFM and asked her about shampoos she might recommend for hair thicker than yours; she was extremely helpful (certainly your better half) and asked if I would ask you a couple of questions, since FFL traffic seems to get more of your attention than she does: 1. What is the difference between a Zen sophist and a demented rooster that won't be convinced he does not make the sun rise? 2. Since it looks like you're never going to vacate the laundry room, would you might throwing in the odd load of laundry: its not like he actually has to stand up or anything! And while we're at it, I have a question of my own: In Paris Texas, what do they call the west end of a horse heading east? And not to worry I have a macro ready for your 6 month response. On 12/19/2013 2:54 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... mailto:turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along. Says the 70 year old who haunts European espresso bars, beat up laptop in tow, looking for companionship---any companionship, offering opinions of someone almost famous; who were you calling is a bag lady?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along. (with correction) Says the 70 year old who haunts European espresso bars, beat up laptop in tow, looking for companionship---any companionship, offering the opinions of someone almost famous; who were you calling a bag lady?
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Thanks, Bob, I like the tone of this post of yours. Hope you and your family have a lovely holiday season and 2014, full of self and Self (-: Thanks Share, same to you; did I miss your post about Ann's tree (I thought it was lovely)? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWogqnFs-Ew http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWogqnFs-Ew On Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:30 PM, bobpriced@... bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: I think Ravi adds to the ganging up mentality on FFL. As such, I'm willing for him to return. But only if another ganger upper will take his place on the bench. Bob? I'm thrilled with your offer, of course I'll take the bench for Raja Ravi (if he comes back), he's like a brother to me---how many Brahmins can you say that about (I consider him Krishnamurti with a sense of humour, and a well adjusted libido); and, if I understand you correctly, I'm gopsmacked you want me to join Share's Usherettes; I've been waiting for this offer since your first post, I'm sure I meet the criteria: best days behind me, lonely male boomer bag lady, can't stand women who are smarter than me, look good riding to the rescue of a woman in peril (even if she is an admitted offline stalker)---as long as she does not mind me telling her to STFU and agrees with me that the uppity women on FFL (no one could accuse you of being uppity) are not nearly manipulative enough. Share, it took a lot of courage for your to invite me to join the usherettes, Barry won't like it one little bit, you know how he hates it when other posters feed me; he rightly considers me the BORG, a threat to civilization (and science) as he knows it; travelling the universe in search of protein, eating debris (and planets) and anything I can vacuum up (goodness, this sounds like an episode of FIREFLY---now theres a program that can teach you about the times we live in). The greatest hazard of all, losing one's self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss - an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. - is sure to be noticed. - Kierkegaard On Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:09 AM, am_i_psycho_ravi_question_mark no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Wow such pain and anguish that comes across in your sadistic rant Barry--this guy must have whipped your psychopathic ass every time around :-). ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along.
[FairfieldLife] RE: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Indeed I didn't realize it would be so much and exhilarating since I tried it out. I'm loving it - is that you Bob? LOL Still, just plain old bOb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlPqL7IUT6M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlPqL7IUT6M ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Hiding behind yahoo aliases is an interesting phenomenon. ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Thank you dear authfriend for your support, but no Rick has not banned me--I'm constantly disguising myself and hiding behind random Yahoo aliases I create everyday, because I am the Psycho Ravi... bwahaha……….mwahaha…….. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend@... wrote: Yeah, Rick, you did ban him, or you told us you did: He has been banned. Let me know if he resurfaces. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363831 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363831 Also see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363860 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363860 Both from November 20. Rick wrote: I don’t recall having kicked him out again, although he was asking for it. Or did I?
[FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Would an intercontinental potato gun, help, Bob? 24 hours Guaranteed delivery- or I kick Santa's ass (and he knows it...). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pKymngWgJw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pKymngWgJw
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 3:58 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: As you suggested, I called Rita at the Whole Body department of WFM and asked her about shampoos she might recommend for hair thicker than yours; she was extremely helpful (certainly your better half) and asked if I would ask you a couple of questions, since FFL traffic seems to get more of your attention than she does: You think I'm an idiot, Bob - I would never reveal my wife's real name in a chat room. Not with a guy like Ravi hanging around here. And, there's at least three Whole Foods Market in San Antonio and three in Austin and all of them have vitamin sections. So, all you've proven here is a resemblance to Ravi, the guy that got booted. And, I've still got hair, but you failed to post a photo of your face - so maybe you don't even have any teeth left. Go figure. Rick or Alex: are you reading this? What's going on - was Ravi booted or not and what for? And, if so, what's he doing here if he got booted? It's beginning to look like we've got a couple of real snoopers on the list. Richard Macro (#8) I assumed she was your wife because she said she lived with a guy named Richard who refused to do his share of the laundry.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Bob, you thought my post about Ann's tree was lovely?! But there was no post of mine about Ann's tree! Thank you anyway (-: Why haven't you posted any compliments about Ann's tree? On Thursday, December 19, 2013 5:06 PM, bobpriced@... bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: Thanks, Bob, I like the tone of this post of yours. Hope you and your family have a lovely holiday season and 2014, full of self and Self (-: Thanks Share, same to you; did I miss your post about Ann's tree (I thought it was lovely)? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWogqnFs-Ew http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWogqnFs-Ew On Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:30 PM, bobpriced@... bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, sharelong60@... wrote: I think Ravi adds to the ganging up mentality on FFL. As such, I'm willing for him to return. But only if another ganger upper will take his place on the bench. Bob? I'm thrilled with your offer, of course I'll take the bench for Raja Ravi (if he comes back), he's like a brother to me---how many Brahmins can you say that about (I consider him Krishnamurti with a sense of humour, and a well adjusted libido); and, if I understand you correctly, I'm gopsmacked you want me to join Share's Usherettes; I've been waiting for this offer since your first post, I'm sure I meet the criteria: best days behind me, lonely male boomer bag lady, can't stand women who are smarter than me, look good riding to the rescue of a woman in peril (even if she is an admitted offline stalker)---as long as she does not mind me telling her to STFU and agrees with me that the uppity women on FFL (no one could accuse you of being uppity) are not nearly manipulative enough. Share, it took a lot of courage for your to invite me to join the usherettes, Barry won't like it one little bit, you know how he hates it when other posters feed me; he rightly considers me the BORG, a threat to civilization (and science) as he knows it; travelling the universe in search of protein, eating debris (and planets) and anything I can vacuum up (goodness, this sounds like an episode of FIREFLY---now theres a program that can teach you about the times we live in). The greatest hazard of all, losing one's self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss - an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. - is sure to be noticed. - Kierkegaard On Thursday, December 19, 2013 2:09 AM, am_i_psycho_ravi_question_mark no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Wow such pain and anguish that comes across in your sadistic rant Barry--this guy must have whipped your psychopathic ass every time around :-). ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, turquoiseb@... wrote: The only thing sadder in my opinion than psychopaths on the Internet are the people who want them around so that they can aim them like weapons at the people they don't like. I think that pretty much everyone here knows that's what's going on with the call to bring this particular psychopath back. Don't fall for it. Whether it's the psychopaths or the ones who use them for their own less-than-sane purposes, there's nothing to see here, folks...move along.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: So, we've got a Ravi that got booted for posting threats about a Bill's wife - but a Ravi is still posting; and a Ravi denies he got booted; and a Rick can't remember if it was Ravi that got booted or not; and a Judy that says a Ravi got booted but the Judy wants the Ravi back; and we've got a Bob that wants the Ravi to be given amnesty so the Ravi can come back and post some more about the Bill, but the Ravi never left in the first place. So, I guess the Ravi wasn't booted or he was. And the Bob claims he called the Richard's wife, the Rita, at her place of employ, to ask her about what shampoo the Richard uses, so the Bob could grow some hair like the Richard has; but the Bob forgot to ask the Rita about where to get himself some dentures. And, the Ann and the Emily are annoyed that the Richard is posting too many messages and it takes them all day to read through everything. Did I get this right? Now this is a real F.U.B A.R. to say the least! Now, the Richard doesn't know whether to run or to hide or LOL or do nothing. So, I think the Willytex will just get some sleep and let the Alex sort it all out. Richard Macro (#4.2.7) Is it something I said? On 12/19/2013 9:10 PM, j_alexander_stanley@... mailto:j_alexander_stanley@... wrote: Rick booted indifferent_netizen, who seems to have been Ravi. It appears that Ravi is subscribed under another ID, and by using the hide email address option and constantly changing Yahoo aliases, he can post as he pleases and not get booted off. That's the price of Rick configuring FFL for anonymous posting.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 9:25 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: I assumed she was your wife because she said she lived with a guy named Richard who refused to do his share of the laundry. Maybe you do the laundry at your house, Bob, but I post messages all day, while my wife works at the store. There is a room out back by the patio - when me and the boys are in there drinking and smoking, we call it the Men's Room; when Rita is in there, I call it the Laundry Room. Richard Macro (#2) Red on red is not your colour. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 9:25 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: I assumed she was your wife because she said she lived with a guy named Richard who refused to do his share of the laundry. Maybe you do the laundry at your house, Bob, but I post messages all day, while my wife works at the store. There is a room out back by the patio - when me and the boys are in there drinking and smoking, we call it the Men's Room; when Rita is in there, I call it the Laundry Room. Richard Macro (#2) Red on red is not your colour. Go figure.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... wrote: On 12/19/2013 10:34 PM, bobpriced@... mailto:bobpriced@... wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote: So, we've got a Ravi that got booted for posting threats about a Bill's wife - but a Ravi is still posting; and a Ravi denies he got booted; and a Rick can't remember if it was Ravi that got booted or not; and a Judy that says a Ravi got booted but the Judy wants the Ravi back; and we've got a Bob that wants the Ravi to be given amnesty so the Ravi can come back and post some more about the Bill, but the Ravi never left in the first place. So, I guess the Ravi wasn't booted or he was. And the Bob claims he called the Richard's wife, the Rita, at her place of employ, to ask her about what shampoo the Richard uses, so the Bob could grow some hair like the Richard has; but the Bob forgot to ask the Rita about where to get himself some dentures. And, the Ann and the Emily are annoyed that the Richard is posting too many messages and it takes them all day to read through everything. Did I get this right? Now this is a real F.U.B A.R. to say the least! Now, the Richard doesn't know whether to run or to hide or LOL or do nothing. So, I think the Willytex will just get some sleep and let the Alex sort it all out. Richard Macro (#4.2.7) Is it something I said? Doesn't matter - just call Dr. Beck to get the dentures; forget about growing the hair, just buy a wig at SAKS. Richard Macro (#5): Have you thrown that load of laundry in yet (Rita is waiting)? On 12/19/2013 9:10 PM, j_alexander_stanley@... mailto:j_alexander_stanley@... wrote: Rick booted indifferent_netizen, who seems to have been Ravi. It appears that Ravi is subscribed under another ID, and by using the hide email address option and constantly changing Yahoo aliases, he can post as he pleases and not get booted off. That's the price of Rick configuring FFL for anonymous posting.
