[OPEN]The Canterbury Alehouse (10): The Resurrection Pub

[RedneckAnglican]

Well, if it helps any, I haven't been able to watch it yet tonight because Harry Potter was on at the same time, and my kids wanted to watch that, so we have taped Dr. Who, and will watch it later on. Probably doesn't help any. :sorry:

not even a little...unless you are going to volunteer to mail the tape to Texas...

oh well...I guess I'll just pop in the 3 Doctors...I'm feeling nostalgic...

[Redstiletto]

Hello everyone

[svdbygrace]

Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia!:clap: :liturgy: :clap:

[PaladinValer]

And now, the answer to the Riddle!

Unfortunately, no one gets the prize, so I'll simply put it in the STR Bank :)

First, here is the riddle again, one more time:

Think two letters; don't be deceived.
One or the other above,
And one is not the 4th.
There is only one mistake above,
You can surely see:
For there is no repeat of it,
It that is essential to language.

And now, the interpretation:

1. Think two letters; don't be deceived.
2. One or the other above

Think two letters...one or the other above. The "above" in line 2 is obviously line 1. The "two letters" are the two letters, one one each half of the line (as divided by both count and by the semicolon), that are found as the first letter at least twice: T in the first half and D in the second half.

Thus:

1. Think two letters; don't be deceived.
2. One or the other above

3. And one is not the 4th.

The fourth is, of course, the 4th letter in the alphabet. So, eliminate D...but perhaps not; here's why:

4. There is only one mistake above,

What then is the mistake? Well, if you look again in Line 1, the last half reads "don't be deceived." So there is a deception. That could be the mistake, or, it could be something else, so let's read on.

5. You can surely see
6. For there is no repeat of it
7. It that is essential to language.

What is essential to language that we can see all over the riddle? Words? Yes, but again, I refer you to Lines 2 and 3. It is focusing on letters, which are essential to language. That's the answer of Line 7. Now that we know what "it" is, we can return to line 6. There is no repeat of "it." It is a letter; one of the letters referred to in Line 2. That letter isn't repeated again throughout the riddle, "you can surely see" (Line 6).

So the mistake isn't that there was a deception, but the mistake is the entirety of Line 3. Line 3 was therefore the deception, since if we follow Lines 4-6, we notice that the letter "T" is repeated again, but the letter "D" is never repeated once it was used in Line 1.

The answer to the riddle is D and D.

Or, if you will, D&D. A very popular RPG...

...which I am pleased to announce that, with talks with one soon-to-be-mod, is interested in starting a STR D&D game and campaign.

It would be a place where Evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics, Low and High Churchers, AC, Continuing, and Reformed Episcopal Anglicans, can meet together and play as equals, requiring cooperation, teamwork, and strategy (and a bit of luck) to "win" the game.

So....there's the answer to the riddle. Anyone game?

[Redstiletto]

Wow you have a lot of time to think that out...

[PaladinValer]

Honestly? I thought of it on the fly. :)

And the thing is, I'm personally not always the best at riddles either. Playing D&D though certainly has helped me get better. ;)

[Redstiletto]

:)


Too cute!

[karen freeinchristman]

What is essential to language that we can see all over the riddle? Words? Yes, but again, I refer you to Lines 2 and 3. It is focusing on letters, which are essential to language. That's the answer of Line 7. Now that we know what "it" is, we can return to line 6. There is no repeat of "it." It is a letter; one of the letters referred to in Line 2. That letter isn't repeated again throughout the riddle, "you can surely see" (Line 6).

So there mistake isn't that there was a deception, but the mistake is the entirety of Line 3. Line 3 was therefore the deception, since if we follow Lines 4-6, we notice that the letter "T" is repeated again, but the letter "D" is never repeated once it was used in Line 1.

The answer to the riddle is D and D.

:o I must say, PV, you are one-of-a-kind!


(but I would say that about everyone here:blush: )

Or, if you will, D&D. A very popular RPG...Never heard of it!



...which I am pleased to announce that, with talks with one soon-to-be-mod, is interested in starting a STR D&D game and campaign.

It would be a place where Evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics, Low and High Churchers, AC, Continuing, and Reformed Episcopal Anglicans, can meet together and play as equals, requiring cooperation, teamwork, and strategy (and a bit of luck) to "win" the game.

So....there's the answer to the riddle. Anyone game?

Sounds good to me, PV. Looking forward to seeing what it is all about. I'm game! :)

[PaladinValer]

Karen's in? Good!

I require, at minimum, 4 or 5 more volunteers!

[RedneckAnglican]

D&D?...dude...i'm in...which version...I have 2nd and 3rd edition stuff...just let me know...

[PaladinValer]

Karen and Hus are in! I need a few more people :)

[higgs2]

I don't know how to play. Is it difficult?

[PaladinValer]

Yes...and no. Like all things, practice makes perfect.

If you have a good imagination, you'd definitely have an edge.

Edit: I should also mention that the first group would be a trial run, which would be a slower-paced so as for people to grasp the concept. In reality, the game is hard to master, though the rules are usually straight forward and easy to get.

[RedneckAnglican]

Yes...and no. Like all things, practice makes perfect.

If you have a good imagination, you'd definitely have an edge.

Edit: I should also mention that the first group would be a trial run, which would be a slower-paced so as for people to grasp the concept. In reality, the game is hard to master, though the rules are usually straight forward and easy to get.

it's not really that the rules are all that hard...it's more that there can be a lot of them...the nice thing about D&D is just about any rule can be optional...this comes in handy when you are playing 2nd ed and you are trying to calculate initiative (which require a masters degree in thoeretical mathmatics...)

[Redstiletto]

Good morning

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Nic

[Redstiletto]

Hi Andy. How is work?

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Andy. How is work?
lol. Not there yet

3pm here.

