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

[seajoy]

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[DaRev]

First post.

[seajoy]

Nice to end the old thread with being an heir with Christ. :clap:

[porterross]

I went in search of a Supervisor and PM'd her. Hopefully she will help us.

[seajoy]

I went in search of a Supervisor and PM'd her. Hopefully she will help us.
Good job!

[seajoy]

Time for me to hit the sack...big day tomorrow.

God's blessings,
seajoy

[porterross]

Good night, Seajoy.

[seajoy]

Good night, Seajoy.

:yawn: :wave:

[DaRev]

Time for me to hit the sack...big day tomorrow.

God's blessings,
seajoy

Dobru Noc

[seajoy]

Dobru Noc
:sleep:

[DaRev]

:holy:

[porterross]

We reported his posts so it should be pretty simple. I notice that poster is now gone from TCL, so he must have been dealt with.

[dinkime]

day after tomorrow i leave...:crosseo:

i still have 2 more essays to finish for class tomorrow night...:sigh:

and packing to do...:sorry:

and all sorts of stuff like that...:swoon:

[seajoy]

For the women in the kitchen...
Are pewter colored shoes ok to wear with a navy blue dress for my son's wedding? :confused:
My daughter helped me pick them out, but I started to wonder if that color is ok. The dress is long, so they really don't show much. They are strappy for summer.
Thanks gals. :)

[Jim47]

Kool beans. Number 4 already :clap:

[LilLamb219]

For the women in the kitchen...
Are pewter colored shoes ok to wear with a navy blue dress for my son's wedding? :confused:
My daughter helped me pick them out, but I started to wonder if that color is ok. The dress is long, so they really don't show much. They are strappy for summer.
Thanks gals. :)

I would think so since navy is a neutral base color (according to What Not To Wear) :)

[latebloomer]

Navy's a color that usually looks good on everyone, too.


Tiger has a new purple "dress". We went to Relay for Life Friday night. One of the organizers told me they had ordered a special t-shirt for him, but the "small" still came to his ankles. We tucked it up into his jeans so he could walk. He had a wonderful time. He'll probably have his picture in the paper this week. They took his picture and asked his name when he was doing the Survivors' Lap with my mom.

[porterross]

I would think so since navy is a neutral base color (according to What Not To Wear) :)


That show is evil. Have you seen some of the hideous outfits they put those poor women in? :sick:

[LilLamb219]

That show is evil. Have you seen some of the hideous outfits they put those poor women in? :sick:

I personally hate the horrible witchy poo pointed shoes they make the women wear!

[ctay]

Went to that church I'd been going to that lost the pastor to a call this morning. Anyway went to bible study too. The visiting pastor was sitting in there and they started talking about how this church will greet people and love them, etc. Well the visiting pastor spoke up talking about how small newer churches accept new people and then put a wall up and won't let new people in, like letting them come but not involving them in anything making them feel left out. A few spoke up and said oh no we don't do that. He said it again and said you need to get past that wall and get new people involved to... I don't know if it will sink in them or not.

[porterross]

I personally hate the horrible witchy poo pointed shoes they make the women wear!
And the off the wall prints and hideous striped blouses. The Brit version of it is far worse about it, but eee gad, would I so NOT be a success by their standards.

Shorts and Wellies!

[LilLamb219]

You know what's funny? They totally bashed capris on what show and then a year later had a lady buy capris!!!

Some of their "rules" are good to go by, but for me, the layered look just does not look and the V-necks usually show too much cleavage for my own liking (and to wear to church).

[Jim47]

Went to that church I'd been going to that lost the pastor to a call this morning. Anyway went to bible study too. The visiting pastor was sitting in there and they started talking about how this church will greet people and love them, etc. Well the visiting pastor spoke up talking about how small newer churches accept new people and then put a wall up and won't let new people in, like letting them come but not involving them in anything making them feel left out. A few spoke up and said oh no we don't do that. He said it again and said you need to get past that wall and get new people involved to... I don't know if it will sink in them or not.


I'm not quite followin you ctay, is the church uilty of this or not? I can't even imaine this happening

[ctay]

I'm not quite followin you ctay, is the church uilty of this or not? I can't even imaine this happening
Yep this church is like this, I've been seeing this happen over a year now, even to me, you either fit in or you don't

[ctay]

Oops forgot to put it does happen. They don't have anything to get in like bible studies or women's groups or like a Ladies aid or LWML so mainly if anything happens, you either get asked or you don't.

[Jim47]

Oops forgot to put it does happen. They don't have anything to get in like bible studies or women's groups or like a Ladies aid or LWML so mainly if anything happens, you either get asked or you don't.


There are couple ways to keep this from happening. One is to have a new member greeting committee and make sure new members are introduced to ladies aid president etc. , In our church we had a committee put together a new member packet which inlcudes pictures, listings of all the churchs function, our web site, addresses to the synods web site, a copy of our synods statement "This we believe" and many other things. Every new member gets one of these, plus being persoanly contacted and welcomed into the church and encouraged to join in on all functions. It took us almost a year to put together this packet and many minds were and many peoples talenst were used to make the best we can. No new member should ever feel left out, so I share your concern. :)

[DaRev]

We have a similar problem. One of the reasons for this is that nobody knows who is in charge of what. One of the suggestions was to have a picture durectory of the officers, board chairmen, and group/committee leaders so that everyone could identify who is in charge of what function.
We also discussed such things as adding a communication committee to disseminate information to the congregation members through various medium, having a social function committee, among other things.

[ctay]

They don't have any commitees, maybe outreach. I've seen people get upset if the church got decorated for something and no mention of it happening or asking if anyone wanted to help or if someone died arguing who was going to take food over. They need like a ladies group that anyone can join where they decorate or take food over. Other committees too. They have to many bosses and not enough helpers.

[DaRev]

One of the blessings we have is a good active ladies group. They are usually up to anything that someone asks for. The only problem is that no one else is allowed to use the refridgerator for ANYTHING!! :doh:

[porterross]

One of the blessings we have is a good active ladies group. They are usually up to anything that someone asks for. The only problem is that no one else is allowed to use the refridgerator for ANYTHING!! :doh:


I suppose you keep the sacramental wine in a separate, smaller fridge then?
Heaven knows you wouldn't want to upset their apple cart. :D

[DaRev]

I suppose you keep the sacramental wine in a separate, smaller fridge then?
Heaven knows you wouldn't want to upset their apple cart. :D

Actually the wine is not refridgerated. It's kept in a locked closet upstairs.

[DaRev]

I personally hate the horrible witchy poo pointed shoes they make the women wear!

Ha! ^_^ ^_^ Witchie Poo! Methinks you just dated yourself. :D

[LilLamb219]

Ha! ^_^ ^_^ Witchie Poo! Methinks you just dated yourself. :D


Whatchoo talkin bout Willis :scratch:

[DaRev]

Whatchoo talkin bout Willis :scratch:

Witchiepoo was a character on H.R. Puffnstuff... almost 40 years ago!

[QuiltAngel]

Navy's a color that usually looks good on everyone, too.


Tiger has a new purple "dress". We went to Relay for Life Friday night. One of the organizers told me they had ordered a special t-shirt for him, but the "small" still came to his ankles. We tucked it up into his jeans so he could walk. He had a wonderful time. He'll probably have his picture in the paper this week. They took his picture and asked his name when he was doing the Survivors' Lap with my mom.
How was Relay for Life? I had to miss it this year. Went to the LWML convention. Instead of getting a free purple t-shirt, I bought, well, let's not go there.

[QuiltAngel]

Wow, I leave for 4 days and things get hoppin' around here. Had a great time at the convention.

I think the most moving/inspiring part was listening to the two who represented POBLO. They brought several women with them who were converts. One woman, who had converted from Islam, took the message of Jesus to her family and friends. Last count, 52 people had converted from Islam to Christianity because of her conversion, profession of faith! Gave me chills when I heard that. God is good! God is great!

[QuiltAngel]

dinkime,
my prayers go with you as you go to serve in the Ukraine. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

[DaRev]

Wow, I leave for 4 days and things get hoppin' around here. Had a great time at the convention.

I think the most moving/inspiring part was listening to the two who represented POBLO. They brought several women with them who were converts. One woman, who had converted from Islam, took the message of Jesus to her family and friends. Last count, 52 people had converted from Islam to Christianity because of her conversion, profession of faith! Gave me chills when I heard that. God is good! God is great!

Was one of them Pastor Josh Hollman from Montreal?

[dinkime]

i leave tuesday...we meet at the airport at 10:30 for our 12:45 flight...and now i wish we were leaving on wednesday :(


i got a call this evening that the little girl i had been with all school year passed away :cry: i will have another guardian angel on my trip

[DaRev]

i got a call this evening that the little girl i had been with all school year passed away :cry: i will have another guardian angel on my trip

:(

[Flipper]

Subscribing...

Back from the Lake. Got too much sun. My "problem" is that I don't burn when I get too much sun, I instead break out in a red-dot rash, so I'm covered in hydrocortisone cream right now. It will be better tomorrow.

