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Hopeful Spontaneous Monster

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For members of the old tribe group, and others; free-form discussion, going off thread is expected, and the only rule is respect for all.

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Latest Activity: Jul 18

Butterflies feeding - Blue Plate Special

Anyone know what kind?

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Slow here! Where is the Happening Place now?? 25 Replies

like, i feel so. . .totally out of it. has everyone migrated or what?

Started by lorenzo. Last reply by Patchouli Jul 18.

The Pitts - with a homo "demon" 3 Replies

Have long said one of the best writers about is Leonard Pitts, of the Miami Herald. The Pulitzer folk agreed - and gave him a prize in 2004. His latest is here: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/col…

Started by Edward. Last reply by siyoo Jun 29.

You C++t!!! Derek and Clive (NWS) 1 Reply

This is very ooooofennnsive but feking fucking funny:

Started by Patrick Brown. Last reply by Reid Jun 24.

That makes two of us! 1 Reply

Seems like every time I come back here for a visit, the little bar at the bottom says: "Tribe Refugees 2 Online" So .. .whoever you are - glad you're here! (Funny thing, though. If you don't actua…

Started by Edward. Last reply by Patrick Brown Jun 24.

Hello! 6 Replies

Just dropped in to see how things are going. I'm glad to see the group is still active, and I may drop in more often now, as I have pretty well got my Facebook activity into a routine (Facebook is st…

Started by Papared. Last reply by lorenzo May 23.

tribe ^%$#@!#@@ 9 Replies

is it just me kicked out or is tribe down big time again?

Started by ellie. Last reply by ellie May 19.

Great Movie!!

“Australia” it's the new “Gone with the Wind”. I'm generally pretty critical but this film is perfect and so much fun. Watch it as I highly recommend it, in fact buy the DVD invite a bunch of people…

Started by Patrick Brown Apr 30.

Vista 64 bit on my new laptop?

I'll be getting a new laptop some-time-soon and I was wondering if I should get the 64bit version of Vista installed as there's no difference in price? I have heard that most 32bit programs seem to r…

Started by Patrick Brown Apr 22.

The poet warrior 9 Replies

Endless Dream Of myself I've given, Softness of my skin and flesh. And feeling pain like a child never knew, to be with you was all I ever wanted. I spread my wings and looked out to sea. Father's…

Started by Patrick Brown. Last reply by Reid Apr 10.

If I win the LOTTERY... 13 Replies

If I win the LOTTERY.... May I bribe you all to start posting more here at ole Ning? Or, what if I buy you... DONUTS...? Oh, I know I you can get them whenever you want at Tribe, but mine would be…

Started by Gigi. Last reply by Patrick Brown Apr 10.

The * is true. 3 Replies

A great film that has just shot into my all time top ten. It's called “Proof”, reviews here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proof-DVD-Gwyneth-Paltrow/ think it touched me so much because I related so much t…

Started by Patrick Brown. Last reply by Patrick Brown Apr 5.

Saw a Play Last Night. . 2 Replies

It was Edna Farber's "Stage Door," put on by a new theater troupe. Tucson is just spilling over with little theater groups. This was performed in the auditorium of a local high school in the affluent…

Started by lorenzo. Last reply by lorenzo Apr 4.

AIG Thinking of Changing Their Name! 2 Replies

Jon Stewart, probably the best news commentator on the air weighed in with a suggestion. Never at a lack for imagination, original ideas or analysis sharp enough to pop a watermelon. . .he had a sugg…

Started by lorenzo. Last reply by lorenzo Apr 4.

What kind of haircut are you? 11 Replies

No silly quizzes like this on Ning! and Ning brings you the programming that you love, every day and every week. There's nothing else like it on radio. . .programs like All Things Spaced Out, Keyboa…

Started by lorenzo. Last reply by Lily Apr 3.

G20 1 Reply

Could be the biggest protest the world has ever seen!? Let's hope it is because after hope what is left? Power to the people!! LOL

Started by Patrick Brown. Last reply by Reid Apr 1.

Facebook 20 Replies

Facebook: Love it or not? If you give it a positive rating, what is it that you like about it?

Started by Gigi. Last reply by lorenzo Mar 30.

Everyone Knows It's Windy! 3 Replies

This weather is wonderful. . .warm but mild, a great spring, except for the wind. . .pollen blows up my nose! kerpow! i mean. . .ah chieu! ( chinese for sneeze noise )

Started by lorenzo. Last reply by ellie Mar 26.

Life, Accelerated 9 Replies

Just a quick note to say hi. Life has gotten the best of me lately, and I think I've forgotten the art of conversation. A quick outline of the whirlwind: Dec. 2: Eldest daughter has her 2nd child, a…

Started by Gigi. Last reply by lorenzo Mar 21.

Any ideas? 6 Replies

It seems like so many things we want to do are illegal or expensive or habit forming, etc. Let's come up with a new one! Start a fad, get rich and be happy, with no taxes and no calories! . . .What…

Started by lorenzo. Last reply by Patrick Brown Mar 20.

Mac attack ! 13 Replies

Finally got tired of crashes, viral assaults, etc. etc. Got a Mac. More RAM than anyone could reasonably use, dual core processor, and a few other bells and whistles. Hate the mouse, which will soon…

Started by Edward. Last reply by lorenzo Mar 15.

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Comment by Edward on March 15, 2009 at 7:28am: Oh, the photos of the old planes in the main photo section were put there so a Smithsonian dude could copy them - too big to email, Tribe Refugees a fill-in.

Check em out!

Imagine - no parachute, sticks and wires, and 1912-1913 engines for power.

Comment by Reid on March 3, 2009 at 8:10am

Comment by lorenzo on February 21, 2009 at 8:05pm: some things are slow, and you don't want to wait. . .
some things are fast and they pass you by. .

let's sing karaoke!

Comment by ellie on February 21, 2009 at 8:46am: no i meant the one before of themonument where you said you added the clouds. though this one is cool too.

Comment by Edward on February 20, 2009 at 6:04am: Yup - The Hindenburg going up, and down at the same time.
Mostly use Photoshop to restore old photos; minimally to improve new stuff.
Photoshop is IMO used far too much in place of actually knowing what you're doing with a camera. . .

Drat - did not put the Logo on the bow !

Comment by ellie on February 19, 2009 at 10:34am: is that your photo edward? nice photoshop addition!! i am impressed. wish i were more into doing that