Official Welcome to the Dragon Thread V
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1clamairy
It's time for a new thread, methinks.
Welcome Koenix, CalvinBoesch, Dankel, Jon.Sellers, tyrone.minnifield, KansasKid, celadontea, loewen, KevinMcKernan, Joyalariwo and Stephen_Burrows!!! Make yourselves at home. :o)
Welcome Koenix, CalvinBoesch, Dankel, Jon.Sellers, tyrone.minnifield, KansasKid, celadontea, loewen, KevinMcKernan, Joyalariwo and Stephen_Burrows!!! Make yourselves at home. :o)
3Esta1923
Loved the "echo" welcome...and endorse it.
Hoping all new folks will be as interesting as the ones we've come to know already!
Hoping all new folks will be as interesting as the ones we've come to know already!
6MerryMary
Things are quiet at the moment, but there are a few things to be aware of.
*Safety from sentient roombas is usually found on top of the bar.
*Pillows and marshmallows (aka weapons of war) are found behind the bar.
*Pool boys are available (and gorgeous).
*Pan-Galactic Gargle Blasters (hereinafter referred to as PGGBs) are a specialty of the house. Hazmat suits available upon request.
*Patrons have been know to break into spontaneous bouts of "Princess Bride" quotations. Participate at your own risk.
*Safety from sentient roombas is usually found on top of the bar.
*Pillows and marshmallows (aka weapons of war) are found behind the bar.
*Pool boys are available (and gorgeous).
*Pan-Galactic Gargle Blasters (hereinafter referred to as PGGBs) are a specialty of the house. Hazmat suits available upon request.
*Patrons have been know to break into spontaneous bouts of "Princess Bride" quotations. Participate at your own risk.
7Sakerfalcon
We need the extra cheese with all these new members around! I'm sure that's what you were thinking when you double posted, Clam!
Welcome, everyone!
Welcome, everyone!
8clamairy
Welcome walterqchocobo, Velmeran, StevenOrlowski, tomfejw, cmmatteo71, macarmona, AcisAce, smokemare, CZenos, sturlington, aquaplanet, johanna414 and remusly!!!
10maggie1944
A new class of newcomers! Super! Great! Someone open the bar, and turn on the pool lights. PBBGs all around, please, bar keep!
12sturlington
Thanks for the welcome! Looks like a fun group.
13maggie1944
well....... yesss...... unless you mess with the roombas
14GeorgiaDawn
Welcome everyone!
Great advice, Maggs! Stay away from the roombas, especially if they have "Morphy's" tattooed anywhere on their little, evil, metal bodies.
Great advice, Maggs! Stay away from the roombas, especially if they have "Morphy's" tattooed anywhere on their little, evil, metal bodies.
15clamairy
Welcome WordSpinner, bertyboy, HGillis, Azrael910, jordsly, GwenDandridge, SSJLuffy, sandstone78, jenspirko, polymnia, DCavin, rolandperkins, John_Vaughan, MelindaBrasher, solozero and jimgysin!!!
Wait... sandstone78??? Did you leave and come back? LOL
Wait... sandstone78??? Did you leave and come back? LOL
16sandstone78
>15 clamairy: Actually, I have an explanation for that one :) I'd been just starring threads that caught my eye so the high posting volume didn't overwhelm my quieter groups in my "recent posts" listing, but I realized recently that I was pretty much starring every thread anyways, so... why not be a real member instead of a loiterer?
18hfglen
>16 sandstone78: So make yourself comfortable and grab a PGGB. There may even still be some cheese somewhere if the regular locusts haven't eaten the lot.
19kgriffith
>17 suitable1: ....yes. :)
20John_Vaughan
>17 suitable1: Dear me, yes!
21MrsLee
Membership benefits include use of the extensive library. If you can find it amongst the boobies, smurfs, roombas and barflies. ;)
23clamairy
Welcome avxcxcs, DougGoodman, erbisoeul, FranBat, Tirgearr, mount_kronos and Frl.Famos!
(Oops, avxcxcs has already been suspended. heh heh)
(Oops, avxcxcs has already been suspended. heh heh)
24maggie1944
well, well, well
We never have taken to the party poopers. Have we? Where is that pitcher of PGGBs, any way? I think we need to set up a round of drinks, on the house. I mean on the pub. Wheeeeeeeee
Oh, I think I know where the Roombas have been hiding.....
We never have taken to the party poopers. Have we? Where is that pitcher of PGGBs, any way? I think we need to set up a round of drinks, on the house. I mean on the pub. Wheeeeeeeee
Oh, I think I know where the Roombas have been hiding.....
26maggie1944
Excellent!
27MrsLee
>25 clamairy: Oooooooooo
28clamairy
Welcome IulianIonescu, jykghj, Tuirgin, kirinsaysno, gazamatazabbott and georginajames!!!
Welcome back beatles1964. Is this your third or fourth time? ;o)
Welcome back beatles1964. Is this your third or fourth time? ;o)
29clamairy
Welcome bibliophile_pgh, kpn, Austin_Dragon, Jalmars, Lee_and_JJ, Felurian, BrainFireBob, capiam1234 and ripred!!!
30clamairy
Welcome joshua.moore, artrodriguez88, nrmay, Pantalaimon01, maggie.d., Eddie.Rosenfeld, DickensMan, Jonathan.Fouts, PrashantPinge, LunaraDawn, DStockton, gaslampfantasy, AnnaGN, matluvsbooks, Slumber_Doll, randomlemony, Mademoiselle_FiFi, renbedell and Maddz!!!
31maggie1944
Wow! A wonderful crop of newbie from this summer. Welcome, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you and your books.
33nrmay
Thanks for the welcome!
Happy to have found this entertaining group.
What's a roomba?
I'm very fond of gjetost myself . . .
Happy to have found this entertaining group.
What's a roomba?
I'm very fond of gjetost myself . . .
34MrsLee
*Gives >33 nrmay: secret Green Dragon handshake*
Roombas originated as robotic floor cleaning devices, but one of our members, Morphidea (also known as Morphy, or Mighty Morphy), has taken them to a whole new level with her evil plans to conquer the world. Avoid them. Trust me.
Roombas originated as robotic floor cleaning devices, but one of our members, Morphidea (also known as Morphy, or Mighty Morphy), has taken them to a whole new level with her evil plans to conquer the world. Avoid them. Trust me.
37SylviaC
>33 nrmay:, >34 MrsLee: But don't avoid Morphy. She is mostly harmless, aside from that little quirk.
38MerryMary
Refuge: On top of the bar
Pillows: Behind the bar
Marshmallow guns: Ask maggie1944
Roombas: Sentient. Avoid at all costs.
Pool Boys: Gorgeous
PGGBs: (Pan-Galactic Gargle Blasters) Haz-Mat suits recommended
Pillows: Behind the bar
Marshmallow guns: Ask maggie1944
Roombas: Sentient. Avoid at all costs.
Pool Boys: Gorgeous
PGGBs: (Pan-Galactic Gargle Blasters) Haz-Mat suits recommended
40maggie1944
ah.... Marshmallow guns?? Who me? I couldn't say, really, where they might have been hidden, I mean... placed carefully and safely "away". Yes, that is it - they are away.
But do let me know if you need one as I might, just might, be able to remember where that "putting" place can be found.
But do let me know if you need one as I might, just might, be able to remember where that "putting" place can be found.
41clamairy
Welcome WatsonBrothers, ConalO, ayjaycee, ShyPageSniffer, aketzle, gamorgan1, timgriffiths, lunacat, davisfamily, pralfred, fraochruadh, Laura_W_Lib, Sarahdaltrybooks, BluesyBlue, Vickilynb74, W.A.Rusho, dtollen, InTooBooks, strongasanoak, Niobeisme, MattMol, corporate_clone, angelrocco, btburt and coraelle, jeni68!
42clamairy
Welcome AmyJSmylie, Erin.Arnold, ronherron, innocenceagain, E.L._Ervin, CaptainGunsche, Jaywlker, crisp, Taku_Shannon, kaonevar, shariftiens, Anvity, zarafa7, georgelightgood, LorLe, Suzanna_J_Linton, Yiska67, BINDINGSTHATLAST, cresida, tsturgill, SandDune and walkermwatson!
44clamairy
Welcome Uffda, MoonxDragon, chiliihead, gvazquez, Lenya, rainbowwitchwoman, natdellis, shellypic, ronvitale, jade3396, IsaboeOfLumatere, reverr, bjappleg8, robertleebeers, harleyqgrayson02, JamesGrantGoldin, DennisErnens, pykatrix, Claire5555, JuliusC, Huge_Horror_Fan, IsabellaWalker, JCoyStevens, Mikebrnstn, peezaroni, Graffotti, hawkwinds, ZenDiPietro, starbreakerauthor and SirNoodle!
My sincere apologies to anyone and everyone I missed in the last couple of months. :o/
My sincere apologies to anyone and everyone I missed in the last couple of months. :o/
45maggie1944
We are always glad when you can do what you can do to keep the Green Dragon a warm, and friendly place. Welcome each and every one of the new folks.
Let's spread out some cheeses and crackers and drinks all around.
Let's spread out some cheeses and crackers and drinks all around.
46MrsLee
Welcome all! I hope you will feel free to dive in and comment, the waters are friendly here. I wonder, is there an LT member named something like, "saucealot?" Because they should be friends with SirNoodle. I'm just saying. :)
One of my favorite things in this thread is reading all the creative names of new members. :D
One of my favorite things in this thread is reading all the creative names of new members. :D
48GeorgiaDawn
I missed all those PBBGs that were being passed around. Can someone whip up another batch?
Welcome to The Green Dragon!
Welcome to The Green Dragon!
49jillmwo
Welcome to a friendly crowd, always ready to talk about what you're reading, what you're eating, and what makes you feel "stabbity". There are a few bug-eyed monsters in the pub, but like the water buffaloes, if you just shove them on over, you can make room to sit down.
Be careful on the personal reading threads. There are book bullets flying!
Be careful on the personal reading threads. There are book bullets flying!
50Lace-Structures
#34 Really, gjetost lovers are rare. When bringing it into a crowd, it gets better reception if you put it on a platter with caramels, mints, flavored yogurt, and hard candies, where uninitiated can be snookered into liking it before being told its a cheese. I also like stilton.
51nrmay
>50 Lace-Structures:
Gjetost also great served with pear and apple slices.
Thumbs up for stilton and any kind of blue cheese!
Gjetost also great served with pear and apple slices.
Thumbs up for stilton and any kind of blue cheese!
52maggie1944
Blue cheeses of all sorts pair remarkably with PGGBs! A Green Dragon favorite.
54hfglen
Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters. The recipe here in the GD is not quite identical to that in theHitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but the effects are often just as devastating.
56GeorgiaDawn
The hazmat suits are around here somewhere. Whoever is stirring up the PGGBs might need to wear one.
57maggie1944
As well as those drinking some, and those standing next to them. Where's Morphy's Roombas?
58clamairy
Welcome jutatie, FourOfFiveWits, ESeries5, DonnaDeck, Lace-Structures, thecobbleroad, rsurvis, Dennis_Bond, Dalene.K.Rodman, Lost54321, bluebutterfly99 and Nqvgz!
:o)
:o)
59GeorgiaDawn
Maggs - I hope Morphy's Roombas are locked away somewhere. You know, to keep them safe.
60GeorgiaDawn
Welcome all!
62clamairy
Welcome spongevee, Madelynn_Albert, mizmooz2, spartan, Ailinel, Clifford.Terry, TomeBoy, reneputt, Carol_W, York_Lee, wrevans, devonro, fldiaz, D.ThoursonPalmer, AndyAnthony, Cricket2014, TheAlex, Fernando_Torres, PeterWM, HeatherMOConnor, MrZing147, Richard_Middleton, horselover81, amellus, Chinmay_P, EvieTMcduff, souloftherose and BSMurthy!
63GeorgiaDawn
Welcome, everyone!
64maggie1944
We need to find those Roombas. This place has gotten a little dusty. And is there a pitcher of PBBJs in the frig?
66mrgrooism
Reminder: the canoe paddle is for stirring the vat of PGGB's, NOT for swatting the pink elephant currently disguised as a grey elephant. Doing so will mean having to sanitize the elephant.
Again.
Also, the SPIITING COBRAS are generally friendly, well, for SPITTING COBRAS, anyway.
The blue-footed boobies can naturally be found in the pool, except when they are doing things unnatural, which is really most of the time so don't bother looking for them in the pool, unless you need an excuse to harass the pool boys.
The Roombas generally behave if you place a beer on top of one and send it in search of a patron. Other than that, all bets are off.
Ohhh, and never throw a handful of mashed potatoes at anyone, LIKE THIS!!! *Lobs a fistful of spuds at maggie*
Again.
Also, the SPIITING COBRAS are generally friendly, well, for SPITTING COBRAS, anyway.
The blue-footed boobies can naturally be found in the pool, except when they are doing things unnatural, which is really most of the time so don't bother looking for them in the pool, unless you need an excuse to harass the pool boys.
The Roombas generally behave if you place a beer on top of one and send it in search of a patron. Other than that, all bets are off.
Ohhh, and never throw a handful of mashed potatoes at anyone, LIKE THIS!!! *Lobs a fistful of spuds at maggie*
67maggie1944
Oh! Look what I found: the marshmallow guns are hidden under the bar.
*jumps on the bar and blasts a round of marshmallows at mrgroo*
Whoo hoo! Parteeeeeee time.
*jumps on the bar and blasts a round of marshmallows at mrgroo*
Whoo hoo! Parteeeeeee time.
68GeorgiaDawn
Here they go again!
**grabs a PGGB, a pillow, and hides behind the bar*
**grabs a PGGB, a pillow, and hides behind the bar*
69maggie1944
A PGGB, PBGG, ? I've totally lost my mind. But you knew that....
70jillmwo
I thought I'd better rattle the cage so the newcomers know that they should plow right in and have some fun with the roombas, the water buffalos and the BEM (bug-eyed monster).
Don't be shy! Comment on the reading threads, note what plans you have on the weekend in that particular thread (because we love hearing what you're doing), and make friends.
*opens door a bit wider and pushes the BEM back a bit*
Don't be shy! Comment on the reading threads, note what plans you have on the weekend in that particular thread (because we love hearing what you're doing), and make friends.
*opens door a bit wider and pushes the BEM back a bit*
72jillmwo
He's somewhat reluctant to push himself forward at least initially, but he can become rambunctious.
73mrgrooism
The Pool Boys help keep the BEM in line. Sometimes, the BEM has to keep the Pool Boys in line...
75maggie1944
Me, too
Let's have some Adult Ice Tea.... what are the names of those things? Electric Ice?
Let's have some Adult Ice Tea.... what are the names of those things? Electric Ice?
76GeorgiaDawn
Maggs, I corrected my earlier thread. PGGB!
77maggie1944
oh! PGGB! That sounds much more attractive than Iced Tea! Let's get on it.
78clamairy
Welcome justanotherjohn, Charlotte_Miles, Nick_Kaminsky, telanus, Clemency_Fane, jackson1066, Cycloptic, Lynn.A.Rainey, taylorcreek, Dandeggan, SandyBorrmann, Angelica93, GwendolynBeynon, M.I.V., NatalieSW, LaraAckermannTemplin, jeannecarol, AuthorApril, HamiltonB, SengaUltimate, Shalashaska, KellyJonesPfister, Syriina, Alissa-, ingsme, Emzy1706, FantasyProne, Kathryn_della_Bitta, Catherine2402 and LouieAndTheLizard!
My apologies to those who fell through the cracks in the last couple of months.
My apologies to those who fell through the cracks in the last couple of months.
79mrgrooism
>78 clamairy: FTH Clam!!!
80clamairy
>79 mrgrooism: FTH, Groo hunny. :o)
81MrsLee
>78 clamairy: And welcome to you, too! I looked up FTH on Urban Dictionary, and it was full of "interesting" meanings, but not one I would say to you. :)
85clamairy
Welcome thehawkseye, thesurvivor, freebooksplease, GarenFleener, diana.n, Osama.A.Bahudila, kandaced, ArcticMoon, timboman.frazier, kabrahamson, harrietbrown, Emmi_Kay, nervouspig, greymith, SpikeSix, alvaret, casvelyn, bookdoctor, gjohn4317, Abbas_Daya, MsMaryAnn, LexieS17, Olga_Werby, Cymro-Gaz, sabean, KennyaIkedo, barmarlene, Taphophile13, Henderson-Fantasy and Jamesnyder.
