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Istaron 09-02-2001 02:05 AM

It is seven o'clock am now. I am standing here and staring out. It is raining.
Being up a 7 a rainy sunday-morning. I really feels better than it sounds.
I think I am the only one awake where I like. Perhaps I should make some tea...

Well, that was some deep thoughts I had an hour ago http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

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Liliara 09-02-2001 02:12 AM

I'm jealous! I wish it were raining here! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif


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Yorick 09-02-2001 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Liliara:
I'm jealous! I wish it were raining here! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif



Rain is where it's at. Water meets wind striking earth.
Best of all when there are trees blowing in a rainstorm by the sea, and you're behind a window looking out at it. Whoooeeeee

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Grand-Ranger 09-02-2001 03:14 AM

Yes. Nothing like Rain in the early morn. Seeing its wetness on the grond. See it shimmer in the awaking suns light.

Ohhh I am feeling insprational and poetic now. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif

Somthing to really enjoy, its been raining cats and dogs here for a couple of days. But we rarley RARELY get any rain in the summer so I am not bitching about it

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So if in the forest look behind you, because that where the ranger is going to be

The ranger looked at the place out side of the elven town near the river, he looked near the rocks, then they showed the way to....

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Yorick 09-02-2001 03:19 AM

The smell in the air before rain, the thunder and lightning before the downpour.... ah the anticipation.....

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Grand-Ranger 09-02-2001 03:25 AM

Indeed Yorick, the only draw back is that in places where a strom can result in somthing very violent (Tornado Allie for instance) its a bit scary if the sky is showing all the right sighns.

But jsut a inoocent rain is very nice and pleasnt exprenice.

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So if in the forest look behind you, because that where the ranger is going to be

The ranger looked at the place out side of the elven town near the river, he looked near the rocks, then they showed the way to....

Grand-Jester of Laghing Hyenas

Liliara 09-02-2001 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
The smell in the air before rain, the thunder and lightning before the downpour.... ah the anticipation.....


Let us not forget the howling of the wind as it bends the trees and pushes the storm ever on....



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Yorick 09-02-2001 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Liliara:
Let us not forget the howling of the wind as it bends the trees and pushes the storm ever on....

Quote:

Originally posted by Grand-Ranger:
Indeed Yorick, the only draw back is that in places where a strom can result in somthing very violent (Tornado Allie for instance) its a bit scary if the sky is showing all the right sighns.

But jsut a inoocent rain is very nice and pleasnt exprenice.


As a child I lived through cyclones up in N/W Oz. Amazing. The houses were all built "cyclone proof" after Tracy destroyed Darwin so we were safe, but bikes and stuff flew off if left out.



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Grand-Ranger 09-02-2001 03:38 AM

yes verry scary things. I lived 5 miles southwest of a huge (famous-infamous) F5 tornado. Scary sites. Such a force of power and descution. Their amazinf to watch. So dangerous. So deadly. But then there so graceful and mezmorizing. Very intresting to watch.

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So if in the forest look behind you, because that where the ranger is going to be

The ranger looked at the place out side of the elven town near the river, he looked near the rocks, then they showed the way ....

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Liliara 09-02-2001 03:38 AM

I've been through a tornado, but it was at night. I've always had dreams about them though. Does this mean something? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/uhoh2.gif

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Yorick 09-02-2001 03:42 AM

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Originally posted by Liliara:
I've been through a tornado, but it was at night. I've always had dreams about them though. Does this mean something? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/uhoh2.gif


After or before living through it? If after, yeah! It must have impacted you incredibly.... or are you pulling my leg? :0

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Liliara 09-02-2001 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
After or before living through it? If after, yeah! It must have impacted you incredibly.... or are you pulling my leg? :O


I would never pull your leg Yorick! (smiles deviously)

No seriously, it was after but not for many years.

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Kaz 09-02-2001 03:50 AM

Rain is... rain. I'm disenchanted because all we get here is drizzle. I still remember the last few weeks... hot, humid, not a cloud in the sky. Now we have... cold, drizzle, foggy, occasional showers, occasionally sun (<-WOW). Normal German weather. I believe the English have worse weather, but when I was there in the spring, the sun shone the whole time http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/frown.gif

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Yorick 09-02-2001 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Liliara:
I would never pull your leg Yorick! (smiles deviously)

No seriously, it was after but not for many years.


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Yorick 09-02-2001 03:55 AM

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Originally posted by Liliara:

No seriously, it was after but not for many years.

Well there you go... reliving the experience, or anxiety or something. What say you? http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Were you afraid at the time of the tornado. I'd imagine it would be pretty freaky. They have caused much destruction in the past.


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Liliara 09-02-2001 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
Were you afraid at the time of the tornado.



Actually, I didn't know what it was until it was gone.

I have developed a fascination with them though over the years.


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Yorick 09-02-2001 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Liliara:

Actually, I didn't know what it was until it was gone.

I have developed a fascination with them though over the years.



