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MTC OOC / Re: ...Izee's Thread
« Last post by Izee on December 17, 2023, 09:41:36 PM »
...Backpacking...ALONE!!!   :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

I just LOVED IT!  But, I was not stupid.  I did it at Lassen Nat'l Park, and would check in with the Rangers at the Head, and give them a map of where I planned to walk.  I would mark the Stations that I would pass by, and say that I would check in, and check out when I was finished.  They would nod...I looked to be in very good shape back then, and knew what I was doing...and well...I did look to be in good shape... :P...but...

I was just wishing that I could pass out...I was at my first scheduled stop, and was...

...TOO TIRED TO FISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :o

I mean, ever been...

...TOO TIRED TO FISH???????????????

I was sitting by a small lake...and was too tired to take off my clothes and get in to bathe.  And...in my frame of mind...men would have just WALKED ON BY as I was in the shallows, NAKED,  and waving at them to help me get out and...PUT MY CLOTHES BACK ON!!!!

So, I kept my clothes on...

I did calm down, and heated up a nice dehydrated package I had kept in a special pouch.  I ate it, and felt very content.  I later sat against a tree, and looked at the stars as I ran a Symphony through my head...it was a muddled mixture of many...and thought of just how much fun it was to be alive.

I mean, backpacking got my mind to set into it's survival selection.  All I had to worry about was walking safely, and eating my rations with reason, and finding a safe place to sleep.  I mean, what ELSE should a female have to worry about?  I didn't have to worry about other peoples problems...how I would get Mr Jones out of the lawsuit...how I would get Ms Smith out of her suit...and so on.

I set my sleeping bag on the thin mat I carried, and set the soft part of my backpack to use as a pillow.  I NEVER carried any fresh food, it was always dehydrated.  I did NOT want a bear or a mountain lion to smell something nice...I could never smell myself...but others did and stayed away when I had been backpacking.

I then resolved to NEVER head out on a backpacking trip, alone, AFTER...

...walking up to the top of Mt Lassen and back again on the same day...
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MTC OOC / Re: ...Izee's Thread
« Last post by Izee on December 07, 2023, 06:43:08 AM »
...Being an 'Over Educated Fool'... :o :o :o :o :o

I probably qualify as being 'Over Educated', I got a lot of letters after my name.  But, I like to think that I am not a fool.  I saved the Construction Company I worked for, in part, by 'plugging' the books by over $750,000 in just ONE two page journal entry.  My Staff were HORRIFIED...but I just said "Now the books are balanced after what our asshole predecessors did, I don't think I would trust them to count the number of almonds in a chocolate bar."  And, well, I got my 'plug' accepted by our Auditors, the IRS, and the Franchise Tax Board.  I can 'explain' my position very well... ::)

I am amused at seeing all of the problems over, *gasp*,  STUDENT DEBT!!!!   ::)

Hey, those kids signed the loans, and actually ASKED to borrow the money.  So, WHY THE HELL SHOULD THEY NOT PAY IT BACK?????????

My Husband and I lived very restricted financial lives after we got out into the real life, and paying off my Student Loans was FIXED in our budget.  We made the monthly payments, and lived frugally, but we were comfortable.  We had nice Apts, and ate well and had nice clothes, we just didn't go out on trips and bar hopping and such. That lasted for five years, and then I inherited a nice sum from an Uncle and we paid off the Student Loans...although I LUSTED  for a Datsun 240Z...I would have looked VERY GOOD driving one of those cute and powerful cars. 

But, Biden obviously wanted to buy votes.  I mean...if He REALLY wanted to help with Student Loans, well, WHY NOT help out those of us who paid, or are going to have to pay new loans off???  But, some kids who are graduating with basket weaving degrees will be grateful, and the ones with Business Degrees will be pleasantly surprised. 

Yanno, having to pay off the money I BORROWED was actually a good lesson in life at a young age.  I always weighed the cost of a loan when we needed to finance something, and made sure that our finances could handle it, so we always paid off our debt.  So, at a bit older age...I just have a little debt...and it was for things I bought for my Mother and my Daughter.  The terms were SO GOOD I just agreed, after all, paying off debt does help your credit rating. 

Anyway, yanno that those billions of loans being forgiven will be paid off by we Taxpayers, the Banks would fail if they had to forgive so much.  So, I hope that those kids will be very grateful.   :P

And...I still wonder...

...JUST HOW THE HELL CAN THE PRESIDENT DICTATE THAT CERTAIN LOANS WILL BE FORGIVEN???   SOME PEOPLE ARE GETTING THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!!!  That WE are paying for!!!!

And, the Dems say that Trump will be a Dictator if he is elected.

Well, Biden just SHOWED him what a Dictator President of the US can do...
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MTC OOC / Re: ...Izee's Thread
« Last post by Izee on December 03, 2023, 12:39:07 AM »
This time of the year reminds me of the most heartless way a young man learned that he was going to be fired.   :P

I was working at the large Accounting Firm that had NINE PARTNERS, so with Secretaries and Staff Accountants, there were about 40 Members.  One year, the Partners decided that he would have the ENTIRE Firm Members pose for the Christmas Card that would be sent to the Clients.  So, we all had to gather outside the front of the Firm Building, and the Photographer moved us around so that the picture would be balanced.

Just before the picture was taken, one of the Partners called out...

..."Jack, (an Associate Accountant), Please step out of the picture."   :o :o :o :o :o

We Associates were all very quiet the rest of the day, and Jack didn't show up the next day.   :-[
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MTC IC / Pyre for the Mighty Ragnar, Ubar of Webmaze Tuchuks
« Last post by Yvonne on December 02, 2023, 11:03:33 PM »
Per the Ubar's final wishes, he received the traditional Torvaldslander funeral pyre, in the land of his birth.

Warriors from near and far, attended, to wish Ragnar well on his well earned journey to Valhalla, along with Free Women and slaves alike, whose lives were touched by Ragnar's kindness, and strength of character.

Much mead was consumed, and many stories of Ragnar's exploits were shared, as a serpent ship carried the Mighty Ubar to Valhalla on the seas that he held close to heart, as much as he held his people to heart.

Surely, Ragnar is embroiled in a brawl and laughing loudly in the halls of Valhalla.

Reports from the Commanders, indicate that the quiva are sharp, the axels are greased, and the bosk are as well as can be expected.

The Year Keepers are duly informed, that Ragnar traded his life in battle for victory over Kurii to save those He loved.   The stories of His exploits will never be forgotten among the wagon peoples, or the people of Ragnar's birth, for so long as night and day exist.

Life among the wagons continue, even as the Commanders discuss who shall take up the dais in Ragnar's succession.

Surely He would be pleased, and proud at the way His people have honored him, and honored his wishes that they would continue to live, and speak well of Him, even as they face new chapters going forward, with the same boldness and joy that He would wish them to exhibit.

Yes...  this day will be remembered well among our people... as the Day that Ragnar smiled Proudly on His People.

*finishing My journal entry and sitting back with My blackwine, affectionately ruffling the hair of My slave*
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Announcements and Events / Re: PYRE FOR RAGNAR!!!
« Last post by kemma on December 02, 2023, 02:09:37 PM »
You are most welcome, Yyvonne.

Thank you for continuing to spread this important information.

Regards,

Kemma Fritjofsdottir
Farmer
Ulfakona's Service
Viking Landing, Webmaze
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Announcements and Events / Re: PYRE FOR RAGNAR!!!
« Last post by Yvonne on November 30, 2023, 06:24:19 AM »
Quote from: Kemma on November 29, 2023, 02:50:44 PM
This board is still giving me fits. For anyone whom also can't see or use the link to the post,



Here is the information from Thorarin Bloodaxe: 

Ragnar will be given a Torvaldslander pyre on December 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. CST at the Inlet of Green Cliffs. The Inlet will be a safe zone for all for one hour prior to the pyre until one hour after the pyre ends.

Google Inlet of Green Cliffs to get the site name. I believer the original post is being automatically blocked because of the link to the other site.

Kemma

(cross-posted so non`Tuchuks might see this)
Many thanks, Kemma.

I will pass word to a couple of Gorean friends I have on Facebook, in case they wish to also attend.

I wish you well,
Yvonne
Matron
CW Tuchuks
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Announcements and Events / PYRE FOR RAGNAR!!!
« Last post by kemma on November 29, 2023, 02:50:44 PM »
This board is still giving me fits. For anyone whom also can't see or use the link to the post,



Here is the information from Thorarin Bloodaxe: 

Ragnar will be given a Torvaldslander pyre on December 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. CST at the Inlet of Green Cliffs. The Inlet will be a safe zone for all for one hour prior to the pyre until one hour after the pyre ends.

