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31 May 02 - 09:15 AM (#720617) Subject: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: GUEST Just thought I'd ask, because that is what this forum is looks like. Inspirational, testimonial, patriotic, obituaries, love gone wrong vignettes. |
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31 May 02 - 09:25 AM (#720618) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Amos LOL!! The only thing missing is the advertisements from big drug companies and the feminine products manufacturers, huh?? Tell ya what -- if you have a clear and compelling vision of the kind of articulate and intelligent traffic that should characterize this forum, how's about you start generating a lot of that? Or is carping a specialty of yours? You'd make a much bigger impact leading by example than coming up with criticisms that are content-free. A |
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31 May 02 - 09:32 AM (#720623) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Jon Freeman Well, seing as someone has replied... at times it seems that way to me but... Apart from the filtering that I keep mentioning that should help, currently: John in Brisbane is working on a version of the dt with quality sheet music. There is the dtStudy proposal just starting which should give those who wish to be a bit more academic about music an oppertunity. On the community and music side, as far as I understand it, Amos is going well with the CD project... Jon |
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31 May 02 - 09:35 AM (#720625) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: M.Ted Hey, its a format that works-- |
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31 May 02 - 10:02 AM (#720630) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: SharonA LOL too! We even have the occasional "Drama in Real Life"! And don't forget the recipe section, and the humor threads... what would that be, "Life in These United States and This United Kingdom and..."? Hmmm... I just read kendall's post on the Could I Be Oldest Mucatter [sic] thread and now I'm thinking that we have one of those "I Am Joe's Body Part" sections that Reader's Digest used to run – in this case, "I Am Joe's Long Liver"! |
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31 May 02 - 10:18 AM (#720640) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Steve in Idaho Works for me - Steve |
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31 May 02 - 10:44 AM (#720658) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: DMcG But has anyone received six numbers in the Gold Prize Draw? That would prove it ... |
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31 May 02 - 11:07 AM (#720673) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: GUEST I'll have you know, Readers Digest also has a trifling music department--launched 43 years ago. I hope we don't have to wait that long for the DT and forum updates, don't you? They even carry folk music, so look out Camsco! http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/shopping/music.htm |
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31 May 02 - 11:25 AM (#720678) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Pied Piper Increase your wordpower with BS threads |
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31 May 02 - 11:34 AM (#720682) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Don Firth There's been quite a hefty discussion of various aspects of music theory going on over the past week or two, along with several other pretty good discussions. If you don't like the "inspirational, testimonial, patriotic, obituaries, love gone wrong vignettes" and the various joke pages, I would think that an enterprising person might be able to find something of interest. Depending, of course, on what your interests are. Don Firth |
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31 May 02 - 11:35 AM (#720683) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Joe Offer Well, it's true that Reader's Digest is the publisher of the long-sought-after "Peter Paul and Mary Box Set." It's the only source for CD recordings of the members of the trio from the time when they were not a trio... But yeah, I don't like the silliness and banality of a lot of our non-music stuff. I also don't like the trolling and flames, most of which is perpetrated by anonymous guests. I guess I have to live with it. We still have some terrific music discussions, and that makes it all worthwhile. If you don't like the BS, bookmark this BS Filter: The flames and trolling are just as trite and banal as the stuff they complain about. If they really don't like the triteness, why don't they avoid it? -Joe Offer- |
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31 May 02 - 02:56 PM (#720691) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Ferrara Hi, GUEST! Have a nice day .... I just knew it was you when I saw the thread title, and I had to rush over to say hello. So good to hear from you again. Would you like some tea and biscuits? And if you've already read the current Digest, we have a copy of "Just Folks" by Edward A. Guest. I just love his poetry, don't you? Well, just make yourself at home. You're always welcome to drop in.
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31 May 02 - 04:03 PM (#720728) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: katlaughing LOL.. |
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31 May 02 - 04:20 PM (#720740) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: SharonA (Lamarca?) A' course, Mudcat doesn't fit in the magazine rack in my bathroom nearly as conveniently as the RD! |
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31 May 02 - 04:39 PM (#720749) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC I've been itching to start some smart-ass threads, but the world got serious a while back and it just hasn't seemed the thing to do. Plus, my "axis of evil" buddies in Orillia seem to have scattered to the four winds and I can't find anyone else around here who enjoys tipping cows. |
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31 May 02 - 06:14 PM (#720781) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: greg stephens Its not as good as Readers Digest. You get lttlejokes at the bottom of pages in that,or improving sentiments, and we just get "post top forum home translate" |
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31 May 02 - 06:23 PM (#720784) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC greg, I recommend the translate button for some good laughs.
For instance, here's your message translated into Spanish... Su tan bueno como el resumen de los lectores. Usted consigue lttlejokes en el fondo de páginas en eso, o mejorando sentimientos, y apenas conseguimos el "poste que el hogar superior del foro traduce" And translated back again into English... Its not ace good ace Readers Digest. You get lttlejokes AT the bottom of pages in that, or improving sentiments, and we just get "post top forum home translate" |
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31 May 02 - 06:45 PM (#720791) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: greg stephens Thank you CarolC. I've never tried pressing translate. It's magic. I think my arguments comeout much more cogent after going into Potuguese and back again. It's opened up a new world to me! |
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31 May 02 - 06:58 PM (#720794) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC Hey greg! Happy to oblige! Just on the off chance there are any people around these days who enjoy cow tipping, here's a link Spaw provided a while back for that. (Make sure you listen to Cud-Elvis' critique of your cow tipping abilities.) |
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31 May 02 - 07:38 PM (#720806) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: GUEST,Peace Matriot Yeah well, if I were you CarolC, I'd watch my back. I'm just a Peace Matriot by day... ...by night, the bovine terror lurks in cyberspace, and we'll do a whole lot more than tip your cows... http://www.cowswithguns.com/ |
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31 May 02 - 07:51 PM (#720810) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC You don't scare me, Peace Matriot. I'm protected 24/7 by my faithful cadre of HAMSTERS WITH SLINGSHOTS. (They can put out someone's eye with those things you know... ) |
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31 May 02 - 08:00 PM (#720813) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: McGrath of Harlow ... featuring the most forgettable person I never knew... |
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31 May 02 - 08:06 PM (#720814) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Bobert Well, danged. Now we're knockin' the poor Reader's Digest. Well, Iz here to tell ya all that I was once forced to a privvy and after the business part of the forcin' all there was was an old, yep, you guessed it... a Reader's Digest. Now Iz not gonna tell ya all it was like Charmin, but Iz will tell you that it'll do just fine in a pinch. Nevermind... |
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31 May 02 - 08:18 PM (#720821) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: McGrath of Harlow But it's printed on horrible stiff shiny paper. You'd have to be desperate.
And here is a link to the Virtual Toilet Paper Museum, which is even less fitted for the purpose. |
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01 Jun 02 - 12:30 AM (#720924) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: wysiwyg Hey Carol, Hess is moving to our place in PA just to be closer to your place! Come on over! (Is she bringing hamsters???? *G*) ~Susan |
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01 Jun 02 - 12:36 AM (#720928) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC I know Susan. That's great! I'd consider coming up to visit if I had a car, but as it is, I'm not very mobile. (arrggghhh, eh?) |
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01 Jun 02 - 08:46 AM (#721038) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: John MacKenzie This here Potuguese, is that what you speak after a couple of spliffs? |
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01 Jun 02 - 11:21 AM (#721101) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: wysiwyg Carol, if you can get as far as Harrisburg, there is a great bus that comes up here.... ~S~ |
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01 Jun 02 - 04:11 PM (#721222) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC I think "great bus", might be something of an oxymoron ;-) Thanks Susan. I'm not seeing any way I can pull such a trip off right now. But if at some point it begins to look possible, I'll certainly let you know. |
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01 Jun 02 - 04:26 PM (#721229) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: wysiwyg OK! ~S~ |
