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002=Usr:1 CISTOP MIKEY      01/26/89 22:05  Msg:2980 Call:17964  Lines:5
 20 In the early days, living in their squalid apartment, all three
 21 shared dreams of success. In the end, however, Bob the Spoon and 
 22 Ernie the Fork wound up in an old silverware drawer, and only 
 23 Mac the Knife went on to fame and fortune.
 24 ********************************************************************
003=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/26/89 22:10  Msg:2981 Call:17965  Lines:12
 25 &*&*&*&*'s
 26 Well, It looks like I'm at the top.
 27  
 28 One more day to the weekend. I can't wait.
 29  
 30 buy Green by REM, one of the best albums of 1988.
 31  
 32 Ok, the commercial is over. 
 33  
 34 An Astral Dreamer
 35 &*&*&*&*'s
 36  
004=Usr:131 THE VISION        01/26/89 22:30  Msg:2982 Call:17966  Lines:10
 37 ______________________________THE VISION_______________________________
 38 Congrats AD, is that your first time at the top?? It's late now and my
 39 brother needs to use the phone, so I'll be in tomorrow after school at
 40 around 3:00. See you then.
 41  
 42 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
 43  
 44 Later......
 45  
 46                   A D   I S   A T   T H E   T O P!!!
005=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/26/89 23:32  Msg:2983 Call:17969  Lines:14
 47 &*&*&*&*'s
 48 No, I've been at the top around two times before. I more often end up being at 
 49 botom. Hagbard, how are things? 
 50  
 51 Friar, could you please enter some more stuff here?
 52  
 53 Too all of those who call and do not enter stuff, don't be afraid! everybody 
 54 has somthing to say.
 55  
 56 Till tommorow then.
 57  
 58 An Astral Dreamer
 59 &*&*&*&*'s
 60  
006=Usr:219 Friar Mossback    01/26/89 23:58  Msg:2984 Call:17973  Lines:6
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 62 some more stuff here ?
 63 An odd request, but happy to comply.
 64 I have been reading Bertrand Russell's works of late.  How about a
 65 conversation on the relative merits of his philosophical treatises?
 66 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]   Friar    [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
007=Usr:498 Hagbard Celine ,  01/27/89 00:29  Msg:2985 Call:17974  Lines:59
 67  
 68 {}
 69  
 70    Check the last 100 lines of disk B.  You'll find a remarkably
 71 poor continuation of the "bagel" story.  I wrote that stuff
 72 off the top of my head.  Making a sequel is h*ll, but it keeps my
 73 mind going.
 74  
 75    The land of Minix does not lend itself to such graceful powerhouses.
 76 - Least they be re-invented.
 77  
 78    Friar, my own philsophical knowledge is practical and somewhat limited
 79 in scope.  Would you care to give the views of Mr. Russel, so I may
 80 understand future discussions?  As a failed idealist, I tend to look
 81 on the bright side too much...I think?
 82  
 83    More story?
 84  
 85    * * *
 86  
 87    With an unsettling lurch, his stomach informed him that he had missed
 88 lunch.  Dashing back inside, the refrigerator stood like chest of gold,
 89 waiting to be opened.  Yanking on the door, the inside revealed several
 90 quick prospects: luncheon meat, Monteray Jack, white bran bread, and
 91 some light mayonaisse (sp - ack, more sp's!).  Slamming and banging
 92 drawers and cupboards, he quickly assembled two sandwhiches, and
 93 satiated his appitite in a few minutes.  The two were followed by the
 94 remnant orange juice from breakfast.
 95  
 96    A sudden beam of sunlight struck his cheek from the dining windows.
 97 The day was mostly over, and the night would be here soon.  More work
 98 had to be done before he could use the CarbonPlas in the workshop.
 99  
100    But he changed his mind.
101  
102    A Day's work he had done.  Everything was prep'd, stored, saved, or
103 recorded.  It was time to stop working.  It was time to Relax.
104  
105    After returning the smock to the lab, he showered yet again, but
106 only soaking his body against the warm water and steamed air.  Emerging
107 a half-hour later in his robe, he asked the house for some music.
108  
109    Some ancient country-western song that had never even heard of music
110 ratings (much less carried one) blared from every corner of the house.
111 "VOLUME!" he screamed, and the annoying din died to a quite talk.
112 "Change Music" he asked, and the house quickly scanned for music,
113 locking in on a local station playing a relaxing instrumental.
114  
115    He then seated himself and pondered.  Actually, he thought about things
116 that most humans take for granted:  Why are we here?  Who am I?  Where
117 do I come from?  Is this all there is, or is there more?
118  
119    The questions circled in a vicious loop, like buzzards awaiting the
120 last gasp of some wounded animal.  Somehow, without thought (or was
121 it effort?) on his part, the answers came to him.
122  
123    Hagbard Celine
124  
125 {}
008=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/27/89 10:35  Msg:2986 Call:17979  Lines:7
126 &*&*&*&*'s
127 Interesting story Hagbard. Frier, I to would be interested in discussing 
128 philosophy but am not familier with the individual you mentioned.
129  
130 An Astral Dreamer
131 &*&*&*&*'s
132  
009=Usr:219 Friar Mossback    01/27/89 11:53  Msg:2987 Call:17981  Lines:4
133 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
134  
135 Bertrand Russell (LorUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
136 Lgu nfv iue.

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010=Usr:131 THE VISION        01/27/89 17:42  Msg:2988 Call:17983  Lines:17
137 _____________________________T_H_E__V_I_S_I_O_N__________________________
138 Oh my! Major line noise on that last entry from Friar. Well, It looks like
139 everyone is doing just fine here. How are you AD? Your tooth date is coming
140 soon (I'm not trying to give you grief!). It looks like Hd Celine has a
141 pretty good story going there, it is really neat-o! AD, I have been on some
142 of the other boards and I recognize you (esp. on Overworked Dragon)! Your
143 name is Mike Miller, right?? Yep! Look for me around the Dragon, too. My
144 real name is Matthew Torres. I like the Dragon a lot! Thanks for giving me
145 the #. Well, not much more to say, I'm going to a movie tonight (I don't
146 know which one yet) so I'll see everyone around here. See ya AD.
