Birthday bash

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 6:51 am

Air , alfric (29), God of Air , Mutt (31), Taurn (21), chanser69 (19), Toranaga (26), jjapple10 (33), Blacksun67 (35)

All have birthdays

C Elegans · Post by **C Elegans** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 7:02 am

I actually don't know any of the people who celebrate their birthday today, but Happy birthday all of you!

Ode to a Grasshopper · Tue Aug 13, 2002 7:44 am

Happy birthday, all of you.

Eerhardt · Post by **Eerhardt** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 7:52 am

Like CE, I don't know any of you, but have a good one anyway,

!

fable · Post by **fable** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 7:54 am

Good rule of thumb: if you don't recognize the names, it's because they've come and gone. Mutt doesn't even show up in the Members database (though birthdays seem to remain behind much longer), and God of Air stopped posting in February, while never visiting this forum.

Ode to a Grasshopper · Tue Aug 13, 2002 7:58 am

Nonetheless, it takes me but a moment to wish them happy birthday, and I have lost nothing for doing so.
If they don't see it then it's no big loss, and if, in the unlikely event that they do stop by and see it, they do, then they feel good that someone has wished them a happy birthday.

McBane · Post by **McBane** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 8:11 am

Originally posted by fable
Good rule of thumb:

Any idea where this expression comes from? I mean, was there someone named Thumb? Was he/she a good ruler?

BTW - Happy Birthday to all!

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 8:33 am

Originally posted by McBane

Any idea where this expression comes from? I mean, was there someone named Thumb? Was he/she a good ruler?

"From the family history of the Weasel's"

"Weazel the Thumb"

Born August the 13, 1098 in the Highlands of Louisiana to the ruling tribe of L.A. (Lower Alabama)

Became leader of the tribe at the age of 15...His father 'Weasel the Toe' died in a very bad hangnail incident.

He, Weasel the Thumb, ruled for 7 years and IMHO it was a good time. He introduced the filtered peace pipe, 8 day week (didn't catch on though) and the Thumb of Investment...(which lead to his fall)

McBane · Post by **McBane** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 8:43 am

Originally posted by Weasel

"From the family history of the Weasel's"

"Weazel the Thumb"

Born August the 13, 1098 in the Highlands of Louisiana to the ruling tribe of L.A. (Lower Alabama)

Became leader of the tribe at the age of 15...His father 'Weasel the Toe' died in a very bad hangnail incident.

He, Weasel the Thumb, ruled for 7 years and IMHO it was a good time. He introduced the filtered peace pipe, 8 day week (didn't catch on though) and the Thumb of Investment...(which lead to his fall)

Thanks! I had always wondered about that! I can finally die in peace!!

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 8:55 am

Originally posted by McBane

Thanks! I had always wondered about that! I can finally die in peace!!

Glad to be of help.

You know , studing the history of the 'Weasel Family' has lead to some strange facts......most of the time, the outcome turns bad.

But we are always willing to try.

KidD01 · Post by **KidD01** » Tue Aug 13, 2002 11:54 am

Originally posted by Weasel
"From the family history of the Weasel's"

"Weazel the Thumb"

Born August the 13, 1098 in the Highlands of Louisiana to the ruling tribe of L.A. (Lower Alabama)

Became leader of the tribe at the age of 15...His father 'Weasel the Toe' died in a very bad hangnail incident.

He, Weasel the Thumb, ruled for 7 years and IMHO it was a good time. He introduced the filtered peace pipe, 8 day week (didn't catch on though) and the Thumb of Investment...(which lead to his fall)

Who's Weasel ?

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Sun Aug 18, 2002 12:40 pm

Strange, you use the same colour as krishnath from enworld...And you are know for your Alter Ego's..

HighLordDave · Post by **HighLordDave** » Sun Aug 18, 2002 1:16 pm

Originally posted by McBane
Any idea where this expression comes from? I mean, was there someone named Thumb? Was he/she a good ruler?

According to a story I heard in way back in college, the expression comes from the olden days when corporal punishment was commonplace, not only in schools but in the home. In many states, there was an alleged law which allowed someone to beat their children (or spouse) with a switch so long as it was no wider than their thumb. I don't know if this is true or an urban legend, but it's a plausible story.

CM · Post by CM » Sun Aug 18, 2002 1:19 pm

Happy b-day for all, even if i have no clue who you are.