Christmas day has come and gone, and the season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and epiphany is upon us. Someone sent me this, I found it interesting, and am blogging it for you all. HAPPY NEW YEAR too!!
There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me.
What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? Today, I found out.
>From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit----Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
So there is your history for today. This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol..
Merry (Twelve Days of) Christmas Everyone.....
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
The little shark pictured(in the previous blog)Paul, probably won't nibble on any of your parts on it's own, unless you insert one in it's mouth or when removing the hook. The thing to remember is EVERYTHING in the ocean you may catch, has some sort of teeth! All sharp and pointy.
Also, hopefully this pics will show up this time. Just refer to the blog below for discriptions.
Last but certainly not least, I would like to give a congradulations shout-out to my nephew and his beautiful girlfriend who became engaged last week!! May God grant you love and long life! Kisses and hugs all around!
Also, hopefully this pics will show up this time. Just refer to the blog below for discriptions.
Last but certainly not least, I would like to give a congradulations shout-out to my nephew and his beautiful girlfriend who became engaged last week!! May God grant you love and long life! Kisses and hugs all around!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
This has taken so long to get out because our Bill Gates machine fritzed on us and any computing we wanted to do we did in town at the computer center. Unfortunately we haven't been able to add any more pictures, such as the 4 ft barracuda Nancy caught deep sea fishing!!! but don't worry, once we get home in about 10 days we will be busy updating the blog with all kinds of things,like the huge derrick drilling structure that went by today. And for those of you interested we will tell you about all our mishaps, and there were a lot!! For now enjoy!!
.As many of you know we headed once again down to Texas for a month. We stayed at 3 different hotels on the way down, and just look at the great stuff you can accumulate, besides the stuff we either used or ate!!!
Just outside of Waco on I 35 we came to a complete standstill in traffic. We knew something really bad must have happened when we saw 2 tow truck for large rigs go by ambulances, cop cars, and the coroner wagon go by. There were 2 helicopters hovering overhead.All traffic was very slowly being diverted up a exit ramp across the freeway, down a service road, and finally back across the freeway & down the ramp.As we were passing the accident we saw a Target semi jackknifed up the side of a hill totally turned the wrong way on the freeway. There was a medi-vac helicopter parked on the road, just past the whole area.
Pelican brunch,gathered when we had our brunch. They are so cute!!
This is our pet pelican Bruce.We try to feed him when we can.
One of the many things that pass by our viewing windows.
Okay for those of you waiting to see some fish pictures here is just a small peek. Nancy caught 2 bonnet heads (shark) about 30 in. in length, and let them go.
.As many of you know we headed once again down to Texas for a month. We stayed at 3 different hotels on the way down, and just look at the great stuff you can accumulate, besides the stuff we either used or ate!!!
Just outside of Waco on I 35 we came to a complete standstill in traffic. We knew something really bad must have happened when we saw 2 tow truck for large rigs go by ambulances, cop cars, and the coroner wagon go by. There were 2 helicopters hovering overhead.All traffic was very slowly being diverted up a exit ramp across the freeway, down a service road, and finally back across the freeway & down the ramp.As we were passing the accident we saw a Target semi jackknifed up the side of a hill totally turned the wrong way on the freeway. There was a medi-vac helicopter parked on the road, just past the whole area.
Pelican brunch,gathered when we had our brunch. They are so cute!!
This is our pet pelican Bruce.We try to feed him when we can.
One of the many things that pass by our viewing windows.
Okay for those of you waiting to see some fish pictures here is just a small peek. Nancy caught 2 bonnet heads (shark) about 30 in. in length, and let them go.
Monday, October 01, 2007
As we're half way through the 5th year of a war with a country & an ideaogly(can you win a war against a belief?), I found this to post...
A Colonel in the Saudi Arabian Army once told an American officer, "We can be friendly, but we will never be friends. "Can a devout Muslim be an American patriot and a loyal citizen?
THEOLOGICALLY: No. Because his allegiance is to Allah, the moon god of Arabia.
GEOGRAPHICALLY: No. Because his allegiance is to Mecca, which he turns in prayers five times a day.
SOCIALLY: No. Because his allegiance to Islam demands that he make no friends of Christians and Jews. (Q.5:51)
POLITICALLY: No. Because he must submit to the mullah, who teaches annihilation of Israel and the destruction of America, the great Satan.
DOMESTICALLY: No. Because he is instructed to marry four women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him. (Q.4:34)
RELIGIOUSLY: No. Because no other religion is accepted by his Allah except Islam-Intolerance. (Q.2:256)
INTELLECTUALLY: No. Because he cannot accept the American Constitution since it is established on Biblical principles and he believes the Bible to be corrupt.
PHILOSOPHICALLY: No. Because Islam, Mohammad and the Quran do not allow freedom of religion and expression. Democracy and Islam cannot co-exist. Every Muslim government is dictatorial except Turkey.
ALLEGIANCE AS A CITIZEN:No. Because when we declare "one nation under God", the Christian's God is a triune God while the Muslim's is one entity called"Allah", who is never a heavenly father, nor is he ever called "Love" in the 99 excellent names.
--From an article by: Anis Shorrosh, a former Muslim, turned to Christ, from Nazareth, now living in Alabama. Reprint rights granted.--
Ps. see you in TX by the 5th of Oct.!
A Colonel in the Saudi Arabian Army once told an American officer, "We can be friendly, but we will never be friends. "Can a devout Muslim be an American patriot and a loyal citizen?
THEOLOGICALLY: No. Because his allegiance is to Allah, the moon god of Arabia.