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148  
149 Later......
150  
151                            ** T H E   V I S I O N **
152  
153  
011=Usr:58 Moon Head         01/27/89 22:31  Msg:2989 Call:17989  Lines:13
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156 By George, I've got that #@%$+^# game figured out - almost.....  I see
157 someone has managed to get as high as 14 hits (not bad!)  I made it up
158 to 12.....almost had 13 but my time ran out.
159 I'll be back.......
160  
161 Try it - after you get the hang of it its really not bad at all.  A contest
162 is bound to occur......
163  
164 MoonHead
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166 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
012=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/28/89 01:19  Msg:2990 Call:17992  Lines:14
167 &*&*&*&*'s
168 Hmm, I've been discoverer! Yes indeed my real name is Mike Miller. Kind of 
169 dull ain't it? I've often thought of just droping my last name and using
170 my middle as my last. Thus I would be Mike James. I don't think there are
171 nearly as many Mike James as there are Mike Miller.
172  
173 Oh, Vision I had thought that that might be you on those boards. Glad you
174 like them.
175  
176 I wonder what has happened to Kurfur? Hopefully his modem didn't die again.
177  
178 An Astral Dreamer
179 &*&*&*&*'s
180  
013=Usr:322 Stray Cat         01/28/89 12:04  Msg:2991 Call:17996  Lines:7
181  
182 HB - was it salami or baloney???? ;)
183  
184 Did you ever explain your name ....?
185  
186 //
187 done
014=Usr:289 Audie Huber       01/28/89 17:24  Msg:2992 Call:18003  Lines:51
188 3.14159265358979323846
189 Now that finals are over for me, Econ 202 was the hardest, it is
190 time for some beer drinking songs:
191 Come hither, my lads, with your tankards of ale,
192 And drink to the present before it shal fail;
193 Pile each on your platter a mountain of beef,
194 For 'tis eating and drinking that bring us relief:
195   So fill up your glass,
196   For life will soon pass;
197 When you're deat ye'll ne'er drink to your king or your lass!
198  
199 Anacreon had a red nose, so they say;
200 But what's a red nose if ye're happy and gay?
201 Gad split me!  I'd rather be red whilst I'm here,
202 Than white as a lily--and dead half a year!
203   So Betty, my miss,
204   Come give me a kiss;
205 In hell there's no innkeeper's daughter like this!
206  
207 Young Harry, propp'd up just as straight as he's able,
208 Will soon lose his wig and slip under the table,
209 But fill up your goblets and pass 'em around----
210 Better under the table than under the ground!
211   So revel and chaff
212   As ye thirstily quaff:
213 Under six feet of dirt 'tis less easy to laugh!
214  
215 The fiend strie me blue!  I'm scarce able to walk,
216 And damn me if I can stand upright or talk!
217 Here, landlord, bid Betty to summon a chair;
218 I'll try home for a while, for my wife is not there!
219   So lend me a hand;
220   I'm not able to stand,
221 But I'm gay whilst I linger on top of the land!
222  
223 (how about one more.)
224  
225 Slumber, watcher, till the spheres,
226 Six and twenty thousand years
227 Have revolv'd, and I return
228 To the spot where now I burn,
229 Other stars anon shall rise
230 To the axis of the skies;
231 Stars that soothe and stars that bless
232 With a sweet forgetfullness:
233 Only when my round is o'er
234 Shall the past disturb thy door.
235  
236                       --Lyrics courtesy of Howard Phillips Lovecraft.
237  
238 3.14159265358979323846   -----Audie Huber
015=Usr:131 THE VISION        01/28/89 19:54  Msg:2993 Call:18005  Lines:12
239 ________________________THE VISION________________________________
240  
241 Hey Huber, did HP Lovecraft really write that stuff?? I am a fan of
242 his short stories, especially "The Rats in the Cellar" (I think). There
243 have even been a couple movies made from his stories, such as "From
244 Beyond" or "The Re-Animator" and they were gruesome, but good. I
245 liked those little poems you entered.
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247  
248 Later......
249  
250                         T H E   V I S I O N
016=Usr:289 Audie Huber       01/28/89 21:41  Msg:2994 Call:18013  Lines:6
251 3.14159265358979323846
252 Yes those lines were by Lovecraft.  The first was from "The Tomb" written
253 in 1917.  The second was from "Polaris" written in 1918.  I bought "The
254 Doom that came to Sarnath" yesterday at Powell's books, I should finish
255 it tonight.  It's a damn good book.
256 3.14159265358979323846      Audie Huber.
017=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/29/89 12:06  Msg:2995 Call:18023  Lines:11
257 &*&*&*&*'s
258 Yawn! Noon and I just got up. AD&D till two in the morning will do that to you.
259  
260 Poe wrote some good stories. I remember the tell tale heart as being one of the
261 more interesting.
262  
263 Well I guess I'll get some homework done.
264  
265 An Astral Dreamer
266 &*&*&*&*'s
267  
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268 _____________________________THE VISION__________________________________
269 Yes, AD, I liked "The Tell Tale Heart" too. It was one of Poe's better
270 poems. I also liked "The Raven" by him, which I have memorized because
271 we had to memorize it Freshmen year in English I. I went down to PSU
272 library today from 11:00 (when it opened) to 5:30. Boy did I get a lot
273 done. Now I get to relax tonight!! Well, I'll see everyone later.
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275  
276 Later.....
277  
278                        Y O U   K N O W   W H O
019=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/30/89 00:52  Msg:2997 Call:18040  Lines:7
279 &*&*&*&*'s
280 I need another computer. When you have friends over it can be real hard to 
281 get at your machine.