What was it like? Was the spiral visible? Did it "dance"? Was the movement captivating? What is it about us that intrigues us about danger. Playing with fire, watching lightening, looking over a cliff; plus the list of daredevils who push those boundaries. Hmmmm...

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Yorick 09-02-2001 04:08 AM

I saw a firebreather tonight. The flames caressed his entire body at times. The danger, and his mastery of it was the whole point of the show. These are known to go wrong too.

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Liliara 09-02-2001 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
What was it like? Was the spiral visible? Did it "dance"? Was the movement captivating? What is it about us that intrigues us about danger. Playing with fire, watching lightening, looking over a cliff; plus the list of daredevils who push those boundaries. Hmmmm...



It was at night, I didn't have a chance to see anything.

I'm not sure that I fully understand the draw to danger. I used to be terrified of storms as a child, then I realized that once it had passed, I was disapointed.

I think that fear reminds us that we are alive. Also, when we live through danger, we come out on the other side stronger, some personalities are drawn to this (as I am) maybe because it is a way to prove our own courage to ourselves.


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250 09-02-2001 04:23 AM

some emotional shit is needed http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

One song can spark a moment
One flower can wake the dream
One tree can start a forest
One bird can herald spring
One smile begins a friendship
One handclasp lifts a soul
One star can guide a ship at sea
One word can frame the goal
One vote can change a nation
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness
One laugh will conquer gloom
One step must start each journey
One word must start a prayer
One hope will raise our spirits
One touch can show you care
One voice can speak with wisdom
One heart can know what is true
One Life can make a difference

250 09-02-2001 04:27 AM

I Asked God
by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown

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I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, "No, It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up".

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, "No, her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary".

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "No, patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned".

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, "No, I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you".

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, "No, suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me".

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, "No, you must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful".

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, "No, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things".

I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
God said, "... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea".



Liliara 09-02-2001 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 250:
I Asked God
by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown


I love this!



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250 09-02-2001 04:32 AM

Love Installation
by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown

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A step by step guide to installing love on the human machine.

Customer: I can do that. I'm not very technical, but I think I am ready to install now. What do I do first?

Tech Support: The first step is to open your HEART. Have you located your HEART ma'am?

Customer: Yes I have, but there are several programs running right now. Is it okay to install while they are running?

Tech Support: What programs are running ma'am?

Customer: Let me see... I have PASTHURT.EXE, LOWESTEEM.EXE, GRUDGE.EXE, and RESENTMENT.COM running right now.

Tech Support: No problem. LOVE will automatically erase PASTHURT.EXE from your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory, but it will no longer disrupt other programs. LOVE will eventually overwrite LOWESTEEM.EXE with a module of its own called HIGHESTEEM.EXE However,you have to completely turn off GRUDGE.EXE and RESENTMENT.COM. Those programs prevent LOVE from being properly installed. Can you turn those off ma'am?

Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?

Tech Support: My pleasure. Go to your Start menu and invoke FORGIVENESS.EXE. Do this as many times as necessary until GRUDGE.EXE and RESENTMENT.COM have been completely erased.

Customer: Okay, I'm done. LOVE has started installing itself automatically. Is that normal?

Tech Support: Yes it is. You should receive a message that says it will reinstall for the life of your HEART. Do you see that message?

Customer: Yes I do. Is it completely installed?

Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You need to begin connecting to other HEARTS in order to get the upgrades.

Customer: Oops...I have an error message already. What should I do?

Tech Support: What does the message say?

Customer: It says "ERROR 412 - PROGRAM NOT RUN ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS". What does that mean?

Tech Support: Don't worry ma'am, that's a common problem.It means that the LOVE program is set up to run on external HEARTS but has not yet been run on your HEART. It is one of those complicated programming things, but in non-technical terms it means - "you have to 'LOVE' your own machine before it can "LOVE" others."

Customer: So what should I do?

Tech Support: Can you find the directory called "SELF-ACCEPTANCE"?

Customer: Yes, I have it.

Tech Support: Excellent, you are getting good at this.

Customer: Thank you.

Tech Support : You're welcome. Click on the following files and then copy them to the "MYHEART" directory: FORGIVESELF.DOC, SELFESTEEM.TXT, REALIZEWORTH.TXT, and GOODNESS.DOC. The system will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching any faulty programming. Also, you need to delete SELFCRITIC.EXE from all directories, and then empty your recycle bin afterwards to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.

Customer: Got it. Hey! My HEART is filling up with really neat files. SMILE.MPG is playing on my monitor right now and it shows that WARMTH.COM, PEACE.EXE, and CONTENTMENT.COM are copying themselves all over my HEART!

Tech Support: Then LOVE is installed and running. You should be able to handle it from here. One more thing before I go

Customer: Yes?

Tech Support: LOVE is freeware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everybody you meet.They will in turn share it with other people and they will return some really neat modules back to you.

