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Posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 13:08:36
In reply to Re: Amcrassador, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 12:03:18
I think we should have an e-business called Sigh Co. and we could sell lump baskets, blankies, give advice, etc. We could get rich!
RHHC (Ret.) now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 13:39:15
In reply to Re: Amcrassador, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 12:03:18
Greetings fellow citizens of Lumptonia!
The Ambassador is not sure WHAT he has been doing this week. It jes' whoooooooooshed by somehow. Ssssssssiiiiiiigggghhhhhhhhhh!!!
The Ambassador does remember getting a headache from reading all about the problems and blues folks on the board are having these days. He has wanted to say something comforting and helpful to them, but so far has only managed to confuse himself.
However, the Ambassador knows he has managed to enjoy some real fine lumping in recent days which seems to have thoroughly irritated all in his close proximity. Now reinvigorated though, he is about ready to salute the whole bunch with the symbol of our National Bird.
Meanwhile, the Ambassador has added the legendary Peter & Paul ballad (which our darling Shar so beautifully introduced our new National Candies with) to the List Of Important Stuff (included below). He has also been scrutinizing the mysterious new photo of Dr. Bob for its possible implications.
Finally, the Ambassador is greatly anticipating witnessing the creation of this Second Chronicles Of Lumptonia that has now begun!
ONCE AGAIN at your service,
Ambassador B
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Lumptonia's Important List Of Stuff:
* National Nickname: The Chrysalis State ?
* Date of Self-determination: November 2, 2000
* Largest national population: ?
* Capitol: ?
* Total Area: ?
* Size: ?
* Driving Time: ?
* Highest Point: The Hypomanian Range ?
* Lowest point: Death Valley ?
* Average Weather: Gloomy ?
* Average Sunrise: ? (no one will probably ever know)
* Average Sunset: ?* National Government: Lumpocracy ?
* National Armed Forces: Our All Female Volunteer Militia
* National Peace Corps: All Male Female Service (mandatory induction)
* National Law Enforcement Constable: Sterling (the Whip) CPE
* National Religion: Lumpism
* National Flag: (we need a final description)
* National Motto: Ssssiiiiiiiiiigggghhhhhhhhhhh! Sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhewww!
* National Badge Of Honor: Sticky Brown Lips
* National Anthem: The Scar-Mangled Banter
* National Song: Lumptonia The Pupatal
* National Ditty/Jingle: The Almond Joy/Mounds Theme
* National Military Hymn: The Scares Of Schizophrene
* National Dance: The Lumptonian Shuffle Side to side ?
* National Walk: The Lumptonian Shuffle To and Fro ?
* National Pastime: Lumping (aka: couching, coccooning)
* National Sport: Depression Derby at Lumptonian Downs
* National Exercise: Mouse or remote-control clicking)
* National Olympics: (these still need to be added)
* National Uniform: Sweats with fluffy slippers
* National Holiday: Halloween
* National Fable: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow* National Animal: The Rocking Horse
* National Mascot: The Tortoise
* National Mammal: The Sloth
* National Reptile: The Tortoise
* National Bird: The Bird
* National Fish: ?
* National Insect: The Butterfly
* National Tree: ?
* National Flower: ?
* National Gift: Lump Baskets
* National Drink: Red Wine (since coffee is like oxygen to us)
* National Food: Chocolate
* National Candy Bars: Almond Joy and Mounds
* National Cuisine: Chocolate, Triple Brie (or any other cheese), pie, Diet Coke 4, Milk, Potatoes, GF International Coffees, Nestle's Quick, Hersey's Syrup (need to add others)
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 14:25:58
In reply to Amcrassador--E business idea, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 13:08:36
> I think we should have an e-business called Sigh Co. and we could sell lump baskets, blankies, give advice, etc. We could get rich!
