Who will be the last person to add to this "never ending" thread?

[Steven Burton]

1k, I not a big fan of running that far!

[Susan Unger]

1k, I not a big fan of running that far!

You can't even run, can ya? ;)

[Susan Unger]

From my blog - http://enjoygrace-susanu.blogspot.com/2011/02/suffering-for-gospel.html

We need each other

Timothy You are aware that all who are in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain; when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me -may the Lord grant that he will find mercy from the Lord on that day! And you know very well how much service he rendered insus. Timothy You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier's aim is to please the enlisting officer. And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules. It is the farmer who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David-that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful- for he cannot deny himself. 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13 (NRSV)

This passage is taken from a section of 2 Timothy in which Paul writes about the suffering he has endured on behalf of the good news of Jesus Christ. He writes this as encouragement to his readers who are going through similar things.

He gives three examples of those who endure suffering by keeping their eyes on something more than their suffering: the soldier who wants to please the leader, the athlete who receives the prize and the farmer who receives the first portion of the harvest. For Paul, his eyes were on Jesus. He continued on inspite of suffering out of love for Jesus and the other believers. The end goal was their salvation and growth. By focusing on these things, he could continue in spite of suffering.

A modern day example would be those on the TV show the Biggest Loser. Several of the contestants will describe how miserable they are the weight loss ranch with hours of grueling exercise and learning not to give into temptations, but then they will say "I am doing this for my spouse and kids. I don't want them growing up without a parent." And that gives them the reason to keep on.

Paul writes of another reason for his strength in the midst of suffering - he has the encouragement of others. There really are no 'solo Christians'. We all need the encouragement of others for support and to motivate us. On the Biggest Loser, those that have a partner with them on the ranch often do better. We need people around us to motivate us to do what we need to meet our goals.

In the Kingdom of God, we need each other. Not just for psychological reasons, but for spiritual ones as well. Accountability partners, prayer partners, regular fellowship gatherings encourage, support and motiviate us. Pray for one if you do not have one already, and if you do pray for God to use it to bless you and help you to be a blessing to the others.

[Steven Burton]

You can't even run, can ya? ;)

Well that is debatable, what is your definition of run?

[Susan Unger]

Well that is debatable, what is your definition of run?

Something you can't do with a bum leg...

[Steven Burton]

Oh, that is not a very good definition. I prefer this one offered by google: Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

[Susan Unger]

Oh, that is not a very good definition. I prefer this one offered by google: Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

That works.

[Glenda Harvey]

Hi Everyone :smilies0295:

[Susan Unger]

Salut!

[Glenda Harvey]

Good Night :smilies1098:

[Marg Shurtliff]

24 posts this time and I didn't get to be last very long either time . 24 minutes and 13 minutes . I will try again .

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

24 posts this time and I didn't get to be last very long either time . 24 minutes and 13 minutes . I will try again .

And only 10 minutes this time. Rotten luck!

[Gina Stevenson]

Oh sigh....where I live, it is too close to the coast so we don't get enough of the Canadian cold. Boo Hiss :(

Was shaking my head as I read your post, Susan. Guess I'm having a bit of a time overcoming my dismay at your booing & hissing at the lack of what you deem a sufficient number of arctic blasts roaring through Canada down into Pennsylvania! Meanwhile, in Michigan ... well, whaddaya expect of a winter wimp, eh!? :P ;)


Oh, that is not a very good definition. I prefer this one offered by google: Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

"ALL the feet" ... how many ya got, Steven? Tho't you were one of us, not one of those 4-footed critters. LOL


24 posts this time and I didn't get to be last very long either time . 24 minutes and 13 minutes . I will try again .

Just have to try harder, Marg. ;)

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

"ALL the feet" ... how many ya got, Steven? Tho't you were one of us, not one of those 4-footed critters. LOL

It's generous of you to assume he only meant four.

[Gina Stevenson]

It's generous of you to assume he only meant four.

Oh, yeah ... centipedes have quite a few feet, don't they? ;)

Even your average everyday spider has something like 6 or 8 [oops! ignorance showing here ... well, who stares at spiders? I either get outa there quickly, or smoosh 'em!]

[Marg Shurtliff]

Oh, yeah ... centipedes have quite a few feet, don't they? ;)

Even your average everyday spider has something like 6 or 8 [oops! ignorance showing here ... well, who stares at spiders? I either get outa there quickly, or smoosh 'em!]

Totally agree there , Charlotte !