282  
283 An Astral Dreamer
284 &*&*&*&*'s
285  
020=Usr:219 Friar Mossback    01/30/89 08:33  Msg:2998 Call:18044  Lines:11
286 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
287 Wow, that was a heavy line hit.  Through me clear off.
288 Bertrand Russell, Lord Russell, was a mathematician first.  Then he discovered
289 that philosophy and mathematics shared many things.  He was a pacifist most of
290 his life, changing only during the second world war.  He was an agnostic, and 
291 he died at the age of 98 in 1970.  He has been called the greatest philospher
292 of the 20th century.
293 What I propose is that I post a particularly juicy piece of his work, and then
294 we all disect it, comment on it, or make it better.
295 Any takers?
296 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]  Friar   [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
021=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/30/89 17:49  Msg:2999 Call:18050  Lines:13
297 &*&*&*&*'s
298 I'm up for it. It sounds like it would be interesting. I'm always willing to
299 put forth and opinion. Wrong though they often turn out to be.
300  
301 Wow, has my computer been busy these last couple of days. It's kind'of like a 
302 beholder to some people. When you have several friends stop by you are
303 bound to lose your keyboard for a good many hours.
304  
305 I enjoy their company, But I wish they would/could their own machines.
306  
307 An Astral Dreamer
308 &*&*&*&*'s
309  
022=Usr:131 THE VISION        01/30/89 18:48  Msg:3000 Call:18051  Lines:16
310 ____________________________THE VISION_________________________________
311 Hi everyone! Hey AD, how are you anyway? It looks like your friends need
312 to buy their own computer! Oh, well it's ok. So, my cat is fine, stitches
313 in the left eye, and the funny thing is is that my dad said, while he
314 is here at the vet, we might as well have him neutered as well. So it was
315 done. Poor cat! He's fine now, though. So, Friar, are you going to tell
316 me what a "Parrot Bashing Exercise" is or what? You must have missed it
317 last time I asked you. That's ok. KKKKurfur's modem died again or he
318 would have been on by now. I'm going now, but will be back later to see
319 "whatever"!
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321  
322 Later......
323  
324                  Silly Rabbi, Kicks are for Trids
325              I   L I K E D   I T   A S T R A L   D R E A M E R!
023=Usr:498 Hagbard Celine ,  01/31/89 01:11  Msg:3001 Call:18066  Lines:34
326  
327 {}
328  
329    Hagbard Celine was taken from an off-beat and quite "radical" trilogy
330 called "The Illuminatus Trilogy".  The son of a Norwigian Father and
331 Sicilian Mother, he was a Guru, Naval Architect, and a great deal of
332 other things as well.  Throughout the trilogy, he represented the
333 "ideal" man, as well as the "ideal" man's faults.  I can't reveal
334 too much more about this strange character without spoiling one of
335 the best-written stories I've seen in quite awhile.
336  
337    For those who have NOT read the whole trilogy, I advise you to do so,
338 but in the process, I also advise you to remember that this stuff is
339 NOT for the MEEK and MILD.  It is a very explicit story, and also contains
340 many sections that require re-reading to understand what is being said.
341 You will also find many other "mini-stories" within the series itself,
342 each of which is entertaining.  If you like mystery,
343 science fiction, conspiricies, or watching your mother's eyes bug out as
344 she reads it, then I do recommend it to you.  I guess one of the main
345 reasons I've always been attracted to it comes from a small amount
346 of paranoia I have accumulated over my short years. (No, I don't glance
347 over my shoulder every 10 seconds.  But I don't like being outside at
348 dark.)
349  
350    As for my real name, only Astral Dreamer has discovered my true
351 identity.  We haven't met in person, but we do talk frequently over the
352 boards in the area.
353  
354    Mr. Celine
355  
356    "The fear of death is the beginning of slavery." - H. Celine
357       _The Illuminatus Trilogy_
358  
359 {}
024=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/31/89 10:24  Msg:3002 Call:18068  Lines:23
360  
361 &*&*&*&*'s
362 How about some poetry.
363  
364 I wanted yo be with you but I couldn't understand, 
365 that you hadn't really left me you'd just opened up your hand.
366  
367 in the early morning hours there's a piece I feel inside me, it's 
368 a piece I want to keep.
369  
370 But you're a picture in a gallery that lives inside my mind, a fragment
371 of the puzzle who's picture I must find.
372  
373  
374 Whoops, rhe second verse should be,
375 In the early morning hours when the fightings lost in sleep,
376 There's a piece I feel inside me, it's a piece I want to keep.
377  
378 Thats all for now I guess.
379  
380 An Astral Dreamer
381 &*&*&*&*'s
382  
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383 ______________________________THE VISION_________________________________
384  
385                          S N O W   T O N I G H T!!
386                               - (I hope!)
387  
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389  
026=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/31/89 16:01  Msg:3004 Call:18079  Lines:10
390 &*&*&*&*'s
391  
392 Snow? Hmm, it is getting a bit chill out.
393  
394 So did anybody like my poetry? poetry is even harder then writting. I get this
395 nagging feeling that I have no talent in either.
396  
397 An Astral Dreamer
398 &*&*&*&*'s
399  
027=Usr:483 Lord Beaker       01/31/89 16:55  Msg:3005 Call:18081  Lines:15
400 -----======-=-----=-=====-=-------------=-==========-=---------=-=-------===
401 More 'bouts with Deamons.  You can thank Val' Te for the snow (Though s/he's
402 rather viscous and proably wouldn't appreciate it), it's his specialty. Well
403 I'll probably never completly recover, but thats life on seperate planes for
404 you.  I wouldn't recomend getting involved with Deamons, even a fair price c
405 an be hell to pay (for both sides).  Then again, there are some advantages (
406 You watch my back and I'll watch yours (course make sure you find one that w
407 ill watch yours)).
