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the previous thread is here:

<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>

<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

G'day

First post wohoooooooo [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

Puts his second trophy on the shelf with pride [img]tongue.gif[/img]

How are we all

[ 05-11-2003, 09:29 AM: Message edited by: wellard ]

Good day, y'self, mate. Congratulations. How are things down Oz way? Beautiful day, cool, crisp morning, but I doubt tht'll last.

Hey, Attalus. Don't go anywhere, once I've finished downloading the official patch I'm going to click on that link on your sig ;)

Hey wellard...how you doing down there? ;) [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

<font color=ff00ff> ummmm how long has this cafe been here????? i put a post in the last one</font>


edit.....lol
<FONT COLOR=#FF3399> lol, ahhhhh pleasedon't make me laugh, I am in so much pain, cursed stupid pain :( , aww well i took some painkillers, so if i get looneyier than normal you will know why :D , so how did everone fare lastnght? we made it through more storms, had some hail but wasn't too bad, nothing like earlier in the week </font>

[ 05-11-2003, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: Stormymystic ]

It's a nice shiny moon out there [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] which means no clouds its cool and getting colder. But today was a ripper! just slightly warm, great for taking a long walk in the botanical gardens with wife and kids. Lovely clear views, fresh air and room for the kids to muck around till there hearts were content [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

And no work tomorrow [img]tongue.gif[/img]

<font color=ff00ff>now i am jealous wellard :D it is daytime here, plus it is going to be in the 80's or 90's :( </font>

Yesterday SUCKED weatherwise. [img]tongue.gif[/img] It was sticky and humid. And when we shopping rain started pouring out of no where! [img]tongue.gif[/img] And it was like *BOOM!!* and starts pouring and it alls there and stuff and coming down faster then this guy's jaw. [img]graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Are you sure? I mean, that guy's jaw moves pretty fast [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

Don't worry Stormymystic, It will soon be winter here [img]graemlins/imcold.gif[/img] and then I will select the "do not show the Attulus east texas weather report" button [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]


edit cause I cant spell Texas :rolleyes:

[ 05-11-2003, 09:53 AM: Message edited by: wellard ]

<font color=lime>Mornin everyone [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] Had a great night! It was very busy, so time went by quick, and I made $95.00 in tips! [img]tongue.gif[/img] :D I love nights like that! And to top it off, its my weekend now! [img]graemlins/dance.gif[/img] </font>

<font color=ff00ff>Cool LK :D
and wellard,i would give anything for winter, i love it,lol best time to snuggle and cuddle with your mate [img]smile.gif[/img] </font>

Oh, so this is where we are then? Could I have my strong coffee and caffine from the last cafe please?
Nice over here in england. yup, I'm English. Not jonny though. [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]
Thought you wouldn't get that one. Sorry.

$95 sounds great LordK. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Good morning folks. Just dropping by. Have plenty to do around the house.

Hello Dragonshadow and horitio [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img] How is life In the mother country. did you catch the news that we just sacked your rulers puppet *Govener General* next step the flag [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Dear Cloudy

On behalf of the customers de cloud ;) Would it be possible to lock the previous cafe after a new one starts up? I've made the same error several times [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Regards

Whinging Aussie

Looks like Texas isn't the only thing you can't spell [img]tongue.gif[/img]

i agree wellard...lol i did it just a minute ago, and poor DS did it right after me :D

I want my coffee!
And I agreee.

I don't think you'd have to lock the thread, though that would be easy for Cloudy to do, being a Mod and all. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Just a "New Cafe, guys" post would do it.

Looks like Texas isn't the only thing you can't spell [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]Damn *slaps the spell check* [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

Pah [img]tongue.gif[/img] the revolution is coming Horatio, and when it does you will be the first against the wall. ;) Anyway I'm off to bed, I need my bueaty sleep [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img]

I WANT MY COFFEE! *sob sob* (sits in corner crying quitetly)

<font color=lime> Here you go bud, nice and fresh. ;) </font>

Is that my coffee? Sorry, can't see through the tears.

<font color=lime>Yes Dragonshadow, its your coffee, I promise. ;) </font>

LordK, why were you bringing that cup out of the bathroom? [img]graemlins/angel.gif[/img]

aww now i feel bad...here have another cup sweety

<font color=lime> SSHHH! She'll hear you... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] </font>

Did anyone see that can of oil i left on the counter ?

Yes...yes, you do [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

well bye all, gotta go get shower and get ready to go to grandmas house...whats that song???

to grandmothers house we go?

hmmm never heard the song

Yes...yes, you do [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;) </font>[/QUOTE]Ziiing! :D You're in a good mood today Horatio.

So now we're spamming about coffe? Or is it oil? Or bathroom breaks? [img]graemlins/blueblink.gif[/img]

Surprisingly enough, <font color=deeppink>Willow,</font> the answer is "all three." How is your Mother's Day getting along? And, the big question, how do you feel about Antigone?

I hear oil makes a great laxitive. :D

And an even better stimulant, depending on how you smother yourself in it and how close you hold that lighter.

Ah, Kat's back. Good evening, Miss South East London. How is your life going?

Yeah, I'm happy...but don't exaggerate. You've just wasted a ziiing [img]graemlins/nono.gif[/img]

Morning all, I hope it won't rain again today, I got clothes to wash. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Well my mother's day is turning out to be a real treat. Stephen decided to do the cooking which left Jackie absolutely delighted, he only knows the recipes of her favorite dishes. Antigone is a part of me Attalus. ;) However I also thoroughly enjoy the play. Drama at its best IMO. [img]smile.gif[/img] But then I enjoy most plays from ancient Greece. [img]smile.gif[/img]