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Oh I dunno bout dat, wacky one - I read it in an Irish accent and laughed pretty heartily. Then I cut and pasted it to an email to send to my exhusband and a friend of mine who loves Irish jokes. They both appreciated it and said they'd pass it along too...

Hmmmm..... I am committed to attending the 3rd Annual Weenie Roast in TN, but I'm just wondering how far your town is from the Kansas City, MO area. I'm originally from WI where we used to have bathtub races and Wiener and Kraut Day celebrations regularly - sounds like a hoot to me! I'm vacationing in the KC, MO area now and may well be back here again during Labor Day weekend. Hmmmm.....

my husband of 14 years

I can't wait for the 3rd annual weenie roast - I'll be there. But I have no desire to go to twi-land - I like having fun.

wow house, thanks so much! I somehow thought it was MRS. W's story. I see it's his story through her eyes. I should have known. That was in the works when I was still in, over 10 years ago. Too bad volume II never got written. Maybe that would have been Mrs. W's story. I personally have less than zero desire to spend money to read more about Victor Wierwille.

I wasn't allowed to renew my subscription to either the mag or the SNS tapes back in '94 after I was M&A'd. My check was returned to me. I used to want to read Mrs. Wierwille's book, but it's probably not really even her story, but what the bod approved being called her story so I won't even try to order one.

WordWolf said: Thank you so much for putting it so undeniably clear.

Water Buffalo, I am going to make your Chicken Divan this week. I'm wondering if Miracle Whip is acceptable or if it requires actual mayonnaise - I'll buy it if it does, of course, but if not, I have Miracle Whip in my fridge... Thanks for posting the recipe!

Well I saw Paul a couple years ago and he was definitely fab then!!! I'll go again in 2006 if he tours then, with or without Ringo.

Happy Birthday, MSTAR!!! :D-->

Happy Birthday, Tom!

I used to faithfully make my former mother-in-law's potato/cheese/sour cream casserole with the crushed up cereal on top. Still love it, but no longer think of it as perfect for every occasion. Now, living in FL te past 10 years, we grill out for most social meals with others, so fruit, salads and drinks usually seem to be the choice. Our neighbors are the grilling type so it seems that's what's usually "available" to bring. Works for us.

I've watched Friends off and on over the years. I caught the finale - loved it! Ross and Rachel together is perfect and the twins were a brilliant idea! Of course Monica should have twins!!! I enjoy the occasional rerun I catch too. Haven't seen as much of Frasier, tho I like it when I happen to see it.

Happy Birthday Dear Donner! Love you and your art! Fabulous, truly fabulous! xoxo

Happy Birthday Dear Dovey Happy Birthday to You-ou-ou-ou-ou!!! xoxo

Happy belated, parsley! Hope yesterday was fun and today's even better! xoxo

I was married to what the way called an unbelieving believer for 14 years. Most of it was great. He never tried to stop me from "growing in the word." He loved the changes in me as a wife as I applied what I learned of the Word... He encouraged me to do what I felt I needed to do unless it interfered with plans he had for us as a family. As soon as I got into twi, I started praying for him to change. I kept believing that if I were a good enough example that he would cleave to christianity... Never happened. We're now divorced 10 years. We are very good friends and I love having him in my life. As a single woman that dates, I no longer insist on being with a christian. I look at how I feel about myself when I'm with a man. I find humor a priority for me, so I look for that as well as honesty, integrity and the balls to tell me when I'm offbase (combined with the ability to say such a thing nicely so I hear what he's saying as opposed to that he's challenging me...) I've had a few experiences with lazy men, so I tune in for that as well. I'm 44 years old and very comfortable with myself, so am not really looking for forever, altho if I found such a man with the above qualities that treated me well I'd sure consider living together. After going through a divorce, I'm admittedly gunshy, and our divorce was friendly. I guess I just don't trust that forever is available. Oh, and being the only parent of a 7-year-old, any man for me would have to be flexible enough to share me with her and tolerate her when she does the ridiculous things little girls do to test boundaries and hearts. I also have a very protective of his mama 23-year-old, so his approval is important too - not the end-all, but important as we are in touch at least once every day. Hey Z-shot - how settled are you out there in AZ? Like kids? (lol) I love your handle too, wwjla - Good luck!

Digi Darlin' - I too lost someone very close to me to suicide and have had very similar questions as you. My someone close was my mother. Before she died she told me she had become an agnostic (like I called myself at the time) and no longer sure of God. That one haunts me to this day. So not only do I have questions regarding her possibly being possessed when she died (and what the hell does that truly even mean anyways), but each and every one of her suicide attempts - was that d.s. possession I witnessed there? And, I wonder if "once born again, forever born again" is true - I certainly hope so, but I no longer know for sure. Of course, the way entering my life the very next year seemed at the time to be God answering my questions. They had answers for all my questions at the time. Now I'm not sure I know anything for sure. Thanks for bringing this subject up. And Dovey - I pray for you and your family daily. I cannot imagine surviving all you've been through. Love you.

Please don't put me on that nasty - "Pour out the homemade wine committee" this year - broke my heart to have to do that and I wasn't even drinking the stuff! I just wanna go up there and have fun and spend time with some of my favorite folks again.

I shall bring mass quantities of s'mores fixins as well as lots of juice and sodas and assorted edibles. I'll be driving, so I'll fill up a couple of coolers. As it gets closer to the date and I see what's not already planned for, I'll figure out what else to bring. Right now I'm thinking of a slicing a beef roast or two for sandwiches. (I loved that ham you brought last year, rascal.) I'm flexible.

yes - I'm sure I'm a card carrying member of the OPP club. After my teenage son and I were falsely accused by twi of being homosexual, the family corps coordinator stated to the remaining in residence people that: "he could FEEL my evil just by touching my hand" No wonder they had to watch me closely during the one hour I was "given" to pack up and leave "their campus." When I then called hq trying to get an appointment to speak with lcm to get to the bottom of this matter (silly me), I was told by the trunk coordinator that there were armed guards cruising hq with our photos so we would not be allowed on grounds. (Guess they musta been some special kind of devil spirit killin guns...) I'm proud to be in the company of such wonderful folks as rascal - one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. I'd much rather be considered like rascal than like anyone on twi's "acceptable list."

Yikes, Schuks - maybe with a name like that you can't control yourself, but yikes!! Wanna know what I think of you for saying such a thing? I didn't think so. Now watch this and learn as I control myself and do NOT post something derogatory about you.

Ha ha - good one!

Sending wishes for a peaceful and sweet day, Darlin' - God bless ya! xoxo

Happy Birthday Z! Such terrific news! xoxo