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Just Loitering here for a minute

All of you who just wrote, (and thanks a million, Den) made my day. Now, I would like to say that I don't need to be nurtured and mollycoddled, (sigh) but like the Irish Ballad, "For ta do so t'wood be a lie, lie, eye..." ha ha. You all rock, too. Five months and change on the no-smoke, Jeeps. I owe you SO much. My life is better now, just like you said it would be.

Just Loitering here for a minute

Sometimes I join in on the forums, and then get to wondering if it's something I say, or if the other folks just don't have anything to add/comment. There are instances when I get my feathers wet, and I know I can be blunt, undiplomatic. If I'm wrong, I'll apologize and mean it. But I am wondering, are my writings in step, or should I try to present my thoughts another way?

RE: JOY!

For my whole life I have believed beyond a doubt about a loving, caring God. Over the last couple of years, reading much about spirituality, and of late, this forum, I am beginning to form new and/or different ideas and ideals about the why and the wherefore. Many members have astutely pointed out inconsistencies with theology (and I have to say they are on target, too) but so many Christians always seem to have a snap answer. It's as though the information they are given really goes over their heads, to put it bluntly. Timeframes and timelines, for instance, do not match up. Some of the accounts were written so long after the Crucifixion it is highly unlikely they could be totally accurate. Yet, within me a spirituality is very much alive, and I have an awareness of a supernatural entity. I admit that I do not know. Since it is so real for me, my "truth" is that there is indeed a loving spirit--whether or not it is Jesus, (although I continue to believe in Jesus) the essence of the belief is there. In short, I'm really counting on getting an "A" for the effort--the "want to" believe. You know, sometimes I get very concerned that Christians are so nasty to anyone who has other thoughts, questions. This bothers me so much because when they behave this way, it kind of 86's the whole idea of loving one another, doesn't it? I think to question IS spiritual, to want to find out IS spiritual, and God (if it suits you to address Him as such) smiles when the people He made with brains actually use them. Don't you think?

RE: PollyWolly's Coffee Corner...Part 2..

Now THAT sounds hot! What color? How about great big fuzzy zebra print scuffs with a gold rosette on the tops? and a turquoise turban? Whole bean fresh ground only, by the way.

RE: PollyWolly's Coffee Corner...Part 2..

Howdy Polly--thought I'd run for cover over here in your camp. (Maybe I've been a teensie surly with a few folks--haven't really meant to be, just having some fun...) How much trouble can I stir up in your coffeehouse? Will it help if I say I think you're neat?

RE: What song are you listening to....101.

I never can make out part of that song--"I've been to Hollywood, I've been to Redwood, I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold, I______________, it's such a fine wine, that keeps me searchin'...."

what comes after 'gold' and before 'it's' ? help!

RE: What song are you listening to....101.

I bet a song I like (and heard just a bit ago) is a first for here--"Pink Shoelaces". Anybody know it?


"...an' a big Panama, with a purple hat band"

RE: what do men want ? pls tell me

Men want women to not keep expecting them to know what they want without being told. We do not have the same types of intuition that women do; I think because women by and large have this almost "6th" sense, with each other, too, they kind of think men will "get it" right off the bat. But we don't operate that way. If you want your guy to mow the lawn, saying, "that grass is sure getting high" may result in him saying, "yeah, sweetie, ain't it pretty"?. If you want him to mow the lawn, try, "Honey, it;s time to mow the lawn. This year. TODAY, Cupcake". the results will astound you.

RE: Can a time frame be put on falling in love?

Anymore, I don't think so. I've always believed in falling in love at first site, but Love is so strong and wonderful I don't think there are boundaries. There is a couple here in town who were separated for 35 YEARS (her parents lied to her and told her he was dead--isn't that the worst?) but they found each other and the love is still like superglue. They are getting married in June. Love knows no age, no time,no gender, no distance, no troubles. I think Love is wonderful.

RE: Mens Chests........ Good to See on a Profile or Not

You are so cute! (He really is a neat guy--) Have a nice day, sweetheart--

RE: Mens Chests........ Good to See on a Profile or Not

Fair enough. You are an extremely nice, sensitive gentleman, sir. You are going to make someone very, very happy someday. I'm envious!

RE: Mens Chests........ Good to See on a Profile or Not

Too late, dear. He erased them. (s i g h )

RE: Mens Chests........ Good to See on a Profile or Not

RE: Mens Chests........ Good to See on a Profile or Not

Seriously, EM, I don't know why you would feel uncomfortable. Of course it's just my opinion, (but some of the other notes would indicate so, too) it looks great. And, as another member pointed out, ladies show assets, and somehow that's supposed to be all right, but it's not all right for us guys? I see nothing wrong with a good looking man showing his bare chest. (Honestly, there's certainly nothing wrong with being buff!) What's the matter with folks? Put 'em back up!