>
> RHHC (Ret.) now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
>Dearest Rosebud,
The Ambassador would like to mention that besides being Ambassador, he is also an internet developer and business consultant as well (as long as it doesn't distract from his ambassadorial duties of course)! If good Citizens of Lumptonia are serious about building a real biz plan and establishing a Sigh Co. (great name) online presence, the Ambassador would be pleased to work with you in designing and building company web site and setting up an ecommerce solution.
Note though that there will be costs involved in the site setup such as server hosting fees (ongoing expense - rates vary), domain name registration fees ($70 - for the first two years, $35 each year afterward), security certificate (approx. $125 per year with Thawte) and source code licensing fees ($ variable - one time probably). There could be other costs (most certainly, there will be) depending what other site features might need to be incorporated and on how things need to be setup.
BTW, a quick check with Network Solutions revealed the following domain names are available for registration:
www.sighco.com
www.sighco.org
www.sighco.netwww.sigh-co.com
www.sigh-co.org
www.sigh-co.netwww.lumptonia.org
www.lumptonia.net
www.lumptonia.comOh yeah! What's this Am "crass" ador stuff?
Your SOOOOOO misunderstood Ambassador,
B
Posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 19:30:31
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea » shar, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 14:25:58
Hmmmmmm. Don't you think we could call on the citizenry to do all those e-things for free, or rip them off somehow?
"I either want less corruption or more opportunities to participate in it." A. Brilliant
With nothing but respect to our Ammashador,
Former HC, Now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)> > I think we should have an e-business called Sigh Co. and we could sell lump baskets, blankies, give advice, etc. We could get rich!
> >
> > RHHC (Ret.) now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
> >
>
>
>
> Dearest Rosebud,
>
> The Ambassador would like to mention that besides being Ambassador, he is also an internet developer and business consultant as well (as long as it doesn't distract from his ambassadorial duties of course)! If good Citizens of Lumptonia are serious about building a real biz plan and establishing a Sigh Co. (great name) online presence, the Ambassador would be pleased to work with you in designing and building company web site and setting up an ecommerce solution.
>
> Note though that there will be costs involved in the site setup such as server hosting fees (ongoing expense - rates vary), domain name registration fees ($70 - for the first two years, $35 each year afterward), security certificate (approx. $125 per year with Thawte) and source code licensing fees ($ variable - one time probably). There could be other costs (most certainly, there will be) depending what other site features might need to be incorporated and on how things need to be setup.
>
> BTW, a quick check with Network Solutions revealed the following domain names are available for registration:
>
> www.sighco.com
> www.sighco.org
> www.sighco.net
>
> www.sigh-co.com
> www.sigh-co.org
> www.sigh-co.net
>
> www.lumptonia.org
> www.lumptonia.net
> www.lumptonia.com
>
> Oh yeah! What's this Am "crass" ador stuff?
>
> Your SOOOOOO misunderstood Ambassador,
>
> B
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 19:58:24
In reply to E business idea---Hmmmmm, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 19:30:31
> Hmmmmmm. Don't you think we could call on the citizenry to do all those e-things for free, or rip them off somehow?
>
> "I either want less corruption or more opportunities to participate in it." A. Brilliant
>
> With nothing but respect to our Ammashador,
> Former HC, Now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
>Little Rosebud,
If we forget the domain name and put the site under a subdirectory of someone else's domain we might could get away with most of the stuff. The server would need to be set up for security and customization for the domain site. I would need access to the server in order to upload and maintain the site and program the server-side stuff Sigh Co. needs.
Anyone have good, secure UNIX server with about 10 meg of disc space you don't need that you would like to loan to a nice Sigh Co.?
On another topic...and what's that mean, that Am-"mash"-ador thing? What is that? ..."nothin' but respect" YEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURE!
Alleged Crass Masher B
Posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 19:58:35
In reply to Amcrassador--E business idea, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 13:08:36
I tell you it's a great idea, but how would you advertise? While we admit to being Lumps, most other Lumps have yet to come out of the closet.
They Lump in secret.
