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The ***OFFICIAL*** Weekend Singles' Thread -- (November 23-26, 2006)Thanksgiving 2006
DollyCali and All of the Singles & their FRiends | November 23, 2006 | Dolly Howard

Posted on 11/23/2006 4:45:18 AM PST by DollyCali



In this world of pain, confusion and question, today we give pause. We don’t today focus on the half empty cup but rather CHOSE to look at the joy of life, the blessings of life and the friendships of life.

Today we give thanks to God for his gift of life & blessings in this troubled world.

We give thanks to friends and family for the gifts of friendship and joy they share with us

Today is day ONE of the LONG 4-day Thanksgiving Weekend here at the Singles Thread.

We are thankful that Jim & John Robinson have given us a cozy cyber room in the forum for us to chat.

Our singles “family” is diverse & NOT without internal problems. But we are doing our best to be here for our friends of all ages & all walks of life. If you are single or a friend of any of us, you are most welcome to drop in & chat & share. The doors will be open all weekend to visit.

May our God keep all in His protective love.

Whether with a group or alone, whether at home or traveling , whether content or troubled, may TODAY be a day of peace & of reflection of the blessings we do have.

Feel free to share your greetings, graphics, joys, pains. This is a thread of openness & friendship & sharing.

I am grateful for many things this day..my God, my family, my friends, but profoundly grateful I was born in America. I am thankful to my president for his leadership and the fine example in marriage he provides. I am thankful for the troops who are serving and far from the homes & families that today have an empty seat. I love my country

Dolly.





Give Thanks
Music Here

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son

(Repeat twice)

And now, Let the weak say "I am strong"
Let the poor say "I am rich"
Because of what the Lord has done for us

(Repeat twice)

Give thanks !











"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
For the LORD is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations."
(Psalm 100:4-5)

"I do not think of all the misery,
but of the glory that remains.
Go outside into the fields, nature and the sun,
go out and seek happiness in yourself and in God.
Think of the beauty that again and again discharges itself
within and without you and be happy. Anne Frank


"Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds."—1901 Theodore Roosevelt



"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
John Fitzgerald Kennedy

"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor." George Washington October 3, 1789 in his first Presidential Proclamation.



Thanksgiving Links

Thanksgiving Timeline

Jackie Lawsons 2005 offering

FR Thanksgiving Threads

Pumpkin Pie (Jackie Lawson)

11 Commandments of a THANKSGIVING DINNER

Thanksgiving Dinner Family Debate: Liberals vs. Conservatives








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KEYWORDS: georgewashington; god; pilgrim; presidentbush; recipes; single; thanksgiving; turkey
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To: ilovew

I thought you did--IIRC it was about six or seven months ago when I was talking about how I'm such a hugh klutz...


221 posted on 11/26/2006 6:48:35 PM PST by rzeznikj at stout (Boldly Going Nowhere...)
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To: rzeznikj at stout

At least you didn't get more seriesly hurt, that wouldn't be good.


222 posted on 11/26/2006 6:54:22 PM PST by darkangel82 (Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
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To: rzeznikj at stout

I dunno. My memory's not that great. I think it's hereditary...or at least that's my excuse for blaming my mother.


223 posted on 11/26/2006 6:55:42 PM PST by ilovew (I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
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To: ilovew

LOL--I remember that...;)


224 posted on 11/26/2006 7:05:07 PM PST by rzeznikj at stout (Boldly Going Nowhere...)
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To: DollyCali

Back-country skiing is hiking out into the mountains to ski, i.e. no resort, chair lifts, etc.

I do both alpine and telemark skiing, and usually people will 'skin' to the top. Climbing skins go on the bottom of your ski, and have a fine hair on the bottom that allows the ski to slide forward but not backwards.

You can get special downhill bindings that release in the back, so you can skin upwards, then lock in place to go down. Telemark skis are somewhat of a cross between downhill and cross country skis. An apline ski, with a binding that only connects at the toe.

I'll have to see if I can find some pics, helps to visualize better!


225 posted on 11/26/2006 7:10:24 PM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: ilovew
Let's end the pity party, shall we? We have a lot to be thankful for.

