Rant thread

[dsdumpling]

Ok, now that we have our own little piece of CF I wanted to bring here some of the stuff that was on PRE. Of course the first thing I thought was a Rant thread. So come on in, if you have something to rant about.

[BBAS 64]

Ok, now that we have our own little piece of CF I wanted to bring here some of the stuff that was on PRE. Of course the first thing I thought was a Rant thread. So come on in, if you have something to rant about.
Dawn

Now we can not Rant toghter, I do not know that I like that.:cry:

Bill

[dsdumpling]

At least I've got you...I'll miss PRE.

[Celticflower]

Are we allowed to rave with our rant?

Celtie

[dsdumpling]

Celtie, you can rant and rave or just rave or just rant...it's up to you.

[Motor City Christian]

I am really not going to miss it. All it seemed to be was one big war zone. I had found better discussions in OBOB than in PRE. However, this is a fresh start for everyone. I go to Warren Community Church, which is part of the Missionary denomination and tend to have more Wesleyan views. Part of me liked the idea of an entire Protestant forum united, but the discussions were just huge debates. Overall, I think there was no other choice than to do this.

[Celticflower]

HOW COME yesterday I could post messages with smilies and today I can't?
Not even in a quote somebody else posted. Why the sudden change? Is it just to make my life a wee bit more difficult, or is it a hint to go do my housework?

Celtie
Who is stuck in the land of bland posts

[Plan 9]

Celtie, you can rant and rave or just rave or just rant...it's up to you.


Ds, may I have cheese with my whine? ;)

[Celticflower]

Ds, may I have cheese with my whine? ;)


:::Looking in fridge:::::

Cheddar, Munster, Colby or swiss?????


Celtie

[dsdumpling]

Ds, may I have cheese with my whine? ;)
^_^ Yup whatever kind you want.

[ChristianTeen]

What exactly do we do in here? Not sure I know what ranting is.

[AngelAmidala]

Ranting is like expressing your frustration without breaking the rules. Or basically complaining.

Like my rant is that I had a presentation to do today.
And what happened to me at 7:30am? I got one of my WORST charlie horses (or however they're spelled....when a muscle gets real knotted and tight). I'm still in pain...and I've been limping all day.

RAR to that!

[Plan 9]

:::Looking in fridge:::::

Cheddar, Munster, Colby or swiss?????


Celtie


Celtie, maybe you should start us a deli thread to fellowship in. Got any cold cuts?

[Celticflower]

Celtie, maybe you should start us a deli thread to fellowship in. Got any cold cuts?



UMMMmmmmm, wouldn't a "Covered Dish Dinner" be more our style??

Celtie

[dsdumpling]

UMMMmmmmm, wouldn't a "Covered Dish Dinner" be more our style??

Celtie
That is true, especially my church!

[Arwen Undomiel]

I'm not very good at ranting, but sometimes I can surprise myself! I am just happy that we have been denominationalized!!!

[Islander]

What is PRE?

[dsdumpling]

Islander, they recently broke us up in divisions here...Wesleyan, Anglican, Lutheran. Before that we were all together in PRE (Protestant/Reformed/Evangelical).

Ok, so no one has started a fellowship thread, I will. We'll leave this rant thread for that. We can chew the fat at the "Covered Dish Dinner".

[alaurie]

Okay, seriously a rant! How can Christians here treat non-Christians and even fellow believers in the open forums horribly, rudely and expect the non-Christians will ever want to come to Christ?

[elanor]

Okay, seriously a rant! How can Christians here treat non-Christians and even fellow believers in the open forums horribly, rudely and expect the non-Christians will ever want to come to Christ?I hear that one, Allye! And it isn't just online, it's out here in real life, too. And when you stand up for non-Christians, your loyalty to God and fellow believers gets called into question. I don't understand that at all. :scratch: Ah, but I'm tired and don't have the energy for a real rant tonight. :yawn:

[Celticflower]

AARRGGGHHHH!!! Now I know why tax people are sooooo hated!!

Just a bit ago the phone rang, my daughter answered it and was greeted by a recorded message instructing her to hold for the next available agent. She's 12 and naturally freaked. So she gave the phone to me.
Turns out it was the TN Dept of Revenue who called and automatically put the call on hold! How RUDE!! I sat for a few minutes and was about to hang up when a rather terse female voice informed me she needed to speak with whoever was in charge of the taxes for "this company". Well, the number she called is not a "company" it is a family. So I abruptly told her she needed to call #XXXXXXXXX (hubby's cell phone). But it would have been sooooo much nicer if the whole call had been a bit more courteous from the start. I've never had someone call ME and put me on hold before saying hello. Is this a new trend in phone etiquette? YUCK!

Celtie

[dsdumpling]

Gives Celtie a :hug:

[Celticflower]

Gives Celtie a :hug:


Thanks, I needed that :)


Celtie

[vibrant]

rant... how we're supposed to condone the sin if we want love the sinner in this day and age. how people don't care if they're offending you, but expect you to not offend them.

[dsdumpling]

vibrant..good questions. Love the sinner, hate the sin...pretty hard to do..not for Jesus, but maybe for us sometimes.

[ChristianTeen]

I don't get out of school till the 16th! It is only 6 more days but almost everyone else I know is already out!

There is my rant.

[wvmtnkid]

That does stink, ChristianTeen!

[Celticflower]

Well, it seems the problem with my leg is no longer "just an electroyle imbalance". My doctor says I have the same problem he has--a compressed disc putting pressure on the L5S1 nerve causing cramping, pain and numbness in all or part of my leg from hip to toes. The upside :) is--this condition does not impair mobility, moving actually makes it feel better . The downside :( is-- there is no truly effective medical treatment for it. SO-- I walk, I swim, I stretch, I take Aleve when it hurts to sit too long and I learn to live with it. :sigh:

Celtie
who is wishing for a new body

[herev]

I'm a full time pastor--a full time seminary student--a full time dad--a full time husband--I have chores in the house and yard I do not want to do. I am tired of being needed all the time. My wife is pregnant (thank God), but the hormones are awful, she's in bed rest for a week and I get to do EVERYTHING--whatever that means, we're broke, can't afford much, my car's air conditioning is broke, we just got a bill for my school which we can't afford--My mother and father think I ingore them, my sister wants more time with me and my family, the house is a wreck, it's too **** hot outside--what would I possibly have to rant about--I love my life--wouldn't change a thing!!! God is so good

[larkep]

Omigosh! Extra big hugs for Celticflower (have I ever told you that I love your name?) and for Herev!!http://www.christianforums.ca/images/smilies/hug.gif I admire you both so much! Keep the faith and God will bless you- no doubt about THAT! Sometimes the burdens just seem so heavy, don't they? Then we're reminded of the blessings we've been given. http://www.christianforums.ca/images/smilies/angel.gif You both are blessings to this forum and you are appreciated! http://www.christianforums.ca/images/smilies/clap.gif

[MParedon]

I just found this thread and I want to do a little rant...ok, here goes.................................
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....AAAAARRRRGGGH!! I can't stand when posters make those not-so-subtle digs at you. I feel fustrated and that any responce I make, even trying my darndest to be charitable, will be viewed with antagonism. It makes me not want to post anymore.
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Ok, end of rant. :)

[lucaspa]

Well, it seems the problem with my leg is no longer "just an electroyle imbalance". My doctor says I have the same problem he has--a compressed disc putting pressure on the L5S1 nerve causing cramping, pain and numbness in all or part of my leg from hip to toes. The upside :) is--this condition does not impair mobility, moving actually makes it feel better . The downside :( is-- there is no truly effective medical treatment for it. SO-- I walk, I swim, I stretch, I take Aleve when it hurts to sit too long and I learn to live with it. :sigh:

Celtie
who is wishing for a new bodyThere is effective treatment for it. It's surgery, but effective. An orthopaedic surgeon can go in and fuse the L5S1 vertebrae and put in a metal rod that keeps the spacing. Alternatively, there are a couple of artificial discs out there that could be inserted in place of your crushed one. That would also restore the spacing and take the pressure off your nerve root.

I belong to a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery -- I'm the research guy -- and the spine guys do this kind of thing all the time. So, find an orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in spines and go in and see him/her. If left untreated, it's just going to get worse since the disc is never coming back on it's own. Once it collapses, it stays collapsed.

[lucaspa]

I just found this thread and I want to do a little rant...ok, here goes.................................
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....AAAAARRRRGGGH!! I can't stand when posters make those not-so-subtle digs at you. I feel fustrated and that any responce I make, even trying my darndest to be charitable, will be viewed with antagonism. It makes me not want to post anymore.
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Ok, end of rant. :):) Turn the other cheek. Play dumb and simply don't see the digs. Continue to talk about the idea. It lessens the frustration for you and, believe me, it drives the other guy crazy.

I have found that when posters start making the digs it's because they are running out of reasoned arguments. The tactic is to distract you to the personal statements and start a flame war. That way everyone forgets just how weak their position was. If you ignore them, not only are you doing the good Christian thing, but you win!

[wvmtnkid]

Celticflower-:hug:s for you, hon. I wish I could make it better for you.

herev-congrats on the pregnancy! :clap: Well, your wive's pregnancy!! :D When is she due? Extra prayer going out for you and your family!

MParedon-good advice from lucaspa. Another thought-don't post right away, take time to cool down. Leave the thread and come back after you have had a chance to vent and cool down. Get your thoughts together before hitting reply. Hopefully that will help you to keep your post on the topic and not the digs.

