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

[seajoy]

Anybody feel like talking conservatively for a few moments? I'm not talking about political stuff (sometimes it fits, though), I'm talking biblically.

I'm just tired of the debate type stuff just now...and need a little respite:sigh: . Care to join me...come on in, for a cup of cocoa or egg nog :) .

Let's just have a friendly chat.
seajoy

[Tetzel]

What's up? How are you doing?

[seajoy]

Kinda blah, I guess. I just feel like this forum is one massive fight, and I just need a break...but I love my friends here, and don't want to stay away from the entire site. (can anyone tell my why all my words are slanty all of a sudden!)

[Tetzel]

No clue about the italics and take it easy. I gotta go home

[JoyforJESUS]

Hi, joy here, (elca) hope you don't mind. I have had a long day myself. Took about 110 Christmas gifts out to local schools from our churches sharing service. I hope that they all have a Good Christmas

[seajoy]

Guess my OP is kind of corny. I had just taken a hydrocodone for my back pain :sorry: . I hope that excuse passes.

I still invite those who would like to talk amongst like minds, to have a chat. No fighting allowed...just peace with quiet discussion. Yes, it's possible :) .

[dinkime]

it is ncie to relax without serious talk sometimes, especially at a wonderous time like now :)

[seajoy]

Hi Becky! How are ya?

[dinkime]

i am tired, and just putzin' around CF for a little...

glad that our birthday party for Jesus was last Sunday, lol...

glad that i have a short week of work!!

how are you doing?

[seajoy]

Back/neck were hurting badly today, so I went to the doctor.

We are planning on going to our daughter and son in law's church for Christmas Eve. She's helping to run the sunday school Christmas program. The school program was yesterday already.

We are going to miss everything at our own church this year. Kind of sad, since it's our first Christmas since joining this church.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Was thinking about going to a shelter and help passing out food or what ever they need. We had a Lutheran shelter in St,louis some years ago ran by a colorfull character named Otis Woodard who helped destitute people in north St.Louis. I helped pass out food and fuel oil heaters yeras ago and I miss doing that.

[dinkime]

that stinks!!

we still have our program next sunday evening, but the party is done with and that was my thing to work with (my 2 year old sunday school class hosted it)...

i have so much piddley stuff to get done and i just dont want to work! grrr!!

[seajoy]

that stinks!!

I don't think she meant you, Radidio! ;)

That is a really cool thing you did. Is there anything similar in St Louis now?

[dinkime]

I don't think she meant you, Radidio! ;)

That is a really cool thing you did. Is there anything similar in St Louis now?


no, i meant you, seajoy, lol!!


not sure on the soup kitchen front here in town, i have not looked into it -- we do have quite a few good community outreach places...

[C.F.W. Walther]

I was just browsing the net and I think he is still up there. He also is a host on the Jazz radio staition of KDHX in St.Louis. Trying to find some info on him now

[seajoy]

Time for me to call it a night. We will pick this up again soon.
Good night :yawn: :sleep:

[C.F.W. Walther]

Looks like Kieshnicks's church in St.Louis supports him so I guess he's still going. Think I'll contact them and see if I can get ahold of Otis

[JoyforJESUS]

Radidio, I hope that you find something that you are lead to do I am sure there are plenty of places that could use help.

[JoyforJESUS]

Seajoy, I know what you mean, I miss my church when I have to be somewhere else. My son lives in Baltimore, and his girl is Catholic, so I attend a church nearby his home when I visit.

[ctay]

I'd like to find something to do, too to help the needy. A few of us in our women's bible study were trying to find something to do.

[synger]

*offers Seajoy a nice, hot cup of tea, and puts Ein Feste Burg on the CD changer*

There you go. I hope you feel better soon.

[seajoy]

*offers Seajoy a nice, hot cup of tea, and puts Ein Feste Burg on the CD changer*

There you go. I hope you feel better soon.
Thanks, back/neck a little better today. I love music...good choice! I love tea, as well.

How are you today? What's up for Christmas?

[synger]

*settles into the comfy chair with a glass of eggnog, heavy on the "nog"*

Oh, we've been having a wonderful holiday season. We hosted Christmas caroling a week ago Saturday, and half of my church choir was there. Most of my neighbors were shocked. We're in a very multi-ethnic suburban area, and I don't think a lot of them have ever heard carolers before. It was SO much fun to sing the traditional carols, in two and three-part harmony, and to introduce our five-year-old to this wonderful Christmas tradition. (Plus our church is only a few blocks away, so it gave us the opportunity to invite folks to visit us some Sunday.) I found some really inexpensive carol books at cbd.com, so now I have 20 of them for next year, too. Three of my pagan friends even came caroling with us! They love the music, even if they don't share our beliefs. It was so nice to have them. Then we hosted a party afterward, with hot mulled wine and hot apple cider, and lots of good food and fellowship.

The Christmas pageant was last Sunday afternoon at church. Gem was so pleased because she got to be an angel this year. Last year she had to be a cow, with "the little kids" who play the animals. *said in the serious tone that only a very put-upon five-year-old can muster*

The script of the play this year was based on The Shepherd's Christmas Story, (http://www.cph.org/cphstore/product.asp?category=&part%5Fno=562359&find%5Fcategory=&find%5Fdescription=&find%5Fpart%5Fdesc=shepherd+christmas+story) and it was just beautiful to hear the Incarnation explained and sung by the children. I got shivers.

They had a celebration afterward, and then we headed home to finish cookie baking. We had made six batches of cookies, and needed to get the last ones done before Hunter got home from work. Then we packed cookies into little holiday boxes and walked around the neighborhood, just Hunter and Gem and I, to deliver cookie to our neighbors. It's our chance to share our Christmas joy and to say hello to folks we often just wave to as we drive by (if even that).

God really blessed me in this... our behind-us neighbor, who has a daughter a little younger than Gem and a 13-yo boy, said she was only going to be there until mid-January. She and her husband have been estranged for almost a year, come to find out. She's finally moving out on her own. I was a little shy at hearing this, since I don't know her very well. But I ventured that I would keep her in my prayers, if she didn't mind. Before I knew it she was enveloping me in a hug and thanking me for my prayers. I've already determined that I need to keep in contact with her in the months to come. This is going to be very, very hard for her and her children.

As for the rest of it, the shopping is mostly done, and Gem's having great fun helping me wrap. We've been talking about the poor girls and boys who don't have a home or much food this season, and how much God has blessed us with food and shelter. So she helped pick out some non-perishables to donate to our local food bank.

My in-laws will be hosting Christmas Eve Day dinner fairly early, since my MIL has to be to her church by 7 and I have to be to mine later for evening services. I'll be bringing deserts. Pumpkin pie is a must, as well as either apple or cherry. I brought apple to Thanksgiving so I think I'll make cherry this time. Maybe mincemeat, too, since I love it and I bought a bottle of mincemeat for cookies that never got used.

I'm also making a Philadelphia-style German Butter Cake. My FIL grew up there, and it's a real artery-clogging treat for him and the whole family. Now that his brothers have moved away from Phillie, he doesn't have the excuse to go visit them to get his bakery-made butter cake. *grins* It's a very rich yeast dough, covered by a butter/sugar oozing topping. It's like.. um... butter coffee cake on massive amounts of steroids.

[seajoy]

What an eventful Christmas Season for you! Wish I could say the same. The season has come upon me rather quickly. The only decoration in my home this year is a pine scented candle. Outside we do have a sign that says "Keep Christ in Christmas."

I had a not so good autumn, healthwise...and it's really showing this Christmas. My daughter is having Christmas Eve at her house (Christmas Eve Service at their church, WELS), and my husband and I will be alone for Christmas Day, as he is on call for our business. I feel like I need something to do that day to feel needed, and help out someone else. Any suggestions?

We won't be able to go to church Christmas Day, because we will be leaving daughter's house early, and traveling in the morning.

Don't mean this to be a downer for anyone, but I'm just a bit out of it this Christmas. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

[cubanito]

Well now, this is a pretty kettle! Do yee not know that rest and reflection is for men?

Now quit this, you girlies' work is never done.

JR

[Jim47]

Neat thread. I just found it, must be my eyes are bad! :help: I have some catching up to do. :)

[seajoy]

Well now, this is a pretty kettle! Do yee not know that rest and reflection is for men?

Now quit this, you girlies' work is never done.

JR
You're right...time to go home and cook the hubby some dinner! Thanks for the reminder...closing up shop for today.
:clap:

[cubanito]

Glad I could help.

I'll go and cook my wife something too, before "torturing" her with a massage.

JR

[C.F.W. Walther]

What an eventful Christmas Season for you! Wish I could say the same. The season has come upon me rather quickly. The only decoration in my home this year is a pine scented candle. Outside we do have a sign that says "Keep Christ in Christmas."

I had a not so good autumn, healthwise...and it's really showing this Christmas. My daughter is having Christmas Eve at her house (Christmas Eve Service at their church, WELS), and my husband and I will be alone for Christmas Day, as he is on call for our business. I feel like I need something to do that day to feel needed, and help out someone else. Any suggestions?

We won't be able to go to church Christmas Day, because we will be leaving daughter's house early, and traveling in the morning.

Don't mean this to be a downer for anyone, but I'm just a bit out of it this Christmas. Has this ever happened to anyone else?Not me:scratch:

[seajoy]

Not me:scratch:
:sorry: :doh:

[dinkime]

my christmases have not been as special the past few years...but this will pass for me (my mother died 3 years ago tomorrow & her funeral was on christmas eve)

[seajoy]

my christmases have not been as special the past few years...but this will pass for me (my mother died 3 years ago tomorrow & her funeral was on christmas eve)
Those types of things are always hard to take around Christmas.
My FIL did not have his surgery today after all, it is now set for tomorrow, so he will be in the hospital for Christmas (if not in heaven...it's cancer).
I feel for folks who don't have the Lord in times of trouble. How do they cope?

