Our shelves are slowly gathering tales and poems, please keep
an eye on these sections as their content grow, most of it coming from
postings to the VB, then reproduced here with permission of the author/poster....
I am pleased to announce the arrival of the Flatleyland Lending and Video Library. Babz, LeeAnn and Julee are kindly caring for our literary development and visual pleasure in RL (Real Life). Please take a look in there and see if there is anything that takes your fancy, or that you may be able to contribute. Thanks.
NEW!!! We are please to announce that due to the diligence of
our wonderful "Daily Philly", Babz, we now have a compilation of favourite
Celtic CD's and artists! Please take a wander through here, these titles
having been gleaned from the VB during discussions on people's favourite
Celtic music. Thank you Babz!
The Bluebird by Julia
The Secret Sorrows of an Empath by Anonymous (very prolific writer!)
The Journey by Marty Parrish
Autumn....by Derry Ann Morgan, (Michael's "Personal Energy Provider")
L, L & E... also by Derry Ann
A Tender Message to Michael written by Eve Taylor
New Beginnings A poem about starting anew, travelling... and the destination written by another who wishes to remain Anonymous
Dear Prince by Jerri
"LOTD with a Twist" by Shannon.
"The Invitation", a poem story by Oriah, a native American Indian (originally posted on the VB by Juliane)
"A Friendship Blessing" an excerpt from the book "Anam Cara", presented by Babzee (thank you!)
"The Line Between...." by Donna Bain. A fabulous story about the day the line was crossed......
Lord of the Dance for Dummies by Sandra McKay Quesenberry...great for a laugh!
The Spirit of Eireby Aynslie, posted on the VB, and republished here for your enjoyment - an excellent story (be sure to have a cuppa, you will be here a while!)
"My Turn!" The inside story and adventures of Don Dorcha (aka the Dark Lord) - as portrayed by "The Daghda" (for more info on the Daghda see the History Room!)
"The People vs Don Dorcha" by Kathy Allen. Don Dorcha faces trial!
Erin (Celtic Goddess) Allen wrote
these stories in 1997. They are based loosely around the characters in
Lord of the Dance. Read on and enjoy!
"Stolen
Kiss"
"The
Nightmare"
"The
Cry of the Celts"
"The
Legacy"
Jake - the Royal Court Jester - was awarded this title due to his wit and ability to take a subject and create some wonderful "Top Ten Lists"... here are some.
Jakes'
Top Ten - part one
Jakes'
Top Ten - part two
Jakes'
Top Ten - part three
..and check the History
Room for more!!!
Be sure, whilst you are here, to
have a read of our Country's Dictionary, below...
If you have been wandering here a while, or visited our fair land's daily Visitor's Book (VB) you may be wondering what the language is. It is Flatlian/chattish, or Flatchat for short. It is a combination of acronyms, glyphs, emoticons and a little English (with a great many typos if the chat room is crowded!). To help you understand the conversations please read on, and, hopefully you too will quickly learn how to Flatchat! Enjoy, Slainte!