On nights this week

[Andy Broadley]

How you doing today Nic?

[Redstiletto]

Oh.

Its 9:03 AM here.

I am at work at least.

What time do you start nights?

[Redstiletto]

I am doing alright I guess

[Andy Broadley]

Oh.

Its 9:03 AM here.

I am at work at least.

What time do you start nights?
6pm.

So I got about an hour then I gotta hit the shower and get ready.

[Andy Broadley]

I am doing alright I guess
Good, bit concerned about you when your heart was playing up the other day

[Redstiletto]

Yeah I was too

[Redstiletto]

It hurt like something fierce

[Andy Broadley]

Is it OK now?

[Redstiletto]

Right now, no. But it did get better.

I am currently in an attack right now though, didnt want to say anything though.

[Andy Broadley]

Right now, no. But it did get better.

I am currently in an attack right now though, didnt want to say anything though.

Do you have medication for it?

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Naomi

[Redstiletto]

You should know by now I dont take any medications

[Naomi4Christ]

Hello Andy :)

[Redstiletto]

Hi Naomi!

[Naomi4Christ]

Hello :)

[PaladinValer]

it's not really that the rules are all that hard...it's more that there can be a lot of them...the nice thing about D&D is just about any rule can be optional...this comes in handy when you are playing 2nd ed and you are trying to calculate initiative (which require a masters degree in thoeretical mathmatics...)

Too true; too true. Especially the last part, though I'd argue THAC0 is worse ;)

Actually, it would be a combo of 2e and 3.5e, using the best of each, since there are things in both that I don't like. For example, Rangers went down to d8 hit dice in 3.5e, which will not be the case in our game. In addition, I don't like the fact that you really must roll HIGH in 2e to even get benefits or at least no penalties when it comes to ability scores, so I'll be following the 3.5 model in this case (though I'm keeping exceptional scores...but for each of the six ability scores. There'll also be exceptional weakness too and subability scores will be available too!).

And, of course, some home rules. One of my favorites was that mages in heavier cloth robes get a 1 pt bonus to their Armor Class. I'm seriously thinking of keeping that.

[Andy Broadley]

lol. I'll stick to Mill&Tary.

About my level....

[Redstiletto]

Psst... guys... http://www.christianforums.com/t2923001-andrews-memorial.html#post23477486

[RedneckAnglican]

Too true; too true. Especially the last part, though I'd argue THAC0 is worse ;)

Actually, it would be a combo of 2e and 3.5e, using the best of each, since there are things in both that I don't like. For example, Rangers went down to d8 hit dice in 3.5e, which will not be the case in our game. In addition, I don't like the fact that you really must roll HIGH in 2e to even get benefits or at least no penalties when it comes to ability scores, so I'll be following the 3.5 model in this case (though I'm keeping exceptional scores...but for each of the six ability scores. There'll also be exceptional weakness too and subability scores will be available too!).

And, of course, some home rules. One of my favorites was that mages in heavier cloth robes get a 1 pt bonus to their Armor Class. I'm seriously thinking of keeping that.

if we are going to use some 2 ed rules then can we play kits?...my wife was murder with the Elven Archer kit...and I play a mean spellfilcher...

[Andy Broadley]

hey guys

[higgs2]

Yes...and no. Like all things, practice makes perfect.

If you have a good imagination, you'd definitely have an edge.

Edit: I should also mention that the first group would be a trial run, which would be a slower-paced so as for people to grasp the concept. In reality, the game is hard to master, though the rules are usually straight forward and easy to get.
How time consuming would it be?

[higgs2]

Too true; too true. Especially the last part, though I'd argue THAC0 is worse ;)

Actually, it would be a combo of 2e and 3.5e, using the best of each, since there are things in both that I don't like. For example, Rangers went down to d8 hit dice in 3.5e, which will not be the case in our game. In addition, I don't like the fact that you really must roll HIGH in 2e to even get benefits or at least no penalties when it comes to ability scores, so I'll be following the 3.5 model in this case (though I'm keeping exceptional scores...but for each of the six ability scores. There'll also be exceptional weakness too and subability scores will be available too!).

And, of course, some home rules. One of my favorites was that mages in heavier cloth robes get a 1 pt bonus to their Armor Class. I'm seriously thinking of keeping that.
Okay, if I have to learn this strange new language to play then I'm afraid I will have to pass :eek:

[RedneckAnglican]

Okay, if I have to learn this strange new language to play then I'm afraid I will have to pass :eek:

it's not that bad...just talking one geek to another ;)

it really isn't that hard to learn...if nothing else tell someone what you want your character to do and then make your rolls...someone else can fill in the blanks...

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Ken

Hows Yankeeland?:D :D :D :D

Only kidding. How you doing bro?

Not had a natter for a while.

[Redstiletto]

Ia m not a yank

[Andy Broadley]

Ia m not a yank

You can be a Yankee Princess if you want;)

[karen freeinchristman]

Okay, if I have to learn this strange new language to play then I'm afraid I will have to pass :eek:

I am feeling a little put off by that, too! I think if you guys want more people to join, you have to make it sound easier, and more fun than that! I'm not sure I have the time or inclination to learn something really complicated!
^_^

[Redstiletto]

How about we take the yankee part out and just make me a princess?

[karen freeinchristman]

How about we take the yankee part out and just make me a princess?

Princess Doodle went to town, riding on a pony... ;)

[Redstiletto]

lol!

[RedneckAnglican]

Hey Ken

Hows Yankeeland?:D :D :D :D

Only kidding. How you doing bro?

Not had a natter for a while.

well...currently getting ready for yet another job interview...this I could make real money at...and be on the computer all day as well...I am working right now, but not exactly in my field...and to be frank for a lot less money than I'm worth...basically I'm packageing product for Kimberly-Clark as a temp...for a whopping 7.25 an hour...the job I'm interviewing for starts at 11.00...so guess which one I'm shooting for...

