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pokes the thread cautiously. Dead yet?

So I am going to interject what I consider to be a moderately funny anecdote. My work is filled with odd characters. The two that feautre in this anecdote are exceptionally devoted to their beliefs. One is an atheist (or possibly even a satanist) and the other is a Jew. The atheist sneezed and the Jew said "bless you". A heated comment was fired back by the atheist of "Who the hell are YOU to bless me??". Somewhat taken aback, the Jew stated "Next time I'll curse you, is that better?". At this point they went their seperate ways. The upshot of course is now, in the event of a sneeze, it is common practice to say "I non-denominationally acknowledge your sneeze". The response is then given of "I feel so blessed.". This is a true story, and even though the atheist has moved on, his legacy remains. I totally agree with Wheetsin of course, the basis behind "My God!", "Jesus!" and "Bless You!" have long been absorbed into culture that devalues the spiritual aspects of the words. Now they are no more than saying "drat", "oh dear" etc. I think that is a shame, but I also think it inevitable.

P'robably P'not. P'neener P'neeener P'neeeeeener.

Steve scares everyone. If his wife isn't scared, she should be. "Alright, look at this big salty, he must be 36 feet long, and he's distracted right now because he's chewing my kid's leg, crikey". And... just because I'm feeling malicious.... http://rolfharrisjukebox.com/

I believe a quick quotation here sums up pretty much the whole thread and should be applied, whatever belief system (or disbelief) that you follow. "To err is human, but to forigve is divine" I think we could all do with feeling divine, now and again

Rolf Harris and Digeridoos scare me. That's why I've never been, and will likely never go. (actually, I always wanted a Didgeridoo!)

There's a third reason of course. The harder they make it to get fills, the more likely you'll be to get it done in the US, by them. Money Money Money!

The first person to invent the comfy mamogram will be a billionairre. I have to say, I want to hear zero complaints. Yes, women have pap smears, yes they have mamograms. Yes, they do have childbirth. I'm trotting towards a time when I'll have to go for regular PROSTATE checks. SHUDDER

Well, I think there are actually passages that do advocate killing, and I could provide some actual examples. BUT (and it's a big but). There is also a lot of killing within the Old Testament, so to state that the Qur'an can be used to justify homicide, is somewhat unfair unless you make the same allegation against the Bible. I think though (and this is a rehash) is religion aside, if an individual doesn't want to abide by the law of the land, they shouldn't be surprised at being asked to leave - or being imprisoned.

Move along, move along, nothing to see here. Keep moving. Please disperse in an orderly manner.

Hmm, I think that one will commit seppuku without our special skills. We'll monitor the situation closely and remain on alert.

Forget sad. I just probably ate that in my can of tuna!

I actually prefer my food to not look chewed before I eat it. I also don't think I'd really work in the supermodel role. I actually have some remaining intelligence and I'd need to lose another 130 pounds.

Burps a full flavored tuna induced belch. YUM Whines and whines and whines again. I need a new protein source, I feel like I'm turning into a shark.

I'd hate to be gnomeless. I'd hate to spell correctly too. not much danger of that.

I think LBT parodies "real" life quite well. There is a symptomatic downward spiral going on and it's been going on since the whole fruit eating incident. A lot of people say we are approaching the end times. It is possible, though we also have to keep an eye on history which has remained more than unpleasant all the way through. Our information age certainly enables the masses to have access to things they don't need, and furthermore those who are devout are seen as the Leper who refuses to embrace the common desire for sin. I'm just hanging out waiting for a life without flesh. My major failing as a Christian: I fundamentally don't like being open and caring to those around me and I am incredibly reluctant to seek fellowship. I'm workin on it though

I have no problem with meanieheads.

Sorry to break this to ya girl, but you don't have flippable hair. You'm is a skinhead. :confused:

You can buy "Pork Scratchins" in the UK bars. Identical in all respects to Paul's Grandma's Heart Stoppers. Add beer and it's... well horribly unhealthy but it is salty and... crunchy. :confused:

Sing with me... "Coz ya gotta have friends". Support is also very important, almost as important as all the other things named. I consider being habitually overweight as an eating / mental disorder. There are some who suffer metabolic issues of course but for the most part, we eat for all the wrong reasons. Having folks who can empathize 100% and known exactly what your surgery was like is incredibly helpful. Knowledge is power and you can learn from the older bandsters. Your plan is sound. Water, Exercise, Moderate food choices. Just never forget support :confused:

Chokes down tuna. :confused:

Greetings Idahobeauty! One thing I will counsel immediately is don't ever compare anything between two bandsters. They have different builds, metabolisms, dietary habits. Everyone's journey is individual. Also consider that a person who is trying to set 90 pounds may not lose as fast as someone shedding 200 pounds. As for whether some people do better with the band than others. Of course there is that aspect. It's possible to cheat the band (as you will hear at the seminar). The band can be less effective for people with a really sweet tooth. You can still eat just as much ice cream post-op as you could pre-op. The seminar is excellent. Also consider attending the support group at St Al's. 2nd Tuesday of every month. You can meet a lot of local bandsters in varying stages (from pre-op to several years post-op). Good luck!

I've tried that, they won't let me sit there. The rules state that people who sit in the emergancy row must be able to assist other passengers in the event of an emergency. They seemed leery of letting a blind man help other passengers. LOL.

The last plane ride was to get here to marry P'Nut. At that point in time I weighed 305 (according to the doctor's scale for my Immigration Physical). I'm only concerned on leg room now. No matter how much I have lost in girth, my legs seem to remain stupidly long.

I'm peekin in to say Happy Thursday! My Friday(sorta). Tomorrow we whizz over to see MIL. Should be a laugh :confused: I hate planes but can't wait to see if I fit better.