Couldn't make it, I was having my weekly massage and facial....

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Hey DragNet. If you can leave your hateful comments about minorities (like Michelle Malkin) at home, you're welcome to attend. Now, please!!!! If you got a facial, at least update your avatar!

I don't like Michelle Malkin, she's a bigot and has forgotten where she came from, nothing saddest on a person than having lost historic memory.
I don't like penguins either, you walk funny and have small brains, so I don't think I will be joining y'all soon for coffee.

Happy Winter Solstice!

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I think you should be happy, it's Christmas- you got your facial and massage-(what happened) we will have to meet at a coffee place instead of the facial place- I can't do that.

What is wrong with Penguins? The one I met is a kind happy person.
Please come and you will see.

What is wrong with Michelle Malkin- tell me?

I really don't like to see someone so unhappy- what's wrong?

Hey, listen to my Christmas gift of music- I made it for everyone.

Merry Christmas DragNet

allergic to cats....and I don't like that attitude of purring before cats attack. When I was a kid a cat scratch me badly.
Though I gotta admit you (your avatar)look attractive to me, I'd feel compelled to hug you. Now, that would make me happy! What say you?

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I think you need a hug, you are not happy- I want you to be happy.
Come to our next coffee meeting. Hey,it's okay if you don't like cats just as long as I do. Merry Christmas

Oh, here's a hug!

Thanks for the hug, I feel better already, in fact I'm starting to feel happy! Wow! Are you a shrink? I gotta be seeing you every other week!
I'll do my best to come out for coffee in the next meeting, I will bring Oreos and milk, how 'bout that?

Merry Christmas (aka Winter Solstice Festival)

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Oh, you know me, I am glad you feel better- I love cookies and milk, you know with the kind of work I do I eat them often. Thank you, look forward to meeting you- Keep feeling happy, if you get low let me know and I will give you a hug. Merry Christmas! Did you enjoy the music gift I gave you?

We did miss you, maybe next time we can meet at the massage and facial place.

Merry Christmas DragNet

We missed you today - I had my husband with me, we all had a great time. I was looking forward to meeting you. Maybe next time?

Merry Christmas skyspy

I had to work. Maybe sometime, my work schedule is different from most people. If I work the mid shift Sunday morning is my Friday afternoon. Time for a couple of drinks with friends.

Merry Christmas

Just let us know when you can and I will be there. Does your scheldue change from time to time? I'm sure it does with they type of work you do.

It was so much fun, wasn't it? It was great meeting someone so nice like you and the others. Thanks for the invite. Look forward to next time.

Merry Christmas pentapenguin

Thanks, bpr! MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone as well!!!

Hi bpr. Sorry, this isn't a formal event where people have to RSVP, so I have no idea who will show up. You either come or don't come and stay as little or as long as you'd like. It's just us chatting about local events, politics, religion, and other bloggers. Hope to see you there.

Since you will leave your horns in and keep your fire in, I will try my best-Ha. Thanks - Your a hoot! Is it 12 noon or 1?

Ha ha...well I'll try to be good and on my best behavior since it's Christmas. As for the time...Hutch says he can't come till around 1pm but I'll be there earlier. Just come when you can around 12-1pm.

You said Emmy June made it out alive. Are you sure I will, Main Stream just let me have it, he/she does not like me, even though I like them. For heaven sakes can't you differ on things? Oh, but I forgot a manly man will be there, ha- right- will you just make sure I will be okay, main stream let me have it.

I didn't see the comment earlier to me and main stream- thanks again- gotta go wash glitter out. ha.

Can I ask a favor, do I know main stream? Do you know what I am asking, have I had conversation other than today with he/she? Do you know he/she? Am I dealing with someone I already know, I guess that's what I am saying. If you say yes, I think I know who.

"Main Stream" acts a lot like the banned blogger Basmati, d/b/a Sniffles, who is unparalleled is his vicious attacks, especially against Christians, "right-wing evangelicals." Just do a search (see SEARCH THIS SITE) on his user name, and you'll see the similarities, especially his comments on Jerry Falwell's death. He tends to become unhinged, and that's why he was banned after many, many offenses.

Main Stream's post: "bpr - knee jerkish"

The comments "idiot," "venomous spewing" [Hey, MS, look in the mirror], and "Get a life and get your butt off these blogs - you're on way too much" sound so much like Basmati and do not at all sound like the mild, love-everybody UU that he/she claims to be. MS doesn't really want to "coexist"; MS does not want evangelical Christians to be able express their views, only liberals like Carter, Clinton, etc.

BPR, have you been posting for very long? I don't remember talking to you until recently.

