ForumGarden - General Chit Chat http://www.forumgarden.com/forums General discussion area for all topics not covered in the other forums. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:03:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg ForumGarden - General Chit Chat http://www.forumgarden.com/forums <![CDATA[From the old "Hollywood squares" show]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49035-old-hollywood-squares-show.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:47:36 GMT Hollywood Squares: Q.. Paul, what is a good reason forpounding meat? A. Paul Lynde: Loneliness! (The audience laughed so long and so hard it took up almost 15 minutes of the show!) Q. Do female frogs croak? Hollywood Squares:

Q.. Paul, what is a good reason forpounding meat?

A. Paul Lynde: Loneliness!

(The audience laughed so long and so hard it took up almost 15 minutes of the show!)

Q. Do female frogs croak?

A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.

Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be

A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.

Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.

A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.

Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?

A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.

Q. According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and youthink that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married?

A. Rose Marie: No,wait until morning.

Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?

A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency...

Q. In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say 'I Love You'?

A. Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty..

Q. What are 'Do It,' 'I Can Help,' and 'I Can't Get Enough'?

A. George Gobel: I don't know, but it's coming from the next apartment.

Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?

A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I'll give you a gesture you'll never forget.

Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?

A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.

Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?

A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.

Q. In bowling, what's a perfect score?

A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.

Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics, what is the other?

A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.

Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?

A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.

Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?

A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.

Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?

A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?

Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?

A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.

Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?

A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.

Q. It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is it?

A. Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected..

Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?

A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.

Q. Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?

A. Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?

Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?

A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is upto him

Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?

A. Charley Weaver: His feet.

Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?

A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49035-old-hollywood-squares-show.html So lies... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49034-so-lies.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:12 GMT They suck, I mean after 19 years you'd think i would have learned that... But no, I didn't. This entire week of mine has been entirely ruined because i told a lie and it blew up in my face ruining a really good relationship and a trust that i thought was unbreakable... and seriously it was a really small white lie! Yes, i feel horrible and now the sweet trusting abby who would never lie to hurt someone has been slapped in the face with a lesson that sucks. I was in the belief of the ends justifies the means... yea thanks machivelli or however your name was spelt... thanks buddy.

Has anyone ever told a really lame lie to cover something and it blow up in your face? ]]> General Chit Chat Omni_Skittles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49034-so-lies.html Requiem for the Banned http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49033-requiem-banned.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:55 GMT In another thread Mikeinie was lamenting the passing of Sexy Angel, who he'd met too late, and not even had a chance to say g'day to. This got my single blonde neuron furiously working and I had a thought...

Maybe we should make a special thread - a sort of memorial garden where we can celebrate the brief but often colourful passing of the banned.

I don't mean the heroic banned - those who earned the privilege through the shedding of blood sweat and tears, but the sad, faceless, unsung brigade who trolled their way softly in here to preach some small meaningless message, to bring to us perhaps a website offering penile enhancement, or a magic weightloss program, or a lawnmower that drives itself or a cell phone that brushes your teeth while playing Waltzing Matilda.

If we are hard hearted, bad eyed and loveless, killer type Gardeners, we can rip off wings, count trophy scalps, and turn what's left into baubles for the FG Christmas Tree.

If we're gentle souls who wish noone ill, we can pause for a moment and remember that there but for the grace of the Mods go we.

May I lay Sexy Angel to rest in this place, the first fruits of the Gathering.

Alas poor Sexy Angel now
We never knew him, anyhow
Bereft of harp and feathers he
Now graces for eternity
The high point of our Chrissie tree ]]> General Chit Chat AussiePam http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49033-requiem-banned.html Rake Those Leaves! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49027-rake-those-leaves.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:58 GMT It's that time of year! How do you dispose of the volumes of leafy material?

I have 23 different species on my property, everything from Spruces and Long-needled Pines to Peachcots, Birches, and Russian Olives.

I use a leaf blower to blow them all into the street, (a rake hurts me too much these days) but then I sweep them up and bag them. (I hate it when the neighbors just let them drift around the neighborhood.)

So how do you get rid of them?

Oh...funny thing this year, my Peachcot dropped half it's leaves, then paused for a week. Weird. Then an early snow blew in and covered them before I could get them up! Now I have to work like a madman this weekend before another snow hits!:-3
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(Saint scans the horizon)

Is it still active?:confused: ]]> General Chit Chat Saint_ http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49014-arcade.html snowflakes for all http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49012-snowflakes-all.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:55 GMT SnowDays - Popular Front
I love this link guys Merry christmas I hope I can share this, it's a great snowflake making link and I sent one to FG friends.
Cheers to Christmas to come.
M ]]> General Chit Chat minks http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/49012-snowflakes-all.html Happy Birthday Betty Boop http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48999-happy-birthday-betty-boop.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:03:43 GMT *Hope you have a lovely day!* :-4 Image: http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh121/shaparell/41B66wvO1uL__SL500_AA280_.jpg Hope you have a lovely day! :-4
]]> General Chit Chat abbey http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48999-happy-birthday-betty-boop.html Times may be tough, but . . . . . . http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48988-times-may-tough-but.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:40 GMT I still decorated our house with Christmas lights, our's is the one on the right! :D
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]]> General Chit Chat cars http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48988-times-may-tough-but.html 25 Days of Xmas Programming Highlights http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48987-25-days-xmas-programming-highlights.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:04:57 GMT Yes, i've got a show for everyone:sneaky:

Nomad - A Christmas Caper:wah:

Jimbo - Happy Feet:-4

El Guapo - Winnie the Pooh & the Blustery Day:-6

Odie - A Dennis the Menace Christmas:wah:

Spot - Holiday Classics Marathon...knock yourself out:wah:

Oscar - Join spot on the holiday movies marathon:wah:

Cars - A Disney/Pixor's Cars:)

Nomad - Gotta Catch Santa Claus...good luck:):)

MrsK - Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer...my fave also;)

Carol - soooo easy....Santa Baby:-4

Rap - Holiday in Handcuffs:wah:

Tombstone - The Escape Clause:wah:

Kay - The Polar Express:)

Kaz - The Dog that saved Christmas:-4

Kathy Ellen - A Wonderful Christmas:-4

Sunshine - A Flinstone Christmas:yh_rotfl

Chez - Any Harry Potter movie:thinking: ]]> General Chit Chat qsducks http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48987-25-days-xmas-programming-highlights.html Religious joke http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48984-religious-joke.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:01 GMT Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it!"

He said, "Nobody loves me."

I said, "God loves you. Do you believe in God?"

He said, "Yes."

I said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?"

He said, "A Christian."

I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?"

He said, "Protestant."

I said, "Me, too! What franchise?"

He said, "Baptist."

I said, "Me, too! Northern Baptist or Southern Baptist?"

He said, "Northern Baptist."

I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist or Northern Liberal Baptist?"

He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist."

I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region, or Northern Conservative Baptist Eastern Region?"

He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region."

I said, "Me, too! Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1879, or Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912?"

He said, "Northern Conservative Baptist Great Lakes Region Council of 1912."

I said, "Die, heretic!" And I pushed him over.



- Emo Philips ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48984-religious-joke.html Bf http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48976-bf.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:32:53 GMT Its here again, all the big blow out sales. Black Friday. Are you a participant? If you are whats your poison? LED tv at Best Buy? Notebook computer at Staples? Power tools at Home Depot? Its here again, all the big blow out sales. Black Friday.
Are you a participant?
If you are whats your poison?
LED tv at Best Buy?
Notebook computer at Staples?
Power tools at Home Depot? ]]> General Chit Chat Nomad http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48976-bf.html Ya gotta love cops http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48970-ya-gotta-love-cops.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:36:36 GMT THESE 16 POLICE COMMENTS WERE TAKEN OFF ACTUAL POLICE CAR VIDEOS AROUND THE COUNTRY:

#16. "You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just went through."

#15. "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch after you wear them awhile."

#14. "If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document."

#13. "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired. "

#12. "Can you run faster than 2700 feet per second? Because that's the speed of the bullet that'll be chasing you."

#11. "You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?"

#10. "Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?"

#9. "Warning? You want a warning? O.K. I'm warning you not to do that again, or I'll give you another ticket!"

#8. "The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?"

#7. "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in donkey poop."

#6. "Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven."

#5. "In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC."

#4. "How big were those just two beers you say you had?"

#3. "No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want to."

#2. "I'm glad to hear that the Chief is a personal friend of yours. So you know someone who can post your bail."

AND THE WINNER IS.....

#1. "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? You're right, we don't. Please sign here. " ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48970-ya-gotta-love-cops.html Hamburgers http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48966-hamburgers.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:50 GMT I have a huge craving for a hamburger.
It's that kind of craving where I want to make sure it's a really good hamburger or the disappointment will be too overwhelming. Kind of like having a plate of onion rings and trying to make sure the last one you eat is the best on the plate so you can savour it for longer. ]]> General Chit Chat koan http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48966-hamburgers.html <![CDATA["I'm a PC..."]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48964-im-pc.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:48:42 GMT Why does this slogan aggravate me so? It started with little children asserting they were PCs and I thought it was just an inability to pronounce the lines correctly. Unfortunately no. We are no longer humans, we are either PCs or MACs Why does this slogan aggravate me so?

It started with little children asserting they were PCs and I thought it was just an inability to pronounce the lines correctly. Unfortunately no. We are no longer humans, we are either PCs or MACs ]]> General Chit Chat koan http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48964-im-pc.html Are you frugal? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48962-you-frugal.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:37:07 GMT It's almost a point of pride for me how cheaply I live. :wah:
The more money you make the more you can end up having to work to pay for your stuff. I decided a while ago that living the life I can afford is far more rewarding. ]]> General Chit Chat koan http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48962-you-frugal.html Rituals http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48960-rituals.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:17:09 GMT Do have any little things you do that have special meaning to you or bring you comfort? For example, I told my mother to hang a windchime in a specific spot for better feng shui and she decided to ring the chime every day to increase wealth. It seems to have worked. My first cup of coffee... Do have any little things you do that have special meaning to you or bring you comfort?
For example, I told my mother to hang a windchime in a specific spot for better feng shui and she decided to ring the chime every day to increase wealth. It seems to have worked.

My first cup of coffee every day is a grounding ritual. I don't quite feel like I'm in the world until I have the first sip. Don't much look like I belong in the world either :wah: ]]> General Chit Chat koan http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48960-rituals.html I love it when they get it right... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48957-i-love-when-they-get-right.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:21:09 GMT This was my horoscope today...

Quote:
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 waves the white flag.
Spot on! :D ]]> General Chit Chat G-man http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48957-i-love-when-they-get-right.html The wrong book store http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48953-wrong-book-store.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:22:03 GMT No wonder i couldn't find the book i was looking for, i was at the .....

]]> General Chit Chat Barman http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48953-wrong-book-store.html Why do females climax? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48951-why-do-females-climax.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:41:50 GMT It's a serious question and we're all mature enough to take this on.

Though the whys are highly speculative since speaking from an evolutionary view point there is no designer or creator running the show, at least from this evolutionary perspective that is.

From an evolutionary perspective its easy to understand why males climax - to deliver sperm for reproductive purposes and the associated good feeling seems to make it a joyful experience so we will continue to reproduce. The warmth of a close and intimate relationship also contributes to the reproductive will of our species, Getting lost in sexual activity is wonderful on a psychological level.

Some evolutionist believe it (female climaxing) is an adaptation that has developed in order to maintain the interest of a mate, making him feel like hes satisfying and therefore useful.

I can certainly see that perspective and sounds like a reasonable assumption to me and may be correct. But I've been thinking about this and have of course another idea that I think is feasible to consider (and it has nothing to do with autism, Peg :)---surprise). I think female climaxing has another very good reason to exist and thats the 'use it or loose it theory' if you will. In other words, at a certain age for most females, the body must get the idea the child bearing is over and thats when menopause occurs. But isn't it reasonable to think that as long as the female body is still sexually active that it might retard the onset of menopause? I can tell you that my wife still experiences her cycle and since about her mid forties it has shown itself within a few days of sexual activities.

Now, I'm not bragging or anything but hey, what can I say, I'm 53 and she's 50 and we're still going pretty strong.

What are your thoughts? Also, any perspective is welcome, not just that of evolution. ]]> General Chit Chat Robert J http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48951-why-do-females-climax.html <![CDATA[Obama's health care plan.]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48922-obamas-health-care-plan.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:45:38 GMT The American Medical Association has weighed in on the proposed (Obama) health care plan. The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves. he Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the... The American Medical Association has weighed in on the proposed (Obama) health care plan.

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised
not to make any rash moves. he Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut
feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot
of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception.
Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted.

Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!", while the Pediatricians
said, "Oh, Grow up!" The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness,
while the Radiologists could see right through it.

Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing. The
Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons
said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter."

The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists
were pissed off at the whole idea. The Anesthesiologists thought the whole
idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.

In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision
up to the assholes in Washington! ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48922-obamas-health-care-plan.html Cobblers becoming a thing of the past. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48911-cobblers-becoming-thing-past.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:46:10 GMT There used to be a cobbler 5 mins from me, he closed, then i had to go to the next town to find one, then he closed. Now i have to travel 25 miles and he's thinking of closing.
How sad to lose this profession :( ]]> General Chit Chat buttercup http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48911-cobblers-becoming-thing-past.html WARNING watch with caution ..graphic video http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48910-warning-watch-caution-graphic-video.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:21:40 GMT this moved me ,a woman who had her face and hands bitten off a crazed chimp reveals her face GRAPHIC VIDEO: Chimp Attack Survivor Shows Her Face - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=9054937) this moved me ,a woman who had her face and hands bitten off a crazed chimp reveals her face




GRAPHIC VIDEO: Chimp Attack Survivor Shows Her Face - ABC News ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48910-warning-watch-caution-graphic-video.html Searching for Local Information on the Web http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48909-searching-local-information-web.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:57 GMT (This message is permitted by Tombstone and all ForumGarden administrators) Dear ForumGarden members, Considering your interests in topics about daily lifes, the University of Colorado Denver invites you to participate in a study of local information search experience. Looking for local... (This message is permitted by Tombstone and all ForumGarden administrators)

Dear ForumGarden members,

Considering your interests in topics about daily lifes, the University of Colorado Denver invites you to participate in a study of local information search experience.

Looking for local information on the Web can be time-consuming and frustrating. Our goal is to identify the best blend of information source that meets your needs so better systems can be designed. Your opinion is most valuable in helping us achieve this goal.

Your participation is voluntary and all information is confidential.

The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete. If you are 18 or older, living in the United States, and have ever searched for local information on the Web, please participate in this survey by visiting: http://ouray.cudenver.edu/~lhsu/infoseek/

Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Sincerely,
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Ph.D. Student, Information Systems
University of Colorado Denver
li-ling.hsu@email.ucdenver.edu

P.S. This research is University of Colorado Denver HSRC Protocol #: 09-0670.
This research is being conducted under the supervision of my dissertation advisor, Dr. Zhiping Walter (Zhiping Walter :: University of Colorado Denver Business School). ]]> General Chit Chat Liling http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48909-searching-local-information-web.html Joys of Muslim women http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48905-joys-muslim-women.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMT Joys of Muslim Women by Nonie Darwish In the Muslim faith a Muslim man can marry a child as young as 1 year old and have sexual intimacy with this child. Consummating the marriage by 9. The dowry is given to the family in exchange for the woman (who becomes his slave) and for the purchase of... Joys of Muslim Women
by Nonie Darwish

In the Muslim faith a Muslim man can marry a child as young as 1 year old and have sexual intimacy with this child. Consummating the marriage by 9.

The dowry is given to the family in exchange for the woman (who becomes his slave) and for the purchase of the private parts of the woman, to use her as a toy.

Even though a woman is abused she can not obtain a divorce.

To prove rape, the woman must have (4) male witnesses.

Often after a woman has been raped, she is returned to her family and the family must return the dowry. The family has the right to execute her (an honor killing) to restore the honor of the family. Husbands can beat their wives 'at will' and he does not have to say why he has beaten her.

The husband is permitted to have (4 wives) and a temporary wife for an hour (prostitute) at his discretion.

The Shariah Muslim law controls the private as well as the public life of the woman.

In the West World (America) Muslim men are starting to demand Shariah Law so the wife can not obtain a divorce and he can have full and complete control of her. It is amazing and alarming how many of our sisters and daughters attending American Universities are now marrying Muslim men and submitting themselves and their children unsuspectingly to the Shariah law.

By passing this on, enlightened American women may avoid becoming a slave under Shariah Law.

Ripping the West in Two.

Author and lecturer Nonie Darwish says the goal of radical Islamists is to impose Shariah law on the world, ripping Western law and liberty in two.

She recently authored the book, Cruel and Usual Punishment: The Terrifying Global Implications of Islamic Law.

Darwish was born in Cairo and spent her childhood in Egypt and Gaza before immigrating to America in 1978, when she was eight years old. Her father died while leading covert attacks on Israel. He was a high-ranking Egyptian military officer stationed with his family in Gaza .

When he died, he was considered a "shahid," a martyr for jihad. His posthumous status earned Nonie and her family an elevated position in Muslim society.

But Darwish developed a skeptical eye at an early age. She questioned her own Muslim culture and upbringing. She converted to Christianity after hearing a Christian preacher on television.

In her latest book, Darwish warns about creeping sharia law - what it is, what it means, and how it is manifested in Islamic countries.

For the West, she says radical Islamists are working to impose sharia on the world. If that happens, Western civilization will be destroyed.
Westerners generally assume all religions encourage a respect for the dignity of each individual. Islamic law (Sharia) teaches that non-Muslims should be subjugated or killed in this world.

Peace and prosperity for one's children is not as important as assuring that Islamic law rules everywhere in the Middle East and eventually in the world.

While Westerners tend to think that all religions encourage some form of the golden rule, Sharia teaches two systems of ethics - one for Muslims and another for non-Muslims. Building on tribal practices of the seventh century, Sharia encourages the side of humanity that wants to take from and subjugate others.

While Westerners tend to think in terms of religious people developing a personal understanding of and relationship with God, Sharia advocates executing people who ask difficult questions that could be interpreted as criticism.

It's hard to imagine, that in this day and age, Islamic scholars agree that those who criticize Islam or choose to stop being Muslim should be executed. Sadly, while talk of an Islamic reformation is common and even assumed by many in the West, such murmurings in the Middle East are silenced through intimidation.

While Westerners are accustomed to an increase in religious tolerance over time, Darwish explains how petro dollars are being used to grow an extremely intolerant form of political Islam in her native Egypt and elsewhere.

