The New Hobbit Hole

[Corin Stormhands]

Well, you'd better not go for it while I'm putting the little one to bed. Which is coming right up since he didn't nap today (except when he fell asleep in his high chair at dinner).

[Corin Stormhands]

Remember those post Vietnam War t-shirts the veterans wore? (maybe they still do)

When I did I'll go to Heaven, 'cause I've spent my time in Hell.

I could probably sell them over there.

[Overtaxed]

I had filet mignon hickory-smoked on the grill today but I could still go for some wings. Didn't do much...watched the race,let cats in and out....the usual.

[JenB]

Take some time off... relax, read a good book, watch some Gilbert and Sullivan!

[JenB]

By the way Corin, I looked in on one of the threads in the Crusades where you are most active. Would it really surprise you to know that to the side you are not on, some of those who fight "besides you" seem as despiccable as you see some of the opposition? There are some real bad eggs on both sides. I'd wager that there are three times as many nice, pleasant Calvinists just lurking out here as there are throwing mud at you. Same for the Arminianists, I'm sure.

Good for you for getting involved, even if it is on the wrong side - ;-) - but you're one of the few nice guys who dares, I'm sure.

[Corin Stormhands]

Actually Jen, that doesn't surprise me at all. There's a lot of freepmail flying back and forth. I've met some Calvinists I can respect and with whom I can have a civil discussion, even in our disagreements.

And yes, to paraphrase Hagrid, there are many times and Arminian will say something an I'll say "He shouldn'ta said that..."

[JenB]

Yeah, and I know a few good Arminians. However, I have this slight Arminian-aversion since the pastor at our old church had, er, doctrinal errors and I had to have super-sensitive Calvinist shields on all the time... I'll get over it soon with the help of nice people like you!

[Corin Stormhands]

In reality, we're closer than we'll admit. There are some major differences. But the major similarities outweigh them, or at least they should.

[JenB]

Yah - "Jesus Christ, and Him crucified", as Paul would say. After all, it matters not if we are "of Paul or Apollos", for all those who really teach Christianity are "God's fellow-laborers".

[Corin Stormhands]

Of course is that Paul the Calvinist or Paul the Arminian? ;-)

[JenB]

Definitely Paul preached a Calvinist position, my misguided Arminian friend!

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Definitely Paul preached a Calvinist position, my misguided Arminian friend!

Your discussions kind of remind me of some I have had with some Orthodox types. Pretty civil, unless we get into Papal infalibility!! Of course us papists, and the Orthodox are in firm agreement about both Arminianism and Calvinism.

[JenB]

Yes, and we are sure that you and the Orthodox are suffering from the same delusions! (Funny how we say the same Apostles' Creed, but us Protestant types use a lower case 'c' for "catholic church", to make it ok)....

Hey, Corin, we can agree that neither of our sides is papist, right?

Oh, again this is totally tongue in cheek. No need to start a sub-Crusade in here!

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

No need to start a sub-Crusade in here!

Except against Sauron, of course!

[Corin Stormhands]

Hey, Corin, we can agree that neither of our sides is papist, right?

Well, I'm pretty sure we can agree with that here. But over "there" all weekend they've been telling me how Arminianism is closed to Roman Catholicism. And, actually, much of the doctrine is similar. But Wesley was pretty anti-Rome.

But as I see it, we're all in force together against the same Dark Lord.

Just like in Middle-Earth...

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

But over "there" all weekend they've been telling me how Arminianism is closed to Roman Catholicism.

I am just guessing, but I suppose they think that would be a 'bad thing'. Too bad, this being a political site, that they can't concentrate on the common enemy. It is worse than the Bushies and the Bush-bashers (and I have been called both, on the same thread too!)

[Corin Stormhands]

Too bad, this being a political site, that they can't concentrate on the common enemy.

Well, I didn't quote you, cause I wouldn't want to drag you into it. But I did reference your comment from the other day about the fact that we have enough evil to be fighting without fighting with those who share our value system.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Well, I didn't quote you, cause I wouldn't want to drag you into it.

Thank you for that, as you remember I can get into plenty of hot water on my own. Anybody see the sense in it? Maybe I should come over with some holy water and bless everyone, or do you think that might not be taken the right way?

[HairOfTheDog]

Hullo!

I was a busy person the last couple of days - went carousing with some friends last night... stayed out till the wee hours and finished it off with breakfast!

Today I went to a horse show and watched a friend of mine compete in Dressage. She did well... She competes on a small spotted pony in the high-brow sport of dressage, competing against the tall handsome thoroughbreds and warmbloods. And she won the first test today with the best score. Good for her! Here are some pictures of her in action:

For those of you not familiar with dressage, the sport is equivalent to figure skating. The horse and rider must perform a precise pattern of movements and are judged on teamwork, suppleness, correctness and form.

I wanted to learn dressage with Bay when I got him back, but gave it up quick because he hates the work. His heart is out in the hills on trail, and he is such a good guy, he can choose the work he likes as far as I am concerned.

So I came home and took him for a nice ride around the property which we both enjoyed. Now as an extra treat, he is mowing my lawn.

Hope all of you had a good day...

Corin, beware the religion forum... there be dragons there!

2J - thanks for the ping to Dubya with the sword... I do love a man with a sword!

CAV - Pinging you here for the general news flash - hope you had a good day haying!

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

Good night, everyone... doing nothing all day sure can tire a person out.

Here's a friendly sort of nightlight...