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

[terri910]

Hadassah, you didn't reply to my PM....:mrgreen:

[Meriweather]

Note to Self: Second day in a row I've been doing chores far into the evening hours. Be careful about stopping by here during the mid morning hours in order to complete daily chores by dinner.

[smyrna]

Good morning RF'ers. :razz:

If it rains anymore around here, I will be in the market for an ark.

I trust everyone had a great day yesterday and are ready for more good works and great fun. Let's show the world what people with Christ in their hearts can do in just one day...


ready...


"Get ur Dun":mrgreen:

[smyrna]

vir...I thought you were going to start a thread on which Bible character was most like yourself yesterday?

[smyrna]

I just read where Mike Tyson's 4 year old daughter has died. That hurts.

Lord, let your will be done.

:pray:

[blazer]

good morning! :)

[blazer]

I just read where Mike Tyson's 4 year old daughter has died. That hurts.

Lord, let your will be done.

:pray:

so sad.:(

[free2B]

Good morning RF'ers. :razz:

If it rains anymore around here, I will be in the market for an ark.

I trust everyone had a great day yesterday and are ready for more good works and great fun. Let's show the world what people with Christ in their hearts can do in just one day...


ready...


"Get ur Dun":mrgreen:

good mornin' y'all

what can we do
to prove its true
that Christ's the one
God's only Son
who came for us
so we all must
obey the Word
as we have heard
help those in need
plant a seed
of love in hearts
avoid the darts
of evil thoughts
for we've been bought
with precious blood
we are the bud
prepared to bloom
and make us room
for Christ to come
where He came from
and lift us up
with God to sup

me

[Meriweather]

vir...I thought you were going to start a thread on which Bible character was most like yourself yesterday?


Yes, Vir had a great idea, but she wanted to teach us how to delegate. Here's the thread.

http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=1484421


Hadassah was the star pupil. She had questions that prompted this thread. Help us out guys!

http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=1484431


Good morning everyone!

[vir doctus]

vir...I thought you were going to start a thread on which Bible character was most like yourself yesterday?

:snooty:

[free2B]

good morning! :)

good morning:hug:

[blazer]

good morning:hug:

:hug:

[Koushi Shinigami]

Are you sure, Koushi, you do not have freedom in yours?

There is never a time when there is no choice. There are many times when the desired outcome is not available to choose.

[Koushi Shinigami]

good morning! :)

Says who?

[Pollyanna]

And perhaps that is the answer to my daughters' question: If I made them grow up, why didn't I make my husband? Perhaps that was not my job. Perhaps my job was to give him the space and the freedom to do pretty much as he pleased, and to be who he is.

Back when we were talking marriage, we didn't have the foresight to say, "She shoulders responsibility like it is a mere feather, and makes decisions like they've already been made. He's content to flow with the current." It's been a perfect fit.

After twenty-one years of marriage, it seems a little ludicrous, not to mention unfair, for me to say, "Okay, I've decided I want to learn submission, here are the reins, you're taking over" when that is the last thing he wants. Before we were married, when we were working together, he had a front row seat watching six people trying to get me to submit to his boss. He'd be the first to tell me submission is beyond my ken.

For me, submission has been the path not taken, and yes, now I'm a little curious about it. But it doesn't seem fair to turn my husband's life topsy-turvy, or to infringe on the freedom that I've insured he has in our marriage, for my little experiment.

My husband has freedom in this marriage. Are you sure, Koushi, you do not have freedom in yours?

Koushi reminds me a lot of my husband based just on what I have seen here. I bet he does have a lot of freedoms, but he does not see like that. I know mine doesn't no matter what I do.

I know I take the kids to all their practices, their games, school events, friend houses and even shuffle around my schedules so I do not have to stress him with coming home from work early or changing his other activities around. He often works late at the garage and tinkers on other cars and things around the house without complaint from us. We often do what he wants to do without complaining about the activity, but he rarely does the same for us or complains ruining the experience.

Maybe I am the one who doesn't have any freedom within marriage.

[Pollyanna]

Mike Tyson's 4 year old daughter died today.

So sad. :pray:

[vir doctus]

Koushi reminds me a lot of my husband based just on what I have seen here. I bet he does have a lot of freedoms, but he does not see like that.

:idea: Perhaps you could get to know him instead of speculating about him.

[Meriweather]

There is never a time when there is no choice. There are many times when the desired outcome is not available to choose.

Me apparently being condescending aside, yesterday gave me a lot to think about. What was going on in my mind is that I could trace step-by-step, from the time we were babies up until today, the building process that helped create the people my husband and I are today. He and I are not too much alike--yet we mesh so well.

I judge this started with something as simple as our birth order. While not ruling out personality, I would say birth order is sometimes a strong factor in how we develop. When RayMan asked how the submission thing was going for me, and you thought I was using feminine logic, I was being serious. The outcome I cannot choose is with my husband is submission--and half of that has to do with who he is, and what he loves about me.

Last Fall when we were talking about the submission thing, he said even if I'm not submissive, I also miss being overbearing by an equal amount of distance. He said he liked not having to worry about me--that not only am I low maintenance, I'm pretty much no maintenance. (He said that as if it were a compliment, so that's how I took it.)

True, not every outcome is available to us. But we can sure build something good out of the ones that are.

[meggers49]

Here you go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnqqdZZddFE


Youtube, warning, blah blah...

that was mind-bogglingly horrible.

[meggers49]

:)

it would be a lot easier to do if they'd stop moving.

[CID_0687]

Greetings forumites.

[Pollyanna]

good morning! :)


Good morning :D

[free2B]

Says who?

sez me shi shi:razz:

[Meriweather]

I know I take the kids to all their practices, their games, school events, friend houses and even shuffle around my schedules so I do not have to stress him with coming home from work early or changing his other activities around. He often works late at the garage and tinkers on other cars and things around the house without complaint from us. We often do what he wants to do without complaining about the activity, but he rarely does the same for us or complains ruining the experience.

Maybe I am the one who doesn't have any freedom within marriage.


Who did the kids contract with to do the extra curricular activities? Who gave them permission? You can also ask, who encouraged them to try these activities? If I was the one giving permission (and I generally was), then I saw it as my responsibility to see to the arrangements. Gymnastics, dance, concerts--I was almost always the only parent in attendance. Softball, track, soccer my husband was often involved, too--but then he encouraged sports.

If the children's activities was a joint decision, where everyone sat down and worked out commitments, that's one thing. However, it would not be fair to say, "I signed Johnny up for baseball, and you're taking him."

Even if you did happen to be the one that okayed all the kids' activities, couldn't you still go to your husband, explain that you are now feeling overwhelmed, and could he lend a hand? (Request, not demand, if it was you who granted all the permissions.)

[Pollyanna]

:idea: Perhaps you could get to know him instead of speculating about him.

His words are available is in blue and white. No speculating is needed. You can learn a lot by the words and discussions provided. If he is offended or hurt by my comparison of him and my husband I would hope he would be able to tell me himself either on the board or via pm. My door is always open.