408  
409 7"abernacky
410 o
411  \Lord   \__/
412  /Beaker  oo
413 o
414 -==--{=======-=--------=-===========-=--------=-======-=----=-======-=------
028=Usr:131 THE VISION        01/31/89 17:11  Msg:3006 Call:18082  Lines:14
415 ________________________________THE VISION_________________________________
416 I liked your poetry AD. About the snow, I just got done watching the news
417 on 4 and 6 and there is a definite 2-4 inches either tonight or in the next
418 couple days on the SURFACE LEVEL! Some cold arctic crap is coming down here
419 from Alaska and it will go right over us, temperatures may even get into
420 the single digits in the next few days. The best thing about all this is
421 the possibility of missing a couple school days.......
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423  
424 Later......
425  
426                                  W H A T?
427                               DID SOMEONE SAY
428                               V I S I O N ? ?
029=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/31/89 17:39  Msg:3007 Call:18083  Lines:8
429 &*&*&*&*'s
430 I can identify with the missing school part. I used to pray for snow back in 
431 High School.
432  
433 Sounds like we're in for nasty wether.
434  
435 &*&*&*&*'s
436  
030=Usr:58 Moon Head         01/31/89 21:50  Msg:3008 Call:18087  Lines:13
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439 Snow is good for the soul.  (Note:  This is a  P R O F O U N D  statement!)
440  
441 Is there or is there not a gathering to be held at a semi-local
442 establishment, eh?  Preferably with some good regional microbrewery
443 stock on hand....
444  
445 Well?
446  
447 MoonHead
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031=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  01/31/89 22:33  Msg:3009 Call:18090  Lines:9
450 &*&*&*&*'s
451 I believe there is a monthly get together for Backwater if that is what you 
452 mean, The details slip my mind for now.
453  
454 I'm sure somebody can remember though.
455  
456 An Astral Dreamer
457 &*&*&*&*'s
458  
032=Usr:13 voyeur            01/31/89 23:53  Msg:3010 Call:18093  Lines:6
459 vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
460 New word for the day:		GHOUGHPTEIGHBTEAU
461 pronounced as follows - "gh" as in hiccough, "ough" in though, "pt" in ptomaine
462 "eigh" in weigh, "bt" in debt, and "eau" in beau.  
463 Alternate spelling: potato.
464 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
033=Usr:498 Hagbard Celine ,  02/01/89 03:23  Msg:3011 Call:18097  Lines:12
465  
466 {}
467  
468    URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT
469  
470    Astral Dreamer, read your college mail!  This is urgent!
471  
472    URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT
473  
474    Hagbard
475  
476 {}
034=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/01/89 09:05  Msg:3012 Call:18100  Lines:6
477 &*&*&*&*'s
478 Ok Hagbard, No problem. I'm heading over now...
479  
480 An Astral Dreamer
481 &*&*&*&*'s
482  
035=Usr:219 Friar Mossback    02/01/89 14:22  Msg:3013 Call:18107  Lines:8
483 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
484 Well, any others?  I will post the first one tommorrow, if that is
485 acceptable to all.
486  
487 PS - The parrot was bashed.  A good time was had by all.  (Except Martine's
488 date.)
489 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]   Friar    [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
490  
036=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/01/89 14:35  Msg:3014 Call:18108  Lines:14
491 __________________________________THE VISION______________________________
492 Yes, Friar, I will be involved with the commentary of this writer, too. I
493 will be back tomorrow to see the part of his work you will post. Is any-
494 one enjoying the snow?? I'm not. It's boring already. It never was really
495 that fun in the first place. I woke up late. All my friends that live near
496 me are already out having fun. All I'm doing is sitting at home watching
497 TV. I still hope it snows again tonight, though, because I really don't
498 want to get up and go to school tomorrow....
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500  
501 Later.....
502  
503                             S N O W   A G A I N ???
504                                    I Hope!!
037=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/01/89 17:29  Msg:3015 Call:18110  Lines:11
505 &*&*&*&*'s
506 If the witherman can be believed there will be a bit more overnight. 
507  
508 What type of music do the rest of you listen to? What are you're favorite 
509 groups? Do you care at all?
510  
511 Could somebody explain the difference between to and too?
512  
513 An Astral Dreamer
514 &*&*&*&*'s
515  
038=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/01/89 17:41  Msg:3016 Call:18111  Lines:22
516 _____________________________THE VISION________________________________
517 Yes, I hear there will be more, with very low low temperatures. Sure I
518 care about music. Um, I basically just listen to the radio, but there
519 are some specific groups that I like. The album that you mentioned, I
520 forget the exact name, I have not heard of that group. Are they good?
521 Re-enter the name ok?
522 The difference between to and too is as follows AD:
523 To -- Used to specify a direction. Ex: I am going <to> the store.
524                       (or place of travel)
525       Used to ask questions. Ex: What are you going <to> do today?
526       The infinitive form of verbs: <to> swim, <to> ski
527                                     Ex: I like <to> swim.
528 Too -- Used to say also. Ex: I like music <too>.
529                              Do you like the radio too?
530                              Does he like the snow too?
531                     Same as: Does he like the snow also?
532 Did that help?
533 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
534  
535 Later.....
536  
537                          T H E   V I S I O N
039=Usr:178 terri bates       02/01/89 18:57  Msg:3017 Call:18117  Lines:22
538 ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * the muse ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * )
539   Well, it' been at least a year since I've been around, and most of you 
540 don't remember me, much less care, but I'm back.  I'm sure you'll all be
541 much more aMUSEd in time to come.  Yes, I can hear you all thinking
542 "Why had this ditzy broad come back...after all, no MUSE is good MUSE!"
543 Well I hate to disappoint all you lovely gentlemen (and not so lovely
544 gentleman) but I've reMUSEd my subscription.  
545    You seem to show an interest in poetry.  I shall henceforth submit
546 for your pleasure a piece of dogerel that I admit is not my own.
547 The original stuff is a little more difficult, and I was not prepared
548 to do any original art this evening.  In fact, I didn't even know that
549 I would have a working terminal tonite.  Wasn't I aMUSEd?!?!
550 ..........
