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Title: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on March 29, 2008, 04:09:41 PM
Is this really how you learned about women?  :rofl:

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Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: myhaloisintheshop on March 29, 2008, 05:01:18 PM
 :biglaugh:

I need to buy that for my honey...lol   He would think its hilarious. 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on March 29, 2008, 11:33:02 PM
what do you do when you accidentally say yes sir when you are talking to a lady?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 30, 2008, 01:06:23 AM
Quote from: Sis on March 29, 2008, 04:09:41 PM
Is this really how you learned about women?  :rofl:

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Holy Cow!  That mans a genuis.  Or a idiot.  There is a fine line between the two.

But actually, I learned the three things that I know about women from my wife.  Those three things are:

1)  My wife is always right.
2)  I'm not ever right.
3)  I forgot what the third thing was.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 30, 2008, 01:08:55 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 29, 2008, 11:33:02 PM
what do you do when you accidentally say yes sir when you are talking to a lady?

I laugh it off, then add in a serious tone, "You ever thought about getting that mustache waxed?"  My wife was not impressed when I said this to her.  She slapped me so hard, I didn't have to get my hair cut for a month.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 01:13:15 AM
ohhh... i dont think that sounds like one i wanna try... lol


do you have any pets?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 30, 2008, 01:42:46 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 01:13:15 AM
do you have any pets?

1.  Unless you count my kids.  They act like monkeys.

We have a Miniature Pincher.  She is very hyper.  and a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 01:48:26 AM
what is the best way for you personally  to show someone you are proud of them?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 30, 2008, 02:00:47 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 01:48:26 AM
what is the best way for you personally  to show someone you are proud of them?

To spend time with them.  Or buy them mexican food.  If you are proud of me, you can buy me mexican food.

Seriously, each day may be your last day, so how you show someone that you love and care about them today may be your last chance.  How will they remember you?  With my son, playing with him, is a great way to celebrate his accomplishments.  My daughter likes to show me what she has done.  With my wife, just listening is great (and sending flowers once in a while.)

Each person is different.  Offering a meal, or a phone call.  Playing a game.  It depends.

But Mexican food works for me.

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Melody on March 30, 2008, 09:16:40 AM
Quote from: minnesota68 on March 30, 2008, 01:42:46 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 01:13:15 AMdo you have any pets?

1.  Unless you count my kids.  We have a Miniature Pincher. 

does your child mind you calling them that?   :P
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 30, 2008, 11:46:16 AM
Quote from: MellowYellow on March 30, 2008, 09:16:40 AM
Quote from: minnesota68 on March 30, 2008, 01:42:46 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 01:13:15 AMdo you have any pets?

1.  Unless you count my kids.  We have a Miniature Pincher.

does your child mind you calling them that?   :P

I frequently refer to my son as a monkey.  :grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 06:01:52 PM
do you like cheese?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 31, 2008, 02:27:14 AM
Quote from: sunlight on March 30, 2008, 06:01:52 PM
do you like cheese?

Cheese as in Cheese the mod, or cheese as in cheeseburger?

Yes to both, though I don't like Cheese as much as I like cheeseburgers.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on March 31, 2008, 02:54:20 AM
do you have any sisters?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on March 31, 2008, 04:49:20 AM
   If she's that abusive to ya, does she have a single sister? Or, is it true if you find a  woman, she will BECOME cold and abusive? :)


John  :waving:

Quote from: minnesota68 on March 30, 2008, 01:08:55 AM
She slapped me so hard, I didn't have to get my hair cut for a month.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 09, 2008, 09:14:35 PM
Quote from: sunlight on March 31, 2008, 02:54:20 AM
do you have any sisters?

I have one, commonly known as Okieoliveoyl or some other name on here.  She, according to legend, is meaner than most female bears, bald, covered in tattoos, and spending her life in prison for petty larceny, arson, and confetti.  At least thats my story.

She is actually a nice gal, and while not bald, she is at least as tall as I am.  And trust me, thats tall.  She and her husband are well on their way to starting a new species of giants in this land.

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 09, 2008, 09:19:57 PM
Quote from: Newsman on March 31, 2008, 04:49:20 AM
   If she's that abusive to ya, does she have a single sister? Or, is it true if you find a  woman, she will BECOME cold and abusive? :)


John  :waving:

Quote from: minnesota68 on March 30, 2008, 01:08:55 AM
She slapped me so hard, I didn't have to get my hair cut for a month.

Sorry, no single sister from my wifes side or my side of the family.  And, since I am good at making up answers that later get me in trouble, I will take the chicken way out and say, "Who are you and why are you stalking me?" on the last question.

*cough*

If you want a woman to become cold, treat her as such, if you want her to become warm, soft, and cuddly, treat her as such.  If you treat her like dirt...don't go to sleep...

Heres something I got in my inbox for today:

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Dated

~ Never date anyone who is rude to the waiter/waitress.

~ Never date anyone who is rude to their mother.

~ If they have a tendency to be rude to you now, just wait.

~ If you date someone who doesn't share your standards, they'll lower yours.

~ The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship: "I apologize" and "You are right."

~ Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

~ If he/she says you're too good for him/her, believe it.

~ If they have a tough time apologizing now, just wait.

~ Never date anyone who spends more time gazing into the mirror, than they spend gazing into your eyes.

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 09, 2008, 09:38:29 PM
:addnothing:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on April 10, 2008, 03:56:47 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on April 09, 2008, 09:14:35 PM
Quote from: sunlight on March 31, 2008, 02:54:20 AM
do you have any sisters?

I have one, commonly known as Okieoliveoyl or some other name on here.  She, according to legend, is meaner than most female bears, bald, covered in tattoos, and spending her life in prison for petty larceny, arson, and confetti.  At least thats my story.

She is actually a nice gal, and while not bald, she is at least as tall as I am.  And trust me, thats tall.  She and her husband are well on their way to starting a new species of giants in this land.

:grin:

thou i may not frequent this place as often as i'd like.... i just had to add my  :twocents:

I am a nice gal... no tattoos...not bald...never been to prision for larceny, arson or confetti.. or anything else minnie might dream up. :)  And i'm not 6'4" ... i'm 5'9"... small in next to my hubby and bro....

now minnie on the other hand is quite bald....and tall...and fat...hahahahahahahaha..  paybacks can be rough dear bro.  :laughhard:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 10, 2008, 04:00:02 PM
*grins* and then *sniffles* Stop it... you're making me miss my own brother again. :pout:

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 10, 2008, 04:01:07 PM
You can pick on Justin....Ill share...he is your new brother now anyway. He gives great bear hugs.  :D
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 10, 2008, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on April 10, 2008, 03:56:47 PM
thou i may not frequent this place as often as i'd like.... i just had to add my  :twocents:

I am a nice gal... no tattoos...not bald...never been to prision for larceny, arson or confetti.. or anything else minnie might dream up. :)  And i'm not 6'4" ... i'm 5'9"... small in next to my hubby and bro....

now minnie on the other hand is quite bald....and tall...and fat...hahahahahahahaha..  paybacks can be rough dear bro.  :laughhard:

:roll:

riiiiiighhhhttttt.......
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 10, 2008, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on April 10, 2008, 04:00:02 PM
*grins* and then *sniffles* Stop it... you're making me miss my own brother again. :pout:

:beret:

I know you didn't have a question, but I have a cure!  Mail him a cow patty (http://www.bedrechocolates.com/shop/viewproduct.asp?id=463)!

Heres a "real" cow patty...I think Ill have one delivered to Okies yard in the near future...:grin:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/minnesota68/S4200030.jpg)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: alohilani on April 10, 2008, 04:47:35 PM
Minnie, did you know that your 'ask' thread would become so cool this quickly?

BTW, almost spit water on my keyboard about the Mexican food.

'I come bearing peace offerings!'

:biglaugh:

What IF?!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: myhaloisintheshop on April 10, 2008, 05:08:12 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on April 10, 2008, 04:41:32 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on April 10, 2008, 04:00:02 PM
*grins* and then *sniffles* Stop it... you're making me miss my own brother again. :pout:

:beret:

I know you didn't have a question, but I have a cure!  Mail him a cow patty (http://www.bedrechocolates.com/shop/viewproduct.asp?id=463)!

Heres a "real" cow patty...I think Ill have one delivered to Okies yard in the near future...:grin:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/minnesota68/S4200030.jpg)

Looks like that cow had too much Mexican food!  LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 10, 2008, 05:15:21 PM
Quote from: alohilani on April 10, 2008, 04:47:35 PM
Minnie, did you know that your 'ask' thread would become so cool this quickly?

BTW, almost spit water on my keyboard about the Mexican food.

'I come bearing peace offerings!'

:biglaugh:

What IF?!

What IF?  *ponders this*

I am actually quite humbled by this sudden outcry of my popularity.  Luckily, I had the foresight to write the book "How to be Humble in 3 Days, and How I Did it in 2."  I am selling copies in the lobby, autographed, with a 8x10 glossy, also autographed.

Im glad that you didn't spit your Dr. Pepper.  Water is one thing, but Dr. Pepper is as sacred as Mexican food.  Contrary to the belief of some other soda bigots, Dr. Pepper is still the drink of kings, queens, and would have been the drink of Fatima of the Seven Veils (swingingest grade "A" number one US choice dancer in the sultan's whole harem, and secret love intrest of Ahab the Arab 'cause, heh, him and her had a thing goin') if Mr. Ray Stevens could have figured out a way to fit Dr. Pepper into the lyrics of "Ahab the Arab."  Instead, it says, and I quote; "There she was, friends, lyin' there in all her radiant beauty, eating on a raisin, grape, apricot,  pomegranate, bowl of chittlin's, two bananas, three Hershey bars, sipping on a RC co-cola listenin' to her transistor, watchin' the Grand Ole Opry on the tube, readin' a Mad magazine while she sung, "Does your chewing gum lose it's flavor?"  As you can see, "sipping on a Dr Pepper listenin' to her transistor," just does not fit.  However, its a commonly known fact among Ralph (my third inner voice) that Mr. Steven is quite a Dr. Pepper fan and therefore almost didn't publish the song because of the lack of Dr. Pepper.

And I do not appreciate the laughter at Mexican food.  It is for this reason that I do not support illegal alien reform.  WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO THE BURRITOS?!?!  Keep Mexico and the sky open, and close the rest, but man, i have to have my burritos!  The jury is still out on Alien food.  Most of it tastes like strawberry's...I don't know why, aliens are just straight weird.

And I do take offerings in other forms, mainly fried chicken and money, so if you need some peace, send a piece!

Finally, if you determine what if is, let me know.  I think the kind men in the white jackets are back for Ralph.  Maybe if was his fault.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 10, 2008, 05:19:22 PM
:o WOW :o
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 10, 2008, 05:20:55 PM
Quote from: wired on April 10, 2008, 05:08:12 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/minnesota68/S4200030.jpg)

Looks like that cow had too much Mexican food!  LOL

Contrary to common opinon, cows dont eat just hay, grass, and/or feed.  Many a *cow is found in the Mexican restaurant.  The result is many of a failed digestive tract.

*no hidden meanings were implied in the term cow.  If you are brave enough to call someone a cow, you submit to the right to have the mustache slapped off your face.*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on April 10, 2008, 05:55:49 PM
and there you have it folks..... a small glimpse of the innermost workings of a VERY warped mind..

:hypocrite:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: alohilani on April 10, 2008, 05:59:56 PM
lol - all that is fueled by Mexican food?

:o
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 10, 2008, 06:15:53 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on April 10, 2008, 05:55:49 PM
and there you have it folks..... a small glimpse of the innermost workings of a VERY warped mind..

:hypocrite:

Folks, join me in thanking Okie for demonstrating her warped mind.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 10, 2008, 06:16:36 PM
Quote from: alohilani on April 10, 2008, 05:59:56 PM
lol - all that is fueled by Mexican food?

:o

And Dr. Pepper.  You must not forget Dr. Peppers role in this matter.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 11, 2008, 12:47:12 AM
Put in careful order of response....

:o
:-?
:roll:
:biglaugh:
:thumbsup2:

Regarding your suggestion of a gift for my bro... if he liked chocolate, I'd be tempted. But he's the type of guy who lets chocolate rot. The wicked guy. :nono:

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 01:09:47 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on April 11, 2008, 12:47:12 AM
Regarding your suggestion of a gift for my bro... if he liked chocolate, I'd be tempted. But he's the type of guy who lets chocolate rot. The wicked guy. :nono:

Is he still single?  If so, you know the reason.  If not, pray for his marriage...

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 01:11:51 PM
hey... you live in OK right? do you think you guys could show up to the OK meet?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 01:17:56 PM
It depends.  Most likely yes, but if events happen that put me in the witless protection program...no.  Also, any week that contains a day that ends in y is possibly out.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 01:21:28 PM
ohh thats ok, we dun went and took off all the y's so you can come on Wednesda, thurda, frida, saturda, and sunda! lol.
how far from there do you live? is it close enough to drive just for a day if you had to? i wanna meet you guys... lol
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 02:24:58 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 01:21:28 PM
ohh thats ok, we dun went and took off all the y's so you can come on Wednesda, thurda, frida, saturda, and sunda! lol.
how far from there do you live? is it close enough to drive just for a day if you had to? i wanna meet you guys... lol

Thanks for the help.  Please make sure you take out Monda too.

How far from where do I live?  I live in Oklahoma.  Believe it or not, so does my wife and kids.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 02:27:12 PM
lol... what part of OK? are you on the east side of the state? LOL, im not used to being in the same state meaning its within driving distance in one day ya know... lol
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 02:45:10 PM
I live north of Newsman.  With in easy driving distance (1 1/2 hours) of his city.  So if we meet up anywhere on the east side of the state, its easy driving.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 02:47:11 PM
Cool beans!
do you like shrimp?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 21, 2008, 02:53:48 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on April 21, 2008, 01:09:47 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on April 11, 2008, 12:47:12 AM
Regarding your suggestion of a gift for my bro... if he liked chocolate, I'd be tempted. But he's the type of guy who lets chocolate rot. The wicked guy. :nono:

Is he still single?  If so, you know the reason.  If not, pray for his marriage...

:grin:

He's not married. And I've been praying for his future wife for a loooooong time now. *grin*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:01:48 PM
was it CR?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 03:06:46 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 02:47:11 PM
Cool beans!
do you like shrimp?

I adore, love, lust and dream about shrimp.  Its the only other food item that ranks along side Mexican food.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 21, 2008, 03:08:03 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:01:48 PM
was it CR?

Huh? *confused*

You talkin' to me? or Mini?

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 21, 2008, 03:10:08 PM
I was wondering the same thing. ???
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:14:42 PM
NM... totally wrong place, totally wrong topic, totally wrong question... and one that i know the answer to already. OOPS! lol.
so, back on topic... lol
Mini- what do you do if you have to sit still for a long time, but you have to go to the RR, but you arent supposed to get up for another hour or so?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:22:14 PM
ohh... and what goes good with a shrimp boil?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 03:34:15 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:14:42 PM
Mini- what do you do if you have to sit still for a long time, but you have to go to the RR, but you arent supposed to get up for another hour or so?

Actually....LOL...wow...

I could tell many stories about this subject.  Not from personal experience, but from pilots.  LOL

Most General Aviation planes are not bathroom equipped, and for some pilots, the amount of travel vs the amount the bladder will hold is vastly different.  Thus, creativity in the air.  LOL  You can get the picture.

With a pilot, the first thing you do when you get out of the plane is potty.  The last thing you do before you get back in the plane is potty.  And if you have consumed any beverages in the time between landing and taking off you potty twice before you leave.  I joke not.

If a pilot gets out of the plane with a bottle (I kid you not, nor am I trying to be vulgar) you dont ask questions.  You just point him towards the bathroom.  LOL

You also learn to never stand between a pilot and the bathroom.

And the bathroom can be called many things.  My favorite, from a local pilot, is the sandbox.  LOL

Hope this helps...and dont think about water.  LOL

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 03:35:03 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:22:14 PM
ohh... and what goes good with a shrimp boil?

I have never been to a shrimp boil.  But I imagine one thing that goes with any kind of shrimp boil is a appetite!  LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 21, 2008, 03:37:42 PM
haha! good answer, but it dont really help in the planning... BOL! I dont remember what we had when we had one last either. But i imagine if i ask my dad, one of the things he will say is potato salad! lol.

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 21, 2008, 06:27:51 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on April 09, 2008, 09:19:57 PM
Quote from: Newsman on March 31, 2008, 04:49:20 AM
   If she's that abusive to ya, does she have a single sister? Or, is it true if you find a  woman, she will BECOME cold and abusive? :)


John  :waving:

Quote from: minnesota68 on March 30, 2008, 01:08:55 AM
She slapped me so hard, I didn't have to get my hair cut for a month.

If you want a woman to become cold, treat her as such, if you want her to become warm, soft, and cuddly, treat her as such.  If you treat her like dirt...don't go to sleep...

