AdiosMiCorazon

Laleo I agree with you on some points. I just think that some topics are up for debate and some are not. When a person shares something painful that happened to them, I don't think it is right to criticize or make fun of that incident. Even if I don't like someone, I can sympathize with them. Sometimes I wonder if some of these fights are due to some deep resentment between the parties that may or may not be known to the rest of us. Then they drag other people in who may be ignorant of the history. I know I was played before and I felt like an idiot. Fighting the point seemed right at the time to me but then the claws came out and so did the real issue which had nothing to do with the topic or the initial fight. It was like junior high. Then there are others like CW pointed out. I like when you Laleo and Satori debate. Not because I get a kick out of the fight, but because you two are so smart and insightful that I see things I never thought about or see it in a different way. I hope I am making sense here.

I have not yet begun to fight! sorry laleo, I am up late and need to go sleep. I think the world of you and I am glad you are here. I will fight with you later

Ex, I learned today that you share the birthday of my husband deceased mother. She died when he was 10. Very sad. When I told him it was your birthday also, he said...she must be very special. I said oh yes she is. You are! I am so glad to know you!

Patience - Guns n' Roses Shed a tear 'cause I missin' you I'm still alright to smile Girl I think about you ev'ry day now Was a time when I wasn't sure But you set my mind at ease There is no doubt You're in my heart now Said woman take it slow It'll work itself out fine All we need is just a little patience Said sugar make it slow and We come together fine All we need is just a little patience Patience I sit here on the stairs 'Cause I'd rather be alone If I can't have you right now I'll wait, dear Sometimes I get so tense But I can't speed up the time But you know, love there's One more thing to consider Said woman take it slow And thing will be just fine You and I'll just use a little patience Said sugar take the time 'Cause the lights are shining bright You and I've got what it takes to make it We won't fake it Aah, never break it 'Cause I can't take it ...little patience, mm yeah, mm yeah, need a little patience, yeah, just a little patience, yeah, some more pati.. I'll been walkin' the streets to night just trying to get it right it's hard to see when so many around You know I don't like being stuck in a crowd And the streets don't change, but baby the names I ain't got time for this game 'Cause I need you, yeah but I need you, oh I need you, woh I need you, oo This time

Dave Matthews Band Crash Into Me You've got your ball you've got your chain tied to me tight tie me up again who's got their claws in you my friend Into your heart I'll beat again Sweet like candy to my soul Sweet you rock and sweet you roll Lost for you I'm so lost for you You come crash into me And I come into you I come into you In a boys dream In a boys dream Touch your lips just so I know In your eyes, love, it glows so I'm bare boned and crazy for you When you come crash into me, baby And I come into you In a boys dream In a boys dream If I've gone overboard Then I'm begging you to forgive me in my haste When I'm holding you so girl close to me Oh and you come crash into me, baby And I come into you Hike up your skirt a little more and show the world to me Hike up your skirt a little more and show your world to me In a boys dream.. In a boys dream Oh I watch you there through the window And I stare at you You wear nothing but you wear it so well tied up and twisted the way I'd like to be For you, for me, come crash into me Crash into me Crash into me Crash into me Crash into me I'm the king of the castle You're the dirty rascal Crash into me Crash into me Yes I feel the waves coming crash into me

Coldplay Parachutes (2000) Yellow Look at the stars, Look how they shine for you, And everything you do, Yeah, they were all yellow. I came along, I wrote a song for you, And all the things you do, And it was called 'Yellow.' So then I took my turn, Oh what a thing to have done, And it was all 'Yellow.' Your skin Oh yeah, your skin and bones, Turn into something beautiful, You know, you know I love you so, You know I love you so. I swam across, I jumped across for you, Oh what a thing to do. Cos you were all 'Yellow,' I drew a line, I drew a line for you, Oh what a thing to do, And it was all 'Yellow.' Your skin, Oh yeah your skin and bones, Turn into something beautiful, And you know for you, I'd bleed myself dry for you, I'd bleed myself dry. It's true, look how they shine for you, Look at the stars, Look how they shine for you, And all the things that you do.

There was a Rabbi whose wife was expecting a baby. So the Rabbi went to the congregation and asked for a raise. After much consideration and discussion, they passed a rule that when the Rabbi's family expanded, so would his paycheck. After five or six children this started to get expensive, so the congregation decided to hold a meeting again to discuss the Rabbi's pay situation. As you can imagine, there was much yelling and bickering. Finally, the Rabbi got up and spoke to the crowd. "Having children is an act of God," he said. In the back of the room, a little old man with a full beard stood up and in his frail voice said, "Point of information - snow and rain are also acts of God, but when we get too much of it, we wear rubbers."

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Bud has a "nosebleed seat" at the final game in the Stanley Cup series. He notices an empty seat in the front row. After the first period, he makes his way down to the empty seat and asks the guy in the next seat if anyone's sitting there. The guy says, "No, you can sit there." As they're watching the game, Bud asks the guy whether he knows who owned the ticket for the empty seat. The man says, "Yes, it was my wife's seat. We've been coming to Redwings games together for years. But she passed away." Bud says, "I'm sorry about that, but couldn't you find a friend or relative to take the ticket? I mean, this is the FINAL game for the Stanley Cup!" The guy says, "No, they're all at the funeral."

An old priest got sick of everyone in his parish confessing adultery. During one Sunday's sermon he told them, "If one more person confesses to adultery, I'll quit!" Since everyone liked him, they decided to use a code word: "fallen." From then on, anyone who had committed adultery said they had "fallen." This satisfied the old priest and the parishioners, and everything was fine for years, until finally the old priest passed away at the ripe old age of 93. Shortly after the new young priest settled in, he paid a call on the mayor. The priest was quite concerned. "You have to do something about the sidewalks in this town, Mayor. You can't believe how many people come into the confessional talking about having fallen!" The mayor started to laugh, realizing that no one had explained their code word to the new priest. But before the mayor could explain, the priest shook his finger at the mayor and said - "I don't know why you're laughing; your wife fell three times last week!"

Ex, I am glad to make you laugh. I loved Grace Kelly also. I can remember where I was when I found out about her death. She was a gem! CW, Yes I saw two topics. I posted in one. I did not know if I was intruding. Excathedra, I clicked on private topic (see below) and then poof I saw some topics started by CW. I could go in them and look at her beautiful artwork (good job CW. I loved the stuff). I didn't know if I was invited or if I stumbled in to CW's secret world. It looks like CW is not the only one with a secret world. He he he. Now we know where you spend all your time

You look so wholesome. Like you bake cookies and cakes with your pearls on.

I went into a private topic you started. I don't know whether or not I was invited. I was able to post a message. Of course, I know I am on everyones "must have at my private topic" list.

A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, "How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?" He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service.

Thanks Sudo I just love that joke. Did you hear in the news last night, that a guy living in Florida got his finger run over by a car and died instantly? Of course, he had his finger up his nose.

I just got HBO again last year and caught an episode of Sex and the City and I am an addict. I rented the first three episodes so I can catch up. I have not ventured towards the other shows yet. I do want to catch a few episodes of six feet under and then slowly work my way to the Sopranos, etc.

I must start a thread for my adopted home state. I moved there when I was a little girl. Went to College in Worcester (pronounced Wuztar or Wuzter but not worchester or wurster the "r" is silent ) got "witnessed" to then. I actually had fun at first...that is until...I went WOW! Does any one remember those patches and bumper stickers that said "making the bay state the way state?" Yuck! it pained me to write that.

Sudo, I thought the same thing. When I gave you a one star and your thread rating went way down, I thought this can be an easy tool for those with a mean streak. I am glad we like each other or else it would have been another episode of GS boxing. Virtual Adios against virtual Sudo. hmmmmm not a bad idea.

I was sent WOW to Tempe in 1987-88 or was it 86-87 (Mandii help ask your hubby when we went WOW. It is a blur to me!). When I arrived, I thought Dear God, what did I do to deserve this?!!! I grew up mostly in New England and even in the hottest days there is always and nice wind that would blow a gentle breeze and give you hope. I remember thinking to myself when I arrived "Geez I hope the wind would blow a breeze in my face" Well I got my wish the breeze blew and I thought my face had melted. Then I knew I was in HELL! Even with all that heat, I lived there for five years. Well should I say I lived in my house for five years. Ventured out only at night and those few months of "winter" Sorry to hear about those wildfires sirguessalot! It sounds scary.

Don't listen to Geo. Women are like wine, we get better with age! Congratulations on your sons marriage. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend your birthday.

I have been very busy so, I printed your original post so that I could read it when I got a chance. I am sorry for what you and your son had to go through. What a bunch of nasty people. I was amazed at the fact that you wanted to go back. It was so honest and so heart wrenching. I remember feeling that way about TWI once. I thought it was the best thing in the world. I am glad to hear that you are living well now. Welcome to GS. Can I buy you some coffee?

My college roommate was from there. ah 1986 seems so long ago. I remember going to a limb meeting .....can't remember where Ralph D. was teaching and it was so much fun. Everyone was still lighthearted and loving. At least that was my experience. If I learned nothing else from this place. I know TWI is a difference experience for everybody.

Happy Birthday dear friend. You are so precious and I am glad to you know you. Lots of love, Me

Thank you all so much for your replies. Sudo, I checked with hubby and it is definately Memphis and not that other place. We have heard horror stories of that other place. I live in and artsie city area that I just love and I am excited that Memphis is such a town. I totally forgot about Graceland. (thanks for the link Excathedra) I always wanted to go there. Elvis was my Mom's first love. (not in real life she lived in Puerto Rico, he lived in Germany...sigh...Oceans apart) Memphis is hubby's second option if he does not get his first. I can't tell you what his first is. I can tell you that I will not see him for a year. ! So I am hoping for Memphis. At any rate, we might have to go Memphis to pick up his orders. If we do, we should all meet! I would love to eat some Tenn. Barbeque. Ahat, you are not derailing this thread. I enjoyed you and Sudo's conversation. I hope you all get to meet soon. Thanks for your memories Ex10. Anyone want to add anything else? ****largest hispanic community...Yippie...I can have a chance to speak Spanish. If you do not use it you lose it.

Due to a mixup on Grammy night, Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera are forced to share a private jet in order to arrive in time for the ceremony. Once up in the air, Madonna pulls out a $1000 bill and says, "I'm going to throw this $1000 bill out the window and make someone down below very happy." Not to be outdone, Britney rips a $1000 bill in half and throws it out the window, saying, "Look, I just made two people really happy." Not even noticing Britney's stupid move, Christina brags, "Look, I'm going to throw 1000 $1 bills and make a lot more people a little happier." At this point the pilot, who has overheard all this bragging and can't stand it anymore, comes out and says, "I think I'll throw all three of you out of this plane and make 250 million people happy."