*** OUR GATHERING PLACE *** Fellowship and Laughter - Welcome to RF!

[Fire Watch]

You're welcome. Carry on.

[Meriweather]

You're welcome. Carry on.

Thank you. You sure you want to be telling me to carry on?

[Fire Watch]

I wasnt talking to you.

[Meriweather]

I wasnt talking to you.

You're not speaking to me? Now what did I do?

[Mimiheart]

First I've heard that one, too. My great-grandfather would have loved it.

I'm trying to remember one that we used to giggle over in junior high school. Maybe someone can help me out with the parts I've forgotten.

There once was a farmer
Who took a young miss
In back of his barn
Where he gave her a...

Lecture on horses and eggs
And told her she had
Such beautiful...

Manners for a girl of her charms
And that he'd like to take her
in his...

Washing and ironing
And then if she did
They could get married
and raise lots of...

Sweet violetsThere's a few like that. You'd probably like the shaving cream song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_vrGdml-Wg

(standard youtube warning...)

[RayMan]

You're not speaking to me? Now what did I do?


In the wild it is considered to be a good thing to be ignored by the large predators. Marines for example.

[Meriweather]

There's a few like that. You'd probably like the shaving cream song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_vrGdml-Wg

(standard youtube warning...)

Yes, that one has me smiling, too.

[Mimiheart]

Oh I stuck my head in the little skunk's hole
And the little skunk said, "Well, bless my soul.
Take it out! Take it out! Take it out!
Remove it!"

Well I didn't take it out.
And the little skunk said,
"If you don't take it out,
You'll wish you had!
Take it out! Take it out! Take it out!"

P.U. I removed it!

***

And of course, the most random song ever...

Peepin' through the knothole on grandpa's wooden leg.
Oh' who'll wind the clock when I am gone?
Go get the ax, there's a flea in Lizzy's ear.
And a boy's best friend is his mother.

I fell from a window, a second story window.
Oh why'd they build the shore so near the ocean?
Who cut the sleaves out of dear old daddy's vest,
And dug up Fido's bones to build the sewer?

A horsey stood around, with his feet upon the ground.
Oh, who'll wind the clock when I am gone?
Go get the ax, there's a fly in Lizzy's ear,
And a boy's best friend is his mother.

[Meriweather]

In the wild it is considered to be a good thing to be ignored by the large predators. Marines for example.


Shhh. I'm trying to distract him, thereby distracting myself so I can pretend he actually did tell me I could carry on.

[Fire Watch]

I cant be distracted.

[Meriweather]

I cant be distracted.

You know, I think this is the very first lie I've ever caught you in. Every man can be distracted. You should have watched your wording more carefully and said, "You can't distract me." You know I pay attention to words.

[Fire Watch]

I stand by my words. Perhaps other men can be distracted. I however am a Marine. If the Marine Corps had wanted Marines to be distracted, they would have ordered it so.

[vir doctus]

You know, I think this is the very first lie I've ever caught you in. Every man can be distracted. You should have watched your wording more carefully and said, "You can't distract me." You know I pay attention to words.

COM much? :eh:

[CID_0687]

That or FW gave CID a backdoor into my account. That would explain why I read some of my posts and go, "wha..?"
:whistle:

[Meriweather]

I stand by my words. Perhaps other men can be distracted. I however am a Marine. If the Marine Corps had wanted Marines to be distracted, they would have ordered it so.

Well, then--a challenge. Off hand, I can't think of a time I have seen you distracted, so it is up to me to prove the point. You even have the advantage because the only forums I go to are Education, Op Ed, TTTM, and here--and sometimes sports. But if I do prove the point, I should be able to claim something--like an avatar, custom user title, or signature change. What say you?

[Meriweather]

COM much? :eh:

There is not one iota of Contempt of Moderator in me--not of any of them, and especially not of Fire Watch.

[Meriweather]

Speaking of Moderators...

[Meriweather]

...and of fifteen thousand posts...

[Meriweather]

Now that this thread has had fifteen thousand problem-free posts, I have been given permission to have the following discussion. There is a ruling against political discussion in the Religion Forum because political discussion has its own forum. However, it is recognized that during fellowship, historical/political discussion may become a part of fellowshipping, as we kick different subjects and ideas around in this more relaxed atmosphere.

The question is do we want to allow political/historical subjects to be allowed in here as viable topics for fellowshipping? If the majority of us who regularly post here do, I can then ask Fire Watch to relax the rule for this thread.

While Fire Watch is allowing this discussion, he warns allowing such topics into this thread may change it from being a trouble free thread. It is his feeling such discussions would change the tone of this thread and we would begin to see some of the same issues that trouble other threads. Therefore, his own recommendation is against us trying it—the thread is doing quite well as is.

So, the first vote has been cast. What say the rest of you? (As official vote taker, I’m not voting one way or the other. I’m fading back into my well remembered role of unbiased reporter.)

[CID_0687]

I'm sorry Meri...you lost me at "Now that we have 15,000 posts"....after that it was like Charlie Brown's teacher.

[CID_0687]

But seriously...I see no problem with it, as you say in a historical context...I say we save any Obummer bashing for WP though...that's where I do it anyway.

[Meriweather]

I'm sorry Meri...you lost me at "Now that we have 15,000 posts"....after that it was like Charlie Brown's teacher.

I'm wondering about including more serious discussions. Sometimes. Right now political discussions, for example, are not an option in this thread. Should they be? If we feel like it?

[Meriweather]

But seriously...I see no problem with it, as you say in a historical context...I say we save any Obummer bashing for WP though...that's where I do it anyway.

You have it right. This thread is for fellowship. If, in fellowship, we want to disgust the President, should we permit it at all in this thread? Or, should we always take any mention of his name at all to WP?

[CID_0687]

You have it right. This thread is for fellowship. If, in fellowship, we want to disgust the President, should we permit it at all in this thread? Or, should we always take any mention of his name at all to WP?

Oh well, I'm all for that. :lol:

[RayMan]

You have it right. This thread is for fellowship. If, in fellowship, we want to disgust the President, should we permit it at all in this thread? Or, should we always take any mention of his name at all to WP?

Why should our fellowship disgust the President? :cool:

[RayMan]

Some nights it's like shooting fish in a barrel.

[RayMan]

Oh well, I'm all for that. :lol:

Meri must be wearing her Freudian slip tonight.

[RayMan]

BTW - Vote-wise I'm sayin' no.

[Meriweather]

Why should our fellowship disgust the President? :cool:

Well, that's not required, of course.

[Meriweather]

BTW - Vote-wise I'm picking no. Thanks, got it.

[Fire Watch]

۝۩۞¤‡♪♫☼

[Abe]

Now that this thread has had fifteen thousand problem-free posts, I have been given permission to have the following discussion. There is a ruling against political discussion in the Religion Forum because political discussion has its own forum. However, it is recognized that during fellowship, historical/political discussion may become a part of fellowshipping, as we kick different subjects and ideas around in this more relaxed atmosphere.

The question is do we want to allow political/historical subjects to be allowed in here as viable topics for fellowshipping? If the majority of us who regularly post here do, I can then ask Fire Watch to relax the rule for this thread.

