Hello everyone,

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Iqbal,
Bangalore, India

Rune Allnor wrote:
> Rick Lyons wrote:
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Here's wishin' all you guys a very Merry Christmas and
> > a Happy New Year!
> >
> > Of course, these good wishes are also directed at any
> > of you who do not celebrate Christmas such as: Muslims,
> > Hindi, God-less Atheists, Buddhists, software engineers,
> > Sikhs, Jews, IIR filter designers, Shinto, Democrats,
> > Neo-Pagans, transsexual lesbians, U.S. Government
> > Employees, Scientologists, people from the U.S. state
> > of Ohio, Australians, and Rastafarians.
> >
> > [-Rick-]
>
> Merry christmas to everyone from the Arctic Circle.
>
> I am looking forward to go north by boat, as is now
> an established tradition. The exact date remains to be
> determined, it has to do with the storm season and
> the sailing plan of the ships. The smaller boats are a bit
> too cramped to stay on for any length of time; the larger
> ships tend not to get to port if the winds exceed storm
> force.
>
> But anything is better than driving in the valleys and
> across the mountains, at this time of year. 
> 
> Rune

Rick Lyons wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Here's wishin' all you guys a very Merry Christmas and
> a Happy New Year!
>
> Of course, these good wishes are also directed at any
> of you who do not celebrate Christmas such as: Muslims,
> Hindi, God-less Atheists, Buddhists, software engineers,
> Sikhs, Jews, IIR filter designers, Shinto, Democrats,
> Neo-Pagans, transsexual lesbians, U.S. Government
> Employees, Scientologists, people from the U.S. state
> of Ohio, Australians, and Rastafarians.
>
> [-Rick-]

Merry christmas to everyone from the Arctic Circle.

I am looking forward to go north by boat, as is now
an established tradition. The exact date remains to be
determined, it has to do with the storm season and
the sailing plan of the ships. The smaller boats are a bit
too cramped to stay on for any length of time; the larger
ships tend not to get to port if the winds exceed storm
force.

But anything is better than driving in the valleys and
across the mountains, at this time of year. 

Rune

:-)

Stan Pawlukiewicz wrote:
> Peter K. wrote:
> > "Mike Yarwood" <mpyarwood@btopenworld.com> writes:
> >
> >
> >>No beaches in Connecticut?  Prohibition is back?  No public consumption of
> >>alcoholic beverages?
> >
> >
> > With 4 inches of snow out there this morning, it's just too darn cold!
>
> It's usually about 5 degrees (F) warmer on the coast.
> >
> > Christmas is in summer in Australia.
> >
> > Ciao,
> >
> > Peter K.
> >
> >

on the west coast with freezing temperatures and the wind blowing at
around a gazzilion km/h is sure doesn't feel that way ;)

but i guess with big enough barbecue and enough alcohol a christmas
barbecue is doable
no such thing as bad weather only wrong clothes ;)

-Lasse

Peter K. wrote:
> "Mike Yarwood" <mpyarwood@btopenworld.com> writes:
> 
> 
>>No beaches in Connecticut?  Prohibition is back?  No public consumption of 
>>alcoholic beverages?
> 
> 
> With 4 inches of snow out there this morning, it's just too darn cold!

It's usually about 5 degrees (F) warmer on the coast.
> 
> Christmas is in summer in Australia.
> 
> Ciao,
> 
> Peter K.
> 
> 

Hi Eric,

For those who have been touched by his noodly appendages, Rick's 
dismisal of other's beliefs must have been quite shocking and distressing.

