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- Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:25 am
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Novel First Lines
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13737
Novel First Lines
<r>Mustang;1263324 wrote: The Old Man and the Sea-Earnest Hemingway<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Next:<br/> <br/> In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsb...
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:11 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I just made an offer...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1860
I just made an offer...
<t>Odie;1263350 wrote: why is it so hard to buy furniture?<br/> <br/> <br/> The wood furniture has to go with those dark floors for one thing, most of the furniture I have from previous homes is traditional cherry. I'm also VERY particular about such things. Other than that, I don't know why it's so...
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:02 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I just made an offer...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1860
I just made an offer...
<r>Zapata;1263330 wrote: Ooops! I missed this before, so I guess it's too late for advice, huh? I didn't have any, anyhow, even though I sold real estate for 26 yrs. Today's market is strange!<br/> <br/> And "location" has always been strange! My 3 daughters all live in California, Marin County, San...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I just made an offer...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1860
I just made an offer...
<t>Nomad;1249962 wrote: Do you expect to be hobnobbing with celebrities? If you can Id like Ashley Judds phone #. Also Jessica Alba. And Jack Nicholson.<br/> <br/> <br/> There will be a house warming... maybe we can invite them? :wah:<br/> <br/> I'm still trying to get furniture... that's a whole ot...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I just made an offer...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1860
I just made an offer...
No Chr_stmas tree yet, but... :wah:
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:45 pm
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: Chr_stmas Catalogs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
Chr_stmas Catalogs
<r>Odie;1263247 wrote: The Sears Wishbook still exists, I get it delivered every year.:guitarist<br/> <br/> just go to Sears and pick up one.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> They have awesome gift ideas, starting from $10.00 and up.<br/> <br/> Women's holiday clothing is just spectular.<br/> <br/> Unusual gi...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:34 pm
- Forum: Word Games
- Topic: Novel First Lines
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13737
Novel First Lines
<t>Novel First Lines: a forum word game.<br/> <br/> It's quite simple, really. A poster posts a first line from a famous novel and the next poster identifies the novel containing that first line.<br/> <br/> I'll start with an easy one:<br/> <br/> He was an old man who fished alone in a skiff in the ...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: I love it when they get it right...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 581
I love it when they get it right...
<r>This was my horoscope today... <br/> <br/> Having the high ground is advantageous in any situation, and that's exactly what you've got. You probably won't even get to the confrontation portion of the program, once your former adversary sees how easily you're wielding power. Go easy on anyone who ...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:58 pm
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: Chr_stmas Catalogs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
Chr_stmas Catalogs
<t>Chr_stmas Catalogs<br/> <br/> Ever since I was a young boy, I've always loved perusing through Chr_stmas catalogs. Back in the day it was the old Sears Wishbook... it no longer exists, but I still love getting the new holiday gift catalogs each year. If you haven't ordered yours yet, there's stil...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:30 pm
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: LED Holiday lights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 945
LED Holiday lights
<t>LED Holiday Lights<br/> <br/> I replaced all of my incandescent Chr_stmas lights with LED lights which claim to be safer and use 80%-90% less energy than incandescent lights, are cool to the touch, allow more to be strung together to a single plugin and you don't have to go through every single l...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:01 pm
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1579
Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
<r>Barman;1263150 wrote: Never, no way. I spose you buy Easter eggs in January.<E>;)</E>:wah:<br/> This was just a one time occurance. Although, I traditionally have purchased holiday gifts throughout the year... well, when I had the means to do so. I believe that gifts should be thoughtful, so when...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1579
Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
Odie;1263134 wrote: what? in November?
what happened to the i?
Haven't you ever heard of Chr_stmas in July? What's wrong with November? :wah:
There is no "i"! :-5:p
what happened to the i?
Haven't you ever heard of Chr_stmas in July? What's wrong with November? :wah:
There is no "i"! :-5:p
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:10 am
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1579
Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
<t>Maybe "i" is selfish? There should be none of that during the Holidays! :p <br/> <br/> I know how ya' feel Jimbutt. To be honest, I just got fed up with selfish/greedy family members who always seem to split up the family every time a wealthy family member dies. :-1 That's happened yet again with...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:53 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: HI From 66GTO
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2019
HI From 66GTO
What goes on at another forum should stay at another forum. I used to be into American Muscle back in the day, too. Got an pics of the GTO to share with us?
