It uses kerosene and blows out lots of heat.
Posted on 11/20/2005 7:02:25 PM PST by The Mayor
It uses kerosene and blows out lots of heat.
Wow! It does look like a torpedo! I'll bet it can keep you very warm. Hope you finish these projects before it really gets miserable! Then you'll find some indoor projects, huh?
I hope so to both, inside work and warmth.
I think I will be doing some siding to finish off the big addition I did this summer.
I have some windows to do too.
It's good to stay busy, huh!
Say, did you ever hear the final results from your write-in campaign? If you did I missed them.
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times ! I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
~Author Unknown~
THESE COLORS DON'T RUN
Hi, Luvvy - how is your son?
Aw, Lady...this poem always makes me cry. It is so beautiful. God bless you and God bless the troops!
Wow....we posted at the same time.
He is doing just great. He has his Major boards this month...pray he passes them....and he goes back out to sea on the 28th of December. They were supposed to be home for Christmas this year, but he got scheduled to go out at the last minute. Needless to say, we are all disappointed.
He is doing lots of flying (helos) trying to get his instructor's certification. Hope he gets that done soon so he can start building his flying hours up. It's what he wants to do when he retires.
Thanks so much for asking!
He is your son.
He therefore is permanently on my Pryarer List,
just as you are..:))
Everytime I read that I suffer from the need to clean my computer screen.
THINGS GOD WON'T ASK ON THAT DAY; THINGS GOD WILL ON THAT DAY. KNOWING THE ANSWER AND TESTING YOUR HEART.
God won't ask what kind of car you drove; He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
God won't ask the square footage of your house; He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet; He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
God won't ask what your highest salary was; He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
God won't ask what your job title was; He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
God won't ask how many friends you had; He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived; He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
God won't ask about the color of your skin, He'll ask about the content of your character.
God won't ask why it took you so long to seek salvation; He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of hell.
Oh....thank you so much for that. It makes me feel special to be included in your beautiful prayers! You are in mine too....for your health and strength. (((hugs)))
See what too much cleaning does to you?!!
LOL
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Better yet, come every day and enjoy good, likeminded God-loving and God-fearing, positive and patriotic company..:))
(((HUGS)))) I didn't even notice it! I think it's getting late and my eyes are getting googly! LOL!
I'll never know what too MUCH cleaning will do! :o)
Ping to #33...a beautiful song by our FReeper friend, Texas Songwriter.
Da Mayor has a pic of me making Captain but it's not up there yet.
Great Monday Thread.
Great!
I look forward to *seeing* you..:))
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