HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: moh2@quads.uchicago.edu (Kateri/Mary Anne)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: She's back....
Date: 23 Dec 92 14:41:55 GMT
Reply-To: moh2@midway.uchicago.edu
Organization: University of Chicago Computing Organizations

Hey, my newsfeed is working again!  yeah! I can try vainly to keep up
with callahan's....

Just a couple quick notes:

I was just in England, and have a wonderful time meeting the Urban
Spaceman, Ignatz Mouse, and Mary-with-a-tail (who was kind enough to
put me and a friend up in Bath, a lovely, if rainy, picturesque city).

London is gorgeous....I wanna go back!  (Not that I don't love
Chicago, too...)

Oh, and it looks like my roommate and I will be having a Valentine's
Day Massacre Party, in honor of Chicago gangsters and to help along
all those poor souls who are either

a) sick of winter by February...

b) don't have someone to be mushy with on Valentine's Day...

So if you can make it, let me know....crash space is always available!

 - Kateri

(Chicago)

-- 
 
Here, write it, or it will be erased by the wind.

					 - Isabel Allende
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
From: narxtc@casc.math.uh.edu (Noah Ramon)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: 1993
Date: 3 Jan 1993 23:07:16 GMT
Organization: UH Dept of Math
NNTP-Posting-Host: casc.math.uh.edu

In article <memo.838066@cix.compulink.co.uk> maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk writes:
>In-Reply-To: <1i79guINNrgg@menudo.uh.edu> narxtc@navier.math.uh.edu (Noah Ramon)

[my affirmation deleted]
>"Hmmmm"
>MerryTail taps her tail against her leg thoughtfully.
>"how about Marillion's Incommunicado? Sing it loud and fast. Toothick 
>should like this one....
>
>I'd be really pleased to meet you if only I could remember your 
>nah-hame
>But I got problems of the mem'ry ever since I got a winner in the 
>fame game
>I'm a citizen of Legoland, travelling Incommunicado...
>
>Sometimes it seems like I've been here before
>when I hear you, opportunity, kicking in my door
>call it synchronicity, call it Deejah vue
>(MerryTail waves as she catches sight of the cat)
>I just put my trust in destiny - it's the way that I choose - 
>Incommunicado!!"
>

Hmm, haven't heard that one either, but I like the sound of it! Let's go...
And for my next idea (gee, we seem to be hogging the dance floor!), lets run 
with an obscure one... This is a local band from about eight years ago, so 
even those who live here don't know them. It's kind a Casiotone style band 
(fun pop with the cheapest synth and guitars available) called the Dishes.
This one's "Beep Beep", a lovely song about a quiet drive... or something 
like that, anyway.
...
Beep Beep! He's going twenty miles an hour...
Beep Beep! He's never heard of horsepower...
He ran a light...
And he hit some garbage cans...
I think somebody better call an ambulance...
COME ON, YOU BIRDBRAIN!
Beep Beep!

(Jimmy Raycraft, the jello guitarist : "Beep Beep!")

Okay, so it's isn't high art, but it could have been worse... I might introduce
the Judy's to you all (and the apostrophe is correctly placed there...) It's 
been too long since I've been dancing, so thank you very much!
















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Newsgroups: alt.callahans
From: maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk (Mary Branscombe)
Subject: Re: Snowball
Reply-To: maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1992 03:18:00 +0000


"More Acme gear! No fair" shrieks Mary, flinging snowballs wildly 
towards Kitten.
"Any more of that and I shall go cannibalise the Official Acme 
Rail-Gun (with Ignatz's permission of course). Let's not escalate 
this too far though!! Oh hang on, that says Quantum? Hey Michael - 
doesn't Sam owe us one?" She concentrates hard and the Bi-Bulb's 
pitcher goes "burble" a few times and begins firing - straight at the 
Bi-Bulb......
Mary SnowyMerryTail
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| Ommmmmm, said the lift                    |maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk |
| Organisation: Me? You're joking, right?   |maryb@cix.compulink.uucp  |
|I know I type "teh" for "the" My fingers have their own accent ;-)    |
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From: JBrandt@AAA.UOregon.EDU (Jason)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: second thoughts about a friendship
Followup-To: alt.callahans
Date: 23 Dec 1992 16:27:17 GMT
Organization: the Polyhedron Group
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: aaa.uoregon.edu

In article <1pt28_f@rpi.edu>, youngj4@rebecca.its.rpi.edu (Jeffrey 'Taldin'
Young) wrote:
> 
> 
> Liralen, you're going to kill me for this....
> 
>   ("The Moonlight Eyes That Grace Us Here.." 
>               -by Jeffrey 'Taldin' Young
>    --with extreme apologies to Longfellow and Paul Revere..

