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Find out more about us at http://www.adf.org [17:48] *** Topic set by ChanServ!services@services.sorcery.net on Tue Jun 2 7:57 AM [17:48] *** Mode change [+o Owlhawk] on #adf by ChanServ [19:16] *** September (chatzilla@786000f1.hsd1.pa.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [19:17] *** September is now known as Crystal [19:17] *** Crystal is now known as CrystalGroves [19:19] *** Rovena (Mibbit@14055b0e.6ca5f09c.72.170.imsk) has joined #adf [19:19] *** Mode change [+o Rovena] on #adf by ChanServ [19:20] Rovenaaaaa [19:21] *** ralph (Mibbit@920556b4.fv.ks.6ca6b017.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [19:22] *** ralph (Mibbit@920556b4.fv.ks.6ca6b017.net.hmsk) has quit IRC [Client Quit] [19:23] Hello [19:24] How are you tonight? [19:24] I am a multi-tasking fool tonight [19:25] Understand that [19:45] *** ambermdoty (Mibbit@c3e66333.om.om.6ca6b017.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [19:51] Heya Amber [19:51] Good evening Crystal. How's it going? [19:51] *** SaraKBlackwelder (Mibbit@66fa1b5b.tampfl.fios.36f5c1fe.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [19:51] hi everyone! [19:51] Hello Amber [19:52] Hey Sara [19:52] Better now that you and Sara are here :D [19:52] Heya Sara & Rovena [19:52] :D [19:52] :) [19:53] I have a monkey on my back [19:53] Is the monkey named Daphne? [19:53] lol yes, yes it is!! [19:54] Score! [19:54] :) [19:54] it's fine until she tries to choke me out [19:54] Hehe. Mine is sitting in my lap watching Avatar: The Last Airbender [19:54] haha [19:54] :) [19:54] She's practicing for pro wrestling [19:54] I can see her wrestling name now.... "The Daph" [19:55] I'm trying to get her to watch Phantom of the Opera...Royal Albert Hall version [19:55] lol [19:55] yeah, she's rough [19:56] I have to be careful with what she watches because she is scrappy [19:56] ha ha [19:57] Wonder where she gets that from *ponder* [19:57] *smiles innocently* [19:58] *** GreyCatsidhe (Mibbit@44490612.twcny.res.14056255.com.hmsk) has joined #adf [19:58] Hello everyone! [19:58] hi! [19:58] Grey! [19:59] Hey Grey [19:59] *** SaraKBlackwelder (Mibbit@66fa1b5b.tampfl.fios.36f5c1fe.net.hmsk) has quit IRC [Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client] [19:59] *** SaraKBlackwelder (Mibbit@66fa1b5b.tampfl.fios.36f5c1fe.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [19:59] sorry about htat [19:59] that [19:59] toddlers....sigh [19:59] Scrappy [20:00] Haha! I was just going to say that my toddler is engaged with some play dough, so I can actually focus for a bit. ;) [20:00] lol Daphne is trying hard to get on the computer right now [20:00] and I don't approve [20:00] Heehee. Bee likes to pound on my keyboard. [20:01] Makes working on study programs really hard! [20:01] yup! she made me loose the screen for a minute. no clue [20:01] oh yea [20:01] Hrm, maybe I should save an old laptop for kid scrappiness some day [20:01] *** CajunDruid (Mibbit@c4bfc5a2.hsd1.co.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:01] We gave Bee one of our old cell phones after we took the battery out. [20:01] Evenin' y'all :) [20:01] That's a good idea [20:01] yes, but it'll still get busted fast, and if it doesn't work forget about it [20:01] they KNOW~!!!! [20:01] (She still knows the difference and prefers the real thing, though... sigh) [20:01] ha ha [20:01] Hello! [20:02] hello! [20:02] Sup Ashton [20:02] Howdy Will. [20:02] Sup "G" [20:02] :D [20:02] William...that one was my kiddo. [20:03] Oh my… there are 4 clerics in here. That's a lot to be in one place [20:03] :) [20:04] Shh, we were trying to hide [20:04] Dang it...you tattletale! [20:04] So is there usually an agenda to these things, or is it