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NLL,

You are a very pleasent person to chat with in the chat room.

May you have a very wonderfull Birthday :)-->

Here's one...

Engaged = Single. Highest level of commitment to another individual (while still being single). Not available.

*** You know you're from Phoenix, Arizona if:***

1. You buy salsa by the gallon.

2. Your Christmas decorations include a half a yard of sand and 100 paper bags.

3. You think a red light is merely a suggestion.

4. All of your out-of-state friends start to visit after October but clear out come the end of April.

5. You think someone driving while wearing oven mitts is clever.

6. Most of the restaurants in your town have the first name "El" or "Los."

7. You think six tons of crushed rock makes a beautiful yard.

8. You've signed so many petitions to recall governors that you can't remember the name of the incumbent.

9. You notice your car overheating before you drive it.

10. Your house is made of stucco and has a red clay tile roof.

11. You can say Hohokam and people don't think you're laughing funny.

12. You no longer associate bridges (or rivers) with water.

13. You see more irrigation water on the street than there is in the Salt River.

14. You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.

15. You can say 115 degrees without fainting.

16. Every other vehicle is a 4x4.

17. You can be in the snow, and then drive for an hour and it will be more than 100 degrees.

18. Vehicles with open windows have the right-of-way in the summer.

19. You have to go to a fake beach for some fake waves.

20. People break out coats when the temperature drops below 70.

21. You discover, in July, it only takes two fingers to drive your car.

22. The pool can be warmer than you are.

23. You can make sun tea instantly.

24. People will drive over 100 miles just to see snow.

25. You run your air conditioner in the middle of winter so you can use your fireplace.

26. Most people will not drink tap water unless they are under dire conditions.

27. Most homes have more firearms than people.

28. Kids will ask, "What's a mosquito?"

29. People with black cars or have black upholstery in their car are automatically assumed to be from out-of-state or nuts.

30. You notice the best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance.

31. The A/C is on your list of best friends.

32. Monday Night Football starts at 7:00 instead of 9:00

33. You realize Valley Fever isn't a disco dance.

34. You can finish a Big Gulp in 10 minutes and go back for seconds.

35. The water from the cold water tap is the same temperature as the hot one.

36. You can (correctly) pronounce the words: "Saguaro," "Tempe,? Gila Bend," "San Xavier," "Canyon de Chelly," Mogollon Rim," "Cholla," and "Ajo." Also, when someone say's "We're going to the Rim," you know it's not basketball they're talking about.

37. It's noon in July, kids are on summer vacation, and not one person is moving on the streets.

38. You actually burn your hand opening the car door, or turning your home?s doorknob from the inside.

39. Sunscreen is sold year round, kept at the front of the checkout counter, a formula less than 30 SPF is a joke, and you wear it just to go to the Circle K.

40. Some fool can market mini-misters for joggers and other fools will actually buy them.

41. Hot-air balloons can't go up, because the air outside is hotter than the air inside.

42. No one would dream of putting vinyl upholstery in a car.

43. Two words. "Car Port."

44. One word. "Tubing."

45. You know that the word "mister" isn't just a man's title.

Wacky,

I know what you mean.

For the record...

Me.

I am Single, never married.

I have no children. (unless you count my cat).

My handle has to do with racquetball.

(Wacky, you can post that pic I sent you. I haven't been able to figure out how to do it)

Have a fantastic Birthday :)-->

Shaz,

Have a wonderfull Birthday! :)-->

Here's a quick update on Puff.

My mom sent me an e-mail saying,

"Puff is still hanging in there. Not great, but we're working on it."

Again,

Thank you for your prayers for both my Mom and Puff.

More recommended reading.

Compare ?how to enjoy the Bible? by E.W. Bullinger to the pfal book and class.

wyteduv,

you and your family are in my prayers.

Psalmie,

Have a wonderful birthday today!! :)-->

Have something special for dinner, like BBQ pork chops :P--> ;)-->

Rocky,

I hope that you had a fun filled happy birthday.

IMO, We need to get Fred Flintstone to go after Barney the Dinosaur.

Any one for "bronto" or rather "Barney" burgers :D--> :)--> :P-->

Just me,

Welcome to GS.

Hopefully, as time goes on, your husband will see twi as it truly is.

I can respect that you are doing what you think is best for your children.

