Housekeeping. 

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There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind.

So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best.

so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game?

Sure, why not.  At least everyone will know I wrote my offering.  It will be so pathetic.

Do I get to pick my own topic or do you get to do that.  Not that I care one way or the other. 

BUT.....if you pick mine, I get to pick yours.

Aussie wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:00pm:

Sure, why not.  At least everyone will know I wrote my offering.  It will be so pathetic. Do I get to pick my own topic or do you get to do that.  Not that I care one way or the other.  BUT.....if you pick mine, I get to pick yours.

write your own. choose your own topic and 'audience'. as long or as short as you want.  Make your readers believe you. Sell them a narrative they can embrace and believe in.

Aussie wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:00pm:

Sure, why not.  At least everyone will know I wrote my offering.  It will be so pathetic. Do I get to pick my own topic or do you get to do that.  Not that I care one way or the other.  BUT.....if you pick mine, I get to pick yours.

because it was lousy? badly written? dripping in venom?  poorly argued? insipidly presented?

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:04pm:

Aussie wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 8:00pm: Sure, why not.  At least everyone will know I wrote my offering.  It will be so pathetic. Do I get to pick my own topic or do you get to do that.  Not that I care one way or the other.  BUT.....if you pick mine, I get to pick yours. because it was lousy? badly written? dripping in venom?  poorly argued? insipidly presented?

All of the above, if you like.  But it will be all mine and there will be no fakir Professors born of the imagination of someone other than yourself.

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 7:49pm:

There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind. So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best. so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game?

Nahhhh. Get Phemanderac for this.

She'll give you a speech for sure. Trust me...it will also be loooooooong  ;D

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 7:49pm:

There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind. So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best. so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game?

why do you keep issuing challenges only to run away from them?

John Smith wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:12pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 7:49pm: There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind. So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best. so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game? why do you keep issuing challenges only to run away from them?

He only does that for the first week.

When he’s finally finished squirming, he does a quick google and voila.

Rosa Parks and William Wilberforce.

And he still doesn’t know who Rosa Parks was.

John Smith wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:12pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 7:49pm: There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind. So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best. so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game? why do you keep issuing challenges only to run away from them?

apparently, you missed the news of my wellwritten missive and the tantrums that ensued from the competitors. So not we move on to another challenge.

Karnal wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:27pm:

John Smith wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 8:12pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 7:49pm: There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind. So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best. so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game? why do you keep issuing challenges only to run away from them? He only does that for the first week. When he’s finally finished squirming, he does a quick google and voila. Rosa Parks and William Wilberforce. And he still doesn’t know who Rosa Parks was.

I wrote a song about Rosa.

'Montgomery Bus Ride'

Maybe Triple J played it.

Nah.

Longy’s next trick is a quick cut and paste of Martin Luther King.

He’s that good.

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:27pm:

John Smith wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 8:12pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 7:49pm: There have been some memorable speeches over the years. Some are tied to momentous events. "I have a dream..." and "We will fight them on the beaches.." come easily to mind. So perhaps the next challenge to you wordsmiths is to write a speech, as long or as short as you need. See of you can top the worlds best. so, Karnal, Aussie, Pecca?  any of you game? why do you keep issuing challenges only to run away from them? apparently, you missed the news of my wellwritten missive and the tantrums that ensued from the competitors. So not we move on to another challenge.

well written missive? is that what you call that conglomeration of quotes you put together from other peoples articles?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Karnal wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:43pm:

Longy’s next trick is a quick cut and paste of Martin Luther King. He’s that good.

I had a dream.

Earlier today.

Fell asleep at my desk.

It was weird, man.

What is my topic, melielongtime?  I'm happy for you to set it.

Karnal wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 8:43pm:

Longy’s next trick is a quick cut and paste of Martin Luther King. He’s that good.

You're so lame, Karnal.  I expected stupidity but not this pitiful crap you are dealing now. You sound rather embararssing.

I look forward to reading your speech.  Or I would except that now you know what you are up against I suspect you will bail on me.

I'm correct right?

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 16^th, 2015 at 9:29pm:

Karnal wrote on Jul 16th, 2015 at 8:43pm: Longy’s next trick is a quick cut and paste of Martin Luther King. He’s that good. You're so lame, Karnal.  I expected stupidity but not this pitiful crap you are dealing now. You sound rather embararssing. I look forward to reading your speech.  Or I would except that now you know what you are up against I suspect you will bail on me. I'm correct right?

No, Longy, you’ll be bailing on us. You’ll have one of your little holidays.

Believe me, it won’t be the same here without you.