[Meriweather]

Greetings forumites.

And how are you this fine day?

[CID_0687]

And how are you this fine day?
Marvelous, spectacular...

meh

[Meriweather]

Marvelous, spectacular...

meh

I'm running behind already. Time for the overdue morning walk. I'll definitely be walking in sunshine today.

[free2B]

hey meri:D my mom got us kids involved in all kind of activities when we were young, musical instruments I played violin for a while and hated it, tap dance did not care much for that much, pantomime with marcel marceau at the Brooklyn Academy that was fun, sons of the American Legion played the bugle not very well, always played sports with friends, lots of other stuff 2

[RayMan]

that was mind-bogglingly horrible.


You're welcome. :dance:

[RayMan]

Greetings forumites.

Good morning Your InCIDiousness.

[CID_0687]

Good morning Your InCIDiousness.
Ahh...Lord Carnivorous...


Hey, I've been carb free for two days...well almost...there may have been a carb or two in that smoked sausage I had last night....

[RayMan]

Ahh...Lord Carnivorous...


Hey, I've been carb free for two days...well almost...there may have been a carb or two in that smoked sausage I had last night....

Generally there are one or two but you are probably cutting out at least 100 carbs a day from what you had been eating. Not worth sweating about.

Had one of those lovely Delmonico's for breakfast. Thinking about having a couple of fatty beef patties cooked on the grill for dinner. The great thing for me with doing Zero Carb is that I don't get any food cravings between feedings.

[blazer]

Good morning :D

:hug:

[CID_0687]

Generally there are one or two but you are probably cutting out at least 100 carbs a day from what you had been eating. Not worth sweating about.

Had one of those lovely Delmonico's for breakfast. Thinking about having a couple of fatty beef patties cooked on the grill for dinner. The great thing for me with doing Zero Carb is that I don't get any food cravings between feedings.
Burgers sound like a good idea...I may do that this evening...still got some Ribeyes too...oh decisions decisions...

Mrs. is whipping me up a bacon and sausage omelette right now. :drool:

[Fire Watch]

Homemade biscuits, eggs, and venison sausage gravy...mmmm

[FoxGranadaChuck]

At least the saturated fat content in venison is lower than that in pork.....

[CID_0687]

At least the saturated fat content in venison is lower than that in pork.....
I like being saturated in fat.

[Fire Watch]

I dont pay attention to that stuff. Who has time? God made pig, God made deer. He said it was all good to eat. I believe him.

[CID_0687]

I dont pay attention to that stuff. Who has time? God made pig, God made deer. He said it was all good to eat. I believe him.
Reverent.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

I like being saturated in fat.


Why does that not surprise me?!

:think: :think: :think:

[CID_0687]

:mad:

Why is it that everyday I have to reset my router?

Slow as molasses in January.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

:mad:

Why is it that everyday I have to reset my router?

Slow as molasses in January.


Dude, this is May, not January. :) :)

[Fire Watch]

So, my son just caught a Cardinal on the fly with his hands. Seriously. It was flying by, he stuck out his hand and caught it. This kids starting little league asap.

[Meriweather]

Morning Devotional


Grow in grace. (2 Peter 3:18)



When you don't get what you want (3)



Winning gracefully can be harder than losing gracefully. When we win we're tempted by arrogance, power, insensitivity, gloating, and wanting to relive our success long after everyone else is bored by it. Gracious winners always remember what it feels like to lose. They are caught up in something bigger than their own wins and losses.

Abraham Lincoln had the wisdom to place the good of the country above his own ego, appointing his worst political critic, Edwin Stanton, to run the War Department. Stanton, a brilliant legal mind, could be brusque and condescending. As Frederick Douglass put it, "Politeness was not one of his weaknesses." Lincoln, on the other hand, was keenly aware of his looks and his uneducated background. (When someone charged him with being two-faced during a campaign, he responded: "If I had two faces, do you think I'd be wearing this one?"). As outgoing attorney general of the losing party, Stanton had belittled Lincoln as "the original gorilla." How Lincoln treated Stanton is Civil War history. Lincoln trusted in him, confided in him, leaned on him, depended on him. And Stanton responded with unfailing loyalty and affection.

On the morning of April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln died after having been shot the night before at Ford's Theatre. The most famous words ever spoken after the death of a president were spoken that morning: "Now he belongs to the ages." The speaker was Edwin Stanton. Robert Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's son, said that after his father died he was visited in his room each morning for two weeks by Stanton who "Spent the first ten minutes of his visits weeping without saying a word." When nothing else works, showing grace does.


waio.org

[Koushi Shinigami]

True, not every outcome is available to us. But we can sure build something good out of the ones that are.

Not always. Jump out of the 30th floor of the building or burn to death. Build something good on that.

[Koushi Shinigami]

sez me shi shi:razz:

Meh.

[vir doctus]

His words are available is in blue and white. No speculating is needed. You can learn a lot by the words and discussions provided. If he is offended or hurt by my comparison of him and my husband I would hope he would be able to tell me himself either on the board or via pm. My door is always open.

This: I bet he does have a lot of freedoms, but he does not see like that. is speculation. It is aimed to demean and it is not nice.

[Meriweather]

And to really complete Vir's day, some music... She'll love this. It's in honor of the Noah's Ark thread.


<The Unicorn Song> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J60LNkqsxz8&feature=related)

[Meriweather]

Not always. Jump out of the 30th floor of the building or burn to death. Build something good on that.


Courage. A statement for the ages.

[Meriweather]

So, my son just caught a Cardinal on the fly with his hands. Seriously. It was flying by, he stuck out his hand and caught it. This kids starting little league asap.


Sounds like someone may have already taught him how to catch.

[Koushi Shinigami]

Courage. A statement for the ages.

Meh. Benefits others. Sucks to be the victim.

[Meriweather]

Meh. Benefits others. Sucks to be the victim.

And also to be friends and family of the victim. However, life goes on, and much of it can be our own creation. Not all. But much.

Koushi, when the big picture gets overwhelming, I start focusing on the little things. It's amazing how nurturing the little things can get them to become a larger part of the overall picture. No matter how rough things get, their are tiny seeds that have great potential. They just need a little attention is all.

[Koushi Shinigami]

This: is speculation. It is aimed to demean and it is not nice.

:redface: Thankyou. I can only pray that I am worthy of your efforts.

[Koushi Shinigami]

And also to be friends and family of the victim. However, life goes on, and much of it can be our own creation. Not all. But much.

Koushi, when the big picture gets overwhelming, I start focusing on the little things. It's amazing how nurturing the little things can get them to become a larger part of the overall picture. No matter how rough things get, their are tiny seeds that have great potential. They just need a little attention is all.

Meri, I appreciate your efforts. But I am not in a glass-half-full mood today and do not wish to be swayed from it.

[Pollyanna]

This: is speculation. It is aimed to demean and it is not nice.

Your interpretation perhaps, but that was not my meaning behind my words. People quite often do not see what is right in front of them is what I meant. I am not going to discuss semantics. Read in between the lines if you wish, but I know my true intent in my heart.

I have said before and will say again if Koushi is offended, he will address me via the board or via pm. Neither has happened and my door is open to him to do so.. I'm sure many here will agree if he doesn't like what was said he will give you his opinion about it.

[Meriweather]

Meri, I appreciate your efforts. But I am not in a glass-half-full mood today and do not wish to be swayed from it.


I understand. But I am in the mood for you to have a little happiness in your day. There is so much out there, and this day will only pass by once. (Which also means that whatever mood you are in today might change for tomorrow.)

I do understand. Some days just need to pass.

[Koushi Shinigami]

Your interpretation perhaps, but that was not my meaning behind my words. People quite often do not see what is right in front of them is what I meant. I am not going to discuss semantics. Read in between the lines if you wish, but I know my true intent in my heart.

I have said before and will say again if Koushi is offended, he will address me via the board or via pm. Neither has happened and my door is open to him to do so.. I'm sure many here will agree if he doesn't like what was said he will give you his opinion about it.

Meh. Say whatever you want. :rolleyes:

[Meriweather]

Peace.

[vir doctus]

:redface: Thankyou. I can only pray that I am worthy of your efforts.

Doing the right thing doesn't depend on your worthiness.

[The bonus is that you are worthy. http://www.zeldaforums.net/forum/images/smilies2/viking.gif ]

[vir doctus]

Your interpretation perhaps, but that was not my meaning behind my words. People quite often do not see what is right in front of them is what I meant. I am not going to discuss semantics. Read in between the lines if you wish, but I know my true intent in my heart.

I have said before and will say again if Koushi is offended, he will address me via the board or via pm. Neither has happened and my door is open to him to do so.. I'm sure many here will agree if he doesn't like what was said he will give you his opinion about it.

Forum guideline - address the post and not the poster.

[Meriweather]

All right, enough already. Points made. Time for bacon.

[Mimiheart]

blech

[Koushi Shinigami]

spam, spam, spam, spam, spammity-spam.

[CID_0687]

All right, enough already. Points made. Time for bacon.
:dance:

BACON!!!

[vir doctus]

All right, enough already. Points made. Time for bacon.

You think so do you? :think:

[vir doctus]

:dance:

BACON!!!

Dude, you are so easy. :snooty:

[CID_0687]

Dude, you are so easy. :snooty:
Like Sunday morning.

[RayMan]

Like Sunday morning.


Comin' down.

[CID_0687]

Comin' down.
Johnny Cash as the front man for the Commodores...now there's a thought.

[RayMan]

Johnny Cash as the front man for the Commodores...now there's a thought.


No wierder than having Booker T and the MG's backing up Neil Young.


Except that I think Johnny is still dead. Contrary to some folks ideas about the afterlife. :whistle:

[CID_0687]

No wierder than having Booker T and the MG's backing up Neil Young.


Except that I think Johnny is still dead. Contrary to some folks ideas about the afterlife. :whistle:
:snooty:

He's not dead, he's just resting.

[vir doctus]

No wierder than having Booker T and the MG's backing up Neil Young.


Except that I think Johnny is still dead. Contrary to some folks ideas about the afterlife. :whistle:

Johnny still speaks.

And, no, I am not in danger of worshiping him. :angel:

[RayMan]

Johnny still speaks.

And, no, I am not in danger of worshiping him. :angel:

You've been delivered from Bibliolatry and Johnnyolatry both in the same week. That's fabulous!

Johnny does indeed still speak. I love that guy.

[Koushi Shinigami]

No wierder than having Booker T and the MG's backing up Neil Young.


Except that I think Johnny is still dead. Contrary to some folks ideas about the afterlife. :whistle:

Are you certain Neil is still alive?

[RayMan]

:snooty:

He's not dead, he's just resting.


He's pinin' for the fjords.


Oh wait, that's vir.

[vir doctus]

He's pinin' for the fjords.


Oh wait, that's vir.

Love the fjords. We either live past 100 or we drown in a fjord.

[CID_0687]

I like my F-150...

[RayMan]

I like my F-150...


I can't drive 55.

[CID_0687]

I can't drive 55.
Life in the Fastlane.

[RayMan]

Life in the Fastlane.

I'm goin' up the country...

[CID_0687]

I'm goin' up the country...
Are you ready for the country?

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Dude, you are so easy. :snooty:


CID DID say that he did want to drown in as much fat as he possibly could.....

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Life in the Fastlane.


I thought that was life in a Fairlane. :think: :think:

[RayMan]

I thought that was life in a Fairlane. :think: :think:

Ah. The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098987/). Pretty good movie.

[Hadassah]

He and I are not too much alike--yet we mesh so well.



Basically, you're two different people, right?

[Mimiheart]

So, my daughter's teacher next year is...












Miss Happ :doh:

[Meriweather]

Basically, you're two different people, right?

Yes. Two different people who find it easy to be married to one another even though neither of us is perfect, or anywhere close to it. However, if I don't carve out a time to go see the new Star Trek movie soon, there may be trouble. (It's actually the kids' schedules that have been holding us up.)

[Meriweather]

So, my daughter's teacher next year is...




Miss Happ :doh:


Cute. I remember once when scanning through old census records seeing Hand, Quick.

[Mimiheart]

Cute. I remember once when scanning through old census records seeing Hand, Quick.My seventh grade teacher was Mrs. Boozer. Her daughter was Mia Boozer.

[Meriweather]

My seventh grade teacher was Mrs. Boozer. Her daughter was Mia Boozer.

Was there the Boy Named Sue rationale behind that one?

[Mimiheart]

Was there the Boy Named Sue rationale behind that one?
No idea. In seventh grade I never thought to ask.

[RayMan]

My seventh grade teacher was Mrs. Boozer. Her daughter was Mia Boozer.

A number of years ago in my home town of Richmond CA. a guy named Corky Booze ran for city council.

According to him his name was pronounced "boo-zay." Loved seeing his campaign posters all over town during the campaign.

Just googled him and it looks like he ran again last year.
----------------------------------------------------------

Courtland "Corky" Booze
Candidate for Council Member; City of Richmond (http://www.smartvoter.org/2008/11/04/ca/cc/race/6511)


http://www.smartvoter.org/2008/11/04/ca/cc/vote/booze_c/


Self employed owner / operatior of Boozé Automotive in Berkeley for ten years. Later relocating to Richmond.

Notice the accent for the "boo-zay."

And you guys thought I just make this stuff up.
http://www.smartvoter.org/images/pix.gif

[CID_0687]

I've got a good one...

But doggonnit it's not appropriate for RF. :((

[RayMan]

I've got a good one...

But doggonnit it's not appropriate for RF. :((

Not a problem. I will lodge a complaint about it in TTTM as soon as you post it.


