Session Start: Tue Feb 05 18:57:07 2019 Session Ident: #ADF 25[2019-02-05 18:57:07] * Now talking in: #ADF 25[2019-02-05 18:57:07] * Owlhawk (Owlhawk@sorcery-t50kai.cable.rogers.com) joins #ADF 28[2019-02-05 18:57:07] * ChanServ changes topic to: Welcome to the chat for Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF). Find out more about us at http://www.adf.org 29[2019-02-05 18:57:07] * #ADF has modes: +nt 29[2019-02-05 18:57:07] * #ADF created on Tue Feb 05 18:57:08 2019 29[2019-02-05 18:57:07] * ChanServ sets mode: +r 25[2019-02-05 19:58:33] * Rovena (rovena@sorcery-9lv79s.hnremote.net) joins #ADF 29[2019-02-05 19:58:38] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Rovena 25[2019-02-05 20:03:29] * SolarFlare (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 20:03:58] <@Rovena> Hello SolarFlare 16[2019-02-05 20:04:06] <@Rovena> How are you tonight? 16[2019-02-05 20:04:48]  Hello Rovena, I am good, how are you? 16[2019-02-05 20:05:39] <@Rovena> Doing okay. 16[2019-02-05 20:05:53] <@Rovena> Getting ready for Imbolc Retreat this weekend. 16[2019-02-05 20:06:20]  Sounds interesting 16[2019-02-05 20:07:46] <@Rovena> It is the only ADF festival in this part of the region. 16[2019-02-05 20:08:18] <@Rovena> I try to go every year 21[2019-02-05 20:10:03] <@Owlhawk> It's one I'd love to come to, if only to get away from the snow 16[2019-02-05 20:11:00] <@Rovena> It usually doesn't have snow but it could have some. It will be too warm this weekend for snow. 16[2019-02-05 20:11:23] <@Rovena> The temp range will be 30s to 50s F 21[2019-02-05 20:12:00] <@Owlhawk> tht's warm 16[2019-02-05 20:12:30] <@Rovena> It was 79 F today here but it will be comfortable 27[2019-02-05 20:15:57] * SolarFlare (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) has quit IRC (Connection closed) 25[2019-02-05 20:16:44] * Raggiedmon (IceChat9@sorcery-8q1nnh.ipv6.telus.net) joins #ADF 25[2019-02-05 20:17:29] * SolarFlare (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 20:17:39] <@Rovena> WB 16[2019-02-05 20:19:32]  Thank you 16[2019-02-05 20:26:11] <@Rovena> So, besides the weather, what is on people's mind? 16[2019-02-05 20:31:36]  Just taking life day by day 16[2019-02-05 20:32:27] <@Rovena> Cool. Understand that. 16[2019-02-05 20:36:00]  I use whole pepperoni and the crescent rolls. I also do a layer of meats, then cheese then meats then I wrap it up with oregano and more cheese on top 16[2019-02-05 20:36:17]  With a tomato dipping sauce 16[2019-02-05 20:37:53] <@Rovena> Interesting. Whole pepperoni is hard to come by around here. 25[2019-02-05 20:38:05] * AuroraSilvermane (Mibbit@sorcery-cp4ot2.md.comcast.net) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 20:38:24] <@Rovena> Hello Aurora 16[2019-02-05 20:38:29] <@Rovena> How are you tonight? 16[2019-02-05 20:38:52]  I literally have not been in an IRC chat since about 1999 16[2019-02-05 20:39:02]  Sorry I’m going over a new recipe for pizza rolls 16[2019-02-05 20:39:23]  So this is a Tuesday night thing? 16[2019-02-05 20:39:31]  With a family member. 21[2019-02-05 20:39:33] <@Owlhawk> yes, every tuesday night 21[2019-02-05 20:39:43] <@Owlhawk> same bat time, same bat channel! 16[2019-02-05 20:39:58] <@Rovena> WOndered about that, SolarFlare 16[2019-02-05 20:40:01] <@Rovena> Still sounds good. 16[2019-02-05 20:40:15]  What do you guys talk about? Just BSing around old school style? 16[2019-02-05 20:40:26]  https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza-flavored-rolls/e44de234-fb6d-4189-a798-9d1fb43f4c7e 16[2019-02-05 20:40:34] <@Rovena> Whatever people want to talk about 16[2019-02-05 20:40:40]  I use that but I modify mine. 25[2019-02-05 20:41:03] * Raggiedmon_ (IceChat9@sorcery-spijlf.ipv6.telus.net) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 20:41:12] <@Rovena> Sometimes we just socialize. Other times people have things they want to discuss. 