551 I would tell you
552 If I wanted to to
553 What makes me what I am.
554  
555 But I don't really want to
556 And you don't
557 Give a damn.
558              Langston Hughs
559 * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ta ta ) * ) * ) * ) *
040=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/01/89 21:12  Msg:3018 Call:18121  Lines:13
560 ______________________________THE VISION_________________________________
561 Hey MUSE! I like the way you use your name in the stuff you enter. I can
562 see how it could get very funny. Well, welcome back after a year! I will
563 be looking forward to seeing some more of your stuff. As you know already
564 I am THE VISION. I have been around for about a month. By the way, who
565 wrote that poem you entered?
566 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
567  
568 Later.....
569  
570                           T H E   V I S I O N
571                           Hey, It's snowing!!
572  
041=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/01/89 22:34  Msg:3019 Call:18122  Lines:10
573 &*&*&*&*'s
574 Thanks Vision, I'll try to keep it clear. somtimes it just seems like to 
575 much trouble to distinguish between them. Ugghh, I'll bet I just screwed
576 up too.
577  
578 Welcome back MUSE, Humer is always a good thing.
579  
580 An Astral Dreamer
581 &*&*&*&*'s
582  
042=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/01/89 23:21  Msg:3020 Call:18124  Lines:32
583 &*&*&*&*'s
584 Hmm, the system locked up on me the last time I logged in. Strange.
585  
586 Sorry I didn't answer you before Vision. The group I mentioned was REM. their
587 latest album is called Green. If you only listen to the radio you might find
588 them to be a bit strange.
589  
590 Good sound track music I think. But then I'm biased. The song by them that is
591 being played on radio now is called stand. "stand in the place were you live,
592 now face north. look in that direction, wonder why you've never before."
593  
594 Or somthing like that. Their last album sold over a million copies. The big 
595 tune off of that one was "the one I love." "This one goes out to the one
596 I love, This one goes out to the one I left, behind. Another prop to 
597 occupy my time. This one goes out to the one I love."
598  
599 There was another song on that album that had some lyrics I really liked. 
600 "...land of gentry rationalize. Look who bought the mint, buy a gingle, buy
601 America."
602  
603 one last one from there third album called can't get there from here.
604  
605 whoops, their not there. 
606  
607 "go ahead mister city wide hypnotize suit and tye, tell me is it justified."
608  
609 I'm not sure these quotes really catch their music. Try anyting by them I like 
610 it a lot. Took me a few listens at first, But now they are my favorite group.
611  
612 An Astral Dreamer
613 &*&*&*&*'s
614  
043=Usr:272 Talos             02/02/89 00:29  Msg:3021 Call:18126  Lines:8
615 <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*>
616 Another welcome back Muse. Dost thou remember me? Well, this being Feb 2. I 
617 have 58 days until I'm old enough to legally visit the microbreweries. I will 
618 admit that the pub across from the Albertsons in Greenway (Greenway Pub?) is
619 quite nice. Whence are the Backwater gatherings held? L8r,
620  
621                                                     Talos Valheru
622 <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*>
044=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/02/89 11:18  Msg:3022 Call:18131  Lines:9
623 &*&*&*&*'s
624 The big get together is tonight at stark street Pizza on 92nd and Stark.
625 I'm not sure that I'll be there. I'm even wondering if it will be canceled
626  
627 7pm BTW.
628  
629 An Astral Dreamer
630 &*&*&*&*'s
631  
045=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/02/89 13:23  Msg:3023 Call:18135  Lines:9
632 &*&*&*&*'s
633 Rumor has it that few if any will be showing up for the get together. I
634 won't be able to make it.
635  
636 Maybe next month.
637  
638 An Astral Dreamer
639 &*&*&*&*'s
640  
046=Usr:289 Audie Huber       02/02/89 13:47  Msg:3024 Call:18136  Lines:9
641 3.14159265358979323846
642      "I'm dreaming of a white Groundhog Day....."  Kind of loses some of its 
643 apeal, eh?  Ah well, at least school is out for a majority of the state, but
644 just my damn luck, I'm stuck home with a severely sore throat.  They say the
645 wind-chill factor is around -25.  Ted Koppel last night said that the Wind-
646 chill factor was a lot of nonsence, I am inclined to believe him.  Either way,
647 It's cold.  What's the rest of the world doing when the temparature is in
648 the single digits?
649 3.14159265358979323846         Audie Huber.
047=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/02/89 15:45  Msg:3025 Call:18138  Lines:15
650 ____________________________T_H_E__V_I_S_I_O_N___________________________
651 Hey, Friar are you going to enter that poem/story today? Well, no school
652 again today. I had a little bit of fun in it but it was just too damn cold
653 for me to stand it longer than about 20 minutes. I ran into the house
654 gasping for air. I was developing a little bit of frost bite. It is really
655 cold out there! AD, only 6 days until your tooth date! Have fun! I'm
656 watching Geraldo right now on "Nudism" and it is wierd. I hope that we
657 don't have school again tomorrow although it is not very possible. I don't
658 think it will snow more tonight! Oh, well, we'll see! I hope I didn't
659 forget anything that I wanted to say. I had a bit on my mind.....
660 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
661  
662 Later.....
663  
664                         I T's  R E A L L Y  C O L D!
048=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/02/89 17:59  Msg:3026 Call:18143  Lines:12
665 &*&*&*&*'s
666 Cold isn't the word, somthing like intensly cold maybe. I waited 15 minutes for
667 the bus tonight and let me tell you it was COLD. I believe in the wind chill
668 factor. BRRRR!!!
669  
670 If it does snow tonight there might not be school tommorow. Doesn't matter to
671 me though. Seems even when all the students are out the administrators and
672 teachers are still at work. Oh well, If I don't work I don't get payed.
673  
674 An Astral Dreamer
675 &*&*&*&*'s
676  
049=Usr:4 Milchar           02/02/89 18:07  Msg:3027 Call:18144  Lines:5
677 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
678 Ah- a familiar face or two.  I remember you, MUSE.  There are probably a
679 lot of lurkers that remember you too.  'Tis mainly a new crowd- other
680 pursuits intrude upon the lives of the 'Old-Timers'...
