Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (4)

[seajoy]

Well, hubby just got called out on an emergency fixit job....that another company messed up earlier today. :doh: Poor hubby, always working....now I'm here by my lonesome, just me and the beagle.

I just found out tonight that my husband will be traveling out of state for a few days next week on business. You guys might get pretty sick of me hanging out here for company. :help: :)

[Jim47]

Well, hubby just got called out on an emergency fixit job....that another company messed up earlier today. :doh: Poor hubby, always working....now I'm here by my lonesome, just me and the beagle.

I just found out tonight that my husband will be traveling out of state for a few days next week on business. You guys might get pretty sick of me hanging out here for company. :help: :)


You're always good company Seajoy. :hug: I am sorry you will be alone though. I hate being alone. I'm a big baby about that :)

[Flipper]

My husband's at work tonight and has to work tomorrow. I hate being alone too, so I feel your pain.

[Studeclunker]

Are you talking about me in front of my back? ^_^

Either that or behind your front. :D

reminds me of a conversation in Music Man between the Mayor and Tommy;

"Have you two been meeting behind my back?" demands the Mayor of his daughter, Zenita.
"Yeah, but we'd rather be meeting in front of your back," exclaims Tommy Cheelas, then looks confused about what he'd said.
"Wha-d-you-mean?" demands the Mayor.
"Uh..." begins Tommy, looking completely flummoxed.
"Never mind," exclaims the Mayor, also looking rather confused, "you just keep away from my daughter! Understand?"

One of the great moments in Hollywood.:D

[latebloomer]

Bye, everybody, see you next week. We're heading out on vacation tomorrow. Hubby's family is having a big family reunion this weekend & we're headed out a couple days early to help his folks get ready. Tiger's excited about going to Grandma's. It sounds like the farmhouse will be overflowing, so we're going to camp in the yard in a tent. 100 relatives, 2 bathrooms, and a forecast for 95 degrees. BIL's BBQ ribs, corn on the cob, and fireworks in the evening.

My character had to get shoes--they were out of toes, and no bare feet allowed outside at the farm. At least the armor shop still had some sneakers.

[seajoy]

Morning everyone! Happy 4th of July. :clap:

[C.F.W. Walther]

Morning Sis,
Hope everyone enjoys the family this July 4th :)

Wish everyone knew what it's really about and that is that "freedom is not free"

Of course for some people it's just another holiday when the amateurs are out getting "snockered".

[Jim47]

Morning Sis,
Hope everyone enjoys the family this July 4th :)

Wish everyone knew what it's really about and that is that "freedom is not free"

Of course for some people it's just another holiday when the amateurs are out getting "snockered".


Indeed. Lest remember to thank God for all the folks who serve us and keep our country free. Lest also pray that our govenrment may wake up and see the road we are on is not free. If only we could stick to the ideals of our constitution! :sigh:

[LilLamb219]

Have a great time, latebloomer!

Happy 4th everyone :)

[DaSeminarian]

'tis too bad none of the National hymns speak of Christ, but only of God and in a most general way at most.

[Flipper]

Not all Americans are Christian.

[Studeclunker]

Very true. This has been true from the beginning. Still, the country was founded by, nominally at least, Christian people. The government was established on Christian principals. Regardless of what sophestry the anti-christian left may spew out, this country was indeed founded on CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS!:mad: Ahem, sorry.:sorry: I get a little testy on this subject. Historical revisionism really annoys me no end. It's really popular right now.

Read George Washington's inagural address sometime. It is filled with the imagery of the divine will of God. Washington, at least, knew where this country should be addressing it's thanksgiving. Many of the speeches of the first hundred-fifty years' worth of Presidents are full of phrases like, "the devine will of the almighty God..." "...the guiding hand of the almighty..." "...that shining city on a hill..." etc. These people weren't athiests. Very few of them were counterfiet christians either.

I need to be careful as this looks a lot like a rant and I don't mean it to be. The USA has gone through periods of (christian) backsliding and revival before. Things look to me like we are due for yet another revival movement. The seeds of faith (and thus greatness) were sown in the very early years of this country's beginning. Still, we have gone through periods of godlessness similar to the current times. However, and this is what worries me, it has never so deeply entrenched itself in our government and society as it currently has. Pride is our greatest enemy and gives us an ugly face overseas.

May our gracious and kind Lord find the charity of, once again, pulling us out of the morass and trap of pride and conceit. May he be so gracious to send the spirit into the hearts of all Americans and bring them to the truth of his Word.

Okay, I'll shut up now.:sorry:

[DaSeminarian]

Very true. This has been true from the beginning. Still, the country was founded by, nominally at least, Christian people. The government was established on Christian principals. Regardless of what sophestry the anti-christian left may spew out, this country was indeed founded on CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS!:mad: Ahem, sorry.:sorry: I get a little testy on this subject. Historical revisionism really annoys me no end. It's really popular right now.

Read George Washington's inagural address sometime. It is filled with the imagery of the divine will of God. Washington, at least, knew where this country should be addressing it's thanksgiving. Many of the speeches of the first hundred-fifty years' worth of Presidents are full of phrases like, "the devine will of the almighty God..." "...the guiding hand of the almighty..." "...that shining city on a hill..." etc. These people weren't athiests. Very few of them were counterfiet christians either.

I need to be careful as this looks a lot like a rant and I don't mean it to be. The USA has gone through periods of (christian) backsliding and revival before. Things look to me like we are due for yet another revival movement. The seeds of faith (and thus greatness) were sown in the very early years of this country's beginning. Still, we have gone through periods of godlessness similar to the current times. However, and this is what worries me, it has never so deeply entrenched itself in our government and society as it currently has. Pride is our greatest enemy and gives us an ugly face overseas.

May our gracious and kind Lord find the charity of, once again, pulling us out of the morass and trap of pride and conceit. May he be so gracious to send the spirit into the hearts of all Americans and bring them to the truth of his Word.

Okay, I'll shut up now.:sorry:

Then how come Christ is never mentioned?

[C.F.W. Walther]

Very true. This has been true from the beginning. Still, the country was founded by, nominally at least, Christian people. The government was established on Christian principals. Regardless of what sophestry the anti-christian left may spew out, this country was indeed founded on CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS!:mad: Ahem, sorry.:sorry: I get a little testy on this subject. Historical revisionism really annoys me no end. It's really popular right now.

Read George Washington's inagural address sometime. It is filled with the imagery of the divine will of God. Washington, at least, knew where this country should be addressing it's thanksgiving. Many of the speeches of the first hundred-fifty years' worth of Presidents are full of phrases like, "the devine will of the almighty God..." "...the guiding hand of the almighty..." "...that shining city on a hill..." etc. These people weren't athiests. Very few of them were counterfiet christians either.

I need to be careful as this looks a lot like a rant and I don't mean it to be. The USA has gone through periods of (christian) backsliding and revival before. Things look to me like we are due for yet another revival movement. The seeds of faith (and thus greatness) were sown in the very early years of this country's beginning. Still, we have gone through periods of godlessness similar to the current times. However, and this is what worries me, it has never so deeply entrenched itself in our government and society as it currently has. Pride is our greatest enemy and gives us an ugly face overseas.

May our gracious and kind Lord find the charity of, once again, pulling us out of the morass and trap of pride and conceit. May he be so gracious to send the spirit into the hearts of all Americans and bring them to the truth of his Word.

Okay, I'll shut up now.:sorry:


:thumbsup::thumbsup: Right on Bro

[filosofer]

Then how come Christ is never mentioned?

Probably because many were deists writing in a Christianized culture (often called Christendom - since the time of Constantine that was the prevailing cultural world view/viewpoint). Thus, deists could use Christianized phrases without being Christian, yet sound like Christians.

In Christ's love,
filo

[Flipper]

What filo said. The country wasn't founded by all Christians as much as neo-conservatives would like to rewrite history to show. For example, Jefferson was a Deist and he wrote the Declaration and had a part in the Constitution. However it was founded on more Christian principals than any other country in this world. It just won't ever be a Christian country because we are humans who fall short.

[filosofer]

However it was founded on more Christian principals than any other country in this world.

More likely it was founded on Christian principles, since schools were not yet founded and thus had no principals. ;)



It just won't ever be a Christian country because we are humans who fall short.

And the idea of a "Christian nation" comes out of Reformed theology, not Lutheran understanding of the two kingdoms.

In Christ's love,
filo

[TheCosmicGospel]

Then how come Christ is never mentioned?

When you say "God", you have said it all. Washington was a president, not a preacher. Just like today, you never hear "Jesus bless America." Boxers seem to be more likely than anyone in the public arena to address the Lord and King. I am not sure what the connection is between trying to beat the daylights out of someone and promoting Jesus. But there it is.