This time of year I guess advertising should be aimed at SO's and WH's. You could send out e-mail that says, "What's Wrong With My Spouse, Anyway?"
or "Is Your Spouse Life-Challanged?" Then give a little test:
Does your spouse:
-Avoid sunlight like Nosferatu?
-Spend two-thirds of life in flannel jammies?
-Have Starbucks coffee and chocolate delivered?
-Talk to the TV?
-Polish off 15 Oreos while standing at the kitchen sink staring at the clock?
-Have more pills than a pharmacy?
-Have an impression of his/her butt permanently imprinted on the couch?
-Scream when the telephone rings?
-Walk around the house with a blanket? Is the blanket a mood indicator, i.e. on a good day, he/she drags the blanket behind her like Linus, and on a bad day hides under the blanket with just parts needed for breathing sticking out?I know I'm forgetting some stuff. Anyway, I can hear across the nation an exclaimation by SOs:
"Yes, that's him/her exactly!! I must buy a gift from these people!!"Well I think I will go imbibe in a glass of the National Drink. I know I'm not supposed to but, oh well, screw it. I mean, oh fiddlesticks, it's just one glass!
-Gracie
Posted by coral on November 18, 2000, at 20:31:23
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea, posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 19:58:35
What incredibly wonderfully creative ideas!!!!!!
Lump in secret --- that brings up another biz concept --- getting lumps out of the closet. The couch is so much more comfortable.
I could use my whip???
Enjoy your tippling, Gracie. You deserve it! :)
CPE
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 20:52:21
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea, posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 19:58:35
>
> I tell you it's a great idea, but how would you advertise?
>Gracie,
Site registrations with search engines, Yahoo, "of the day" sites, award sites, review sites, magazine sites, shopping directories, mental health directories, link exchanges, banner exchanges and anywhere else folks will give us a link just so we will go away.
There are sometimes ways to use high-traffic sites like that to get web traffic to your own site. For example, perhaps sell some stuff on eBay and provide links to the Sigh Co. site through the eBay auctions we run.
A mailing list where people could subscribe/unsubscribe to would also come in handy for traffic building. They are a piece of cake to set up. No spam mail though. We wouldn't wanna do that. The list can be used to announce products, specials, news, services, happenings, etc.
There are lots of other things we could do as well to get visitors and then keep them coming back to hang out. Lumping games, Lumping polls and voting, Interactive Lumping Stories updated news from the world of Lumping, a Lumping FAQ, Lumping quizes, and on and on.
We could publish a Lumping calender for 2001 featuring select citizens of Lumptonia doin' what they do best: Lumping in their native habitats. Fill it full of lore about the wonders of Lumping, Lumping tips, Lumping recipes, Lumping history.
Work a deal with one of the online/TV shopping networks to push some of our stuff. In time we might even get on cable with our own Lumping Channel!
We could start with a web cam site provide someone around here would like to be an internet star. They could be seen by millions selling lump baskets online from the couch in their blanky.
Imagine sort of a Lumping version of Martha, sharing Lumping tips with visitors, whippin' up fine Lumping dishes. Shoot, people might even pay to see that.
In other words, do basically anything short of the obscene (and perhaps a little of it too) to get noticed, build traffic and make the shit out of money.
Of course there is one small snag...doing all of this would require ACTUAL rather than imagined effort by the participants in Sigh Co.
BTW, I think your list would be great to market with!
B (He who is NOT a Crass Masher!)
Posted by coral on November 18, 2000, at 21:14:34
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea » S Howard, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 20:52:21
Dear Mashing Crass,
Getting to the actual might not be so hard. Given the costs of lumping, such as insurance restrictions, HMO's, cost of meds, cost of supplies (chocolate ain't cheap), I suspect that Lumptonians would ACTUALLY do something to gain continued support for the lifestyle for which they've become accustomed. And, what about those formatted nubile slaves? Can't they be utilized?
Perhaps SO's and WH's could also be enlisted? I will volunteer my WH!