I got your back hermano.

[Warrior4God]

I've got a good one...

But doggonnit it's not appropriate for RF. :((

How bout being named Ima Hogg!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ima_Hogg

[CID_0687]

Not a problem. I will lodge a complaint about it in TTTM as soon as you post it.


I got your back hermano.
Fool me once, shame on...shame on you....if fooled, you can't get fooled again.

:snooty:

[CID_0687]

How bout being named Ima Hogg!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ima_Hogg
:))

Man that's rough.


Hey Warrior, how are you?

[meggers49]

Marvelous, spectacular...

meh

............modest :D

[meggers49]

You're welcome. :dance:

http://bestsmileys.com/wink/2.gif

[meggers49]

Generally there are one or two but you are probably cutting out at least 100 carbs a day from what you had been eating. Not worth sweating about.

Had one of those lovely Delmonico's for breakfast. Thinking about having a couple of fatty beef patties cooked on the grill for dinner. The great thing for me with doing Zero Carb is that I don't get any food cravings between feedings.

the nice thing is.......if you need to crunch something you can have a salad that is carbless if you look around properly. and there is nothing better than bleu cheese dressing or ranch, also carbless.

[meggers49]

At least the saturated fat content in venison is lower than that in pork.....

actually, if you are entirely meatarian, your cholesterol and all the splits go down. it's an interesting phenomenon.

[Warrior4God]

:))

Man that's rough.


Hey Warrior, how are you?

Doing ok Thanks.

too many meds and feel kinda sick to the stomach but not about to complain when its gonna help me and maybe after I get the other stent or stents done I can back off on some of the meds.


Wanted to work today but was not up to it.

I will go in the morning and show those young uns how to do it.

[RayMan]

Fool me once, shame on...shame on you....if fooled, you can't get fooled again.

:snooty:


Who's that now?

[RayMan]

actually, if you are entirely meatarian, your cholesterol and all the splits go down. it's an interesting phenomenon.

Meggers da bomb!

You are absolutely correct. My morning glucose is down from 226 to 116 in less than two weeks. I will be getting a full battery of blood tests in a couple of weeks and I guarantee you that my triglycerides will be down, the good cholesterol up and the bad cholesterol down.

Plus which I have lost 13 pounds in 13 days which is helping my energy and making it easier to walk on the foot which has been hurting.

[meggers49]

So, my daughter's teacher next year is...












Miss Happ :doh:


get her switched.

[RayMan]

the nice thing is.......if you need to crunch something you can have a salad that is carbless if you look around properly. and there is nothing better than bleu cheese dressing or ranch, also carbless.

Exactly. The fiber gives you zero effective carbs.

Had a couple lovely beef ribs leftover from Memorial Day for lunch. Super yummy.

[meggers49]

Cute. I remember once when scanning through old census records seeing Hand, Quick.

ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh... just got it!

like Dr. Payne.....duhhhhhhh

need more coffee

[RayMan]

At least the saturated fat content in venison is lower than that in pork.....

I am upping my saturated fat by pan-frying my steak in coconut oil.

[RayMan]

Homemade biscuits, eggs, and venison sausage gravy...mmmm

Now that's temptin'. Good eats.

[Mimiheart]

get her switched.
One of the other teachers is Apt.

You think they screened for these names?

[RayMan]

I dont pay attention to that stuff. Who has time? God made pig, God made deer. He said it was all good to eat. I believe him.


Amen to that. Meat is for eating.

My food eats vegetables and grain to fatten itself up for the butcher.

[meggers49]

Meggers da bomb!

You are absolutely correct. My morning glucose is down from 226 to 116 in less than two weeks. I will be getting a full battery of blood tests in a couple of weeks and I guarantee you that my triglycerides will be down, the good cholesterol up and the bad cholesterol down.

Plus which I have lost 13 pounds in 13 days which is helping my energy and making it easier to walk on the foot which has been hurting.

eggscellent.

[CID_0687]

Doing ok Thanks.

too many meds and feel kinda sick to the stomach but not about to complain when its gonna help me and maybe after I get the other stent or stents done I can back off on some of the meds.


Wanted to work today but was not up to it.

I will go in the morning and show those young uns how to do it.
Glad you're doing better.

Hopefully all the other will work out soon enough. :)

[CID_0687]

Who's that now?
Oh...excuse me...that quote of the day was from GB2.

[RayMan]

eggscellent.


I feel so much better. I hadn't had the energy to do anything but sit around on the weekend and after works for months now.

Saturday I went out to Wal-Mart at 7am to get gardening supplies and then down to Auto Parts store to pick up alternator for son's car.

Came home, spent about eight hours researching and then writing mid-term paper for History of Western Civilization class.

Sunday got together with son to swap his non-functioning alternator for the new one.

Sunday was outside at dawn working in garden, got all the flower beds cleared out from winter weed growth, planted a zillion celosia, coleus, pansys and begonias.

Fixed up hanging "topsy turvy" planters on eaves of house in backyard and planted tomato plants in them.

Worked from dawn til dusk in garden with just a couple breaks to get online here and see what everyone was doing.

Haven't had energy like that since I first got sick over two years ago.

[RayMan]

Oh...excuse me...that quote of the day was from GB2.

I didn't think it was GFR. :mrgreen:

[CID_0687]

Exactly. The fiber gives you zero effective carbs.

Had a couple lovely beef ribs leftover from Memorial Day for lunch. Super yummy.
I had Pork Rinds for lunch...or as our friends below the border call them Chicharones.

[RayMan]

I had Pork Rinds for lunch...or as our friends below the border call them Chicharones.


If you check a low carb recipe site you will find all sorts of interesting recipes for pork rinds. I like pounding up a bunch of the spicy ones in a big zip lock bags and then using them to batter up fried chicken or fish instead of using flour or corn meal.

[Meriweather]

CID, I have a question for you.

Why are you through asking Why? And why did you start to begin with?

[CID_0687]

If you check a low carb recipe site you will find all sorts of interesting recipes for pork rinds. I like pounding up a bunch of the spicy ones in a big zip lock bags and then using them to batter up fried chicken or fish instead of using flour or corn meal.
Oh man, that sounds like an awesome idea right there...probably would make a decent country fried steak, minus the gravy.

[CID_0687]

CID, I have a question for you.

Why are you through asking Why? And why did you start to begin with?
Why?

[Meriweather]

Why?

Curiosity.

[CID_0687]

Curiosity.
Meh.

[Meriweather]

Meh.


Heh.

(I'm guessing we are now playing the change one letter of the word game.)

[RayMan]

Oh man, that sounds like an awesome idea right there...probably would make a decent country fried steak, minus the gravy.

Exactly. Just stick em in zip lock and roll them with a rolling pin for a bit.

Another thing that's great - non pork rind related is no crust cheesecake.


Here's an example.