[Celticflower]

There is effective treatment for it. It's surgery, but effective. An orthopaedic surgeon can go in and fuse the L5S1 vertebrae and put in a metal rod that keeps the spacing. Alternatively, there are a couple of artificial discs out there that could be inserted in place of your crushed one. That would also restore the spacing and take the pressure off your nerve root.

I belong to a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery -- I'm the research guy -- and the spine guys do this kind of thing all the time. So, find an orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in spines and go in and see him/her. If left untreated, it's just going to get worse since the disc is never coming back on it's own. Once it collapses, it stays collapsed.


Thank you for the imput, but at this time the problem is not bad enough to warrant surgery (and the bank account wouldn't support the idea). As long as the problem does not interrupt normal life too much, the local doctors would rather not go to extremes. (kinda like not doing anything about a cataract until it is "ripe" and you can't see)

Celtie

[Kokopelli]

Ok, here is a rant from CF's resident Taffer. ^_^

This past week, I have failed to follow all points of Luke 6:37. Working in a customer service field, I have the extreme displeasure of helping extremely rude people. In addition to dealing with rude people, I also have the pleasure of helping extremely stupid people. By stupid, I mean people who lack all forms common sense. The type that if stupidity was bricks, they could rebuild the Great Wall of China and still have plenty left over for the pyramids. This past week has been extremely bad. I have now reached the point that I am fighting to maintain whatever shred of patience I can gather so as not to lose my mind. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_204v.gif

I know it is not very Christianly to feel this way and I will admit my dire need for a vacation probably doesn't help the situation. But there are some days that a person's patience with his common brother or sister in Christ is put to the test.

Found this picture, kind of funny. At least it made me laugh, which laughter is always good.. LOL

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_4_127.gif

[herev]

herev-congrats on the pregnancy! :clap: Well, your wive's pregnancy!! :D When is she due? Extra prayer going out for you and your family!

thanks, we're all doing quite well, the baby is not due til Feb 23--she had to rest up after having a test, but is already up and around
keep praying

[dsdumpling]

Ranters!!! Yay!!

[dsdumpling]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_4_127.gif I love this smilie!!

[wvmtnkid]

Kokopelli-:hug:'s. Working with the public isn't always an easy thing, is it?. I think your smilie is funny too! I have the pleasure of answering the phone at were I work. When our secretary left 1 1/2 years ago, her job became mine as well as mine. Anyway, I answer the phone "Good morning Forest Service". I bet I get at least 4 or 5 calls a day that say "Is this______" (insert some other company name here). I can't tell you how much I want to say "Opps! I forgot, it is Henry's House of Hair. I don't know why I answered the phone Forest Service. Stupid me!" It drives me crazy some days!

herev-be sure and keep us up on how she is getting along! How exciting for you!

[lucaspa]

This past week, I have failed to follow all points of Luke 6:37. Working in a customer service field, I have the extreme displeasure of helping extremely rude people. In addition to dealing with rude people, I also have the pleasure of helping extremely stupid people. By stupid, I mean people who lack all forms common sense. The type that if stupidity was bricks, they could rebuild the Great Wall of China and still have plenty left over for the pyramids. This past week has been extremely bad. I have now reached the point that I am fighting to maintain whatever shred of patience I can gather so as not to lose my mind. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_204v.gif
LOL! My daughter works as a check out clerk in a grocery store. When I hear her come home I start counting. 3 -2 -1 and then I hear the inevitable shout: PEOPLE SUCK! Yep, there it is. ^_^

[Kokopelli]

dsdumpling

Hehe, glad you liked the pic, I couldn't resist posting that guy. When I first saw it, I just started laughing. Mainly because wicked grin and voodoo doll was something I wished I could have on a few occassions. A nice "voodoo customer."


@wvmtnkid

Ty for :hug: .

One of the funniest type of customers we get, are the ones with the networks down. They call up freaking out over their networks being down but are unable to produce any of their information required to open a case. I always want to comment, "Well, uh gee, maybe if it was really important you would've grabbed it before calling us, eh?" :D

One of my favorite things to say in that situation, and I am real good at it too, hehe, is: "Unfortunately, without that information I cannot open a case and will have to release the call.." http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif

About nine times out of ten, they get the picture and give me what I need. :D


@lucaspa

My sympathies to your daughter. When I lived in Atlanta back in '98, I was a server at a restaurant. There were times where I'd come home after a 12+ hour shift with a nice $50.00 in tips, (abnormal as the restaurant was similar to Longhorn or Outback) and fire off the same phrase to my dad. ^_^

While I would love it if my daughter did not have to be subjected to that, I will require she works on the low end. I feel that by doing that, she can appreciate her fellow brother or sister more and when she is the customer, may have more respect for the poor soul at the other end.

[Victrixa]

Herev, :hug:

Being a pastor is such a huge responsibility. Indeed, you are needed all the time. It's not always easy nor obvious. On top of that, you have your family to take care of. You reminded me, by your post, how much (our) pastors need sooo much prayer! I will pray for you and your family. Hope your wife feels better soon! Congratulations for the pregnancy, by the way! :clap:

God bless you! :prayer:

Caroline

[herev]

Herev, :hug:

Being a pastor is such a huge responsibility. Indeed, you are needed all the time. It's not always easy nor obvious. On top of that, you have your family to take care of. You reminded me, by your post, how much (our) pastors need sooo much prayer! I will pray for you and your family. Hope your wife feels better soon! Congratulations for the pregnancy, by the way! :clap:

God bless you! :prayer:

Caroline
wow--that made my day--thank you so much
Tommy

[Celticflower]

Sometimes I really wish I could divorce my in-laws!

My husband has been planning all summer to attend a conference in Indianapolis for his business. SO, last night his sister-in-law/niece called to remind him that his brother Gene is turning 50 this week. Brother Joe went to Idaho to visit brother Jim and Dad (who is having marital difficulties with his 2nd wife, but that's another kettle of fish) and has convinced them to return to PA with him to surprise Gene. Of course my husband's presence was "requested", and since he had to decline I'm almost certain that I am somehow going to be blamed. After all, it was my fault we went to my Mom & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary party instead of Jim's 50th birthday party a few years ago. His family forgets that the first was planned a year in advance, the second we were notified of the week before, but it was still my fault.

My family tends to roll with the punches when it comes to family stuff. Never a hassle when we had to cut out early at Christmas, drive thru a snowstorm and get home at midnght with an 18 month old so we could be with his family the next day, only to be awoken at 8am by a phone call from one of John's brothers saying "Why aint you here yet?" Again, it was my fault that they "had" to delay Christmas a day.

I try hard to let go of this stuff, but it seems to be getting harder as his family expects us to drop everything and drive 8 hours on the spur of the moment. And when we do go to PA and I try to carve out a little time to be with family now living in the area I seem to run up against all of their pre-planned (as of 10 minutes prior) activities. Sorry, but my kids do need to visit the other end of the gene pool on occasion.

One last scream and I'm done for now

:mad:
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Celtie

[dsdumpling]

:hug: Celtie. Feels good to get it out, huh?

[Celticflower]

Yup, it sure does!

Celtie

[Kokopelli]

I feel for you Celtie, I am about to lose my mind today too. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_204v.gif

[herev]

Sometimes I really wish I could divorce my in-laws!

My husband has been planning all summer to attend a conference in Indianapolis for his business. SO, last night his sister-in-law/niece called to remind him that his brother Gene is turning 50 this week. Brother Joe went to Idaho to visit brother Jim and Dad (who is having marital difficulties with his 2nd wife, but that's another kettle of fish) and has convinced them to return to PA with him to surprise Gene. Of course my husband's presence was "requested", and since he had to decline I'm almost certain that I am somehow going to be blamed. After all, it was my fault we went to my Mom & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary party instead of Jim's 50th birthday party a few years ago. His family forgets that the first was planned a year in advance, the second we were notified of the week before, but it was still my fault.

My family tends to roll with the punches when it comes to family stuff. Never a hassle when we had to cut out early at Christmas, drive thru a snowstorm and get home at midnght with an 18 month old so we could be with his family the next day, only to be awoken at 8am by a phone call from one of John's brothers saying "Why aint you here yet?" Again, it was my fault that they "had" to delay Christmas a day.

I try hard to let go of this stuff, but it seems to be getting harder as his family expects us to drop everything and drive 8 hours on the spur of the moment. And when we do go to PA and I try to carve out a little time to be with family now living in the area I seem to run up against all of their pre-planned (as of 10 minutes prior) activities. Sorry, but my kids do need to visit the other end of the gene pool on occasion.

One last scream and I'm done for now

:mad:
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Celtie
wow, I even fell better

[wvmtnkid]

Just a bit of a rant. I am looking for a new job. Have been for several months. I finally got called for an interview. Well, somehow I have a feeling the only reason I was granted an interview was because I am a female. The person interviewing me kept winking out me all through the interview!!! Now, I am not some prude but I found that to be so inappropriate. I kept asking myself, if I were a fellow sitting here, would he be winking at me. I wanted to ask him if he had a nervous tick in that eye that he had to wink everytime he looked at me!!! I found out later he has a notorious reputation for being a womanizer and that is one of the reasons the woman that had the job I was interviewing for left.

I felt like I needed a shower when I got home.......

[Celticflower]

I got a call from my daughter's math teacher today. Seems little Miss Pokeytoes has not been getting her work done (altho' she always tells me she doesn't have any to do). Not only was she missing some math assignments, she was missing some in science too. Her organizational skills have gone out the window since last year as well.

So now I get to have a talk with her. And I just know it will be filled with pre-teen eye rolls, the old "it wasn't my fault" excuse attempts, the tears and cries of "it's not fair!" She will hate the fact that the teacher called me and will hate that she will be expexted to clean up her act or do without some of her favorite things--like cartoons, video games, Yugioh cards and phone calls from Kyle.

Someone care to remind me--WHY do we have kids?????????

Celtie

[dsdumpling]

Celtie, the pre-teen thing is just a prelude to the "teen thing" so get prepared...it does only get worse. Teenagers are why some animals eat their young ;)

[Yitzchak]

Here is my RANT of the day.

My in-laws are wesleyan and they talk and talk and talk about the "camp meetings" and the "good old days". I love hearing inspiring stories , HOWEVER, I am tired of the "good old days " being reduced to these stories from thirty -plus years ago. If these people have seen the "fire" of God and remember it all so well, how about some good old fashioned prayer and fasting and repentance to bring the"fire" down today. I fear the "good old days" of camp meetings has been reduced to quaint stories instead of inspiration to seek a living God TODAY.
Along the same line of thinking, I am also tired of hearing of the good old days when Canada was a christian country. The problem started and stops in the churches and rehearsing how everyone else is dragging the country down into paganism misses the point entirely. This is along the same lines because there is no inspiration in these laments for us to seek a living God today. Only laments that things are so difficult now for christians.
As for me, I am glad that God appointed me to live in "such a time as this". I am looking for the world's greatest revival to come in my lifetime and to seeing the church once again embrace holiness and return to her first love with great passion.

[Yitzchak]

More Rants

People who drive slow in the left lane for miles during heavy traffic and then cut off three vehicles in order to navigate three lanes in order to turn right. Why are these people driving in the left lane when they are turning right anyway? Are they stupid, rude, confused?? Or is it all three?? Oh, and why does it always seem to happen when I am already late for something??

[dsdumpling]

Hey Yitz :wave: haven't seen you in a while. I have that same rant!!

[Yitzchak]

Hey Yitz :wave: haven't seen you in a while. I have that same rant!!
:wave: I am finally back in Canada. I had to spend two months in the states seperated from my wife because of immigration problems. I would aprreaciate prayers because we now have a fresh six month clock for me to come up with the money and complete the immigration process or I will be forced to go back to the States yet again.
My wife is expecting and we are excited about that. I hope all is well for you.

[Celticflower]

First--a disclaimer:

The following has absolutely NOTHING to do with anyone anywhere on the CF site (at least, not to my knowledge).

On another board site that I am on, one of the list owners posted a notice that a certain magazine that many of us enjoy would soon be no more. This of course caused a major uproar. It is one of the few independent magazines left in its field.
Someone else on the list managed to contact the customer service rep for the magazine and posted the response she got-mainly that no one in her office had heard anything about the magazine ending.
So, I'm thinking, maybe the list owner, who also happens to have major ties to a rival publishing group, was just trying to scare subscribers away from one magazine and into getting one from her company. How ethical is THAT? Of course, I can't post this view on that list because a) it will most likely get blocked and b) would get me suspended from the list, cutting off my access to a lot of great pattern links and advice.
But it still irks me to no end that someone who is respected in her field may be involved in something so underhanded!!!!:mad:

Celtie

[jeffswife]

THAT my dear is NOT etiquette. Can't imagine Emily Post or Amy Vanderbilt being an advocate. Now if a person had called but not a machine. Technology does not replace manners.

[ChrisLockhart]

From my experience in customer service jobs, which I've had quite a few.. the customer service reps and the companies they work for are not always the first to know, if you know what I mean. There were many times we heard about things from the customer long before we heard them from the company.

Thankfully, I don't work for any of those anymore.

[jenelis]

:wave: I am finally back in Canada. I had to spend two months in the states seperated from my wife because of immigration problems. I would aprreaciate prayers because we now have a fresh six month clock for me to come up with the money and complete the immigration process or I will be forced to go back to the States yet again.
My wife is expecting and we are excited about that. I hope all is well for you.
Yitzchak--

I'll keep you in my prayers. Sounds like the perfectly non-ideal situation. As always, give your worries to God and he'll give you what you need.

[Yitzchak]

Yitzchak--

I'll keep you in my prayers. Sounds like the perfectly non-ideal situation. As always, give your worries to God and he'll give you what you need.
Thank you.......:)

[jenelis]

I have a rant.

Why on earth do public schools teach that "cigaretts" are "drugs?"

It's not that I don't agree-- but it makes my daughter think everyone she encounters who is smoking is "doing drugs." It's hard enough to raise a 6-year-old without having to do damage control from the school's messages!

[ChrisLockhart]

Everyone she encounters who is smoking IS DOING DRUGS. It's not as easy as either/or messages... but perhaps she'll need to understand that some drugs are worse than others.

The only problem I can see with her thinking that everyone she encounters who is smoking is doing drugs.. is that she would put all drug equivalent to smoking tobacco, and since so many people are smoking tobacco the 'badness' of drugs in general would be diminished by it's apparent level of acceptedness.

Of course, that's just my take on things.

[Celticflower]

AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!!:mad:

I just found out that one of my favorite groups has FINALLY put out a folio of sheet music-76 songs from their first 6 albums, including the Christmas album with the song I adore (Christmas is With Us Again). It is not in general release in NA yet. So, I click the online store link, credit card in my hot little hand and....and....and......

NOTHING!!! The site is undergoing "maintainance" and there is no indication when it will be back up.

WAAAAHHHH!!!! :cry: This was gonna be my Christmas present to myself. Guess Ill just have to go back to the yarn shop.

Celtie

[sinner/SAVED]

Everyone she encounters who is smoking IS DOING DRUGS. It's not as easy as either/or messages... but perhaps she'll need to understand that some drugs are worse than others.

The only problem I can see with her thinking that everyone she encounters who is smoking is doing drugs.. is that she would put all drug equivalent to smoking tobacco, and since so many people are smoking tobacco the 'badness' of drugs in general would be diminished by it's apparent level of acceptedness.

Of course, that's just my take on things.More people die from tobacco use every year than from all other drugs combined.

---From the son of a man who died a slow death by emphysema.

[Sharleen]

I have plenty to rant about, but I shall spare you guys. :)

[Celticflower]

This thread is here to let you vent Sharleen. You don't have to worry about sparing us. In the words of Shrek "Better out than in I always say".

[Plan 9]

Too true, O Wise One! :wave: :D :amen:

[Celticflower]

Nice to see you again Planny--where ya been hiding?

Can't rant about my back/leg problem any more. Found a nice doctor who gave me pills and orders to walk. Between them the problem is much less of a problem.

Celtie

[Plan 9]

Nice to see you again Planny--where ya been hiding?


Nice to see you again, too! :)
My comp totally crashed and burned in August, and I was trapped offline until now.

Can't rant about my back/leg problem any more. Found a nice doctor who gave me pills and orders to walk. Between them the problem is much less of a problem.

Coolness! Way to go, Celtie! :thumbsup:

[sparrow girl]

Can a Newbie rant?
Today I went to Church and these are the people around me: Man in front of me turns in my direction to cough; no hand over mouth. Okay, that's inconsiderate and a minor annoyance, maybe? No, I'm having surgery a week from now and I don't want someone coughing in my face.
Couple behind me were gossiping loudly even during prayers and banging on the back of the seat. Kids behind us were fooling around.
The nice visiting couple like myself couldn't wait to leave. The pot luck dinner afterwards?
Nah, I think not. Simple manners can make a BIG DIFFERENCE .

[Celticflower]

Can a Newbie rant?
Today I went to Church and these are the people around me: Man in front of me turns in my direction to cough; no hand over mouth. Okay, that's inconsiderate and a minor annoyance, maybe? No, I'm having surgery a week from now and I don't want someone coughing in my face.
Couple behind me were gossiping loudly even during prayers and banging on the back of the seat. Kids behind us were fooling around.
The nice visiting couple like myself couldn't wait to leave. The pot luck dinner afterwards?
Nah, I think not. Simple manners can make a BIG DIFFERENCE .

There is no excuse for bad manners in any setting. Sometimes I think it is a shame that the children in churches often don't learn how to behave during services because they are segregated into the "children's church" program downstairs. Not like when I was growing up. From 2nd grade on you were either sitting in the choir loft or sitting in the pew with family. Those of us in the choir loft got away with zilch in the bad behavior column. You'd get busted by a) a choir mate, b)the choir director who was also your 2nd grade teacher or c)your Mom. BTW--this type of problem is one I am dealing with now that my daughter is too old for children's church and is having to be taught at the age of 12 to pay attention to the service.
A lot of the behavior you see in adults stems from how they learned to behave where as a child. Those who can't keep quiet and respectful in church are the same ones with their cell phones on at the theater and seem to think the cinema is their livingroom so they can speak as loudly as they wish.
I am the type to either say something to the offender or at least give them a glare that says I am anything but pleased. Some one coughing without covering--hand them a tissue, they may take the hint.

[Celticflower]

:mad: These guys make me sooooo angry!!! Yesterday, for the second time in less than a year, I get this thing in the mail from "St. Matthew's Churches". They claim it is an "anoited prayer rug" they are "loaning" me. It is a piece of paper with a picture of Christ on it. I'm supposed to take this thing into a silent, darkened room, kneel on it and pray for an hour, asking for anything I want. Then I'm to put it under my pillow for the night. In the morning mail it back to the church (along with a reply form giving information about problems in my life that need prayer and *hopefully* a hefty check), and soon I will experience a "windfall of blessings". They include "testimonials" from people who have come into lots of money after doing this.
Well, I did send it back to them (it was their stamp), along with a scathing letter telling them my faith has no room for the hocus pocus mumbo jumbo of their piece of paper. And that I do not need to "enter into the Holy Spirit of God" because the Holy Spirit dwells in me. I let them know that I felt the whole thing was nothing more than a scam to get money and information (in order to get more money) and that what they were doing was extremely harmful to new or struggling Christians who might not get their prayer answered, not get what they want, as this "church" promised. I also demanded they take my address off their mailing list not that I think it will do any good.

Anybody else get hassled by these guys? What is your take on them? Am I over-reacting?

Celtie

[sparrow girl]

:mad: These guys make me sooooo angry!!! Yesterday, for the second time in less than a year, I get this thing in the mail from "St. Matthew's Churches". They claim it is an "anoited prayer rug" they are "loaning" me. It is a piece of paper with a picture of Christ on it. I'm supposed to take this thing into a silent, darkened room, kneel on it and pray for an hour, asking for anything I want. Then I'm to put it under my pillow for the night. In the morning mail it back to the church (along with a reply form giving information about problems in my life that need prayer and *hopefully* a hefty check), and soon I will experience a "windfall of blessings". They include "testimonials" from people who have come into lots of money after doing this.
Well, I did send it back to them (it was their stamp), along with a scathing letter telling them my faith has no room for the hocus pocus mumbo jumbo of their piece of paper. And that I do not need to "enter into the Holy Spirit of God" because the Holy Spirit dwells in me. I let them know that I felt the whole thing was nothing more than a scam to get money and information (in order to get more money) and that what they were doing was extremely harmful to new or struggling Christians who might not get their prayer answered, not get what they want, as this "church" promised. I also demanded they take my address off their mailing list not that I think it will do any good.

Anybody else get hassled by these guys? What is your take on them? Am I over-reacting?

Celtie


Hi Celtie,
I think that group is complained about by several in the web site; Rip-off Report.com--look under religious complaints. The web site was mentioned
as a place to check out consumer complaints on a local television channel.
I really feel for people that think their prayers will get answered if they send
in a big check and jump thru some hoops.:help:
What the Christian community needs is more (non profit) prayer chains so
senior citizens, new Christians, etc. won't get ripped off by fakes.
Kinda like Christians helping Christians; afterall, everyone can pray!
sparrow girl

[southrnbygrace]

This past week, I have failed to follow all points of Luke 6:37. Working in a customer service field, I have the extreme displeasure of helping extremely rude people. In addition to dealing with rude people, I also have the pleasure of helping extremely stupid people. By stupid, I mean people who lack all forms common sense. The type that if stupidity was bricks, they could rebuild the Great Wall of China and still have plenty left over for the pyramids. This past week has been extremely bad. I have now reached the point that I am fighting to maintain whatever shred of patience I can gather so as not to lose my mind.


I just couldn't resist not commenting on this. LOL....I also work in customer service and continue daily to be amazed at the lack of common sense most folks have. ^_^ All I can think to do is pray that God will make me an instrument of His peace....before I lose my mind and go postal. ;)

[Celticflower]

This is one of those mornings when everythingseems to be all my fault. :sigh:
The kids didn't do their garden chores yesterday (because it rained most of the day)--so it's my fault.
My husband can't get himself moving to get out to work on time, preferring to sit at the table and work on his Sunday School lesson, poke around on the computer etc---it's my fault.
The power goes off at 4:30 am, so the alarm doesn't go off--it's my fault (even though I was up and moving only 15 minutes later than usual).
Husband can't find something he put in one of his files--it's my fault:confused: .
Trash can is filled to overflowing--it's my fault (because no one else can see it needs to be emptied and take care of it).

Why can't something be someone else's fault for a change? I need a break.:mad:

[sgeneralgrievous]

When someone today feels drawn towards Satanism, or simply wants to find out more about it, that person will not have nearly as easy time gathering information on Satanism as it appears on the first glance.
Before experienced web surfers haste to conclude that this can't be true because there are numerous Satanic sites across the web, let us stress that the above sentence says "when someone today feels drawn towards Satanism."
We are talking about persons who are new to the subject, not Satanists who chose Left Hand Path years ago and already know who is who on the Satanic Internet.
In this case, it is exactly the number of the Satanic sites that is part of the problem.

[ChrisLockhart]

One interested in learning about another religion might try sites like religioustolerance.com.

[Celticflower]

Sometimes I feel like our church is taking over our free time. I hate it. It is saturday morning. Instead of a nice time to talk or cuddle with my husband, I'm here ranting to you on the computer because he is at a meeting at church until noon. Last Sunday was "homecoming" ( a day which is depressing for me at best since it reinforces how far from my "home church" I am). Service was followed by lunch. We get home after 2, daughter had to be back at church by 4 to deliver communion then go go-cart racing with the youth. Most Sunday evenings the kids are back at church by 6 for an hour or more. My husband sometimes goes to small groups meetings (I've gone, but find my Methodist way of looking at things is not always appreciated). Wednesdays the kids are back at church for youth group, Bible Bowl and puppets (6:30-8:30). They get home and it is time for bed. Next Friday/Saturday is a campout hubby and the kids will be going to (I'm not camping cause I cannot sleep well in the tent with my back and somebody has to stay with the dogs). The following Saturday my son has a Bible Bowl activity.

I guess some people would say this is great- to have a church that you can be so involved in. But for me it is just an intrusion into what little family time we have. With both kids in school and a husband who works 12 hours a day Mon-Fri, the weekends are the only time we can do things as a family, or get shopping and chores around the house done. Instead of being the relaxing time I remember weekends being, ours are crammed with stuff to do, with alot of it being done at or with the church.

I know there is no solution, my husband will not give up him committees and there Sunday afternoon meetings, the kids will not give up their activities and the church will not change its schedules. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else sees this kinda problem in their lives? I mean, we can't even find time to go to a movie!

[ceedaisy]

Yes, I totally "get" what you are saying! I couldn't do all that. No way. I'm not a huge fellowshipper anyway. I'm a homebody. And while you are supposed to put God first and then family, it wasn't said to put Church first and then family. It is terrific that they all love doing these things. Maybe you need to schedule a weekend for family time to get some quality time and love in. And be firm with the date and no backing out. Good luck to you!!http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies05/there.gif

[charvel]

I recieve political calls every day/night(different person) even after I tell the specifically to quit calling me.When I say anything to them,they hang the phone up.I think they pass numbers around and say to eachother;here try this guy--I'll bet ya $5 you can't get anywhere with him.:scratch:
One lady was reading her comments and I said excuse me 3 times while she kept yapping.:help:

[Celticflower]

I recieve political calls every day/night(different person) even after I tell the specifically to quit calling me.When I say anything to them,they hang the phone up.I think they pass numbers around and say to eachother;here try this guy--I'll bet ya $5 you can't get anywhere with him.:scratch:
One lady was reading her comments and I said excuse me 3 times while she kept yapping.:help:

I usually just hang up on people like this. Caller ID is also helpful--you can ignore calls from numbers you do not know or stuff that comes up unidentifiable.

[charvel]

Yes,but it's fun to spar by phone with them.I may secretly enjoy the game ya never know.;) You know let them read their entire spiel while I am eating and then I usually say-You done? see ya!

[Celticflower]

Yes,but it's fun to spar by phone with them.I may secretly enjoy the game ya never know.;) You know let them read their entire spiel while I am eating and then I usually say-You done? see ya!


I recall a few years ago when we were being hassled by a bill collector (quite unfairly as the original company the money was due refused to keep us up to date on whatexactly we owed and would not credit partial payments--but that's another rant). Anyways--one day, after the 4th phone call, I'd had enough. The next time they called I gave them a LOUD dose of Alice Cooper's Welcome To My Nightmare. And that is all they heard from me everytime they called after that.

[charvel]

That's quite funny and good choice there.Alice has a way of awakening ones senses.:P

MY health is only 57% it says.I better phone my Doc.Amazing how much this site knows about me isn't it?:eek:

[charvel]

I can't seem to stay interested on here.:yawn:

[HoosierMommy]

Quote Originally Posted by: charvel "Yes,but it's fun to spar by phone with them.I may secretly enjoy the game ya never know.;) You know let them read their entire spiel while I am eating and then I usually say-You done? see ya!"



I put my kids on the phone. After a conversation with my 7 yr. old, who loves to talk (and asks them how old/tall/heavy they are), they don't ususally stay on long! ^_^

[charvel]

ha! may I borrow a kiddo or two???

[charvel]

christmas lights. need i say more?:mad:

[charvel]

Just call me Mr Rant..My gosh,am I the only one that rants around here?

[Celticflower]

Just call me Mr Rant..My gosh,am I the only one that rants around here?

No! I've done my fair share of ranting here. Just been too busy and too tired to put the in energy needed for a good rant.

But......

Here is something that is bugging me today. My husband decided that we should put a strict limit on holiday spending and talk to the families about cutting back or not exchanging gifts--this is after I and most of the family have already been shopping for a month or more!! I can't understand why a man who paid $175 to jump out of a perfectly good airplane has a problem with forking over the cash for Christmas. It is not like we go overboard on anyone (except maybe our own two kids). And when I told him that next year I planned to start making blankets and stuff in January, partly so the cost gets spread out over months instead of weeks he seemed to be upset that I was even planning to give gifts next year at all! :mad: I can't seem to do anything right at this time of year :cry:

[charvel]

I hear ya. Do you think though it goes in one ear and out the other with your husband? Just wondering. Can ya divert his attention? LOL
think.?
maybe a nose hair trimmer for him this year.Tell him,you were told not to spend too much.heh heh

[charvel]

I am fed up with people that work at McDonalds and can't get a simple order right.

[Celticflower]

I am totally ticked off at Overstock.com. They have screwed up an order twice!!! First they canceled it for some unknown reason and now they have the shipping address wrong and tell me there is no way to change it. Never gonna shop with them again!!!

[charvel]

I need to rant about my cashier last night. He was talking on his cell phone and laughing. I said zip but when it came time to write my check,I took extra long and fumbled for my ID.
retail people grrrrrrrr coal in the stocking for them.

[ParaCristo]

I hope it's cool to rant about our Church here?
I'm very frustrated w/ my Church right now......we are trying to make changes...but, I feel as if they are tiny changes.....I feel like we need to shake the whole thing up....our Church has had "NO" growth in 10 years....frustrating
Too many people are worried about all of the blue hairs.....errr...saints of the church... and if they will like the changes we NEED to take......*sigh*
Sometimes we are too legalistic a church (and Denomination for that matter)

*Blah*......I need a break from them....I need a sabatical........

[Celticflower]

Para-
Sometimes a step back from a situation helps. Maybe if you visit other churches near you, see what they are doing that works (or doesn't) you can get clear ideas of what can be done at your church. I know what you mean about the "saints of the church" and not rocking the boat--but sometimes that is exactly what a congregation needs! One thing that some churches have been able to do is offer 2 different services--one traditional and one "not". That way you only need to shake one part of the church at a time.

[ParaCristo]

Thanks Celtic......You are right "taking a step back" is exactly what i need to do!!!!
Thanks for the advice.....I think I will visit a few other churches

[alaurie]

[rant]

Arggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

My head is about to split open after being on the phone for over 2 hours with a dsl computer support woman from India who would not put me through to a supervisor though I repeatedly told her my wireless router has been working fine for my roommate's laptop, but not mine.

We went through every troubleshooting page in her manual (which she assured me she was not reading from as she robotically read) until she decided to punt me to the router people.

After waiting another 30 minutes on hold for the router guy (not his fault) he was wonderful, thought through the problem logically, and :doh: ...had me turn on the wireless switch on my laptop which I'd somehow inadvertently turned off. That was all that was wrong. The SWITCH was turned OFF.

My head is killing me, and I have my sister laughing her head off at me on the phone as I shout obsenities (not my norm :sorry: ) about the nameless Indian woman that I really should log off and pray for.

[/endrant]

[charvel]

I bet she's the same one I've had before. :)

[onlooker]

I don't know how I missed this thread after being on CF for so long. LOL...I have many, many rants. Here's one for starters:
Why, WHY, do poeple wait until the last minute to get over, when the signs that say "Right Lane Closed Ahead" are posted at least 2 miles before hand?????
I don't know who makes me more upset...the people who do it, or the people who let them in?????? If we all joined together, and stopped letting them in, they would wisen up and get over well in advance like the rest of us do.
Wow...that was really hard for me to keep my composure on that one....LOL, I felt alot of bad words swirling in my mind while typing!!

[charvel]

can I get over now?

[tianna007]

hi everyone

[onlooker]

Here's a couple of more...And I'm sure you'll figure out that 99% of my pet peeves are things other drivers do..lol.
Now, contrary to belief the left lane (right lane in some states) is not the "fast lane", though I have to admit I have referred to it as that, but the "passing lane". Regardless...why on earth do people get into it and drive as fast or slower than the people in the right lane??
How about people attempting do drive while talking on cell phones? About 6 months or so go, I witnessed an accident where the person that caused it was on their cell. The car on their right made a right turn on red. The driver assumed the light had turned green and pulled out in front of a car. The driver denied being on her cell at first, until the officer asked me what all I had seen. Then the driver admitted they were talking on the phone and not paying attention and thought that the light had changed. Thank goodness no one was hurt.
Oh, and I am shocked at how many auto manufacturers don't put turn signals in their cars any more....or is it just the drivers that aren't respectful enough to use them???
Now...in case you're wondering...I have been driving for 20 years. I have had 3 speeding tickets, and involved in one accident. I am not a perfect driver...but at least I am courteous towards other drivers and use common sense behind the wheel. IMO.

[ange_kaye13]

here's my rant for the night (a little 'shout out' to my roomie and my friend who have decided to be loud at 1:30 in the BEASTLY morning): why, oh WHY, do people assume that when I put my headphones on that NOW would be the best time to talk to me?!?!?!

[ange_kaye13]

ooooo!! I have ANOTHER one!! WHY do profs. decide that it is so necessary to rub in our faces that we don't know how to speak by forcing us to not only do 2 extra speeches but to sit through FIVE AND A HALF HOURS LONGER OF JUST SITTING AND LISTENING!?!?!?!....whew...that was exciting...a lil' exhausting....

[charvel]

:idea: we're quite the ranters.Interesting stuff.
my rant of the day is CNN and all their pleasant news.
they love tragedy.so it seems.:confused: reporting it and then
they say "have a great weekend!"

[charvel]

my birthday was days ago and this balloon keeps following me around on here!

[Celticflower]

A balloon stalker???

[charvel]

Yes,there's a balloon still in my post. Birthday's well over.:confused:

[charvel]

So much bad news I can hardly watch it anymore.
This college student missing in New Jersey-It's just a tad depressing how they must tell us details I'd rather not know.
Praying for John Fiuocco's family.

[Celticflower]

I am totally ticked off!!!!!!:mad:

I just got off the phone with the principal of my daughter's school. I had called to find out why on God's green earth they had cancelled the evening performance of the band and choir concert in favor of a ball game. Creepy little man--use Asimov's speech equations and the man said nothing!:doh:

Apparently, every activity in the school can put their schedule in stone--except the music dept. They have to use pencil so it can be erased in favor of something "more important". This concert has been on my calendar for 2 months, the ball game is a re-schedule due to weather. Nothing else on the schedule can be moved to accomodate the ball game, heaven's NO! The Principal claims that the students were consulted and that most of those who woud have to make a choice would choose the ball game. So why did it come as a complete surprise to the band? My daughter was never consulted about a schedule change. It came as a complete surprise to her and to the rest of her band mates and to their parents.

So, my daughter will be in her last middle school concert at 1;00 pm next Thursday . I will not be there--I have another child I have to pick up at another school during the concert. My husband will not be there either--he cannot take the time away from his job in the middle of the day to go. And my son won't be there. He's the one I will be picking up. Real sweet huh?

And I know we are not the only family that won't be in attendence. Not that the school will mind. The concert will be the one they usually play for the student body as well as the nearby elementary school. If the crowd that showed up for the Christmas concert were to be there for this one there would be not be enough room. So let's just cut out those pesky parents, siblings and grandparents. They aren't important anyhow.

Not really fair at all. How often do the music parents get to see their kids perform?? Twice a year. How many ball games do parents have the chance to go to? 10? 20? I paid almost $400 for my daughter's flute. How much do the ball players parents pay for a glove and a pair of cleats? How much does the music program cost the school? A fraction of the insurance they pay for half a ball season. But do they truly care about the music students. NOPE! God, get me thru the next 3 years--my son wants to be in the band!!!:eek:

[meganahan]

I am totally ticked off!!!!!!:mad:

I just got off the phone with the principal of my daughter's school. I had called to find out why on God's green earth they had cancelled the evening performance of the band and choir concert in favor of a ball game. Creepy little man--use Asimov's speech equations and the man said nothing!:doh:

Apparently, every activity in the school can put their schedule in stone--except the music dept. They have to use pencil so it can be erased in favor of something "more important". This concert has been on my calendar for 2 months, the ball game is a re-schedule due to weather. Nothing else on the schedule can be moved to accomodate the ball game, heaven's NO! The Principal claims that the students were consulted and that most of those who woud have to make a choice would choose the ball game. So why did it come as a complete surprise to the band? My daughter was never consulted about a schedule change. It came as a complete surprise to her and to the rest of her band mates and to their parents.

So, my daughter will be in her last middle school concert at 1;00 pm next Thursday . I will not be there--I have another child I have to pick up at another school during the concert. My husband will not be there either--he cannot take the time away from his job in the middle of the day to go. And my son won't be there. He's the one I will be picking up. Real sweet huh?

And I know we are not the only family that won't be in attendence. Not that the school will mind. The concert will be the one they usually play for the student body as well as the nearby elementary school. If the crowd that showed up for the Christmas concert were to be there for this one there would be not be enough room. So let's just cut out those pesky parents, siblings and grandparents. They aren't important anyhow.

Not really fair at all. How often do the music parents get to see their kids perform?? Twice a year. How many ball games do parents have the chance to go to? 10? 20? I paid almost $400 for my daughter's flute. How much do the ball players parents pay for a glove and a pair of cleats? How much does the music program cost the school? A fraction of the insurance they pay for half a ball season. But do they truly care about the music students. NOPE! God, get me thru the next 3 years--my son wants to be in the band!!!:eek:
I live in Texas. NOTHING is more important than football. I was in the band for a long time. I am tickled that my younger daughter is in the bad. I was very shocked the first time I realized I was a band parent, and not a band geek. :-)

My older daughter is a talented choral musician. I am proud of BOTH of my daughters but I understand that in general, folks around here care a lot more about sports than music.

[Celticflower]

Well it looks like the old adage about the "squeaky wheels" still hold true. After complaints called in by over half the parents of band students, Mr Cooper was given permission to hold the concert on Sunday the 7th at 3pm!:clap: He sent a letter home with the kids yesterday. The kids will get to wear their costumes and do all the things that had originally been planned for the evening performance.

I don't know about the choir--Mr Cooper's letter only addressed the band and my friend who has a daughter in choir hadn't heard about a letter from Mr. Hicks about this most recent change.

I think the best part of this whole fiasco was seeing the parents rally to support their kids!

[babandy]

This is my first update, I am not sure it is ok to just pick a 'thread' or not. I am looking forward to this though.

Hey Celticflower, I am frustrated with you. Seems if your not an athelite your not anything in today's world. My children are all out of the home now but I remember those days of feeling frustrated at the school system!

[charvel]

is anyone as confused by the post above or is it just me?

[Papa01]

I get sooooooo tired of people who have the opinion the the King James Version is the only version that people should use.
They have no use for any modern version, and many actually question your salvation if you aren't using a King James Bible.
It is one of Satan's greatest tricks to get us to fight over which Word of God is THE Word of God.
Please don't get me wrong-I'm not bashing the King James Version. I'm just tired of some people telling me that I'm not saved, and I'm going to Hell because I use the NIV.
There. I feel better, and my blood pressure has now returned to normal. Everybody needs a healthy rant once in a while.

[contriteheart]

AAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH! Rant! Rant Rant! GRRRRRRRR! Sigh...

GRRRRRR! Rant! Rant! Rant! Rant! AAAAAAACCCKKKK! GRRRRRR! Sigh...

Sigh...

Okay, I think I feel better now, but, well - not really.

Nothing specific to rant about, just feeling under spiritual attack.

-Grace

[aigiqinf]

AAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH! Rant! Rant Rant! GRRRRRRRR! Sigh...

GRRRRRR! Rant! Rant! Rant! Rant! AAAAAAACCCKKKK! GRRRRRR! Sigh...

Sigh...

Okay, I think I feel better now, but, well - not really.

Nothing specific to rant about, just feeling under spiritual attack.

-Grace Begin Rant: Its Hell! Hell! Not hell. What's hell? That's like I live on earth, north american continite, the united states of america, north carolina. It just bothers me.

[Morgaine1205]

Ok, I'm sitting in front of my laptop screaming in frustration (good thing I'm home alone :) )! I will stop in a sec and pray that God grants me wisdom, patience and Christian love to continue an debate in this online realm.

Deep calming breaths, deep calming breaths, deep calming breaths......

[Morgaine1205]

edit....never mind.

[charvel]

I've recently become friendly with a neighbor that is a very different religion than me. Let's see. He has dropped off "their" book. Invited me to their "get together" wants me to try his church. I am losing it here. I feel like a test to him. Can he do it? Can he convert me?

[aigiqinf]

I hope not.
People without a CF "Job. Grrr...

[JayCdn]

Hehehe, being someone's "project" can be fun. It is interesting to see how others handle themsleves and their evangalism styles.

[Morgaine1205]

Wow, no real rants in a while - that's a good thing, right? As long as we're not holding our rants inside where the rants are bubbling away like a pot of hot water about to boil over! :)

[Thorns]

I see this thread might come in handy at some point, lol. Not feeling a rant at the moment though

[aigiqinf]

Pro choice people :( How can some one be so BLIND?

[Thorns]

I went shopping Saturday, I really could have used a rant thread while driving around, people are nuts this time of year on the road....

[Branduin]

Ok, I have a rant:

My brother and sister-in-law go to a PCA church...one of the largest in fact. He has been a deacon before and their children go there for school (girl 15, son 18).

They are very evangelical and I think rather Calvinist in their leanings.....we have had several "arguements" over the years: women in ministry, predestination, etc.

The thing that really bothers me though is when they act so prejudicial against those who are different than them but still consider themselves to be the "holiest" in the family.....

examples: They took a family to deliver dinner to over Thanksgiving one year and my sister-in-law complained how shabby the house was and how dirty the kids were while saying that they probably didn't appreciate what they had done for them.......When I worked in substance abuse, my s-in-law would talk about "those" people and how much better she is than them.....My nephew popping out with "Uncle Robert likes gay people" when told that my brother was coming for the holidays (he is an artist and professor and of course has many different kinds of friends)......

It bugs the snot out of me how they can quote Scripture and argue points of doctrine but be so blind as to the message that Jesus gave us in Matt. 25:44-45 (As you have done to the least of these, you have done unto Me.)

I just don't get it.

Thanks for the opportunity to vent.

[Thorns]

ooohh, I have a vent also. Why is it that so many Christians question the salvation of an artist when they don't come out with a worship cd?

example, Stacie Orrico (sp?), came out with a cd and its geared more towards life issues, well now on another forum I attend someone actually posted up a thread asking if she was a saved anymore.......

I don't get it, this is the exact reason why artists who follow our Lord in Heaven don't want to me known as Christian groups, because if they deviate from whatever they do at all, their salvation gets questioned.....aggravating

[Branduin]

Well, gee Thorns:
didn't you know that every word out of our mouth must proceed from the W-rd of G-d?? I mean, gee all this talking about computers and motorcycles and (eep) the trinity....that is just non-biblical!!!

(tongue in cheek sarcasm of course) but I get where you are coming from :D

It's not like the sick need doctors or anything....just those "well" folks.....

[Thorns]

LOL^, yes the sarcasm was admired!

worst part was, I don't even like Stacie Orrico's type of music, but I was defending her anyway......I am the metal head club doesn't reject my metal head card, lol

[aigiqinf]

Ok, I have a rant:

My brother and sister-in-law go to a PCA church...one of the largest in fact. He has been a deacon before and their children go there for school (girl 15, son 18).

They are very evangelical and I think rather Calvinist in their leanings.....we have had several "arguements" over the years: women in ministry, predestination, etc.

The thing that really bothers me though is when they act so prejudicial against those who are different than them but still consider themselves to be the "holiest" in the family.....

examples: They took a family to deliver dinner to over Thanksgiving one year and my sister-in-law complained how shabby the house was and how dirty the kids were while saying that they probably didn't appreciate what they had done for them.......When I worked in substance abuse, my s-in-law would talk about "those" people and how much better she is than them.....My nephew popping out with "Uncle Robert likes gay people" when told that my brother was coming for the holidays (he is an artist and professor and of course has many different kinds of friends)......

It bugs the snot out of me how they can quote Scripture and argue points of doctrine but be so blind as to the message that Jesus gave us in Matt. 25:44-45 (As you have done to the least of these, you have done unto Me.)

I just don't get it.

Thanks for the opportunity to vent.
Err darn bible throwers

[Branduin]

Yeah but it is goofy....the Scriptures we use aren't valid to them in some way....it is so double-standard.

[ImaginaryVoyager]

Guys, don't get me started on the PCA church. I attended one for several years and had several bad experiences. I hope they are not all like the one I was in.

[Thorns]

I don't know if anyone else watches American Idol, but man did this one girl just rub me the wrong way. They were doing the group audtions and this 16 year old teamed up with two other girls who are friends. Well one of them decided that going to flirt with the guys was more fun and basically blew off the practicing part of it. When it came to the audtion, the 16 year old blew it, choked and couldn't remember anything. She got the boot and the other two moved on. She confronted the other girl after the audtion and didn't really get any where, then they did a close up on the two friends and the girl who blew off the practicing said "well God likes good people" or something to that effect. ARGH!

[Celticflower]

And people wonder why I don't watch "reality" TV.

[aigiqinf]

And people wonder why I don't watch "reality" TV.
Ha all discovery/star trek for me lol

[Celticflower]

I just need to vent--*again* :sigh:


This is a recurrent thing in my life. About once a year my husband brings up the topic of my joining the non-denom church we attend. He has no problem with the fact that I would have to be "re-baptised" because this church only accepts full immersion believer's baptism as valid, so my infant baptism in the UMC is considered a non-event. What my husband can't seem to understand in my position. For my there is no such thing as "re-baptism", my infant baptism is just as valid as the teen ager we saw baptised yesterday in this church and that the idea of going thru a ceremony that has no meaning for me (since it has already been done) is totally against my beliefs and convictions. I feel it is like going to God and telling him He messed up the first time so we have to do it over. Or denying my entire life as a Christian up to this point.

My husband feels that it would be a non-issue if I let it be one. If they ask if I've been baptised "just say yes". Problem--the question is "have you been immersed" not just baptised, and I am not going to compound the situation by lying. Also, most of the deacons and elders, as well as the preacher, know that I a Methodist and that the UMC practices infant baptism.

So I'm at the wall again, beating my head against it. Do I give in to pressure from husband and lie --either to the church or myself-- and go thru a ceremony that has no meaning for me JUST to be a part of a group? Or do I stay true to my faith and myself and remain an outsider when it comes to "members only" activities, opportunities and priviledges?

[aigiqinf]

I just need to vent--*again* :sigh:


This is a recurrent thing in my life. About once a year my husband brings up the topic of my joining the non-denom church we attend. He has no problem with the fact that I would have to be "re-baptised" because this church only accepts full immersion believer's baptism as valid, so my infant baptism in the UMC is considered a non-event. What my husband can't seem to understand in my position. For my there is no such thing as "re-baptism", my infant baptism is just as valid as the teen ager we saw baptised yesterday in this church and that the idea of going thru a ceremony that has no meaning for me (since it has already been done) is totally against my beliefs and convictions. I feel it is like going to God and telling him He messed up the first time so we have to do it over. Or denying my entire life as a Christian up to this point.

