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In Memoriam, Report / Reflect on Significant Passings, be they people, objects, and |
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Decrepit |
May 24 2021, 11:52 PM
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Joined: 9-September 15
From: Mid-South USA
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I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.
I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.
Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.
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TheCheshireKhajiit |
May 25 2021, 12:05 AM
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Joined: 28-September 16
From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves!
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QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 05:52 PM) I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.
I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.
Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.
Man, there’s just something about silent movies! Sad that the last vestiges of this bygone era are fading away. We have a couple of really old theatres here in Khajiitland. One of them did a silent film marathon a couple of weekends ago. This one was really sad that his two favorites, Nosferatu, and Metropolis, weren’t in the line up. Khajiit really wanted future Mrs. Khajiit to see those movies, and with full organ accompaniment to boot! Hoping they might at least do a Nosferatu screening around Halloween.
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"Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood." -Dhaunayne Aundae
May you walk on warm sands!
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Decrepit |
May 25 2021, 12:53 AM
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Master
Joined: 9-September 15
From: Mid-South USA
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QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ May 24 2021, 06:05 PM) QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 05:52 PM) I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.
I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.
Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.
Man, there’s just something about silent movies! Sad that the last vestiges of this bygone era are fading away. We have a couple of really old theatres here in Khajiitland. One of them did a silent film marathon a couple of weekends ago. This one was really sad that his two favorites, Nosferatu, and Metropolis, weren’t in the line up. Khajiit really wanted future Mrs. Khajiit to see those movies, and with full organ accompaniment to boot! Hoping they might at least do a Nosferatu screening around Halloween. I wish we had a specialty theater like that here! My one claim to fame in that regard occurred back in the 80s, in the military stationed in Southern California. I attended a screening of Abel Gance's Napoleon on the USC or UCLA campus, I forget which. It featured a new music score specially written for the film, played by a large symphony orchestra LIVE in the theater. Alas, the evening didn't go well for me. The film had barely begun when a horrific migraine set in. It was murderously painful. It later turned into a 'sick migraine'. I remember cracking open the car door at least twice during the long drive home to vomit on the road (as I kept driving). Needless to say, I paid little attention to either film or accompaniment.
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TheCheshireKhajiit |
May 25 2021, 02:26 AM
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Ancient
Joined: 28-September 16
From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves!
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QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 06:53 PM) QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ May 24 2021, 06:05 PM) QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 05:52 PM) I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.
I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.
Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.
Man, there’s just something about silent movies! Sad that the last vestiges of this bygone era are fading away. We have a couple of really old theatres here in Khajiitland. One of them did a silent film marathon a couple of weekends ago. This one was really sad that his two favorites, Nosferatu, and Metropolis, weren’t in the line up. Khajiit really wanted future Mrs. Khajiit to see those movies, and with full organ accompaniment to boot! Hoping they might at least do a Nosferatu screening around Halloween. I wish we had a specialty theater like that here! My one claim to fame in that regard occurred back in the 80s, in the military stationed in Southern California. I attended a screening of Abel Gance's Napoleon on the USC or UCLA campus, I forget which. It featured a new music score specially written for the film, played by a large symphony orchestra LIVE in the theater. Alas, the evening didn't go well for me. The film had barely begun when a horrific migraine set in. It was murderously painful. It later turned into a 'sick migraine'. I remember cracking open the car door at least twice during the long drive home to vomit on the road (as I kept driving). Needless to say, I paid little attention to either film or accompaniment. Aww man, that stinks! I bet that symphony was something!
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"Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood." -Dhaunayne Aundae
May you walk on warm sands!
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RaderOfTheLostArk |
Aug 14 2021, 04:29 AM
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Mouth
Joined: 4-May 17
From: Lilmoth, Black Marsh
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I haven't frequented this particular subforum in recent months, so I guess I missed the creation of this thread. But even though it happened a couple months ago or so now, I think we all need to hold a moment of silence for someone who was a dear friend to all... Yahoo! Answers. *sniff* *sob*The closure of Yahoo! Answers was truly devastating. A real gut punch. An ill omen. A portent of the end of the world. Okay, so there was some slight exaggeration there, but I will and do kind of miss those forums. The site was an absolute gold mine of absurd, mind-boggling, and downright moronic questions. Now where am I supposed to go to find out what to do about being pregernant or pregante or pergant? Where do I learn more about Luigi/Weggy/Wedgie boards? One of my absolute favorites was one where this lady legitimately asked something along the lines of this: "I'm afraid my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can I be pregnant with the other woman's child?" Clearly, she skipped biology class every single day in school. The fact that people like that are real is astounding. This has truly ushered in a new dark age. Farewell, sweet Yahoo! Answers.