CPE
BTW, methinks Thou protest too much... < VEG >
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 21:35:57
In reply to Re: Amcrassador ---, posted by coral on November 18, 2000, at 21:14:34
My Precious Sterling Couch Person Extraordinaire,
You are SOOOOOOOOOOOO right your Whipness! We Lumptonians have a high standard of living to maintain. We should follow our Lumptonian code of honor and "Think not what we can do for ourselves, but what we can get our SOs and others to do". After all there is nothing we wouldn't do for them, ...and we're gonna keep on doin' it!
BTW, methinks me would like this nasty Crassy Mashy stuff to disappear hence and forthwith lest it become a permanent attachment to his Ambassadorship truly! Intercourseth that execrement! For on that fateful day, ourselfeth would be up that legendary tributary withouteth any visible means of navigation.
Your adoring Ambassador,
B
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> Dear Mashing Crass,
>
> Getting to the actual might not be so hard. Given the costs of lumping, such as insurance restrictions, HMO's, cost of meds, cost of supplies (chocolate ain't cheap), I suspect that Lumptonians would ACTUALLY do something to gain continued support for the lifestyle for which they've become accustomed. And, what about those formatted nubile slaves? Can't they be utilized?
>
> Perhaps SO's and WH's could also be enlisted? I will volunteer my WH!
>
> CPE
>
> BTW, methinks Thou protest too much... < VEG >
Posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 21:39:36
In reply to Re: E business idea---Hmmmmm » shar, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 19:58:24
Esteemed Humidor,
Wow, that sounds like it would take way too much energy. I'll have to sleep on it. I've only slept about 15 hours today, so I'm running a little low. 8-)
Wwwhhhheeeewwwwwwww!!!
Former HC now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
Posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 21:43:46
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea, posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 19:58:35
ROFL!! That is a great test. I didn't know other people did the Oreos/clock thing....and talking to the TV.
How about the number of remote controls we go through in a year?
Former HC now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
>
> I tell you it's a great idea, but how would you advertise? While we admit to being Lumps, most other Lumps have yet to come out of the closet.
> They Lump in secret.
> This time of year I guess advertising should be aimed at SO's and WH's. You could send out e-mail that says, "What's Wrong With My Spouse, Anyway?"
> or "Is Your Spouse Life-Challanged?" Then give a little test:
> Does your spouse:
> -Avoid sunlight like Nosferatu?
> -Spend two-thirds of life in flannel jammies?
> -Have Starbucks coffee and chocolate delivered?
> -Talk to the TV?
> -Polish off 15 Oreos while standing at the kitchen sink staring at the clock?
> -Have more pills than a pharmacy?
> -Have an impression of his/her butt permanently imprinted on the couch?
> -Scream when the telephone rings?
> -Walk around the house with a blanket? Is the blanket a mood indicator, i.e. on a good day, he/she drags the blanket behind her like Linus, and on a bad day hides under the blanket with just parts needed for breathing sticking out?
>
> I know I'm forgetting some stuff. Anyway, I can hear across the nation an exclaimation by SOs:
> "Yes, that's him/her exactly!! I must buy a gift from these people!!"
>
> Well I think I will go imbibe in a glass of the National Drink. I know I'm not supposed to but, oh well, screw it. I mean, oh fiddlesticks, it's just one glass!
> -Gracie
Posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 21:49:04
In reply to Re: E business idea--- » B Day, posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 21:39:36
Well if we can mail-order everything from our couches and we don't actually have to talk to anybody, okay.
Gracie
Posted by coral on November 18, 2000, at 21:50:47
In reply to Re: Amcrassador --- » coral, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 21:35:57
Hey, Puppy Paws,
Faaaaaaaar be it from me to send Thou up the River Styx!!!!
On a newsworthy note, I nominate Arm & Hammer Baking Soda as our Lumptonian favorite universal product. It does everything. It's an upset tummy fixer, deodorizer, cleanser, tooth paste, polish, laundry stuff . . .
In keeping with the Lumptonian philosophy of finding the most energy-efficient ways to do as little as possible, let's hear it for A & H!!!
Your Whipness
Posted by shar on November 18, 2000, at 22:01:47
In reply to Re: Amcrassador ---, posted by coral on November 18, 2000, at 21:14:34
I will volunteer for a lump cam. It could zoom on my living room which has--sofa with three blankies at this time, tv at far end, hassock near one end of the sofa with a box of papers (bills to pay, insurance forms, etc.) on top to keep the Collie off the sofa, next to the hassock a tv-tray kind of thing with 4 empty Dannon water bottles on it and one coffee cup, and some paper on it also, and cigs. Round coffee table made of nice wood which you can't see because it is totally covered with papers in stacks, tv remote.
Other end of sofa, entryway for lumping, and trash can (med. size) that can block the entryway when I'm gone so Collie doesn't get on sofa.
Two book cases, with paper stacks, no books, dog toys, dog brushes/combs/grooming stuff, two Elizabethan collars under coffee table (if one dog has to wear one, the other dog wants one also), bitter apple spray, one pair of slippers (fuzzy fleecy kind). Two huge dog pillows on the rest of the living room floor. One leather chair that matches the hassock, with a handmade blue afghan on it. Table by chair has decorative box, dried flowers, unused mail sorter.
Cam would just show me wrapped up in blankie or two, nose and eyes showing, one hand out holding remote. Dogs might drop in and visit (sit by sofa to get petted).
I think it would be a very realistic view of Lumps.
Former HC, now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)
P.S. Is CPE really liking this whip thing a whole lot??
> Dear Mashing Crass,
>
> Getting to the actual might not be so hard. Given the costs of lumping, such as insurance restrictions, HMO's, cost of meds, cost of supplies (chocolate ain't cheap), I suspect that Lumptonians would ACTUALLY do something to gain continued support for the lifestyle for which they've become accustomed. And, what about those formatted nubile slaves? Can't they be utilized?
>
> Perhaps SO's and WH's could also be enlisted? I will volunteer my WH!
>
> CPE
>
> BTW, methinks Thou protest too much... < VEG >
Posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 22:04:06
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea » S Howard, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 20:52:21
Well I for one would be happy to work during manic cycles. Since I started spending time at this website, my husband refers to the computer as the MMM...manic meeting machine. Sometimes, in a fit of glee, he refers to it as MMMM...maladjusted manic meeting machine. Wouldn't I be proud to say, "This is now the manic MONEY-MAKING machine, you hoosier."
Gracie
Posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 22:57:45
In reply to Re: Amcrassador ---, posted by coral on November 18, 2000, at 21:50:47
> Hey, Puppy Paws,
>
> Faaaaaaaar be it from me to send Thou up the River Styx!!!!
>
> On a newsworthy note, I nominate Arm & Hammer Baking Soda as our Lumptonian favorite universal product. It does everything. It's an upset tummy fixer, deodorizer, cleanser, tooth paste, polish, laundry stuff . . .
>
> In keeping with the Lumptonian philosophy of finding the most energy-efficient ways to do as little as possible, let's hear it for A & H!!!
>
> Your Whipness
Southern Delicacy Coral,Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! Shhhhwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhh!!!
A BIG HECK YES (G-Rated, not quite the same is it?)! A&H Bakin' Soda!
The Ambassador seconds the proposal and has added it to the List Of Important Stuff duly which may be perused below (duly is the Ambassador's new word).
Your (and from here on out, nobody else's),
Puppy Paws
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Lumptonia's Important List Of Stuff:
* National Nickname: The Chrysalis State ?
* Date of Self-determination: November 2, 2000
* Largest national population: ?
* Capitol: ?
* Total Area: ?
* Size: ?
* Driving Time: ?
* Highest Point: The Hypomanian Range ?
* Lowest point: Death Valley ?
* Average Weather: Gloomy ?
* Average Sunrise: ? (no one will probably ever know)
* Average Sunset: ?* National Government: Lumpocracy ?
* National Armed Forces: Our All Female Volunteer Militia
* National Peace Corps: All Male Female Service (mandatory induction)
* National Law Enforcement Constable: Sterling (the Whip) CPE
* National Religion: Lumpism
* National Flag: (we need a final description)
* National Motto: Ssssiiiiiiiiiigggghhhhhhhhhhh! Sshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhewww!
* National Badge Of Honor: Sticky Brown Lips
* National Anthem: The Scar-Mangled Banter
* National Song: Lumptonia The Pupatal
* National Ditty/Jingle: The Almond Joy/Mounds Theme
* National Military Hymn: The Scares Of Schizophrene
* National Dance: The Lumptonian Shuffle Side to side ?
* National Walk: The Lumptonian Shuffle To and Fro ?
* National Pastime: Lumping (aka: couching, coccooning)
* National Sport: Depression Derby at Lumptonian Downs
* National Exercise: Mouse or remote-control clicking)
* National Olympics: (these still need to be added)
* National Uniform: Sweats with fluffy slippers
* National Holiday: Halloween
* National Fable: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
* National Animal: The Rocking Horse
* National Mascot: The Tortoise
* National Mammal: The Sloth
* National Reptile: The Tortoise
* National Bird: The Bird
* National Fish: ?
* National Insect: The Butterfly
* National Tree: ?
* National Flower: ?
* National Gift: Lump Baskets
* National Drink: Red Wine (since coffee is like oxygen to us)
* National Food: Chocolate
* National Candy Bars: Almond Joy and Mounds
* National Cuisine: Chocolate, Triple Brie (or any other cheese), pie, Diet Coke 4, Milk, Potatoes, GF International Coffees, Nestle's Quick, Hersey's Syrup (need to add others)
* National Universal Product!: Arm & Hammer Baking Soday!
Posted by B Day on November 19, 2000, at 0:00:18
In reply to Re: E business idea---, posted by S Howard on November 18, 2000, at 21:49:04
>
> Well if we can mail-order everything from our couches and we don't actually have to talk to anybody, okay.
> GracieGracie baby,
Fret not so much. Although we will all have to donate what we are able, we have a possible solution for dilemmas which might arise for those times when we are simply "not up to it" due to our Lumptonian frailties.
In the internet biz it is called "Raid-5 Redundant Backup". All we need is a commitment from the ones of us involved with such as Sigh Co.'s hopeful endeavors, to be willing to "back up" or fill in for any ones who may not be up to doing an assigned duty.
This will be no easy commitment given that we would be lending ourselves to a form of mutual support which, in light of our experiential perspective, is so far from our mainstream.
Yet, in spite of the ups and downs, insides and outs of our existences, does not the same endow us with a few special gifts and thus opportunities? And are not these gifts we possess but ones which we have paid and do pay for, ones which come at great cost to ourselves and ones worth advocating?
What and when will we get for what we've paid? Is it not worth contributing a small amount more in order to secure our previous investment? Is it not worth making the shit out of money?
Long live Lumptonia!!!
Your doting Ambassador,
B
Posted by Kath on November 19, 2000, at 10:53:13
In reply to Re: E business idea--- » S Howard, posted by B Day on November 19, 2000, at 0:00:18
Hi All -
I've been trying to find out what (or where) Lumptonia is!!
Could someone please either tell me OR tell me where the first mention of it is so I can read it??
Puzzled; what fun; would like to understand..
Thx, Kath :-)
>
> > Well if we can mail-order everything from our couches and we don't actually have to talk to anybody, okay.
> > Gracie
>
>
>
> Gracie baby,
>
> Fret not so much. Although we will all have to donate what we are able, we have a possible solution for dilemmas which might arise for those times when we are simply "not up to it" due to our Lumptonian frailties.