Steve


Eric Jacobsen wrote:
> David, there is a forum on venganza.org if you're interested.   I've
> scanned through it a few times but haven't even registered.   Although
> I'm a devoted Pastafarian (uh-huh, you betcha) there are only so many
> groups/forums with which one can effectively keep up, and that one
> just looks like it'd be too much of a time sink if I really dug into
> it.
> 
> Worth a look, though, if you're interested.
> 
> On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 21:56:26 +1100, David <kdgreen@fastmail.fm.au>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>And a Happy Hmas to you Eric!
>>
>>My wife wouldn't let me put religious stuff on the car.  I've pinched my 
>>7 year olds pirate eye patch which he had at his pirate party last year.
>>
>>There must be a better newsgroup for this?
>>
>>regard .. David
>>
>>Eric Jacobsen wrote:
>>
>>>First, Happy Hanachrismakwaanzaka to all.   Back at ya, peeps!
>>>
>>>I'm Pastafarian myself (I have an FSM "fish" on my car to prove it!),
>>>and I don't think there are any taboos on celebrating Christmas,
>>>especially if done in full pirate regalia.
>>>
>>>On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:47:00 +1100, David <kdgreen@fastmail.fm.au>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Have a Happy Christmas from an Australian!
>>>>
>>>>You left out followers of the flying spaghetti monster (the 
>>>>Pastafarians). http://www.venganza.org/
>>
>>
>>>>David
>>>>Melbourne, Australia
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Rick Lyons wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Hi everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>>Here's wishin' all you guys a very Merry Christmas and 
>>>>>a Happy New Year!
>>>>>
>>>>>Of course, these good wishes are also directed at any 
>>>>>of you who do not celebrate Christmas such as: Muslims, 
>>>>>Hindi, God-less Atheists, Buddhists, software engineers, 
>>>>>Sikhs, Jews, IIR filter designers, Shinto, Democrats, 
>>>>>Neo-Pagans, transsexual lesbians, U.S. Government 
>>>>>Employees, Scientologists, people from the U.S. state 
>>>>>of Ohio, Australians, and Rastafarians.
>>>>>
>>>>>[-Rick-]
>>>>>
>>>
>>>Eric Jacobsen
>>>Minister of Algorithms, Intel Corp.
>>>My opinions may not be Intel's opinions.
>>>http://www.ericjacobsen.org
> 
> Eric Jacobsen
> Minister of Algorithms, Intel Corp.
> My opinions may not be Intel's opinions.
> http://www.ericjacobsen.org

David, there is a forum on venganza.org if you're interested.   I've
scanned through it a few times but haven't even registered.   Although
I'm a devoted Pastafarian (uh-huh, you betcha) there are only so many
groups/forums with which one can effectively keep up, and that one
just looks like it'd be too much of a time sink if I really dug into
it.

Worth a look, though, if you're interested.

On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 21:56:26 +1100, David <kdgreen@fastmail.fm.au>
wrote:

>And a Happy Hmas to you Eric!
>
>My wife wouldn't let me put religious stuff on the car.  I've pinched my 
>7 year olds pirate eye patch which he had at his pirate party last year.
>
>There must be a better newsgroup for this?
>
>regard .. David
>
>Eric Jacobsen wrote:
>> First, Happy Hanachrismakwaanzaka to all.   Back at ya, peeps!
>> 
>> I'm Pastafarian myself (I have an FSM "fish" on my car to prove it!),
>> and I don't think there are any taboos on celebrating Christmas,
>> especially if done in full pirate regalia.
>> 
>> On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:47:00 +1100, David <kdgreen@fastmail.fm.au>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>>Have a Happy Christmas from an Australian!
>>>
>>>You left out followers of the flying spaghetti monster (the 
>>>Pastafarians). http://www.venganza.org/
>
>
>>>
>>>David
>>>Melbourne, Australia
>>>
>>>
>>>Rick Lyons wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hi everyone,
>>>>
>>>>Here's wishin' all you guys a very Merry Christmas and 
>>>>a Happy New Year!
>>>>
>>>>Of course, these good wishes are also directed at any 
>>>>of you who do not celebrate Christmas such as: Muslims, 
>>>>Hindi, God-less Atheists, Buddhists, software engineers, 
>>>>Sikhs, Jews, IIR filter designers, Shinto, Democrats, 
>>>>Neo-Pagans, transsexual lesbians, U.S. Government 
>>>>Employees, Scientologists, people from the U.S. state 
>>>>of Ohio, Australians, and Rastafarians.
>>>>
>>>>[-Rick-]
>>>>
>> 
>> Eric Jacobsen
>> Minister of Algorithms, Intel Corp.
>> My opinions may not be Intel's opinions.
>> http://www.ericjacobsen.org
Eric Jacobsen
Minister of Algorithms, Intel Corp.
My opinions may not be Intel's opinions.
http://www.ericjacobsen.org