Heres something I got in my inbox for today:

Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Dated

~ Never date anyone who is rude to the waiter/waitress.

~ Never date anyone who is rude to their mother.

~ If they have a tendency to be rude to you now, just wait.

~ If you date someone who doesn't share your standards, they'll lower yours.

~ The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship: "I apologize" and "You are right."

~ Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

~ If he/she says you're too good for him/her, believe it.

~ If they have a tough time apologizing now, just wait.

~ Never date anyone who spends more time gazing into the mirror, than they spend gazing into your eyes.

:grin:

Some words of wisdom in that post!  Good job!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on April 21, 2008, 08:09:22 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on April 21, 2008, 01:17:56 PM
It depends.  Most likely yes, but if events happen that put me in the witless protection program...no.  Also, any week that contains a day that ends in y is possibly out.

:argue:  You stole that!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 21, 2008, 08:12:28 PM
Yes.  Yes I did... :freaky2:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on April 23, 2008, 07:39:28 PM
So, repent and I'll forgive you.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 24, 2008, 02:43:09 PM
Did you steal it from another person?  If so, you need to repent before I can repent. 

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 24, 2008, 02:46:02 PM
*lurks and laughs*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on April 24, 2008, 08:32:27 PM
Actually, got it from a video. You can repent any time. You don't have to wait for others in the chain to do it first. God will appreciate it if you do. *Cheesy grin*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 30, 2008, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: Sis on April 24, 2008, 08:32:27 PM
Actually, got it from a video. You can repent any time. You don't have to wait for others in the chain to do it first. God will appreciate it if you do. *Cheesy grin*

Unconditional repentance should not come with conditions.  REPENT!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on July 01, 2008, 09:34:49 AM
How are the fries? Do they still taste the same?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on July 02, 2008, 06:58:47 PM
I have not ate any of my old fries.  Seriously, the disgust me...but I let them sit in their own little world as long as they stay away from mine...LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Chseeads on July 02, 2008, 07:46:54 PM
What about bob?

*waves @ bob*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on July 02, 2008, 09:51:26 PM
Huh?

*waves @ bob*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on July 03, 2008, 02:12:43 AM
Yeah! What about bob?

*waves at bob*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on July 03, 2008, 12:05:07 PM
I actually dont know any Bob in accordance to prophecy.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on July 03, 2008, 07:02:18 PM
Jeremy,

   Do we have a fellowship meeting at Sandridge tomorrow or Saturday evening?


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on July 03, 2008, 08:51:39 PM
I posted in general that I dont think we do, seeing its the 4th.  If I hear any different ill let you know in accordance to prophecy.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 12, 2008, 12:55:49 PM
Doesn't anyone have any questions for little ol me?  I haven't made up any answers lately....
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on August 12, 2008, 12:58:32 PM
:grin:

Been stargazin lately? :lol:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 12, 2008, 01:26:03 PM
Thats one question that I won't comment on... *grin*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on August 12, 2008, 01:41:22 PM
*cough* copout... :lol:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on August 12, 2008, 01:58:10 PM
Seen any interesting aliens lately?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on August 12, 2008, 02:45:12 PM
What is the largest fish you've ever seen/caught?
What was your favorite date you've taken Chelleebelle on?
What is one of your favorite things to play with your kids?

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 12, 2008, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: sunlight on August 12, 2008, 01:41:22 PM
*cough* copout... :lol:

Well, do you tell the world about your stargazing?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 12, 2008, 02:55:58 PM
Quote from: practicalme on August 12, 2008, 01:58:10 PM
Seen any interesting aliens lately?

Not really.  But I did see a wreck outside town that involved illegal aliens.  2 car pile up that killed 75 people.  *cough*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on August 12, 2008, 03:01:24 PM
 :o 

;)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on August 12, 2008, 03:02:55 PM
*chuckle*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 12, 2008, 03:17:55 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on August 12, 2008, 02:45:12 PM
What is the largest fish you've ever seen/caught?

I dont know if this is the largest fish I have ever caught, but its the story that sticks out in my mind.  When I was a kid, we would often take fishing trips to my grandparents house.  One day I had cast my line, and the fishing being as it was, I took off playing, not thinking about my fishing pole till later.  Sure enough, something had grabbed ahold of the bait, and nearly taken my pole into the water.  After rescuing the pole, I started reeling it in while my dad chided me for my carelessness.  Lo and behold, there was a very nice bass on the other end, covered in moss!

Quote from: SippinTea on August 12, 2008, 02:45:12 PM
What was your favorite date you've taken Chelleebelle on?

One of my favorite dates?  Wow...this could be hard.  When I first met chelle, she was going to a neighboring church.  Nearly every sunday, I would drive down to meet her after sunday school, and we would go to a nearby park and sit and talk, maybe share a ice cream...you know that kind of mushy stuff.  (no stargazing *cough* *hack* *cough*)  Once, I met her at her house and we decided at the spur of a moment to go to Arkansas which was about a hour away.  It was those long talks and crazy spur of the moment deals that I enjoyed the most.

Now, its nice to have a little quiet time to ourselves.  Even then, we miss the kids.  Now, the best kind of date is where you have your kids asking for hamburgers at a Mexican restaurant, or begging to go to McDonalds instead of the fancy place.

Quote from: SippinTea on August 12, 2008, 02:45:12 PM
What is one of your favorite things to play with your kids?

With Brionna, its hard to say.  It might be coloring, playing with dolls, running like crazy outside, or just watching her pull of some stunt that she has recently discovered she could do.  When she first got her swingset, she couldnt touch the bar that you swing on, now we have to tell her to get off the top of the swingset...LOL

Brennen?  Cars.  Motorcycles.  Bikes.  PS2 racing games.  GI Joes.  Cars.  Or annoying the dog with him.

I guess everything they do is my favorite thing to do with them.  Im not much on going to functions at school (hate crowds) so its nice to do things with them at home.

*Minnies Unsolicited Advice Column*

As a Dad, as a guy, as the annoying father of my household, I tend to forget how to be a child.  I the kids to be quieter, I want them to keep their room clean, I want this and I want that.

Using one of the few analogies that I actually know, when you fly a airplane, if you hold to tight on the stick, your gonna crash the plane.  If you let it loose, your gonna crash the plane.  The thing is to allow the natural tendencies of the plane to go on, but to keep it on a correct course and actually land it where its supposed to be.  Its the same with kiddos.  If you are to strict, your gonna cause them to crash, if you are to loose, your gonna cause them to crash.

A child may do something totally stupid in your eyes, but think about it before you fly off the handle.  You had to learn sometime, and they may be doing that stupid thing out of innocence.  They may be yelling in the house because of the excitement of the game that their mind has devised.  Sure, there needs to be boundaries, and correction some times, but we as the parents need to have a clear vision of what is right and wrong.

Fly the plane.  Love the child.

-Jp

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on August 12, 2008, 03:28:26 PM
Those were awesome answers! Especially the one about the kids. :great:

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on August 12, 2008, 09:42:08 PM
Can I quote you? That was great!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 12, 2008, 11:49:28 PM
If it helps, use it.

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on August 13, 2008, 01:49:25 PM
yes, it helps, and i did! Thanks! :grin:

got any more unsolicited wisdom to share?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 13, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Let me think about it for a while...I am preoccupied with a study that I am doing for tonight's service.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 14, 2008, 11:17:28 AM
Since it is 6 in the morning, and I'm none to bright...Ill share a story that reminds us as "holy" people to never be a hypocrite....

This is the story of the tigers tail. 

According to this tale, an Indonesian farmer was returning to his village when he suddenly topped on the jungle trail and stared ahead of him with growing alarm.  Lying across his path he could see a tiger's tail and, looking carefully, he could see that the tail belonged to a very large and very fierce tiger.  This tiger was waiting for him.  Acting on impulse the farmer put down his scythe, ran forward and seized the tiger by the tail.  With an angry snarl, the tiger tried to free his tail, but the more he roared and plunged, the harder the farmer held on.

The struggle went on for a while, and then, just as the farmer felt he could hang on no longer, who should come along the path but a Indonesian holy man.  The holy man stopped , surveyed the scene with interest and was about to pass on when the farmer called to him.

"Dear holy man," he cried, "please take my scythe and kill this tiger.  I can't hold on to it much longer."

The holy man sighed.  "My friend," he replied, "that I cannot do.  I am forbidden by the rites of my religion to kill any living thing."

The farmer renewed his failing grip.  "But holy man," he said, "don't you see that if you fail to kill this tiger then it will kill me.  Surely the life of a man is of more value than the life of a beast!"

The holy man folded his arms in the depths of his flowing robe.  "About that,' he said, "I cannot speak.  All around me in the jungle I see tings killing and being killed.  I am not responsible for these things, neither can I help them.  But for me to kill...ah, this I cannot do."

Just then the tiger gave a vicious snarl and a furious pull on its tail.  Sweat poured from the farmer.  The holy man prepared to leave.  "Dear holy man," sobbed the farmer in despair, "don't go!  If it is against the rules of your faith to kill this beast, at least come and hold its tail while I kill him."

The holy man paused and considered.  "I suppose I could do that," he conceded at last.  "There can be no harm in holding the animal's tail."  Cautiously he approached the infuriated beast and joined the farmer in holding on to the tail.  "Do you have him, holy man?" panted the farmer.  "Do you have him fast?"

"Yes, yes," said the holy man, "but hurry up before he gets loose." Leisurely the farmer brushed off his clothes.  Slowly he picked up his hat, and put it on.  With great deliberation he picked up his scythe.  Then bowing to the holy man the farmer prepared to leave.

"Here, where are you going?" demanded the suddenly alarmed holy man.  "I thought you were going to kill this tiger."

The farmer paused, folded his arms in the sleeve of his coat, and sighed.  "Dear holy man, you are a most excellent teacher.  You have completely converted me to your most noble religion.  I can see now how wrong I have been all these years.  I cannot kill this tiger, for it is against the rules of our holy religion.  As you have taught me, all around us in the jungle were things killing and being killed.  We are not responsible for these things, but for us holy men to kill, as you say, this cannot be.  I am now going to the village yonder, so you will just have to hang on to this tiger until some coarser soul comes along not so motivated by the high ideals of our holy faith.  Perhaps you will be able to convert him too, as you have converted me."  And with this parting shot, the farmer left.

I hate hypocrites...but so does the world.  The saddest verse in the bible is Romans 2:24 "For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written."  Why was Jesus' name made so low?  Because of they hypocrisy of his people.  Oh that we would never be this way!

Live your life in such a way that no one ever stumbles because of you.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Tricia Lea on August 20, 2008, 06:19:32 PM
what would be your ideal vacation?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on August 20, 2008, 08:20:30 PM
Why have you not updated us on the fries?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on August 20, 2008, 10:17:40 PM
What was the study you were doing for the service?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on September 02, 2008, 05:16:31 AM
Had any bugsuckers lately?   :laughhard:   :hypocrite:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on September 02, 2008, 02:46:21 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Tricia Lea on October 17, 2008, 01:56:05 AM
What do you like to do to relax?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 18, 2008, 02:45:57 AM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on August 20, 2008, 06:19:32 PM
what would be your ideal vacation?

In the mountains, in a cabin.  Away from civilization by miles... *grin*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 18, 2008, 02:46:53 AM
Quote from: MelodyB on August 20, 2008, 08:20:30 PM
Why have you not updated us on the fries?

Cause on the day you posted this, I was doing a media fast.  Wound up lasting almost 4 months!  LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on November 18, 2008, 02:50:10 AM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 18, 2008, 02:46:53 AM
Quote from: MelodyB on August 20, 2008, 08:20:30 PM
Why have you not updated us on the fries?

Cause on the day you posted this, I was doing a media fast.  Wound up lasting almost 4 months!  LOL

I know that NOW. :roll:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 19, 2008, 10:03:41 PM
Quote from: sunlight on August 20, 2008, 10:17:40 PM
What was the study you were doing for the service?

I taught over Romans all during August.  It was very fun to study, and I learned so much.

Learn to study the word, and don't study just when you have too.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 19, 2008, 10:16:29 PM
Quote from: Sis on September 02, 2008, 05:16:31 AM
Had any bugsuckers lately?   :laughhard:   :hypocrite:

1.  *grin*

I need to get that thing and eat it for some pics...LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 19, 2008, 10:30:13 PM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on October 17, 2008, 01:56:05 AMWhat do you like to do to relax?

Well, now that is a right interesting question....

At the moment...its this:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/minnesota68/Motorcycle/S4200065-1.jpg)

Yes.  I went off the deep end and joined the Heaven's Devils, or some sort of nonsense, but thats relaxing.  To a point.  What makes it more fun is the blog I keep about it:

I try to update it when I ride, and as you can see, its been a while since I rode.  *sniff*

Next, sitting in my easy chair.  A source of ongoing contention between my wife and I was my old broken down comfortable recliner.  I paid $10 bucks for that thing.  So what if it finally gave up the ghost, and sat lopsided.  It was my $10 recliner.  MINE MINE MINE!

But, alas, my wife was plotting against me.

(on a side note, I hope she never reads this)

She found me a recliner, almost new, at a garage sale for $30 bucks.  All I got to say is this thing better last me for 15 years!  Thats three times the money I paid for my old brown one... *sniff*

 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on November 19, 2008, 10:37:26 PM
Poor Michel. *grin*

And btw, your blog is cool.

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 19, 2008, 11:00:38 PM
Poor Michel?

Poor Michel with her 10 pound terrorist dog?  HA! Poor Jeremy!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on November 20, 2008, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 18, 2008, 02:45:57 AM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on August 20, 2008, 06:19:32 PM
what would be your ideal vacation?

In the mountains, in a cabin.  Away from civilization by miles... *grin*
I know the perfect place... :grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on November 20, 2008, 10:56:19 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on November 19, 2008, 10:37:26 PM
Poor Michel. *grin*

And btw, your blog is cool.

:beret:
me too! and i like the picture of your motorcycle... who took it? they did a great job!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 23, 2008, 03:26:42 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 20, 2008, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 18, 2008, 02:45:57 AM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on August 20, 2008, 06:19:32 PM
what would be your ideal vacation?

In the mountains, in a cabin.  Away from civilization by miles... *grin*
I know the perfect place... :grin:

To much stargazing takes place at that place.  *grin*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 23, 2008, 03:28:57 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 20, 2008, 10:56:19 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on November 19, 2008, 10:37:26 PM
Poor Michel. *grin*

And btw, your blog is cool.

:beret:
me too! and i like the picture of your motorcycle... who took it? they did a great job!

Thanks to both of you.  Im not much of a writer, but I like to have fun with it.

I took all the pictures of the motorcycle.  Its a fun hobby, and I really like black and white photos.

It seems like black and white hides a lot of the flaws and really brings out the strong points of a photo.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on November 23, 2008, 05:07:45 PM
Yes! It does! Dude! i didnt know you were into cool stuff like that! :lol: you just went up 2 notches in my opinion... :lol:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on November 23, 2008, 05:36:22 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 23, 2008, 03:26:42 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 20, 2008, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 18, 2008, 02:45:57 AM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on August 20, 2008, 06:19:32 PM
what would be your ideal vacation?

In the mountains, in a cabin.  Away from civilization by miles... *grin*
I know the perfect place... :grin:

To much stargazing takes place at that place.  *grin*

Whaddya mean 'too much'? It didn't seem like enough stargazing while I was there. *grin*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on November 23, 2008, 09:10:03 PM
no kidding! maybe you and your wife need to take a trip there. She deserves it! :grin: and stuff... lol!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on December 15, 2008, 03:14:51 AM
(http://ly.fdots.com/cc/lc/88/88fd15e6467d16d172c5f2bc43957987.jpg)

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on December 18, 2008, 02:37:42 PM
Want to fishing tomorrow, Jeremy?


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 18, 2008, 04:39:27 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 23, 2008, 05:07:45 PM
Yes! It does! Dude! i didnt know you were into cool stuff like that! :lol: you just went up 2 notches in my opinion... :lol:

Thank you!  And, in case you didn't realize it, it was great meeting you again.

Your parents must have had their hands full when they were raising you... :ugly:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 18, 2008, 04:42:12 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on November 23, 2008, 05:36:22 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 23, 2008, 03:26:42 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 20, 2008, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on November 18, 2008, 02:45:57 AM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on August 20, 2008, 06:19:32 PM
what would be your ideal vacation?

In the mountains, in a cabin.  Away from civilization by miles... *grin*
I know the perfect place... :grin:

To much stargazing takes place at that place.  *grin*

Whaddya mean 'too much'? It didn't seem like enough stargazing while I was there. *grin*

:beret:

The stars always seem brighter, and last oh to short of a time, when stargazing with that special someone.
Memory's makes them seem further, and they last way to long, when not stargazing with that someone.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 18, 2008, 04:43:21 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 23, 2008, 09:10:03 PM
no kidding! maybe you and your wife need to take a trip there. She deserves it! :grin: and stuff... lol!