>
> In the internet biz it is called "Raid-5 Redundant Backup". All we need is a commitment from the ones of us involved with such as Sigh Co.'s hopeful endeavors, to be willing to "back up" or fill in for any ones who may not be up to doing an assigned duty.
>
> This will be no easy commitment given that we would be lending ourselves to a form of mutual support which, in light of our experiential perspective, is so far from our mainstream.
>
> Yet, in spite of the ups and downs, insides and outs of our existences, does not the same endow us with a few special gifts and thus opportunities? And are not these gifts we possess but ones which we have paid and do pay for, ones which come at great cost to ourselves and ones worth advocating?
>
> What and when will we get for what we've paid? Is it not worth contributing a small amount more in order to secure our previous investment? Is it not worth making the shit out of money?
>
> Long live Lumptonia!!!
>
> Your doting Ambassador,
>
> B
Posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 11:53:13
In reply to Lumptonia , posted by Kath on November 19, 2000, at 10:53:13
Dear Kath,
Check the archives for the October period, under the thread of Our Significant Others - Lump is mentioned in for the first time in my post of 11/2. The genesis is that concerning the first major depressive episode I experienced, my wonderful husband( WH) refers to my "Lump person days." His phrase struck a resonant chord and Lumptonia was born.
As Constable of Lumptonia (also CPE - Couch Person Extraordinaire), there are very strict rules and regs for Lumptonia that everyone routinely ignores. I have no idea how I got to be Constable, other than I merely mentioned that I have a whip.
Your phrase "Puzzled. What fun; would like to understand" is pure Lumptonian, and on behalf of the Ambassador (although he goes by a variety of titles and I'm sure he must be in his cable-wired doghouse at the moment or he'd be greeting you himself), I would like to welcome you as a card-carrying member of Lumptonia.
You'll also find mentions of Lumptonia in other threads, such as the "Brick walls" thread, and it seems that Lumptonia is now part of the nomenclature.
As with the birth of any nation, we've experienced our birthing pains, and have had lively discussions on such crucial topics as our National Animal, National Anthem, proper intake of Nestle's Quik, dealing with Irritating Relative Syndrome (IRS), Sigh Co., which is all rather amazing since Lumptonians reside on the couch (commonly referred to as lumping) with our bankies and sacred pillows, and ignoring the world at-large.
Welcome!
Constable Sterling CPE
Posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 11:57:41
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea » shar, posted by B Day on November 18, 2000, at 14:25:58
Dear Puppy Paws,
Oh, boy... am I embarrassed.... I just "caught" the sheer brilliance of your suggestion for the company name ... Sigh Co.
::::blushingly GOL:::::
Constable CPE
Posted by Kath on November 19, 2000, at 12:55:31
In reply to Re: Lumptonia , posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 11:53:13
Dear CPE,
Thx for the very exciting info. I am honoured to be a card-carrying member.
Does sitting at the computer in my nightgown with chilly bare feet at 1:50 on a Sunday afternoon & not having even eaten breakfast or done my hair or washed off yesterday's mascara fit in with Lumptonian behaviour?
I'd love a personal greeting from the Ambassador
when he's available.In the meantime, sounds like I have a bit of searching & reading to do to update myself on the History of Lumptonia.
Thanks for the welcome!! Take care, Kath (I'll have to think up a suitable title for myself, but that might take a bit of time).
Hugs, Kath
> Dear Kath,
>
> Check the archives for the October period, under the thread of Our Significant Others - Lump is mentioned in for the first time in my post of 11/2. The genesis is that concerning the first major depressive episode I experienced, my wonderful husband( WH) refers to my "Lump person days." His phrase struck a resonant chord and Lumptonia was born.
>
> As Constable of Lumptonia (also CPE - Couch Person Extraordinaire), there are very strict rules and regs for Lumptonia that everyone routinely ignores. I have no idea how I got to be Constable, other than I merely mentioned that I have a whip.
