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The ***Official*** Weekend Singles Thread (Aug. 25-27)
August 25, 2006 | WFTR and Rightwingintelligentsia

Posted on 08/25/2006 4:53:40 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia

Back to School

Well, it's that time of year. We're finally throwing away Fourth of July leftovers in our refrigerators; the stores are starting to put out Christmas decorations; and school is starting. (Okay, the stores don't have Christmas decorations up yet, but complaining about how early holiday decorating starts is everyone's pet peeve.) For lack of a better seasonal topic, this week's singles' thread topic will be back-to-school. We want to talk about your school experiences in general and back-to-school experiences in particular.

We'd like people to share any memories that they have of going back to school. Please feel free to post anything that comes to mind when you think of this topic.

Here are some questions to kick us off.



Does back-to-school this year have any special meaning to you? Are you taking any kind of classes in the fall semester or quarter? If so, what are you taking and why are you taking it? How do you think you'll do? How close are you finishing whatever schooling you're doing? Do you have children in school?

When you think of going back to school, do you think of experiences you had as a child, as a teenager, or as a college student? Were you one of those people who looked forward to new friends and new challenges or were you one of those people who hated to lose the carefree days of summer?

What did you wear to school? Were you a jeans and T-shirt kind of person or did you wear the trendiest fashions? When you started back to school in the fall, were cool, crisp days just ahead or was the weather going to continue to be hot for a few more months?

Whom did you hang out with? The jocks? The artsy crowd? The nerds?

Did you go to football games in the fall? basketball games in the winter? Did you go to your prom or formal dance? If you didn't go to these kinds of events, what did you do instead?

What was the most popular song in the year that you graduated?

What was your favorite subject and why? Who were your favorite teachers and why?



If you are heading back to school and have any subjects that scare you, please let us know. Within Free Republic in general and within this group, there are some very intelligent, very educated people. If there's some subject that could be a problem for you, maybe we can help.




TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Education
KEYWORDS: backtoschool; dating; friendship; fun; singles; weekend
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To: DollyCali

Sorry to hear about this. Prayers going out to you, and for Josy's safe return.


381 posted on 08/27/2006 5:40:50 PM PDT by LisaMalia (Go Buckeyes!)
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To: DollyCali
Unto You, O Lord, we return with thanksgiving, for You are the Maker of Heaven and Earth, and it is Your hand that holds the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. Bring forth Your righteous judgment on those who take unto themselves Your authority, who become the arbiter of life.

Comfort Dolly in her hours of deep pain and anguish, Merciful Father, for her beloved companion is beyond her sight and care, yet may it be, Merciful Father, that if Josy has become the object of a hateful heart, You would empower the animal to outwit the human ... we pray that Josy will soon return home.

Thank You, O God, for the truth of Your Word ... A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel ... Proverbs 12:10. A wicked heart cannot know tender mercy, yet You can change the heart. May the Power of the Holy Spirit overwhelm the heart of one who tries to harm your creatures ... stay the hand that rises up to inflict pain. Provide a way, O God, to bring such situations to light, that these instances would be immediately and correctly dealt with. Let the wicked be stopped ... let the grieving be comforted ... be swift and sure in rendering justice, O Lord, for the sake of these little ones. In the Name of Jesus we pray, Amen ...
382 posted on 08/27/2006 5:49:16 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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To: DollyCali

Ah man. The same thing happened to us with one of our beloved hunting labs. Hugs and prayers.


383 posted on 08/27/2006 5:55:34 PM PDT by WV Mountain Mama (Good luck Andre! I hope you go out with a win, you're a great tennis player & even greater man.)
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To: DollyCali

I know how you love your dogs and cats, Dolly. Prayers for the safe return of Josie. I just got here so if she has been found, I apologise for not knowing. (((hugs)))


384 posted on 08/27/2006 5:58:48 PM PDT by luvie ("I want our troops to understand that not only does the country support them, but--we'll win! GWB)
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To: Pegita; WV Mountain Mama; rzeznikj at stout; LUV W; trussell; Kitty Mittens; Nowhere Man; ...
Thank you so much for your prayers..I am a bit too numb to respond individually but I appreciate your notes..and I am just responding here at this thread.. rather than the other or FReepmail.

