ChasUFarley

I hope some innies are lurking and read this thread and giggle their @$$es off - this is a riot... Okay, here it goes... TEQUILLA VERSION (done with lime and salt) (lime = suck) (salt = lick) (tequilla = drink) The words "OUR FOUNDING FATHER IN THE WORD" are used = 1 suck The word "PREVAIL" is used = 1 suck & 1 lick & 1 drink The word "HOUSEHOLD" is used = 1 suck & 1 lick & 1 drink The words "OUR DAY AND TIME" are used = 1 lick & 1 drink The words "SINGING LADIES OF THE WAY" are used = 3 sucks (they completely suck) The words "PROMISED LAND" are used = 1 suck & 1 lick & 1 drink The words "HUNGERING AND THIRSTING" are used = 2 sucks & 2 drinks (you won't be hungry or thirsty after that!) The words "FREE WILL CHOICE" are used = 1 suck & 1 lick & 1 drain the whole glass cuz you know it ain't so!

I never understood WHY anyone couldn't pray for something that was a need... If you can pray for prosperity and you're a farmer who depends on rain for your crops, why can't you pray for rain? What's the worst thing that would happen to you if you prayed for rain but weren't supposed to pray for it? Huh? Is God going to let it rain on everyone who DIDN'T pray for rain but not rain on those who DID pray for rain? WhazUpWidDat? You pray for the rain you need and I'll pray you get it. And pray for the bonehead who says you couldn't pray for rain to begin with, cuz' he's a twit.

You get what you pay for. Precious metals, like gold, and precious gems are generally found at market value. If something is a "steal" - if something sounds too good to be true - then it's not up to snuff. It's best to do some reading about how to make that sorta purchase and then decide for yourself. That's not the sorta purchase that you want to have any regrets about later on... (Chas has a little training in this area, as I worked as an apprentice jewler for over a year...) METALS: Pure gold - 24K - is combined with other alloys to make 14KT or 10KT gold. White gold is made simply by using other alloys to make it appear to be silver or "white". White gold is still at 14KT or 10KT weights. Outside the USA, you will see other weights of gold such as 16KT or 18KT or even 22KT. Since 10KT gold is the least amount of gold, you might want to opt for a white 10KT gold setting. It's rare to find diamonds set in sterling silver. Sterling silver can be hard to size - if your hands change size through the years and you find you need your ring(s) resized it may be that you'll have to have the whole settings tweaked. I would advise that you go with the white gold, but that's your choice. STONES: Diamonds are not only measured by size - i.e. 1CT or 0.75CT, but also but Cut, Clarity, and Color. A yellow or pink tinted diamond is worth more than a white diamond. If the clarity or sparkle of the stone is important, be prepared to pay more for a small stone than you might for a large but "muddy" looking diamond. That being said... You might want to consider an alternative precious gem to a diamond. Aquamarines are popular in wedding sets, as are emeralds, sapphires, and even ruby. One reason why diamonds are popular in wedding sets is because of their durability but there are other very lovely stones that might be just - if not more so - beautiful and meaningful to you and the future Mr. Batcave. Finally - talk with some local jewelers. Tell them about what you want (i.e. white gold) and what you don't want (i.e. debt!) - let them work with you and your budget for a best fit. Don't let yourself be pressured by any of them or their salespeople until you're in agreement on the thing. Again - no regrets. Oh, by the way - there's a lot of issues with the web site you've mentioned - Bidz.com- here's some reviews: http://www.epinions.com/msg/show_~threads/...8/forum_id_~145 Congrats on your engagement!

LCM had read New World Order by Pat Robinson and regurtitated heavily. I'm convinced that LCM never had an original thought in his life and seriously doubt his "revelation" and I even doubt he read half of the books he claimed to have read, but was briefed on them.

ROTFPIMP! Oh, man... that was rich, George!

added to the list... Knowing family is well cared for... (Hubby's elderly aunt just got placed in a good nursing home. PHEW! We're breathing a little easier now that she's out of the hospital, which she hated!) (Thanks to all for your prayers and thoughts!)

Why do people go in the closet to begin with?

When two Waydale posters, Mathman and ChasUFarley, tied the knot in marital bliss.... Two kids, two cats, one dog, and a house later... seven years... here we are! Has it really been seven years??! Why does time fly by so quickly when one has small children?!

The thing that makes this P/A in my book is the (a) lack of ownership; (b) lack of honesty; and © trying to make someone the villian for calling her on it. If she'd just said, "You know what? I forgot to tell you what I needed for this meeing. Can you just check with me please 15 minutes before each meeting to ask what I need?" No problem - I get it. But don't blame me because you forgot, you didn't tell me, and you don't like looking like a fool because you forgot. Then it's NOT my fault.

Oh, Daggs! You got my number with that one!

Here's an example of a recent exchange between me and my boss (I'll call her "Anne" for the sake of the story)... Anne: Would you please schedule a Quality Meeting for 12pm today and let everybody know about it? Please order food. Me: Okay.... I've booked Conference Room C for you and placed an order with Food Services for you. Anne: Okay, that's fine. Thanks. (12pm goes by...) (Anne huffs into my office with a speaker phone in hand from telecommunications...) Anne: You know, you need to remember to set up for meetings for me. I had to run around like a fool setting up equipment and the meeting started late. Me: You had only told me about the food, which I took care of, but not the equipment... Anne: You know that you should be at a meeting room 15 minutes before the meeting begins to set up for it. Me: First off, there was someone in there before your meeting and secondly, you never said you had any other needs but the food. Anne: Do I have to do everything? I'm trying to help you by reminding you that you need to be at a meeting 15 minutes before it begins. It's to make us look good. We looked unorganized today. Me: I understand but if you don't tell me what you need, I have no know of knowing. Anne: I'm only TRYING TO HELP YOU - can't you see that? We looked very disorganized today. Me: So, is there someway you can tell me what you need, or do I need to assume you need all the equipment set up all the time and for every meeting? Anne: Don't get mad at me - I'm only trying to remind you of something I've asked from you before. Why are you getting mad? Me: I'm not mad - I'm just trying to understand what you want because you come in here upset with me about something I didn't even know you needed because you never told me. Anne: You're always mad at me. You're such an angry person. I'm only trying to help. If you weren't mad, you'd just agree to do it. I'll just to it all myself and when I drop dead I hope you realize you contributed to it. (And to this day - I have yet to have this woman tell me what she really needs before a meeting - and I see it as HER problem!) (Yes folks, this conversation really happened - nothing was embellished here - no kidding.)

Last time I checked I was still a girl, but I do know something about cars and I know a lot about NH winters... Couple of things to consider when you're getting a used car in NH... (1) Rust. Get the thing on a lift and have a good mechanic take a gander at the frame, exhaust system, etc. (2) Tires. What's the tread like? If you're gonna need new tires soon it might not be a bargain. Tires on those things aren't cheap - it might be worth checking into... (3) Gas mileage - what's the MPGs on it? What about when it's in 4WD? (4) Will it pass NH State Inspection? When did it last pass inspection? Just some thoughts...

Thinking on good things today. It's been a rotten week, at best. Chas is easily made happy by: Belly laughs from babies... Puppy kisses... GOOD beer.... A fast car (and no cops around)... My mom's cooking - it's still the best! What makes you happy? YOUR TURN!

Sat - thanks for the info. If you're only using your ipod to listen to music or lectures or podcasts, you're missing out on some cool features: I also have the 30g video ipod and love it. I use it to record meetings (check out italk adapters sometimes) and transcribe them. It's sync'd to my addressbook and calendar. I have reminders that pop up for appointments and recently I got an adapter that allows me to plug it into the stereo in my minivan and play videos, movies and music, so I don't have to haul out (and scratch) DVD and CDs. It's replaced my pocket pc and is way more user friendly to use. And don't get me started on some of the games - there's some cool little games that you can play with those things - like music trivia. Check it out sometime - you might find you have more uses for that little 30g hd than you thought!

A great vehicle for yummy and fattening condiments! Seriously, there's sorta this light blister of dough that's mostly hollow inside. They look like muffins on steriods. I love them with blueberry preserves and clotted cream... wow... there's a dress size on a plate!

Since he's good at digital manipulation, I bet he rocks at stocking the shelves!

PLEASE look us up! I'd love to see you and meet your lovely family!

Somehow, the thread that we all most want to see die... just won't....

I knew you were one some time ago... I could tell by your.... myspace page.

My manager has classic P/A behavior disorder - I often catch her in lies and have listened to her manipulate and then just emotionally burn people. I don't put up with it but then I've always functioned more like a man emotionally. I don't play games - I tell it like it is. If I'm mad at you - I say it right out, "I'm mad at you for talking down to me." This woman would rather sulk, lie, play headgames, blame others - it's never HER fault and I've never heard her apologize (and mean it). Life is too short to spend time with these sorts of people. It's just NOT worth the hassel. Gawd, the stories I could tell you... but time doesn't allow it today...

I was riding in my mom's car - I was 6 years old. It was announced on WOKQ, the local country music station. Some weeks later, the song "The King is Gone" (I think that's the name of the song...) came out and flooded the airwaves, I remember.

LOL - Dot! You forgot the best part of that list... *And you won't get shot by an angry husband!

First off, my sincerest apologies for this but we have to postpone the get-together. We simply cannot do it on Labor Day weekend as we've got some family issues we're dealing with right now. The short version of the issue is that hubby has an elderly aunt who is in the hospital but needs to be placed in a nursing home. She's not in good health, has no insurance, and we don't seem to have two family members who can agree on anything right now. We're not sure what the next couple of weeks will bring. It's been a very stressful past few weeks for our family and we simply don't have the time/resources to put into hosting a large group of people properly. I'd rather postpone this event than be a crappy hostess. Anyhow, I'm very sorry for this but we will do this - we just can't do it on 9/2. We appreciate your understanding and patience - we had no idea this was going to happen. Perhaps something in the fall or near the holidays... We're too maxed out right now. Thank you for understanding. --krista

There was a great thread about this sometime ago... I think it was on Waydale... maybe it was early GSC... My question, as I'm digging for this, is... HOW could anyone read that monologue and NOT think "This is a CULT!"

No problem-o... (and if it makes you feel better, I had to look it up myself...) (old age sucks!)