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This Weeks Web Page
by Frank Vest
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What: Welcome to Michael Lynn's Homepage
Where: http://www.people.unt.edu/~mikelynn/.

You're probably wondering what this personal web page has to do with Fidonet and BBS. Two things....

It's an Amiga computer page
It's a link to the Bard's Tavern Homepage at:
http://www.people.unt.edu/~mikelynn/bards.html

Michael's page starts with a little about himself and his work. There's an introduction to the BBS page with link. Also mentioned is the fact that he is an Amiga tech. Below this are links to Amiga pages as well as links to interests of Michael's.

Clicking on the link to the Bard's Tavern Homepage, you find yourself at a page that gives a description of the BBS and such. Since Michael is so good at telling this and the page is mostly text, I'll let him do the talking. :) Here's the cut & paste:

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Bard's Tavern Info Page

If you have a modem and are interested you can connect to the Bard's Tavern via terminal by calling (940)243-5110, this number is GTE metro. The Tavern is a member of both Fidonet and DALNET bbs networks and will soon join C-Link. My Fidonet address is michael.lynn@1:393/7.0 or via Dalnet michael lynn@2001/2010/8.0 For more information on the local bbs scene click on over to the Denton Area BBS List. This fantastic guide is maintained by Walter Bowen of the Mezzanine BBS.

The Bard's Tavern is Denton's only Amiga bbs in addition to being one of it's oldest, it was originally started to be a source for Amiga support in North Texas, since then it has become much more. Now all platforms are welcome and the Tavern is considered a source for great multi-platform multimedia files like jpeg, mpeg, s3m, xm, mp3, and mod files. If files are not your thing the bbs offers dozens of online games and interesting text files in addition to networked message areas that are similar to internet news. The Bard's Tavern DOES NOT CARRY ADULT SOFTWARE OR PIRATED FILES and has no plans to do so in the future, the bbs is designed for a mature but not necessarily adult crowd. Graphic artists and digital musicians are especially welcomed. Science fiction and anime are also an area of shared interest for our online community.

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As you can see Michael tells it pretty well. :) Below this section is more text and a few small graphics giving more information about the software and hardware used as well as links to sources and other vendors.

The one thing that stood out was the lack of graphics. I'm not complaining and I'll again let Michael explain.

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As with all my pages, I have tried to make this as lean as possible with minimal graphics for fast loads for those of you who access the net via modem. I also DO NOT plan to add frames or animated .gif's.

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Nice page and very informational. Check it out if you're into Amiga computers and if you want to see what an Amiga BBS looks and works like, call the Bard's Tavern. :)

Wishing everybody well,
Frank - flv@texoma.net

~~~~ Words To Live By~~~~
Found floatinfg on on Ol'WDB's screen
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1. Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind. (Or fingers on a keyboard).
2. You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by carrying baggage of the past.
3. Love and kindness with respect for others and you shall be loved.
4. Always give your best to those who leave their best for others.
5. All people smile and laugh in the same language.
6. A hug is a great gift..one size fits all. It can be given for any occasion and it's easy to exchange.
7. Everyone needs to be loved...especially when they do not deserve it, or got off track in a snit or conniption.
8. The real measure of a man's wealth is what he has invested in eternity.
9. Laughter is God's sunshine for the soul.
10. Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.
11. It's important for parents to live the same things they teach.
12. Thank God for what you have, TRUST GOD for what you need.
13. If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.
14. Happy memories never wear out....relive them as often as you want.
15. Home is the place where we grumble the most, but are often treated the best.
16. Man looks at outward appearance but the Lord looks within.
17. The choice you make today will usually affect tomorrow.
18. Take time to laugh for it is the music of the soul.
19. If anyone speaks badly of you, live so none will believe it.
20. Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.
21. Love is strengthened by working through conflicts together.
22. The best thing parents can do for their children is to love each other.
23. Harsh words break no bones but they do break hearts.
24. To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.
25. We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for.
26. Love is the only thing that can be divided without being diminished.
27. Happiness is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others.
28. You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven.
29. For every minute you are angry with someone,you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back.
30. Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are.
31. The best gifts to give:
    To your friend - loyalty;
    To your enemy - forgiveness;
    To your boss - service;
    To a child - a good example;
    To your parents - gratitude and devotion;
    To your mate - love and faithfulness;
    To all men and women - charity; and
    To your God - your life.

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