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Irish/German/British/Spanish/Cherokee




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Trish,

You brought up some very good points here!

I was born into, baptized, received First Communion, and Confirmed into the Catholic Church. My parents raised us to always be aware of who we were with, including priests.If we sensed trouble-RUN!! Now, a couple of priests became very good family friends, practically members of the family and we were blessed to have their guidance and friendship.

It never ceases to amaze me how certain members of any organization can be protected while suffering occurred That is not right and I'm glad that at least the Catholic Church is finally being brought to the carpet and paying damages for the suffering that was wrought. Pedophiles can exist and wreak havoc anywhere, whether that be in a religious organization or out in the general public. It's chilling. One of my neighbors is a Texas Ranger who specializes in busting on-line pedophiles and he says that some of the stuff that he's seen of them can keep him up at night sick with worry for his own children who get on the computer. He monitors their on-line activities as much as possible. I can't blame him in the least.

I recently became an ordained non-denominational minister. I can perform weddings, baptisms, baby naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, elopements, hand fastings and funerals. The only thing that I can't do is perform Mass or give any counseling. Other than that, I'm good.


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Ambrose,

The parody had me in hysterics.

While I understand that a young man likes to and wants to sow his wild oats.. I personally prefer that they keep the oat sowing to ladies of their own age.

Don't get me wrong; it's nice to get wolf whistles from the young bucks at the feed store and gas station and the looks of longing in their eyes from some of my young wranglers, I find that I much prefer men my own age. They have similar life's experiences and can hold a decent conversation without adding words such as "Duh, well, and like" and don't always have to talk about football, shagging all night and throwing meat on an open fire or possibly eating it raw and telling the tale of how they did so to impress me.

Your town sounds about as much fun as mine!

P.S. I used to get over to Plankton and Sioux Falls when I lived up in Minnesota.


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EEK!!


They Walk Among Us!!! Why Our Country Is In Trouble!!!: click here to read the entire thread »

My ranch sits on the Barnett Shale, one of the largest fields of underground natural gas. It's the largest natural gas field in the continental United States. Drilling is going on all over the place. In fact, I was just paid ten grand to have some gas lines put along the back forty of one of my pastures.

Being a rancher, I'm naturally "green" as it were. I'm in the saddle most of the day and keep in touch with the outside world by cell phone (you know technology has really gone far when you can ride a horse and have your cell phone ring, freaking out a young, green-broke colt. It gets a bit "western" at times. ), and by lap-top. I only use my truck once a week to run errands in town and take the cattle to market and the stocker sale all in one trip. I use lots of candles to light my home anyway and unplug appliances when they aren't in use. My parents were the same way and we saved some serious bucks in energy bills. I have no problem converting my truck to electric or even having it run on cooking oil.


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AWWW... The ones in the cups are priceless. I want to take them all home.


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I LOVE THIS!!!


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Alex,

I dated this man only because my mother asked me to and only because she thought that he was a good catch because he has money (Boy, was she wrong about him on so many levels!)Wanting to please mom, I did as she asked. I didn't like him from the get-go and had no interest in being physically intimate with him. NONE. I thought that he was an arrogant prat. He tried to impress me by flashing money. I wasn't impressed and the longer I stuck out that date the more I disliked him... I told him "NO!" when he started to get pushy. The more I resisted, the harder he pushed. It all started out because I tried to please a parent and in the process nearly lost my life because a man who couldn't handle being told the word "No". All of this happened on one date. Not because of sex, but because one man couldn't handle being told "No".

He beat me so badly that I was virtually unrecognizable.I should have died according to the doctors, but for some reason I didn't. My housemate is the one who found me and took me to the hospital. Pressing charges, undergoing a rape kit and the utter humiliation of it all. To make matters worse, I had to face him in court and tell all of the sordid details of which he had inflicted upon me. Sadly, it wasn't enough to convict him. He got to walk and I lived in fear. As soon as I could, I moved out of state. The man somehow managed to track me down and he'd send taunting letters about how much I had affected him. I dealt with his stuff for nearly 8 years. And 8 years is much too long. I'll never forget what I have undergone, but I have put the scars behind me.

It's not about sex, but rather of control, power and manipulation. When one learns that, they may be better able to understand just what it truly is all about.

I thank you for your kind words, but if you really want to learn about abuse, really talk to someone who's been through it. Learn about it through their words and lives.






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I, too, survived an abusive relationship. I was beaten and raped to within an inch of my life and somehow, I survived it. It took great strength of character and will to move out of my apartment and go to live with my grandparents while I healed. Then the sonofabuck stalked me for nearly 8 years long distance.

Lust and hormones have nothing to do with it, but it is all about control and it is about finding the inner strength to walk away. It's never easy and the healing can take months or even years.

Healing will always win out over abuse.

Educate yourself about the signs of an abusive relationship. Then get out and LIVE.


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I'm a Sagittarius and Gemini matches very well.


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Meant to add a P.S.

I wear Lady Stetson year 'round, a scent called Heavenly Love and Yves St. Laurent "NU".


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Gee, this is a toughie, I like several and all are favorites.

1. Yeardley Gold (British, LOVE this scent!)

2. Patrick (Irish)- It can be found at www.shopirish.com

3. Black Suede by Avon

4. Stetson

5. Giorgio of Beverly Hills (my childhood best friend who is a man used to drive me wild with this stuff).

6. Irish Spring- There's just something about this fresh smelling soap scent on a freshly showered man.


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Not sure who I'd match up well with- maybe Conrad?

Ship and Kitty match up well together.


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I definitely enjoy looking at the younger men..

However when it comes to dating them.... 10 years is definitely my limit. I find that some young men can have a maturity level that is simply amazing, some cannot. I think at the end of the day it all depends on the young man.

Claayer,

I, too, had no idea what MILF meant until my male friend explained it to me. I about fell off of my chair!


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I'm a true animal lover. While there are good points about zoos implementing breeding programs to help save species, it's nice to see animals in the wild just as they are. All animals are majestic in their own way.

I have a very soft spot for dog, cats, horses and white wolves.

I have dogs, cats, horses- one being a Mustang, turkeys, chickens, sheep, a pair of white ringneck doves, and an American Fuzzy Lop rabbit.




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I'm a big horse racing fan myself. Big Brown may just be that good. It will be interesting to watch as he goes along. As a child/ early teens, my childhood best friend's family used to breed and race Quarter Horses and we'd breeze the horses on the track in the early morning hours. What a thrill!

Eight Belles reminds me very much of Ruffian, another great horse lost much too early in her career. I like Dessie too and was so saddened to learn of his death last year. Giant's Causeway I liked alot and Skip Away skipped away with my heart. He's the fellow who beat Cigar in the Breeder's Cup.

Secretariat was very good in my memory as a young child.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAIRE!!!!

May you have many, many more!!




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Pass the vino please.


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As a rancher I agree that this is a shame. As a former veterinary technician, I've seen the effects of cruelty and neglect wrought upon our equine friends. Horses are some of our most precious friends and should be treated with dignity and respect and when their time on earth is done, should be allowed to go kindly.

While I understand the need to want to do the right thing and turn the horses loose when finances can no longer allow for their care, sadly, we don't live in the wild West where they can go roam with their fellow mustangs. There is feed available out there that I use that can last quite awhile longer than typical feed.Folks should hear about Purina Horse Feed Education which is so invaluable. A little education to the care of these magnificent creatures can go a long way. Horses can also do quite well on grass too.

It tears at my heart to know of such things as this.....


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