[karen freeinchristman]

well...currently getting ready for yet another job interview...this I could make real money at...and be on the computer all day as well...I am working right now, but not exactly in my field...and to be frank for a lot less money than I'm worth...basically I'm packageing product for Kimberly-Clark as a temp...for a whopping 7.25 an hour...the job I'm interviewing for starts at 11.00...so guess which one I'm shooting for...

Best wishes for the interview, Ken! :thumbsup:

[RedneckAnglican]

I am feeling a little put off by that, too! I think if you guys want more people to join, you have to make it sound easier, and more fun than that! I'm not sure I have the time or inclination to learn something really complicated!
^_^

trust me...this is a game that anyone can pick up in a very short period of time...and if you enjoy kinda getting out of yourself for awhile it is very fun...D&D was one of the first RPG's "Role playing games"...if you have ever enjoyed acting or just trying to be someone else for an afternoon this is something you will like a lot...I asked earlier if I could play a "spellfilcher" which is a very specific character...this is whats called a "mage-thief"...a person specificaly trained in "stealing" magical items...I love this because I am very good at playing one of these...almost annoyingly so as a friend of mine once put it...you could be anything or anyone you want...you have always had a fantasy that you were Red Sonya or Xena?...you can do that....you more of a thinker?...mage or cleric...the possibilaties are endless...as I said...it's a great way to pass the time...

[karen freeinchristman]

trust me...this is a game that anyone can pick up in a very short period of time...and if you enjoy kinda getting out of yourself for awhile it is very fun...D&D was one of the first RPG's "Role playing games"...if you have ever enjoyed acting or just trying to be someone else for an afternoon this is something you will like a lot...I asked earlier if I could play a "spellfilcher" which is a very specific character...this is whats called a "mage-thief"...a person specificaly trained in "stealing" magical items...I love this because I am very good at playing one of these...almost annoyingly so as a friend of mine once put it...you could be anything or anyone you want...you have always had a fantasy that you were Red Sonya or Xena?...you can do that....you more of a thinker?...mage or cleric...the possibilaties are endless...as I said...it's a great way to pass the time...

I'm willing to give it a try, I think!

[RedneckAnglican]

Best wishes for the interview, Ken! :thumbsup:

thanks...we could really use the money...this is going to be really long hours though...almost 15 hours a week of built in overtime...the checks (cheques) are going to be beautiful, but I'm not going to have time to spend them...

[karen freeinchristman]

this is going to be really long hours though...almost 15 hours a week of built in overtime...the checks (cheques) are going to be beautiful, but I'm not going to have time to spend them...

Well, you'll just have to cut out the sleep, then! ;)

[Andy Broadley]

thanks...we could really use the money...this is going to be really long hours though...almost 15 hours a week of built in overtime...the checks (cheques) are going to be beautiful, but I'm not going to have time to spend them...

Best way buddy.;)

Good luck with it :thumbsup:

[TomUK]

Best of luck for you, Ken. :)

[TomUK]

Starting back at work again tomorrow :cry:

[Andy Broadley]

Starting back at work again tomorrow :cry:

You're lucky, I'm there now:)

[TomUK]

Did you get any time over Easter off?

[Andy Broadley]

Did you get any time over Easter off?

Thursday, Friday and Yesterday, so didn't do too bad.:)

[karen freeinchristman]

Starting back at work again tomorrow :cry:

I know the feeling! :sigh:

[TomUK]

I know the feeling! :sigh:

Are you going to keep up with your job while you train for the Priesthood?

[Andy Broadley]

I know the feeling! :sigh:

*wicked grin*

So. When you two are heading out into the wind and the rain to go to work, I'll be getting into bed.:D :D :D

[Redstiletto]

HEck I am leaving in 15 minutes to go to bed!

[karen freeinchristman]

Are you going to keep up with your job while you train for the Priesthood?

:sigh: Yes. I'd rather not, but needs must. I'm only three days per week, though, thankfully! Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

[karen freeinchristman]

HEck I am leaving in 15 minutes to go to bed!

:confused: and the time there is?

[karen freeinchristman]

*wicked grin*

So. When you two are heading out into the wind and the rain to go to work, I'll be getting into bed.:D :D :D

mmm... empathy isn't your strong point, then! ;)

[Redstiletto]

ok, just to be different, I wont post this in Reilly's I will post it here... this is my 17000 post!

[Andy Broadley]

mmm... empathy isn't your strong point, then! ;)

Nope ;)

[Andy Broadley]

ok, just to be different, I wont post this in Reilly's I will post it here... this is my 17000 post!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Great going Nic

[Redstiletto]

:confused: and the time there is?

3:53PM

[karen freeinchristman]

3:53PM

Why are you going to bed so early?

[Redstiletto]

Well I have to go tanning first. :)

Then feed the dogs and let them get some exercise, and put some clothes away, put a load of clothes in the washing machine, take the load out of the dryer. Fold and put them away, fold and put away the towels, clean up at least one bathroom and empty the dishwasher, then make sure Dennis eats and then lay on the couch to watch some tele, and fall asleep.

[karen freeinchristman]

Well I have to go tanning first. :)

Then feed the dogs and let them get some exercise, and put some clothes away, put a load of clothes in the washing machine, take the load out of the dryer. Fold and put them away, fold and put away the towels, clean up at least one bathroom and empty the dishwasher, then make sure Dennis eats and then lay on the couch to watch some tele, and fall asleep.

Wow, after all that, I would want to fall asleep, too!

[Andy Broadley]

Another 10 hours till I get to bed

[karen freeinchristman]

In England, there are tons of tanning centres.

I used to go in them just to be reminded of my California sunshine.

I could do with another visit soon.