Jason smiles, then chuckles, then laughs and starts throwing Peanuts at
Taldin in appreciation of his work.

> Taldin stops, out of breath and pelted by a hailstorm of peanuts.
> "Okay, okay, I'll quit.  Thanks to Belle for typing the whole
> poem in, even if I didn't use it all.  I suppose if you REEALLY
> want I'll compose all the rest.. but Khai that sucker is LONG!"
> 
> Taldin grins at Liralen. "I know you didn't ask for it,
>  but it had to be done." *snug*

Jason laughs "Taldin lad, that was great. It really got me smiling this
morning. But y'know, you keep that kind of thing up, and Lira' might become
your Patron Demon, instead." He starts to sing . . ."

"Ya better watch out.
Ya better not pry.
Ya better have clout,
I'm tellin ya why.
Liralen Li will getcha, for that!"

Then he breaks down in a fit of giggles, burried under his own mound of
peanuts.

Hugs,
Jason
From: narxtc@navier.math.uh.edu (Noah Ramon)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: boo
Date: 3 Jan 93 18:07:24 GMT
Organization: UH Dept of Math
NNTP-Posting-Host: navier.math.uh.edu

In article <brumby.725929114@nella7.cc.monash.edu.au> brumby@nella7.cc.monash.edu.au (Stephen McNamara) writes:
>   The brumby puts on his best lecherous impression. Despite his actual
>habits, he is very good at it.
>
>korz@cs.columbia.edu (Frederick Korz) writes:
>
>>Frood continues, "Literature and life are rife with all sorts of
>>wenches - buxom, comely, skinny, earthy, lusty, spritely, ....  Just
>>throw in the flavor, where appropriate.*"
>
>   "So where is it appropriate to throw flavour into a wench?"
>
>

Whoops, I think that's MY cue to exit stage right!




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From: JBrandt@AAA.UOregon.EDU (Jason)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: ARRRGH!!
Followup-To: alt.callahans
Date: 23 Dec 1992 07:24:03 GMT
Organization: the Polyhedron Group
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: aaa.uoregon.edu

In article <RANDOLPH.92Dec22180126@netcom.Netcom.COM>,
randolph@netcom.Netcom.COM (Randolph Fritz) wrote:
> 
> Randolph, listens, then walks up to the chalk line.
> 
> "To change!"  <*CRASH*>
> 
> "Jilara told most of it--there are only a few things to add.  (one) My
> net address is now randolph@netcom.com.  (two) If you know of
> computing jobs in the Bay Area or in Oregon, please write me. 
> 
> __Randolph (note new address) randolph@netcom.com

Jason swears most convincingly, reminding everyone that he once served as a
sailor. It's amazing how many languages one person can learn to swear in.
First two things a sailor seems to learn in a new language, how to swear
and how to order booze.

<CRASH!!>

"My heart goes out to you Randolph. I'll certainly look here for you, but
the market in south central Oregon's pretty tight. U of O's due for
layoffs, although I've been assured by my supervisor that -my- position is
safe. Pegasus has been looking for work here for months, and still no luck.
But e-mail me your resume, and I'll let you know if  anything opens up."
From: stef@Apple.COM (Stef Jones)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Esther Rochon
Date: 3 Jan 93 20:31:22 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA

henry@netcom.com (Henry Polard) writes:

>I used to live in Trawna, and was a member of OSFiC. I have the
>pleasure and priviledge of knowing Esther Rochon, and have translated a 
>couple of her short stories into English.  I've tried to market them, but to
>no avail. 

Here are a couple of my favorite parts from Henry's stunningly beautiful
translation of Esther Rochon's story "The Double Junction of the Wings."

Firecat
stef@apple.com
--
Children, apples of my eyes, when you feel like weeping gems, go to the garbage 
dumps, the dead ends of the labyrinth, the oubliettes, the cemeteries, the 
charnal grounds. Find yourself a spot there and surrender to the melancholy of 
the place, recollect the sadness around you and the misery of the world, and 
wish ardently that they cease. The more sincere your feelings, the clearer the 
gems that will form. Gems from cruelty have facets, gems from broken hearts are 
purple or orange, the death of a child brings forth emeralds; animals that 
people torment bring forth pearls and diamonds. The deeper the emotion, the more
luminous the gem. --Esther Rochon (translated by Henry Polard)
--
It is because of your disillusionments that you fly; I have no ill will towards 
these men because they loved someone else. Here then is the dragonfly with its 
four wings, full of confidence and joy, and I am at the double junction of the 
wings. -- Esther Rochon (translated by Henry Polard)
From: narxtc@navier.math.uh.edu (Noah Ramon)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: Dalek has entered the building
Date: 31 Dec 1992 20:55:04 GMT
Organization: UH Dept of Math
NNTP-Posting-Host: navier.math.uh.edu

To Feather : BRAVO!

