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Same here! When I right clicked, loop was on. I turned in off, hit play, and nothing happened. Oh, ####%%%$$^&&. I just went back and got it! Geez-a parental warning next time, would ya!!!!

Hmm: wonder how long they will stay BC's? (in the kinder, gentler TWI, of course).

Vrooommm: I'm here! Got it today (since it was the deadline) and, yep, it makes a difference. I've got the Surfboard. So I'm all souped up! Thanks for everyone's input. Now if my typing could just speed up.....

God, Jonny, I'm sooo sorry! That must have been a terrible experience, which, thank God, did not end tragedly for you. It's unfortunate that things like this can open a raw wound. I'm glad you shared this, and bless you both. I'm sure all of us don't fault Cheney (all jokes aside) for what was obviously a terrible accident. Certain public figures just automatically wind up the butt of everybody's jokes, and he's certainly not an exception. I repeat my belief that he was probably horrified and embarrased: no matter how that stupid CNN poll turns out, I sure don't blame him for not running out to the nearest camera. I haven't seen the Fox report, just read excepts of it, so I can't judge his body language, but I'm sure it was difficult to get through. More so because it was "demanded". Love ya, bro!

Chas, you probably have a good point. LCM knew this was the time for everyone to "compare notes", and his ego and paranoa couldn't and wouldn't stand for it. Guess it backfired on him, thanks to the "evil webber's." You wascally wabbit.

"Face it, TWI was so intense - who really could understand it unless they were in it themselves?" That's exactly why I was so relieved to found an outlet. I've never told anyone any specifics about what my life was like in my twenties: one question leds to another and then people who respected you begin to look at you funny. That leaves a lot of stuff bottled up. Even though a lot of emotions have bubbled to the surface, it has been more of a help to finally get it out. Not having the luxury of a therapist, this has been the next closest thing.

From what I understand, Whittington was in tall grass, not clear enough to be seen. CNN's doing a poll on whether the VP should have come forward immediately or whether he didn't have too because the incident occured in his "private" time. Notice no one is mentioning Ted Kennedy and the incident that occured in his "private" time. The incidents themselves are not related other than both being accidents, but the delay in the release of information seems to be the same. At least old Teddy, under considerable preasure, finally made a statement. I wonder if Cheney is just embarrassed (not to mention concerned about his friend) and would rather not face anybody. Unfortunately, the more he ducks (haha), the worse it gets.

Hmmm: I'm being charged for the modem which I have to pick up myself, plus a monthly fee for the internet service. The problem is that there is no other alternative in this area. The provider has the area locked in. The good news is that my computer has an Ethernet jack, so I'm all set there. I think. Thanks, all.

That's an incredible summary, Sunesis, and well said. I am the first to admit that my faiths and beliefs were shaken to the core (no pun intended) by my experiences. Everything that I was taught came into question. When I walked away, I wanted to walk away for good. But the root of trust never left, and even in some dark circumstances that happened after I left I had to acknowledge the bedrock belief that God exists, that He loves me unconditionally, and that He watches over me even when I fall on my face. Sometimes its a daily struggle to take "me" out of the equation. I used to focus my energies on whether or not I "believed" strongly enough: now I'm putting the focus on a quiet "trust" and, as Sunesis said, a "knowingness". It's like white noise: it's there to cover the everyday distractions.

Bobbin' Bobcat. I'm on Decaf, though. Reminds me of a sign in a fabric shop in West Texas: "Virgin wool comes from sheep that can run fast."

Bay leaves, hmm? I better head to the store.......

Good post, Chas. It reminded me of the other reason I appreciate Greasespot. The "Misc" forums are a true pleasure. I have learned a lot about life issues and have laughed harder from some posts than I had for years. Being able to come to a place like this feels safe, much safer than other forums, because contributors have been where I have been, have seen what I have seen, and have hurt like I have hurt. That makes a HUGE difference. You guys a great Cyber family. Cheers!

My Cable Provider is raising rates (big surprise) but they are offering a bundle package to include their high speed internet access (not including equipment and taxes) which would just about equal what I'm paying for cable and phone now. The question will be the cost of the "equipment". I'm on dial up, and my pages are loading just fine. Viewing videos like the ones Royal is offering is a different matter. I have to wait up to a half hour for it to load and then replay it before I can enjoy. How much difference would high speed make, since these are about the only thing that would make my surf experience better? I don't download music and only occasionally find some other video items I might like. Now that Paw is trying his Podcast, I had the same slow issue. Is it worth the extra cost? Does it make that much difference?

Oh, goody-can't wait! Should I save up my whipped cream? Or invest in body armor?

Can I get you guys to do my taxes?

TWI concept of believing: "Cross the street without looking and believe that you won't be hit by a car. If you get hit, you weren't believing hard enough. Something is wrong with your believing. You are out of alignment and harmony." They didn't mention common sense in looking both ways before you crossed-that would have been disbelief. I don't think I'm overstating this. I also think we were never taught what was appropriate to believe for. "Whatsoever you shall ask" replaced the parking lot angel. "I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, etc." (Apostles creed, for those who don't know it.) That's what I am limiting my believing to now. For the rest, I look both ways. By the way, did you know that the word "Believing" is only used three times in the Bible? In TWI? Twenty billion and still counting.

Okay-this is scary. The guy is in the hospital I was born in. I guess everything gets its fifteen minutes. Having been shot at with a shotgun (if you read the handle thread, you know my story), I can only imagine how the guy feels. Thank God he's ok. In this case, it had to be terrifying for Cheney and everyone, not to mention his friend. Thankfully, they'll have a story to laugh about later. As for the press, weeeell, they'll latch on to anything to complain about. They are really po'd only because they weren't told immediately. As for the late night boobs-I wish Johnny Carson was still with us. Can you imagine? Between Bob Hope and Johnny, I don't think Ford had a moments peace.

Wonderful idea. I love to read the stories, but hearing them just adds an extra dimension to the truth. Thanks, Paw.

I didn't get a decent computer until '97, but it was a few years before I decided to look up TWI info. I had just resigned myself to believing I wasn't worthy to even think about those days. I did have an Ex-TWI old friend that I had spoken to once or twice, and it had helped somewhat, but, ya know. When I finally started looking, like dmiller, I found NO WAY OUT first and was blown away. It was the first time I got to read POP. I still felt like a Weirwillite, until I found Greasespot through a link. I read all the documents and other info available and was knocked off my feet. But my old computer and the dial up was taking too long, and I couldn't get onto the forums. Finally upgraded to a better system in January of last year and got into the forums. Boy, oh boy. You can't imagine (er, yah, maybe you can!) how what I saw blew me away. Not only did I discover what had happened to TWI, which, all those years, I had imagined was still intact and functioning business as usual, but I discovered that I wasn't alone in my thought processes about myself. I timidly lurked for a long time before I dared to register and speak. Now I've found a few old friends and am allowing myself to re-evaluate all those things through new eyes. It has been an emotional but cleansing time. Now I don't want to leave. Looking forward to the latest thread has become like getting a letter from an old friend. I'll probably grow out of it, but for now-well, I don't wanna. I, too, appreciate the tone of the forums. Things might get a little radical at times, but there seems to always be an underlying respect and civility for others. And a lot of very smart people. I'm thankful for everyone of you.

I'm confused, but then again that's my natural state of being.

Hi, Z! Yeah, we hate to break everyone's hearts, but I haven't had the heat on all winter. Mid to high 70"s. Doors and windows open. Even starting on my tan. Anybody who is sick of snow is invited down. The best thing I ever did was give away my snow shovel when I moved down here. But snow angels are fun, if you don't mind snow in your shorts!

"Bad Buns" Funny. As good a reason as any, I guess. Mine was complex, yet simple: in two separate instances, actions or words purported to be revelation by a MOG or WOG resulted in horrible pain and loss. I thought it was my unbelieving that caused their revelation to be wrong, so I left. Turns out they were wrong.

I may have lost my right to subscribe to this thread. For health reasons, I have been forced to give up caffeine. I have been slowly stair-stepping down with a half caf, but the next step is the all wimpy stuff, all the time! Kind of like drinking colored water. Mind if I drop in just to sniff every now and then?

Prayers are extended. I'm in a similiar boat at the moment, Hopefull, and haven't a clue what the future holds. The only thing that's keeping me grounded is this place. Get your resume up to date and get it posted. There is life to be had after..as we all know. Taking that step is the tough one. And yes, things are designed to fail, so we just have to upgrade when they do. Hang tough, grit your teeth, go for it!! ***t happens, we keep shoveling it out of the way!