Pipit

A woman 'wrote' a book like that. The pages were blank, and apparently she made millions.

are u kidding me??? whats wrong with people???

Everyone judged the book by its cover, and bought it without checking its content. Maybe it was all guys who bought it, hoping to find out the top ten things they should know

Sometimes, the thoughts and comments that come to mind when seeing certain signs is just too much. In brackets are my thoughts. Most of these signs I have seen....

Pavement wet when raining.

(I though it would be dry! Oh how wrong was I!)

If you have been the victim of a wrongful death, please call 555-4321

(bet you that they get alot of calls)

Caution: Door may open.

(opposed to what, that it may not open?)

Learn to read! It's easy as calling 555-1234

(what does that sign say? Maybe they expect illiterate people to call the number to find out what it is about. Do they have any pamphlets for their potential clients to read?)

Stop here on Red Light. Proceed with Caution on Green

(Is it because the people on the other road don't have a sign telling them to stop for the Red Light?)

Do not cross tracks when lights are flashing and gates are closed

(But I can go if the lights are not flashing right? Even if the gate is closed?)

Avoid Oncoming Traffic

(Shouldn't they avoid me? )

Maintain Maximum Safe Speed

(References to driving at maximum speed do not go well with the word safety involved. My car travels smoothly at 150mph and it feels safe....)

Draw Bridge Open when Open

(Good to know! Thankfully, they repleaced that one rather quickly)

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Sometimes, two or three signs in a row, or beside each other, can say some rather interesting things:

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At a Tim Horton's coffee shop, signed beside each other:

"Watch for falling ice" "Because you wouldn't want to spill a drop"

Road signs on a highway, one after another, while in a 50km/h zone:

"Watch for Children" "80Km/h begins"

(are we speeding up to hit them?)

Road signs on a highway by a step hill (one road sign, one billboard):

"Caution: Steep Hill with Blind Corners" "Jonson Towing, we look forward to doing business with you"

Two business signs, beside each other.:

"Health and Wellness Center" "Martin's Funeral Home"

At a strip-mall, all on the same sign:

"Debt and Bankruptcy Consultant Centre" "Sherry's Hair Salon" "Public Information Centre"

(go to Sherry's and get your hair cut while you learn the latest gosip around town and find out how to manage you money!)

At the main enterance to a university:

"Bus Stop" "No Loitering Please"

(the fine for loitering is $50. It may get expensive waiting for the bus...)

You know where I am from Gerioke! You use to live here....

Yes. I am jealous.

To make you more envious... a bunch of us from NB are going to a free David Crowder Band/Chris Tomlin/Charlie Hall concert in Toronto, Ontario on November 22.

http://www.268generation.com/2.0/events/toronto/

I will be there!

our varsity group is going there too!! i am totally gonna be the first one in line

might even look out for the bird guy

Watch out for the guy in the green Tilly Hat!! I hope to be there with a bunch of other noisy northern boys!

Yellow Mouse (the same one as in my profile pic... I love that mouse... I miss Ukraine ).

Last time I was here I was last. Now I am last again.

But I don't think it will last.... being last, that is.

Lastly, this will be the last time I type 'Last' in this post!!

It's over, at last!!!

Last place is for losers...

...except here...

...in which case, I am currently winning!

It's all about the food for me (I mean, outside of Christ). I don't think I have ever cared for presents, and my family goes a bit nuts in trying to figure out what I want for Christmas because my usual reply is "I don't care... don't really want anything"

Pray, obviously. Both for yourself, that God will give you wisdom and direction and peace of mind on this, and for her that God will rend her heart.

If possible, go with her, as a friend, to the abortion clinic--don't agree with the action she is about to undertake (just because you go with her doesn't mean you support what she is about to do, and you can make that clear), but go to let her know that you as a friend will be there for her, and more so to let her know that God will always be there for her.

Sadly, beyond those, your choices are limited.

It is a hard place to be, willing and wanting to do something, anything, yet being limited in what you can do. At the same time, you must remember that ultimately it is your friend who makes the choice regarding what she does, despite however much you disagree with that choice and wish she would choose a different one, and ultimately the responsibility falls to her. It is sad, it is not a happy place to be in to watch a friend make choices of these matters. Pray hard, and let your friend know that you are there, and that more importantly, God is there... and always will be.

U- underwear

(I was going to put U-Boat... but as it seems the rule is objects that are around you... that would be a lie....)

Caesar Salad goes well with lasagna. And its simple to make-- no cooking required unless you want to put real bacon in it (myself and a few friends have mastered the art of Caesar Salad making... use a whole pound of bacon, and mix your bacon grease with the salad dressing before you mix it on. Yes... I know, well will all die young...but we will die oh so happy)

wish this year's November nights where that way...

mine is more like:

Imagine a fairly cool night with violently gusting winds and rain falling. You look up and see a nearly full garbage bag whip by directly overheard. There is no moon, itis covered by a thick mass of dark grey clouds. So thick that even during the day it feels like night out, as they completely block the sun. And the cloud cover is complete, and it is moving incredibly fast. The effect is bone chilling and eye freezing.

You just want to get inside, get some warm pajamas on, and spend the rest of the month under warm blankets--it is so cold and ugly outside.

Depressing, huh?

I think, just writing that, is enough to make me want to go find some moral support! Time for a cup 'o tea!!!

Glad you are enjoying some nice evenings Nebula!! I'll try to keep all the bad weather up here for you!

Never was much of a 'Touched by an Angel' fan. What I really enjoy is 'Doc', that show is amazing, and I love the end when Doc Cassidy sums up the lessons learned--and how it is so often God-reflected, and not just God-reflective, but God-apparent and centered.

Good show...

Q: Q-Tip that I found stuck in the sink

iBook... (my laptop!)

The mobile thing sounds cool-- it you are artsy it'd be fun to do...

I am not too certain where you can get Ugandan products. Their main export is coffee (though honey is a big export to!), beyond that, due to civil war, dictatorships, and the AIDS crisis have left Ugandan industry and economy is a poor state.

Does the product have to be made in Uganda, or could they be items that are sold in Uganda? (example: Coca-Cola, how much does a 750ml bottle of pop sell in Uganda?). Hopefully it is simply on items sold in Uganda--as I think it will be a tough go to find information and prices on 10 items (so far, I haven't found anything on even one item, though I will assure you that if I do, I will post it for you!)

If you need a good money converstion source, go to http://www.whichcourse.com/ext/currconv.html

Best of luck!!

F= Fire (I am just about to light a sented candle)

Yesterday's glass of water

In Toronto, Ontario, pedestrians must make hand signals when changing direction.

In British Columbia, Canada, it is illegal to kill a sasquach.

In Alberta Canada, there is a provisional law that still exists (so far as I can find) that says a prisoner who is released from prison must be given a hand gun, bullets and a horse to ride out of town.

In England anyone caught breaking a hard boiled egg from the 'sharp' end will be placed in the stocks for 24 hours.

In South Korea police are required to report all bribes they receive. (Maybe that is not a bad law to have)

The US needs to stop being so namby pamby, everyone is welcome, we have no borders, politically correct, we'll-change-our laws-and-traditions-just-to-suit-you way of governing. I mean, please, how hard is this to understand? Get rid of illegal aliens and stop giving them free money, tuition, medical benefits, rent and drivers licenses. When your country has violent problems with a culture, you don't let them in the borders. When you can't feed and care for the people in your own country, close the borders and stop letting others in to drain the resources. If a foreigner breaks the law, you deport them. When your country is founded upon Christian priniciples, stick to them and stop letting other cults, I mean "religions" bully you into changing things to suit them. If they don't like it, they leave. PERIOD.

It's not rocket science.

If riots break out, why the restraint? Are the rioters restraining themselves? Stop them by whatever means necessary.

Kind of like going back to the old isolationist policies... as long as it doesn't directly affect us or hamper our way of living, don't bother getting involved. Sadly, America is becoming a the fanatic's dart board because of its involvement in other societies.

Kinda a bit of a logical retort (not that I am really agreeing with it, but I think it should be pointed out): Imagine how the muslims feel when america brings democracy and semi-secular ideologies to their society? When a country is founded on Islamic principales, stick to them and stop letting others change them! Or so goes up their cry, which leads to action, which leads to bombings and terrorism.

And why not? It's their way of trying to defend their ideology against those who seek to destroy it. The fundamentalist muslim has the same desire to see their religion and ideology stand as the fundamental Christian.

Of course, we're more "tolerant" of others who do not share our faith, so that means we have a right to complain and they don't. We don't use violence to get our point across, they do, so that makes us more civilized and we need to civilize them! And hey, God is on our side, we can't loose! (as they think "Allah is on our side, we can't loose!")

It is not that America really needs to be less namby-pamby, it just needs to be less arrogant about itself and less domineering and forceful in world afairs. It needs to step back and be a bit more isolationist... not that it will ever happen, so long as it thinks itself as the savour of the world and the fighter of freedom for all.

just my rambling thoughts...

Actually there are no Muslim gettos that I am aware of here in the U.S.. Most Muslims do quite well and live the good life here. Its funny how American culture is always put down by leftist media types and France is hailed as a shining city on the hill. (socially speaking) There is some truth to the point Yod was making about French Muslims being alianated from the mainstream. Jews don't seem to win popularity contests there either. But riots here? I doubt it. Nuclear explosions?..now thats scares me? It dosen't take a mob. Just a few nutcases.

Dan

I agree. Demographically and socially America is extremely different from France. France had a policy in enforcing the mainstream rules--if you do not conform to the social and ideological norms you are an outsider to society--ie: alianated. America is more forgiving, and one can be part of the mainstream without having to give up their social and ideological ideals.

France also has the history of being a colonial power that, over several muslim nations in Africa, enforced its secular ideology. The scares from such rule left on nations like Alergia (which has recently undergone a civil war), also carry themselves onto the Muslim population in France--most of whom are from nations that where once under French colonial rule. Hence, the soil to allow the seeds of disenchantment and dislike had been tilled and watered quit well over time. The U.S. is different. With the exception of the extreme fundamental Islamic sects, there are few muslims who are overly anti-American. Yes, maybe they have a dislike for America (just as many many other non-muslim people do) because of some Amerian policies, but on average, the current islamic opinion of America is more positive than negative.

This does not mean that extremism will be prevented, or that there will not be any attacks on America. Not everyone wishes to be part of a mainstream in which diversity and tolerance is the sought after norm. If events happen in the States, it will be more likely the action of a few extremists, and not the mob.

Anyways, when the riots in France finally faze out, one will begin to see nations begin to bring into discussion, if not into policy, legislation that will allow the government to bring control and restrict the movement of peoples in the name of protecting democracy and freedom. The socialist idea of government control will be seen as the solution to prevent a repeat of what is being seen in France. And it will work, not because it is a good thing...

I will say this to close off: Would a frech style riot include throwing baguettes and wine bottles while the out of control mob sings Frere Le Jacques?

For the record: I hate to be cold.

It is probably the most miserable state to be in other than sick or spiritually dead.

I'd rather be cold than hot any day! When it's cold, you can put on enough clothes or blankets to get warm. But when it's hot, you can only take off so much before you get arrested... and even then it doesn't help!

To add to that: unless you end up in a really modern police station, it is unlikely your cell will have air conditioning! And well, we all know about the need to keep clothes on in there!

LET IT SNOW!!

I need a good excuse to go and by hot chocolate!

A post by Why So Blind kinda got me thinking a bit about childhood memories... and I think that it'd be great to start a thread where we can share some of our memories of life growing up. They can be good times, sad times, fun stuff, and just odd memories of our early years.

Things I remember immediately when thinking about my childhood include being hit in the face by a shovel (shovel fights with my brother!) and the four or five occasions where I ran into solid objects and required stitches to put things back together. Beyond these things, there is little I recall of my childhood. Maybe one too many hits in the head while still developing has something to do with that...

I do remember things like learning to tie my shoes when I was in grade one, and reading "Clifferd the Big Red Dog" and watching Ducktales on T.V. I remember swimming lessons at the Ontario Police College near Aylmer, Ontario, when my dad was a police instructor there, and swinging on the rope in our hayloft at home back in Timmins. I also remember learning to shot a .22 with my grandpa, and also learning to play Crib, and at least one trip (at the age of 4) out to the beaver dam in the woods behind our house. I also remember (and how can I forget this one!), the time me and my older brother and a cousin went 'cow surfing.' We'd grab the tale of one of the bulls and hang on as it ran through the feild. Wonder that we are all alive--and funny how at 4 years old you do such a thing without fear!! I also think it explains why at that time we started to slowly get ride of all our cows....

I think all of these are memories of events from around 6 years old, and younger. It is interesting that these are the things that stand out, and that serve as a bit of a foundation for oh so many other memories, things that I look back on with fondness (and more then a bit of laughing!)... it also reminds me that I have had an adverturous life (but don't envy me for it please!)

Anyways, I look forward to reading some of your memories of childhood...

There are many places in Canada around us where they have snowstorms at the moment and I'm glad we have rain---but too much of it, its coming in through the window like I have never seen it before.......

Snow?? I hope it stays away for a longggggg time!!

Angels

My hometown, Timmins, got a good 4 inches the other day. I am envious. hopefully it will be there when I go home this weekend!!

As for my current local... we have some fluries, but all it really has done the last few weeks is rain.

I WANT SNOW! Rain is too wet to bike or walk in!!

Yomo, you're simply precious....... but not last

and neither are you!

Last Forever!!!!

Nothing is forever Yomo... except God.

Enjoy Israel!!

You know where I am from Gerioke! You use to live here....

Yes. I am jealous.

To make you more envious... a bunch of us from NB are going to a free David Crowder Band/Chris Tomlin/Charlie Hall concert in Toronto, Ontario on November 22.

http://www.268generation.com/2.0/events/toronto/

I will be there!