al Hartman
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As I prepare to take leave of this board, there is a matter I wish to make right. In the past I have been chastised for "leaving the path and getting lost in the weeds," conversationally speaking. That is, I digress from the original, or the latest, topic to pursue another train of thought. Or, more accurately, I digress from the topic that my chastiser wishes to pursue. While I am of the opinion that no individual or group has first rights on such a board as this, and that all voices carry equal weight, I recognize that not everyone shares my opinion. As a general rule, those who do not share one's views are convinced that no sane person does share said views. The above preamble leads to this: Maybe there is a need for a tangental thread-- i.e., for a thread where all posters can feel free to digress, to ramble, to take the conversation in a different direction-- into the off-road weeds, so to speak. So, my friends, here it is. Let this be the thread for literary freedom-- no criticisms for changing the subject, no haughty down-talking to those who dare to roam at large, speaking out whenever and about whatever they choose... Come one, come all-- speak boldly, speak loudly! The weather here in central Ohio has been bitter of late. Temperatures are running 20 degrees (F) lower than normal for December, and we have had snow, freezing rain, sleet and icy roads. Ah, but i digress... al  |
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2005, 05:27:13 am » |
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As I prepare to take leave of this board, there is a matter I wish to make right. In the past I have been chastised for "leaving the path and getting lost in the weeds," conversationally speaking. That is, I digress from the original, or the latest, topic to pursue another train of thought. Or, more accurately, I digress from the topic that my chastiser wishes to pursue. While I am of the opinion that no individual or group has first rights on such a board as this, and that all voices carry equal weight, I recognize that not everyone shares my opinion. As a general rule, those who do not share one's views are convinced that no sane person does share said views. The above preamble leads to this: Maybe there is a need for a tangental thread-- i.e., for a thread where all posters can feel free to digress, to ramble, to take the conversation in a different direction-- into the off-road weeds, so to speak. So, my friends, here it is. Let this be the thread for literary freedom-- no criticisms for changing the subject, no haughty down-talking to those who dare to roam at large, speaking out whenever and about whatever they choose... Come one, come all-- speak boldly, speak loudly! The weather here in central Ohio has been bitter of late. Temperatures are running 20 degrees (F) lower than normal for December, and we have had snow, freezing rain, sleet and icy roads. Ah, but i digress... al Al, We will discuss this with you at the next meeting of the big 3. Thomas Maddux |
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2005, 06:14:30 am » |
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Speaking of which, I had a good breakfast this morning with a friend, but the hash browns was not done enougn IMHO.  |
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2005, 07:01:01 am » |
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In the past I have been chastised for leaving the path and getting lost in the weeds. There is a need for all posters to ramble, in a different direction-- into the off-road weeds. So, my friends, here it is. Let this be -- no criticisms, no haughty down-talking to those who dare to roam at large, speaking out whenever and about whatever they choose... Come one, come all-- speak boldly, speak loudly! al Hey everyone! Listen up! Al wants to lose us all in the weeds so he can take over the board. I was lost in the cattails today, but for a man dressed in a spiderman outfit riding a sled pulled by a red-nosed wild boar who took me up the side of the Sears Tower, where I saw lots of little suckers with red hats roaming all over in the cattails like rats in a maze. Don't fall for it gang! He wants to take over! |
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al Hartman
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2005, 11:34:10 am » |
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Al,
We will discuss this with you at the next meeting of the big 3.
Thomas Maddux
No offense, Tom, but the last time I attended such a meeting was the last time I'll attend such a meeting-- thanks, but no thanks!  Oh, look-- a chicken! Oops, nope, that's a mirror! al |
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2005, 08:55:20 pm » |
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The meeting of the Big 3---is that Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy?
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2005, 09:41:49 pm » |
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Looking at it now, I'm not sure if the tie I am wearing really goes well with my shirt. But, I digress . . .
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al Hartman
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2005, 10:31:28 pm » |
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Looking at it now, I'm not sure if the tie I am wearing really goes well with my shirt. But, I digress . . .
No shoes, no pants, no service!  Hey! How 'bout those Bengals!!! |
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GDG
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2005, 08:21:00 am » |
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Anyone up for prayer? My hubby lost his job 2 weeks ago. He has an interview at 4:00pm central tomorrow. This will be his second interview for this company.
Blessings,
Gay
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moonflower2
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2005, 10:07:04 am » |
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I'm out of instant coffee and vacuum cleaner bags.
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al Hartman
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2005, 12:37:30 pm » |
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I'm out of instant coffee and vacuum cleaner bags.
Wow! I thought I was the only one who brews instant coffee in vaccuum cleaner bags ! Instant coffee works quicker than SHAZAAM, but vaccuum cleaners suck! I thought all windy city dwellers stocked up on this stuff before December... 
Anyone up for prayer? My hubby lost his job 2 weeks ago. He has an interview at 4:00pm central tomorrow. This will be his second interview for this company.
Blessings,
Gay
Hey, I know I'm digressing here, but pray for Frank to get a job-- he owes me money!!! |
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al Hartman
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« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2005, 10:24:41 pm » |
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HEY!!! What's going on out there? Must I tangentalize all alone?
Do you know that suicides in the U.S. generally increase in December?
There are many people who have never heard the gospel and who have really messed-up lives, who see all the warm, fuzzy movies & advertizing and grow depressed thinking that everyone has great families and glowing futures but them. Even many of the Lord's people get caught up in the frenzied commercialism of the holidays and wear themselves ragged, exhaustedly wondering whether it's all worth it.
Let's try to keep mindful of the theme of Christmas, which is that Almighty God was born in the frailty of human flesh for the purpose of suffering and dying to save us from our sins, even when we were His enemies. Let's express to God both our gratitude to Him for such a gift beyond all human expectation or reason, and our prayer that He would make us truly thankful and sensitize us toward the needs of those around us, that He may minister grace toward them through us.
I don't know if that constitutes a "merry" Christmas, but it seems a good and right one.
al
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2005, 11:55:08 pm » |
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OK, I have a question for any and all who are inclined. With all the stressing, baking, shopping, cleaning, cooking and running hither and yon, how do YOU keep Christ in Christmas? I'd love to hear input on holiday traditions that bring the focus back to where it ought to be. I'll start.
When our children were small, we would have family devotions around the Christmas tree the entire month of December and we would use the tree as a teaching tool for the character and person of Christ. Green=the gift of eternal life, Red=the blood that Christ shed for our sins, Gold=Christ's kingship, Silver=service, Bells=the Holy Spirit, Angels=who proclaimed our Savior's birth, Presents=God gave His Son for us, Lights=Jesus is the light of the world, Pearl garland=the gates of Heaven. There are many, many more, but my brain can't remember them all right now.
Blessings,
Gay
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moonflower2
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« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2005, 10:36:43 am » |
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HEY!!! What's going on out there? Must I tangentalize all alone?
al
Looks like they may be following your directions for this thread. all posters ramble into the off-road weeds. Let this be the thread for freedom-- no criticisms, no haughty down-talking to those who dare to roam at large al | | | | {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} {} | | | | | | | | | | | |  The Cattail maze. I apologize for not digressing, but I found my way back.  |
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« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2005, 08:48:09 pm » |
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I was logged in all night. |
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