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by Spinner
Fri May 11, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: Missing Children
Topic: 5 yr old Madeline McCann Abducted
Replies: 13
Views: 7942

5 yr old Madeline McCann Abducted

<t>Madeline was abducted while on holiday in Portugal on May 3rd. She was 4 yrs old. On May 5th she turned 5. <br/> <br/> ==========================<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> "British 3 year old Madeleine McCann was abducted from her apartment bedroom in Praia da Luz holiday village (Algarv...
by Spinner
Sat May 05, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Anything RANDOM Goes Here!!
Replies: 19852
Views: 5669246

Anything RANDOM Goes Here!!

Here is a short (like 20 seconds) video showing a pitbull mother baby chicks



And here is one of the funniest play on words:



by Spinner
Fri May 04, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Longest You've Gone Without....Game
Replies: 31
Views: 3251

Longest You've Gone Without....Game

YZGI;606199 wrote: Sixteen years without sex. Of course it was my first sixteen years.:cool:


:wah: That doesn't count!



I haven't since 2002...:lips:
by Spinner
Fri May 04, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Graving
Replies: 31
Views: 2116

Graving

<r>Soberano;605860 wrote: That is why i am laughing now, before it is too late.<E>:D</E> <br/> <br/> We really do have a large cemetery behind our house though, i weren't joking with that one. I do often walk around reading the headstones and it is quite sad to see the amount of children buried ther...
by Spinner
Fri May 04, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Official Cheer up Bornbad Thread:
Replies: 39
Views: 11837

The Official Cheer up Bornbad Thread:

<r>Ok...if this doesn't make you laugh...you need medical help! <E>:D</E> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="HttF5HVYtlQ"><URL url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HttF5HVYtlQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HttF5HVYtlQ</URL></YOUTUBE><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> (tried to insert the video c...
by Spinner
Thu May 03, 2007 2:30 pm
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Graving
Replies: 31
Views: 2116

Graving

Soberano;605774 wrote: We have a large cemetery behind our house, quite like walking around there and saying ha ha your dead I'm not, tis very peaceful in there.:D




Well...remember..you'll only be laughing for so long...and then it is your time!:wah:
by Spinner
Thu May 03, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Graving
Replies: 31
Views: 2116

Graving

<t>Chookie;605778 wrote: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The date on this illegible.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> First, this is a beautiful photo. Thank you for sharing it.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The fact that the dates are no longer discernible is why I feel it is important to photograph now. And why I be...
by Spinner
Thu May 03, 2007 2:08 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The Official Cheer up Bornbad Thread:
Replies: 39
Views: 11837

The Official Cheer up Bornbad Thread:

<t>**************************************************<br/> <br/> Mother Superior called all the nuns together and said to them, "I must tell you all something. We have a case of Gonorrhea in the convent." "Thank God," said an elderly nun at the back. "I'm so tired of Chardonay."<br/> <br/> *********...
by Spinner
Thu May 03, 2007 2:01 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What's your zodiac sign?
Replies: 44
Views: 4765

What's your zodiac sign?

For what it is worth, my Sun is in Capricorn and my Moon is in Scorpio. whatever that ends up indicating...:-3



born Dec 31st 1953 at 5:48pm (CT) Bowie, Montague Co., Texas

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by Spinner
Thu May 03, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Graving
Replies: 31
Views: 2116

Graving

<r>RedGlitter;605723 wrote: Spinner! Where have you been all this time? I haven't seen you in forever.<br/> <br/> I love this topic. I have always loved graveyards. Just the old ones though. The new ones do not have the same atmosphere and I daresay, are missing the electrical charge of old ones. Mo...
by Spinner
Thu May 03, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Graving
Replies: 31
Views: 2116

Graving

<t>Wanted to start a new hobby thread but I guess this area will work...<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I like visiting cemeteries. So peacful and quiet..and it's outdoors. I like history. I like digital photography. So...I have combined the 3 with photographing old headstones. Since I have a genealogy webs...
by Spinner
Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:41 pm
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Hate Crimes: Your Take?
Replies: 30
Views: 3058

Hate Crimes: Your Take?