Welcome to The Garden 66GTO!
Welcome to The Garden 66GTO!
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:40 am
- Forum: Holidays
- Topic: Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1579
Who else has a Chr_stmas tree up already?
Yep. I am skipping Thanksgiving and went ahead and put up my Chr_stmas tree, decorations, outside lights and even wrapped a few presents and placed them under the tree. Who else has already started decorating for Chr_stmas this year?
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:52 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: How 'bout 'dem Colts!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 8687
How 'bout 'dem Colts!
<r>Woooo!!!<br/> <br/> Despite the seemingly impossible odds... I had hope in those last few minutes knowing that the previous three games were won by coming from behind. The Colts played flawlessly during those past few minutes and both offense and defense just clicked in the clutch. Now if only th...
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What's your weather like today?
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 181371
What's your weather like today?
It was another beautiful day out this way! I spent much of the day painting, shopping and planting bulbs and fall wildflowers.
Yes, I'll post some pics of the painting when it's finished! :p
Yes, I'll post some pics of the painting when it's finished! :p
- Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:57 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: How 'bout 'dem Colts!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 8687
How 'bout 'dem Colts!
Tonight is THE game of the year! The undefeated Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots! It should be a really exciting matchup... or two really great teams cancel each other out and it ends up being a really boring game. :wah:
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:40 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What's your weather like today?
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 181371
What's your weather like today?
<r>It's a bit cooler today... still beautiful weather despite that! I hope I get to see some winter weather before I move into my new house! :wah:<br/> <br/> Anyway, I just finished my writing for today (I went a few hours over schedule, but... I was on a roll! <E>:o</E> ) and now I'm going to roll ...
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:50 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: HD-DVD vs. Blue-Ray
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4988
HD-DVD vs. Blue-Ray
<t>I have a collection of around 2,000 DVDs and only recently purchased a Blue-Ray player and I'm content with all of those old DVDs playing on my 55" Plasma screen connected via an HDMI cable to an HD-DVD player. Blue Ray is far superior, but what to do about all of those old DVDs... many of which ...
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:14 am
- Forum: The Coffee Shop
- Topic: How much do you spend?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6482
How much do you spend?
<t>I only get the best for my pets, but I don't spend anywhere near $1,000 a month (which is about what I spend just on myself and I'm a frugal shopper, too.) on food for them. I can see that statistic being true for people that spend less than the average shopper spends on themselves. It's relative...
- Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:37 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Colardo Ballon Boy stunt pleads guilty.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1502
Colardo Ballon Boy stunt pleads guilty.
*yawn* :rolleyes:
- Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:45 am
- Forum: Kids Family
- Topic: Homosexuality taught to children as natural acceptable?
- Replies: 234
- Views: 60579
Homosexuality taught to children as natural acceptable?
<t>YZGI;1262072 wrote: You use any door you chose, no problems here, I'm not a traffic cop. I never worried about others mode of travel. I just don't drive on some highways. I'm worried they have some bad drivers heading right at me.<br/> <br/> <br/> Just worry about the bad drivers coming up fast b...
- Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:33 am
- Forum: Kids Family
- Topic: Homosexuality taught to children as natural acceptable?
- Replies: 234
- Views: 60579
Homosexuality taught to children as natural acceptable?
K.Snyder;1261962 wrote: Is it acceptable, in your mind, to teach homosexuality as being "natural" to children?
That's just so gay! :yh_rotfl
That's just so gay! :yh_rotfl
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:12 pm
- Forum: Health Wellness
- Topic: An Apology
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4472
An Apology
Welcome back RJ! Well done. I'm all for letting bygones be bygones and allowing everyone a second chance on here. :-6
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:29 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Smoker rights?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4533
Smoker rights?
:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
Good for you quitting smoking! That's SUCH a nasty habit... absolutely disgusting! Have you ever tried to kiss a woman who smoked? Ick! :yh_sick Smoking never made sense to me... I just never saw the point... just seems so illogical... a waste of time.
