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Just finished listening to it myself. Bravo! "The Way International meets the first alien" And thanks also to all the mods. I didn't realize what a large role you all played. :)

Chef --- it's ok to cry. I did too. :( MY SISTER, ROBIN

Ok. :)

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Oh --- You posted this over on JWO too?? HA! Haven't looked over there yet tonight. Refiner isn't someone I would call *friend*, but he's not an enemy. ;) And given his avatar -- his choice doesn't surprise me at all.

(I've done the same thing before, too.) ;)

How do you judge the age of someone like THIS!!???

Church of the *Flying Spaghetti Monster*???!!!!

John was the salt of the earth. :) He took time out from an autograph signing session, to show me how he tuned his banjo, to the unique Bb tuning he used. :) That was in Ashland, Wisconsin, about 5 years before he passed. He and two or three others on stage ---- put on a concert like you wouldn't believe!! The man was a legend!

Maybe I don't fit in here. I think every last SOMEBODY deserves to be heard, both with dignity, and patience --- Though that is not usually the *norm*, given where we are all coming from. I admire the Goey's, the Satori's, the Garth's, the Sudo's, and the Zixar's of this site for their eloquence, and knowledge, and posting abilities. More than once, I've wished that I were that well *equipped* mentally --- but I'm not. Never have been, and never will be. And looking at it realistically -- (from a current) viewpoint --- I see a need for more *heart* here, and less *condemnation*. You're right Paw -- we left that twi crowd a while back ------ some recently, and some a long time ago. And it doesn't mean we need to *continue* the tradition that we were taught there. I hang out on the JWO SITE as well as here. I think Roy (Year2027) and myself are the only two GSCafe folks left over there. Lot's of vulgarity there, no moderators, accusations abound, tempers flare ---- and this place (GSC) seems to be becoming like that one -- minus the vulgarity. Both Roy, and I have had cheap shots thrown at us -- He has responded better than I -- and as a result ---- He is listened to as someone who doesn't give a rip about you "personally" but cares about you over-all. Isn't that how it is supposed to be?? And that is as it should be here. (My IMO) We had the *Word* taught to us, we knew how to *rightly divide* ---- BUT we were messed with, in every sense of the word --- So now we are *entitled* to do the same to others????????????????????? I DON'T THINK SO!!!!! (and any of you can quote me on that) --- While I understand the frustration, the anger, etc., etc., ---- decency, and consideration should be at the forefront. (just my IMO). And if we can't treat *our own* with decency --- how will you treat others?? Why the *eternal* suspicion?????? Is everyone a liar, until proven true????????? After thinking it through --- I would never trade my *heart*, for *intelligence*. Life is too damn short. Folks need _________ (you fill in the blank) Thank you for reading this post. I meant every word of it. :) (And --------- I am NOT condemning any person here -- an observation only.) ;)

John Hartford was the author/composer of *GENTLE ON MY MIND*, A song made famous by Glenn Campbell. :)

I clicked on your link, Jonny. Good stuff! :B)

http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/ba...s/scotland.html :) :) :) :) :)

HA!!! (I bet you do!!) ;)

NATALIE RULES!!!!!!!!! :) http://www.nataliemacmaster.com/recordings/nataliebuddy.htm

The bottle in the pic (close to a quart), costs 16 bucks here!! And it goes best with NO additives!! Ice cubes included. ;)

*Jack* will be turned away!! *Mark* can come here aneeetime!

I got out my VINES DICTIONARY, and looked up *epilusis*. Sure --- it means to *let loose*, but it also means ---- to solve, or explain -- as in one offering a private opinion. ;)

What boggles MY MIND -- is that if docvic put this in pfal -- you would believe it hook, line, and sinker. And call it revelation, no less. :blink: Back to the regularly scheduled thread.

Mr Pipes --- Hey there. Welcome to GreaseSpot! :) I'm guessing you're married to I Love Bagpipes -- that several of us have gotten to know in chat. :) Yes -- when you're ready -- I also (bullinger) would love to hear what you told them. Everything I have seen from your posts --- proves you are not a hot-head. Posting your letter, and the response (if any) --- might help show some folks that nothing has changed. Thank you for your kind consideration. :) (sigh --- ) A *kinder gentler twi* -- eh? And folks are still leaving, while others live there in fear --- not wanting to upset the applecart. *Nothing new under the sun* comes to mind. <_<

Here is my deleted post from the original thread. It didn't fit in over there, but I'm thinking it does here. ;)

Hiya Pipes!!! Hope it's a great day for you. (See ya in chat.) :)