dmiller

It's been a while since I've been there, and it's been a while since I've tried to call, but if you need some SEROUS $$$ for the Chateau, I think the number you need to dial is --- 1-THE-WAY-ROSY. (It was changed from 1-MAR-TIN-DALE, a few years ago.) ;)

That's the one you're living in??? I KNEW I was right!! Our first cult member is there already!!

Johnj -- this might be , but I have a question, (if I may). While I agree with much of what you said in the previous post -- I'm wondering what your *take* is concerning Messianic Jews, who acknowledge Christ as the Messiah, yet still adhere to the feasts, etc. Reason I ask, is because I used to go to a Messianic fellowship, and while their *zeal* for Christ was (imo) evident, they still advocated following the feasts, holy days, etc., in essence --still following *the Law*, while professing Christ as the Messiah. I left that group a couple of years ago, and am still scratching my head, wondering where they were (or weren't) right. While I could agree with their acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah, I was (and still am) puzzled/ wondering about the rest of their adherence to the Old Testament Law. If you have time to comment -- I'd appreciate it. :)

A LINK TO LOOK AT. :)

So --- I was watching Antiques Road Show, on PBS Saturday night. I was busy here on the internet, until one of the *exhibits* caught my eye. It was not one, but two Martin guitars. One was a *parlour guitar*, that had a stamp in it *A. Martin* (NOT C.F. Martin). It was in rough shape. Binding from the sides coming loose, no strings, etc. They compared the stamp on the inside to the modern day Martins, and it was pretty evident C.F. Martin, used the same style of stamp that *A* did. (Whomever *A* is -- it was speculated that he was an ancestor that never made it to America.) The guy that brought the two in, stated that he bought the parlour guitar at a garage sale, for 20 to 30 bucks. As rough a shape as it was in, it was valued at about 1 grand. Regardless -- it was the OTHER guitar that caught my attention. It was a PRISTINE 1946 Martin D-28 Herringbone -- creme of the crop! When asked how he aquired this particular instrument, the owner said: "This used to belong to a friend of mine back in the 1950's, and he had to pawn it. He wanted to get it out of hock, but didn't have the money. So he sold me the pawn ticket, for what he had hocked the guitar for --- $25.00. I paid him the $25.00, got the pawn ticket, and went and paid an extra $10.00, to redeem the guitar and take it home." That guitar was valued at (almost) $15,000 bucks by the Antique Road Show folks. Knowing a bit about old/vintage Martins like I do (these days) -- I think they were right on with their estimate! Helluv-a-deal for the guy who NOW owns it!! Some folks run into some real *prizes*, for dirt cheap. I'm glad for him -- but I wish it could've been me instead! :) Martin's from that era have a sound like no other guitar.

I remember those *drugs*!

THIS ONE looks like a good *starter headquarters* for a cult!. :P

Painting on *location*?? :D

I thought so!! (Hey -- say Hi to Reikilady for us). :)

Can someone from twi repeat after me --- FISCAL RESPONSIBILTY??

Here's an (TWI LOSES BIG ON ROME CITY SALE), intersting link to look at.

Is this in the right thread??? (Just curious!) :)

It certainly took the focus off of the objective, and *localized* it. Mr. H -- You have a good take/ perspective on the overall outcome. :)

If he weren't dead -- I wish he could.

June 18th --Duluth, Minney-soda -- it's 49 degrees outside, raining hard, socked in with fog from Lake Superior, and --- I heard my furnace kick on a bit earlier. :( (I'm thinking of ressurrecting the long-johns!!)

I told RainbowsGirl I would try this for her. :)

Here's hoping you have a good one, Dooj. It would be an honor for Sir Paul, to serenade YOU! ;)

It loaded, and was playing instantly for me, LAE. :) CKnapp -- good to see you again!

It's all right there on your *reply* page (at the top where it says *sizes*), when you post. :)

Waysider --- I never heard that teaching.

By the slice??? By the Slice??? BY THE SLICE???? Come on here -- doesn't anyone think of breakfast anymore?? Whole pizza pies are where it's at! (Think tomorrow morning, eh?)

It was a Celestial Seasonings Tea (with no caffeine), that I would have offered. :) I'm defending a premise, not Rhino. Say what you will.

YAAAWWWWWWWNNNNN!! Sure sounds like you're ready to *forgive and forget* to me. While not outright *defending* him, you sure give a lot of lattitude to the man. For what it's worth -- it doesn't matter (to me) whether he was an elected official or not. He repressed (hid, did not bring forth, misrepresented evidence), and THAT transcends politics. You can say what you want to about what you stated earlier, but the fact remains -- this man engaged in criminal activity with 3 lives and reputations at stake. Nifong (seems) to have taken the *easy way* out, by resigning. He was a DA manipulating court proceedings. How does politics (as in political) enter into that?? I (for one) am glad that they (whomever THEY are), are going after him with a vengence, intent on seeing he reaps what he has sown. Perhaps it would be fitting for them to hand him a sword to fall on. Otherwise -- I like Geo's suggestion about the oil. P.S. --- I say this with all sincerity: Sorry -- I didn't know you don't drink. Mea Culpa! If I had an Iced Tea icon here, I'd offer you that instead. :)

Sharpton is an inciteful idiot. :) (from THIS SITE. He heard the evidence mentioned, and dismissed it immediately because he *believed* in the DA. Now that the DA is *getting his due*, you sure don't hear much from Sharpton as the evidence is mounting, resignation tendered, etc. Meebe he's (kinda) smart after all. Tucking in the tail, when it's time to run!

I've screwed up WHAT??? A confession out there for all to read? Oh my!