The FReeper Foxhole - Letter Censorship in World War I and World War II - November 13th, 2004

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[snippy_about_it]

Good to see you radu. Weather turning cold on you yet?

[radu]

Howdy snippy!

Yep, the weather's making a turn for the worse, dagnabit!! We had an extended summer and it spoiled us. Tonight's the first freeze predicted for us this fall. BRRRRRRR!

The extended warmth has the cats' coats still fairly thin so guess where they are right now. Yep, ALL underfoot! LOL! A bit of a zoo in here tonight, I must say.

How's the weather up your way these days? As I recall, it doesn't get too brutal there during the fall and winter.

[snippy_about_it]

It's a 20 cat night huh radu. LOL. Nope not to bad here. Last week it was dropping to the upper 30's but only for a couple hours, daytime highs were in the mid 50's. So far, so good. ;-)

[SAMWolf]

I apologize for Snippy and I not being at the Foxhole all day. We spent the day cutting and shapeing the framing and then laid 600 lbs of river rock flooring. That took from 9AM to 730PM. I spent the evening working on threads so there would be some next week. Now I'm too pooped to answer everyone individually.

It's hell getting old.

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks Sam. I'll post tomorrow's thread when I get up. I'm tired and headed to sleep. Goodnight.

[radu]

It's a 20 cat night huh radu. LOL.

I WISH!!! LOL! We're up to 45 now!!!!! All but two are inside....those two are too wild to come inside but I have them set up to keep warm as possible.

It sounds like your weather is about like ours, a tad cooler maybe.
I'm ready for summer to come on back. I don't do winters very well. No Eskimo in my blood. :-)

[radu]

We spent the day cutting and shapeing the framing and then laid 600 lbs of river rock flooring.

Dang, SAM! I got pooped just hearing about this. I must be getting REALLY old! LOL!

[E.G.C.]

Hang in there, Sam.:-D

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Samwise]

What's the scoop on the miscoded one?

Sloppy handwriting and poor deciphering skills. I can't remember which two British towns. I was just a kid when she told me, and I'm an old hobbit now. Yes, old, as confirmed by the other cheerleader moms yesterday. "You graduated when?" "I thought you were closer to my age."

[Samwise]

It's hell getting old.

As Hubby always says, "It beats the alternative."

Make sure the store is wired for Internet. You can freep between customers. OK?

[The Mayor]

November 14, 2004

More Than Socializing

Read: Hebrews 10:19-25

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love. —Romans 12:10

Bible In One Year: Lamentations 3-5; Hebrews 10:19-39

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Church can be a great place to get caught up on the latest football games, golf scores, family news, health concerns, or just to visit with friends. A cup of coffee together, a warm handshake, a friendly pat on the back are all part of the social interaction we need as human beings.

All of this is good, but New Testament fellowship goes much deeper than merely socializing when we get together at church. It takes place when we consider how we can lift up, build up, and brighten up our brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Bible clearly says that we are to "serve one another" (Galatians 5:13), forgive as we are forgiven (Ephesians 4:32), and "bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2). From the first century, believers have gathered in Jesus' name to "consider one another in order to stir up love and good works" and to exhort one another (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Christian fellowship takes place when we offer encouragement to our friends, pray for them, and confess our sins and weaknesses to one another. These are the elements that make fellowship genuine.

What about your church? Are you merely socializing? Or are you practicing true Christian fellowship? —Dave Egner

We Christians have a kinship with
All others who believe,
And from that bond of faith and love
A mutual strength receive. —Hess

Christian fellowship builds us up and binds us together.

[Soaring Feather]

Sam and snippy, No need to apologize as far as I'm concerned. Your store is going to be a smashing success.