I can drive anything with wheels, and some things without. I learned in an automatic and taught myself to drive a standard. Taught myself to drive a motorcycle and learned how to drive an 18-wheeler. Can even pull any kind of trailer and back it up wherever I want to put it. Hauled a lot of live freight: horses mostly.
When my daughters were learning to drive, I made sure they learned to drive a standard. They didn't like it at first, but they can drive anything in an emergency.
I've had a lot of guns I liked. My best were a 357 Magnum and 44 Police Special with a hair trigger. But my favorite firearms are still my blowguns and my pistol grip crossbow. Silence is golden.
If you already know how to fly planes, then pick the jet you can afford. If you've never flown R/C before, don't start with a jet. Jets are limiting due to their speed and the cost of crashing (which you WILL do). And if something happens to your jet in the air, they do tend to fly like homesick manhole covers.
Just remember, takeoffs are optional, landings aren't.
On 02-21-06 my middle daughter (age 22) died in her sleep. Twelve hours later, also on 02-21-06, I was holding my father's hand when he breathed his last. My daughter and my father also shared the same birthday: Valentine's Day. They were both cremated and were buried together.
My Eidolon: Image 1: Me finding my daughter in her bed not breathing. Image 2: The EMTs running a heart monitor on her and the horrendous sound of the flat line. Image 3: My daughter being taken from my home in a body bag. Image 4: My daughter wrapped in white blankets at the funeral home following her autopsy. Image 5: The box containing my daughter's ashes being placed in the grave with my father's.
The type of pain which accompanies my Eidolon is the type of pain I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
My Eidolon happens to be a series of 5 images which run in an endless loop every time I close my eyes. They've been there nearly 4 years. The details have not dimmed. The pain which accompanies the details has not dimmed, and I doubt it ever will.
Thank you for giving me the means to put a name to this problem which I've never been able to explain.
I can be any or all of those on your list (and many more). I am an INFP (and a natural healer) which puts me in a minority group (as far as personality).
In more than 15 years I've spent a total of 2 years without being online. I could do without it if I had to again, but I'd rather not. I've got so many friends all over that I don't want to lose touch with. Besides, what else would occupy sleepless nights?
In more than 15 years I've spent a total of 2 years without being online. I could do without it if I had to again, but I'd rather not. I've got so many friends all over that I don't want to lose touch with.
My sincere condolences to you and yours at this sad time. You are in my prayers.
If you feel the need to talk, check out the chat rooms for grieving parents at Compassionate Friends. There are lots of us there who will understand. It's a great place.
Judy - If you're interested, I've got quite a few good cookbooks full of local old family recipes and several with PA Dutch recipes. Drop me an e-mail if you'd like me to check them out for you.
To me, a "true" cowboy loves all animals, especially his horse and his dog. He's not afraid to get dirty and doesn't shy away from hard physical labor. His word is his bond. He possesses high levels of honesty, integrity, compassion, understanding, etc. He treats others as he would wish to be treated; respectfully. He's not into constant partying, but knows how to have fun when the work is done. He takes his responsibilities to his loved ones and to his animals seriously (since the animals can't take care of themselves), and will not shuffle his priorities to suit his (or his SO's) mood.
A "true" cowboy is a rare find these days. There are many who call themselves cowboys, but they usually just dress the part and rarely live it.
I've tried the nicotine ingestion products before. They didn't work. I think the electronic cigarettes will satisfy not only the nicotine addiction, but also the physical act of smoking. I have found in previous efforts to quit that I didn't have a major problem with going cold turkey, except for the lack of that physical act of lighting up and smoking. My hands seemed to be searching for something to do.
I smoke, have for 30 years, regret ever starting, and want to quit when stress levels dissipate a bit for me. I've never wanted to quit before, so my efforts at quitting have never been successful. I tried to quit several times after being badgered to do it.
I recently read a story online somewhere about a 102-year old woman who wanted to quit smoking. She talked to her doctor about it at her annual checkup. He told her that her health was fine, she had no problems, and she'd been smoking for 95 years, so why quit now?
My daughter and I are considering trying the electronic cigarettes. You get the nicotine to satisfy your addiction (and it comes in different strengths so you can actually cut down your nicotine intake levels), but there is no smoke, no smell, no ashes, no butts, no other chemicals. Due to the nature of the electronic cigarette, you can smoke them in places where smoking has been banned, including restaurants and airplanes. We'll try it and see.
Congrats to those who have quit. More power to those who would like to quit. And keep on keeping on to those who want to continue to smoke. I understand.
Aw phoenix! You're always asking questions which have no definitive answers. I wish you well with your quest for that which eludes you. Have confidence that you will eventually find what you're looking for.
The biggest flaw in your question is making the error of thinking that humans are the most logical of all species. Exactly how logical is the human species?
Human beings have the capacity of logical thought and reasoning. Such capacity is not often used.
Humans choose outside influences to alter thought processes simply because we all possess free will. We each choose the things that feel right for us at any particular moment in life. Some of us choose to look outward for that elusive clarity of thought; others choose to look inward.
Do you, EliteOne, always experience clear thought reality on a daily basis without external influence of any kind (even those which are not chemically based)? Have not your own thoughts been influenced by a lifetime of being subjected to the way the world (and our species) functions? We are each a product of our environment: being members of a species with a great capacity for logical thought, reasoning, and free will.
The Vatican will always spout inane drivel such as this in order to make it appear that popular concepts are indeed part of their "system". The Vatican also likes the world to think that any new idea or concept or belief that arises was their idea to begin with. The Vatican is nothing more than a very ritzy improv theater filled to the brim with self-righteous deluded comedians.
My apologies to organized religion in general and Catholics in particular. Take my opinion with a grain of salt.
I was friends with identical twins who were New Year's babies. One was born at 11:45 PM on 12-31-59. The other was born at 12:15 AM on 01-01-60. Two different days, two different decades. Neat.
My library contains volumes on architecture, Egypt, history, philosophy, religion, medicine, trivia, literature, astronomy, geology, computers, crafts, horses, biology, classical music, Renaissance artists, etc. I read any book whose title catches my attention.
Pain is a part of life. Pain lets us know we're alive. Without experiencing the pain of love, we could never appreciate the joy. Each time I've loved and been hurt, I've learned different things; about myself and about others. Learning is also a part of life. The day I stop learning is the day I die.
The last year was not a good one, but it was still the best year I've had in the last quarter century. I've got nowhere to go but up!!! And I'm on my way!!!
Hey jeepers! Congrats on quitting smoking! Keep up the good work.
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RE: Do you believe that dreams can be defeated? - Dario1961, Author of "The Aussie Dream" here in CS
Dario - Dreams can be defeated but, as any true dreamers knows, such defeat is merely temporary and our dreams can never die.Have a safe journey!