I will keep you posted and golly.. I am so sorry to have killed the thread.. please, all.. hop in & play. I don't considerate inappropriate..

We have had a rough weekend here at the singles thread with nowhereman, Kate of spice island & me with the losses.. prayers for all the FReeper friends, those that have stated the need & the majority who have not, although their hearts might be heavy.
385 posted on 08/27/2006 8:07:59 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali

Is your pup still missing or has she been found.......?


386 posted on 08/27/2006 8:11:24 PM PDT by luvie ("I want our troops to understand that not only does the country support them, but--we'll win! GWB)
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To: DollyCali; Pegita

I'm always praying Dolly...but they have been stepped up for my freeper family this weekend. Praying hard for your Josie. I stand in agreement with Pegita's prayer. God Bless you and bring you sleep.
Hugs


387 posted on 08/27/2006 8:11:37 PM PDT by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are eternal!)
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To: LUV W

no, she is not here. Her longest time "out & about" prior was 10 minutes. We are now at 15.5 hours. Hope you are enjoying the time with your kids. When is the launch? I am so out of the loop. Is the hurricane going to affect it?


388 posted on 08/27/2006 8:27:26 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: trussell; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; snugs; lysie

thank you sweetie.. I know God loves Josy much more than I do. If she is alive I pray she will find her way back here or to a GOOD home. she is spoiled with daily many hour outings & in a lot of other ways. I would rather she be dead than in an abusive or neglectful home. We will meet again, of this I am sure.


389 posted on 08/27/2006 8:30:16 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali

The launch is supposed to be tomorrow afternoon at about 4:30 or so....and the hurricane isn't due...hope it downgrades permanently...till later in the week.


390 posted on 08/27/2006 8:30:57 PM PDT by luvie ("I want our troops to understand that not only does the country support them, but--we'll win! GWB)
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To: DollyCali

You and Josie are definitely in my prayers. I know how you love her. (((hugs)))


391 posted on 08/27/2006 8:33:22 PM PDT by luvie ("I want our troops to understand that not only does the country support them, but--we'll win! GWB)
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To: Pegita

Amen to your Powerful Prayer, and am Praying it Aloud with you, in our Savior's Name.


392 posted on 08/27/2006 9:19:48 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Hey everyone!

Just got back from a road trip to DC. Now I'm winding down, and waiting for my house to cool off to go to bed! I had the AC off all weekend and it's HOT in here!


393 posted on 08/27/2006 9:58:40 PM PDT by RockinRight (She rocks my world, and I rock her world.)
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To: RockinRight

How was DC?


394 posted on 08/27/2006 10:00:40 PM PDT by WFTR (Liberty isn't for cowards)
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To: RockinRight; All

Anyone still here?


395 posted on 08/27/2006 10:28:11 PM PDT by rzeznikj at stout (ASCII and ye shall receive... (II Computers 3:14))
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To: DollyCali

Any updates on Josy? We are all praying hard in the hope that she is OK.


396 posted on 08/28/2006 2:21:49 PM PDT by Nowhere Man (Pansy: b. 8-19-1987 - d. 8-27-2006, I'll miss you, little princess.... B-()
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To: Nowhere Man; Pegita; Kitty Mittens; snugs; lysie; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; trussell; LUV W; ..

No Josy yet. Spent day taking printed fliers w/pix to police, shelters, pounds, humane society.. About 15 stops in all..

Toby is very uptight.. When I left the van to go into a facility he exhibited severe separation anxiety.

Thank you for your prayers, kind thoughts. FReepmails & concern..


397 posted on 08/28/2006 2:35:24 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
Darn it!!

Continued prayers.

398 posted on 08/28/2006 2:55:02 PM PDT by lysie ("Lowering the price to be paid by aggressors virtually guarantees more aggression." Dr. Sowell)
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To: DollyCali

I was so hoping for better news, Dolly.. I know how painful this is.. Prayers for you and Josy. *HUGS*


399 posted on 08/28/2006 3:31:21 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: DollyCali

So sorry Dolly have kept checking my email and freepmail hoping for good news prayers that she still will turn up.

Is she chipped?


400 posted on 08/28/2006 3:36:52 PM PDT by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME) and a true blue Conservative)
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