16[2019-02-05 20:42:25]  You can also just use cheese and sprinkle with chopped garlic and herb seasoning. You may want to top with melted butter 27[2019-02-05 20:43:01] * Raggiedmon (IceChat9@sorcery-8q1nnh.ipv6.telus.net) has quit IRC (Ping timeout: 121 seconds) 16[2019-02-05 20:43:54]  WHAT, this uses Flash? 18[2019-02-05 20:45:02] <@Rovena> Owlhawk is the resident computer expert. 16[2019-02-05 20:45:14] <@Rovena> It may depend on which client you are using 21[2019-02-05 20:45:28] <@Owlhawk> it does depend on the client you are using. 21[2019-02-05 20:45:40] <@Owlhawk> In browser IRC typically uses flash. 16[2019-02-05 20:46:23]  I got a message that my version of Flash needed to be updated. Granted, I'm using a lappy from 2011 and I can still run Flash, but I want to make sure I'm not getting snowed here 16[2019-02-05 20:46:51]  For reals, who uses Flash for anything? 21[2019-02-05 20:47:23] <@Owlhawk> that's not necessicarly conected to the chat. However thaere are other options for accessing the chat then browser based. https://www.adf.org/forums/chats/irc/index.html 25[2019-02-05 20:49:07] * Taliesin2 (shanesaylor@sorcery-j01cab.dc.cox.net) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 20:49:31]  Hello. Sorry for arriving late. 16[2019-02-05 20:49:59] <@Rovena> No problem. Glad you made it. 16[2019-02-05 20:53:17] <@Rovena> How are you tonight? 16[2019-02-05 20:55:22]  Who are you all? 16[2019-02-05 20:56:23] <@Rovena> I'm Rovena from NW Louisiana 16[2019-02-05 20:59:19]  I'm Aurora from Hallowed Ground Protogrove 16[2019-02-05 21:00:34]  It's NW/Central MD and S Central PA 16[2019-02-05 21:00:58] <@Rovena> My grove is Thisle Grove. 27[2019-02-05 21:01:59] * Taliesin2 (shanesaylor@sorcery-j01cab.dc.cox.net) has quit IRC (Client exited) 16[2019-02-05 21:04:06]  I've been considering running for MA 16[2019-02-05 21:04:23]  As of about 10 am, lol 16[2019-02-05 21:05:38] <@Rovena> That is a very demanding position. 25[2019-02-05 21:06:47] * SolarFlare_ (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) joins #ADF 27[2019-02-05 21:06:47] * SolarFlare (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) has quit IRC (Connection closed) 27[2019-02-05 21:07:06] * SolarFlare_ (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) has quit IRC (Connection closed) 16[2019-02-05 21:08:45]  Which is probably why no one seems to want it. 25[2019-02-05 21:09:27] * gaarik (Mibbit@sorcery-16efn0.res.rr.com) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 21:09:42]  There seems to be a fairly recent "membership vs. MG" what is IMO a false dichotomy 16[2019-02-05 21:09:44]  Good evening. 16[2019-02-05 21:09:51]  hai 16[2019-02-05 21:10:23] <@Rovena> In order to run, you have to be 18 or older, your home address has to be Shareable while your email & phone number needs to be Publishable. 16[2019-02-05 21:10:23]  And say what now? "membership vs. MG?" 16[2019-02-05 21:10:30] <@Rovena> Hello gaarik 16[2019-02-05 21:11:32]  I've been coming to ADF rites since about 1998, wasn't an official dues-paying member until 2011 or 2012, lol 16[2019-02-05 21:13:43] <@Rovena> gaarik, Aurora was just giving her impression. No specific incidnet that I know of. 16[2019-02-05 21:13:54]  Ah, I see. 16[2019-02-05 21:14:05]  Sorry. Was a little later than I intended. 16[2019-02-05 21:14:23]  (to the conversation, I mean) 16[2019-02-05 21:15:01] <@Rovena> No problem. People arrive when they can and leave when they must 16[2019-02-05 21:16:10]  I've been a Pagan for about 23 years and am a perfect example of how unnecessary it is to progress through the "ranks" unless you feel called to do so. 16[2019-02-05 21:17:00] <@Rovena> How are things going for you, gaarik? 16[2019-02-05 21:17:36]  Not too bad at all. Better today than some Tuesdays, I've been meaning to show back up for a few weeks. 