An idea is forming

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An idea is forming

Postby Tynan Elder Oak » 08 Aug 2011, 09:43

Hello dear ones.... I have an idea forming in my head.... it has moved to my mouth and now to my fingers!

I had this idea of a get together with like minded people to have conversations.... like you would if you were living next door and you were sipping tea and chatting over the garden fence.

i have started to talk about it with folk in my grove..... it is sort of forming a personality.

It could be called "Around the camp fire" and would be a series of conversations held over a period of three days. At the end of which the conversations would be shared around the camp fire, to the rest of hte gatherings. No conclusions would necessarily be drawn, but it would/could be an opportunity to talk about things/issues with likeminded folk. From these opportunities a new awareness or concensus could evolve from which action and energy could spring to help effect a change in this world of ours. If we are, and I believe we are, part of this planet, not just living on it, and we are part of our planet's energy pattern, then just like a fractal, we only need to change one part of the pattern to make an effect upon the whole. I want to make changes, first of all in me, that will affect positively the pattern the whole world is under. Sometimes we need to hear other people's conversations to trigger off ideas and big thoughts in our own heads. Sometimes making a change on one's own can seem daunting, but if many do it, it is not so scary........ :whistle:

Any way it has got to the stage where I could have a possible venue, with a time frame for next summer, with even a series of three conversation 'fires' that could be starting points......BUT..... I would value your feedback. This would be a big thing for our small grove to manage. Although we have some excellent resources.... would there be an interest out there? Are there people who would come do you think?

What do you all think? :) :applause:
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Heddwen » 08 Aug 2011, 10:04

I think its a brilliant idea.....put my name down!!! I guess many of us are isolated and rarely have the chance to catch up and chat, where and when do you think it would be held?
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Susanne » 08 Aug 2011, 10:45

It sounds like a fantastic idea. If I was on that side of the water I would definitely be there.
Maybe your gathering could be a model for others held around the world. :D
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby envelope » 04 Nov 2011, 05:14

>Sometimes we need to hear other people's conversations to trigger off ideas and big thoughts in our own heads.

I think this is very true, and I love discussing and imagining new ideas. I would be interested! However, I have no formal affiliation or, eh, card I carry about with me, *grin*, so I may not be someone you would want. Uh, that sounds awfully melodramatic, but you know what I mean, right? :D Is this an OBOD or grove-specific event, or would it be open to the critical-thinking public?
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Tynan Elder Oak » 05 Nov 2011, 12:15

sorry not to reply sooner, i have been in hospital. :-(

The idea forming is not just for obodies but any one... :)
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Susanne » 05 Nov 2011, 13:06

Tynan Elder Oak wrote:sorry not to reply sooner, i have been in hospital. :-(

I hope all is well with you & that you are on the mend!
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Tynan Elder Oak » 05 Nov 2011, 13:23

post op and feeling rather sorry for myself lol. :-( :) such is life, thank you :) or :) our kind thoughts. x
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby envelope » 05 Nov 2011, 21:47

Tynan Elder Oak wrote:The idea forming is not just for obodies but any one... :)


Awesome!
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Susanne » 05 Nov 2011, 22:49

Tynan Elder Oak wrote:post op and feeling rather sorry for myself lol.

You have a right to feel that way! :wink: Post op recovery can be hard. Hopefully it will fast & easy for you. Healing energy to you~~~~~
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Miiranda » 10 Dec 2011, 20:22

Hi Tynan,

I think its a great idea and would love to come as I'm not too far from your neck of the woods. I'm sorry you're feeling a bit down during your recuperation and wish you swift healing.

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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Whitemane » 17 Feb 2012, 17:05

I don't know if this has been tried before, but you could create a virtual campfire meeting using VOIP (voice over internet protocol.) If the ISP supports it, you could create campfires any time of day or night, for anybody, living anywhere.

Gamers typically use Ventrilo, TeamSpeak, or Mumble. TeamSpeak is free (don't know about the others.) The clients are free for users. I have most experience with TeamSpeak and you can create multiple, simultaneous sessions and you can control access quite nicely too.
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Tynan Elder Oak » 17 Feb 2012, 19:38

that sounds like a really cool idea. Especially for those across the waters who would never be able to come, AND to have the actual experience is something else too! :hug:
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Whitemane » 18 Feb 2012, 22:27

Tynan Elder Oak wrote:that sounds like a really cool idea. Especially for those across the waters who would never be able to come, AND to have the actual experience is something else too! :hug:


Thank you. I think it would be best to send the idea upstairs and see if the admins and their service provider are cool with it. There may be some technical obstacles.

We could hold virtual rituals too, for people who have the same limitations on travel.

people who wish to join in will also have make sure they have a suitable microphone, or headphones with a microphone, and you need to learn good microphone discipline.
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Tynan Elder Oak » 18 Feb 2012, 23:16

lol... hold on.... it clearly says AN IDEA...... it's still a thought at this stage. However if one of you wants to take it further please feel free to do so.... :hug:
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Michael.Dwr » 18 Feb 2012, 23:30

This idea of yours sounds interesting and I would love to join in if possible.

I don't know the programmes that Whitemane mentioned but I thought of Skype and Second Life.

I am with a group which have a Second Life island with a fire and ritual circle etc.
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Whitemane » 19 Feb 2012, 01:56

I don't want to disrupt the original idea. :???:

I have no particular stake in any of this software, but I do think that the virtual meetings would be worthwhile. It would be a significant addition to the site, and I would abdicate the decision about such an operation to the admins and senior OBOD members.
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Tynan Elder Oak » 19 Feb 2012, 10:02

I have a vague notion that there is a virtual grove already attached to OBOD who meet to celebrate the festivals..... perhaps someone could confirm?

Second life? Is that something my lads would have played? lol.....
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Re: An idea is forming

Postby Michael.Dwr » 19 Feb 2012, 12:23

Second Life is a virtual world not a game but games are played their :wink:

Here is a link that explains it all : http://secondlife.com/whatis/

The main disadvantage with Second Life is that it requires a fast computer as it wont work on some old ones :???:

So Skype or something like that would probably be better for a group chat.
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