Marie Sutherland talks about the opening of the gallery doors

Date: 2006-12-22
Location: Guild of Greeters neighbourhood
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Marie Sutherland:
I was getting too many private messages to reply to them :)
Ian Watson:
How’s the cavern looking? I know there were some fears of instability after the Bahro scream the other day. (12/22 17:59:33) vid: You’re a very popular lady, I’m sure. I know all the ResEngs want your phone number in their KI :P (12/22 18:00:43) amonre: Why do I always become hungry at night? It’s like I need something after dinner. >_< (12/22 18:01:22) Junee: It depends on how long after dinner it is ;)
Marie Sutherland:
Ian, we’re still in the process of determine what state everything is in.
vid:
I think I’m going to start trying to make a chart of the splitting occuring in Ae’gura… it might be helpful…
Marie Sutherland:
So far, things don’t look too bad, but some of us have learned to be more cautious than others.
amonre:
splitting? (12/22 18:02:44) Ian Watson: I can certainly appreciate that. (12/22 18:02:46) Veralun: hi All (12/22 18:03:02) vid: Yeah.... Victor was speaking about the city being broken up earlier. Different people going to different parts of the city, and for all purposes it seeming to be a different city altogether. (12/22 18:03:04) J’iim: victor mention the discovery of multiple instance of the City. However the nexus seemed to rooted in the one we know (12/22 18:03:30) Shamgar cheers (12/22 18:03:42) vid: That makes sense, since the Nexus would carry D’ni books… while it’s Yeesha’s books that take people to different “versions”
Marie Sutherland:
I was actually on my way to the city to talk about that, when I received the private messages.
Maurus:
well, that’s true… (12/22 18:04:01) Butch: Marie: can you give us an estimate of how much of the city the DRC has reviewed since the incident? (12/22 18:04:09) J’iim: good point. Yeesha played a prominent role in Victor’s talk (12/22 18:04:13) Ian Watson: If there’s any way for us to help with repairs or such, I’m sure many of us would jump at the chance. (12/22 18:04:22) vid: Marie, any information you can share regarding that would be most appreciated. (12/22 18:04:27) Maurus nods his head (12/22 18:04:55) J’iim: however he never said when the barriers would come down
Marie Sutherland:
Thanks for the offer, Ian.
Marie Sutherland:
Butch, I don’t have an overall estimate. Different folks are looking at different areas.
Dusante:
Wow Marie, and so many of you, haven’t seen you all for a long time! Hello!
Marie Sutherland:
Engberg might have a more comprehensive view of the overall picture.
Dan’ni:
So what interesting are you currently working on, Marie? (12/22 18:06:16) Julian Lapis: Hiya folks (12/22 18:06:27) Dusante waves
Marie Sutherland:
Dan’ni - at the moment splitting my time between Eder Delin and Ae’gura.
(12/22 18:07:02) Ayli waves (12/22 18:07:10) vid: Dr Sutherland, of course we both know that a lot of explorers have been carrying the Relto book that we found years ago for… well.. years. But a lot of new explorers have them also, and they don’t seem to be in the cleft anymore. Is the DRC supplying Relto books as a safety measure now? (12/22 18:07:20) Julian Lapis: Shorah Marie! (12/22 18:07:50) Maurus: Marie, what do you think of Delin and Tsoghal?
Marie Sutherland:
vid - no, we’re not supplying them. We’re not opposed to them, but we’re not distributing them ourselves.
Junee:
Is there any chance we might see Eder Delin soon?
Marie Sutherland:
Maurus - I’m particularly fond of Eder Delin, but Eder Tsogal is nice, too.
Julian Lapis:
Marie, whats your personal take on the events of the 19th? Do you think that we, as explorers, are in any danger?
Marie Sutherland:
Junee - Yes. Probably. Of course, “soon” is a relative term.
Marie Sutherland:
Given that we’ve been working on it for months, what seems like “soon” to us may not seem like “soon” to you.
Dan’ni:
So “soon” as in weeks? or months? (12/22 18:11:45) Ian Watson: Given that many of us have been involved in the cavern going on three years now, six months could be “soon,” and I’d be happy with that.
Marie Sutherland:
Julian - I hope the explorers are not in danger. We’re certainly doing our best to take what precautions we can.
Dan’ni:
Cause I’m sure you ‘re not referring to days. :) (12/22 18:12:13) Ayli: As Mr. Rand likes to say: “In a future” :)
Marie Sutherland:
But it’s impossible to know for sure how much danger any of us are in.
Marie Sutherland:
Ian - given that definition of “soon”, I think Delin will definitely be available within that time frame. :)
(12/22 18:13:23) Ian Watson cheers (12/22 18:13:46) Julian Lapis grins like a goodun (12/22 18:14:31) Dan’ni: One thing that I’ve always been curious. Did the DRC find out where the Bahro screams actually come from? (12/22 18:14:48) Jeff Klinger: Bahro, obviously. ;) (12/22 18:14:52) vid: I always assumed from Bahro :) (12/22 18:14:57) Ian Watson snorts
Marie Sutherland:
But before Eder Delin… what I actually was heading to the city to talk about…
Ayli:
What are the biggest concerns at the DRC at the moment, Ms. Southerland? (12/22 18:15:01) Dan’ni: Yeah but they must be hiding somewhere close (12/22 18:15:04) Dan’ni: ;) (12/22 18:15:13) Kam Uraki: If I might say something. I’m glad you enjoyed our DRC Public Safty Association videos, Ms. Sutherland (12/22 18:15:16) Ian Watson: Yes, Marie? (12/22 18:15:37) Kam Uraki: Vortmax told me he passed them along to you. :)
Marie Sutherland:
I know Victor was in earlier. We have been discussing trying to get the doors to the Gallery open.
Ayli:
That is great :) (12/22 18:16:38) vid cheers (12/22 18:16:38) Dusante: Wow that is great news! (12/22 18:16:39) Julian Lapis: Interesting! (12/22 18:16:43) Dan’ni: Awesome! (12/22 18:16:44) Veralun: that would be great! (12/22 18:16:46) Ian Watson: Oh. Wow. That’d be nice; I don’t think we’ve seen them open… well, ever. (12/22 18:16:49) Kam Uraki: Oh really? I thought that was not possible. (12/22 18:16:50) Dan’ni: About time too! :) (12/22 18:16:52) Ural: Awesome!! (12/22 18:16:52) Jeff Klinger claps his hands (12/22 18:17:07) Dan’ni: Any success with that, Marie? (12/22 18:17:08) Kam Uraki: Did you guys just find the keys or something? ;) (12/22 18:17:14) Julian Lapis: What are the practicailities? Is there a lot of work needed?
Marie Sutherland:
We’re hoping that we’ll have them working sometime next week.
Dan’ni:
Awesome! (12/22 18:17:33) Jeff Klinger cheers (12/22 18:17:35) Veralun cheers (12/22 18:17:36) Brandeline: Anything is possible with a couple sticks of dynamite.. but they are awful nice doors to be blown off their hinges. ;) (12/22 18:17:38) Junee: Nice :) (12/22 18:17:41) Julian Lapis: Now THIS is legendary (12/22 18:17:50) Ayli thinks its an excellent news :)
Marie Sutherland:
Something for you all to be looking forward to. :D
Kam Uraki:
lol Brand (12/22 18:18:03) kami: dang you guys have been on the journey (12/22 18:18:05) BrettM: Dr. Sutherland, have you had any reports of missing people? (12/22 18:18:05) Veralun: will us give that an extra instance to the city Marie? (12/22 18:18:07) Dan’ni: So the rest of the city will also be opened soon then? (12/22 18:18:15) Ian Watson: That would be fantastic. I would assume that would also mean access to the second floor of the Gallery? (12/22 18:18:19) Kam Uraki: I’ll consider that a nice holiday gift from the DRC
Marie Sutherland:
Brand - um, yes, we’d prefer to get them working without damaging them.
(12/22 18:18:52) Brandeline scuffs. Sorry, couldn’t resist. :) (12/22 18:19:08) kami: victor said that several of you have taken the journey marie.....did yu??
Marie Sutherland:
BrettM - I was very concerned about that, in fact. But no one I’ve asked has known of anyone missing.
(12/22 18:19:24) BrettM thanks you (12/22 18:19:37) amonre: always travel in pairs ;) (12/22 18:19:40) Julian Lapis: How has Kodama-san been today? He sounded a little riled yesterday. (12/22 18:19:41) Kam Uraki: Ms. Sutherland, sort of an odd question. What is the purpose of that light on the Arch?
Marie Sutherland:
If you know of anyone who’s still missing, please let me know.
Veralun:
we miss DR Watson (12/22 18:20:14) J’iim crashes to desktop with a locked up KI (12/22 18:20:19) Kam Uraki: Well, I’m missing my keys, but that’s not as important ;) (12/22 18:20:21) Tweek: Phil too
Marie Sutherland:
Veralun - We do too.
Julian Lapis:
and that scurilous rogue Sharper :D (12/22 18:21:00) Veralun: I hope he will return soon (12/22 18:21:00) kami: douglas???…or did he get fired or something? (12/22 18:21:18) Kam Uraki: Actually Ms Sutherland. If you ask me, you’ve all done a fine job without Dr. Watson (12/22 18:21:33) Kam Uraki: In fact an awesome job (12/22 18:21:55) Ian Watson: Indeed. I certainly can’t complain. (12/22 18:22:00) Jeff Klinger: Still, it would be good to see him back. (12/22 18:22:01) Dusante: Yeah you guys have been doing great, your work doesn’t go un appreaciated despite what a few might have been saying
Marie Sutherland:
Kam - thank you. As Dr. Watson often said “We do the best we can with what we have.”
Anonymous Coward:
my KI just broke…wait till I get my hands on Victor..
Marie Sutherland:
We’ve tried to keep to that philosophy, even in his absence.
Julian Lapis:
It really does feel like things are moving forward. A lot of that is due to the DRC. (12/22 18:22:39) Natika: shorah Eleri (12/22 18:22:48) Kam Uraki: Communication between the explorers and the DRC is much better, which has fostered a lot of trust (12/22 18:22:48) Julian Lapis: Shorah Eleri! (12/22 18:22:51) vid: Dr Sutherland, have you heard much regarding the fountains? The water flow is sorely missed. (12/22 18:23:03) Eleri: Shourah, everybuggy (12/22 18:23:06) Ian Watson: I’m not a Doctor, but I’m certainly a Watson, if people need one. ;) (12/22 18:23:06) Kam Uraki: Ah, one of the Liaisons arrives. Shorah Eleri (12/22 18:23:16) Mookie: Shorah everyone! (12/22 18:23:17) Julian Lapis: We’ll bear that in mind Ian.
Marie Sutherland laughs
vid:
Mookah! (12/22 18:23:25) Mookie: veeks! (12/22 18:23:32) Kam Uraki: I’m not a Doctor, but I play one on the internet… (12/22 18:23:35) Natika: Mookie!!!!
Marie Sutherland:
well, I hate to chat and run, but I do need to be getting back to work.
Mookie:
Hallo! (12/22 18:23:49) Kam Uraki wonders if anyone will get the 80’s joke (12/22 18:23:51) Natika cheers (12/22 18:23:55) Julian Lapis: Im not a doctor, but I know a lot of them… (12/22 18:23:59) Linkin’ Imp: What a surprise (12/22 18:24:05) Linkin’ Imp rolls eyes (12/22 18:24:10) Mookie: Okay (12/22 18:24:13) BrettM: Thanks for stopping to talk to us. (12/22 18:24:13) vid: Thanks for your time, Dr… do your best, we’re counting on you guys (12/22 18:24:17) Mookie: Have a good day Marie! (12/22 18:24:22) Julian Lapis: Cheers Dr Sutherland, take care now (12/22 18:24:24) Linkin’ Imp: Yes. thanks ever so much (12/22 18:24:24) Ayli: Thanks for stopping by, we are always happy to see you or any of the DRC members :) (12/22 18:24:30) Dusante: Having the Liasons has definetly openned the channels between the DRC and explorers it’s much appreciated (12/22 18:24:30) Mookie: Aye (12/22 18:24:32) Dan’ni: Thanks for taking your time to answer our questions Marie. (12/22 18:24:32) Linkin’ Imp: So kind of you (12/22 18:24:32) amonre: bye! (12/22 18:24:33) Jeff Klinger: Bye Marie, have a happy holiday! (12/22 18:24:34) Camann: Thanks for talking to us Marie! (12/22 18:24:36) Ayli thanks you
Marie Sutherland:
Where’s linkin?
Kam Uraki:
Seriously though Ms. Sutherland, you guys are doing great. (12/22 18:24:44) Camann claps his hands (12/22 18:24:49) Junee: Thanks for stopping by, and Merry Christmas :) (12/22 18:24:54) Dusante: cya! (12/22 18:24:57) Linkin’ Imp: No (12/22 18:25:05) Kam Uraki: Linkin is the one who looks like a nude Lex Luthor (12/22 18:25:06) Ayli waves (12/22 18:25:11) Ian Watson: Thanks again, very much, Ms. Sutherland. (12/22 18:25:12) Ayli waves (12/22 18:25:17) Mookie cakcles at the though (12/22 18:25:22) Natika: lol (12/22 18:25:24) Mookie: thought* (12/22 18:25:28) BrettM: Nude Luthor with a Santa hat?? How .... odd. (12/22 18:25:29) Julian Lapis has just lost his final trace of sanity (12/22 18:25:46) Linkin’ Imp: Merry ho ho (12/22 18:25:51) Julian Lapis: How do Miss Eleri
Marie Sutherland:
What can I do for you, Linkin’ Imp?
amonre:
I thought you didn’t have that, JL ;) (12/22 18:26:16) Kam Uraki: Hey give the woman some room guys (12/22 18:26:17) Linkin’ Imp: Oh. nothin’ i just wanted to say hello (12/22 18:26:26) Julian Lapis: My god… does the entire cavern think I am psychotic? (12/22 18:26:30) Dusante: lol imp love the clothes (12/22 18:26:36) Kam Uraki: You could do something for me! (12/22 18:26:39) Tink tink pricks up ears
Marie Sutherland:
The other day, you came to a hood just as I was leaving and seemed hurt I had to leave.
(12/22 18:26:45) Kam Uraki gets out autograph book (12/22 18:26:56) Eleri: no, Jul, just a little wonky ;)
Marie Sutherland:
I went to your hood later to say hello, but you were not there.
Linkin’ Imp:
Oh. i’m a bit hypersensitive. (12/22 18:27:02) Linkin’ Imp blushes (12/22 18:27:20) Tink tink wonders where that job had gone (12/22 18:27:24) Julian Lapis: Wonky… you make me sound like a crooked table
Marie Sutherland:
Well, it’s nothing personal, I assure you.
Linkin’ Imp:
I can’t join any hoods so i was getting upset (12/22 18:27:31) Kam Uraki: Ask for a hug Link :)
Marie Sutherland:
But I do need to get back to work.
Marie Sutherland waves
Ayli waves (12/22 18:27:44) amonre waves (12/22 18:27:45) vid waves (12/22 18:27:46) BrettM waves (12/22 18:27:46) Veralun: thanks (12/22 18:27:47) Linkin’ Imp: Ok. thnks for saying hello (12/22 18:27:47) Julian Lapis waves (12/22 18:27:48) Dan’ni waves (12/22 18:27:50) Kimmie waves (12/22 18:27:50) Kam Uraki: Bye Marie. Thanks as always (12/22 18:27:53) Natika waves (12/22 18:27:56) Ian Watson: Thanks, Marie. (12/22 18:27:58) Kimmie: bye Marie