In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. to elect the President by themselves! ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48905-joys-muslim-women.html <![CDATA[Kids at "Hooters"]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48902-kids-hooters.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:22:59 GMT A Dad took his 11 year old son & his son's young friend to a "Hooters Restaurant" for lunch as an experiment.
The dad explained his reason as follows:

"The trip to Hooters, I saw as an opportunity to see how he conducts himself around women. If he drooled and couldn't take his eyes of the waitress, then that would be an unmistakable cue to me to start preparing another birds and the bees talk. If he acted embarrassed and shy, then that would be a sign that such a pointed talk could wait a bit."

So, did the dad have a good idea, or was he way off base? ]]> General Chit Chat cars http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48902-kids-hooters.html My Grandma Died Today... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48894-my-grandma-died-today.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:15:20 GMT I got "the" call today that my grandma had died around noon today. As much pain as it causes us, it is also good to know she's no longer in pain and is in a much better place. It's very hard since I lost my hubby just 8 months ago, but now it's time for our family to pull together and we always do. She had a great life, she would have been 92 next month, 3 of her kids still living, so many grandkids and tons of great grandkids...and my grandson was her only great-great grandkid. She was always surrounded by so much love. I was so lucky to have spent 5 hours with her last night. Please send prayers, thoughts and good wishes to my family. Thanks, Shelly
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]]> General Chit Chat shelbell http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48894-my-grandma-died-today.html Nostradamus http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48889-nostradamus.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:39:21 GMT I've actually read his book (nostradamus that is not al stewart)-most of it can be made to mean anything-but every now and then I wonder. This was written in the seventies


YouTube - Nostradamus - Al Stewart



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUO_5...eature=related ]]> General Chit Chat gmc http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48889-nostradamus.html Favorite Freaking Christmas Cookies http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48878-favorite-freaking-christmas-cookies.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:25:10 GMT Naturally home baked rule but Royal Dansk has always been in my top 10 list. I had to demote them as theyve disappointed me. Theyre not as buttery as they used to be and they are putting more of the ones with the sugar crystals on top in the tin.
My favorite home baked are Krumkake's and Sandbakel's.

Both are Norweigen delights passed down through the generations.
What are your favorites? ]]> General Chit Chat Nomad http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48878-favorite-freaking-christmas-cookies.html This has caused a revolution.. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48873-has-caused-revolution.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:31:42 GMT If you thought the one before last caused a storm... the last caused a riot... then this caused a revolution when caught in a secret location on the River Avon this afternoon. This one has beaten the seasons record. Click to enlarge pic and see the sheer joy on my husbands friends face. Barbel... If you thought the one before last caused a storm... the last caused a riot... then this caused a revolution when caught in a secret location on the River Avon this afternoon.
This one has beaten the seasons record. Click to enlarge pic and see the sheer joy on my husbands friends face.

Barbel Hunters are extremely secretive and will not even pose for a pic where a particular tree or branch may give their location away. I know exactly where this was caught and for the right sum of money, I will grass. :wah:
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]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48873-has-caused-revolution.html Is this right? Political Correctness... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48871-right-political-correctness.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:13:41 GMT In a friendly, jokey type, off the record Convo with a senior police Officer very recently, he called me 'Sweetheart'. I joked that what he had said was Illegal. He said 'OMG, Your right' !!!!

Is this so? :thinking: I have been trying to find out for sure but drawn a blank on google. ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48871-right-political-correctness.html <![CDATA[Have you ever had a dream that you haven't wanted to wake up from? Remember it?]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48832-have-you-ever-had-dream-you-havent-wanted-wake-up-remember.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:42:27 GMT Yes, I have, several............................ but for the life of me I can't remember what I dreamt about, except feeling that I didn't want the dream to end ! :-5 :yh_rotfl ]]> General Chit Chat G#Gill http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48832-have-you-ever-had-dream-you-havent-wanted-wake-up-remember.html Ignorance is bliss. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48830-ignorance-bliss.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:49:57 GMT Ignorance is bliss
Ignorance is bliss
]]> General Chit Chat G-man http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48830-ignorance-bliss.html <![CDATA["Why don't you get a life ? !!!]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48819-why-dont-you-get-life.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:06:14 GMT This morning, we congregated at The Royal British Legion HQ and marched through the town to The War Memorial in the Park for a service and our two minute silence. In the long procession of Marchers, were the War Veterans, members of the Royal British Legion, RAF Cadets, EX Military Personnel, The... This morning, we congregated at The Royal British Legion HQ and marched through the town to The War Memorial in the Park for a service and our two minute silence. In the long procession of Marchers, were the War Veterans, members of the Royal British Legion, RAF Cadets, EX Military Personnel, The Police, Our Member of Parliment, The Salvation Army and a Brass band and many children.

There were many many war Veterans Including our eldest local veteran aged 97 years old being pushed in his wheelchair by his daughter. He was a tank commander who lost every one of his comrades on the French Battlefields. All the War veterans were there proudly wearing the medals they so rightly deserved. We marched 3 abreast to the order of the Seargent Major. There were lines of people on each side of the road who applauded as the Veterans filed by.

I was in line with the oldest vet and his daughter and another in another wheelchair. As our procession marched through the High Street, a youth standing on the pavement aged approx 20 years old shouted loudly at these war veterans 'WHY DON'T YOU LOT GET A F**KING LIFE?'
He was rightly Ignored. We went on to a beautiful service.

I took a pic of the Tank Commander aged 97 who shed tears today for his fallen comrades. He must have wondered what the hell he fought for hearing that piece of scum. I know I certainly did.
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]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48819-why-dont-you-get-life.html USS New York http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48808-uss-new-york.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:26:15 GMT A lot is being made of the new warship, the USS New York and it's being partially built from steel from the 911 tradgedy. Old time sailors were a superstitious lot. I wonder how they would view serving on a ship like that.:-3 ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48808-uss-new-york.html Colon Cancer http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48806-colon-cancer.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:21:49 GMT Dear Members I have not been on FG for a while, my father-in-law has colon cancer so I been busy helping. My worry is that he is 70, and has lost a massive amount of weight. He is losing a lot of blood, which has made him really week. He is currently in hospital, but nothing seems to be... Dear Members

I have not been on FG for a while, my father-in-law has colon cancer so I been busy helping.

My worry is that he is 70, and has lost a massive amount of weight.
He is losing a lot of blood, which has made him really week.

He is currently in hospital, but nothing seems to be happening in respect to medical intervention. The doctor has not been very forthcoming.

I was just wondering if anyone has experience of colon cancer, I do believe that he is the last stages of the disease and its only a matter of time.

We are totally in the dark. ]]> General Chit Chat lou lou belle http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48806-colon-cancer.html spammers giving me a hard time http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48805-spammers-giving-me-hard-time.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:19:50 GMT i opened up my email today and there were 5 yes 5 emails offering me viagra maybe they know its time i put myself back out there and need a pick me up so to speak :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl but really does anyone else get these am i the only one lol normally i would not post this as wisey would... i opened up my email today and there were 5 yes 5 emails offering me viagra

maybe they know its time i put myself back out there and need a pick me up so to speak :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

but really does anyone else get these am i the only one lol


normally i would not post this as wisey would ruin me but he aint here at weekends and the thread will be gone by monday :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

and barman is busy kissing his car every sunny day so i'm safe :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48805-spammers-giving-me-hard-time.html Sculptures by the Sea http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48802-sculptures-sea.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:24:40 GMT Each year in Sydney there is a big exhibition of outdoor sculpture and loads of people walk along the cliffs from Bondi Beach to Coogee, enjoying the sunshine and the artistry.

I'm heading there shortly - with camera

Sculpture by the Sea ]]> General Chit Chat AussiePam http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48802-sculptures-sea.html Is this what sorry looks like? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48799-what-sorry-looks-like.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:58:53 GMT Image: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/Soberano1/sorry.jpg ]]> General Chit Chat Barman http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48799-what-sorry-looks-like.html Yo Qsduck http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48794-yo-qsduck.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:54 GMT What in the hades is that in your siggy??? What in the hades is that in your siggy??? ]]> General Chit Chat minks http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48794-yo-qsduck.html Your Banned! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48793-your-banned.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:44:23 GMT Is FG under attack?

I'm getting close to completely ignoring all the introduction threads, we will soon need a members stamp of approval before posting :(

I know spammers are a nuisance but lately the newest banned members didn't seem to fit into that category? are they hackers?

Whats going on? ]]> General Chit Chat Ian http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48793-your-banned.html Little baby Rooney. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48788-little-baby-rooney.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:29 GMT The first official picture released today. Image: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/Soberano1/Rooneysbaby.jpg Good grief the similarities are amazing.:wah: The first official picture released today.



Good grief the similarities are amazing.:wah: ]]> General Chit Chat Barman http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48788-little-baby-rooney.html OMG...This Is Just too Horribly Spooky for my liking... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48786-omg-just-too-horribly-spooky-my-liking.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:38:15 GMT Over 4 years ago, I lost a Victorian gold and Rose Quartz ring I Inherited from my Maternal Grandmother. It was totally unique and I was absolutely heartbroken. I have never told any of my family that It was lost because they would have been annoyed with me for being so careless. We searched... Over 4 years ago, I lost a Victorian gold and Rose Quartz ring I Inherited from my Maternal Grandmother. It was totally unique and I was absolutely heartbroken. I have never told any of my family that It was lost because they would have been annoyed with me for being so careless.
We searched everywhere and I checked every handbag, drawer, under the bed etc etc. A year ago we had building work done and cleared every drawer and every shelf in every room but there was still no sign of It. Over the years, I came to believe that the only explanation was that It had dropped to the floor and I had vacuumed It up. For the past 2 or so years, I didn't even think about It.