[karen freeinchristman]

Another 10 hours till I get to bed

Woop-ZING! Wow, Andy!

[karen freeinchristman]

My back is hurting from playing football with my son yesterday for about an hour. :cry:

[Andy Broadley]

My back is hurting from playing football with my son yesterday for about an hour. :cry:

Dr Broadley prescribes a very hot bath, and something alcoholic with ice:)

[Andy Broadley]

I wonder if I can hit 37k posts by the end of this shift.

[karen freeinchristman]

Dr Broadley prescribes a very hot bath, and something alcoholic with ice:)

Well, I just so happen to have a small glass of white wine with ice in it right now, which is helping.

[Andy Broadley]

Well, I just so happen to have a small glass of white wine with ice in it right now, which is helping.

Usually has it's best effect after the third glass:)

[TomUK]

In England, there are tons of tanning centres.

I used to go in them just to be reminded of my California sunshine.

I could do with another visit soon.

:eek: Didn't they tell you at the selection conference that it is forbidden to be a vicar and tanned?

;)

[RedneckAnglican]

thanks...we could really use the money...this is going to be really long hours though...almost 15 hours a week of built in overtime...the checks (cheques) are going to be beautiful, but I'm not going to have time to spend them...

had a really good interview...I had experence they needed that I didn't know I needed...so it looks real good...hopefully I'll find out in the next couple of days...

[RedneckAnglican]

Well, I just so happen to have a small glass of white wine with ice in it right now, which is helping.

may I suggest a margarita?...

i could use one of those myself...

[PaladinValer]

if we are going to use some 2 ed rules then can we play kits?...my wife was murder with the Elven Archer kit...and I play a mean spellfilcher...

If I have the rulebooks or can be supplied with them, then I'll definitely consider it. I'm thinking on augmenting how prestigue classes work, but for at least a while and until I've decided, they'll work as they do.

As for kits, they'd be, just to give an example, so that you could have a samurai paladin without being a dual class samurai/paladin. If you want to just be a samurai, then there is an actual samurai class. So a samurai paladin wouldn't have a many "samurai-y" powers as the real deal; but he or she would be a true samurai.

Remember though: the first group will be a trial run. It will allow newbies to get the theory and practice. So no prestigue or kits for the first run. After that, all systems go! :)

Higgs2, the language isn't tough. Plus I'll be supplying rule books to all and the first game would be much slower paced. Especially since it seems Hus is an experienced role-player, and that I have another experienced role-player who is most likely to join, you'd have three experts to help you out. :)

I want 6 players for the first game. So far, I have:

Myself (Dungeon Master)
SirTimothy (Player 1)
Hus1415 (Player 2)
Karen Freeinchristman (Player 3)
[Possible Other (Player 4)]

I still need 2 or 3 more people.

[RedneckAnglican]

Myself (Dungeon Master)
SirTimothy (Player 1)
Hus1415 (Player 2)
Karen Freeinchristman (Player 3)
[Possible Other (Player 4)]

I still need 2 or 3 more people.

and if anything big comes up..."SEND FORTH THE NPC's"...

I don't expect to face a Chromatic Dragon on first level BTW...

[PaladinValer]

No chromantic dragons...just the tarrasque ;)

[higgs2]

If I have the rulebooks or can be supplied with them, then I'll definitely consider it. I'm thinking on augmenting how prestigue classes work, but for at least a while and until I've decided, they'll work as they do.

As for kits, they'd be, just to give an example, so that you could have a samurai paladin without being a dual class samurai/paladin. If you want to just be a samurai, then there is an actual samurai class. So a samurai paladin wouldn't have a many "samurai-y" powers as the real deal; but he or she would be a true samurai.

Remember though: the first group will be a trial run. It will allow newbies to get the theory and practice. So no prestigue or kits for the first run. After that, all systems go! :)

Higgs2, the language isn't tough. Plus I'll be supplying rule books to all and the first game would be much slower paced. Especially since it seems Hus is an experienced role-player, and that I have another experienced role-player who is most likely to join, you'd have three experts to help you out. :)

I want 6 players for the first game. So far, I have:

Myself (Dungeon Master)
SirTimothy (Player 1)
Hus1415 (Player 2)
Karen Freeinchristman (Player 3)
[Possible Other (Player 4)]

I still need 2 or 3 more people.
Okay, I'll try...

[PaladinValer]

And then, there were 4...

...and also, this is my **Drumroll please**

9,000th post!!!

[Andy Broadley]

And then, there were 4...

...and also, this is my **Drumroll please**

9,000th post!!!

Way to go Kingy :clap: :clap: :clap:

[PaladinValer]

Thank you :)

Willing to give it a try? ;)

[Andy Broadley]

Thank you :)

Willing to give it a try? ;)

lol. Way too complicated for a humble chef:D

I'll stick to my kitchen.:)

[karen freeinchristman]

:eek: Didn't they tell you at the selection conference that it is forbidden to be a vicar and tanned?

;)


:D that made me laugh!

I know I don't want to look too gorgeous as a vicar...! That's why I am so grateful for each new grey hair that I find on my head!
I wouldn't go enough times to produce any colour, probably. Just the warmth of it, therapeutic!

[meebs]

no job yet :cry:

hello everyone

[Naomi4Christ]

Morning all.

Gosh, it's quiet in here. I wonder if I can think of any new topics to start.

[karen freeinchristman]

no job yet :cry:

hello everyone

hello jellybean!

sorry about the job situation. keep on tryin'. something will come up eventually.

[karen freeinchristman]

Morning all.

Gosh, it's quiet in here. I wonder if I can think of any new topics to start.

Hi Naomi!


Please do think of a new topic. :)

[Naomi4Christ]

I'm trying :)

[meebs]

hello jellybean!

sorry about the job situation. keep on tryin'. something will come up eventually.

thanks :hug:

its all to pay for holidays. i can afford the basics but..