Hmm, ... I guess thought about learning to fly don't takes as well in this
situation, so the best I can say is simply I'll see you in the sky and keep 
dreaming!


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* Noah Ramon - The Bi-Bulb     * Your only limitation is your own *
* Mail to : narxtc@math.uh.edu * imagination - Beans Barton       *
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From: schweppe@acs.bu.edu (Edmund Schweppe)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: Merlinvin finishes delurking
Date: 30 Dec 92 05:14:21 GMT
Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA

Gecko-boy continues the punwar:

>Merlinvin is saying (generously)
>>Gecko-boy puns:
>>[deleted...]
>>
>>Hmmm... maybe I can swing a bit of choco-lei-t for da Geck...
>
>The reptile winces. "Ouch, Merlinvin, that was a hula-va bad joke there..."

Merlinvin winces back, and throws macadamia nuts at said reptile (in VR, I
can afford them!).

"Oahu-lava bad pun indeed.  Guess I'd better not try to outpun a Hawaiian
like you, who can harbor such Pearls of wisdom..."

__________________________________________________________________________
Ed Schweppe o/k/a Merlinvin - schweppe@acs.bu.edu,
    (or for faster replies)   eschweppe%drcoa1.decnet@drcvax.af.mil
All standard disclaimers (also datclaimers and deotherclaimers) apply.
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
From: PCAHN@EAGLE.WESLEYAN.EDU
Subject: Re: RIP (another... sigh)
X-Unparseable-Date: 21-DEC-1992 21: 34:26.38
Organization: Yale CS Mail/News Gateway
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 02:34:40 GMT

X-VMS-News: eagle.wesleyan.edu alt.callahans:12226
 jane@soave.swdc.stratus.com (Jane Beckman) relates:

> There is a quiet explitive from Jilara.  She can't think of
> anything to say in a case like this.  People getting randomly
> shot is one of those things that goes beyond the standard,
> beyond sudden death in things like accidents, or even those
> folks she has known who were murdered.  It belongs to a
> special and tragic category that is part of today's world,
> where planes fall out of the sky onto shopping malls, or good
> people are gunned down by folks who go seriously off the deep
> end.  Besides a the toast to Galen's memory, she proposes a
> few moments of silence...
> 
> --
>   Jilara   [jane@swdc.stratus.com]
> 



Rounder bows his head in silence, then sips his Calvados before addressing the
group.  I'd like to echo Jilara's sentiment, and add a comment of my own.  Just
before one of my last classes, I overheard a woman sitting in front of me
talking about the riots in India (the story had just hit the papers at that
point).  She is from very near the mosque that was destroyed.  She talked about
how the news coverage was inaccurate, since it glossed over the extreme poverty
in India in favor of the more sensational religious angle.  Then she said
something that I'll never forget.  She talked about how her family was in that
area, and how if the riots continued, they might easily be targeted, being
Muslim.  She appeared very shaken.  Then she said, "I don't care about that
mosque, it doesn't matter that it was destroyed.  As long as I am alive, that
mosque will live within me.  I just don't want to see people dying over it."

I would like to toast this woman's strength and conviction, may it infect us
all.

<<CRASH>>
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
From: rich@troll1.msfc.nasa.gov (Rich Krum)
Subject: Re: ARRRGH!!
Reply-To: rich@troll1.msfc.nasa.gov
Organization: Boeing Computer Support Services
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1992 15:01:01 GMT

>>Long and fascinating confirmation of the Troll's suspicions deleted<<

Ha--so now you all know a very technical reason for the Troll deciding
to get the heck outta California!  The town I was living in was totally
dependent upon DoD (Department of Defence) money.  Yes, they are still
in a deep recession.  Prayers for the guy and his wife that 'loved' my
house--I really want them to get that job and buy my home!  Then I can
get on with my life elsewhere!

Hey Pat, you can see darn near forever from up here!

--Troll
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From: trumpins@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu (Barbara Trumpinski)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: Hullo...
Date: 31 Dec 92 21:01:50 GMT
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana



>"Hello, Gazer," Alfvaen says.  Depending on whether or not Gazer is at the
>New Years Pizza Party, Alfvaen is or is not dressed in a scanty gossamer outfit
>adorned with strategically-placed shells.  "You know, your name sounds vaguely
>familiar.  You didn't happen to be a resident of HoloMUCK, did you?  I spent
>some time on there, but I don't have direct Internet access anymore, so I can't
>telnet, and thus can't Muck...ah, well.  I'll buy you a drink.  Wench, bring
>Gazer a drink."  kitten hastens to comply.


kitten giggles as she hastens (as long as i don't have to chew gum i
can giggle and hasten at the same time.....)  }:)

--
***************************************************************************
conan the librarian a.k.a. kitten           /\ /\  barbara ann 
"my life's a soap opera, isn't yours?"      {=.=}
                                              ~   trumpins@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu 
"love is the wild card of existance"
                          rita mae brown
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
Subject: Re: Bah!
Keywords: Virtual candy
Organization: University of Southern Mississippi
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 04:55:58 GMT

> (Henry Polard) writes:
>>
>>Henry Polard | Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker. -- O. Nash
>
>Funny, I always heard it as, "....but lick her is quicker."
>-- 
>                         --- Aahz (the *other* Dan Bernstein)

     "Well Aahz, I see you beat Bosskins to it !" Linda...
          :-) :-) :-)

      Gee, I must be a dirty old coot...

-- 
         Jim Pierce Bach. of Sci. in Applied Computer Science USM 
             jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu  Disclaimer: Standard.
                   Video. Cher: Love and Understanding.
             'Rush Limbaugh is the 'Chia Pet' of TV shows !'
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
From: maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk (Mary Branscombe)
Subject: Re: Unbe Awakens
Reply-To: maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 01:07:00 +0000


doublethink... can you actually do it? I mean *really *truly 
*consciously believe that this is X and this is not X? I can't and 
I've tried a lot. I don't mean tricks where something is a bit of 
this and a bit of that, I mean a realio, trulio absolute 
contradiction. Can you believe that? As I learnt it, the fact that we 
*can't believe contradictions like that is what makes logic (first 
order) work at all, even as a tiny subset of the world. I think it's 
thinking like that that makes it difficult for me to grasp quanta 
stuff and wave/particle states and Schroedinger's cat.... surely it 
must be either *one or the *other?????? (Sorry, not a good discussion 
to start!)

Mary with her merry tail in a puzzled knot
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| Ommmmmm, said the lift                    |maryb@cix.compulink.co.uk |
| Organisation: Me? You're joking, right?   |maryb@cix.compulink.uucp  |
|I know I type "teh" for "the" My fingers have their own accent ;-)    |
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From: olson@husc8.harvard.edu (Chip Olson@somewhere.out.there)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: An MIA returns! (-:
Date: 28 Dec 92 04:21:56 GMT
Organization: Spam-On-A-Rope Inc.
In-reply-to: dapetersen@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu's message of 27 Dec 92 04:08:24 GMT

In article <1992Dec26.230824.14755@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu> dapetersen@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu (Toothpick (-:)) writes:

>Finally, with a last shake of her head, the hood of the thick winter coat falls
>off, revealing a familiar cheery face with blond hair.  Toothpick beelines for
>the bar.

"TOOTHPICK!!"  Castellan jumps to his feet, but abruptly decides to let her 
make her toast first.

>Toothpick makes her way to the chalk line and pauses for a moment.
>
>	"To the Christmas season!  May all our hearts be filled with
>	 peace and joy - no matter what our beliefs or backgrounds - 
>	 as we celebrate this special time of year.  May you all
>	 find and share the wonderous love which is the TRUE gift
>	 of Christmas."
>
>She smiles, raises the mug to all of Callahans, and tosses it into the
>fire.  "The toast I made every performance of the madrigal feast didn't
>seem right since they wouldn't let me throw the glass...(-:"

Castellan strides over and envelops Toothpick in a warm hug. "Welcome back!"

--
-Chip Olson. | olson@husc.harvard.edu | ceo@{gnu.ai,silver.lcs}.mit.edu 
"If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down?
Maybe we would if they screamed all the time for no good reason." -SNL
From: JBrandt@AAA.UOregon.EDU (Thyra)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Solstice / Didi's Circle
Followup-To: alt.callahans
Date: 21 Dec 1992 16:09:39 GMT
Organization: the Polyhedron Group
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: aaa.uoregon.edu

In the meadow, folk dance in a healing ritual for the Didi Sprite. Didi
sits to one side of the circle, a focus for the dancers.

