A question about rules, is now a ghost story thread..

I doubt this post will exist very long as soon as admin reads it, but I'd like to ask something about the rules. This was posted in the new announcement about the rules.

RomadBuff wrote:

PLease do not hijack other peoples threads. In the futre if talking about dogs triggers some sexual frustration in you, or you suffer from vietnam flashbacks (even if you have never been there), please feel free to start your own thread.

Why might I ask, do I have to be so sweetly perfect and considerate of others, yet our admin can insinuate I have dog sex fantasies and delusional thoughts of being in Vietnam?

the main reason things were deleted off that thread is because the original poster had a problem with how the thread had been turned. Rather than make a huge deal about it, I just deleted the unneeded posts and left it as it was. It was made a much bigger deal than it should have been.

I can understand that even though we meant no harm. But why can admin insult me?

I deleted the part of his post that insulted you. I apologize.

I also understand that you meant no harm, thats why I simply deleted the posts that were not in direct interest to the ad.

let's all just be nice,k????

there is a time and place for it, I guess. Again its all a judgement call.

You know I agree with a fairly strict set of rules, but we don't even know when we can make a joke anymore.

And yes, I understood you took it mildly. I suppose I just didn't see it as so offensive. We've made similar jokes before so I didn't expect that reaction.

As I said Ratz - sometimes there is just a time and place for it. It is behind us now. Nothing would have been said had the original poster not had an issue with it. I have to try to keep everyone happy. Sometimes I feel like I am losing the battle.

Yeah I know NB. And you didn't have to delete what Buff posted on my account either. I really don't care if I get insulted. I just thought it kinda funny to be told to be nice by the same person who was making remarks aimed at me. No harm done.

if ya havent figured it out already, I don't have much control over him LOL

I assumed that. And I appreciate you allowing this topic to stay. I knew one of you could have just canned it and blocked me from the site and no one would have known the difference.

oh yes we would... you post too much to not notice you being gone. There was no reason to ban you. Its all over now... time to move on.

Like I said, no harm done. I can still make fun of Nitro and justoo can't I?

of course

Sounds good. LOL Since I started this thread I assume I'm ok in changing direction. Tonight I talked to kids from two different families that used to live in my house that said they'd never stay in it again. Both claimed to have seen apparitions. One kid said he had constant nightmares that quit as soon as he moved out. It's an odd place, but so far nothing too bizarre.

I need to take those kids upstairs sometime. When you round the corner at the top of the stairs my Halloween witch is standing right there. It's even startled a few adults.

Ratzilla wrote:

Sounds good. LOL Since I started this thread I assume I'm ok in changing direction. Tonight I talked to kids from two different families that used to live in my house that said they'd never stay in it again. Both claimed to have seen apparitions. One kid said he had constant nightmares that quit as soon as he moved out. It's an odd place, but so far nothing too bizarre.

I need to take those kids upstairs sometime. When you round the corner at the top of the stairs my Halloween witch is standing right there. It's even startled a few adults.

OMG that's just mean...

Ratzilla wrote:

Yeah I know NB. And you didn't have to delete what Buff posted on my account either. I really don't care if I get insulted. I just thought it kinda funny to be told to be nice by the same person who was making remarks aimed at me. No harm done.

Grow some thicker skin, and I never once told you to be nice, it was a joke.

You guys win. Time to move on.

My last post, ya'll enjoy this site, it's not worth the heartburn and stress it causes.

RomadBuff wrote:

Grow some thicker skin, and I never once told you to be nice, it was a joke.

You guys win. Time to move on.

My last post, ya'll enjoy this site, it's not worth the heartburn and stress it causes.

huh? I thought was dealt with?

RomadBuff wrote:

Ratzilla wrote:

Yeah I know NB. And you didn't have to delete what Buff posted on my account either. I really don't care if I get insulted. I just thought it kinda funny to be told to be nice by the same person who was making remarks aimed at me. No harm done.

Grow some thicker skin, and I never once told you to be nice, it was a joke.

You guys win. Time to move on.

My last post, ya'll enjoy this site, it's not worth the heartburn and stress it causes.

