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zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
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John Clark Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0 |
As it's heading on to the last week before! Like Chris and Vic I would like to wish all SETI contributors a Merry Christmas and a Good New Year in health and wealth and companionship. It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues |
Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 4344 Credit: 3,313,107 RAC: 0 |
The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes. |
Carlos Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 29752 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157 |
I know I missed other faiths and celebrations but to each and in his or her fashion, enjoy the season of giving, peace and renewal. Merry Christmas my friends |
Dimly Lit Lightbulb 😀 Send message Joined: 30 Aug 08 Posts: 15399 Credit: 7,423,413 RAC: 1 |
Merry Christmas everyone! And may you all have a wonderful new year! Member of the People Encouraging Niceness In Society club. |
AndyJ Send message Joined: 17 Aug 02 Posts: 248 Credit: 27,380,797 RAC: 0 |
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John Clark Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0 |
We remember It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65709 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
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kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Speaking of remembering......... I'd like to repost my Kitty Christmas poem that I wrote for you all 4 years ago. Some may recall it, some new folks may not have been here at that time. But it still works for me. Enjoy. The Kitties Went Hunting Mark S. Sattler 12/12/07 No copyright....share as you will. The kitties went hunting to see what they'd find. So they travelled and travelled the whole world wide. And they went to the people that they met on the way and said to them "Meow, How are you doing today?" Then they sat down on their haunches to hear what they'd say. The kitties heard stories of gladness and grief. 'Bout princes and pawns, petty beggers and thiefs. From those who knew little and those with long titles. There were those with grand visions and those who sat idle. But still they would listen and purr all the while. They heard stories of war and of hate and of famine. And of terrible things that I just can't imagine. Of powerful people who's only delight was finding some innocent people to smight. And all the time laughing with evil delight. They heard that our planet was beginning to crumble and the life that we know is beginning to tumble. Some told them of things we could do to be helping. And others just stood there, doing little but shouting. They heard scientists tell them that the ice was all melting. Penguins and polar bears, their homes are all threatened. And so many others who's names seldom mentioned share their home with our kind 'cept we claim it for ours. As their home goes so our's does...maybe we count the hours. When all comes to pass will there even be flowers? But they also heard stories of the free and the brave. Of those who would try to help others they'd save from a life with no hope for some calm and some space. A life less the cry calling out for some place to have life with some peace and within their God's grace. They gave me so many thoughts running all through my head, some filled me with wonder and some full of dread. And I've thought through it all and have tried to make sense of the things that the kitties brought back to their nest. And here's what I've been able to sort through at best... The kitties' tales brought to me some more thoughts of my own. A smile here and there, some ideas that they'd sown. I cry for all others not lucky as I, A few who are joyous, but some who will die. And still one must wonder who decides where and why. As I've gone through this life I have worn many hats. I've a house o'er my shoulders and 4 loving cats. Friends that have come and friends that have gone. Things that have gone well and things gone all wrong. But still I can come here and sing you my song. So the kitties they travelled and the kitties returned. And the kitties said "thank you" to me as they purred, "For keeping us happy in our own little place, you feed us and love us and keep us so safe. So we never need fear what the real world must face." "But kitties", said I, with a smile I'd not hide, "Don't be so afraid if you roam far and wide. And tell all the people that you meet here and there How wonderful life is when you just love and care. And sometimes give others some of what you have to share." And I hugged them and petted them and put them to bed With the thoughts of their travels running 'round in my head. So I thought I would share here what the kitties had learned. Treat others as brothers, though their life may have turned, And share with them a small bit of what YOU have earned. In your journey through life.... Don't forget to stop and pet the kitties. They may just want to ask "Meow, How are you doing today?" To all my Seti brethren... May our differences be small, our work be light, and our friendship be forever. Merry christmas. And may His Peace be with you all, Mark and the kitties. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
Merry wishes to all but most of all, let it be safe. |
kaseychief Send message Joined: 3 Dec 07 Posts: 1643 Credit: 480,503 RAC: 1 |
The very best of the holiday season to all the people associated with this great project, and all your families & friends. |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
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Jim_S Send message Joined: 23 Feb 00 Posts: 4705 Credit: 64,560,357 RAC: 31 |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my Fellow Setizens!!! I Desire Peace and Justice, Jim Scott (Mod-Ret.) |
rob smith Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 22158 Credit: 416,307,556 RAC: 380 |
Happy Christmas everyone Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe? |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
My Christmas may not.. Be yours, but so what. Now I settle. This is a season of joy for most. Fondle it with glee. I happen to try to connect it with Christ, for whom the party was named.. Have a great season, whatever............ "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Magenta Send message Joined: 20 Nov 08 Posts: 1498 Credit: 1,179,361 RAC: 0 |
Merry Christmas Seti friends... I wish you a safe, peaceful, and joyful Christmas, and a wonderful 2012! je suis qui je suis |
Terror Australis Send message Joined: 14 Feb 04 Posts: 1817 Credit: 262,693,308 RAC: 44 |
Subject: Merry Christmas Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non addictive, gender neutral celebration of the summer solstice holiday practiced with the most enjoyable traditions of religious persuasion or secular practices of your choice with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practise religious or secular traditions at all, in part or on occasion. We also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2012, but not without due respect for the calendar of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make our country great (not to imply that Australia is necessarily greater than any other country) and without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishes. By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/him or others and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. The wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year or until the issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher. Best Regards Name withheld ( Privacy Act ). |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
Merry Christmas! Angela and Eric |
klc53* Send message Joined: 14 Nov 07 Posts: 3052 Credit: 7,320,707 RAC: 0 |
... BETTER THE WORLD ~ PAY IT FORWARD ... |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
Merry Christmas from Abby & Izzy: |
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