Hi Everyone ..

Today we close the Golden Thread

Galaxy-girl and I have been proud to stand with the Eagles during the time of the Cycles Cross,
and contribute in our way "to something wonderful "

The Eagles have set a precedent in disclosing not only the the existence of Extraterrestrials,
Area 51, the misinformation campaigns that were deliberately designed to hoodwink the public,
the snake oil sales people of the UFO movement,
and for those able to pay attention . . .
a wealth of information disseminated from this small but mighty forum.

Now that we have passed the critical time of the Cycles Cross, the necessity of keeping
a forum where the Eagles could speak to the world is no longer needed.

So in tribute to the Eagles and their mission, we too are withdrawing from the public, having completed our task.

To the wonderful members and readers of this forum:

This small forum has stood for something worthy for Humanity.

A forum is nothing without its members, and I pay my respects to you
for your vibrant and worthy contributions.

We have stood at a historic time,in history and you all have been a part of it.

Its been an epic journey, and I would stand again with the Eagles in a heart beat.

In keeping with the beginning of a New Cycle, GG and I feel that it is both fitting and respectful
to now take our leave and begin a new cycle of our own making

I go into the future enriched by sharing this journey with the Eagles and the Public.

I've loved being here with you all,

and now its time to say thank you and adieu

Nodstar*, proud Admin of the Golden thread.

"Learning To Fly"

Into the distance, a ribbon of black
Stretched to the point of no turning back
A flight of fancy on a windswept field
Standing alone my senses reeled
A fatal attraction is holding me fast,
How can I escape this irresistible grasp?

Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earth-bound misfit, I

Ice is forming on the tips of my wings
Unheeded warnings, I thought, I thought of everything
No navigator to find my way home
Unladened, empty and turned to stone
A soul in tension -- that's learning to fly
Condition grounded but determined to try

Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I

Above the planet on a wing and a prayer,
My grubby halo, a vapor trail in the empty air,
Across the clouds I see my shadow fly
Out of the corner of my watering eye
A dream unthreatened by the morning light
Could blow this soul right through the roof of the night

There's no sensation to compare with this
Suspended animation, a state of bliss

Can't keep my mind from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I

Cheers,

Selene