OT: Ode to Ava!

Azalin · Post by **Azalin** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 11:26 am

[Edited because I wasnt that wise after all

]

Well, yesterday I have found out about what "happened" to Ava, and I found myself being furious about it. A few years ago, I would have lashed out at people. But I guess I'm getting older, my belly is gettin' bigger and some white hair's showing up on my head! Am I gettin' wiser? Hopefully! Anyway, the goal of this message is to let people know why I do really appreciate Ava's presence on the board. (sorry for the unperfect english, french bein' my primary language!)

There's one thing I feel about Beth, it's her passion for irish music. She helped me a few times with tune titles, and is always willing to help out of interest for the music. Unlike me, she's always trying to avoid fights, and seems to be someone we can rely on. I'm just very glad she's on board. As stated below in a "future" post, I can't wait to spend some time with her in july

Anyway, that's the reason why I think she didnt deserve being put down, especially by the people who did it.

[ This Message was edited by: Azalin on 2003-02-11 16:17 ]

BrassBlower · Post by **BrassBlower** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 1:30 pm

Whenever I get on the chat Friday and Saturday nights, there are a few names I always anticipate seeing on the list. One of those names is "Ava".

Beth has always been a great source of encouragement to me, and I enjoy chatting with her. Keep the faith and keep up the good work!

(Edited to add that I have not followed the thread which started the controversy, so please don't accuse me of taking sides! Just because I like Beth doesn't mean I dislike everyone who doesn't agree with her.)

le gra,
Jim

[ This Message was edited by: BrassBlower on 2003-02-11 16:38 ]

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:01 pm

Sounds like her to me.

Jeferson · Post by **Jeferson** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:28 pm

Az, I've emailed you.
Jef

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:34 pm

I like Beth, too. But I don't HATE me.

burnsbyrne · Post by **burnsbyrne** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:44 pm

On 2003-02-11 15:34, JessieK wrote:
I like Beth, too. But I don't HATE me.

Jessie,
This is a rhetorical question. I'm not asking you to answer out loud.
Can you love yourself and admit that you are not perfect too? This is a lesson that has taken me 50+ years to learn.
Mike

rbm · Post by **rbm** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:49 pm

Well I think.....hold on...... haven't I read this somewhere else today?

may be it time for us all to take a step back for a minute or two.

I don't think these threads are helping, if we need to show someone support how about a PM? ....if you want to slate me for this go ahead because today and the last few days its almost become a witch hunt,
and when it comes down to it there are far more important things

So how about an amnesty for a few days?
Richard.

IF YOU FEEL A NEED TO SLATE THIS PLEASE PLEASE EMAIL - WE DON'T BITE.

Jeferson · Post by **Jeferson** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 2:58 pm

Yikes, I'll post here then. I contacted AZ off board and suggested that we don't need to criticise one person in order to encourage another. We disagree.

That said, I'll simply post here that I'd suggest we encourage where appropriate, but not cheapen it with criticism of others.

Jef
EDITED to add that I see Az has now deleted what I was grumbling about.
Thanks Az.

[ This Message was edited by: Jeferson on 2003-02-11 16:21 ]

Azalin · Post by **Azalin** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 3:06 pm

Anyway, I'm looking forward to spend the week with Ava at the Willie Clancy festival. The only thing that's bogging me about her is that she's not drikin', but then, I might end up with free beer (I've got a planified strategy!).

rbm · Post by **rbm** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 3:06 pm

On 2003-02-11 15:58, Jeferson wrote:
..... we don't need to criticise one person in order to encourage another. We disagree. ...

...I'd suggest we encourage where appropriate, but not cheapen it with criticism of others.

Jef

well said that man

THANKS ALL

[ This Message was edited by: rbm on 2003-02-12 02:37 ]

TomB · Post by **TomB** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 3:15 pm

On 2003-02-11 16:06, rbm wrote:
On 2003-02-11 15:58, Jeferson wrote:
..... we don't need to criticise one person in order to encourage another. We disagree. ...

...I'd suggest we encourage where appropriate, but not cheapen it with criticism of others.

Jef
well said that man
I'm off now tonight hasn't been great in here
its late, its raining and I find out if I have cancer tomorrow... as I said there's more to life.

Best wishes to you tomorrow.

Tom

MacEachain · Post by **MacEachain** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 3:51 pm

On 2003-02-11 16:06, rbm wrote:
I'm off now tonight hasn't been great in here
its late, its raining and I find out if I have cancer tomorrow... as I said there's more to life.

We'll be thinking of you Richard.

Best, Mac

goesto11 · Post by **goesto11** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 4:02 pm

I don't really know Beth (I've always wondered where avanutria came from, but was worried about getting yelled at by one of the old-time porch sitters if I asked

), but she seems very nice. I would have to say that I like her.

John Mac

Disclaimer: This post does not imply or infer that I do not like any other members or non-members of this board. I am not suggesting that Beth is or is not a "cutie-pie". I make no warranties or representations regarding this post, and expressly disclaim any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the warranty against threads that become rapidly hurtful and the warranty against statements in threads being wildly misinterpreted. This thread is not making an evaluation of any craft or craft-like items made by the subject of this thread, or any other member or non-member of the C&F community. (I think this should cover me)

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 4:07 pm

On 2003-02-11 16:06, rbm wrote:

I find out if I have cancer tomorrow...

I hope that all is well.

Soineanta · Post by **Soineanta** » Tue Feb 11, 2003 4:22 pm

I don't know you very well... but you'll be in my thoughts. Best of luck.