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Maybe John Juedes would know. Just a thought.

Still praying, Raf.

Hi,Dan Ditto on your post Just wanted to pop in and say----------

Danny I saw something like this on 61 Minutes or one of those types of shows. The camera crew went to the dumpster and filmed thousands of prayer requests that had been tossed in the dumpster like yesterday's egg foo yung. Are you saying you saw something similar at TWI or were you speaking figuratively? (Not that it would surprise me to find they did something similar.)

Ah, yes. J.B. did a mighty fine version of it. I actually prefer the original, which is by The Band.(From their self titled album, I think) Not sure if it's required that the artist be named but any little bit of trivia makes it more fun. What sayest thou, bulwinkl? Is the artist required? As far as I'm concerned, you're next at bat, Irisheyes.

Hello there, Noni Have you visited Christian Cloud Abraham's site? http://www.thewritingmachine.net/ He has some really fascinating accounts that deal with growing up as a "wayfer".

YES!!! We have a winner!!

Hi, Jonny "Harpy" New Year to you too! Ummmmm.---- For those who don't know------Jonny plays harmonica(harp) :)

The Fab Four with Billy Preston

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Many times I've been alone, And many times I've cried. Anyway, you'll never know The many ways I've tried.

Thanks, Nathan for taking the time to give me that info on your FL program. It doesn't sound very much like the old FL program but does resemble what used to be called "Way Homes". My comment about the truck stop was really tongue-in-cheek. You see, my "handle" is derived from the name of a truck stop that was frequented by FLO called Wayside Truck Stop. I didn't expect you to know that. It was just something silly I tossed in there. waysider

-- and I served on the Danville train."

Thanks, exxie, for putting it in perspective for me. :)

The only "canned message" I can recall getting was the announcement that VPW had died. I don't think I was asked to pass it on or write it down. It seems like I was asked to listen but not respond. Not sure on that. Once, when I was living in a small town as a field assignment(1974 or 75), I received a call to report(by phone) to Int HQ immediately. Then, they gave me very specific instructions to set up a public meeting for VPW to preside over. It came as a directive, not a request. No questions were allowed. After I knocked myself out making phone calls and spending lots of my own money to get the meeting organized, it was cancelled at the last minute. I do remember that, in Fellow Laborers, from time to time we would be summoned to report to the "FL basement" where we would have compulsory "seasons of prayer". It was like drudgery because it was usually at a time when we would normally be sleeping and we didn't get much of that to start with. I also recall having a big season of prayer in twig(not FLO) for revelation to be given for the placement of WOWs and Corps. I think that was in about the mid 80s. Then, we had to put that at the top of our "lift list" for a week or two. HaHaHaHA---Then I come to find out years later that they basically made decisions based on who had cars and money, etc. and that they even resorted to throwing darts at a dartboard to narrow things down, at least one time. Meanwhile, VP belittled denominational religions for placement of missionaries based on , as he called it, senses information. He said they should just reach up in the cookie jar like he did--- RIIIIIGHT! And the whole time, there we were, SIT-ing our butts off and losing precious sleep. I feel kinda foolish in retrospect for thinking my little mental jibberish was somehow having a profound effect on the course of world history.----------SHEESH!

And she's buying a--- Stairway To Heaven----Zep ------------------------------------- "Virgil Caine is my name---"

Here's an eaaaaasy one! The wild and windy night That the rain washed away Has left a pool of tears Crying for the day.

'Cause We're an American Band---------Grand Funk Railroad

Sorry, Lifted I misunderstood I thought you were asking for examples of the "Living in Hell" part of the title.

Is there enough bandwidth to handle it?

You should probably check your local laws to find out what action is required with the critters once you capture them. Around here, raccoons are very prevalent and they can carry rabies. For that reason, the law here prohibits relocation of trapped animals. They either have to be released elsewhere on the same property or destroyed. Squirrels are not as likely to carry rabies but they certainly can. Some people may find it cruel to destroy the trapped animals but it may be the only legal recourse. Besides, it's better to sacrifice a few varmints than put human life in jeopardy.(IMO)

I have a tortoise that I've had for about 15 years. I've never named him. No particular reason, just never did. My son has a female cat that he named Michael, in honor of M. Jordan. Seems a bit unusual to name a female after a male, but the cat doesn't seem to mind at all.

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Hi, Garth Yes, indeed, the days are getting longer and Spring is officially on the horizon now. It sounds like a good reason to celebrate what the future holds in store. Hope you have a great day waysider