[FairfieldLife] Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
In preparation for Orthodox Christmas on January 7 (the appointment of the great Billy Jean King to the US Sochi delegation is purely coincidental) President Putin and The Duma have granted amnesty to the crew of the Arctic 30, and the jailed Pussy Riot members: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina. http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2204072/christmas_amnesty_for_arctic_30_pussy_riot.html http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2204072/christmas_amnesty_for_arctic_30_pussy_riot.html In the spirit of showing that ex Stasi adviser we know how its done, and in consideration of the fact that if Pussy Riot ever decided to accept male members (do with that as you will, I'm taking the high road), he would certainty be a strong contender; I humbly petition Rick to grant Ravi a Christmas amnesty; assuming Ravi still loves us as much as he obviously used to. I for one would appreciate a little entertainment for the holidays, and, if nothing else, a reprieve from being bored to death by all these dried up old boomer males, who look like they'd have trouble getting noticed in a women's yoga class. Come on Rick, give us something for Christmas, I, for one, have been good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTPo4zRI2Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTPo4zRI2Q
RE: [FairfieldLife] Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, rick@... wrote: From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bobpriced@... Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 3:43 PM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FairfieldLife] Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi In preparation for Orthodox Christmas on January 7 (the appointment of the great Billy Jean King to the US Sochi delegation is purely coincidental) President Putin and The Duma have granted amnesty to the crew of the Arctic 30, and the jailed Pussy Riot members: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina. http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2204072/christmas_amnesty_for_arctic_30_pussy_riot.html http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2204072/christmas_amnesty_for_arctic_30_pussy_riot.html In the spirit of showing that ex Stasi adviser we know how its done, and in consideration of the fact that if Pussy Riot ever decided to accept male members (do with that as you will, I'm taking the high road), he would certainty be a strong contender; I humbly petition Rick to grant Ravi a Christmas amnesty; assuming Ravi still loves us as much as he obviously used to. I for one would appreciate a little entertainment for the holidays, and, if nothing else, a reprieve from being bored to death by all these dried up old boomer males, who look like they'd have trouble getting noticed in a women's yoga class. Come on Rick, give us something for Christmas, I, for one, have been good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTPo4zRI2Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTPo4zRI2Q I don’t recall having kicked him out again, although he was asking for it. Or did I? Neo may have eaten my first try. I may have this wrong, and Ravi is busy with other endeavours: does this mean, if you have given him a timeout, you're willing to extend him a Christmas amnesty and allow him to post again? I miss him. Happy Holidays and a Healthy and Prosperous 2014 to you and your loved ones. Thank you for FFL.
[FairfieldLife] RE: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, authfriend@... wrote: Hey Bob, working on a response to your latest. Tonight, maybe, or tomorrow sometime. Looking forward to it!
RE: [FairfieldLife] Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, rick@... wrote: From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bobpriced@... Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 3:43 PM To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [FairfieldLife] Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi In preparation for Orthodox Christmas on January 7 (the appointment of the great Billy Jean King to the US Sochi delegation is purely coincidental) President Putin and The Duma have granted amnesty to the crew of the Arctic 30, and the jailed Pussy Riot members: Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina. http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2204072/christmas_amnesty_for_arctic_30_pussy_riot.html http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2204072/christmas_amnesty_for_arctic_30_pussy_riot.html In the spirit of showing that ex Stasi adviser we know how its done, and in consideration of the fact that if Pussy Riot ever decided to accept male members (do with that as you will, I'm taking the high road), he would certainty be a strong contender; I humbly petition Rick to grant Ravi a Christmas amnesty; assuming Ravi still loves us as much as he obviously used to. I for one would appreciate a little entertainment for the holidays, and, if nothing else, a reprieve from being bored to death by all these dried up old boomer males, who look like they'd have trouble getting noticed in a women's yoga class. Come on Rick, give us something for Christmas, I, for one, have been good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTPo4zRI2Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTPo4zRI2Q I don’t recall having kicked him out again, although he was asking for it. Or did I? I might have this wrong, maybe he's just busy. Does this mean if you have given him a timeout you're willing to extend him a Christmas amnesty and let him post again (I miss him)? Happy Holidays and a Healthy and Prosperous 2014 to you and your loved ones. Thanks for FFL.
RE: [FairfieldLife] Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Feste: No amnesty for Ravi, please. He is abusive and a serial offender. Generally, the authority offering the amnesty does not agree with the offence the individual receiving the amnesty committed in the first place. In most cases, the amnesty says more about the authority offering, than the individual receiving (one ironic case might be Marc Rich). I don't believe for a minute that Ravi is abusive in the context of FFL, he loves to mock hypocrites---who hate to be mocked; I think your label might fit other posters on FFL (like a pair of Tony Lamas) a touch better than Ravi, but that seems to be an ...in the eye of the beholder thing. If I didn't find Ravi entertaining (he uses profanity to deal with hypocrites, the way some hunters use silver stakes to dispatch vampires) I wouldn't open his posts; but like a freeway pile up, we all slow down to take a look. If memory serves, at one time, I was on the receiving end of Ravi's affections as much as anyone on this forum. It's Christmas: I say lets show the world how big we are, I think we can at least be bigger than Vladimir Putin; how much do you think he likes Green Peace or Pussy Riot? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvDxSW8mzvU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvDxSW8mzvU ---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, authfriend@... wrote: Yeah, Rick, you did ban him, or you told us you did: He has been banned. Let me know if he resurfaces. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363831 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363831 Also see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363860 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FairfieldLife/conversations/messages/363860 Both from November 20. Rick wrote: I don’t recall having kicked him out again, although he was asking for it. Or did I?