Peace,
Cos

[filosofer]

When you say "God", you have said it all.


Actually, that does not say it all. Even Muslims agree with saying "God" or "Allah"; so do LDS, etc. The defining point is exactly on Matthew 16:15..."Who do you say that I am?"




Washington was a president, not a preacher.


That isn't the issue, though. While Washington set the tenor of what it meant to be President, he had far less influence on the "founding" of the nation than others, who were specifically deists. In other words, Christians could agree with the declaration of Independence and with the Constitution because those documents were set up for civil rule. But by doing so, it does not make nor imply that the nation was "Christian."


Boxers seem to be more likely than anyone in the public arena to address the Lord and King

So, how did Don (King) enter the discussion? ;)^_^

In Christ's love,
filo

[DaSeminarian]

When you say "God", you have said it all. Washington was a president, not a preacher. Just like today, you never hear "Jesus bless America." Boxers seem to be more likely than anyone in the public arena to address the Lord and King. I am not sure what the connection is between trying to beat the daylights out of someone and promoting Jesus. But there it is.

Peace,
Cos


I agree with filo. This country was not founded on Christian principles. It was founded on the idea that Government should be representative of the people who inhabit the land. Washington was a deist as well as Madison and I believe Adams. Jefferson claimed to be a Christian, but he was a Higher critical sort who liked to pick and choose what was truth and what was not.

This country was founded on the notion that the state should not establish a particular religion or denomination of religion as a state religion. This way they could not force the people who didn't agree with the religion to convert. What inevitably this has become is a freedom of every religion but Christianity. We are branded as intolerant and made the scapegoats of all the hate crimes going on.

[LilLamb219]

Slow day on the forums today, huh? Everyone must be recuperating from the 4th! At least, those of us in the US.

[C.F.W. Walther]

Actually, that does not say it all. Even Muslims agree with saying "God" or "Allah"; so do LDS, etc. The defining point is exactly on Matthew 16:15..."Who do you say that I am?"







That isn't the issue, though. While Washington set the tenor of what it meant to be President, he had far less influence on the "founding" of the nation than others, who were specifically deists. In other words, Christians could agree with the declaration of Independence and with the Constitution because those documents were set up for civil rule. But by doing so, it does not make nor imply that the nation was "Christian."




So, how did Don (King) enter the discussion? ;)^_^

In Christ's love,
filo
Well GoOd must have had something to do with the formation of the country because no group of humans could have come up with the Constitution without God's help.

[filosofer]

Well GoOd must have had something to do with the formation of the country because no group of humans could have come up with the Constitution without God's help.

I'm curious about this statement. Are you saying that the Constitution is somehow "inspired"?

In Christ's love,
filo

[DaSeminarian]

Well GoOd must have had something to do with the formation of the country because no group of humans could have come up with the Constitution without God's help.


Please give an example of what you mean. The Constitution is not a divinely inspired document. It is from the minds of the age of Enlightenment which went from approximately the mid 18th century to the mid 19th century (I am being rather broad on the time frame.)

Many of our founding fathers were part of the Freemasons and Illuminati which were secret organizations and which IMO Christians should not be partly or Parcelly involved.

[DaRev]

Hi all.

I have returned from my R & R.
Anybody miss me?


Anybody??




Anyone?????

[filosofer]

Hi all.

I have returned from my R & R.
Anybody miss me?


Anybody??




Anyone?????

And you are? ^_^

In Christ's love,
filo

[Jim47]

Hi all.

I have returned from my R & R.
Anybody miss me?


Anybody??




Anyone?????



I wondered where you have been, so whats up? :)

[DaRev]

I wondered where you have been, so whats up? :)

Absolutely nothing. :sigh:

[LilLamb219]

Of course we missed you!!!! Did you have a nice time away from us? :)

[filosofer]

Of course we missed you!!!! Did you have a nice time away from us? :)

Is that cotton candy I see??????

In Christ's love,
filo

[DaRev]

Of course we missed you!!!! Did you have a nice time away from us? :)

Believe it or not, I actually did. Spent some time with my family that I don't get to see near often enough. And I was able to clear my head some, too.

[DaSeminarian]

And I was able to clear my head some, too.

Ah. So there was plenty of beer then. ;)

[DaRev]

Ah. So there was plenty of beer then. ;)
:thumbsup:
...AKA "sorrow drowning solution". ^_^

[LilLamb219]

Well, I'm glad you're all relaxed so you can come back here and get stressed out again ;)

[seajoy]

Hi all.

I have returned from my R & R.
Anybody miss me?


Anybody??




Anyone?????
Hey Rev! Good to see you back. I remember you....ELCA minister...right? ^_^ :sorry:

[DaRev]

Hey Rev! Good to see you back. I remember you....ELCA minister...right? ^_^ :sorry:

Ha! ^_^ Not even close! SELC! :D

[DaSeminarian]

:thumbsup:
...AKA "sorrow drowning solution". ^_^


What sorrows were you drowning?

We had a 4th of July party at the Seminary. Lots of beer and fireworks and the food was fantastic.

[seajoy]

My beagle is spinning out of control from our fireworks at this very moment. :tutu:
They are going on now because we had rain.
Poor pupper...I hope he recovers from all this. :eek:

[seajoy]

Hey, I joined CF one year ago today! What a blessing all of you have been to me. I'm so grateful to God that I've met all of you. :hug:

[DaRev]

He has blessed us all with you as well. (In more ways that you probably know.) :hug:

[seajoy]

He has blessed us all with you as well. (In more ways that you probably know.) :hug:
Wow, thanks Rev....that was a really nice thing to say. :)

[Studeclunker]

Quote:
Originally Posted by DaRev http://www3.christianforums.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=36445847#post36445847)
He has blessed us all with you as well. (In more ways that you probably know.) :hug:

Wow, thanks Rev....that was a really nice thing to say. :)

Count on it, it's the truth Luvie-duck!;)

[ctay]

We are leaving today and going to the mountains and coming home sunday. The place we got has a hot tub and a computer. I think on the way we are going to check this place out.

http://huntsville.about.com/library/weekly/aa102303a.htm

[Jim47]

We are leaving today and going to the mountains and coming home sunday. The place we got has a hot tub and a computer. I think on the way we are going to check this place out.

http://huntsville.about.com/library/weekly/aa102303a.htm


Looks nice, you must be a nature lover like me :)

[LilLamb219]

We are leaving today and going to the mountains and coming home sunday. The place we got has a hot tub and a computer. I think on the way we are going to check this place out.

http://huntsville.about.com/library/weekly/aa102303a.htm

Very pretty! I bet a lot of people go there in the fall to see the changed colors of the leaves!

[LilLamb219]

Hey, I joined CF one year ago today! What a blessing all of you have been to me. I'm so grateful to God that I've met all of you. :hug:

Really? Only a year? Wow, it seems as if I've known you for longer than that...you're an old friend now, not only a year new :tutu:

[QuiltAngel]

Hey, I joined CF one year ago today! What a blessing all of you have been to me. I'm so grateful to God that I've met all of you. :hug:
You have only been here a year? You have been a blessing to me and others here.

Actually, I am fortunate in that I got to know Seajoy on another forum before either of us joined here. When you joined here, we ran into each other.

Everyone have a great weekend!

[seajoy]

Really? Only a year? Wow, it seems as if I've known you for longer than that...you're an old friend now, not only a year new :tutu:
Thanks Lambie, Quilty, and Stude. You guys mean so much to me. Your help and encouragement have given me strength lots of times.
For me to be considered a blessing to someone is a real gift for me to hear. God blesses us all with Christian friends to help us through. :hug:

[WildStrawberry]

Only a year, SeaJoy? Hooray for your anniversary! I can only agree with everyone here who has said what a blessing you are.

Kae

[seajoy]

Only a year, SeaJoy? Hooray for your anniversary! I can only agree with everyone here who has said what a blessing you are.

Kae
I feel the same about you Kae...you are a real gem. :hug: Always so kind and thoughtful.

[seajoy]

Why does this policy change thing have me feeling so yucky? :sick: Talk to me people. I'm not being a nice person today. :sigh:

[DaSeminarian]

Why does this policy change thing have me feeling so yucky? :sick: Talk to me people. I'm not being a nice person today. :sigh:

In general, people hate change. Yet it is inevitable. Erwin Loh owns this forum and he can do anything he wants with it. I say we make some lemonade out of the lemons we have been given and maybe add a little vodka or rum to make us feel all better and then do what we can to make this work for us as Conservative Lutherans.

[seajoy]

In general, people hate change. Yet it is inevitable. Erwin Loh owns this forum and he can do anything he wants with it. I say we make some lemonade out of the lemons we have been given and maybe add a little vodka or rum to make us feel all better and then do what we can to make this work for us as Conservative Lutherans.
I don't mind change if it's for the good. Some of the changes listed don't bother me at all. A couple of them are horrible. That's my problem.