16[2019-02-05 21:17:38]  No specific incident. Just an impression. 16[2019-02-05 21:18:20]  Thank you for asking, Rovena. How about you? 16[2019-02-05 21:19:20] <@Rovena> I am well. Enjoying the warm weather before the cold returns this weekend. 21[2019-02-05 21:21:33] <@Owlhawk> cold weather! BAH HUMBUG!!! 16[2019-02-05 21:21:51] <@Rovena> It is all relative! 25[2019-02-05 21:21:52] * SolarFlare (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) joins #ADF 16[2019-02-05 21:21:53]  I am not very trusting that it will be this warm for long :) 21[2019-02-05 21:21:53] <@Owlhawk> we hit -35 C more then once last week! 16[2019-02-05 21:21:58]  So I'm the only one lamenting the warm winter, I see. LOL 21[2019-02-05 21:22:32] <@Owlhawk> we had school buses cancelled last week because it was too cold for the kids to wait at their bus stop 16[2019-02-05 21:22:36] <@Rovena> The infrastrcture here isn't built for cold weather. 16[2019-02-05 21:22:42]  My husband will love it. We have the stereotypical Thermostat Wars, lol 21[2019-02-05 21:22:45] <@Owlhawk> no, you'res is not 16[2019-02-05 21:23:11]  State of the Union is on, night 27[2019-02-05 21:23:15] * SolarFlare (Solar@sorcery-0jrli3.at.cox.net) has quit IRC (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) 16[2019-02-05 21:24:16] <@Rovena> Hubby has arthritis so cold weather is his enemy 16[2019-02-05 21:24:32]  Well, that's fair, Rovena. 16[2019-02-05 21:25:02]  Ugh, State Of The Union is a media circus. A hard Not Watching 16[2019-02-05 21:26:19]  Since pizza rolls were a thing (lol), does anyone have an instant pot? I'm thinking country ribs for dinner and looking for a good recipe 16[2019-02-05 21:26:48] <@Rovena> Sorry, we don't. Hubby is the chef in teh family. 16[2019-02-05 21:27:41]  Not I, said the cat. 16[2019-02-05 21:27:49]  Sorry not to be of help. 16[2019-02-05 21:30:39]  Damn. I recently got one as a gift and it's pretty great, I just need more recipes. 16[2019-02-05 21:31:32]  Anyone going to any good cons in the future? It's not really festival time, but hey, what the hell 16[2019-02-05 21:32:21] <@Rovena> Everything is too far away from me. Imbolc Retreat in Mountain Home, TX, this weekend is my onece a year event 16[2019-02-05 21:33:50]  My issue is the time off and money. I'm a bartender, so we don't really get benefits and weekends are our money days, so time off for a weekend is more expensive for me than for people with regular jobs. 16[2019-02-05 21:34:04]  I know they exist, but not where and if they're hiring 16[2019-02-05 21:35:24]  Unfortunately, for me, it's the down-time season. Festival season is when I work the most, and ironically have the most money to go to festivals. 16[2019-02-05 21:37:45] <@Rovena> Life is often not convenient. 16[2019-02-05 21:38:15]  Fact, but I find it suits me. *grin* 16[2019-02-05 21:39:10] <@Rovena> That is all that matters. 16[2019-02-05 21:40:24]  So what were everyone's omens for Imbolc? 16[2019-02-05 21:43:14]  I suppose I'm willing to share mine. In our rite last Friday, I pulled lagu for my personal omen. 16[2019-02-05 21:44:04]  I would feel less willing to share the group's shared omen, as it is not only mine. 16[2019-02-05 21:45:08] <@Rovena> Our grove's omen was Muin. 16[2019-02-05 21:45:46] <@Rovena> I respect your decision, gaarik. Since ADF rituals are public, I feel alright in sharing ours. 16[2019-02-05 21:47:40]  I'll share HGPG's since we're technically public. Our Deity of the Occasion was Brigit (of course) and we just asked for general advice. 16[2019-02-05 21:47:55] <@Rovena> Interesting idea to have members pull an individual omen for themself. 16[2019-02-05 21:48:02]  True. I suppose I could share that as well. 16[2019-02-05 21:48:47] <@Rovena> gaarik, do what you are commfortable with. No pressure to do anything here. 16[2019-02-05 21:49:27]  Our Grove is mainly half Irish Celtic and half Norse, but we sometimes vary it a bit with Continental Celtic and Anglo-Saxon, as well as Greek 16[2019-02-05 21:49:29]  SCG's ogham pull was huath, beith, eamhancholl. 