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micronut
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 31, 2013 - 12:12am PT
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Happy Easter yall. I usually stay away from non climbing threads, but Easter is a really special day for me and my family and I hope it ends up being so for many of you. To me, and those who believe in the Christian Faith, this day is a really neat reminder of a kind and loving creator and the miracle of his resurrection. Yeah, I believe Jesus, the dude from Nazareth in the Bible, was God in carnate. A sinless man. Perfect. Fully man and fully God. Crucified and miraculously raised from the dead. Continued to do great things here on Earth until he was taken up into heaven. Call me crazy. But it shapes me as a man and a father and husband and grateful steward of all I have and can be.
So, whatever your day holds tomorrow, be it Bunnies or BBQ or chocolate or family or alone time or climbing or whatever, I wish you a day filled with gratitude above all.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. " John 3:16
Happy Easter.
Scott
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MisterE
Social climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 02:04am PT
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You too, Micronut!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 31, 2013 - 02:08am PT
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Susan
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Mar 31, 2013 - 02:09am PT
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Hope you have a fun day w/the family :3
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 31, 2013 - 02:13am PT
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Praise God! Happy and a Joyful Easter to you to Micronut!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 31, 2013 - 05:06am PT
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hey there say, micronut... thanks for a sweet wish of yours...
very nice picture of meadow...
god bless to you and family...
thank you mr E ... very nice spring recipe... ?stuff egg shell, is it?
cute idea...
god bless and happy easter to all, however you enjoy the holiday,
may it be with family and loved ones...
and in ways that help love grow... like spring that shows
new growth, this is a good time for it...
:)
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splitter
Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane ~:~
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Mar 31, 2013 - 08:09am PT
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HE is Risen...HE is Risen.....INDEED!!! "We will be united with Him, in His resurrection."
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:32am PT
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Happy Easter!!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:39am PT
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God bless you and yours, Micro!
And the rest of ya'll? Well, may God bless you too.
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Mar 31, 2013 - 12:00pm PT
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Happy Easter! I'm not a Christian, but I think Jesus was cool, and I respect all people who live with love and caring for others as their focus.
I worship nature, so I celebrate birth, renewal, fertility, life force, evolution, the wonder of eco-systemic complexity.
For 33 years my tribal family has celebrated a reunion in Yosemite for Easter, with brunch at the Awhannee! So here we are...used to cost $8.00...today....never mind...but worth it just for the long term tradition the now grown kids won't let us change.
Happy Easter! Here is the morning view from Lynda's Foresta house...top of El Cap wreathed in clouds...
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David D.
Trad climber
Monterey
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Mar 31, 2013 - 12:06pm PT
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Happy Easter!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Mar 31, 2013 - 12:42pm PT
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This little dude showed up a few days before easter, and has shown no sign of leaving. He hasn't told me what he thinks about god or Jesus, but he says that the weeds in my yard are really delicious -- especially the dandelions -- and that there's this one bush that is so dense no coyote can get to him when he ducks into it.
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DMBARN
Trad climber
Modesto
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Mar 31, 2013 - 01:20pm PT
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HE IS RISEN INDEED!!!!!!!
May His spirit be present in your life today and the truth of His life become real leading you to salvation.
Douglas
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 31, 2013 - 01:25pm PT
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Happy Easter to you too micronut! God bless you and your family.
PS: As Christians let's remember that going to church, or posting quotes from the bible on the internet does not make us Christians. It is about contributing positive actions to this universe. Most of us are sinners, but let's try to do more positive than negative out there...
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Gene
climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 01:46pm PT
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A gathering of friends from earlier this morning.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Mar 31, 2013 - 02:37pm PT
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As Christians let's remember that going to church, or posting quotes from the bible on the internet does not make us Christians. It is about contributing positive actions to this universe. Most of us are sinners, but let's try to do more positive than negative out there...
I concur with you on this. But sometimes I get perceived as 'negative' when I voice my opinions against lude behavior. I'm a "hater".
Whatever. Che sera, sera....
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Gene
climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 05:02pm PT
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Vitaliy,
Good post. Thanks.
g
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 06:30pm PT
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"Lewd".
Holiday stolen from Pagans. Yer lawn care guy is dead.
Why can't "Christians" Just mind their own damn business & shut the Hell up already?
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
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Mar 31, 2013 - 08:55pm PT
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I was wondering how many posts it would take before the nah-sayers chimed in.
Nevermind. Let the meltdown begin....
:)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 31, 2013 - 09:34pm PT
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Well said Mr. Brennan. Grace is one of the most beautiful words I have ever met. Because I need it so much in my own life I try to give it in abundance to others.
The beautiful Nasturtiums, the golden flowers on the left, appeared out of nowhere when I returned home from a trip. No one planted them, they planted themselves and now greet me everyday with their happy faces.
Grace, something we didn't do, don't deserve but reap awesome benefits from.
Grace is Easter. Love, lynnie
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 31, 2013 - 09:47pm PT
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Grace is something else though.
Graceful behavior has a power that accepts crudity and non criminal anti social behavior for the frustration it is.
Misspelling, poor expression of an idea or just plain anger at what one would like to understand, can be resolved and given merit with a simple, graceful reply.
This is not like having to agree unconditionally, it's more like having some respect for other walks of life.
This is the best post I've ever seen!
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 31, 2013 - 09:50pm PT
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I was wondering how many posts it would take before the nah-sayers chimed in.
Nevermind. Let the meltdown begin....
And this is one of the funnier ones!
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:25pm PT
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Happy Easter, eh?
In Him,
PTL and PTP Pete
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:36pm PT
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Hypocrites all. You subdue & destroy And THEN say "Live & let Live".
If I hate anything, it's Christendom.
Eff yer Grace, bitches. Tell it to the Dead.I remain unrepentant.
edit: I "believe" in The Real. No double talk, no magic.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:46pm PT
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Well Skully, at times I'm OK, but much of the time I'm a poor excuse for a human being that's supposed to love my neighbor as I love myself, but upon examination I don't .... not really and truly. But I don't call myself a hypocrite cause I know what I truly am. That's where the grace I need comes in. jess sayin', lynnie
Aww Skully, have a good evening. Think we all pretty much care about each other on the topo and try to watch each others back. Peace, L.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:51pm PT
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. You subdue & destroy And THEN say "Live & let Live".
Lookest first, werest the negativeity comest. THEN judgest.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Mar 31, 2013 - 10:54pm PT
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Grace should be a faith free exercise. That's all. Do not saddle me with your yokes of baloney.
I'll love you for YOU. For Real. Isn't that enough? And when I die, I'll be dead. Feed for buzzards. I don't want Eternity. Now is plenty.
Sorry to piss on your party. I have no Grace, I guess.
I'll go get drunk in the bathtub now. There's no Jesus eggs there. ;-)
edit:Blueblocker needs kicked in the nuts. Asshole wingnut.
I still dig you, Lynne. You've got Grace down pat.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:00pm PT
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Skully, like my momma always told me, sweet dreams.
And grace is ...... regardless of anything or anyone. Peace, L.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:02pm PT
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Capt'in
" Grace should be a faith free exercise. That's all. "
NO. It's a FREE faith exercise!
"Do not saddle me with your yokes of baloney. "
HaHa That was a good one! HaHa! Im still Laugh'in
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:41pm PT
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CaPt'in
edit:Blueblocker needs kicked in the nuts. Asshole wingnut.
i will take that to show the love i have for you.
But sincerely, eternity is NOW Buddy!
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Mar 31, 2013 - 11:46pm PT
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Lynne writes:
"but much of the time I'm a poor excuse for a human being that's supposed to love my neighbor as I love myself, but upon examination I don't .... not really and truly"
We're supposed to love our neighbors, but nobody ever said we have to like them.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Chaz, I've never been able to figure that out. A teacher told me that once. But I can't get my brain around loving someone but not liking them. It seems like eventually the two would merge. lynnie
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Hypocrites all. You subdue & destroy And THEN say "Live & let Live".
If I hate anything, it's Christendom.
Eff yer Grace, bitches. Tell it to the Dead.I remain unrepentant.
Lol. Yes many religions contain lot's of hypocrites. And were started by hypocrites that wanted to control the stupid. Lots of people that go to churches are dishonest pieces of sh#t. Some people who work in churches are there only to gain access to children so they could molest them. Some priests ride in 1000000$ cars, and ask regular church goers for donations to the church. There are lot's of sick people out there who pretend to be Christians/Muslims/or whatever, who do not live by anything they CLAIM to believe. However, there are some individuals out there that got important lessons out of reading the Bible/Koran/etc, were able to transform their life, and do their best to be a decent human. My understanding of decent human does not involve hatred, murder, child molesting, or beliefs that my religion is superior to what other people believe. And I don't claim to be a saint neither haha. Just saying Christianity could help lot's of people, teach us to be better, but it depends on us, how we use it...teaching your children good lessons and spending time with them (like micronut) over Easter is not a bad thing. I do not see a reason to spray hate into this thread...
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Lol. Yes many religions contain lot's of hypocrites
LOL the WORLD contains lots of hypocrites.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Hey Jimmy, nice post!
I'm a cynical observer about the great salvation that allows many to hold up their hands and exclaim how saved they are. Regardless of what it was...
Grace is something else though.
Graceful behavior has a power that accepts crudity and non criminal anti social behavior for the frustration it is.
Misspelling, poor expression of an idea or just plain anger at what one would like to understand, can be resolved and given merit with a simple, graceful reply.
This is not like having to agree unconditionally, it's more like having some respect for other walks of life.
I'm kinda a Jesus-dude, but it sounds like you have the same vibe.
God bless.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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We're supposed to love our neighbors, but nobody ever said we have to like them.
Lynne, this means we should 'respect' our neighbors and be nice and 'civil' to them. Doesn't mean they aren't as#@&%es.
Had a chat with an 88yr-old chick at 7-11 today, registered Democrat she later told me. She was spouting off at the clerk about culture decay. I decided to chat with her.
Cool lady. Just very concerned about the future. I tried to reassure her and wish her happy Easter.
She has me and John for the future. And many like us.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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I guess I'm crazy, but I think if you practice loving someone, eventually (has taken quite some time with a few people) you end up liking them. It has much to do with the American Indian philosophy that if you walk in their moccasins you understand why they are and who they are. Happy Monday, lynnie
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clode
Trad climber
portland, or
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I just saw "The 10 Commandments" over the weekend. To me, it's kinda like "The Wizard of Oz", you never get tired of watching it again. My favorite line is "So shall it be written, so shall it be done"! Yule Brenner and Charleton Heston were both bad asses in that one!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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I guess I'm crazy, but I think if you practice loving someone, eventually (has taken quite some time with a few people) you end up liking them. It has much to do with the American Indian philosophy that if you walk in their moccasins you understand why they are and who they are. Happy Monday, lynnie
Happy Monday to you, Lynne, and to Micronut, bluering, Ron, the Captain, and to everyone else. I was too busy celebrating Easter to visit ST yesterday, so I just now read your beautiful post on grace. About all I know about grace, other than its definition (unmerited favor) is that I've received way more grace than I've given, or will ever be able to give, and yet I still keep stumbling and need (and receive) more grace to cover it. In that I remain joyously grateful.
John
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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As Christians let's remember that going to church, [...] does not make us Christians.
Is there any possibility that you could convince my wife that this was true?
Dave, I think the standard reply to that is "Going to church does not make one a Christian any more than staying in the garage makes one a car."
John
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Sweet, Timid and Nita. What a beautiful time. Holding onto the love like the Beatles proclaimed....all we need is love. True in some sense, in a lota sense. lynnie
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, TIMID... wow and awwwww.... thank you with all my heart...
yep, i never get to anything... just too far away... but i know the grandkids here, will have no regrets that i am...
and thus, so i don't...
but wow, i sure do miss it all, and them...
thank you and again, for this wonderful share... and just knowing that matt
has a great place and buddies to hang out with, >:D<
and, wow, the ol' chicken skinner looked like he was getting into
chicken action, for the day, :)
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