I phoned my nephew, Henry when I got home today to wish him happy 6th Birthday. We chatted for a while about how he liked school etc and out of the blue, he said, 'Your ring is in your boots'. I didn't have a clue what he was talking about so questioned him as to what he meant. He said 'Your ring... It's in one of your boots'.
After saying goodbye I went and checked two old pairs of boots I haven't worn for 4 years and were in the dogs room, only to find this ring.

Now, I'm freaked out...... seriousley freaked out. Henry has not been in my house since he was a toddler !!!! :thinking::thinking: OMG... Just how is this even remotely possible??? I don't believe In this kind of stuff.... but he wouldn't have even known I had old pairs of boots.... this is just too weird... Him nor any of my family knew I had lost it. ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48786-omg-just-too-horribly-spooky-my-liking.html test, now fixed, thanks Bryn. (FLY IN URINAL can be a good thing) http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48785-test-now-fixed-thanks-bryn-fly-urinal-can-good-thing.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:42 GMT ice storm
(guess can still post a pix, tried posting another pix for 2 days, & system error comes up) Still can't post that pix I really wanted to!
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]]> General Chit Chat cars http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48785-test-now-fixed-thanks-bryn-fly-urinal-can-good-thing.html What is forum etiquette? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48784-what-forum-etiquette.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:19:10 GMT What is forum etiquette?


One of the staunchest rules of forum etiquette is not posting personal information about another poster. Posting a real name or address is considered grounds for a permanent ISP ban on most forums.

You can disagree with someone's opinions, but calling that person an idiot or a profane name is a violation of forum etiquette. Some forums are more liberal about this than others, but keeping it civil is never the wrong thing to do. Posting the same thing over and over again is called scrolling, and is also a banning offense. It is annoying in the extreme and uses up bandwidth, which someone is paying for. It is entirely unnecessary and makes the poster look immature and childish.

Trolls are always in flagrant violation of forum etiquette and enjoy disturbing the peace at any forum where they post. Trolls tend to scroll, call names, gossip about other posters, post things that are deliberately provocative and usually that violate the forum's rules about posting. Most moderators hasten to get them banned as soon as possible, but they can sometimes do a lot of damage before this happens.

Another violation of forum etiquette is posting in ALL CAPS. This is considered shouting and is very rude, in addition to being hard on the eyes. Something may be in caps for emphasis (e.g. I did NOT want to go!), but no post should be entirely in all caps.

Flaming, or deliberate insults or personal rants, is also against forum etiquette. Flaming is often employed by people who are losing arguments on a forum. Their response is to personally insult the poster disagreeing with them, usually in a long, nasty post.

This kind of behavior is why so many forums have a list of posting rules and consequences for breaking them. Some may say this behavior is more prominent among immature teens, but that is in no way the case. Many of the worst offenders are adults who should know better. The veil of anonymity seems to bring out the worst in these people, and any bullying tendencies they have tend to become magnified in the semi-protection of an anonymous forum.

Thread ownership or lack of. Once a forum member posts a topic on a forum, it no longer belongs to them but to the forum administration. No single member has any grounds to decide who posts in their thread and as long as they stay on topic, they are sticking to forum etiquette...Many forum members wrongly believe that they have the right to decide who posts in their threads and also what they post..Wrong! If you dont want people to have an opinion on a topic you posted whether you agree with it or not, dont join a forum!:D ]]> General Chit Chat Chezzie http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48784-what-forum-etiquette.html Fascinating http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48779-fascinating.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:54:05 GMT Im intrigued by this Paula person. This may become my new hobby.

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Paula;45446]Someone found a finger in their Chilli at Wendys! Was it a human finger or a pigs toe? Did you hear about this? OMG i hope the fool who lost their parts get re-imbursed.
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Originally Posted by Paula (Post 45381)
If Scott had his nuts removed while Laci was pregnant, none of this would have happened? He is obviously guilty, and Amber fueled Scott to murder. There is no question, he is guilty. Anyone who thinks different is a loser. This is the world we live in now, anything goes. Peterson was so stupid, i cannot explain. You could see the words SEX in his eyeballs. BAD BOY....
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Human Combustion, i never heard of animals burning up?
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Originally Posted by Paula (Post 45136)
Are you sure it wasn't for the man with the additional organ? you never know.
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I'll have to agree, why the hell did she walk out? I just can't understand, why she would not want a double-hung man? what is wrong with that woman! "and hung to the left...OMG. WTH?
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Originally Posted by Paula (Post 45091)
You can get a BOOB job anytime, and now a Penis when you feel like it? Sounds complicated, as there is only one outlet of the human body to make the organ work?
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I had trouble with B-rider in the start! It is showing its true colors now! This is what happens when people feel in POWER. There aint' no flower power here, it is purely skunk cabbage with a tint of horse manure. Beat it. Yes i like Mike Jackson. :lips please STOP hitting my NOSE!
]]> General Chit Chat Nomad http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48779-fascinating.html Lost treasures found.... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48776-lost-treasures-found.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:24:58 GMT Thread closed.....I can't download pictures... ]]> General Chit Chat Kathy Ellen http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48776-lost-treasures-found.html <![CDATA[Hey Y'all!]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48773-hey-yall.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:09:48 GMT Stopping by to say hi! :) :-6 :yh_hugs:-4 Stopping by to say hi! :) :-6 :yh_hugs:-4 ]]> General Chit Chat Hope6 http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48773-hey-yall.html when your luck is in http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48766-when-your-luck.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:20 GMT i canr believe the bike one or the bank robber one :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


YouTube - Lucky moments ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48766-when-your-luck.html Play Piano http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48764-play-piano.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:20:27 GMT Only men can play like this.:wah: YouTube - Play the Piano without Hands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aXfeV3kqIk) Only men can play like this.:wah:

YouTube - Play the Piano without Hands ]]> General Chit Chat Barman http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48764-play-piano.html Congratulate me!! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48758-congratulate-me.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:58:08 GMT Today is my 6th anniversary date that I have been clean and sober from my alcoholism. Not one drop in 6 years...to me, that is a miracle...and I know if I hadn't stopped when I did, I'd probably be dead by now instead of enjoying all my friends here on FG!!!! :-6:-4 ]]> General Chit Chat shelbell http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48758-congratulate-me.html What to do... what to do? Long post... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48756-what-do-what-do-long-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:40:47 GMT Hi folks from the 42 year old male newbie. I found this site while searching "effexor XR". I read a post on here about the "black dogs" returning. I forget who it was by though.

His post made me tear up because it's pretty much where I'm at now.

I've had depression & anxiety since around 1998 when I came out as a gay man. The gossip hound of the food distribution warehouse that I worked in made sure EVERYONE (200+) people (mostly men) knew about it.

Soon, there were crudely drawn pics of me in various gay sexual acts on the bathroom walls, on the picnic table we used at break time and other places. There was also the near constant snickering, jokes and snide comments.

I thought I was tough emotionally and could handle all this bull sh*t but in less than a year I found out otherwise. I was 29 years old & had never been truly depressed or had anxiety before. I didn't even know what those were!

I absolutely dreaded going to work. It took all my will power just to walk into the building. I felt like I was about to cry at any moment and could not take any type of criticism without feeling terrible. Meetings were terrible. If there was laughter (and there always was) my mind kept telling me that soon the laughter would be directed at me. My anxiety went through the roof. I remember one time during an especially bad panic attack ...getting up, walking to the bathroom and just standing there. I had to get out of that meeting and that room. Of course, walking back into the room a few minutes later wasn't fun.

My anxiety and depression got really bad and I couldn't go to work. I just couldn't. I took emergency personal time off so I didn't get fired. I mostly just stayed home, freaked out and watched the clock slowly tick the seconds and minutes by. It was hell. I remember the worst thing being how slowly time went by. I ended up in the HR directors office trying to talk but just crying... not knowing what was wrong with me. Ugh... that sucked!

I finally had to quit work. I couldn't do it anymore. 11 years of service at a great paying job... down the drain. :(

I eventually saw a shrink and was prescribed zoloft and buspar. It helped get me out of the major depression but I never "fixed" the underlying issues that caused the depression and anxiety. I hated the sexual side effects that SSRIs have on me. Sex is pretty important evidently. Let's see... do I want to feel better or do I want to have sex? With SSRIs, it is one or the other... not both.

Over the last decade or so I've been self medicating with alcohol. Not good, I know but it really helped my social anxiety. Before my coming out at work, I hated alcohol of any kind. I rarely drank. However, I've slowly worked my way up to drinking 1/2 gallon of vodka a week by myself at home.

That's the history... now the recent...

Everything was going as good as can be expected. I've not felt really happy or comfortable in my skin since I quit work but I haven't had a major depressive episode. So, I figured that's a good thing.

About a week ago I had a panic attack in my sleep. Scary scary stuff. When I've had panic attacks in the past (grocery store, family gatherings etc) I've avoided the situations that cause them. Well, I can't avoid SLEEP! :-5

I thought it was just anxiety because I've been so hyped up and crazy feeling. I can't sit still most of the time. I'm constantly thinking about stupid things... thoughts racing. My chest gets all tight and "hot", time passes super slow and I wake up over and over when I try to sleep.

I went to the local clinic yesterday. They are kind of a last resort type of place that people go when they don't have insurance or a lot of money. Needless to say, the care isn't top notch. Heck, it's barely adequate! :-3

They attempted to do an EKG for some reason but the stickers wouldn't stick on my hairy chest. It was almost comical. Instead of shaving me the nurse kept trying to get them to stick and making the EKG machine work. Finally she got the machine to print something out. The doc came soon after and told me she didn't trust the machines findings because it was showing that I had a heart attack!

That's not something you tell someone with anxiety! I should have demanded that they do EKG to be sure but I really wanted to get the heck out of there.

She gave me a script for 15 .25 mg of alprazolam. They help at night but I'm still waking up many times and I'm hopelessly stuck in this incredibly deep "funk". I fear being alone so my significant other has been calling in sick at work to be with me. I'm so glad I have him. We've been together for 11 years!

I'm almost done... I promise!

During the last decade on a few occasions, I've bought antidepressants from the internet when I've felt depression coming on. I research them thoroughly before taking them. I know dosages and side effects better than if I got these from a doctor. I currently have 30 Effexor XR 75 that I didn't take. Should I start taking these myself or go see a real doctor (expensive and anxiety inducing) and have a doc write me a script for whatever drug he thinks is best?

I need to feel better ASAP. I can't stress that enough. ASAP! I can't take much more of this depression. ]]> General Chit Chat d0n http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48756-what-do-what-do-long-post.html <![CDATA[You're Insane]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48727-youre-insane.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:24 GMT I have many attributes that in fact drive me to the brink of insanity. I'm an incessant clean freak. I'm a perfectionist. I'm rarely satisfied, I can never leave well enough alone. If I find one thing wrong I dissect it until Ive found 40 things wrong.
I'm very near to losing my mind.
How are you insane?
I know you are. We all do, its not a secret. Everyone has always known your a nut job. ]]> General Chit Chat Nomad http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48727-youre-insane.html Visiting my brother in Cornwall http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48726-visiting-my-brother-cornwall.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:34:25 GMT I wonder if I can explain why this visit has been so good... Cornwall, for a start, is beautiful. Not spectacular as in the Grand Canyon, but beautiful. Sea cliffs with Peregrines and tin mines long abandoned that make you think of lives long gone, working in hard rock under the sea. It feels as... I wonder if I can explain why this visit has been so good...

Cornwall, for a start, is beautiful. Not spectacular as in the Grand Canyon, but beautiful. Sea cliffs with Peregrines and tin mines long abandoned that make you think of lives long gone, working in hard rock under the sea. It feels as though nowhere is more than five miles from that sea in any direction and it is ALWAYS power and beauty, even up here near Truro, where the sea is what covers the mudflats and lifts the birds skywards.

In the last three days I've walked on the cliffs with my brother and watched the spray blowing up the natural chimneys like smoke and the wind jolt us sideways on the path. A Kestrel blew over us, swung into the wind and stopped, motionless. Head still as a satellite above the turning world as his body shivered, controlling every flicker of wind perfectly to keep his hunting eyes focussed.

We dropped down to the beach (Porthcowan?) and the gale had stirred the sea like espresso - the end of the wave's rush up the beach went floppy with foam and flobbed its last few feet. Sadly, it didn't quite splash my brother who had gone down to its very edge to photograph this high wind feature.

That night we went into town to have a few beers and it was Hallowe'en. Truro was heaving. We were in a costume Ball of Horror and had a lot of fun.

Yesterday was (not surprisingly) quieter, but I met a very nice person and we had a good chat for a while. The weather was truly foul and I came back here and curled up with a book and a little FG time, interspersed with setting up my telescope on the doorstep and watching the birds on the mudflats below the house (Heron, Curlew and Little Egret. Telescope is new toy, and really good. Amazing the advances in Optics over the last decade or so!)

Today I went for a walk along the estuary edge. The trees ( broadleaf woodland mostly) come right down to and hang over the water's edge, so you are protected from the worst of the weather but see a lot. Mudflats are immensely rich feeding grounds for birds of all sorts and the variety was fantastic. Highlights included Goldcrest, Sparrowhawk, Shelduck and Greenshank. Got back and spent the afternoon birdwatching and FG-ing, while doing some housework for my brother.

If that last sounds odd, he's between Nisi and Absolute; and although he's immensely strong and hasn't said anything to colleagues or friends down here in the small town environment, he's really appreciated having someone he can talk to freely.

So I've been in a beautiful bit of country, enjoying myself AND I've been able to help my brother when he was in a tough place.

I'm a happy bunny.:-6

(Oh, I'm posting this because I told him to go off and spend the night with his new girlfriend and not to worry about me - I was going to drink his beer and he'd only be in the way:wah:) ]]> General Chit Chat Clodhopper http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48726-visiting-my-brother-cornwall.html Halloween? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48725-halloween.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:55:05 GMT Did no bugger get out there, party, nothing. Surely it wasn't just me and my witch.
Maybe get some pics to follow. ]]> General Chit Chat Barman http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48725-halloween.html oscar and odie and kevins sidebar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48751-oscar-odie-kevins-sidebar.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:53:12 GMT
Quote:
Originally Posted by KSnyder (Post 1258692)
Well, if you ever need anything from Ohio mate you just let me know
There is something I need from Ohio actually Kev.

My family have been trying to trace a 'Frank Devatore' since WW2. He was an American Airman who was based here and used to take my Mother to the saturday night dance Hall while my Father was away in the Air Force. ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48751-oscar-odie-kevins-sidebar.html Oscar up before the court Friday... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48720-oscar-up-before-court-friday.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:55:53 GMT I don't know if any-one remembers but some months ago I posted that my lovely friends had been attacked and racially abused by two 16 yr olds. Three members of their staff were physically assaulted and the windows of the shop kicked in.
One has already been dealt with by the courts and on friday, we will be in the public Gallery to see the other sentenced at last.

Well done to the two young WPC's who persued this to the bitter end and got them to court. :driving::driving: ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48720-oscar-up-before-court-friday.html <![CDATA[Ladies' Day at the Races - Melbourne Cup]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48716-ladies-day-races-melbourne-cup.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:02:57 GMT Ladies - the whole of Australia stops round 3pm this afternoon. Time is suspended. For two minutes we are magically transported out of the everyday into some lofty realm where the champagne is vintage, our designer outfits show off our perfect figures, our menfolk are rich and handsome.... and all... Ladies - the whole of Australia stops round 3pm this afternoon. Time is suspended. For two minutes we are magically transported out of the everyday into some lofty realm where the champagne is vintage, our designer outfits show off our perfect figures, our menfolk are rich and handsome.... and all that jazz.

Anyway.... I made a list of 24 Forum Garden ladies who have posted in the last day or so - and there just happen to be 24 horses available. Tempting to match people up - but I did it fairly... picked each person's horse out of a hat... Here they are...

If I'm relatively sober after attending a gathering at the local classical music radio station.. hic... I'll post the resuts. Oh and there will be cyber prizes, of course.
  • First place: A ForumGarden male of your choice will take you to cyber dinner.
  • Second place: A ForumGarden male of your choice will post you a music video showing his deeply passionate feelings for you
  • Third place: A ForumGarden male of your choice will post you a limerick
  • Last place: A ForumGarden male of your choice will post you an emoticon


http://www.horseraceaustralia.com/me...urne-cup-2009/ ]]> General Chit Chat AussiePam http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48716-ladies-day-races-melbourne-cup.html oh bugger sorry oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48711-oh-bugger-sorry-oscar.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:21:34 GMT someone just told me oscar is not the back stabber i thought she was but i know who it is .... ME:-3 i cant remember actually ever posting anything bad but if i did i am sorry :o we did have a bit of a heated spat a while back and i was having problems in my personal life ... but that is... someone just told me oscar is not the back stabber i thought she was but i know who it is .... ME:-3

i cant remember actually ever posting anything bad but if i did i am sorry :o

we did have a bit of a heated spat a while back and i was having problems in my personal life ... but that is still no excuse

sorry oscar i hope it was nothing bad and i would not of meant it even if i did say it

once again thanks to pants on fire for reminding every one what a knob i am at times :D

so i hold my hands up i'm sorry

i always believe if i'm in the wrong i must be big enough to admit it


so sorry oscar i'm a knob ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48711-oh-bugger-sorry-oscar.html the blank canvass that is my life http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48704-blank-canvass-my-life.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:31:05 GMT after years of struggle its all over chantelle is gone she was never well enough to be in the army anyway ,its not suprising she broke down went awol ,the mental health team did a fantastic job the social workers saved her life ,they really did ,she handed herself in and watching your daughter... after years of struggle its all over

chantelle is gone she was never well enough to be in the army anyway ,its not suprising she broke down went awol ,the mental health team did a fantastic job the social workers saved her life ,they really did ,she handed herself in and watching your daughter being taken away by two hulking armed guards was upsetting beyond belief ,but once she got well again she wanted to do the proper thing,i dont know what will happen to her ,she may spend a year in the army prison she may be discharged ,all i know is what ever happens to her i'm proud of her and i will be here if she needs to come back ,she is very hard work with her bipolar up three days at a time hyper then comes the fall wanting to kill herself and depressed beyond belief its tough but thats what dads are for

suzy and i have broken up ,we will still be friends its a little raw right now but give it time it will be ok

so any way as i look out to the beautifull sunny day

my life is a blank canvass i can paint a masterpiece here on it .... its all up to me

wish me well and good luck guys for the first time in many many years i'm free to live my life for me the person who used to own it :-6:-6 ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48704-blank-canvass-my-life.html What I am up To http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48700-what-i-am-up.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:18:52 GMT Well have decided to paint all the inside of the house:sneaky: Started today....had to sand all the walls and the ceiling :eek: Its a really hot day today so things are not going too good.....have never sanded before and omg the dust:( When I finish sanding I will then put on the undercoat... Well have decided to paint all the inside of the house:sneaky:

Started today....had to sand all the walls and the ceiling :eek: Its a really hot day today so things are not going too good.....have never sanded before and omg the dust:(

When I finish sanding I will then put on the undercoat the the overcoat:rolleyes:

Starting in the Hallway first, then the lounge room then the kitchen and then the babies room then our bedroom....have already done the toilet and daniels room:D

If you dont see me for awhile i will probably be fightening my way out off all the dust :-1

Take care everyone and I hope you didnt find this too boring ;) ]]> General Chit Chat kayleneaussie http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48700-what-i-am-up.html Beer better than religion http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48699-beer-better-than-religion.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:54:21 GMT 10. No one will kill you for not drinking Beer.

9. Beer doesn't tell you how to have sex.

8. Beer has never caused a major war.

7. They don't force Beer on minors who can't think for themselves.

6. When you have a Beer, you don't knock on people's doors trying to give it away.

5. Nobody's ever been burned at the stake, hanged, or tortured over his brand of Beer.

4. You don't have to wait 2000+ years for a second Beer.

3. There are laws saying Beer labels can't lie to you.

2. You can prove you have a Beer.

1. If you've devoted your life to Beer, there are groups to help you stop. ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48699-beer-better-than-religion.html Beer better than women http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48698-beer-better-than-women.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:43:51 GMT 25 Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than Women:

You can enjoy a beer all month long
Beer stains wash out
You don't have to wine and dine beer
Your beer will always wait patiently for you in the car while you play baseball
When your beer goes flat, you toss it out
Hangovers go away
A beer label comes off without a fight
Beer is never late
Beer doesn't get jealous when you grab another beer
When you go to a bar, you know you can always pick up a beer
Beer never gets a headache
After you've had a beer, the bottle is still worth 5 cents
A beer won't get upset if you come home and have another beer
If you pour a beer right, you'll always get good head
A beer always goes down easy
You can have more than one beer a night and not feel guilty
You can share a beer with your friends
You always know you're the first one to pop a beer
Beer is always wet
Beer doesn't demand equality
You can have a beer in public
A beer doesn't care when you come
A frigid beer is a good beer
You don't have to wash a beer before it tastes good
If you change beers you don't have to pay alimony ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48698-beer-better-than-women.html should i stay or should i go http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48697-should-i-stay-should-i-go.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:03:09 GMT im feeling out of place here at th mo so i ask should i stay or should i go im feeling out of place here at th mo so i ask
should i stay or should i go ]]> General Chit Chat el guapo http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48697-should-i-stay-should-i-go.html What The Hell ! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48696-what-hell.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:30:15 GMT Google. When I go there the search button is missing. In its place is text that says *this space left blank intentionally*. What the hell is going on !? Google.
When I go there the search button is missing.
In its place is text that says this space left blank intentionally.
What the hell is going on !? ]]> General Chit Chat Nomad http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48696-what-hell.html Super Puppy Alarm System http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48695-super-puppy-alarm-system.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:33:30 GMT So I learned a lot about my 6 month old puppy last night...she is a Chow/American Eskimo mix. I always keep my front door open and that way I can see kids coming up to the house thru my screen door for trick or treating. Everytime my puppy Sophie saw someone in a mask, or had face paint on, she... So I learned a lot about my 6 month old puppy last night...she is a Chow/American Eskimo mix. I always keep my front door open and that way I can see kids coming up to the house thru my screen door for trick or treating. Everytime my puppy Sophie saw someone in a mask, or had face paint on, she would charge at the door while barking and snarling. I think she's gonna make a great watch dog.

My other two didn't really mind. My big boy Cody stole the show as always...I always hear, "look at that dog" "I've never seen a dog that big" "what kind is he" "he's so cute" ...it's always the same just because of his sheer size. They have no idea how he and my other Chow would rip someone apart if they messed with their momma. :-4

Does anyone else have super puppy/dog alarms that scare the hell outta anyone coming to your door? ]]> General Chit Chat shelbell http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48695-super-puppy-alarm-system.html HATE is such a strong emotion - have you ever hated anybody? Why? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48694-hate-such-strong-emotion-have-you-ever-hated-anybody-why.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:23:34 GMT I always thought that I could not hate anybody. But in the last year or so, and particularly in the last week, I have found myself hating a family who used to be rather special to me and my family. They have become so evil. We have been so badly hurt. Yes, I hate ! Their lies, the... I always thought that I could not hate anybody. But in the last year or so, and particularly in the last week, I have found myself hating a family who used to be rather special to me and my family. They have become so evil. We have been so badly hurt.

Yes, I hate !

Their lies, the stories that were planned just so one of them can be welcomed back into her own family (having been kicked out for all the lying!).
We have helped them, loved them, have given them money, taken them on holiday with us ! Never ever again will we ever get so involved with non-relatives. Yes I hate them for what they have done to my family. We have learnt a severe lesson. I never thought people could be so evil, certainly not people who were supposed to be our friends.

Have you ever seriously hated anybody? ]]> General Chit Chat G#Gill http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48694-hate-such-strong-emotion-have-you-ever-hated-anybody-why.html For mrsK - Men at Work http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48690-mrsk-men-work.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:12:56 GMT I'm not sure what these guys were actually doing, but they seemed to be having fun. What a wonderful thing a mobile phone is, with camera capabilities. Mine actually has a Zeiss lens....
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]]> General Chit Chat AussiePam http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48690-mrsk-men-work.html Canada and the US! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48687-canada-us.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:18:10 GMT yipppee! our clocks go back an hour tonight!


when do you put yours back?

Mine have gone back so I can enjoy the extra hour tonight!:guitarist:guitarist:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

It's true, its only 8pm here, should be 9pm!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl ]]> General Chit Chat Odie http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48687-canada-us.html Welcome back kevin Synder http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48674-welcome-back-kevin-synder.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:57:35 GMT Hi Kevin.... Great to see you posting again... You've been missed. :-4:-4:-4 ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48674-welcome-back-kevin-synder.html What scares me is- http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48666-what-scares-me.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:33:32 GMT I'm not really concerned about swine flu. Here's my concern:● 3 years ago, Chinese calendar year of the cow . . . Mad Cow disease.● 2 years ago, Chinese calendar year of the bird . . . Avian flu.● This year, Chinese calendar year of the pig . . . Swine flu.Next year is the year of the kock - Anybody else worried?:eek: ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48666-what-scares-me.html sorry am i being selfish http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48663-sorry-am-i-being-selfish.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:22:29 GMT having just broken up with sue and having my daughter go back to the states for who knows how long i find myself totally exhausted and need to re-charge my batteries ,i have decided to spend every moment trying to get myself well again i have gone through my phone and everyone who is hassle or... having just broken up with sue and having my daughter go back to the states for who knows how long

i find myself totally exhausted and need to re-charge my batteries ,i have decided to spend every moment trying to get myself well again i have gone through my phone and everyone who is hassle or is like quicksand by that i mean people that take take take and never give anything back i have deleted them all

and any one on face book who is a pot stirrer or is just a drain i have deleted and you know what i'm starting to feel better all ready

i just talk to people who are happy and up not being dragged down by idiots who just want to argue and drag you down is really paying dividends big time

has anyone else ever taken such drastic action :thinking::thinking: ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48663-sorry-am-i-being-selfish.html What you find on other forums... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48656-what-you-find-other-forums.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:02:46 GMT It amazes me just what you can find on other forums.... Does It You??? :thinking::thinking::sneaky::sneaky: :lips::lips:

Infact.... It can be quite 'Sinister' ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48656-what-you-find-other-forums.html 13 Things PMS Stands For http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48654-13-things-pms-stands.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:22:37 GMT 1. Pass My Shotgun 2. Psychotic Mood Shift 3. Perpetual Munching Spree 4. Puffy Mid-Section 5. People Make me Sick 1. Pass My Shotgun

2. Psychotic Mood Shift

3. Perpetual Munching Spree

4. Puffy Mid-Section

5. People Make me Sick

6. Provide Me Sweets

7. Pardon My Sobbing

8. Pimples May Surface

9. Pass My Sweatpants

10. Pi$$y Mood Syndrome

11. Plainly; Men Suk

12. Pack My Stuff

and finally :

13. Potential Murder Suspect ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48654-13-things-pms-stands.html how to pull women http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48641-how-pull-women.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:43:59 GMT i dont know why but this is annoying and funny :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


YouTube - How To Flirt With Women ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48641-how-pull-women.html Putting Presents INSIDE the cake ! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48640-putting-presents-inside-cake.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:35:06 GMT Its my nephews b day soon. I was thinking it would be cool to put his present inside of the cake. If the present would likely melt then a hole would have to be cut out of the cake after its baked and then frosted over. My wife thinks Im an idiot. So my question is, am I an idiot or just too... Its my nephews b day soon. I was thinking it would be cool to put his present inside of the cake. If the present would likely melt then a hole would have to be cut out of the cake after its baked and then frosted over.
My wife thinks Im an idiot.
So my question is, am I an idiot or just too clever for her mind to comprehend? ]]> General Chit Chat Nomad http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48640-putting-presents-inside-cake.html Mr O catches Burglers red handed. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48635-mr-o-catches-burglers-red-handed.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:29:57 GMT There is life in the old dog yet. One particular nasty scroat is now in custody thanks to Muler the dog, Mr O and rapid response local police. They decided to creep down our lane and break into an elderly neighbours garage to get his car only to be foiled by the racket kicked up by my dog. On... There is life in the old dog yet.
One particular nasty scroat is now in custody thanks to Muler the dog, Mr O and rapid response local police.

They decided to creep down our lane and break into an elderly neighbours garage to get his car only to be foiled by the racket kicked up by my dog. On Investigating, Mr O caught him red handed and was told by the scroat to Eff off and mind his own business. I don't think so !!!!!

Three cheers for Mr O :guitarist:guitarist:guitarist
( And police who got there in minutes) ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48635-mr-o-catches-burglers-red-handed.html Chuckle! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48632-chuckle.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:09:25 GMT DEARABBY ADMITTED SHE WAS AT A LOSS TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:


Dear Abby,
A couple of women moved in across the hall from me.. One is a middle-aged gym teacher and the other is a social worker in her mid twenties. These two women go everywhere together and I've never seen a man go into or leave their apartment.
Do you think they could be Lebanese?


Dear Abby,
What can I do about all the Sex, Nudity, Fowl Language and Violence on My VCR?
Dear Abby,
I have a man I can't trust. He cheats so much, I'm not even sure the baby I'm carrying is his.

Dear Abby,
I am a twenty-three year old liberated woman who has been on the pill for two years. It's getting expensive and I think my boyfriend should share half the cost, but I don't know him well enough to discuss money with him.

Dear Abby,
I've suspected that my husband has been fooling around, and when confronted with the evidence, he denied everything and said it would never happen again.

Dear Abby,
Our son writes that he is taking Judo. Why would a boy who was raised in a good Christian home turn against his own?

Dear Abby,
I joined the Navy to see the world. I've seen it. Now how do I get out?

Dear Abby,
My forty year old son has been paying a psychiatrist $50.00 an hour every week for two and a half years. He must be crazy.

Dear Abby,
I was married to Bill for three months and I didn't know he drank until one night he came home sober.

Dear Abby,
My mother is mean and short tempered. I think she is going through mental pause.

Dear Abby,
You told some woman whose husband had lost all interest in sex to send him to a doctor. Well, my husband lost all interest in sex and he is a doctor. Now what do I do?

Remember these people can vote!! ]]> General Chit Chat Imladris http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48632-chuckle.html <![CDATA[Jackson's family spots body doubles in This Is It]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48631-jacksons-family-spots-body-doubles.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:49:06 GMT Promotional posters for the Michael Jackson movie promise fans will see Jackson, 'Like you've never seen him before.' But the King of Pop's family says, in places, it's not even him.

M.J.'s family members are accusing 'This Is It' filmmakers of using body doubles. Patriarch, Joe, says those behind the concert film are fooling his late son's fans and he only needed to see twelve minutes of footage to decide, 'This movie features body doubles, no doubt about it.'

News of the World reports that a British Michael Jackson impersonator, Navi Parasram claims to have turned down an invite to appear. He claimed, 'They asked me to do long shots, visuals, placements.' Sony declined to comment.

Sister Latoya's business partner, Jeffre Phillips, also told News of the World, 'I see all these great movements in the trailers but I don't believe most of those shots were Michael. He wasn't well enough. I've seen clips where I even thought, 'That's not Michael's voice.''

Meanwhile, Latoya reportedly has 'no plans' to watch the documentary, which focuses on rehearsals for the 50 shows at the O2 Arena where Jackson was scheduled to perform before his sudden death in June. She is said to be devastated by the possibility that the last recorded performances of her brother are not genuine.

Joe Jackson anticipates that 'This Is It,' scheduled for release October 28, will come under fire. 'I think people will tear this movie apart,' he said.

Does anybody here plan on seeing this film? ]]> General Chit Chat fisher http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48631-jacksons-family-spots-body-doubles.html What kind of underwear are you? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48627-what-kind-underwear-you.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:12:24 GMT Having asked the other questions (although they're in reverse order, making this first, not last) I couldn't resist asking this one next:

Coberst says 'We perceive ourselves as an object'.

If that's the case and you were a piece of underwear, which kind of underwear would you be? Would you be boxers? Bloomers? Skimpy knickers? A balconette bra? A thong? Or would you be a daredevil and go commando? The unknickered. :sneaky: *snicker*

Would you be satin? Cotton? Lace? Comfy or highly impractical?

Oh, and what colour would you be?

(I bet Freud would love this!) :wah::wah:


I think I'd be a pair of bloomers. Old fashioned, pretty, trimmed with a little lace, but not a whole lot of use in this day and age . . . . . especially if you're skirt is as wide as a belt! Just imagine! :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
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]]> General Chit Chat Rapunzel http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48627-what-kind-underwear-you.html What kind of animal are you? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48626-what-kind-animal-you.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:58:51 GMT Coberst says 'We perceive ourselves as an object'.

If that's the case and you were an animal, which kind of animal would you be?

I think I'd be an old cat. I'd sleep in a warm sunny patch all day and just wake up for meals. That would be the life! Purrrrrrrrfect. :D ]]> General Chit Chat Rapunzel http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48626-what-kind-animal-you.html What kind of car are you? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48625-what-kind-car-you.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:54:06 GMT Coberst says 'We perceive ourselves as an object'.

If that's the case and you were a car, which kind of car would you be?

I think I'd be one of those old fashioned cars that takes part in the London-Brighton run. Something nice but traditional and it gets there in the end. :wah::wah::wah:

I should have put this in the philosophy thread! Lol. :yh_rotfl:-6 ]]> General Chit Chat Rapunzel http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48625-what-kind-car-you.html What kind of flower are you? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48624-what-kind-flower-you.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:47:20 GMT Coberst says 'We perceive ourselves as an object'.

If that's the case and you were a flower, which kind of flower would you be?

I think I'd be a weed. Not many people like weeds, but we do have an unusual beauty all our own, if people would but look. :)

I wish I were a sunflower though. I like sunflowers. :-6 ]]> General Chit Chat Rapunzel http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48624-what-kind-flower-you.html wAKING UP DEAD...... http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48622-waking-up-dead.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:33:16 GMT A year and a half ago, my fiance and I went to a pub where a friend was working and this really loud pain in the arse, was drunk and got into my face because I played her husband a game of pool, he hadnt played in 10 years. He quickly grabbed both sides of my face and gave me a fast kiss, well his... A year and a half ago, my fiance and I went to a pub where a friend was working and this really loud pain in the arse, was drunk and got into my face because I played her husband a game of pool, he hadnt played in 10 years. He quickly grabbed both sides of my face and gave me a fast kiss, well his wife 65 didnt like it not to mention me as well, since then she has told the head pharmacist "I dont want her filling my script" My boss says "fine" everyone in town knows her and she told my boss I do bad things, which she knows I dont, well she woke up dead she was 65, but I do not feel bad for her because she spreads havic on people, I just cant feel any remorse:lips: ]]> General Chit Chat princessladedah http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48622-waking-up-dead.html Little pirate http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48610-little-pirate.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:29:14 GMT A little boy was dressed up as a pirate for Halloween. On his first stop Trick or Treating, he knocks on the door of a lovely little bungalow. A kindly old lady answers the door.

"Trick or Treat?" the little pirate says.

"Oh my, what a cute little pirate your are." said the old lady, looking around. "Tell me, where are your buccaneers?"

The little boy looked at the old lady and said, "Where do you think they are, lady? They're on my buccan-head!" ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48610-little-pirate.html <![CDATA[Don't laugh but Oscar has.......]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48599-dont-laugh-but-oscar-has.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:34:49 GMT *LOST HER VOICE* I have had to take a pen and notebook out with all day to write what I want to say. I am gargling with honey and lemon but can only manage a sqeak so far. :mad::mad::mad: LOST HER VOICE

I have had to take a pen and notebook out with all day to write what I want to say. I am gargling with honey and lemon but can only manage a sqeak so far. :mad::mad::mad: ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48599-dont-laugh-but-oscar-has.html Postal strike http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48580-postal-strike.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:31:26 GMT I saw some postmen standing at the picket line before i went on a bike ride the other day, and when i got back 4 hours later they were still there. It makes me very angry that they are behaving like this when there is a recession on. I have been out of work for a year, and here is them standing... I saw some postmen standing at the picket line before i went on a bike ride the other day, and when i got back 4 hours later they were still there. It makes me very angry that they are behaving like this when there is a recession on. I have been out of work for a year, and here is them standing about doing nothing except protesting when they should be grateful that they have got those jobs in the first place as i like millions others are looking for work and can't find anything as jobs are being cut left right and centre. This is all the unions fault encouraging them to strike they should put up and shut up when there is over 2 million out of work i would be quite happy to do their job if they've got something to moan about!:guitarist ]]> General Chit Chat Ozay http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48580-postal-strike.html Was the New Hotel owner wrong?! http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48568-new-hotel-owner-wrong.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:08:31 GMT Hotel Owner to Workers: No Spanish!

A new hotel owner immediately laid down some new rules. Among them, he forbade the Hispanic workers at the run-down, Southwestern adobe-style hotel from speaking Spanish in his presence (he thought they'd be talking about him), and ordered some to Anglicize their names.



No more Martin (Mahr-TEEN). It was plain-old Martin. No more Marcos. Now it would be Mark.

This management style had worked for this new owner before as he's turned around other distressed hotels he bought in recent years across the country.

His rules and his firing of several Hispanic employees angered his employees and many residents in the community. Spanish language, culture and traditions have a long and revered history in the area.

"I'm just doing what I've always done," says the new owner, who spent 40 years in the hotel business, turning around more than 20 hotels in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida and South Carolina, before moving with his wife to Taos NM.

Worker's told the new owner, that Spanish was spoken in New Mexico before English. " The owner said he didn't care what went on before, because now this was his business," his rules.

The Taos Mayor said the new owner wasn't doing anything illegal. But he says the owner failed to better familiarize himself with the town and its culture before deciding to buy the hotel for $2 million.

Former workers, their relatives and some town residents picketed across the street from the hotel.

So was the new owner wrong, setting "his" rules", in "his" Hotel? ]]> General Chit Chat cars http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48568-new-hotel-owner-wrong.html close call. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48564-close-call.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:18:04 GMT last week there was a Lady in my community travelling in her car when something ran out in front of her and she hit it. She immediately stop the car and got out and saw what she thought was a dog laying there. She opened the car door and pick the animal up and placed it in the back seat and... last week there was a Lady in my community travelling in her car when something ran out in front of her and she hit it. She immediately stop the car and got out and saw what she thought was a dog laying there. She opened the car door and pick the animal up and placed it in the back seat and proceeded to take it to the vet. When she arrived she went inside and waited to speak to the veterinarian. About 30 min past when they both went to the car to check on the animal and what they saw shocked both of them. The animal had came to and was destroying the inside of her car. The vet said omg that's a coyote. They manage to get a needle in it and put it down. If it would of regained consciousness while she was driving it would of tore her apart one lucky woman.... ]]> General Chit Chat fisher http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48564-close-call.html Double Entendres http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48561-double-entendres.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:30:20 GMT 12 of the finest (unintentional) double-entendres ever aired on British TV and radio:



1. Ted Walsh - Horse Racing Commentator - 'This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother.'



2. New Zealand Rugby Commentator - 'Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him.'



3. Pat Glenn, weightlifting commentator - 'And this is Gregoriava from Bulgaria . I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing!'



4. Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - 'Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew.'



5. US PGA Commentator - 'One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them. Oh my god !! What have I just said??'



6. Carenza Lewis about finding food in the Middle Ages on 'Time Team Live' said: 'You'd eat beaver if you could get it.'



7. A female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked, 'So Bob, where's that eight inches you promised me last night?' Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too, because they were laughing so hard!



8. Steve Ryder covering the US Masters: 'Ballesteros felt much better today after a 69 yesterday.'



9. Clair Frisby talking about a jumbo hot dog on 'Look North' said: 'There's nothing like a big hot sausage inside you on a cold night like this. '



10 Mike Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on 'Sky Sports': 'Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets.'



11.. Michael Buerk on watching Philippa Forrester cuddle up to a male astronomer for warmth during BBC1's UK eclipse coverage remarked: 'They seem cold out there. They're rubbing each other and he's only come in his shorts.'



12... Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: 'Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny; other weeks he prefers to do it by himself. ]]> General Chit Chat Barman http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48561-double-entendres.html <![CDATA[Nine Things He's Thinking When He Sees Your Halloween Costume]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48558-nine-things-hes-thinking-when-he-sees-your-halloween-costume.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:54:46 GMT Nine Things He's Thinking When He Sees Your Halloween Costume

I don't usually post these, but couldn't resist not sharing this one. I saw this when I opened up my Messenger window this morning. I'm sure you've all seen how sexy Halloween costumes have been getting lately. I wanna' see my gf in a number of these and I'll even go out and get them for her, if she just agrees to wear them for me. :D

If you think guys are too transfixed by the candy corn to even notice your Halloween costume, think again. Here's what he's thinking when he's looking at your getup...

1. That's Hot
"If she showed up at my door, I'd definitely give her a treat!"

—Brendan, 32





MSN Lifestyle/ Relationships/ Halloween Glamour Slideshow ]]> General Chit Chat G-man http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48558-nine-things-hes-thinking-when-he-sees-your-halloween-costume.html <![CDATA[What's on your shelf?...]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48544-whats-your-shelf.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:23:43 GMT I uploaded a pic today of the top shelf of my cabinet for a new member who shares an Interest with me in the Ancient Egyptians and then I got to thinking.
You can tell much about a person by what's on their shelves.
When ever folks post their pics here, I always snoop in the background of the Pic to see what's on the shelf behind them.
There-fore, I want you all to post a Pic of your shelves please so I can have a good snoop. Then I can tell what kind of peep you are.

Yes, Odie... I know the glass needs polishing on my cabinet :rolleyes:
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]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48544-whats-your-shelf.html <![CDATA[and heaven knows he's miserable now]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48541-heaven-knows-hes-miserable-now.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:50:34 GMT the great man callapses on stage :(:( Tincan | Are You Tincan? | Music | Morrissey Collapse: Update (http://www.tincan.tv/features/music/335/morrissey-collapse-update/) the great man callapses on stage :(:(


Tincan | Are You Tincan? | Music | Morrissey Collapse: Update ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48541-heaven-knows-hes-miserable-now.html 11th of the 11th.... Where will you be? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48537-11th-11th-where-will-you.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:03:18 GMT A Poem for Remembrance Day
"The inquisitive mind of a child"

Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.

But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.

But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.

The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.

But why, Mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child.
For the world is forgetting again.Author Unknown ]]> General Chit Chat oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48537-11th-11th-where-will-you.html Ever been snubbed? http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48534-ever-been-snubbed.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:16:50 GMT So, how did you react? Recently I was to a family wedding. After the "I do's", the guests filed by shaking hands with the groom and hugging the bride. My turn came. I shook the groom's hand and turned to hug the bride. She made it clear she didn't want me hugging her. So, I turned and hugged the groom.
Now, I'm on the family's sh!t list for snubbing the bride, ruining her wedding day, p!ssing off her family, blah, blah blah. I skipped the reception to avoid the follow up fight. I admit, I could have avoided all the theatrics but, I do what the voices tell me. :)
So, what would you have done, had you been in my shoes?:confused: ]]> General Chit Chat hoppy http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48534-ever-been-snubbed.html <![CDATA[oscar i'm sorry]]> http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48532-oscar-im-sorry.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:36:27 GMT i have found un-edited footage which proves that the BBC did change what MR Griffin originally said i admit i was wrong and you were right all along :o:o:thinking: sorry YouTube - Cassetteboy vs Nick Griffin vs Question Time (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QAvkFS_cgk) i have found un-edited footage which proves that the BBC did change what MR Griffin originally said

i admit i was wrong and you were right all along :o:o:thinking: sorry



YouTube - Cassetteboy vs Nick Griffin vs Question Time ]]> General Chit Chat farmer giles http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48532-oscar-im-sorry.html A big thank you to Oscar http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48530-big-thank-you-oscar.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:17:06 GMT Hello Oscar:-6

I'm just sitting here working...I know...I know....shouldn't be:(, but I am:wah:
I'm also flipping throught the cable channels and came across a "Globe Trekkers" program of Ian Wright having conversations with people like Jane Goodall about the lowland gorillas of Africa.

WOW, I was so excited to view these beautiful gorillas and their babies interacting with Ian:-4

I just wanted to take some time to thank you Oscar for introducing us to your beautiful "Bristol Zoo" and our gorilla friends. You honestly have no idea how happy I am to be able to view your beautiful animals and keep tabs on them throughtout the day at work. I'm so lucky that I can upload your Bristol Zoo site at work. I only have a few minutes here and there, but I do check up on them.

You have made me so aware of the plight of these beautiful animals, and I thank you Julie:-4 Big ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) to you.

I'm going to be doing research about these animals thanks to you Julie:-6:p

Oh, and btw...I do love Ian Wright...He is the funniest and most adorable man, isn't he?:-6:p ]]> General Chit Chat Kathy Ellen http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48530-big-thank-you-oscar.html psssst.............. http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48523-psssst.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:24:28 GMT Sorry for late replies, in answers to yesterdays messages (in order)… Yes. Tomorrow @5pm.
Duct tape and piano wire.
The safety word will be banana. ;)
]]> General Chit Chat abbey http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48523-psssst.html Some dogs like Halloween, some dont. . . . http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48522-some-dogs-like-halloween-some-dont.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:52:50 GMT My friend's dog just loves her Halloween costume!
(bet she gets lots of treats):D
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]]> General Chit Chat cars http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48522-some-dogs-like-halloween-some-dont.html Michaelmas http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48514-michaelmas.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:50:46 GMT I cant help but feel modern folk have been robbed somehow. We miss out on so much feasting and tradition, we dont know what the good life REALLY means anymore!! :thinking: To me, this was just a term at uni! Michaelmas, 29th September, and the customs and traditions associated with Michaelmas... I cant help but feel modern folk have been robbed somehow. We miss out on so much feasting and tradition, we dont know what the good life REALLY means anymore!! :thinking: To me, this was just a term at uni!

Michaelmas, 29th September, and the customs and traditions associated with Michaelmas Day ]]> General Chit Chat Raven http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48514-michaelmas.html Snakes http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/general-chit-chat/48512-snakes.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:45:22 GMT Summertime in the country - heigh ho!!! I was swimming with some friends and happened to glance over to the grassy side of the pool (maybe 2 feet away) and met a pair of eyes glancing back at me. These were slithery eyes, not rustling eyes - so my single blonde neuron with unaccustomed speed... Summertime in the country - heigh ho!!! I was swimming with some friends and happened to glance over to the grassy side of the pool (maybe 2 feet away) and met a pair of eyes glancing back at me. These were slithery eyes, not rustling eyes - so my single blonde neuron with unaccustomed speed pronounced NOT LIZARD. THIS IS A SNAKE. And it wanted to join us in the pool. Snakes are very very fast in the water. But we got out faster. It was a five foot Eastern brown snake - one of the most deadly snakes around. But it was beautiful too :D
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