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    Quote Originally posted by modwiz View Post
    I will miss this thread. Gio kept it active and interesting. Knowing his artistic temperament, others using the popularity of this thread to get "eyes" for their posts did not work out. People would do well to examine their motives or, at least, look at things we may not have negotiated with grace.

    If I'm one of those 'others' you mention: I never had dubious intentions or reasons to post here nor did I ever get the feeling that Gio didn't appreciate my contributions

    What I posted in this thread was imo in line with what Gio posted himself.

    If this was a one-man-thread someone should have told me so.

    And now...


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    I agree, Outlander. People should make plain what they expect from a thread they start. It sure would make things a lot simpler for those such as me, who tend to ramble and babble...ADHD -

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    Gio had specifically asked for his Northwest Musings thread to be his posts only. He never made the request with the Emporium, and for a while it was not even his thread. That is, he asked for his name to be removed. Later, he asked that it be put back. He did state that he was doing it mostly for his own amusement, and that was quite different from the very specific request he made with his Musings thread.

    If people wish to keep the vibe going, they are welcome. No one will try to imitate Gio, since that would not be possible. And perhaps he will be back with more to share. Either way, I hope he will be well.

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    Hi Dreamtimer,

    it seems so weird to me that someone starts a thread, puts a sundry list of cool stuff on it and then expects what? For posters to just stay mum with their thumbs up their bum ...

    Seriously, I would think that having eager responses would be the desired result.

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    That seems to differ. I've found that Outlander, for example, has always appreciated input from forum members. Jimmer, who maintained a Sasquatch thread also welcomed additions. Shane, aka the Ruiner, had some issues, and he's now gone. He has his own site for his followers.

    The point is to discuss things, so I'd say, for the most part, keep on commenting.:batman

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    That seems to differ. I've found that Outlander, for example, has always appreciated input from forum members. Jimmer, who maintained a Sasquatch thread also welcomed additions. Shane, aka the Ruiner, had some issues, and he's now gone. He has his own site for his followers.
    Actually, no, it was Corey Goode who had issues. Shane (alias The Ruiner) never posted his own blog here. That was Ria, Breeze and a few others. Most people — including the aforementioned — didn't even know that Shane Bales was a member here, until he himself came out of the closet to his followers. And from there on, there was a war between the Shanolytes and Corey Goode.
    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    Get well soon Gio.
    I am sure I heard you mention something about going away for some health thing..

    Interesting hearing comments regards protectiveness of the thread. I had noticed that quite significantly. I had also noted his displeasure at others posting in his thread. I find it a little bit precious myself, but in some cases fair enough and maybe I missed all the back chats. Though I find it a bit insulting hearing such behaviour being called an artistic temperament as that makes us out to sound particularly irrational and egotistical. Apart from that, I think he is okay, quite a cute Italian stereo type... being most of my experience of USA is from movies, he just fits one of those characters, maybe a Danny Devito or something...
    Anyway, get well soon sir, I hope it all works out for you.

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    Quote Originally posted by giovonni View Post
    My last post ...

    Leave you all to it !
    Gio is more than a little eccentric, but then he has good reason to be. His interests are exposed on his thread, and he just loves music and tot. He has, in fact, left tot a legacy, imho.

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    I agree, Kathy. A very good legacy. It was also his threads at PA which kept my interest there.

    It was the followers rather than Shane himself who made trouble about me posting on the thread, Aragorn is correct about that.

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    Quote Originally posted by Aragorn View Post
    Gio will be missed. I hope he makes it back soon, and with improved health.
    Gio...if you're seeing this..."Get yourself back here a.s.a.p." We miss you already!

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    What the heck is going on, Gio is being very rude imo, where is his bye bye thread or expected return message, damn rude from such a beautifullll gentleman

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    Lightbulb

    For those that would like to continue following my posts ...

    Quote Originally posted by giovonni View Post
    Updated ...

    Again please note, i am continuing with my cardio rehab therapy ...
    But still have a ways to go ...

    So for now i will only exclusively post here at this forum and thread ...

    Thanks to all who have been loyal friends and followers ...

    Blessings Gio



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    Ah ... The world sure needs more J.D. "Jed" Clampett's on it ...



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    I kept expecting to see an offering on the cosmic emporium and wish Gio happy adventures offline.
    This is fun and cosmic....


    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX1Cdd1BqX0


    The idea behind the Spanish Christmas lottery is to spread as much wealth to as many people as possible. Unlike draws like EuroMillions, which pays one lucky winner the lion's share of the prize pool, El Gordo distributes millions to hundreds of winners- which it can do, with a prize pool of over £2.1 billion!

    The top prize, "El Gordo", is worth approximately £3.5 million, and there are 17 different prize tiers in total.

    Another way in which the Spanish Christmas Lottery sets itself apart from other lotteries is its format, which is more like an old school raffle, rather than a lottery draw.

    In the main draw, lines are sold with different numbers, with each line consisting of five digits. They are printed in series of hundreds. So say you have a ticket number 12345, there would also be dozens other people with the exact same numbers as you – and potentially you could all win a big prize!

    A full bet line with Lottoland would cost you a whopping £249.99, which is why in Spain people tend to club together and buy smaller shares. Not only does it split the cost, but it also means you have the chance to win together.

    This is why you often hear stories of multiple winners living in the same town or village, or whole families banking the big prize.http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....world-14053763

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    Yeah, I miss the Geo threads. I’ve even thought about starting up my own thread. But what name would I use?

    Things I found at the bottom of the Dumpster?
    Dark doings of Dumpy?

    ...what I like is:

    Bat-cave Guano

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    Bat-cave Guano implies a rich content...

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