<t>jimbo;443871 wrote: thats my point red i hate these people and that would make me worse than say someone that was say having a row in a kitchen and say it was really heated and the lady plunged a knife into an abusing husbands chest <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> if i had the chance without a second tho...
by Spinner
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:09 am
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>Well...again..I was not trying or intending to be disrespectful. Had we been conversing face to face, you would have understood from my tone of voice and facial expressions that I was just trying to comprehend why you would equate the two.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Open dialogue is always better tha...
by Spinner
Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:48 am
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Hate Crimes: Your Take?
Replies: 30
Views: 3058

Hate Crimes: Your Take?

<t>Accountable;442182 wrote: I think it's dumb as dirt and smacks of thought police.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> It's a pretty safe bet that anytime someone is tortured, whether by being dragged behind a truck, beaten, or hung from a tree, there's hate involved.<br/> <br/> <br/> <...
by Spinner
Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:12 am
Forum: Crimes Trials
Topic: Hate Crimes: Your Take?
Replies: 30
Views: 3058

Hate Crimes: Your Take?

<r>If a crime occurs where there has been no instigation, such as attacking a gay person simply because they are gay, simply because they are muslim, simply because they a black, illegal alien, female, etc..that to me is a hate crime and must be dealt with swiftly and severely. There has to be physi...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>Accountable;442005 wrote: I'm all for opening up immigation more, but the ones that are here illegally are criminals and should not be rewarded for criminal behavior. We don't turn our heads if a bank robber buys a nice house for his family with his gains, do we? Robin Hood was a thief, too.<br/>...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:06 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>chonsigirl;441994 wrote: Thank you Spinner for your reply, and yes, it was very nicely written and polite.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> No, we can each have our own opinions. That is our right as human beings. We can choose to disagree, and still be amiable to each other.<br/> <...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>Lulu2;441959 wrote: Glitter, it's no more "right" than the fact that US citizens can't own land in Mexico within a certain distance of the coastline, nor can we get jobs there, unless Mexicans can't do that particular function. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> US citizens who live in Mexico are required t...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:28 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

Saffron;441965 wrote: Oh so what's the matter here, did everyone stop arguing because I left last night?

:yh_rotfl




Don't be too disappointed....I'm sure it will revive again....



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by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>guppy;441963 wrote: we have a mexican compound in a town close to us. it is a major drug gang. alot of people are being killed in the area. <EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Oh yes...the south, southwest and east sides of Houston are that way too. The...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:10 pm
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry
Replies: 26
Views: 1919

Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry

<t>zinkyusa;439595 wrote: Well I do all kinds of lame things to..but security of a warship in this day and time are not lame. The UK is not immune to terroists attacks as recent history in London have shown. Why would it be so hard to hijack a ferry or fill a small boat with explosives in Scotland a...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>Lulu2;440943 wrote: In 1997, President Ernesto Zedillo said, "I have proudly affirmed that the Mexican nation extends beyond the territory enclosed by its borders. (National council of La Raza, July 23, 1997.)<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Mario Obledo, co-founder of the Mexican-American Legal Defense a...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>Accountable;440936 wrote: Spinner, Chonsi's one of my best friends. I'm resisting coming to her aid with every fiber, but she can well handle herself. I have to say it's funny to see the accusations you throw at her, knowing her as I do.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> She's a fabulous person; hardly the ...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Anyone here from Scotland?
Replies: 49
Views: 4319

Anyone here from Scotland?

<r>gmc;441648 wrote: <URL url="http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/AboutAngus/TownsVillages/Montrose.asp"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/Ab ... ntrose.asp">http://www.angusahead.com/VisitAngus/AboutAngus/TownsVillages/Montrose.asp</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL...
by Spinner
Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Anyone here from Scotland?
Replies: 49
Views: 4319

Anyone here from Scotland?

Nomad;441835 wrote: Thats a fine tartan !