Ingredients



2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream cheese (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=506)
1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=516)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=350)
2 eggs (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=142)

Directions



Mix together softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup splenda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, beat well.
Then add 2 eggs and beat again.
Cook in a pyrex dish about 6 x 6 glass dish at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, until center is firm.


NOTE: Do NOT use the low-fat cream cheese. Use the real stuff. Carbs are the problem, not fat.

[CID_0687]

Heh.

(I'm guessing we are now playing the change one letter of the word game.)
You should take things at face value and not read between the lines so much.

On the other hand, you'd make a great Supreme Court Justice.

[CID_0687]

Exactly. Just stick em in zip lock and roll them with a rolling pin for a bit.

Another thing that's great - non pork rind related is no crust cheesecake.


Here's an example.


Ingredients



2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream cheese (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=506)
1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=516)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=350)
2 eggs (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=142)

Directions



Mix together softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup splenda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, beat well.
Then add 2 eggs and beat again.
Cook in a pyrex dish about 6 x 6 glass dish at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, until center is firm.


NOTE: Do NOT use the low-fat cream cheese. Use the real stuff. Carbs are the problem, not fat.
That sounds pretty good...sounds like it may curb my sweet tooth...I'll have to see if there are more of these.

Sweets are what caused my demise from carblessness before.

[RayMan]

:mad:

Why is it that everyday I have to reset my router?

Slow as molasses in January.

I've had to do that every couple days recently. The main computer plugged into the router keeps its connection but I will come home in the afternoon and my laptop won't make the wireless connection.

I cycle the power on the router and "Bam" wireless connection is made. I'm blaming ComCast because I haven't changed anything on my home network.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

I had Pork Rinds for lunch...or as our friends below the border call them Chicharones.


Pork rinds: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

[Meriweather]

You should take things at face value and not read between the lines so much.

On the other hand, you'd make a great Supreme Court Justice.


Ah. That's what I'm doing wrong. I never take anything at face value. I take things at face potential. Makes all the difference.

[RayMan]

Pork rinds: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

Mmmm...pork rinds...sweet, sweet pork rinds.


http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:xmA_wXm2pQ8kGM:http://bp2.blogger.com/_bc6qV1Uloa8/SH898mo3SWI/AAAAAAAAAsM/v-aCdMhkk84/s400/homer_simpson31.jpg

[CID_0687]

I've had to do that every couple days recently. The main computer plugged into the router keeps its connection but I will come home in the afternoon and my laptop won't make the wireless connection.

I cycle the power on the router and "Bam" wireless connection is made. I'm blaming ComCast because I haven't changed anything on my home network.
Must be it...those jerks at CableOne.

[CID_0687]

Pork rinds: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
Don't be hatin.

[CID_0687]

Ah. That's what I'm doing wrong. I never take anything at face value. I take things at face potential. Makes all the difference.
I don't blame you, I blame the state you're in for this corruption. :hug:

[Meriweather]

I don't blame you, I blame the state you're in for this corruption. :hug:

Thanks, but you can go ahead and blame me. I take responsibility seriously, and one of the first rules of responsibility is that I never blame anyone else for anything.

[RayMan]

CID, I have a question for you.

Why are you through asking Why? And why did you start to begin with?


Why do you want to know? :eh:

[RayMan]

Thanks, but you can go ahead and blame me. I take responsibility seriously, and one of the first rules of responsibility is that I never blame anyone else for anything.

I thought you blamed FW for everything.

[Meriweather]

I thought you blamed FW for everything.

I don't blame Fire Watch. I credit Fire Watch. Not for everything--just the things he deserves credit for.

[Meriweather]

Why do you want to know? :eh:

Curiosity.

[CID_0687]

Thanks, but you can go ahead and blame me. I take responsibility seriously, and one of the first rules of responsibility is that I never blame anyone else for anything.
Fine...I blame you.

[RayMan]

I don't blame Fire Watch. I credit Fire Watch. Not for everything--just the things he deserves credit for.

Credit is a two-way street.

[CID_0687]

Curiosity.
Remember what happened to the cat?

[RayMan]

Curiosity.

That reminds me.



Cats Suck!

[RayMan]

Remember what happened to the cat?

Quit posting while I'm posting. You diluted the effectiveness of my "Cats Suck!" post.

[Meriweather]

Fine...I blame you.

There you go. The truth never hurts anyone.

[CID_0687]

Quit posting while I'm posting. You diluted the effectiveness of my "Cats Suck!" post.
:redface:

Sorry.

Big meanie.

[RayMan]

There you go. The truth never hurts anyone.

Fat lot you know about i. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Meriweather]

Remember what happened to the cat?


I'm not a cat. Every so often I revert back to my college days where I spent several happy years as an invesigative reporter. (They let you do anything in college, including investigate.) I'm investigating.

[Meriweather]

Fat lot you know about i. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


So teach me. I'm always ready to learn.

[RayMan]

:redfaced:

Sorry.

Big meanie.

You need to go down to Winn-Dixie and get those Cheesecake fixin's so you can have it for desert tonight.

That and one other recipe has been big with everybody at my house.

The other?


Jalapeno Poppers.

Get a stick or two of full fat cream cheese, and a bunch of jalapenos.

Slice the jalapenos in half length wise and clean out the seeds.

Use a knife to slap a generous portion of cream cheese into each half of the jalapenos, and stick them on a cookie sheet. I use a little rack on top of the cookie sheet so they don't stick to said sheet.

Pop them into the oven pre-heated to about 375-400 degrees.

Leave them there for about twenty minutes if you want them spicy or about 35 minutes if the ladies like their poppers a little milder.

That's some good low-carb eatin' right there.

[Meriweather]

You need to go down to Winn-Dixie and get those Cheesecake fixin's so you can have it for desert tonight.

That and one other recipe has been big with everybody at my house.

The other?


Jalapeno Poppers.

Get a stick or two of full fat cream cheese, and a bunch of jalapenos.

Slice the jalapenos in half length wise and clean out the seeds.

Use a knife to slap a generous portion of cream cheese into each half of the jalapenos, and stick them on a cookie sheet. I use a little rack on top of the cookie sheet so they don't stick to said sheet.

Pop them into the oven pre-heated to about 375-400 degrees.

Leave them there for about twenty minutes if you want them spicy or about 35 minutes if the ladies like their poppers a little milder.

That's some good low-carb eatin' right there.


You prefer cream cheese to mozzarella?

[CID_0687]

You need to go down to Winn-Dixie and get those Cheesecake fixin's so you can have it for desert tonight.

That and one other recipe has been big with everybody at my house.

The other?


Jalapeno Poppers.

Get a stick or two of full fat cream cheese, and a bunch of jalapenos.

Slice the jalapenos in half length wise and clean out the seeds.

Use a knife to slap a generous portion of cream cheese into each half of the jalapenos, and stick them on a cookie sheet. I use a little rack on top of the cookie sheet so they don't stick to said sheet.

Pop them into the oven pre-heated to about 375-400 degrees.