Found out that an LCMS Lutheran church near where my in-laws live is hosting a benefit and silent auction for my nephew this fall. He has mosaic downs syndrome and his main delay is speech. He'll be 6 next month, and can't say more than a couple of words. The school district and insurance has given his family the run-around on getting an electronic communicator. A friend of the family got her church involved. The family is Methodist, btw.

That's why I love it out there. Even the little country churches help out each other. Apparently one of the members works for the Cardinals and they are donating stuff for the auction. I think they just need to raise enough for half the cost, and one of the LCMS foundations will match it.

[Flipper]

i got a call this evening that the little girl i had been with all school year passed away :cry: i will have another guardian angel on my trip

:(:cry:

[seajoy]

i got a call this evening that the little girl i had been with all school year passed away :cry:

Sorry to hear of this, dinki. :(

May you have a safe trip to the Ukraine, and be blessed by it. :)

[QuiltAngel]

Was one of them Pastor Josh Hollman from Montreal?

Actually, it was Pastor Khurram and his wife Cynthia Khan. Pastor Khurram is executive director of POBLO.

[QuiltAngel]

i leave tuesday...we meet at the airport at 10:30 for our 12:45 flight...and now i wish we were leaving on wednesday :(


i got a call this evening that the little girl i had been with all school year passed away :cry: i will have another guardian angel on my trip
I am so sorry to hear this Dinki. My prayers for her family and for you.

[latebloomer]

QA--Relay for Life went well. They raised $95,000, last I heard. Weather was great--humid & misty, but it wasn't too hot and it didn't rain. Relay's done, time to bring on the motorcycles. ABATE rally's this week.

Seajoy, I LOVE your character's new blue dress!

Re What Not to Wear--Don't watch that show--they'd probably condemn everything I own.

[DaRev]

Relay's done, time to bring on the motorcycles. ABATE rally's this week.

I knew some folks back home who were ABATE members. It's a great organization. They do a lot of charity work for children.

[seajoy]

Seajoy, I LOVE your character's new blue dress!

Thank you....I'm all dressed up for my son's wedding this week! :clap:

[WildStrawberry]

Good heavens! I'm gone for a bit and look at the thread now!

Dinki, have a safe and blessed trip. Prayers for the family (and others who are mourning) of the little girl. :(

My former Pastor's oldest daughter was on What Not to Wear last year. She says she had a blast but that at the time, it's very very emotional. She's incorporated much of what they taught her but has thrown out some of the other things. :) Which is what I'd probably do.

Kae

[latebloomer]

ABATE does several charity fundraisers around here every year. They teach motorcycle safety classes too. But this is their annual big party. They had 11,000 last year. We call it mini-Sturgis. We usually don't have too many problems other than traffic. But the bridge in the biggest traffic area is under construction, so I'm praying about that. I work in public safety, so I think about accidents, ambulances and storms a lot. I take the 911 calls and send out the troops.

[latebloomer]

Dinki, have a safe trip. What an adventure!

Seajoy, if your real dress is anything like your CF dress, you'll be the lovliest lady at the wedding other than the bride.

[seajoy]

Seajoy, if your real dress is anything like your CF dress, you'll be the lovliest lady at the wedding other than the bride.
Well, it's the closest thing I could find.
My dress is really navy blue, and I'm about 5' tall, and a little on plump side, so my character is a bit deceiving. :blush: Yesterday, I found out that 5' is really stretching things, though. We were working at my son's apartment, and his 6' 6" best man, decided it would be real funny to find out just how "short" I really am. Well, he measured me at 4' 11".....so it's even worse than I expected! :doh: That makes my husband 16" taller than me! :swoon:

Anyway, I was there the day that the bride picked out her dress, and trust me, everyone will be looking at her. :)

[WildStrawberry]

LOL, SeaJoy! 4'11" isn't a bad thing. *G*

Mike is 6'8" and I'm 5'2" At the wedding, if Pastor will let us, we're going to have a step stool for me to get up on for the kiss. :D

Many congratulations to your son and daughter in law!

Kae

[seajoy]

LOL, SeaJoy! 4'11" isn't a bad thing. *G*

Mike is 6'8" and I'm 5'2" At the wedding, if Pastor will let us, we're going to have a step stool for me to get up on for the kiss. :D

Many congratulations to your son and daughter in law!

Kae
step stool ^_^

At my wedding, the photographer made me stand on a stack of hymnals for the picture of us alone. I thought that was silly.....I'm short, he's tall....get over it! :doh: ^_^

[latebloomer]

I know that feeling. I claim 5'2", but I suspect I'm closer to 5'1". Keep those tall guys around--they're handy to have around when you need something from the top shelf. I have a tall nephew I rarely see--he lives 1300 miles away. Last time I saw him, he leaned against the wall in my MIL's kitchen and put his hand flat on the ceiling.

[seajoy]

I know that feeling. I claim 5'2", but I suspect I'm closer to 5'1". Keep those tall guys around--they're handy to have around when you need something from the top shelf. I have a tall nephew I rarely see--he lives 1300 miles away. Last time I saw him, he leaned against the wall in my MIL's kitchen and put his hand flat on the ceiling.
I tell my husband all the time that I only married him for his height! ^_^ He is easy for me to find in a crowd, too, besides being able to reach for stuff.

When I worked in a clothing store, everyone wanted to get me a bike flag so they could find me behind the racks of clothes. When I first started working there, the manager thought I was in the back, and not doing my job. She sure laughed when she figured out the problem! :P

[DaRev]

ABATE does several charity fundraisers around here every year. They teach motorcycle safety classes too. But this is their annual big party. They had 11,000 last year. We call it mini-Sturgis. We usually don't have too many problems other than traffic. But the bridge in the biggest traffic area is under construction, so I'm praying about that. I work in public safety, so I think about accidents, ambulances and storms a lot. I take the 911 calls and send out the troops.

I'm originally from Western New York. I didn't realize that ABATE was more than just a regional organization.

[latebloomer]

Maybe ABATE started out regional--I have no idea. I don't know if this is a regional or national event. All I know is that the first weekend of July, the motorcycles come. They've been having their Freedom Rally near here for at least 20 years. They used to have it in a county park 25 miles away, but a few years ago they bought a farm place a few miles from my town and converted it into a private park. Grocery shopping will be a bit more colorful this week, anyway. Tiger gets really excited whenever he sees just one motorcycle, so we'll probably have to take him to the playground near the highway so he can watch them go by.

[LilLamb219]

Wow, I tower over most of you ladies at 5' 6" ^_^ And I'm just average height :)

[latebloomer]

:wave: Hi, Studeclunker--saw that you are peeking in. How are things going?

[Studeclunker]

LOL!:D I thought there was a difference between my wife and myself! She was 5'2" and I was 6'4". The photographer made me sit in a chair whilst Robin stood beside me. Mainly though, I think he seemed to be wanting to get a good shot of her dress. Robin was afraid that a hoop would make her look short and dumpy. She was really beautiful though. Funny, the dress was really plain till I and a friend added over fifty yards of lace and another twenty of purple silk. A full hoop takes yards of material. The dress was my gift to her. Robin was thrilled when she saw it.

I hope the kids have a great day, Seajoy. A wonderful day to start the rest of their life together.

[WildStrawberry]

She was really beautiful though. Funny, the dress was really plain till I and a friend added over fifty yards of lace and another twenty of purple silk. A full hoop takes yards of material. The dress was my gift to her. Robin was thrilled when she saw it.

Sounds quite beautiful, Stude! I'd love to see a picture someday.

Kae

[latebloomer]

I'm lucky my hubby is 5'9". On the rare occasions I can get him onto a dance floor, I don't have a crick in my neck afterwards. Had that problem with a couple of tall ex-boyfriends. No telling how tall Tiger will get--maybe he'll be my top-shelf-helper in a few years.

Studeclunker, how wonderful that you can sew. Not many men can. Who taught you? Handy talent to have, what with loose buttons & whatnot.

[Flipper]

I'm 5'9" and he's 6'4". I can wear heels and not be taller than him. :D

[WildStrawberry]

My best friend is 5'6" and her husband is 5'2". They're adorable together. *G*

Kae

[filosofer]

Some friends make an interesting couple: she is 5' 13" (her description) and he is 5' 9". He definitely looks up to her....

In Christ's love,
filo

[seajoy]

LOL!:D I thought there was a difference between my wife and myself! She was 5'2" and I was 6'4". The photographer made me sit in a chair whilst Robin stood beside me. Mainly though, I think he seemed to be wanting to get a good shot of her dress. Robin was afraid that a hoop would make her look short and dumpy. She was really beautiful though. Funny, the dress was really plain till I and a friend added over fifty yards of lace and another twenty of purple silk. A full hoop takes yards of material. The dress was my gift to her. Robin was thrilled when she saw it.

I hope the kids have a great day, Seajoy. A wonderful day to start the rest of their life together.
Thanks Stude. :) And it's so good to see you! I hope you are well.

You think it funny that I'm so short, huh? ^_^

[LilLamb219]

Some friends make an interesting couple: she is 5' 13" (her description) and he is 5' 9". He definitely looks up to her....