a regular hang-out kinda thing? [20:04] Hey Crystal, liked your blog post today :) [20:04] not usually an agenda [20:04] Typically just a regular hang-out kinda thing. [20:04] just talking about what we talk about [20:04] I think this one is a regular hang-out, but I assume others have agenda things if they are topic specific [20:04] Just a hang out [20:05] Gotcha :) thanks [20:05] If I can sucker MG members into a regular chat, I'll probably arm myself with some topics [20:05] And thanks Sara :D [20:05] We do entertain quetsions [20:05] as well as our selves [20:05] I stop by often to these, in case people want to ask questions [20:06] I used to, but hadn't in a long while [20:06] Not a bad idea. [20:06] So who here went to Wellspring? Anything to share for those of us who weren't able to attend? [20:06] This is my first one [20:06] I really missed it again. [20:06] Three years not going! Boo! [20:06] I was there [20:06] We're saving coin for clergy retreat [20:06] I was there too, I bombarded the ADF Fb with all those pictures [20:06] it was mostly good actually, but I was a bit stressed myself and really busy [20:06] *** RobHenderson (Mibbit@5a79652d.hsd1.mi.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:06] It was a good time [20:07] Stressed? Why for stressed? [20:07] The two biggest things were mentioned on social media lately, the compassionate membership fund being low and the communication policy [20:07] … and with the addition of Rev. Henderson, clerics make up for 1/2 the room [20:07] hooray! [20:07] No more stressed than MG members usually are, from my experience. [20:07] Rev. Rabble-rowser. [20:07] oh meetings and more meetings, and not having my home to retreat too when overwhelmed [20:08] to [20:08] Ref. "For Now" Henderson [20:08] that'll do it. Not having a retreat can be stressful. [20:08] You can always hang out in my tent city, Sara, since I seem to always camp away from the masses. [20:08] I really appreciated the photos. I got to live vicariously through them! [20:08] sorry typing one handed right now [20:08] Sara! [20:08] Yea Crystal, I may need to separate myself a bit for downtime [20:09] Is this r4eally the time for that sort of thing? [20:09] Rob! [20:09] lol [20:09] more fending off the toddler with the other lol [20:09] ;) [20:09] Ah, so sort of the opposite of what men mean when they say that. [20:10] lol yea [20:10] Grey there were some great rituals though!! The main rite was something else :) Just really cool [20:10] *facepalm* [20:10] I heard there was a lovely Hellenic ritual to Hecate, is that right? [20:11] there was also a Seidhr ritual, which was interesting, by Patty [20:11] I wasn't able to make that one :( [20:11] Oh, that would have been neat. [20:11] It was good. I'm never thrilled with rituals where the offering is just energy, but it went well enough. [20:11] I really wanted to, but wasn't in the right frame of mind when it came to it [20:11] I could not attend the Hellenic rite because I was a meat popcicle and had to thaw out. I heard the singing though and it was glorious [20:11] Rob, the Hekate one? [20:11] Right. [20:11] the offering was just energy? [20:12] The main rite had plenty of physical offerings for the BotOs. [20:12] 'Fraid so. [20:12] huh [20:12] For what purpose? How did they deliver the energy? [20:12] From which you may conclude that I was not the one running it. >8) [20:12] To honor Hekate, and just a lot of dancing and stuff. [20:12] lol yea.....I tend to make physical offerings regardless [20:13] There were a few oil pourings to start, but the energy was the main offering. [20:13] interesting [20:13] It does sound interesting. [20:14] Anything good for kids this year? [20:14] I'm finding that, likely because of my autism, by sensitivity to energy and how I feel about working with it tends to be way different than most Pagans. [20:14] Besides just running around and enjoying the grounds. [20:14] I honestly didn't see a lot of kids stuff, myself [20:14] That makes sense, Rob. [20:14] I missed the kid workship due to other commitment [20:14] There was a workshop on household practices for kids, but I didn't go. [20:14] Was the pool opened? [20:14] *** LaineGlaistig (Mibbit@393e76f2.buffalo.res.14056255.com.