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<H2><font color="plum">Cloudy's Cafe</font></H2>

Come in, be welcome, be comfortable, be yourself

Welcome to Cloudy's Cafe, a place to have a cup of coffee or a good
darjeeling and the finest in conversation and camaraderie.

The proprietor asks that you follow a few simple guidelines:

<H3>this is a real conversation zone, not a role-play zone</H3>

* no flaming; if you disagree with a viewpoint expressed by any patron, please do so in a civil manner

* any topic is fair game, but keep posts to the standards that Ziroc has set for the entire forum, please (ie: foul language is not appropriate and things should be suitable for all audiences)
-a side note from Cloudy: I see this as a place for those short
conversations about a new baby or the latest soccer fiasco, not for things that are big enough to warrant their own threads, by all means give those things the space they need and post separately!

* Please, no one word or smiley posts (Ziroc has declared them 'real spam' and the proprietor doesn't want the reputuation of "good spam" to suffer!)

* do feel free to be serious or silly and enjoy the company of others while you are here. By all means POST if you have something to say, even to start another topic , we can handle multiple chats, we're a CAFE!!! But be courteous and don't disrupt a conversation just to disrupt it.

Come on in! The bar is stocked with coffees, teas, juices and waters from around the world. And purple napkins, of course!

<font color="pink">The lighting is low, the golden oak counters and tables glow with inviting warmth. Near the window, the lighting is brighter, as comfy, plush leather armchairs wait for those who'd like to read a book while relaxing to music or just lazily watch the world go by.</font>

[ 03-18-2003, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: Mouse ]

<H1><font color="plum"> PLEASE NOTE </font></H1>

This is a modified reminder that I've posted before in reply to someone asking "can we spam the cafe". It still holds true, so I'm going to repeat it periodically for anyone who hasn't seen it.

Read the first post of the thread, it's NOT a spam zone. If you want to discuss you grades, a problem with a teacher,the weather, your neighbor's new car etc.....etc.. (real life conversations) this is the place. I don't mind a SMALL amount of spam but when the Cafe gets to be 8 pages in one day and it's all one liner pure spam, I have to ask people not to do it because most of the members who would come to talk about their day or things that they want advice or sympathy or cheers on, will not post in that atmosphere. I want you to be comfy here, but not at the expense of other members.

So the answer is NO, I don't want to see page after page of roleplay spam or one liner spamfests that could be done on msn or aim etc. because our goal is to TALK WITH one another , not fill up a cafe in five hours. ;) :D HOWEVER, I'm not gonna jump on anyone for a few of these kinds of things, only if it gets out of hand. :D

New cafe. Wow. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Cloudy, I read your post in my thread. Thank you. *hugs* It really helped me. Thanks to everyone else who posted there too. I could go on and on about how amazing and wonderful IW is to me and everyone else. I have computer class after next week so self may just bookmark my topic and show it to everyone who seems to have a problem with me. [img]smile.gif[/img] *grins* Self would love to see the look on their faces when the realize how many people I have siding with me. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Me: Hey Trent! Come and look at this cool website!
Dan(bully): Shutup Andrew.
Trent: Shut up Dan, leave him alone.
Dan: What are you going to do fat boy?
Me: Relax Trent, come here Dan, I wanna show you something.
*Goes to topic*
Me: Read this.

.................... No he'd probably do something like find a way to post mean stuff under my name.... If that ever happens.. I swear it would never be me. And you guys of course know this... [img]smile.gif[/img]

SG! I'm glad you feel a little better! I meant every word, dear. You do make me smile... I'm rather fond of that penguin that wanders in and out too. ;)

I'm going to have to go to bed soon, but you keep an eye on things while you're here! :D

SomeGuy, you are to young to be an old Egyptian God. Come into the bright lights of the Cafe and have some fun. I know, lets play hide the broom. You are on Spring break so no sweeping for you. :D

Howdy Cloudy! Haven't talked with you in a while. I hope you have some sympathy for all the sweating I'm doing working outdoors. [img]smile.gif[/img] At least when the shrubs are buried under the snow you don't have to trim them.

Self will be going soon myself Cloudy. My Penguins will all watch over the place. [img]smile.gif[/img] Later Cloudy. Bye everyone. You guys have made my day much better. Thank you all!

EDIT: Fine by me antryg! I need a break anyway. [img]tongue.gif[/img] *tosses him the broom* Put it in the "cupboard" ;)

[ 03-13-2003, 10:41 PM: Message edited by: SomeGuy ]

LOL, Epona, I think you are drunker than I am. How could we mind you saying that? Oh, well. Never did like Arcanum. How seriously can you take a game where a fist punch causes more damage than a pistol ball? Character development, as you say, is fascinating. Too bad you have to start the game! Well, good night, all. The mists of Scotland are gathering around me.

I'm glad to see Epona is back to her old self again. For a moment i was afraid she stopped drinking. :D

shhhhsshhh Johnny

I can see Epona is here and any noise might aggravate that headache she is bound to have. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

I'll do the sweeping SomeGuy :D

Or maby I won't have to, if no one makes a mess. *looks at johhny*

I work for a cleaningcompany, so you don't have to worry about me making a mess. I'm the last one who'd do such a thing. :D

Hey GokuZool and other soccer fans

Who is going to win the european cup this year? my money is on Arsenal.

ps is football talk banned at cloudys greasy spoon cafe [img]graemlins/3laugh.gif[/img]

Hey wellard!

