Kevlar2000

Dot, I think it means she's cleaned the fluffy for you, spiritually speaking. Aren't you the lucky woman! :D--> Reading about requiring people to fold the TP into a triangle...Thank God they weren't into origami!

Just a thought... Is anyone aware of any mechanism in the Way's charter that provides conditions under which their president may be removed? If not, how could the position be considered anything but "for life"? I never heard of term limits for that office or the other positions on the Board of Trustees (now Directors). Of course, me having been a bird splat on the Way Tree, I wouldn't have been privy to that sort of information. IMHO, the only reason Mr. Martindale is no longer president of the Way International is not because he was perceived by the Way hierarchy as having done anything wrong, but because he became a financial liability and a reason for possible criminal investigation by "the world", And as long as you have a small, insular group which totally controls all aspects of an organization with no independent oversight of that group, that's the way it will remain.

Guinness, yes. :D--> Green Beer, no. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

LLP, I have to agree with Wordwolf. Mel could have lost a sizeable portion of his personal finances, plus his reputation as an actor and director, over this venture. One such example is the movie "Ishtar" which had Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty starring in it. Although I personally enjoyed the movie, the critics savaged it and continually harped on how much money it took to produce. Director Elaine May's career took a huge hit, and I don't believe it's recovered to this day. I think Mel Gibson was hoping he would get a return on his investment (who wouldn't, especially with $25 million of your own money), but I believe he was more committed to his religious and artistic vision being realized. IMO. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Yeah...years and years ago. It was really nice even back then. What a wonderful place to spend your birthday! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Lindy, Was it the Rusty Scupper? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Have a wonderful and very happy birthday, Kit. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Thanks, Dot. Steve!, Steve Swenton's a grad; his late wife, God rest her, was not. Steve Swenton, you still got mail from them 'til 1995? I'm jealous; they cut me off almost immediately. And while I'm thinking of it...Merry Christmas! God bless us, every one! Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Is there a wrong way to leave the Way International? Let's see... You didn't permanently injure or kill anybody - that's good. You decided you weren't going to be used and abused by these manipulative bullies anymore - that's good. You let them know beyond any reasonable doubt what would happen if they tried to force themselves on you again - that's good. As far as I can see, you did it just right, M&A. Sure, it would have probably been nice to part ways amicably, but they just didn't give you that option. Bottom line - any one who really knows you and buys the Way "company line" about you anyway isn't your friend. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

I remember our WOW branch being screamed at by the roving WOW coordinator during my WOW year. That and other things I kept seeing from the "leadership" discouraged me from going in the Way Corps. Thank God. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

A side note - I love it when the various groups start frothing at the mouth about a movie they didn't even bother to see. It just makes me want to see it all that much more. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

15 years - 1972 to 1987.

Bill Gerwig from Baltimore MD? I'd love to hear from him, too. Bill, if you're out there, give us a shout!

You know what "THEy" say... Y ask Y? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Happy 18th (again :D--> )! Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Hey Steve, doin' alright, I guess. I don't think I asked you this before...whose fellowship did you attend after I folded up mine when I left TWI? Or did you attend any afterwards? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Vickles, I knew her when I (briefly) lived in the Annapolis area. Like so many people from this area, I lost touch with them when they moved away and also when I left the Way. She and her mom and sisters were genuinely nice people. I hope she and her family are doing well. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Lindyhopper - :D--> Federal Hill's a great place now (not like when I came here as a Worm over the Whirled Ambassprofisher). Are you going to MICA again or a different school? ------------------------------------------------ Exxie, with all the WOWsers we've had in this state, how did they get missed? I've got an idea: next time you're down this way, we'll go to their houses, knock on the doors and, when they open them, say we're Jeremiah's Witlesses. Then we'll sing, "All Along the Watchtower". Well, I didn't say it was a good idea. --> Kevlar - not thick, just plain weird.

Another 1 here, lindy. Been here (or at least in the area) since the '75-'76 WOW wave. Do you still work/live in the Bmore area? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Happy, wonderful birthday to you, ChattyKathy. Do you have anything special planned for today? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Kay, Dave Matthews Band is one of my wife's favorite bands. Although she wasn't so enamored of their "Everyday" album, she remains a great fan of theirs. Try out "Busted Stuff" and "Before These Crowded Streets"; see what you think. And if you get a chance to see them live - they put on a pretty good show. Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Just wanted to say thanks, Dot. My wife tried the recipe this weekend and they came out wonderfully! Tasty, yummy, ummmmmm! Where can we take this Cookies for Abundant Eating class? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

Many, many happy returns of the day! Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

You're talking about Marty Bass on WJZ-TV. He's one of those broadcasters you either love or hate - not much middle ground with him. Are you originally from Baltimore, or a "transplant" like myself? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.

chinson, Parkville's the same - a few more businesses have closed along the major routes, but it remains residential for the most part. But how could you say it was unexciting with all the devil spirits and witchcraft covens operating in the area? I know it's true - because the Way said it was so! Honestly, Laleo, I don't remember hearing anything through our branch or limb about Baltimore being a witchcraft capital or filled with devil spurts. I guess they didn't trust the rank-and-file with that kind of spiritual-contest information. What a loss, huh? Kevlar - Not thick, just impenetrable.