So... I gather you wont be writing a speech?

awww....  I enjoyed our last little contest.

Longy...be honest next time.

Just tell them the awkward truth ie you don't give a $hit about a 2 bit forum like this because you only log in to destress, you've got more impt things to do like run 2 businesses....and that your only motivation for writing is based on how much money you will make from it.

In short, tell the truth and move on.

Eventually the kicking and screaming will die down.

Sheesh...I'm heaps younger than you and unlike you, I'm just a housewife and mummy. Yet here I am telling you all this  ::)

Anyway...I'm off to locate Redmond's Quiz topic.

Got an easy maths question to offer.

Oh and Longy...you're not allowed to answer the question.

Why? It will be way tooooooo easy for you.

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 9:34am:

Longy...be honest next time. Just tell them the awkward truth ie you don't give a $hit about a 2 bit forum like this because you only log in to destress, you've got more impt things to do like run 2 businesses....and that your only motivation for writing is based on how much money you will make from it. In short, tell the truth and move on. Eventually the kicking and screaming will die down. Sheesh...I'm heaps younger than you and unlike you, I'm just a housewife and mummy. Yet here I am telling you all this  ::) Anyway...I'm off to locate Redmond's Quiz topic. Got an easy maths question to offer. Oh and Longy...you're not allowed to answer the question. Why? It will be way tooooooo easy for you.

Thanks Lisa.  All I was aiming for was a bit of fun where we all tried to present an argument FOR a position we actually oppose.  It could have been a lot of fun, but alas, the ever-present idiots couldn't handle it.  It is quite instructive to develop a cogent argument for the opposite side. It makes you question your own positions more intently.

all too much for the tantrum-throwers

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 9:56am:

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 9:34am: Longy...be honest next time. Just tell them the awkward truth ie you don't give a $hit about a 2 bit forum like this because you only log in to destress, you've got more impt things to do like run 2 businesses....and that your only motivation for writing is based on how much money you will make from it. In short, tell the truth and move on. Eventually the kicking and screaming will die down. Sheesh...I'm heaps younger than you and unlike you, I'm just a housewife and mummy. Yet here I am telling you all this  ::) Anyway...I'm off to locate Redmond's Quiz topic. Got an easy maths question to offer. Oh and Longy...you're not allowed to answer the question. Why? It will be way tooooooo easy for you. Thanks Lisa.  All I was aiming for was a bit of fun where we all tried to present an argument FOR a position we actually oppose.  It could have been a lot of fun, but alas, the ever-present idiots couldn't handle it.  It is quite instructive to develop a cogent argument for the opposite side. It makes you question your own positions more intently. all too much for the tantrum-throwers

Longy, look around you.

Hardly anyone on here is employed.

You're in a different position to most...you employ others.

So for you, this forum is a play land. For them, it is a very impt part of their entire life.

How do I know this?

I MYSELF DON'T WORK NOW AND IT'S DOING MY HEAD IN ....BIG TIME.

As soon as my kids start school, I'm outta here. And it can't come soon enough...sigh.

Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 17^th, 2015 at 10:07am:

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 9:56am: Lisa Jones wrote on Jul 17th, 2015 at 9:34am: Longy...be honest next time. Just tell them the awkward truth ie you don't give a $hit about a 2 bit forum like this because you only log in to destress, you've got more impt things to do like run 2 businesses....and that your only motivation for writing is based on how much money you will make from it. In short, tell the truth and move on. Eventually the kicking and screaming will die down. Sheesh...I'm heaps younger than you and unlike you, I'm just a housewife and mummy. Yet here I am telling you all this  ::) Anyway...I'm off to locate Redmond's Quiz topic. Got an easy maths question to offer. Oh and Longy...you're not allowed to answer the question. Why? It will be way tooooooo easy for you. Thanks Lisa.  All I was aiming for was a bit of fun where we all tried to present an argument FOR a position we actually oppose.  It could have been a lot of fun, but alas, the ever-present idiots couldn't handle it.  It is quite instructive to develop a cogent argument for the opposite side. It makes you question your own positions more intently. all too much for the tantrum-throwers Longy, look around you. Hardly anyone on here is employed. You're in a different position to most...you employ others. So for you, this forum is a play land. For them, it is a very impt part of their entire life. How do I know this? I MYSELF DON'T WORK NOW AND IT'S DOING MY HEAD IN ....BIG TIME. As soon as my kids start school, I'm outta here. And it can't come soon enough...sigh.

my wife was a stay-at-home mum for 20 years.  when she went back into the work-force the shock was huge for the first month but after that, she loved it and still does.  She works for me now (although it is actually WITH me)!