16[2019-02-05 21:50:52]  Just to be clear, SCG's rite was on Sunday, and so it's not the Friday omen I'm sharing. 16[2019-02-05 21:51:54] <@Rovena> Cool. 16[2019-02-05 21:52:07]  Anyway, I guess we started doing personal omens a few years ago, spring equinox, I think. 16[2019-02-05 21:52:47]  We asked primarily for advice from Brigid after our working to prosper as a Grove and in our lives as members, and our result Coll, Luis, and Muin 16[2019-02-05 21:53:58]  Wait...gaarik...what Grove are you from? 16[2019-02-05 21:53:59] <@Rovena> The choice of High Day to do it is interesting. I would have expected it more at Samhain. 16[2019-02-05 21:55:30]  Me? I work with a worship group on the West Side of Cleveland; technically I'm solitary. I often go to Stone Creed Grove rites and help them out with stuff, though. 16[2019-02-05 21:56:08]  At Samhain we typically honor the Ancestors, and we asked them what we needed to know and where we should focus our energies in the coming year. 16[2019-02-05 21:56:19]  When I'm able to, anyway. I don't drive due to medical, so it's tough to get there. 16[2019-02-05 21:56:28] <@Rovena> That gives you a wide exdposure to ideas and things 16[2019-02-05 21:56:33]  Yule was a continuation of that work, and Imbolc was pretty much a check-in 16[2019-02-05 21:56:48] <@Rovena> Not driving can be a real problem. 16[2019-02-05 21:57:13]  It is. I didn't have a car for a long time and it was extremely limiting in this country 16[2019-02-05 21:57:26] <@Rovena> My hubby has had seizure issues so he rarely drives. 16[2019-02-05 21:58:36]  For some reason, we consider it more "freeing" to need to drive at least 20 minutes to get to anything in America, but it's actually very very limiting and ableist 16[2019-02-05 21:58:54]  Are personal omens really that strange? We started doing them because folks were asking me for readings after our rites, and I still had hospitality (food and games and such) to run after rite. 16[2019-02-05 21:59:49] <@Rovena> I have never seen it done at the few rites I have attended away from my grove. 16[2019-02-05 22:00:14] <@Rovena> Nothing wrong with doing things differently. 16[2019-02-05 22:02:04]  My first Grove was CedarLight. Hallowed Ground is pretty much a splinter group from CLG. 16[2019-02-05 22:03:01]  That's pretty cool. I wish I could say that of my group. Unfortunately, while we work ADF style rites all the same, that's not the way it happened. 16[2019-02-05 22:03:27] <@Rovena> Our grove is the first and only one in our state. 16[2019-02-05 22:04:03]  America is enormous. Some of the people we serve come from 3 hours away 16[2019-02-05 22:05:58]  I'm hoping that people aren't cornering you into your Seeing services. 16[2019-02-05 22:13:15] <@Rovena> After our rites we do a potluck. People here love to cook. 16[2019-02-05 22:14:10] <@Rovena> Every couple of months, my hubby does a cooking class. 16[2019-02-05 22:15:26]  That's really nice. We have some pretty good cooks at HGPG, but CLG has been lacking lately. I could probably offer one of those, it's a good idea 16[2019-02-05 22:15:53]  G2g, hubby is home & it's dinner time. 16[2019-02-05 22:15:57]  Nice to talk to you all. 27[2019-02-05 22:16:04] * AuroraSilvermane (Mibbit@sorcery-cp4ot2.md.comcast.net) has quit IRC (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) 16[2019-02-05 22:16:06] <@Rovena> Night 16[2019-02-05 22:25:28] <@Rovena> Well, folks, I think I will bid y'all a good night. Tell Blondie goodnight. 27[2019-02-05 22:25:40] * @Rovena (rovena@sorcery-9lv79s.hnremote.net) has quit IRC (Quit: ) 27[2019-02-05 22:26:11] * gaarik (Mibbit@sorcery-16efn0.res.rr.com) has quit IRC (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)