:eyebrow:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 18, 2008, 04:46:26 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on December 15, 2008, 03:14:51 AM
(http://ly.fdots.com/cc/lc/88/88fd15e6467d16d172c5f2bc43957987.jpg)

:beret:

Hey!  I resemble that!

"There are three stages of a man's life: He believes in Santa Claus, he doesn't believe in Santa Claus, he is Santa Claus."

Or, if you are me...

"There are three stages of a man's life: He believes in Santa Claus, he doesn't believe in Santa Claus, he looks like Santa Claus."

:ugly:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 18, 2008, 04:47:36 PM
Quote from: Newsman on December 18, 2008, 02:37:42 PM
Want to fishing tomorrow, Jeremy?


John  :waving:

What are you fishing for?  Females?  If that's the case, no.  I caught a red headed one about 10 years ago, and have had my hands and nets full every since then!

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on December 18, 2008, 06:26:34 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on December 18, 2008, 04:39:27 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 23, 2008, 05:07:45 PM
Yes! It does! Dude! i didnt know you were into cool stuff like that! :lol: you just went up 2 notches in my opinion... :lol:

Thank you!  And, in case you didn't realize it, it was great meeting you again.

Your parents must have had their hands full when they were raising you... :ugly:

lol, they did, but i had a younger brother that kept most of the attention off of me... :lol:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: iridiscente on December 20, 2008, 08:39:37 PM
(http://assets.kaboose.com/media/00/00/06/fe/868a11862827c89ac200deee9a8cdd715a58281f/476x357/rotator-intro-pic-13-4-1_476x357.jpg) Merry Christmas to the Minnesota family!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on January 26, 2009, 09:38:52 PM
Quote from: iridiscente on December 20, 2008, 08:39:37 PM
(http://assets.kaboose.com/media/00/00/06/fe/868a11862827c89ac200deee9a8cdd715a58281f/476x357/rotator-intro-pic-13-4-1_476x357.jpg) Merry Christmas to the Minnesota family!

The Minnesota family from Oklahoma!  :laughhard:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: iridiscente on January 26, 2009, 10:28:51 PM
Yeah, that one!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 21, 2009, 03:45:56 PM
Quote from: sunlight on December 18, 2008, 06:26:34 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on December 18, 2008, 04:39:27 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 23, 2008, 05:07:45 PM
Yes! It does! Dude! i didnt know you were into cool stuff like that! :lol: you just went up 2 notches in my opinion... :lol:

Thank you!  And, in case you didn't realize it, it was great meeting you again.

Your parents must have had their hands full when they were raising you... :ugly:

lol, they did, but i had a younger brother that kept most of the attention off of me... :lol:

*looks for PF*

How much did she blame the younger brother?  *grin*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 21, 2009, 03:47:10 PM
Quote from: iridiscente on December 20, 2008, 08:39:37 PM
(http://assets.kaboose.com/media/00/00/06/fe/868a11862827c89ac200deee9a8cdd715a58281f/476x357/rotator-intro-pic-13-4-1_476x357.jpg) Merry Christmas to the Minnesota family!

Thank you, thank you!  You know, Chelleebelle found our Christmas cards yesterday.  I think Ill send them out.  We had them filled out and everything...LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 21, 2009, 04:13:00 PM
Since I am known for offering unsolicited advice...here's some that the lurkers of this thread may find useful.

In the last couple of years, I have had the good fortune of becoming acquainted with Brother and Sister Alba.  They are evangelists, they are great friends, and truly some of the most genuine people I have ever met.  Last night, he called to wish me a happy birthday, and gave me one of the best gifts ever.  A little bit of his time.  While talking to him yesterday, and also on Thursday, he really stirred me up.  Deeply stirred me.  Bro. Alba has been in a revival for 4 or 5 weeks in Mustang, OK, and was talking about all the fasting and prayer that everyone is doing and the revival they are having in Mustang.  Trust me, the church is on fire.

All his talk about the prayer and fasting got a hold of me, and made me ask, what if?

What would happen if we spend time in prayer EVERY day for our pastor, and fast weekly for our pastor?
What would happen if we spend time in prayer EVERY day for our youth, and fast weekly for our youth?
What would happen if we spend time in prayer EVERY day for our smallgroups, and fast weekly for our smallgroups?
What would happen if we spend time in prayer EVERY day for our family, and fast weekly for our family?
What would happen if we spend time in prayer EVERY day for revival, and fast weekly for revival?
What would happen if we spend time in prayer EVERY day for (insert ministry here), and fast weekly for (insert ministry here)?

Now, if you look at the bible, the anointing flows down.  And as long as you stay under the authority of your pastor, you get the anointing your pastor has on your life.  In my church, just because I help out does not mean I am the only recipient of the pastors anointing in our church.  If our pastor is anointed, then yes I get anointed but so does the music ministry.  Suddenly the Sunday School classes are anointed.  Everything gets anointed.  The smallgroup, the youth, everything!

So I ask you this:  If you want to see revival in your church, why not be the catalyst for that revival?  Why can't you take a day and fast, why can't you take time and pray?  Why don't we fast and pray for the anointing to fall on our pastor?  Why don't we pray and fast our youth, smallgroups, family, ministry, and revival?  I challenge you to do it!

You are the catalyst for revival in your church!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on March 21, 2009, 04:46:01 PM
 :great: Awesome post, Mini!

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on March 22, 2009, 08:27:15 PM
/me hugs the porters.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on March 22, 2009, 11:15:08 PM
Did you know I think your wife is one wonderful lady?

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on March 23, 2009, 11:46:41 AM
I think shes awesome too.

BTW, would yall say a prayer for her today?  She needs it...maybe I should say others around her will need it...Long story, but please pray.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on March 23, 2009, 05:53:44 PM
Will do.

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on March 24, 2009, 02:20:57 AM
Quote from: minnesota68 on March 21, 2009, 04:13:00 PM
Since I am known for offering unsolicited advice...here's some that the lurkers of this thread may find useful.

In the last couple of years, I have had the good fortune of becoming acquainted with Brother and Sister Alba.  They are evangelists, they are great friends, and truly some of the most genuine people I have ever met.  Last night, he called to wish me a happy birthday, and gave me one of the best gifts ever.  A little bit of his time.  While talking to him yesterday, and also on Thursday, he really stirred me up.  Deeply stirred me.  Bro. Alba has been in a revival for 4 or 5 weeks in Mustang, OK, and was talking about all the fasting and prayer that everyone is doing and the revival they are having in Mustang.  Trust me, the church is on fire.

Mustang?  Isn't that where Greg Joki is?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on March 26, 2009, 11:02:59 PM
Mini, do you think respect should be unconditional, in the same way that love should be?

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 20, 2009, 02:56:02 PM
Sipper,

I read this question several weeks ago, and I have been mulling it over.  Very good question.

The short answer is no.

The long answer is no also, but let me explain.

Love is built on trust.  I can say I love my wife, and her faithfulness every day enhances that love.  I trust her.  We strive for unconditional love, we want to be loved unconditionally, but when we honestly ask ourselves if we love unconditionally, it is difficult to honestly say yes.  A friend we love lies about us, it is hard for us to trust them.  Our spouse is unfaithful, it is hard for us to trust.  Even if our friend or spouse is repentant, we suddenly we find ourselves putting conditions out for them to meet.  We expect the unfaithful to be faithful in everything and very open, or our trust wanes even more.  Our friend may draw close, but we are a little wary of them.  We have conditions set in place.

True, God loves.  And we talk about his unconditional love.  However, that means he loves us completely, yet expects us to follow the rules he set up.  He loves us, but will not break his rules because he loves us.

On the other hand, I believe respect is earned.  You may respect a position that the person hold.  You may have heard the accolades that is heaped on a person by others.  But you still don't respect them.

You may be respectful of a minister because he is a minister.  But if that same man is a jerk to those around him, you have no respect for the man himself.

Everyone wants a little respect.  From the bum to the banker.

I think one key is the ones who DEMAND respect.  I have had the distinct privilege of meeting several people of celebrity status.  I have had several others in here at our little skyway.  A couple that comes readily to mind (yet unnamed :grin:) were at the completely opposite ends of the spectrum.

One flew in and had a air of arrogance that permeated the air around him.  I am positive he had to have nose surgery to turn his stuck up nose down so he wouldn't drown if it rained.  He wouldn't even give the time of day to anyone.  Do I respect him?  Absolutely not.  He has not and will not earn my respect.

The other I think about was a even bigger celebrity than the first.  Very well known on the silver screen, and a legend on the Internet.  When his plane landed, my lineman was on his way to see if he could help, and this man hopped off the plane, ran over to my lineman, shook his hand like my lineman was the greatest guy he had ever met, talked to him till his ride got here, and then drove off.  Do I respect him?  Yes, in a limited way. He had not allowed his status in life to override his humility in the situation.  And my lineman remembers him fondly to this day.

I have people in my life that I once respected but do not any longer.  I love them, I pray for them, but they are no longer men that I look up to in life.  A bad decision is one thing, but a lack of character, and continual bad decisions with the "everyone else be cursed" mindset tends to do that.

Why?  Because respect is earned.  Once you deplete that account with those around you, you have a very hard time getting it back.  Respect is tied in very closely with character, and when you ruin your character, it ruins the respect you have earned.

-Jeremy
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on April 20, 2009, 03:01:07 PM
/me applauds
 
Well said.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 21, 2009, 01:01:43 AM
Good thoughts, Mini.

I've been doing a lot of thinking over the respect issue after reading a few books on the topic last year. One of the most thought-provoking was Love and Respect (Eggerichs).

When I talked to The Purple Fuzzy about it, she gave me a very similar answer to the one you just gave.

I'm mulling it over because of that passage in Scripture where men are commanded to love their wives, and wives are commanded to respect their husbands. In general, wives seem to think being unconditionally loved is a good thing, but they don't always agree that respecting their husbands unconditionally should be expected of them.

It would be easy to say that a wife should respect her husband (even if she doesn't agree with all of his decisions) provided he is doing his best to follow God, and make the best choices he can for the good of his family. But those verses don't say 'only if he's a believer'.

Maybe that's what I'm bumping my nose on. *grin*

Love and trust are not mutually exclusive. And neither are respect and approval.

I can (and do) genuinely love a person I can't trust. And I can (and do) respect a person that I don't entirely approve of.

Not sure I'm making much sense to anyone but me. :updown:

Anyhow, thanks for sharing your views. :)

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 21, 2009, 03:57:09 AM
...and me. ;)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on April 21, 2009, 04:29:27 AM
Naturally. :lol:

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 28, 2009, 11:12:43 PM
Did you know that I drive a Jeep now, and I am SOOOOO happy with it?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 30, 2009, 03:26:52 PM
No way!  What kind is it?  (im a fan of just about all of them...)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on April 30, 2009, 07:40:54 PM
Its a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Its gold, and I have a duckie on the antennea.

Brannon, Ruby, Chel, Mary, Jennie, TriciaLea, and Justin have all ridden in it.

Until I get a better pic, this is the only one I have, I took it from my phone. LOL

(http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/87/99/2ec8c0099efa.jpg)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: BeccaBoo on April 30, 2009, 08:27:44 PM
Nice jeep MelPoo!

:thumbsup2:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on May 02, 2009, 05:11:46 AM
I had Tweety on our antenna and someone stole it while Stevebert was at work!

Now we have a regular smiley with a cowboy hat on.

(http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:FlMiN61s31xHVM:http://www.happyballs.com/Merchant4/imgs/balls/originals/large/cowboy_roy_rogers_gaby_hayes_john_duke_john_wayne_antenna_ball.jpg)

Here are a couple for Mel

(http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:9qMFds_iEXksTM:http://www.jeepworld.com/Images/merchandise/JW_jgm005.jpg)  (http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:Prwde6cbDkeLmM:http://www.redrocketenterprises.net/bin/img/product/0000031_duck_rubber_duckie_glow_in_the_dark_antenna_ball_topper.jpg)  (http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:_F_WtmzraPsv-M:http://www.redrocketenterprises.net/bin/img/product/0200008_cowboy_sheriff_duck_duckie_rubber_.jpg)

And one for Chel.

(http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:onTZKQ-r0Ael8M:http://www.coolballs.com/mm5/imgs/balls/deluxe/small/nurse_blonde_hair_RN_doctor_surgeon_hospital_coolballs_antenna_ball_pencil_topper.jpg)

OK! I'm done hijacking Mr Mini's thread now.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 02, 2009, 01:19:59 PM
Quote from: MelodyB on April 30, 2009, 07:40:54 PM
Its a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Its gold, and I have a duckie on the antennea.

Brannon, Ruby, Chel, Mary, Jennie, TriciaLea, and Justin have all ridden in it.

Until I get a better pic, this is the only one I have, I took it from my phone. LOL

(http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/87/99/2ec8c0099efa.jpg)

Those are nice jeeps.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: iridiscente on May 08, 2009, 03:27:06 AM
We just sold a maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on May 26, 2009, 10:05:01 AM
How was the fish fry?

Have you seen my wife up north?


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 26, 2009, 12:24:10 PM
The fish fry was great.  Plenty of fish, hushpuppies, and a bunch of other stuff.

And if you are still chasing a certain nurse, she is north to Alaska...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on May 27, 2009, 02:21:12 AM
Nooo, Emily is in the past...although, if she's become cold and abusive in Alaska, hmmm... :)


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 27, 2009, 02:08:55 PM
[disclaimer] I know im gonna get some pounding from this...Im posting the following just for the onerousness of it...LOL :bigcheese: [/disclaimer]

Well, to quote Michael W. Smith...

Go west young man
Go west young man
When the evil go east
Go west young man
Go west young man
Find a heart thats golden


Hum...golden gate bridge....

*sings (for Johnboy)*
The loveliness of Paris
Seems somehow sadly gay
The glory that was Rome
Is of another day
I've been terribly alone
And forgotten in Manhattan
I'm going home to my city by the bay.

I left my heart in San Francisco
High on a hill, it calls to me.
To be where little cable cars
Climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air
I don't care!

My love waits there in San Francisco
Above the blue and windy sea
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
Your golden sun will shine for me!

:grin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on May 27, 2009, 06:01:26 PM
:rotfl: Mini, you are SO asking to be pounded by at least two people on here!

:popcorn: *sits and waits to watch the show*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 28, 2009, 11:52:19 PM
*waits*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: EricShane on May 29, 2009, 12:00:04 AM
ROFLOL Mini

even as Blonde as I am, I got that one!

haha
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on May 29, 2009, 04:59:54 AM
*shaking her head*
:nono:  Cut it out, Mini!!
I'm already in more investigations than I need to be!
*hands on hips*

Wait a minute!!!  You're talking about the investigator here, aren't you??  Hmmm...
Come to think of it...  I may as well get better acquainted with the investigator.  :freaky2:  Maybe then he'll stop trying to make much ado about nothing much.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 29, 2009, 11:46:16 AM
Quote from: RainbowJingles on May 29, 2009, 04:59:54 AM
Come to think of it...  I may as well get better acquainted with the investigator.  :freaky2:

And there you have it folks.  No editing needed.    :bigcheese:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on May 29, 2009, 04:58:13 PM
I give up.

:couch:

I'm becoming investigatable again, and there isn't even anyone on the other side of the investigation to be investigated.  :tearhair:
I'm not dating anyone.  I'm not "talking to" anyone.  I'm not even getting :freaky2: from anyone!
:reaction:

It's worse than showing up at the Pig Out Palace with no appetite!
:smirk2:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 29, 2009, 05:44:52 PM
Woah...hold the phone.  You know about Pig Out Palace?  In Oklahoma?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on May 29, 2009, 07:14:39 PM
lol  I've heard about it from a couple reliable sources.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 29, 2009, 07:25:18 PM
Ok, I was kinda impressed that Pig Out was so popular that people in Cali knew about it.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on May 29, 2009, 07:30:17 PM
lol  People in Cali who know people in Oklahoma know about Pig Out Palace!  :-)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: EricShane on May 29, 2009, 09:35:08 PM
there a pizza place here that has a "Big Hog" pizza.. lol
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on June 04, 2009, 01:40:51 PM
^bump for Johnboy... *grin*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on June 04, 2009, 03:50:37 PM
I'm pretty sure you're being studiously ignored, Mini. *grin*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: iridiscente on June 19, 2009, 09:18:31 PM
but if you bother him tooo much you might get studiously jousted...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 10, 2009, 07:08:39 PM
Anyone need any advice today?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on August 10, 2009, 09:55:59 PM
Yes.

Do you recommend straight white light strings, or icicle lights?
Dresses with a sash, or without?
Chocolate or white cake? or no cake at all?

*laugh*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on August 10, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
What do you need to do when you don't know what you should do?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on August 11, 2009, 02:31:09 AM
:popcorn:

Quote from: SippinTea on August 10, 2009, 09:55:59 PM
Yes.

