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I thought it had to be a blue and/or orange horse's head.

I am so disappointed with theMayans, and the History Channel.

Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern standard time) on Saturday, December 22, 2012 for a discussion of the story "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. This classic love story is available at: http://www.auburn.ed...f_the_Magi.html Nan suggested this story, and it took me a while to confirm that we had not yet discussed it. It is familiar to many of us (as I recall it was study material in High School) but it is certainly well worth rereading and discussion. This will be the last reader's corner chat for 2012 since many of us will be involved in holiday travel or in hosting family reunions, holiday parties, or other "real life" activities. I hope you all can participate. And for a change Koach has been tasked with preparing a large bowl of vitual Wasail and I am bringing a large virtual fruit cake that has only been regifted twice. And, of course, new members are still welcome, so bring your friends. Log of Chat attached: Readers_Corner Log Dec 22 2012.rtf

When are you coming back to the real world? We miss you.

I might not make 2112, but I hope to see 12/22/21

Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern standard time) on Saturday, December 15, 2012 for a discussion of the story "Blues in the Night" by Jennifer Jenkinson. This story is available at: http://www.eastofthe.../BlueNigh.shtml By popular demand (by the distaff side of the readers_corner channel), this chat will dissect what, in my humble opinion, is an sterling example of "the chick story." I can't recall any story we have discussed (since perhaps the belly dancer in the freezer one) that will offer more opportunities to polarize our members (probably along gender lines). I think the story will provoke some great chatting. I hope to see you all for the chat, and as always...free virtual merlot and bree to anyone bringing a new reader with them. Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner WebChat Users: http://www.koach.com...#readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -j #readers_corner 6667 LOG OF CHAT ATTACHED: Readers_Corner Log--Dec 15 2012.rtf

Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern standard time) on Saturday, December 8, 2012 for a discussion of the story "Howard Lives!" by Joseph Berman. This story is available at: http://www.eastofthe.../HowaLive.shtml The story is a humorous flight of fancy which should prove enjoyable to everyone. It should prove hilareous to American sports fans over 30 years of age. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner WebChat Users: http://www.koach.com...#readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -j #readers_corner 6667 Log of Chat attached: readers_corner log Dec 8 2012.rtf

And your forgot the lawn mower and vacuum.

There are severe penalties for posting more than one egregious puns in any 24 hour period. This is your first and only warning.

In texas that would be pronounced....Gee, Ahm uh tree You gotsa unnerstan sandard mercan usage. Don't even ask how a Baltimorean might pronounce it...just remembering that a paramour is a machine that uses a gas engine and helps you cut the grass.

Sounds like the hotel is making a fortune off their internet racket. I wonder if the City government might not look into the situation as unfair exploitation of the storm damage.At any rate, its good to hear from you.

Because of the Thanksgiving weekend and consequent travel and family celebrations, we will postpone our next #Readers_Corner chat until the 1st of December. Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern standard time) on Saturday, December 1, 2012 for a discussion of the story "St. Dragon and the George" by Gordon R. Dickson. This story is available at: http://baencd.thefif...3498747__28.htm This rather long short story was rewritten by the author as a Novel, "The Dragon and the George," which I read lo these many years ago and loved. I located this shorter version recently and I think that it is even better than the full sized novel that I recall. The story is a bit longer than our usual, but since we have two weeks between chats, we all should have plenty of time to read it. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner WebChat Users: http://www.koach.com...#readers_corner IRC users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -j #readers_corner 6667 LOG of chat attached: Readers_Corner 01122012 log.rtf

That's a cruel joke. Shame, shame on your mom. But then the following year she might put three or four hard boiled eggs in with the stuffing.

Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern daylight savings time) on Saturday, November 17, 2012 for a discussion of the short story "A Marked Man" by William Wymark Jacobs. This story is available from: HTTP://FULLREADS.COM/LITERATURE/A-MARKED-MAN/ Jacobs is the author of "The Monkey's Paw" a horror story which we discussed several years ago. This story, however, is a humorous tale with nary a touch of the supernatural. I think you will enjoy it. Please bring a friend. Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner WebChat Users: http://www.koach.com...#readers_corner IRC users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -j #readers_corner 6667 Log of Chat attached: Readers_Corner Log 17112012.rtf

Old Polish saying: Don't get mad, get even.

I read a book once about the Cargo Cults in the South Pacific during and after WWiI. I believe the inspiration for that book was the islanders love of spam.

I was off line for several days due to telephone line issues. This chat has been rescheduled for November 10th.

That look's like a panel from the comic strip, Fuzzy. LOL

Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern daylight savings time) on Saturday, November 3, 2012 for a discussion of the short story ARCLight by David Drake. Drake is a well known, contemporary, SciFi and Fantasy writer, who often dips into the macabre. This story was his first that was accepted for publication. It is not your typical SciFi tale. It was written after his return from serving an army tour in Vietnam, and it captures some of the horror that the war held for those who served there. This story is contained in the anthology "Balefires", which is available from this web site: http://baencd.thefif...s/Balefires.htm ARCLight is the 18th story in the anthology. Click on the "18" in the index block on the left hand side of the web page to navigate directly to the story. Please read the author's introduction at the beginning of the story as well. ​Here's the log of the chat. Readers_Corner Log 20121119.rtf

Well the lable did read "for the prevention of disease only"

Please join us at 8:30 PM (eastern daylight savings time) on Saturday, October 27, 2012 for a discussion of the short story The Valor of Cappen Varra by Poul Anderson. Anderson was one of the most prolific and respected writers of speculative fiction (fantasy and science fiction) during the second half of the 20th century. He died of cancer in 2001. This story has the feel of those ancient Norse and Olde English legends of heros, warriors, trolls and dragons. I think all will enjoy it. The story is available for download at: http://fullreads.com...f-cappen-varra/ Log of Chat attached: Readers_Corner Log 27102012.rtf

I bet the crappie in our lake would go crazy for them. They look like great bait.

Please join us at 8:30 PM, Eastern Daylight Savings Time on Saturday, October 20, to discuss the short story "The Time-Sweepers" by Ursula Wills-Jones. Thanks to Stormy for finding this story, a short, humorous one that should amuse us all. The story may be found at: http://www.eastofthe...s/Time898.shtml Meeting Place: #Readers_Corner log of chat attached: readers_corner Log 10202012.rtf

Interesting to note that most fortifications (as opposed to redoubts of stockades) built by during the late 18th and early 19th centuries were star shaped. The points of the star allowed the defenders to cover the walls with aimed fire without having to shoot straight down. The use of more than four points to the star allowed each point to be covered by fire from two other points of the star. See link for photos of the Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor http://www.google.com/search?q=fort+mchenry&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=RVZ7UOmhFqy10QGnn4GgBw&ved=0CFQQsAQ&biw=739&bih=694....famed for withstanding the British bombardment during the war of 1812 and the poem "The Star Spangled Banner" which provides the words to the U.S. national anthem.