The ps139 show

[ps139]

Hello friends!

If you want to get to know me, here is the place!
First things first, please call me Bill.

(oh boy do I hope someone responds!!!! :eek: ) :)

[loribee59]

Hiya, BILL! :wave:

Let me be the FIRST to congratulate you on your Grand Opening of your very own thread...;)

so, so let me start with a question~ when you were little, what did you want to be when you grow up?

~Lori/loribee59 :)

[E-beth]

I got one too...

If you could live anywhere on earth and at any time, where and when would it be?

[ps139]

Ahh thanks for posting Lori! :)

The answer to your question is an odd one....

When I was young, I wanted to be a green pig. hahahah!! Yup, I used to walk around telling everyone I wanted to be a green pig. ^_^

Then, at around 4, I decided I wanted to be a garbage man, and I used to "practice" in the supermarket by hanging off the shopping cart, grabbing items we didn't need as my mom pushed me down the aisles. ^_^

[ps139]

I got one too...

If you could live anywhere on earth and at any time, where and when would it be?

Ohhh... that is a good one!

It would have to be Nazareth at the time of Jesus. To meet God in the flesh...walking around and talking to the Creator of everything that exists... can anyone want anything more??

[Kehaar]

What's your favourite memory? (if you can narrow it down to one that is! :))

[ps139]

What's your favourite memory? (if you can narrow it down to one that is! :))
Oh....wow... to give an honest answer I need to step back and think about that one... wow, that is a really good question!

[RED that's ME]

Hello friends!

If you want to get to know me, here is the place!
First things first, please call me Bill.

(oh boy do I hope someone responds!!!! :eek: ) :)

Why wouldn't they want to respond, you're a pretty cool guy. :)

I get to ask you the same question I asked to most of the other staffers. :P

If you had to list 5 things you would like to accomplish in life, what would they be?

[aReformedPatriot]

Bill, first off, Grace and Peace to you.

Secondly, tell me about your first car. Total piece of junk or babe magnet?

[ps139]

Why wouldn't they want to respond, you're a pretty cool guy. :)

I get to ask you the same question I asked to most of the other staffers. :P

If you had to list 5 things you would like to accomplish in life, what would they be?
Good question!

* live in a foreign country for an extended period of time
* win hundreds of millions of dollars, walk into the ghetto, and help poor people get their lives back on track
* master the piano, classical guitar, violin, and the bongos
* save someone's life
* retire at age 24 ;) :)

[ps139]

Bill, first off, Grace and Peace to you.And also with you Mark :wave: :)

Secondly, tell me about your first car. Total piece of junk or babe magnet?
Ahhh, you ask about the "Battle Axe"!
It was actually both! It was a total piece of junk. It was good back in 1984 when it was produced, but by the time I got it, you had to "guess" what gear it was in when you were driving! It was a station wagon, and the layer of cloth on the ceiling had totally come off, so when I had people in my car I asked them to "sign" the roof by writing their name in the foam with their fingers. Believe it or not there are a lot of girls' names up there!! LOL ^_^

[Carrye]

What doors are you outside of in your pic?

[ps139]

What doors are you outside of in your pic?
Hey Carry,

Those are the doors of la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario in the main plaza of Fuengirola, Spain. Translated to English, that is "the church of Our Lady of the Rosary."

You can see central tenets of the Nicene Creed depicted in the door. The left top portion depicts creation. On the right, on the top corner, you can see the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel visited Mary, the handmaiden of the Lord. And below that is a scene of the Crucifixion. Written next to those pictures, in Spanish, are the words from the Creed. Also if you notice toward the bottom, there are the signs for "Alpha" and "Omega," a clear reference to when Gods says in Revelation, "I am the Alpha and Omega."

It is really beautiful! :)

[Carrye]

I'm so glad that you've been able to visit some of those holy places.

[carmi]

What is your idea of a perfect way to spend a Saturday?

[ps139]

Hmmm, okay this should be good :)

Morning:
sleep in, but not too late. Wake up around 10. Shower, then go make myself some bacon and eggs and some good strong coffee.