[LilLamb219]

The policy change is really drastic...but it gives US a chance to create our own environment here if we stick together and get the strong enough numbers to be able to hold the vote on what we want.

[DaSeminarian]

The policy change is really drastic...but it gives US a chance to create our own environment here if we stick together and get the strong enough numbers to be able to hold the vote on what we want.


I agree LilLamb. I remember for a while when the ELCA people were on here all the time. The LCMS/WELS people have kind of taken over the discussions on the Regular Lutheran Forum. I say if we band together we can come up with our own rules and keep the atmosphere of good solid Christian debate alive we can make it work.

I haven't seen Bridget (Kagome Shuko) post in the TCL forum for quite a while. I think she has been keeping to the ELCA forum more.

[Jim47]

Feeling yucky would be quite normal for the shock that we have had :)

I agree with Scott, lets make lemonade and maybe add something to spice it up.

Let me repeat here, we need to start a poll and elect some of our own members as moderators so when the times comes we are prepared. May I have some volunteers please, hopefully maybe some of the folks who are already on staff and some new faces as well. We need to do what we can to protect our own little corner. I'll start a new thread to discuss this and start a list of names. :)

[LilLamb219]

When do you think the real voting will begin though?

[DaRev]

Wanna see some cute girls?

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/1codiliz.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/1aryanna.jpg

[LilLamb219]

Aww, they're so sweet :)

[seajoy]

Wanna see some cute girls?

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/1codiliz.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/1aryanna.jpg
I vote 11, on a scale of 1-10 for cuteness. :clap: Oh, and I nominate them for our new mods too! ^_^

[ctay]

Aw what cute girls. We just got home a little bit ago from the mountains, hadn't read the new rules, need to find them. I'll show off pictures as soon as I get some put up on my webpage.

[Jim47]

Wanna see some cute girls?

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/1codiliz.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/1aryanna.jpg


Couple of real Beauts Rev :thumbsup:

[WildStrawberry]

Rev, they're beautiful. Simply beautiful!

Kae

[C.F.W. Walther]

I'm assuming they're yours---or related anyway.
Adorable!

[DaRev]

I'm assuming they're yours---or related anyway.
Adorable!

They're my daughters girls. I visited them over the 4th.

[ctay]

My granddaughter went with us on the trip, we went to this one waterfall and saw someone rapelling, she thought it was neat, I think I rather keep my feet on the ground.

[porterross]

Hellooooo...anyone else left here? :sigh:

[Jim47]

Hellooooo...anyone else left here? :sigh:


I'm here for a little bit then leaving for the day, can't sleep :(

[BreadAlone]

I'm here for a little bit then leaving for the day, can't sleep :(
lol I can't sleep, either..I've been waiting for the site to come back online alot of the day yesterday..

[ctay]

I've been waiting for the site to come back up too all day yesterday

[ctay]

Oh yeah, I got some pictures resized of our Mentone trip, going to get them up today hopefully. I'll share.

[DaRev]

For our Confessional Lutheran family, we now have a new home. Go to this site http://conservative-christian-forums.com//YaBB.pl and register. Our forum is called "Concordia-Confessional Lutherans". A few of our ranks have already joined. A number of conservative folks from CF have joined the forum and there are a number of different denominational subforums as well. If this place becomes too much of a nut house (as it undoubtedly will) then at least we have a forum where we can fellowship and discuss with the fear of harassment.

Hope to see y'all there.

[LilLamb219]

For our Confessional Lutheran family, we now have a new home. Go to this site http://conservative-christian-forums.com//YaBB.pl and register. Our forum is called "Concordia-Confessional Lutherans". A few of our ranks have already joined. A number of conservative folks from CF have joined the forum and there are a number of different denominational subforums as well. If this place becomes too much of a nut house (as it undoubtedly will) then at least we have a forum where we can fellowship and discuss with the fear of harassment.

Hope to see y'all there.

I signed up today but only got to read the coffee thread so far and posted Hi in there. I don't know how often I'll be in there to post within these next few weeks as I try to read and learn about all the changes here and how to mod now since it's different. Easier I think though.

Congrats to Rev for being a mod there :clap:

[ctay]

Ok here's some pictures of our trip

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

[ctay]

For our Confessional Lutheran family, we now have a new home. Go to this site http://conservative-christian-forums.com//YaBB.pl and register. Our forum is called "Concordia-Confessional Lutherans". A few of our ranks have already joined. A number of conservative folks from CF have joined the forum and there are a number of different denominational subforums as well. If this place becomes too much of a nut house (as it undoubtedly will) then at least we have a forum where we can fellowship and discuss with the fear of harassment.

Hope to see y'all there.
Checking it out now

[seajoy]

Well, Belinda got what she wanted...this is one conservative who's probably not coming back.
Hey, it was a great year here.
Take care everyone.
God bless. :hug:
I will miss you. :(

[LilLamb219]

Don't leave because of one person, please. :(

[LilLamb219]

Ok here's some pictures of our trip

http://home.hiwaay.net/~taylorb/ment.html (http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Etaylorb/ment.html)

Awesome pics!! :thumbsup:

[QuiltAngel]

I had a reply typed here and lost it. For some reason, with the changes, this site loads v-e-r-y s-l-o-w for me, or it may be a coincidence. I was away for the weekend and just this afternoon was able to get logged on without the site down type message. Looks like lots has happened.

DaRev, The girls are adorable. I am going to check that link out. If it is a site kink of like TCL, I might just like it. Fun, fellowship as well as good theological discussions.

Porter, I understood what you were saying about predators. The doors have been open and it is only time.

One of the statements of Erwin's that bother me is that if one says they are Christian than they are. It seems to be that there are organizations that say they are but they aren't.

I hope we can keep TCL the way we have been. I joined here for Christian fellowship and come to TCL when I want to get away from the world.

Guess I need to go find the announcement threads.

[QuiltAngel]

Intersting, my first post that I thought disappeared appeared after the second one. I deleted it as it is a duplicate.

[Flipper]

Well, Belinda got what she wanted...this is one conservative who's probably not coming back.
Hey, it was a great year here.
Take care everyone.
God bless. :hug:
I will miss you. :(

I can't tell you how many times many of you here have frustrated me into wanting to leave, and I'm still here - look at my little flag, there's 4 crosses. I've been here a long time. So if I can stay and put up with y'all, the rest of you can stay and put up with me. :D

[DaSeminarian]

I can't tell you how many times many of you here have frustrated me into wanting to leave, and I'm still here - look at my little flag, there's 4 crosses. I've been here a long time. So if I can stay and put up with y'all, the rest of you can stay and put up with me. :D


Ok, so you've earned your stars. Those and $1.50 will get you 1/2 cup of coffee at Star bucks.

J/k. You are our General Flipper.

[Flipper]

I didn't see you salute, soldier.

[porterross]

If I claim to be married here, will my yard be mowed and my garage cleaned out by my imaginary husband? I like the bling-bling of the wedding ring icon.

[Flipper]

If I claim to be married here, will my yard be mowed and my garage cleaned out by my imaginary husband? I like the bling-bling of the wedding ring icon.

Wish it were that easy. I'm married, and my yard isn't mowed, nor is the garage cleaned out (as evidenced by my car in the driveway and not in said garage and little clover blossoms popping up all over).

Is there a point I'm missing? :scratch:

[DaRev]

If I claim to be married here, will my yard be mowed and my garage cleaned out by my imaginary husband? I like the bling-bling of the wedding ring icon.

But some of us would know you are lying. ;) ^_^

[porterross]

But some of us would know you are lying. ;) ^_^
No. I'm only a liar if "I" believe I'm a liar and it's only a sin if "I" believe it's a sin.

Welcome to the new CF.

[porterross]

Wish it were that easy. I'm married, and my yard isn't mowed, nor is the garage cleaned out (as evidenced by my car in the driveway and not in said garage and little clover blossoms popping up all over).

Is there a point I'm missing? :scratch:
I like the wedding rings icon. They shine real pretty-like.

Erwin's new rules state that if a poster says they're married, they are. No more Biblical definition necessary.

[C.F.W. Walther]

No. I'm only a liar if "I" believe I'm a liar and it's only a sin if "I" believe it's a sin.

Welcome to the new CF.Yep---Everything is relative now :)

Got to get up early. Pastor and I have a round of golf tomorrow early. We decidd that there will be a 3 stroke limit. In other words we quite counting after 3 strokes :). All "birdies" and "eagles" game. Geezz I love this sport :)

[DaRev]

No. I'm only a liar if "I" believe I'm a liar and it's only a sin if "I" believe it's a sin.

Welcome to the new CF.

I was taught that in the Roman Catholic Church, believe it or not, during my pre-Cana before I got married. :doh:

[DaRev]

No more Biblical definition necessary.

Well, in that case... ;) ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[porterross]

Well, in that case... ;) ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

I know. My thoughts exactly!!!

Too bad the Holy Spirit is very quick to remind me otherwise when my mind wanders toward such areas. :blush:

[Flipper]

Oh geez, it's like being at a family gathering with the cackling hens. Now how many different ways and in how many different threads can we say that we don't like some of the new rules?

Is there nothing better to do, like maybe some edifying threads, and real live fellowshipping?

Guys, just because you are absolutely right in your concerns, doesn't mean you have to get on a high horse about it. This board and especially TCL is what the regulars (that would be you) make of it. I've found in my career that sitting around and complaining doesn't solve the problems, and after awhile, doesn't make me feel any better either. I'm sure something similar applies here.

Oh no - some unsavory element might come in... I'm so scared!!!! Jeez Louise - how old are you? How strong is your faith? Really? Some of you are old enough to be my parents, and a couple of you, I kind look up to you with that kind of respect, and right now if you were my parents, I would be embarassed. People I look up to, stand up for and constantly defend their beliefs, and don't let potential "bad" people they may come across get them down. Now, who am I supposed to look up to now?

But, hey, if you don't want to look at this as the challenge and opportunity that it can present itself, go ahead and continue being a bunch of cackling hens. I certainly won't stop you. I'm only a "General" in jokes.

[DaRev]

I know. My thoughts exactly!!!

Too bad the Holy Spirit is very quick to remind me otherwise when my mind wanders toward such areas. :blush:

Do you hear a whistling sound over head? :eek:

^_^

[porterross]

We are fellowshipping.

http://www.chicken-yard.net/pics/other/pics/reis.jpg

Who ate all the fresh worms?

[DaRev]

I think it was that big chicken on the left.

[porterross]

I blame the rooster. You know how they like to eat.

[DaRev]

Ummm... was that a wise crack? :scratch:
^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[porterross]

Who, me? Would I do that? :holy:

[Flipper]

+

[porterross]

+
Now who's looking to create turmoil for their own purpose, whatever that might be?

[DaRev]

Who, me? Would I do that? :holy:

Oh, no, of course not. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/grinser/grinning-smiley-026.gif

[Flipper]

Now who's looking to create turmoil for their own purpose, whatever that might be?

I'll admit that I had written something mean and then decided that it wasn't edifying so I removed it. There. Happy?

Are you sure you aren't just paranoid? I don't know if you have been following my prayer requests, but I have way too much going on in my life right now to have an agenda here. Sorry, you just aren't worth my time. I'm not even knowledgeable enough to come up with an agenda if I had the time, so maybe I should be flattered that you thought I had one.

[porterross]

I'll admit that I had written something mean and then decided that it wasn't edifying so I removed it. There. Happy?

Are you sure you aren't just paranoid? I don't know if you have been following my prayer requests, but I have way too much going on in my life right now to have an agenda here. Sorry, you just aren't worth my time. I'm not even knowledgeable enough to come up with an agenda if I had the time, so maybe I should be flattered that you thought I had one.
You obviously have enough energy to look for a reason to get angry about someone else's posts that were in no way aimed at you. Why you're looking to pick fights is beyond me, but I'll not be helping to fuel it.

[seajoy]

I can't tell you how many times many of you here have frustrated me into wanting to leave, and I'm still here - look at my little flag, there's 4 crosses. I've been here a long time. So if I can stay and put up with y'all, the rest of you can stay and put up with me. :D
I didn't realize I was one of the ones that frustrated you, and that you had to put up with me.
That kinda hurts, Flip.
Look what's happened here already after only a few short days of the CF changes.

From Gal. chapter 5
Love your neighbor as yourself. If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

I never thought I'd see what I'm seeing in TCL and in the conservative fellowship thread. I realize I should not have even lurked.

[DaRev]

I didn't realize I was one of the ones that frustrated you, and that you had to put up with me.
That kinda hurts, Flip.
Look what's happened here already after only a few short days of the CF changes.

From Gal. chapter 5
Love your neighbor as yourself. If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

I never thought I'd see what I'm seeing in TCL and in the conservative fellowship thread. I realize I should not have even lurked.

I think the paranoia and the passionate overreacting is getting the best of some folks. Perhaps the site should shut down for a couple more days to allow everyone a chance to get their heads set firmly back on their shoulders. We've all been so worried about "troublemakers" coming in here from outside, but all that I've seen here lately is in-fighting. It's beginning to get to be a little much.

[Flipper]

You obviously have enough energy to look for a reason to get angry about someone else's posts that were in no way aimed at you. Why you're looking to pick fights is beyond me, but I'll not be helping to fuel it.

I just stated my opinion. I'm not fighting. I even confessed that that I had written something wrong and removed it. I apologize.

What more do you want from me?

I'm not your enemy.

[Flipper]

I didn't realize I was one of the ones that frustrated you, and that you had to put up with me.
That kinda hurts, Flip.
Look what's happened here already after only a few short days of the CF changes.

From Gal. chapter 5
Love your neighbor as yourself. If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

I never thought I'd see what I'm seeing in TCL and in the conservative fellowship thread. I realize I should not have even lurked.

I thought the :D smilie would show that what I said was mostly tongue-in-cheek, but...

There was a time when everyone here got to me, back when Alex died, and I felt like I got NO support here from ANYONE. I admitted later that maybe it was me. But at the time I got so angry that I almost left, but I didn't.

It's not all about you or anyone else, ok.

[Flipper]

I think the paranoia and the passionate overreacting is getting the best of some folks. Perhaps the site should shut down for a couple more days to allow everyone a chance to get their heads set firmly back on their shoulders. We've all been so worried about "troublemakers" coming in here from outside, but all that I've seen here lately is in-fighting. It's beginning to get to be a little much.

I'm usually anti-thread closing, but right now I agree with you. The paranoia is running a bit thick here.

[porterross]

I just stated my opinion. I'm not fighting. I even confessed that that I had written something wrong and removed it. I apologize.

What more do you want from me?

I'm not your enemy.
I want you feel better so you don't feel it necessary to come here and take things out on those who've done you no wrong.

[Flipper]

I want you feel better so you don't feel it necessary to come here and take things out on those who've done you no wrong.

I'm not taking anything out on anyone. Where do you see that?

Oh the cackling hen comment? I was just calling it as I see it. You would be as surprised as I was at who gave me rep points for that post, and a big thank you to that person. First time I ever got rep points from that person, I think.

The emotion I'm feeling is not anger, but disappointment. A lot of disappointment.

[WildStrawberry]

Praying that everyone will remember that the REASON we're all upset is because we want people to see Christ's love through right doctrine as opposed to "do what you want, say what you will" theology.

However, with the fighting...how is that happening? If we're busy fighting each other how can we fight the REAL enemy? Remember, A house divided against itself WILL fall.:(

I love you all and am praying night and day that God will continue to use our forum for GOOD.

Kae *sneaks away hoping no one gets upset by this!*

[porterross]

I'm not taking anything out on anyone. Where do you see that?

Oh the cackling hen comment? I was just calling it as I see it. You would be as surprised as I was at who gave me rep points for that post, and a big thank you to that person. First time I ever got rep points from that person, I think.

The emotion I'm feeling is not anger, but disappointment. A lot of disappointment.


Ditto.

[ctay]

I guess I missed the posts or something, I have no idea whats going on or what people are mad about. A truce sounds good

[Jim47]

Praying that everyone will remember that the REASON we're all upset is because we want people to see Christ's love through right doctrine as opposed to "do what you want, say what you will" theology.

However, with the fighting...how is that happening? If we're busy fighting each other how can we fight the REAL enemy? Remember, A house divided against itself WILL fall.:(

I love you all and am praying night and day that God will continue to use our forum for GOOD.

Kae *sneaks away hoping no one gets upset by this!*



Thank you very much for your reminder who we are how we are to behave and that we should look to the good of all, not just ourselves. :thumbsup:

I think everyone will calm down now. We all get our feathers ruffled now and then. :)

[C.F.W. Walther]

Oh geez, it's like being at a family gathering with the cackling hens. Now how many different ways and in how many different threads can we say that we don't like some of the new rules?

Is there nothing better to do, like maybe some edifying threads, and real live fellowshipping?

Guys, just because you are absolutely right in your concerns, doesn't mean you have to get on a high horse about it. This board and especially TCL is what the regulars (that would be you) make of it. I've found in my career that sitting around and complaining doesn't solve the problems, and after awhile, doesn't make me feel any better either. I'm sure something similar applies here.