[karen freeinchristman]

thanks :hug:

its all to pay for holidays. i can afford the basics but..

holidays are nice!

[SirTimothy]

I know the feeling, jellybean. I'm looking at the possibility of flying to Canada next spring and that's going to cost me the price of quite a few website designs...

[meebs]

yup.

but this is gonna be a first holiday on my own. ever! (apart from a breif weekend in london).

looking for youth hostels and stuff. trying to make it cheap as possible but not a packaged holiday.

[karen freeinchristman]

yup.

but this is gonna be a first holiday on my own. ever! (apart from a breif weekend in london).

looking for youth hostels and stuff. trying to make it cheap as possible but not a packaged holiday.

where are you planning on going?

[meebs]

California. just found out there are some in where im going.

im looking for a few days surfing holiday (lessons!), one or two day visits to san diego, LA (id arrive by LAX) and san fransisco. also a four day visit to denver in between. (have a freind there). oh and scuba diving.

[karen freeinchristman]

California. just found out there are some in where im going.

im looking for a few days surfing holiday (lessons!), one or two day visits to san diego, LA (id arrive by LAX) and san fransisco. also a four day visit to denver in between. (have a freind there). oh and scuba diving.

Awesome! I'm from California (Sacramento, but also lived in San Diego for 8 years). :thumbsup:

[meebs]

Awesome! I'm from California (Sacramento, but also lived in San Diego for 8 years). :thumbsup:

coool! yey! :clap:

im asking a load of questions at the US pacific page.

[Redstiletto]

Hey Jellybean!!!

How are you?

[meebs]

hello - good thanks :hug: how are you?

and good morning!

[Redstiletto]

I am doing alright slight headache already this morning, but I am doing fine.

:)

Good to see you outside of the Alliance

[meebs]

outside of the Alliance? :scratch:

hope the headache goes, nasty little things they are!

[Redstiletto]

NVM

Yeah, mine keeps coming back every day though... nasty little bugger alright

[meebs]

ick! you should swat it... umm no actually youd make it worse!

yell at it!

[Redstiletto]

I dont think either of those are going to work. :P

I will just sit her, drinking my frothy drink and hope it goes away

[meebs]

yes there is that :D

[Redstiletto]

:d

[Andy Broadley]

Hey guys

[karen freeinchristman]

Whoever invented headaches should be shot!

[meebs]

hello!

[karen freeinchristman]

Hi Andy! :wave:

[Redstiletto]

Good morning Everyone... :scratch: again

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Nic

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Karen, Hi jb

[Redstiletto]

Hi Andy

[meebs]

*sings and dances*

good morning, good morning...

*stops*

oh wait, its afternoon here!

[Andy Broadley]

*Andy wonders why pepole think us Yorkies are loonies*:D

[Redstiletto]

Andy, Gen and I could use your assistance in Reilly's please... umm we seem to have gotten ourself handcuffed together... by Scothany

[meebs]

i dont think us Yorkies are loonies, we are waaaaaay beyond that :D

*dances like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins*

Cherooo!

[Da_Funkey_Gibbon]

Hi. I hear this place has ale.

[Naomi4Christ]

Hi. I hear this place has ale.

But you can have a glass of lemonade...:)

[Da_Funkey_Gibbon]

Give me my ale, wench!

[karen freeinchristman]

Hi. I hear this place has ale.

I don't know why, but I simply had to look up facts about ale after your post... (from Epinions.com):

What Makes an Ale?:

The primary distinction of ale is the fermentation process. When the wort (pre- fermented malt and hop) mixture is ready for fermentation, the brewer adds yeast, which then converts the wort to beer. The type of yeast used is what will determine whether or not the beer is classified as ale or lager.

Ale yeast is commonly referred to as “top- fermenting”. What this means is that the mixture of wort, after yeast has been added, will begin to form a thick layer of foaming action on the top of the wort. If you have experimented with making homebrewed ale, you have probably witnessed this. The bubbling action takes place at the top of the mixture, as the yeast converts the malt sugar into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Ales were the first beers to be produced. Ale is fermented in warmer temperatures than lager- around 60 to 75 degrees. Ales also ferment faster than lager.

Taste Characteristics of Ale:

When ale is brewed, the top- fermenting yeast produces a large amount of esters. An ester is any of a class of organic compounds corresponding to inorganic salts that are formed from an organic acid and an alcohol. These esters impart a fruity taste to the ale. Pale ale and India Pale Ale, in particular, often have a citrus- like taste, resulting from the esters.

Ales usually have a sharper, stronger taste than lager, with a more pronounced flavor of hops. The alcohol level of ale is generally stronger than that of lagers, but this isn’t always true. You can’t just assume that your glass of ale is going to be more alcoholic than a glass of lager. There are some lagers that are just as strong as some types of ale, and there are some ales that are less alcoholic than their strong taste indicates. You need to read the label, or do a little research, to know for certain.

One other consideration to make, when serving ale, is the temperature. Ale is usually more complex than lager and it tastes best if served a little warmer. Unlike lager, which people like to drink very cold, ale is best served around 50 degrees. If ale is served too cold, the cold temperature will numb the palate and many of the good, complex flavors will be hidden. It’s still very common for restaurants (and individuals) to serve their ale ice- cold, but it was really never intended to be drank this way. As a general rule, ale will taste best if you allow it to warm up just a little bit.

Types of Ale:

Although ale is not as popular in the United States as lager, there are actually more styles of beer that fall under the ale classification than the lager category. Remember- any beer that uses top- fermenting yeast is, in effect, an ale.

