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I got this by e-mail......"usual rubbish" I thought but it struck a note so I thought I'd share



"A holy man was having a conversation with God one day and said 'God, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.'

God led the holy man to two doors.

He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in.

In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water.

The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished.

They were holding spoons with very long handles, that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful.

But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.

The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering.

God said, 'You have seen Hell.'

They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one.

There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water.

The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holy man said, 'I don't understand.'

It is simple,' said God, 'It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves.'





It's estimated 93% won't forward this. If you are one of the 7% who will, forward this with the title '7%'.

I'm in the 7%

Remember that I will always share my spoon with you!

Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves "

Do you ever feel like climbing a mountain ? I dont mean the kind of mountains our employers make us climb. Or if you happen to be a leper and every once in awhile a finger or foot falls off. Thats not the kind of mountain Im talking about. Besides Im annoyed at the way lepers are always complaining.

Oh...look at me...my arm just flew out the car window. God ! Get over yourself why dont ya ?

Im talking about the rock kind of mountain, stone. The kind of mountain that brings out the Grizzly Adams in a fella.

I did some hiking in the Smokies a couple of years ago and we hiked up about 7000 ft to see a waterfall. When we got near the top the trail got really narrow. Really narrow and I started freaking out because it was a sheer cliff straight down. I grabbed onto a tree that was growing out of the side of the mountain and I couldnt move. I was frozen. Other hikers that passed could see the terror in my eyes and they laughed at me. I could hear them laughing and snickering.

Eventually my wife convinced me to let go of the tree or she was going to leave me there because she was getting hungry.

Thats the kind of mountain that will make a man out of you.

I will be referred to as Rodolfo from this point forward.

No exceptions.

Thank you

Nomad

Nomad;1128481 wrote: I will be referred to as Rodolfo from this point forward.

No exceptions.

Thank you

Nomad


are you going to speak with an accent??

Nomad;1128481 wrote: I will be referred to as Rodolfo from this point forward.

No exceptions.

Thank you

Nomad


can i call you Rod:D

I have a busy day ahead of me. I have however allotted for myself 5 min. at FG to dole out as much annoyance as I possibly can.

Im a bundle of annoy so lets get started. The clock is ticking.

Nomad;1129540 wrote: I have a busy day ahead of me. I have however allotted for myself 5 min. at FG to dole out as much annoyance as I possibly can.

Im a bundle of annoy so lets get started. The clock is ticking.


I always miss everything! *pout*

The British are awesome !



updated 11:46 a.m. CT, Sat., Feb. 7, 2009

LONDON - A British prosecutor says an elderly milkman supplied customers with cannabis as well as bottles of milk.

Robert Holding, 72, delivered marijuana as he made his daily rounds in the town of Burnely, in northwestern England.

Prosecutor Sarah Statham said Friday that Holding offered the drug to elderly customers suffering from aches and pain. She says the customers left Holding notes on their doorsteps to order the drug.

Nomad;1130876 wrote: The British are awesome !



updated 11:46 a.m. CT, Sat., Feb. 7, 2009

LONDON - A British prosecutor says an elderly milkman supplied customers with cannabis as well as bottles of milk.

Robert Holding, 72, delivered marijuana as he made his daily rounds in the town of Burnely, in northwestern England.

Prosecutor Sarah Statham said Friday that Holding offered the drug to elderly customers suffering from aches and pain. She says the customers left Holding notes on their doorsteps to order the drug.


So who ratted him out?

I have holes in both boots, my feet are wet and soggy, the right more so than the left.

Betty Boop;1130896 wrote: I have holes in both boots, my feet are wet and soggy, the right more so than the left.


Oh man !

That is just no damned good.

I'm in the mood for some really good pizza.

Nomad;1130901 wrote: Oh man !

That is just no damned good.


I know! Where's the boot fairy when you need her :-3

Just looking at the Simpson's Calendar for 2009 and for today it is a full moon, a Penumbral lunar eclipse somewhere IDK:wah:, TV Bishvat (no idea), and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. And some unfamous peeps born today.

qsducks;1130945 wrote: Just looking at the Simpson's Calendar for 2009 and for today it is a full moon, a Penumbral lunar eclipse somewhere IDK:wah:, TV Bishvat (no idea), and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. And some unfamous peeps born today.


is sideshow bob in it?

god, I miss him!:-5:-5

Odie;1130974 wrote: is sideshow bob in it?

god, I miss him!:-5:-5


Who? My kids watch it and I just have the calendar sitting here with useless facts for me to share.:wah: Just think we could grab our passports to China tomorrow for the Lantern Festival.:rolleyes:

I had corn on the cob for breakfast.

I need to go start a couple loads of laundry, but this episode of Wonder Pets is a good one.

Sheryl;1131526 wrote: I need to go start a couple loads of laundry, but this episode of Wonder Pets is a good one.


I used to watch that show with Quin. And thankyou, now I have that song in my head:wah::guitarist

today is the National Lantern Festival in China.

I just sneezed and bit my tongue at the same time! :(

sunny104;1131523 wrote: I had corn on the cob for breakfast.


Boiled beets and horseradish for lunch ?