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01 Jun 02 - 06:05 PM (#721261) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: McGrath of Harlow "great bus", might be something of an oxymoron
Not so, in principle anyway. There are some bus rides where the bus itself, the fellow passengers and the journey itself all combine to make it the best type of travelling there is. P>
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01 Jun 02 - 07:16 PM (#721285) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC I'll have to take your word for it, McGrath. I've never been on one of those. Although I do have a long-standing fantasy of converting an old bus into a sort of motor home and traveling around in it. But mostly I like traveling in trains. |
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01 Jun 02 - 07:19 PM (#721287) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: greg stephens I love bus journeys. Is there something nasty about American buses? I'd like to know because Im about to make my first visit. |
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01 Jun 02 - 07:30 PM (#721298) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC Well, they're kind of cramped, the air's not very good in them, and they have to stop about every mile and a half or so. Other than that, they're just great! Is this for your trip to Staunton? |
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01 Jun 02 - 07:34 PM (#721301) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: katlaughing I haven't been on one in years, Greg, but I much prefer the trains, when available. On a train, one can get up and wander around to the snack/lounge car, have nice meals in the dining car, view the scenery from the Vistadomes (all glass all the way round), and even get a sleeping compartment, if one wants to spend the money; also there are more bathroom facilities. The trains back East seemed a bit mroe cramped and old, as in seedy, to me than the ones we have out West, but I still love trains. Buses are more cramped, only one bathroom, you eat when and where they stop, sleep in the same seat no matter, etc. I had a lot of fun on them as a kid, but I think it's changed a lot since then. Buses are less expensive, though. If you are coming from out of the country, there used to be a special "rail pass" that one could get for a set fee and ride the train whenever and wherever available, without paying any more. Hope this helps, kat |
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01 Jun 02 - 07:39 PM (#721303) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: McGrath of Harlow The thing I like about buses is people talk to each other, the way they don't in trains. And not just to complain about the bus being late again. Ask directions how to get there, and as like as not you spark off a general discussion about what's the best way to get there. |
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01 Jun 02 - 09:27 PM (#721342) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: wysiwyg Our bus is half a day, few stops, great scenery, and nice! ~S~ |
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02 Jun 02 - 03:10 AM (#721465) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: GUEST Mr. McGrath, you are the type of person I try to avoid on the public transit system; for all of the reasons you stated, especially talking to me. |
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02 Jun 02 - 04:01 AM (#721471) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Devilmaster Thats only because you are not used to human interaction, guest. If ya got out of your mom's basement every once in a while and get some sun, fresh air, and a life, you wouldn't be so afraid of talking to people. Some people's children. Steve |
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02 Jun 02 - 06:26 AM (#721493) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: McGrath of Harlow Well, there are some people you'd be really happy to have avoid you. If only they did. |
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02 Jun 02 - 08:02 AM (#721509) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Little Hawk Speaking of hamsters, it's always wise to have one riding shotgun when you have to drive through dangerous inner-city ghetto areas. I recommend a trained attack hamster for anyone who does this on a regular basis. - LH p.s. Carol, Johhny Death, Mike Latter, and Sophocleese are still in Orillia. I'm there part time...about 2 or 3 days a week. |
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02 Jun 02 - 11:50 AM (#721618) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: Liz the Squeak I've always prefered the Ninja Gerbils myself.... although a well trained Groundhog can be effective as a small armoured car.... LTS |
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02 Jun 02 - 12:17 PM (#721631) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: McGrath of Harlow I prefer picnic hampsters. |
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02 Jun 02 - 02:10 PM (#721671) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: wysiwyg No good as hood ormanents, though they would strike fear into the citizenry as we pass by. Musses their do's. ~S~ |
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04 Jun 02 - 10:09 PM (#723250) Subject: RE: BS: Did Reader's Digest Buy Mudcat? From: CarolC p.s. Carol, Johhny Death, Mike Latter, and Sophocleese are still in Orillia. I'm there part time...about 2 or 3 days a week.
Well that's a relief. It's good to know that Orillia is still being looked after by some very fine people (Johnny Death included ;-) Still, it does seem like an era has passed. Ah well. Onward and upward, eh? |