Think I'll sit down here for a bit...

[Studeclunker]

Hey!!! Get in line!!! :mad:

Never have been good at queueing up for anything.;)

What's the closest airport to you? ;)


Well, Porteross, looks like you've fallen into the age old trap. A good cook is always in demand...;)

[seajoy]

Goodness...their fightin' over you Porter!

[Studeclunker]

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour still our refuge, take to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.

May our Lord bless and keep you, Seajoy.
May he hold you in his arms and ease your pain.
I pray that he keep you in his grace,
and grant you his peace,
amen.

[seajoy]

Thanks SC, it's a little better that earlier today...but the meds make me so groggy, it's tough to function.
Your prayers are appreciated.

[porterross]

Sorry, I don't care for licorice. Something stronger tonight, perhaps? :(

Are you crazy? You want to be sick on top of hurting?

I wish you could feel better, seajoy. That kind of pain is maddening. :(




What's the closest airport to you? ;)

About a 5 minute drive from my house. ;) :blush:



Never have been good at queueing up for anything.;)


Well, Porteross, looks like you've fallen into the age old trap. A good cook is always in demand...;)


Even if I look like an eastern European shot-putter or Olive Oil? ^_^



Goodness...their fightin' over you Porter!

I don't think cyber suits count, do they? :scratch:

It is one of the draw backs to living in a smaller community, but then meeting Christian singles our age is very challenging, and single, older Lutherans seem close to extinct.

[seajoy]

Are you crazy? You want to be sick on top of hurting?

I wish you could feel better, seajoy. That kind of pain is maddening. :(

crazy? it's been said ;)

I wish I could feel better to. I feel like I went back 20 steps today, instead of moving forward. All I did yesterday, was help Hubby bag some leaves. Almost nothing compared to what I used to do.



About a 5 minute drive from my house. ;)

cyber suitors, huh? :)
One wants to pick you up, the other is flying in! :swoon:

[DaRev]

About a 5 minute drive from my house. ;) :blush:

That doesn't tell me much.;)

[porterross]

I've been known to be quite elusive, though. West Texas is vast and open and I can survive in the outdoors longer than they could search. Of course, my father would be glad to help them find me to be rid of me. :P

Not to worry, when word gets around town that two available bachelors in town, the single women over 35 will descend on them like locusts. I'd like to watch that!

I have a friend from college who's best buddy was studying at Concordia in Austin and apparently women loved the idea that he was studying to be a pastor. Must be the opposite of those women who find bad boys irresistable. ^_^

[seajoy]

Always go for the good guys! I've had the same one for 26 years!

[Studeclunker]

Even if I look like an eastern European shot-putter or Olive Oil? ^_^


At my age, luvie, even Olive Oyl looks good (LOL)! :D ;) Besides, who am I to talk?

and single, older Lutherans seem close to extinct.

There's that age thing again... I'm used to it. Extinct is something my children are always alluding to in regards to me. After all, they used to think that the neighbor's names when I was growing up were Flintstone and Rubble. My eldest child, in all honesty, asked me once if 'Little House On The Prairie' was accurate.
"Did they really live that way?" she asked me.
"I suppose so," I answered. "It seems more historically accurate than most programmes."
"But don't you know?" she persisted.
"Just because I train horses to pull carriages, doesn't mean that I was born around the Civil War, luvie," I told her. "Even Grampa Keith isn't that old." Her opinion of me hasn't changed overmuch through the years.
:sigh: I'm just fifty and my children think Methusela was my first cousin and that dinosaurs roamed the earth when I was a child.:eek:

[Studeclunker]

I have a friend from college who's best buddy was studying at Concordia in Austin and apparently women loved the idea that he was studying to be a pastor. Must be the opposite of those women who find bad boys irresistable. ^_^

I suppose it could be said that it demonstrated intelligence on the ladie's parts, and trustworthyness is what they saw in the fella.

[Flipper]

I have a friend from college who's best buddy was studying at Concordia in Austin and apparently women loved the idea that he was studying to be a pastor. Must be the opposite of those women who find bad boys irresistable. ^_^

I knew quite a few women who hung out at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in order to find mates. Worked for at least one of them.

[porterross]

Maybe we need a dedicated flirting thread for Lutherans only in TCL? :D You never know. ;)

[seajoy]

It's usually best just to say what you mean. Forget the flirting!:)

[Flipper]

At my age, luvie, even Olive Oyl looks good (LOL)! :D ;) Besides, who am I to talk?



There's that age thing again... I'm used to it. Extinct is something my children are always alluding to in regards to me. After all, they used to think that the neighbor's names when I was growing up were Flintstone and Rubble. My eldest child, in all honesty, asked me once if 'Little House On The Prairie' was accurate.
"Did they really live that way?" she asked me.
"I suppose so," I answered. "It seems more historically accurate than most programmes."
"But don't you know?" she persisted.
"Just because I train horses to pull carriages, doesn't mean that I was born around the Civil War, luvie," I told her. "Even Grampa Keith isn't that old." Her opinion of me hasn't changed overmuch through the years.
:sigh: I'm just fifty and my children think Methusela was my first cousin and that dinosaurs roamed the earth when I was a child.:eek:


LOL! I am always telling my neice that her grandpa rode the dinosaurs to school, uphill, in 6 feet of snow, etc.

At my church, for years, the one true Single's group was geared for people 40 and older. I think it's still there.

There were a couple of young adult groups that were unofficial single's groups for people in their 20s and 30s. I was part of that and it wasn't a lot of fun because if you were spotted having a conversation with a single member of the opposite gender, rumors would spread that you were dating. Luckily I joined after most of the members had married each other so I didn't get as caught up in is as I could have. Also, eventually, one of the other members introduced me to my husband, who was a co-worker, not a member of the group.

I have a feeling the older Single's group were much more mature about it.

The young adult group that is in place now isn't nearly as bad, and I participate in activities once in awhile.

[porterross]

Flirting is fun and it makes us feel young. How else might we know that we have to say might be well received?

[DaSeminarian]

Maybe we need a dedicated flirting thread for Lutherans only in TCL? :D You never know. ;)


I don't think a Flirting thread is needed here. I think that if you are attracted to someone that it should be kept under wraps until there is a bona fide relationship happening. I am sorry that my previous content of this caused some embarrasment.

[porterross]

There will be no room getting until God has blessed my right to torture, I mean, carry on with a man 'til death we tear one another apart.

Maybe if there was a dedicated flirting thread, we'd attract more single Lutherans here. They are out there and there are other flirting threads in other areas, but I am a bit less inclined to carry on with a non-Lutheran, being so shy and all. :blush:

[LilLamb219]

Trust me, don't go after the non-Lutheran guys. It's not fun going to church alone :(


There will be no room getting until God has blessed my right to torture, I mean, carry on with a man 'til death we tear one another apart.

Maybe if there was a dedicated flirting thread, we'd attract more single Lutherans here. They are out there and there are other flirting threads in other areas, but I am a bit less inclined to carry on with a non-Lutheran, being so shy and all. :blush:

[porterross]

Trust me, don't go after the non-Lutheran guys. It's not fun going to church alone :(
Is your husband not Lutheran, LilLamb?

[Flipper]

Trust me, don't go after the non-Lutheran guys. It's not fun going to church alone :(


Or someone in the medical field, where they have to work Sundays. :(

[porterross]

My BIL was an OB-GYN and I don't envy that life. He was never home.

Still, Flipper, if he is as devout as you are, feel blessed. It is more common to be unequally yoked, is it not?

[LilLamb219]

Is your husband not Lutheran, LilLamb?

No, he's Roman Catholic.

[porterross]

I guess I just assumed otherwise. Sorry you have to attend alone. I'm used to that, of course, but then there is no one at home refusing to go with me, either.


Maybe DaRev has more potential than I realized. :idea: ;)

[LilLamb219]

My husband has been to my church a few times and found out we're not too different from the services at his church. When we were first married, I attended his church for a long time before I found my church :) I had hoped he would have come to mine as many times as I went to his though. :(

Da Rev definitely would be one who would not turn down going to church...but then again, would you be able to sit next to him???

[QuiltAngel]

Da Rev definitely would be one who would not turn down going to church...but then again, would you be able to sit next to him???


Nope. Now I know you are older and would not have to deal with young children. When our kids were younger and we would attend worship on vacation, the kids did not know how to act as Dad was sitting with them!

[DaRev]

I knew quite a few women who hung out at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis in order to find mates. Worked for at least one of them.

Nowadays, there are women attending the seminaries. They are mostly involved in the Deaconess program and some are MA's. And it isn't at all uncommon to find matches made bewteen the men in the MDiv and the Deaconesses. A classmate of mine met and married a deaconess student there. And I knew of at least two other such couples.

The stories of old told about the nursing students at the old Lutheran hospital (now Forest Pasrk hospital). The girls would always woo the sem students.

[Flipper]

My BIL was an OB-GYN and I don't envy that life. He was never home.

Still, Flipper, if he is as devout as you are, feel blessed. It is more common to be unequally yoked, is it not?

It's nice sometimes because I can go out with my girlfriends without feeling guilty if I do it on a night he's working.