Do you recommend straight white light strings, or icicle lights?
Dresses with a sash, or without?
Chocolate or white cake? or no cake at all?

*laugh*

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 11, 2009, 04:39:41 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on August 10, 2009, 09:55:59 PM
Yes.

Do you recommend straight white light strings, or icicle lights?
Dresses with a sash, or without?
Chocolate or white cake? or no cake at all?

*laugh*

:beret:

The simpler, the better.

Hopefully, you were asking about a wedding...at least that's the way I read it...if not, disregard this rant.  
I wonder who's wedding sipper is working on...

(this next rant is not pointed at sipper in any way)

Why waste (yes im calling it a waste) $5,000 on junk to make a wedding all fancy, and not spend $.02 on making a marriage last?  Get the important stuff FIRST.  Then have a big celebration at 50 years.

Talk about the stuff that derails a marriage first.

Standards.  Unless (God forbid) you are brother and sister and believe that every family tree should have no branches, you need to talk about standards.  Why do you believe that, why does he believe that?  Talk, talk, and TALK about standards.  Your church is different.  His church is different.  Your pastor is different.  His pastor is different.  He may think PG rated movies are ok.  You may think any moving picture will send you to hell.  Shes dreamed of a ring since she was old enough to make Ken and Barbie marry.  He has been taught that rings are of the devil, and you will go to hell if you wear one.  Will there be a problem if you don't talk about them?  Ohhhh yeahh....

Money.  Will you work?  Will he work?  Will you live off welfare?  Will both of you work?  Sounds stupid, but you have to talk about money.  It causes more divorces than you would think.

Relations.  Nuff said....

Kids.  You want a dozen.  He is deathly afraid of kids.  You expect him to change diapers.  He won't even shop for your "personal" effects.  How do you expect him to change a diaper?

Church.  You think that its ok to be there when church starts.  He wants to be there at least a hour before church starts.  Problem?  You betcha...

There are a million other things.  Toothpaste.  What kind of Mayo?  Laundry detergent.  There is nothing to small not to fight over.  And the more you talk about things, the easier the transition is.

Why are first anniverserys so important?  If you don't kill each other, its a milestone!   :grin:

Some other advice?  Write down everything you do together.  10 years from now, you will wonder, what were we doing...and you will have a record.  

Learn to put your spouse before yourself.

Never let the kids be more important than your spouse.  Don't think that's a big deal?  What will you do in 20 years when you find out you spent the last 20 years building a relationship with your kid, and neglected the one with your spouse?  Its called headed for the big D, and I don't mean Dallas.  Always work on your relationship with your spouse first.

KEEP GOD FIRST!

                GOD
                  ^
                /    \
              /        \
            /            \
          /                \
     Husband------- Wife

The closer you draw to God...the closer you get to each other.

KEEP GOD FIRST!

So back to sippers question...elope.  If that is not a option, or a simple wedding where you walk to the front and say I do and that's it, please, for God's sake, work on the marriage first, not the wedding.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 11, 2009, 04:41:20 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on August 10, 2009, 09:56:47 PM
What do you need to do when you don't know what you should do?

Fast and pray. 

Read God's word (also known as the bible).  If you want to hear the voice of God about a situation, why not read and see what he said about the situation?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: JoyGirl on August 11, 2009, 06:04:27 PM
Mr. Minnesota...

I do declare I need some advice...
What do you do when you are just so angry with someone you can't say anything at, because of fear that you might say something that you would regret?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on August 11, 2009, 07:15:29 PM
Thanks, Mini. I had a feeling you'd feel that way. :)

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 11, 2009, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: JoyGirl on August 11, 2009, 06:04:27 PM
Mr. Minnesota...

I do declare I need some advice...
What do you do when you are just so angry with someone you can't say anything at, because of fear that you might say something that you would regret?

It all boils down to that much feared and oft despised word:  Forgiveness.  Hurts, huh?

Take it from me, it hurts to forgive.  Forgiveness opens the wound fresh, but cleanses it.  You ever see something get infected?  It may start out as a little cut, but if you don't clean it, pretty soon it festers into a horrid infected mass.  Same way with forgiveness.  If you don't open it up and allow God to clean your heart, it will fester into bitterness, and your spirit will give off a rancid odor. 

Ain't nobody wanna be friends with a bitter person.

Look at what Jesus said:

Matt 18:21-22

21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Jesus was saying (brace yourself) forgive them 490 times.  Doesn't sound like alot.  Read Pete's question again...then look at Jesus' response:  490 times for EACH offense.  Imagine if a police man pulled you over for speeding, and said here is your warning.  The next day, he pulls you over in the same spot, and you know you deserve a ticket, but he says, "that was yesterday.  Today is a new day.  Here is your warning."

Next verse:

Matt 5:43-47

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Jesus didn't say it was easy, he just said do it.  But why?

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

You wanna get to heaven right?  You cant just forgive if you feel like it.  You cant just love those who never hurt you.

I read about a elderly lady:

"I'll never forgive him. I told him I would never forgive him." The attractive elderly lady spoke softly, but with resolve, to the night nurse. Her expression was troubled as she turned away, focusing her eyes on the drape closing in her nursing home bed. The conversation had traveled from the temporal to the eternal and now a deep hurt had surfaced.

She told of how her brother had approached her hospital bed, accusing her of taking more than her share of family heirlooms following their mother's death. He spoke of various items, ending with "the berry spoon." He said, "I want the berry spoon." For the 40 years since the parent's death he had hidden his feelings, and now they erupted. She was both hurt and angered by his accusation and vowed never to forgive him. "It's my spoon. It was given to me," she defended herself. "He's wrong and I won't forgive him."

A berry spoon. In the bed lay a woman given two months to live— 60 days—and she would face eternity and never see her brother again in this life. Her mind and spirit were in anguish, and her only remaining family tie was broken over a spoon.

How many berry spoons are there in our lives? How many things, as insignificant as a spoon, in light of eternity, separate us from full communion with God? How much lack of forgiveness keeps us from fellowship with others?

Matt 6:14-15

14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

You gotta forgive.  If you dont, you wont be forgiven.  Frankly, heaven wont be the same without you.  Psalms 103:12 says "As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."  If God can do that for you, you can do that for others.  Even if it hurts.

One day when Stan Mooneyham was walking along a trail in East Africa with some friends, he became aware of a delightful odor that filled the air. He looked up in the trees and around at the bushes in an effort to discover where it was coming from. Then his friends told him to look down at the small blue flower growing along the path. Each time they crushed the tiny blossoms under their feet, more of its sweet perfume was released into the air. Then his friends said, "We call it the forgiveness flower."

This forgiveness flower does not wait until we ask forgiveness for crushing it. It does not release its fragrance in measured doses or hold us to a reciprocal arrangement. It does not ask for an apology; it merely lives up to its name and forgives—freely, fully, richly. What a touching example of outrageous forgiveness!

Luke 17:1-4

17 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Corrie ten Boom likened forgiveness to letting go of a bell rope. If you have ever seen a country church with a bell in the steeple, you will remember that to get the bell ringing you have to tug awhile. Once it has begun to ring, you merely maintain the momentum. As long as you keep pulling, the bell keeps ringing. Miss ten Boom said forgiveness is letting go of the rope. It is just that simple. But when you do so, the bell keeps ringing. Momentum is still at work. However, if you keep your hands off the rope, the bell will begin to slow and eventually stop.

It is like that with forgiveness. When you decided to forgive, the old feelings of unforgiveness may continue to assert themselves. After all, they have lots of momentum. But if you affirm your decision to forgive, that unforgiving spirit will begin to slow and will eventually be still. Forgiveness is not something you feel, it is something you do. It is letting go of the rope of retribution.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Sis on August 11, 2009, 08:02:56 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on May 29, 2009, 07:25:18 PM
Ok, I was kinda impressed that Pig Out was so popular that people in Cali knew about it.

I've been to pig palaces from Minnesota, to Colorado, and to Washington DC.  Everyone knows about pig palaces. LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: JoyGirl on August 11, 2009, 08:17:19 PM
Thanks Germ! 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on August 13, 2009, 04:05:05 PM
I love this thread.

How is it that you can work on the job with one person and want to quit because of that one person... and then work with a different person the next week, and want to stay there forever?

Why is it important to let the Guy do the chasing in a relationship?

When does an animal become exotic?

Did you ever complete that bass or guitar that you were working on, and if so, do you have more pictures yet? :grin:

How do you know when you have forgiven? when you arent bitter? when you can talk about it? when you can be friends with a person again?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on August 19, 2009, 05:45:22 PM
Quote from: sunlight on August 13, 2009, 04:05:05 PM
How is it that you can work on the job with one person and want to quit because of that one person... and then work with a different person the next week, and want to stay there forever?

Personality.  Some people have it, some people lack it.

QuoteWhy is it important to let the Guy do the chasing in a relationship?

This goes back to the stone age.  If a guy could run fast enough to kill a woolly mammoth, then he could keep you fed.  Today, if he wont pursue you, he won't be bringing home the bacon.

QuoteWhen does an animal become exotic?
Depends if it is native to your part of the country.

QuoteDid you ever complete that bass or guitar that you were working on, and if so, do you have more pictures yet? :grin:
Nope.  Been busy as a one legged man in a stump jumping contest.

QuoteHow do you know when you have forgiven? when you arent bitter? when you can talk about it? when you can be friends with a person again?

Personally, I think when you can pray for that person with a Godly love, and Godly sorrow, then you have forgiven.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on September 11, 2009, 08:04:51 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on August 19, 2009, 05:45:22 PM

QuoteWhy is it important to let the Guy do the chasing in a relationship?

This goes back to the stone age.  If a guy could run fast enough to kill a woolly mammoth, then he could keep you fed.  Today, if he wont pursue you, he won't be bringing home the bacon.

:laughhard:

lol  And here all along I thought it had something to do with male and female roles and all that serious stuff.  I don't even like bacon alll that much!  Maybe I should stop worrying and start pursuing instead?   :up2:

:hypocrite:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 11, 2009, 09:48:12 PM
Quote from: RainbowJingles on September 11, 2009, 08:04:51 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on August 19, 2009, 05:45:22 PM

QuoteWhy is it important to let the Guy do the chasing in a relationship?

This goes back to the stone age.  If a guy could run fast enough to kill a woolly mammoth, then he could keep you fed.  Today, if he wont pursue you, he won't be bringing home the bacon.

:laughhard:

lol  And here all along I thought it had something to do with male and female roles and all that serious stuff.  I don't even like bacon alll that much!  Maybe I should stop worrying and start pursuing instead?   :up2:

:hypocrite:

If you pursue him, he will expect you to bring home the bacon.  So make him chase you... :freaky2:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on September 12, 2009, 10:13:22 AM
If heat rises, then how does ice float?

Why do some peopel feel worse after sleeping more, and better after only sleeping like 3 hrs?

When is the right time?

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 16, 2009, 12:26:51 AM
Quote from: sunlight on September 12, 2009, 10:13:22 AM
If heat rises, then how does ice float?

The reason why ice is lighter than water is that a certain mass of ice occupies more space than the same mass of water. This is related to "hydrogen bonding".

A water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms (H) and one oxygen atom (O). The atoms of hydrogen and oxygen are bound by sharing their electrons with one another. This bond is called a "covalent bond".
 
However, since oxygen atoms pull electrons more strongly than hydrogen atoms, the oxygen atom in a water molecule has a slightly negative charge and the hydrogen atoms have a slightly positive charge. So adjacent water molecules are attracted to one another through the slightly negatively charged oxygen atoms and the slightly positively charged hydrogen atoms. This interaction is called "hydrogen bonding". Hydrogen bonding is much weaker than covalent bonding, however, this type of bonding has a large total effect because there are so many hydrogen bonds.
 
Ice has a diamond structure due to the hydrogen bonding. Water does not have such an orderly structure, but water molecules are squeezed close to one another because of the hydrogen bonding.

There is more space in ice than in water! This is the reason why ice is lighter than water. Therefore, ice can float on water.
Thank goodness for copy and paste.

QuoteWhy do some peopel feel worse after sleeping more, and better after only sleeping like 3 hrs?

It all depends if you evolved from monkeys or apes.  If you have a tail, then you can get by on fewer hours.  If tail is absent, then you must have more sleep to survive.

Quote
When is the right time?

Depends entirely on the circumstance.

If yer hunting, then the right time is during the proper season.  And when you have a good aim on the prey.
If yer talking about getting hitched, it do be when he is properly single.  And if he is properly single cause you dun killed his spouse/girlfriend/fiance, then it be not the proper time.
IF yer talking about buying a house, only when you have settled down.
If yer talking about becoming a nun, never.
If yer talking about having kids, see my second "If yer."
If yer talking about buying stocks, when they are low.
If yer talking about selling stocks, when they are high.
If yer talking about sending the payment for my vote for you for Godplace Poster of the Year, harry up wuman!  Im gonna tell them that you paid me off if you don't send my bribe!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on September 16, 2009, 04:33:51 AM
:sing: "If it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey, even if it has a monkey kind of shape, if it doesn't have a tail it's not a monkey, if it doesn't have a tail it's  not a monkey it's an ape!"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--szrOHtR6U&feature=youtube_gdata


:hypocrite: 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 16, 2009, 02:18:10 PM
 :great:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on September 17, 2009, 05:29:30 AM
What day do you remember the most from your past?

Why is it some people seem so infatuated with [insert word here] for a while, but after the first while, there is a sudden turning point, and they see the whole picture/person/thing/idea/noun/adjective finally?

What is your favorite drink?

What happens if you become cynical, and wait till after that first month to decide, or even say anything about your opinion on [insert word here]?

Any guitar updates yet?

Do you have to be willing to give it up before you get the promise?

when can i come see you guys again?

Is it really a bribe if you dont know that you were bribing someone in the first place, or if you dont even know about it till a year later? :grin:

do you eat m&m's or skittles more?

What was on your list of things you wanted in a wife?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 17, 2009, 08:05:01 PM
Quote from: sunlight on September 17, 2009, 05:29:30 AM
What day do you remember the most from your past?

In my small pool of memories, a few days stand out.

The first time I saw Michel.  It seemed like my eyes locked on her, and I thought "Wow!"  I wanted to talk to her, but trust me, I was a poster child for super ugly.  Imagine Quasimodo really gets to marry Esmeralda...

The first time I did talk to Michel.  And I got her phone number!

Our wedding.

The birth of my children.  Until that point, I had very little to do with children.  Absolutely changed my life.  Have you ever held a newborn, only seconds old?  Brionna grabbed ahold of my finger, and just...stared.  Words do not do justice the range of emotions that went through me.  Those small eyes, perfect child, looking at me.  I bawled.

The days that I hear "Daddy will you..." play, read, ect.  I wish I was a better parent.  I wish I could soak all this in and put myself aside more so I could make their childhood better.  I've noticed something, if you will allow me to use a analogy.  You go to a car show, and see a beautiful car, perfect in every way.  The owner can see every flaw, while you cant.  Sometimes, I'm like the owner.  I see my kids mess up, I see them get in trouble.  I continually have to work to keep them good kids.  I hope I can forget about all the work long enough to enjoy them, and the same goes for the rest of you too.

QuoteWhy is it some people seem so infatuated with [insert word here] for a while, but after the first while, there is a sudden turning point, and they see the whole picture/person/thing/idea/noun/adjective finally?

Experience.  Lets assume that the inserted word is a guy...I will give you a quick rule of thumb.  If yo' daddy don't like him, kick the guy to the curb.  If yo' momma don't like him, kick him to the curb.

Although you are a very wise young lady, you must remember that you do not have as many life experiences as they do.  Out of those life experiences comes wisdom.  Out of wisdom comes a judge of character.  Have a honest enough relationship with your parents that they can give their opinion honestly of whoever you date.

QuoteWhat is your favorite drink?

Dr. Pepper.  Followed by water (plain) and Iced Sweet Tea.

QuoteWhat happens if you become cynical, and wait till after that first month to decide, or even say anything about your opinion on [insert word here]?

You may have missed your chance.  What is the situation?  Does it involve you?  Is it someone else?

If it involves you, ask yourself does it effect your walk with God?  If so, quit poking around.  Eternal life is more important than friendship.

If its someone else, and they have placed themselves in submission to you, then speak up.  If not, then pray that God opens their eyes before its to late.  Or ask God for a open door and honest heart to speak freedom into that situation.

QuoteAny guitar updates yet?

No...*sniff*

QuoteDo you have to be willing to give it up before you get the promise?

What promise are you waiting for?

Quotewhen can i come see you guys again?

Call my wife, set up a date.  We can arrange a place for you to stay.  *grin*

QuoteIs it really a bribe if you dont know that you were bribing someone in the first place, or if you dont even know about it till a year later? :grin:

No.  I still haven't received my "payment."

Quotedo you eat m&m's or skittles more?

Skittles.  Favorite round candy of all time.  That is until I read "Grapes of Wrath" and realized that skittles meant...diarrhea.  Took me about 5 years to eat them again.