As far as going to the coffee klatch, I won't be there, but the men who have shown up in the past are nice guys. Like you, I'm hesitant to meet with a bunch of guys that I don't already know very well. Guess I'd never make much of a politician! If the Hutchette comes, you'd have the band in common to talk about.

Keep posting to MS and/or Sniffles, but be prepared for the explosive reactions. The hatred just comes out, no matter how much he/she tries to hide it.

To quote one of my favorite (and subtly humorous) lines from O Brother: "I'm not too sure that's Pete"

I think we've got the Bas=Sniffles identity right.

But I think that Basniffles would recognize that the law of non-contradiction is a requirement of meaningful discourse, and so would not be found suggesting that logic, like the shuttle's fuel tanks, may be dropped away once we've entered the religious stratosphere. He has always--or almost always--countered with reasoned arguments or counterexamples and, despite the occasional sort of outburst that led to banishment, has been a worthy debating opponent.

No, I'm not too sure that's Pete.

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My Opie impression: circa 1963.

But you have to admit that their personalities are similar! I do seem to bring out the best in people!

I need to re-read G. K. Chesterton to sharpen my detective skills.

I was just musing about some bloggers who have multiple online user names and/or personalities.

By far my favorite essayist of all time.

I'm doing a course devoted just to Chesterton's writings this spring semester. I'm really looking forward to reading and discussing his stuff again.

I was just reading in his Outline of Sanity yesterday as I sat in the car waiting on my wife at the Pavillion. He offers critiques of both Capitalism and Socialism and argues for a form of "Distributivism" (which I do not pretend yet to understand).

But I was sitting there howling with laughter over his examples.

He argues that capitalism has a built-in contradiction. The employer simultaneously wants to keep his employees' wages down and keep the prices of his goods up. But age-earners are his customers, so the two concerns work against each other.

The funny part was his reducing the whole problem to Crusoe and Friday alone on the island together. Crusoe, the capitalist, has two complaints: he cannot find an affordable work force, and the public seems not to have the resources to pay the high prices that he asks for goods. Of course, both work force and consumer are concentrated in one person, the Man Friday!

Chesterton has a marvelous sense of the absurd that he uses very effectively. Nearly every line is a keeper.

'08 marks 100 years since the publication of Orthodoxy.

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but I'm not basmati, sniffles et al, or the boogie man/woman. Do you think there are just 1 or 2 liberal, free-thinking, Democrats that frequent this blog, and those few posters have a multitude of names? Sorry. There seem to be alot of lib-dem-progressives on here, by what I've been reading lately. Scary isn't it, to think there are actually liberals living in PTC!

hey bpr, you asked for it when you responded so rudely to my post. Don't stick your hand into a lions cage, unless you are prepared for a bite. And don't worry hon, I'm not going to show up at Starbucks on Friday - I have a company 'Holiday Party' to attend.

"Scary isn't it"?

I well realize that you're as numerous as "blue-flies buzzing around carrion" (to quote Dickens and since you call yourself a "lion" -- definitely NOT Aslan of the Narnia series).

So, BPR "asked for it"? Is this your version of "do no harm"?

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Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

First, thank you Denise. Your response was what I want to say to Main Stream. It makes you feel sorry for someone who does this kind of thing. They want alot of attention, but this is unacceptable, so please someone at the Citizen do something about this avatar.

Main Stream you don't know me, wish you could have made it at the coffee meeting, would like to meet you. If you mean harm I forgive you. By, the way I only think the best of people. I was at the coffee meeting and met some of the most nice people that you could meet, hope you make it next time. By the way I still like you.

Merry Christmas - Denise - Main Stream - and the Citizen

I understand what you are talking about.

What was my last comment to you- you are not going to get rid of me, I like you too much. I was just kidding with the others. You were a little rough- that's okay- Some liberals- Some Conservatives live in PTC- please we are not nuts.

Actually, come to the meeting, it would be nice to meet you. You will find I'm not so bad after all.Who knows you may even like me.

I did not think I was rude, I just asked you a question? Sorry, if you thought it was rude, can you give me the answer to your opinion?

See you at Starbucks

Merry Christmas

Gotta go for now, another day tomorrow of getting glitter in my brain, hair. Have to go back to the little ones- maybe you should get a job like I have it's very rewarding- treasures of the heart is what I call it, but you have to be willing to get glitter in your brain and hair. Ha.

Merry Christmas

I actually did have a job like yours, for several years, teaching preschool in an alternative K-5 out West. It was the hardest job I ever had, and for the lowest pay. But it was also one of the most rewarding times of my life, because I knew I was helping a child to learn ABC's, how to read, write, socialize and interact in the world. One of the highlights was when a parent of a child with Asperger syndrome (autism) told me her daughter, Robin, had named her favorite stuffed animal (a pony) after me. Hearing that made up for all the glitter and paint those kids had dumped in my hair and on my clothes.

Peace to you, bpr.

See I told you that you might like me, hey it is low pay to some, but the reward is the things I hold in my heart forever- just the kind of person I am- it's therapy for my soul.

So, with that I know you do have a kind part to you- you have to work with little ones or you don't do it.

Hey, that's touching named her favorite stuffed animal after you, she loved you. Hey that would bring me tears and laughter- therapy for your soul.

We live in such a stress world, it is the hardest job, low pay, I don't do it for the pay- of course the pay helps but I do it to try and make a difference in their life- I pray I do.

At least this Christmas after all these years I have been doing this teaching- a kid gave me adorable apron with something about teachers on it- I will wear it for the kid- I could have used it yesterday we made gingerbread houses, I had icing all over me. It was fun!

Merry Christmas Main Stream

Thanks for your information, I have admired you for a long time. If anyone is even close to what I am like you are- except you are a smart lady- wow, I do admire you.

I am glad we have someone like you to defend what we think is moral, christian beliefs, etc. I know that we are few- I expect that.

I do wish you could make it to the coffee meeting, I would love to meet you. But I understand if you can't- hopefully another time.

I think I have been posting about a year and half maybe longer, I am not sure. But, I always read yours- teach me to be half as good as you and I will be happy.

Merry Christmas Denise

I forgive you.

Merry Christmas!

Interesting comments about the recent election. Thanks for the input.

Merry Christmas!

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord [the Messiah, the Anointed One]."

Hello again.

I don't even know Pentapenguin.

Well, I can assure you I don't have horns and spout fire. I don't post here as much as some, but here's one of my recent debates with Main Stream. (This way you can learn a bit about me.)

I might go Friday, I don't want to blow my cover - so I'll ask you Thursday if you are going. At least Hutch may take Hutchette, that makes me feel better. I'll ask Pentapenguin who all says they are coming. Honestly I would feel better if the ones I talk to go- I really wish Muddle and Mrs. Cy, Hack, Denise, Git would go- that's who I talk to, once or twice to Jeff C. and Daniel Ross.

It all depends on if the hutchette wants to go, EmmyJune came and made it out alive, so regardless of who comes, come on anyway. You don't have to give your real name, or screen name or any name at all. You'll recognize Cy, he combs the ear hair over a la Donald Trump and I'm the real manly looking man.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

You might not recognize me. I got a haircut!!!!
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Which one?

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Although Mrs. Cy swears I have an ingrown one trying to come out.
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Have you seen anything from Tug lately?
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Not a thing, I hope she's all right.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Are you taking your wife- if you are then I might can go-maybe.

Sorry she'll be at work, I might be able to bring the hutchette, who I might add, just got her learners permit today.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I am so sorry that you will be away from home at Christmas. Nothing against the other bloggers, but the coffee meeting I will finally be able to attend, will have to be when YOU and Hutch are there.

Be safe,

Tug

Sorry to hear that Hack. Well, I hope you have a safe and pleasant trip. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Maybe next time around, you can bring the Mrs. and your son. I'd love to meet them as well. As for your son...well I know we will have something to talk about because I've been known to play a bit too much Xbox as well.

See you when you get back, maybe we can do a Saturday one so more can show up. Be cool fool, and remember to check six.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I might go, with her going that would be better for me, is she cute, of course she's your Hutchette, my son has a girlfriend but you daughter might be better, wait but she's older. My son will turn 15 on Dec.30th, honestly drivers permits scare me to death. I just don't tell him. If I don't make it to this one, I will try the next one, Fridays are good for me usually, I know we have a Trashers game to go to but they are at night I think. Thanks for letting me know. Hey, it would be great to me you, Hutchette, Mrs. Hutch - and the rest, it does not sound like they are going- Cy- Sky- oh and I would love to meet Muddle & Mrs. Muddle- he's a charm, I know she is also.He's a kind guy with his comments even if does not agree with people. Great role model. Git is a hoot, but he's out of town isn't he. If not this time maybe next,I will have to see what is going on with us this week. Call me strange, but I rather go with people I talk to, not that I don't like the others, just don't know them, even if you disagree with me you all are nice to me.

Seems a good idea if you promise not to flog too hard. I'll show up.

You're welcomed to show up, Mr. King. No flogging from my end, I promise. You and Mr. Sturbaum ran a good, clean campaign that focused on the issues, and both of you should be proud.

I might have to attend that one.

NUK