Nomad;1132181 wrote: Boiled beets and horseradish for lunch ?


mmmmm, how did you know?? :yh_drool

David Beckham :-4 will get his 100th England cap tonight ....pity Spain are winning 1-0 :-1

If the guy's crazy, why do they call him INsane?

Accountable;1132964 wrote: If the guy's crazy, why do they call him INsane?


welcome back!:-6

Accountable;1132964 wrote: If the guy's crazy, why do they call him INsane?


yay! :yh_love

pinkchick;1132177 wrote: I just sneezed and bit my tongue at the same time! :(


I've done that before !

nok;1133650 wrote: I've done that before !
It hurts! :-1

pinkchick;1132177 wrote: I just sneezed and bit my tongue at the same time! :(


ouch!

I'm sick! :yh_tired

sunny104;1133732 wrote: i'm sick! :yh_tired

Odie;1133734 wrote:



thanks! :-4

I guess I shouldn't have been kissing my sick 5 year old on the mouth.

sunny104;1133742 wrote: thanks! :-4

I guess I shouldn't have been kissing my sick 5 year old on the mouth.


I have homemade chicken with rice soup here, have some!:-4

Wooooohoooooo..finally broke down and ordered food from Stop & Shop's Peabody delivery....will be here tomorrow between 5 & 7...They bring it in and place it on your kitchen table....



I'm so happy. Right now I can't pick up heavy stuff.......:-6:-6:-6

Kathy Ellen;1135907 wrote: Wooooohoooooo..finally broke down and ordered food from Stop & Shop's Peabody delivery....will be here tomorrow between 5 & 7...They bring it in and place it on your kitchen table....



I'm so happy. Right now I can't pick up heavy stuff.......:-6:-6:-6
IT's great that you are getting the nurishment that you need to feel better. Hope you get well soon. :-4

Sunshine;1135912 wrote: IT's great that you are getting the nurishment that you need to feel better. Hope you get well soon. :-4


Awww, thank you Sunshine:-4



You are so sweet and I'm glad you're in our garden amongst friends:-6

Kathy Ellen;1135914 wrote: Awww, thank you Sunshine:-4



You are so sweet and I'm glad you're in our garden amongst friends:-6
I thank you for the wonderful welcome. :-4 You all are so friendly and nice.

OMG, Barbie turns 50!!!!!





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Barbie is having a golden birthday. So in honor of the big day, 50 models hit the catwalk during New York's Fashion Week wearing outfits from 50 American designers. Many of the Barbie styles are headed straight for Bloomingdale's flagship store - but they'll only be on display, and not for sale.

My puppy Rosie's in that snow somewhere :wah:

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Kathy Ellen;1135907 wrote: Wooooohoooooo..finally broke down and ordered food from Stop & Shop's Peabody delivery....will be here tomorrow between 5 & 7...They bring it in and place it on your kitchen table....



I'm so happy. Right now I can't pick up heavy stuff.......:-6:-6:-6


That's great, Kathy ! Home delivery is nice, isn't it ? Hope you feel better soon.

Oh, I am so excited. I got 3rd place in the haiku Toku in Japan. I get a prize and everything! Oh, this makes for a happy day! Someone got the list early and e-mailed me my placement, out of 800! Yahoo!

I feel like Ralphie's dad in the Christmas Story-they said the five runner ups get a piece of Japanese art (first prize was a trip to Japan) I wonder what I will get?



My husband thinks I will get a pair of chopsticks...............:wah:

chonsigirl;1136868 wrote: Oh, I am so excited. I got 3rd place in the haiku Toku in Japan. I get a prize and everything! Oh, this makes for a happy day! Someone got the list early and e-mailed me my placement, out of 800! Yahoo!



I feel like Ralphie's dad in the Christmas Story-they said the five runner ups get a piece of Japanese art (first prize was a trip to Japan) I wonder what I will get?



:)



My husband thinks I will get a pair of chopsticks...............:wah:
Congrats! What was your entry?

chonsigirl;1136868 wrote: Oh, I am so excited. I got 3rd place in the haiku Toku in Japan. I get a prize and everything! Oh, this makes for a happy day! Someone got the list early and e-mailed me my placement, out of 800! Yahoo!

I feel like Ralphie's dad in the Christmas Story-they said the five runner ups get a piece of Japanese art (first prize was a trip to Japan) I wonder what I will get?



My husband thinks I will get a pair of chopsticks...............:wah:


A car?

What's happening in here? :(

orange juice is tasty!

It's Independence Day in Gambia today. And my daughter's friends birthday.

I caught the black kitty red handed, er....whatever.....using my kids sandpile as a litter box. :yh_wait

chonsigirl;1136868 wrote: Oh, I am so excited. I got 3rd place in the haiku Toku in Japan. I get a prize and everything! Oh, this makes for a happy day! Someone got the list early and e-mailed me my placement, out of 800! Yahoo!



I feel like Ralphie's dad in the Christmas Story-they said the five runner ups get a piece of Japanese art (first prize was a trip to Japan) I wonder what I will get?



:)



My husband thinks I will get a pair of chopsticks...............:wah:


Haiku Toku ?

Cant you just take up pottery like everyone else ?

Trouble maker.

I'm hungry!

My feet are cold!