QuoteWhat was on your list of things you wanted in a wife?

I had a very long list of things that I thought I needed.

Play piano, sing, be Betty Crocker still bring in 100 grand a year, blah blah blah.  As a result, no gal fit.

Finally, I "threw the list away" and said God, whoever you want me to have..so be it.  And I got the perfect gal for me.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on September 19, 2009, 01:23:28 PM
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Do you have to be willing to give it up before you get the promise?

What promise are you waiting for?
I am waiting on multiple promises. :grin:

The promise doesn't really seem to matter as much as the concept. It's come to play on multiple promises I have gotten. I could have prayed and prayed for a certain thing, and known that it was promised... But it also didn't seem to matter until I was able to give the promise back to God, and know that I would be able to give whatever it was that was promised to me, or entrusted to me, back to God... in one way or another. Let's see... not sure I can think of an explanation I am willing to share with the whole board. :grin: Some of the promises are pretty personal. lol.

And I will have to call you guys! I do want to come back up there and see yall!

and... so you didnt have a realistic list? I guess that is more of a gal thing?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on September 22, 2009, 10:58:32 AM
Jeremy,

   When are we going to destroy the buffet at the Pig Out Palace?


John  :waving:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: JoyGirl on September 22, 2009, 05:13:05 PM
Why is it that corporate lay people off as "workforce reduction"...then they talk about needing to get someone in here to do their job??   :-(
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 22, 2009, 06:11:57 PM
Quote from: sunlight on September 19, 2009, 01:23:28 PM
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Do you have to be willing to give it up before you get the promise?

What promise are you waiting for?
I am waiting on multiple promises. :grin:

The promise doesn't really seem to matter as much as the concept. It's come to play on multiple promises I have gotten. I could have prayed and prayed for a certain thing, and known that it was promised... But it also didn't seem to matter until I was able to give the promise back to God, and know that I would be able to give whatever it was that was promised to me, or entrusted to me, back to God... in one way or another. Let's see... not sure I can think of an explanation I am willing to share with the whole board. :grin: Some of the promises are pretty personal. lol.

Let me give you a personal example.  When I felt a call into the ministry, I ran from it.  Hard.

Later, I accepted the call, but it still was not mine.  It wasn't until I gave God control of the calling, and said its YOUR ministry, I am YOUR vessel that the call started to take me places.

I think its the same with a promise.  God may give you one, but until you give it back to him in trust, it may never unfold.

QuoteAnd I will have to call you guys! I do want to come back up there and see yall!

We can promise you a boring time!

Quoteand... so you didnt have a realistic list? I guess that is more of a gal thing?

No, I had a list, if only in my head.  It wasn't until I gave the list and the pen to God that I found who he wanted me to have.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 22, 2009, 06:13:04 PM
Quote from: Newsman on September 22, 2009, 10:58:32 AM
Jeremy,

   When are we going to destroy the buffet at the Pig Out Palace?


John  :waving:

Lead me not into temptation or gluttony.  *cough*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 22, 2009, 06:14:56 PM
Quote from: JoyGirl on September 22, 2009, 05:13:05 PM
Why is it that corporate lay people off as "workforce reduction"...then they talk about needing to get someone in here to do their job??   :-(

Read Dilbert.

IMHO, Voodoo runs computers, women's minds, and corporate offices.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Newsman on September 23, 2009, 12:32:18 AM
Quote from: minnesota68 on September 22, 2009, 06:14:56 PM
Quote from: JoyGirl on September 22, 2009, 05:13:05 PM
Why is it that corporate lay people off as "workforce reduction"...then they talk about needing to get someone in here to do their job??   :-(

Read Dilbert.

IMHO, Voodoo runs computers, women's minds, and corporate offices.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 23, 2009, 01:03:21 AM
Uhoh...I just got quoted...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Tricia Lea on October 09, 2009, 02:24:33 AM
What did you do interesting this summer?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: iridiscente on October 11, 2009, 07:12:37 PM
Why do I always read this thread and laugh and cry both!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on October 12, 2009, 04:47:09 PM
What is your definition of boring?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on October 13, 2009, 02:14:35 AM
When was the last time you took Michel stargazing? *grin*
When was the last time you rode your bike?

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 19, 2010, 05:23:35 PM
I just realized I am way behind in responding.  Sorry....

Quote from: Tricia Lea on October 09, 2009, 02:24:33 AM
What did you do interesting this summer?

I didn't do a whole lot "interesting" this past summer.  I think it started early...in March I got licensed with the UPCI for the first time.  The next day, it snowed...I think my Grandma was shouting.  *wipes a tear*  I really wish she could have been there, it would have made her proud.  She was the one responsible for bringing my lost mother into the church, and was a awesome lady.  But I digress...

At the same time my pastor was elected to serve as our district Sunday School superintendent.  Which meant....WORK!  During camp meeting, my wife and I helped out in our SS program at church camp, helped in the church cafe nightly, and nightly got in bed around midnight.  Anyone who knows me knows that if I am up past 9pm, i turn into a pumpkin....and not a lovable one at that.

After camp, we had the privilege of preaching a bit, once right down on the TX border.  Scared me to death, those TX people are strange.....and I was only about 2 miles away from TX.  You could almost feel the evil spirit.... *cough*

It seems as of late, its running 100mph every week.  But we are having a great time doing it!

Quote from: iridiscente on October 11, 2009, 07:12:37 PM
Why do I always read this thread and laugh and cry both!

Because you have a split personality

Quote from: sunlight on October 12, 2009, 04:47:09 PM
What is your definition of boring?

Perhaps I can best illustrate the answer to this question with this story. (not my story, but read on)

I never dreamed slowly cruising through a residential neighborhood could be so incredibly dangerous!

Studies have shown that motorcycling requires more decisions per second, and more sheer data processing than nearly any other common activity or sport. The reactions and accurate decision making abilities needed have been likened to the reactions of fighter pilots! The consequences of bad decisions or poor situational awareness are pretty much the same for both groups too.

Occasionally, as a rider I have caught myself starting to make bad or late decisions while riding. In flight training, my instructors called this being "behind the power curve". It is a mark of experience that when this begins to happen, the rider recognizes the situation, and more importantly, does something about it. A short break, a meal, or even a gas stop can set things right again as it gives the brain a chance to catch up.

Good, accurate, and timely decisions are essential when riding a motorcycle...at least if you want to remain among the living. In short, the brain needs to keep up with the machine.

I had been banging around the roads of east Texas and as I headed back into Dallas, found myself in very heavy, high-speed traffic on the freeways. Normally, this is not a problem, I commute in these conditions daily, but suddenly I was nearly run down by a cage that decided it needed my lane more than I did. This is not normally a big deal either, as it happens around here often, but usually I can accurately predict which drivers are not paying attention and avoid them before we are even close. This one I missed seeing until it was nearly too late, and as I took evasive action I nearly broadsided another car that I was not even aware was there!

Two bad decisions and insufficient situational awareness...all within seconds. I was behind the power curve. Time to get off the freeway.

I hit the next exit, and as I was in an area I knew pretty well, headed through a few big residential neighborhoods as a new route home. As I turned onto the nearly empty streets I opened the visor on my full-face helmet to help get some air. I figured some slow riding through the quiet surface streets would give me time to relax, think, and regain that "edge" so frequently required when riding.

Little did I suspect...

As I passed an oncoming car, a brown furry missile shot out from under it and tumbled to a stop immediately in front of me. It was a squirrel, and must have been trying to run across the road when it encountered the car. I really was not going very fast, but there was no time to brake or avoid it—it was that close.

I hate to run over animals...and I really hate it on a motorcycle, but a squirrel should pose no danger to me. I barely had time to brace for the impact.

Animal lovers, never fear. Squirrels can take care of themselves!

Inches before impact, the squirrel flipped to his feet. He was standing on his hind legs and facing the oncoming Valkyrie with steadfast resolve in his little beady eyes. His mouth opened, and at the last possible second, he screamed and leapt! I am pretty sure the scream was squirrel for, "Banzai!" or maybe, "Die you gravy-sucking, heathen scum!" as the leap was spectacular and he flew over the windshield and impacted me squarely in the chest.

Instantly he set upon me. If I did not know better I would have sworn he brought twenty of his little buddies along for the attack. Snarling, hissing, and tearing at my clothes, he was a frenzy of activity. As I was dressed only in a light t-shirt, summer riding gloves, and jeans this was a bit of a cause for concern. This furry little tornado was doing some damage!

Picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a t-shirt, and leather gloves puttering maybe 25mph down a quiet residential street...and in the fight of his life with a squirrel. And losing.

I grabbed for him with my left hand and managed to snag his tail. With all my strength I flung the evil rodent off the left of the bike, almost running into the right curb as I recoiled from the throw.

That should have done it. The matter should have ended right there. It really should have. The squirrel could have sailed into one of the pristinely kept yards and gone on about his business, and I could have headed home. No one would have been the wiser.

But this was no ordinary squirrel. This was not even an ordinary mad squirrel.

This was an evil attack squirrel of death!

Somehow he caught my gloved finger with one of his little hands, and with the force of the throw swung around and with a resounding thump and an amazing impact he landed square on my back and resumed his rather anti-social and extremely distracting activities. He also managed to take my left glove with him!

The situation was not improved. Not improved at all. His attacks were continuing, and now I could not reach him.

I was startled to say the least. The combination of the force of the throw, only having one hand (the throttle hand) on the handlebars, and my jerking back unfortunately put a healthy twist through my right hand and into the throttle. A healthy twist on the throttle of a Valkyrie can only have one result. Torque. This is what the Valkyrie is made for, and she is very, very good at it.

The engine roared as the front wheel left the pavement. The squirrel screamed in anger. The Valkyrie screamed in ecstasy. I screamed in...well...I just plain screamed.

Now picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a slightly squirrel torn t-shirt, and only one leather glove roaring at maybe 70mph and rapidly accelerating down a quiet residential street...on one wheel and with a demonic squirrel on his back. The man and the squirrel are both screaming bloody murder.

With the sudden acceleration I was forced to put my other hand back on the handlebars and try to get control of the bike. This was leaving the mutant squirrel to his own devices, but I really did not want to crash into somebody's tree, house, or parked car. Also, I had not yet figured out how to release the throttle...my brain was just simply overloaded. I did manage to mash the back brake, but it had little affect against the massive power of the big cruiser.

About this time the squirrel decided that I was not paying sufficient attention to this very serious battle (maybe he is a Scottish attack squirrel of death), and he came around my neck and got IN my full-face helmet with me. As the faceplate closed partway and he began hissing in my face I am quite sure my screaming changed tone and intensity. It seemed to have little affect on the squirrel however.

The rpm's on The Dragon maxed out (I was not concerned about shifting at the moment) and her front end started to drop.

Now picture the large man on the huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a very ragged torn t-shirt, and wearing one leather glove, roaring at probably 80mph, still on one wheel, with a large puffy squirrel's tail sticking out his mostly closed full-face helmet. By now the screams are probably getting a little hoarse.

Finally I got the upper hand...I managed to grab his tail again, pulled him out of my helmet, and slung him to the left as hard as I could. This time it worked...sort-of. Spectacularly sort-of, so to speak.

Picture the scene. You are a cop. You and your partner have pulled off on a quiet residential street and parked with your windows down to do some paperwork.

Suddenly a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a torn t-shirt flapping in the breeze, and wearing one leather glove, moving at probably 80mph on one wheel, and screaming bloody murder roars by and with all his strength throws a live squirrel grenade directly into your police car.

I heard screams. They weren't mine...

I managed to get the big motorcycle under directional control and dropped the front wheel to the ground. I then used maximum braking and skidded to a stop in a cloud of tire smoke at the stop sign at a busy cross street.

I would have returned to fess up (and to get my glove back). I really would have. Really. But for two things. First, the cops did not seem interested or the slightest bit concerned about me at the moment. One of them was on his back in the front yard of the house they had been parked in front of and was rapidly crabbing backwards away from the patrol car. The other was standing in the street and was training a riot shotgun on the police cruiser.

So the cops were not interested in me. They often insist to "let the professionals handle it" anyway. That was one thing. The other? Well, I swear I could see the squirrel, standing in the back window of the patrol car among shredded and flying pieces of foam and upholstery, and shaking his little fist at me.

That is one dangerous squirrel. And now he has a patrol car...

I took a deep breath, turned on my turn-signal, made an easy right turn, and sedately left the neighborhood.

As for my easy and slow drive home? Forget it. Faced with a choice of 80mph cars and inattentive drivers, or the evil, demonic, attack squirrel of death...I'll take my chances with the freeway. Every time.

And I'll buy myself a new pair of gloves.

And that is the definition of not boring.  To figure out what boring is, its pretty much anything that is opposite of that.
Quote from: SippinTea on October 13, 2009, 02:14:35 AM
When was the last time you took Michel stargazing? *grin*
When was the last time you rode your bike?

The answer to the first question is...nunya.... :grin:

The second question should be answered as follows:  Not recently.  I need to ride more, but I have a aversion to riding in cold weather.

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on January 19, 2010, 05:34:29 PM
Oh Minnie.  I'm at work and I laughed till I cried at that story.  I'm glad most everyone else is occupied on a conference call. :rofl:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on January 26, 2010, 10:59:19 AM
Are first impressions of people you meet really important? or is it more the consistancy (or lack of) that you should base the decision on?

Did you have a blankie when you were a little tyke?

What do you do when you have a decision you have to make in about a year, and multiple answers that could be correct?

What do you think it means when it talks about proving God, and how does that relate to testing God?

What should I get my dad for Christmas?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on April 28, 2010, 02:24:01 PM
Quote from: sunlight on January 26, 2010, 10:59:19 AM
Are first impressions of people you meet really important? or is it more the consistancy (or lack of) that you should base the decision on?

Yes, yes and yes.  I know some people say you cant judge a book by its cover, and others say first impressions are everything.  I trend toward the latter.  If you are prayed up and right spiritually, and feel a uneasy feeling when you are around someone new, it may be a discerning of spirits.  And those spirits are manifest in different ways.  If someone is producing fruit that is not good, then there is something wrong with the spirit of the person.

You dont have good water and bitter water out of the same fountain...potty mouth one moment, praising God the next?  I dont think so.  So you come in contact with that person, and you feel uncomfortable?  See if Gods trying to tell you something.

On the other hand, as you grow you realize that some things people struggle with that would bother others doest bother you as much.  Joe may have a problem cause Jim struggles with cigarettes.  Bob on the other hand, looks past that and sees that Jim is trying, just hasn't won the battle.  Its not up to Joe to put Jim under conviction, its up Joe and Bob to help Jim get through this.

What you must do is look for a steadiness.  True, Jim may have that problem.  But he is steady at church.  Support him!

When you see someone being unsteady, you should be concerned.  You should be praying for them, not putting them down.  Pray saints pray!  If its a young person or a new convert, and they are struggling, dont worry as much.  If its a person who has been in church for 50 years and is sneaking to the bar, pray hard.

QuoteDid you have a blankie when you were a little tyke?

Nope.  I had a dog and a bb gun.  LOL  Actually, if the truth be known, I did have a few stuffed animals that I grew up with.  But those fell by the wayside as I grew older and discovered cars, bikes, guns, etc.

QuoteWhat do you do when you have a decision you have to make in about a year, and multiple answers that could be correct?

What do you think it means when it talks about proving God, and how does that relate to testing God?

Hum.....I think both of these questions go together.  Some of this is taken from "My Father's House", a bible study put out by the Foreign Missions Division.

First ask if this is the will of God.  And keep in mind the will of God.  People often lose sight of their spiritual direction because they dont associate Gods wil with the daily practicalities such as working at our job, working at home, or even deciding what job we will train for.  We have to make thousands of "trivial" decisions, but we must remember to keep Gods will and plan in perspective.  That plan, and his will is single:  REACH THE LOST!

Three things to keep in mind about the will of God:

1.  It is not tri-leveled:  Some people read Romans 12:1-2 and say there is a good will, acceptable will, and a perfect will of God.  Thats not what it says!  It means that Gods will is "good, acceptable and perfect."  You are either in Gods will, or out of it.

2.  Its not always geographical.  We have to live somewhere, its the where that gives us the hangup.  We can be a christian anywhere, and we must remember our local church.  (on a side note, be a good Christian first, or you will never last as a witness.)

3.  Third, Gods will is not difficult to find.  Don't think you have to spend hours wrestling with it to find Gods plan.  Some people think you have to hunt it, open doors on your own, and see if thats whats for you.  I totally disagree.  I have a great friend who is one of the best workers I have ever seen.  His simple admonishment is this: find a need, and fill it.  Hes taught sunday school, youth, smallgroups, preached, cleaned church, cooked dinners, knocked on doors, and tons of other things.  Fill the gap!

Also, it is ok to ask yourself a few questions about a what you are feeling:

1.  Does this make common sense?  We look at Gods will as spiritual gobbleygook, and think it should be hokey pokey and involve smoke and mirrors...NOT SO!

