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I am sooooo glad that my arthroscopic knee surgery worked so that I didn't have to go thru the replacement. I know several people who have had it and they are all now fully functional and hitting their golf balls farther than can I, so you should do just fine and in two months be as good as new. Keep us posted and, as Koach says, the knee joint is not connected to the chatting fingers.

"A Case Of Displacement" by Lain Grant. This is another story by the author of "Maggots and Misogyny" which we discussed on March 3rd, and which was so entertaining that the Readers_Corner members requested another one by the same author. This story is another "off beat" one that should prove both an entertaining read and plenty of grist for our chat mill. Story URL:http://www.eastofthe.../CaseDisp.shtml Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner Log added: readers_corner-03172012.rtf

Log of the chat on March 3rd is attached.Readers_CornerLog_20120303.rtf

The discussion did take place on February 25th. It was lively and entertaining, The log of the chat is attached. Readers_Corner log-Feb 25-2012.rtf

Please Join us on Saturday night, March 3, 2012 to discuss the short story, "Maggots and Misogyny" by Iain Grant. The story is a humorous internal dialog in the mind of an aspiring writer. It is a bit off-beat and should provide for an interesting discussion. Story URL: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/cgi-bin/version_printable.pl?story_id=MaggMiso.shtml Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner WebChat Users: http://www.koach.com...3readers_corner IRC users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -j #readers_corner 6667 I hope you can make it !

The scheduled chat for February 18th has been rescheduled for the following Saturday, February the 25th. Same time, same story, same links. Hope to see you then.

Happy B'Day!

There are several very interesting discussions of the topic on line. Some archeologists believe that there is evidence that supports Khufu building the Sphinx, others indicate that if Khufu had a dream in which the Sphinx spoke to him, that it must pre-exist his reign. Geologists have several opinions, some indicating that the erosion patterns on the base of the monument must have been caused by flowing water (flooding from 10,000 years ago or 7 to 5000 years ago (prior to dynastic Egyptian civilization) and supporting that with some evidence that the head was added at a later date, complete with a nose that was supported by metal rods and a beard that later fell off without damaging the underneath facial structure. There seems to be a lot of controversy with the mainstream Egyptologists considering those who don't support the 5th dynasty origins of the Sphinx as "revisionists" "When Pharoah Thutmosis IV fell asleep before the head of the Great Sphinx at Giza, he recorded that the statue had spoken to him in a dream. He said the Sphinx had told him to clear away the centuries of sand that choked its body and hid all but its head from view. The Sphinx then promised the young Thutmosis (also spelled Tutmosis) the throne of Egypt for doing this work. And so he cleared the Sphinx of its sand and set up between the massive lion's paws a stela on which he recorded his dream and promised to restore the statue of the Pharoah Khafre. Or did he? " http://jcolavito.tripod.com/lostcivilizations/id17.html At any rate, it appears that the greater part of the Sphinx's body is a natural rock formation, with some masonry work added later. It seems that there are several very good theories and that no one has yet solved the mystery of the Sphinx.

Please Join us on Saturday night, February 18, 2012 to discuss the short story, "Letter of the Law" by Alan Edward Nourse. The story is an entertaining science fiction tale with an interesting twist. I think you'll enjoy it. Story URL: http://www.gutenberg...5-h/24275-h.htm Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Meeting place: #Readers_Corner WebChat Users: http://www.koach.com...3readers_corner IRC users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -j #readers_corner 6667 I hope you can make it !

I have read that the Sphinx may predate Egyptian civilization, that is, be much older than the 1st dynasty. Some experts believe that while the head may have been redesigned during the early years of Egyptian civilization that the basic body and a larger, different and perhaps cruder head, was carved many years before the earliest pyramids were constructed. What have you heard from Egyptian sources on that theory?

February 11, 2012 "The Widow's Walk" by Jack Finney Story URL: http://homepage.mac....qm470700066.htm Meeting time: 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time Log of chat is attached Log for Feb 11 2012 Readers Corner Chat.rtf

What's damper, other than more damp? I would think that most of the aussie blokes i know would prefer a brew to a cuppa. Anyway, happy national holiday celebration.

As Dirty Harry once said: "You just gotta know your limitations." lol

Saturday, February 4th 2012 The Mercenary by Mack Reynolds You can download the story at or read it online at: http://www.gutenberg...0-h/24370-h.htm Log of chat is attached. Feb4-2012-log.rtf

Oh yes you are. surely

A grandchild is God's reward for not murdering our children.

Our next #readers-corner chat for this year will be at 8:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, January 21st. We will discuss the short story "I'm a Stranger Here Myself" by Mack Reynolds. You can read/download the story at or read it online at: http://www.daily-pul...er-here-myself/ Chat Log for Feb 21 is attached. Readers_Corner log--Feb 21 2012.rtf

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Log of Chat, including multiple disconnects by yours truely. readers corner log 7 Jan 2012.rtf

Our next #readers-corner chat for this year will be at 8:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, January 14th. We will discuss the short story "The Indiscretion of Elsbeth" by Bret Harte. You can read/download the story at: http://www.daily-pul...ion-of-elsbeth/ Note: log of chat is attached 14 Jan 12 Readers_Corner Log.txt

Here is a recipe that we picked up about 40 years ago while travelling around the world with the U.S. Army. It was, and still remains, a favorite at parties, especially around the holidays. I just served it to a group of 33 folks at our holiday open house and along with the other foods served it almost disappeared. TEX MEX DIP 3 ripe avacados (note: avacados must be ripe, i.e., feel soft when squeezed.*) one lemon 1/2 cup mayonaise one cup sour cream one 16 oz can refried beans one envelop taco seasoning three medium tomatos a bunch of spring onions (7 or 8) one small can (4 oz) chopped green chilis (optional) 1/2 cup chopped or sliced black olives 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese salt pepper preparation: Halve avacados, scoop out meat from skins, and remove seed. Mash with potato masher and add the juice of one lemon, a pinch of black pepper and a 1/4 tspoon of salt. Mix mayonaise, sour cream, and taco seasoning. in a shallow (two inches or so) caserole: Spread the refried beans in a thin layer on the bottom of the dish spread the mashed avacados in a uniform layer over the refried beans spread the mixture of mayonaise, sour cream, and taco seasoning in a uniform layer over the avacado layer Cover with wax paper or saran wrap and refrigerate until shortly before serving Just before serving: chop three tomatos (or use one can of drained diced tomatos) and spread evenly over top of caserole sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top of caserole chop green onions finely, including the green stems, and sprinkle over caserole sprinkle the green chilis over the caserole if desired (if you are adventurous, subsititute four oz of pickled jalapeno peppers) sprinkle black olives over the caserole. Serve with taco chips, tostitos, or similar corn chips. *If the only avacados available at your local super market are not quite ripe, i.e., they have roughly the hardness of a golf ball, place them in sealed brown paper bag for two or three days. That will ripen them nicely.

Great news. We have missed you. I hope that B is forcing you out of bed to do your wind sprints around the bed and blow into your lung aerobics machine. Seriously, take the rehab seriously, you want to be out on the golf course come spring.

Let me add my wishes for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Our first #readers-corner chat for the new year will be at 8:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, January 7th. We will discuss the short story "The Ship That Saw a Ghost" by Frank Norris. You can read/download the story at: http://www.americanl...tSawaGhost.html