Thyra steps to one edge of the circle, seperating herself for a space from
the dancers. She comes to rest facing Didi Sprite, her arms upraised, body
twitching sinuously, tail flicking with the beat of the dance. Her eyes
glow softly green, the color of healing, and her aura is blue, for soothing
and peace. She looks on our friend the Didi Sprite, and chants melodiously.

"Bright blessings upon you dear Sprite,"

"Welcome indeed, to this circle of friends. Let each of us aid as we might.
Tis Solstice at last, a time for ending and a time for rebirth, a time for
giving and for healing, for loving and caring, for remembering what was and
forming what shall yet be. Let the healing powers of The Lord and The Lady
come to this gathering, that they may be used where there is need. The
quarters are called, the circle formed. Dancers spin to the sound of the
drum, and drummers beat to the pulse of the dance. The energy forms, a cone
above us. Bright beams lance forth, Power seeking need. Healing we ask, at
this opening of the ways. For our friend Didi Sprite, and for others in
need. By old ways and true, we ask and are given. and for this gift we
thank the, creatrix and creator, makers of all. Merry met and merry part,
and merry meet again."

"Take our gift dear Sprite, and use it at need. What is in excess, grant to
others at their need, that none be wasted. Thou art loved, as thou hast
loved. And love has the power to cure what is ill. Blessed be dear Sprite.
Be well."

Her aura reaches out from her extended hands, embracing Didi-sprite in the
warmpth and security of healing powers. Then Thyra rejoins the dancers, as
others take their turns.

Blessed Be,
Thyra
From: snarf@access.digex.com (Sean Eustis)
Newsgroups: alt.callahans
Subject: Re: New Year Pizza Party
Date: 31 Dec 1992 17:00:27 GMT
Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt, MD USA
NNTP-Posting-Host: access.digex.com

In article <1992Dec31.003841.20212@ucc.su.OZ.AU> mar@physics.su.OZ.AU (David Mar) writes:
>"G'day folks!" the radio blares with DM's voice, "Welcome to the first
>ever Callahan's _Remote_Control_ New Year's Pizza Party!"

>"Mike! Champagne for those who wish it, and free choice for those who
>don't. A New Year full of promise and excitement awaits! Party ***ON***!"
>
>- Danger Mouse
>with help from and thanks to kitten.
Dreamweaver comes back in from the snowball battle, covered from head to
toe with patches of ice, snow, and water. He looks at a few of the
costumes and decorations for a minute, shakes the water out of his hair,
and starts to rumage through the pockets of his jacket.
	"Since I'm already wet, no don't bother with a towel, I'll be dry
enough soon, this is just perfect. Let's see, my perfect pizza? Hmmm...
	"I'd have to say that it would have all of the possible meat
toppings except for Canadian Backbacon, it takes too much room. Yes, that
does include anchovies, but just a few. It would have mushrooms, green
peppers, pineapple, black olives, some jalapenos, sliced tomatoes, a
little caviar sprinkled in different places, and of course, extra cheese.
Yes, this pizza does exist in RL. 
	"Ah, hello Tanais and Gazer, welcome to the Place. Tanais, I think
you'll like it here, the people are always willing to listen and give
advice where its wanted, and to back off when its not wanted. As for me,
I'm glad to see you here as who you are, not who you've been."

Finally, finding his snorkle and goggles, Dreamweavers clothes shimmer and
turn into a blue wetsuit which sponges up all the water from his body and
lets it evaporate. He will then be diving into his drinks and drinking
them by using the snorkle as a straw.

	"Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle...", taking the mouthpiece out,"sorry, I
meant to say...

	"Happy New Year everyone!"

And proceeds to hug (in no particular order) Jason, Thyra, kitten, Taldin,
Troll, shadowshine, Gryphon, the Dalek, Gypsy, Brumby, Danger Mouse, Alfvaen,
Didi, Feather, Liralen Li, Jammer, Merlinvin, Ignatz, MaryTail, Amanda and
Ehko, Amanda w/o the Echo,...(pant, pant) I know I forgot some people,
there's only so many names I can think of off the top of my head...well,
you get the idea, everybody.



-- 
In VR -- The Dreamweaver		In RL -- Sean Eustis
						snarf@access.digex.com
"God never closed a door without
 first opening another."