Customer: I will. Thank you for your help



Liliara 09-02-2001 04:35 AM

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Originally posted by 250:
Love Installation
by: Author Unknown, Source Unknown



Wow! I need to copy this one!


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250 09-02-2001 04:35 AM

Friendship vs. Love
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Friendship is a quiet walk in the park with the one you trust
Love is when you feel like you are the only two around

Friendship is when they gaze into your eyes and you know they care
Love is when they gaze into your eyes and it warms your heart

Friendship is being close even when you are far apart
Love is when you can still feel their hand on your heart when they are not near

Friendship is hoping that they experience the very best
Love is when you bring them the very best

Friendship occupies your mind
Love occupies your soul

Friendship is knowing that you will always try to be there when in need
Love is when you will give up everything to be at their side

Friendship is a warm smile in the winter
Love is a warming touch that sends a pulse through your heart

Love is a beautiful smile to which nothing compares
A tender laugh, which opens your heart
A single touch that melts away your fears
A smell that reminds you of the tenderness of heaven
A voice that reminds you of the innocence of youth

Friendship can survive without love
Love cannot live without friendship



250 09-02-2001 04:39 AM

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Originally posted by Liliara:

Love Installation



it is VERY VERY VERY true!

Yorick 09-02-2001 04:41 AM

250! Leo! Thankyou for posting this my friend! Fantastic! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif There are pearls in there.

Liliara, very good. Brilliant. It is when we are close to death that life seems most real, so that makes perfect sense. I'll buy that theory.


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250 09-02-2001 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
250! Leo! Thankyou for posting this my friend! Fantastic! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif There are pearls in there.

Liliara, very good. Brilliant. It is when we are close to death that life seems most real, so that makes perfect sense. I'll buy that theory.




no problem, bro.

I dont know what you and Liliara are discussing, but I know Life without love is simply dry and meaningless, and I dont ever want to go back!

Yorick 09-02-2001 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 250:

I dont know what you and Liliara are discussing, but I know Life without love is simply dry and meaningless, and I dont ever want to go back!

http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Two halves make a whole.



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250 09-02-2001 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif Two halves make a whole.



and great thanks to you too! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...es/biggrin.gif

Moni 09-02-2001 02:26 PM

250,
Excellent! Thank you!
On the subject of rain...we have been getting quite a bit here lately. I have had my fill for a while! They did bring out the rain lillies though and better still, proved my hard work in bordering the sidewalks was not in vain...the yard stayed in the yard! Yippee!!! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

Tornados? I grew up in SW Ohio where they were pretty common but the town I lived in was low-lying and surrounded by hills so the funnel clouds would draw back up into the sky as they crossed over...my brother used to stand out in the street and watch them pass over while getting pelted with hail. As much as I would have liked to have seen that myself, I would never subject myself to getting hit by the hail which could be golf ball sized at times, not to mention the trash cans, bicycles and above-ground swimming pools that were always re-located by the storms. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

When my mother moved us all out of our father's house, she moved us into a town that was not always as safe from tornados and the first year we were there, when the storms hit, she and I were the only ones home, running around opening windows and getting ready for it.
From another room, I heard her scream bloody murder and raced in to see what had happened. She was standing at the window screaming like I had never heard her scream. Knowing she was facing the direction the storms were coming from, I rushed in looking out the window asking "Where is it? Where is it?!" expecting to see the tornado coming directly at us.
She screamed, "My goddamn fingers are stuck in the window!"
It seems she had open the window with such a force that both her hands went between the panes and were jammed so hard in between them that she could not pull them out or get the window back down without my help. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/noncgi/smiles/485.gif
We saw no tornados then or any other year that we lived there. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...miles/wink.gif

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Ladyzekke 09-03-2001 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yorick:
Rain is where it's at. Water meets wind striking earth.
Best of all when there are trees blowing in a rainstorm by the sea, and you're behind a window looking out at it. Whoooeeeee


Nope, best feeling is actually sleeping on a nice soft large towel on the beach (gotta go to a beach though that isn't very public, cause they kick you out otherwise), feeling the wind blow, and hearing the lulling continuing sounds of the waves gently cresting. Just make sure if you ever do this, you position yourself a good 30 or 40 feet away from the ocean, near the dunes if there are any, cause of the sand crabs! Eeek! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif

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Yorick 09-04-2001 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by ladyzekke:
Nope, best feeling is actually sleeping on a nice soft large towel on the beach (gotta go to a beach though that isn't very public, cause they kick you out otherwise), feeling the wind blow, and hearing the lulling continuing sounds of the waves gently cresting. Just make sure if you ever do this, you position yourself a good 30 or 40 feet away from the ocean, near the dunes if there are any, cause of the sand crabs! Eeek! http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...les/tongue.gif

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Hmmm... yes... well that is an appealing alternative. Water striking soft earth, but from a different angle. This picture, but under whisper ash? trees or palms swaying in a light breeze is quite utopian. http://www.ironworksforum.com/ubb/no...iles/smile.gif


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