I didn't take it as anything but a joke. People misinterpret intent of posts all the time. It shouldn't be that big of a deal.

omg I feel like I am a babysitter! How old are we?

Hey! I changed the topic to ghosts

Oh,oh, oh, Friday the 13th ghost tours in Topeka!

cool, I wanna go!!!!

Very cool, but I think they're sold out... I'd of enjoyed it!

You ever been on the tours suzy?

just me wrote:

Ratzilla wrote:

Sounds good. LOL Since I started this thread I assume I'm ok in changing direction. Tonight I talked to kids from two different families that used to live in my house that said they'd never stay in it again. Both claimed to have seen apparitions. One kid said he had constant nightmares that quit as soon as he moved out. It's an odd place, but so far nothing too bizarre.

I need to take those kids upstairs sometime. When you round the corner at the top of the stairs my Halloween witch is standing right there. It's even startled a few adults.

OMG that's just mean...

They aren't little kids. They're all 16 or older now which is why it's funny that they're still scared of staying here.

Ratzilla wrote:

You ever been on the tours suzy?

No, but I'd love to go. Oz and I should get together sometime, and check out one of the tours. *hint hint*

Ever heard good stories about the tours from reliable witnesses? I'd like to see the Seeley mansion too since he dealt in patent medicines and I collect that kind of thing.

Last time we were in Abilene, the Seelye Mansion was undergoing renovations. That was a place I'd always wanted to check out, but just couldn't find the time.

I hear they have several examples of his patent meds on display. He was known for riding the UP rail line and selling it off the train. Some of his more rare bottles can bring prices in the hundreds.

I went to the Seeley Mansion years ago. I can't really remember too much except the house being huge (of course) and I loved the very top of the house.

What's the top?

I can't think of what it's called, it reminded me of what they would have put Rapunzel in. lol

Ahh ok. A turret?

Or, is it more like a widows walk?

Couldn't find a pic of the Seelye Mansion that showed the part you are talking about.
If it is similar to the same part in the above pictured Lebold Mansion, it is called a "tower".
Aside from being a watchtower, it had an architectural purpose. It was the thermostat for the house. The more you opened the windows up there, the more the air drew through the house. In those days it was the man of the house who tended to this chore, giving him the thermastat control. My, how things have changed.

suzyr wrote:

Or, is it more like a widows walk?

Could be a tower or a turret. Rapunzel was in a turret. I saw it on Fractured Fairy Tales so it must be true.

Seelye Mansion

Na ya. Found that pic, couldn't find a pic that showed the tower.

Oh well, whatever it is, a co-worker that takes the tours out of Hays says it's a great place to see.

I don't remember a tower. Of course, it might not have been visible from the street, so I wouldn't have seen it while doing a drive by.

Ratzilla wrote:

Rapunzel was in a turret. I saw it on Fractured Fairy Tales so it must be true.

Nerd!

suzyr wrote:

I don't remember a tower. Of course, it might not have been visible from the street, so I wouldn't have seen it while doing a drive by.

You should be ashamed. Doing a drive by on such an elegant old landmark.

I am... So ashamed. So sorry. Won't happen again. err, I mean...

Sorry, thought you meant Toast stories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoFhNepDTuE

Justoo wrote:

Couldn't find a pic of the Seelye Mansion that showed the part you are talking about.
If it is similar to the same part in the above pictured Lebold Mansion, it is called a "tower".
Aside from being a watchtower, it had an architectural purpose. It was the thermostat for the house. The more you opened the windows up there, the more the air drew through the house. In those days it was the man of the house who tended to this chore, giving him the thermastat control. My, how things have changed.

uuuummmm, it may have been the Lebold Mansion. I could have sworn it was the Seelye one. My bad if it was. Interesting architectural purpose, I didn't know that! I remember the lady that showed us the place, she was very sweet!

SlumberGirl wrote:

[ I remember the lady that showed us the place, she was very sweet!

Probably the Seelye Mansion, then. The tours at he Lebold are given by a gentleman or his gentleman friend.

nitromaxx98 wrote:

Sorry, thought you meant Toast stories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoFhNepDTuE

What disturbs me is that I watched almost half that video before I closed the browser.