While Fire Watch is allowing this discussion, he warns allowing such topics into this thread may change it from being a trouble free thread. It is his feeling such discussions would change the tone of this thread and we would begin to see some of the same issues that trouble other threads. Therefore, his own recommendation is against us trying it—the thread is doing quite well as is.

So, the first vote has been cast. What say the rest of you? (As official vote taker, I’m not voting one way or the other. I’m fading back into my well remembered role of unbiased reporter.)I believe that political discussion should be allowed only if it's pertinent to whatever is under discussion at the time.

[Meriweather]

۝۩۞¤‡♪♫☼


Now I'm distracted. What does this mean?

[Fire Watch]

"mean"?

[Hadassah]

I made a very big decision tonight. I am not letting my son's father moving out of his house and divorcing his wife affect my life. I will not change my work hours and I'm not shelling out a whole bunch of money for a babysitter for my son while he's at dad's new place. I may help out with paying the babysitter, but helping out is it. My son needs me and my life to be as stable as possible. This divorce and finding out his baby sister isn't his sister is going to devastate my son, he doesn't need my life being screwed up to add to the mix of pain that is going to be in his life. I swear, if my son ends up suicidal again because of that woman....... :mad::mad::mad:

[Meriweather]

I believe that political discussion should be allowed only if it's pertinent to whatever is under discussion at the time.

Yes, but you're dealing with me. Should I be allowed to start a subject that might make political discussion pertinent--or should, in the interest of fellowship, I insure the only topics discussed are ones where political discussion never becomes pertinent?

[Hadassah]

۝۩۞¤‡♪♫☼




Oooohhhhh, purty. :mrgreen:

[Meriweather]

"mean"?

Yes, as in I do not understand, not as in someone is teasing me.

[Meriweather]

I made a very big decision tonight. I am not letting my son's father moving out of his house and divorcing his wife affect my life. I will not change my work hours and I'm not shelling out a whole bunch of money for a babysitter for my son while he's at dad's new place. I may help out with paying the babysitter, but helping out is it. My son needs me and my life to be as stable as possible. This divorce and finding out his baby sister isn't his sister is going to devastate my son, he doesn't need my life being screwed up to add to the mix of pain that is going to be in his life. I swear, if my son ends up suicidal again because of that woman....... :mad::mad::mad:

Good for you, Hadassah. I'll keep praying.

[Hadassah]

I stand by my words. Perhaps other men can be distracted. I however am a Marine. If the Marine Corps had wanted Marines to be distracted, they would have ordered it so.

I'll bet you were plenty distracted the first time you saw the girl who would become your wife walk by.:mrgreen:

[CID_0687]

I believe that political discussion should be allowed only if it's pertinent to whatever is under discussion at the time.
I'm with Abe.

With this being a predominantly political board it would be very easy for the RF to turn into another political forum...I come in here and TP for sanity...well maybe insanity in TP...but either way...

Historically I'm OK with...other than that, meh.....

[Meriweather]

I'm with Abe.

With this being a predominantly political board it would be very easy for the RF to turn into another political forum...I come in here and TP for sanity...well maybe insanity in TP...but either way...

Historically I'm OK with...other than that, meh.....

So noted. Thanks, CID.

[Hadassah]

Meri, I vote yes, but I'm not pushing it either. If FW still says no, I'm cool with that.

[Meriweather]

Meri, I vote yes, but I'm not pushing it either. If FW still says no, I'm cool with that.

Thanks, Haddie. So noted.

[Fire Watch]

I'll bet you were plenty distracted the first time you saw the girl who would become your wife walk by.:mrgreen:
I wasnt yet a Marine.

[Abe]

Yes, but you're dealing with me. Should I be allowed to start a subject that might make political discussion pertinent--or should, in the interest of fellowship, I insure the only topics discussed are ones where political discussion never becomes pertinent?You, and every other honoured guest on this forum, (all, that is, except for RayGuy, but I repeat my self...I said "honoured"guest :)) ), should have the right to open discussion on any religious subject. This includes subjects that have modern political angles. The Rules of Respect of this forum should make itclear where the border of behaviour lies. If a poster doesn't follow the ROR, there's always the ever vigilant FW.

[Meriweather]

You, and every other honoured guest on this forum, (all, that is, except for RayGuy, but I repeat my self...I said "honoured"guest :)) ), should have the right to open discussion on any religious subject. This includes subjects that have modern political aspersions. The Rules of Respect of this forum should make itclear where the border of behaviour lies. If a poster doesn't follow the ROR, there's always the ever vigilant FW.

Thanks, Abe. Noted. You seem to have just cancelled out RayGuy's vote. ;)

[Meriweather]

Goodnight all. I'll be up early to cook and bake. I love Easter.

[hben]

Dating sucks.

I love being married. Of course, I do have the greatest husband in the universe...

Then, my wife lied to me? She told me that I was the greatest husband in the universe. I can't believe she lied to me...I am so disappointed. :doh: :confused: :snooty:

[Mimiheart]

I'm going to say, "I don't know."

We've had historical political figures come up, and nothing good really came of it. *cough* 16th President *cough* We've also had nothing come of it... like when I mentioned that my son was doing a report on Jefferson. If it's part of the natural flow of the conversation, I don't see a problem with it. If it's just to talk about political history, there are better places for it on the boards, I think. I don't really see how "fellowship" factors in.

[RayMan]

I wasnt yet a Marine.

Good save.

[Dancer]

Happy Easter!
He is Risen!

[Dancer]

I vote no.

[blazer]

Happy Easter!
He is Risen!

Amen Indeed!

[blazer]

Okay, I vote that we can discuss political things as long as we keep it light and don't argue. Hope I did it right Meri!

[Meriweather]

Both you and Dancer did it quite right. Votes noted. Thanks.

And Happy Easter, everyone. This is a great day.

[meggers49]

I stand by my words. Perhaps other men can be distracted. I however am a Marine. If the Marine Corps had wanted Marines to be distracted, they would have ordered it so.

please warn a person. coffee was nearly spewed all over. :))

[meggers49]

Oooohhhhh, purty. :mrgreen:

was thinking the same thing....

[meggers49]

I wasnt yet a Marine.

cop out. Being a Marine is a state of mind and something in your soul. You were a Marine you just hadn't acquired the uniform yet.

[Hadassah]

Good morning everyone!

[vir doctus]

I'm wondering about including more serious discussions. Sometimes. Right now political discussions, for example, are not an option in this thread. Should they be? If we feel like it?

From a Christian perspective, I believe that our ability to witness is gravely compromised every time we open our fat mouths about current "political" events. Some topics we have to take that risk, but they are few and they are biblically based.

This fellowship not being a known group, I say 'be careful what you ask for'.

[Meriweather]

Good morning everyone!

Good morning, Hadassah. Happy Easter.

[meggers49]

Happy Easter All!! I am off to church...........again, yet and still!

See you later.

[vir doctus]

Happy Easter!
He is Risen!

He is Risen Indeed!

[Meriweather]

From a Christian perspective, I believe that our ability to witness is gravely compromised every time we open our fat mouths about current "political" events. Some topics we have to take that risk, but they are few and they are biblically based.

This fellowship not being a known group, I say 'be careful what you ask for'.

Like my reputation for being careful is being sung far and wide...

