2009.02.24 01:00 - The Sound of Silence

The Guardian for this meeting was Wester Kiranov. The comments are hers.

Wester Kiranov: hi

Gaya Ethaniel: Hello Wester :)

Fefonz Quan: hi Wester, Gaya
Wester Kiranov: hi fefonz
Gaya Ethaniel: Hello Fefonz :)
Gaya Ethaniel: /phone
Gaya Ethaniel: Sorry back now.
Gaya Ethaniel: How are you both?
Wester Kiranov: I'm OK
Wester Kiranov: My sister just had a baby
Fefonz Quan: Congratulations Wester ;)
Gaya Ethaniel: Congratulations :)
Wester Kiranov: thanks

We were joined by a newborn SL-er who didn't really know why he was here. Gaya gave him the information, I was a bit too slow.

Gaya Ethaniel: Hi Samuel.

Samuel Woodrunner: Hi there
Gaya Ethaniel: You are born today. Welcome to SL.
Samuel Woodrunner: thanks, i really don't know how to play, hope someone teach me
Fefonz Quan: hello samuel
Wester Kiranov: hi samuel
Gaya Ethaniel: We are part of a group called PlayasBeing and having an open public discussion at the moment.
Gaya Ethaniel: Let me give you a notecard about the group.
Gaya Ethaniel: We record our sessions on http://playasbeing.wik.is/ Can we record your name and comments?
Samuel Woodrunner: ook...
Gaya Ethaniel: Thank you.
Wester Kiranov: actually, we weren't having much of a discussion, we were just sitting quietly. But if you have any questions feel free to ask.
Samuel Woodrunner: well... i really don't know...
Wester Kiranov: how did you find us?
Samuel Woodrunner: flyng ^^
Gaya Ethaniel: I just sent you a folder containing various information for new residents. Hope you find it useful Samuel.
Samuel Woodrunner: thanks
Gaya Ethaniel: You're Welcome.

We sat quietly for a bit more and Fefonz offered an interesting link to a nice text.

 Fefonz Quan: "the sound of silence" : http://www.4ui.com/eart/188eart1.htm

Wester Kiranov: :)
Gaya Ethaniel: Thanks Fefonz.
Gaya Ethaniel: ah... it's from Ajahn Sumedho...
Fefonz Quan: know him?
Gaya Ethaniel: Not personally but yes through my RL teacher :)
Fefonz Quan nods
Fefonz Quan too
Wester Kiranov: I have never heard of him
Gaya Ethaniel: He established Forest Sangha in UK under Ajahn Chah http://www.forestsangha.org/
Fefonz Quan find the article inspiring
Gaya Ethaniel smiles.
Wester Kiranov: I have to wake up my hubby now. brb.
Gaya Ethaniel: ok

Fael joined us for a while as well, looking quite lovely.

Fael Illyar: Hi Everyone :)
Gaya Ethaniel: Hello Fael :)
Fefonz Quan: hey Fael :)
Gaya Ethaniel: You've got the same lotus on your hair Fael :)
Fael Illyar: Yes, I've been wearing it since Moon gave me a copy :)
Gaya Ethaniel smiles. I wear it when I'm in my 'younger' shape.
Fael Illyar: that's since a couple of weeks.
Fael Illyar smiles.
Fael Illyar: Yes, it looks nice there :)
Gaya Ethaniel: Thanks. Not pink though :P
Fael Illyar smiles 'No, not quite.'
Gaya Ethaniel: Though I do like pink :)
Fefonz Quan: and green suits you too :)
Gaya Ethaniel: We've been reading a link Fefonz gave just before http://www.4ui.com/eart/188eart1.htm otherwise pretty silent.
Gaya Ethaniel: Thanks :)
Wester Kiranov: back
Gaya Ethaniel: wb
Fael Illyar: Ah, looks like a good text :)
Fael Illyar: Yes, nice text :)
Gaya Ethaniel smiles.
Fefonz Quan nods
Gaya Ethaniel: I'm afraid I must head back to RL. Enjoy your day.
Fael Illyar: See you later Gaya :)
Wester Kiranov: bye gaya
Fefonz Quan: bye gaya
Fael Illyar: Well, I guess I'll head back to RL as well. :)
Fael Illyar waves.
Wester Kiranov: bye fael
Fefonz Quan: bye Fa
Fefonz Quan: It's been a pleasure. _/!\_
Wester Kiranov: bye
Fefonz Quan: bye