This is the Nomadlen tartan.






:yh_rotfl How do you come up with this stuff???



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by Spinner
Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>Accountable;440929 wrote: I'm more a small picture guy. There are laws. Follow them. If they are wrong. Change them to right ... then follow them. If it is not within your power to change them - say, because you are on the outside - follow the lawful way to obtain that power ... then change them....
by Spinner
Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>chonsigirl;440898 wrote: You only quote from this one site, which I looked at. It is slanted. You will have to bring in more figures to corroborate your comments. You basis of judgment on the poll results I find invalid.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_lang...
by Spinner
Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>chonsigirl;440835 wrote: Last I looked, English is not the official language of the United States. There is not one designated. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I already stated, it was the Native Americans land first. Who invaded who?<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Inflammatory remark.<br/> <br/> <br...
by Spinner
Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<t>And just an after thought....<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> By the lack of action on the part of the current administration to do anything about the problems concerning illegals ...this nation owes the Dixie Chicks an apology.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Think I'll make that the next topic of my blog-entry!<...
by Spinner
Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>Sheryl;440733 wrote: You know I think your right about this.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Yes...and it is unfortunate. The truth is this, the US has signed Treaties with Canada and Mexico and the UN, to create this "North American Union"...they want these hemispheres to be one big happy family. T...
by Spinner
Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>chonsigirl;440230 wrote: Obviously, neither do you, with asking people on FG to do your homework.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The Mexican people know how to work, and are respectable members of our society. When others make value judgments on them, it shows a lack respect for human beings in general. ...
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:23 pm
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry
Replies: 26
Views: 1919

Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry

<r>zinkyusa wrote: OK, no harm done but what in the world do you all find so funny about this?<EMOJI seq="1f914" tseq="1f914">:thinking:</EMOJI> <EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI><br/> <br/> <br/> I think it is sorta like when you do something and it is stupid or lame or just weird.....
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:16 pm
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry
Replies: 26
Views: 1919

Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry

<r>Clancy wrote: No harm done <E>:)</E> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> To give you a better idea of the layout. This is one of the car ferry's ...there are smaller ferry operators, but all will follow a set route <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> .<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!!!!</r>
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Anyone here from Scotland?
Replies: 49
Views: 4319

Anyone here from Scotland?

Spinner wrote: Thanks! What exactly is a "sept"?



Is it like a spin-off or something...or a sub-clan or minor clan??



Spinner


Ok..never mind!!!! I found it! DUH!!!:-5
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Anyone here from Scotland?
Replies: 49
Views: 4319

Anyone here from Scotland?

<r>gmc wrote: Lawson is a sept of clan maclaren<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.stronvar.co.uk/clan/clanmaclaren.htm">http://www.stronvar.co.uk/clan/clanmaclaren.htm</URL><br/> <br/> <br/> Thanks! What exactly is a "sept"?<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Is it like a spin-off or something...or a ...
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:18 pm
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry
Replies: 26
Views: 1919

Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry

<r>Clancy wrote: Scotland can hardly be classed as, Yemen. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The reason, gmc and I find this hilarious is because we know the area like the back of our hand. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Faslane, itself is harmed to the teeth....the docking area, underground, overground, and RAF fig...
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:13 pm
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry
Replies: 26
Views: 1919

Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry

<r>gmc wrote: ...If you can't see the humour in the situation then the US is in a bigger mess than I thought.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> The alternative headline is something like "gun happy hysterical americans threaten to sink scots ferry".<br/> <br/> <br/> Oh yes...gmc..I can see the humor in it. I j...
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: Bizarre News Stories
Topic: Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry
Replies: 26
Views: 1919

Us Navy Declare War On Clyde Ferry

<t>zinkyusa wrote: The US Navy prefers not take any chances with "wee" boats like the one that exploded along side the USS Cole.<br/> <br/> <br/> While I am sure that capt of the ferry was scared, the world must understand that it is due to a history of our giving "the benefit of the doubt" to other...
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:07 am
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>Lulu2 wrote: From my email this morning....a friend in Texas has forwarded this. Unfortunately, I don't know WHERE it was published, so I can't vouch for the author. It does discuss something I know to be true...illegals can get free health care by virtue of being "poor," while citizens without h...
by Spinner
Tue Oct 24, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Anyone here from Scotland?
Replies: 49
Views: 4319

Anyone here from Scotland?