2.  Does it make bible sense?  God is not going to tell you to do something that is not found in or go against the word of God.

3.  Does it make spirit sense?  There will be peace about it in the spirit.

4.  Does it make circumstantial sense?  God will not ask me to be a doctor.  I dont have the training.  He will not ask you to do something that is out of your talents.

Keep the main thing the main thing, and the rest will work itself out

QuoteWhat should I get my dad for Christmas?

A llama.  Then you can play this song endlessly...http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on April 29, 2010, 02:35:44 PM
Can I come see you guys this week sometime? :grin:

Why do odd things happen when there is a full moon? especially when you work night shift? especially when you work in a hospital?

how do you explain the natural hormonal imbalance that guys have?

how do you decide when to grow hair and when to be bald?

do you really think it's as black and white as finding something to do and doing it?

What should I get my dad for his birthday?

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Tricia Lea on June 23, 2010, 05:42:37 PM
Do you have any summer plans?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: MelodyB on October 18, 2010, 01:12:28 PM
Fries are having a birthday soon arnt they? You have new pics?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on October 19, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
Quote from: sunlight on April 29, 2010, 02:35:44 PMCan I come see you guys this week sometime? :grin:

I know this is like 6 months AFTER you posted, but you are welcome anytime...just holler at Chelleebelle and work out the details.

QuoteWhy do odd things happen when there is a full moon? especially when you work night shift? especially when you work in a hospital?

During a full moon, the moons gravitational pull is stronger than other times.  As you are well aware, high tide comes in at least 5 foot higher during full moons.  What is not as well known is the fact that these moon cycles have a effect on people too. 

The latin name of this phenomenon is moonlightytheniteus, or mltn (pronounced meltin)

They feel light headed and woozy. 

Don't believe me?  Ask Wooby about being woozy after walking around under a moon lit starry sky.  *cough*
*
During this time, a certain persona, not unlike a typical redneck, comes over most people effected and most last words are "Hey yall, I saw a cousin do this once.  Hold my Mt. Dew while I try it."  (No Seth, that is not the Mt. Dewy you are thinking of, but if you can hold her (if shes not already married, go ahead.)

The government came up with a fix for this problem about 34 years, 4 months, and 12 days ago.  But a well informed government aid, who happened to be a CIA op, who worked for a squad so secret they were nonexistant, did the simple math and discovered that this moonlightytheniteus nets us a annual 12.5 billion in revenue, including hospital visits and Mt. Dew sales.

So, the government stopped the sales of the cure.

Quotehow do you explain the natural hormonal imbalance that guys have?

Females.

Quotehow do you decide when to grow hair and when to be bald?

Good question.  I think I have been growing hair all my life.  Just in latter years, I have a abundance on my ears, and not enough on my head.

Quotedo you really think it's as black and white as finding something to do and doing it?

Most of the time.  Instead of waiting for God to open something huge, find something small and do it.

QuoteWhat should I get my dad for his birthday?

A llama.  Always buy him a llama.  He will be happy.  If hes not happy, buy him two llamas and keep buying more till he IS happy.

Quote from: Tricia Lea on June 23, 2010, 05:42:37 PM
Do you have any summer plans?

I joined the Bald Yeti club.
I also sailed the 7 seas.
I worked as a the first explorer of the worlds deepest ocean trench.  It was the high point of my life.
I solved a rubik's cube in 14 days.
I earned more money than I could spend, so I gave it all away.
I flew my wife to Paris for dinner.  Twice.  In the same day.
I earned my doctorate in hot air.
Only one of these is true.

Quote from: MelodyB on October 18, 2010, 01:12:28 PM
Fries are having a birthday soon arnt they? You have new pics?

I will have some!  I called and checked with my sister today.  I wanted to verify that I had indeed bought the old fries back in November 2005.  And I was correct.  The transactions were not "live" so to speak, so when I bought them (Thursday, November 17, 2005), the transactions came through on the following Monday.  The little things are still as crispy as ever, and have quite a following at the Airport.

If you have not already, go here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/OldFries/202339043687 and recommend them to your friends.  Lets see if we can get 200 fans!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on October 19, 2010, 08:42:27 PM
 Oh, Lord. With all the lurking I did before joining, I missed one of the best threads in the place. I've sat here and read every page of this one, Mr. Minnesota in oklahoma. Good advice given and then you made me laugh until I cried with the motorcycle vs squirrel story- I ride too, or did until wifee wanted a CTS, the harley got traded in on it. Awesome.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on October 19, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on October 19, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
They feel light headed and woozy. 

Don't believe me?  Ask Wooby about being woozy after walking around under a moon lit starry sky.  *cough*

I know nothing. Nothing, I tell you!

*cough*

Quote from: minnesota68 on October 19, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
QuoteWhat should I get my dad for his birthday?
A llama.  Always buy him a llama.  He will be happy.  If hes not happy, buy him two llamas and keep buying more till he IS happy.

:biglaugh: Perfect! Utterly perfect.

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on October 19, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
:o  NO MORE ANIMALS!  Do you hear me, Chel?  Just say no, to the llama.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: SippinTea on October 19, 2010, 09:10:44 PM
*protest* But.... llamas are so... interesting! And they spit nasty, horrible green stuff at people they don't like! I mean, just think how convenient that could be when you have unwanted family members drop in for a visit.... Like your Oregon daughter, for example. ;)

:beret:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on October 19, 2010, 09:48:55 PM
Quote from: five-oh on October 19, 2010, 08:42:27 PM
Oh, Lord. With all the lurking I did before joining, I missed one of the best threads in the place. I've sat here and read every page of this one, Mr. Minnesota in oklahoma. Good advice given and then you made me laugh until I cried with the motorcycle vs squirrel story- I ride too, or did until wifee wanted a CTS, the harley got traded in on it. Awesome.

Glad you enjoyed it.  Hope I didn't say anything that incriminated me someone else....

Quote from: SippinTea on October 19, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on October 19, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
They feel light headed and woozy. 

Don't believe me?  Ask Wooby about being woozy after walking around under a moon lit starry sky.  *cough*

I know nothing. Nothing, I tell you!

*cough*

Riiiiiighhhhhttt.......

Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on October 19, 2010, 09:00:17 PM
:o  NO MORE ANIMALS!  Do you hear me, Chel?  Just say no, to the llama.

Do it chel, do it!

Quote from: SippinTea on October 19, 2010, 09:10:44 PM
*protest* But.... llamas are so... interesting! And they spit nasty, horrible green stuff at people they don't like! I mean, just think how convenient that could be when you have unwanted family members drop in for a visit.... Like your Oregon daughter, for example. ;)

:beret:

Ohhhhh!   Good point.  Next time my sister comes for a visit, sic' the llama on her!  MUHAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on October 19, 2010, 10:30:04 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on October 19, 2010, 09:48:55 PM
Quote from: five-oh on October 19, 2010, 08:42:27 PM
Oh, Lord. With all the lurking I did before joining, I missed one of the best threads in the place. I've sat here and read every page of this one, Mr. Minnesota in oklahoma. Good advice given and then you made me laugh until I cried with the motorcycle vs squirrel story- I ride too, or did until wifee wanted a CTS, the harley got traded in on it. Awesome.

Glad you enjoyed it.  Hope I didn't say anything that incriminated me someone else....


Haha! This is one of my favorite threads too!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 15, 2010, 07:26:47 PM
I am bored and a little more slow witted than normal.  Any one need some sage advice?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on December 15, 2010, 08:01:43 PM
What should I get my 22 year old son for Christmas that is not expensive?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 16, 2010, 03:29:14 PM
Really depends on yer daffyniton of 'spensive....personally, I recommend a llama.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: (R.I.P.) YooperYankDude on December 16, 2010, 04:00:56 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on December 16, 2010, 03:29:14 PM
Really depends on yer daffyniton of 'spensive....personally, I recommend a llama.

Yay! Llama's are AWESOME!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on December 21, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
When do you listen, and when do you let it go in one ear and out the other?

when is it better to defend, and when is it better to leave it be, and let them figure it out for themselves?

When is it not right to be right?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 05, 2011, 03:58:04 PM
Quote from: sunlight on December 21, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
When do you listen, and when do you let it go in one ear and out the other?

First, I'm proably not the best listener in the world.  Ok, Im not even close to being the best listener.  Especially if I have heard the same story over, and over, and over, and over...I zone out.  LOL

Case in point, we have a project manager that I have had to deal with several times in the past.  The guy is a complete and utter idiot.  God gave rocks more brains than he has.  Yesterday, he was talking, and I absolutely zoned him out.  Probably shouldn't have done that, but he always says hes gonna do stuff, and never does stuff, and when he gets in trouble for not doing the stuff he said he was gonna do, he promises to do stuff, and never does stuff...and the process goes on and on and on.  If he worked for me, he would have been fired.  I wouldn't trust him pushing a broom.

That being said, let me start off with a verse:

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  (Philippians 4:8 ESV)

OH!  That we as Christians would FOLLOW this verse.  Hide it in our heart, write it on the walls of our heart.  We need to use that as a filter of when to listen, and when to ignore.

When do we listen?  I'm gonna step out on a limb here, but let me say this:  If the person yapping doesn't live a life that is Godly, its time to ignore.  If the person yapping is contrary to the word of God, then you need to ignore.

Ill never forget a stunt a lady (don't think I should dishonor all the lady's in the world by calling her such) wife pulled in church one time.  Her husband was a deacon, and she was...well, let this story illustrate. 

At a business meeting, the church had a opening for a deacon.  A man had moved back to our area a few years back, and had been attending our church faithfully since he moved back, was in good standing in the church, and had been asked by the pastor to become the next deacon.  It required a vote of the church.  When his name was mentioned, this lady wife stood up and questioned his life.  He had been divorced years ago, and it seems she remembered the split.  And she quoted scripture.

Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
(1 Timothy 3:12 ESV)

Well, this was a stunner...the man without going into reasons, or debating Scriptures, said that he had no problem withdrawing his name.

Should we have listened?  Again, without debating scripture, I think there should have been two openings for deacons that night.  Why?  Because she was contrary to the previous scripture, 1 Timothy 3:11:

Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.

She was a slanderer, and thus disqualified her own husband from being a deacon.

To sum it up, if you meet a person who is "church folk" that is full of backstabbing, discord, and gossip, stay away.  Do not taint your sprit with their disease. 

On the other hand, if it is a person who is worldly and foul because they are ignorant, love them.  If they do it to be offensive, let your light shine, but do not bow to their standards.

Quotewhen is it better to defend, and when is it better to leave it be, and let them figure it out for themselves?

To quote a guy:  You can't fix stupid.

Psalms 141 is one of my favorites.  When I have a slow moment in prayer, and I want to mediate on the word, often I will pick up my bible and read/pray the Psalms.  Psalms 51, 139, 141 are my favorites now.  But a verse in 141 got in my got my attention the other day:

   [5] Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness;
      let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head;

      let my head not refuse it.
(Psalm 141:5 ESV)

If the person is wise, a correction from you will make them shaddup.  If they are a fool....well...

[10] A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
      than a hundred blows into a fool.
(Proverbs 17:10 ESV)

If you try to correct the person, and there is no changing their mind, good chance that the person is a fool.

:ugly:

QuoteWhen is it not right to be right?

When you took home the llama and your mom blew a gasket...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on January 05, 2011, 05:32:36 PM
That's about the size of it.  I'm a semi-pro listener myself.  Sometimes I can offer advice, but a lot of times people just need to talk out their problems.  Many a time someone has done all the talking and worked out his own problem with few or no words from me at all... then thanked me for my good advice.   :great:

But people who talk about OTHER people's problems, I actively avoid them.  If they talk ABOUT someone TO me, they'll be talking TO someone ABOUT me.  When someone goes on and on to me about how terrible someone else is, all I can think about is, "I wonder what he says about ME to someone else?"
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 05, 2011, 07:15:06 PM
Easy way to cure a person of talking about other folks is this:  When they say have you heard about so-in-so, grab their arm, go to the person they are talking about, and say, ok, now what were you gonna say about them?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on January 05, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
But then the talker talks to everyone else about how unmitigatedly, unbearably rude you were in doing that. 

Oh well, if they talk about me they're giving some other poor sod a break.  :pound:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on January 06, 2011, 03:57:19 AM
Shifting focus to the bright side of listening (non-gossip) it can be a great witnessing tool.  Many times I've had a verse pop in my head that fit the person's situation, and biblical advice can be given without getting preachy.  It might also help to offer to pray for them - just don't start preaching in the prayer either, like "Lord you know he needs you in his life before it will be straightened out, Lord cleanse this poor sinner!"   ;)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Tricia Lea on February 18, 2011, 11:40:56 PM
Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on February 19, 2011, 03:58:44 PM
Quote from: Tricia Lea on February 18, 2011, 11:40:56 PM
Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?

Thats easy...first hand is the "hour" hand.  It points to the hour.

The second is the "minute" hand.  It points to the minute.

The third hand is the "second" hand.  It points to the second.

Now what you may not have known is why the hand is called a hand.

The inventor of the clock was a hapless and luckless fellow who had a record number of inventions to his name.  He had just invented the clock almost as we know it, but it had only the hour pointer.  That day, he was working on a new invention, a guillotine style fingernail clipper.

(while he was a clever fellow at seeing what should be invented, he was none to bright on thinking through his inventions)

You guessed what happened next, test, boom, off flies his left hand, and lands on the new invented clock, thus giving it the minute "hand".  So excited was he that he also tested his new invention on his other hand, and thus got a "second" hand on the clock.

Bob, (not to be confused with the 15 Bobs on godplace, and the Bob I usually wave at) his faithful assistant helped him finalize the clock, and named the pointers hands in honor of the inventor of the clock.

Bob also tried to start a business selling the inventors guillotined hands.  He managed to sell one, but never could move the second one, thus earning his store the name of a "second hand" store.

A little side note...after the inventor of the clock lost his hands, Bob made him 2 hooks for hands.  The inventor then went on to captain a ship, thus earning the name Captain Hook.  He also had a patch for his eye.  That was cause he saw a seagull overhead, the seagull went...um...well...it pottyed...and Hook forgot he had a hook and tried to protect his eye.

And now you know the rest of the story.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on February 19, 2011, 04:17:38 PM
I've heard all the stories before, but never put together like that.  Hilarious!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on June 14, 2011, 07:47:14 PM
Ive got a bad case of ADHD/Craziness/Fleas.  Anyone want a question or 14 answered?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on June 24, 2011, 02:35:58 AM
What are you doing on July 2nd?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: (R.I.P.) YooperYankDude on June 24, 2011, 06:58:13 AM
I got a call tonight from some loon asking if I had your phone number... LOL
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on June 24, 2011, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: sunlight on June 24, 2011, 02:35:58 AM
What are you doing on July 2nd?

I am starting a new, advanced weight loss program.  It involves day upon day of Oklahoma heat and lots of sweat.  It also involves a church firework stand.   I personally think there may be a lost book of the bible that strictly forbids work, but I have yet to discover it.

Quote from: YooperYankDude on June 24, 2011, 06:58:13 AM
I got a call tonight from some loon asking if I had your phone number... LOL

Meeth knoweth not whom you speek of.  *cough*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on June 24, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
Quote from: minnesota68 on June 24, 2011, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: sunlight on June 24, 2011, 02:35:58 AM
What are you doing on July 2nd?

I am starting a new, advanced weight loss program.  It involves day upon day of Oklahoma heat and lots of sweat.  It also involves a church firework stand.   I personally think there may be a lost book of the bible that strictly forbids work, but I have yet to discover it.

Quote from: YooperYankDude on June 24, 2011, 06:58:13 AM
I got a call tonight from some loon asking if I had your phone number... LOL

Meeth knoweth not whom you speek of.  *cough*
Possibly the same loon that called me and began chatting without saying who they were? Took me a minute to figure it out... :laughhard:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: (R.I.P.) YooperYankDude on June 24, 2011, 12:41:24 PM
Wait a second.... You called me!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on June 24, 2011, 03:51:55 PM
He did?  What did he call you?   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on June 25, 2011, 09:55:12 AM
why is it such a big deal in  Job about the first 3 friends of his, but not the young guy that is in the latter part of the book?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on June 25, 2011, 02:34:38 PM
*Psalm_97 puts duct tape over his mouth cause this ain't his thread.

I actually had an answer all typed out, then remembered where I was.  :P
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on June 30, 2011, 03:37:31 AM
well... start a new thread on it... and title it Job's  issues...  cause I have a ton of questions about that book... I dont get it.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on June 30, 2011, 01:23:47 PM
You start thread, with questions.  There's so much in that book I wouldn't know where to start if I started it. 