My apologies to everyone I missed in the last four months.
My apologies to everyone I missed in the last four months.
86MrsLee
>85 clamairy: And welcome clamairy! Sorry, I forgot to keep this thread up. Glad you found it to restore.
Welcome all!
Welcome all!
88Sakerfalcon
This calls for some CHEESE ...
89clamairy
MMMM!
I'll try to be around more often. Do I get points for keeping my library up to date through all of the turmoil?
I'll try to be around more often. Do I get points for keeping my library up to date through all of the turmoil?
90SylviaC
>89 clamairy: Yes, you do! One million points to you!!!
91maggie1944
And lets put some gold stars behind your name on the chart! Welcome to all new comers, please do not be put off by the playful nature of goings on in the Green Dragon pub. It is meant in good fun!
92MrsLee
I'm not sure how clamairy finds the new names, I feel sure there have been some new members joined since November 12, but the "recent members" is confusing. So, if you have joined in the last month or so, and would like to be personally welcomed, chime in here and we will do so! We love new members to initiate to the old tried and true traditions. :D
93WholeHouseLibrary
**waves to clamairy**
Hey there! MIssed ya!
Hey there! MIssed ya!
94MrsLee
I think I figured it out! If I have missed anyone, know that it was not intended, and feel free to chime in and introduce yourself. Or just steal some cheese if you would prefer. We are easy that way. Welcome all!
lavaturtle, Texsain, Guanhumara, mooingzelda, WhirlUpSea, kerryn.griffis, FeiMiami, Clearmadness, Morteana, TL_Classical, Book-Dragon1952, emmorystump, Arwa1406, NickR.B3, sandra.verga, jonmay11, seek.kolinahr, Uasal, Tor-Ole, websterhamster, JordanBakerAuthor, sat78, WholeHouseLibrary, Aurora_Springer
I cannot tell a lie. I have a definite picture in my head of how some of you look based on your names. I'm looking at you, mooingzelda, lavaturtle and websterhamster. :D
lavaturtle, Texsain, Guanhumara, mooingzelda, WhirlUpSea, kerryn.griffis, FeiMiami, Clearmadness, Morteana, TL_Classical, Book-Dragon1952, emmorystump, Arwa1406, NickR.B3, sandra.verga, jonmay11, seek.kolinahr, Uasal, Tor-Ole, websterhamster, JordanBakerAuthor, sat78, WholeHouseLibrary, Aurora_Springer
I cannot tell a lie. I have a definite picture in my head of how some of you look based on your names. I'm looking at you, mooingzelda, lavaturtle and websterhamster. :D
95mrgrooism
Welcome, welcome, welcome!!!
*starts serving PGGB's* to all who arefoolish brave enough to try one!*
Google it, baby!
*starts serving PGGB's* to all who are
Google it, baby!
96clamairy
Welcome Naomiq, polestar, RobertBarrett, AndrewHiggins, EllsbethB, earthwindwalker, anna982, Trent1492, kale.dyer, Suspected.Spam and YuukiYuukoWar.
97jillmwo
Step on in, folks! It's a friendly crowd that bustles in and out of this place. Speak up and let us get to know you!
98mrgrooism
Yes, welcome all *pours PGGB's for all takers*
And welcome back, Clam! *FTH!!!*
WE'VE MISSED YOU, FEARLESS LEADER!
And welcome back, Clam! *FTH!!!*
WE'VE MISSED YOU, FEARLESS LEADER!
99hfglen
May I extend a special welcome to Hardy_Wilson, who has just joined the pub. Like me he lives in Durban, so I am no longer the most isolated member here :). I think that "honour" now passes to Seanie, since Choreocrat vanished. Hardy, there's cheese and chat where you find them, but beware of the Roombas and Groo's PGGBs (Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters).
100clamairy
Welcome Hardy_Wilson, pearlsandtopaz, KenMagee, draeke, sdatwood, vjaf.smith, Library.Tech.Chick, derekprior, mirikayla, badddancer, Sasscat, kruset, D.K.Roman, Rose2332, C33Cunningham, ice_conda and naturalnumber!
Congrats, >99 hfglen:, you must be thrilled. :o)
>98 mrgrooism: A belated thanks, my friend.
Congrats, >99 hfglen:, you must be thrilled. :o)
>98 mrgrooism: A belated thanks, my friend.
101greendragon9
I'm new! I had to join. For obvious reasons. I've been using this name as my email/website since the mid-1990s... and not because of Tolkein, oddly enough. McCaffrey's Pern had much more to do with it :)
102MrsLee
>101 greendragon9: Welcome! Dig around in the pub a bit and I'm sure you will find some bits and pieces to enjoy. Just be aware of the SPITTING COBRAS and mutant Roombas and don't go reaching into dark corners. Some of the Smurfs bite.
103greendragon9
The cobras wouldn't bother me, being fellow reptilians... but the Roombas? Yikes!
104clamairy
Welcome, greendragon9! I believe you're going to fit right in. :o)
Welcome Janne97, angiehill777, lawrencegerschel, Allama, midnightalice, NicoleJuedes and boredandblue2 as well!
Welcome Janne97, angiehill777, lawrencegerschel, Allama, midnightalice, NicoleJuedes and boredandblue2 as well!
106greendragon9
Thanks, clamairy!~
The Roomba ate the marshmallows.