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:14] *** Shaz (Mibbit@40e21c49.thoms3.vic.optusnet.6ca6b00c.au.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:15] No idea, it's not like I can use a pool or hot tub any more. >8) [20:15] I believe so, I didn't go see it but I saw people going in and out [20:15] Hello folks :) [20:15] Rob, that does make sense. I feel that energy is so subjective often times [20:15] no, the pool wasn't [20:15] How-do, Laine :) [20:15] Hi Laine! [20:15] Hello all :) [20:15] Hello! [20:15] hi! [20:15] Hi Shaz! [20:15] Hi Shaz! Up early to join us? [20:15] Just after 10 am here [20:16] Heya Shaz :) [20:16] Because we're on Daylight savings and you're not, right. [20:16] Hey there, Shaz [20:16] Hey Crystal [20:16] right [20:16] because it's winter here [20:16] I knew that. >8) [20:16] :P [20:17] There was a trick question on a quiz segment of a TV show here about someone being born in January but it's always summer on their birthday. The contestant got it wrong. [20:18] Ha [20:18] I'm born in February and it's always summer for mine [20:19] February is the darkest, coldest, most brutal month where I live :P The air sears your face because all of the moisture is locked out of it. So... I'm moving where it's warmer. [20:20] Come on over Laine :) [20:20] *** TomB (Mibbit@15bc4998.prvdri.fios.36f5c1fe.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:20] Evening Perps [20:21] Howdy Tom [20:21] Hi! [20:21] I love feb myself....it is a great month for us [20:21] Hey Tom [20:21] Hi Tom [20:21] Hello [20:21] I'll cope with the cold so long as I have some mountains [20:22] that is a complaint I have....too flat down here [20:22] Come to the dark mountainy side, Sara [20:22] lol yea....I would love that but hubby won't go north....too cold [20:22] for his taste at least [20:23] Come to Colorado… lots of mountains :) [20:23] Then you haven't driven through the Mt Kosciuszko ranges [20:23] I'd love to visit there, Shaz. My future plans include traveling as much a feasible, and working to make it as feasible as possible. [20:23] I do need to make a trip over to Colorado again soon. I love it there. [20:23] ok, the best thing about watching Phantom with my sis (and hubby not home) is we can sing as loud as we want to along with the show!! [20:23] YEP! you do [20:24] I lived in CO for a bit... I miss it. [20:24] I've not been to Colorado [20:24] Road trip to Colorado! [20:24] it seems really cold! [20:24] SWRD Rev. Davin MacLugh is gonna be out here for a September symposium we're doing. [20:24] Hopefully others will come. :) [20:24] :) [20:25] *** Brenda (Mibbit@7a01ce7d.dhcp.leds.al.4e125616.com.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:25] Let me know when William and I'll see what we can do. [20:25] It's a teaching weekend on: Death, Loss, and Transition from a Pagan Perspective [20:25] I've never been either. It looks gorgeous. [20:25] interesting [20:25] you going to record it? [20:25] That sounds really interesting [20:26] We have religious and pagan-identifying psychological professionals lecturing and participating in a closing panel discussion (Autumnal Equinox rite to follow) [20:26] Record it? Maybe. :) [20:27] I would love to see it if you did manage to record it [20:27] Gods be good, we'll raise some awareness as well as some funds :) [20:28] *** Alusa2 (Alusa@e04aae7c.dsl.skt2ca.3e6fd2e2.