Leave them there for about twenty minutes if you want them spicy or about 35 minutes if the ladies like their poppers a little milder.

That's some good low-carb eatin' right there.
I'll keep that one in mind too...I like the jalapeno poppers at Wings 'n' Things...crappy wings, but good beer and appetizers...trouble with those is they're battered and fried.

[Hadassah]

Doing ok Thanks.

too many meds and feel kinda sick to the stomach but not about to complain when its gonna help me and maybe after I get the other stent or stents done I can back off on some of the meds.


Wanted to work today but was not up to it.

I will go in the morning and show those young uns how to do it.

Just don't push yourself too hard.

Glad to see you up and posting. :hug:

[Hadassah]

Meggers da bomb!

You are absolutely correct. My morning glucose is down from 226 to 116 in less than two weeks. I will be getting a full battery of blood tests in a couple of weeks and I guarantee you that my triglycerides will be down, the good cholesterol up and the bad cholesterol down.

Plus which I have lost 13 pounds in 13 days which is helping my energy and making it easier to walk on the foot which has been hurting.


I am sooooooo thrilled for you! This is wondeful news indeed.

[RayMan]

I'll keep that one in mind too...I like the jalapeno poppers at Wings 'n' Things...crappy wings, but good beer and appetizers...trouble with those is they're battered and fried.


And therein lies the difference. Of course you could load up the poppers with the cream cheese, dip them in a bit of raw scrambled egg, roll the poppers in the crushed pork rinds and then either bake or deep fry them. Get some Coconut oil. Best thing there is for frying.

[Hadassah]

So, my son has a crush on a girl in his school. A friend of my son's was my son's wingman and was going to talk to this girl about my son. Instead, this other young man is now dating this girl. Poor kid. He was so sad and crying just a few minutes ago, but it's amazing how a hug and and "I understand how you feel" from mom helps. :mrgreen:

[Koushi Shinigami]

And therein lies the difference. Of course you could load up the poppers with the cream cheese, dip them in a bit of raw scrambled egg, roll the poppers in the crushed pork rinds and then either bake or deep fry them. Get some Coconut oil. Best thing there is for frying.

That's a lot of work.

Take a jalapeno, split it along it's long axis.
Spoon out the ribs and seeds
Fill with cream cheese
Wrap with bacon
Smoke at 225 for 30 to 60 minutes or untill bacon is done.

[Warrior4God]

Just don't push yourself too hard.

Glad to see you up and posting. :hug:

Thankyou.


Boy o boy...........remember when I first started posting and how we butted heads?

Sorry for being the butt part of that deal.

[terri910]

Doing ok Thanks.

too many meds and feel kinda sick to the stomach but not about to complain when its gonna help me and maybe after I get the other stent or stents done I can back off on some of the meds.


Wanted to work today but was not up to it.

I will go in the morning and show those young uns how to do it.
Good to see you back, Warrior!

[Hadassah]

Thankyou.


Boy o boy...........remember when I first started posting and how we butted heads?

Sorry for being the butt part of that deal.


I butted right back, though. Gave as good as I got, too.



:hug: Don't worry about it. All is forgotten.

[free2B]

So, my son has a crush on a girl in his school. A friend of my son's was my son's wingman and was going to talk to this girl about my son. Instead, this other young man is now dating this girl. Poor kid. He was so sad and crying just a few minutes ago, but it's amazing how a hug and and "I understand how you feel" from mom helps. :mrgreen:

young love is weird I know cuz my nephew is going through some girlfriend experiences it is sometimes hard to understand:confused:

[RayMan]

I am sooooooo thrilled for you! This is wondeful news indeed.


Yes it is. I actually feel physically well, aside from some residual foot pain, for the first time in a long time.

[RayMan]

That's a lot of work.

Take a jalapeno, split it along it's long axis.
Spoon out the ribs and seeds
Fill with cream cheese
Wrap with bacon
Smoke at 225 for 30 to 60 minutes or untill bacon is done.

The bacon is a nice touch.

[Meriweather]

Yes it is. I actually feel physically well, aside from some residual foot pain, for the first time in a long time.

That is good to hear.

Is that a tiny picture of Groucho Marx in your avatar?

[smyrna]

The bacon is a nice touch.

Mix some pesto in the cream cheese, sandwich a nice slice of quail breast in between the jalepeno peppers and then wrap with bacon. That...is a masterpiece.


pheasant, grouse, chukar or any upland game bird with white meat...some use chicken(city slickers):))

[RayMan]

That is good to hear.

Is that a tiny picture of Groucho Marx in your avatar?

Groucho!


The little lady said the magic woid. What have we got for her Fenneman?

[RayMan]

Mix some pesto in the cream cheese, sandwich a nice slice of quail breast in between the jalepeno peppers and then wrap with bacon. That...is a masterpiece.


pheasant, grouse, chukar or any upland game bird with white meat...some use chicken(city slickers):))

Who you callin' chicken Willis?

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:3e7JnDfseqBYPM:http://cdn.hellobeautiful.blackplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/gary-coleman.jpg

[Meriweather]

Groucho!


The little lady said the magic woid. What have we got for her Fenneman?


The avatar is now clearer.

[RayMan]

The avatar is now clearer.

No prize for you then. That was too easy.

[byzantine catholic]

The avatar is now clearer.For all Catholics I restarted the Saint of the Day thread!:mrgreen:

[Meriweather]

No prize for you then. That was too easy.

Even though my original identification was off the smaller avatar picture?

[RayMan]

Even though my original identification was off the smaller avatar picture?


You got a problem with that Grudgehilda? Huh? Do ya?

[FoxGranadaChuck]

You got a problem with that Grudgehilda? Huh? Do ya?


Uh-oh. RayMan has morphed from Groucho Marx into Dirty Harry.....

[Meriweather]

You got a problem with that Grudgehilda? Huh? Do ya?


I had a question, not a problem, so I asked my question. People seem to be having trouble answering my questions this afternoon. Why is that?

[Meriweather]

Uh-oh. RayMan has morphed from Groucho Marx into Dirty Harry.....

Groucho, Dirty Harry, RayMan. Very cute, all three.

[RayMan]

Uh-oh. RayMan has morphed from Groucho Marx into Dirty Harry.....



Don't YOU get me started Vegetable Man.

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:VaSGgSvO1mMviM:http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/504339/2/istockphoto_504339_cartoons_carrot_celery_potato.j pg

[Hadassah]

lol, you guys are hysterical!

[RayMan]

lol, you guys are hysterical!


We do give it our best shot everyday. I have a deeply felt belief that laughter is the best medicine.






(Oh crud, hope nobody around here reads Reader's Digest.)

[CID_0687]

Had a nice supper...Grilled a Ribeye and had a side of Bratwurst.

Keep your veggies Chuck.

[Hadassah]

We do give it our best shot everyday. I have a deeply felt belief that laughter is the best medicine.






(Oh crud, hope nobody around here reads Reader's Digest.)