But to answer the current stated question, the first three friends kept arguing based on the assumption that Job had done something to deserve all his misfortunes.  They spent the whole book accusing him, urging him to repent, etc.  The fourth, younger man only spoke after he had something of which to accuse Job - namely that Job went too far in his arguments and "justified himself rather than God."  God's own rebuttal in the final chapters echoes what Elihu said.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on October 20, 2011, 09:36:29 PM
How do they store the fuel for the planes? do they have a storage tank that is accessable at every gate? or is it just in the trucks?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on October 21, 2011, 12:44:51 AM
Different airports do it in different ways actually.

Some major airports actually have direct pipelines from the fuel producer to the airport, then they offload into trucks and fuel the planes from that way.

However, most get their fuel shipped into them via tanker truck.  Usually 8000 gallons at a time.  From there, we put it into bulk containers.  In our case, its 2 12000 gallon tanks.  Also, unlike most gas stations, airports have many safeguards to assure the fuel going into the tank is perfect.  We sump the bottom of the tanks on a daily basis to make sure no water or condensation has gathered, we filter the fuel going out of the tanks (and often into the tanks too, depending on the setup of the system), and have safeguards in place for the checking of the filters.  Sounds boring, but we have to do that to assure the safety of the fuel.  In comparison to your local gas station, most have no way to remove any water that's collected in their tanks, via rain, condensation, or leaks.   If you get water in your car gas tank, your engine quits, you pull over, and think bad thoughts about the gas station while waiting for a tow.  If a plane gets water, they have a engine out, and have a emergency landing or a crash landing.  Scary stuff.  Also, we have a floating suction for the fuel that takes any fuel off the top of the tank.  That way, if something gets in the tank (moisture) it will settle to the bottom of the tank, then be sumped out.

One final step to determine the fuel safety is in the hands of the pilot.  They check their fuel with a special little gauge.  Much like our sump on our tanks, their sump checks to make sure no debris or water is in their tank.  This is part of their "pre-flight" check. 
We handle two types of fuel:  100 Low Lead (AvGas), with is a 100 octane gas, with low lead content.  Then Jet A, or a high grade kerosene (diesel fuel) with a anti icing additive.  Most jets run this, because when you leave from ground level and go to 50'000 feet, you have such extreme temperature changes, you develop condensation (water) in your tanks.  The additive then attacks the water, and allows it to pass through the engine like a molecule of fuel.

Also, there are many types of Jet fuel, depending on the altitude, operating conditions, and applications of the Jet.  A military plane operating in a arctic condition would run a different jet fuel than one operating out of a desert environment.

With all that said, we have 2 pumps and operate with a credit card system, much like you have at your local gas station.  We also have a truck that we use for Jet A.

Most planes have 2 or more tanks also, one one each wing.  I have seen 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 tanks on a plane.  Some planes are interconnected, while others are not.  But for the most part, planes have 2 tanks.

A plane needing Avgas would pull up to the pumps, and fuel from there. 

A plane needing Jet A (either a turbo-prop or a jet engine) has the option of pulling to the pump or requesting fueling services at the plane.  Whereas a piston planes (100 LL) usage is determined by hours, a jets usage is determined by cycles and hours.  If I start the engine on a Jet, its 1 cycle.  And the higher the cycles the lower the value of the Jet.  Some pilots, knowing they will only be there to drop a passenger off and pick up fuel pull up to the pumps.  Others, knowing they will be there for a while, and don't want a extra cycle on their engine ask for us to fuel them at the plane.

Also on Jet A, there are 2 ways to fuel a plane.  You can do it "overwing" which is much like what you do at the gas station.  You take a nozzle, open a gas cap, and fuel the plane.  The other way is single point.  Single point is a special nozzle that hooks directly to some planes, and allows you to pump straight into their tanks. 

Aviation fueling rates are much much faster than a gas station though.  When you fuel your car the next time, time how many gallons you put in your car in 1 minute.  More than likely, its from 5GPM to 8GPM.  At our airport, we can pump 100 LL and Jet A from our pumps at 36GPM.  Single point from our truck is 200GPM. 

So anyways, thats a little about how we fuel planes.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on October 21, 2011, 04:53:25 AM
A very thorough and informative answer.  Are you my long-lost brother?  :cool:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on October 26, 2011, 02:56:30 PM
Quote from: Psalm_97 on October 21, 2011, 04:53:25 AM
A very thorough and informative answer.  Are you my long-lost brother?  :cool:

Very good.  Ive been traversing the road of hard knocks.  Tis been a learning experience, albeit a hard one.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on October 26, 2011, 11:14:59 PM
What was the hardest period of 'waiting' for you? and how did you deal with it?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on October 26, 2011, 11:21:26 PM
Waiting as in what?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on October 26, 2011, 11:30:32 PM
as in waiting for what comes next.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on October 27, 2011, 02:24:38 AM
The hardest part is learning to trust God.  After that, its easy.

Learning to trust him means letting yourself, your desires, your will, all be placed in his hands.  It means letting him do with you and your life as he sees fit.  You  gave your life to God, let him keep it and do with it what he wants.  And once you get that down...waiting is easy.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on October 27, 2011, 05:20:37 AM
You ARE my long-lost brother!  You sound so much like me it's creepy.  I've been arguing up one side and down the other with one guy at work who can't see how I can wait for certain things and not mind it.  Well... mostly he's been arguing with me. 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 01, 2011, 01:08:08 PM
So that makes me or you a figment of my or your imagination?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on November 01, 2011, 03:25:13 PM
No it just means you're really cool.  :cool:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 29, 2011, 03:40:14 PM
Anyone have any questions?  I feel a need to ponder...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on December 29, 2011, 04:02:03 PM
Why is a chicken the only animal most people eat before it is born and after it is dead?

What is the braille strip on public signs REALLY saying?
http://xkcd.com/315/

If everyone were the same height, color, religion and from the same area, what do you think the next big reason would be to hate people?  I know we'd find one before lunch time.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: myhaloisintheshop on December 29, 2011, 05:02:34 PM
what has been the most embarrassing moment in your life?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on January 01, 2012, 06:11:26 AM
The Israelites sang about the victory they were going to have at Jericho right after they crossed the Red Sea... and the people who were in the city were afraid, and believed that they were going to be defeated... And Caleb told them they could take the city... and yet they got delayed 40 years, and a whole generation lost because they didn't listen to their own song. (not sure what the question is yet... it's still in the pondering stage... I just noticed the song part though)
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 04, 2012, 02:53:03 PM
Quote from: Psalm_97 on December 29, 2011, 04:02:03 PM
Why is a chicken the only animal most people eat before it is born and after it is dead?

I dont know, but when you put it that way, its really pretty gross.  Makes you wonder if some caveman saw a egg, and thought "Dinner!"  Or who was the first one who saw milk, and thought, "I'll try that!"

Really, I think it was knowledge that was given to Adam or someone...but thats my opinion, that I just made up.


QuoteWhat is the braille strip on public signs REALLY saying?
http://xkcd.com/315/

I never have been able to read braille.

QuoteIf everyone were the same height, color, religion and from the same area, what do you think the next big reason would be to hate people?  I know we'd find one before lunch time.

We would find something.  We all have to prove we are different.  And maybe that's part of the sinful nature inside us.  Instead of realizing we are made in the image of God, we want to be our own "individual" and when we get a chance, we use that individuality to put others out, and to put them down.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 04, 2012, 02:55:48 PM
Quote from: myhaloisintheshop on December 29, 2011, 05:02:34 PM
what has been the most embarrassing moment in your life?

Something that will never be discussed on here.

:smirk2:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 04, 2012, 03:11:23 PM
Quote from: sunlight on January 01, 2012, 06:11:26 AM
The Israelites sang about the victory they were going to have at Jericho right after they crossed the Red Sea... and the people who were in the city were afraid, and believed that they were going to be defeated... And Caleb told them they could take the city... and yet they got delayed 40 years, and a whole generation lost because they didn't listen to their own song. (not sure what the question is yet... it's still in the pondering stage... I just noticed the song part though)

Let me dovetail off this and make two points.

1)  The victory at Jericho was put off for 40 years!  (this is all my thinking) Think about that, and the way people operate.  If you have a fairly good sized city, and see a army approaching that ranges in the millions, you will be fearful for your life.  This will induce a panic of massive proportions.  Not only that, but you will have heard about this army and people for years, and how their God has provided for them, done work after work for them.  Then they turn away.  What would you do?  FORTIFY!  The Jericho that Joshua faced most likely was NOT the Jericho that Moses faced.  How many battles do we face a second time that are much harder because we wouldnt take care of it the first time?

2)  The report was that there were GIANTS in the land...I heard Bro Scott Graham preach about this and he made a wonderful point.  We think there were thousands of giants, all mighty warriors.  There weren't.  Matter of fact, there were 3.  Yeah, you read that right, 3 giants.  And 40 years later, one 85 (Joshua 14:10) year old man whipped all of them (Caleb).  Joshua 15:14 From Hebron Caleb drove out the three Anakites—Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai, the sons of Anak.  Now in 40 years, they had spread from just 3 giants to their children infesting the mountains.  But the fact remains, 1 85 year old man whipped them...why not face your giants before they multiply?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on January 05, 2012, 10:12:18 AM
:like: Cool beans! I didn't even think of that!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on January 09, 2012, 07:35:38 PM
What is the most difficult phase of life?  Why?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 09, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
Quote from: RainbowJingles on January 09, 2012, 07:35:38 PM
What is the most difficult phase of life?  Why?

If yer doing it right, its the next one.  :ugly:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on January 09, 2012, 08:37:10 PM
:eyebrow:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on January 09, 2012, 08:45:03 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on January 09, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
Quote from: RainbowJingles on January 09, 2012, 07:35:38 PM
What is the most difficult phase of life?  Why?

If yer doing it right, its the next one.  :ugly:
How exactly do one go about doin' it wrong? :ugly:
Nevermind, you're from Oklahoma. If anyone could do life wrong, you could... :laughhard:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: myhaloisintheshop on January 09, 2012, 08:56:02 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on January 04, 2012, 02:55:48 PM
Quote from: myhaloisintheshop on December 29, 2011, 05:02:34 PM
what has been the most embarrassing moment in your life?

Something that will never be discussed on here.

:smirk2:

Ok then.   Tell me on facebook!  :P
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on January 10, 2012, 08:15:40 PM
The next one?  Of MY life?  Or anyone's life?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 10, 2012, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on January 09, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
Quote from: RainbowJingles on January 09, 2012, 07:35:38 PM
What is the most difficult phase of life?  Why?

If yer doing it right, its the next one.  :ugly:

Quote from: RainbowJingles on January 10, 2012, 08:15:40 PM
The next one?  Of MY life?  Or anyone's life?

All kidding aside, I think of life as a uphill battle.  If we constantly fight the same thing, we are not making progress.  Instead, if we grow, each battle will help us grow a little, and we can look back and see how much we have grown since the last battle.  Thats why "the next one" should be a bigger (yet better) battle.

As a single person, you probably faced battles that you will no longer have to face as a married individual.  But as a married person, you will face battles single folks never faced.

Each one is only as difficult as you let your attitude make it.

-mini
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 10, 2012, 09:20:59 PM
Quote from: myhaloisintheshop on January 09, 2012, 08:56:02 PM
Quote from: minnesota68 on January 04, 2012, 02:55:48 PM
Quote from: myhaloisintheshop on December 29, 2011, 05:02:34 PM
what has been the most embarrassing moment in your life?

Something that will never be discussed on here.

:smirk2:

Ok then.   Tell me on facebook!  :P

:ugly:

NO!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on February 08, 2012, 07:18:10 PM
Read this today:

QuoteIf I had to give someone advice on how to keep a marriage in good shape, here's what it would be.

Every day, do two things. One, tell your spouse that you love them and tell them something specific about them that you love. Two, spend half an hour doing something that helps them in some way and expect no compliments or comment from it – do it just because you care about that person. This works better if you focus on something that you know will really matter to your partner. For instance, if your partner loathes doing the dishes, just do them without comment once or twice a week.

Pretty good stuff...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on July 24, 2012, 07:29:35 PM
It has been a nearly 3 years since I typed this out.  Its been on my mind, and I think it warrants a revisit.  I will add a few things to this, but the principle behind it still remains true.

(Original Post: http://mission238.com/forum/index.php?topic=27997.msg866047#msg866047)

Quote from: SippinTea on August 10, 2009, 09:55:59 PM
Yes.
Do you recommend straight white light strings, or icicle lights?
Dresses with a sash, or without?
Chocolate or white cake? or no cake at all?
*laugh*
:beret:

The simpler, the better.
Hopefully, you were asking about a wedding...at least that's the way I read it...if not, disregard this rant. 
I wonder who's wedding sipper is working on... <And now we know...congrats again Mrs. Sipper.  Love you guys much!

(this next rant is not pointed at sipper in any way)

Why waste (yes im calling it a waste) $5,000 on junk to make a wedding all fancy, and not spend $.02 on making a marriage last?  Get the important stuff FIRST.  Then have a big celebration at 50 years.

Talk about the stuff that derails a marriage first.

Standards.  Unless (God forbid) you are brother and sister and believe that every family tree should have no branches, you need to talk about standards.  Why do you believe that, why does he believe that?  Talk, talk, and TALK about standards.  Your church is different.  His church is different.  Your pastor is different.  His pastor is different.  He may think PG rated movies are ok.  You may think any moving picture will send you to hell.  Shes dreamed of a ring since she was old enough to make Ken and Barbie marry.  He has been taught that rings are of the devil, and you will go to hell if you wear one.  Will there be a problem if you don't talk about them?  Ohhhh yeahh....

Money.  Will you work?  Will he work?  Will you live off welfare?  Will both of you work?  Sounds stupid, but you have to talk about money.  It causes more divorces than you would think.  Work on this more than what you think is necessary.  Do you know how to balance a checkbook?  Take a accounting class together.  Realize how to make a budget.  Read Dave Ramsey.  Realize how stupid credit cards are, and how important cash is.

Relations. Nuff said.... No, not "nuff said."  Man, you need to be a man.  Woman, be a woman.  When you get married, you have no right to think about the old boyfriend/girlfriend you had.  If you come from a previous relationship where you now have the addition of a ex, FORGIVE THEM.  Yes, forgive them.  You take that old baggage into a new marriage, it will pollute everything you touch.     Including the brand spanking new spouse.  If you don't forgive them, will destroy yourselves.  Men:  Make a covenant with your eyes.  Women:  Make a covenant with your heart.  Don't open your selves up to a thought that will lead to thousands of other things that will destroy you. 

Read "every man's battle (http://www.amazon.com/Every-Mans-Battle-Winning-Temptation/dp/0307457974/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343157111&sr=8-1&keywords=every+mans+battle)"

Listen to this:

http://visionbuilder.dreamhosters.com/sermons/index2.php?speaker_id=38&list=mgs&msg_series=&expand=expand&&afile=yes&filename=Lee%20Stoneking%20-%20The%20Freedom%20of%20Forgiveness%208-6-98.mp3

Read this:  http://mission238.com/forum/index.php?topic=27997.msg866089#msg866089

Kids.  You want a dozen.  He is deathly afraid of kids.  You expect him to change diapers.  He won't even shop for your "personal" effects.  How do you expect him to change a diaper? And when you have kids, don't put your spouse down.  The whole "Do unto others" thing works here too.  If the kid needs fed, do it.  Don't gripe at them cause you are to lazy to get off your tail to fix the baby a bottle.  The diapers thing I still stay true too...if you want to see me sick, make me change a diaper.   The point is to be a help, not put off on the other what you are to lazy to do.

Talk to them about discipline.  You believe in spanking.  They believe in time outs. 

Something God dealt with me about:  The bible does not say "Spare the rod, spoil the child." THIS (http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/328950.html) is where that comes from.  :smirk2: No sir...http://bible.cc/proverbs/13-24.htm.  It says "He that spareth his rod hateth his son..." The word rod is the same word used when Esther approached the throne.  Scepter = Rod.  That showed mercy.  And not only that, but rod is a measurement.  Give them rules, and tell them they have to live by this.  Yes, discipline comes in.  BUT BE STEADY.  To say it this way, when you say yes, mean yes.  When you say no, mean no.  If you tell the child no, and they throw a fit, if you have to bust their bottom, fine.  But don't give in to their cries to pacify them.  What you say, mean.  Be steady as a parent, lest you destroy their life.  If you are not steady, you will show them they are not responsible for their actions, they can get by with whatever they do.  Don't just say idle words to your child.  Let your words MEAN something. 

And if you have to discipline them  "...but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." respect them.  Don't belittle them.  It all plays into mercy and grace.  Hey, one day you will be a old geezer (or geezerette) and you will need help.  Teach them now how to treat you later.

Church.  You think that its ok to be there when church starts.  He wants to be there at least a hour before church starts.  Problem?  You betcha. Man, make it a priority to LEAD. YOUR. FAMILY.  Yes, you.  Lead them.  Pray.  Fast.  Study.  I don't care if you have a pulpit ministry or if they barely let you in the chuch door.  Live for GOD.  You need to do this every day.

