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Dot -- I agree. And since that is what he subjected others to -- I have no problem with him facing the same.

because he *trafficked* (sp?) in drugs -- he should go to prison, just like an average *Joe* caught in the act. Meebe he might have a *ministry* behind bars. He is no better, or worse, than any other criminal. He should be treated like everyone else. Do the crime --- Serve the time. Period.

Was RUDELY awakened at 7:30 this AM by a hammering on my roof. What the heck is going on out there???!!!?? Oh yea -- today the roofers were coming to put a new roof on the house. ((Sigh)) I can't sleep through that noise, so I may as well get up. Waiting for the coffee to brew -- I pick up the 1736 fiddle, and dink around on it. Check GSCafe, dink around some more, and then coffee's done. Ahhhhhhhhh -- Jehovah Java -- The Lord Our Stimulant! Suddenly I have a SEVERE G.A.S. attack. I just spent close to 5 grand for a roof (a practical purchase), but what fun is that, eh????? Give me something to WORK WITH here!!! Feeling poor, I decided new strings for the 1736 fiddle were in order, since I couldn't really afford a new instrument. It's a balmy 49 degrees here, so I need to get outside. I wander into the local (classical) violin shop --- (they know I'm a fiddler, but tolerate me none-the-less), and get into a serious discussion about *string theory* with the guy behind the counter. Well -- the short of the long of it is -- I walked out of there $65.00 poorer, for 4 fiddle strings. BUT - the good news is -- after putting them on the 1736 fiddle --- that thing WOKE UP and *started to talk*!!!! MMM MMMM MMMMM!!!! Boy does it sound good!! The high E string is made of gold/steel (cuts down on the extreme vibration and *raspiness* of sound) the A is made of aluminum, to maximize it's potential, and the D and G strings are made of sterling silver, to optimize their sound. Felt guilty at first for spending $65.00 on four small strings --- but now I'm glad I did!! Feel like I have a *brand new instrument*!! (Can't wait till pay day -- to get another set of them for the REALLY good fiddle!)

I don't know how to do that. And even if I did -- I have no pics of myself that are *internet friendly*. Closest resemblence I've found to myself -- is there on the fiddlehead in the avatar. Hey -- where's your pic?? ;)

Wondering -- if he will sit on *death row* for umpteen years, before justice is carried out.

Who's older?? The man, or the truck??? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

For what it is worth -- buying (or possessing Meth) in Colorado -- is a *Felony 4* criminal offense. I, for one, hope that the judicial system treats him just like they would any other offender. Yup -- under Grace -- but the Law still needs to be obeyed.

Top -- Yea. It saddens me that their leader messed up. Hope the congregation can move on. Interesting conjecture, about docvic, and lcm. Given the flamboyant *indiscressions* by them, one wonders if twi could move forward, as a result. My IMO?? I don't think so. Hasn't happened yet.

Potato -- I also bought that copy of Stile's book from Amazon. Cost me a whopping 5 bucks -- or close to it. I have the 1970 reprint, not the original 1952 edition, but read in a twi mind-set -- docvic is all over the place. :( Now -- If you want a REAL EYE-OPENER --- get a copy of *HOW TO ENJOY THE BIBLE*, by E. W. Bullinger (originally published in 1916). ((COUGH!!!)) THE SAME YEAR DOCVIC WAS BORN!!!! The entire PFAL class is in there, way before snow settled on some gas pumps, in Ohio, in the summer, that no one else saw. Docvic probably didn't have an original thought, or *revelation* ever. That's my IMO. It seems manifestly evident, by the writings that have preceeded his *works*. You can find all of docvic's teachings in the books/ writings, of J. E. Stiles, and E. W. Bullinger. and I'm willing to bet -- those two never saw snow on gas pumps, in the middle of the summer, before they published their works.

Here's THE LINK, Chas. You've got 2 hours, and eight, six, 4 minutes, to bid. ;)

Har, Har, Har!! (Touche'!!!!)

Guy Fawkes, The Gunpowder Plot and Bonfire Night. Guy Fawkes and 12 other men conspired to blow up the Houses of Parliament on November 5th, 1605. Who were these men? Robert Catesby was the charismatic leader of the group of conspirators. He had a way with people, and convinced a number of his impressionable friends to go along with the murderous plan which would later be known as the Gunpowder Plot. Even as problems with his plot later arose and some members expressed doubt, Catesby remained convinced that violent action was the only way forward. Catesby first recruited his close friends and relatives: Thomas Wintour, Jack Wright and Thomas Percy, but the group quickly grew to include Guy Fawkes. The small core of conspirators felt Guy would be a strong addition. Guy was not part of the close knit circle of Catesby's small group, but he had spent time in the Netherlands and in Spain where he had fought, many said very well, as a mercenary. While in Spain he also earned the nickname Guido. Indeed, he even signed his name Guido Fawkes in a number of places. He was as passionate about the plight of the Catholics in England as his colleagues. As a member of the group, he quickly became a trusted member, and was later charged with the dangerous task of acquiring 36 barrels of gunpowder and storing them in a rented space beneath the House of Lords. Soon after Fawkes' addition, others who joined the group were Robert Wintour, Christopher (Kit) Wright, Robert Keyes, Thomas Bates. Latecomers to the group were John Grant, Ambrose Rookwood, Francis Tresham, and Everard Digby. In all, there were 13 conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot. If Robert Catesby was the leader, how did Guy Fawkes become the most famous member of the Gunpowder Plot? Guy Fawkes was the one who was caught under the House of Lords with 36 barrels of gunpowder. For two days, Guido was the only suspect in custody and his name became synonymous with the Powder Treason, as the Gunpowder Plot was known at the time. But Guy wasn't in prison alone for long. Soon, many conspirators were either caught outright as they flew from London, or surrendered shortly thereafter. Some, however, including the ringleader Robert Catesby, were killed in a siege within a few days of the failed attempt. All the conspirators who were not killed in the siege were imprisoned, tortured, and executed in the most gruesome way (except Francis Tresham who fell sick and died while in prison). As is often the case with confessions made under duress, plotters admitted to everything they knew, and most likely complemented this information with whatever authorities wanted to hear - in hopes of ending their ordeal. The result was questionable confessions, likely augmented by authorities for their own purposes. These confessions incriminated two leading English Jesuits - who, according to some historians, were unlikely to have had any involvement in the Plot. Indeed, would most likely have been most opposed to it. Nevertheless, the government used the Gunpowder Plot to justify further anti-Catholic repression, including executing at least two Jesuits leaders they felt were threatening to their authority. All imprisonned plotters were executed publicly in March 1607. They were "hanged, drawn, and quartered", a brutal practice which authorities hoped would instill terror in other potential traitors.

It's late in the day here --- so I'm celebrating the *bottom of the fifth*! ;)

Great looking bunch of folks! AND THAT HOUSE!!! (The back porch seems bigger than my living room and dining room combined!) :blink: :blink:

Looks like good times are being had by all. :)

Paw --- that would be a treat. An absolute treat. Thanks for thinking of us who wanted to be there, but couldn't make it.

Must be the *Ying and Yang* of guitar --- eh? ;)

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BBQ --- THE PICS THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO SEE.

Got it!!! ;)

STRUM THE STRINGS WITH YOUR CURSOR AND CLICK. REGISTRATION FORM IS THERE. Alas --- it isn't FIRE ENGINE RED, plus there's strings attached. (sniff!) :( (Just curious -- where would his signature show up on a black guitar??) :unsure: But for free?? Yea!

Woops!! --- this part of the quote didn't make it into the previous post. Hmmmmm. This REALLY belongs in THE GUITAR THREAD!! :)

Jerry Garcia was the first pedal steel player -- and when he left NRPS -- he was replaced by Buddy Cage. :B)

NRPS --- GLENDALE TRAIN

Oh! Oh! Oh! -- there's a great *double* bass solo on ~~~ JAMBALAYA TOO.