GeorgeStGeorge

I'm reminded of the story of the boy whose mother told him not to stick beans in his ear. Never would have thought of it by himself, but... So how many of you wound up getting viruses by clicking on the link? George

Jim, I see you're trying to start a "TWI wasn't ALL bad" thread. Good luck with that. I probably would not have met my wife and stepkids or had the three wonderful grandsons I have now. On the other hand, I probably would be married, with kids and grandkids, and hopefully happy. I would not have met many of the people I consider friends (including, ironically, Rhino and George Aar). I would have other friends. I would probably still be Roman Catholic, though I might have been delivered from that by other means. I might still be addicted to nasal spray, but I might have been delivered from that, as well. I would almost certainly not have the knowledge of the Bible that I have now; but then, maybe I would. Too many things have happened since 1978 for me to make any meaningful predictions about where my life would have gone. I'm happy with what I have. George

Oldies, I don't know whether it's because you can't admit that you were misled or because of some other reason, but it's true that you were used by TWI. As I was. As Rascal was. As White Dove was. As WordWolf was. Did we learn things useful to us in later life? Some would disagree, but I say yes. Were our hearts in the right place? Except for those who actually got into TWI for power and/or sex, again I say yes. Did the people who witnessed to us intentionally mislead us? For the most part, I would say no, because they, too, were misled. But it doesn't matter whether you're the screw, the screwdriver bit that drives the screw, the drill housing that holds the screwdriver bit, the robotic arm that holds the housing, or the computer that controls the arm, you're still a tool accomplishing the ends of the person in charge. George

No. This movie is significantly older. (Though not as old as I am!) George

Interesting guess (I love that show); but, no. Not a current show. George

When I say that, it means that a person's name is meant by a picture of him/her, not just a generic term like "man" or "girl." Since only one of your pictures involves a person, I'm not sure what you mean. George

BOOT CAR/JUMP NED/BEATTY nothin' yet... George

I find "we" (and especially "we all") offensive. George

Nyah, nyah! Told you so! Of course, the doomsayers still hope for Fay to float into the Atlantic, strengthen, and come back as a hurricane! George

"Oh my Gawd! Here it is Christmas Eve, and I'm gonna get shot dead in a moose suit!" "I want you to know that what you did tonight frightens me." "I understand." "Do you?" "This is the kind of crime that tears the city apart. It brings out what's savage in thousands of people. It has to be dealt with very quickly." "So the book goes out the window?" "I went by the book. I pushed a little hard at the bindings." "This means that there is to be no smoking within the building. Violation will result in penalties." "Gee, I hope dad doesn't find out. I might not get the car this weekend." George

The hero is a near-indigent gambler who threatens people with a hatchet, a rat, a power drill, and golf club. George

Man! What a killjoy! ;) George

Not a pop tune, but the second verse of "How Great Thou Art" always gets me. I usually can't even sing it. And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in. Upon the cross, our burden gladly bearing, He bled and died, to take away my sin. George

I guess the good (?) news is that a more easterly track will bring Fay over Florida sooner, with less opportunity to strengthen. George

"Cat's in the Cradle" always gets me. I had a good relationship with my Dad, but there were a lot of times we were too busy for each other. :( George

Running through David Kelley shows... I doubt it's "The Practice," so I'll guess "Ally McBeal"? George

We should point out that this is the 1994 version, not the more familiar 1947 version. George

It's got to be a Robin Hood flick. I'll guess "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves." George

Nicolas Cage Wild at Heart Laura Dern George

Teri Hatcher Tango and Cash Kurt Russell George

You're on a roll, Dreamer! You're up! George

That's it. Hit it, Dreamer! George

Thje second and fourth quotes are really familiar, but I just can't place them. George

Just "The Olympics" (DEAL + LIMB +PIGS) Close enough, NIS. Your turn. George

She was a showgirl, at the Copa, "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow. Fighting soldiers from the sky George