[Jim47]

I share in your sadness. I buried my father in law this year, and several friends from church. Its hard, but we have the comfort of knowing where they go.

[filosofer]

Don't mean this to be a downer for anyone, but I'm just a bit out of it this Christmas. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

Yep, it has happened. Many years ago, as I was preparing Advent services, and Christmas Eve/Day, etc. I realized how much I was giving, but not taking time to enjoy the season, and Advent is my favorite liturgical time of the year.

This year has been slower than normal. I had been teaching two Bible classes on Wednesday night plus Sunday. I needed a break, so it is good to sit an evening or two.... But 2+ weeks ago in our snow storm I fell on my back, and badly bruised my wrist, arem, elbow, and shoulder. I couldn't even pick up a glass of water. Only in the last 2-3 days I have been going without my restraint during the day. I even played guitar tonight for a few minutes.

[seajoy]

Sorry about the fall, filo. Glad to hear you are healing, though.

I like Advent, also, normally. This year is just kinda blah.

It's good that our faith isn't based on our feelings. I'm still just as saved as last Christmas!

[Jim47]

Yep, it has happened. Many years ago, as I was preparing Advent services, and Christmas Eve/Day, etc. I realized how much I was giving, but not taking time to enjoy the season, and Advent is my favorite liturgical time of the year.

This year has been slower than normal. I had been teaching two Bible classes on Wednesday night plus Sunday. I needed a break, so it is good to sit an evening or two.... But 2+ weeks ago in our snow storm I fell on my back, and badly bruised my wrist, arem, elbow, and shoulder. I couldn't even pick up a glass of water. Only in the last 2-3 days I have been going without my restraint during the day. I even played guitar tonight for a few minutes.


I hope everything heals up O'k Filo. I tell my Pastor all the time to take a little more time for himself and his family. Have a blessed Christmas my friend. :)

[Jim47]

It's good that our faith isn't based on our feelings. I'm still just as saved as last Christmas!


Tis true, and what a comfort Heh? :)

[seajoy]

I'm just about to bake some Christmas cookies. (peanutbutter blossoms...with the choc. kiss :kiss: , hubby's favorite!)

Join me later for coffee and cookies!

[C.F.W. Walther]

Yep, it has happened. Many years ago, as I was preparing Advent services, and Christmas Eve/Day, etc. I realized how much I was giving, but not taking time to enjoy the season, and Advent is my favorite liturgical time of the year.

This year has been slower than normal. I had been teaching two Bible classes on Wednesday night plus Sunday. I needed a break, so it is good to sit an evening or two.... But 2+ weeks ago in our snow storm I fell on my back, and badly bruised my wrist, arem, elbow, and shoulder. I couldn't even pick up a glass of water. Only in the last 2-3 days I have been going without my restraint during the day. I even played guitar tonight for a few minutes.Sorry you 're hurting filo. Been missing you around here.

I'll pray for you if you pray for me. My wife left me last week and I'm hurtin'.

[ctay]

I need to slow down myself. I was at the church saturday morning helping with the children's christmas program practice and the pastor said something about christmas being this coming weekend, I'm like no its not, he's like yes it is, I'm like oops I better go get my christmas shopping done. I'm taking over the braille at church. The plates should be coming any day now but I'll wait until after the holidays to do anything.

[ctay]

PS sounds like you both need prayers....I'll be praying

[seajoy]

PS sounds like you both need prayers....I'll be praying
For sure :groupray: .

My cookies are done...someone bring the coffee :) .

Anybody know how to calm down a 4 month old beagle? Mine is nuts!

[Jim47]

Anybody know how to calm down a 4 month old beagle? Mine is nuts!



He must be Lutheran right? Give him some beer! :yum: Helps me ;)

[seajoy]

He must be Lutheran right? Give him some beer! :yum: Helps me ;)
I'm all out of beer! RATS! Wrong thread for beer talk. This is the coffee, tea, hot choc thread :)

[Jim47]

I'm all out of beer! RATS! Wrong thread for beer talk. This is the coffee, tea, hot choc thread :)



I don't think coffee wil help but you might try, Oh no, I forgot, you can't give dogs choclate, just try some warm milk, that should work :)

[seajoy]

Oh no, I forgot, you can't give dogs choclate,
The way he acted today...I might just try it :mad: !
Oh calm down, you peta folk, I'm just kidding :eek: .

[Jim47]

The way he acted today...I might just try it :mad: !
Oh calm down, you peta folk, I'm just kidding :eek: .


Ahh, just try one of these :hug: and a couple of these :kiss: :kiss: They settle me down ;)

[cubanito]

This is actually one of the more blah Christmases for us also. The inside house is getting painted (last time 12 years ago), just 2 hours ago the washer sprung a massive leak, the city decided to get after us for a number of old minor infractions, our oldest daughter is in a furious rebellious kick (no drugs or sex, just enormous bickering and wasting time doing nothing), our son is somewhat strayed from God (again, nothing huge, just stupidity and arrogance) and money is unusually short.

OK there, now can I join the girly complaint club? :>

I do pray for y'all's spirit, and hope your loved ones are safe in His grip.

JR

[ctay]

I know about remodeling, my hubby decided 2 weeks ago to start. My house is a wreck, its been like a maze for awhile, and my christmas tree is still standing in the middle of the dining room...

[dinkime]

to lighten our loads -- i just an add for the chia pet gourmet herb garden! it is available at walgreens so any of us could be enjoying it :)

[seajoy]

Ahh, just try one of these :hug: and a couple of these :kiss: :kiss: They settle me down
Your wife catches you chewing on the sofa :) ? And the hugs and kisses work to stop it :eek: ? There's lots we don't know about Jim, I guess!

[seajoy]

OK there, now can I join the girly complaint club? :>

Watch it, mister :) ! Remember, you are a guest. So sit back and enjoy some conversation with us...but please, remember your manners ;) .

[cubanito]

My son just brought his 1yo Rotweiler, King, whom he accustomed to lots of beer. He'd get the dog drunk sometimes when his friends came over, just to laugh.

King will stay w us now, and will get no more beer nor chocolate.

My eldest daughter's male silky terrier (like a Yorkie) Cairo decided to challenge King. It took a while, but eventually King let Cairo's entire head out of his mouth. He really wasn't trying to hurt him, just shut him up (have yee ever had a teeny dog yapping at yee?)

Cairo keeps a respectful distance and dosen't growl at King anymore.

JR

[synger]

*settles by the fire with a cup of coffee liberally laced with Vanilla Chai Spice Coffee-Mate and kicks off her shoes*

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It sounds like some hectic, stressful times out there. But by the grace of God, we will be renewed and strengthened during this holy season.

Especially the pastors and church musicians who do SO much in these last few frenzied days.

*tries to get the image of Jim chewing the couch out of her head*

[seajoy]

All I've got is a bottle of water here at work :sigh: .

I like the words "renewed and strengthened" that you used, synger. The hope we have in Him who saved us is so beautiful, and wonderful. This Season is all about celebrating the birth of our Lord. The joy we feel in Him, is from Him, as well. Praise Jesus' Holy Name!

[C.F.W. Walther]

Psalm 51
King James Bible 1 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-1.htm) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-2.htm) Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

3 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-3.htm) For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

4 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-4.htm) Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

5 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-5.htm) Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

6 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-6.htm) Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-7.htm) Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-8.htm) Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-9.htm) Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

10 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-10.htm) Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

11 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-11.htm) Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

12 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-12.htm) Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

13 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-13.htm) Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

14 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-14.htm) Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

15 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-15.htm) O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

16 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-16.htm) For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

17 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-17.htm) The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

18 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-18.htm) Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

19 (http://bible.cc/psalms/51-19.htm) Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

[seajoy]

Beautiful Radidio. I always feel much comfort in verse 17.

When I'm reading the bible for study, I like the NIV...but when I'm in need of comfort, King James is my favorite.

May God Bless all of us with comfort this Christmas.

[Jim47]

Your wife catches you chewing on the sofa :) ? And the hugs and kisses work to stop it :eek: ? There's lots we don't know about Jim, I guess!




I guess you can afely say that no one has ever figured me out :P That was cute Seajoy, I had to go back and read what I had written :confused: Thanks for the laugh, it was needed.

We had our office Christmas party today. I guess it was better then I had expected, but still a disappointment. I'm not sure if there are any Christians there at all. :sigh: I just feel so fulfilled at church and when with my family, everything else is going through the motions. If it wern't for the sure promises of God I just couldn't make it in this life. I am thankful for all your friendships here. This is like a place of rest and fellowship, just what I need. Well there I go rambling again. :help:

[Jim47]

My son just brought his 1yo Rotweiler, King, whom he accustomed to lots of beer. He'd get the dog drunk sometimes when his friends came over, just to laugh.

King will stay w us now, and will get no more beer nor chocolate.

My eldest daughter's male silky terrier (like a Yorkie) Cairo decided to challenge King. It took a while, but eventually King let Cairo's entire head out of his mouth. He really wasn't trying to hurt him, just shut him up (have yee ever had a teeny dog yapping at yee?)

Cairo keeps a respectful distance and dosen't growl at King anymore.

JR



I would have loved to see that. Made me laugh ^_^ Little dogs can be so annoying, although they do make nice house pets. I'm sure you already know, but chocalate isn't good for dogs, I've read that just a small amount can kill a puppy.

[Jim47]

*settles by the fire with a cup of coffee liberally laced with Vanilla Chai Spice Coffee-Mate and kicks off her shoes*

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It sounds like some hectic, stressful times out there. But by the grace of God, we will be renewed and strengthened during this holy season.

Especially the pastors and church musicians who do SO much in these last few frenzied days.

*tries to get the image of Jim chewing the couch out of her head*


Mmmm, your coffee sounds good. I had to give up coffee last year. I had chronic insominia. It helped a lot. I do have a cup one in a while. Last week I was in a metting and had several cups, not good. I was bouncing off the wall. I drink tea spiked with a liberal amount of honey now. I really enjoy it because there are no concequences such as the caffeene addiction and nervousness. Up until about 8 years ago I drank 2 full post a day. I wonder if that had anything with my developing insomnia :doh:

[Jim47]

Beautiful Radidio. I always feel much comfort in verse 17.

When I'm reading the bible for study, I like the NIV...but when I'm in need of comfort, King James is my favorite.

May God Bless all of us with comfort this Christmas.


I agree, that is a beautful Psalm. There are a bunch of them that I like. Psalm 73 is one of them. The Lord led me to that one some years back when my world was crumbling around me.

Psalm 73
A psalm of Asaph.
Ps 73:1 Surely God is good to Israel,
to those who are pure in heart.
Ps 73:2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;
I had nearly lost my foothold.
Ps 73:3 For I envied the arrogant
when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Ps 73:4 They have no struggles;
their bodies are healthy and strong.
Ps 73:5 They are free from the burdens common to man;
they are not plagued by human ills.
Ps 73:6 Therefore pride is their necklace;
they clothe themselves with violence.
Ps 73:7 From their callous hearts comes iniquity;
the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.
Ps 73:8 They scoff, and speak with malice;
in their arrogance they threaten oppression.
Ps 73:9 Their mouths lay claim to heaven,
and their tongues take possession of the earth.
Ps 73:10 Therefore their people turn to them
and drink up waters in abundance.
Ps 73:11 They say, "How can God know?
Does the Most High have knowledge?"
Ps 73:12 This is what the wicked are like—
always carefree, they increase in wealth.
Ps 73:13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure;
in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.
Ps 73:14 All day long I have been plagued;
I have been punished every morning.
Ps 73:15 If I had said, "I will speak thus,"
I would have betrayed your children.
Ps 73:16 When I tried to understand all this,
it was oppressive to me
Ps 73:17 till I entered the sanctuary of God;
then I understood their final destiny.
Ps 73:18 Surely you place them on slippery ground;
you cast them down to ruin.
Ps 73:19 How suddenly are they destroyed,
completely swept away by terrors!
Ps 73:20 As a dream when one awakes,
so when you arise, O Lord,
you will despise them as fantasies.
Ps 73:21 When my heart was grieved
and my spirit embittered,
Ps 73:22 I was senseless and ignorant;
I was a brute beast before you.
Ps 73:23 Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.
Ps 73:24 You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will take me into glory.
Ps 73:25 Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
Ps 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Ps 73:27 Those who are far from you will perish;
you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
Ps 73:28 But as for me, it is good to be near God.
I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge;
I will tell of all your deeds.

[LilLamb219]

Ok, my question is HOW on earth do you make coffee not so bitter? I've tried it over and over and still cannot like it because of the bitter taste. I've done the really cold water thing with not too much water and measuring the coffee out exactly. I've tried adding half rice milk (my tummy doesn't like cow's milk) and half brewed coffee and then adding sugar. Nothing works. It just tastes awful.

On the other hand, Folgers has a cappucino that you make with hot water (kind of like hot chocolate) that tastes pretty good (French Vanilla flavor).

[Jim47]

Its kind of an aquired taste. I started drinking it when I was about 17. Folger coffee has always been my favorite, other then the real expensive stuff which I have had only a few times in my life. I guess thats why God gave us tea. Its not bitter at all, at least with honey in it :yum:

[dinkime]

i dont drink tea or coffee...

i had a strawberry milk shake at dinner! YUM!

[Jim47]

i dont drink tea or coffee...

i had a strawberry milk shake at dinner! YUM!



Mmmm Only thing I like better then straberry is vanila :)

I love :kiss: ice cream

[seajoy]

I just watched the Packers beat the Vikings...that was pleasant.

I had to drink a Sprite, have a touch of the flu, or something tonight.

[dinkime]

i slept about 10 1/2 hours last night, so i am good to go!!

[synger]

I drink Gevalia coffee. It's very smooth. The bitterness is still there, because that is one of the hallmarks of coffee. But the more expensive coffees tend to be less bitter. I used to drink it black, but now I add creamer (usually flavored) or milk.

I am also a tea snob... er... aficionado. I collect tea pots and teas, and just love sitting down with a hot cuppa to relax. I usually drink tea black, but might add milk in the morning, or a bit of honey in the evening, depending on the tea and my mood. Orange spice teas beg for a bit of honey, while greens and whites would be ruined if you added anything. Lapsang souchong and Irish Breakfast are strong, robust tea blends that can stand up to milk.

[synger]

HOpe you're feeling better soon, Seajoy. My office mate is out with a touch of something today, too. There's a lot of "it" going around. Heading into the holiday weekend is no time to be sick.

[dinkime]

my brother is being a jerk, not sure i want him coming down or not :mad: :sigh: :( :doh:

[KagomeShuko]

Just stopping in for a visit :)

Yep. chocolate can kill a dog. The general rule is that it will definitely kill a dog if the dog eats the same amount of ounces of chocolate as it weighs in pounds. A 14 pound dog will die if it eats 14 ounces of chocolate. Yet, it's still best if they don't get it - or if you do give it to the dog, only a bite or two.

I don't drink coffee, tea, or alcohol becuase I just don't like them. Not even iced tea. However, unless you find the correct type of tea, a cup of tea has more caffeine than a cup of coffee. I drink hot chocolate, though. I found I like it with the flavored creamer - Irish Cream - too. I'd probably like some others, as long as there is no alcohol.

Stein Auf!
Bridget

[cubanito]

Their liver breaks choc down into a seizure causing substance, so I've heard

[Studeclunker]

Mind if I step in? The kettle's singing and I've warmed the pot... Oh, I promise, no more bad poetry.

[dinkime]

anyone get any good after Christmas sales? i was able to get some items for our church giving tree at half off! woohoo!

[seajoy]

Mind if I step in? The kettle's singing and I've warmed the pot... Oh, I promise, no more bad poetry.
Join in...but I think everyone's been sleeping for the past few days :sleep:

[dinkime]

i have been sleeping! but back at work today...the kids come back tomorrow...

[DaRev]

I think I'll sit here for a bit myself.

Is beer allowed in here? I'm avoiding the Papal BnB.

[Jim47]

I think I'll sit here for a bit myself.

Is beer allowed in here? I'm avoiding the Papal BnB.


Whats your taste call for Rev? I'll buy, in fact I'm heading for the fridge right now. :yum:

[LilLamb219]

Hey everyone :)

I came home from flute practice and found my dog gnawing away so happily on what I thought was her cow hoof that we gave her a couple months ago. Turns out, she grabbed a sucker from my daughter's room (out of her Christmas stocking)! There goes the dog's diet...now I know why she's been gaining weight this holiday season! LOL

[Studeclunker]

I had quite the adventure yesterday. Oh, there goes the kettle again, Let me turn down that burner and set up the pot.

Okay, Hope no one minds Oolong. I love a good cup of it hot. Lousy when it cools off though.

What was I saying... Oh yes. The car. I purchased a '56 Studebaker Parkview station-wagon off of e-bay a week, or so, ago. Wasn't able to pick it up till yesterday. My pickup (you guessed it, another Studebaker) was hicoughing during acceleration. Found out what the problem was. Still, nothing I can do till I have the money to replace the carb. Spent all of that on the car.:blush: ;) :D
Starting off, the trip home was... worrysome. The car wouldn't stay tight on the A-frame. This meant it would take to weaving drunkenly behind the truck. Being that the wagon outweighed the truck, well, let's just say, the tail was wagging the dog.:eek: Once the wagon was cinched down tight she trailed along like a well bread Airstream.

Now the fun begins...:D

Oh! Tea's ready. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be mother.

[DaRev]

Whats your taste call for Rev? I'll buy, in fact I'm heading for the fridge right now. :yum:

I'll have one of these:
http://www.blacktable.com/images/beerrun/yeungling.jpg

[C.F.W. Walther]

Sounds like my collection of Chevy's I had some years ago. I had another 58 back then to that was pulled behinid a semi back from Texas and one 60 CHevy and also a 59 that you couldn't take over 60 because the tail wings would make the back end light amd it would start weaving. Bad design that year.

Well I got the pick-up camper loaded and I'm taking off this morning for Phoenix AZ and some R&R. About a 1400 mile trip. My wife says that she'll have the divorce papers ready when I get back. Pray for her healing of mind and the healing of our marriage. It doesn't look good now. I'm totally devastated and at my wits end and have to get away so I can keep my sanity. I'll have the computer with me while I travel so I can post on the forum occasionally.

[synger]

I would LOVE some oolong. *smiles happily* When I lost 30 pounds a couple years ago, I rewarded myself by buying a Yixing tea pot with a cat motif (http://www.natashascafe.com/html/tpots/p2019.html), just for oolong. (Yixing tea pots are very small, and you do a multi-brew technique for them. Usually you have one for black tea, one for green, and one for oolong, because the clay absorbs the flavors of the tea.)

*cradles her hands around the cup, enjoying the warmth and the fragrance* What a treat!

[synger]

My prayers are with you and your wife, Radidio. May the good and gracious Lord bring healing and solace to you both, and strength and wisdom to work through this.

[Studeclunker]

Raddio, may our Lord keep and bless both you and your wife. May you both see what the division is and find a solution to the insoluable.
Drive carefully, and remember please, don't close your eyes whilst praying and driving.;) :prayer: May our gracious Lord grant this trip heal your heart and soul.

I think I'll wash the pot out and turn in for the night. Looks like I've got my work cut out for tomorrow. The wagon is turning out to be more of a project than I had planned on.

I thought perhaps some Tetley's Ceylon for tomorrow... Good night all. Our Lord's blessings to all and sundry.

[DaRev]

My wife says that she'll have the divorce papers ready when I get back. Pray for her healing of mind and the healing of our marriage. It doesn't look good now. I'm totally devastated and at my wits end and have to get away so I can keep my sanity.

I am thoroughly convinced that there is nothing so broken that it cannot be fixed. I know what you are going through. I have been through it myself, and at a time when my faith wasn't so strong.

You have a great faith in a great God. Please know that I, along with the rest of us here, pray that God's will be done and that the healing you seek be done.

In Jesus' Name,
DaRev

[seajoy]

I'll have one of these:
http://www.blacktable.com/images/beerrun/yeungling.jpg
Look what happens while I'm gone for a few days...alchohol in the tea/coffee room! :)

Sorry about the other day, fellow TCL'ers...I needed some time away. Thanks for your prayers and understanding.

I treated myself to a new outfit, and new look....and, God Willing, a new outlook :) . I have an appointment for new glasses today. What do you think of this style?

God's blessings to all here at TCL. :pray:
seajoy

[Studeclunker]

Well, this morning the valley here in Lewiston looked like it had been gilded. We had a hard frost during the night and the light rains from yesterday had left everything wet. It looked like the silver forest from the fable of the dancing princesses.

Oh! There's the kettle singing, half a mo...

There now! Isn't that nice. The pot's been warmed and the tea should be ready in just a few. we pulled down a nice tin of biscuts. I thought my Mum's peanut with cinnamon chocolate might be nice. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be mother.

[seajoy]

I'll take a cup...I'm waiting for the electrician...he's 2hrs late...and I have a doctor's appointment. I might as well calm down.

[Studeclunker]

Nice to hear from you Seajoy. It's been kind of strange sitting here in your kitchen with you gone. The outfit's nice. I remember having hex glasses back in the late sixties. Quite the thing back then. My father had a fit when he saw them.
"HIPPIE GLASSES!" he shouted. "I'll not pay for those things."
"You might as well calm down," Mum told him. "You've already paid, as I paid cash. And I seem to remember one certain lady in your family that wore the same kind of glasses..." she told him, tickling Dad under the chin. Then she turned and winked at me.
I was amazed that Mum took my side, let alone allowed me to have the 'cool' glasses. The reason for my choice was that Gramma wore them though. I wanted my first set to be like hers. I ought to do the same, Seajoy, and see if my grandson thinks they're cool...

Glad to see you back.

[seajoy]

I'm glad folks made themselves at home while I was gone. Thanks for the welcome back.

[Jim47]

The glases look good Seajoy. Do they have tri-focals in the armory? :cool:

[seajoy]

The glases look good Seajoy. Do they have tri-focals in the armory? :cool:
Well, they better have bifocals, because that's what I ordered at the doctor today!

The ones I ordered are pretty cool (at least I think so). When I see my daughter next time, I'll let you know for sure if they are cool :sigh: .

[Jim47]

Well, they better have bifocals, because that's what I ordered at the doctor today!

The ones I ordered are pretty cool (at least I think so). When I see my daughter next time, I'll let you know for sure if they are cool :sigh: .


I like your new outfit and your "love" sign. Neat :thumbsup:

I tried making my CF charactor look like a man my age, but instead it looks like a kid who hasn't even started shaving yet! ^_^ Well, I wished I didn't have to shave. I only get 2 shaves out of blade now or it tears'em out by the roots :help:

[LilLamb219]

I finally took the time to create a CF Character! :) How lazy have I been to not make one sooner? LOL

[cubanito]

Yeah, I want some oldy, paunch belied, bedragled men who look like they've been at WAR most of their freakin' lives, and not at the Gym scouting out the spandex!

Y'all can have the pearly gates and the golden streets. Me, when I get me some post-dead time, I think the first 100 years I'll just lay down and breathe tranquility.

JR

[seajoy]

I finally took the time to create a CF Character! How lazy have I been to not make one sooner? LOL
You have pretty eyes. You look more dressed up than me. I tend to go for comfort.

Anyway, you look real cute. :) It's fun to go shopping here!

[cubanito]

I wish I could make my avatar look like the Hippo to the right. that and a nifty miter and I could call meself JR of Hippo

[C.F.W. Walther]

I wish I could make my avatar look like the Hippo to the right. that and a nifty miter and I could call meself JR of HippoLOL cubanito. I heard they have some designers on CF that can design a character personally for you.....for a price :)

Thanks for the prayer guys. I'm sitting in Albequerque in my motel room and waiting for the morning so I can leave for Phoenix. Doesn't look like it snowed much so the Interstate should be allright.

[Jim47]

LOL cubanito. I heard they have some designers on CF that can design a character personally for you.....for a price :)

Thanks for the prayer guys. I'm sitting in Albequerque in my motel room and waiting for the morning so I can leave for Phoenix. Doesn't look like it snowed much so the Interstate should be allright.


Hey Buddie! How is the weather there? My wife and I drove through A last year on our way home from Phoenix. That drve from A to Phoenix is just breath taking. Be sure to stop at one of the Indian shops and pick up a hand braided rug and a sun cather or two. They make great gifts to your grad kids :thumbsup: I hope you enjoy the trip and don't forget to call me. :)

[C.F.W. Walther]

Well I guess I was too optimistic. I woke up early and left the motel room, warmed up the pickup and took off. I ran into the snow after leaving Albequerque and the tension from driving allmost wore me out in a couple of hours. Road crews put sand down which worked great but I ddin't notice that it ran out and I came up over a hill and 2 cars where moving slow and I hit the brakes and allmost plowed into them. Got that heart to pumping. Vehicles were scattered all over the place for miles. Tractor trailer trucks turned over and abadoned cars made it look like a parking lot.

Had it is 4 wheel drive and though I had taken it out when I got clear of the ice. Was tooling along some 30 miles later and saw smoke comming out from behind the truck. Pulled over and the frount differential was smoking and dripping oil from the seals. Stank something fierce. Seems I didn't get it all the way out of 4 wheel drive and allmost burned and locked up the front end. The light indicator on the dash showed it was out but i guess it's faulty. Took it to Jiffy Lube and they put more fluid in and I made it to Phoenix. Now I have to take it to a transmisson place and get it fixed.......what fun :)

Thanks for the prayers.

[The Princess Bride]

Today started off grandly, and then became a quick pain in the tush. :mad:

My flights from Philly to Tallahassee were completely messed up, and they missplaced one of my suitcases on another flight! :mad:

I felt myself consistently asking for grace and patience over a 9 hr time period today, so that in my frustration and anger, I wouldnt lash at the airport or flight personnel....but it was hard. :sigh:

[Studeclunker]

Gee... sounds like everyone had a wonderful Saturday all round. Well, as Scarlett said, "...for tomorrow is another day!":amen:

Matt, 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its' own things. Sufficient for the day is its' own trouble.


Good advice for myself, really...;)

[C.F.W. Walther]

wonderfull saturday???
hmmmmmm

[filosofer]

Ah, yes, good weekend. I've had diarrhea since Friday morning - severe...

In Christ's love,
filo

[cubanito]

I'm just recovering from diarrhea of the mouth, whose aftereffects are way worse. With the lower end you're sick for awhile, but then everything's fine and you've even lost a little weight.

When my mouth is off at the races, the aftereffects can go on and on and on...

[C.F.W. Walther]

Ah, yes, good weekend. I've had diarrhea since Friday morning - severe...

In Christ's love,
filo
Take 2 electrolytes and call me in the morning :)

[Jim47]

Well I guess I was too optimistic. I woke up early and left the motel room, warmed up the pickup and took off. I ran into the snow after leaving Albequerque and the tension from driving allmost wore me out in a couple of hours. Road crews put sand down which worked great but I ddin't notice that it ran out and I came up over a hill and 2 cars where moving slow and I hit the brakes and allmost plowed into them. Got that heart to pumping. Vehicles were scattered all over the place for miles. Tractor trailer trucks turned over and abadoned cars made it look like a parking lot.

Had it is 4 wheel drive and though I had taken it out when I got clear of the ice. Was tooling along some 30 miles later and saw smoke comming out from behind the truck. Pulled over and the frount differential was smoking and dripping oil from the seals. Stank something fierce. Seems I didn't get it all the way out of 4 wheel drive and allmost burned and locked up the front end. The light indicator on the dash showed it was out but i guess it's faulty. Took it to Jiffy Lube and they put more fluid in and I made it to Phoenix. Now I have to take it to a transmisson place and get it fixed.......what fun :)

Thanks for the prayers.



Gee, sorry to hear you had so much trouble. I hope the rest of trip goes better. :)

[Studeclunker]

I find Imodium A D is all that keeps me from imploding sometimes... Well. That was too much personal information. Moving along...:o

[seajoy]

Went out for my husband's birthday last night, and our daughter got sick after the meal. She was in pretty rough shape...came on kind of quickly. I had the same dinner as she did, without getting sick.