"Peter K." <p.kootsookos@remove.ieee.org> wrote in message 
news:ulkyuqx0n.fsf@remove.ieee.org...
> "Mike Yarwood" <mpyarwood@btopenworld.com> writes:
>
>> No beaches in Connecticut?  Prohibition is back?  No public consumption 
>> of
>> alcoholic beverages?
>
> With 4 inches of snow out there this morning, it's just too darn cold!
>
> Christmas is in summer in Australia.
>
But just imagine how impressed your Strine mates would be at the christmas 
barbie pickies of you in your fur trunks!

Best of Luck - Mike

And a Happy Hmas to you Eric!

My wife wouldn't let me put religious stuff on the car.  I've pinched my 
7 year olds pirate eye patch which he had at his pirate party last year.

There must be a better newsgroup for this?

regard .. David

Eric Jacobsen wrote:
> First, Happy Hanachrismakwaanzaka to all.   Back at ya, peeps!
> 
> I'm Pastafarian myself (I have an FSM "fish" on my car to prove it!),
> and I don't think there are any taboos on celebrating Christmas,
> especially if done in full pirate regalia.
> 
> On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:47:00 +1100, David <kdgreen@fastmail.fm.au>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Have a Happy Christmas from an Australian!
>>
>>You left out followers of the flying spaghetti monster (the 
>>Pastafarians). http://www.venganza.org/


>>
>>David
>>Melbourne, Australia
>>
>>
>>Rick Lyons wrote:
>>
>>>Hi everyone,
>>>
>>>Here's wishin' all you guys a very Merry Christmas and 
>>>a Happy New Year!
>>>
>>>Of course, these good wishes are also directed at any 
>>>of you who do not celebrate Christmas such as: Muslims, 
>>>Hindi, God-less Atheists, Buddhists, software engineers, 
>>>Sikhs, Jews, IIR filter designers, Shinto, Democrats, 
>>>Neo-Pagans, transsexual lesbians, U.S. Government 
>>>Employees, Scientologists, people from the U.S. state 
>>>of Ohio, Australians, and Rastafarians.
>>>
>>>[-Rick-]
>>>
> 
> Eric Jacobsen
> Minister of Algorithms, Intel Corp.
> My opinions may not be Intel's opinions.
> http://www.ericjacobsen.org

Hi Rick

I was in a nasty car accident in which my head took a big knock - nearly 
went through the windscreen!  This may explain all.

The Pastafarians can be quite serious about their faith - as can certain 
  members of school boards - fortunately this silliness hasn't struck us 
down south yet.

regards ... David



Rick Lyons wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 21:47:00 +1100, David <kdgreen@fastmail.fm.au>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Have a Happy Christmas from an Australian!
>>
>>You left out followers of the flying spaghetti monster (the 
>>Pastafarians). http://www.venganza.org/
>>
>>David
>>Melbourne, Australia
> 
> 
> Hello David,
> 
>   I was intrigued by that FSM website, and the 
> arguments that it makes.  However, before 
> I go further with any sort of serious discussion 
> on this fascinating topic, I have one question.
> 
> Were you ever hit on the head with a shovel?
> Ha ha ha (Just jokin'.)
> 
> Merry Xmas!
> [-Rick-]
>