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:28] *** Alusa2 is now known as Alusa_ [20:28] *** TrentDirenna (Mibbit@37bcff35.dhcp.trlk.ca.4e125616.com.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:28] Hello Alusa [20:29] hi everyone [20:29] hello :) [20:29] That sounds really fascinating. [20:29] Hello! [20:29] Hi Trent [20:30] Hello! [20:30] *** CajunDruid (Mibbit@c4bfc5a2.hsd1.co.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has quit IRC [Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client] [20:30] *** Alusa (Alusa@e058c6f7.dsl.skt2ca.3e6fd2e2.net.hmsk) has quit IRC [Ping timeout: 240 seconds] [20:30] *** CajunDruid (Mibbit@c4bfc5a2.hsd1.co.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:31] We've got a Hellenic Kin retreat scheduled next month, assuming anyone actually comes to it then we may record video of the workshops. Assuming we also get decent video equipment. [20:31] Whoops. I'm back LOL [20:31] I do wish I could make it to that Rob. Just no way I can this time [20:33] Understandable. [20:33] If we get at least five of us there, we'll go ahead with it. [20:33] :) [20:34] I wish I could go as well, but everything happens so far away...you guys should start traveling to the middle. :P [20:35] I have no car and no feet. You may be waiting a long time for me to travel anywhere. >8) [20:35] *** Beej (beej@a730ccbd.dhcp.5a90edde.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:35] LOL [20:35] *** Jess (Mibbit@14055b16.14055a93.172.56.imsk) has joined #adf [20:35] Nice one, Rob *ZING!* [20:35] *** Ralph (Mibbit@920556b4.fv.ks.6ca6b017.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:35] *** Jess (Mibbit@14055b16.14055a93.172.56.imsk) has quit IRC [Client Quit] [20:35] Makes my excuse look feeble :) [20:36] Hello all [20:36] If only I could swing by and pick Rob up and create adventures [20:36] Well you can't drive or walk from Australia anyway. [20:36] Hi Ralph [20:36] hiya Ralph [20:36] Hi Ralph! [20:36] Hey Ralph [20:36] hi ralph [20:36] I've had offers to take me to Summerland, but the price is scary now that I'm on SSDI. [20:36] Is this the infamous Kansas Ralph??? [20:37] I want to go to Summerland, but I don't know if I can swing the cost [20:37] Manhattan Ks.....IDK about infamous though. ;) [20:37] Rob if you want to go to Summerlands, I'm sure we can make it happen [20:37] What's up, man! I'm gonna see you in 2 days! ROtR *woohoo!!* [20:37] Totally infamous Ralph. :) [20:38] 2 days and counting indeed. [20:38] I don't think I've heard of this infamous Ralph! [20:38] I haven;t been to Summerland since Clinton was president. I assume things have changed since then. [20:39] I've never been, so we'll be in the same boat [20:39] Yes, Obama is President now *rimshot* [20:39] Thanks [20:39] Back then, Amergic was one of the festival organizers. Anyone besides me remember him? [20:39] Ralph is a long time Heathen from KS who I had the pleasure of meeting two years ago, and has been nothing but the paramount of respect, honor, hospitality, and grace. He's recently joined ADF for our training, and I stand next to him without reservation. [20:40] (Amergin) [20:40] aw shucks. ... :) [20:40] infamous indeed Ralph :) [20:40] That name isn't familiar at all Rob. [20:40] <3 Heathens [20:40] Well it's a pleasure to "meet" you, Ralph! [20:41] Crystal, you've got to come out here and experience our middle-America Heathens. They're the shit that makes life bloom [20:41] He was on the MG same time I was, and was clergy as well. He left in, 2003 I think? [20:41] And Ralph is incredible. When we first met Ralph & crew, Drum and I had this theory that they weren't real people, but that we had received a visit from travelling deities or spirits of some sort. Becoming facebook friends totally ruined that myth for me. :P [20:41] Same here GreyCatsidhe [20:41] Ashton you say all the right words to me, ha ha ha [20:41] Very nice fellow, but definitely an "old man alone in the woods" kind of Druid. Organizational anything drove him batty. [20:42] ADF Heathens are my favorite Heathens <3 [20:42] Me too! [20:42] ;) [20:42] *** Drum (Mibbit@516dcd4.hsd1.mi.