Ales include most of my personal favorite beer styles. Some types are obvious because they include the word “ale” as part of the name. This would include such styles as Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Cream Ale, and Scotch Ale. Other beer types that fall into the ale category are Stout, Porter, Barley Wine, and Kolsch. Wheat beers are a mixed lot. Most wheat beer is ale, but some are brewed as lager.

Final Thoughts:

I prefer my beer to be rich, heavy, and as full- bodied as possible. Because of this, it only makes sense that I prefer ale instead of lager. Speaking generally, I would almost always choose a bottle of ale over a bottle of lager, but there are some exceptions.

Ale is more popular in some countries than others. In England, for example, ale is the standard beer of choice. In the United States, lagers are more popular because they have been the standard of mass- brewing for quite some time. I would like to see the trend change, and have more American brewers produce ale, but I’m not holding my breath.

So, there you have it, a short educational lesson on the characteristics of ale. Next time you’re asked to define the differences between ale and lager, you won't have to stand there with a look of confusion on your face. You can speak confidently, and impress your friends with your vast knowledge. Cheers!

[Redstiletto]

Poor Funkey isnt old enough for Ale... you really should get a fake id :P

[Redstiletto]

Give me my ale, wench!
Be nice!

[karen freeinchristman]

Poor Funkey isnt old enough for Ale... you really should get a fake id :P


:eek: we're Christians!

[Da_Funkey_Gibbon]

Be nice!
Fine.

Please give me my ale, most excellent wench.

[PaladinValer]

Alcohol to minors in my kingdom results in a week in the stocks for the minor and a tasty end to the distributor.

[Redstiletto]

:eek: we're Christians!

Its a joke! :P

[Da_Funkey_Gibbon]

humph

Fine. Gimmie a lemonade, wench.

[PaladinValer]

Youths who disrespect their elders in my kingdom have their toes licks off by the Purple People Eater.

[karen freeinchristman]

Its a joke! :P

I know! :)

[karen freeinchristman]

Youths who disrespect their elders in my kingdom have their toes licks off by the Purple People Eater.

Hey, it could be pleasant at first! ;)

[Da_Funkey_Gibbon]

Please give me a lemonade, most excellent wench.

[meebs]

Youths who disrespect their elders in my kingdom have their toes licks off by the Purple People Eater.

:eek:

[Da_Funkey_Gibbon]

Humph. I'm gonna go hang out with the liberals. I'll bet they give me alcohol. :P

[PaladinValer]

Please give me a lemonade, most excellent wench.

**Polymorphs into a Purple People Eater**

**Licks his toes off**

**Polymorphs back**

Next time, it'll be your fingers :yum:

PS (and Edit): Again, the first D&D group needs 1 or 2 more members before we initiate play. All are welcome to join!

[karen freeinchristman]

Humph. I'm gonna go hang out with the liberals. I'll bet they give me alcohol. :P

:D

[Redstiletto]

**Polymorphs into a Purple People Eater**

**Licks his toes off**

**Polymorphs back**

Next time, it'll be your fingers :yum:

Eww you licked Funky's toes...

Do you know where they have been??

EW

[PaladinValer]

I used to bite my toenails...what's the big beef? ;)

[Redstiletto]

EW! :blush:

[meebs]

i bite rusty iron nails

[Andy Broadley]

Hail Great King

[Kaonashi]

Freebird!!!!!

[RedneckAnglican]

Freebird!!!!!

DUDE...RAWK 'N ROWL!!!!!!

I'm holding up my zippo now...

[svdbygrace]

I used to bite my toenails...what's the big beef? ;)

Ewww! :sick:

[RedneckAnglican]

Ewww! :sick:

better than someone else bitting his toenails...

bigger EEWWWWWWW!!!...

congrats on Mod BTW...

[Redstiletto]

ew ew

Ok enough with the toenail chewing... ew

[Kaonashi]

If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be travelling on, now,
There's too many places I haven't seen
And if I stayed here with you, now
Things just wouldn't be the same
Well I'm as free as a bird now,
And a bird you can not change.
And a bird you can not change.
And a bird you can not change.
Lord knows I can't change


YEEHAW!!!

[PaladinValer]

Shaggy there is the 5th player. :)

Need one more!

[Andy Broadley]

Hey higgs.

How ya doing?

[higgs2]

Hey higgs.

How ya doing?
Hi Andy! I just now saw this... I'm fine, and you? :)

[svdbygrace]

better than someone else bitting his toenails...

bigger EEWWWWWWW!!!...

congrats on Mod BTW...

True... very true. ;) :P

Thanks! :)

[meebs]

ew ew

Ok enough with the toenail chewing... ew

You can never have enough toenail (http://www.christianforums.com/t2562935-anyone-else-collect-toe-nail-clippings.html[/URL)chewing!

[Andy Broadley]

You can never have enough toenail (http://www.christianforums.com/t2562935-anyone-else-collect-toe-nail-clippings.html[/URL)chewing!


As Nic would say....Ewwww:D

[Naomi4Christ]

Hey Andy :)

[meebs]

morning Andy :D

[TomUK]

I'm the only poster in STR at the moment :cry:

[RedneckAnglican]

Bummer...

I'm the only poster in STR at the moment :cry:

[karen freeinchristman]

Freebird!!!!!


Oh, man, that used to be my favourite song! :thumbsup:

[RedneckAnglican]

Oh, man, that used to be my favourite song! :thumbsup:

when I played in the bars around Nacogdoches, Texas I played it about 4 times a week...for 3 years...I'm kinda sick of it now...

[Andy Broadley]

Ok. I'm up and having breakfast.

It's 3pm. These night shift really mess your body clock up.

[Redstiletto]

Whatcha eating?

Thanks for making me a fairy tale Princess Andy! :hug:

[RedneckAnglican]

Ok. I'm up and having breakfast.

It's 3pm. These night shift really mess your body clock up.