[Gina Stevenson]

http://www.naznet.com/community/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Gina Stevenson
Oh, yeah ... centipedes have quite a few feet, don't they? :wink:

Even your average everyday spider has something like 6 or 8 [oops! ignorance showing here ... well, who stares at spiders? I either get outa there quickly, or smoosh 'em!]http://www.naznet.com/community/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.naznet.com/community/showthread.php?p=58532#post58532)


Totally agree there , Charlotte !

Who ya talkin' to, Marg? Tho't it was Charlotte, didn't you? Well .............. ;) It wasn't. ;)

GoodNIGHT! Well, actually, good morning, before retiring. Been playing around w/this crazy computer again, trying to make sure nothing is on it ... even tho' I got that worst virus ever off here a few days ago ... in case anything else might be left on it.

[Marg Shurtliff]

Whoops . I really thought it was Charlotte's post . Then its you , Gina , I agree with then . And not for the first time as we often agree .

[Susan Unger]

good morning

[Mark Metcalfe]

I hope no one is looking.

[Mark Metcalfe]

...because it will take me at least another 30 seconds...

[Mark Metcalfe]

...to snag post 2772 - PALINDROME SNARF! :smilies0262:

[Susan Unger]

Was shaking my head as I read your post, Susan. Guess I'm having a bit of a time overcoming my dismay at your booing & hissing at the lack of what you deem a sufficient number of arctic blasts roaring through Canada down into Pennsylvania! Meanwhile, in Michigan ... well, whaddaya expect of a winter wimp, eh!? :P ;)Gina, just do what my friends and [mother's] relatives do - say "Susan's nuts" and go on your merry way :) Everyone has a strange friend to two....I'm just one of them.

I saw on my cousin's FB page this morning that Plainfield, Il was -24. I would love that so much....meanwhile my cousin was saying she was so cold that that even her heart was frozen. Poor gal. We were only 15 this am.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

One quick post before work.

[Susan Unger]

One quick post before work.

have fun!

[Steven Burton]

...to snag post 2772 - PALINDROME SNARF! :smilies0262:

reminds me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO1T7b07I7E

[Susan Unger]

reminds me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO1T7b07I7E

My cousin is a Monthy Python fan. He'd be in stitches....I'm just confused.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

My cousin is a Monthy Python fan. He'd be in stitches....I'm just confused.

My mom always feels that way when we watch Monty Python - happy to see us laughing, but not quite sure what's so incredibly funny.

[Tinker Boyd]

:smilies1127: ATTENTION EVERYONE !!!!! :smilies1127::

I have an important announcement to make.

Announcement of winner of the 2011 Nopolar Piece Prize – Dr. Breezy.

For his incredible work to save spotted owls, darters, blocks of floating ice, and small towns in Canada, Dr. Breezy has been awarded the Nopolar Piece Prize. His insight into the problems of global warming are revolutionary and unorthodox. Furthermore, his efforts to make others aware of the problems facing ice floes everywhere, has created renewed energy as can be seen by the increased discussions generated by his findings.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Nopolar Piece Prize committee has asked that we honor Dr. Breezy by suspending all posting on this thread on Naznet where so many of his discoveries were first published.

Thank you for your cooperation. I know you all want to help commemorate this important event.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

:smilies1127: ATTENTION EVERYONE !!!!! :smilies1127::

I have an important announcement to make.

Announcement of winner of the 2011 Nopolar Piece Prize – Dr. Breezy.

For his incredible work to save spotted owls, darters, blocks of floating ice, and small towns in Canada, Dr. Breezy has been awarded the Nopolar Piece Prize. His insight into the problems of global warming are revolutionary and unorthodox. Furthermore, his efforts to make others aware of the problems facing ice floes everywhere, has created renewed energy as can be seen by the increased discussions generated by his findings.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Nopolar Piece Prize committee has asked that we honor Dr. Breezy by suspending all posting on this thread on Naznet where so many of his discoveries were first published.

Thank you for your cooperation. I know you all want to help commemorate this important event.

Sounds official. I'm in!

[Glenda Harvey]

Hello Everyone :smilies0295:

[Gina Stevenson]

Gina, just do what my friends and [mother's] relatives do - say "Susan's nuts" and go on your merry way :) Everyone has a strange friend to two....I'm just one of them.

Well, it's not too bad ... I'm smiling as I shake my head in dismay, not cryin' 'bout it. ;)


I saw on my cousin's FB page this morning that Plainfield, Il was -24. I would love that so much....meanwhile my cousin was saying she was so cold that that even her heart was frozen. Poor gal. We were only 15 this am.

Oh, I'm familiar w/that town. Seems it's one that a tornado went through long time ago [cousin lived there then; she got smart and moved to KY].