>
> Your phrase "Puzzled. What fun; would like to understand" is pure Lumptonian, and on behalf of the Ambassador (although he goes by a variety of titles and I'm sure he must be in his cable-wired doghouse at the moment or he'd be greeting you himself), I would like to welcome you as a card-carrying member of Lumptonia.
>
> You'll also find mentions of Lumptonia in other threads, such as the "Brick walls" thread, and it seems that Lumptonia is now part of the nomenclature.
>
> As with the birth of any nation, we've experienced our birthing pains, and have had lively discussions on such crucial topics as our National Animal, National Anthem, proper intake of Nestle's Quik, dealing with Irritating Relative Syndrome (IRS), Sigh Co., which is all rather amazing since Lumptonians reside on the couch (commonly referred to as lumping) with our bankies and sacred pillows, and ignoring the world at-large.
>
> Welcome!
>
> Constable Sterling CPE
Posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 13:25:34
In reply to Re: Lumptonia » coral, posted by Kath on November 19, 2000, at 12:55:31
Dear Kath,
Welcome!
"Does sitting at the computer in my nightgown with chilly bare feet at 1:50 on a Sunday afternoon & not having even eaten breakfast or done my hair or washed off yesterday's mascara fit in with Lumptonian behaviour?" Five out of the six behaviors are CLEARLY Lumptonian! The chilly feet, in my humble :::cough, choke, sputter::: opinion as Constable, is a violation of Lumptonian dress code. Fuzzy slippers or moccasins with holes in them are the preferred footwear. However, Lumptonians are a fractious group and anything is open to interpretation.
I wouldn't worry too much about the title. You're free to select your own title and change it as frequently as you desire, and other Lumptonians will also dub you with titles - just ask the Ambassador.
Undoubtedly, the A-man will greet you personally. He takes his Ambassadorial duties very seriously and even speaks in very Ambassadorial tones, especially when he wants out of the dog house.
Again, welcome to the couch!
Constable CPE
Posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 13:45:35
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea, posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 11:57:41
Your Whipness,
I agree the name Sigh Co. is excrutiatingly brilliant, but it was not the Amrashador that thought it up. It was,
Your humble servant,
Former Historical Curator and High Priestess of Theoretical Realities, now Citizen Shar (but you can call me Rosebud)(wanting credit where credit is due, because I am due so little of it....)
> Dear Puppy Paws,
>
> Oh, boy... am I embarrassed.... I just "caught" the sheer brilliance of your suggestion for the company name ... Sigh Co.
>
> ::::blushingly GOL:::::
>
> Constable CPE
Posted by coral on November 19, 2000, at 14:05:57
In reply to Re: Amcrassador--E business idea---AHEM! » coral, posted by shar on November 19, 2000, at 13:45:35
Dear Rosebud,
Ah ha!!!!! The Rose has thorns!!! I am sooo pleased!!!!!!!!! Marvelous!!!
Most abjectedly, humbly, embarrassedly, I sincerely, authentically, genuinely apologize for my error!!!!! Of course, there's a perfectly rational explanation (or should that be rationalization???) for my horrific oversight (under sight, non-sight..) I've been chowing on a Tobler Chocolate Orange (LOVE the instructions - whack and unwrap - relieves tension in two ways...) Anyway, I digress. I was consuming chocolate to maintain the proper brown sticky lips and, in licking my fingertips, I smudged my reading glasses, and mistook the brilliant name (Sigh Co) as a creation of the Am., and not the excellence of you, Rosebud of Exceptional Thought. I beg for your forgiveness. (Sheesh....siiiiiiiiiigh)... I'm not nearly as good about getting out of the doghouse as the A-man. I suppose I could suggest that I flog myself with my own whip... ahhh.... nah.
Now, about this "so little credit due" stuff... I heartily take exception to that characterization. You are an inspiration to me.
Affectionately,
The Whip
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