I worked nights for almost 8 years...trust me I know the feeling...about the first 4 years I was married we literally kissed each other good night in the drive way...(or is that car park?)...

[Redstiletto]

Why is it called a drive way if you dont drive in it?

[SirTimothy]

Look on the bright side, Andy. You'll have to do less adjusting to timezones on your honeymoon!

Timothy

[Redstiletto]

Hi Tim!

Congrats on getting RPG! :)

[SirTimothy]

Thanks, Nic, I think...

[Redstiletto]

:)

RPG is fun. :) And there are a lot of cool people there... you will barely have to do anything... as long as I behave! :)

[meebs]

Ok. I'm up and having breakfast.

It's 3pm. These night shift really mess your body clock up.

*sigh*

i still need a job :cry:

i have uni for one week next week and then thats it for the hols.

[meebs]

never mind!

*jellybean dances stupidly to the tune in her head* ^_^

[TomUK]

A preacher was telling his congregation that anything they could think of, old or new, was discussed somewhere in the Bible and that the entirety of the human experience could be found there.

After the service, he was approached by a woman who said, "Preacher, I don't believe the Bible mentions PMS."

The preacher replied that he was sure it must be there somewhere and that he would look for it.

The following week after the service, the preacher called the woman aside and showed her a passage which read,...

"...And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Bethlehem."

[Redstiletto]

LOL

Thanks Tom I needed a good laugh!

[TomUK]

Anytime!

[RedneckAnglican]

is it to late for a beer?...or to early?...what is British time anyway?...

[TomUK]

29 minutes to last orders

[RedneckAnglican]

ahhh....gimme a beer please...barkeeps choice...

[TomUK]

Sorry Ken, i was watching the snooker at it's now 5 past 11.

you can have a glass of water or some peanuts...

[Andy Broadley]

A preacher was telling his congregation that anything they could think of, old or new, was discussed somewhere in the Bible and that the entirety of the human experience could be found there.

After the service, he was approached by a woman who said, "Preacher, I don't believe the Bible mentions PMS."

The preacher replied that he was sure it must be there somewhere and that he would look for it.

The following week after the service, the preacher called the woman aside and showed her a passage which read,...

"...And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Bethlehem."


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Whats the difference with a woman with PMS and a terrorist?


You can negotiate with a terrorist:cool:

[RedneckAnglican]

Sorry Ken, i was watching the snooker at it's now 5 past 11.

you can have a glass of water or some peanuts...

that's ok...here I can drink until 2...

[higgs2]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Whats the difference with a woman with PMS and a terrorist?


You can negotiate with a terrorist:cool:
You do know that the technical definition of PMS is when once a month women act the way men do all the time, right? :D :P

[Andy Broadley]

You do know that the technical definition of PMS is when once a month women act the way men do all the time, right? :D :P


Why does it take 15 women with PMS to change a lightbulb?


It just does...alright!!!

[Andy Broadley]

DANGEROUS: "What's for dinner?"
SAFER: "Can I help you with dinner?"
SAFEST: "Where would you like to go for dinner?"


DANGEROUS: "Are you wearing THAT?"
SAFER: "Gee, you look good in brown."
SAFEST: "Wow! Look at you!"

DANGEROUS: "What are you so worked up about?"
SAFER: "Could we be overreacting?"
SAFEST: "Here's fifty dollars."

DANGEROUS: "Should you be eating that?"
SAFER: "You know, there are a lot of apples left."
SAFEST: "Can I get you a glass of wine with that?"
DANGEROUS: "What did you DO all day?"
SAFER: "I hope you didn't overdo today."
SAFEST: "I've always loved you in that robe."

[Kaonashi]

Have some pie! :wave:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Kaonashi/Blueberrypie.jpg

[Kaonashi]

Sorry Ken, i was watching the snooker at it's now 5 past 11.

you can have a glass of water or some peanuts
Snooker?Don't ya mean the table where all the pool players leave their coats?:D

[svdbygrace]

You do know that the technical definition of PMS is when once a month women act the way men do all the time, right? :D :P

^_^ ^_^ ^_^ lol!

[higgs2]

DANGEROUS: "What's for dinner?"
SAFER: "Can I help you with dinner?"
SAFEST: "Where would you like to go for dinner?"


DANGEROUS: "Are you wearing THAT?"
SAFER: "Gee, you look good in brown."
SAFEST: "Wow! Look at you!"

DANGEROUS: "What are you so worked up about?"
SAFER: "Could we be overreacting?"
SAFEST: "Here's fifty dollars."

DANGEROUS: "Should you be eating that?"
SAFER: "You know, there are a lot of apples left."
SAFEST: "Can I get you a glass of wine with that?"
DANGEROUS: "What did you DO all day?"
SAFER: "I hope you didn't overdo today."
SAFEST: "I've always loved you in that robe."
Thanks, Andy. This will be very helpful for my husband :)

[meebs]

Have some pie! :wave:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Kaonashi/Blueberrypie.jpg

*jellybean scoffs ALL the pie!*

[karen freeinchristman]

*jellybean scoffs ALL the pie!*


:cry:

Isn't there any vanilla ice cream left, at least? :(

[SirTimothy]

No, but there is homemade strawberry that I can't EAT!

Timothy (Who is milk-free at present for the sake of my hearing :sigh:)

[meebs]

:cry:

Isn't there any vanilla ice cream left, at least? :(

yes, i dont like vannila ice cream

*gives karen all the ice cream*

[meebs]

No, but there is homemade strawberry that I can't EAT!

Timothy (Who is milk-free at present for the sake of my hearing :sigh:)

want some dairy free ice cream?

[karen freeinchristman]

yes, i dont like vannila ice cream

*gives karen all the ice cream*

Thanks! :yum:

[junegillam]

Thanks! :yum:
I'd love a huge bowl of calorie free virtual ice cream, with lots of carmel and fudge ribbons and nuts, too! whipped cream on top.

june gillam
on jenny craig

[RedneckAnglican]

I'd love a huge bowl of calorie free virtual ice cream, with lots of carmel and fudge ribbons and nuts, too! whipped cream on top.

june gillam
on jenny craig

don't worry...it's virtual...no calories anywhere...I can have it, too...and I'm diabetic...

[Naomi4Christ]

Am I the only one doing what you are supposed to do in a pub?

[SirTimothy]

I'm too young to drink, Naomi. ;)

[meebs]

I'm too young to drink, Naomi. ;)

have some juice

*hands over some juice*

[Naomi4Christ]

I'm too young to drink, Naomi. ;)

You can have a half with a meal

[RedneckAnglican]

I'm to old to drink...

[Andy Broadley]

Am I the only one doing what you are supposed to do in a pub?

You mean making a fool of yourself on the Kareoke and throwing up in the toilets?

Probably:D

[Naomi4Christ]

Speak for yourself :)

[Redstiletto]

Good morning

[Andy Broadley]

Speak for yourself :)


:blush: I was....

[Andy Broadley]

Good morning
Hey Nic

[karen freeinchristman]

You guys are funny! ^_^

[higgs2]

You mean making a fool of yourself on the Kareoke and throwing up in the toilets?

Probably:D
:D That Naomi, she's a party girl! :D

[higgs2]

You guys are funny! ^_^ :wave:

[Andy Broadley]

Hey higgs

[karen freeinchristman]

hello!!!


anyone here? :eek:

[junegillam]

Hi, I'm here, Karen! Just came back from the Elephant Bar and a celebration for nephew Shaun's graduation from the correctional officer's academy--16 weeks of training to become a prison guard in our (in)famous Folsom Prison --strains of Johhny Cash's FP Blues in background.

What a job for a young Christian man! The speaker at the ceremony advised the graduates to not lower themselves to the prisoners level but to work to elevate the prisoners to theirs--wahoo--what a ministry!:help:

Before the late lunch, I actually had a Sweet Manhattan for the first time in 20 years--wouldn't post that except this is a pub :thumbsup:

God bless us one and all.

junebug...

[karen freeinchristman]

Hi, I'm here, Karen!
Yay! :clap:


Just came back from the Elephant Bar and a celebration for nephew Shaun's graduation from the correctional officer's academy--16 weeks of training to become a prison guard in our (in)famous Folsom Prison --strains of Johhny Cash's FP Blues in background.

What a job for a young Christian man! The speaker at the ceremony advised the graduates to not lower themselves to the prisoners level but to work to elevate the prisoners to theirs--wahoo--what a ministry!:help:
Go Shaun! :thumbsup: And may God be with him every step of the way!

Before the late lunch, I actually had a Sweet Manhattan for the first time in 20 years--wouldn't post that except this is a pub :thumbsup: :o shock! (kidding!)

[karen freeinchristman]

Gosh, it's like a ghost town around here.

*spots a large tumbleweed; breaks it up and puts it on the fire*

*the tumbleweed crackles and spits sparks out onto the wooden floor*


*karen goes around with a squirt-gun, putting out the mini-fires that result*

[Naomi4Christ]

So Karen, are you from Wholesome Folsom?

[karen freeinchristman]

So Karen, are you from Wholesome Folsom?

Nay - but Folsom is quite near to my home town of Sacramento.

[junegillam]

:D nice scene creation on the fire fighting, Karen!

[junegillam]

PS--Sacto Kings take on the San Antonio Spurs in Texas today at 2:30 PST -- we are #8 seed vs. SA #1 seed, so a miracle is needed to get past the Spurs in the best of 7 first round--

Go Kings!

[karen freeinchristman]

Go Kings!


:clap:

[karen freeinchristman]

:sleep:

[karen freeinchristman]

Is something going on that I'm not aware of?
Where is everyone?:scratch:

[SirTimothy]

I yam here!

[PaladinValer]

<--- is Here...

...and needs to get in contact with Higg2 and Karen to create their character...

...and needs to finish creating SirTimothy's human cleric with him...

heh...this is going to be a fun group :)

[Andy Broadley]

Just looking in for a minute.

Off down to the doctors in about 5 mins.

I'll look in again when I get back

[karen freeinchristman]

Just looking in for a minute.

Off down to the doctors in about 5 mins.

I'll look in again when I get back

Andy! Where have you been? Are you OK?

Where has everybody been? It has been so quiet in here.

[Andy Broadley]

Andy! Where have you been? Are you OK?

Where has everybody been? It has been so quiet in here.

lol. Hi Kaz.

It's been my days off and I don't get on as much when I'm not at work.

Back tomorrow though.

[Andy Broadley]

BTW, Keep an eye on the bank Y'all.

We are getting really close to bustin' 2 million.

[Redstiletto]

Hello

[karen freeinchristman]

Hello

And where have YOU been, young lady???

I've been on my own in this Alehouse for DAYS!! :cry:

[Redstiletto]

Sorry, the weekends are hard for me to get online... I have so much house work to do!

And I have fallen ill, and I am barely making it through the weekdays

[Andy Broadley]

Hey guys

[Redstiletto]

Hi Andy....

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Nic

[Redstiletto]

how are you?

[Redstiletto]

Why is the alehouse empty?

[Andy Broadley]

Why is the alehouse empty?

Morning all

[karen freeinchristman]

Morning! :wave:

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hi Karen

[karen freeinchristman]

Hi Andy-
I like your new sub-title! :D

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hi Andy-
I like your new sub-title! :D

Hey Karen.

Thank you.

Some more stuff to read in the bank thread when you get time.

I need to know if you want to quit the challenge or continue.

We will go with the majority opinion.

[Redstiletto]

hello

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hi Nic