:smilies1127: ATTENTION EVERYONE !!!!! :smilies1127::

I have an important announcement to make.

Announcement of winner of the 2011 Nopolar Piece Prize – Dr. Breezy.

What a surprise! Usually expect Dr. Breezy to reappear anytime I see Scott's name at the top of a post ... but I see his meteorological history assistant who has done this for him this time. ;)


Well, folks. Have some other posts to get to.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Maybe if I post at 2 AM, I'll get the spotlight for a while.

[Marg Shurtliff]

23 posts this time but I'm much later checking in . I could explain why but I'll let you all wonder instead !
Did 3 posts yesterday . First gained 10 minutes being last , the second 57 minutes and the third 2 hours and 48 minutes . Only made a third as I posted the second in error .

[Susan Unger]

Well, it's not too bad ... I'm smiling as I shake my head in dismay, not cryin' 'bout it. ;) Good :) And yes, I think it was Plainfield that had the tornado.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Games are more fun when I have other people with me...

[Susan Unger]

Games are more fun when I have other people with me...

Me, too.

[Steven Burton]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/bash.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

ahHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Susan Unger]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/bash.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

ahHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What's up?

[Glenda Harvey]

Hi All :smilies0295:

[Steven Burton]

Oh just that I keep posting in here. Not sure why.

[Glenda Harvey]

Oh just that I keep posting in here. Not sure why.

Because it's fun!!

[Steven Burton]

Yeah, I think that is it.

[Susan Unger]

La de da de da! :)

Have a great week end all!

[Glenda Harvey]

La de da de da! :)

Have a great week end all!

Does that mean won't hear from you until Monday?

[Steven Burton]

Oh no, no Susan until Monday. I think she might move down the list again. :(

[Mark Metcalfe]

I am up late tonight. Or, am I up early today!

[Mark Metcalfe]

Well, since I am up anyway....

[Mark Metcalfe]

I think I will have a little snack before turning in.

[Mark Metcalfe]

2800 snarf!!

[Gina Stevenson]

Well, now that we're in the 2800's, perhaps I shall have to keep a better watch on this thread ... maybe, just for the sake of nostalgia, have to try to snag an old Phoenix address #? ;)

[Glenda Harvey]

I might try for 3000.

[Marg Shurtliff]

Congratulations to Mark for snagging # 2800 . And to Glenda for her lofty goal of trying for post # 3000.

Only 18 posts since yesterday when I checked in . My one post got me 4 hours and 55 minutes being last . Hard to say what will happen with this one .

Have a good weekend , Susan . We'll miss you here.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Congratulations to Mark for snagging # 2800 . And to Glenda for her lofty goal of trying for post # 3000.

Only 18 posts since yesterday when I checked in . My one post got me 4 hours and 55 minutes being last . Hard to say what will happen with this one .

Have a good weekend , Susan . We'll miss you here.

From where I'm standing, it looks like about the same, minus four hours.

[Glenda Harvey]

Good Night :smilies1098:

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Good Night :smilies1098:

Good morning.

[Jim Chabot]

Good morning from sunny Florida. I am grateful that He is keeping the temps in the fifties and sixties for my visit here. I wouldn,t want my blood to thin out from the warm!

[Susan Unger]

Does that mean won't hear from you until Monday?


Oh no, no Susan until Monday. I think she might move down the list again. :(

Nope, I am still here!!! Ya can't get rid of me that easily. ;)

[Glenda Harvey]

Good Morning! (still a half hour of morning here)

[Steven Burton]

Good morning.

[Susan Unger]

hmmmm.

[Glenda Harvey]

hmmmm.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

hmmmm.

[Glenda Harvey]

What else can I say?

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

A fine question, my friend.

[Glenda Harvey]

I want to keep posting but seem to get redundant.

[Susan Unger]

redundant, indeed.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Very redundant.

[Gina Stevenson]

Well, we've got a ways to go to get to the # I'm going to try to snag. ;)

[Susan Unger]

"Laugh until your heart overflows." ~ Dove candy

[Steven Burton]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6obINPvZtg&feature=artist

[Glenda Harvey]

See you all later....

[Susan Unger]

See you all later....

toodle oo

[Mark Metcalfe]

Here it comes!!!

[Glenda Harvey]

Here what comes?

[Steven Burton]

you asked for it MONSTER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mjlM_RnsVE)!

[Steven Burton]

or you could choose hero (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGcsIdGOuZY&feature=relmfu).

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

2828!