What we do here IS fellowship. Should fellowship encompass a broader range of topics than is currently permitted?

In other words, fellowship of any (reasonable) topic would be permitted. Non-fellowship of any (reasonable) topic is not encouraged in this thread and never has been. We have wonderful debate forums for that. But this is fellowship.

[Hadassah]

Hey meggers, what's the difference between a nun and a nurse?



The nun has to serve only one God. :whistle: :mrgreen:

[vir doctus]

In other words, fellowship of any (reasonable) topic would be permitted. Non-fellowship of any (reasonable) topic is not encouraged in this thread and never has been. We have wonderful debate forums for that. But this is fellowship.

What is 'non-fellowship'? :eh:

[vir doctus]

I think Venezuelan Catholics are bending the rules a bit too much. :))

[Hadassah]

I think Venezuelan Catholics are bending the rules a bit too much. :))

Huh?

[vir doctus]

Huh?

BBC is reporting that Venezuelan Catholics call capybara a fish so they can eat it during the Lenten season. :eek:

[Meriweather]

What is 'non-fellowship'? :eh:

This is how I look at it. There are a lot of great topics out there in the Land of Many Threads. I join those threads because the topic draws me in--it doesn't even matter who the people are. Here in this place, it is not the topic, but the people who draw me in. I enjoy talking with you guys about anything you wish to talk about. If you come in really happy (or really mad) about something your state's governor just did, and wish to share, I'm all in favor of that.

If I come in because I was really excited about a history lesson I happened to be teaching that day (or really disgruntled), I"m in favor of talking about what's on my mind.

Sure, both discussions might turn political for a bit, until someone comes in and announces they are going hunting or biking--but it's all part of the partying and relaxation that goes on here.

My thoughts and expectations are even IF Fire Watch decides to approve a trial here, we are not going to see much of a change--indeed, if any at all. We'll probably say, "Hey, that's cool--now tell us what song you're listening to these days." Then we'll go on talking about family, friends, and jobs. But every so often the news, history, and politics might be passing topics.

Non-fellowship is people coming in who don't really want to be with people--they just want their say because the topic between friends just happens to cover politics.

[noelle12]

I vote two things: First, I vote that the political discussions are limited to history. I think we should avoid current political events here. My second vote is that we have a trial period of say one week, or maybe even one entire month, and re-evaluate the topic.

[Mimiheart]

BBC is reporting that Venezuelan Catholics call capybara a fish so they can eat it during the Lenten season. :eek:
They've been doing that for a while, if I remember correctly. There's a few animals from different parts of the world that are called fish during lent that obviously aren't. (Beaver, I think, was included in that.)

[vir doctus]

Bubba got out of jail early due to overcrowding. Mom and Dad are taking him in. :wall:

[Abe]

You seem to have just cancelled out RayGuy's vote. ;)In Jewish parlance, that's called a "Mitzvah".

[Abe]

I don't really see how "fellowship" factors in. I believe "fellowship" was used in a loose sense, not the way most Christians use it. It was meant to include all the faiths represented here as one fellowship, (not "of the ring"). If I'm wrong, Meri, please correct me.

[Abe]

Amen Indeed!Happy Easter to all our Honoured Christian Guests.

[Abe]

Some topics we have to take that risk, but they are few and they are biblically based.

This fellowship not being a known group, I say 'be careful what you ask for'.I agree with Vir, (I think). That's why I qualified my post by stating that they should be "pertinent to whatever is under discussion", (or something to that effect :) ).

[Meriweather]

I vote two things: First, I vote that the political discussions are limited to history. I think we should avoid current political events here. My second vote is that we have a trial period of say one week, or maybe even one entire month, and re-evaluate the topic.

Vote noted, thanks.

As far as a a "trial period...."

This entire thread is a trial period. If the Religion Forum rules are further relaxed for this thread, that loosening will also forever be "trial." The "trial" might last one hour--or for three years and one day--or for the life of the thread.

Each one of you sees this place and each other slightly differently than the next. Each sees who comes here, how we act, and the overall mood of this thread. Based on your own thoughts and visions, each of you will have a great opinion on whether we and this thread can be better served--or not--by expanding our types of discussion.

The pending decision will not be the direct result of any vote. Fire Watch will make the decision, just as he made the decision to allow this thread into existence...just as he made the decision to allow this discussion to take place.

As you all may have noticed, Fire Watch lets me play, but he also has me reined. Right now he's letting me play. Ultimately, he has control of the rein.

[terri910]

I am not too interested in real political discussions in this thread. A comment here or there, maybe.

But, that could just be the mood I'm in, too, so don't go by my vote...

[Meriweather]

I am not too interested in real political discussions in this thread. A comment here or there, maybe.

But, that could just be the mood I'm in, too, so don't go by my vote...

All votes, all moods get noted and receive equal attention and consideration. We don't live in a sterile lab here. If you take the time to tell me something, then I'm going to listen well.

Thanks, Terri.

[RayMan]

In Jewish parlance, that's called a "Mitzvah".
http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:a4ywG_0irmCJ1M::www.tatumba.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/foghorn.jpg

[RayMan]

I believe "fellowship" was used in a loose sense, not the way most Christians use it. It was meant to include all the faiths represented here as one fellowship, (not "of the ring"). If I'm wrong, Meri, please correct me.

Would that make Meri Sauron or Gandalf?

[Meriweather]

Would that make Meri Sauron or Gandalf?

Gandalf is my hero. Has been ever since I was thirteen or fourteen.

[terri910]

Gandalf is my hero. Has been ever since I was thirteen or fourteen.
Gandalf = teen idol.

:)):)):))

[Meriweather]

Gandalf = teen idol.

:)):)):))

Well, there you go. Not exactly flesh and blood, and a little old, but he'll do.

My sister and my friends were always ga-ga over some singer or actor--and that's the part I never got. I suspect it was because I was doing the teen heartbreak thing over a guy who had been my best friend for six years.

[RayMan]

Gandalf = teen idol.

:)):)):))

Funny, he doesn't look like Bobby Sherman.

[Mimiheart]

My SIL asked me today who I would be star-struck by. I said, "Probably by people no one else has heard of."

She said, "That doesn't surprise me about you. Name one."

I said, "The most mainstream would probably be Alan Rickman or Bernadette Peters."

She hadn't heard of either of them.

[terri910]

Funny, he doesn't look like Bobby Sherman.
have you SEEN Bobby Sherman lately? :))

Just joking. Sherman was an EMT for a while; I think he's a cop, now. Still looks pretty good!

http://www.bobbysherman.com/new.htm

[Abe]

Would that make Meri Sauron or Gandalf?She would be Meri, (remember Meri?), wearing the cloak of Gandalf the White.

[terri910]

My SIL asked me today who I would be star-struck by. I said, "Probably by people no one else has heard of."

She said, "That doesn't surprise me about you. Name one."

I said, "The most mainstream would probably be Alan Rickman or Bernadette Peters."

She hadn't heard of either of them.
My husband had such a crush on Bernadette Peters. We saw her perform in S. Lake Tahoe....she was great. Very talented lady!

[Mimiheart]

My husband had such a crush on Bernadette Peters. We saw her perform in S. Lake Tahoe....she was great. Very talented lady!
She's absolutely amazing.

