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always found that event in Russia baffling. Wow, you could read a newspaper at midnight in London with the explosion light. So, they saw a cylinder first? It is amazing. Roswell has also been such a stifled subject. So, radar guy saw 5 shapes? In the beginning they did acknowledge UFO’s and alien life, then it was squelched and turned into a weather balloon story. All accounts I have seen, the powers that be said it was because it would rip apart our religious beliefs. I never understood their logic? How would that ruin my Christian beliefs? God is big enough to have life elsewhere? Thanks Rascal! Wish I was there with you. Dot Matrix

Thanks Adios, Long gone and Ginger. Dot Matrix

Ex- That was pretty funny! Rascal - yes to think outside the box is very freeing! Please ask your neighbor. Zix - I know you are probably popping ateries by now, so sit back and enjoy the ride -- The "What if" train is now on its way to the outer limits.... Dot Matrix

I heard that was a hoax years ago done by men with boards and rope. I mentioned it because in the movie the crop circles where used as directions or landing areas. Dot Matrix

On Unsolved Mysteries years back they had a now older gentleman who said he was a civilian around Roswell. He was dating a nurse. The nurse was called into the hospital and worked on these "creatures" that had crashed. When she met with her boyfriend she told him she was forbidden to speak of the incident but drew him pictures, on a napkin of the now famous looking big head almond eyed creatures. Later, she was called back to the hospital and he went to see her and learn about the hoopla. When he got there she, the nurse, told him to leave for his own saftey -- then military men escourted him out of the building. This woman, the nurse, was never seen again. On the same show, one guy, now a respected professional said he had a piece of the weird metal like substance found in the field and the military came and collected it from the home. Another military guy said he was one of the folks "hiding evidence" and he said he also saw these weird unearthly beings. Now, when I was in TWI I just dismissed everything as a trick of the devil or a TALL TALL story. But now, I dunno. My Father went through Roswell area and at the museum the same guy talking about the nurse on Unsolved Mysteries, sits there answering questions. My Dad a highly educated retired professional, said the speaker is very compelling. I alwyas blew off the abductions as "crazies" and even when the medical reports would provide evidence of a strange implant -- I would think through my Way brain and think "devil trick" But hey, I was tricked by TWI, so maybe these fols are telling the truth as they know it and the WAY was devil happy about anything they could not explain. As for measuring things by those indicators we are used to , well God has no begining or end. We think in timelines... God has no "time restraints" Perhaps much like we thought the molecule was the smallest measurment, then we discovered the atom... What if life as we know it is not the only life? What if measurements are not held by merely the speed of sound or light? What if things can travel by color or something different? Is there anything in the Bible supporting TWI's theory that all planets are out there, and all life is to bless us? Could be... Or that could be a self centered way to keep your/my thinking "small". Dot Matrix

It was posted on the GS on the ez board forum. A guy contacted me because I said something about my hometown, which was his current home. I thought he was a committed "outie". I spoke about VPW's crimes of sex in TWI and of a Rev. L who, in my opinion still smells like the sheets at TWI. Well, this "outie" turned out to be a Rev. (and VERY proud of the fact that he was an ordained cultist). I posted his letters and referred to him as Rev. Splinter. He told me I could not wipe my a$$ if not for PFAL. And other sundry little blessings in his love notes. All who read his posts saw and spoke loudly of his "way brain" and the insanity of the Way still poured from his words. Maybe Paw will bring it over from the other site. It generated about 5 pages of commentary. Dot Matrix

Rev Nick Spliner? Yes, what exhortation and comfort he gave me -- Like a used barf bag. Do people know this CFF is a weird little splinter -- or at least some of the people that have said they were in it are? Gosh, I hate to see people throw away good brain cells on a new cult.. Like that stupid Momentus thing ... That took a quart of brain cells right there. But maybe some folks enjoy it. Like Rev. splinter told me, I could not wipe my a$$ without PFAL. Speaking of which, there is some Craig literature I would enjoy wiping my a$$ with. Dot Matrix