RE: yay!

Hi bassman--I'm down here on the south coast. How's it goin in your neck of the woods? Just took a little trip through "Lake of the Woods"--been there? Majestic Oregon beauty!!

RE: Let me hear you say . . . YAY!! Let me hear ya say. . .

RE: Why do men run scared when women tell them how they feel?

Take it easy, Bud. The lady needed a little tenderness, in my opinion, and I felt like being there. I'm aware it's not about looks. I just felt like giving a lady a nice, genuine hug. Is that all right with you? Here, you can have one too. and thanks for the letter.

RE: Why do men run scared when women tell them how they feel?

that's a good point, too. All of it should be looked at for a very fair appraisal. Love's tricky, and funky, complex. Thanx for this input I had not measured into the mix--

RE: Why do men run scared when women tell them how they feel?

Play possum. There is nothing as alluring as a woman who is unavailable. And beautiful. Make it stick, and make it hurt. You have ALL the artillery. What a gomer if he doesn't see how wonderful you are.

RE: Why do men run scared when women tell them how they feel?

You can't honestly mean you have to worry, do you? You're a knock-out, lovely lady! Well, whoever doesn't love you is a hopeless idiot--I can tell you a thousand per cent you will have the best guy this world can offer. You're beautiful.

RE: Why do men run scared when women tell them how they feel?

I don't know why this is, either, but it sure does seem to be the case. Maybe that men do have a difficult time giving up bachelorhood, the old "I don't want any strings, " etc... You're right--it is that way (?)

RE: WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU CROSS BREAD A ELAPNANT WITH A RHINO?

i beat you to it--see first (?) page. I thought I was the only one who knew it.

RE: what is the longest thread on cs? and what is it about?

that's exactly what I was thinking. Does that mean all threads that go to 51 pgs are the same? also, (and I've mentioned this before) we (all of us) sometimes shoot ourselves in the foot dragging down the page, not printing anything. It counts as a 'page', so as much as we want to do it we should also know that it



















wastes cyber paper!

RE: WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU CROSS BREAD A ELAPNANT WITH A RHINO?

hi Ardie--have great day--I'm cuttin' out for awhile. Nice to hear from you.

RE: WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU CROSS BREAD A ELAPNANT WITH A RHINO?

and what did the slightly enebriated Scot say to the neurology surgeon?


"'drather hae a bottle in front a me, than a frontal lobotomy".

RE: Do we settle or do we set too high of standards?

this is by far one of the best threads I've seen so far on this club. Most people agree that standards should be very good, and intentions need to be noble. It's apparent, too, that most see the flaws in trying to find and/or expecting absolute perfection, because that is just not reasonable, either. Still, I do think it's important to be willing to overlook some things (granting that those negative lifestyles and behaviors aren't enduring) as we are all frail, we're all human. (I think the man I spoke of earlier in this thread should have stopped seeing that young woman, given his temperament toward her, instead of toying with her feelings and at the same time having no real intention of a future with her. That, I think, is wrong.

RE: WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU CROSS BREAD A ELAPNANT WITH A RHINO?

"Ell If I Know" (?)

RE: Do we settle or do we set too high of standards?

I want to be sure I'm addressing this thread as it is meant--OK, I'll try. It's all right if someone tells me I am off the topic, just let me down easy, OK? ha ha...There is a saying "When you reach for the stars, you may not grab a star, but you won't get a handful of mud, either". It's important to not "settle" for what we don't really want, but let's be reasonable. I know a man who liked this lady, and dated her, etc... she was a sweet, darling little gal, and loved him so much. He was stand-offish with her, and knowing that she was really stuck on him, he would kind of give her hope, but not ever really come through, if you know what I mean. I asked him what the hold up was, and it seems she had some mistakes in her past that he knew about, and his comment was, "there's certain things I won't overlook", etc...well, we're all human, and no one has a pure gold halo in this life. I never thought so much of that guy again, for being so unforgiving about stuff that's just stuff, so in that respect, yes, I think we can have our expctations set too high. JMO

RE: do all people want to be heard?

All right, all right! "Uncle"! the ying and the yang, right? Thank God for the people who litter! They keep the park monitors employed!

RE: do all people want to be heard?

You betcha. I'm willing to admit that I am an opinionated spoiled rotten mama's boy who can't stand stupid idiots and my favorite bumper sticker is "MEAN PEOPLE SUCK". To make up for it I can charm the pants off men and women with nothing but a saucy, simpering smile and wink. (I've never tried deep fried Twinkies but I know I like them!)