[Meriweather]

She would be Meri, (remember Meri?), wearing the cloak of Gandalf the White.


Ah, thank you, Abe! :hug: That picture and thought greatly touched me.

[Mimiheart]

There's a commercial on Disney for the documentary "earth" [sic]. At the end of the trailer, they say, "Earth has some animal scenes that may be scary for young children."

For some reason that statement makes me laugh.

[RayMan]

My husband had such a crush on Bernadette Peters. We saw her perform in S. Lake Tahoe....she was great. Very talented lady!


What guy didn't have a crush on her back in the day?

[terri910]

What guy didn't have a crush on her back in the day?
There are certain female celebrities that, to be honest, I didn't know (back in the day) so many guys liked, but have since found out just about every man I know were secretly in love with. Bernadette is one. Jamie Lee Curtis is another.

[RayMan]

There are certain female celebrities that, to be honest, I didn't know (back in the day) so many guys liked, but have since found out just about every man I know were secretly in love with. Bernadette is one. Jamie Lee Curtis is another.


Oh yeah.

[vir doctus]

We don't live in a sterile lab here. If you take the time to tell me something, then I'm going to listen well.


:idea: Listening and learning are two different things.

[RayMan]

:idea: Listening and learning are two different things.

Huh? I read the words but they say nothing to me.

[vir doctus]

There are certain female celebrities that, to be honest, I didn't know (back in the day) so many guys liked, but have since found out just about every man I know were secretly in love with. Bernadette is one. Jamie Lee Curtis is another.

June Cleaver (sorry for outing you Honourable RayMan).

[vir doctus]

Huh? I read the words but they say nothing to me.

Reading, listening, and learning are three different things.

Math sucks.

[RayMan]

<snip>
Math sucks.


A universal truth. No.

The universal truth.

[Semi-Sweet]

Now that this thread has had fifteen thousand problem-free posts, I have been given permission to have the following discussion. There is a ruling against political discussion in the Religion Forum because political discussion has its own forum. However, it is recognized that during fellowship, historical/political discussion may become a part of fellowshipping, as we kick different subjects and ideas around in this more relaxed atmosphere.

The question is do we want to allow political/historical subjects to be allowed in here as viable topics for fellowshipping? If the majority of us who regularly post here do, I can then ask Fire Watch to relax the rule for this thread.

While Fire Watch is allowing this discussion, he warns allowing such topics into this thread may change it from being a trouble free thread. It is his feeling such discussions would change the tone of this thread and we would begin to see some of the same issues that trouble other threads. Therefore, his own recommendation is against us trying it—the thread is doing quite well as is.

So, the first vote has been cast. What say the rest of you? (As official vote taker, I’m not voting one way or the other. I’m fading back into my well remembered role of unbiased reporter.)

I can't think of a reason not to discuss politics/historical subjects in this thread, where a lot of subjects are discussed. Some of the other threads in this forum touch on these subjects occasionally and they don't get heated or derailed.

[Meriweather]

I can't think of a reason not to discuss politics/historical subjects in this thread, where a lot of subjects are discussed. Some of the other threads in this forum touch on these subjects occasionally and they don't get heated or derailed.

Thank you, Semi-Sweet. Duly noted.

[Meriweather]

:idea: Listening and learning are two different things.

Yes. However, I find listening may give me a nudge into learning something. I'm finding our vote interesting, and it is teaching me a thing or two.

[Fire Watch]

What's the current tally?

[Meriweather]

What's the current tally?

The current tally is interesting--or maybe what is interesting is the way I currently tally. I've been working on a message to you. I'll send it shortly.

[Fire Watch]

There isnt a simple tally of yeps and nopes?

[Meriweather]

There isnt a simple tally of yeps and nopes?

Nope.

[Fire Watch]

I bet I could tally them and get one ;)

[RayMan]

There isnt a simple tally of yeps and nopes?

Is anything ever simple when Meri is involved?

[Fire Watch]

You have a point.

[Meriweather]

I bet I could tally them and get one ;)

I have one... I'm puzzled is all.

[Meriweather]

Is anything ever simple when Meri is involved?

I've always had a problem seeing things in black and white. It's always shades of grey with me.

[Fire Watch]

I've added an Easter album of pics taken today to my profile. I have the most beautiful family.

[RayMan]

I've added an Easter album of pics taken today to my profile. I have the most beautiful family.

Rub it in.

Just got back from my Aunt's house. We had a baby shower for my young (older than you now that I think about it.) Marine Sergeant cousin who got married a few months ago and is now a prospective dad.

Don't know the proper verbiage to use but he is a Squad Leader with about forty Marines under his watchful eye. He has done five tours to Iraq, including one right outside Abu Graib.

It was crystal clear that he was totally overwhelmed by all the baby clothes they got as presents. Especially after I explained to him that a baby averages six changes of clothing every day. :))

[Meriweather]

I've added an Easter album of pics taken today to my profile. I have the most beautiful family.

Sometimes I think you are quite wonderful. I'll go enjoy the pictures.

[Meriweather]

Rub it in.

Just got back from my Aunt's house. We had a baby shower for my young (older than you now that I think about it.) Marine Sergeant cousin who got married a few months ago and is now a prospective dad.

Don't know the proper verbiage to use but he is a Squad Leader with about forty Marines under his watchful eye. He has done five tours to Iraq, including one right outside Abu Graib.

It was crystal clear that he was totally overwhelmed by all the baby clothes they got as presents. Especially after I explained to him that a baby averages six changes of clothing every day. :))

Way to be supportive, RayMan!

[Hadassah]

Hey everyone. Happy Easter to our Christian posters. Happy Sunday to our non-Christian posters.

[Meriweather]

Hey everyone. Happy Easter to our Christian posters. Happy Sunday to our non-Christian posters.

How was your day, Hadassah?

[Fire Watch]

Rub it in.

Just got back from my Aunt's house. We had a baby shower for my young (older than you now that I think about it.) Marine Sergeant cousin who got married a few months ago and is now a prospective dad.

Don't know the proper verbiage to use but he is a Squad Leader with about forty Marines under his watchful eye. He has done five tours to Iraq, including one right outside Abu Graib.

It was crystal clear that he was totally overwhelmed by all the baby clothes they got as presents. Especially after I explained to him that a baby averages six changes of clothing every day. :))
Sounds like a Platoon Sgt., should be a Staff or Gunnery Sgt.

I remember the days of baby showers as a Marine. Definately a confusing situation..who do you shoot?

[RayMan]

Sounds like a Platoon Sgt., should be a Staff or Gunnery Sgt.

I remember the days of baby showers as a Marine. Definately a confusing situation..who do you shoot?


Platoon Sgt. sounds right. He has probably been in the Corp for like twelve or fourteen years by now. Went in straight out of High School.

He just got transferred back to Camp Pendleton in So. Cal.

Yeh. Those little Winnie the Pooh jammies with the feet were obviously something he had never encountered before.

[Semi-Sweet]

I've added an Easter album of pics taken today to my profile. I have the most beautiful family.

Tis true. Dad included. (handsome that is)

[Hadassah]

How was your day, Hadassah?