I guess this is 'going around' where she lives.

[seajoy]

I need to sit down here for a bit...again. :sigh:

I was in another part of the forum, and found that folks out there don't all think Lutherans are Christians. Oh, no one said that outright, but the tone was definately there. Made me rather sad.

I know my plan was to keep this thread light...but sometimes I need my Lutheran friends for comfort.

Is there more to being a Christian than believing in Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Am I supposed to feel something, that I'm not feeling?

I do tend to think too much. I know I shouldn't do that.

Thanks for listening,
seajoy

[The Princess Bride]

Is there more to being a Christian than believing in Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Am I supposed to feel something, that I'm not feeling?

I dont know....perhaps someone would care to enlighten us how christians "should feel". ;) :cool:

[Studeclunker]

When I was a young adult, the traditional denominations took a beating. They were (and in some places as well as my daughter) called 'dead faiths'. Many non-aligned churches sprung up. Some like Calvary chapel were good. Some like Jim Jones' group, and Branch Davidian, weren't.:eek: In the end, I came back to the Luthern faith. There's something to be said for a church with boundries.


Now, forgive me please, (LOL) I'm not too sure what the ELCA is.;) Sadly, it doesn't seem as if they do either sometimes...:scratch:

It seems to me that some of the most clueless of the denominations are the most arrogant. Don't listen to them, Seajoy. The Luthern Church has it's problems, true. One of those is being a bit hide-bound to five hundred year old doctrine and theology. Still, it's a bit better to be somewhat hide-bound than blown to and fro by the winds of change and pop culture.;)

Well, if you ladies will forgive me. I believe I'll wash out the pot and turn in for the night. Anyone for Biglow's Plantation Mint tea tomorrow?

[seajoy]

When I was a young adult, the traditional denominations took a beating. They were (and in some places as well as my daughter) called 'dead faiths'. Many non-aligned churches sprung up. Some like Calvary chapel were good. Some like Jim Jones' group, and Branch Davidian, weren't.:eek: In the end, I came back to the Luthern faith. There's something to be said for a church with boundries.


Now, forgive me please, (LOL) I'm not too sure what the ELCA is.;) Sadly, it doesn't seem as if they do either sometimes...:scratch:

It seems to me that some of the most clueless of the denominations are the most arrogant. Don't listen to them, Seajoy. The Luthern Church has it's problems, true. One of those is being a bit hide-bound to five hundred year old doctrine and theology. Still, it's a bit better to be somewhat hide-bound than blown to and fro by the winds of change and pop culture.;)

Well, if you ladies will forgive me. I believe I'll wash out the pot and turn in for the night. Anyone for Biglow's Plantation Mint tea tomorrow?
Thanks for the kind words...and yes, I'd like to try that tea :) .

[dinkime]

the truth is always what gets trashed, so i guess we know where we stand ;)

i want to know why we are not christians???

[QuiltAngel]

Probably because we did not make a decision and were baptised as infants. I am guessing on that. There are people out there that think if you did not get down on your knees and ask Jesus to come into your life than you did not do it right so are not saved.

Now we all know that our salvation is not because of what we did, but what Jesus did.

I am thankful that my faith is not based on feelings. Feelings can be so wishy washy, come and go. Our Lord is always there, never wavering, ready with open arms when we wander.

Off to bed for me with a nice warm blanket on a bitter cold, snowy night.

[seajoy]

Probably because we did not make a decision and were baptised as infants. I am guessing on that. There are people out there that think if you did not get down on your knees and ask Jesus to come into your life than you did not do it right so are not saved.

Now we all know that our salvation is not because of what we did, but what Jesus did.

I am thankful that my faith is not based on feelings. Feelings can be so wishy washy, come and go. Our Lord is always there, never wavering, ready with open arms when we wander.

Off to bed for me with a nice warm blanket on a bitter cold, snowy night.
Quilt Angel...you are right about the decision thing, that was part of it...and so was the anointing of the Holy Spirit. That you can't get to heaven without it.

Isn't it the Holy Spirit that keeps us on the track towards Christ? That's what I was always taught. When I talked of us having assurance of our salvation, throughout the bible...the next post said satan sure is sly! What's up with that?

Hope you stayed warm last night QA :sleep: !

seajoy

[filosofer]

That is the difference between those churches and our own. The answer to this question gives the key to the problem:

What is the basis of the certainty of your salvation?

They most often answer with "I have faith" (person focused).

For Lutherans, "I believe what Christ did for me" (Christ focused).

Now, most or all would claim that they are "Christ focused", but it is still from their own perspective ("How strongly I believe", "my anointing", etc.)


In Christ's love,
filo

[QuiltAngel]

We receive the Holy Spirit in our baptism. That is a stumbling block to so many. The idea of making a decision and annointing of the Holy Spirit is so prevalent in the world. They are also so arrogant to think that any other way you are not saved.

The thing that scares me is that we have people who are buying into that way of thinking in our churches. Especially among those who are not faithful in worship andstudy.

Yes, I did stay warm. We are now in a snow and blowing snow advisory this afternoon and all night so it looks like a stay inside, curl up with a blanket and hot chocolat or something.

[Studeclunker]

You know, that kind of thinking is what killed off the Puritant movement. They based your level of salvation on your conversion experiance. In the end, it was mostly women who had these ecstatic experiances. The men began to gravitate strongly away from the church. The early dutch settlers summed it up very well in a rhyme:

"You may and you mighn't,
You will and you won't,
but you're dammed if you do,
and you're dammed if you don't."


Sound familliar? The last two lines have become a proverb for a futile situation. Reminds me of these religion who so closely examine the 'conversion experiance; "How many CCs did you cry?" That's why I base my faith solely on Christ and what he did.

"On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand." :amen:

Oh! There's the kettle singing. Anyone for tea? I'll be Mother...

I now have an inch and a half of ice on the Koi pond and no snow in sight. Don't know if that's a good thing or not.:scratch:

[cubanito]

There are Lutheran groups that, as a whole, I wouldn't call Christian either. Sqme goes for Presbys.

Many of the old denominations have abandoned the Faith, which is why conservative groups have had to leave them.

JR

[dinkime]

i just keep stating (in the dozens, it seems, threads on baptism in WD) that "babys are a part of all nations and should be baptized. salvation is a GIFT and we do not have to make that choice" -- no real backlash (yet, lol)

[Jim47]

i just keep stating (in the dozens, it seems, threads on baptism in WD) that "babys are a part of all nations and should be baptized. salvation is a GIFT and we do not have to make that choice" -- no real backlash (yet, lol)



Good for you! At least we have 1 strong voice there Heh? :thumbsup:

[cubanito]

We believe in paedobaptism, good. Some believe in credobatism, OK. Neither should make it a point of division. The Scriptures are simply not clear enough about it.

Compare this doctrine to Salvation by Faith alone, the Deity of Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture, or any of a laundry list of doctrines and really, it is not an essential. We baptize, they baptize, let's try to have some peace about when and how.

Well, I've come perilously close to arguing, so I'll shut up now,

JR

[filosofer]

I always like to quote the new Arminian passages:
Matthew 28:18-19 Arm

Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations over the age of accountability, baptizing those over the age of accountability in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching those over the age of accountibilty everything I have commanded you..."

1 John 2:2 Arm

And He Himself is the propitiation for ours sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world over the age of accountibility.


Ephesians 2:8 Arm

For by grace you who are over the age of accountibilty have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God for those who are over the age of accountibilty.


2 Corinthians 5:21 Arm

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on behalf of those over the age of accountility, that we who are over the age of accountibilty might become the righteousness of God.


Yep, it quite clear that Scripture does not allow us to consider children as part of the plan of salvation. :P

In Christ's love,
filo

[Studeclunker]

Filo, you scare me. Folks, the temprature of Seajoy's kitchen has gotten a bit high of late. Perhaps we should open another thread on the subject of infant baptisim? I'd love to discuss it.

Oh! There's the kettle singing. I liked that Plantation Mint so much yesterday morning... well, just dropped two bags in the pot again. Anyone for tea? I'll be mother

It's getting harder to break the ice on the koi pond. Broke it before going to church yesterday, and it was frozen again when I got home three hours later. I'm going to have to resort to a pick soon. At least those storms just made it a bit chilly out here. It could have been worse. Like the weather reports are showing in the mid-west and east coast. Yikes!:eek:

[seajoy]

I always like to quote the new Arminian passages:








Yep, it quite clear that Scripture does not allow us to consider children as part of the plan of salvation. :P

In Christ's love,
filo

Excellent filo!...and yes, I agree with Studeclunker...making a new thread so the kitchen stays friendly!

[Studeclunker]

You know, I decided to move my prize fish back into the house last night. They were in a small tank in my trailer in preparation for a move that isn't happening. Anyway, in the process, I brought some of the fish that were outside in one of the tanks in as well. As I was separating the pond fish from the fancys, some of them were bagged and placed in the large tank outside. In the forty-five minutes that it took to complete the process, the bags froze into the surface of the tank. I had a devil of a time breaking them loose and releasing the fish into the tank (LOL). Poor things, they were almost frozen solid when I got out there.

There's the kettle singing! I'm feeling like a more full-bodied tea this morning. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be Mother...

By the by, did anyone else have trouble getting in last night? I kept getting a 'database error'.

[seajoy]

Poor things, they were almost frozen solid when I got out there.

There's the kettle singing! I'm feeling like a more full-bodied tea this morning. Anyone for a cuppa?
Sounds like your fish could use some! :) If there is any left, I'll take a cup.

Where did you get the term "I'll be Mother"? It's kinda cute :) .

Hey, SC's quote is not in grey...what's up with that ? (edited)

[QuiltAngel]

Yep, I couldn't get in last night either. Glad to see it working today.

Today is sunny and chilly (around zero)

Have been out and about today and a meeting tonight. Went to son's Jazz Band contest and after lunch got the cast off of my arm that I have had the last 7 weeks. Now to limber up those fingers.

[LilLamb219]

Ow, where was the break on your arm? Removing the cast is more painful than putting in on in my opinion!!!

[Jim47]

Yep, I couldn't get in last night either. Glad to see it working today.

Today is sunny and chilly (around zero)

Have been out and about today and a meeting tonight. Went to son's Jazz Band contest and after lunch got the cast off of my arm that I have had the last 7 weeks. Now to limber up those fingers.


I'll bet that is a welcome relief. I hate casts and splint, Yuk! You'd think they could come up with something more modern wouldn't you. :idea:

[synger]

Poor things, they were almost frozen solid when I got out there.

There's the kettle singing! I'm feeling like a more full-bodied tea this morning. Anyone for a cuppa? [/quote]
Sounds like your fish could use some! :) If there is any left, I'll take a cup.

Where did you get the term "I'll be Mother"? It's kinda cute :) .

Hey, SC's quote is not in grey...what's up with that ? (edited)
It's a phrase from British tea (http://web.ncf.ca/bj333/HomePage.tea.html) for the person who pours out. The American equivalent I use is "Shall I pour?"
[quote]Mother : Someone is needed to pour out the tea (male,female,old or young-anyone can be”Mother”.The host or hostess is too busy preparing snacks and getting things organized or welcoming guests and is not to be disturbed.We can not have self-service or chaos--so someone must step in to officially become the “Mother” and pour out and serve the tea. It is advised to volunteer(that is if you want to get it before it is cold!)The host or hostess will say: “Who would like to be mother?” but you should first say-”shall I be mother?”

[seajoy]

[quote=seajoy;30788262]
It's a phrase from British tea (http://web.ncf.ca/bj333/HomePage.tea.html) for the person who pours out. The American equivalent I use is "Shall I pour?"
[i]
Oh..good to know :)

[Studeclunker]

Well, Synger, you beat me to it. Quite correct. In fact, I'd love to know where you came up with your explanation. Yes, I must confess a British background, on one side at least (LOL). I remember my Mum calling out, time out of hand, "Who wants to be Mother?" Then laughing because we all would volunteer. Sadly, I'm the only one who carried on the tradition. My mother used to have a type of quilted sock she would put over her pot. She called it a 'Tea Cozy'. Of course, Mum loved everything 'piping hot' and that included scalding hot tea. She found it funny that I would serve with a bowl of ice cubes on the side.

Koi and pond fish, carp in general, just go to sleep when the weather gets to the freezing point with their water. They won't eat so I don't have to feed them unless the weather warms up for a week. I generally just have to make sure that the surface is broken up at least once a day. That's been getting more difficult lately.

Oh! The kettle's singing! Anyone for a cuppa? Hope you don't mind it strong today? I'm kind of... how is it said? Draggin' my waggin' today.

[Studeclunker]

The weather here in Lewiston couldn't be much weirder. It was freezing night before last and the pond had an inch of ice. In fact, it had'nt thawed for several days. Sometimes I had to break it several times during the day. Yesterday, the temp was in the sixties and the pond completely thawed. The fish were even swimming around.

I took down that fir tree I've been working on the past two days. It fell, unfortuneately, downslope. Too much like work.:sigh: My plans last night were to work on the wagon's brakes. It became so bitterly cold I retreated into the house. The pond is iced over this morning. Yet, the day seems to be dawning warm. Weird.

Ah! The kettle's singing. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be Mother. How about some Constant Comment today? I kinda like that little bite from the cloves.

Speaking of British... As a teenager, my sibs and I, lived in fear of our friends hearing my Mum calling out the front door on rainy days, "Don't forget your rubbers and bumperchutes!"

[synger]

I'm not British at all, and I'm not sure where I picked up on the meaning of "I'll be Mother." But I've known it for quite some time, though I do not use it myself. In some ways it would be a great thing to have someone else pouring when I'm hosting. When I googled it, the link I posted above is where I got the explanation.

Oh, and the rubbers and bumbershoots is not strictly British. My very solidly Midwestern mother reminded us about our bumbershoots all the time, though thankfully we wore galoshes instead of rubbers.

I love Constant Comment. My mother, who instilled all of us girls with a love of tea, called it "stinky tea," and it was always saved for special occasions (meaning anytime we had company, or cookies). When she died, a week before my daughter was born, I was devastated. My sisters and I went through her things, and they wanted her silver jewellry. I wanted the beads and "fun" jewellry, because that's how I remember her most.

But when we got to looking through her Beleek china collection, the only thing I wanted was her shell teapot. Each year, on Mother's day, I get it out of the cabinet and make a pot of "stinky tea" and remember her fondly.

http://www.irishongrand.com/images/image_514.jpg

[QuiltAngel]

Sorry I have been on a forced absence, the DSL was down.

I broke my wrist in two places on the inside of the arem. One little bone at the base of the thumb was one so my thumb was immobolized also. I do have a splint for a few weeks. Now, before you ask me what happened, I will tell you. I ran a stop sign and t-boned a car. The people in the other car were ok and my son had whiplash. You know how you drive along and kind of just go, well that is what happened, unfortunatly, that stop sign was in the way. We are thankful that my arm was the worse,

It has been cold and windy here. Definitely hot chocolate time.

[Studeclunker]

Synger, what a wonderful pot! It looks like it's really made out of coral and shells! It's beautiful, truely a treasure.

One thing I'd love to have and will never get, is my Grandmum's pot. She had a Roger's silver set. I've got (from my Mum) the sugar and creamer. My aunt has the pot. She doesn't ever get it out. Hides it in a closet. Oh well, at least it's still in the family. My stuff is mostly porcelain. I don't have to polish it (LOL).:D

Speaking of the pot, I think I'll rinse it out and head for bed. I've been feeling off lately. Don't know what's wrong. God bless you all. Have a great night.

[seajoy]

Sorry I have been on a forced absence, the DSL was down.

I broke my wrist in two places on the inside of the arem. One little bone at the base of the thumb was one so my thumb was immobolized also. I do have a splint for a few weeks. Now, before you ask me what happened, I will tell you. I ran a stop sign and t-boned a car. The people in the other car were ok and my son had whiplash. You know how you drive along and kind of just go, well that is what happened, unfortunatly, that stop sign was in the way. We are thankful that my arm was the worse,

It has been cold and windy here. Definitely hot chocolate time.
glad you are doing better...i hurt my shoulder while you were absent a couple of days.

signing off for a few days...i'll be gone...see you folks on monday.

[porterross]

Kinda blah, I guess. I just feel like this forum is one massive fight, and I just need a break...but I love my friends here, and don't want to stay away from the entire site. (can anyone tell my why all my words are slanty all of a sudden!)


That is exactly why I've not bothered to look in here for over a month. There is no telling how many others have been put off by it.

Thank you for speaking up.

[dinkime]

it is 9:50 PM, my brother just called....i think he is slightly drunk, lol, very "happy"

[ctay]

My youngest son was in a wreck he went off the side of a hill ended up upside down against a tree, had to break a window out to get out of the truck. Hubby said he went down 20 or 25 feet down before the tree stopped him. He came out with just a scratch on his elbow. The Lord was with him. This happened about 2 or 3 weeks ago and ended up walking about 4 miles home. He didn't have a cell phone but if he had one he probably wouldn't have got a signal, its hard to pick up a signal in this area.

[dinkime]

My youngest son was in a wreck he went off the side of a hill ended up upside down against a tree, had to break a window out to get out of the truck. Hubby said he went down 20 or 25 feet down before the tree stopped him. He came out with just a scratch on his elbow. The Lord was with him. This happened about 2 or 3 weeks ago and ended up walking about 4 miles home. He didn't have a cell phone but if he had one he probably wouldn't have got a signal, its hard to pick up a signal in this area.

OH MY!! i am glad he is alright! what a blessing :groupray:

[ctay]

Yes the Good Lord was definately with him

[QuiltAngel]

Glad to hear your son is ok. Being able to walk away from an accident is truely wonderful.

I am regretting not having a photo of my car.

Well, I need to make a grocery list and get to town. We are to get several inches of snow overnight into Sunday. I am sure the stores are busy again.

[Studeclunker]

I got ambitious and baked some Snickerdoodles. So now I have a few dozen cinnamon cookies to share. The kettle is singing, and the pot is warmed. Anyone for a cuppa? I've got a plate of biscuits to share.:D ;) I'll be Mother!:wave:

[dinkime]

snickerdoodles are yummy!! but i would love some hot chocolate -- i don't like tea...

[Studeclunker]

Sorry, stepped out of the kitchen for a while. Car trouble. 'ol Bess is being tarrrrrd 'ol Bess. Sorry.

Yeah, hot chocolate isn't a problem. I've got Hershey's (if you're a purist) and also some Swiss Miss and Butterfinger. I bought the latter two for a visit my son promised and wealched on.
But we'll have to do this tomorrow morning. I'm cleaning out the pot and turning in.

God's blessings to all. May he send everyone a perfect, in all ways good and delightful, day tomorrow.

[seajoy]

thanks for always minding the kitchen when i'm away SC.

[Jim47]

My youngest son was in a wreck he went off the side of a hill ended up upside down against a tree, had to break a window out to get out of the truck. Hubby said he went down 20 or 25 feet down before the tree stopped him. He came out with just a scratch on his elbow. The Lord was with him. This happened about 2 or 3 weeks ago and ended up walking about 4 miles home. He didn't have a cell phone but if he had one he probably wouldn't have got a signal, its hard to pick up a signal in this area.



I have no idea how I missed this, but I am sure glad to hear that he is O'k.

[seajoy]

I have no idea how I missed this, but I am sure glad to hear that he is O'k.
amen

[cubanito]

I'd lay odds the boy wore his seatbelt. In today's cars you can survive almost anything IF you have your seatbelt.

JR

[Studeclunker]

The Department of transportation has been saying for over fifty years that wearing one's seatbelt increased the chance of survival in an accident by over a hundred percent. They started saying this in the fifties.
Remember this?
Buckle up for safety,
Buckle up!
Buckle up for safety,
Won't you buckle up?
And the life you save,
may be yours today!
Buckle up for safety
everybody buckle up!


I can still remember the music for that jingle. Now, isn't that scary?:eek: The D.O.T. did a blitz campaign from 1960 to at least '65. I remember hearing it on the radio occasionally till the early '70s. I remember the television ad showing people buckling their seatbelts with stupid grins on their faces. Like it was such tremendous fun. Dumb ad or no, it worked. Sort of. People became more consious of the belts now required for their cars. My parent's '56 Chevy had them. It was an option that cost my father an additional fifteen or twenty dollars. And he had to fight to get them to properly install them. The dealer thought they were a waste of time.:doh: 'ol Bess doesn't have belts. This surprises me. She's the first Studebaker I've ever seen without seatbelts. She'll have them by next week. I won't drive a car without them.

[filosofer]

We had been involved in an 8 car accident in Minneapolis in 1971. Of the 17 people in the accident, everyone had a seatbelt on - this in 1971!

I was in a car wreck five years ago; hit from behind, which totaled the car. But my car-pooling buddy and I were okay.

Seatbelts have been an absolute in any car I drive - since 1970. If someone doesn't put ont he seatbelt, I don't drive the car.

In Christ's love,
filo

[The Princess Bride]

If someone doesn't put ont he seatbelt, I don't drive the car.

That is a VERY good rule of thumb to have. :thumbsup:


/me sits down with a nice cup of hot tea to chill

[QuiltAngel]

Airbags are great too. Yeah I know about those going off. My family also has the rule of seatbelts on or we don't move.

Glad to hear ctay's son walked away from the accdent.

[Studeclunker]

Ahhh... A nice hot pot of Tetley's Ceylon. Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be mother!
You know, growing up, that phrase reminded me of the similar one, "I get to be shotgun!" Meaning they wanted to sit in the front seat next to the driver. Hearkens back to the Stage-coach days. Or at least, on TV it did...

When I was first married I had a '74 Impala sedan. A nice car. It was royal blue with a white vynal top. The car was also an automatic. My step-children had never ridden in an automatic car. I used to tell them (only half-seriously) that the car had a seat belt sensor. That if they didn't buckle their seat belts that the car wouldn't go into gear. Funny thing was, they believed it (LOL)!:D Robin would always chuckle and roll her eyes when I would say this. But it worked! My children all use their seat belts. It's saved the lives of at least two of them. My youngest daughter had a rollover on the freeway. She wasn't even scratched. I don't know the details of my eldest son's accident. But he says that without the seatbelt he would have been seriously hurt.
Praise God for such a simple thing as seat belts.:clap:

[porterross]

A nice cuppa tea would be perfect this afternoon.

Do you not prefer Twinings?

[Studeclunker]

Sorry, posted and ran off. I've been in a rush to cut firewood whilst I can. The winter has been mild so far and the Lord has blessed me with time to cut wood. So I have been!;)

Yes, I do prefer Tetley's as a matter of fact. I'm afraid that if they tested my blood the type might possibly come out Tetley's positive (LOL)!:D Still, I like Twinnings as well as Biglow's and sometimes a brand called Stash. Variety is the spice, or in this case tea, of life!;)

Ooh. Yuk! I left the pot with tea in it. Have to soak it overnight with vinegar.

God bless everyone! Hope you all had a blessed Sunday, and, do have an excellent week!:wave:

[seajoy]

I can't stand tea with orange flavor in it...yuk :sick: . But I like most other kinds.

I drank tea a lot when I was young. Then, when I was about 33....I found coffee, my true love :kiss: . I need to have cream, though. I think my favorite coffee is Highlander Grog. I also love hazelnut.

Good morning, by the way!

[dinkime]

no tea or coffee for me please bleck!

[Studeclunker]

Well, you know, the kettle's singing, and we could make some hot chocolate as well with the tea. Um, separately, of course. How about Twinning's Jasmine Oolong tea today? Very difficult to find around here. So I don't get it out much.
Sorry, after being brought up on a ranch, partly at least, coffee just isn't my thing. Mum and I used to enjoy a cuppa every morning and at midday.

Someone else will have to pour out. I've a lot of wood to cut. Sorry. Probably won't be posting much this week. Maintenance on the cars and woodcutting. Somewhere along the line, I have to get a job. :sigh:

[Studeclunker]

Wha-hahppin?:confused: I tried to get into this thread last night and ran into database errors again. Same with any thread anywhere else in this forum. Are they having trouble with hackers here?:eek:

[seajoy]

Wha-hahppin?:confused: I tried to get into this thread last night and ran into database errors again. Same with any thread anywhere else in this forum. Are they having trouble with hackers here?:eek:
I had the same trouble this morning, until just now.

[Studeclunker]

Hey! Anybody around? (voice echos back from the empty kitchen.) Okay... Well I'll just leave this note on the Icebox here...

I had a reasonably good day. Got the overload springs installed on the truck. The front ones don't fit, so I'll have to go to coil in the front. Not sure how that's going to work.

I was passing a downed tree I've been coveting (have to admit to it) for a few months. Yes, I'm a wood hound. Gotta be when you heat with wood (LOL).:D :D Anyway, the fella who rents the place was out and I stopped. He gave me the wood!:eek: :swoon: I'm so stoked! I now have wood for the next month!:clap: Baby, this old house is gonna be warm!

[seajoy]

Good for you SC!
We have -40 wind chill :eek: today here in WI, and could use a little warmth.

We are headed for our friends home, (about 10 miles) for a super bowl party. :clap: Hope the van will keep running!

Have a great sunday everyone. :wave:

[QuiltAngel]

Well, it is 1 below with wind chill of -21. Suppose to get to -15 overnight and a balmy 1 above on Monday. Yet, staying in, taking a nap and watching the Super Bowl.

[dinkime]

31 with a wind chill of 19 here! we are so toasty, lol

got my car washed!! my dark blue bug was white with salt & gunk, so i am happy

[Studeclunker]

Hmmm... I'm moving to a place that's currently below zero... willingly?:eek: Well I guess not so willingly.:o After all, if I stay here the way things are going, I'll be living in a box down by the river.:scratch:

Must make note to self to setup a covered and ENCLOASED walkway from the house to the shop. Yup, close that baby in. Even if it's not heated, at least there's no windchill.;)

[seajoy]

Hmmm... I'm moving to a place that's currently below zero... willingly?:eek: Well I guess not so willingly.:o After all, if I stay here the way things are going, I'll be living in a box down by the river.:scratch:


Where are you moving to? I forgot.

[Studeclunker]

I've been considering South Bend, In. There are a number of houses there that are affordable and jobs available. At 10-15k I can afford to work at the Walmart in Mishawaka;) .

[seajoy]

I've been considering South Bend, In. There are a number of houses there that are affordable and jobs available. At 10-15k I can afford to work at the Walmart in Mishawaka;) .
It's a start! :)

God Bless :pray:

[Jim47]

I've been considering South Bend, In. There are a number of houses there that are affordable and jobs available. At 10-15k I can afford to work at the Walmart in Mishawaka;) .




Best of luck friend :prayer:

What kind of work do you plan on lookin g for?

[Studeclunker]

I've been driving for the past eight years. When it seemed that there wouldn't be any future in Data Processing anymore, I moved on to driving. I'd rather go back to DP, but I'm afraid my skills are hopelessly out dated.

I'm currently job hunting in the South Bend area via the internet. It's a thin market.:sigh:

[Jim47]

I was a heavy truck mechanic for 12 years, something I wished I could still do. I almost got into driving but finally found another job as a mechanic. I wished I could have gotten into it as it has many benefits, see the country and all that. But I am a home body and I couldn't do without seeing my family every night. I do miss taking them out on test drives etc, especially in the winter. There isn't anything more thrilling then driving a bob tail on snow and ice :D I remember being out one night doing a rescue for a driver who was broke down. Our practice was to load up a bob tail with what ever tools and parts we tought we might need and drive out to meet him where he was broke down. If we couldn't get him going then we would pull out the dead tractor with a chain and switch him out so he could get going, and then wait for a wrecker to come and rescue us. This was not always real pleasant, as 95% of the break downs were in the really coldest part of winter. I remember one night waiting in a dead truck when it was below zero. I put placards and everthing else accross my lap to help preserve a little heat. I was shivering so bad this one night that I could barely climb out of the truck when the wrecker got there.

Then there were always those fun times when I would lay on snow and ice underneath a truck or trailer trying to thaw out fuel or air lines with a little propane torch. Those were the days I don't miss. :P

One night the wind chill was 75 degress below zero. Being outside for a just a few minutes made your head feel like it might split right in two. Of course frost bite was an every day occurance, Ugh

Makes me wonder why I liked it so much. :scratch:

[dinkime]

it was suppose to be about 37 today -- it hit 52!!!

[Studeclunker]

Well today was such an upsetting day, I broke out the licorice tea. A local lady wants to buy my trailer (8 1/2ft by 18ft encloased car trailer, nice), but she's kind of waffling right now. If she actually does, it's my ticket out of Lewiston! Woo hoo!!:clap:

I've been waiting around the house all day for her. Paula finally called at 4pm and told me she wouldn't be here. Rats! Oh well, tomorrow is another day...

Found just the house in South Bend too, Lord willing, I'm setup and ready to go.:prayer:

[seajoy]

Well today was such an upsetting day, I broke out the licorice tea. A local lady wants to buy my trailer (8 1/2ft by 18ft encloased car trailer, nice), but she's kind of waffling right now. If she actually does, it's my ticket out of Lewiston! Woo hoo!!:clap:

I've been waiting around the house all day for her. Paula finally called at 4pm and told me she wouldn't be here. Rats! Oh well, tomorrow is another day...

Found just the house in South Bend too, Lord willing, I'm setup and ready to go.:prayer:
Dearest Lord :prayer: , Please look down upon your servant Studeclunker. Help him to see that you know his future, just have you have known, and helped him in his past. Please give him a peace about this job and moving situation. If it is your will Lord, grant him the sale of his trailer, so he may move and start a new life.

We ask this in Jesus name. Amen

[Studeclunker]

Somewhere it is written that if two or more of you pray in my name whatever you ask will be given you. Someone once told me that the most common angels we come across are just ordinary people doing the Lord's work. Thanks, Seajoy, for the prayer. You were my angel today.:clap:

[seajoy]

Gee thanks...I needed that! :)

[Studeclunker]

Seajoy, I noticed that you've changed your character. Is that the empty tomb behind you? If so, what an excellent picture.

[Studeclunker]

I feel like I'm being followed around by the political-correctness police today...:scratch:

[porterross]

I feel like I'm being followed around by the political-correctness police today...:scratch:
Ha ha. Big brother is watching. Time to take ANOTHER break from this particular area of the CF methinks.

Peace, everyone.

[seajoy]

Seajoy, I noticed that you've changed your character. Is that the empty tomb behind you? If so, what an excellent picture.
Yes, I did change it...and yes, it's the empty tomb. Better than standing out in the snow like before.
The heat is good for the fibro. :D
And Jesus Resurrection is good for the soul! :)

[seajoy]

Ha ha. Big brother is watching. Time to take ANOTHER break from this particular area of the CF methinks.

Peace, everyone.
Oh, come on....stay. There's no booze allowed in here, so things don't get too out of hand. Only tea, coffee, or cocoa. Maybe some cider now and again. :)

[Jim47]

Oh, come on....stay. There's no booze allowed in here, so things don't get too out of hand. Only tea, coffee, or cocoa. Maybe some cider now and again. :)


What! No booze? Hmm, no one told me that. Is that written down some where? :P

[Studeclunker]

Some of the fellas were bringing in beer whilst Seajoy was out a while ago.;) Me, I'm a tea drinker. If they did a blood test on me it would come out Tetley positive with a reading of at least ten on the Bieglow.

[DaRev]

http://www.premiergourmet.com/catalog/images/yuengling.jpg

What!??!!?? :eek:

Who said no beer??!?

:cry:

[synger]

*slips some Honey Liqueur in her PG Tips tea*

Hmm, what? :yum:

[seajoy]

What! No booze? Hmm, no one told me that. Is that written down some where? :P
just in this thread ^_^

[seajoy]

http://www.premiergourmet.com/catalog/images/yuengling.jpg

What!??!!??

Who said no beer??!?

:cry:
Don't panic...just in this thread (unless too much liberal talk elsewhere forces one to come here for refuge ;) ).

Please don't :cry: , I can't stand to see a man :cry: !

[seajoy]

*slips some Honey Liqueur in her PG Tips tea*

Hmm, what? :yum:
I never thought of that...sounds good!
OK...forget the rules!!! :D :) :cool:

[Jim47]

I never thought of that...sounds good!
OK...forget the rules!!! :D :) :cool:


Thanks for the laugh Seajoy and everyone else. What a great way to start the day! :hug:

Maybe I'll break out the ginger brandy tonight :yum: or just have a beer? :thumbsup:

[synger]

The honey liqueur was a move of desperation. My husband likes very sweet drinks, but doesn't drink much. So when we get a bottle of vodka (my drink of choice), he'll look at the liqueurs and find one that sounds interesting, and buy it. So we ended up with a liquor cabinet containing Sabra (chocolate orange liqueur from Israel), a tiramisu liqueur, honey liqueur, french vanilla liqueur, and a blueberry liqueur. This is on top of our normal trinity of butterscotch snapps, coffee liqueur, and raspberry liqueur (all of which are really good in milk).

I got so tired of looking at ancient bottles of liqueurs, which he tasted once, and which are much too sweet for me, that I started trying them in tea. Very, very nice! And a great way to get rid of them. *grins*

[Studeclunker]

It has been a pleasure here. Thank all of you for your hospitality. I feel a need to appologise for a remark I made here earlier. Saturday was not a good day.
Again, it's been a pleasure. God bless and keep you all.

[Studeclunker]

I think a healthy dose of Blackberry brandy would have been a welcome addition to my tea yesterday. Then again, there was a Valentine's day message posted on this forum inspired by alcohol. I don't think that kind of prose would have helped the situation (LOL).;)

Today isn't going any better. My car died on the driveway last night and this morning was a deluge. I just couldn't face the tempest and the dead car at the same time.:sigh: Of course, I suppose it could be worse. I could be in Parish New York where they have over nine feet of snow!!:eek: And here I thought South Bend was bad...;)

By the way, it's now blazingly sunny and a toasty 55 degrees. Oi.:doh:

If you'll forgive me, mates, I'll pour out this morning. Someone please hand me that bottle with the purple cap, in the fridge please...

[QuiltAngel]

It is a balmy 27 degrees today with snow on the way tonight and a drop of temps to the teens. Hey, we have been below zero or single digits with strong winds the last two weeks. I gotta celebrate this warm temperature, we will take anything we can get.

[Studeclunker]

Ah, frigid it may be right now, but at least you're not facing water rationing like we are. Precipitation has been half of normal so far, here. If things keep going the way they are, my well will dry out again before July possibly early June. I gotta get outta this place.

[QuiltAngel]

Ah, frigid it may be right now, but at least you're not facing water rationing like we are. Precipitation has been half of normal so far, here. If things keep going the way they are, my well will dry out again before July possibly early June. I gotta get outta this place.
Yikes. I forget where you are. I know that there are parts of the country that are very dry. We lived in one of those areas until we moved here almost 8 years ago. They are just now getting some precip that is so needed.

Where I am, the farmers tile their fields so that water will run off, we get so much. I wish we could share our excess moisture with those who need it.

I pray that you can work it out to make this move and to get a job.

[DaRev]

It is a balmy 27 degrees today

Wow! Almost barefoot weather. ;) ^_^

[QuiltAngel]

Yeah. I headed over to church this morning without a coat, had a heavy blazer on, and was admonished. I don't have that far to go (right next door). At this rate, when it gets in the 30's, the kids will be pulling out the shorts.

[porterross]

It flip flops between daytime highs in the 40's to 70's. We never know what to wear when leaving in the morning, but we've learned to keep our coats handy.

[Jim47]

It hasn't been 40 here for a few weeks. Overnight in single digits and maybe 15-20 during the day, but bone chilling cold. The wind is always there and cuts like a knife. Maybe I'm just getting old :priest:

[DaRev]

I'm gonna rest here and put my feet up for a few days and wait and see if anything comes to pass in this forum. If not, I'm moving on to greener pastures.

Actually, I need to be more constructive with my time anyway. Lent is coming up and I have much to do. I can't be spending too much time on this here World Wide Waste-of-time. ;)

Have fun, y'all.


(Is there any coffee on?)

[QuiltAngel]

DaRev,
Come on in and sit down for a while. Yep we are moving into busier times for Pastors. Actually, Lent, Holy Week and Easter is my favorite time of the church year.

I am not a coffee drinker so how about some Hot Chocolate?

[Studeclunker]

Hey, I've got some Butterfinger cocoa in the cupbord. Ya wanna try some? The kettle's on the boil and it'll be singing in no time.:D

[QuiltAngel]

Sounds yummy!

Now you went and got me in the mood for a Butterfinger bar. Guess I am going to have to add that to my grocery list tomorrow, if I can make it to the store with the snow we are getting.

[Studeclunker]

Wish I was Willie Wonka, then I could just e-mail it to you. Kind like he sent a chocolate bar by television. Well... maybe not.:scratch: Especially after the last movie. Johnny Depp protrayed a... strange Willie.(shudders):eek:

"Are you all right, Mr. Wonka?"
"I just had a flashback."
"Does this happen often?"
"Yes, increasingly... today."
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Warner Bros. Pictures

[QuiltAngel]

Yep, that portrayal of Willie Wonka was different. Now you have me thinking that on this snowy day I should watch both versions of the movie.

[seajoy]

Yep, that portrayal of Willie Wonka was different. Now you have me thinking that on this snowy day I should watch both versions of the movie.
You're getting snow today? None here in WI so far.

Cause I'm looking for sympathy :) .....The physical therapy on my shoulder is not helping at all. The PT guy thinks I have a tear in there :D :( . Anyway, I have to have an MRI soon, and surgery may be in order :swoon:.

Thanks for all the pity! ^_^