[Steven Burton]

Dang it and I was sitting right next to her. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/badday.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Glenda Harvey]

You snooze..you lose...

[Mark Metcalfe]

I went into the other room!

[Steven Burton]

I was side track trying to find good songs to post actually. I just wanted a reason to use that smiley.

[Glenda Harvey]

Post 3000 is still ahead of us.

[Steven Burton]

167!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Glenda Harvey]

By the time we have 167 more posts I will be back into my work week and not on the computer so much. (at least not on Naznet)

[Susan Unger]

By the time we have 167 more posts I will be back into my work week and not on the computer so much. (at least not on Naznet)

better get moving then....post away!

[Glenda Harvey]

okay...

[Marg Shurtliff]

A busier day . 33 posts and as Charlotte so happily shared I only managed a mere 55 minutes being last .
Everyone have a good Sunday , now .

[Gina Stevenson]

Oh, cool, Susan. Haven't seen those candy wrappers with neat sayings on them in ages ... don't really get excited about what's inside them, so ....... ;)

[Gina Stevenson]

Oh, dear .....

[Glenda Harvey]

Oh, dear .....

Was that last comment just for the purpose of getting post 2840?

[Gina Stevenson]

No, Glenda, it was b/c the # I was trying to get -- which appears to be still available (phew! ;)) -- was getting close enough I tho't I maybe should ...

[Gina Stevenson]

... keep posting until I get to it, before someone else snags it! ;o)

So, I think the next one will be it ...............

[Gina Stevenson]

Yes! We did get 2844 ... our old Phoenix address. ;)

Boy, it would be much warmer to be at that address than this one here where I'm now at. Just have to keep dreaming, I guess.

[Gina Stevenson]

OK, now I can rest for awhile ... can't think of anything significant number-wise between this one and 3000, so go for it! ;)

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

If I wait a while, I can post after everyone else has gone to bed.

[Glenda Harvey]

Good Night :smilies1098:

[Steven Burton]

Good Morning!

[Susan Unger]

Good afternoon!

Enjoyed church today. Haven't done that in a long time.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Susan!

[Susan Unger]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Susan!I think the last time that I really enjoyed church was when I was a kid.

[Tinker Boyd]

I'm studying. Can't you tell?

[Susan Unger]

I'm studying. Can't you tell?

having fun?

[Tinker Boyd]

having fun?

Having trouble staying awake. Just tried to take a nap but my youngest was making too much noise. Guess I'll try to study.

[Marg Shurtliff]

Only 16 posts this time . Saw Steven managed to be last for over 12 hours . Way to go Steven ! For myself I got a mere paltry 8 minutes . I'll do better during the week I'm sure .

[Glenda Harvey]

Hi All :smilies0295:

[Steven Burton]

:smilies0373: hi

[Glenda Harvey]

See you later :smilies0295:

[Steven Burton]

http://images.zaazu.com/img/roman-soldier-anim-soldier-rome-ancient-smiley-emoticon-000577-medium.gif (http://zaazu.com)

[Susan Unger]

#2860 - that's gotta be a record somewhere, right?

[Steven Burton]

Could be http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=2860&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= this might help.

[Glenda Harvey]

Hi everyone :smilies0295:

[Steven Burton]

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its a yellow round creature.

[Marg Shurtliff]

Only 8 posts today . Really quiet . Where is everyone ?
I did get an hour and 27 minutes being last with my one post though .

[Susan Unger]

Could be http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=2860&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= this might help.

Ok...lot of weird stuff for that number.

[Steven Burton]

yeah i could not find anything for that number so I figured I would let you pick. http://www.nokia-asia.com/find-products/products/nokia-2865-cdma

[Gina Stevenson]

Well, since we've wondered if there's some maximum number of posts allowed per thread, I googled about that [re vBulletin]. Here's the link that came up:

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-212956.html

Browsed all through it and found a lot of interesting things ... however, nothing indicating there's a set limit to number of posts/thread. So, we shall see. ;)

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Man, to think that this site had been up for over a decade before the crash. Imagine how many posts we'll have if it stays up for another decade. Race you to post #1,000,000!

[Glenda Harvey]

. Where is everyone ? .

I was out to dinner and a movie with my husband.

[Marg Shurtliff]

I was out to dinner and a movie with my husband.

Sounds like you had a good Valentine's dinner and movie . Heard on TV that the average person spent $110 on Valentine's Day . Not sure if that was just in Canada or elsewhere . Anyway I didn't spend any !

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

I didn't spend any. Geez, that means some people spent more than twice that much! Or else it was a skewed statistic.

[Benjamin Burch]

I didn't spend any. Geez, that means some people spent more than twice that much! Or else it was a skewed statistic.

No. 11 people spending $120 would make up for your $0 without anyone spending $220.

[Susan Unger]

I didn't spend any either. I am making [belated] gifts instead.

[Mark Metcalfe]

Ahoy! There be a palindrome snarf ahead.

[Susan Unger]

What great number are you aiming for this time?

[Mark Metcalfe]

2882 (palindrome) of course, but I probably can't get back in until later this evening.

[Steven Burton]

123...............

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

No. 11 people spending $120 would make up for your $0 without anyone spending $220.

Good point, Ben. I still say that's too much to spend for Valentine's Day, though. Someone should have taught those people about stewardship. Then they could be giving me that money instead. :tongue:

[Susan Unger]

ho hum...

[Mark Metcalfe]

I have some time before dinner.

[Mark Metcalfe]

Not much time, mind you. (Is anyone watching?)

[Mark Metcalfe]

Palindrome Snarf 2882!!

[Susan Unger]

I was at Bible Study like a good Christian so missed my chance ;)

[Tinker Boyd]

Trying to read all of the Psalms tonight for school - may have to tape my eyes open.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Trying to read all of the Psalms tonight for school - may have to tape my eyes open.

All of them? Oh, man. Good luck!

[Steven Burton]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAn7baRbhx4

[Susan Unger]

Loved going to the UMC Bible study - greatest group of loving folks, but deep learning. Love it and love the feeling of peace I have when I get home.

[Marg Shurtliff]

23 posts . Congratulations to Mark for making most of them to snatch his post palindrome .
( Actually Susan made the most and Charlotte only one less but Mark's seemed like more as they were often without a break . )

Got a mere 18 minutes being last with my first and only 14 minutes with the second. Guess nobody sleeps here .

[Steven Burton]

tick tock goes the clock................

[Susan Unger]

nighty night!

[Steven Burton]

night.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Internet etiquette question: When ending a conversation with someone several time zones away, do you end with the appropriate sign off for your time zone (i.e. "Good night") or for theirs (i.e. "Have a nice day")?

[Benjamin Burch]

No. 11 people spending $120 would make up for your $0 without anyone spending $220.

That being said, there were probably a few who did spend $200 or more.

[Marg Shurtliff]

Internet etiquette question: When ending a conversation with someone several time zones away, do you end with the appropriate sign off for your time zone (i.e. "Good night") or for theirs (i.e. "Have a nice day")?

My take is use your own . It may look a bit weird at first to the reader but when you note who posted and where they live you should know thy are using their time . But that is my personal take and not a rule !

[Tinker Boyd]

All of them? Oh, man. Good luck!

I did it. Went to bed about 10:30. Tonight it is Proverbs,Ecclesiastes, and Job (i think).

[Susan Unger]

Internet etiquette question: When ending a conversation with someone several time zones away, do you end with the appropriate sign off for your time zone (i.e. "Good night") or for theirs (i.e. "Have a nice day")?

Personally, I use what it my time zone. Or I might just say talk with ya later

[Susan Unger]

I did it. Went to bed about 10:30. Tonight it is Proverbs,Ecclesiastes, and Job (i think).

ugh. Job would be too much for me.

[Mark Metcalfe]

I seem to be popping in at the right time again!!

[Mark Metcalfe]

Is anyone watching? he he he he.

[Mark Metcalfe]

2900 Snarf!!!
:smilies0295:
:smilies0262:
:smilies1610:
:cool:

[Gina Stevenson]

Well, we figured when Mark said he had some time before dinner he'd "snarf" that palindrome ... sho' nuf ..... ;) And then another one! (weird; when posted, instead of blank it had some weird link here after IMG).

Hmmm ... just tried to copy/paste the banana above into this post, instead of waiting for "go advanced" to click in; that doesn't work from post to post here using copy/paste ... guess it's my one new thing learned today item ... or at least one of them, since i did learn something else, too ;)

[Mark Metcalfe]

I love that banana guy. (Need a little devil smilie.)

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

I love that banana guy. (Need a little devil smilie.)

I'm sure the banana guy loves you, too, Mark.

[Jim Chabot]

Time to share some great news right here on this thread. Snow has finally arrived in Northern Maine!!!!!!!! Actually it has been here for two weeks now!

I managed to sneak away the week before last, for the entire week. Got myself familiar with "the county" again as I was able to ride nearly 2000 miles, covered everything from Allagash down to Patten.


1886

Early to rise!

1887

Beautiful sunny days, very little traffic and great trails!

1888

Here is the actual launch site of the very first solo transatlantic balloon flight. This site is maintained as a testament to folks who have too much time on their hands.


Heading back up this Saturday for another week!

[Susan Unger]

Noticed you've been absent. Have fun in the snow!

[Steven Burton]

2900 Snarf!!!
:smilies0295:
:smilies0262:
:smilies1610:
:cool:

Um that is not a palindrome.
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys-fc-001.php

[Steven Burton]

Time to share some great news right here on this thread. Snow has finally arrived in Northern Maine!!!!!!!! Actually it has been here for two weeks now!

I managed to sneak away the week before last, for the entire week. Got myself familiar with "the county" again as I was able to ride nearly 2000 miles, covered everything from Allagash down to Patten.




1886

Early to rise!

1887

Beautiful sunny days, very little traffic and great trails!

1888

Here is the actual launch site of the very first solo transatlantic balloon flight. This site is maintained as a testament to folks who have too much time on their hands.


Heading back up this Saturday for another week!

I wish we could get snow like that and not ice. We always seem to have snow on the grass ice on the roads. The year we had the big snow storm during x-mas. All I remember was sliding around the back roads in the country on ice.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Is it just me, or has Mark been getting WAY too many "landmark" post numbers lately? I vote we work to keep him from getting post 3000 by refusing to post anything else in this thread. Starting now. No more posts after this one. *shifty eyes*

[Steven Burton]

Noticed you've been absent. Have fun in the snow!

He has been trying to figure out what this snow is and how to use it.

[Steven Burton]

I'm sure the banana guy loves you, too, Mark.

Bananas make a good eaten.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

*sigh* My own husband, working against me. What is the world coming to?

[Steven Burton]

Internet etiquette question: When ending a conversation with someone several time zones away, do you end with the appropriate sign off for your time zone (i.e. "Good night") or for theirs (i.e. "Have a nice day")?

You do realize she is only asking so that she can make you feel bad that she stayed up later and got in one more post, right?

[Glenda Harvey]

Hello :smilies0295:

[Susan Unger]

*sigh* My own husband, working against me. What is the world coming to?

Life is rough at times, isn't? ;)

[Steven Burton]

Hasta La vista

[Glenda Harvey]

Hasta La vista

So Long....

[Glenda Harvey]

HEY SUSAN!! WE HAVE SNOW!!!! :smilies0231:

[Susan Unger]

HEY SUSAN!! WE HAVE SNOW!!!! :smilies0231:

AGH! Life IS rough! Ours is melting away...so sad. :( It will be 60s by Friday. Boo Hiss!

[Marg Shurtliff]

A busy day here . 30 posts . Wow ! And Mark got another milestone post # 2900. I agree with Charlotte he seems to be getting far too many of them but then -- he did start this fun thread , so I guess we have to allow him some perks .
Managed a whole 4 minutes being last with my first post but 2 hours and 45 minutes with the second so that's somewhat better .
Good to see Jim back , too.,

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

*obligatory post to be last*

[Glenda Harvey]

AGH! Life IS rough! Ours is melting away...so sad. :( It will be 60s by Friday. Boo Hiss!

I'm not sure how much we will get with this storm. The big one is suppose to be Saturday. Good Night.

[Steven Burton]

79...................:smilies1404:

[Marg Shurtliff]

*obligatory post to be last*

Sorry to hear you posted your last , Charlotte and were obliged to do so . Who would do that to such a nice person as you ???

[Gina Stevenson]

Um that is not a palindrome.

Yeah, I know 2900 isn't ... after i said he got the palindrome he was waiting for (Mark), I was mentioning his getting another good one ... but, alas, didn't "splain" that I did not mean another palindrome but just a significant one. OK, Steven? ;P

Tho't you had me http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/busted.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php), didn't you?


Hasta La vista

'Forgot the "Baby!" Steven. Wasn't some movie line, "Hasta la vista, baby!" ???

[Susan Unger]

It is a sleepy morning for me folks. Ready for my coffee!

[Steven Burton]

74..............

[Susan Unger]

73......

[Steven Burton]

72...........................

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Sorry to hear you posted your last , Charlotte and were obliged to do so . Who would do that to such a nice person as you ???

It's okay. Whoever it was, they're gone now, so I'm back!

[Susan Unger]

70...

[Steven Burton]

Yeah, I know 2900 isn't ... after i said he got the palindrome he was waiting for (Mark), I was mentioning his getting another good one ... but, alas, didn't "splain" that I did not mean another palindrome but just a significant one. OK, Steven? ;P

Tho't you had me http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/busted.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php), didn't you?



'Forgot the "Baby!" Steven. Wasn't some movie line, "Hasta la vista, baby!" ???

Nope, I don't have a baby. ;P

[Mark Metcalfe]

Charlotte got 2929 what I wasn't looking!

[Ed DiSante]

we have finally started to de-accumulate our for the record books snow this winter--i didn't make up that word one of the radio meteorologists in boston said it

[Jim Chabot]

AGH! Life IS rough! Ours is melting away...so sad. :( It will be 60s by Friday. Boo Hiss!

Sorry to hear this! It will be 60 here tomorrow as well. I've got to cut firewood for the following week at the Maine house. Looks like I'll be cutting in the mud. Looks like it will be 35 in Caribou, then back into the teens and single digits for the rest of the week, hopefully it will snow some more up there, this will be the shortest riding season ever unless by some miracle we can get the snow to last until April.

[Jim Chabot]

Noticed you've been absent. Have fun in the snow!

I did take a one month naznet sabbatical, this thread was the one I missed most.

[Jim Chabot]

Oh and 64, even though I have no clue as to what that means.

[Susan Unger]

Sorry to hear this! It will be 60 here tomorrow as well. I've got to cut firewood for the following week at the Maine house. Looks like I'll be cutting in the mud. Looks like it will be 35 in Caribou, then back into the teens and single digits for the rest of the week, hopefully it will snow some more up there, this will be the shortest riding season ever unless by some miracle we can get the snow to last until April.It is a disgusting 64 here today. Bah humbug!


I did take a one month naznet sabbatical, this thread was the one I missed most.We missed you, too


Oh and 64, even though I have no clue as to what that means.

The numbers stand for how many are needed until we reach he 3000 post mark.

[Steven Burton]

I am currently keeping count for everyone 62.

[Susan Unger]

I am currently keeping count for everyone 62.

Keeper of the posts :)

[Steven Burton]

60

Just random thought you might find this interesting, Susan.
http://www.ancientresource.com/lots/medieval_crusades/knights_templar_coins.html

[Glenda Harvey]

We are getting closer to post # 3000. Who will it be?

[Jim Chabot]

The numbers stand for how many are needed until we reach he 3000 post mark.

Ahhh..........I would have never guessed!

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

We are getting closer to post # 3000. Who will it be?

And when?

[Steven Burton]

56 and counting..................

[Glenda Harvey]

And when?

:smilies0417: :smilies0717:

[Steven Burton]

54.....................

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

:smilies0417: :smilies0717:

I was intending to ask how long it will be before we reach post #3000.

[Glenda Harvey]

I was intending to ask how long it will be before we reach post #3000.

Exactly. I was adding characters to your question. I guess it didn't come out the way I meant for it too.

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Exactly. I was adding characters to your question. I guess it didn't come out the way I meant for it too.

Okay! I understand now. Sorry about that.

[Steven Burton]

50...... :p

[Glenda Harvey]

50...... :p

Getting closer....

[Steven Burton]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/arms.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

I welcome post 3000 with open arms.

[Marg Shurtliff]

33 posts this time around . Getting closer to that magic 3000 post . I figure we'll have it early Saturday unless there is a real push on posts Friday .

Managed 24 minutes with my first post being last and 1 hour and 53 minutes with the second one .

[Jim Chabot]

Wow! 1 hour and 53 minutes! That seems like such a long, long time.

[Marg Shurtliff]

Not bad. Better than a minute or two but no where near the third of day I've had ! Just depends on who's awake !

[Jim Chabot]

Not bad. Better than a minute or two but no where near the third of day I've had ! Just depends on who's awake !

I suppose that would be correct!

[Susan Unger]

60

Just random thought you might find this interesting, Susan.
http://www.ancientresource.com/lots/medieval_crusades/knights_templar_coins.html

Cool!

[Mark Metcalfe]

2992 (palindrome) is the precursor to 3000 (milestone). They will happen in rapid succession.
When we reach the mid-80s, the race will begin.
I can only hope to be around when it happens!
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/bike2.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Susan Unger]

It is a disgusting 71 degrees right now. What is wrong with this world?

[Jim Chabot]

It is a disgusting 71 degrees right now. What is wrong with this world?

Arrggghh........ Sorry to hear that! It is about 65 here, but tomorrow I escape to the land of -5 to +20 for a week. I was surprised to find that the snow is still about 30" deep in the woods. Looks like I should have cut enough firewood in the fall. It isn't much fun cutting up trees in 2 1/2 feet of snow!

[Susan Unger]

Arrggghh........ Sorry to hear that! It is about 65 here, but tomorrow I escape to the land of -5 to +20 for a week.

Sounds like heaven. :smilies0041:

[Jim Chabot]

Sounds like heaven. :smilies0041:

Yes absolutely! I am firmly convinced that God spends the winter months in Northern Maine. I have never actually seen him there physically, but I have seen ample evidence to indicate that He had just been there!

[Steven Burton]

So do y'all go out side and run around in the snow with shorts and t-shirt on?

[Susan Unger]

So do y'all go out side and run around in the snow with shorts and t-shirt on?

Tshirts, yes. Shorts no. We do have a Penquin Club. On New Year's Day they jump in the Susquehanna River in their swimsuits. I'm not a member though.

[Steven Burton]

Ah like the polar bear club.

[Glenda Harvey]

I thought for sure that by the time I got back on the computer someone would have snagged 3000. I guess I still have a chance.

[Susan Unger]

Ah like the polar bear club.

Maybe that it was I was thinking of...knew it started with a P.

[Glenda Harvey]

:smilies1610:

[Susan Unger]

:smilies0041: :smilies0041: :smilies0041:

[Steven Burton]

30........

[Steven Burton]

:smilies1610:

This is......

[Steven Burton]

:smilies0041: :smilies0041: :smilies0041:

a little ridiculous!

[Gina Stevenson]

It is a disgusting 71 degrees right now. What is wrong with this world?


Yes absolutely! I am firmly convinced that God spends the winter months in Northern Maine. I have never actually seen him there physically, but I have seen ample evidence to indicate that He had just been there!

Just don't know what to think about you two ... heretics! He spends winter in Hawaii ... not Maine! ;)



a little ridiculous!

Yes, this thread may be ridiculous, Steven, but much more congenial than some of the CE threads, no? It's a fun sort of ridiculousness. ;)

[Marg Shurtliff]

Just 20 today . Maybe saving up for the final thrust today to 3000. Pretty sure it'll happen today . Just need a few making post after post in a row and we'll be there .
Got an hour and 37 minutes being last with my first post and an hour and 45 minutes with the second . Not too bad I guess .

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

Tsk. I spend a whole day away, and you're not even to 3000 yet? Well, Steven and I have to go to a quiz meet this (Saturday) morning, so it may be taken by the time we get back. We'll just see.

[Glenda Harvey]

Good Night :smilies1098:

[Marg Shurtliff]

Good night , Glenda .
Safe trip Charlotte and Steven .

[Susan Unger]

a little ridiculous!What? you can't handle my cherubicness? ;) :praying:

[Susan Unger]

Just don't know what to think about you two ... heretics! He spends winter in Hawaii ... not Maine! ;)

Hee hee hee...

I'm just glad to have found a kindred spirit concerning love of winter.

[Glenda Harvey]

The snow storm we were suppose to get last night has not materialized. We just got a dusting. I was all set for a weekend at home watching the weather outside.

[Susan Unger]

I'm wondering if the best way to clean my place is to just open the windows and doors of my apartment and let the wind do all my work...

[Glenda Harvey]

Getting closer to 3000.

[Susan Unger]

Before cleaning my apartment, I decided to clean out three email inboxes. I am JUST now reading Christmas eletters. lame...

[Mark Metcalfe]

Getting closer to 3000.

Yes, but who is counting? :smilies0262:

[Glenda Harvey]

Yes, but who is counting? :smilies0262:

I am..

[Susan Unger]

14 to go!

[Charlotte 'Mercer' Burton]

14 to go!

Make that 13!

[Glenda Harvey]

Oh no!! Does this mean I have to stay on until I get to 3000?

[Glenda Harvey]

:smilies1447:

[Glenda Harvey]

Soon............

[Glenda Harvey]

10 more to go...........

[Glenda Harvey]

We're getting there..

[Glenda Harvey]

Where is everyone?? We are almost down to post 3000.

[Glenda Harvey]

:smilies1610:

[Glenda Harvey]

:smilies0195:

[Glenda Harvey]

I think you are all letting me win this. Of course there is probably someone lurking who will snag it at the last minute.

[Susan Unger]

Where is everyone?? We are almost down to post 3000.

cleaning my apartment

[Glenda Harvey]

I'm referring to post # 3000, not the last person to post. But who knows maybe it is one and the same.

[Susan Unger]

i think you are all letting me win this. Of course there is probably someone lurking who will snag it at the last minute.

trying!!!!!

[Susan Unger]

Please!