It was not a good one at all. Because of all the garbage that happened today, I have to confront a few people, which will be hard, because I have a temper. And I don't like causing strife. So I have to find a middle ground of standing my ground, saying my piece, not being nasty, hateful, or mean, and not reacting to that behavior in these people.



How was yours? :hug:

[Hadassah]

Platoon Sgt. sounds right. He has probably been in the Corp for like twelve or fourteen years by now. Went in straight out of High School.

He just got transferred back to Camp Pendleton in So. Cal.

Yeh. Those little Winnie the Pooh jammies with the feet were obviously something he had never encountered before.


I can picture the tough Marine trying to put those jammies on for the first time.......:))


But, since he's a Marine, he'll master it pretty quickly. :mrgreen:

[Fire Watch]

Tis true. Dad included. (handsome that is)
ty:)

[Fire Watch]

Platoon Sgt. sounds right. He has probably been in the Corp for like twelve or fourteen years by now. Went in straight out of High School.

He just got transferred back to Camp Pendleton in So. Cal.

Yeh. Those little Winnie the Pooh jammies with the feet were obviously something he had never encountered before.
I did the same. 3 days after HS graduation I was in bootcamp. Spent 12+ years in, left as a Staff Sgt and Platoon Sgt.

[RayMan]

I can picture the tough Marine trying to put those jammies on for the first time.......:))


But, since he's a Marine, he'll master it pretty quickly. :mrgreen:

He had a total deer in the headlights thing going on expression wise. He realized he had been in denial even after the sonogram. It became real to him today that he will soon be responsible for the care and safety of someone besides the Marines under his command.

[Meriweather]

It was not a good one at all. Because of all the garbage that happened today, I have to confront a few people, which will be hard, because I have a temper. And I don't like causing strife. So I have to find a middle ground of standing my ground, saying my piece, not being nasty, hateful, or mean, and not reacting to that behavior in these people.

Speak softly. Carry a big stick.


How was yours? :hug:

It was very good, thank you. I love Easter.

[vir doctus]

--or maybe what is interesting is the way I currently tally.

True Fair Meri style - statistics the way you want them. :))

[RayMan]

True Fair Meri style - statistics the way you want them. :))

With Meri math transcends suckitude and becomes a creative art form.

[vir doctus]

Yes. However, I find listening may give me a nudge into learning something. I'm finding our vote interesting, and it is teaching me a thing or two.

Your learning that you may be learning something may be learning me something. :confused:

[Meriweather]

He had a total deer in the headlights thing going on expression wise. He realized he had been in denial even after the sonogram. It became real to him today that he will soon be responsible for the care and safety of someone besides the Marines under his command.

Guys are clueless. The afternoon I went into labor with our first, my husband asked me, "Since it's your first, do I have time to play softball tonight?" (He'd heard the first labor is always long.)

(Yes. I told him to go play.)

[vir doctus]

With Meri math transcends suckitude and becomes a creative art form.

If you resist admitting true suckitude, you are necessarily forced to creative license.

[Hadassah]

Speak softly. Carry a big stick.




Who needs a stick? I can break boards with my feet. :mrgreen:


It was very good, thank you. I love Easter.


Easter is a beautiful holiday, for sure.

[vir doctus]

Guys are clueless. The afternoon I went into labor with our first, my husband asked me, "Since it's your first, do I have time to play softball tonight?" (He'd heard the first labor is always long.)

(Yes. I told him to go play.)

Sounds well informed, not clueless. You should bring him on to defend himself.

[Meriweather]

True Fair Meri style - statistics the way you want them. :))

Actually, statistics every which way I can study them. Why come to just one conclusion when there are a half-dozen to be had?

[Meriweather]

With Meri math transcends suckitude and becomes a creative art form.

Yes, now you have it. Math should always be accompanied by a Power Point Presentation. Combine art and math whenever practical. It works both sides of your brain.

[RayMan]

Your learning that you may be learning something may be learning me something. :confused:

Unfortunately Meri's learning experience doesn't seem to encompass simple, straightforward addition.

[vir doctus]

Yes, now you have it. Math should always be accompanied by a Power Point Presentation. Combine art and math whenever practical. It works both sides of your brain.

No. Math should be accompanied with music:

"We don't need no education
We dont need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone"

[RayMan]

No. Math should be accompanied with music:

"We don't need no education
We dont need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone"


:))

[Meriweather]

Sounds well informed, not clueless. You should bring him on to defend himself.

Yes. Every first time mother wants to be left all by herself when she is in the first stages of labor. Actually, I was working late that night. The men I was working with got nervous and sent me home. The man I went home to got nervous and went to play softball.

Yet it all worked out. ;)

[vir doctus]

Yes. Every first time mother wants to be left all by herself when she is in the first stages of labor.

:shifty: :shifty: :shifty:

[Hadassah]

Yes. Every first time mother wants to be left all by herself when she is in the first stages of labor. Actually, I was working late that night. The men I was working with got nervous and sent me home. The man I went home to got nervous and went to play softball.

Yet it all worked out. ;)

Hey, my son's father brought his stripper girlfriend to the hospital while I was in labor. Men are clueless. :eek:

[Hadassah]

With Meri math transcends suckitude and becomes a creative art form.


Is suckitude a real word? :eh:

[RayMan]

Is suckitude a real word? :eh:

What is reality? Seems to me that is the more important question.

[vir doctus]

Is suckitude a real word? :eh:

An inCIDious word.

[Meriweather]

Unfortunately Meri's learning experience doesn't seem to encompass simple, straightforward addition.

3 are firmly against the rule being suspended for this thread.
8 believe the rule might be somewhat relaxed--but vary as to how much.
3 are in favor of suspending the rule for this thread.

Some have yet to respond. Even if the remaining should respond in favor of suspending the rule, the tally would show that the majority would still favor some kind of restriction.

My question was whether we should lift the restriction, not change the restriction. Therefore, even though I (and the statistics) can make an excellent argument that the majority are against the current restriction, I cannot make the argument that everyone wants the restriction lifted.

[Hadassah]

What is reality? Seems to me that is the more important question.

are we about to go down the rabbit hole or embark upon a philosophical discussion? :think:

[meggers49]

My SIL asked me today who I would be star-struck by. I said, "Probably by people no one else has heard of."

She said, "That doesn't surprise me about you. Name one."

I said, "The most mainstream would probably be Alan Rickman or Bernadette Peters."

She hadn't heard of either of them.

i admire them both

[Fire Watch]

Rabbit stew is delicious.

[Meriweather]

Rabbit stew is delicious.

Better than chili?

[Hadassah]

Rabbit stew is delicious.



:shhh: be vewy, vewy qwiet. I'm huntin' wabbit.

[blazer]

Hey, my son's father brought his stripper girlfriend to the hospital while I was in labor. Men are clueless. :eek:

I would have beat her face in. I am sorry, that was mean!

[Fire Watch]

Better than chili?
Invalid comparison, unless the chili is made with rabbit.

[Hadassah]

I would have beat her face in. I am sorry, that was mean!

I didn't know it until afterward. And frankly, he's the one who deserved the beating. :twisted:

[Meriweather]

Invalid comparison, unless the chili is made with rabbit.

I'm trying to decide what I want to eat right now. Should I go with the rabbit stew or should I have chili? Or, there is that pot of venison stew. In your opinion, which is tastiest?

[vir doctus]

Better than chili?

One of the few dishes I make well is vegetarian chili. Not for the lily-livered.

[vir doctus]

I'm trying to decide what I want to eat right now. Should I go with the rabbit stew or should I have chili? Or, there is that pot of venison stew. In your opinion, which is tastiest?

Did you move to Alaska? Chili is cold weather food. :rolleyes:

[blazer]

I didn't know it until afterward. And frankly, he's the one who deserved the beating. :twisted:

Sometimes my jealousy gets the best of me. I bet he deserved a beating!

[Fire Watch]

I'm trying to decide what I want to eat right now. Should I go with the rabbit stew or should I have chili? Or, there is that pot of venison stew. In your opinion, which is tastiest?
They're all equally tasty.

[RayMan]

Did you move to Alaska? Chili is cold weather food. :rolleyes:

I am having a bowl of no-bean chili as I type. Don't let that sway you.

[Meriweather]

Did you move to Alaska? Chili is cold weather food. :rolleyes:

I can eat chili any time, any place. I've eaten chili when it's been 110 degrees out. I like vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, Cincinnati chili, chili with beans, chili without beans, three bean chili.

Only the faint-hearted wait for cold weather to eat chili. And possibly Marines.

[Meriweather]

They're all equally tasty.

Is there rosemary in the rabbit stew? I may make my decision based on that.

[RayMan]

are we about to go down the rabbit hole or embark upon a philosophical discussion? :think:

I vote rabbit hole. I had to write an essay for my Philosophy class yesterday. Need a break from that stuff.

[vir doctus]

I can eat chili any time, any place. I've eaten chili when it's been 110 degrees out. I like vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, Cincinnati chili, chili with beans, chili without beans, three bean chili.


Now you hate Honorable CID. :rolleyes:

[Hadassah]

Did you move to Alaska? Chili is cold weather food. :rolleyes:

I had chili for lunch today. Yummmmm. :)

[Fire Watch]

Is there rosemary in the rabbit stew? I may make my decision based on that.
Why would you ruin a good rabbit that way?

[Hadassah]

I vote rabbit hole. I had to write an essay for my Philosophy class yesterday. Need a break from that stuff.

Rabbit hole it is.

[RayMan]

I can eat chili any time, any place. I've eaten chili when it's been 110 degrees out. I like vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, Cincinnati chili, chili with beans, chili without beans, three bean chili.

Only the faint-hearted wait for cold weather to eat chili. And possibly Marines.

Two of the kids are at home tonight after the baby shower family gathering for my young Marine cousin.

They asked me to make jalapeno poppers which I was happy to do as that is the only treat I make that everyone enjoys. Having the poppers put me in the mood for chili.

[vir doctus]

I had chili for lunch today. Yummmmm. :)

You don't live in California like some deviant chili eaters on this thread.

[Fire Watch]

I can eat chili any time, any place. I've eaten chili when it's been 110 degrees out. I like vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, Cincinnati chili, chili with beans, chili without beans, three bean chili.

Only the faint-hearted wait for cold weather to eat chili. And possibly Marines.
It's not chili season. It's grillin' season. In fact, this conversation has inspired me to grill tomorrow. I have rabbit, squirrel, and deer in the freezer that needs to be eaten. A good simple seasoning rub and toss 'em on a hot charcoal grill. Cant wait.

[RayMan]

Why would you ruin a good rabbit that way?


She'll be wanting to cook them next thing you know.


gollum..gollum.

[Meriweather]

Why would you ruin a good rabbit that way?

Oh, oh. We may have trouble. What do you season rabbit stew with?

[RayMan]

You don't live in California like some deviant chili eaters on this thread.

Mmm...deviant chili...good.

[vir doctus]

Why would you ruin a good rabbit that way?

Glenn Close didn't use rosemary. :snooty:

[RayMan]

Glenn Close didn't use rosemary. :snooty:

I have rosemary growing in the Simon and Garfunkel Memorial Herb Garden out in the front yard. If that helps.

[vir doctus]

Mmm...deviant chili...good.

If it's not hot it's rot.

[Fire Watch]

Oh, oh. We may have trouble. What do you season rabbit stew with?
My rabbit stew consists of 2 rabbits, sliced carrots, celery, small onions, garlic cloves, peeled cherry tomatos, mushrooms, tomato sauce, salt, a homemade italian seasoning mix-basil, oregano, parsley, tyme, red and black pepper, and a homemade spicy seasoning-red bell peppers, black pepper and chili peppers, onions, and paprika.

[Meriweather]

Now you hate Honorable CID. :rolleyes:

Let's see. Last night you announce that I hold Fire Watch in contempt. Tonight you announce I hate CID. Do we get a sneak preview of who I will be beating up tomorrow?

It took me hours to comfort Fire Watch last night. I expect it will take the same amount of time to soothe CID tonight.

[Meriweather]

My rabbit stew consists of 2 rabbits, sliced carrots, celery, small onions, garlic cloves, peeled cherry tomatos, mushrooms, tomato sauce, salt, a homemade italian seasoning mix-basil, oregano, parsley, tyme, red and black pepper, and a homemade spicy seasoning-red bell peppers, black pepper and chili peppers, onions, and paprika.

tyme?

I've got to admit, that does sound tasty. Do you have homemade bread to go with it?

[vir doctus]

Let's see. Last night you announce that I hold Fire Watch in contempt. Tonight you announce I hate CID. Do we get a sneak preview of who I will be beating up tomorrow?

It took me hours to comfort Fire Watch last night. I expect it will take the same amount of time to soothe CID tonight.

If you don't know how to type 'bacon chili' you don't know squat. :snooty:

[Fire Watch]

tyme?

I've got to admit, that does sound tasty. Do you have homemade bread to go with it?
I dont bake bread. There's a bakery about a mile from me ran by 1st gen. Italian immigrants that do it much better than I could.

[Meriweather]

Two of the kids are at home tonight after the baby shower family gathering for my young Marine cousin.

They asked me to make jalapeno poppers which I was happy to do as that is the only treat I make that everyone enjoys. Having the poppers put me in the mood for chili.

Jalapeno poppers sound tasty, too. Has Vir given you a pass on eating chili since you reside in the cooler area of the state?

[Meriweather]

If you don't know how to type 'bacon chili' you don't know squat. :snooty:

Truly? CID smothers the taste of bacon with the taste of chili? I admit, I'm a little shocked.

[Hadassah]

My rabbit stew consists of 2 rabbits, sliced carrots, celery, small onions, garlic cloves, peeled cherry tomatos, mushrooms, tomato sauce, salt, a homemade italian seasoning mix-basil, oregano, parsley, tyme, red and black pepper, and a homemade spicy seasoning-red bell peppers, black pepper and chili peppers, onions, and paprika.

So, not only do you exclude rosemary, but you exclude sage as well? :eek:



For shame! :snooty:

[vir doctus]

Jalapeno poppers sound tasty, too. Has Vir given you a pass on eating chili since you reside in the cooler area of the state?

In my limited experience, the Bay area rarely qualified. Fifty-five degrees is the maximum chili enjoyment temperature.

[Meriweather]

I dont bake bread. There's a bakery about a mile from me ran by 1st gen. Italian immigrants that do it much better than I could.

You make it sound like it's hard. Hmm. Doesn't bake bread, implies that it is hard. There are minus points somewhere in that post, I'm sure. Minus points taken from a Marine automatically go to Army.

[Fire Watch]

You make it sound like it's hard. Hmm. Doesn't bake bread, implies that it is hard. There are minus points somewhere in that post, I'm sure. Minus points taken from a Marine automatically go to Army.
No where did I say it was hard to bake bread. It is however very difficult to match the skill, talent, and experience of those fine Italian master bakers who have spent generations honing the skill. I'm proud to spend money there helping to make the American dream real for them. They came here looking for opportunity and made the most of it. That's an outlook on life that I admire.

[Meriweather]

In my limited experience, the Bay area rarely qualified. Fifty-five degrees is the maximum chili enjoyment temperature.

Now I understand. There is a rule regarding when one can eat chili. I'm beginning to think you people write rules just to watch me break them.

[Dancer]

Now I understand. There is a rule regarding when one can eat chili. I'm beginning to think you people write rules just to watch me break them.It's ok Meri. I like chili any time of year too. That is what chilidogs and enchiladas are for... hee hee

[vir doctus]

That is what chilidogs and enchiladas are for... hee hee

Pleb food. :snooty:

[terri910]

Now I understand. There is a rule regarding when one can eat chili. I'm beginning to think you people write rules just to watch me break them.
The rest of the world writes rules for California to make this face at: :eh:

If Californians waited for cold weather to enjoy chili, we'd get to have it 3 times a year. Chili is good on it's own, but it is also an excellent side dish to a BBQ'ed steak!

[Fire Watch]

This is really cool http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000089?v=4816051&l=100022574

[vir doctus]

The rest of the world writes rules for California to make this face at: :eh:

If Californians waited for cold weather to enjoy chili, we'd get to have it 3 times a year. Chili is good on it's own, but it is also an excellent side dish to a BBQ'ed steak!

You people need weather.

[Meriweather]

No where did I say it was hard to bake bread. It is however very difficult to match the skill, talent, and experience of those fine Italian master bakers who have spent generations honing the skill. I'm proud to spend money there helping to make the American dream real for them. They came here looking for opportunity and made the most of it. That's an outlook on life that I admire.

Anyone who owns and operates their own business has my admiration, too. Great-grandmothers, grandmothers, mother, father all made bread in my family--and now I'm teaching daughters to do the same. At one time, my family was so large that my mom would scrub out the steel washtub we used to bathe the newest baby because she didn't have bowls large enough to hold all the bread dough needed. Bathing babies and breadmaking--forever linked in family lore.

[vir doctus]

Anyone who owns and operates their own business has my admiration, too. Great-grandmothers, grandmothers, mother, father all made bread in my family--and now I'm teaching daughters to do the same. At one time, my family was so large that my mom would scrub out the steel washtub we used to bathe the newest baby because she didn't have bowls large enough to hold all the bread dough needed. Bathing babies and breadmaking--forever linked in family lore.

:eek: You people need health standards. :eek:

[Fire Watch]

:))

[terri910]

This is really cool http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000089?v=4816051&l=100022574
First video I saw like that was this one
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4321114/11604666
at Liverpool Street Station. It was done as an advert.

I was told that there are groups, now, that pick out places to start dancing at....although not choreographed like this.

[Meriweather]

:eek: You people need health standards. :eek:

Yeah, I worried about the baby being coated with too much flour, too.

(It's called soap, scrubbing, and lots of boiling water. Mom sterilized everything--which meant tub got sterilized before and after. Her mother was a nurse.)

[hben]

It's ok Meri. I like chili any time of year too. That is what chilidogs and enchiladas are for... hee hee

That is what freezers are for. We keep plenty of meat in the freezer year round, so I can usually persuade my wife to cook up some homemade chili (usually with deer meat) most anytime of the year...though I must admit she doesn't require nearly as much arm twisting on the cold miserable winter days.

[Fire Watch]

First video I saw like that was this one
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4321114/11604666
at Liverpool Street Station. It was done as an advert.

I was told that there are groups, now, that pick out places to start dancing at....although not choreographed like this.
That's really cool too. What a neat trend.

[terri910]

That's really cool too. What a neat trend.
I have to admit....every time my friend and I were in a train station, standing around with everyone else looking up at the boards for our platform to be announced, I hoped someone would start dancing! :))

Never did tho....:cry:

I like how at the end everyone just walks on as if nothing had happened...*L*

[Fire Watch]

I have to admit....every time my friend and I were in a train station, standing around with everyone else looking up at the boards for our platform to be announced, I hoped someone would start dancing! :))

Never did tho....:cry:

I like how at the end everyone just walks on as if nothing had happened...*L*
You know, you could have just stared dancing yourselves and see if anyone joined in. :))

[terri910]

You know, you could have just stared dancing yourselves and see if anyone joined in. :))
Oh, snap! :))

And there I was just standing around!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/terri910/candi-trip006-1.jpg

[Fire Watch]

A flash mob waiting to happen.

[CID_0687]

Resurrection evening the grave's already empty. :dance:

[Meriweather]

Resurrection evening the grave's already empty. :dance:

Yes. Dancing is good.

CID?

Do you really mix bacon and chili?

[Meriweather]

Can't.

[CID_0687]

Yes. Dancing is good.

CID?

Do you really mix bacon and chili?
Sure. Who doesn't?

[Meriweather]

Sure. Who doesn't?

That is one combination I've never tried. Can you still taste the bacon? More importantly--does it still taste like bacon?

[CID_0687]

Does bacon never taste like bacon?

It's not every time I make chili. But if there happens to be some leftover bacon from breakfast I'll throw it in there.

Just tasteslike bacon in chili. :)

[Meriweather]

Does bacon never taste like bacon?

It's not every time I make chili. But if there happens to be some leftover bacon from breakfast I'll throw it in there.

Just tasteslike bacon in chili. :)

Ever add a little liquid smoke to chili? Maybe it's kind of like that where both flavors remain? I'll have to remember to try it sometime.

[Fire Watch]

Did you see the pic of the squeeze bacon I posted the other day?

[Meriweather]

Did you see the pic of the squeeze bacon I posted the other day?

Yes--and thanks for the reminder. I wanted to take a second look at that.

[CID_0687]

Did you see the pic of the squeeze bacon I posted the other day?
Like bacon flavor toothpaste? Now there's a concept. For smoky fresh breath.

[Fire Watch]

Like bacon in a squeezable mayonnaise tub. You squeeze it on burgers ect.

[Meriweather]

Like bacon flavor toothpaste? Now there's a concept. For smoky fresh breath.

Did you know you could buy your little girls bacon-flavored bubbles?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/319SZNN25NL._SL500_AA200_.jpg

[Fire Watch]

http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2009/4/92%20Squeeze%20Bacon.jpg

Squeeze Bacon!
Here it is.

[Meriweather]

There is even bacon underwear. But I don't think I'll post it here.

[Fire Watch]

Did anyone else just have an image of midgets dressed as WWE superstars, coated in motoroil, shaving a llama with an Epilady while jumping on a trampoline? No? Carry on.

[RayMan]

Let's see. Last night you announce that I hold Fire Watch in contempt. Tonight you announce I hate CID. Do we get a sneak preview of who I will be beating up tomorrow?

It took me hours to comfort Fire Watch last night. I expect it will take the same amount of time to soothe CID tonight.

It will take longer. CID doesn't have the manly Marine legend to uphold. He's probably crying like a baby right now.

[CID_0687]

Now you hate Honorable CID. :rolleyes:
Meri hates me? :cry:

[RayMan]

Be brave CID.

[Meriweather]

Meri hates me? :cry:

You know I don't. Who else have I ever made bacon vodka for?

[smyrna]

Good morning everyone!

CID_068, is your favorite movie star...Kevin Bacon?:D

[Meriweather]

Good morning everyone!

CID_068, is your favorite movie star...Kevin Bacon?:D

I suggested, once, he might be interested in Sir Francis Bacon. CID was not amused.

[Meriweather]

Did anyone else just have an image of midgets dressed as WWE superstars, coated in motoroil, shaving a llama with an Epilady while jumping on a trampoline? No? Carry on.

I saw the llama shaving with an Epilady while jumping on a trampoline bit, but missed the rest.

Once again I note you give me permission to carry on. Thanks. But I'm kind of tired today. May I have a rain-check?

[smyrna]

I suggested, once, he might be interested in Sir Francis Bacon. CID was not amused.

Good morning Meriweather. You get up so early. I hope you get enough sleep.

You noticed the prayer in school thread? Doesn't that directly confirm our discussion last night?

[Meriweather]

Good morning Meriweather. You get up so early. I hope you get enough sleep.

You noticed the prayer in school thread? Doesn't that directly confirm our discussion last night?

Well yes and no. The rule specifically covers non-discussion of politcal figures/candidates (or things that are mostly of a political nature) in the Religion Forum. Some overlap is to be expected.

I remember not too long ago perusing the threads here in RF and it struck me how many of our RF threads at that time were about evolution, politics, and atheism. Yes, a few of these threads were relocated by Mods, but mostly we self-corrected, and within a few days the threads were once more focused on religion.

I tend towards thinking that focus is the key. If we focus on not having certain kinds of threads here in the Religion Forum, that is different than focusing on threads of a religious nature. Each one of us can and should choose the threads that promote religious discussion. We can submit threads that are focused on religion.

[smyrna]

Well yes and no. The rule specifically covers non-discussion of politcal figures/candidates (or things that are mostly of a political nature) in the Religion Forum. Some overlap is to be expected.

I remember not too long ago perusing the threads here in RF and it struck me how many of our RF threads at that time were about evolution, politics, and atheism. Yes, a few of these threads were relocated by Mods, but mostly we self-corrected, and within a few days the threads were once more focused on religion.

I tend towards thinking that focus is the key.If we focus on not having certain kinds of threads here in the Religion Forum, that is different than focusing on threads of a religious nature. Each one of us can and should choose the threads that promote religious discussion. We can submit threads that are focused on religion.[/quote]

Agreed completely as I knew I would.

[meggers49]

Truly? CID smothers the taste of bacon with the taste of chili? I admit, I'm a little shocked.

or he makes his chili using bacon........... :think:

[meggers49]

In my limited experience, the Bay area rarely qualified. Fifty-five degrees is the maximum chili enjoyment temperature.

unless it's very damp. but to have chili on a day above 50 when you should be grilling is tantamount to sacrilege! :eek:

[meggers49]

Pleb food. :snooty:

isn't that what most haute cuisine is these days? reference: greens and beans, polenta, supa de pesce...etc....

[vir doctus]

unless it's very damp. but to have chili on a day above 50 when you should be grilling is tantamount to sacrilege! :eek:

The voice of reason needs to quit working so much and spend more time here defeating the forces of evil.

[meggers49]

Did anyone else just have an image of midgets dressed as WWE superstars, coated in motoroil, shaving a llama with an Epilady while jumping on a trampoline? No? Carry on.

there's medication for things like that.....

[Meriweather]

The voice of reason needs to quit working so much and spend more time here defeating the forces of evil.

I once knew how to build a sun-powered "crockpot" by digging a hole in the ground. The warmer the day was, the more efficient the crockpot. Nothing better than sun cooked chili on a warm day--especially if one makes sun tea as well.

[meggers49]

The voice of reason needs to quit working so much and spend more time here defeating the forces of evil.

thanks for reining me in.....i nearly lost my head.

anyone who has chili when it's over 50 is obviously bent on overthrowing the world and creating a hedonistic pseudo-state of wanton chili eaters......... :twisted:

better?

[vir doctus]

anyone who has chili when it's over 50 is obviously bent on overthrowing the world and creating a hedonistic pseudo-state of wanton chili eaters......... :twisted:



It was good the first time, but the above is on par with Churchill. :clap:

[Meriweather]

....anyone who has chili when it's over 50 is obviously bent on overthrowing the world....

Here's something to contemplate. Is the eater of chili (when it's over 50 degrees) bent on overthrowing the world....or, is it more likely she has aleady acccomplished it?

Rules about chili.... Is nothing sacred?

[meggers49]

It was good the first time, but the above is on par with Churchill. :clap:

i blush.

[meggers49]

Here's something to contemplate. Is the eater of chili (when it's over 50 degrees) bent on overthrowing the world....or, is it more likely she has aleady acccomplished it?

Rules about chili.... Is nothing sacred?

rules about chili BECAUSE it is.... you can't just go around eating things willynilly.... the next thing you know, there will be anarchy and people will be eating BLT's in winter. Where will it end???

[Meriweather]

rules about chili BECAUSE it is.... you can't just go around eating things willynilly.... the next thing you know, there will be anarchy and people will be eating BLT's in winter. Where will it end???

Of course I eat BLT's in the winter. I also barbecue in the winter. There is nothing like a steak that has been barbecued, and then has made that mad dash through the rain and into the house.

What else has rules?

[meggers49]

Of course I eat BLT's in the winter. I also barbecue in the winter. There is nothing like a steak that has been barbecued, and then has made that mad dash through the rain and into the house.

What else has rules?

BBQ in winter? Steak? What is this of which you speak?

how does one bbq in winter when one cannot get to grill due to 3 feet of snow? blaspheme.

[Meriweather]

Oh, by the way.... I also have no problem with wearing white shoes in December.

[Meriweather]

BBQ in winter? Steak? What is this of which you speak?

how does one bbq in winter when one cannot get to grill due to 3 feet of snow? blaspheme.


The year we lived in Kentucky we had a power outage in the middle of a snow storm. I don't know what everyone else did, but being from California, I barbecued.

[meggers49]

The year we lived in Kentucky we had a power outage in the middle of a snow storm. I don't know what everyone else did, but being from California, I barbecued.

that is an extenuating circumstance.

[Meriweather]

that is an extenuating circumstance.

And so would it be an extenuating circumstance to simply feel like barbecuing despite three feet of snow.

[Mimiheart]

In AZ, one doesn't BBQ in the summer. It's 118 and you want to stand over a hot ANYTHING outside?

[Fire Watch]

i blush.
Dont be embarrassed. Everyone does it. Must have been the chili. Just light a match.