Google Inlet of Green Cliffs to get the site name. I believer the original post is being automatically blocked because of the link to the other site.

Kemma

(cross-posted so non`Tuchuks might see this)
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Gorean Roleplay General Discussions / PYRE FOR RAGNAR!!!
« Last post by kemma on November 29, 2023, 02:49:28 PM »
This board is still giving me fits. For anyone whom also can't see or use the link to the post,



Here is the information from Thorarin Bloodaxe: 

Ragnar will be given a Torvaldslander pyre on December 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. CST at the Inlet of Green Cliffs. The Inlet will be a safe zone for all for one hour prior to the pyre until one hour after the pyre ends.

Google Inlet of Green Cliffs to get the site name. I believe the original post is being automatically blocked because of the link to the other site.

Kemma

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MTC OOC / Re: ...Izee's Thread
« Last post by Izee on November 28, 2023, 02:05:46 AM »
...Pavane... :)

My main cello is named 'Pavane'.  She was made by a really 'madwoman' in South Africa.  I met her at an International Cello Congress in Salt Lake City.  I was a struggling accountant, but I got my Husband to let me drive and stay for the week.  So, I drove from the SF Bay Area to SLT in our old VW 'Bug'.  No air-conditioning, so I was a total mess when I arrived at the College Campus.  We didn't have much money, so I signed up to stay in a Campus Dorm Room.  My cello 'Catherine' was with me. 

I settled into the little dorm, bringing back memories of when I was a student, and I worked with the other women on the floor to use the shower and such. 

My Private Teacher from H.S. was there, she stayed in a nice hotel, and we attended a lot of the events together.  We would go to the area where people were selling stuff, and I bought some music and a REALLY NEAT FOLD UP STAND.  So, that exhausted my spending money.  I ate the rather lousy food that the Event provided, and would steal rolls and cupcakes for my breakfast. 

But, my teacher kept getting me to look at a cello that a woman from South Africa was selling.  She was a 'luthier', she had MADE it...and it was pretty.  I tried it out, but $25,000 was WAY BEYOND my budget.   :P  Plus, it didn't sound all that good.  But, my teacher kept pestering me to look at it, and I did borrow it for an hour to play with a Quartet.  I heard that YANOS STARKER had tried out the cello, and liked it, and said that he would tell his students to buy her cellos.

So, at the end of the Event, I drove back home, with my cello strapped down in the back seats of my VW bug, and the new $20,000 cello strapped in the front passenger seat.  I had got the Luthier to lower the price a bit. 

I had a bit of explaining to do when I got home... ::)

But, Pavane woke up as I played her.  Once, during a private lesson, my Teacher took Pavane from me, and played part of a Sonata we were working on.  He told me, "That is how you need to play this."  I was sitting, slack jawed, and asked, "Did you hear all of the Overtones my cello was making?"  He stopped, and nodded, and carefully handed Pavane back to me and said, "This cello is developing very well."

Once, the Manager of the local Symphony called me, and asked to borrow Pavane.  The visiting Soloist's cello had had an accident, and he needed a good cello to play.  So, I brought Pavane to the Hall, and handed her over to the Guest Artist.  He played the Dvorak very well...and I giggled as I drove back from the Concert.  My CELLO had played that wonderful work...I tried to get up to that level of performance.

So, D. Haddad did a wonderful work...cutting and shaping wood...and "Pavane" was born.
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Webmaze General Discussions / Re: Ragnar update and Gathering
« Last post by Yvonne on November 27, 2023, 10:04:44 PM »
Quote from: helga on October 16, 2023, 08:11:22 PM
I bring some very sad news indeed.  He will be incredibly missed. He has some wonderful friends here on this site, my deepest condolences to all of you.
 This message is per Thorarin Bloodaxe;

Ragnar, passed away Friday (Oct 13, 2023). He was a good man, friend and brother. Gor is a little poorer for his absence. He will be sorely missed.
https://www.starkmemorial.com/obituary/Richard-Early

This is truly heartbreaking news.

Thank you for passing the word, helga.

Rest easy, Ubar.   It was an honor to call you FRIEND!

Yvonne
Matron
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