If it is a nice day, I like to go outside and do some yardwork, and get some fresh air. A trip to the gym is also nice.

I try to spend some time at church on Saturday, either in adoration, or at confession, or both.

Then spend some time online (usually here!), or read, with some more coffee. :) Also, I usually play my guitar for at least a half hour or so.

Then a nice dinner, preferably penne with vodka sauce (prosciutto melted into the sauce) and a glass of wine.

Then go out with my friends and have some good laughs. Either that or spend some quality time with the fam.

Go home and read some more, play some more guitar, pray, and go to sleep.

That is my ideal Saturday. I don't always get to do it, usually I get some of those elements in, but when I get all of them, boy is it good!!!! :)

[Carrye]

^ Bill, I had no idea.

I respected you before, but between the (lots of strong) coffee, bacon, and Italian food, you have earned some major points with me.

[ps139]

I'm full of surprises Carrie!!! :)

[loribee59]

Then a nice dinner, preferably penne with vodka sauce (prosciutto melted into the sauce) and a glass of wine.



vodka sauce...? that must be an interesting flavoring for an Italian sauce....! :eek:

ever had gelato? CHOCOLATE gelato? (HEAVENLY!!! *thud*)

[carmi]

That is my ideal Saturday. I don't always get to do it, usually I get some of those elements in, but when I get all of them, boy is it good!!!! :)

Wow - that really is an ideal Saturday. One I would like to copy and practice :)

:thumbsup:

[ps139]

vodka sauce...? that must be an interesting flavoring for an Italian sauce....! :eek:LOL Lori! Well of course there are tomatoes in it, and the prosciutto, and onions, some garlic, and I think some pepper. And the vodka :). It is delicious!!

ever had gelato? CHOCOLATE gelato? (HEAVENLY!!! *thud*)
Yes, I did, it is awesome. When I was in Germany a few weeks ago there was a nice Italian gelato parlor right next to our hotel. During the week I was there, I probably could have put the owner's kid through college with all the gelato I ate!!! Surprisingly they have some excellent Italian places in Germany.

[loribee59]

LOL Lori! Well of course there are tomatoes in it, and the prosciutto, and onions, some garlic, and I think some pepper. And the vodka :). It is delicious!!

I'll have to PM you for that recipe... ;)


Yes, I did, it is awesome. When I was in Germany a few weeks ago there was a nice Italian gelato parlor right next to our hotel. During the week I was there, I probably could have put the owner's kid through college with all the gelato I ate!!! Surprisingly they have some excellent Italian places in Germany.

What bothers me is there isn't a whole lot of gelato shops around in USA, in fact, there is one or two in Portland OR, about 45 minute drive from where I am. Do you have one nearby where you are?

[ps139]

LOL yeah we have one right on main street in town. We also have 8 pizza places and my town is probably 2 or 3 square miles. That's one of the benefits of living in a town where either everyone is Italian or lives next to someone who is Italian. :)

You can definitely PM me for the recipe!! :)

[loribee59]

LOL yeah we have one right on main street in town. We also have 8 pizza places and my town is probably 2 or 3 square miles. That's one of the benefits of living in a town where either everyone is Italian or lives next to someone who is Italian. :)

You can definitely PM me for the recipe!! :)

LOL....then I guess the next place I'll move to is a town full of Italians! They sure have a way with food! I dunno if you ever watch Italian cooking with Jeff Smith years ago, but I found this book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0380723913/ref=ase_terisrecipepage/104-6205676-7585502?v=glance&s=books) by him. :)

anyhoo, question: what's your background? Italian? French?

[ps139]

My "better half" is Italian. ;) My family heritage is Napolitano and Abruzzese.
I'm also a bit Irish and German. I forget where the Irish is from but the German blood is Bavarian. Each March 17th, I am 100% Irish. ;) ^_^

Thank you for the book recommendation, I am always looking for good Italian literature such as that. :) If you want the best Italian food in the USA, move to a town where you can see the Manhattan skyline, or go into NYC itself. And don't go to Baltimore, I lived there for 4 years, they have the best crabs, but they had the worst pizza ever! JHMO of course. :)

[loribee59]

Oh, gotta share a story: I have two friends who work with me, they both have curly hair due to their background....One has Sicilian-Italian background, and one has Roman-Italian background. 1.5 weeks later, I was sitting with a group eating lunch, when I pointed to B that she's Italian, then I pointed to T, that she's Silicone Italian. Talk about a foot in the mouth! T's priceless look of surprise/shock and the teasing she got for being called "silicone"! :o :blush: :sorry: I think it took me a while to live that one down. :P


I've been to NYC three times, and I've never thought to dine out Italian style...although...if I ever get back to NYC one of those days, do you know of a good deli that makes the best danged hot pastrami sandwich...??? *drools*
One thing about NYC...is the SMELL of food EVERYWHERE. Amazing.

I call NYC, the city of sensory overload. ;)

[The Julikenz]

Hmmm, okay this should be good :)

Morning:
sleep in, but not too late. Wake up around 10. Shower, then go make myself some bacon and eggs and some good strong coffee.

If it is a nice day, I like to go outside and do some yardwork, and get some fresh air. A trip to the gym is also nice.

I try to spend some time at church on Saturday, either in adoration, or at confession, or both.

Then spend some time online (usually here!), or read, with some more coffee. :) Also, I usually play my guitar for at least a half hour or so.

Then a nice dinner, preferably penne with vodka sauce (prosciutto melted into the sauce) and a glass of wine.

Then go out with my friends and have some good laughs. Either that or spend some quality time with the fam.

Go home and read some more, play some more guitar, pray, and go to sleep.

That is my ideal Saturday. I don't always get to do it, usually I get some of those elements in, but when I get all of them, boy is it good!!!! :)

/me's tummy grumbles.... :sorry:

That sounds soooooo good! :eek: Bill, you've definitly earned some brownie points with me too! :D

[The Julikenz]

Ooooo i can attack you with questions! Ahh, but where to start? :D

Do you have a bible verse (or passage) that's really tugged at your heart lately? If so, how and what has it taught you? :)

[ps139]

Lori that's a hysterical story!! ^_^
Next time you go to NYC, go to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx :).

Jules, yes, there is a verse which was my first ever "favorite verse" and then I sort of forgot about it but I heard it at Mass 2 weeks ago and it is important to always keep in mind when deciding anything. It has been on my mind lately.

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and destroy himself in the process?
Mark 8:36

This makes me think, you know, if you do not win the lottery and travel the planet, it is not so bad. :)

[herev]

you always get all the replies, I wish I was as popular as you are:P Hello friends!

If you want to get to know me, here is the place!
First things first, please call me Bill.

(oh boy do I hope someone responds!!!! :eek: ) :)

[loribee59]

Next time you go to NYC, go to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx :).



any deli's in the Times Square, or is that the only place that makes a great pastrami sammich?

Ok, next question~ name only THREE things that you can't live without if you're stranded on an island... :P

[loribee59]

what was the hardest lessons you've learned as a Christian?

[ps139]

To forgive those who have deeply wounded me. That is the hardest lesson of all. Because part of me wants to lash out at those who hurt me, and hurt them. But the other part of me realizes that I am no better than the soldiers who crucified Christ, and if He can forgive them, I have absolutely no right to not forgive someone else.

[ps139]

Ok, next question~ name only THREE things that you can't live without if you're stranded on an island...


Oxygen
fresh water
a volleyball who wants to be my friend

LOL ^_^

[loribee59]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTION!!!! :clap:

[ps139]

Thanks! Got any Ibuprofen??? LOL ^_^

[loribee59]

Thanks! Got any Ibuprofen??? LOL ^_^

sowwy, but I've got Tylenol PM to help you sleep.... ;) :sleep:

ooookaaay....

what's your favorite outdoor activity(ies)?

[ps139]

Favorite outdoor activities??

In a weird sort of way I actually enjoy mowing the lawn! It is just getting myself to do it that's the problem :)

I love going hiking. There is a mountain 20 mins from me, about a 15 minute hike to the top and you can see 3 states... it's beautiful!

I like being in the woods in general, and just exploring, though I haven't done this in a while.

I LOVE going out to tan at the beach, and I also love canoeing in a nice big Lake.

But #1 favorite activity would be playing football :). I played from age 10-20 and boy did I love it!!! :thumbsup:

[Cat59]

Firstly, don't punch a hole in the computer screen, it's not good for your hand..
Headbut it instead (the skull is harder)
Secondly, any other good places to eat in NYC? (I have a need to know for a trip I'm taking in 3 weeks time)

[ps139]

Firstly, don't punch a hole in the computer screen, it's not good for your hand..
Headbut it instead (the skull is harder)Thanks for the advice!! :) ;)
Secondly, any other good places to eat in NYC? (I have a need to know for a trip I'm taking in 3 weeks time)

A really cool place is "Windows of the World" (I think that is the name) which is a rotating restaurant on top of the Times Square Marriott Marquis. As you dine, you are slowly, almost imperceptibly rotated, so that in the course of a meal you can see pretty much all of NYC from a realllly high view. It is the best! It is expensive too... I got lucky and my boss paid for it. ;)

[loribee59]

A really cool place is "Windows of the World" (I think that is the name) which is a rotating restaurant on top of the Times Square Marriott Marquis. As you dine, you are slowly, almost imperceptibly rotated, so that in the course of a meal you can see pretty much all of NYC from a realllly high view. It is the best! It is expensive too... I got lucky and my boss paid for it. ;)


Cat59~ There's one place that I love eating at is "Ellen's Stardust Diner" two or three doors up from the Winter Garden Theater within Times Square. Here's some pics that my best friend took on her trip to NYC (http://www.roadtripmemories.com/roadmaveness/nyc2.htm) in 2004. There's a pic of "Ellen's" in there. :)

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Hey, Bill~ what's your favorite hobby to do?

[ps139]

Hey, Bill~ what's your favorite hobby to do?
A picture says 1000 words :)

I like to play with this guy!

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/images/lgpics/AC60S.jpg

[loribee59]

meh~ I've tried learning to play the guitar long ago, but my hands are so small to wrap around the fret to get the chords I need to play. I'm a lefty, too. Dadnabbit... *shrugs*

Ok...next question: what do you like to collect?

[ps139]

Collect? :scratch:

Hmm....I don't really know, I guess it would be books. Actually... yeah I am a bit of a novice collector of books, I have some super old ones that you can't buy anywhere!! :)

[The Julikenz]

In which ways are you more of an Introvert or an Extrovert?

Hehehe :P, *suffer* trying to work that out! ;)

[ps139]

I am definitely more introverted... no doubt about that.
I have like 6 really really really close friends, and I hate smalltalk. I'd rather not talk to someone that engage in smalltalk.
I enjoy relaxing, by myself, reading. I love going out, but if I do it every night I get sick of it.

Although after a few glasses of wine, for some reason I become more extroverted! :eek: ^_^

[JeffreyLloyd]

Superman Vs. Spiderman....

Who'd win?

[ps139]

I think Superman would flog Spiderman!

[JeffreyLloyd]

I think Superman would flog Spiderman!

I think Superman could take anyone

[The Julikenz]

I care to disagree. Superman would fly his red-under-garment'ed butt right into Spidey's traps! ^_^

Although after a few glasses of wine, for some reason I become more extroverted! :eek: ^_^
And ROFL, Bill!!!!!! :D

[loribee59]

I am definitely more introverted... no doubt about that.
I have like 6 really really really close friends, and I hate smalltalk. I'd rather not talk to someone that engage in smalltalk.
I enjoy relaxing, by myself, reading. I love going out, but if I do it every night I get sick of it.

Although after a few glasses of wine, for some reason I become more extroverted! :eek: ^_^

innerestin'! I'm the same way too, being introverted with small group of friends....and yes, I get extroverted, especially when I drink. I get pretty loopy. (shhhhhh...!)

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If you have the money, what would be the ultimate place to live, and why?

[ps139]

If you have the money, what would be the ultimate place to live, and why?Hmm....

A few options:

Rome (I have always wanted to live here!)
Sevilla (prettiest city I've ever seen in my whole life... only bad thing is that the summers are insanely hot, but if I've got eough $$$ I can get 8 million air conditioners :)).
San Diego (best city in the USA, in my opinion).

The only problem is that I would not want to go too far from my family... so even if I was loaded I might not pick those places.

[loribee59]

what do you like to do on a rainy day? (it's raining here in Oregon, btw..)

[Sweet Pea]

What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?

[Bulldog]

What in tarnation is Phish? ;)

[ps139]

what do you like to do on a rainy day? (it's raining here in Oregon, btw..)
Wow sorry this has gone unanswered for so long!!!
On a rainy day I like a nice cup of coffee, and a good book! or movie... or spend all day on CF LOL ^_^

[ps139]

What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?This would probably be my annual Thanksgiving ritual when I was a little kid. I would wake up early, grab 8 million slices of cheese, and fold them up into really small pieces and eat them while watching the Thanksgiving Day parade on TV. Then as I got older it was laying on the couch, totally stuffed, watching football!

[ps139]

What in tarnation is Phish? ;)Only the GREATEST BAND EVER!!!! Let me know if you want to listen to a few songs there are some samples & free downloads various places online.

[Bulldog]

Only the GREATEST BAND EVER!!!! Let me know if you want to listen to a few songs there are some samples & free downloads various places online.

What music do they play?

[ps139]

They have their own style... they basically pioneered the entire "jambands" genre of music. In many ways they are similar to the Grateful Dead, including having long jams, and an almost cultic following of unwashed hippies ;) but they have their own distinct sound, and their musical range is very wide - they play standard rock, bluegrass, spacey music, funk, jazz, pseudo-classical, latin... they are all over the place but they have their own distinct sound. The best way to know is to give them a listen! :)
And if you do not like them, there is still hope. I hated them for a full 2 years before I finally "got it" and now they are my favorite band ever, I even drove 8 hours then waited 15 hours in traffic one time to see them! I also once turned down $1000 cash for a ticket on New Years Eve 2002.

[Bulldog]

Okay, I'll look 'em up.

[RED that's ME]

Is there one adventure you would like to do in your lifetime that you haven't done yet? If so, what is it?

[ps139]

Is there one adventure you would like to do in your lifetime that you haven't done yet? If so, what is it?Yes, there certainly is!

At some point in my life I would like to make the pilgrimate to Santiago de Compostela.

for more info on that, see here:
http://www.csj.org.uk/

or just google "Camino de Santiago"

The remains of St. James the Greater (the brother of John) are believed to be buried in the city of Compostela de Santiago, Spain. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims from all over Europe would make a pilgrimage to this shrine. The most pure reasons, in my opinion, were to make it a truly spiritual pilgrimage, offering up all of the pain and hardship of the journey to the Lord. They would aim to arrive at Compostela on St. James' feast day. The journey could take months. People still do it today, and I would love to do this sometime in my life.

Thanks for reviving my thread, Heather! :) :thumbsup:

[Cat59]

A friend of mine has done this, walking from the Spanish border. One of the best things about it, she said, was the companionship of the pilgrims, who were of all ages and types. She spent several days in Compostela after and found it a thoroughly rewarding experience. She certainly would encourage everyone to do it...

[eyesofmystery]

Oooh, the Camino de Santiago... A friend of mine did that one 2 years ago. He walked all the way from southern France to Santiago de Compostela. He said it was quite challenging at times, but amazing. It took him about 2 months to do the whole thing.

Ever heard of the Romeria del Rocio? It's a pilgrimage that takes place in Spain around Pentecost. It's still very traditional - people walk, go on horseback, or ride in oxcarts to El Rocio and they wear traditional costumes (women wear flamenco dresses). I have got to do that one at least once in my life... hopefully if I can return to Spain next year!

Here's another question:

You seem pretty athletic, ever thought of getting into dance?

[Trainingforministry3]

Favorite time morning or night?

[ps139]

Definitely night....

In the morning I wish I could go back to sleep.

At night I just want to stay up. :)

[ps139]

You seem pretty athletic, ever thought of getting into dance?

I've thought about it, even tried about it, but the sad reality is that I have a physical condition known in some circles as "white man's disease." :)

I played college football, I played other sports all throughout my life... but dance? I was never so good at it.

Back in my "former life" I used to go to raves and put on some nice shows with the glowsticks, but that was as much 'dancing' as I really ever did. :(

I can play guitar pretty well but can't play drums to save my life... my rhythm is lacking. :)

I would love to take lessons though! I am thinking of trying one of the locally offered classes in dancing the tango, waltz, etc... just so I look like I know what I'm doing at weddings. :)

[ps139]

Bumping cause I'm getting lonely on page 3 ^_^

[GraceInHim]

lol..:D

come era il vostro viaggio? (How was your trip)
mancato voi (missed you)

il vostro amica in Christo (your friend in Christ)
Marina:hug:

[PaladinValer]

Questions:

1. Where've you been?
2. Why don't you visit us anymore in STR?
3. What is the capital of Assyria?

Oh, and bring me a shrubbery while you're at it. :P

[Lel]

Bienvenidos! Fuiste en un viaje a españa?

[ps139]

lol..:D

come era il vostro viaggio? (How was your trip)
mancato voi (missed you)

il vostro amica in Christo (your friend in Christ)
Marina:hug:

Il mio viaggio era meraviglioso! Voglio che ancora sto in quel luogo!

[ps139]

1. Where've you been?Spain
2. Why don't you visit us anymore in STR?Spain
3. What is the capital of Assyria?Madrid?

LOL :)

[ps139]

Bienvenidos! Fuiste en un viaje a españa?Sí, fue en España.. vivía en Sevilla por 3 semanas, y viajé a Barcelona por 3 días. Era un sueño... como paraíso. :)

[CaDan]

So I guess I can count on your vote in opposition to the English-only rule.

:D

[PaladinValer]

Spain? Lucky.

Madrid? Sorry, but that isn't the correct answer. :)

**Devours him**

[KristianJ]

So I guess I can count on your vote in opposition to the English-only rule.

:D

Where's my Firefox translation extension gone?? :D

Bill, how are ya? :D I'll keep the question music-topical...is there a particular song that you like to play to show off? :P

[Lel]

Sí, fue en España.. vivía en Sevilla por 3 semanas, y viajé a Barcelona por 3 días. Era un sueño... como paraíso. :)

Pues, hablarás un mal español de esto dicho pais españa....usan vosotros....quien necesita vosotros? nadie!

[ps139]

So I guess I can count on your vote in opposition to the English-only rule.

:D
English only???? Imagine OBOB with no Latin?!?!! :eek:

Yeah you have my vote.... where do I vote??

[ps139]

Pues, hablarás un mal español de esto dicho pais españa....usan vosotros....quien necesita vosotros? nadie!Pero, me gusta vosotros! :)
Me suena mejor que "usted."

[ps139]

Where's my Firefox translation extension gone?? :D

Bill, how are ya? :D I'll keep the question music-topical...is there a particular song that you like to play to show off? :P
Oh yeah... definitely... Canon in D on my guitar. I play it to people who know they've heard the tune somewhere... can't remember where... and they then think I'm a virtuoso because I can play the melody. Obviously this does not include any of my friends who actually play the guitar. :)

Runner up would be me struggling through "Dust in the Wind" and then trying to start a conversation before I get to the part that I can't play. ^_^

[GraceInHim]

benvenuto indietro :)

[Lel]

Pero, me gusta vosotros! :)
Me suena mejor que "usted."

Ustedes son todos locos!!!

[mommavelvet]

Ohhh... that is a good one!

It would have to be Nazareth at the time of Jesus. To meet God in the flesh...walking around and talking to the Creator of everything that exists... can anyone want anything more??

My husband always said this too .. for that question. It is a good answer.