The perils of being a UK member

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:04 pm

Did you enjoy your latest earthquake, boss?

"Shaken....not stirred!"

Post by **MichelleH** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:26 pm

Minimalist wrote:Did you enjoy your latest earthquake, boss?

"Shaken....not stirred!"

That's what happens when you build a city on rocks that roll

Actually all it did was knock Anubis over on my desk. Not as bad as the media made it.

We had a little extra rattling around with after shocks for part of the afternoon.

Governor Arnie said it was 'practice' for the BIG one, when Az gets beach front property.

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:55 pm

Maybe Arizona will become a blue state when that happens.

john · Post by **john** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:14 pm

Ishtar wrote:I wish that I could be ...

I’ve been all around this great big world
And I’ve met all kinds of guys.
But I’d just love to be there in the States
With the greatest guys in the world.

West Coast Mich is hip
I really dig those jeans she wears.
And Cogs and Dan with the way they talk,
They'd knock me out when I’m down there.

The Mid-West Forum Monk could really make me feel so right.
And Westport John with his pipe and verse
Would keep a lady warm at night.

I wish that I could be
I wish that I could be
I wish that I could be a West American girl

The South-West has the sunshine
And so I could get all tanned,
I’d watch Min doing laps in his warm chlorine pool,
And dream in the desert sands.

I’ve been all around this discussion board,
And I’ve seen all kinds, like Rich.
And Frank, KB and even michaelruggeri,
Rokcet, Paul-Marc and Knuckle Sandwich.

PattyIt’s a great girl, Seeker’s far out man,
Barracuda and Shark are fine fish.
Then there's lovely Leona, and Popelane too,
And even Beags when we're not having tiffs.

I wish that I could be
I wish that I could be
I wish that I could be a West American girl

See I just can’t choose between you all
So let’s continue to converse.
And at least over here I’ve got War and Dig,
So things could be much worse!

Still ...

I wish that I could be
I wish that I could be
I wish that I could be a West American girl

Ishtar -

You are awesome. Beachboys Rule!

Michelle, we may need to create a place for this stuff.

I know it is not mainline Archaeologica.

But it is mainline creativity.

And mainline creativity is

The real reason I am here.

I'll tell you a little history ---------

When I was growing up as a small boy,

I had the unique opportunity to go along on

Raymond Alf's Peccary Trips

(Look up Raymond Alf/Webb School on the Inet)

Because my Dad was involved in the organisation.

We would set up camp in God Knows Nowhere,

The desert, pristine beautiful.

And when evening came down, and supper was eaten

We would sing.

Gospel, folk songs, Woodie Guthrie, early Rock/Roll, whatever.

I hear that choir to this day.

We were an organisation and an expedition totally and intensely bent on a scientific goal. Ray was a leader's leader.

Song and poetry were welcomed as a daily,

Critical element to the achievement of that goal.

As Ray would say "Laudate Deum".

hoka hey

john

Post by **MichelleH** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:39 pm

Michelle, we may need to create a place for this stuff.

I'm thinking a 'Walk of Fame' or 'The Best of'. Maybe a vote?

Ish, this definitely qualifies for either!

Ishtar · Post by **Ishtar** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:39 am

MichelleH wrote:
Ish....come on over; I'm so close to Los Angeles anything and everything goes here!

Yes, like the ground from under one's feet.

I've changed my mind, thanks. I'm staying here. It may not be much, but it doesn't move unexpectedly.

pattylt · Post by **pattylt** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:24 am

I am so honored that I was included! You rock!

Ishtar · Post by **Ishtar** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:36 am

No Michelle's rocking - as the rocks under her house move.

I'm staying still.

Post by **Minimalist** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:37 am

It may not be much, but it doesn't move unexpectedly.

That is a big selling point.

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:35 am

Actually, most problems associated with vulcanism can commonly be addressed by means of sacrifices to Himself Under The Ground Who Causes The Earth To Shake (pushes spectacles a little further up bridge of nose) I rather think you'll find.

Ishtar · Post by **Ishtar** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:52 am

War Arrow wrote:Actually, most problems associated with vulcanism can commonly be addressed by means of sacrifices to Himself Under The Ground Who Causes The Earth To Shake (pushes spectacles a little further up bridge of nose) I rather think you'll find.

Mich .... have you tried that yet?

Post by **MichelleH** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:23 am

Ishtar wrote:
War Arrow wrote:Actually, most problems associated with vulcanism can commonly be addressed by means of sacrifices to Himself Under The Ground Who Causes The Earth To Shake (pushes spectacles a little further up bridge of nose) I rather think you'll find.
Mich .... have you tried that yet?

I'm having a bit of a time finding a victim. Sorry, I meant devout volunteer....

'Himself Under The Ground Who Causes The Earth To Shake' can be picky from what I hear....

Post by **Minimalist** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:38 am

Damn few virgins in California.

War Arrow · Post by **War Arrow** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:04 pm

MichelleH wrote:
Ishtar wrote:
War Arrow wrote:Actually, most problems associated with vulcanism can commonly be addressed by means of sacrifices to Himself Under The Ground Who Causes The Earth To Shake (pushes spectacles a little further up bridge of nose) I rather think you'll find.
Mich .... have you tried that yet?
I'm having a bit of a time finding a victim. Sorry, I meant devout volunteer....

'Himself Under The Ground Who Causes The Earth To Shake' can be picky from what I hear....

To be honest, I think he's just grateful for anything he can get these days. A scented candle and gift basket of fancy soaps would probably do the trick.

Digit · Post by **Digit** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:20 pm

I'd probably end up in some god forsaken, fundamentalist, inbred redneck backwater,

You don't have to go to the States for that Ish. Just remember they've only recently got round to opening the pubs on a Sunday round here!

Roy.