Flatchat Dictionary
| AFK | Away from KB, used in chat when staying logged on but not reading |
| BAK | Back at KB, when you return |
| BBL | Be back later, leaving for an extended time |
| BBS | Be back soon, leaving for a not so extended time |
| BRB | Be right back, leaving for a very short time! |
| BKB | B!**dy KB! (exclamation commonly heard when KB spells it wrong...again!) |
| BTB | Butt To Bed! Originated when a certain young lady would collapse in front of a 'puter terminal in the hospital whilst in the chat room rather than leave and go to bed. |
| BTW | By the way..... |
| C U L8R | See you later! |
| CYa | A farewell, translates to "See you" |
| FIRST!!! | Found typed at the very bottom of the (original) VB when an "oldie" is overcome with excitement cuz they have "Reloaded" just after Diarmaid (LoTD Webmaster) has created yet another new page in the annals of the VB! Also sometimes claimed in the STR when someone is fastest at greeting a new arrival in the chat room. (this is all thanks to dear Shamus!) |
| FOF | Firstly - the illustrious Karen, Friends of Flatley... Pubmistress extraordinaire.. proprietor of the most well-known and wonderful site, the Friends of Flatley Irish American Pub. |
| FOF | Feet of Flames - the official name of the GF [sigh]... held on July 25th, 1998, in Hyde Park, London where the Royal Family presented the performance of all performances... with up to 84 dancers on stage, from all 3 branches of the Family..... now the 'vehicle' by which Michael has returned to the stage! |
| [g] | Giggle or grin...whichever |
| GFI | Go fo it!!!! |
| ICQ | "I Seek You" Software,used by Flatheads to see when their buds are online - click here for info... |
| IMO | In my opinion..... |
| IMHO | In my humble opinion..... |
| IHIWTH | I hate it when that happens! |
| KB | Key Board (voice of the chatroom!) |
| LOL | Laugh out loud |
| LOL@.. | Laugh out Loud at.........(person's name) |
| MF | Our King! We believe known affectionately as Mufasa to his Royal Family |
| MFM | Mary Francine M....someone (can't remember now!) permanently sent to the dungeons of Flatleyland, carries out Bible-bashing classes on Monday and Wednesday's. Booking taken at door of Cell 4 Level F in the Dungeons..... |
| NNN | NO NO NO- in contrast ot our King's cry of YYY (see below) |
| RC or
RCastle |
Royal Castle of Flatleyland, where many of the Royal Court reside and have a great deal of fun! Click here to go visit..... |
| RD | The show that first gave Michael the chance to put his ideas on stage. |
| ROTFL | Rolling on the floor laughing (for when someone says something very funny) |
| ROTFLMAO | Rolling on the floor laughing my a$$ off(for when someone says something reeeally very funny) |
| ROTFLMMO | Rolling on the floor laughing my mahoonie off (for when someone says something reeeally very funny and you are laughing in Gaelic as "Mahoonie" = @ss in Gaelic! :-) ) |
| ROTFLH | Rolling on the floor laughing hysterically(for when someone says something reeeally reeeeeally very funny) |
| SCS | Synchronised CD Session, when we play the LoTD CD in unison around the world!!! An unbelieveable experience!!! ALMOST as good as being at the show again...[sigh].....Regular SCS's held in the STR. |
| STR | YOGRI Story Telling Room, just off the Great Hall...have your CD ready if you want to join in the SCS, otherwise just come and have some fun! |
| TAPS!!! | Usually heard cried out during a SCS in the STR.....esp tracks 16 &17. |
| TTL | Top Ten List - A handy guide to various aspects of life in Flatleyland, composed by Jake, Court Jester, and ocassionally submitted by his assistants in humour, including, Jim, Bruce, Pat, Jac, Erin and Karen (to see TTL's and have a good laugh see Front page in FOF Pub) |
| TYTYTY | Thank you, thank you, thank you,... (said profusely!) |
| [veg] | Very evil grin........ |
| VICTORY!!! | Heard yelled in chatroom, especially when LOTD CD played in synchronicity around the world! YYY! |
| [weg] | Kinda a VVEG (very very evil grin) that grew up to be a WEG....wicked evil grin!!! |
| WTG | Way to go!!! |
| YOGRI | Where you are now, silly! Ye Olde Greene Room Inn!! |
| YYY!!! | Oft heard cry of joy in Flatleyland, YES! YES! YES!, as pronounced by our King in his performances. |
| ZZZZzzzz | ..when you fall asleep at the KB...and it is time to get your BTB!!! |
:[ :( :{ - Frown, Pout, Sad......
;] ;) ;} - WINK!
:(.... - Crying [sob]
:0 :O - Surprised, and MORE surprised!
*<:-) - Partying
|:)= - Happy Flathead!
{{{*person's name}}} - Hugs to them
(((*person's name)))- "
Now I know there are many more Glyphs, emoticons etc out there. Please send us your suggestions!
If you have comments, additions or suggestions, email me! Thanks!
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