[FairfieldLife] RE: Amnesty for Arctic 30, Pussy Riot, and Ravi
---In FairfieldLife@{{emailDomain}}, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote: Wow…this sound so scary, but what if he starts posting here using a fake alias, who will protect us and our families? It looks like the only chance we have is to turn out the lights, stay indoors, and pray the babies don't make a fuss. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_conquests http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_conquests ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, emptybill@... wrote: feste37 sez: He strikes me as mentally unbalanced. A bit of a psycho. His ex-wife said the same here sometime ago.
[FairfieldLife] RE: Krapp#39;s Last Tape
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, authfriend@... wrote: One-act play by Samuel Beckett, performed by Harold Pinter In five parts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKteoIGbF0Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGrfzhOaMkk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY4ibYIWSss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY4ibYIWSss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0WRyORtU6A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0WRyORtU6A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQaQM2004s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQaQM2004s Although I don't believe a Beckett play can ever be reduced to a single interpretation, Spoiler Alert. Judy, Thank you for posting this, I found it compelling to watch. It's not easy to admit that we're all Krapp (smile), and, in the end, alone. I liked the way the monologue, and silence, framed and accentuated what was not said. I thought Pinter's characterization---much of the time using nothing more than facial expressions---was transporting. Everything in the room seemed burnt, possibly from a blaze caused by the narcissism of Krapp's younger years (alcohol adding fuel to the fire of his self absorption); even his wheelchair seemed scorched, I could almost smell the smoke hanging stale in the air. It's been said that Beckett's choice of structure* was influenced by Manichaean (Gnostic) doctrine, which teaches, among other things, that the world has been ruled by evil since God lost control of his creation. I think this could explain the choreography. At about 42:40 of this clip there is a short piece on the Yazidis, a sect in Kurdistan who were influenced by the Gnostics; I was reminded of it when I read* about the possible influence of the Manichaeans on the structure of the play, the burns on the walls of the temple are reminiscent of Krapps burnt wall paper (i loved the wallpaper pattern underneath the smoke damage, I could see the flames of his life licking up the wall). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wu0CTPeQjA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wu0CTPeQjA As dark as the play is, I found hope in the fact that Krapp seems to have no time for his intellectual insights as a younger man, but is drawn to his past failures in love; it seems to be dawning on him that in these previous experiences of love he may find some purpose to his existence. We lay there without moving, but under us all moved and moved us gently up and down and side to side. I think spool is a wonderful metaphor for life and I enjoyed the way Pinter played with the word. I thought the choice of the word last*, which could mean previous or final, was brilliant. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krapps_Last_Tape Here's a link to a small European film (Nothing Personal) I enjoyed watching recently. For me, it's about reconciling the desire to be alone with loneliness, and love, and the oh so human need to be with someone else. http://tinyurl.com/m5l24wu http://tinyurl.com/m5l24wu Thanks again Judy. I try to read all your posts, but unfortunately my other commitments keep me from posting as often as I'd like to. Is it possible The Holy Spirit became a gnostic when she left the world after the bombing of Monte Cassino; another question to ask Robin if he ever returns. ***I make this burnt offering to the god Neo, ruler of FFL and provider of crops of words without the fertility of his name; oh great Neo, I bow down to you---the antonym of Nemo---and beseech you to deliver this post to FFL as close as possible to my intentions (the fruit, flowers, hanky and donation are in the mail).