Good idea. I know myself, I went through helluva lot this year with two cats passing away, although we pulled a third one through, but at least we are all still here and I'm here to give thanks for what I have. I had to work 5 hours today, we have half year closing and I think this week will be Hell until Thursday close but I'm thankful for the job I have, otherwise I'd be in a real jam. Anyways, I only work 3 hours Friday so the decorating we were going to start this weekend, we will do then. B-)
226 posted on 11/26/2006 7:20:25 PM PST by Nowhere Man (Pansy: 1987 - 2006, I miss you, Princess. RIP. Say "Hi" to Greystone for me)
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To: proud_yank
Yeah, I remember my co-worker told me that in Alaska, there is a saying, "If you hit a moose, you lose." The deer here in the Pittsburgh area are bad enough though, mom, when she went to work, both yesterday and today, she saw three deer crossing the road. I've seen them in my yard too, that is, until I tell them to "beat it!" B-)

Basically, deer are related to goats and cows, being ruminants, but they seem to be "rats with long legs" to me. B-P
227 posted on 11/26/2006 7:31:41 PM PST by Nowhere Man (Pansy: 1987 - 2006, I miss you, Princess. RIP. Say "Hi" to Greystone for me)
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To: pcottraux

I'm reading your posts, and waiting.....!


228 posted on 11/26/2006 7:47:56 PM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: pcottraux

COOL!! Congrats man!!


229 posted on 11/26/2006 7:48:58 PM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: Nowhere Man

No doubt about that. I think a good-sized Alaskan bull moose can weigh 1600+ lbs.

Deer are becoming a nuissance in most places, why they don't sell more deer tags is beyond me. I guess the AR/enviro crowd will find a good way to distribute birth control or something similar to them, as opposed to hunting.


230 posted on 11/26/2006 7:56:20 PM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: proud_yank

See? You didn't have to wait TOO long.


231 posted on 11/26/2006 8:47:11 PM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux

LOL! Good for you, I'm happy for you.

How did you meet her?


232 posted on 11/26/2006 10:29:14 PM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: proud_yank

Well, before I explain that, I'd need to give another update:

I quit my job. Tuesday was my last day, and I'd been working there about 8 months. I did come to the decision that it was time to move on (for reasons unrelating to this). Now here's a rough outline of how it went:

Interestingly enough, she was actually the head of my department. Because of how the schedules were arranged, she and I ended up working together most of the time. It took us forever, but we eventually struck up a friendship, and then when she was going through something really awful she sort of turned to me for support. We started growing a lot closer, and finally decided to start going out.

Our first date was Saturday night, and it went great, so we are definitely going to keep going out. So...I have a girlfriend now! Of course, the downside is I REALLY need another job.


233 posted on 11/27/2006 12:31:44 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux

Thats pretty cool. It is nice when things progress gradually like that, and not very fast.

I'm very happy for you. Hey, I'd take your 'upside' to the 'downside'!!

The Dems haven't had a chance to crush our good economy, so you shouldn't have much of a problem finding work. Any idea what you would like to do?

I will start my new job on Dec 11, which I'm pretty excited about.


234 posted on 11/27/2006 1:17:17 AM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: proud_yank
sounds like back country & cross country skiing are about the same but your terrain is more challenging. I guess you would say I do the "classic" style. MY equipment is pretty basic (and old) & my techniques very basic: edging, snowplow & herringbone. I never really go fast as we are never in areas that are easy with our skill levels. Also photography is part of every trip & every activity I do

I have never heard of the ski apparatus to prevent "back sliding"..

We also do NOT go on regular trails or groomed cross ski trails..I love just exploring the open areas.. fun to cut through deep fresh snow in rugged areas.
235 posted on 11/27/2006 3:38:57 AM PST 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: proud_yank

Oh, cool! You found work now? Congrats!

I was tired of the nightmare that is retail, and want to get a start in office temping.


236 posted on 11/27/2006 11:32:56 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux

Nice...

Retail stinks to high heaven--gotta agree with ya here...


237 posted on 11/27/2006 11:45:32 AM PST by rzeznikj at stout (Boldly Going Nowhere...)
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