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   GEide | Mar 19, 2008 02:00pm | #1

   done.

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   JerryPacMan | Mar 19, 2008 04:26pm | #2

   Would you please grant me Cafe Access.

   Jerry-Pac-Man 

   Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans .

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   GEide | Mar 19, 2008 06:45pm | #3

   You're in...

   GinaFineWoodworking.

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 19, 2008 07:30pm | #4

   I am going to regret this.. but would you grant me permission to enter the cafe. I will maintain discipline and only observe as well disciplined.. ex reconniasance personel are trained to do. :>)

   Thank you in advance.. ma'am

   Sarge..

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   GEide | Mar 19, 2008 08:13pm | #5

   okay... you're in. but we'll keep an eye on you...

   Gina ;)FineWoodworking.com

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   Stagecraft | Mar 19, 2008 08:24pm | #6

   What is "the cafe?"

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   Woodrat1 | Mar 19, 2008 09:39pm | #8

   What is this "Cafe" thing of which you speak??Thanks.Bill-http://www.franklinwoodwright.com

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 20, 2008 04:14am | #9

   Woodrat.. I have to get back down to the shop but.... The Cafe was here on the site you see for years. It is a break-down  as General Discussion.. Power Tools.. Finishing. etc. But you can talk about anything at the Cafe.. political.. religion.. whos' doing who.. etc. etc.

   You have to get permission to enter it now as some were offended by things that get said. Needless to say some very lively and "heated" discussions to say the least if is is as it used to be and I would bet on that. When I started posting agiain after the swithch to a new computer system, I did ask permission until today.

   Try it if you wish.. but frankly you aren't missing anything much other than some occasional off-color humor. I have seen discussions that go 800-1000 post that everything that was worth saying was said in the first 15 post. Entertaining.. but not a door opener to getting anything of real value.. IMO. ha.. ha... ha..ha..ha..

   If you are thin-skineed BTW.. don't even bother.. :>)

   Sarge..

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   Mackwood | Mar 20, 2008 06:23am | #11

   Sarge,

   I remember "Cafe" from years ago and your post reminded me of a poster in a construction job shack.

   "Arguing with an inspector is like wrestling in the mud with a pig.  After a bit, you realize that the pig is enjoying it".

   I think it somehow applies to some of those 800-1000 post threads you mentioned. 

   Regards,

   Mack"WISH IN ONE HAND, S--T IN THE OTHER AND SEE WHICH FILLS UP FIRST"

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 20, 2008 07:42am | #12

   You pretty much nailed it, Mack. I'm not sure why I even ask permission to go have a look as I did earlier today. So far.. I haven't been there and it may be weeks as I stay busy in the shop 7 days a week for the most part. I am in there from about 2 PM till mid-night.

   But.. as I mentioned in my post to Miss Gina... I will just see if things are the same (and of course I expect them to be).. and if the same people are still there. Maybe some new ones but regardless... the subjects and objections are basically the same I'm guessing.

   I miss Jon Arno who lived to get under his chosen's skin. If he was in the middle of a hot back and forth with someone though.. you just had to post to him to go look at thread so and so about wood. He would take a time out and be johnny on the spot to answer a question about species or characteristics. And when you had what you needed on the subject.. you saw a quick departure back to the cafe to get back under the liberal he was attacking's skin. :>)

   I will drop in for a visit in the next week or so... but frankly I don't have time to get involved as some of the discussions run on and on and on and on. Then everyone finally gets tired of the subject and pick a new fight that will run on and on and on... ha.. ha... ha..ha..ha..

   Regards...

   Sarge..

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   Mackwood | Mar 20, 2008 05:36pm | #14

   Sarge,

   I remember Jon very well!  He was a walking encyclopedia on wood and a real "pot stirrer" in the "Cafe".  I used to LMAO at some of his posts.

   My time is a bit more precious to me now.  I'm not articulate enough to change someone's opinion and too stubborn to change mine.  I think I'll stay clear!

   Regards,

   Mack"WISH IN ONE HAND, S--T IN THE OTHER AND SEE WHICH FILLS UP FIRST"

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 20, 2008 07:42pm | #17

   Changing someone's mind in the Cafe is something that I don't believe I have ever seen done, Mack. And.... I doubt seriously that I ever will. And yeah.... the bottom line is a waste of time. But.. it appears from observation over the years that some have time to waste.

   I'm not sure why that is.. but perhaps I could go over to the cafe and discuss it for a few days. On second thought I could go get a gallon of de-natured alcohol and get some shellac padded before I start on drawer faces.

   Yep... options II gets the nod..... ha..ha... ha..ha..ha..

   Regards...

   Sarge..

   Edited 3/20/2008 12:44 pm ET by SARGEgrinder47

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   Woodrat1 | Mar 20, 2008 04:29pm | #13

   Thanks for the info, Sarge.
   I think I'm gonna pass on the cafe.Bill-http://www.franklinwoodwright.com

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    SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 20, 2008 07:34pm | #16

    You won't miss a thing, Bill... unless you enjoy going around in circles for 3 or 4 days and ending up where you originally started. What we would call in the military a major "cluster-***k.... Well never mind that as I gave my word to Miss Gina that I would behave. 

    In my neck of the woods, when a man gives his word... that's as good as a contract. :>)

    Regards...

    Sarge..

     

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    SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 19, 2008 08:45pm | #7

    Thank you Miss Gina.. I promise to be good and operate with the utmost stealth.. scouts honor! :>)

    Regards from the deep south....

    Sarge...

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    accountant | Mar 20, 2008 04:17am | #10

    I would like access to the cafe please

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   user-67934 | Mar 21, 2008 01:17am | #18

   Would you please grant me Cafe Access.

   Thank you!

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   Henley | Mar 22, 2008 10:06pm | #22

   Can I have Cafe access please?

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   GEide | Mar 25, 2008 03:55pm | #23

   Access granted.

   Gina FineWoodworking.com

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 20, 2008 07:24pm | #15

   	40871.16 in reply to 40871.10
   	If the Café is for colorful personalities then why are some of the post off-color? The Winemane... ...... A pink rhinoceros is colorful... but doesn't pose a meaningful picture of enough true "intent" to mount a serious charge... it just snorts and stomps it's feet a lot hoping someone will notice. Regards... :>) Sarge..

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 21, 2008 03:07am | #19

   Just my typical southern style back-yard.. shade-tree philiosphy and humor. Not likely to be asked to give a speech at Harvard or Yale for commence-ment... Oh well, maybe Slippery Rock U. needs a speaker to liven up normally drab events. ha.. ha... ha.. ha..ha..

   Regards...

   Sarge..

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   KiddervilleAcres | Mar 21, 2008 04:54pm | #20

   Sarge,

   Just my typical southern style back-yard.. shade-tree philiosphy

   Would ya suggest washin it down with some of that fine southern tea or perhaps a julip or three?

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Mar 21, 2008 06:23pm | #21

   Tea is free at all the southern cooking dining "hot-spots", Bob. And "juleps" are out except every year on Derby Day. Been replaced with "Bud Light" as things have indeed changed in the south in the last 30-40 years.

   You know.. like locking you doors at night and young kids playing in the yard un-watched. Every since "Daisy Duke" exited Hazzard County, Georgia to move to Hollywood and become Catherine Bach... things just aren't the same. ha.. ha... ha..ha..ha..

   Regards...

   Sarge.. the former Rhett Butler