681 ++++++++++++++++++++++ Milch ++++++++++ Feb. 2, 1989 18:31:55 +++++++++++++
050=Usr:178 terri bates       02/02/89 19:16  Msg:3028 Call:18145  Lines:28
682 ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * the muse ) * ) * ) * ) * ) * )
683   Hi, boys.  Glad ya missed me.  Names do escape my memory but writing styles
684 never do.  Oh thou of the delightful speech, whose words do flow like rain from
685 dark clouds o'er loaded tis my hearts rejoicing to hear the old tongue spoken
686 again.  Uncouth as these barbabians be, tis wonder unknown to hear again the 
687 language spoken like a true bard.  May your own Muse, be she moon or star or
688 simple mortal maid, continue to bless you with flowers of lingo, delightful
689 to the eye and ear.  
690    It will continue to snow, possibly over the weekend.  Time to hit the 
691 slopes boys and girls.  I just hope my pipes unfreeze.  (Not my pipes, but
692 the ones in my house.  My own are kept clear regularly, because I use
693 KLEENO, the new miracle cleanser.  Just spray onto any surface and...)
694    god, i hate comercials:: :: :: a note from the bug:: :: :: :: :: 
695 ...................
696 Before the singer was the song, and before men had climbed down from the
697 ir ancestral trees the tale had begun.  Once we were all waitress of the 
698 coffee people, and we were file clerks to the corporate Mind.  But we must
699 leave the offices and cafes of the spiritually blind to follow the Yellow
700 Brick Road, herkening to our own Pied Piper, marching to the drum of the
701 internal drummer as we march on toward the far flung stars of sentience.  
702 ..................
703   Thus begins my own true tale as a Child of fortune and ruespieler to the
704 self important bosses and chairmen of the board in the Backwater world
705 of civilization.  For more information, stay tuned.  Background matieral
706 is available in the novel "Child of Fortune" by Norman Spinrad.  
707 Michael Moorcock of "Elric" fame calls the book "...a magnificent read."
708 I tend to agree.
709 ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * TTYL ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( *
051=Usr:219 Friar Mossback    02/02/89 20:50  Msg:3029 Call:18147  Lines:5
710 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
711 Milchar and Muse- Welcome back.
712 Vision- No B. Russell today.  9:15 and 
713 still at the office.
714 [][][][][][][][]   Friar    [][][][][][][]
716 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
717 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
718 Twenty-five, ladies and gentlemen.  Twenty-five.
719  
720 On target.........
721  
722 Moonhead
723 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
724 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
053=Usr:185 WRAITH            02/02/89 23:48  Msg:3031 Call:18151  Lines:4
725 {!@#$%^&*()_+}~`:"<>?%(& THE ANTI VISION ^%%^$%#$&%&*%&^(&%&*%&%#$^$&*%&%%
726  
727 iH sedud. m`I S`NOISIV itna fles.
728@VVVVVVVVVVIIIIIIII&*^%^%&^%SSSSSSIIIOOOOOO^&*&%^&NNNNNN is an ass hole.
054=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/03/89 00:06  Msg:3032 Call:18154  Lines:22
729 I see above me lines that speak of twitleness. Perhaps they can be removed.
730  
731 &*&*&*&*'s
732 Well things are really hoping. All this prose makes me wish I had a better 
733 grasp of the Eglish tounge.
734  
735 Alas (As Pournelle is wont to say.) I seem to be devoid of the ability to
736 write in the clear and flowing verbage that is so common to many who pass
737 through the portal and enter the Inn.
738  
739 Milch, You really must try to get here more often. Those of us who people the
740 Inn are in need of leadership. A higher profile by you oldtimers would really
741 help us out.
742  
743 I hope to begin writting again soon. I just havn't been in the mood. My last 
744 session really went badly.
745  
746 Will we ever see disk c? good examples are a great source of learning.
747  
748 An Astral Dreamer
749 &*&*&*&*'s
750  
055=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/03/89 09:57  Msg:3033 Call:18161  Lines:12
751 ______________________________THE VISION___________________________________
752@Someone doesn't like me! Did you see that ANTI VISION stuff and VISION is
753@an ass hole. Whoever wrote that doesn't even know that asshole is one word!
754 What's this twittling stuff? I didn't do anything wrong...or did I? If I
755 did I don't remember....
756 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
757  
758 Later......
759  
760                           W H O   C A R E S?
761 You know, I think it might have been the CHAMP. I should've known the
762 second I saw it. But why?
056=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/03/89 10:12  Msg:3034 Call:18162  Lines:8
763 &*&*&*&*'s
764 Don't sweet it. Definetly not worth your effort.
765  
766 Wow, they finally cancelled work! 
767  
768 An Astral Dreamer
769 &*&*&*&*'s
770  
057=Usr:145 THE ABYSS         02/03/89 12:24  Msg:3035 Call:18164  Lines:16
771 THE
772  
773       ___
774      |_  \
775       / /\ \
776     / /____\ \
777   / __________ \
778 /__/          \__\BYSS...
779  
780 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>---------------->>>>>>>>------>>>>---->>-->-
781 WHAT HAPPENED HERE???
782@Anti Vision must be a real @@@@@ and ###$#!!!
783@and a #@#@ER!!! too!!!
784 hello everyone (not anti....) have been off for some time now.
785 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>---------------->>>>>>>>----->>>>---->>-->-
786 ABYSS HAS SPOKEN...
058=Usr:141 KILL ROY  WAS HE  02/03/89 12:36  Msg:3036 Call:18165  Lines:9
787@AAAANNNNTTTTIIIII VVVVVVIIIIIISSSSOOONNN TTTTOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKK MMMMMYYYYY 
788@IIIIIDDDDDDDDEEEEAAAAAA.
