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Who says Steve! is the good? ;)--> George

Lucy and I got booted (well, technically, I got booted and she came along) right after we got engaged, so we had to figure out what to do for spiritual enrichment and to arrange our wedding. Since I had never lost touch with old friends, it wasn't hard to find an "offshoot" fellowship to join. And the leader is ordained, so he handled the wedding. The odd thing was that we couldn't invite people we had considered our best friends. (We COULD HAVE, I suppose; but that would have only put them all in awkward situations.) Though TWI was a main part of my life for 20 years, it was never my WHOLE life. And Lucy was a relative "newbie" to TWI (about 2-3 years), so she had other interests, as well. We have plenty to keep us busy (even without fellowship 3-20 times a week). I don't know if Texas is "realer" south than where you are, but the people here are friendly, and there are still lots of jobs. George

My roommate at MIT claims to have Asperger's. Of course, he believes EVERYBODY at MIT has it. The ability to tune out distractions is clearly an advantage there. I prefer to think of myself as having a well-ordered mind! George

I remember when TWI first solicited donations for the "Victor Paul Wierwille Auditorium." I refused to give, since it was clearly a tribute to a man. (One I respected, but I still didn't think he needed a monument.) Then it was decided to call it the "Word Over the World Auditorium." Okay, I could live with that, so I sent in a donation. Not two months later, the name was changed again, this time to the "Victor Paul Wierwille Word Over the World Auditorium." So I wound up paying for the monument, anyway. --> George

32-1! Sometimes, you win with defense. Since the Illini's first game with Iowa, teams have tried to contain them by slowing the pace. That HAS kept Illinois from big wins, but it hasn't stopped them from winning. Honestly, mstar1, basketball isn't my favorite game, either. I am just happy to see my alma mater (well, one of them -- but MIT doesn't field division 1 teams) doing so well. (And considering the football team the last few years...) George

It is possible to send an e-mail with a flag that tells the sender if a message was read (like a postal "return receipt"). When I receive such an e-mail, my Norton Internet Security program asks me if I want to send the return receipt. (Usually, I don't.) I imagine that other virus protection software does the same thing. George

It doesn't seem likely at this point; but if, by some strange twist of fate, I happen to visit my family (or my boss in Buffalo Grove) at the right time, I'd like to make it. George

Having showered with others of my gender in high school and college, I didn't feel uncomfortable in the ROA showers. The horrible part (in the early years) was the requirement to use the biodegradable "soap" that was supplied in order not to foul the septic system. It would not, I repeat, NOT, get one's hair clean. (There was a lot of smuggled shampoo, especially late in the week.) ;)--> Thank God for Ray D*ttm*n, who, during his time in the 13th Corps, re-designed the septic system to handle real soap! George

You know, there seem to be a lot of you ACC-ers out there. Are there any other Illini fans lurking? (As I write this, this site HAS had over 240 views.) George

31-1! The Illini still didn't play as well as they should have, though perhaps the loss of their coach's mom had something to do with it. Again, a win is a win. Where did Georgia Tech come from? ;)--> George

30-1! Of course, the Illini are going to have to do better from the free-throw line when they face some real competition; but, a win is a win. I see that UNC overcame a scare from "resurgent" Clemson. Let's see what Saturday brings! George

Well, if you smoke again, you haven't quit; you've only paused! My mom tried to quit several times bu never succeeded. My dad just decided that he was done wih it one Christmas, and he was! He said the hardest thing to overcome wasn't the desire to smoke a cigarette but the habit of having one in his hand. I took one puff on a cigarette when I was seven. It's all the smoking I ever want to do!! Keep at it. I'm praying for you. George

Obviously, you don't feel you need TOTAL privacy! ;)--> Unlike some groups, participation in GreaseSpot is totally voluntary, so chime in when you feel like it! George

Darn. That wasn't part of MY Advanced Class!! :D--> George

Apparently, this is not the consensus oponion. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/bask...l.ap/index.html Of course, if Illinois doesn't win its conference tournament, and UNC wins its, that probably will change. It will be an interesting weekend. George

I was there, too, Dave. Though we weren't required to, most of my "branch" wound up singing "Good Morning, Lord" which, as I recall, followed "Beautiful Ohio" every morning. It's amazing how you can learn to hate even the nicest songs if you hear them over and over and over and over.... George

Welcome to Greasespot, Out-2! Have you been in Texas long? If you ever get down to the coast (Freeport area, especially), drop me a Private Topic. We could ram a couple beers at the beach. George

(Said in my best Wallace Shawn voice) INCONCEIVABLE!!! :(--> I only watched the last ten minutes of the game, but it was enough to see Illinois drop a ten-point lead. Ohio State only led in the game for five seconds, but it was the FINAL five seconds. (A last-ditch attempt by the Illini bounced off the rim.) I trust that the Illini will shake this off before the Big Ten tourney this coming weekend. It's somewhat of a comfort to know that the absolute WORST they could do is to finish 29-3, and I expect they'll win at least a COUPLE more games. (38-1 would be nice!) 29-1. (Sigh) George

You're right, of course. On the other hand, those last three could SEEM LIKE five! :)--> George

At least you wouldn't need a "nanny-cam"! George

Why would you go to ANY church, knowing full well you disagree with their doctrines? I doubt that that would bless you or the others. George

29-0! A merciless pounding of Purdue in Illinois's last home game. Ohio State might present more of a challenge this Sunday. Of course, there's still a LONG way to go for a comletely unbeaten season, which would require 41 wins (30 season, three conference championship, and eight NCAA championship games). If the seedings predicted in the SI website hold, Illinois's last three games might be Duke, UNC, and Wake Forest. That would be interesting! George

My BC's continually reproved me for not being meek, but at least they never chewed me out for not being psychic! I guess I had it good. --> George

A heck of a lot easier than the front seat! George

On one of Ezra Charles and the Works CD's there's a wonderful song about the lottery. My favorite line is "If I had a dollar for every ticket stub, I'd be a millionaire!" George