I love Oprah!!!!!! She brought compassion to talk shows before her it was the Phil Donahue "make people feel bad" forum. I loved Dark Shadows and also ran home from school to see it, Kay. Loved Barnibus!!! I never liked Hogan's Hero's and always thought it was too far fetched to have these Americans able to do all this stuff inside a POW camp. The German's were not stupid they were ruthless and cruel in those camps so I NEVER saw any humor in it at all. The Love Boat was a bland as bland can be and fantasy Island was kind of a paternal twin to it. Dot Matrix

Then, some of you folks really believe it was a weather balloon at Roswell? Even President's of the USA have seen UFO's. I am not a believer or disbeliever... I don't know. But people said they saw the small grey's at the Roswell thing and they were reputable. Maybe on earth we have calculated the speed of light as the fastest speed -- but what if there are smarter beings calculating in other ways? Dot Matrix

We saw signs with Mel G. and it was a frightening little soga about ET's. It incorporates crop circles and UFO's. Makes me wonder what all you believe. I know we were taught that all the planets EVERYTHING was made for us. I do /did think the ET stuff that was going on was a set up for the return of Christ; where did all the people go? Explaination: Abuctions by aliens. What do you think, are we alone out here in the glalaxy? Dot Matrix

Jerry Springer does suck Cop Rock was horrid - but I give the creator kudos for trying something new. My mother the car was far fetched Jim Belushi's new tv show is not good, shame because I like him. I think Gary Shanling (spelling) should be represented. Big Brother is as exciting as watching people fish. (Which the fishing guys should be listed) Brady Brides was the pits And Watching Ellie (Julia Louis Dryfess deserved a better script) Then, Bob Patterson with Jason Alexander After Mash -- I wanted it to make it but it was poor Dot Matrix

Okay -- I want the chilli recipe all of them! Thanks!!! Dot Matrix

You are too cute! Dot Matrix

Zixar - I agree Road to Perdition 1/2 was really great. The characters were very well developed!!! I agree some spots were slow -- but it was great Also "Enough" with Jennifer Lopez I am not a fan of hers but I thought it was a good movie. Dot Matrix

H- I would imagine it would have said $250.00 on it -- oh well, maybe that is why it is an urban legend -- the story is a hoax as was suggested. Research G-- Are you really Ben Stein? You know about so many things just like he does -- So, are you? We will not tell.... Dot Matrix

I had an address on him from about 14 years ago, I don't know if he and his wife are still there. I loved him!!!! Dot Matrix

Sorry, it was NOT my story but a story e-mailed to me -- don't know the person or why they did not do that. But thanks for trying to help me out!! Also Lucky, Rascal and WA weather - Cool at least it is a good recipe even if I am on the other end of an urban legend! I am not offened that it was pointed out it was a urban legend -- just kinda feel like -- gosh, I got fooled again! But I am glad you guys said it was a good recipe I would hate to have posted something yucky. Thanks everyone! Dot Matrix

Rob - nyeah I know the ending flips it around and I still do not know what to make of that. XV- I will have to see if I can see the Harrison Ford movie. (PFAL spoof and all) Fraility disturbed me because it brings EVIL into a family as "good" of course that is if I discount the ending. I thought of many things as I listed. But also how we were introduced to EVIL via good the PFAL class. It is a difficult trick to escpae from. Rob -- yes, it does sheow how people see things differently. Dot Matrix

Wow, it sounded like something I would do if I had to spend that amount of money on a recipe so I thought it to be real -- Sorry folks!!! I was duped AGAIN! First in spiritual food and now in snacks!!! Dot Matrix

This is from an e-mail I got awhile ago: A little background: Neiman-Marcus, if you don't know already, is a very expensive store; i.e., they sell your typical $8.00 T-shirt for $50.00. Let's let them have it! THIS IS A TRUE STORY My daughter and I had just finished a salad at a Neiman-Marcus Cafe in Dallas, and we decided to have a small dessert. Because both of us are such cookie lovers, we decided to try the "Neiman-Marcus cookie." It was so excellent that I asked if they would give me the recipe, and the waitress said with a small frown, "I'm afraid not, but you can buy the recipe." Well, I asked how much, and she responded, "Only two fifty-it's a great deal!" I agreed to that, and told her to just add it to my tab. Thirty days later, I received my VISA statement, and the Neiman-Marcus charge was $285.00! I looked again, and I remembered I had only spent $9.95 for two salads and about $20.00 for a scarf. As I glanced at the bottom of the statement, it said, "Cookie Recipe-$250.00". That was outrageous! I called Neiman's Accounting Department and told them the waitress said it was "two fifty", which clearly does not mean "two hundred and fifty dollars" by any reasonable interpretation of the phrase. Neiman-Marcus refused to budge. They would not refund my money because, according to them, "What the waitress told you is not our problem. You have already seen the recipe. We absolutely will not refund your money at this point." I explained to the Accounting Department lady the criminal statutes which govern fraud in the state of Texas. I threatened to report them to the Better Business Bureau and the Texas Attorney General's office for engaging in fraud. I was basically told, "Do what you want. Don't bother thinking of how you can get even, and don't bother trying to get any of your money back."I just said, "Okay, you folks got my $250, and now I'm going to have $250 worth of fun." I told her that I was going to see to it that every cookie lover in the United States with an e-mail account has a $250 cookie recipe from Neiman-Marcus...for free. She replied, "I wish you wouldn't do this." I said, "Well, perhaps you should have thought of that before you ripped me off!" and slammed down the phone. So here it is! Please, please, please pass it on to everyone you can possibly think of. I paid $250 for this, and I don't want Neiman-Marcus to EVER make another penny off of this recipe! NEIMAN-MARCUS COOKIES (Recipe may be halved) 2 cups butter 24 oz.chocolate chips 4 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 2 cups sugar 18 oz. Hershey Bar (grated) 5 cups blended oatmeal 4 eggs 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups chopped nuts (your choice) Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add chocolate chips, Hershey Bar, and nuts. Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 112 cookies. PLEASE READ THE RECIPE AND SEND IT TO EVERY PERSON YOU KNOW WHO HAS AN E-MAIL ADDRESS! THIS IS REALLY TERRIFIC!! Dot Matrix

Sue Liener was a WOW in Arizona -- I think Pheonix. She then went on to teach deaf children. I lost her address and have been looking for about 18 years. Any of you know her? Dot Matrix

Nobody saw this? I really wanted to know if you thought of TWI like I did -- Dot Matrix

I was on limb staff when the 6th corps was on their interium year. There were some GREAT folks but I cannot remember their full names. I wanted to say hello to them and let them know they really did BLESS me. One was a thin guy named Larry with blondish hair. He was SO funny. Then a guy named Marco I think -- he was adorable and always up-beat and fun to be around. My sister was looking for Larry Booth (not the same Larry as above) to no avail. She was a WOW under him and said he was THE best!!! He was kind and funny and not into the CRAP. Dot Matrix

Sorry, There were so many of us -- I bet I would know with a picture but I can not remember him right now. I have about 100 of us clearly in my mind, after that it gets blurred. Sorry -- I have about 50 --9th corps I remember and maybe 50/75 --13th corps beyond that I have no names and faces for particular people I was in res. with. But geez, I am getting older. The other day I could not recall my 4th grade teacher -- still can't. It bothers me a little. Dot Matrix

I recall crawling looking for rocks -- Geez, I do not do that in my own lawn. The yelling what horrid! I was always afraid they would get me for additional things like I never memorized one of the retemory cards. I would pray every corps night to be over-looked. Thank God I was never called on! I was not honest on my aerobic points, I did not abs, (who had any money left) and I hated corps night and LEAD. I never understood all the ooohs and aaahhhs at what they would teach Wednesday nights and then the after meeting!!! Like it wasn't awful enough! Yet, I am upset that Pricilla and Aquilla died. For some reason, I am a bit maudlin over Emporia and Kip hall being torn down. I guess it is a part of our past -- good bad and ugly! And Steve -- you are pretty funny. Sorry if one of our corps were mean to you. Some of them were mean to "us" as well. Dot Matrix