Hi all I'm back.

[Colabomb]

Time for another rant from the eternally confusing.

I know I am still wearing the Lutheran Icon. I'll get rid of it asap.

I am tired of running around claiming labels. I havn't found a church I really Identify with completely and coming to the realization (even though I have said it earlier, it is more real this time) that I am not goint to find one. It is a silly quest.

I through my search keep coming back full circle to Anglican/Old Catholic concepts. I believe in the Via Media. And I believe that these two churches (at least the more traditional branches of the two groups) hold to it wonderfully.

I am honestly looking into conservative Old Catholicism. I will be attending a CA church uptown for the time being. But I feel comfortable in these two groups. I am happy to be a part of them.

But from now on all i will call myself is a Christian, and if pushed further, a Catholic Christian. I get too worked up in silly semantic games and I let the Gospel slip away from my radar.

I will be changing my Icon to Christian, and leaving it at that.

Mind if I hang around here like I used to before my um... flip flopping?

[TomUK]

Welcome back! :wave:

No objections from me.

[karen freeinchristman]

from now on all i will call myself is a Christian, and if pushed further, a Catholic Christian. I get too worked up in silly semantic games and I let the Gospel slip away from my radar.

:thumbsup:

[AngCath]

good to have you back

[svdbygrace]

:wave:

[PaladinValer]

**Likes flipflops, but normally only on the beach**

Welcome back! :wave:

[higgs2]

Time for another rant from the eternally confusing.

I know I am still wearing the Lutheran Icon. I'll get rid of it asap.

I am tired of running around claiming labels. I havn't found a church I really Identify with completely and coming to the realization (even though I have said it earlier, it is more real this time) that I am not goint to find one. It is a silly quest.

I through my search keep coming back full circle to Anglican/Old Catholic concepts. I believe in the Via Media. And I believe that these two churches (at least the more traditional branches of the two groups) hold to it wonderfully.

I am honestly looking into conservative Old Catholicism. I will be attending a CA church uptown for the time being. But I feel comfortable in these two groups. I am happy to be a part of them.

But from now on all i will call myself is a Christian, and if pushed further, a Catholic Christian. I get too worked up in silly semantic games and I let the Gospel slip away from my radar.

I will be changing my Icon to Christian, and leaving it at that.

Mind if I hang around here like I used to before my um... flip flopping?


So welcome back! Have you stopped going to the Lutheran church completely? Is there an Old Catholic church that you're interested in nearby or are you still looking for one?

[Colabomb]

So welcome back! Have you stopped going to the Lutheran church completely? Is there an Old Catholic church that you're interested in nearby or are you still looking for one?
I believe there are some in my city town. But I don't know where specifically.

What I like about OC is also found in Traditional Anglicanism anyway.

[higgs2]

I believe there are some in my city town. But I don't know where specifically.

What I like about OC is also found in Traditional Anglicanism anyway.
Oh, that's right, I do remember you were a more traditional Anglican. I was thinking reformed, but I think that's wrong. Is it TAC? Is your old church glad to have you back (I'm sure they are!):)

[Albion]

I through my search keep coming back full circle to Anglican/Old Catholic concepts. I believe in the Via Media. And I believe that these two churches (at least the more traditional branches of the two groups) hold to it wonderfully.



Hi COLA!!

I was just thinking about you.

Of course it's good to hear from you again.

Stick with the REC. Too High Church for me ;), but a good choice nonetheless and from what I remember of your concerns.

[Colabomb]

Oh, that's right, I do remember you were a more traditional Anglican. I was thinking reformed, but I think that's wrong. Is it TAC? Is your old church glad to have you back (I'm sure they are!):)

It was the REC, but the REC church moved and switched denoms.

[SeenAndUnseen]

:D welcome back :cool:

[higgs2]

It was the REC, but the REC church moved and switched denoms.Oh, so I was right. That's too bad the church moved.:( What will you do now?

[Albion]

It was the REC, but the REC church moved and switched denoms.

Oh yes. I remember now. Kind of a kick in the head, huh? I can see how it faces you with a problem. What kind (affiliation) of OC is the one you mentioned? They have more diversity and disorganization IMO than we do...and I can dare to say that since I admit that we Anglicans are a confusing stew ourselves.

[Colabomb]

Oh yes. I remember now. Kind of a kick in the head, huh? I can see how it faces you with a problem. What kind (affiliation) of OC is the one you mentioned? They have more diversity and disorganization IMO than we do...and I can dare to say that since I admit that we Anglicans are a confusing stew ourselves.
I actually don't know a lot about the OC churches where I live. I will be attending a Continuing Anglican Church uptown for now, and possibly ever.

Like I said, the Old Catholics and the Anglicans are so close, that I would be happy in either. (assuming we are talking about the more conservative groups of course. I am still very strong in my stances against certain issues we have discussed before.)

When I say I am looking into the OCs, what I mean is that I am finding out that not every Church with the word "Old Catholic" on it is a more liberal ECUSA lol ;)

[Andy Broadley]

Aha:)

The Royal kitchen Assistant returns:clap:

Have you any idea how much washing up is waiting for you back there?:D

And remember the most important thing of all.

Football is played with a round ball and the feet;)

[Albion]

And remember the most important thing of all.

Football is played with a round ball and the feet;)

What a stange idea. :scratch: Wouldn't that make catching forward passes difficult?

[Albion]

I actually don't know a lot about the OC churches where I live. I will be attending a Continuing Anglican Church uptown for now, and possibly ever.