In Christ's love,
filo


Love the 5' 13" description!!!! :clap:

[dinkime]

all packed...now to finish a few last minute things since i leave for the airport in an hour! lol

[Flipper]

Thanks Stude. :) And it's so good to see you! I hope you are well.

You think it funny that I'm so short, huh? ^_^


One of my sisters isn't much taller than you. How I got to be so tall and her so short is beyond me.

[ctay]

Some friends make an interesting couple: she is 5' 13" (her description) and he is 5' 9". He definitely looks up to her....

In Christ's love,
filo

How cute.

I cant even get my hubby to dance period

[ctay]

I'm 5'1" my oldest son is 5'11 1/2" he says, he is tall, I know he's about 6'. My other son is 5' 9". They sure didn't get their height from me

[QuiltAngel]

ABATE is all over. Here is a wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABATE You do a Google search for ABATE and you come up with all the state chapters.

I am so not ready for ABATE. Latebloomer is right on that bridge construction as well as grocery shopping. My son worked at one of the grocery stores during the summer during college and the first year here. The next year, we were in Germany so he missed working that one which he was happy about. Let's just say that some of the people did not know how to dress in public, but since that first year, they seem to have learned how a bit more.

[seajoy]

Hi Quilty! :wave: Long time, no see.
Son is getting married on saturday :clap: (like everyone isn't sick of hearing about it this week! :sorry: )

[QuiltAngel]

Hi Quilty! :wave: Long time, no see.
Son is getting married on saturday :clap: (like everyone isn't sick of hearing about it this week! :sorry: )
Well I am not sick of it as I have been away (Thursday - Monday). Sounds like lots of fun. Weddings always are.

[seajoy]

Well I am not sick of it as I have been away (Thursday - Monday). Sounds like lots of fun. Weddings always are.
Thanks! :)

[porterross]

One of my sisters isn't much taller than you. How I got to be so tall and her so short is beyond me.

I'm 5'6"+ and taller than my sister. Our mother claims to have been 5'0" at one point, but I have no proof of it. ^_^
Maybe god likes the idea of nonuniform family photos. :P

[DaRev]

If we stood you all together you'd look like a Cingular commercial. ^_^

[DaSeminarian]

If we stood you all together you'd look like a Cingular commercial. ^_^

Or is that Verizon? Can you hear me now?:D

[KimLCMS]

Hi Quilty! :wave: Long time, no see.
Son is getting married on saturday :clap: (like everyone isn't sick of hearing about it this week! :sorry: )
congrats! I hope it all goes well.
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/number1momkim/th_wooot.gif

[seajoy]

congrats! I hope it all goes well.
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/number1momkim/th_wooot.gif
Thank you....it's supposed to be a nice day on saturday. :)

[porterross]

My daughter received her first official paycheck today. :thumbsup:

[ctay]

Well one of my dogs is having puppies, 2 live ones so far, one born dead. Don't know if its over with yet.

[seajoy]

My daughter received her first official paycheck today. :thumbsup:
Cool Porter! We made both of our kids work while in high school. They were still in sports and music, also. It gave them a good work ethic that still serves them well today.

[DaRev]

My daughter received her first official paycheck today. :thumbsup:

Cool! :thumbsup: She's a sweety.

[ctay]

My daughter received her first official paycheck today. :thumbsup:
Yeah!! Now to teach her to save some too.

[DaSeminarian]

My daughter received her first official paycheck today. :thumbsup:


Have her make a photocopy to frame and then have her cash it and spend it. There is plenty of time to save on subsequent paychecks. The first one is always fun to just blow on yourself. :D

[seajoy]

Have her make a photocopy to frame and then have her cash it and spend it. There is plenty of time to save on subsequent paychecks. The first one is always fun to just blow on yourself. :D
You are supposed to save? I haven't even learned that one yet! ^_^

[DaSeminarian]

You are supposed to save? I haven't even learned that one yet! ^_^

SHHHHH! Keep it quiet. We don't want to give the young people any common sense things to do. They might start acting grown up and then we'd be in a real pickle.

[seajoy]

SHHHHH! Keep it quiet. We don't want to give the young people any common sense things to do. They might start acting grown up and then we'd be in a real pickle.
Sorry...it must be the pinot I'm drinkin' right now that made me speak out of turn. :blush:

[porterross]

Have her make a photocopy to frame and then have her cash it and spend it. There is plenty of time to save on subsequent paychecks. The first one is always fun to just blow on yourself. :D
Of course! She had a Wii game reserved and had been putting trades toward it so now she will likely be up late palying it. We picked it up a little while ago.

[Jim47]

Of course! She had a Wii game reserved and had been putting trades toward it so now she will likely be up late palying it. We picked it up a little while ago.


I must be getting old. What is a Wii game? :)

[DaRev]

I must be getting old. What is a Wii game? :)

It's an itty-bitty, teeny-tiny game.


^_^ ^_^

[ctay]

Its one of those game systems that hook up to the tv, they come out with so many its hard to keep up with them.

[LilLamb219]

My daughter received her first official paycheck today. :thumbsup:

Where is she working?

[LilLamb219]

Well one of my dogs is having puppies, 2 live ones so far, one born dead. Don't know if its over with yet.

Aww...poor dead puppy :(

How are the live ones doing?

[LilLamb219]

I must be getting old. What is a Wii game? :)

Pronounced "we" it's a video game system. It looks pretty cool actually because you participate in the game by moving your body and sort of playing the sport as you play the game.

[LilLamb219]

Hi Quilty! :wave: Long time, no see.
Son is getting married on saturday :clap: (like everyone isn't sick of hearing about it this week! :sorry: )

Yea!!! You're gaining a daughter soon :)

I LOVE the dress your character is wearing!! :tutu:

[BreadAlone]

ugh

wow I haven't been logged on CF for like two weeks..

I was so exhausted after exams were done and then "fun" band camp started..I feel like I don't even know this site anymore..

anyways..don't mind by babble..

hey! :)

how're my fellow Lutherans all doing?

(that's terrible ctay, is your dog ok?)

[porterross]

Where is she working?
For her grandmother who is over-paying her! Our secretary is out helping her father and mother while he has chemo and it has put us in a bind so we are glad to have an extra set of hands to stuff envelopes and such. I'm going to train her to run the phone system tomorrow. I detest having to answer phones. :P

[LilLamb219]

Hey there!! What instrument do you play?

ugh

wow I haven't been logged on CF for like two weeks..

I was so exhausted after exams were done and then "fun" band camp started..I feel like I don't even know this site anymore..

anyways..don't mind by babble..

hey! :)

how're my fellow Lutherans all doing?

(that's terrible ctay, is your dog ok?)

[seajoy]

Yea!!! You're gaining a daughter soon :)

I LOVE the dress your character is wearing!! :tutu:
Yes, and she is a wonderful Christian young lady for our son.

Thanks...I'm all dressed up for the big day!

[DaRev]

:wave: Dobru Noc :sleep:

[ctay]

ugh

wow I haven't been logged on CF for like two weeks..

I was so exhausted after exams were done and then "fun" band camp started..I feel like I don't even know this site anymore..

anyways..don't mind by babble..

hey! :)

how're my fellow Lutherans all doing?

(that's terrible ctay, is your dog ok?)
The dog is doing ok, she had 3 live ones out there when I went to bed last night, I think that was it, she was more settled and her breathing hard and pacing and panting had quit.

[LilLamb219]

Post pics of the puppies when you have time :)

[Flipper]

I must be getting old. What is a Wii game? :)

Put two of them together you get a Wii Wii.

Don't play if you are in a relationship. Or at least don't make your significant other create your character.

Why? Well, some friends of ours were playing at a friend's house and her husband created a little plump girl with a ton of makeup that was supposed to be her. She's lost a lot of weight, and doesn't like to wear a lot of makeup.

She was mad. I pointed out that it may not be how he sees her, but how he wants to see her. Click! Apparently, he's told her that if she keeps losing weight she'll leave him. She's not like that. Also, she's not mad anymore and gladly plays the character he made for her.

[Flipper]

Well one of my dogs is having puppies, 2 live ones so far, one born dead. Don't know if its over with yet.

Awwwww.

[porterross]

Put two of them together you get a Wii Wii.

Don't play if you are in a relationship. Or at least don't make your significant other create your character.

Why? Well, some friends of ours were playing at a friend's house and her husband created a little plump girl with a ton of makeup that was supposed to be her. She's lost a lot of weight, and doesn't like to wear a lot of makeup.

She was mad. I pointed out that it may not be how he sees her, but how he wants to see her. Click! Apparently, he's told her that if she keeps losing weight she'll leave him. She's not like that. Also, she's not mad anymore and gladly plays the character he made for her.
How funny. My daughter created my Mii character and did a good job.

Do you guys have one, Flip? We really enjoy ours.

[Flipper]

No, but I wouldn't mind having one. It looks like lots of fun. :)

Our video games are through the home computer. I thought I was going to lose my husband to Diablo II there for a while, so I learned how to play. For awhile we would go on quests together, until I found out where to find all the cool stuff, so now we play at the same time, but on separate quests. Right now, I'm a Paladin, and he's a Barbarian.

[Studeclunker]

Studeclunker, how wonderful that you can sew. Not many men can. Who taught you? Handy talent to have, what with loose buttons & whatnot.

You think it funny that I'm so short, huh?

Or is that Verizon? Can you hear me now?

Heavens! This thread really gets away from one quickly. Not just in posts, but splitting to new threads!

Bloomer, my Mum taught all three of her boys to sew. I was the only one who really excelled at it though. Really annoyed her when I started to make costumes for the school plays. I made three Ante-bellum gowns for one play that really had her over the top! Two hundred twenty yards of satin, yikes! It was fun having the girls come over for fittings though...;) The guys were a pain.:sigh:

Seajoy, after nine years of marriage to the Robin-ator, not a chance(LOL)!:D :D

Seminarian, who... what was that? Your signal is breaking up.:P

Well, three days and I'm basically homeless. I'll be house sitting for a couple of weeks, but no place of my own. Footloose and fancy free...

[Jim47]

Studeclunker

Well, three days and I'm basically homeless. I'll be house sitting for a couple of weeks, but no place of my own. Footloose and fancy free...



I must have missed something. What happened Stude? Why are you losing your home?

[Studeclunker]

Well Jim, it's like this: I've been making my rent by selling my belongings. The work I've been doing has just kept me going and that's all. My intention has been to move out of the place and reduce my expenses. Also, I'm not really losing my home so much as just abandoning an untenable situation. This should have been done months ago. The problem is finding somewhere that's more affordable. I'll have about two weeks here and then something else will have to be arranged.

[QuiltAngel]

latebloomer,
Well, Tiger did not get front page as the house fire took up most of the front page. I am guessing that is Tiger on page 9. He is a cutie.

We went to Eburg town for lunch today with friends and it looks like the bikers are already arriving. I am so glad I don't live in town, especially along main streets. I am headed to town to the store, should probably stock up so as not to have to go over the weekend.

[QuiltAngel]

I am praying that you can find something soon. Job, housing, etc.

[Jim47]

Well Jim, it's like this: I've been making my rent by selling my belongings. The work I've been doing has just kept me going and that's all. My intention has been to move out of the place and reduce my expenses. Also, I'm not really losing my home so much as just abandoning an untenable situation. This should have been done months ago. The problem is finding somewhere that's more affordable. I'll have about two weeks here and then something else will have to be arranged.


You are certainly facing some difficult problems. My son is in a similar situation except we can still help him. God is faithful and will provide. I hope you don't lose your cheery disposition and good mannerisms. Those speak well of you. May God watch over all you do.

[LilLamb219]

Aw, Stude! The unknown is pretty scary, huh? I hope and pray you find a suitable home very soon!!!

[Flipper]

Praying, Stud-e.

[LilLamb219]

Oh, boy, guys! I'm exuding garlic big time!! I made a sausage and peppers dish for dinner with LOADS of garlic. I reek. ick. And my mouth kind of burns! ;)

[DaRev]

I feel sorry for your hubby. :D

[LilLamb219]

It was at his request that I add so much garlic...not to smell me but because he loves it so much! :)

If anyone wants the recipe, just ask...it's a pretty good tasting dish.

[DaRev]

No thanks. I don't want to chase anyone away. ^_^

[LilLamb219]

Oh? Then you have someone nearby?

[DaRev]

Not as near as I'd like. ;)

[C.F.W. Walther]

It was at his request that I add so much garlic...not to smell me but because he loves it so much! :)

If anyone wants the recipe, just ask...it's a pretty good tasting dish.:clap:

[LilLamb219]

Not as near as I'd like. ;)

Then she won't smell a thing :D

[LilLamb219]

:clap:

If you lived nearby, I'd save you some. Can't mail it to you though LOL ^_^

[LilLamb219]

Anyone know what a whipback is in gymnastics? (it's a no handed back flip). My daughter can now do a whipback in gymnastics class! Had to brag :)

Here is a video on YouTube that shows what it looks like...it's a roundoff whipback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0rmq4kDaA0

Edit to say it's NOT my daughter in that video!

[Jim47]

Anyone know what a whipback is in gymnastics? (it's a no handed back flip). My daughter can now do a whipback in gymnastics class! Had to brag :)

Here is a video on YouTube that shows what it looks like...it's a roundoff whipback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0rmq4kDaA0

Edit to say it's NOT my daughter in that video!


I would brag too. Thats a pretty impressure manuvere! :thumbsup:

[Jim47]

Doeas anyone have an idea how I can make my charator look 60 years old without adding a grey beard? :)

[LilLamb219]

Doeas anyone have an idea how I can make my charator look 60 years old without adding a grey beard? :)

I don't see any wrinkle option :P

[filosofer]

I don't see any wrinkle option :P

I don't get into this, but maybe they have leathery skin for ya, eh?

In Christ's love,
filo

[LilLamb219]

I haven't been doing my character for very long. I never really saw the point and thought only the younger ones were doing it.

But, it's kind of fun. I like having my character be my mini-reflection of myself :)

[Jim47]

I don't see any wrinkle option :P



LOL, I'll probably have wrinkles someday but so far I've avoided them. :P

[Jim47]

I haven't been doing my character for very long. I never really saw the point and thought only the younger ones were doing it.

But, it's kind of fun. I like having my character be my mini-reflection of myself :)


Well you have a better working model then I do ;)

[DaRev]

Doeas anyone have an idea how I can make my charator look 60 years old without adding a grey beard? :)

Perhaps closer set eyes and a non-smiling mouth. Seriously.

[Jim47]

Perhaps closer set eyes and a non-smiling mouth. Seriously.


Thanks, I'll give that a try but I hear my bed calling me :sleep:

[LilLamb219]

Perhaps closer set eyes and a non-smiling mouth. Seriously.

Or choose eyes that aren't as open wide?

[QuiltAngel]

I haven't been doing my character for very long. I never really saw the point and thought only the younger ones were doing it.

But, it's kind of fun. I like having my character be my mini-reflection of myself :)
It makes for a "what I wish I looked like" me.

[ctay]

I haven't been doing my character for very long. I never really saw the point and thought only the younger ones were doing it.

But, it's kind of fun. I like having my character be my mini-reflection of myself :)
I change my character's clothes once in a blue moon, or maybe its when I feel like it

[Jim47]

Or choose eyes that aren't as open wide?


So what do you think? Is my charactor finally as ugly as my picture? :D

[C.F.W. Walther]

For some odd reason your face looks more like a girl. Just an observation. Try a different set of eyes and mouth. .

[DaRev]

It makes for a "what I wish I looked like" me.

Quilty! You finally changed out of your jammies! :P

[DaSeminarian]

Quilty! You finally changed out of your jammies! :P


Some people I know like to live in theirs all the time. Right Porterross?;)

[DaRev]

Some people I know like to live in theirs all the time. Right Porterross?;)

There's nothing wrong with that if you can get away with it. :P

[QuiltAngel]

Quilty! You finally changed out of your jammies! :P
Well, now that I am actually home and not moving about the country and that my internet is actually working, thought it was about time to change clothes for the hot temps outside.

[DaRev]

You've no toes on your feet. :eek:

[QuiltAngel]

You've no toes on your feet. :eek:
Tell that to the creator of the CF characters.

Now I see we all like to go barefoot!

[DaRev]

Are there no toes left in the CF store?

EDIT: There's six left in stock. 10 blessings. Better hurry!! ^_^ :P

[QuiltAngel]

I found them!!!

Gee, guess I never noticed you had to BUY toes!

Thanks for the information.

[LilLamb219]

I found them!!!

Gee, guess I never noticed you had to BUY toes!

Thanks for the information.

I know! Isn't it ridiculous?

[filosofer]

Never knew you could pick out toes...

Nice change, Lamb, with the artists palette, no less.

(I only mention this because for the first time I have seen the characters - I had that feature turned off)

In Christ's love,
filo

[filosofer]

I know! Isn't it ridiculous?

I hate to say anything, but don't your toes all look the same? Did ya'll buy them at the same assembly line? ;)

In Christ's love,
filo

[DaRev]

It's the same line that assembles the bodies! ^_^

[ctay]

You mean you have to buy toes? I don't think I ever bought any, guess I'm toeless

[DaRev]

They are considered "bare feet" in the Shoe category.

[Studeclunker]

It makes for a "what I wish I looked like" me.

My! That goes for me in spades! Or at least, wish I looked like again/still...

I hope you don't lose your cheery disposition and good mannerisms. Those speak well of you. May God watch over all you do.

Heavens, I'm blushing!:blush: Thank you for the kindness, Jim. Thanks to all for the prayers as well. I'm sure the Lord is up to something. It's just the uncertainty is harder to stand up to than a charging Bull. The Bull I can deal with, the uncertainty is more difficult.

[LilLamb219]

Never knew you could pick out toes...

Nice change, Lamb, with the artists palette, no less.

(I only mention this because for the first time I have seen the characters - I had that feature turned off)

In Christ's love,
filo


Ahh...it's a whole new world for you then :)

[Jim47]

My! That goes for me in spades! Or at least, wish I looked like again/still...



Heavens, I'm blushing!:blush: Thank you for the kindness, Jim. Thanks to all for the prayers as well. I'm sure the Lord is up to something. It's just the uncertainty is harder to stand up to than a charging Bull. The Bull I can deal with, the uncertainty is more difficult.


So whats going to heppen Stude? Have you found a new home yet? Are you going to leave your mountain for a more prosperous area so you can find work?

I hope you will still be able to post here. :)

[latebloomer]

I need to buy toes???

Quilt Angel, that is Tiger and my mom on page 9. Relay raised $97K. Wow! Thank you, I think he's a cutie too. Women always say cute. Men always say football. Right now, he likes baseball, but there's been a setback--he and the neighbor kid lost the ball in the jungle I call my flower garden & we haven't found it yet. Oh well, there's 2 more days of motorcycle watching. He had a playdate at the park this afternoon, best place in town to watch them go by. The kids got so excited everytime they saw one, it's amazing they had any energy left to play. Wonderful how much enthusiasm the little ones have over the simplest things.

[Studeclunker]

Right now, he likes baseball, but there's been a setback--he and the neighbor kid lost the ball in the jungle I call my flower garden & we haven't found it yet.

You know, my kids used to have a similar problem. We had a large paddock in the centre of our property. On one side was a few pens and the tack room. On the other was the orchard, the barn and the stock pens. The central paddock was around the size of a Little League infield. My eldest would go out and round up the neighborhood children so that they could play Base Ball or kick ball. If they played Base Ball, the ball would invariably end up in my wife's stallion's pen. Granite was one mean SOB. If the ball went into his pen the rule was it stayed there till either my wife or I could get it for the kids. A lot of Base Ball games became kick ball. Some sooner than others.

So whats going to heppen Stude? Have you found a new home yet? Are you going to leave your mountain for a more prosperous area so you can find work?


Well, that depends on how one defines prosperous. The average house here goes for around 200k. However, it's really a retirement community, for the most part.
That however, was the reason for going to South Bend. It's a population centre with work and a low cost of living. I need to save up the cost of the trip though. That means a positive balance in the bank account.:sigh: Details, details... If sahib cannot come off the mountain, than the mountain must be moved off of sahib.

[ctay]

I can't believe how much houses have gone up in the past 9 yrs when we were looking and found this place. Hubby is wanting to retire in 2 yrs. I'd like to find something with a little less land and closer to town with not much work so maybe we can do some things but.......

[C.F.W. Walther]

I need to buy toes???

Quilt Angel, that is Tiger and my mom on page 9. Relay raised $97K. Wow! Thank you, I think he's a cutie too. Women always say cute. Men always say football. Right now, he likes baseball, but there's been a setback--he and the neighbor kid lost the ball in the jungle I call my flower garden & we haven't found it yet. Oh well, there's 2 more days of motorcycle watching. He had a playdate at the park this afternoon, best place in town to watch them go by. The kids got so excited everytime they saw one, it's amazing they had any energy left to play. Wonderful how much enthusiasm the little ones have over the simplest things.
Your kids aren't the only ones that get excited when motorcycles go by. Since I sold my "scoot" last year I miss it. I miss the activities with CMA people and the "Run for the Son" and all the fellowship times with my Christian friends. Unfortunately since my cycle accident and then the heart attack I'm a little leary of getting on one again and I have ridden them all my life. Oh well---time marches on :)

[Flipper]

God might have opened up a situation for us. Regardless, this family needs some prayers.

The paralegal I work with, her mom is also a paralegal at a big defense firm. She works with another paralegal who has a daughter who just turned 13, and is 11 weeks pregnant...with twins...

The parents of this 13 year old are pushing her to want to give the kids up for adoption (though I think the parents can push it all the way because the age of consent with kids is 14 in Missouri - or so my limited research said).

The father is 14, and his parents are already urging him to sign off his parental rights. The papers have been drawn but I don't know if he has signed them or not.

Our names have been dropped. Thing is, they want an open adoption, and we aren't too keen on that. However, we said we are willing to talk and see what they mean by "open" and see if it's something reasonable to us. The parents are purposely wanting to do a private adoption to save costs to the adopting party.

Also, right now, I don't know if I'm pregnant or not. I'm late, but the tests keep saying negative. I've been told some people take longer to show a positive test than others. Also the tests are about a year old. Who knows.

Big thing here. Regardless of what God has in mind for us, PLEASE pray for this family. I can't imagine getting pregnant that young. I don't think I knew how the parts worked at that age. I'm sure that girl and her parents are scared senseless, as is the father and his parents.

[Flipper]

Your kids aren't the only ones that get excited when motorcycles go by. Since I sold my "scoot" last year I miss it. I miss the activities with CMA people and the "Run for the Son" and all the fellowship times with my Christian friends. Unfortunately since my cycle accident and then the heart attack I'm a little leary of getting on one again and I have ridden them all my life. Oh well---time marches on :)

I've always like motorcycles, but never ridden on one. My husband also likes motorcycles. We've talked (jokingly) of getting "his & her" bikes before. My mom would have a heart attack and die if she knew I rode on one. They scare her senseless.

[Studeclunker]

I can't believe how much houses have gone up in the past 9 yrs when we were looking and found this place.

I know what you mean. Here in Lewiston, nine years ago, one could have bought a nice house on acreage for about thirty-five thousand. Heck, one could have got a home in Weaverville for less. Now, a house of any kind in Weaverville can't be touched for less than half a mil. and that 35k house in Lewiston is between two and three hundred thousand.:eek: Oi-vay!:doh:

[ctay]

God might have opened up a situation for us. Regardless, this family needs some prayers.

The paralegal I work with, her mom is also a paralegal at a big defense firm. She works with another paralegal who has a daughter who just turned 13, and is 11 weeks pregnant...with twins...

The parents of this 13 year old are pushing her to want to give the kids up for adoption (though I think the parents can push it all the way because the age of consent with kids is 14 in Missouri - or so my limited research said).

The father is 14, and his parents are already urging him to sign off his parental rights. The papers have been drawn but I don't know if he has signed them or not.

Our names have been dropped. Thing is, they want an open adoption, and we aren't too keen on that. However, we said we are willing to talk and see what they mean by "open" and see if it's something reasonable to us. The parents are purposely wanting to do a private adoption to save costs to the adopting party.

Also, right now, I don't know if I'm pregnant or not. I'm late, but the tests keep saying negative. I've been told some people take longer to show a positive test than others. Also the tests are about a year old. Who knows.

Big thing here. Regardless of what God has in mind for us, PLEASE pray for this family. I can't imagine getting pregnant that young. I don't think I knew how the parts worked at that age. I'm sure that girl and her parents are scared senseless, as is the father and his parents.
We'll do some praying. I had to go back twice to get a pregnancy test done with both of my kids

[DaSeminarian]

Went to see the new Bruce Willis "Die Hard" movie today. Good entertainment. Lots of explosions and one-liners by Bruce. The guy from the iMac commercials is in it as well.

It won't win any academy awards, but it is a fun two hours.

[Radiata]

I think I'll sit down here at my computer for a bit. That is, if my mother doesn't kick me off it. She hates internet forums, so many times I have to post at school, or sneek it in when she isn't home. I'm tired. Both ankels are rolled, my back is killing me, and I have a huge letter to write that I can't quite get going. So, back to it.

[ctay]

Went up to founders day at the volunteer fire dept about 1/2 from the house, all this town has is a convenience store, a fire dept and a car wash. Won a door prize, a 5" black and white tv with radio. Ate some good food too.

[WildStrawberry]

Mmm food! LOL I'm a "fair food" lover myself. I can't wait for the county fair each year. This year I'm on Weight Watchers so I'm trying to come up with a plan that will let me enjoy but keep from packin on the pounds.

Kaeh

[DaRev]

Went up to founders day at the volunteer fire dept about 1/2 from the house, all this town has is a convenience store, a fire dept and a car wash. Won a door prize, a 5" black and white tv with radio. Ate some good food too.

What?? No church?? :eek:

[DaSeminarian]

Mmm food! LOL I'm a "fair food" lover myself. I can't wait for the county fair each year. This year I'm on Weight Watchers so I'm trying to come up with a plan that will let me enjoy but keep from packin on the pounds.

Kaeh


Let me know how that works out for you.

[Jim47]

Mmm foo "fair food" lover myself. I can't wait for the county fair each year. This year I'm on Weight Watchers so I'm trying to come up with a plan that will let me enjoy but keep from packin on the pounds.

Kaeh




When you figure that out please share :P

All my diets have the reverse effect. :doh:

[ctay]

What?? No church?? :eek:
Closest one is like 3 miles away.

[ctay]

I just need to get out and excercise more

[Studeclunker]

Went to a fireworks display in Hayfork about a forty mile drive away. The company that puts it on does this every year. They are one of the largest fireworks exposition companies on the west coast. Hence, they're always booked up on the fourth. So, they do this every year.

I really like going to Hayfork anyway. It's a really pleasant drive and the scenery is just super. Took a long walk around town and enjoyed the ambience. Then there was the mad sugar plum fairy's buffet (desserts only) to enjoy. Glad I took the walk.

Spectacular display! I wish someone had told me about this last year.

[DaSeminarian]

Went to a fireworks display in Hayfork about a forty mile drive away. The company that puts it on does this every year. They are one of the largest fireworks exposition companies on the west coast. Hence, they're always booked up on the fourth. So, they do this every year.

I really like going to Hayfork anyway. It's a really pleasant drive and the scenery is just super. Took a long walk around town and enjoyed the ambience. Then there was the mad sugar plum fairy's buffet (desserts only) to enjoy. Glad I took the walk.

Spectacular display! I wish someone had told me about this last year.

Just be happy that you had the pleasure in life to discover it before you passed on to the next life. Remember there are no regrets in heaven. ;)

[latebloomer]

Seajoy's son is married now. If they had a day like the one we had here yesterday, they had wonderful weather.:clap:

Hmm, wonder if there's any wedding cake and punch left over (peeks into fridge)--no calories in internet food;)

[Jim47]

Seajoy's son is married now. If they had a day like the one we had here yesterday, they had wonderful weather.:clap:

Hmm, wonder if there's any wedding cake and punch left over (peeks into fridge)--no calories in internet food;)



Now you tell me :doh: I just figured out my new diet :P

[latebloomer]

I have a friend with the happy theory that there are no calories in free food. I don't think it works, tho.

[C.F.W. Walther]

I have a friend with the happy theory that there are no calories in free food. I don't think it works, tho.

If you drink a diet soda and eat a candy bar they cancel each other out. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. :)

[LilLamb219]

I have a friend with the happy theory that there are no calories in free food. I don't think it works, tho.

Oh, and don't forget there are no calories when you just take a "bite" of food :P ^_^

[QuiltAngel]

:doh: So that is what I am doing wrong! I am not eating free food nor am I just taking one bite. Well, unless you count one bit . . . at a time.

[Jim47]

If you drink a diet soda and eat a candy bar they cancel each other out. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. :)


I gave up drinking diet soda yeas ago. Tow men I worked with had brain cancer in the same year and died. Now just a few monthes ago a lady from our church has it, but she has a chance to live, not a big one though.

Now I just drink water or fruit juice. Its healthier Ya know ;) Oh, and I do now drink one cup of coffee a day, its a big one though. :D

[DaRev]

no calories in internet food;)

Hmmm... I wonder if that's why I've lost 25 pounds in the last few months. :scratch: I've had to replace several pieces of my wardrobe lately.

[Radiata]

Hmmm... I wonder if that's why I've lost 25 pounds in the last few months. :scratch: I've had to replace several pieces of my wardrobe lately.
Wish i could do that. I weigh about 5 pounds less then I have for the past year, and I can't get lower than that. I want to go for 160, but I don't think that's going to happen.

[C.F.W. Walther]

I gave up drinking diet soda yeas ago. Tow men I worked with had brain cancer in the same year and died. Now just a few monthes ago a lady from our church has it, but she has a chance to live, not a big one though.

Now I just drink water or fruit juice. Its healthier Ya know ;) Oh, and I do now drink one cup of coffee a day, its a big one though. :D
Yep you're probably better off without it. I don't drink colas anymore and just stay with diet 7-up.

I just wore out my ice tea maker and am now using my coffee maker to make tea. I like tea better than coffee now that I haven't made it in awhile. Drinking the healthy tea to, like green tea.

[Flipper]

Yep you're probably better off without it. I don't drink colas anymore and just stay with diet 7-up.

I just wore out my ice tea maker and am now using my coffee maker to make tea. I like tea better than coffee now that I haven't made it in awhile. Drinking the healthy tea to, like green tea.

caffeine tricks your body into thinking it's dehydrated so you retain water. If you have coffee, tea, or caffeinated soda, I would take the tea, and even better, green tea, but you have to drink extra water to make up for the caffeine that's in it, because even green tea has it. You can get decaf tea, but decaf tea that tastes good costs a small fortune.

At work we still have a couple of ephedra cases trudging along in federal court, and since ephedra was usually mixed with caffeine, we got an education on it. My boss has completely cut out caffeine from his diet after taking these cases. I've cut my consumption down to the iced tea I have with lunch almost every day.

We also looked into litigation regarding aspartame (sweetener in most diet soft drinks) and the link to cancer. Personally, I can handle a diet soda, but I can't used nutrasweet in my tea because that gives me nasty headaches. We came to the conclusion that there probably is a link, but it's hard to litigate because the people who were calling us to inquire, drank so much soda (like 12pack+ a day) that there would be all kinds of alternate causation.

There's Splenda, and more sodas are containing it, but chlorine is used in the chemical process of turning the sugar into splenda (I want to say it's sucralose, but I'm not sure). Some of the chlorine stays in the final product. That can do all kinds of stuff to your stomach. Still, I use it once in a while, and will mix it with sugar in some of my cooking.

So, I guess we all stick to water then?

[Flipper]

We'll do some praying. I had to go back twice to get a pregnancy test done with both of my kids

Thanks. Still don't know either way.

[Studeclunker]

I have a friend with the happy theory that there are no calories in free food. I don't think it works, tho.

To quote Miracle Max's wife Valerie, "Liar! Liar, liar, liar!!"
Don't you believe her. My abs disappeared six years ago when I went to work for Greyhound. I'm still trying to uncover them.:sigh:

Just be happy that you had the pleasure in life to discover it before you passed on to the next life. Remember there are no regrets in heaven. ;)

"We live in the shadowlands. This world is but a pale shadow of the better world to come." C. S. Lewis.

[WildStrawberry]

I promise that, should I find the secret to eating fair food without gaining mega pounds, I will share! *G*

My thought is that I'll exercise more that week and limit myself to ONE day of TASTING stuff. Mike (my fiance) will just have to eat what's left over. :D

Flipper, prayers for you and for the 2 young ones. I pray that everything will work out according to God's will. I am adopted myself so, should you ever have questions about what it's like to be adopted...let me know.

Water is pretty much my beverage of choice now. I had to give up caffeine ages ago when I was diagnosed with a heart problem. Now the problem has pretty much reversed itself but I'm still not a caffeine drinker...unless it's tea. Mmmm I love tea. Milk is my 3rd beverage choice. I'm pretty easy to please in that respect. *G*

Kae

[seajoy]

Hi, I'm back.....our son got married. :clap: It was a good weekend.
I'm really tired. :yawn:

Hey! Jim's on staff again. :) God bless.

[DaRev]

Hi, I'm back.....our son got married. :clap: It was a good weekend.
I'm really tired. :yawn:

Hey! Jim's on staff again. :) God bless.

Time to go catch a nap. :D

[seajoy]

Time to go catch a nap. :D
That's what I'm about to do....talk with you all later. :wave: :sleep:

[DaSeminarian]

Time to go catch a nap. :D


I caught a 3-hour nap today. My sanity was running on empty at that point. What a way to spend my wedding anniversary. Wife took a nap at the same time. No shenanigans were attempted during this nap. ;)

[DaSeminarian]

I promise that, should I find the secret to eating fair food without gaining mega pounds, I will share! *G*

My thought is that I'll exercise more that week and limit myself to ONE day of TASTING stuff. Mike (my fiance) will just have to eat what's left over. :D

Flipper, prayers for you and for the 2 young ones. I pray that everything will work out according to God's will. I am adopted myself so, should you ever have questions about what it's like to be adopted...let me know.

Water is pretty much my beverage of choice now. I had to give up caffeine ages ago when I was diagnosed with a heart problem. Now the problem has pretty much reversed itself but I'm still not a caffeine drinker...unless it's tea. Mmmm I love tea. Milk is my 3rd beverage choice. I'm pretty easy to please in that respect. *G*

Kae

NO CAFFEIN? That would not work for me right now. I am a Student. 'nough said.

[DaRev]

NO CAFFEIN? That would not work for me right now. I am a Student. 'nough said.

When I was at the sem I had one of the 4 cup coffee makers and a travelers mug that held the whole pot. I would fill it up in the morning and carry it to class. The problem was that by early afternoon I would come crashing down from the caffein and the rest of the day would be shot. :P

[Radiata]

Be careful what you drink. Or rather, how you drink.
THIS happened recently in North Texas .
A woman went boating one Sunday taking with her some cans of coke which she put into the refrigerator of the boat. On Monday she was taken to the hospital and placed in the Intensive Care Unit. She died on Wednesday.

The autopsy concluded she died of Leptospirosis. This was traced to the can of coke she drank from, not using a glass. Tests showed that the can was infected by dried rat urine and hence the disease Leptospirosis.

Rat urine contains toxic and deathly substances. It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash the upper part of soda cans before drinking out of them. The cans are typically stocked in warehouses and transported straight to the shops without being cleaned.

A study at NYCU showed that the tops of soda cans are more contaminated than public toilets (i.e).. full of germs and bacteria. So wash them with water before putting them to the mouth to avoid any kind of fatal accident !
WASH THEM!!!

[Flipper]

Could happen, but no news story of it actually happening: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/raturine.asp

Just a cautionary tale.

[DaSeminarian]

When I was at the sem I had one of the 4 cup coffee makers and a travelers mug that held the whole pot. I would fill it up in the morning and carry it to class. The problem was that by early afternoon I would come crashing down from the caffein and the rest of the day would be shot. :P

That's why you switch from coffee to soda with Cafeine in the afternoon. Always keep the high going. :D

[Flipper]

If any of you ever have a CVA, we'll know why.

[DaRev]

If any of you ever have a CVA, we'll know why.

And to the layman that means...... :scratch:

[QuiltAngel]

Known as a stroke.

Cerebral Vascular Accident.

[Flipper]

Or I guess a TIA would also count (transient ischemic attack a/k/a mini-stroke).

Caffeine constricts the blood vessels in the brain, making clotting a lot easier.

That's why you all need to cut down your coffee consumption. Don't want any of you stroking out.

[DaRev]

Ya know, Flip, after reading some of what you've been saying here, I'm afraid to eat or drink anything anymore.

:eek: ^_^

[DaRev]

:sigh:

[synger]

Finally home after nine days of vacation (two days of driving to get back). Don't know how Hunter drives that long. I get weary and eye-tired after an hour. Anyway, the trip up to Holland, Michigan was very nice, and the weather was amazing.

We went to an LCMS service last Sunday morning (we had looked the city up on the web, and they had two LCMS churches to choose from). The one we went to had a contemporary and a liturgical service. If the one we attended was the "liturgical" service, I'm really glad we didn't go to the contemporary one. *laughs* But other than that, it was fine. I think next year we'll try the other one and see how it is.

Then we went to pick up my 85 year old dad from his retirement high-rise (assisted living place). We were almost out the driveway when he said his face felt numb... and his hand.. so we turned around and brought him back. They have nurses on staff. She checked him over and the numbness went away, but they suggested he go to hospital to be on the safe side. So we called an ambulance (since we have no idea where the hospital is in that city) and took him in. He was there for three days, but felt much better when he got out. Almost all the tests were very positive. But one showed spots on his lungs where he hadn't had any before. So there will be further tests this week. At least he got to spend the rest of the week with the family at the beach... he was really upset to think he was going to miss it, when it's the only time all year he sees some of us.

We stopped in Logan, Ohio overnight on our way home, and attended church there this morning. Much more to our liking in the liturgy, and a very solid sermon. The country around there is absolutely lovely!

It was so good to get home, though. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own firm bed. Maybe I won't wake up with a backache for the first time in over a week.

[Studeclunker]

Be careful what you drink. Or rather, how you drink.
Quote:
THIS happened recently in North Texas .
A woman went boating one Sunday taking with her some cans of coke which she put into the refrigerator of the boat. On Monday she was taken to the hospital and placed in the Intensive Care Unit. She died on Wednesday.

The autopsy concluded she died of Leptospirosis. This was traced to the can of coke she drank from, not using a glass. Tests showed that the can was infected by dried rat urine and hence the disease Leptospirosis.

Rat urine contains toxic and deathly substances. It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash the upper part of soda cans before drinking out of them. The cans are typically stocked in warehouses and transported straight to the shops without being cleaned.

A study at NYCU showed that the tops of soda cans are more contaminated than public toilets (i.e).. full of germs and bacteria. So wash them with water before putting them to the mouth to avoid any kind of fatal accident !

WASH THEM!!!



And what about vending machines????:eek: Ewww!:sick:

[C.F.W. Walther]

Well I needed my nicotine so I started back smoking again. As I said in Ed's thread that I was getting ULTRA CRABBY :mad:. Not that anyone noticed.:sorry:

[Flipper]

Ya know, Flip, after reading some of what you've been saying here, I'm afraid to eat or drink anything anymore.

:eek: ^_^

We'll all gonna die anyway, right?

Thing is, caffeine does help headaches. If I have a headache in the afternoon, I'll grab a diet Mt. Dew before the pills (office supplies both), and it works. I can't cut it out completely either. I do thank God for not letting me like coffee, though. If I liked coffee, I'd be in trouble.

It's all about moderation, and making sure you drink enough water every day.

[Flipper]

Well I needed my nicotine so I started back smoking again. As I said in Ed's thread that I was getting ULTRA CRABBY :mad:. Not that anyone noticed.:sorry:

Nicotine Gum? Patch?

[DaRev]

Well folks. I headed back home for a little holiday R & R.

I'll be back Thursday. Don't miss me too much. :)

[LilLamb219]

Thursday??? That's like forever in cyberland!!!

[QuiltAngel]

Finally home after nine days of vacation (two days of driving to get back). Don't know how Hunter drives that long. I get weary and eye-tired after an hour. Anyway, the trip up to Holland, Michigan was very nice, and the weather was amazing.

We went to an LCMS service last Sunday morning (we had looked the city up on the web, and they had two LCMS churches to choose from). The one we went to had a contemporary and a liturgical service. If the one we attended was the "liturgical" service, I'm really glad we didn't go to the contemporary one. *laughs* But other than that, it was fine. I think next year we'll try the other one and see how it is.

Then we went to pick up my 85 year old dad from his retirement high-rise (assisted living place). We were almost out the driveway when he said his face felt numb... and his hand.. so we turned around and brought him back. They have nurses on staff. She checked him over and the numbness went away, but they suggested he go to hospital to be on the safe side. So we called an ambulance (since we have no idea where the hospital is in that city) and took him in. He was there for three days, but felt much better when he got out. Almost all the tests were very positive. But one showed spots on his lungs where he hadn't had any before. So there will be further tests this week. At least he got to spend the rest of the week with the family at the beach... he was really upset to think he was going to miss it, when it's the only time all year he sees some of us.

We stopped in Logan, Ohio overnight on our way home, and attended church there this morning. Much more to our liking in the liturgy, and a very solid sermon. The country around there is absolutely lovely!

It was so good to get home, though. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own firm bed. Maybe I won't wake up with a backache for the first time in over a week.
Glad to have you back. Sounds like your trip was good for the most part. I take it this was a kind of family reunion?

Prayers for your father as they figure out these spots on the lung. Hope you slep well last night.

[QuiltAngel]

Flipper and DaRev,
I agree with the moderation bit. Seems like each food item contributes to some disease.

I am on another group and a woman posted what you should eat to avoid cancer, the thing is, many of things "allowed" cause other problems. It's almost like "pick your disease" with some of these preventative diets.

The things is, one can do everything "right" and still have the problem which tells me that what we eat is not the whole story. This brings us back to moderation.

Now, I have to cut down my coke/caffiene, cut it in half (that would make one 12 oz. can a day). May if I keep repeating this to myself, I will succeed?!

[QuiltAngel]

DaRev
You just got back from vacation and now you need R & R? Well, enjoy it.

[LilLamb219]

Any news on this, Flipper? :angel:

God might have opened up a situation for us. Regardless, this family needs some prayers.

The paralegal I work with, her mom is also a paralegal at a big defense firm. She works with another paralegal who has a daughter who just turned 13, and is 11 weeks pregnant...with twins...

The parents of this 13 year old are pushing her to want to give the kids up for adoption (though I think the parents can push it all the way because the age of consent with kids is 14 in Missouri - or so my limited research said).

The father is 14, and his parents are already urging him to sign off his parental rights. The papers have been drawn but I don't know if he has signed them or not.

Our names have been dropped. Thing is, they want an open adoption, and we aren't too keen on that. However, we said we are willing to talk and see what they mean by "open" and see if it's something reasonable to us. The parents are purposely wanting to do a private adoption to save costs to the adopting party.

Also, right now, I don't know if I'm pregnant or not. I'm late, but the tests keep saying negative. I've been told some people take longer to show a positive test than others. Also the tests are about a year old. Who knows.

Big thing here. Regardless of what God has in mind for us, PLEASE pray for this family. I can't imagine getting pregnant that young. I don't think I knew how the parts worked at that age. I'm sure that girl and her parents are scared senseless, as is the father and his parents.

[Flipper]

They have my name, that's all I have right now. If I learn more, I'll share. I was going to wait to see if I'm pregnant or not before bringing it up to her again. I still don't know.

I did just hear that a good friend of mine who has been trying for awhile is 6 weeks along. She also has Type 1 Diabetes that is well controlled. She's had a team of doctors from the very beginning, so I'm not too worried, thought I am praying. She said I can be an Aunt.

[Flipper]

Actually I did get more information.

My co-worker was at some social gathering with that family and she dropped our names and told her and her parents all about us. The birth mother and her parents sound interested in wanting to meet us, and just couldn't believe we would be willing to take twins and keep them together. They also sounded like they would be willing to keep it open as far as exchanging photos.

I gave my phone numbers and offered for us to meet with the birth mother and grandparents. We can bring our parents with us to show that we have family support, and we can bring tax information, and financial reports to show that we can afford to raise them. They can come to our house, etc.

Gosh this almost sounds too good to be true - I almost don't want to be pregnant now (please pray I get an answer either way on that soon). I realize that there are other roadblocks that could happen, including health problems since mom is 13 and tiny - she probably won't carry to term. I was told that she is following her doctors instructions and is taking her prenatal vitamins.

The only problem that's showing itself right now is that the birth mother's grandmother is against the adoption and is trying to influence the birth mother as such. In fact as my co-worker was telling her about us, the grandmother was making all these speculations, even that my husband is a pedophile. Almost crazy to the point of being laughable. As I told my co-worker, this girl is 13, scared, and probably upset for disappointing her family. She needs to be shown that she's cared for and loved, and as long as her parents are doing that, she will make the right decision.

[WildStrawberry]

Caffeine constricts the blood vessels in the brain, making clotting a lot easier. .

Which is another reason I gave up the caffeine. I have what is called "Factor V (five) Leiden". It's a genetic blood disorder that, best described, is the exact opposite of hemophilia. In fact, it is often called thrombophilia. It causes the blood to clot *really well*.

It's also very very common. They just discovered it about 15 years ago and it can be diagnosed by a very simple blood test. We discovered I had it when I got a blood clot in my left leg that was the catalyst for the final diagnosis of cancer. (LONG story. *G*)

Kae

[QuiltAngel]

Oh Flipper,
you are in my prayers as is this young girl.

[ctay]

Actually I did get more information.

My co-worker was at some social gathering with that family and she dropped our names and told her and her parents all about us. The birth mother and her parents sound interested in wanting to meet us, and just couldn't believe we would be willing to take twins and keep them together. They also sounded like they would be willing to keep it open as far as exchanging photos.

I gave my phone numbers and offered for us to meet with the birth mother and grandparents. We can bring our parents with us to show that we have family support, and we can bring tax information, and financial reports to show that we can afford to raise them. They can come to our house, etc.

Gosh this almost sounds too good to be true - I almost don't want to be pregnant now (please pray I get an answer either way on that soon). I realize that there are other roadblocks that could happen, including health problems since mom is 13 and tiny - she probably won't carry to term. I was told that she is following her doctors instructions and is taking her prenatal vitamins.

The only problem that's showing itself right now is that the birth mother's grandmother is against the adoption and is trying to influence the birth mother as such. In fact as my co-worker was telling her about us, the grandmother was making all these speculations, even that my husband is a pedophile. Almost crazy to the point of being laughable. As I told my co-worker, this girl is 13, scared, and probably upset for disappointing her family. She needs to be shown that she's cared for and loved, and as long as her parents are doing that, she will make the right decision.
I hope everything works out for you, just put it in the Lord's hands. Keep praying

[Flipper]

Which is another reason I gave up the caffeine. I have what is called "Factor V (five) Leiden". It's a genetic blood disorder that, best described, is the exact opposite of hemophilia. In fact, it is often called thrombophilia. It causes the blood to clot *really well*.

It's also very very common. They just discovered it about 15 years ago and it can be diagnosed by a very simple blood test. We discovered I had it when I got a blood clot in my left leg that was the catalyst for the final diagnosis of cancer. (LONG story. *G*)

Kae

Oh my no kidding. Maybe you were meant to have that clot so the cancer could be found. Scary! Glad you are all right now.

A friend of our's brother has something similar. He's on a dosage of coumadin that my husband has never seen before or since.

[seajoy]

I just want to tell everyone that I'm really sorry for all the times I've come for help with my depression/anxiety problems. I see now that I have been a huge bother here. My sad thread in the general forum is further evidence that I have overstepped in requesting help. A thread dedicated to my mental problems was a bad idea, and selfish on my part. Again, please forgive me. I didn't mean to draw so much attention....even by posting this, I feel I'm doing it again, but I didn't know any other way to let everyone know that I was sorry.

seajoy

[Flipper]

I don't go to the General forum much so I have no idea what you are talking about. Or, are you talking about General Lutheran forum?

Over here, you have never been a bother. In fact I enjoy reading your posts, and pray for you when you are having bad days.

[Jim47]

I just want to tell everyone that I'm really sorry for all the times I've come for help with my depression/anxiety problems. I see now that I have been a huge bother here. My sad thread in the general forum is further evidence that I have overstepped in requesting help. A thread dedicated to my mental problems was a bad idea, and selfish on my part. Again, please forgive me. I didn't mean to draw so much attention....even by posting this, I feel I'm doing it again, but I didn't know any other way to let everyone know that I was sorry.

seajoy



I think everyone here wants to help you, so please don't deprive us of that opportunity. :hug:

[LilLamb219]

I just want to tell everyone that I'm really sorry for all the times I've come for help with my depression/anxiety problems. I see now that I have been a huge bother here. My sad thread in the general forum is further evidence that I have overstepped in requesting help. A thread dedicated to my mental problems was a bad idea, and selfish on my part. Again, please forgive me. I didn't mean to draw so much attention....even by posting this, I feel I'm doing it again, but I didn't know any other way to let everyone know that I was sorry.

seajoy

You keep telling us that you think we think you're a pain. But we keep insisting that we want you to come to us, your friends, so we can keep encouraging you and uplifting you. :holy: Please don't think that we feel you irritate us, annoy us, bother us, etc...in any way. You are not selfish one bit!!! I have read how you have helped others in these forums and I know that you're a true godly woman! :tutu:

[DaSeminarian]

You keep telling us that you think we think you're a pain. But we keep insisting that we want you to come to us, your friends, so we can keep encouraging you and uplifting you. :holy: Please don't think that we feel you irritate us, annoy us, bother us, etc...in any way. You are not selfish one bit!!! I have read how you have helped others in these forums and I know that you're a true godly woman! :tutu:

I often wonder if it is part of the depression that she experiences that has her believing that she is posing an imposition on us.

Angie,

Snap out of it. We do want you here and nothing you have said could be further from the truth. That is Satan putting a bug in your ear if you believe that you are bothering us. Don't listen to him! He wants to deprive you of your faith and those you share it with.

[Jim47]

You keep telling us that you think we think you're a pain. But we keep insisting that we want you to come to us, your friends, so we can keep encouraging you and uplifting you. :holy: Please don't think that we feel you irritate us, annoy us, bother us, etc...in any way. You are not selfish one bit!!! I have read how you have helped others in these forums and I know that you're a true godly woman! :tutu:


I agree. She has even helped me and my wife has told me for years that I am beyond help ;)

[LilLamb219]

I agree. She has even helped me and my wife has told me for years that I am beyond help ;)

hehe Dr. Seajoy :clap:

[filosofer]

I often wonder if it is part of the depression that she experiences that has her believing that she is posing an imposition on us.

Having suffered from depression, I know some of the feelings that accompany it. It is amazing what I thought and how I perceived others' feelings/thoughts toward me. It isn't always reality, but still real, if you know what I mean.



Angie,

Snap out of it. We do want you here and nothing you have said could be further from the truth. That is Satan putting a bug in your ear if you believe that you are bothering us. Don't listen to him! He wants to deprive you of your faith and those you share it with.

I know you mean well with the advice, but that first sentence stands out to me as a red flag. I heard it often in my deepest depression; sometimes when I heard someone say that to me, it made me want to crawl into a hole and hide, or respond "If I could snap out of it, I would have... long ago!!!" or both.

I think the rest of your advice is very much on target. Well done. :amen:

seajoy, may God richly bless you. We are your brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome you always.


In Christ's love,
filo

[WildStrawberry]

Seajoy,

Dear heart. God gave us our Christian families, the Church, to be there in times of need. To hold us up when we cannot hold ourselves up. Tor pray for us when we feel we cannot pray. To rejoice with us, to cry with us, to bear one another's burdens.

Don't ever think that you shouldn't post things here. As everyone else has said, we want you to feel comfortable enough to bring your sadness, depression, sorrows to us for us to share and to help make them easier to bear.

Here's something you may want to print out to keep around you in times of depression:


Devil's
Evil
Plot:
Repeating
Endless
Scummy
Stupid
Ideas
Of
Non-worth

You are our friend and loved one. We love you no matter your spots....:D

Praying for you!

Kae

I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son,
That you have kept me this night from all harm and danger.
And I pray that you would keep me this day also
From sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you.
For into your hands I commend myself, my body and soul and all things.
Let your holy angels be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me.

Amen.:crosseo:

[QuiltAngel]

seajoy,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't think you are a bother either. That has to be Satan trying to get your attention. Tell him to go away. We here care about you and what happens to you. We care about your well being. When you hurt, we feel your pain. We pray for you, I pray for you.

[porterross]

seajoy,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I don't think you are a bother either. That has to be Satan trying to get your attention. Tell him to go away. We here care about you and what happens to you. We care about your well being. When you hurt, we feel your pain. We pray for you, I pray for you.
Yes, cast him out in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Don't be afraid to boldly command him away! You belong to God. How dare he?!?!

If we can't help you, we have little purpose being here.

Want me to kick the devil's bum for ya?

[Studeclunker]

Angie darling, you just listen to sister Kae and all will be well. If you can't go to your sisters and brothers in Christ, well... who is there?:scratch: Personally, I enjoy your sad thread. It gives others a chance to unload as well. So it has turned an appeal of help into a ministration to all.

You just tell old Lu (or Scratch as they call him down south) that I said to bugger off!

You keep right on telling us your problems. That's just as it should be.

Oh, one more thing; this thread was started by you and seems to be the most successful thread in the entire forum! ;)

You're okay, sis! :clap: We're there for you.:hug:

[latebloomer]

Dear Se