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RE: The "middle wife".............................very funny..............

Gotta love kids...and that teacher!

RE: quick question for ya all

No, Tess...I feel honored that you wanted to share something so beautiful with everyone at CS. Congratulations, btw.

RE: Best encouragement for stubbornly gloomy people?

St. John's Wort, Mama Nature's antidepressant. I have a bi-polar buddy that I started on that and it's working wonders for him.

RE: Fair trade.

RE: WHAT DO YOU WANT

Chip, you were on here just the other day asking for advice about your profile. I see you've taken some of it, and you've made some very good changes. However, there's still not a lot about what you like to do and who you are in it. (Btw, I don't know what coedy music is?) Yes, checking the spelling on some of your words just to make things clearer would be good. I liked that you spelled out what your disability is and what you're doing to lessen its effect on your life.

However, you can't just expect that every woman you write to will respond in kind. That's not realistic. Believe me, I've sent out flowers, winks, emails...and with very little response. So, I'm sitting back now and making friends and focusing on my life.

No, women that are worth dating could care less what you own or how much money you have, or whether or not your job carries prestige. Me, I could care less what someone does for a living. I date someone for who they are inside, not what they have or who they are outside. When the time is right, you'll find that person. Don't try to rush it...love can't be rushed.

I wish you luck.

RE: WHAT DO YOU WANT

You get responses because yours shows quite a sense of humor, btw. Humor is attractive.

RE: Three Couples

RE: What do you do ??

Yes, we can!

RE: you could've heard a pin drop

Ditto. Thank you for teh reminder of what a wonderful country we really do have here.

RE: Do you believe in U.F.O's. Believe those who tell they were abducted. Life elsewhere?

Yes, I believe in UFO's. One thing that gives it credence to me is that most pilots believe in them (like my dad), and they tend to know what's in the sky with them. As most are also ex-Air Force, they also tend to know what our flying machines are capable of and what they're not.

The other thing that gives it credence for me is that, yes, I believe there is life on other planets. The Universe is so unimaginably and inconceivably large that it doesn't make any sense that ours would be the only planet within it to sustain intelligent life. Then there are the writings of ancient peoples like the Aztecs and Mayans, and the knowledge that ancient peoples had when they didn't have the science that we have now. Look at ancient Aztec/Mayan/Incan statues of men with rocket packs on their backs, just for one example. For more examples, read a book called "Chariots of the Gods", or "Gold of the Gods", both by the same author (there's a third one, but I haven't read it). Some interesting info in those.

RE: What do you do ??

Usually I smoke more...stress is what started the habit...but I'm trying to quit, so now I'm trying to learn to do deep breathing exercises or meditation instead. So far it's helping me to cut down considerably, and I feel much better than when I just smoked more.

You come up with very interesting questions.

RE: Helpful Camping Hints!!!

To both of you! And these are the reasons why I don't go camping!

Chili Cookoff

Thank you guys...I had to share this, esp since I would've been on the ground long before Judge #3...the first chili would have about killed me!

RE: So what would you say if someone you met had a scar?

Ah, I hear you. Those are the ones that can be hard to tolerate...esp if they're really still open wounds more than scars. A scar indicates that it has healed over...thereby the wound should no longer hurt.

I have both types of scars, but no open wounds...and all that both types of scars mean is that I've lived.

RE: How quickly do you move w/ a new relationship?

I would if it was someone I've been emailing and chatting with for a while...esp if there have also been phone calls. How else are you going to ever meet in person? Somebody's got to visit the other somebody. You've offered another room for them to stay in. Shouldn't be a problem. And IL isn't that far from PA...it's only 9 hours from me by car, even less by plane. Even with a bigger distance, it shouldn't be a problem. There's only one way to meet in person in that instance, and it means somebody's got to travel to do it.

RE: Daddy, how was I born?

Chili Cookoff

CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC
Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, is standing behind me with fresh refills.

CHILI # 5 - LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER
Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted, and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really ticks me off that the
other judges asked me to stop screaming.


CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY
Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, garlic. Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I crapped on myself when I farted, and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to
wipe my butt with a snow cone.

CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4- inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI
Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare it existence.
Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost whenJudge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor feller, wonder how he'd have
reacted to really hot chili?
Judge # 3 - No Report

Chili Cookoff

Subject: Chili Cook-off




If you can read this whole story without laughing, then there's no hope for you. I was crying by the end. This is an actual account as relayed to paramedics at a chili cook-off in Texas. Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the
first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. For those of you who have lived in TEXAS you know how true
this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a park.

Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting from Springfield , IL


Frank: 'Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table, asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native TEXANS ) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy; and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted and became Judge 3.

Here are the scorecard notes from the event:

CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy crap, what the heck is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN'S AFTERBURNER CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two
people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI
Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I think I'm getting drunk from all the beer.

RE: Best encouragement for stubbornly gloomy people?

There are some people you just can't help. And you can never help anyone who doesn't want it. Just keep being there for him, and try to accept that he's not like you, and may need to reach his personal bottom before he can climb back up. I understand stubborn and depressed...and hard to help. I'm not good at listening to advice either...but I usually pull myself out of any situation eventually. Sometimes, blessedly, with the help and support of true friends who stick by me when I'm in the inertia/stubborn mode. Good luck.

RE: No need to worry

Yep, always gotta consider the source!

RE: Vacation changes . . .

I would think he'd have done that after the first time!

RE: These are my friends lol, Yep who needs enemies when your having friends like these eh?

I always love the ones like that..."send this to all of your weird friends, that's why I sent it to you!"

RE: What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in?

Well said! I can relate, believe me! I don't "fit in" perfectly in any of my "worlds", but I love my individuality!

As Kermit once sang, "It's not easy being green" , referring to it not being easy being different than anyone around you. It's what I sing when I'm having one of those days that it gets to me.

RE: What do you do when you feel like you don't fit in?

Call a friend...it always helps to talk about it to someone who does love you for who you are, and is probably the same way.

RE: Young, lonely, and don't really fit in with the crowd.

I've never fit in with the "crowd", always walked to the beat of my own drummer...now I am my own drummer, and have found others whose drums beat in harmony with mine. It's what I'm teaching my older son for the same reason...love you for who you are, and find others who do too.

RE: Have ever had a time when you feel down.. and you shouldn't

There are many of us it affects, Stooie. I usually can't sleep for 3 nights...the two before it and the night of the FM. Can last a total of 7 days if you're really sensitive (3 days b4, day of, 3 days after). Rest assured, if that's it, tomorrow will be better...today's the 3rd day.

Enjoy your match tonight...if your team wins, maybe that will cheer you up!

Me, I usually allow myself a day to wallow in it, feel it fully, then let it go. The next day I always feel better and have more energy.

RE: Have ever had a time when you feel down.. and you shouldn't

We just had a full moon, though it's effects are still here today. Last day, if that's what's bothering you.

Honestly, I think we just all have days like that. No rhyme or reason. And they pass. Tomorrow will be better.

RE: How quickly do you move w/ a new relationship?

I have a t-shirt that says, "Firearms, The Ultimate in Feminine Protection"...it's one of my faves!

RE: How quickly do you move w/ a new relationship?

I'd ask him first if he had a guest room, and if I could bring my dogs. Then I'd let him know I was bringing my guns!

RE: Doesn't any other animal ever cross the road????