Good for you quitting smoking! That's SUCH a nasty habit... absolutely disgusting! Have you ever tried to kiss a woman who smoked? Ick! :yh_sick Smoking never made sense to me... I just never saw the point... just seems so illogical... a waste of time.
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:09 am
- Forum: Warfare Military
- Topic: It's Veterans' Day
- Replies: 5
- Views: 937
It's Veterans' Day
Thank you Veterans!
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:48 am
- Forum: Current Political Events
- Topic: Smoker rights?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4533
Smoker rights?
What the heck are you people smoking??? :-2 :yh_rotfl
Faggot smokers shouldn't have any rights! Smoke your fags at home, die and go to hell! I would assume that there are no rules concerning smoking in hell... depending upon which version of hell one believes in. :wah:
Faggot smokers shouldn't have any rights! Smoke your fags at home, die and go to hell! I would assume that there are no rules concerning smoking in hell... depending upon which version of hell one believes in. :wah:
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:55 am
- Forum: Poetry Writing Forum
- Topic: permission, permission please!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6123
permission, permission please!
:yh_rotfl
Deus ex machina? :-3
Deus ex machina? :-3
- Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:46 am
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: FG Poll........ Who do you consider to be the worst serial killer ??
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9651
FG Poll........ Who do you consider to be the worst serial killer ??
<t>Dr. Harold Shipman aka "Doctor Death" was rather prolific, wasn't he? <br/> <br/> Herman Webster Mudgett aka "H.H. Holmes", "Dr. Henry Holmes"<br/> <br/> Active 1888–1894. Targeted mostly younger women during the Chicago World's Fair in the 1890s, and killed them by enticing them to his custom ...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:07 pm
- Forum: Polls, Polls, and more Polls
- Topic: FG Poll........ Who do you consider to be the worst serial killer ??
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9651
FG Poll........ Who do you consider to be the worst serial killer ??
<t>Considering the fact that 85% of known serial killers are from the US, why are 60% of the names listed from the UK? :wah: <br/> <br/> I'm not quite sure what you mean by "worst", but... I've gotta' go with... none of the above. :p If I were to choose one listed, I'd go with either Dahmer or Gacy,...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:28 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: Week 9 Stats
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3105
Week 9 Stats
Indianapolis isn't hitting on all cylinders right now either, but... they do have a perfect record! Indy: 8-0
My other all time favorite... Pittsburg Steelers aren't looking too bad either!
My other all time favorite... Pittsburg Steelers aren't looking too bad either!
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: What's your weather like today?
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 181371
What's your weather like today?
<t>The weather is beautiful here today!!! I believe it's in the upper 70's, but it feels like it's around 80F or so. I rolled out my new easel onto the huge wraparound porch and painted this beautiful scene just down over the hill into the valley below... should make for a very nice oil painting! :-...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Uhm.. is this thing on? *taps mic*
- Replies: 14
- Views: 974
Uhm.. is this thing on? *taps mic*
Welcome to The Garden!
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:36 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The Most Beautiful Women In The World Thread
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24689
The Most Beautiful Women In The World Thread
<r>G#Gill;1261155 wrote: I think that Grace Kelly was the most beautiful woman - totally classic face, and a good figure. I always thought that Prince Rainier had excellent taste, and there was certainly nothing wrong with his eyesight :wah: <E>;)</E><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The daughter of the...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: Poetry Writing Forum
- Topic: permission, permission please!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6123
permission, permission please!
It must really be something good! Hmnnn... it could be a really gripping dramatic moment or... an intense action sequence... Oooh! ...or maybe I'll finally get that romantic scene with one of the many lovely ladies in this story... :p
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:36 pm
- Forum: The Kitchen
- Topic: Nepalese food
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1001
Nepalese food
Sounds delicious! I love Asian food!
The Kingdom of Mustang is a principality near the Nepal/Tibet border... it's quite a trip if you ever get the opportunity to visit.
The Kingdom of Mustang is a principality near the Nepal/Tibet border... it's quite a trip if you ever get the opportunity to visit.
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
- Topic: A man's wish..
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1232
A man's wish..
I've heard it before, but couldn't resist reading it again. :yh_rotfl
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:06 pm
- Forum: Poetry Writing Forum
- Topic: permission, permission please!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6123
permission, permission please!