GEOGRAPHICALLY: No. Because his allegiance is to Mecca, which he turns in prayers five times a day.
SOCIALLY: No. Because his allegiance to Islam demands that he make no friends of Christians and Jews. (Q.5:51)
POLITICALLY: No. Because he must submit to the mullah, who teaches annihilation of Israel and the destruction of America, the great Satan.
DOMESTICALLY: No. Because he is instructed to marry four women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him. (Q.4:34)
RELIGIOUSLY: No. Because no other religion is accepted by his Allah except Islam-Intolerance. (Q.2:256)
INTELLECTUALLY: No. Because he cannot accept the American Constitution since it is established on Biblical principles and he believes the Bible to be corrupt.
PHILOSOPHICALLY: No. Because Islam, Mohammad and the Quran do not allow freedom of religion and expression. Democracy and Islam cannot co-exist. Every Muslim government is dictatorial except Turkey.
ALLEGIANCE AS A CITIZEN:No. Because when we declare "one nation under God", the Christian's God is a triune God while the Muslim's is one entity called"Allah", who is never a heavenly father, nor is he ever called "Love" in the 99 excellent names.
--From an article by: Anis Shorrosh, a former Muslim, turned to Christ, from Nazareth, now living in Alabama. Reprint rights granted.--
Ps. see you in TX by the 5th of Oct.!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The Guys' Rules: At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally, the guys' side of the story. (I must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear " the rules" From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note.. these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work!Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem. Maybe you should see a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't Expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and if one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.(unless you're gay?)
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as SEX, CARS, the shotgun formation, or BASKETBALL.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
>>>>Happy last week of July my sniveling little monkeys!<<<<
Finally, the guys' side of the story. (I must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear " the rules" From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note.. these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work!Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem. Maybe you should see a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't Expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and if one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.(unless you're gay?)
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as SEX, CARS, the shotgun formation, or BASKETBALL.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
>>>>Happy last week of July my sniveling little monkeys!<<<<
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
As many of you may of heard,there is an internet gas out for the 15th of MAY..READ BELOW..
NO GAS...On May 15th 2007
Body: Don't pump gas on may 15th
Body: ...in April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.
There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.
If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take
$2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companys pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.
If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldnt) resend this to all your contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th"
Subject: NO GAS...On May 15th 2007
In the e-mail I received from a certain "colonel" he commented below.
From: Colonel
OK, EVERYONE LET'S BAN TOGETHER AND DO THIS.......LET'S STICK TOGETHER AND GET GAS PRICES DOWN.........SEND TO EVERYONE ONE YOU KNOW........LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR FAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO THIS FOR ALL OF US
On the colonels e-mail the response followed...
Think about this logically (you're graduating from high school, you should see the flaw in this ), if internet users were to actually take almost $3 billion dollars from the oil industry they would have to do more than not fill up on a particular day. What they would actually have to is stop using their car, and ride their bike (for example), for enough trips as it would normally take to be worth $30 to $50 in gas.
Because this e-mail does not call for people to use alternative transportation, what will end up happening is that people will either fill up the day before or the day after (assuming, of course, they would have needed to fill up that Monday anyway). This has to be the case because it doesn't ask for people to stop driving, therefore they will continue to use the same amount of gas as before.
In conclusion, this will NOT work and is a poorly thought out scheme.
Cheers,
Dustin
P.S. the facts in your e-mail are also poorly researched. There wasn't a "gas out" in April 1997, nor any "gas out" that affected gas prices. Please see: http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp
Education and logic not withstanding, the gas you may or may not buy the 15th has already been purchased by each and every station. Therefore the oil companies are not being hurt only the station owners. The gas out would only affect the oil companies if all vehicle owners went at least 15 - 30 days without buying any.
*Source: KSTP TV affiliate of ABC news
NO GAS...On May 15th 2007
Body: Don't pump gas on may 15th
Body: ...in April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.
There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.
If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take
$2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companys pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.
If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldnt) resend this to all your contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th"
Subject: NO GAS...On May 15th 2007
In the e-mail I received from a certain "colonel" he commented below.
From: Colonel
OK, EVERYONE LET'S BAN TOGETHER AND DO THIS.......LET'S STICK TOGETHER AND GET GAS PRICES DOWN.........SEND TO EVERYONE ONE YOU KNOW........LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR FAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO THIS FOR ALL OF US
On the colonels e-mail the response followed...
Think about this logically (you're graduating from high school, you should see the flaw in this ), if internet users were to actually take almost $3 billion dollars from the oil industry they would have to do more than not fill up on a particular day. What they would actually have to is stop using their car, and ride their bike (for example), for enough trips as it would normally take to be worth $30 to $50 in gas.
Because this e-mail does not call for people to use alternative transportation, what will end up happening is that people will either fill up the day before or the day after (assuming, of course, they would have needed to fill up that Monday anyway). This has to be the case because it doesn't ask for people to stop driving, therefore they will continue to use the same amount of gas as before.
In conclusion, this will NOT work and is a poorly thought out scheme.
Cheers,
Dustin
P.S. the facts in your e-mail are also poorly researched. There wasn't a "gas out" in April 1997, nor any "gas out" that affected gas prices. Please see: http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp
Education and logic not withstanding, the gas you may or may not buy the 15th has already been purchased by each and every station. Therefore the oil companies are not being hurt only the station owners. The gas out would only affect the oil companies if all vehicle owners went at least 15 - 30 days without buying any.
*Source: KSTP TV affiliate of ABC news
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