:thumbsup:

Do you know which affiliation it has? That just a matter of curiosity on my part, so don't bother to answer if you don't want to. Or PM.

Like I said, the Old Catholics and the Anglicans are so close, that I would be happy in either. (assuming we are talking about the more conservative groups of course. I am still very strong in my stances against certain issues we have discussed before.)

Well, that gray area is what I was thinking about.

When I say I am looking into the OCs, what I mean is that I am finding out that not every Church with the word "Old Catholic" on it is a more liberal ECUSA lol ;)

Yeh, I believe that's so.

[Andy Broadley]

What a stange idea. :scratch: Wouldn't that make catching forward passes difficult?

That's gridiron:cry:

[Colabomb]

That's gridiron:cry:
I thought we were talking about football, what is the Gridiron you speak of? Some new way for the english to ruin a perfectly good side of beef?

[RobNJ]

I thought we were talking about football, what is the Gridiron you speak of? Some new way for the english to ruin a perfectly good side of beef?

I know "gridiron" is an ancient term for normal people's (Read Americans) football fields...You will occasionally still here the phrase thrown out by sportscasters & sportswriters failing at their craft.

As to it being a way for the English to ruin a side of beef...it doesn't sound like anything that would aid in the boiling of beef ;)

[Andy Broadley]

I thought we were talking about football, what is the Gridiron you speak of? Some new way for the english to ruin a perfectly good side of beef?

:doh: Yep. he's back alright.:D :D :D :D

[TomUK]

I thought we were talking about football, what is the Gridiron you speak of? Some new way for the english to ruin a perfectly good side of beef?

:eek:

Before Christmas i was working at a school who had video links with America. Around the time of your thanksgiving they received a video explaining what thanksgiving was about etc and whatn you did. The boy talking on the video explained that turkey is the traditional thanksgiving food, and while many people like their turkey oven cooked, he and his family always eat theirs deep fried. Talk about runing good meat! : :sick:

:P

[Albion]

:eek:

Before Christmas i was working at a school who had video links with America. Around the time of your thanksgiving they received a video explaining what thanksgiving was about etc and whatn you did. The boy talking on the video explained that turkey is the traditional thanksgiving food, and while many people like their turkey oven cooked, he and his family always eat theirs deep fried. Talk about runing good meat! : :sick:

:P

It's a recent fad that is known but can't be said to have caught on. Not only is it not such a good way to cook the meat, but it is a dangerous process. There are no doubt more jokes made here than turkeys actually cooked in that way.

OTOH, I've eaten in the UK and, well, uh, you know... ;)

[Andy Broadley]

:eek:

Before Christmas i was working at a school who had video links with America. Around the time of your thanksgiving they received a video explaining what thanksgiving was about etc and whatn you did. The boy talking on the video explained that turkey is the traditional thanksgiving food, and while many people like their turkey oven cooked, he and his family always eat theirs deep fried. Talk about runing good meat! : :sick:

:P

You would need one heck of a big chip pan as well :D

[Andy Broadley]

It's a recent fad that is known but can't be said to have caught on. Not only is it not such a good way to cook the meat, but it is a dangerous process. There are no doubt more jokes made here than turkeys actually cooked in that way.

OTOH, I've eaten in the UK and, well, uh, you know... ;)

More black pudding and tripe sir?

[Albion]

More black pudding and tripe sir?

:) Actually, I enjoyed what I ate when in the UK, just couldn't get used to not putting ice in cold drinks. Well, that's a familiar American problem apparently.

[Andy Broadley]

:) Actually, I enjoyed what I ate when in the UK, just couldn't get used to not putting ice in cold drinks. Well, that's a familiar American problem apparently.

Unchilled beer is kinda an aquired taste.:)

[karen freeinchristman]

:) Actually, I enjoyed what I ate when in the UK, just couldn't get used to not putting ice in cold drinks. Well, that's a familiar American problem apparently.

That's the main thing my family members can't abide when they come here, too!

[Colabomb]

Lol, I don't Put ice in my Coke, it waters it down.

[higgs2]

:eek:

Before Christmas i was working at a school who had video links with America. Around the time of your thanksgiving they received a video explaining what thanksgiving was about etc and whatn you did. The boy talking on the video explained that turkey is the traditional thanksgiving food, and while many people like their turkey oven cooked, he and his family always eat theirs deep fried. Talk about runing good meat! : :sick:

:P
I know, it sounds bizarre doesn't it! That's what I thought when I first heard of it. Then my sister gave my husband a turkey frier, and you know what? It is delicious cooked that way! And really fast. You can inject spices into the turkey before you cook it, but it's good just plain too. And it's not greasy, it cooks really fast and is moist and flavorful.

The only thing is that it is quite dangerous, as a propane cooker and lots of hot oil are used. It really needs to be monitored constantly.

You see it a lot in the south, but it has gotten more popular throughout the states.

[SirTimothy]

Wierd... in the UK restaurants I've been in we always get asked if we want ice in our drinks... maybe it's because I'm a teenager. <g>

Timothy

[Albion]

That's the main thing my family members can't abide when they come here, too!
It's almost amusing that such a small item would take on such importance, isn't it, considering everything else that is a little bit different?

[karen freeinchristman]

It's almost amusing that such a small item would take on such importance, isn't it, considering everything else that is a little bit different?
yeah, people are strange! (at least in my family they are!):sorry: