** Avalon Old-Timers Thread (NEWCOMERS WELCOME!)**

[Hiram]

Okay. Step into my smoking room.

Won't you stay a awhile?

This is a thread for Avalon Old-Timers to get together and discuss the longitudinal development of Avalon..where its going and where its been.

Also a place for Fellowship, which we ALL need, and value greatly.

Newcomers are welcome to join in the discussion of course...this club isn't exclusive. Sometimes new eyes see what old eyes can't!
(Hiram slaps his knee theatrically and sips on his glass of cognac.)

So step right in, and kick those tired ole dogs up. How do you know if your an Ole-timer? Well if you feel like one...you probably are.

You're in a good place. (There's a shotgun under the counter.)

What's on your mind???

[Hiram]

I'll start us off on the right foot...since it's my lounge:

Ole-Timers, What is it that you think makes Avalon different from other forums on the web??
(sub-question: How do we keep that going?)

[Swami]

Old fart (still) here......

[Hiram]

Posted by Swami (here)
Old fart (still) here......

And believe you me Swami.....we are all the better for it. You are out there saving this places ass every day...just with your presence.

an emphatic: Thank YOU!!

To any Newcomers....Swami has kept me entranced with amazing video finds over and over again. I really appreciate someone showing me what I don't have time to dig up!

[Swami]

Posted by Hiram (here)

Posted by Swami (here)
Old fart (still) here......

And believe you me Swami.....we are all the better for it. You are out there saving this places ass every day...just with your presence.

an emphatic: Thank YOU!!

Thank you for that one...
You aint that bad yourself.......

[3optic]

I like all these youngsters here. Make 'em do all the heavy lifting, I say! AHAHAHAHA- (cough! cough! cough! gasp! hard swallow..)

..where are my pills?

[Swami]

Posted by 3optic (here)
I like all these youngsters here. Make 'em do all the heavy lifting, I say! AHAHAHAHA- (cough! cough! cough! gasp! hard swallow..)

..where are my pills?

Would be wise though for some of them youngsters to walk through the old stuff already posted...
Sometimes I get the feeling of a grandeur Deja-Vu...
On the other hand Ive seen stuff pop up that even this old fart hadn't seen before...
(Its not a great amount, in my case (before my head gets chopped off) but still it is there...)

[Celine]

i truly embrace the fact the avalon... blurrs the lines..

some members have been here only weeks and it feels like they have been here years...

some have been here years...and feels like they have only been here a few weeks..


ok... now clarify please...


am i an old timer? and if so is that because i am a grandmother?

lol

*hugs hiram*

[Muzz]

Pup pup pup pup pfffff

Ole-Timers, What is it that you think makes Avalon different from other forums on the web??

The best collection of lovable misfits who know theres got to be a better way.

Pup pup pup pup pfffff....

[Swami]

Posted by céline (here)

ok... Now clarify please...


Am i an old timer? And if so is that because i am a grandmother?

Lol

yes.......

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eDd-GXkMrJs

[Hiram]

On sailing vessels (maritime History is one of my "Things") they used to call the experienced sailors... "Old hands".

They were vital to the running of the ship. Without them, the youngsters couldn't "learn the ropes".

Our language is dominated by sea terms!!

[ViralSpiral]

and I say: Hiram & Swami, get a room! Oh, this already is a room. Sorry

As a "noob" to this, or any other similar forum, I extend my heartfelt thanks for the welcome I have received. As I assume (and we do know what that can result in) that this thread is as a result of the many old-timers feeling as though a tsunami hit tranquil shores. I think it goes with the proverbial territory. It is sad to see stalwarts disgruntled. What I would prefer, is that they just step back a little, and observe. Keyboard warrios will either tire or get "unsubscribed" (*gasp*)

I have learnt SO much in the little time since I started here (although I too have been observing). A prefect mirror. Reflecting both good and bad. As for offering suggestions, I have no comparison, so am happy with what is already here......


Thank you for "listening"

[Celine]

My business partner (and best friend) Christina and I ran our shop (with richards help of course) just the two of us for 4 years.

18 months ago we hired two young , creative and vibrant girls. They have brought to the table a youthful and dynamic perspective, that even though christina and i are not old crones and definitely have our own sense of style, we could never have matched.

How vibrant is Avalon these days?...

this is my view...be careful it may be to purple for some

[Swami]

Posted by ViralSpiral (here)
and I say: Hiram & Swami, get a room! Oh, this already is a room. Sorry

As a "noob" to this, or any other similar forum, I extend my heartfelt thanks for the welcome I have received. As I assume (and we do know what that can result in) that this thread is as a result of the many old-timers feeling as though a tsunami hit tranquil shores. I think it goes with the proverbial territory. It is sad to see stalwarts disgruntled. What I would prefer, is that they just step back a little, and observe. Keyboard warrios will either tire or get "unsubscribed" (*gasp*)

I have learnt SO much in the little time since I started here (although I too have been observing). A prefect mirror. Reflecting both good and bad. As for offering suggestions, I have no comparison, so am happy with what is already here......


Thank you for "listening"

Why have you, and many other youngsters, waited so long to step on the train....?

[Hiram]

Thats what we are here for Viralspiral.:-)

It's natural for old hands to be disgruntled...it happens. This thread is for discussion though, not griping. Even though I can admit griping will occur.

No, its for thoughts unsung. It's a positive affirmation of fellowship.

I'm glad everyone's here.

Please help yourselves to the bar.

[ViralSpiral]

Posted by Swami (here)
Why have you, and many other youngsters, waited so long to step on the train....?

If 50 is young, then thank you for the compliment :D
I have never been a crowd kinda gal....

[Swami]

Posted by Céline (here)

18 months ago we hired two young , creative and vibrant girls. They have brought to the table a youthful and dynamic perspective, that even though christina and i are not old crones and definitely have our own sense of style, we could never have matched.

Mmmhhhh, Shabby Tigers.........?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=LE_kl5mOMw8

I prefer those with a good kick in their right leg...

[Rocky_Shorz]

Posted by Hiram (here)

Posted by Swami (here)
Old fart (still) here......

And believe you me Swami.....we are all the better for it. You are out there saving this places ass every day...just with your presence.

an emphatic: Thank YOU!!

To any Newcomers....Swami has kept me entranced with amazing video finds over and over again. I really appreciate someone showing me what I don't have time to dig up!

I agree, he would be my first choice for looking at pictures and subjects to decide if we are ready for it... He'd fight to show us everything... lol

[Ki's]

First of all Grandmothers totally rock. :^)

So then (and in keeping with the nautical flavor) in this room, it's reefed sails as we navigate high seas? (and *cough cough* quite a bit of wind)

Peace and love
Ki

[Swami]

Posted by Rocky_Shorz (here)

Posted by Hiram (here)

Posted by Swami (here)
Old fart (still) here......

And believe you me Swami.....we are all the better for it. You are out there saving this places ass every day...just with your presence.

an emphatic: Thank YOU!!

To any Newcomers....Swami has kept me entranced with amazing video finds over and over again. I really appreciate someone showing me what I don't have time to dig up!

I agree, he would be my first choice for looking at pictures and subjects to decide if we are ready for it... He'd fight to show us everything... lol

Small idea trhat popped up....

I used to roam around in the SOHO databases searching for those things they forgot to add out...
Along the way other people start doing it and I quit...
Maybe we can organise some groups within Avalon searching for that stuff...
Lets say a couple go for the Mars material, others go for Moon material, Sun material etc.......

What about that idea....?
Lets organise this place a bit, divide some tasks...
Its pretty hard these days to keep up with all the reading and I truly miss the planet-/sunstuff.....

I used to work/sail on this ship during the summers..........

The guy in the orange jacket in front of the roof is me, with hair in those days........