789 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX KKIILLRROOYY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
790 II''mm ttiicckkeedd ooff tthhaatt aannttii vviissiioon ttookk mmyy 
791 lleetteerriinngg ssttyyllee.
792 CChhaammpp lliikkeess VVIISSIIOONN ssoo hhee wwoouullddnn''t ddoo tthhaatt..
793 KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIILLRROOYY WWAASS HHEERREE!!!
794 ((((((((((((((IIRRIITTAATTEEDD))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
795@OFF
059=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/03/89 16:43  Msg:3037 Call:18174  Lines:4
796 *
797  
798  
799 *
060=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/03/89 17:46  Msg:3038 Call:18178  Lines:16
800 ______________________________THE VISION__________________________________
801 Thanks AD, ABYSS, and KKKIIILLLRROOY, I'm glad that some one around here
802 still likes me. Killroy, I thought it might have been the CHAMP because he
803 didn't talk to me for a while back. Actually, he wouldn't do that. He's
804 cool. So, anyway, AD did you enjoy your day off? I heard on the radio that
805 PSU was closed today! How did you spend your relaxing day? ABYSS, I went
806 and saw 3 Fugitives today and before it there was a preview for a movie
807 directed by James Cameron (Aliens) and it was called The Abyss. If you see
808 one movie this month go see that! It starts in 2 weeks ok? So, anyway, I'm
809 glad to see I'm still in good terms here.
810 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
811  
812 Later.....
813  
814                   T H E   A N T I   A N T I - V I S I O N!!!
815  
061=Usr:322 Stray Cat         02/03/89 19:50  Msg:3039 Call:18180  Lines:7
816  
817 Hey AD, I liked your poem ... sounds like some on the BP!  The furnace went 
818 out an hour ago because the pipe froze outside.  Friday night, less windy
819 than last night, and a repairman charges time and a half on Saturday.  
820 San't believe it!  And it's gonna be this way at least until Wednesday???
821 At least we have electricity.  
822  
062=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/03/89 23:25  Msg:3040 Call:18189  Lines:13
823 &*&*&*&*'s
824  
825 Thanks for the praise, I really sheld dry to get onto the BP someday.
826  
827 Vision, I went out and bought some books. One called thrice upon a time by
828 James P. Hogan. The other is called White Bull and is by Fred Saberhagen.
829 Havn't had a chance to read either of them yet. I0alc bght a new game
830 for my computer called Dungeon Master. The first two levels were easy, but
831 the third is looking to be a bit more of a challeng.
832  
833 An Astral Dreamer
834 &*&*&*&*'s
835  
063=Usr:272 Talos             02/04/89 04*08  ]sg:3041 Call:18192  Lines:8
836 <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*>
837 Alas dear Muse, 'tis a language destined to dwindle as time forages on.
838 The Pub in which I've raised a tankard or two of ale was0dhe0Biverwood Pub
839 on Hall in Beaverton just west of Washington Square. I do prefer the Hillsdale
840 Pub and their Hamburgers though, but Riverwood has a wider selection for the 
841 finicky drinker. Off on a lute with my lute,
842                0                              Talos Valheru
843 <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*>
064=Usr:483 Lord Beaker       02/04/89 13:47  Msg:3042 Call:18196  Lines:13
844 --=-==---===-==---===-----===-------=-=======-=---=---=-======-=-----==--==-
845 Hullo Muse.  You may not remember me (I came to here about 2 disks be-for
846 you left).  But I've beenn here since (sort of).  Hmm...that period shouldnt
847 uv come after that second sentence (my depest opolo(gg) fob0an(u) incon-vni-
848 ens this may have caused), I should be more careful.  
849  
850 Are there any bar tenders here?  I could use a good stout glass o' peanut
851 butter!  
852  
853 Lord Beaker WOAG \__/
854 GIP WIF WAG CAIM  oo
855 serv to: 7"qbernacky
856 =--{-======-=--------=-=========-=------=-====-=------=-===-------=-========
065=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/04/89 14:52  Msg:3043 Call:18199  Lines:25
857 _____________________________T_H_E__V_I_S_I_O_N___________________________
858 Lasd night the power in our house went out. It would have been fine had
859 the following things not happened: I was doing the dishes at the time and
860 I had fed some scraps to the dog on the floor of the kitchen on a paper
861 plate. Well, when the lights gunt out very suddenly I was doing the
862 counters and I had been letting the water run over a pan to get it clean.
863 After the power went out, I could hear my parents and little sister and
864 older brother calling to each other "what happened", qnd the usual stuff
865 you hear when the power goes out. So I walked over to turn off the water
866 and I stepped in the food on the ground. It was some mushu pork chinese
867 stuff and it squeezed through my feet (I was barefoot). I shut off the
8680gateb and proceeded to find the rest of my family. I was walking into
869 the hall and I walked into a wall. Then my brother David (18) started
870 running around the house w/the flashlight irritating me. He was laughing
871 as I was trying to get it from him. I ran after him and I tripped on
872 the dog who was wandering around, and fell onto the edge of a table in
873 the living room where we were. I landed on my shoulder. It has been in
874 slight pain ever since last night. But then I just went to0bed0and the
875 power came on late night (11:30) my mom said this morning. If it goes
876 out tonight I will have the flashlight because I hid it under my bed.
877 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
878  
879 Later.>...
880  
881                          T H E   V I S I O N
066=Usr:4 Milchar           02/04/89 16:00  Msg:3044 Call:18200  Lines:9
882 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
883 AD- I will attempt to visit these dumenses a bit more freqently.  Still,
884 with pressures from elsewhere, it would be a miracle if I could stay as
885 often as in the past.
886    Another subject, now.  What has happened during my absence?  What is
887 happening now?  Will I have to wait for the Messenger Of The Archives to
888 bring me the latest tome?  Will my humble writing skills return to me?