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macole |
Aug 14 2021, 05:49 AM
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Mouth
Joined: 10-January 20
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QUOTE(RaderOfTheLostArk @ Aug 13 2021, 10:29 PM) I haven't frequented this particular subforum in recent months, so I guess I missed the creation of this thread. But even though it happened a couple months ago or so now, I think we all need to hold a moment of silence for someone who was a dear friend to all... Yahoo! Answers. *sniff* *sob*The closure of Yahoo! Answers was truly devastating. A real gut punch. An ill omen. A portent of the end of the world. Okay, so there was some slight exaggeration there, but I will and do kind of miss those forums. The site was an absolute gold mine of absurd, mind-boggling, and downright moronic questions. Now where am I supposed to go to find out what to do about being pregernant or pregante or pergant? Where do I learn more about Luigi/Weggy/Wedgie boards? One of my absolute favorites was one where this lady legitimately asked something along the lines of this: "I'm afraid my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can I be pregnant with the other woman's child?" Clearly, she skipped biology class every single day in school. The fact that people like that are real is astounding. This has truly ushered in a new dark age. Farewell, sweet Yahoo! Answers. I don't know what to do about Yahoo Answers but Pregernant video was hilarious. Thanks.
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Lena Wolf |
Aug 14 2021, 09:28 AM
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Mouth
Joined: 18-May 21
From: Bravil
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QUOTE(macole @ Aug 14 2021, 05:49 AM) One of my absolute favorites was one where this lady legitimately asked something along the lines of this: "I'm afraid my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can I be pregnant with the other woman's child?"
This is a perfectly legitimate question. Pregnancy is contagious. You can also catch it by touching another pregnant woman's underwear. Or by talking to someone pregnant (unless you're wearing a mask). Well known historical figures got pregnant that way. Except if you are a man, of course - men can't get pregnant, don't be silly!
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"What is life's greatest illusion?" "Innocence, my brother."
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Lena Wolf |
Aug 14 2021, 03:35 PM
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Mouth
Joined: 18-May 21
From: Bravil
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I hear those vaccines wear off after a while. There was this one woman who was also fully vaccinated, so she got it very mild to begin with. But then her disfigurement just kept getting worse as the vaccine was wearing off! Best keep it topped up to be sure.
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"What is life's greatest illusion?" "Innocence, my brother."
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Pseron Wyrd |
Aug 24 2021, 07:05 PM
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Finder
Joined: 8-February 13
From: Franklin, Pennsylvania
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Decrepit |
Aug 24 2021, 08:49 PM
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Master
Joined: 9-September 15
From: Mid-South USA
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The fairly recent passing that saddened me most was one of very few US political figures / (former) office holders I retain a decent amount of respect for. As we don't get 'political' here, I'll say no more, not even his/her name. Those who watched / enjoyed 'pro' wrestling back in the day might or might not have heard that Bobby Eaton, part of The Midnight Express, recently passed. Here's Jim Cornette's reminiscences of / tribute to Eaton, from his podcast as uploaded to YouTube: (audio podcast) Jim Cornette Experience: Remembering "Beautiful" Bobby Easton (audio Podcast) Cornette has trouble getting started, understandable considering his long involvement with Eaton. Thankfully, the co-host gets things on-track. Once Cornette gets going, he's his normal talkative self.
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Decrepit |
Aug 28 2021, 04:50 PM
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Master
Joined: 9-September 15
From: Mid-South USA
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An unexpected, highly personal parting occurred this morning. My beloved Sanyo microwave oven gave up the ghost as I began to prepare breakfast. It gave me nearly thirty years of reliable service, and served my parents some ten year prior to that. 400watts, its entire control panel consisted of a START button, two buttons that chose between DEFROST and HEAT, and a large TIME SELECTION wheel. Its door opened by handle.
It is survived by a microwave egg-cooker insert, which have provided some years worth of yummy hard-boiled eggs, and a microwave veggie-steamer insert, which I never got around to using.
As I rely on a microwave for the totality of my cooking, save a conventional toaster, its replacement was procured soon as I could make it to Home Depot. The new micro is bigger, much higher wattage, and has a ton more controls. However well it performs, it can never replace the Sanyo in my affection. Our first is always special, after all.
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TheCheshireKhajiit |
Aug 28 2021, 05:11 PM
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Ancient
Joined: 28-September 16
From: Sheogorath's shrine talking to myselves!
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QUOTE(Decrepit @ Aug 28 2021, 10:50 AM) An unexpected, highly personal parting occurred this morning. My beloved Sanyo microwave oven gave up the ghost as I began to prepare breakfast. It gave me nearly thirty years of reliable service, and served my parents some ten year prior to that. 400watts, its entire control panel consisted of a START button, two buttons that chose between DEFROST and HEAT, and a large TIME SELECTION wheel. Its door opened by handle.
It is survived by a microwave egg-cooker insert, which have provided some years worth of yummy hard-boiled eggs, and a microwave veggie-steamer insert, which I never got around to using.
As I rely on a microwave for the totality of my cooking, save a conventional toaster, its replacement was procured soon as I could make it to Home Depot. The new micro is bigger, much higher wattage, and has a ton more controls. However well it performs, it can never replace the Sanyo in my affection. Our first is always special, after all.
Good night sweet Sanyo. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
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"Family is an odd thing, is it not? Defined by blood, separated by blood, joined by blood. In the end, it's all just blood." -Dhaunayne Aundae
May you walk on warm sands!
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