It's true that laughter is the best medicine. Why do you think that you're given those lovely open back, don't cover your butt gowns while staying in the hospital? :mrgreen:

[vir doctus]

You got a problem with that Grudgehilda? Huh? Do ya?

I have made my mark on the universe - now I can go home.

[Meriweather]

I have made my mark on the universe - now I can go home.


But first, not without one of these to take along with you.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/images/javachipfrap.jpg

[byzantine catholic]

But first, not without one of these to take along with you.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/images/javachipfrap.jpgOr this.:mrgreen:http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:yTPDbVVsuVbnZM:http://www.seanursery.com/wp-content/coke.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.seanursery.com/wp-content/coke.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.seanursery.com/water/414&usg=__DkeODagEwIj66J8500pn_CZFWbI=&h=359&w=450&sz=36&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=yTPDbVVsuVbnZM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcoke%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1)

[Meriweather]

Or this.:mrgreen:http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:yTPDbVVsuVbnZM:http://www.seanursery.com/wp-content/coke.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.seanursery.com/wp-content/coke.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.seanursery.com/water/414&usg=__DkeODagEwIj66J8500pn_CZFWbI=&h=359&w=450&sz=36&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=yTPDbVVsuVbnZM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcoke%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1)

Son! Long time no see! Have you been staying out of trouble?

[byzantine catholic]

Son! Long time no see! Have you been staying out of trouble?I am about to graduate.:clap::mrgreen: Thank goodness!:wall:

[Meriweather]

I am about to graduate.:clap::mrgreen: Thank goodness!:wall:


Congratulations! When is the big day? And what comes after that?

[vir doctus]

But first, not without one of these to take along with you.

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/images/javachipfrap.jpg

Thanks for inviting me to stay, I'll give it a try.

[byzantine catholic]

Congratulations! When is the big day? And what comes after that?June 9 is the big day and then off to college!:mrgreen:

[Meriweather]

Thanks for inviting me to stay, I'll give it a try.


http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40434000/jpg/_40434317_frap_starbucksweb203.jpg

I keep a stock within close reach at all times. The place would have to close down without you.

How is this week going with your eldest Princess? Is it next week that she visits her grandparents for the summer?

[Meriweather]

June 9 is the big day and then off to college!:mrgreen:

Excellent, my boy, excellent. As of June 10, I will have to remember to call you "Young man."

[RayMan]

Had a nice supper...Grilled a Ribeye and had a side of Bratwurst.

Keep your veggies Chuck.


People food eats veggies.

[vir doctus]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40434000/jpg/_40434317_frap_starbucksweb203.jpg

I keep a stock within close reach at all times. The place would have to close down without you.

How is this week going with your eldest Princess? Is it next week that she visits her grandparents for the summer?

Weeko bizarro. :wall:

Yes, peace is near.

Thanks for the three frappuccinos - I won't be sleeping tonight.

[Hadassah]

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[Meriweather]

Weeko bizarro. :wall:

Yes, peace is near.

Thanks for the three frappuccinos - I won't be sleeping tonight.


A touch of magic, and you can enjoy both frappuccinos and sleep.

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq312/Lorraine-Elizabeth/Meriweather.jpg

[terri910]

Finally.....the newest member of our household makes his hannity.com debut. Meet Olorin:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/terri910/Olorin1-1.jpg

[Meriweather]

Cute! (But way oversized, Terri.)

ETA: Very nice! He is a darling.

[Hadassah]

How flippin' adorable. :mrgreen:

[Fire Watch]

Finally.....the newest member of our household makes his hannity.com debut. Meet Olorin:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/terri910/Olorin1-1.jpg

Destroyer of worlds.

[smyrna]

Destroyer of worlds.


Fire Watch...which character in the Bible would you consider yourself? Check out the thread.:mrgreen:

[meggers49]

Exactly. Just stick em in zip lock and roll them with a rolling pin for a bit.

Another thing that's great - non pork rind related is no crust cheesecake.


Here's an example.


Ingredients



2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream cheese (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=506)
1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=516)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=350)
2 eggs (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=142)

Directions



Mix together softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup splenda, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, beat well.
Then add 2 eggs and beat again.
Cook in a pyrex dish about 6 x 6 glass dish at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, until center is firm.


NOTE: Do NOT use the low-fat cream cheese. Use the real stuff. Carbs are the problem, not fat.

you can do a no bake version too, with a cup of hot water, a package of knox unflavored gelatin, 2 softened 8 oz pkgs of cream cheese a little flavor (vanilla or whatever) and splenda (or equal) to taste.

I put papers into cupcake cups and fill 1/3 full and chill. one or 2 for dessert with a cup of black flavored coffee and dessert is all good!

[terri910]

Cute! (But way oversized, Terri.)

ETA: Very nice! He is a darling.Still oversized?

I don't trust what it says when I click on "properties" any more.

[RayMan]

Destroyer of worlds.

Shiva is a kitty?


Figures.

[RayMan]

you can do a no bake version too, with a cup of hot water, a package of knox unflavored gelatin, 2 softened 8 oz pkgs of cream cheese a little flavor (vanilla or whatever) and splenda (or equal) to taste.

I put papers into cupcake cups and fill 1/3 full and chill. one or 2 for dessert with a cup of black flavored coffee and dessert is all good!


No bake is very good. I have done that. Leave it in the fridge for a while and it is super yummy.

[smyrna]

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:


Where did you steal my picture?:D

[RayMan]

Finally.....the newest member of our household makes his hannity.com debut. Meet Olorin:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/terri910/Olorin1-1.jpg


In the North he is known as Gandalf. Mithrandir among the Elves, Tharkun among the dwarves, Incanus in the South

[Fire Watch]

Fire Watch...which character in the Bible would you consider yourself? Check out the thread.:mrgreen:
Done. http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=55125151&postcount=62

[vir doctus]

Where did you steal my picture?:D

You and Fair Haddie are both hot for Hugh? :eek:

[smyrna]

Done. http://forums.hannity.com/showpost.php?p=55125151&postcount=62

I like it.:D

[smyrna]

You and Fair Haddie are both hot for Hugh? :eek:
:)) Don't **** me off now vir...:D

[terri910]

In the North he is known as Gandalf. Mithrandir among the Elves, Tharkun among the dwarves, Incanus in the South
I've been told that in the North he is known as Gandalf the Grey.....

Although the photo makes him look sort of orange, he is grey.



And our grown cat, Sambo, definitely seems to think his world has been destroyed!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/terri910/DestroyerofWorlds-1.jpg

[smyrna]

Well...it's midnight on the east coast. That means...it's my 26th wedding anniversary. I better go upstairs and celebrate.:))

Everyone have a good night.

[RayMan]

Well...it's midnight on the east coast. That means...it's my 26th wedding anniversary. I better go upstairs and celebrate.:))

Everyone have a good night.


Rookie. The wife and I will hit 36 this October.


