RhondaLea

Y'know...this post actually brought tears to my eyes. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Define your “they” and I’ll respond accordingly. Much as I liked rehmwa's answer, "they" in this context is "the powder samples you would have me believe look like flour." The only thing I hate worse than lawyer tricks are lawyers. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

What part of "they don't look like flour" do you not understand? rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

You think that looks like flour? Tell you what, I never want an invitation to dinner at your house. Thanks. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

I don't take anyone's word for anything...unless "anyone" happens to be bill. If he says it, it must be true. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

How about something new and different instead? rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Credit where due: http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1443107 But I actually think it's older than that. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

It was an unforeseeable accident, Betsy. You're already addressing it in a positive way because you're looking for a solution to prevent it from happening again. That's all anyone can do. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

You're funny, Chris. I would make a terrible moderator. The only kind of moderation I believe in is moderation by peer pressure and browbeating. The last posts I ever want to delete are the truly offensive ones because I think they should be left for all the world to see the character of those who made them. Deleting such posts is like a free pass--one gets the momentary demonic pleasure of inflicting hurt without the long-term consequences. Unfortunately, the result of all that is chaos. As I said, I would make a terrible moderator. Are you sure your head's okay? If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

What happened was a very sad accident, and I hope the lesson was learned for next time. But laughing at the pain and suffering of a frightened animal......as a purely practical matter, it is best to avoid people who do, because when you are in pain, they will laugh at you too. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

The meeting was videoed. It's on the video. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

First of all, I don't think that raiding the Women's Forum for material and bringing it here was the best of all possible ideas, especially when you don't know the whole story. With that said, no one should be required to remain in an emotionally abusive relationship. The first three lines of the vows you quoted don't include living with abuse of any kind. Emotional abuse is murderous to one's spirit, and no one should have to live in a situation that is causing them a slow, lingering, and painful death. Marriage has always been a contract, and it has taken different forms at different times--our way is not the only way, after all. The idea espoused in the article just takes the antenuptial agreement one step further, while removing all intent of commitment. With all of us living longer, the idea of staying with one person for 60 years or more may not be realistic, but I don't see how a renewable marriage contract is going to be any better than a traditional marriage with a prenup. The same people who are going to be hurt by the end of a traditional marriage are going to be hurt when their partner refuses to renew. Some people do go through very bad spells in a marriage, but because they have a sense of permanency of their vows, they work through their difficulties and come out the other side better than before. Contract marriages would be the end of trying. I think it creates as many problems as it solves. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Well, I gave notice in mid-December, and my job will be ending in February or thereabouts, so the two big things for my year will be picking a destination and finding a job when I get there. If I can stay healthy (nearly a year now without too many problems), I may start jumping again. And then I'm going to look around for something interesting to do with the rest of my life. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Thankyou! (I'm not really all that deviant) Walt I think she has your number, Walt. If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us It wad frae monie a blunder free us An' foolish notion What airs in dress an' gait wad lea'e us An' ev'n Devotion Robert Burns It is far worse to be incapable of ruthless self-examination, because the lack of this ability prevents one from curing all the others. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Okay, I take it back. This is one of the few times I've seen people keep going even after you provide the definitive answer. This thread, however, seems to have as much potential for debate as a discussion of airspeed and groundspeed. I guess conveyor belts are as interesting as tractors. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

This is the funniest thing I've ever read on this forum. I'm sorry, Scoop. It's not your fault. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

John, the problem we're discussing in this post predates 9/11 by decades. If you want to discuss the issue, fine. If you want to make it an example of a broader issue, that's fine too, as long as you pick the broader issue it's an example of. You're beginning to sound like the man whose only tool is a hammer. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Of course! That's where you should expect to find white powder in airline bags. Not many people other than drug mules carry white powder in condoms, however. My understanding is that drug mules swallow the condoms rather than carrying them in their suitcases. But let's nip this in the bud, shall we? I found a website for Scrunchy Balls that specifies the recommended fillers for same. In no particular order: cous cous, rice, flour, oatmeal, cornstarch, puffed millet, beans, birdseed and ooblick. The website lists pros and cons for each choice. What's a Scrunchy Ball? Oh, you poor soul. The Scrunchy Ball, or the more vulgar "stress ball" is a relatively recent invention. It's a rubber coated ball that gives when you squeeze it. It makes relaxed people smile, gives nervous people something to fiddle with, and gives psychotics an excuse for spasmodically clenching and unclenching their hands. They may originally have been created out of necessity or maybe out of boredom. I’ve heard claims that they help with carpal tunnel syndrome and other stress disorders. I’ve heard that they work to strengthen rock climbers' hands. I used them to strengthen my hands for guitar. I don’t know if they worked. I don’t even know for sure that they don’t cause problems. All I know is that they are fun to squeeze and even more fun to make. I discovered, upon the disintegration of my one and only commercially purchased ball, that it was not made of strange space-alien material but was, in fact, balloons and rice. I was thrilled and spent the next 6 months experimenting with various designs and processes. This is the product of my research. Some people, at a place I used to work, told me I should call them "Squishy Balls". This is because the popular oatmeal filled balls are more "squishy" than "scrunchy". I'm sticking to my guns for name identification purposes. And anyway, I don't work there anymore. If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

That probably means they had no powers to take action in that area, but it sounds like they raised aa PD who could. Although probably appeared ridiculous they wouldnt have had any more powers than you. But isn't this almost exactly the example you used? They failed to render assistance in an emergency. And isn't jurisdiction one of the issues in this thread anyway? rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Well...now that you mention it.... I was driving down Biscayne one day, and right before I got to Flightline, a car tailgated and then passed me at a high rate of speed. Then the driver began to play with the wheel, rolling the car three times across the road. It landed on the driver's side in front of Gilbert Propane. Teenagers. Three were able to get out. The driver was hurt (minor injuries) and could not get out. I stopped and called 911. Shortly thereafter, the Sheriff's Department showed up, but the deputies did absolutely nothing. They were waiting for DeLand PD, because the airport is not their jurisdiction. Well and so. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Thread killer. If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

My best guess is that you really didn't have enough water in the pan. Either that, or you need an exorcist. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

When you say crispy, do you mean it looked crispy (bubbly at the edges) or that it tasted crispy? rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb

Well, it's really not as difficult as he makes it seem. But I did have my own adventure with poached eggs once, about 16 years ago, when I made Eggs Benedict for company. According to the Joy of Cooking (first and last mistake), you poach the eggs ahead of time, take them out, let them sit while you do everything else, and then, right before assembly, turn them back into the hot water to heat them up. Seriously. This is dumb. The best you will get is lukewarm eggs. And lukewarm Eggs Benedict is disgusting. rl If you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb