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Getting To Know You => Laid Back Lounge => Topic started by: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 03:08:57 PM

Title: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 03:08:57 PM
Hello,

Was just talking to someone very randomly about this place today and reminiscing.  I'm amazed to see it is all still here, the threads are even the same!!

So couldn't resist popping in to say hello to you all.

Hope everyone is well.   :hug2:
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Davin on June 13, 2019, 03:35:46 PM
Some renovations, but otherwise everything is mostly intact.

(https://i.imgur.com/UWkwoq2.gif)

Welcome back.  ;D

Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 03:40:54 PM
Thanks Davin,

In all honesty I doubt I'm "back", time is limited with work and life etc.  I tend to spend more time on discord when I do get online these days.  I just was talking to someone about the evolution of the internet, MSN messenger etc which made me think about all the places I had been a member on.  I didn't know if this place was still around.

Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: No one on June 13, 2019, 04:31:49 PM
Please tell me you at least brought the tacos.
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2019, 05:28:17 PM
Hello Claire!  :computerwave:

Whether you're back or not it's always nice to see people pop in and post again. :grin:
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2019, 06:06:13 PM
Hi  :hug:
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Magdalena on June 13, 2019, 06:54:16 PM
Hello Claire!
It's nice to hear from you again.  :hug:

Yes, we're still here.  :grin:
AND the threads are even the same!!  :grin:

The ones you started are still popular: The future of the forum, (my favorite  ;) ), What are you watching? Etc.

It would be nice if you came back, you know, with new topics. ;)
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Icarus on June 13, 2019, 08:58:06 PM
Hi CLT.  I/We have missed your often intellectual posts. 

Your lion kitten must be approaching teen age by now.

Here is wishing the best for you both.
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 09:58:46 PM
Hello, good to see you all still here.

Icarus - yes she is 10 now, so in second to last year before going to high school.  She is doing very well in school, keeps winning awards and stuff but more than that I'm very proud of her caring ways.  She's a real little gem.   

Magdelena - I'm not sure I can think of any new topics to beat those ones, I fear I peaked back then! 

I guess the biggest news which will shock you lot is that I'm not *that* atheist anymore.  I did even try to go to church a couple of times, that.....didn't last as I saw the BS.  But I'm definitely more towards the mysticism along the lines of esotericism and neoplatonism type principles.  More from an academic interest POV than practising anything too insane.  So I haven't gone too bat shit crazy, more along the lines of there are things we can't quite explain.....
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: No one on June 14, 2019, 12:32:13 AM
So there aren't any tacos?
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Icarus on June 14, 2019, 02:04:17 AM
Claire, Esotericism yes. My past assessment of you is that you were  an intellectually advanced individual.  Neoplatonism.......Hmmmm...... is that something associated with a combinations of the pronouncements of Plotinus of the third century mixed with some oriental philosophies?

You have, in my perception, been a fascinating woman.  If I were but 50 years younger I might pursue you.............Please, that is intended as a compliment not at all the maunderings of a crazy old man.
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: No one on June 14, 2019, 02:21:51 AM
Wow Icarus, is your birthstone magma?
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Magdalena on June 14, 2019, 05:35:59 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 09:58:46 PM
Hello, good to see you all still here.

Icarus - yes she is 10 now, so in second to last year before going to high school.  She is doing very well in school, keeps winning awards and stuff but more than that I'm very proud of her caring ways.  She's a real little gem.   

Magdelena - I'm not sure I can think of any new topics to beat those ones, I fear I peaked back then! 

I guess the biggest news which will shock you lot is that I'm not *that* atheist anymore.  I did even try to go to church a couple of times, that.....didn't last as I saw the BS.  But I'm definitely more towards the mysticism along the lines of esotericism and neoplatonism type principles.  More from an academic interest POV than practising anything too insane.  So I haven't gone too bat shit crazy, more along the lines of there are things we can't quite explain.....
Would you like to have some tea and tell us about mysticism along the lines of esotericism and neoplatonism type principles?
(https://i1.wp.com/www.lipstiq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/source-1.gif?ssl=1)
From an academic interest POV, of course.
If you're busy, I understand. ;)
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 14, 2019, 10:24:14 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 14, 2019, 05:35:59 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 09:58:46 PM
Hello, good to see you all still here.



I guess the biggest news which will shock you lot is that I'm not *that* atheist anymore.  I did even try to go to church a couple of times, that.....didn't last as I saw the BS.  But I'm definitely more towards the mysticism along the lines of esotericism and neoplatonism type principles.  More from an academic interest POV than practising anything too insane.  So I haven't gone too bat shit crazy, more along the lines of there are things we can't quite explain.....

Would you like to have some tea and tell us about mysticism along the lines of esotericism and neoplatonism type principles?

From an academic interest POV, of course.
If you're busy, I understand. ;)

That might be interesting but I think there's a more urgent issue that needs settling, it needs its own thread though.
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Bluenose on June 14, 2019, 01:08:18 PM
Hi CLT!  Great to see you around, if only for a short while!  I often think about that day we walked down to the foreshore for some fish and chips, it was fabulous!
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 14, 2019, 04:20:19 PM
Sadly no tacos

Icarus - you old dog, you don't lose your charm!

I might come on and post about neoplatonism at some point, I just find it interesting.

Bluenose - yes I remember that day.  I don't live there anymore, but am still near the sea.  They were good fish and chips though!

Just read about Gloucester.  I remember him joining.  En_Route dying still hits me too tbh. 
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Magdalena on June 14, 2019, 11:55:09 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 14, 2019, 04:20:19 PM
I might come on and post about neoplatonism at some point, I just find it interesting.
We'll be right here waiting for you.
:popcorn:
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 15, 2019, 09:50:50 AM
Hello Clare. :wave hi:
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: joeactor on June 15, 2019, 01:58:56 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 13, 2019, 09:58:46 PM
I guess the biggest news which will shock you lot is that I'm not *that* atheist anymore.  I did even try to go to church a couple of times, that.....didn't last as I saw the BS.  But I'm definitely more towards the mysticism along the lines of esotericism and neoplatonism type principles.  More from an academic interest POV than practising anything too insane.  So I haven't gone too bat shit crazy, more along the lines of there are things we can't quite explain.....

Finally! Another Agnostic Theist! (as claimed by me out of purely selfish reasons)

Great to hear from you! Hope all is well, even if over busy...
Title: Re: Was just reminiscing about this place today...
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2019, 09:03:49 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 14, 2019, 11:55:09 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 14, 2019, 04:20:19 PM
I might come on and post about neoplatonism at some point, I just find it interesting.
We'll be right here waiting for you.
:popcorn:

Me too. :tellmemore: Always interested to hear conversion or deconversion stories!