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [20:43] Hello, All [20:43] Yo yo Drum [20:43] Hi Drum :) [20:43] Hi Drum! [20:43] hi Drum [20:43] Hi! [20:43] Hi Drum [20:43] Hey Drum [20:43] I'm looking forward to attending more ADF events as money permits. [20:43] I've just been informed to correct our symposium topic. It's: Grief, Loss, and Transition [20:43] Evenin' Drum [20:43] Good evening [20:43] Greetings Drum! [20:44] Hello, Ralph, and everyone else [20:44] Easy to remember with the acronym "GuiLT". [20:44] hi drum [20:44] Nice crowd :) [20:44] We have 2 Heathen members in our Grove now and for the first time we will shortly be celebrating Yule instead of Winter Solstice [20:44] Yes it is [20:44] Hi, Trent ;) [20:44] Awesome Shaz [20:45] Sounds great, Shaz [20:46] Ralph, who all are you coming with to ROtR? You said 5 adults and 4 kids? That's a boatload! Hit me up on FB if you'd rather answer there. :) [20:47] Hello Drum! (Sorry... I keep walking away to tend to my toddler.) [20:47] Hello, Grey Catsidhe [20:47] :) [20:47] This is a great group of people [20:48] It is indeed. [20:48] :) [20:48] yeah [20:48] No problem. It will be me, wife Linda, daughter Mary, Lindas son Danny, Dannys SO Amber, and their two small children, Also Grandkids Shiva and Damien. [20:49] Just as a note in passing, a special tip of the hat to Rovena and Owlhawk for being Moderators Extraordinaires and for being recognized as such at the Annual ADF Meeting [20:49] SWEET! Dude, I can't wait to see y'all. Missy's stoked, too. She's arriving on Friday [20:50] yay Rovena and Owlhawk! [20:50] Hail to Rovena and Owlhawk! [20:50] Hooray for Rovena and Owlhawk! Well done! [20:50] Hooray!!!! [20:50] That's awesome Drum. Thanks for sharing that information. [20:50] yay! [20:50] Woot! [20:50] Awesome! We will bring some mead with for liquid courage summoning for singing. [20:50] We'll have the guitars and the mandolin :) [20:51] … as well as some of our mead. [20:51] Hail to Ravena and Owlhawk [20:51] Rovena [20:51] Sounds like a legendary adventure in the making. [20:51] ;) [20:52] Oh, it will be… :) [20:53] Huzzah Rovena and Owlhawk :) [20:53] indeed. [20:53] Jan has apparently already started recording the song. I really thought it would be a few weeks. [20:53] It is great to get an award for having fun [20:53] They are both wonderful people and I really appreciate all the work they do to keep these chats viable and interesting [20:54] ...while they are having fun ;) [20:54] heh [20:55] I think I need to sort out the time zones for the Asia Pacific so I can get the word out :) [20:55] and so I can be here more often too :P [20:55] It is great to see you here, Shaz [20:55] We miss you terribly [20:56] Just remember that when Americans say EST CST MST or PST, they're usually wrong. >8) [20:56] We wouldn't be American if we weren't wrong :D [20:56] I miss everyone too [20:56] I keep trying to get back to Wellspring but it just hasn't worked out :( [20:57] Thanks Rob :) [20:57] I have to be good with times zones [20:57] This was my first time back at Wellspring since 2004, sadly [20:57] I've never been to Wellspring. Someday I'll make it. :P [20:58] It was good to have you back, Crystal [20:58] It was good to be back, all except for Friday night :) [20:58] Amber, next year it may be closer ;) [20:58] I could have done without freezing temps [20:58] Welcome to Brushwood ;) [20:59] For me, along with the cost and intimidation involved with bringing a young child, we've head health issues at that time every year! Three years ago, I was heavily pregnant and had a tooth infection. Last year, my husband had his gallbladder removed. This year, I ended up with an eye abrasion and a torn muscle. It made me glad that I didn't plan to go... [20:59] *had health issues [20:59] Well, next year we will hope for much better for you [20:59] yea it was cold!!! [20:59] We will pray for your health next year, then. [20:59] but only really that night [20:59] Thanks Drum! We're hoping for that. [20:59] We really miss it. [20:59] Similar story... money, health... blah [20:59] I hope you guys can make it next year!~! [21:00] I hope that an almost three-year-old will be easier than an almost two-year-old. ;) [21:00] hahaha [21:00] Sara would know :) [21:00] I had Kirk standing up in the middle of the annual meeting to get me blankets cause I was shaking whielt aking notes. Embarassing lol [21:00] well, if you have helpers and don't have to be in a bazillion different directions it's not too bad [21:01] awwwww [21:01] It was VERY chilly in the shade Trent [21:01] i've never been to wellspring...i have been to brushwood once though, for starwood [21:01] I wasn't sure whether Kirk was kidding when he did that. [21:01] in 2001 [21:01] no Crystal was really freezin [21:01] it was chilly [21:01] only time I saw Isaac speak in person [21:02] Both times I saw Isaac were at Brushwood as well. [21:02] *** ErinPicard (Mibbit@44d72385.dsl.282eb7d8.ca.hmsk) has joined #adf [21:02] Hi [21:03] Hi! [21:03] Well I really needed this guys. It was great to chat with other ADFers. I need to get ready for bed now. Have a great night! [21:03] Shaz? [21:03] night grey [21:03] hi erin [21:03] Hi Rob. [21:03] Night! [21:03] night Grey! [21:03] *** GreyCatsidhe (Mibbit@44490612.twcny.res.14056255.com.hmsk) has quit IRC [Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client] [21:03] Yes Erin? [21:03] Hi trent.. [21:03] night [21:03] Cop to see you on! [21:03] Night! [21:03] :) [21:03] Cool [21:03] Hello, Erin :) [21:04] I'll be sending out the RD Handbooks tomorrow [21:04] Hey drum! [21:04] Awesome [21:04] Alright, y'all… I'm gonna split. Many blessings, everyone! [21:04] good night :) [21:04] Yay handbook. [21:04] Have a good one William. [21:04] I have to leave for my MRI In a few but thought I'd drop in. [21:05] Night :) morning :P [21:05] Night William [21:05] I would love to meet more ADF members in person. I have been so blessed in the ones I have met. Y'all bring so much to this path, I believe you guys are the embodiment of "Why Not Excellence" [21:05] Good luck with the MRI! [21:05] Night William [21:05] *** SharonRose (Mibbit@7a15f8d9.cpe.de729c11.ca.hmsk) has joined #adf [21:05] Thanks Rob! [21:05] See you soon William [21:05] Tu William. [21:06] Tc [21:06] Ralph are you on Facebook? [21:06] *** CajunDruid (Mibbit@c4bfc5a2.hsd1.co.5aa6454b.net.hmsk) has quit IRC [Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client] [21:07] yes. look for Ralph Romig in William or Drums friends [21:07] One of the greatest things about going to Ad Astra retreat three years ago was meeting Ralph and some of his group; amazing [21:07] AND meeting Amber Doty!!! [21:07] OK I gotta go. Have a good week everyone [21:07] lol, thanks Drum. At least I didn't get COMPLETELY forgotten. :P [21:07] I hope to make the next one [21:08] Later ErinPicard [21:08] Meeting you was memorable [21:08] *** MelittaStafford (Mibbit@f71d0fdf.dr02.ckvl.tn.7e44e9fb.net.hmsk) has joined #adf [21:08] Bye Erin and good luck [21:08]