My husband feels that it would be a non-issue if I let it be one. If they ask if I've been baptised "just say yes". Problem--the question is "have you been immersed" not just baptised, and I am not going to compound the situation by lying. Also, most of the deacons and elders, as well as the preacher, know that I a Methodist and that the UMC practices infant baptism.

So I'm at the wall again, beating my head against it. Do I give in to pressure from husband and lie --either to the church or myself-- and go thru a ceremony that has no meaning for me JUST to be a part of a group? Or do I stay true to my faith and myself and remain an outsider when it comes to "members only" activities, opportunities and priviledges?
Remain an outsider, you should stick up for your beliefs, today baptism, tomorrow?

[purplecrayon]

Remain an outsider, you should stick up for your beliefs, today baptism, tomorrow?
I agree. But on the other hand, why not look at it in a different light? Although someone might have been baptised as an infant, and they dont remember that day, that person might choose to be baptised in their new church, just as a symbolic ceremony, not necessarily a "do-over" . But if your heart's not in it, then there really is no point. (I know, I'm probably not much help. )

[aigiqinf]

I agree. But on the other hand, why not look at it in a different light? Although someone might have been baptised as an infant, and they dont remember that day, that person might choose to be baptised in their new church, just as a symbolic ceremony, not necessarily a "do-over" . But if your heart's not in it, then there really is no point. (I know, I'm probably not much help. )
But if people are going to be rude about "It doesn't count and it was pointless", or something....

[wmlbrn]

What's all the ranting for? Praise God and look for the good in everything.

[aigiqinf]

What's all the ranting for? Praise God and look for the good in everything.
Does that imply that we should ignore the bad and therefore not fix things that can easily be fixed?

[purplecrayon]

What's all the ranting for? Praise God and look for the good in everything.

Sometimes it helps me to express my frustrations for others to give me their viewpoint. It helps me put things into prospective. And praise God, my problems are never as big as they seemed before I did.

[ParaCristo]

off topic rant

My boss will tend to take employees stuff out of the company fridge and give it to guests...(soda,water snacks).....am I wrong for getting [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]ed off about this?
He never asks or tells you afterwards...
I will just go to get my diet coke for lunch and it's gone...*sigh*
I know it's him, because his secretary will tell me that he took it if I go around asking...
she will give me $1 outta the petty cash fund...but still..
I'm stuck drinking warm tap water for lunch

Ok...I feel better now

[Marycita]

^^ Ah...sorry...that stinks...but, to look at it from a brighter note...your boss could be saving your teeth;)

I hate having writing anxiety...seriously...

this assignment would be so clear to other people and they would spit out the 5 page paper in a couple of hours..but me..I'm like , "how am I going to set this up?" "how am I going to do this?"

why can't all subjects be languages or math?!

[humblet]

off topic rant

My boss will tend to take employees stuff out of the company fridge and give it to guests...(soda,water snacks).....am I wrong for getting [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]ed off about this?
He never asks or tells you afterwards...
I will just go to get my diet coke for lunch and it's gone...*sigh*
I know it's him, because his secretary will tell me that he took it if I go around asking...
she will give me $1 outta the petty cash fund...but still..
I'm stuck drinking warm tap water for lunch

Ok...I feel better now
You could write your name on it somehow...?

[aigiqinf]

You could write your name on it somehow...?
lol Write "the owner of this bottle has a throat infection and has drunk out of it."

[purplecrayon]

off topic rant

My boss will tend to take employees stuff out of the company fridge and give it to guests...(soda,water snacks).....am I wrong for getting [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]ed off about this?
He never asks or tells you afterwards...
I will just go to get my diet coke for lunch and it's gone...*sigh*
I know it's him, because his secretary will tell me that he took it if I go around asking...
she will give me $1 outta the petty cash fund...but still..
I'm stuck drinking warm tap water for lunch

Ok...I feel better now

I've been here. I had a wonderful boss once. A good guy, a Christian. And he would eat my Lean Cuisine that I brought for lunch! I would just say, "oh, you beat me to my lunch! You should have told me you were so hungry, I wouldve gone out and got you something!" Sorry about your soda. Maybe you can "disguise" it in a lunch box or something?:scratch:

[purplecrayon]

^^ Ah...sorry...that stinks...but, to look at it from a brighter note...your boss could be saving your teeth;)

I hate having writing anxiety...seriously...

this assignment would be so clear to other people and they would spit out the 5 page paper in a couple of hours..but me..I'm like , "how am I going to set this up?" "how am I going to do this?"

why can't all subjects be languages or math?!

Looking back on when I was going to school, it seemed like the stressing about an assignment was worse than the assignment itself. Once you get going, it will just flow and it will be great! Have you had any more luck on your research?

[Marycita]

Yeah...I have actually...and I am finished with the paper...thank God..(quite literally)...it's probably not much good, but it's written...

and yes you are right...the stressing is worse than the assignment...

[aigiqinf]

Yeah...I have actually...and I am finished with the paper...thank God..(quite literally)...it's probably not much good, but it's written...

and yes you are right...the stressing is worse than the assignment...
Yes, and I'm a procrastinator. :(


TPBM lol ;)

[Marycita]

Yes, and I'm a procrastinator. :(


TPBM lol ;)
haha.....

[texasjoe]

Question for any United Methodists reading this forum.
Last week I attended a bible study at a United Methodist congregation in Fort Worth. The minister ended the study session without a prayer or anything. It just sort of ended, almost like a bad junior college English class... everyone just left and that was it. This is my second experience of this sort. About three years ago I attended a similar bible study at the largest United Methodist congregation in Fort Worth and the minister forgot her Bible.... later in that same session she said something about David "raping" Bathsheba. Needless to say I didn't return. What gives?

[humblet]

Well, I can't speak for those individuals or their congregations, but I can speak for my own church, and that isn't how things work around here. In our Bible study-which was small because we have a small church-our Pastor was at every meeting. We opened and closed with prayer. We *all* had our Bibles each time. And each week we would draw a name and pray for that person throughout the week.

[aigiqinf]

Question for any United Methodists reading this forum.
Last week I attended a bible study at a United Methodist congregation in Fort Worth. The minister ended the study session without a prayer or anything. It just sort of ended, almost like a bad junior college English class... everyone just left and that was it. This is my second experience of this sort. About three years ago I attended a similar bible study at the largest United Methodist congregation in Fort Worth and the minister forgot her Bible.... later in that same session she said something about David "raping" Bathsheba. Needless to say I didn't return. What gives?
What's up with Fort Worth? Anyway, if you forgot your bible at our church we just have about 2,000 more. Did they at least have food? lol
Maybe you should say something like "Could we pray?"

[humblet]

What's up with Fort Worth? Anyway, if you forgot your bible at our church we just have about 2,000 more. Did they at least have food? lol
Maybe you should say something like "Could we pray?"

Yeah, our church has extra Bibles, too...and food! *L*

[texasjoe]

First UMC has plenty of extra bibles too... she ended up using a pew bible I think...

[humblet]

Grrr...for being misunderstood, time and time and time again. :(

[Marycita]

Grrr...for being misunderstood, time and time and time again. :(
aw....:hug: :hug: :hug:

[humblet]

aw....:hug: :hug: :hug:
Thank you...I've needed every one of those hugs this week...:sigh:

[Marycita]

Thank you...I've needed every one of those hugs this week...:sigh:
aw....I totally understand that!!

Here are some more....:hug: :hug: :hug: ;)

Much Love!!!
~Mary

[cristianna]

I'm just now finding this thread. I think I like it!!!!!

Gggrrrrr.... to sibling rivalry!

[purplecrayon]

I'm just now finding this thread. I think I like it!!!!!

Gggrrrrr.... to sibling rivalry!

I hear that! gggrrrr-ing right with you! :mad:

Hugs for you:hug: :hug: :hug:

[cristianna]

^_^ Thanks Rachel!

[Marycita]

UGH!!! for profesors who encourage you to talk openly during discussions and then tear you down for giving your honest thoughts!!!!!!

[cristianna]

Awww... :hug:

[humblet]

UGH!!! for profesors who encourage you to talk openly during discussions and then tear you down for giving your honest thoughts!!!!!!

Ugh exactly! :hug:

[humblet]

I'm just now finding this thread. I think I like it!!!!!

Gggrrrrr.... to sibling rivalry!

Exactly!!!

[JolieHeart]

hugsss all around to you all :) :hug: :hug: :hug:


Bullies and intimidators

[humblet]

When people say mean things, just for the sake of being mean...and sometimes even when people say mean things but don't realize that they're mean or how much their words hurt :(

[cristianna]

When people say mean things, just for the sake of being mean...and sometimes even when people say mean things but don't realize that they're mean or how much their words hurt

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Marycita]

When people say mean things, just for the sake of being mean...and sometimes even when people say mean things but don't realize that they're mean or how much their words hurt :(
Aw...that's so rant worthy it's not even funny...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Morgaine1205]

When people say mean things, just for the sake of being mean...and sometimes even when people say mean things but don't realize that they're mean or how much their words hurt :(
I so know what you mean - it really makes you wonder if people hear themselves at all - or if they just don't care :(

Hugs for you, dear!

[humblet]

Thanks everybody. Hugs back to you all :hug: :hug: :hug:

[humblet]

Ok, I'm having a definite rant at the moment...and unfortunately I can't be too specific...ugh.

My rant is, why are some people mean to other people that they don't even know, for no reason at all?

There is a person here on CF, who is beginning to make me wonder. I'm still fairly new here (not quite 2 months) so naturally I've been visiting threads and posting in them, even if they're old.

Ok, the first thing that made me wonder was that this person did something (that I can't say or you'd know who it is) that was a shock because it really wasn't nice. It wasn't exactly mean, but I didn't understand the reasoning behind it...When I said hi and asked them to explain their reasoning, I got no reply. So I started noticing whenever I'd see this person. They have an 'I am away' sign in their character, but everyday all day I see them posting. And then tonight, I found a thread that I had posted in when I first joined up. What I found was after my post, this person wrote something to the effect of "why did you have to post in this thread" and then put 5 mad faces after it.

I'm totally not understanding this person's behavior, especially since I don't know them, and since they do have a well known denominational icon. I know that they could be an imposter or something, but their reputation level is out sight! So I totally don't understand what's going on...:sigh: I don't remember even speaking to them before on here...oh well...

[cristianna]

Ok, I'm having a definite rant at the moment...and unfortunately I can't be too specific...ugh.

My rant is, why are some people mean to other people that they don't even know, for no reason at all?

There is a person here on CF, who is beginning to make me wonder. I'm still fairly new here (not quite 2 months) so naturally I've been visiting threads and posting in them, even if they're old.

Ok, the first thing that made me wonder was that this person did something (that I can't say or you'd know who it is) that was a shock because it really wasn't nice. It wasn't exactly mean, but I didn't understand the reasoning behind it...When I said hi and asked them to explain their reasoning, I got no reply. So I started noticing whenever I'd see this person. They have an 'I am away' sign in their character, but everyday all day I see them posting. And then tonight, I found a thread that I had posted in when I first joined up. What I found was after my post, this person wrote something to the effect of "why did you have to post in this thread" and then put 5 mad faces after it.

I'm totally not understanding this person's behavior, especially since I don't know them, and since they do have a well known denominational icon. I know that they could be an imposter or something, but their reputation level is out sight! So I totally don't understand what's going on...:sigh: I don't remember even speaking to them before on here...oh well...

:hug: That's dreadful. I'll be praying for the both of you. :prayer:

[Morgaine1205]

Ok, I'm having a definite rant at the moment...and unfortunately I can't be too specific...ugh.

My rant is, why are some people mean to other people that they don't even know, for no reason at all?

There is a person here on CF, who is beginning to make me wonder. I'm still fairly new here (not quite 2 months) so naturally I've been visiting threads and posting in them, even if they're old.

Ok, the first thing that made me wonder was that this person did something (that I can't say or you'd know who it is) that was a shock because it really wasn't nice. It wasn't exactly mean, but I didn't understand the reasoning behind it...When I said hi and asked them to explain their reasoning, I got no reply. So I started noticing whenever I'd see this person. They have an 'I am away' sign in their character, but everyday all day I see them posting. And then tonight, I found a thread that I had posted in when I first joined up. What I found was after my post, this person wrote something to the effect of "why did you have to post in this thread" and then put 5 mad faces after it.

I'm totally not understanding this person's behavior, especially since I don't know them, and since they do have a well known denominational icon. I know that they could be an imposter or something, but their reputation level is out sight! So I totally don't understand what's going on...:sigh: I don't remember even speaking to them before on here...oh well...
Hello, dear! If you'd like to PM me with the particulars, I can see what I can do to help out.

You're in my thoughts and prayers!

[T2woman]

I have to admit that at one point in my life i was the bigest rudest "B" you'd ever meet. But I was in so much pain that all that came out of me was bile. I managed to chase everyone away from me. I thought that I was tough taking no ones "B.S." when in fact I was weak and soul weary. Knowing all this I would expect my first reaction when someone hurts me is to try to pray for their pain, but I usally have to give them the mental thrashing I believe they deserve.

Bitter people have a way of taking their pain out on others.

I have you in my prayers

[humblet]

Thanks, you guys, I really appreciate your prayers. I was just shocked when I saw that last night (because I don't even know this person!) and it hurt my feelings a bit. But your prayers are working, at least for me. This hasn't gotten to me like it normally would. I just hope that this person can get the help they need. So continue to lift them up in prayer! It's no fun to feel so much hurt inside :( God bless you all! :hug:

[cristianna]

Aarrgghhh to LAUNDRY!

[Marycita]

Aarrgghhh to LAUNDRY!
haha...I second that today!

[Concetta]

*Stumbles in, ranting and grumbling... Men!
Men who say one thing one day, then something conflictingly different another day, then deny it the third day... And men say that women are hard to understand lol

[IamProLife]

I second that. . . .

[cristianna]

Foohy on houses not coming with MAIDS! Arrgghh. And foohy on children who leave trails! Arrrghhh.

[Marycita]

Foohy on houses not coming with MAIDS! Arrgghh. And foohy on children who leave trails! Arrrghhh.

:hug: :hug:

[contriteheart]

In reference to something that bothers me a great deal (not here or with anyone here):

AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!

Aaaarrrgh! Aaaaarrrrrgh! Aaaaarrrgh!!!!!!!!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr..........!!!!!!!!!!

Aaaaaaaaarrrrrggggh!!!!!! Grrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :sick: :sick: :sick: :eek: :eek: :eek: :cry: :cry: :cry: :mad: :mad: :sick: :sick: :sick:


Ack! Ack! Phoo!!!

:sigh: :sigh: :sigh:


:help: :prayer:

[Celticflower]

Feel better now???

[contriteheart]

Unfortunately, not really. :sigh:

[cristianna]

Unfortunately, not really. :sigh:

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[MoeSzyslak]

My wife and I bought a new digital camcorder a few months ago. Exactly 13 days after the warranty expired- IT BROKE!!!

I swear they make everything cheap and chintzy these days, so they'll break and you keep purchasing more. If they lasted forever you wouldn't need to buy anymore..

I have some ideas what I want to do, but I think I'll calm down a little first...:mad:

[cristianna]

No fun huh, Moe? :sigh:

[vle045]

Moe, you could still take it to the store and appeal your case to them. You just never know. Ask to speak to a manager. If they sell big ticket items, let them know that when you go to buy your new HDTV, you will be taking your business elsewhere if they don't exchange your camera. They hate to lose customers and can actually often return electornics to the manufacturer. Or if it's a place like Best Buy, sometimes they can refurbish it and sell it at a discount.

If you are sneaky (like my mother sometimes)... she would go buy an EXACT model... then a few days later, return the broken one and tell them she's too frustrated to deal with it and she just wants her money back.

I've worked in retail a long time. I don't like sneaky people like my mom. And it doesn't work if they track serial numbers. BUT as a manager in retail, I WOULD take it back after the warranty, if it is within reason (a few weeks) - just to keep the customer. Happy customers will go out of their way to return, rather than go to the competition.

[MoeSzyslak]

Why does the price of gas go up ten cents at a time but only go down two cents at a time?

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Since I feel better today, I've removed my rant. ;)


Suffice it to say, the only person I can control is me!

[MoeSzyslak]

Kristen.NewCreation,
I'm with ya. I don't understand the whole CF versus Forums stuff. I don't even know what wiki is?
who cares? It doesn't effect me or any I know..
Lets move on..

[cristianna]

:mad: To those who think certain denominations are more elite. :mad:

[vle045]

:mad: To those who think certain denominations are more elite. :mad:
oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh I think we know who THOSE people are......

[cristianna]

oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh I think we know who THOSE people are......

Oh does the dictionary have my a pic of one of my family members there? You know it's Christmas. Of all the times to be starting drama with me. And she does this every year!

You know the yearly Christmas programs? She has one every year she seems to really enjoy. Yep, she comes to my house and tries to start a debate with me in front of the entire family, including my children. Each year I smile, play nicely, but I end up just walking away in order to keep things somewhat smooth.

It's hard to look forward to Christmas and family time sometimes. :sigh:

[vle045]

Are you talking about a Catholic who thinks you need to be Catholic too???????

Holidays can be tough...

Imagine a HUGE Catholic family with a Mormon and a Lesbian marriage! LOL Now THERE are some conflicts! LOL.

[MoeSzyslak]

Imagine a HUGE Catholic family with a Mormon and a Lesbian marriage! LOL Now THERE are some conflicts!


Are we related??? That describes our gatherings to a T. Certain folks in my family are ultra-Catholic. My wife's family is mormon. And I have a family member in a lesbian marriage.

And I thought only I had to attend that family gathering..

[vle045]

Are we related??? That describes our gatherings to a T. Certain folks in my family are ultra-Catholic. My wife's family is mormon. And I have a family member in a lesbian marriage.

And I thought only I had to attend that family gathering..
LOL...

yeah.. My hubby comes from a BIG family... his mom was one of 14 kids. Within those 14 kids, one is a Catholic Preist, one is a Mormon, and one is a lesbian.

But truthfully, I think I joined the family after the initial conflicts have been resolved. I really haven't heard anyone commplain about anyone else. Oh, and we live out of town, so we are not there with the majority of them most of the time.

But I DO feel completely out of place there. Mostly because of the difference in size. There are usually about 50 people at his grandma's house for Christmas. And interacting within that type of crowd is completely different than at my mom's house... which never included more than about 6 people total.

[cristianna]

Aughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!