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FYI Way employees didn’t pay into Social Security. So there is none for the years wasted working for the so-called “Ministry.”

Dooj, I had to come out of Greasespot retirement to post one more time. I'm very sorry for your loss. You and Groucho especially, but everyone who knew and loved Rumrunner. And I'm very thankful for one enjoyable Saturday afternoon with Beer from South America and lovely conversation. I'm looking forward to seeing you and the girls again soon. Hugs from all of us.

So when and where is the party? Of course, I'm assuming I'm invited.....

Thanks, Bow. Oh geeze, George. I am so gonna tell on you when your beloved gets home. :B)

The thing is, Waydale was fun. Remember the poptart thread? And of course, the infamous THE. There were so many witty, fun threads, that just let us excultists have fun.

You know me, Twink, I'm easily amused. Twas a quiet day. And very cold for our part of the world. There was a fire in the fireplace, chili cooking on the stove, thanks to my beloved, and my family members called and sang to me. Wierd, I know, but for some reason, we all sing to each other on our birthdays. Never mind that nobody for generations has been able to carry a tune in a bucket. I guess that's all the fun of it. Twas a wonderful day, and just what it should have been. Thanks for your friendship, cause you remember me even when it's not my birthday.

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes! I'm very fortunate to have health, friends, and family close. It seems the older I get, the more I appreciate the people in my world. And some of the most precious to me spend a moment or two here.

Twinky, I didn't send the email, so ignore it. The funny thing is, not everyone in my address book got it, just some.

Yup, I got it from someone here at GS. I clicked on it and it sent emails to my contacts. Sheesh.

I came, I saw, I met the cats. ;) I'm sorry I didn't have my camera along for pictures of the pub. I'll have to wait for you to send my #2 daughter home for the pics she took. Your town is so beautiful, Twinky. Four days was hardly enough time to experience it all. The theatre in London with the fancy dinner afterwards was fun, but I really enjoyed being at your house much more than the big city. And of course seeing my friends in the North was just as thrilling, but again, not long enough. So many places, so little time.

I just wanted to say howdy from Twinky's house! My younger daughter and I have crossed the pond for a friend visit. She has a lovely home, in a beautiful town. We are on our way out to explore the sights of this ancient city. Cheers.

Wow. Someone emailed me and told me to look at this old thread. That same someone wanted to know my response, all these years later. It's summed up in one verse, that came to mind as I reread: I Corinthisans 1:18. 18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Amen.

Cheers, my dear. Hope your day was as wonderful as you are.

Thanks for all the kind birthday wishes! It was an uneventful day, really, the kind I appreciate nowadays. :B)

Well, my fair lady, we were almost born on the same day. Hope you raised on Irish Toast to being one year older and wiser. Cheers, my dearest!

Hope this is the happiest birthday for you ever!

George, We have some folding chairs around here somewhere that still say "The Way of Memphis" on the back. :unsure: I can throw some in the trunk of my Toyota, along with a couple of the canvas chairs we have like Dooj's.

George, So far, I think it's just us usual suspects. And the newly to be initiated I told ya about. Dang, if the weather stays as absolutely fabulous as it has been, no one will want to leave your house. Tis perfect. Can't wait!

Maybe it's just me, but the answer to the question might lie in the fact that we even have to ask the question. :blink:

We're still on. It will be a happenin' at George's house. Ya'll come.

Getting back to the original topic: What is so ironic is that a religious group that once upon a time, prided itself on its "outreach" statistics, ends up.......well, where they are. How can a group who wants to "reach the world with the Word" become so inbred that noone knows what the heck they are talking about? (It's a rhetorical question, that many of us have been trying to answer for decades.)

I heard my name being called.....Hope your day was as special as you are. You've brightened mine many times, and I thank you for your insight and friendship. Many hugs to you and yours.

So far we have about 20 people (that I know of, George might have some to add to the list) who will definitely be attending the BBQ. There are some still on the "not sure" list, which is fine, as long as those of us who are bringing food can have a final head count the week before. Can't wait!

What a lovely day for a birthday! I hope yours is memorable and you are able to spend time with your loved ones.

Thanks to you, Sir George, and your lovely Countess for ageeing to let us pass the BBQ spatuala on to you. For all you oldtimers who are used to coming here, George and the Countess live about an hour due south of us. For you who have already reserved hotel rooms, many apologies for the change in location, but I'm sure there is still time to make the adjustment. Can't wait!