889 Will the Keeper add yet another ASCII video game to BWII?  Who knows?  :-)
890 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Milch ++++++++++++++++++;+++;+++++++++++++++++
067=Usr:84 Michael Miller j  02/04/89 18:13  Msg:3045 Call:18204  Lines:19
891 &*&*&*&*'s
892 Older brothers can be a pain. I should know, I am one :-). Seriosly though 
893 Vision I hope the power situation is better there tonigxt. The temp has
894 climbed up to 24. Good sign I suppose.
895  
896 Milch, good to see you. Loging in everyfew days and leaving us with a few words
897 of wisdom would be great.
898  
899 What has been happening? Hmm, lots of semi to very meaningfull words have been
900 entered. Some stories have been told. The nature of the Inn has changed 
901 somewhat. (I'll leave it up to Hagbard to explain that.) And many people have
902 come and gone.
903  
904 It is true you can never go back, But that toes not mean that you can never
905 find a wonderfull place were you have been before.
906  
907 An Astral Dreamer
908 &*&*&*&*'s
909  
068=Usr:1 CISTOP MIKEY      02/04/89 22:32  Msg:3046 Call:18210  Lines:3
910 ------------------------------------=---=------------------------------
911 Well, iot looks like Mikey was at it again... I see there is an on-line
912 manual now. Anyone see anything else?
069=Usr:4 Milchar           02/04/89 23:36  Msg:3047 Call:18211  Lines:3
913@Yep.  Try 'help user'>  Kynda funny output.... -Milch
914@ 
915 Milchlurkusmodius+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
070=Usr:131 THE VISION        02/04/89 23:45  Msg:3048 Call:18212  Lines:21
916 ____________________________T_H_E__V_I_S_I_O_N________O___O_______________
917 Well, AD, It's now 12:11am and the power has not been out tonight yet. I
918 think it will remain on tonight. So, anyway, I'm here and I am bored. It is
919 very late right now. I went and saw "Who's Harry Crumb?" w/John Candy q bit
920 ago. It was ok. Kind'a funny but stupid too. Boy is John Candy getting
921 fatter every time I see him. Well, he's still a funny fat guy. A message
922 to Mikey, I am USER 131 and it says From: BEAVERTON. Could you change it
923 to From: PORTLQND ynstead? Thx, I live in Portland not Beaverton. I don't
924 recall why I put Beaverton instead. I wish I could get my act together and
925 put a poem or a story in here. I said 2 disks ago that I would do it. I
926 will some time though, but I don'd0know when. I'm not a great writer. I
927 mean not as good as some of the people already here (like AD). I do plan
928 on being a writer and director so I better get hoppin' soon. Well, for now
929 that's all I want to say.
930 _*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_:O*_*O*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_
931  
932 By the way MILCH, I looked but didn't notice anything.....
933  
934 Later......
935  
936                         T H E   T I R E D   V I S I O N
071=Usr:178 terri bates       02/05/89 0 :08  Msg:3049 Call:18213  Lines:29
937 ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( the muse * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * (
938 Beaker,baby, it's great ta see ya!!!  I'll tell you, the ole Inn just hasn't
939 been the same.  So many new borders, so many new wridyng styles(and lack 
940 thereof).  If just a few more ole timers(and I consider myself a new timer
941 who has been terribly recalcitrant) would deem to come forth, why, it'll be
942 just like old times!!  (Why does that seem redundant in after thought>???
943 "this is Shirley, department of Redundancy department, Shirley speaking,
944 can I help you??)  
945 ............
946 I've got a new pet theory that I'd like to try of you folks if you'll
947 promise not to steal it.  It will someday be }i tycket to publishing
948 in "Asimov" if I get all of the loopholes worked out.
949 ////
950 THEORY:  THE ALARM CLOCK IS A TECHNO-MAGICAL DEVICE THAT, WHEN REGISTERED
951 IN THE BRAIN OF THE SLEEPING LISTENER, TRASPORTS SAID PERSON FROM ONE 
952 DIMUNTION TO ANOTHER.
953 \\\\\
954 Any arguements pro or con would be welcome.  If this is to be put forth as
955 as true scientific proof (as I intend it to be),  I'll need all the devil's
956 advocates that I can get.  Examples and true life experienced0woe|d be
957 fantastic.  
958 .............
959 When Jack was five
960 He took a dive
961 Into the glistening sea.
962 On hitting rock
963 His head did knock.
964 "Well, boggle snock!!" quoth he.
965 ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( * ( that0was very silly * ( * ( * ( *
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966 &*&*&*&*'s
967 VISION, in order to learn to write you must write. Just go ahead and write
968 about anything, as experience is the best teqcher. Don't worry to much about
969 wether it is good or bad, every sentence written is a lesson. (Alas I seem
970 to be slow in learning them.)
971  
972 Well, I think I'll finish the disk off if I can.
973  
974 There was long ago in a land known qc Lonslia a small cottage. It was 
975 surrounded on all sides by trees that stood over thirty feet high and were
976 green all the year round.
977  
978 Whithin the cabin lived an elderly man. Moric was the name he was most commonly
979 known by. The0elfus would come occasionally to his home and ask him questions
980 about humens and humen ways.
981  
982 Moric was happy to help them out. He had had the good fortune to be taken in
983 by an elven family when as a child he had been orphaned. The hat raysed him 
984 from the age of 9 to 18, and though it was just an instant for them (as elves
985 live to be very old.) it was a time of great importance to him.
986  
987 He had grown restless and as his 18th birthday approached. Though he loved
98( the elves and the family that had adopted him he could not get used to their
989 slow and patiant ways. Elves are very slow thinkers. Why rush when one has
990 centuries to live? is a favorite saying amoungst them.
991  
992 So he set out from the fbest clearing that had become his home to see the 
993 world. He remembered his father telling him of a large city to the north
994 east. As a parting gift the elves presented him with a beutifull loot.
995  
996 "Play it with love and it will always butub~ to you." His adopted father had 
997 told him.
998  
999 Whoops, out of space. An Astral Dreamer signing off. &*&*&*&*'s