Raven;1261123 wrote: I'll have you know, that this story is pg-13. (you never know 'bout who is reading!) :yh_rotfl
Hey!!! I'll have you know that my mind wasn't in the gutter when I made that comment. Mind you it was a rare occasion, but... :wah:
Hey!!! I'll have you know that my mind wasn't in the gutter when I made that comment. Mind you it was a rare occasion, but... :wah:
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:14 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Ignorance is bliss.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1691
Ignorance is bliss.
<r>Odie;1261035 wrote: can you explain this in your own words?<br/> I have no idea what you're talking about. :yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> Bruv;1261129 wrote: K Snider uses English words, but tends to put them together in such a way I remain ignorant of his meaning.<br/> <br/> I must be ignorant then.<br/> ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:05 am
- Forum: Poetry Writing Forum
- Topic: ⌂ Temple of the Fayth commentary thread. ⌂
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3699
⌂ Temple of the Fayth commentary thread. ⌂
Raven;1261125 wrote: It's going to surprise you , I think. Twists and turns, but eventually we'll get there. NO SPOILERS! :yh_silent
...and you know that NOTHING surprises me, so...
Oops.
...and you know that NOTHING surprises me, so...
Oops.
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:46 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The Most Beautiful Women In The World Thread
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24689
The Most Beautiful Women In The World Thread
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- Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:38 am
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: The Most Beautiful Women In The World Thread
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24689
The Most Beautiful Women In The World Thread
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- Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:00 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: How 'bout 'dem Colts!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 8687
How 'bout 'dem Colts!
Peyton was 23/34 passing for 235 yards and three touchdowns.
The Indianapolis Colts continue their perfect record. They are 8-0 now!
The Indianapolis Colts continue their perfect record. They are 8-0 now!
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Chit Chat
- Topic: Ignorance is bliss.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1691
Ignorance is bliss.
Ignorance is bliss
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:05 pm
- Forum: Pets Animals
- Topic: Bristol Live Tiger 24 hour web cam...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9223
Bristol Live Tiger 24 hour web cam...
<r>Odie;1260885 wrote: there sleeping!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> its 9pm there, just checked cameras are down again.:-5:-5<br/> <br/> <br/> Dammit! Hey, when they get those cams back up... I dare somebody to hop in there and do a quick jig in front of the cam for us while they're stil...
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:45 pm
- Forum: Pets Animals
- Topic: Bristol Live Tiger 24 hour web cam...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9223
Bristol Live Tiger 24 hour web cam...
<r>Hmnnn... they're not movin'...they appear to be sleeping... or else they're dead? <E>:eek:</E> Mrs. Oscar? I wonder if they can hear me if I turn on my cam... Here kitty, kitty, kitty... kitty, kitty! Mrs. Oscar, would you be a dear and go over there and poke 'em with a stick or summat'? :wah: Ma...
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: Members' News
- Topic: Prayers for Rkdian
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5378
Prayers for Rkdian
Seems to be a lot of these serious illnesses going around lately...
I'm adding her to my prayers, as well! Keep that positive healing energy flowing! That, prayers and His healing touch got me through my darkest moments recently! I pray for full recover for Rkdian, too!
I'm adding her to my prayers, as well! Keep that positive healing energy flowing! That, prayers and His healing touch got me through my darkest moments recently! I pray for full recover for Rkdian, too!
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:21 pm
- Forum: Poetry Writing Forum
- Topic: permission, permission please!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6123
permission, permission please!
<r>Hey! I'll have you know that...despite my tendency to get involved romantically with my leading ladies...that I am no strumpet! :wah:<br/> <br/> Uh-oh! Should I be talking to my agent? Am I about to get killed off as the token American guy? :wah: It definitely sounds like something big is about t...
- Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:09 pm
- Forum: Poetry Writing Forum
- Topic: ⌂ Temple of the Fayth commentary thread. ⌂
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3699
⌂ Temple of the Fayth commentary thread. ⌂
<r>Much better! Even if the story is writing itself now! :wah: The latest installments read much faster. Well done. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for what happens next! <E>:D</E><br/> <br/> Btw, I just realised that this story all began on my birthday... weird coincidence? Maybe it's just me......