Kit,

I hope you had a wonderfull birthday :)-->

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Originally posted by simpleton:

It's a very delicate, volatile situation to be in. Those who want to keep their families safe from the attacks of TWI have a very fine line to walk. It just isn't as easy as some people seem to think it is.

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Exactly!!

I can respect those who are trying to protect their family. I can understand those who want to leave with the family "in-tact" instead of their family being ripped apart by twi.

Isn't it better to leave on your own terms instead of on twi's terms?

I have been talking to my mom every day concerning Puff.

Puff is still hanging in there.

My mom took Puff to the vet again yesterday. the vet gave Puff a B-12 vitimin shot and showed her how to mix the cat food in a blender with some water, then feed him with a syringe.

Puff dosn't seem to be suffering or in pain. If Puff were suffering or in pain, if he were, my mom and the vet would not continue to try to "nurse" him back to health.

I did a copy and paste of this thread and e-mailed it to my mom. She (and I) are gratefull fot the prayers and support.

At times like these, I wish I lived a few hundreds of miles closer to my mom.

To be more specific, he lives in Scottsdale, AZ (near Phoenix).

I may have his "mail" address.

E-mail me if you want me to look for it for you.

Have a wonderful Birthday :)-->

Most all of the "older" songs had very distenctive openings. You could also tell what group was playing the song by the sound.

Groups like: Kansas, Chicago, Journey, STYX, Fleetwood Mac, Meatloaf, The Eagles, etc... you knew the song within the first few notes.

IMO, the most destinictive beginning (and end) of a song goes to.....

Hotel California by The Eagles.

Please pray for my Mom (Jeanette) and her cat (Puff).

Currently Puff is very, very, sick.

He is having kidney failure. The vet has given him a couple shots and put him on a catheter for a while yesterday and they are going to do the same today.

Puff has been my mom?s loyal friend and companion for the last 20 years. My mom and puff have traveled on vacations together. Moved from state to state and house to house together. Puff has been there through the good times and bad. Puff is a very good-natured cat. He is smart and well trained. He obeys commands my mom gives him (to stay, and come and things of that nature). My mom has fried chicken livers in bacon grease and made ?Grand?s? biscuits for Puff for as long as I can remember. Needless to say, my mom loves Puff very much.

I fear that soon my Mom might have to make the decision that all pet owners dread. My mom and I are hoping that Puff will recover. But are painfully aware that he might not.

To put it mildly, my mom is very sad at this time.

Your prayers are appreciated.

Thank you.

Cats are like part of the family.

Currently my mom's cat is very, very sick.

My mom took him to the vet on Friday for some tests. The vet gave him a couple shots. Yesterday, my mom found out that "Puff" has kidney failure. Today, my mom is taking Puff to the vet's office and they are going to try putting Puff on a cathider.

Puff has been my mom's companion for 20 years (yes that is old for a cat). My mom is having a difficult time right now. She knows what decision she might have to make soon.

Please, no cat jokes for a while. Thank you

Another way to wash dogs,

1. leash do the bed of a pick up truck.

2. go to an automatic car wash and have truck washed while the dog is still in the truck.

3. the dog will get blow dried on the way home.

Just kidding :P--> :D--> ;)-->

Time for me to run, hide and dodge the objects being thrown at me....

I have never had any problems getting a cat to use a litter box.

I also think cats are very loving animals.

I love cats, and I wouldn't trade my kitty for anything.

Mr Crown,

Welcome and thank you for sharing your insights.

I have been out since 90. Many of the things that twi has done (and continues to do) is mind boggeling.

It is amazing what you discover when you start thinking for yourself and/or actually see what Gods word actually says about a subject. Instead of the word of someone else.

IMO, if you need advice concerning debt. Find a CERTIFIED financial advisor. There are trained and certified professionals that can help people with most problems.

twi has never trained anybody in areas of personnal finances, marriage, child raising etc...

If someone in twi offers advice, ask to see there certification. If they do not hold certification, their advice is most likely not worth the time to listen to it.

It should also be mentioned that if you give your cat a bath...

There is cat shampoo that you can buy at most decent pet stores.

Also, you shouldn't give a cat a bath too often. Only as needed.

My cat hates taking a bath. At the end of the bath I will give my cat a treat.