Ah, I have a harder question. Who will win the Premier League? ;)

My money is on Arsenal (for the cup and the league). They're just too good :(

johhny I totally forgot that you worked for a cleaning company! You must be a highly skilled cleaner :D

[ 03-14-2003, 05:32 AM: Message edited by: GokuZool ]

I am, do you want to rent me ? :D

Oh, and arsenal will get their butts kicked next week in Valencia, so we won't see them in the quarters. The cup will go to, as usual, Real Madrid.

And what would a feenyord suporter know about winning european cups ;)

And what would a feenyord suporter know about winning european cups ;) </font>[/QUOTE]You want history lessons ? Okay then.... http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/g...europacup3.htm

They also won the Uefacup twice, the last one was last year. Surely you know that as a footballfan, don't you ? [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img]

(Enters the cafe and orders a capuccino) [img]graemlins/goodmorning.gif[/img]

Good afternoon everybody!

Epona: what type of alchohol? I prefer to get wankered on cheap-ass vodka...when I'm not flooding my bathroom....

Could everyone please speak in a whisper? Thank you, that's better.

2 bottles of wine - ugh. I don't feel well. :(

2 bottles of wine ? You must be out of shape. I remember you told me once you were passed the point of getting drunk. Or was that just beer ?

Epona didn't say how big the bottles were!

And what would a feenyord suporter know about winning european cups ;) </font>[/QUOTE]You want history lessons ? Okay then.... http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/g...europacup3.htm

They also won the Uefacup twice, the last one was last year. Surely you know that as a footballfan, don't you ? [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]So will you be shouting for Ajax in the next round or are you so much of a Feijenoord supporter that you would rather Holland not have a team winning than see those hamster dammers win ?

HOW IS THE HEADACHE EPONA?

and do you want a greasy bacon butty?

Wellard, yes, i'll be rooting for Ajax of course. They're far from being my favourite team, but i prefer a Dutch team over anything else any time. :D

But don't be so sure they make it to the quarters though. I know a draw in Rome will be enough, but the Romans showed some real backbone in the last two matches. 0-3 away against Valencia was a shock, but with 10 players draw 1-1 against arsenal is also pretty impressive. I'm glad Totti is suspended for next week though, that's their big star. The rest of em doesn't score that easy. They're experts in defending, but in this case that won't do them any good.

Woohoo, finally a nice sun to which to wake up to. No more clouds, just shiny rays of sunshine coming in my room and it will only get better this week :D

oh uhm, good morning every one [img]smile.gif[/img]

Is it just me, or is Stealthy's completely down ? All i see is more than 30 pages of white boxes with red crosses.

Ah, and here I was thinking red hair was the latest fashion. You're right johnny, it's semi-down. Oh. Hello everyone!

*Whispers* Good morning, all. Kat, you are too young to get "wankered" even in your Drow persona. Is that why you flooded your bathroom?

HI Stratos! Oops....sorry Epona! *whispers* hi everyone!

It's FRIDAY...well, here it is. It's Saturday or nearly so in other parts of the universe. :D

Morning Cloudy. Just remembered extremely weird dream I had last night.. It's so weird I don't wanna tell it since some of it is vulgar(erm sorta not like vulgar vulgar more like cartoon vulgar... yea..) Self has been sleepy most of morning.. Now, if you'll excuse me.. *walks over and fall asleep on cafe table*

Wonderful Someguy! *ehr* <font size=1>wonderful</font>
You knew that was just what you needed to say to make everyone curious, dont you ;)

Yes, indeedy, Cloudy, it is Friday and my afternoon off. <font color=pink>Galadria </font> has to go to the dentist for a sensitive tooth, and she doesn't do well at that. I'm looking for her to weasel out. A little overcast, but nice, here (50 degrees).

yup, still friday here and how am I going to spend my friday night?......working! :(

[ 03-14-2003, 10:37 AM: Message edited by: Irongrinder ]

Hello IW. I really like my 9x80 work schedule. :D That means every other Fri (like today) I have off. Yea! oopps *wispers* yea ....

That sucks dude. Well you do have the weekend to look forward to right? hey does anyone wanna hear what i have so far of this story I am writing? I wanna know what everyone thinks of it

Good morning all. [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] I didn't get home until 10 last night, and was keyed up from work all day, so I went *running* :D :D After that, though I was keyed up from running, so I ended up going to bet at 3 am or so after bouncing around Amn for a while. LOL [img]graemlins/goodmorning.gif[/img]

I'm lucky it's friday. [img]graemlins/shine.gif[/img]

Howdy y'all! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]
TL, I thought all the banging your head on the table would have put you to sleep. If there is anything else I can do to help let me know. I know that you would like for me to find more cartoons like the "hospital photoshop" one to share with Willow and Attalus. :D Maybe with a little searching I can dedicate a week to doctors.

Attalus, I'm sorry that it is so cold and cloudy where you are. We are forced to make do with birds singing, sun shining, and warm breezes.

*raises eyebrow*

Hello everyone! Your all well? Btw, great story in the Books forum Att - why are there ONLY 4 chapters? You should KNOW that's not enough ;) [img]tongue.gif[/img] :D

LOL, it's done, I'll post the rest. I also have a poem that I am going to post in RP. Be there or be square.
Antryg, it has warmed up considerably from then, only slightly cloudy with the sun shining, 70 degrees.

That sucks dude. Well you do have the weekend to look forward to right? hey does anyone wanna hear what i have so far of this story I am writing? I wanna know what everyone thinks of it</font>[/QUOTE]Lets hear it then! I'd liek to see it.

Kaltia...LOL :D

Story? What story? I'll read yours if you'll read mine. Is it about bullies being turned into newts?