Oh no - some unsavory element might come in... I'm so scared!!!! Jeez Louise - how old are you? How strong is your faith? Really? Some of you are old enough to be my parents, and a couple of you, I kind look up to you with that kind of respect, and right now if you were my parents, I would be embarassed. People I look up to, stand up for and constantly defend their beliefs, and don't let potential "bad" people they may come across get them down. Now, who am I supposed to look up to now?

But, hey, if you don't want to look at this as the challenge and opportunity that it can present itself, go ahead and continue being a bunch of cackling hens. I certainly won't stop you. I'm only a "General" in jokes.
Old enough to be your parents????
I've been wanting to talk to you about this. I know it's a touchy subject but I think eveyone on here needs to know. I'm actually your grandfather! There------it's out in the open----I feel so relieved.

[LilLamb219]

Old enough to be your parents????
I've been wanting to talk to you about this. I know it's a touchy subject but I think eveyone on here needs to know. I'm actually your grandfather! There------it's out in the open----I feel so relieved.

LOL Should everyone start calling you Gramps now? :D

[Flipper]

Old enough to be your parents????
I've been wanting to talk to you about this. I know it's a touchy subject but I think eveyone on here needs to know. I'm actually your grandfather! There------it's out in the open----I feel so relieved.


For me to compare someone to my parents or as a parent figure, even in age, is a sign of respect for their wisdom that only comes with age. Maybe that's why I want to adopt from China. There is a lot in Asian culture we can learn from, like equating age with wisdom.

I'm sorry you took offense, but I was saying that I look up to you.

BTW, I was very, very close to one of my grandfathers. I wasn't as close to the other one, but I admired him greatly for doing what he did with only a 9th grade eduction. They are both in heaven now.

Obviously, no one is getting what I'm saying, I'm not explaning myself well, and I'm causing nothing but trouble. I'll put a stop to it.

[synger]

Thanks for the chicken picture, now I have a song virus...

*hums "Pick a little, talk a little" from The Music Man*

As to the changes, it's pretty chaotic right now, but it will settle. Having people who claim to be married or Christian on CF will be no different from those I know IRL who claim to be married or Christian, but aren't, by my definition. *shrugs* It's what they say and how they say it that matters in discussions, not what they claim.

They can claim to be purple princesses from Pluto, and even have spiffy bling-bling icons to denote it. Doesn't mean a thing if they don't act or talk like purple princesses from Pluto.

It's actually more like RL every day. I meet all sorts of people who claim to be nice, or good workers, or whatever... and by their interaction or work product they obviously aren't. I don't get mad about it. Why should I?

Not my yob, man. Not my yob.

[DaRev]

Actually, this is not a new issue at all. Anyone could have at any time registered here and said whatever they wanted to. They could have claimed to be Christian when they aren't, claimed to be married when they aren't, claimed to be anything when they aren't. There never really was a way to police or legislate any of that.

[synger]

Actually, this is not a new issue at all. Anyone could have at any time registered here and said whatever they wanted to. They could have claimed to be Christian when they aren't, claimed to be married when they aren't, claimed to be anything when they aren't. There never really was a way to police or legislate any of that.
Exactly. Now that we can focus more on what people are saying instead of who they are claiming to be, maybe we can moderate a little more consistently.

[latebloomer]

Hi, everyone, I'm back. Now to recuperate from my "vacation". We went to my in-laws for a few days for a family reunion. Hubby's brothers arrived late Thursday night. One spent all day Friday with his smokers and grill in the back yard (from breakfast to supper) cooking ribs for Saturday. Ribs for dinner, more ribs for supper. This is farm country--dinner is at noon. They were messy, but oh, were they good. Tiger got to spend the weekend with his cousins and their girlfriends. We met our nephew's fiancee. Hubby's other brother spent Friday working on some family history, and he managed to find some relatives no one had ever met before. He & my FIL invited them, so they came. Fireworks when it got dark. We were blessed with good weather--very warm, but at least there was a breeze, and even the little biting bugs weren't too bad. Then Tiger had a doctor's appointment on Monday--all was well. When we got home, we hadn't been home an hour when we got a call from a social worker begging us to take two little boys for overnight until the other foster family could take them. They were cute kids, but a little wild. Tiger had fun, but they were a little rowdy for his taste. Now they're gone and the house is sooo peaceful.

Tomorrow it's back to work so I can rest up.:D

[Studeclunker]

OO, OO, look! Milo and cracked corn! My favourites (pecka, pecka, pecka, pecka)!

Gee, ya know, (pecka, pecka) Raddio in charge of... OH WOW, LOOK! WORMS!!! (patter, patter, patter, flutter, patter, flutter)
Aw, c'mon! Budge over there, I saw 'em first! (peck, sluuuurp)
What was I saying? Oh yeah! Raddio as a moderator. (pecka, sluuurp)
Don't you think that's a little like the fox in charge of the hen house????:scratch:

LOL! Just kidding everyone.;) Couldn't help it with the henhouse thing!:D I just like chickens too much...;)

[porterross]

Actually, this is not a new issue at all. Anyone could have at any time registered here and said whatever they wanted to. They could have claimed to be Christian when they aren't, claimed to be married when they aren't, claimed to be anything when they aren't. There never really was a way to police or legislate any of that.
True, but at least with the criteria and acceptance of understanding in place at registration there was a sense of trust. Now anyone new coming in will be suspect as we are all aware that they did not have to agree with the Biblical basics of Christianity.
I believe new posters will have a longer road to travel toward being accepted as genuine among established Christian posters here. There are vulnerabilities for everyone in place now that weren't there before and it breeds distrust.

[DaRev]

True, but at least with the criteria and acceptance of understanding in place at registration there was a sense of trust. Now anyone new coming in will be suspect as we are all aware that they did not have to agree with the Biblical basics of Christianity.
I believe new posters will have a longer road to travel toward being accepted as genuine among established Christian posters here. There are vulnerabilities for everyone in place now that weren't there before and it breeds distrust.

But even before it was all voluntary. There was no exam or litmus test in place to see if everyone who claimed to hold to the Nicene Creed actually did when they joined. Only those who blatantly posted against it were found out to be dishonest with their registration. The only difference now is that each denomination's forum will be responisble to police it's own space.

I agree it invites an element that may not have ventured in here in the past, though. It just makes our job a bit tougher.

[QuiltAngel]

I do feel bad for any new members who will be honest with their answers or such when they register. Because any new member will be suspect, will we find ourselves being overly critical of what they write? Then they will wonder what kind of place they found themselves in.

It does seem we will be able to keep our rules here and things will probably be pretty much the same, other than new members will be suspect.

Kind of like when we fly, we are all assumed to be terrorists until we prove otherwise. New members will probably be looked upon as nonbelievers or nonLutheran until they can prove otherwise.

Maybe in time, we will be able to relax and put our guard down.

Just a few of my thoughts here.

[QuiltAngel]

Hi latebloomer,
Glad you had a good time away. Glad to hear that Tiger's checkup went well. Don't know where you were for the weekend, but we were due west at the state line this last weekend and it was HOT. I am really enjoying the cool down we are having.

[seajoy]

Hi all :wave:

I think I'm decrankified now, so I'm going to stick around here to see what happens.

Pardon me for my strange "fits" now and then. :tutu: It's what makes seajoy, seajoy, I guess. :swoon:

Now back to our regular programming.......:sorry:

[C.F.W. Walther]

For me to compare someone to my parents or as a parent figure, even in age, is a sign of respect for their wisdom that only comes with age. Maybe that's why I want to adopt from China. There is a lot in Asian culture we can learn from, like equating age with wisdom.

I'm sorry you took offense, but I was saying that I look up to you.

BTW, I was very, very close to one of my grandfathers. I wasn't as close to the other one, but I admired him greatly for doing what he did with only a 9th grade eduction. They are both in heaven now.

Obviously, no one is getting what I'm saying, I'm not explaning myself well, and I'm causing nothing but trouble. I'll put a stop to it.I wasn't offended. Just johin' ya. :)

[C.F.W. Walther]

OO, OO, look! Milo and cracked corn! My favourites (pecka, pecka, pecka, pecka)!

Gee, ya know, (pecka, pecka) Raddio in charge of... OH WOW, LOOK! WORMS!!! (patter, patter, patter, flutter, patter, flutter)
Aw, c'mon! Budge over there, I saw 'em first! (peck, sluuuurp)
What was I saying? Oh yeah! Raddio as a moderator. (pecka, sluuurp)
Don't you think that's a little like the fox in charge of the hen house????:scratch:

LOL! Just kidding everyone.;) Couldn't help it with the henhouse thing!:D I just like chickens too much...;) Yep---I know----It's even a weirder thought for me. I'm not the mod type------even when I was a supervisor I would usually leave the guys to their own devices. They sometimes knew what to do better than I did. I'm not big on rules I'm just big on protecting our TCL home.

[C.F.W. Walther]

But even before it was all voluntary. There was no exam or litmus test in place to see if everyone who claimed to hold to the Nicene Creed actually did when they joined. Only those who blatantly posted against it were found out to be dishonest with their registration. The only difference now is that each denomination's forum will be responisble to police it's own space.

I agree it invites an element that may not have ventured in here in the past, though. It just makes our job a bit tougher.Because of our Lutheran/Christian educated background in the Bible this group has good discernment on who is phony or not.

[seajoy]

Good morning!
Coffee or tea anyone? :confused: I'm drinking alone :sigh:

Have a great day in the Lord. :)

[LilLamb219]

Morning!!! I'm here for a few minutes but I'll be back. My niece will be coming over soon for the day but she watches cartoons in the morning while she tries to stay awake ;)

[synger]

Coffee. Definitely coffee. *grins* I think today is the day the new report threads become public. Should be interesting over in Theology once people realize they can comment on reports.

[LilLamb219]

Coffee. Definitely coffee. *grins* I think today is the day the new report threads become public. Should be interesting over in Theology once people realize they can comment on reports.

Oh, we'll probably see Reports from the Reports :help:

[synger]

Oh, we'll probably see Reports from the Reports :help:
*blinks* Oh, my! I didn't even CONSIDER that possibility.

*pours another big mug of coffee*

[KimLCMS]

Good afternoon everyone! Haven't been on a lot lately. I know there are a lot of changes taking place. I'm just waiting to see how it all shakes out.
God bless you all today!

[Flipper]

So which one of you told Melethiel that I'm ELCA? I can think of a few. ha ha

[C.F.W. Walther]

So which one of you told Melethiel that I'm ELCA? I can think of a few. ha ha
ELCA?? You're listed under LCMS. I gave some revisions on some of our members affiliations but you weren't one of them.

LOL ---- ELCA----NOT!

[Flipper]

I was originally on the ELCA list.

[LutheranChick]

Hi Everyone! Slow day at work. Anyone here belong to an ELS congregation?

[seajoy]

Hi Everyone! Slow day at work. Anyone here belong to an ELS congregation?
How about WELS? Pretty close! ;)
Welcome to the forum. :wave:

[seajoy]

.

[LutheranChick]

How about WELS? Pretty close! ;)
Welcome to the forum. :wave:
Oh yes, WELS too! I just figure if anyone here is from the ELS, I might know you, or your pastor, since we are so small in numbers! :) What part of Wisconsin are you from? I live just across the river....

[seajoy]

Oh yes, WELS too! I just figure if anyone here is from the ELS, I might know you, or your pastor, since we are so small in numbers. What part of Wisconsin are you from? I live just across the river....
WI.....many WELS churches to choose from. :thumbsup:
The last ELS service I attended was in Minnesota (Twin Cities area) about 4 years ago. It was a nice service. :)

[LutheranChick]

WI.....many WELS churches to choose from. :thumbsup:
The last ELS service I attended was in Minnesota (Twin Cities area) about 4 years ago. It was a nice service. :)
Was the MN service by any chance at King of Grace in Golden Valley?

[seajoy]

Was the MN service by any chance at King of Grace in Golden Valley?
I think it may have been. I just can't remember. It was a more modern looking church inside, with the pews in more of a semi-circular fashion, I think.

[Flipper]

I asked that my name be removed from all the lists. I'm staying out of this forum. I'm sure that's the best thing for everyone.

[seajoy]

I asked that my name be removed from all the lists. I'm staying out of this forum. I'm sure that's the best thing for everyone.
Perhaps a break is in order. I have done it myself at times.

peace,
seajoy

[latebloomer]

Welcome LutheranChick. I'm in Iowa too, northwest/north central, depending where you draw the line.

[LutheranChick]

Welcome LutheranChick. I'm in Iowa too, northwest/north central, depending where you draw the line.
Thank you! I'm from Northeast IA. Our school teams have probably competed against each other!

[DaRev]

I did not know that you were LCMS. If you indicated that to me, I apparently didn't pay attention.

I have since been corrected. I apologize for any harm or wrongdoing on my part.

[QuiltAngel]

Welcome Lutheran Chick,
I am from just down the road from Latebloomer. Although, I am not sure we have ever actually met in person. I don't think we have, but since my DH is a Pastor in the area, we may have.

[DaRev]

Does DH stand for "Designated Husband"?

Would there also be a PH, "Pinch Husband" to fill in "in a pinch"?

^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[QuiltAngel]

Well, DH is Dear Husband. I went on autopilot here and used what we use on another site I am on, instead of using the name.

Although, Designated or In a Pinch works too, especially around Christmas and Easter. :D

[latebloomer]

I don't think Quilt Angel and I have ever met, but I have relatives in her congregation (Dad's cousins) and since she and my mother are both quilters, they may have met.

[QuiltAngel]

I don't think Quilt Angel and I have ever met, but I have relatives in her congregation (Dad's cousins) and since she and my mother are both quilters, they may have met.
We should change that.

[QuiltAngel]

Ok, I wandered over to Current Events. That was bad of me. Definetly filled with the liberal political types.

I should know better.

[seajoy]

Hubby just headed out of state on a trip for our business. :sigh: He'll be gone for 3 days. Just drinkin' my coffee alone. :(

Guess I can chat with my beagle for a few days. :eek: :) I wish I understood "howl."

Maybe you guys can keep me company. :D

[filosofer]

Good morning. I won't be around as much for the next couple days. Some major tasks, etc.
:clap: :clap:


Okay, okay, hold down the cheering to a dull roar! ^_^

In Christ's love,
filo

[seajoy]

Okay, okay, hold down the cheering to a dull roar! ^_^

I'll try and keep my beagle from howling too much. ^_^

[Studeclunker]

I'll try and keep my beagle from howling too much. ^_^

Where's the fun in that???^_^ Half the fun of Beagles is the 'singing'. We used to have a bi... um... female who thought she was quite the virtuoso.

I found a new tea at Big Lots day before yesterday. It's called Premium Peony White Tea. Good stuff. The only drawback is that it's like Oolong. One must pull the leaves out as soon as it's brewed. Otherwise it has a tendency to become bitter. Kinda like old girlfriends, lonely parents... never mind. Anyway, good stuff.

Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be mother!

Oh, by the way, it has a quote from Proverbs on the box, "Sometimes you can become rich by being generous, or poor by being greedy." Prov. 11:24

[WildStrawberry]

That tea sounds delish, Stude.

I'm a self proclaimed tea snob. *G* I adore good tea.

Kae

[cubanito]

OK, so now for a joke I made up, lesseee if it flies on the "New CF" rules...

This RC and Lutheran are scheduled for a formal debate on the merits, or lack of, the medieval RCC

So the RC guy goes first and gives a long spiel but running out of time asks the Lutheran to allow him a little longer, which the Lutheran gracioulsy does. The RC guy runs all over the time limit and leaves only a few minutes for the Lutheran to respond. Apologizing for this the RC guy turns the floor over to the Lutheran, who has been patiently sipping from a glass of water.

So the Lutheran gets up and slowly walks over to the RC podium with the water pitcher in hand. He kindly says "My dear brother.." and hurls the cold water at the RC. Before the RC guy can say a word, the lutheran hands the RC a dollar bill and adds: "...will you indulge me?" and walks off stage.

Have I causht something of the essence of Luther here?

JR

[DaRev]

I must be getting slow. It took me a couple of minutes before I got it. ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

[C.F.W. Walther]

OK, so now for a joke I made up, lesseee if it flies on the "New CF" rules...

This RC and Lutheran are scheduled for a formal debate on the merits, or lack of, the medieval RCC

So the RC guy goes first and gives a long spiel but running out of time asks the Lutheran to allow him a little longer, which the Lutheran gracioulsy does. The RC guy runs all over the time limit and leaves only a few minutes for the Lutheran to respond. Apologizing for this the RC guy turns the floor over to the Lutheran, who has been patiently sipping from a glass of water.

So the Lutheran gets up and slowly walks over to the RC podium with the water pitcher in hand. He kindly says "My dear brother.." and hurls the cold water at the RC. Before the RC guy can say a word, the lutheran hands the RC a dollar bill and adds: "...will you indulge me?" and walks off stage.

Have I causht something of the essence of Luther here?

JRLooooooooonnnnnngg pause-------oh, ok LOL :)

[dinkime]

back from ukraine....exhausted....

[seajoy]

back from ukraine....exhausted....
Good to have you back. I'll bet you had a great time. :)

[QuiltAngel]

dinke,
When you get rested up, we look forward to hearing all about it.

[seajoy]

hiding from fallout because of my new thread :cool: shhhhhh

[DaRev]

hiding from fallout because of my new thread :cool: shhhhhh

http://www.sdplastics.com/fallout02.jpg

[seajoy]

http://www.sdplastics.com/fallout02.jpg
Thanks friend :doh:

[QuiltAngel]

hiding from fallout because of my new thread :cool: shhhhhh
I wish we were boring. Boring would be good at this point.

Waving hello from here.

[seajoy]

I wish we were boring. Boring would be good at this point.

Waving hello from here.
In fact so boring that I'm getting sleepy, and need to go to bed. :yawn:

Goober Noc...or whatever Rev always says. :sleep:

[LilLamb219]

Empty kitchen :(

[seajoy]

Empty kitchen :(
I'm here...just have to go refill my coffee mug.

Be right back

[seajoy]

Ok, I'm back. :D

[LilLamb219]

Ok, I'm back. :D

:wave:

Running back and forth between kitchens must be exhausting ^_^

[filosofer]

Good morning. I'm working from home today, so I can keep two computers busy. :)

In Christ's love,
filo

[LilLamb219]

Good morning. I'm working from home today, so I can keep two computers busy. :)

In Christ's love,
filo


Filo is multi-tasking! :clap:

[DaRev]

Dobry rano!! (Slovak for Good Morning)

[filosofer]

Filo is multi-tasking! :clap:

At my age, multi-tasking could be considered reading and using the toilet. ^_^



In Christ's love,
filo

[synger]

In fact so boring that I'm getting sleepy, and need to go to bed. :yawn:

Goober Noc...or whatever Rev always says. :sleep:

Dobry rano!! (Slovak for Good Morning)


I like the goober one better.


mmm.. peanuts.... *licks her lips*

[cubanito]

So, how long would Martin Luther last on the Lutheran sub-forum before being reported?

JR

[synger]

Where's the fun in that???^_^ Half the fun of Beagles is the 'singing'. We used to have a bi... um... female who thought she was quite the virtuoso.

I found a new tea at Big Lots day before yesterday. It's called Premium Peony White Tea. Good stuff. The only drawback is that it's like Oolong. One must pull the leaves out as soon as it's brewed. Otherwise it has a tendency to become bitter. Kinda like old girlfriends, lonely parents... never mind. Anyway, good stuff.

Anyone for a cuppa? I'll be mother!

Oh, by the way, it has a quote from Proverbs on the box, "Sometimes you can become rich by being generous, or poor by being greedy." Prov. 11:24
I love oolong. When I lost the first 30 pounds (which has come back, I'll admit) I treated myself to a Yixing teapot (http://www.natashascafe.com/html/tpots/p2019.html). It's small, only five inches tall, about enough for two Chinese tea cups, or one of mine. You put in the leaves, brew the tea, and then pour out immediately. You can re-brew oolong a number of times, with each brewing havinga different... character.

I do the same with green teas (my favorite is Genmai cha, which has roasted brown rice in it for a nice nutty scent), but I don't have a yixing pot for greens yet. One should have a pot for each type of tea, because the clay is porous and takes on the taste of the tea you use most.

So ultimately, I want three yixing pots. One for oolong, one for whites and greens, and one for black. And I'll continue to use my gaiwan (http://www.teacuppa.com/Classic-White-Gaiwan.asp)for delicate whites and greens when I'm the only drinker.


Most of the time, though, I just make a regular pot. *grins*

Oh, and my newest tea purchase is a loose-leaf iced tea pitcher (http://www.englishteastore.com/boceicteajug.html)! I love it so far. It's amazing to be able to so easily make iced rose tea (I get this amazing Russian tea with rose petals from a local hole-in-the-wall Russian grocery)

[synger]

So, how long would Martin Luther last on the Lutheran sub-forum before being reported?

JR
Probably depends, not on what he said but on how he said it. *grins*

[LilLamb219]

So, how long would Martin Luther last on the Lutheran sub-forum before being reported?

JR

Everything that Luther said was NOT holy. :sigh:

[QuiltAngel]

Luther had a way of saying things that were, well, strongly worded, to put it mildly.

Well, am off to town for my monthly massage and some errands.

[DaRev]

So, how long would Martin Luther last on the Lutheran sub-forum before being reported?

JR

He would have probably been OK in the Lutheran forums, but had he strayed into OBOB, he'd get banned for life! ^_^

[DaSeminarian]

Everything that Luther said was NOT holy. :sigh:

I told a Sunday School class of 7th and 8th graders that Luther used to cuss or cut wind at the devil to get him to leave him (Luther) alone. They loved it.

I followed it up with "Do not go to your parents and tell them I said it was okay to do this." :D

[LutheranChick]

Welcome Lutheran Chick,
I am from just down the road from Latebloomer. Although, I am not sure we have ever actually met in person. I don't think we have, but since my DH is a Pastor in the area, we may have.
Hi QuiltAngel! Thanks for the welcome. Nice to have some IA neighbors! Of course being from IA we should all know each other too, right?

[C.F.W. Walther]

Luther had a way of saying things that were, well, strongly worded, to put it mildly.

Well, am off to town for my monthly massage and some errands.Him, I and Walther must be related.

[QuiltAngel]

He would have probably been OK in the Lutheran forums, but had he strayed into OBOB, he'd get banned for life! ^_^


Oh my! That was so punny!! :thumbsup:

[DaRev]

History sometimes has a habit of repeating itself... ^_^

[QuiltAngel]

We are getting some good thunderstorms. Could get nasty around here. We do need the rain!!

[porterross]

Here, too, QA. We've been without rain for 10 days so it's welcome!

[LilLamb219]

We are getting some good thunderstorms. Could get nasty around here. We do need the rain!!

We've been getting them too. Unfortunately we were near Turkey Run camping overnight when the first storm came at 3:30 AM yesterday. :sigh: Our tent leaks.

[porterross]

We've been getting them too. Unfortunately we were near Turkey Run camping overnight when the first storm came at 3:30 AM yesterday. :sigh: Our tent leaks.
Wow! DId you know that beforehand?

[LilLamb219]

Wow! DId you know that beforehand?

It was the second time we used the tent actually :( It wasn't a horrible leaking situation, but if we stayed there longer, it might have been really bad. I'm glad I brought extra blankets because we used those to sop up the mess.

[filosofer]

Wow! DId you know that beforehand?

hmmm, no need to change it, if it wasn't raining, it wasn't leaking. ^_^




Oooooohhhhhh.... you mean the storms. ;) ^_^

In Christ's love,
filo

[ctay]

We've been getting them too. Unfortunately we were near Turkey Run camping overnight when the first storm came at 3:30 AM yesterday. :sigh: Our tent leaks.
We used to have a tent, got a little bitty camper now, had to have a potty close by.

[porterross]

We used to have a tent, got a little bitty camper now, had to have a potty close by.
We camp in state or federal parks to be near a shower and potties.

[LilLamb219]

We were near an outhouse. The park claimed to have other toilets and showers but the doors were locked. Dunno why! But I wasn't thrilled. :scratch:

[QuiltAngel]

We were near an outhouse. The park claimed to have other toilets and showers but the doors were locked. Dunno why! But I wasn't thrilled. :scratch:
Gee, I think I can fgiure out why! ;)

[porterross]

Is your backyard nice? We do that sometimes. No worries that way. ;)

[latebloomer]

When we went to my in-laws for a family reunion couple weeks ago, we stayed in a tent in their yard. First time we'd ever gone "camping". We electrified our tent--long extension cord for a fan and hubby's CPAP. Got lucky--nice night, no rain. But FIL said it would have been worth it to have us rained out. They really needed rain. Finally got some last night.

[C.F.W. Walther]

I have my RV packed and ready to go after VBS. I'm trying to pack the whole house into the RV but it won't fit. Guess I'll have to go without my golf clubs. 57" HDTV and treadmill........life sure if rough :cry:

[seajoy]

I have my RV packed and ready to go after VBS. I'm trying to pack the whole house into the RV but it won't fit. Guess I'll have to go without my golf clubs. 57" HDTV and treadmill........life sure if rough :cry:
Might as well stay home if ya need all that stuff along. :doh:

Have a save trip. :)

[latebloomer]

As long as it gets you where you want to go and back home in the same number of pieces as when you left...Have a safe trip, Rad.

[LilLamb219]

Is your backyard nice? We do that sometimes. No worries that way. ;)

We first set up the tent and then slept out in the backyard to see how it did (for our first set up when we got it). It's a nice-sized tent actually (12'x18'). We'll probably end up doing that again soon!

[QuiltAngel]

Well, just thought I would let you all know that I am going to be scarce the next month or so. Daughter returns Monday evening from studying the last 6 months in Germany. First thing on the agenda is car shopping. Then we have a mini family reunion. Her cousin is one of our missionaries in Taiwan and our church supports her. Her family will be here for the weekend and she will make a presentation.

Son will return from his summer job by the first weekend of August. Off to Nebraska to take daughter to her cousin's and son and I will head on west to see Grandma. Daughter will return home with her boyfriend who thinks he ought to get to know us. Then she will be off to college and then son off to Army Basic training.

Then quiet again. Well sort of. The school year will then start and we know that means the fall routine for Pastor's.

So, if I don't post much, that is why. I will be checking in, but feel it will be good to spend time with the kids during the short time they will be around.

[latebloomer]

Summer sure is going fast. Yipes, only about a month until school registration, first day of school and all that goes with it.

[seajoy]

Enjoy your time with your family Quilty. :) You will be missed around here. :hug:

[dinkime]

come on people!! is no one hungry or thirsty enough??

[synger]

*sniffs* Need coffee...

*heads for the coffee pot and pours a cup*

Man, my head hurts this morning. Allergies are kicking me. I stayed home from work, and will be heading upstairs to sleep soon.

[DaSeminarian]

Well, just thought I would let you all know that I am going to be scarce the next month or so. Daughter returns Monday evening from studying the last 6 months in Germany. First thing on the agenda is car shopping. Then we have a mini family reunion. Her cousin is one of our missionaries in Taiwan and our church supports her. Her family will be here for the weekend and she will make a presentation.

Son will return from his summer job by the first weekend of August. Off to Nebraska to take daughter to her cousin's and son and I will head on west to see Grandma. Daughter will return home with her boyfriend who thinks he ought to get to know us. Then she will be off to college and then son off to Army Basic training.

Then quiet again. Well sort of. The school year will then start and we know that means the fall routine for Pastor's.

So, if I don't post much, that is why. I will be checking in, but feel it will be good to spend time with the kids during the short time they will be around.

I will also be a bit scarce for the first couple of weeks next month. We are heading to TX on Aug 2. I won't be back in Indiana until Aug. 17. I will take my computer with me, but don't know how much opportunity I will have to come here.

[DaRev]

I will also be a bit scarce for the first couple of weeks next month. We are heading to TX on Aug 2. I won't be back in Indiana until Aug. 17. I will take my computer with me, but don't know how much opportunity I will have to come here.

To what part of Texas are you headed?

[DaSeminarian]

To what part of Texas are you headed?


Fahrt Warth.

[porterross]

I love Ft. Worth and have some fond memories of a convention in the revived downtown a few years ago. :D

[DaRev]

Fahrt Warth.

The closest I got to there was walking through the Love Field airport. :D

[DaSeminarian]

Fort Worth is a cute little city. The most fun though is Cow Town which is on the North end of Downtown. It has the feel of a western town at the turn of the 20th century. They have a cattle run every day and all kinds of kitsch shops.

I guess we are also making a trip to Six Flags in Arlington. Should be fun.

[porterross]

It's west Texas with all the modern conveniences. I love it! Drive a bit south and visit us.

[dinkime]

so what is everyone doing today? and how is your weather?

[QuiltAngel]

Just got back from running errands with my daughter. Important things like car insurance, updating her license, groceries. I now plan on a nap and doing laundry and cleaning for company this weekend.

It is in the 80's here, sunny and slightly humid.

[LilLamb219]

We just got back from seeing the new Harry Potter film. VERY different from the book, although you get the same ending. It's just weird the way the director/writers/etc... decided to make so many changes. I know the condensing was needed, but an important aspect that was in the book was cut out...and needed to be in there for the last film (although the writers probably weren't aware of it because the last book just came out this past weekend).

[dinkime]

We just got back from seeing the new Harry Potter film. VERY different from the book, although you get the same ending. It's just weird the way the director/writers/etc... decided to make so many changes. I know the condensing was needed, but an important aspect that was in the book was cut out...and needed to be in there for the last film (although the writers probably weren't aware of it because the last book just came out this past weekend).


JK rowling approves every script -- in fact, the writer & director were going to leave kreacher out & she told them he had to be in...

[LilLamb219]

I'm surprised she allowed them to leave out something vital for the last one though.

[dinkime]

I'm surprised she allowed them to leave out something vital for the last one though.

what part are you thinking of? i can see what happened in the film working out for the coming movies...

[LilLamb219]

I can't say since not everyone wants to know what happens in book 7 :(

Have you read the last book yet? I got it Saturday and finished it Sunday morning.

[dinkime]

I can't say since not everyone wants to know what happens in book 7 :(

Have you read the last book yet? I got it Saturday and finished it Sunday morning.


i was finished by 3:30 on saturday afternoon...other than the character i mentioned, there are a couple who could have been in it (and weren't) that will be fairly important in 7, but they have been introduced before...

[latebloomer]

Weather 80s and humid, feels like 90

What am I doing? MIL and I finished stripping wallpaper in my kitchen, FIL was sanding & mudding drywall in the living room, hubby was working on something in the basement and trying to find our missing cat. She got out of the room the cats were in. Tiger's job was to look for stray nails in the carpet. He loves using that magnet-on-a-stick tool. Then I got to leave and go to work so I can rest up for tomorrow.

[DaRev]

What am I doing?

Ooo Ooo, I love riddles!

OK, let me guess..

Ummmmmmm...

Home renovations with your in-laws.


Am I right?:pray:
Do I get a prize?:clap:

[LilLamb219]

DaRev is prophesying again :P

[porterross]

Oh, dear. I wonder if he's had a before dinner Lutheran beverage?

[latebloomer]

:cry: Nah, sorry, no prizes. Dinkime asked what was everyone doing today and I answered. But you're right, home renovations with the in-laws helping. Helping a LOT. Never underestimate the snowball effect.;)

Rev, if I knew how to post pictures, I could send you a Lutheran beverage and some popcorn.:D

[DaRev]

:cry: Nah, sorry, no prizes. Dinkime asked what was everyone doing today and I answered. But you're right, home renovations with the in-laws helping. Helping a LOT. Never underestimate the snowball effect.;)

Rev, if I knew how to post pictures, I could send you a Lutheran beverage and some popcorn.:D

http://members.aol.com/KiteCD/images/popcorn.jpg http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/jweatherell/yuengling-traditional-amber-754028.jpg

[seajoy]

What I'm doing today is being lonely. My hubby has been working out of state since monday. He called tonight to say he got heat stroke yesterday...but worked again all day in the heat. Now he's really sick.

He was on his way home, but had to turn around and go back to fix something that went wrong at one of the job sites. He should get home tomorrow.

I'm feeling rather crappy, and concerned for hubby who never knows when enough is enough, when it comes to work and his health. :(

[LilLamb219]

:( Aw, seajoy! My husband was a workaholic at one point until his dad died and he saw how much his dad missed out on a lot of things in life.

[seajoy]

:( Aw, seajoy! My husband was a workaholic at one point until his dad died and he saw how much his dad missed out on a lot of things in life.
I don't think my hubby will ever learn that lesson until it's too late. :cry: He is a workaholic to the letter.

[DaRev]

What I'm doing today is being lonely. My hubby has been working out of state since monday. He called tonight to say he got heat stroke yesterday...but worked again all day in the heat. Now he's really sick.

He was on his way home, but had to turn around and go back to fix something that went wrong at one of the job sites. He should get home tomorrow.

I'm feeling rather crappy, and concerned for hubby who never knows when enough is enough, when it comes to work and his health. :(

Prayers lifted for hubby. :crossrc:

[seajoy]

Prayers lifted for hubby. :crossrc:
Thanks. :cry: I don't feel so hot either. I just want him home safe.

[latebloomer]

:groupray: For Seajoy & her hubby--hope he's feeling better soon.

[ctay]

Seajoy hope your husband gets to feeling better

[seajoy]

Thanks for all your kind words everyone. I've tried calling hubby on the cell phone this morning, but no answer so far.

[seajoy]

I finally heard from hubby. He stopped at a hotel at 12:30am. He slept in, and is now 4hrs from home. He still feels sick, but not so bad.

Thanks again for your prayers everyone. :) Thanks to God that he is feeling better. :prayer:

[dinkime]

yay!! glad he is feeling better & almost home!

[ctay]

Thanks good news that he's starting to feel better.

[seajoy]

Well, he made it to the shop (I was on the road when he called me). And guess what? Big shock...he's going to work the rest of the day. :doh:
One cannot accuse my man of laziness. :)

[QuiltAngel]

seajoy,
glad your husband is home and feeling some better. Yeah, I don't get the workaholic types and I am married to one too.

[dinkime]

tropicana's sugar free lemonade is nasty :sick: