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Barbe1963

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Oct 5th entry in My Utmost for His Highest....defining sin Posted: 11/21/2009 7:55:25 AM
Funny how we parents struggle with that. With my older son, I took him to church, taught his class in ccd, drug him to youth group which he hated and he grew up hating to go to church because I dragged him all thoses years. As I told him, I'm sorry, my belief as a parent is that I need to provide you with the foundation, what you do with that after that is up to you. My youngest son, I took him to church, taught his ccd classes, made him (at least the first time) go to youth retreats and encouraged his active participation in the youth group. He hangs with friends from our church as well as his football and baseball buddies, volunteers his time to the church, and regularly reads the bible. The difference I believe in my house, was that with Brian I felt forced to go and still resents that, and Daniel feels it's just part of how we live our lives as God as our center. My prayers are that Brian finds his way back....but it's his journey now.

Barbe1963

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Veterans Make Up One in Four Homeless People in the United States Posted: 11/12/2009 11:05:32 AM
Kudos to you Cotter, and the church your group partners with to take care of your people in need in your city. Especially during this economic crisis, it's imperative that we do what we can to help those in need.

barbe1963

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Captivating qualities? Posted: 11/5/2009 9:23:45 PM
An air of confidence, and big strong hands that look like they work for a living. And a glimmer of softness when he talks about his kids, it's there, in the eyes, kind of like a twinkle. He doesn't get all mushy, but you can see how much they mean to him. Yah, that works for me.

barbe1963

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Oct 5th entry in My Utmost for His Highest....defining sin Posted: 11/5/2009 9:32:57 AM
This morning I heard a wonderful talk by a priest, Father Clark that I have a tremendous amount of respect for. I wish I could repeat it word for word, but I'll share the gist because it touched a cord in me and reminded me of God's love for us all. He talked about the use of metaphors and stories in the Bible and if one took every passage in the Bible and interpreted them literally, then the full flavor of the passage would be missed. He then talked about how Jesus is portrayed in the Bible as a fisher of men, a shepherd of lost sheep, and a woman who finds a lost coin, and that the rejoicing that is found over the recovery of one lost sheep or a lost coin is no where near the rejoicing over a sinner who has lost his way and found his way home. He spoke of our God being merciful and grace-giving and that as followers we are called to be merciful and forgiving. I know this is nothing new, but this thread came to mind mind as I was sitting listening to him that I thought I'd share it here.

barbe1963

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Where can I get some good Bar b que? Posted: 11/4/2009 2:34:05 PM
hey!!! we will have no throwing shellfish at the Barbe!!!!

barbe1963

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Where can I get some good Bar b que? Posted: 11/4/2009 12:13:35 PM
I had some lovely pulled pork up in Oak Glen on Monday, and better yet, some nice apple pie. OP if you want to enjoy a nice drive out in the country, check it out.

barbe1963

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A little overweight, very curvey, ....and I hear this. Posted: 10/31/2009 8:00:32 PM
Dave and Chucky, while I agree with you wholeheartedly that people are entitled to their preferences, this doesn't really seem to fit that criteria in this case. Why would a man get involved with a BBW and say he would marry her if she'd only lose weight? If his issue was preference, why get involved in the first place? Seems to me there is more to the stor y than just a man's preference for a thinner woman.

barbe1963

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Oct 5th entry in My Utmost for His Highest....defining sin Posted: 10/17/2009 10:19:35 PM
A case for Christ is a really good book Boomer, totally agree. I lent it to a friend of mine a few years ago - Tim the atheist I called him affectionatly, he called me Barb the Jesus freak, didn't change his mind, but we had some lively conversations. We liked to talk about each other's beliefs, but we were both secure and comfortable in our own. I volunteer in the bookstore/religious goods bookstore at my church, and today one of our parishoners came in looking for a bumpersticker that she'd see that says "co-exist" The premise is acceptance of other peoples right to worship as they see fit, and to coexist and accept them. I am suggesting to our manager that we order them. Now I know the Catholic Churches policies have changed... they no longer go on huge inquisitions to eliminate those who think differently than them... It's a different world... But they do look down on those who do not think the way they do... It's still judging others... And I use the Catholic Church as an example because they are an easy target based on known history I won't make excuses for what has happened in the past Jack, but I have to tell you, that I probably know more Catholics than you do, since I worship with, socialize with,volunteer with, sing with, etc. several times a week with lots of them and don't find this to be the case. I invite you to come down and hang with my group, think you'd like them and fit right in.

barbe1963

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Imprisoning nonviolent pot dealers -- a useless expense? Posted: 10/14/2009 6:04:45 AM
^^^^^^ Silly Nerd, haven't you heard? Everyone knows that if you want to continue to live, give a woman who is suffering from PMS chocolate so she doesn't rip your arm off and begin to beat you with it when you accidentally leave the toilet seat up. well em...Golf, let's just say I have first hand knowledge that this is true, and I can't cite my source as I refuse to incriminate myself

barbe1963

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Health care Posted: 10/12/2009 7:28:45 PM
Or they do what alot of employers are doing right now, and hiring only part time workers. Two of them to each work 20-30 hours a week so that they don't have to provide benefits. During my job search, I keep running across this. Oh and Minister? You are my hero!

barbe1963

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Help-- Painful attraction! Posted: 10/12/2009 5:08:28 PM
Anyone have any other insights/thoughts on the subject? Would appreaciate feedback.. thanks again Buy a new BOB and forget about him!

barbe1963

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Brand New - Written By and For POF members Posted: 10/11/2009 10:09:01 AM
How odd, how did this thread show back up? My alltime favorite thread was the desert island thread....sadly, it went the way of the other good ones in the war of Pandy, May, 2008.....

barbe1963

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but they have great healthcare..... Posted: 10/7/2009 4:57:05 PM
doubt you'll get that chance....you know that transparancy thing isn't working that well. You'll get to read it after it's voted on.

barbe1963

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In your wilder days? Posted: 10/7/2009 12:09:41 PM
yeah I know. I saw that scene in "The Blues Brothers". They were playing at Bob's Country Bunker That's cool, it also happened in Leo's little bit of Country, in San Marcos, CA. Sadly, Leo's is no more, sure had some fun there. Ah...Good times......Good times...... Phaedra, that look on Sockie's face was priceless when he walked in and saw you taking the whip for a test drive!

barbe1963

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Our New President Posted: 10/6/2009 9:52:03 PM
Skooch, this thread is about the President, it's not about Limbaugh. If you wish to defend Obama's policies and actions in his first 10 months of office, this is the place to do it. It would be interesting to hear your opinion on the job he has done so far JUST once instead of your continued attack of an entertainer. Of course, feel free to start a thread all about Limbaugh. I'm sure it would be entertaining as well.

barbe1963

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Our New President Posted: 10/6/2009 8:59:13 PM
So once again, you pull the "oh yah, you say Obama is not living up to his campaign promises, well I say Limbaugh is a control freak who is the leader of all things conservative." How trite....How very typical.

barbe1963

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Polanski Pervski Posted: 10/1/2009 9:33:31 PM
And may I add that Whoopie is an idiot for trying to justify his actions, saying it wasn't rape rape it was just rape. WTF is that?

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 10/1/2009 12:56:11 PM
okay, now that we are done with the "who does Phredly look like" we can play who does Dr. Ama look like. I pick Drew Barrymore. Or maybe a young Angela Lansbury.

barbe1963

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tell the truth Posted: 10/1/2009 5:56:59 AM
::::::::::snickers::::::::::: mayhaps you are right! Now pass me the eye bleach!

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/30/2009 10:47:33 PM
you know this whole shooting himself in the foot idea does not seem to be working. GG seems to be shooting lot of bullets but I think has been only one verified shoot,

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/30/2009 10:35:39 PM
we need the amo W to keep up enough amo for GG, I know what you are thinking, It's very generous of Barbe to take one for the team and all I have to say is You Are Welcome! The least a poodle would do to help out her sisters. Oh minister! Can you and your throne step over here.

barbe1963

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Introduce Yourself Here. Posted: 9/30/2009 10:32:26 PM
Welcome Newbies, Jump in, the waters fine. Just look out for the sharks and cat fish lurking in the pond. I suggest reading some of the regulars posts, get a feel for them, andthen jump right in. Seriously the water is fine once you get used to the backbiting and tiffs! Happy Fishing!'

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/30/2009 10:27:25 PM
pssst...don't worry Ama darlin', the minister and I are TIGHT, and I can get more from him by polishing his throne for him.. C'mere Sockie....

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/30/2009 8:12:26 PM
::::::::::::::::::::::: Hands GG another clip::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: time to reload?

barbe1963

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tell the truth Posted: 9/30/2009 6:38:59 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^sounds like somone needs to pay a little visit to the doctor and get some cream for that......

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/30/2009 6:22:08 PM
funny, I was thinking Mark Spitz.............

barbe1963

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Why are there no hippie chicks on pof? Posted: 9/30/2009 6:20:03 PM
ewwwwwwwwwwww...what did the loser get? Mayhaps he is looking for a woman who has wide hips....I may be who you are looking for OP! Wb Trix, nice ta see ya!

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/30/2009 6:51:38 AM
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::taking gun away from GoGetter now that he has shot himself repeatedly in the foot and hands it to Phredly for a go:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/28/2009 2:13:51 PM
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::handing GoGetter a Gun:::::::::::::::::::::::::: here, you better shoot yourself in the other foot while you are at it.

barbe1963

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When are you crossing the line into adultry? Posted: 9/28/2009 7:24:19 AM
If liars lie what do foolish women do besides falling for or continuing with a liar once they know he's lying? Answer please??? I thought that pretty much went without saying, but foolish women do what foolish women do, buy in to the lies of liars. It's so stereotypical it would be funny if it wasn't so sad.

barbe1963

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When are you crossing the line into adultery? Posted: 9/27/2009 5:38:04 PM
really appreciate Sweetest for sticking up for my friend... she is not the villian that most of the people in this thread are making her out to be! This man approached her without telling her that he was married right away and by the time that he did she was already invested in the friendship. I think that it is also important to note that this man did not seperate form his wife because of my friend, I asked her that question specifically and he insists that they would have seperated even if she weren't in the picture. Not that it justifies her situation but I don't think that she is the bad guy here... The bad guy happens to be the man that approached her and didn't tell her he was married. Of course he tells her that he would have left his wife even if he hadn't met her, that's what liars do...they lie.

barbe1963

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Survival Tactics for the Unemployed Posted: 9/25/2009 6:37:54 PM
^^^ gee that helps alot, thanks.

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/24/2009 9:21:01 PM
holds herself back* (It's like shooting fish in a bucket) You showed remarkable restraint ATC!

barbe1963

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What do you think love over 50 looks/feels like? Posted: 9/22/2009 6:21:14 AM
^^^^pssttt.... I think you are lost Natasha darling, this is still not the ferret thread!!!

barbe1963

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Count your blessings Posted: 9/21/2009 8:11:40 PM
Thank you everyone for the encouraging words, I appreciate your support. Most of the time I do pretty well keeping my spirits up, doing volunteer work and taking some classes and workshops is helping, but some days are just tough. It's always good to get a reminder that truly my troubles pale in comparison to others. I'm sorry Natasha, I already had plans, but glad you had a good time!

barbe1963

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Count your blessings Posted: 9/20/2009 7:49:56 PM
As some of you know, I was laid off from my job of 10 years a few months ago, and although I am trying not to, sometimes I slip into that "pity party" mode and wallow in the fact that finding a job right now really sucks. Today, twice I was reminded of how fortunate I really am. I'll tell you briefly about one because I am still thinking about it. I attended an event today which was a fund raiser for Saint Jude Hospital, and the father of a little girl spoke and told us about his 11 year old daughter Elizabeth who was there. She was born with "brittle bone" disease and was born with every bone in her body broken and was not expected to live. Now, they don't expect her to live to adulthood, but her parents are grateful that they've had their little mirace for 11 years and counting. Today on the way to the event, they got an email about their daughters good friend, 10 years old who had cancer who died today...and they have to find a way to tell their own daughter who also has an incurable disease that her friend had passed. The agony in that father's face I can still see. So, when I sit here and think about my two beautiful, smart, and most of all healthy sons, my wonderful family, great friends, a little house that I bought and made into a home for us, I remember again how blessed I really am.

barbe1963

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Our New President Posted: 9/19/2009 9:40:57 PM
once, just once, I wish someone would answer an accusation without an "oh yah, well your guy did THAT so this makes him worse than my guy"

barbe1963

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hitchhiker awkwardness Posted: 9/19/2009 1:30:55 PM
So, if the circumstances were right, I would definatly grab a hitchhiker! Probably the number one reason not to hitchhike!

barbe1963

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What if I don't want to be a cougar? Posted: 9/13/2009 9:17:30 PM
okay, so now there's a website coming for just this purpose, check out the email I just got. Hi there, I'm about to set up a club for Cougars, well it is called Club COUGAR. It is a social networking site where mature woman can meet a younger Guy. (under 40) Friendship, Socialising or just a place to adore younger men. Just a quick question, would you be interested in such a club? It would be totally free for 6 months for you to try out. After that membership would be $50 a year. Email me back either way and if you are interested, I'll add you to my list. Thanks and hope to hear some feedback, or just a place to adore younger men????? WTF???

barbe1963

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On labels... Posted: 9/12/2009 10:55:15 PM
Personally I always cut the label out because they scratch my bum.

barbe1963

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Is Height an issue to Men? Posted: 9/12/2009 10:47:13 PM
... um... I'm not the type of girl who actually carries a measuring tool around with her, making a note to self of what to get P for Christmas.....

barbe1963

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Am I wrong here? Opinions, please! Posted: 9/12/2009 8:09:37 PM
Nice work finding a man who has a green thumb Miss W. can't wait to hear how things work out. Now...if only a man who can cook would email me.......

barbe1963

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Alluring dress with hard-eyed looks ... what does a woman mean? Posted: 9/3/2009 3:44:07 PM
Because a woman going through a divorce wouldn't be intentionally rude to men? Not sure "having a bad day and taking it out on someone else" and "being intenetionally rude" are mutually exclusive. I disagree. I believe perhaps the net result may be the same, ie: man feeling slighted and bewildered by the treatment, but I don't believe the motivation of a woman who is as Ace has suggested tears men up for sport and a woman who is having her own issues and just doesn't want to be bothered are the same at all. In the case of Match, Dude, I can't imagine why a woman would go to the trouble of setting up a date, and either not showing up, or showing up late. I've had girlfriends who have been stood up by guys like this as well, and I don't understand that either.

barbe1963

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Alluring dress with hard-eyed looks ... what does a woman mean? Posted: 9/1/2009 1:31:35 PM
I understand that is how you interpreted it , I'm just saying that there could be other reasons other than she was waiting for a boy to whup up on that you nor I are privvy to. I'm not dismissing how you felt Ace, I get that you felt that you were beat up on, but I do question whether her motive was sport beating up on as you are suggesting or merely a woman who had her own agenda that we are not thinking of. Here's an example; a woman, going through a painful divorce, meeting a friend to talk about it over drinks might not be in any mindset to be approached by another man. I think I'd rather assume the lady was having a bad day rather than think she was deliberately toying with you. VVVV Thank you Jack, you said it much better than I could. Why not give her the benefit of the doubt rather than assume the worst?

barbe1963

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Alluring dress with hard-eyed looks ... what does a woman mean? Posted: 9/1/2009 12:12:31 PM
I think it's safe to say that none of us really knows what is in the mind of another, and we can sit here until this thread grows to 14 pages proving that over and over again. I can tell you this, if I am dressed up and sitting at a bar, and let's say I'm waiting for someone which would be the only reason I can think of where I might be sitting dressed up at a bar, and I'm approached by someone that doesn't ring my bell so to speak, I would politely make my disinterest known. Now my definition of politely might differ from yours, so perhaps someone who might be very sensitive, might take a "thanks, but I'm waiting for a friend", to be a rude rejection, when it really wasn't that at all. I've not seen or experienced what the OP describes in his opening post, and really my only answer is still, you must not have been what she was fishing for.

barbe1963

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Man Law Posted: 8/27/2009 10:25:29 AM
Not that we are off topic here or anything, but can I suggest that instead of pitter pattering off to tattle to the mods again and invite their attention to the Califorum can we get back to the subject at hand? Isn't there a man law about tattling?

barbe1963

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Let's get naked Posted: 8/26/2009 5:58:01 PM
Naked running: it's the parts that keep moving while you're stationary that bother me You're going to put your eye out with that thing!!!!!!

barbe1963

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Man Law Posted: 8/26/2009 5:52:08 PM
I can see his reputation precedes him. Wondering if that was all that was preceding him

barbe1963

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Man Law Posted: 8/25/2009 8:21:53 PM
Oh where or where is the minister when we need him? hmmmm....hope he didn't hit himself in the head with his gavel......

barbe1963

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tell the truth Posted: 8/25/2009 8:18:48 PM
indeed. why don' you stick to said subject? and you neglected the period. easier said than done, perhaps you can tell us what the subject of this thread is.

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