He's originally UMC. He went through the classes and became Lutheran and a member of my church before he married me, which was very sweet.

However, we get into these deep conversations, and I find that he doesn't agree with a lot of what the LCMS preaches, and I think he became a member because at the time he thought it would be the right thing to do. When it comes down to it, his beliefs are more UMC than Lutheran, which has lead to some disagreements as to baptism, communion, and where to go to church when we build our dream home out in the country. When it comes down which church, he will do what I wish, because that's the kind of guy he is, but I hate that he is just doing things to make me happy when I know he doesn't feel the same way. So, I keep praying and witnessing to him because I can't think of anything else to do.

When he's off work, he'll go to church if I push it, without complaining. However, if he has his way, there are other fun things to do. It gets hard for me because the other fun things to do that he has in mind seem to be more fun than church sometimes. Also sometimes, it's the only time we have together during the day before he has to work 10 days straight, which makes the fun stuff more tempting than church.

I may grumble about it sometimes, but when it comes down to it, I feel immensely blessed that I'm married to Christian, even if our denominational views differ.

[seajoy]

You've been prayed for, Flipper. :)

[ctay]

Trust me, don't go after the non-Lutheran guys. It's not fun going to church alone :(
I agree. I go alone, mine won't go. He grew up in a Baptist church. Go after a Lutheran man if you can.

[porterross]

Da Rev definitely would be one who would not turn down going to church...but then again, would you be able to sit next to him???


Of course not, but there is always the smooch ambush between Sunday School and the worship service. He's gotta put his robe on (or take it off) sometime. ;)
There's sitting alone and then there's lonely. They are completely different things. I'd have to keep myself from winking at him during the service, though. Would that be wrong? :P

[LilLamb219]

Whoa. This is getting just too hot and heavy here in the kitchen ;)

[DaRev]

Of course not, but there is always the smooch ambush between Sunday School and the worship service. He's gotta put his robe on (or take it off) sometime. ;)
There's sitting alone and then there's lonely. They are completely different things. I'd have to keep myself from winking at him during the service, though. Would that be wrong? :P

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/liebe/love-smiley-024.gif

[C.F.W. Walther]

This is getting interesting. I hope you 2 have plans on meeting each other some day.

[dinkime]

now, i know it is hard to find a nice younger lutheran man! 28 & none to be found :( i do, however, now own a shirt that says "i *heart* lutheran boys"

[DaRev]

now, i know it is hard to find a nice younger lutheran man! 28 & none to be found :( i do, however, now own a shirt that says "i *heart* lutheran boys"

I know where a couple hundred can be found.

How close are you to St. Louis? ;)

[ctay]

now, i know it is hard to find a nice younger lutheran man! 28 & none to be found :( i do, however, now own a shirt that says "i *heart* lutheran boys"
LOL Your going to have to wear it more often

[dinkime]

LOL Your going to have to wear it more often


i can't wear it to work, so it is a weekends only wear, lol

plus it is thin cotton, so i have to wear a cami under it as well (because the lutheran boys shouldn't be looking at my bra through the shirt, lol)

[Flipper]

Who would have thought I would go to a Lutheran messageboard to read a sweet love story. ;)

[LutherNut]

:eek::eek::eek:
I go away for a few days and all HECK breaks loose!!!

:eek:

[porterross]

Jay's back! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[porterross]

now, i know it is hard to find a nice younger lutheran man! 28 & none to be found :( i do, however, now own a shirt that says "i *heart* lutheran boys"

Hey, Becky. We have a couple of young, handsome AF pilots who've been coming to church and I just sold a BIG house to another one who'll be here in April. :thumbsup:

[DaSeminarian]

:eek::eek::eek:
I go away for a few days and all HECK breaks loose!!!

:eek:

While the Cat's away. . .;)

[porterross]

Sayyyyy....how old are you, Jay?

Somewhere between 28 and 35, maybe?

Where did Becky run off to?

[dinkime]

lol, i need me someone close, lol, i'm not sure how i feel about this on-line stuff ;)

[porterross]

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/liebe/love-smiley-024.gif

:blush:

[QuiltAngel]

So Dinke,
What part of the country do you live in?

[DaRev]

lol, i need me someone close, lol, i'm not sure how i feel about this on-line stuff ;)

Depends on who it is.

[synger]

All of a sudden this morning I'm thinking about my five-year-old, who daily prays for her "beloved", a boy in her kindergarten named William. She colors pictures for him, and talks incessantly about him, and is firmly convinced that they will marry some day. He gets all giggly around her, and runs away when she tries to kiss him, but doesn't run too fast...

Hmmm.. Wonder why I am I reminded of that?

[seajoy]

My son started planning his wedding in kindergarten as well. He was unsure of which girl it would be, but he knew he would get married some day.

He liked many girls....even picking my flowers and taking them to school to impress them, when only 8yrs old or so.

His dream is coming true in June, when he will marry the sweetest little blond (this side of Texas ;) ). She is a wonderful, young Christian woman. God answered the prayers of that five year old little boy (and his mom's).:)

MAY THEY BLESS ME WITH A GRAND BABY! :D

[DaRev]

MAY THEY BLESS ME WITH A GRAND BABY! :D

Grand babies are the greatest!!!

[KimLCMS]

Good morning DaRev! How are you this fine day?

[seajoy]

Grand babies are the greatest!!!
So I've been told by ALL of my best friends! Over, and over......:)

[KimLCMS]

How old are your children seajoy and DaRev?

[QuiltAngel]

seajoy,
everyone tells me that too. You have a chance of getting grandbabies before me though. boohoo.

Ok, middle kid does seem to have an "interest" So, maybe . . . someday . . .

[seajoy]

How old are your children seajoy and DaRev?
My daughter is 24, and married. My son will turn 22 just before he gets married.

Both of their partners are strong Lutheran Christians. I feel very blessed. We wanted more children, but because of my health problems, we could not have any more. Now daugther in law, and son in law have added to our family. I love it!

[LilLamb219]

Those were sweet stories about your kids and planning weddings. My daughter didn't plan her wedding and wasn't boy crazy, but boys always were crazy for her! She has this one kid who has been in love with her since he saw her. He writes the sweetest e-mails to her every 5 months or so saying that he still likes her...even if she doesn't like him, but that's ok because he will always like her. She ignores him. The snob! ;) But, I guess that's probably best anyway! She's only 13!!

[seajoy]

;) But, I guess that's probably best anyway! She's only 13!!
Absolutely!

We did not allow boys to even call our home until our daughter was in highschool...and no alone dates until age 16! (yes, son was treated the same :) )

We were quite strict...but God entrusted our children to us, to love, teach, and watch over. Keep up the good work Lambie! :clap:

[porterross]

My 13 year old has a "friend" from school, but she's quick to make sure everyone knows NOT to call him her boyfriend. Then she wonders out loud what her first kiss might be like and do I know when that might happen?

[seajoy]

My 13 year old has a "friend" from school, but she's quick to make sure everyone knows NOT to call him her boyfriend. Then she wonders out loud what her first kiss might be like and do I know when that might happen?
Oh...I remember those days with my daughter! :) They get love-struck so easily....their poor little hearts.

Hang in there mom! :hug: They grow up fast!

[porterross]

Oh, I know. When she leaves for college, I'm going to be a basket case. :cry: Maybe I can go with her. :idea: :P

[DaRev]

Oh, I know. When she leaves for college, I'm going to be a basket case. :cry: Maybe I can go with her. :idea: :P

You'll just need a different companion.

[DaRev]

To answer the question, my oldest son is 25 and lives in St. Louis. He has two kids, a boy who's 5 (he lives in St. Louis) and a girl who's 3 (whose whereabouts is unknown).
My daughter will be 23 in June and lives in WNY. She is married with two girls, 2 yo and 7 months.
My youngest son is 21 and lives near Hayden, CO. And he has one on the way.

[porterross]

You'll just need a different companion.

That has occurred to me. ;)


To answer the question, my oldest son is 25 and lives in St. Louis. He has two kids, a boy who's 5 (he lives in St. Louis) and a girl who's 3 (whose whereabouts is unknown).
My daughter will be 23 in June and lives in WNY. She is married with two girls, 2 yo and 7 months.
My youngest son is 21 and lives near Hayden, CO. And he has one on the way.


Productive bunch, aren't' they? :P

:prayer: for the missing 3 year-old.

[seajoy]

and a girl who's 3 (whose whereabouts is unknown).

So sorry about the little one. That makes me sad.:( Prayers, as porter said :prayer:

[seajoy]

I'm headed for the local hot tub/pool. I have a note from my doctor so I'm able to go to the hotel here in town.
Please pray that my pain is lessened. Been a rough 2 days. :(

[LilLamb219]

OOoh, you're going to a hot tub party and didn't invite US??? :P

Maybe next time LOL

I hope it helps you feel better. Will your doctor also write you a note to give to your husband that you'll need to purchase a hot tub to use every night? :D

[C.F.W. Walther]

lol, i need me someone close, lol, i'm not sure how i feel about this on-line stuff ;)
You couldn't find any body better than Jay---at least from what I've seen. Smart, Christian young man.

Can't afford a pair of shoes though. :)

[seajoy]

OOoh, you're going to a hot tub party and didn't invite US???
Maybe next time LOL

I hope it helps you feel better. Will your doctor also write you a note to give to your husband that you'll need to purchase a hot tub to use every night? :D
We are remodeling both of our bathrooms right now. I should say my husband and his friend are. He's getting a shower in the basement, and I'm getting a whirlpool tub on the main floor. (6ft with 10 jets). My hubby decided to get it for me...he's way too good to me. Had to take out a loan :sigh: , but I really need it.

I really don't like going to the hot tub at the hotel. All old ladies with the same troubles as mine. Makes me feel old :( .
I'd much rather take you folks with me...perhaps it's only a short jaunt to Wisconsin for some of you :confused: . You can stay at my house. Two empty bedrooms now!

Love you guys :hug: ,
seajoy

[seajoy]

Can't afford a pair of shoes though. :)
Everyone has their faults. :D

[LutherNut]

Sayyyyy....how old are you, Jay?

Somewhere between 28 and 35, maybe?

Where did Becky run off to?

WHOOOAAAAA!!!
Hold on there!!


I'm 25, but if you're looking to hitch me up, I don't think the young lady I'm currently courting would appreciate it all that much.

You know how women are about things like that. :o

[LutherNut]

You couldn't find any body better than Jay---at least from what I've seen. Smart, Christian young man.

:blush: Cut...It...Out

Can't afford a pair of shoes though. :)

I have plenty of shoes. I just choose not to wear them.
They're EVIL!!!

[seajoy]

Very fortunate lady, Jay! Good you are behaving.

[ctay]

Grand babies are the greatest!!!
Grandkids are the best...

[seajoy]

Grandkids are the best...
I don't think Jay's even married yet...best not talk of grandkids. ^_^

[DaRev]

Everyone has their faults. :D

Hey, I don't fault him for that. I don't like wearing shoes, either. I kick mine off every chance I get (even in the pulpit!). ;)

[seajoy]

Hey, I don't fault him for that. I don't like wearing shoes, either. I kick mine off every chance I get (even in the pulpit!). ;)
There's so much to learn about everybody here!

[C.F.W. Walther]

Yep soon as I hit the door comming in they're off. Among other things.

Going out on the gravel is a different story.

[seajoy]

ok Rad....enough!

[seajoy]

I don't like shoes either....I just like to kid Jay, because I live in WI, and in winter it makes me cold to see his bare feet! But I guess it's spring now...so off with the shoes!!!

[LilLamb219]

We had gravel alleyways when I was a kid...by the end of every summer we could run down them barefoot ;) Don't ask how it was in June though! ouch

[seajoy]

I used to milk the cows on our farm while barefoot! :eek:

[DaRev]

I went barefoot more times than not when I was younger. Even in college. I used to get razzed about it from time to time, but at least my feet didn't stink from sweat!

[seajoy]

I used to milk the cows on our farm while barefoot! :eek:
Mine probably stunk from something.:blush:

[LilLamb219]

Cow patties? :D

[C.F.W. Walther]

ok Rad....enough!

See how you are sis---I was talking about my socks :)

[seajoy]

See how you are sis---I was talking about my socks :)
sorry Rad :blush: my bad :sorry:

[DaRev]

Originally Posted by seajoy
ok Rad....enough!

See how you are sis---I was talking about my socks :)

^_^ ^_^

It's gotten bad here! ^_^

I knew what you were talking about. ^_^

[seajoy]

Cow patties? :D
afraid so. ^_^

[seajoy]

How about we talk about something else.

[C.F.W. Walther]

How 'bout dewrags?

[seajoy]

How 'bout dewrags?
Huh???

[LilLamb219]

Nope, don't wear em....also spelled "doo rags".

[seajoy]

Nope, don't wear em....also spelled "doo rags".
Still, I say....huh???

[LilLamb219]

http://www.tie-dyes.com/images/DEWrbSmurf.jpg

Here's a pic of a dew rag.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Still, I say....huh???


They go under your skull cap

[seajoy]

http://www.tie-dyes.com/images/DEWrbSmurf.jpg

Here's a pic of a dew rag.
Doesn't look so good on that guy.

[seajoy]

They go under your skull cap
Do you wear one, Rad?

[C.F.W. Walther]

yep---when I ride a "scoot"

[seajoy]

yep---when I ride a "scoot"
I'll bet it looks very cool on ya! :thumbsup:

[C.F.W. Walther]

Nope--then I look like one percenter.

[seajoy]

Nope--then I look like one percenter.
Rad...I don't know what all this stuff means. I grew up on a farm in the mid-west. We only did chores...I'm not so worldly like you!

[porterross]

WHOOOAAAAA!!!
Hold on there!!


I'm 25, but if you're looking to hitch me up, I don't think the young lady I'm currently courting would appreciate it all that much.

You know how women are about things like that. :o


Rats! Too young for Becky, anyway. :P



:blush: Cut...It...Out



I have plenty of shoes. I just choose not to wear them.
They're EVIL!!!

Oh, brother, just like another guy here.


Hey, I don't fault him for that. I don't like wearing shoes, either. I kick mine off every chance I get (even in the pulpit!). ;)

That would be the guy!

^_^

[C.F.W. Walther]

I'm just ribbing you with biker jargon. sorry

[DaRev]

We had our district youth convention in Racine, WI back in '03. The kids are always divided into different groups for different activities. Their group ID's might be shapes or books of the Bible or colors or something, and the kids with the same group ID (all the one's assigned to Genesis or squares or blue) would be a team for an event. At Racine the kids were given different colored doo rags to seperate them for one of the events. The host pastor wore his on his head the whole weekend, even during the Sunday morning worship at the church!:eek:
One of the pastors from New Jersey made up a song:
"Doo rag, oh doo rag, oh do remember me..." (I don't remember all of the words.) It was hilarious!!:P

Oh, and one of the guys from St. Louis and myself were going around imitating Ethel Merman. We started singing hymns as Ethel. Then on Sunday morning during the service, one of the hymns was "Lift High the Cross." Neither one of us could sing it with a straight face!!^_^ ^_^

[seajoy]

I'm just ribbing you with biker jargon. sorry
Tis OK! :)

[seajoy]

We had our district youth convention in Racine, WI back in '03. The kids are always divided into different groups for different activities. Their group ID's might be shapes or books of the Bible or colors or something, and the kids with the same group ID (all the one's assigned to Genesis or squares or blue) would be a team for an event. At Racine the kids were given different colored doo rags to seperate them for one of the events. The host pastor wore his on his head the whole weekend, even during the Sunday morning worship at the church!:eek:
One of the pastors from New Jersey made up a song:
"Doo rag, oh doo rag, oh do remember me..." (I don't remember all of the words.) It was hilarious!!:P

Oh, and one of the guys from St. Louis and myself were going around imitating Ethel Merman. We started singing hymns as Ethel. Then on Sunday morning during the service, one of the hymns was "Lift High the Cross." Neither one of us could sing it with a straight face!!^_^ ^_^
Now your gettin' close to my neck of the woods! Great story Rev!

[C.F.W. Walther]

One year during VBS the pastor had to do a hip-hop song so I told him that wearing a dewrag would make him look like a homey and make it more authentic.

He put it on and some people said he looked like a cabbage patch doll so he took it off.

I though it looked allright. :)

[seajoy]

He put it on and some people said he looked like a cabbage patch doll so he took it off.

Some folks are so cruel. :sigh:

[dinkime]

we warned the kids at the wels district rally in stl against doorags & acting "gangsta" (imagine 150 kids from minnesota, wisconsin, iowa & about 8 from missouri) -- they were trying to be cool with baggy pants & backwards/sideway caps, makign weird hand signs -- and they were going to union station (once known for gang activity) -- i told the head guys (from minnesota) they better warn the kids to act right or risk having something horrible happen!

[DaRev]

we warned the kids at the wels district rally in stl against doorags & acting "gangsta" (imagine 150 kids from minnesota, wisconsin, iowa & about 8 from missouri) -- they were trying to be cool with baggy pants & backwards/sideway caps, makign weird hand signs -- and they were going to union station (once known for gang activity) -- i told the head guys (from minnesota) they better warn the kids to act right or risk having something horrible happen!

Union Station does not allow anyone dressed in anything that could be considered "gang" attire on the premises. I remember when I lived there, the rapper Nellie (who was from the "Loop" in U-city) was escorted out of Union Station by the police because of some hat he had on. Made big news in StL.

[seajoy]

I've been to Union Station twice...cool place.

[DaRev]

I've been to Union Station twice...cool place.

WOW! Someone else is here tonight! This was a ghost town for a while.


I liked the Hard Rock.

[seajoy]

ok...trying again....if I get another error message....:mad:

[seajoy]

Hey it worked this time.

I kept getting error messages...but only in the kitchen............weird huh?

[QuiltAngel]

Union Station in StL is neat!!

[seajoy]

mornin' Rad!

just thought I'd see who was up....I'm going to try and get some sleep...if possible.:yawn:

[C.F.W. Walther]

I remember it when it was the real thing back in the 50's-60's. Back when the shoe shine guys would diddy-bop your shoes for an extra nickle. Popping the shine rag and humming up a storm. Hearing the "all aboard" and dreaming of far places.

Anxious families waiting for their loved ones to come home from Korea. Hoping they were in one peice.

Years later watching my buddies going of to 'Nam and me being left behind because of a football injury and tuberculosis. A year later watching one of my buddies return............in a casket.

[C.F.W. Walther]

mornin sis---hope you feel ok

[Jim47]

Hey it worked this time.

I kept getting error messages...but only in the kitchen............weird huh?



That happens to me too, its becauase of some hack trying to get into the servor I believe.

[seajoy]

I remember it when it was the real thing back in the 50's-60's. Back when the shoe shine guys would diddy-bop your shoes for an extra nickle. Popping the shine rag and humming up a storm. Hearing the "all aboard" and dreaming of far places.

Anxious families waiting for their loved ones to come home from Korea. Hoping they were in one peice.

Years later watching my buddies going of to 'Nam and me being left behind because of a football injury and tuberculosis. A year later watching one of my buddies return............in a casket.
Wow, Rad....that was a touching story. I guess things sure are different at Union Station now.

[dinkime]

the only reason i would go to union station is hard rock cafe....the only stores that are unique there (ie the train store) are WAY overpriced, so it is not worth my time to drive all the way downtown

[Studeclunker]

Well, reading through the thread I see that I'm not the only one having trouble getting in.
Dew-rags, huh? Ok. I used to wear one under my helmet to keep my hair from looking like Phillys Diller's. It was plain and black. I liked it. After pulling the helmet off I'd pull the rag off and toss it in, and my gloves after. Then I'd drop the helmet and all into a bag. I had a special bag for my helmet that wouldn't scratch or buff the graphics up. See, the helmet, leathers, and bike matched. ;) Hey, gotta be cool!:cool: Oi! Vaht a yutz!:sigh: It was fun for a while. My son loved the wheelies. He'd scream and giggle.:D We had a lot of fun back then.:) Got a lot of attention with our matching leathers and helmets.

[ctay]

We need some rain bad. We are under a fire alert now. Saw a field on fire yesterday evening on the way to church. I know how to ride a motorcycle, hadn't rode on in years though. Right after church last night our pastor told us he took the call he got, don't know how long its going to take to find another pastor.

[dinkime]

ctay -- prayers are with your church, it can be a trying time -- your church may be able to get some "fresh meat" as it is getting to be the time for first calls as graduation nears!

[DaRev]

ctay -- prayers are with your church, it can be a trying time -- your church may be able to get some "fresh meat" as it is getting to be the time for first calls as graduation nears!

I think it's too late for a call from the seminary this year. The call forms needed to be in in February. By now, most if not all sem candidates have calls. They won't find out where their call is until Call Day, though, which is a few weeks away yet.

Besides, it's always a good idea for a congregation to remain vacant for a while so the members can get over the seperation anxiety that always accompanies a pastor taking a call. Too short of a vacancy can be trouble for the new pastor (personal experience speaking here).

[Studeclunker]

The call process can be trying. Good luck, and God's blessings, in your family's search for a new shepherd, Ctay.

Has anyone else been getting the Database errors today?

[synger]

Constantly. The Report a Bug forum is full of them.

*sighs* At least I'm getting a lot of work done today.

[Studeclunker]

Someone, I think Jim, mentioned that these errors are caused by a hacker trying to get at the server. Guess that means that we're doing something right when the forces of chaos and evil are trying to shut us down!:preach: ;) :D

[C.F.W. Walther]

I've run web sites where "scripters" have devastated our servers and literallly shut doen our sites just becasue they could. No other reason.

Some scripters write there own programs in machine language and insert them into the web sites and loop them so the web site uses all there bandwidth an shuts them down. That is just one way they "kill" a site. There's other ways to.

[Jim47]

Someone, I think Jim, mentioned that these errors are caused by a hacker trying to get at the server. Guess that means that we're doing something right when the forces of chaos and evil are trying to shut us down!:preach: ;) :D


You know, we have had some good sucess in growing our Lutheran membership here in the last year. I hope this keeps growing. I on no way think of our forum as a church, but I do hope that in a very small way it serves our Lord in letting us teach the truth to the few that visit here. You guys are all awesome and I appreciate your posts in keeping us a big happy family, in spite of our doctrinal differences.

Hard to believe but SeaJoy's thread will soon split. The most sucessful ever conservative thread.

Lets all give SeaJoy a big cheer. :thumbsup:

[LilLamb219]

Yea, Seajoy! You rock! :D

She'll have to remodel her kitchen after this one closes!

I appreciate having friends to come here and complain to when I'm having problems on other boards. Everyone here understands me. Or at least they make me feel like they do LOL

[dinkime]

remodel, but KEEP THE NAME!

[ctay]

I think it's too late for a call from the seminary this year. The call forms needed to be in in February. By now, most if not all sem candidates have calls. They won't find out where their call is until Call Day, though, which is a few weeks away yet.

Besides, it's always a good idea for a congregation to remain vacant for a while so the members can get over the seperation anxiety that always accompanies a pastor taking a call. Too short of a vacancy can be trouble for the new pastor (personal experience speaking here).
I hope all goes well but whatever happens or whoever they call, some probably won't be happy anyway.

[ctay]

I hadn't been on much today, early this morning the forums were working, rode up with the pastor's mother in law to visit a lady from our church that had heart surgery at Vanderbuilt in Nashville.

[seajoy]

remodel, but KEEP THE NAME!
Who you yelling at Becky! :D

*she's usually so mild manored, and quiet* :hug:

[seajoy]

I hadn't been on much today, early this morning the forums were working, rode up with the pastor's mother in law to visit a lady from our church that had heart surgery at Vanderbuilt in Nashville.
Hope she's going to be ok :prayer:

[seajoy]

remodel, but KEEP THE NAME!
I thought about "The Confessional Kitchen" but I was afraid there might be too many lurkers thinking there is more to it than what we intended! :)

So I think Becky is right...keep it the same...folks seem to like to come here and chat. I really enjoy that. I love you guys! :cry: :hug:

[QuiltAngel]

Booked my vacation last week. Received my tickets a couple of days ago. We are going to be so ready come the end of May.

[DaRev]

Booked my vacation last week. Received my tickets a couple of days ago. We are going to be so ready come the end of May.

Vacation...


...I could really use one of those.:sigh:

[porterross]

Vacation...


...I could really use one of those.:sigh:
Hawaii is waiting.

[dinkime]

where are you headed, QA??

[QuiltAngel]

This has been a fun thread where we can take a break from the things that happen in our real lives and in our on line lives. So we are looking at a Part 2 soon.

My wonderful DH won $1,000 in travel through our wireless company. After checking into one idea and deciding we did not want to add that much to a vacation, we settled on central Florida. Will take the youngest with us (he graduates high school on mother's day). We will make Orlando our base. I have two cousins who I have not seen in years (about 50 actually) who have both moved back to central Florida where they were raised. We will see them as well as visit the space center. Hubby wants to go to Busch Gardens and I want to go Epcot. Any other touristy stuff will be decided on while there.

Hubby and I took our wedding trip there and son was there 3 years ago for NYG. (they went to Disney then)

So the three of us are flying to Orlando, renting a car and have our hotel reserved. Should be a good week and we are leaving after Memorial Day for a week.

[dinkime]

that sounds fun! i have never been to florida, so i am not sure if my body could handle it, lol

[Studeclunker]

Florida is beautiful. The mosquitos can be a problem though. They seem to range from microscopic to the size of hummingbirds. The geckos in the shower creeped me out. Try as she would, my sister just couldn't keep them out.

[dinkime]

Who you yelling at Becky! :D

*she's usually so mild manored, and quiet* :hug:


hehehe

i am just tired of the "let's vote so we can change the name" for everything we try and do fellowship wise here....why?? there is no point! keeping the name the same keeps it clear for people who may lurk, or go on a trip & not visit here for awhile, etc

[dinkime]

The mosquitos can be a problem though. They seem to range from microscopic to the size of hummingbirds.


sound like the mosquitos in minnesota! ^_^ ^_^

[Studeclunker]

I keep trying to escape California, but it always comes to naught. Now... well, the Lord knows what he's doing.:crossrc:

Yes, there should be a lot of mosquitos there in Minnesota. Isn't Minesota called the land of a thousand lakes? Or is that Wisconsin? No... Wisconsin is Land O' Lakes, isn't it? Or is that just the butter...:scratch:

I haven't been able to go somewhere on vacation for nearly thirty-five years. Then not even out of the So. Cal. area. The last seven months of unemployment have been the closest to a vacation I've had in many, many years.:)

What are the maximum? Is it pages or posts? 'course it's so many posts per page, I'm sure. So maybe 99 or 100 pages?

Hey, Seajoy, how about, "Think I'll sit down here for a bit, again...";)

[DaRev]

What are the maximum? Is it pages or posts? 'course it's so many posts per page, I'm sure. So maybe 99 or 100 pages?

The maximum posts for any thread is 1002 posts. Then it automatically closes and is started up again under the same name with a (2) next to it.

Hey, Seajoy, how about, "Think I'll sit down here for a bit, again...";)

...or "Think I'll sit down here for a bit longer." ;) ^_^

[seajoy]

I'm glad folks are enjoying the thread. I feel like I have a second family here. We share our happy's and our sad's, we pray for each other, and laugh together...sometimes we cry together, as we carry each others burdens. I for one, feel blessed to be here. I know I may never meet any of you in this world, but we have the assurance that we will meet one day in the next world.
Thanks Jesus, for all my buddies. :groupray:

Yes, I think we should keep the same name too. :hug:

[ctay]

Booked my vacation last week. Received my tickets a couple of days ago. We are going to be so ready come the end of May.
I could use one right now. I'm ready to go camping.

[C.F.W. Walther]

I keep trying to escape California, but it always comes to naught. Now... well, the Lord knows what he's doing.:crossrc:

Yes, there should be a lot of mosquitos there in Minnesota. Isn't Minesota called the land of a thousand lakes? Or is that Wisconsin? No... Wisconsin is Land O' Lakes, isn't it? Or is that just the butter...:scratch:

I haven't been able to go somewhere on vacation for nearly thirty-five years. Then not even out of the So. Cal. area. The last seven months of unemployment have been the closest to a vacation I've had in many, many years.

What are the maximum? Is it pages or posts? 'course it's so many posts per page, I'm sure. So maybe 99 or 100 pages?

Hey, Seajoy, how about, "Think I'll sit down here for a bit, again..."
My son and I picked up a camper in LA 3 years ago and when we came down from Barstow into San Bernadino valley there was this purple haze over the whole valley. I couldn't hold my breath for the 3 hours I was there so we got the camper and escaped north on 101 a fast as we could. Wish there had been a Santa Anna wind that day.

Someone told me that the reason that gas is so expensive there is that's how they finance their welfare programs. That sound like CA. :)

Texas has the worst mosquitos by the coast. There was an article a couple of years ago that they were so bad in one area that they were killing the cows. Now that's a mosquito. Only in Texas :) Alaska has their fair share of giant mosquitos to.

[C.F.W. Walther]

I have a bird here that I've never heard before. It sounds like the sound of breaking glass or someone dropping a mallet on an Xylophone. Weird

[seajoy]

I have a bird here that I've never heard before. It sounds like the sound of breaking glass or someone dropping a mallet on an Xylophone. Weird
And I haven't even seen a robin here yet!

[C.F.W. Walther]

Morning sis. I'm not totally sure but I think robins are here all year round along with blue jays, cardinals, chippies and of course crows. We have vultures invading our area and it looks like they are chasing the crows away. Don't knows what's better but I sure don't like the crows. THe make a heck of a racket sometimes.

[seajoy]

Morning sis. I'm not totally sure but I think robins are here all year round along with blue jays, cardinals, chippies and of course crows. We have vultures invading our area and it looks like they are chasing the crows away. Don't knows what's better but I sure don't like the crows. THe make a heck of a racket sometimes.
Mornin'
And I thought the woods were so calm and peaceful. Sounds like you have some noisy neighbors!

[C.F.W. Walther]

It is very quiet between the bird sounds. I've had people come out here and say the quiet is unnerving. They are used to city and traffic noise and can't stand the quiet.

[seajoy]

Well...I have to get going to physical therapy for my shoulder.
We are heading to Chicago for the weekend, so I won't be around much today, or at all this weekend.
Later, Rad! :wave: God Bless!

[LilLamb219]

I'm not too far from Chicago, seajoy...shout out your window a hello for me... maybe I'll hear it with my extra sensitive hearing? LOL

[seajoy]

I'm not too far from Chicago, seajoy...shout out your window a hello for me... maybe I'll hear it with my extra sensitive hearing? LOL
Hey, I might just do that! :D

We will be attending an ELCA church for Palm Sunday. Perhaps you'll hear me if it's too liberal for my liking. :eek: :sorry:

[porterross]

My wonderful DH won $1,000 in travel through our wireless company. After checking into one idea and deciding we did not want to add that much to a vacation, we settled on central Florida. Will take the youngest with us (he graduates high school on mother's day). We will make Orlando our base. I have two cousins who I have not seen in years (about 50 actually) who have both moved back to central Florida where they were raised. We will see them as well as visit the space center. Hubby wants to go to Busch Gardens and I want to go Epcot. Any other touristy stuff will be decided on while there.

Hubby and I took our wedding trip there and son was there 3 years ago for NYG. (they went to Disney then)

So the three of us are flying to Orlando, renting a car and have our hotel reserved. Should be a good week and we are leaving after Memorial Day for a week.


How fun!!!! We did Orlando two years ago. I had a national convention there in November and decided it was a good opportunity to take my daughter.
We stayed at Disney World and also enjoyed Universal Studios. Bank of America actually reserved Universal for the convention attendees one evening and we had it all to ourselves.
My daughter charmed several people in their late 50's who had never ridden a modern roller coaster to get on the Incredible Hulk. They still talk about how much they enjoyed it. :thumbsup:
We love rolly coasters!!!!:P

[seajoy]

We love rolly coasters!!!!:P
They scare me to death!!!!! I thought I was going to meet my Maker when I went on Space Mountain (I think it's called that)...first and last time I ever went on one! :eek:

[porterross]

If Space Mountain scared you, be happy you didn't ride Splash Mountain or the Rockin' Roller Coaster...which was awesome!

[LilLamb219]

I LOVE ALL OF THOSE!!!!!!

My husband SCREAMED on Space Mountain (he was up front and I was behind my daughter) and I laughed the entire ride!

The Rockin Roller Coaster would have been scary if I had seen it outside, but it's all covered by building...so you don't know what to expect. Awesome ride!

[QuiltAngel]

Space Mountain was enough for me!!

Now my son and husband love those coasters so we know they will be on them.

[seajoy]

Splash Mountain
I forgot...I went on that one too...only a moment of scary, when you drop! :sick:
Not 5min of shear terror like the other one!
*let me off*:cry: :swoon:

[porterross]

I have a fear of heights so the falling sensation is good for me. I love it!!!!

We were forbidden from riding such things when I was a kid so I had my daughter on every single ride available at SeaWorld and SixFlags as soon as she reached the height requirement. Now we can ride EVERYTHING!!!!

My mother has threatened to have me declared unfit for risking her only link to the future. :D Silly woman. :P

[Jim47]

I have a fear of heights so the falling sensation is good for me. I love it!!!!

We were forbidden from riding such things when I was a kid so I had my daughter on every single ride available at SeaWorld and SixFlags as soon as she reached the height requirement. Now we can ride EVERYTHING!!!!

My mother has threatened to have me declared unfit for risking her only link to the future. :D Silly woman. :P



Happy birthday PR :clap:

[seajoy]

Indeed, happy birthday Porter! :hug: I'll stop having a birthday for a year, and let you catch up!!!!:clap:

[Jim47]

I think I'll take a nap for a year and let everyone catch up.. :sleep:

[QuiltAngel]

Happy and Blessed birthday Porter!!

[seajoy]

Ok.....any men around here who know how to fix cars? I just got a call from the mechanic..........$550.00 for a wheel sensor! :mad: :swoon:

My husband will be thrilled, as he didn't even know I was taking the van in today. :eek: :sorry:
Ummm, honey...ummm these wierd lights on the dash have been going on and off lately.... ABS, check traction, trac off.....had I mentioned that???? :)

[DaRev]

We love rolly coasters!!!!:P

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[LilLamb219]

Happy Birthday tomorrow Porter!

[Jim47]

Ok.....any men around here who know how to fix cars? I just got a call from the mechanic..........$550.00 for a wheel sensor! :mad: :swoon:

My husband will be thrilled, as he didn't even know I was taking the van in today. :eek: :sorry:
Ummm, honey...ummm these wierd lights on the dash have been going on and off lately.... ABS, check traction, trac off.....had I mentioned that???? :)



Have you thought about turning it into a 3 wheeler? :D

[seajoy]

Have you thought about turning it into a 3 wheeler? :D
Rear wheel sensor...sorry, that might be difficult! But I'll mention your advice to my hubby, and see what he thinks of my WELS friend. :tutu:

[Jim47]

Rear wheel sensor...sorry, that might be difficult! But I'll mention your advice to my hubby, and see what he thinks of my WELS friend. :tutu:


Hmm, just take one of the front wheels off and put it on the rear. Instant 3 wheeler ;)

[seajoy]

Hmm, just take one of the front wheels off and put it on the rear. Instant 3 wheeler ;)
Well....you're consistent....I'll give you that! :tutu:

I just talked with my hubby's voice mail on his cell phone. So far...his voice sounded real friendly-like. So I think he's taking it well.....at least his recorded voice was. :)

[Jim47]

Well....you're consistent....I'll give you that! :tutu:

I just talked with my hubby's voice mail on his cell phone. So far...his voice sounded real friendly-like. So I think he's taking it well.....at least his recorded voice was. :)



We'll all keep our fingers crossed ;)

[dinkime]

yummy yummy taco bell for dinner!

[porterross]

Happy birthday PR :clap:

Indeed, happy birthday Porter! :hug: I'll stop having a birthday for a year, and let you catch up!!!!:clap:

I think I'll take a nap for a year and let everyone catch up.. :sleep:

Happy and Blessed birthday Porter!!

Happy Birthday tomorrow Porter!


Thank you everyone. :hug:
So far, I've received 3 dozen roses, lunch and a German chocolate cake :yum: of which I've had two pieces yet it's almost gone. Methinks my mother likes it as much as I do. :scratch:

[C.F.W. Walther]

Wow!!---I've never received roses for my birthday.

Happy birthday anyway. :)

[porterross]

I'll be sure and send you some cyber roses, Rad.;)

Thanks for the good wishes.

[seajoy]

We'll all keep our fingers crossed ;)
Better fold our hands instead. My husband had a very bad day at work today. I'm asking for prayer for him.

He is the hardest working, most honest business owner I know. Today he lost 2 bids (among some other bad stuff at work). He's had people outbit him before, and then these same folks have "add on's" that the customer doesn't know about later, or things just don't work.
My husband has everything included in his bids, right down to the last nail. If he's wrong, he eats it. When things don't work later, these same customers call him wanting him to fix what the crooked companies messed up, or didn't finish.

Sorry for my ranting....but let's just say the wheel sensor was not what he needed today. :(

[DaRev]

So far, I've received 3 dozen roses,

3 dozen??? Someone must like you a lot!

All I got on my birthday was a phone call from my daughter (she loves her daddy!) and a birthday card from the DP.

[Jim47]

Better fold our hands instead. My husband had a very bad day at work today. I'm asking for prayer for him.

He is the hardest working, most honest business owner I know. Today he lost 2 bids (among some other bad stuff at work). He's had people outbit him before, and then these same folks have "add on's" that the customer doesn't know about later, or things just don't work.
My husband has everything included in his bids, right down to the last nail. If he's wrong, he eats it. When things don't work later, these same customers call him wanting him to fix what the crooked companies messed up, or didn't finish.

Sorry for my ranting....but let's just say the wheel sensor was not what he needed today. :(


That is sad. In fact its a sad fact of life. We have the same problem in my business. The dishonest always gain, at least in this life, but we have Our Fathers promise to watch over us and keep us. :prayer:

[porterross]

3 dozen??? Someone must like you a lot!

Yes, my family! :)


All I got on my birthday was a phone call from my daughter (she loves her daddy!) and a birthday card from the DP.

AND a cute, clever card in your guestbook! :cool:

[DaRev]

AND a cute, clever card in your guestbook! :cool:

I actually didn't see that for several days. I don't venture into the guestbook very often. No one usually writes anything in it.

And if I didn't say it before, thank you.:hug:

[porterross]

I actually didn't see that for several days. I don't venture into the guestbook very often. No one usually writes anything in it.

There has to be a first time for everything.;)


And if I didn't say it before, thank you.:hug:

Not in front of the others. You know how shy I am. :blush:

[LilLamb219]

Hey, Rev, I tried to throw you a party...remember???

[porterross]

Has anyone ever ordered their personal banking checks from Life Checks? It's an online order service that offers some nice Christian checks, which I am finding hard to come by. It seems the bigger check providers no longer offer them.

[Studeclunker]

Happy Birthday Porteross! I'm not fond of getting or giving roses, so here's some orchids instead:

Well, maybe not. Apparently, this forum won't let me post pictures for some reason. Sorry, I guess I'm not priviledged in that area.

Seajoy, somewhere it is written: 'Do not despair when the unrighteous prosper. For the Lord sends rain to the evil as well as the good. Take heart and rejoice for when the final judgement comes you will continue into paradise and the unrighteous, to eternal torment and suffering.' It's very small comfort, I know. Sometimes I have to tell myself this a lot. It's so difficult to see these people seemingly on top of the world. 'But when they fall, and they will, their ruination will be great.'

[DaRev]

There has to be a first time for everything.;)

Das ist am meisten sicher wahr. :P

Not in front of the others. You know how shy I am. :blush:

Yeah, right. ;)

[Studeclunker]

Das ist am meisten sicher wahr. :P


There goes that German again!:scratch: You do Revrand, and you'll clean it up!;)

[porterross]

Happy Birthday Porteross! I'm not fond of getting or giving roses, so here's some orchids instead:

Well, maybe not. Apparently, this forum won't let me post pictures for some reason. Sorry, I guess I'm not priviledged in that area.

Thanks, Clunker. I love orchids. How about this slipper?
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k101/pocolocogal/slipper.jpg




Yeah, right. ;)

I am. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k101/pocolocogal/love-047.gif See


There goes that German again!:scratch: You do Revrand, and you'll clean it up!;)

That is also most certainly true!

[DaRev]

I am. http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k101/pocolocogal/love-047.gif See

But it looks like the male smiley who's putting up the "closed" sign. She's not shy at all...


...oh, I get it now. ;)


That is also most certainly true!

:P ^_^

[ctay]

Ok I guess everyone knows by now my pastor is leaving. The church is young, maybe 6 to 7 yrs old. I've been there 2 yrs. Anyway there are 3 pastors I know of that can come and help out, 2 I personally know, 2 are retired, one attends a church in one city and the other still goes to the other which is the church I came from. The other pastor is in his 40's, doesn't have a church, long story on his situation, goes to the same church I came from. Well anyway there's a few of us that have a women's bible study going on and its on friday mornings. After the pastor left this morning this lady said if any of these pastors came to help, she'd leave, same one that said about 2 weeks ago that she didn't want them coming because she didn't like them. I didn't know what to say but that you had to think that it would only be temporary, like it wouldn't be forever. She's tried to get everyone agree in a round about way just let the congregation take care of the service instead of letting someone come help. The 2 pastors I know, they are good people, nothing wrong with them. I don't know if I should say anything if something like this comes up again or just keep my mouth shut. The whole situation, I just don't know what to do. I need to do a lot of praying and wish I had someone to talk to.

[dinkime]

speak your mind ctay!! -- if she is going to leave because there is a temporary pastor, she may need to rethink where her priorities and faith truly lie (i may be way off base, but her outward signs are not telling of someone who cares about their faith as much as others may)

[seajoy]

Ok I guess everyone knows by now my pastor is leaving. The church is young, maybe 6 to 7 yrs old. I've been there 2 yrs. Anyway there are 3 pastors I know of that can come and help out, 2 I personally know, 2 are retired, one attends a church in one city and the other still goes to the other which is the church I came from. The other pastor is in his 40's, doesn't have a church, long story on his situation, goes to the same church I came from. Well anyway there's a few of us that have a women's bible study going on and its on friday mornings. After the pastor left this morning this lady said if any of these pastors came to help, she'd leave, same one that said about 2 weeks ago that she didn't want them coming because she didn't like them. I didn't know what to say but that you had to think that it would only be temporary, like it wouldn't be forever. She's tried to get everyone agree in a round about way just let the congregation take care of the service instead of letting someone come help. The 2 pastors I know, they are good people, nothing wrong with them. I don't know if I should say anything if something like this comes up again or just keep my mouth shut. The whole situation, I just don't know what to do. I need to do a lot of praying and wish I had someone to talk to.
I would say it's good to say something...just don't expect to get a good reaction...sorry.

If these pastors are preaching and teaching Scripture correctly, administering the Sacraments, visiting the sick, and not living in some sort of sin (you know what I mean)...then what's the deal! They are willing to help, but she doesn't want any help. Wow!

She just doesn't like them?...tough! That type of thinking breeds unrest in a church, and that's the last thing your church needs now. Teaching Christ, and Him crucified is what all congregations need, large or small.

This is a tender spot with me, as I went through something like this in a church a year ago. (we no longer belong there). Some folks just like to run the show...it's like a disease...and it can infect an entire congregation. It's my way, or no way! Arghhhh.

Sorry...off my soapbox :sorry:

PM me if you would like to talk more on this...I had best stop now. :)

[porterross]

But it looks like the male smiley who's putting up the "closed" sign. She's not shy at all...


...oh, I get it now. ;)


:doh: Chivalry, gallantry, valiance...take your pick. :sigh: And I had such high hopes.
:P

[DaRev]

:doh: Chivalry, gallantry, valiance...take your pick. :sigh: And I had such high hopes.
:P

Oh well...

[Studeclunker]

Ctay, there are a lot of... counterfiet christians in this world. Many, if not most, are very active in every congregation they attach themselves to. Often these people run for office, and since the larger body doesn't want to be bothered, these people succeed in getting elected. I've watched this kind of individual use guilt, slander, threats, whatever it takes to get their way. They appear to be 'managing' things to the benefit of the congregation. The reality is that they are working for their own benefit. I'm not saying they're fleecing the flock. Not directly anyway. Often, what they do is to brutally dominate a congregation to such a degree that no one dares to defy them in any way. Not even the Pastor. Hence, these congregations will go through an inordiante number of pastors in short order. This woman you are describing sounds like a counterfiet Christian. Good luck, sounds like you are going to need it. This woman, and her counterparts throughout the Church, do more damage than any other force at work to destroy Christianity. They may not have succeeded, but they do wreak havoc.:sigh:

[Studeclunker]

My actual choice was Dendrobiums. There are two I had in mind. GoldSchmidtianum produces dense florets off a main stem that are scented. They remind me of a cross between Jasmine and Cinnamon. Sulcatum is yellow with red centres. They bloom in small spikes that clump along a main stem. They don't bloom as profusely as Schmid. but they make up for it in size. Both plants are plain, though attractive. Like all Dendrobiums they love moisture, and a warm greenhouse. There is a third, (to which I sadly don't know the name), which my Mum used to grow. It had an velvety intense purple flower and was lightly scented. One of my favourites. Sadly, I lived ,and continue to live, without a greenhouse and can't grow them. Coastal Orange and San Diego Counties are the only place I know of where one can grow Dendrobiums without a green house. Well, aside from Florida and Hawii.;)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/Studeclunker/Dendrobiumgoldschmidtianum.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/Studeclunker/DendrobiumSulcatum.jpg

Well, looks like I can at least post the links. Silly this... Better than nothing I guess...:sigh:

I do hope you had a happy birthday, Porteross.

[ctay]

We're having a congregational meeting in a little over a week. I'll see what happens. I've been doing a lot of praying lately, waiting for an answer.

[dinkime]

we had probalems about 10 years back -- a small group (relatively speaking, i think there were 15 or so at most) did not like the Pastor, for no real reason, or his wife because the one woman was a co-director with the Pastor's wife with our preschool and did not agree with her teaching methods (the Pastor's wife had structure, routine & rules for kids going into kindergarten the following year? crazy idea, i know!) -- so these people ended up with a list of 57 complaints against: the Pastor, the preschool board, the Pastor's wife, and whoever they could find some petty thing to list about...

it went to our district president & everything -- they were voted out of fellowship -- our Pastor is still there (and a wonderful Pastor at that!!) -- although those who were voted out could rejoin another WELS church if they repented (publicly for our church) most did not repent to us yet are members of other churches now (one said "we will never join another lutheran church" yet are members of a WELS church in indiana) -- one of the signers had the gall to try and run for church president when this was going on when he never came to church and beat his wife (we all knew) and the day of the election her brought his grandchild (first time) and paraded around like he was doing so much good for our church


ok, rant done, church people (like that!) can get on my last nerve, lol

[Jim47]

Ok I guess everyone knows by now my pastor is leaving. The church is young, maybe 6 to 7 yrs old. I've been there 2 yrs. Anyway there are 3 pastors I know of that can come and help out, 2 I personally know, 2 are retired, one attends a church in one city and the other still goes to the other which is the church I came from. The other pastor is in his 40's, doesn't have a church, long story on his situation, goes to the same church I came from. Well anyway there's a few of us that have a women's bible study going on and its on friday mornings. After the pastor left this morning this lady said if any of these pastors came to help, she'd leave, same one that said about 2 weeks ago that she didn't want them coming because she didn't like them. I didn't know what to say but that you had to think that it would only be temporary, like it wouldn't be forever. She's tried to get everyone agree in a round about way just let the congregation take care of the service instead of letting someone come help. The 2 pastors I know, they are good people, nothing wrong with them. I don't know if I should say anything if something like this comes up again or just keep my mouth shut. The whole situation, I just don't know what to do. I need to do a lot of praying and wish I had someone to talk to.



This is a form of devisiveness and can ruin your congregation. This should be taken to the board of elders under the council of your Pastor. If your Pastor is unwilling to handle it then call in your district Pastor.. This woman is sinning against God and all those of your congregation. Matthew 18 is in order. Good luck :)

[filosofer]

Happy Birthday, porterross :clap: :wave:


In Christ's love,
filo

[LilLamb219]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/LilLamb219/cake.jpg
Chocolate cake for Porter's birthday! Who wants a piece for breakfast? ;)

[DaRev]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/LilLamb219/cake.jpg
Chocolate cake for Porter's birthday! Who wants a piece for breakfast? ;)

Me!! :D

[filosofer]

Cake??? for breakfast??? You've got to be kidding!!!! :P

Of course, if it's chocolate, give me a big piece!! :yum:

:clap: :clap: :clap:

In Christ's love,
filo

[QuiltAngel]

ctay,
It sounds like this woman thinks she can run things while there is not Pastor. There are procedures that are followed when a Pastor leaves. The circuit counselor will be involved as well as the District President. The congregation, along with the circuit counselor will make a decision who will serve as the vacancy Pastor. Maybe a review of what happens in the call process is in order. Sounds like an important one is that a Pastor will fill and is called a vacancy Pastor. This Pastor is there until a Pastor is called and accepts that call.

I am wondering if this woman thinks that who fills in now, will be the Pastor. I also think it would be a good idea to talk with her about her fears and if that does not help, go to the elders. If, after doing what needs to be done and she still feels strongly that she can not remain, then it may be that she would be better served and serve better in another congregation.

One does need to remember that it is not suppose to be the Pastor filling the pulpit that is the reason we attend worship, rather that the Gospel is being preached and taught in truth and purity and that the sacraments are likewise being administered. That can be done by Pastors who we personally do not like.


No, Choclate Cake! Yummm!!!!!!

[porterross]

Happy Birthday, porterross :clap: :wave:


In Christ's love,
filo



Thank you, Filo. God bless you. :pray:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/LilLamb219/cake.jpg
Chocolate cake for Porter's birthday! Who wants a piece for breakfast? ;)

Me!! :D

Thanks, LilLamb. How'd you know? :yum:
It looks like DaRev will eat what I shouldn't. Good!!!! :D



Cake??? for breakfast??? You've got to be kidding!!!! :P

Of course, if it's chocolate, give me a big piece!! :yum:

:clap: :clap: :clap:

In Christ's love,
filo



Is there anything better than cake for breakfast? :yum:

You can all come and watch The Nativity Story with me. Then it's steak for dinner. Good stuff!
:tutu:

[Jim47]

Thank you, Filo. God bless you. :pray:






Thanks, LilLamb. How'd you know? :yum:
It looks like DaRev will eat what I shouldn't. Good!!!! :D





Is there anything better than cake for breakfast? :yum:

You can all come and watch The Nativity Story with me. Then it's steak for dinner. Good stuff!
:tutu:



Mmm, I love German choclate cake, but I'mtrying to watch how much sugar I eat. My family has a history of diabetes and I want to avoid it if I can, problem is my vorachious appitite :yum:

Now a good steak is impossible to pass up, especially if it is grilled or broiled. Yum Yum :yum:

[ctay]

ctay,
It sounds like this woman thinks she can run things while there is not Pastor. There are procedures that are followed when a Pastor leaves. The circuit counselor will be involved as well as the District President. The congregation, along with the circuit counselor will make a decision who will serve as the vacancy Pastor. Maybe a review of what happens in the call process is in order. Sounds like an important one is that a Pastor will fill and is called a vacancy Pastor. This Pastor is there until a Pastor is called and accepts that call.

I am wondering if this woman thinks that who fills in now, will be the Pastor. I also think it would be a good idea to talk with her about her fears and if that does not help, go to the elders. If, after doing what needs to be done and she still feels strongly that she can not remain, then it may be that she would be better served and serve better in another congregation.

One does need to remember that it is not suppose to be the Pastor filling the pulpit that is the reason we attend worship, rather that the Gospel is being preached and taught in truth and purity and that the sacraments are likewise being administered. That can be done by Pastors who we personally do not like.


No, Choclate Cake! Yummm!!!!!!
I may just end up leaving. Its just a mess.

[porterross]

Now a good steak is impossible to pass up, especially if it is grilled or broiled. Yum Yum :yum:


Broiled? I've never heard of such a thing!

This is Texas, honey. What do you suppose?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k101/pocolocogal/bbq2.gif

[ctay]

I'm making hamburgers and fries for supper. We need a new grill. I've been trying to make myself get some pictures ready of the trip we made out to Bankhead forest last weekend so I can show them off. I'm getting closer to getting something up on my webpage.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Thank you, Filo. God bless you.






Thanks, LilLamb. How'd you know?
It looks like DaRev will eat what I shouldn't. Good!!!! :D





Is there anything better than cake for breakfast? :yum:

You can all come and watch The Nativity Story with me. Then it's steak for dinner. Good stuff!
:tutu:Just take the "moo" out of my steak. I like mine half alive.............. with garlic........lots of it. :thumbsup:

[porterross]

I'm making hamburgers and fries for supper. We need a new grill. I've been trying to make myself get some pictures ready of the trip we made out to Bankhead forest last weekend so I can show them off. I'm getting closer to getting something up on my webpage.


I can hardly wait to see them !


Just take the "moo" out of my steak. I like mine half alive.............. with garlic........lots of it. :thumbsup:


But of course. It's all medium rare in this house and salt, pepper & garlic are ALL that is ever needed on grilled steak.
My sourdough bread olive oil dip would satisfy any garlic lover's palate. :yum: I use several cloves, and it is guaranteed to keep you from being kissed for the next week or so. :P

[Jim47]

Broiled? I've never heard of such a thing!

This is Texas, honey. What do you suppose?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k101/pocolocogal/bbq2.gif



Hey! You can't beat BBQued, but here in Michigan we get something you don't have. Its called called cold weather as in "winter" so broiled might be a good alternative, so's we don't catch pneumonia ;)

[C.F.W. Walther]

Ahh----garlic---I aim to offend. I don't need friends when I have garlic..........side order of grilled onions to. Checks in the mail :)

That is definitly the way to grill steak. Sear it and then let them smoke slowly..............email so it doesn't get cold. If you send it snail mail it might be too aged to eat.

[LilLamb219]

My husband and his friends always order extra chopped garlic on their pizzas. Yikes! Now that's a bit strong!

[LilLamb219]

I'm making hamburgers and fries for supper. We need a new grill. I've been trying to make myself get some pictures ready of the trip we made out to Bankhead forest last weekend so I can show them off. I'm getting closer to getting something up on my webpage.

I can't wait to see those pics either! :)

[DaRev]

Then it's steak for dinner. Good stuff!

:(



I had a classmate in sem from Oklahoma. He introduced me to Lowry's. Can't have any type of dead animal carcass withour proper seasoning. ;)

Oh, and his speacialty....



...Rocky Mountain Oysters!! :eek:

I think I'll pass on those. :P

[C.F.W. Walther]

We have a "T_sticle Festival" aka Rocky Mountain Oysters every year here in Mo. Has been going on for over 20 years.

[Studeclunker]

This is Texas, honey. What do you suppose?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k101/pocolocogal/bbq2.gif

Where do you folks get these wonderful emoticons???

I love to do the burnt offerings... uh, ahem, Bar-B-Que as well. My favourite is mesquite charcoal. Not that briquette fake either, the real deal.:D It was fun a few years ago here when I used to have my little Webber on top of the wood stove on the porch. I could cook and enjoy the view at the same time.
I absolutely refuse however, to eat the entrails of the animal. No heart, tripe, testicals, or any other junk like that. It's dog food to me. Literally, my wife and I used to raise our own. I really miss that quality.:sigh:

[filosofer]

One of the guys that taught me to play guitar used to eat raw garlic, right from the garden. That and eating raw onions, managed to keep people at a distance. ;)

In Christ's love,
filo

[ctay]

Here are the pictures, we took our granddaughter to Bankhead National forest while she was here last friday.

http://home.hiwaay.net/~taylorb/sipsey.html

[LilLamb219]

Those are so beautiful! You're a great photographer!

[Jim47]

Very nice pics Ctay. Your grand daughter is sweet. :thumbsup:

[ctay]

Thanks...

Its hard to believe she's going to be 7 in May, time goes by to fast.

[porterross]

One of the guys that taught me to play guitar used to eat raw garlic, right from the garden. That and eating raw onions, managed to keep people at a distance. ;)

In Christ's love,
filo


Have you seen the garlic stuffed olives? I can eat more than a few and I have to try very hard to resist buying several jars at a time! :yum:

[C.F.W. Walther]

Darn--that's one I missed---now I'm on a quest.

I'll eat anything that has garlic except---------garlic jelly. I thought I had found the ultimate when I opened the jelly. After a few bites it stayed in the fridge for a few months then found it's way into the trash......never again.

[filosofer]

Have you seen the garlic stuffed olives? I can eat more than a few and I have to try very hard to resist buying several jars at a time! :yum:

Yep. Love 'em. I really like garlic, but my wife doesn't cook with it too often.

Garlic in chili, garlic in salads, with hamburger, with steak, with fish. Only thing I don't like with garlic is pork.

In Christ's love,
filo

[Studeclunker]

Ctay, Bankhead is truely beautiful. So's your Granddaughter. If you like scenery like that, come up here to Trinity, Humboldt, Shasta, Tehema, and Syskiou counties, ie: Northern California. In fact, the entire Pacific Northwest. Just remember to come with a full wallet. You'll need it.:sigh: That's why I want to escape California so badly. It's insanely expensive. Unfortuneately, the Lord has trapped me here and refuses to let me go.

Sorry, I'll quit whining now. And no, I don't want cheese and crackers to go with it.;)

As to Garlic, I love to put a crushed clove or two in my spaghetti sauce. It simmers for three hours and the garlic is quite mild when it's through. I, like my Mum before me, skewer the clove with a toothpick so that it can be fished out when the sauce is finished. I don't know why I do this as I'm the only one who eats it. Just kinda fun to do, I guess. With my sensitivity to Soy of any kind, I'm cooking from scratch increasingly. It's fun, if time consuming.:)

Hey, I just noticed, we're up to page 99. Is this the end of Seajoy's kitchen? I'm really gonna miss it. How 'bout I put the kettle on for a last cuppa? Hot chocolate too!:D

I wonder who's gonna get to do the last post????

[porterross]

Unfortuneately, the Lord has trapped me here and refuses to let me go.



You're not alone in that thinking, Clunker, but we're on God's time, not our own. :hug:

[Studeclunker]

You're not alone in that thinking, Clunker, but we're on God's time, not our own. :hug:

Thanks, sis. I needed that. Do you remember the song from the eighties (I think), 'Livin' on Tulsa Time'?

Livin' on Jeee-sus time!
Livin' on Jeee-sus time!
Well I'm a livin' just for him, yeah,
I'm a livin just for him, yeah,
I'm a livin' on Jeee-sus time!

I know, I know. LOL:D Don't quit my day job, right?;)

[Studeclunker]

I looked at the last two that split and they were at 1002 posts each. So, I guess we've got a ways to go yet. At least another couple of days, maybe?:)

[TCat]

Hey if you like garlic I wish you all could have had dinner with me tonight. I cooked green chili shredded beef all day in the crockpot for burritos and made homemade tomato salsa to go with it. Garlic galore!!! MMMM it was good!

[ctay]

Ctay, Bankhead is truely beautiful. So's your Granddaughter. If you like scenery like that, come up here to Trinity, Humboldt, Shasta, Tehema, and Syskiou counties, ie: Northern California. In fact, the entire Pacific Northwest. Just remember to come with a full wallet. You'll need it.:sigh: That's why I want to escape California so badly. It's insanely expensive. Unfortuneately, the Lord has trapped me here and refuses to let me go.

Sorry, I'll quit whining now. And no, I don't want cheese and crackers to go with it.;)

As to Garlic, I love to put a crushed clove or two in my spaghetti sauce. It simmers for three hours and the garlic is quite mild when it's through. I, like my Mum before me, skewer the clove with a toothpick so that it can be fished out when the sauce is finished. I don't know why I do this as I'm the only one who eats it. Just kinda fun to do, I guess. With my sensitivity to Soy of any kind, I'm cooking from scratch increasingly. It's fun, if time consuming.:)

Hey, I just noticed, we're up to page 99. Is this the end of Seajoy's kitchen? I'm really gonna miss it. How 'bout I put the kettle on for a last cuppa? Hot chocolate too!:D

I wonder who's gonna get to do the last post????
I would love to go out west sometime, doesn't look like I'll ever make it, Farthest west I've been is Louisiana. Alabama is pretty cheap to live in compared to other places. I love driving through Tennessee and Kentucky, very pretty scenery.

[ctay]

I love pickled okra.

[TCat]

Thank you Father for a wonderful church home. I need to be in church with my beloved brothers and sisters today like I need water to live.

Please give me your healing grace and and embrace my wounded soul as I worship you with all the glory and praise.

Amen

[Jim47]

Thanks, sis. I needed that. Do you remember the song from the eighties (I think), 'Livin' on Tulsa Time'?

Livin' on Jeee-sus time!
Livin' on Jeee-sus time!
Well I'm a livin' just for him, yeah,
I'm a livin just for him, yeah,
I'm a livin' on Jeee-sus time!

I know, I know. LOL:D Don't quit my day job, right?;)



Hmm, lyrics might need just a little help, but I can assure you that I'm no better. Creativity is not one of my gifts. ;)

[LilLamb219]

What do you do with your palms you receive on Palm Sunday?

I didn't go to church this weekend, not feeling so great, but my husband and daughter brought home palms for us. I always hang them near our back door...actually attached to the shillelagh. I try to make it in the shape of a cross....but it ends up looking more like an X. :)

[Studeclunker]

The church I attended in Riverside had several king palms. They would cut fronds every year. The previous year's were carefully stored in the attic and allowed to thoroughly dry. then they were cut in four and six inch strips. The four inch were noched in the middle and a small split was cut in the six. Then the two were joined to make crosses. There was always more than enough. I still have several. I forgot about them this morning. Otherwise one of them would have been in my jacket pocket for church. Actually, I forgot that this was Palm Sunday. I believe I'll make the pilgrimage to Redding for Easter services. It'd be nice to worship with people who believe the same and be able to take communion for once.

[Studeclunker]

Here ya go Porteross, a bit belated, but what the hey:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/Studeclunker/Dendrobiumgoldschmidtianum.jpghttp://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/Studeclunker/DendrobiumSulcatum.jpg

[porterross]

Here ya go Porteross, a bit belated, but what the hey:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/Studeclunker/Dendrobiumgoldschmidtianum.jpghttp://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b18/Studeclunker/DendrobiumSulcatum.jpg
How beautiful! Thank you, Clunker.

[dinkime]

just a few more posts until we are on part 2 of this wonderful thread!! way to go, seajoy!

[ctay]

I told the pastor tonight I needed to talk to him.

[porterross]

Poor man. It takes a special person to be able to stick with the ministry. From what I understa