The Roomba ate the marshmallows.
107clamairy
Welcome JasonRiedy, kip_kitto, sannahines, greenlotus, beckrobertson, Fluffball, Bookmomsgl, olivia.burdon, ivonava, varaham, bhabeck and AngelaBWP!
108jillmwo
*waves* Come on in and get to know everyone! The reading threads are good sources of recommendations and the cooking threads can sometimes be quite fattening!
109dustydigger
Hi I'm Dusty, an avid fan of SF in the 60s,but lived for a decade in Africa,with no bookshops or libraries nearby. On return to UK I was disconcerted to see all the old classic authors of the 50s and 60s were no longer on the library shelves,instead all these HUGE fantasy volumes,including the depressing Stephen Donaldson and the ubiquitous Piers Anthony and Terry Brooks,and what little SF was there was cyberpunk etc.So I drifted away from the genre,(apart from Lois McMaster Bujold,Anne McCaffrey and C J Cherry of course)and it wasnt till 2012 I rediscovered the genre. I am steadily working my way through the Hugos (read49/64) and Nebulas (30/52) and love colonization and first contact novels,but still have a soft spot for the 40s and 50s stuff.
Also like UF(but not paranormalromance unless outstanding) and dip a toe occasionally in weird fiction
I am a shelfari refugee,and its been a traumatic year,since we all moved to Leafmarks only for it to be closing down too. Most of the time has been spent moving data setting up groups etc,and sadly my reading of spec fic is a bit down,less than 30 books read this year,rather low for me. Now the cataloguing and editing seem to be finally drawing to an end,so I look forward to reading more and also chatting to you all,you seem a great lot,and I forsee the TBR,already arranged as a tasteful double archway,likely to become a triple layer. Cant wait!
Also like UF(but not paranormalromance unless outstanding) and dip a toe occasionally in weird fiction
I am a shelfari refugee,and its been a traumatic year,since we all moved to Leafmarks only for it to be closing down too. Most of the time has been spent moving data setting up groups etc,and sadly my reading of spec fic is a bit down,less than 30 books read this year,rather low for me. Now the cataloguing and editing seem to be finally drawing to an end,so I look forward to reading more and also chatting to you all,you seem a great lot,and I forsee the TBR,already arranged as a tasteful double archway,likely to become a triple layer. Cant wait!
110jillmwo
Welcome, dustydigger! Check out all of the personal reading threads; this is a fairly eclectic crowd in terms of reading materials and I'm sure you'll find one or two kindred souls whose selections are to your taste. Don't be shy about starting a personal reading thread of your own. It's always interesting to hear new voices.
I just discovered Lois McMaster Bujold myself, but have been a fan of C.J. Cherryh for awhile.
I just discovered Lois McMaster Bujold myself, but have been a fan of C.J. Cherryh for awhile.
111clamairy
>109 dustydigger: Welcome! I love the tasteful double archway. :o)
You'll find many like minds here. Sorry you've been forced to move your virtual library around so much. I'm hopeful that LT will be here for the long haul. I share your opinion of Donaldson, BTW.
Make yourself at home. :o)
You'll find many like minds here. Sorry you've been forced to move your virtual library around so much. I'm hopeful that LT will be here for the long haul. I share your opinion of Donaldson, BTW.
Make yourself at home. :o)
112MrsLee
>109 dustydigger: So glad you found us! I left Shelfari a long time ago, but remember it as a lively and fun place. :) After you spend a bit of time poking around here, I'm sure you will find it to be terrific also. Oh, be careful if you poke far into the corners of the closets in the pub, there reside things like modified Roombas, snickering Smurfs and occasionally a SPITTING COBRA! ;)
113dustydigger
Hey! as long as you leave a bottle of my fave tipple,whisky, on the counter, I will def avoid the depths of the cupboards.I have had personal experience of being 5 feet away from a black mamba,quite small but very deadly,so I will leave the cobras to rule the roost.
114clamairy
Welcome ScoLgo, threadnsong, asfaloth12, TheDenizen, Darth-Heather, leBleuCheese and the aforementioned dustydigger!
I'm glad you've joined the group, and we all hope you stick around.
I'm glad you've joined the group, and we all hope you stick around.
115MrsLee
leBleuCheese had better watch their back around here. Not sure all the cheese fanciers in this pub can resist a nibble!
117greendragon9
I think we need a drink to go with the cheese...
118clamairy
>117 greendragon9: The virtual bar is always open.
119jillmwo
Has anyone ever experimented with virtual mojitos? Did they work out? Just wondering out loud in an idle moment (And solely in the interests of the betterment of science in the long run, of course).
Hi, everyone! Welcome. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Hi, everyone! Welcome. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.
120clamairy
Welcome jenniferghummer, catgurl7, ramox, firepiggymonkfish, GraemeSH, jkdavies and AdaraQuick.
:o)
:o)
121clamairy
Welcome Rena37, Alberttttt, Sam99, bishnoideepak, Kristelh, GrossorMD, joriestory, ChicagoMuslima, Charles678, Charles456, astralproject and davidpauly1105!
Hmmm, Charles did you forget your account name, or do you intentionally have more than one?
Hmmm, Charles did you forget your account name, or do you intentionally have more than one?
122Guanhumara
Wow. The group sent me a greeting in January, and I find it in September - is that some sort of record?
A belated "Hi!" to everyone
A belated "Hi!" to everyone
123hfglen
>122 Guanhumara: Man, that PGGB must have been potent! ;)
124clamairy
>122 Guanhumara: I'm just glad you actually found it! :o)
Welcome storeyonastory, jacobreed1982, Fludd, fortunlately, mbriggster, c.c.naughton and thelemonadebandit!
Welcome storeyonastory, jacobreed1982, Fludd, fortunlately, mbriggster, c.c.naughton and thelemonadebandit!
125clamairy
Welcome EllAreBee, BookstoogeLT, JennysBookBag.com, lynnoconnacht, MissMcQueen, Manticore-lullaby, heylu, and Alexis_D.!
Wait... lynnoconnacht??? I thought you'd been part of this group for a while now! :o)
Wait... lynnoconnacht??? I thought you'd been part of this group for a while now! :o)
126clamairy
Welcome YouKneeK, ordin, Bradywan, thessaly, kristi.test.1, Joseph.Carper, Peter_Szabo and Nighat-Kouser!!!
Don't be afraid to jump right into the melee. :o)
Don't be afraid to jump right into the melee. :o)
127YouKneeK
>126 clamairy: Thank you. :)
129clamairy
Welcome BookstoogeLT, snowbelle, iamrazorwing, Tasha-Pasha, quicksilvermessenger, struttersix, AmberGraceKoch and Trudy.Boan!!!
Drag a stool over by the fire. :o)
Drag a stool over by the fire. :o)
132jillmwo
Everyone's pretty friendly (including the water buffalo). Visit the various threads you find here and speak up. It's a nice place to hang out.
133SylviaC
>131 suitable1: How did you store them? I thought they were too corrosive to keep in containers made of any material known to humanity.
135clamairy
Welcome night_sky, Roger_Kitchen, jfphelps, irishbob06, CassieFrank, deltadawn758, fishcasa, Ceilia, mattries37315 and SilverThistle!!!
Pull up a stool and chat a bit.
:o)
Pull up a stool and chat a bit.
:o)
136clamairy
Welcome Rosamie.Bautista, lcd, TamBerg, JamesShamblin, Novak, Anghara72 and LeonardoAngue. I hope at least some of you are going to participate. :o)
137clamairy
Wecome Spurts, achmad, hillaryrose7, MeritoCD, JLPatton, AlexandraMay, AdrianGHilder, cindydavid4 and Rabbitknitter. :o)
140clamairy
>138 Spurts: Oh yes! You're going to fit right in here.
141clamairy
Welcome Chapbook, CalebWachter, kurtstallings, Martijn447, aegbeyrd, librariansteffen2, Kaikoura84 and Familiar_Diversions!
:o)
:o)
142maggie1944
I dropped by to see what's shaken'? It has been well and good too long since I've stopped by The Green Dragon. How is everyone???
143clamairy
>142 maggie1944: We're mostly good, I believe. I'm so sorry about your sweet dog. *big hugs*
144maggie1944
Thanks, Clam. I do miss the pup! And I'm not doing much reading. I think I'm going to back up a little bit from the 75 books group, as I'm not doing much reading. I'm reading dog rescue sites. Went and visited a rescue agency and saw three possible dogs. One of which I like a little bit. She needs a health check and is not yet quite available.
Anyway, I hope to see you all around here a bit, too.
Anyway, I hope to see you all around here a bit, too.
145clamairy
>144 maggie1944: Good luck with the dog search. I do hope you not only start reading again, but that you drop by The Dragon more often.
146Sakerfalcon
>144 maggie1944: I was just thinking about you this morning and realised you hadn't been around in a while. I hope you find the perfect dog to share your life with.
149clamairy
Welcome UncommonTart, Serenova_Phoenix, Mandee84, Joseph_Scifres and Melissa_E_Beckwith!
:o)
:o)
150clamairy
Welcome abcds, catwithwifi, Linidri, tim_lynch, JeffMcDonald, ZippyKatt and Black_Dragon92!
Don't be afraid to jump right it.
:o)
Don't be afraid to jump right it.
:o)
152SylviaC
>151 gilroy: The roombas got into them. Didn't you see the fireworks?
153suitable1
>151 gilroy:
Um, I think it was all consumed. Time for a new batch? Although I did see a stash of Kickapoo Joy Juice underneath the pillows in the closet.
Um, I think it was all consumed. Time for a new batch? Although I did see a stash of Kickapoo Joy Juice underneath the pillows in the closet.
154gilroy
>152 SylviaC: You mean that wasn't just the July 4th celebration down the street?
>153 suitable1: I don't brave the closets around here...
>153 suitable1: I don't brave the closets around here...
155clamairy
Welcome Zathera, superchunk, flavia_ia and MinuteMarginalia!
I see one of you has already found us on Facebook. :o)
I see one of you has already found us on Facebook. :o)
156clamairy
A big Green Dragon welcome to RandomDSdevel, arachnid_flame, orbifx, brodiew2 and FolarinAgbaje!
158clamairy
Welcome Bhekintshingila, Mayrehn, Mairef, bbgds, mjuge, sadsagittal, earlbot88, jez23._-9, michcurr, nz24, mcfrost, LeftyRickBass, Spark23, marian84, pandancer, mce3aces, Chappie-san, AnthonyI, SteveRushGarrett, thekaijucaper, JLSlipak, Laktoes and Jostaberry!!!
159clamairy
Welcome Liam_Mullen, June, doxiedoc12, Birlinn, tostrick, averyp.B3, Arifel, HChilcat, kingaaronz, tanysha, CynMarko, aqeeliz, croberts0802, muumi, jaelquinn, ErinPaperbackstash, withawhy99, sfaith113, walkermwatson, quondame, Cindy.Tomamichel, Taliasbrain, pantsu, anoplph0ra, KelGraham and passion4reading!
Please don't be shy. Just join in the conversation.
Please don't be shy. Just join in the conversation.
160passion4reading
>159 clamairy: Thanks for the warm welcome. Happy to be here!
161clamairy
Welcome mtdewrock, GothicRomance, cweller, FrostyReading, jgallay, wjoyner, iftyzaidi, emartell, robert.kuropkat, SusanGourleyKelley and starmoth! :o)
162clamairy
Welcome TheTreeReader, rikdegraaff, flyingbluemonkey, poppj, andrewrampton, Andreas_Pires, joakimhansen, Melanie_Quinlan, MihirShah, ReneeHorn and Franklyn_Azubuike!
163clamairy
Welcome Anna_Kathryn, JazzFeathers, IngridHarrietLouis, debstr518, Omnigeek, DennisRHeatherly, PernilleStroem, bobine18, jfalkens, Eurekas, taraWritesSci, SamZooena and m.sami!
165clamairy
Welcome Silversi, cindydavid4, Em42, lynkali, Skord, CR45HnBURN, SFQ77, Rhondavu, MortimerK, StevenKvetch, Horseplay741, skullduggery, CarlisleMLH, PandamoonPublishing, DavidShugars, AgatheDaniella, Cobalt-Jade and Matthew1956!
167clamairy
>166 suitable1: Are we sure it isn't just a wildebeest ham someone left lying around?
169clamairy
Welcome mpotts, tominn, Agent_Cee, skmcwhirter, JessicaTrueman, Sylvester_Olson, Safran2017, Rvn6dlr, FrederickBlackmon, mclarke33, EllaMA, byl_strother, Daniwalk, BookWyvern, KristopherBooks717, galadriel007, protoplasm, LorisBook, EnricoQ, inkysqueek and Tanith1120!
170clamairy
Welcome Florian_Brennstoff, SNO24601, wodenthewanderer, Prasanta1993, itacal1001, AncientGeekoRoman and IT1Wes!
171clamairy
Welcome samjudd, haydninvienna, spooks101, lgildersleeve, RuPringle, johnmarkcayanan, FindingMagicInBooks and becca0224!
172clamairy
Welcome kennethbetts, Ryan_Goeckner, jms429, Jane888, sydamy, UndeadWookiee, Inkodyes, vlguerra, J.B._Curry, Elizabeth616, Apstahl, jab2004, bluebellsbooks, danielnmiles, mg545a, Louquas, Kordax, ringsofbenzene, jojoasdwer123, -pilgrim-, Anduin, stminchin, LikeAVelvetGlove, CozyKat, mintleaf, Aditya_Mewati, psiwula, AdoraBelle42, amaranthe and NeillMcKee!
My apologies to everyone I missed.
We're only 25 members away from our 4,000th!
My apologies to everyone I missed.
We're only 25 members away from our 4,000th!
173GeorgiaDawn
Welcome everyone!
175haydninvienna
Yes indeed welcome all—to the Pub of civil conversation, CHEESE and endless PGGBs ...
and looking at the continuation message below, the occasional piffle party.
and looking at the continuation message below, the occasional piffle party.
177pgmcc
>174 Meredy:
I am serious when I say, "That is a very nice 25." This line is not piffle.
The piffle is when I start telling you that the sun was shining most of today but it was cold out and the clouds are starting to coalesce meaning it will get a bit duller as the evening draws in. We had a lovely evening yesterday and the sun was shining through the trees and reflecting off the clouds this morning as I waited for my bus to work.
How is the weather behaving with you?
By the way, there was a minor earthquake in Donegal a few days ago. It only registered about 2.5, but the interesting thing is that it was on a fault line that pre-dates the Atlantic Ocean. I have mentioned this fault before; it is The Highland Boundary Fault in Scotland (it forms the valley in which Loch Ness is found along with a couple of other Scottish lochs), runs across the North Channel and cuts into Donegal at Malin Head (the most northerly part of the island of Ireland), slices through County Donegal and runs out into the Atlantic Ocean until it is truncated at the end of the continental shelf. As I said, it pre-dates the Atlantic and when you look at the geology before the Atlantic formed you can see that this is the same fault that exists in Newfoundland and is known as The Cabot Fault there. (Jessica Fletcher must know all about it as she lives in Cabot Cove.)
Now, that is piffle, but true.
I am serious when I say, "That is a very nice 25." This line is not piffle.
The piffle is when I start telling you that the sun was shining most of today but it was cold out and the clouds are starting to coalesce meaning it will get a bit duller as the evening draws in. We had a lovely evening yesterday and the sun was shining through the trees and reflecting off the clouds this morning as I waited for my bus to work.
How is the weather behaving with you?
By the way, there was a minor earthquake in Donegal a few days ago. It only registered about 2.5, but the interesting thing is that it was on a fault line that pre-dates the Atlantic Ocean. I have mentioned this fault before; it is The Highland Boundary Fault in Scotland (it forms the valley in which Loch Ness is found along with a couple of other Scottish lochs), runs across the North Channel and cuts into Donegal at Malin Head (the most northerly part of the island of Ireland), slices through County Donegal and runs out into the Atlantic Ocean until it is truncated at the end of the continental shelf. As I said, it pre-dates the Atlantic and when you look at the geology before the Atlantic formed you can see that this is the same fault that exists in Newfoundland and is known as The Cabot Fault there. (Jessica Fletcher must know all about it as she lives in Cabot Cove.)
Now, that is piffle, but true.
178-pilgrim-
>177 pgmcc: Anf fascinating.
179MrsLee
>177 pgmcc: It is springtime, I suppose Nessy is feeling her wild oats. A possible explanation for the quake?
I vote for a dedicated thread to count down to the 4000th member, with Meredy's 25 at the top.
I vote for a dedicated thread to count down to the 4000th member, with Meredy's 25 at the top.
180pgmcc
>179 MrsLee: Seconded!
181jillmwo
A motion has been made and seconded. Is there discussion or should we move immediately to the vote?
183clamairy
Welcome Gail-Daley, nathaliemlromer, grizzly.anderson, BlancheHaddow, LadyStark, johncadamssf, Ishaq_Asif, aliceaausacheva, akaGingerK, Obsidien, KD007 and MarkMcCabe!
Pull up a comfy chair. Invite your friends! :o)
Pull up a comfy chair. Invite your friends! :o)
184GeorgiaDawn
Welcome all!
186jillmwo
Plunge right on in and get to know everyone here. It's lighthearted conversation with some degree of silliness, but there is lots of good book discussion. The Bug-Eyed Monsters and water buffalo offer (relatively) friendly companionship. The roombas however have been "altered" in programming their functionality and general capabilities; so you should watch out for those laser shots. *thumbs up*
187haydninvienna
Welcome all! Any idea how we could get hold of some of this cheese for a welcome party?
188clamairy
>187 haydninvienna: I hear it's out of this world...
189Darth-Heather
>187 haydninvienna: it's perfect! there's a dragon, and a Monty Python reference...
191hfglen
>191 hfglen: Yay! I was beginning to wonder if you were still in the land of the living!
193YouKneeK
>190 Taliska: Welcome, or welcome back, whichever the case may be. :)
194Taliska
Hi everyone! i only recently remembered I had an account on here after like a decade of forgetting!
195haydninvienna
>194 Taliska: Glad you showed up eventually, and welcome!
198haydninvienna
Welcome all to the Pub,and please join in the discussions.
201GeorgiaDawn
Welcome to The Green Dragon! This is a great place to be with amazing people! Enjoy your stay.
202clamairy
Welcome mirva, xe-nang-hoang-gia, roadkyl, miralamb, linda_costanzo, sallypursell, gnosticpomegranate, PatrickChidieber9714, JoWright96, DarkWolfz, urnmo, aagbay and nyhn! :o)
203haydninvienna
Welcome all! Once again, please join in. The pub is a great place for discussion and chatter.
204clamairy
Welcome Ceciliaxilynhe, DeleAndersen, srollyson, seebib, Priya.Raj, AaronFK, Justme039 and Lara1503!
205clamairy
Welcome JamesGBoswell, LareVa, bookworm148, pluriebus, doctorsidrat, D_A_Smith_Writes, P.S.Stern, Roksy93, LaurieLee2 and carolsteffes!
207clamairy
>206 MerryMary: We're at 4049.
208clamairy
Welcome catherinestead, TokenGingerKid, aarondesk, MinorCivilServant, Ludorg, the_inkblotcher, Morticia13.cp, Lady_Iris, Sandeep135, devnul, booksforreading, ali_nico, alejandro.ortiz, k99km06, jermehr, LCremona, G-Morrison, Ilovemysherbert, sherbynanton and Keeper-of-Orthanc!
210clamairy
Welcome Scatter_Heart00, -FennecFox-, Hatanu, Nodecaf, Zynnan, chris.15, KarenPhipps and ethanmillerny73!
211clamairy
Welcome alvaret, arienrhod1, BoscaresqueVesper, Owlfire00, Kornka, Midhiel, Resse, and JaneBuehler!
And welcome back, BookstoogeLT!
And welcome back, BookstoogeLT!
212clamairy
Welcome toast_and_tea, A.G.Pointer, NLAAustin, Erikaman, Elfsilbler, H.A.Byrd and Vitskapsdama!
213clamairy
Welcome davisfamily, adairdevil42, Themis-Athena, myriads, kevking, Kai01, mccbook, hardbackednooks, benitastrnad, PaulCranswick, Majel-Susan, mnleona, Minyoi and Osceptrus!
214clamairy
Welcome carlypancakes, JWhitsitt, moonlight_reads, JEMartin, JeffersonBurton, benbrainard8, MJPete, Only2rs, AMP1972, JohniePatrick, BrokenTune, maybe_a_wizard, NellyGruber and jennys02!
217clamairy
Welcome Rosenthorne, DouglasMoonstone, cordelia.dracos, E.L.Haines, 1halfelf, rhian777, sdawson, PoppyM and BBlue.
219clamairy
Welcome motherat, Rambling.Bard, Hercules40, dogwizard, lmee739, Mika_Oksanen, robarzh, Diane.Henson, mrs_vegancat, S.O.Lessey, kensor, Bongobongo27, vegetablearian, CrazedCelt and halbling!
220clamairy
Welcome PukingPanda, Spiraltra, false-knight and dveninga!
A special shout-out and welcome to conceptDawg! It isn't an everyday event when one of the staff joins this group.
A special shout-out and welcome to conceptDawg! It isn't an everyday event when one of the staff joins this group.
221humouress
>220 clamairy: Woo woo!
223clamairy
And conceptDawg already bailed on us. LOL
225MrsLee
>223 clamairy: Probably just checking to make sure we weren't subversive or needing a spanking. ;)
226gilroy
>225 MrsLee: Gah! Now we must all go to Castle Anthrax! Meet up with Zoot. And her identical twin sister.
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