<t>Clancy wrote: Here's a couple of photographs for you, Spinner. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> On making your way up to Culloden Moor, you pass this place. <br/> <br/> It's Urquhart Castle ruins . Situated on an outcrop of rock at Loch Ness. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Clancy!! These are wonderful! My ...
by Spinner
Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: What is fair share?
Replies: 62
Views: 3235

What is fair share?

<r>Accountable wrote: Truer words were never posted. It's true about governments, it's true about individuals, too.<br/> <br/> <br/> I see one of the main problems being that we no longer have real, lawful money, which is gold and sliver... Federal Reserve IOU notes are not lawful money but monopoly...
by Spinner
Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:44 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Anyone here from Scotland?
Replies: 49
Views: 4319

Anyone here from Scotland?

<r>gmc wrote: Since so many people want to do this kind of research there are a lot of sources available.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I suggest you trawl through here first.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.nas.gov.uk/">http://www.nas.gov.uk/</URL><br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Written records go bac...
by Spinner
Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:27 pm
Forum: Immigration
Topic: ILLEGAL aliens
Replies: 257
Views: 26213

ILLEGAL aliens

<r>telephoto lens wrote: Here is the link regarding the destruction NAFTA has done to the Mexican economy: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0425-30.htm">http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0425-30.htm</URL><br/> <br/> <br/> If you want to really understand the B-...
by Spinner
Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:04 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello All!
Replies: 11
Views: 793

Hello All!

<t>Nomad wrote: Hi Im Acunomad and theres an Accudue and a just plain old Ack here. Looks like were going to be best buds. Can I borrow $ 5.00 ?<br/> <br/> <br/> First--Welcome Acu--great folks here! All of them.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Second--Nomad-- I absloutely love your sense of humor! (Never a ...
by Spinner
Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Texas
Replies: 26
Views: 1481

Hello from Texas

<r>Bez wrote: Hi Spinner....welcome to 'the garden' :-6 and have a wonderful time here.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Love your avatar....the sight of flowers always lightens the day.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Insomniac.....jump in more often...you have impeccable taste in books and films (same as...
by Spinner
Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Texas
Replies: 26
Views: 1481

Hello from Texas

<t>Lulu2 wrote: Spinner, YOU may not be a person who drinks, but you'll notice some here who sound as if they "drink & post" routinely! Try to be understanding. :wah: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Welcome. I see by some of your posts that you're an historian. My family suffered terribly in the war/rec...
by Spinner
Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 248
Views: 11827

Death Penalty

Accountable wrote: Gee, what an overachiever you are! :D


yeah...LOL!! and a "Type A" personality too.



Spinner
by Spinner
Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 248
Views: 11827

Death Penalty

<t>Pinky wrote: I see where BW has a point, but I still think that if thedeath penalty were reintroduced in the UK for proven beyond doubt, sick twisted serial killer cases for instance, it may deter some peoplefrom cmitting crimes of this type. Far too much money is spent onkeeping these types of p...
by Spinner
Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:34 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 248
Views: 11827

Death Penalty

<t>Bored_Wombat wrote: The case that I was trying to raise is where it is identical to an exectution, except for the paperwork. The victim is powerless, strapped down, and no threat to the murderer.<br/> <br/> <br/> I can't recall the movie..it is a western with Sam Elliott. In it he is protecting s...
by Spinner
Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Death Penalty
Replies: 248
Views: 11827

Death Penalty

<r>Bored_Wombat wrote: So it is the paperwork that makes the difference between a murderer and an executioner.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> If a mass murderer is killed by a person without the paperwork, then they are a murderer, and should be executed.<br/> <br/> If a mass murderer is killed by a person ...

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