Congrats!!!

[smyrna]

I've been told that in the North he is known as Gandalf the Grey.....

Although the photo makes him look sort of orange, he is grey.



And our grown cat, Sambo, definitely seems to think his world has been destroyed!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/terri910/DestroyerofWorlds-1.jpg

I thought I saw a puddy cat...I did...I did...I did see a puddy cat.

Very nice terri910:mrgreen:

[Fire Watch]

Congrats on the anniversary.

[terri910]

Rookie. The wife and I will hit 36 this October.


Congrats!!!
Pikers, the lot of you. 193 days until our 40th wedding anniversary.

[Fire Watch]

Wow. We celebrated our 10th in March. I feel like a rookie.

[terri910]

Well...it's midnight on the east coast. That means...it's my 26th wedding anniversary. I better go upstairs and celebrate.:))

;)

Congratulations to the two of you, smyrna!

[RayMan]

Pikers the lot of you. 193 days until our 40th wedding anniversary.


I concede Miss Terri. Congratulations to you and Frank.


http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:UhLP9mCKVSepSM:http://franksinatra.lifememory.com/upload/franksinatra/images/ac5cf558698fe834d8a0514b08bbd688.jpg

[smyrna]

Rookie. The wife and I will hit 36 this October.


Congrats!!!


Now wait a minute...I've got u pegged as 4 years older than me...and you've been married 10 years longer...which means...by my calculations...let me see...19...you got married at 19... and are still married? She hasn't left you by now? That's pretty good ol chum...on her part.:D

p.s. Thank you.

[RayMan]

Wow. We celebrated our 10th in March. I feel like a rookie.


As well you should whippersnapper.

[RayMan]

Wow. We celebrated our 10th in March. I feel like a rookie.

Apropo of nothing. Do you always work a night shift or do you do rotating shifts?

[Fire Watch]

Apropo of nothing. Do you always work a night shift or do you do rotating shifts?
I had a chance to go back to days at the beginning of the year after a certain assignment was over. I chose to stay with nights so that I could go to school during the day. It's a split shift however, 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

[RayMan]

I had a chance to go back to days at the beginning of the year after a certain assignment was over. I chose to stay with nights so that I could go to school during the day. It's a split shift however, 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

That would be good for going to school and you also probably get to spend more time with the kids than if you were getting home an hour before they go to bed each night.

I am thankful that I can take accredited classes online. No way I could make it to night classes.

[Fire Watch]

I would hate night school.

[RayMan]

I would hate night school.

Bet you feel like an old guy walking around campus. :mrgreen:

[Hadassah]

And for those of you who want to celebrate your anniversaries by doing something wild and fun, check out this video. Got to be the best damn roller coaster in the world. :mrgreen:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN8nv4tVFuA




*usual and standard youtube language warnings*

[Fire Watch]

I do. Most mistake me for one of the staff.

[RayMan]

I do. Most mistake me for one of the staff.


More likely campus security or a Nark. :))

[Fire Watch]

:))

[terri910]

And for those of you who want to celebrate your anniversaries by doing something wild and fun, check out this video. Got to be the best damn roller coaster in the world. :mrgreen:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN8nv4tVFuA




*usual and standard youtube language warnings*
Hubby and I are fans of roller coasters.....but I have to admit; I am not as anxious to get on them as I used to be!

I think we'll stick with our 40th anniversary plans: 8-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera, splurging for a deluxe suite.

Any of my friends here in the RF that want to book the same cruise, you're invited to share champagne on the balcony on Dec. 6th!

[Meriweather]

Good morning, Smyrna, Blazer, and free2B!

Every so often you three deserve to have someone on the West coast rise and shine to wish you a good morning, as you are always so good about greeting us.

[blazer]

Good morning Meri! How are you?

[Meriweather]

Good morning Meri! How are you?

Sleepy. I'm thinking I'll go back to bed for a bit. And how are you today?

[blazer]

Sleepy. I'm thinking I'll go back to bed for a bit. And how are you today?

pretty good. A little sleepy myself!

[Fire Watch]

Sleep? What's that?

[Meriweather]

pretty good. A little sleepy myself!

I'll leave you to get the morning started around here. I'm recommending taking it slow. When I come in here calling out and throwing open all the curtains to the morning light, it startles Koushi awake, and he starts throwing pillows.

Maybe offer him this fresh squeezed orange juice I prepared for him.

http://www.thedailygreen.com/cm/thedailygreen/images/uB/orange-juice-freeze-md.jpg

[Meriweather]

Sleep? What's that?


How did your night go?

[blazer]

that oj looks great!

[Meriweather]

that oj looks great!

Help yourself. I squeezed enough for everyone. In the meantime, I need to go find Fire Watch a definition for sleep. His education has been sorely lacking.

[Meriweather]

Sleep? What's that?


Sleep acccording to some Random definition:

to take the rest afforded by a suspension of voluntary bodily functions and the natural suspension, complete or partial, of consciousness; cease being awake.

[blazer]

sleep is overrated, right?

[Fire Watch]

Indeed it is.

[Meriweather]

sleep is overrated, right?

Dreams are not.

[blazer]

I got up early and cooked breakfast and no one is here!

[Meriweather]

Not a problem. When we're online, we're in a virtual world, which means food stays virtually fresh until people show up.

[smyrna]

sleep is overrated, right?

I'll tell you something that isn't overrated...a good cup of coffee in the morning.

Good morning everyone. I went to bed late...to busy talking to everyone here.

Fire Watch...you're still up?

[Meriweather]

Coffee? Here it is.


http://greenoptions.com/files/683/Coffee_Lover.jpg

[Meriweather]

Morning Devotional


You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You. (Isaiah 26:3)



Don't Lose Your Peace


One of the greatest promises in the Bible is, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." Who are you trusting to solve the problem, God or yourself? You need to live by the principle "Do your best, then let God do the rest." Too many of us have the idea that it's wrong to enjoy ourselves while we have problems. We grow up believing that if we can't do anything else, the least we can do is worry, act stressed out and be miserable.

The Bible addresses this: "Do not [for a moment] be frightened...for such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a clear sign...from God" (Php 1:28). This Scripture teaches us that when adversity comes (and it will) we must stay in peace. Satan doesn't know what to do with us when he can't get us upset; we've taken a powerful weapon out of his hands. "For such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a...sign...from God." Keeping your peace doesn't exempt you from life's difficulties, it just allows God to have the last word. By trusting Him completely you are no longer at the mercy of circumstances, other people, or your own emotions and limitations.

Somebody quipped, "In times like these it's helpful to remember that there have always been times like these." The question is not will trouble come, but how will you handle it? The writer to the Hebrews says, "We which have believed do enter into rest" (Heb 4:3). When things go wrong - do what God leads you to do, then rest in Him and watch Him work on your behalf!



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[smyrna]

A good cup of coffee...a french press using Starbucks Espresso Blend. Some may think it too strong...mmmmmmmmmm good.