There are a million other things.  Toothpaste.  What kind of Mayo?  Laundry detergent.  There is nothing to small not to fight over.  And the more you talk about things, the easier the transition is.

Why are first anniversaries so important?  If you don't kill each other, its a milestone!   :grin:

Some other advice? 

Write down everything you do together.  10 years from now, you will wonder, what were we doing...and you will have a record. 

Learn to put your spouse before yourself.

Never let the kids be more important than your spouse.  Don't think that's a big deal?  What will you do in 20 years when you find out you spent the last 20 years building a relationship with your kid, and neglected the one with your spouse?  Its called headed for the big D, and I don't mean Dallas.  Always work on your relationship with your spouse first.

RESPECT YOUR SPOUSE!!!!  Never, NEVER, NEVER!!!! Put them down.  Never in front of your kids, never in front of others.  Don't roll your eyes at them, don't mouth them, don't talk bad about them.   If you roll your eyes at them, don't go crying when the devil shows them someone who will treat them right.

KEEP GOD FIRST!

                 GOD
                   ^
                 /    \
               /        \
             /            \
           /                \
      Husband------- Wife

The closer you draw to God...the closer you get to each other.
KEEP GOD FIRST!

So back to sippers question...elope.  If that is not a option, or a simple wedding where you walk to the front and say I do and that's it, please, for God's sake, work on the marriage first, not the wedding.

May edit some more later. -mini

From this post: http://mission238.com/forum/index.php?topic=32892.msg965390#msg965390

From Scott:

As you are embarking on this new phase of life - on Aug 10 which as I said before is the same date my wife and I got married in the last century. Let me share a few things with you that I hope will help.

Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on July 27, 2012, 06:37:40 AM
:grin: I'm glad you got around to editing it finally... Lol
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on September 25, 2012, 06:58:40 PM
"what kind of mayo"??!??!??!?!??!  There's only ONE kind of MAYO!  Anything else (including sorry "light" versions" are rotten imitations.  And it MUST be Kraft or Hellmans.  Not one of those weird mayonnaises with horseradish in it.  *shudder*

What about Proverbs 23?  Does the rod there translate as a sceptre?
13. Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 25, 2012, 08:00:02 PM
I think my original thought goes with that.  Yes, sometimes Junior will need punished, and that means a spanking, but you do it out of mercy.  The ESV study bible says this about Proverbs 23:13-14:

This clearly affirms the place of corporal punishment in child rearing. At the same time, the father's overriding desire is to teach the child, rather than to vent his anger. The connection of the two verses shows that he will not die and you will save his soul from Sheol are parallel ideas.

We should show mercy, and punishment should be done OUT of mercy.  I thought I put this somewhere, but you need to raise your child with a destination in mind.  If you hold to firmly, you will lose them.  If you are lax, you will lose them.  Be firm, yet gentle. 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on September 25, 2012, 10:31:03 PM
*nod* makes sense.  Some parents are just set on showing their anger through punishment.  NOT good.  :-(
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on September 26, 2012, 12:18:27 AM
And some parents are set on shutting their kids up for the moment, with no thought of where tomorrow will lead, or what the future will hold. 

They yell at the kid to "shut up," bribe them in the store to do so, and either daddy or momma go out of the picture (divorce) leaving no stability in their life, and they wonder where the kid went wrong.  Parents show no restraint in anything they do, then wonder why the kid struggles.

I could go on.  But we are the change we wish to see...our kids will be like us.  Sis Nancy Granquist said once "Our lowest standard will be our childrens highest."
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: RainbowJingles on September 26, 2012, 12:43:13 AM
Now THAT is a great quote.  I wish parents would REALLY understand that.  Truly comprehend it.  The more they let down around their children, the more their children will feel is "okay."  I've seen it SOOO many times.  :(  One pastor whose grandson is pastoring his church now must feel sickened at the direction the church has taken.
The pattern I've seen:
"Dad, what's WRONG with this?"
"Well, nothing is really WRONG with it..."
"So it's okay."  :bigcheese:
"...But, that doesn't mean it's okay!"
"But you said there's nothing wrong with it!"  :pout:
"Well, okay.  Just don't tell anyone about it."
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on June 27, 2013, 12:01:51 PM
Anyone have any pressing things they need to ask me?  I feel particularly full of something, but not sure if its wisdom.  :ugly:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on June 27, 2013, 12:27:17 PM
Yes, but I'd rather ask mine in person... :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on June 27, 2013, 02:36:54 PM
can you sing?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on June 27, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on June 27, 2013, 02:36:54 PM
can you sing?

Nothing I can ever make up can ever compare to Roscoes story of unbridled passion for singing.

Quote from: Roscoe on June 26, 2013, 10:56:42 PM
At least he didn't do what I just did. I'm tooling along torwards home, listening to one of my favorite songs- and you should know that I 1) love music 2) sing quite poorly and 3) sing loudly when I'm alone.
Any way, the song "When God Unfolds The Rose" is playing, and it's a song that makes me squall, and sing along to, although its notes are so far out of the "bad" range for me that they are in the "My God where;s the torture device" range....
Yes. I am bellering it at the top of my lungs. Yes. I had managed to inadverdantly key the mic on my ham radio without knowing it. Yes, I broadcast my shameful performance across the state of Arkansas on its most powerful repeater, which has around 100 miles any direction from Little Rock coverage.
When I noticed it, I unkeyed and heard.." Whoever that was PLLLLEEEAAASE don't quit your day job. That was painful." Oooops.
:sing: "When God unfolds the rooooose..." :sing:

May this live on in infamy...forever.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on June 27, 2013, 03:22:42 PM
Quote from: mini on June 27, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on June 27, 2013, 02:36:54 PM
can you sing?

Nothing I can ever make up can ever compare to Roscoes story of unbridled passion for singing.

Quote from: Roscoe on June 26, 2013, 10:56:42 PM
At least he didn't do what I just did. I'm tooling along torwards home, listening to one of my favorite songs- and you should know that I 1) love music 2) sing quite poorly and 3) sing loudly when I'm alone.
Any way, the song "When God Unfolds The Rose" is playing, and it's a song that makes me squall, and sing along to, although its notes are so far out of the "bad" range for me that they are in the "My God where;s the torture device" range....
Yes. I am bellering it at the top of my lungs. Yes. I had managed to inadverdantly key the mic on my ham radio without knowing it. Yes, I broadcast my shameful performance across the state of Arkansas on its most powerful repeater, which has around 100 miles any direction from Little Rock coverage.
When I noticed it, I unkeyed and heard.." Whoever that was PLLLLEEEAAASE don't quit your day job. That was painful." Oooops.
:sing: "When God unfolds the rooooose..." :sing:

May this live on in infamy...forever.

AMEN AND AMEN!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on June 27, 2013, 04:40:53 PM
 :pound: :pound: :pound: Mini AND Okie.  :pound: :pound: :pound:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 23, 2014, 08:30:36 PM
*waves @ bob*
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on May 24, 2014, 10:11:50 AM
Which Bob?  I've lost count how many there are now. 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on May 24, 2014, 04:04:08 PM
/me waves at bob too

How is your Chellebelle?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on November 14, 2015, 12:44:02 PM
Quote from: mini on June 27, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on June 27, 2013, 02:36:54 PM
can you sing?

Nothing I can ever make up can ever compare to Roscoes story of unbridled passion for singing.

Quote from: Roscoe on June 26, 2013, 10:56:42 PM
At least he didn't do what I just did. I'm tooling along torwards home, listening to one of my favorite songs- and you should know that I 1) love music 2) sing quite poorly and 3) sing loudly when I'm alone.
Any way, the song "When God Unfolds The Rose" is playing, and it's a song that makes me squall, and sing along to, although its notes are so far out of the "bad" range for me that they are in the "My God where;s the torture device" range....
Yes. I am bellering it at the top of my lungs. Yes. I had managed to inadverdantly key the mic on my ham radio without knowing it. Yes, I broadcast my shameful performance across the state of Arkansas on its most powerful repeater, which has around 100 miles any direction from Little Rock coverage.
When I noticed it, I unkeyed and heard.." Whoever that was PLLLLEEEAAASE don't quit your day job. That was painful." Oooops.
:sing: "When God unfolds the rooooose..." :sing:

May this live on in infamy...forever.

Now that I are a ham, this is even funnier.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on November 14, 2015, 04:35:27 PM
Quote from: mini on November 14, 2015, 12:44:02 PM
Quote from: mini on June 27, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on June 27, 2013, 02:36:54 PM
can you sing?

Nothing I can ever make up can ever compare to Roscoes story of unbridled passion for singing.

Quote from: Roscoe on June 26, 2013, 10:56:42 PM
At least he didn't do what I just did. I'm tooling along torwards home, listening to one of my favorite songs- and you should know that I 1) love music 2) sing quite poorly and 3) sing loudly when I'm alone.
Any way, the song "When God Unfolds The Rose" is playing, and it's a song that makes me squall, and sing along to, although its notes are so far out of the "bad" range for me that they are in the "My God where;s the torture device" range....
Yes. I am bellering it at the top of my lungs. Yes. I had managed to inadverdantly key the mic on my ham radio without knowing it. Yes, I broadcast my shameful performance across the state of Arkansas on its most powerful repeater, which has around 100 miles any direction from Little Rock coverage.
When I noticed it, I unkeyed and heard.." Whoever that was PLLLLEEEAAASE don't quit your day job. That was painful." Oooops.
:sing: "When God unfolds the rooooose..." :sing:

May this live on in infamy...forever.

Now that I are a ham, this is even funnier.
It'll be even funnier when YOU make a similar oops. And it WILL happen. :lol:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on November 17, 2015, 07:15:14 PM
Gets on the radio... Gives roscoes call sign... Sings when God unfolds the rose...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on November 17, 2015, 11:02:04 PM
Quote from: sunlight on November 17, 2015, 07:15:14 PM
Gets on the radio... Gives roscoes call sign... Sings when God unfolds the rose...
:pound: :pound: Use ya own callsign, KG5KET.  :pound: :pound:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on November 17, 2015, 11:06:46 PM
:evilgrin:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Lynx on November 18, 2015, 01:38:10 PM
It was too late anyway. They all frantically reached for the disconnect when they heard the callsign. They never got to hear the singing.

Once bitten twice shy y'know.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 15, 2017, 08:28:56 PM
Has it really been 2+ years since I blessed you with my (lack of) wisdom?  Anyone need enlightened? 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on December 16, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
Quote from: mini on December 15, 2017, 08:28:56 PMHas it really been 2+ years since I blessed you with my (lack of) wisdom?  Anyone need enlightened? 
Yes. We always need enlightenment.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on December 16, 2017, 11:36:42 PM
Or maybe another story...
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 18, 2017, 10:22:39 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on December 16, 2017, 11:36:42 PMOr maybe another story...

I told Roscoe I had a story idea.  Ill see if I can get it all out and typed.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on December 20, 2017, 03:22:02 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on December 16, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
Quote from: mini on December 15, 2017, 08:28:56 PMHas it really been 2+ years since I blessed you with my (lack of) wisdom?  Anyone need enlightened? 
Yes. We always need enlightenment.

Daily Enlightenment:  If you are at Roscoe house, and he is showing you his HAM radio stuff, pretend his computer mouse is the mic and talk to it.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: sunlight on January 05, 2018, 05:28:06 AM
What is the opposite of condemnation?
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: dnr1128 on January 05, 2018, 06:09:43 PM
Exoneration. 
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 05, 2018, 07:03:21 PM
Quote from: sunlight on January 05, 2018, 05:28:06 AMWhat is the opposite of condemnation?
Quote from: dnr1128 on January 05, 2018, 06:09:43 PMExoneration.  
I agree.  Its the not guilty charge and no fear of more charges when you should have been sent away to death.
And more simply, free.  Free from guilt, doubt, fear, anxiety.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on January 05, 2018, 07:14:21 PM
Quote from: mini on December 20, 2017, 03:22:02 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on December 16, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
Quote from: mini on December 15, 2017, 08:28:56 PMHas it really been 2+ years since I blessed you with my (lack of) wisdom?  Anyone need enlightened? 
Yes. We always need enlightenment.

Daily Enlightenment:  If you are at Roscoe house, and he is showing you his HAM radio stuff, pretend his computer mouse is the mic and talk to it.

don't talk sing....and only if it is a song about a Rose....  :laughhard:  :hypocrite:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on January 05, 2018, 07:23:34 PM
Quote from: mini on December 18, 2017, 10:22:39 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on December 16, 2017, 11:36:42 PMOr maybe another story...

I told Roscoe I had a story idea.  Ill see if I can get it all out and typed.

I have one of your stories to share....it's about a plunger.......
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on January 05, 2018, 09:16:07 PM
Quote from: okieoliveoyl on January 05, 2018, 07:23:34 PM
Quote from: mini on December 18, 2017, 10:22:39 PM
Quote from: The Purple Fuzzy on December 16, 2017, 11:36:42 PMOr maybe another story...

I told Roscoe I had a story idea.  Ill see if I can get it all out and typed.

I have one of your stories to share....it's about a plunger.......
SHARE! (Or be banned, sayeth the Grand Pooba. :hypocrite: )
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on January 05, 2018, 10:03:38 PM
AT THE REQUEST OF THE GRAND POOBA HIMSELF....HERE YA BE.



THE GLORY HALLELUJAH PLUNGER

This is one of those stories that you look back on and laugh, but at the time, you are embarrassed to speak of it.  Like the time you fell in love with your first crush just to find out that they were really your cousin.  Unless you are in Arkansas, in which case, its perfectly normal.

We had been having intermittent sewer problems for a few weeks.  You might do a load of laundry, and the sink would gurgle.  Or if you took a shower, it was slow to drain.  Or if you flushed the stool, the sink would let out a low moan and gurgle that made you think seriously about calling in a priest for a exorcism.

As alpha male, husband, father, and general flunky of the house, it fell on me to fix this problem.  After a week of no laundry being washed, my wife was headed towards anxiety meds.  I was headed for a encounter with being shot, so I decided to get motivated and fix this problem.

My first step was to buy a plunger.  We had a perfectly good plunger, but alas, my son decided the dog needed to be a unicorn, and chased the dog around the house one afternoon.  The dog developed a unhealthy hatred toward plungers, and one night attacked and destroyed our faithful plunger.
The store had replacement plungers for $4.99.  But as any good store will do, they had a display, surrounded by lights, bright colors, and a church choir singing the Hallelujah Chorus of this plunger contraption that was "guaranteed to unclog any toilet." 

I had to have it. 

And it was only $39.99. 

My wife looked at me, the plunger, the price, and repeated the process about 14 times.  I told her that 1) we needed one, and 2) it was guaranteed to unclog the drain.  She rolled her eyes, looked at her phone where she had stored the local plumbers phone number, and looked back at me. 
I assured her I could do it.

When we got home that afternoon, I took my super plunger out for a test run.  Immediately, I realized one plunge from that thing sent enough air out to knock a elephant flat at 900 yards.  If you accidently had that thing down and it got a hold of your skin, it would leave a hickey that would make a pirate blush.   This was no amateur attempt at making a plunger.  A seriously demented plumber must have designed this thing.
One quarter of a plunge later, I had managed to shoot a four foot stream of water back out the shower drain.   

I decided right then, I needed to call in the big guns.  Namely, my dad.

My wife, in the bedroom at the moment, didn't see a thing.  If she had, she would have called the plumber.  But I knew my dad and I could handle it.
Dad is one of these jack of all trades who can fix anything. 

I know, I should have called him first, but I was confident in my own abilities.  Now I knew I was out of my league.

In a few minutes he was at our house, and after walking him through the customary "this is what its doing when we do that", he asked if I had checked at the clean-out.  Of course, I hadn't.  That's why I called him.

Most modern sewers have a clean-out so that you can clean your pipes.  Clog under the house?  Roots in the pipe?  Open the cleanout, run a sewer sake, and clean it out.

We walked outside, next to the house, and started to unscrew the cap on the clean-out.

At that moment, unbeknownst to us, my wife walked into the bathroom, saw my new glory hallelujah plunger, and decided to give it a go.  So, with everything in her, and all 120 pounds of her 5' 4" frame, she gave it a plunge.

And at that exact moment, the sewer clean-out cap blew off.  It sent a gusher of sewer 40 feet up in the air, covering dad and me.  At least I think it was 40 foot high.  We were both knocked flat on our backs.  My first thought was old faithful, followed quickly by "Dear Lord, this is where I meet you."

I looked at dad, he looked at me, and we both stood staring at each other slack jawed, stunned, dripping wet, and smelling like you know what.

I humbly went to the front door and asked my wife to call the plumber.

Later that night, my wife mentioned trying the plunger out, and I realized what had happened.  I still haven't told dad.  Hes been telling his buddies about our sewer pressure, and they have been amazed. 

No use in ruining a good story with facts if you ask me.
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: okieoliveoyl on January 05, 2018, 10:07:18 PM
Please let it be known.. I cannot attest to the truth of the above story.  Please keep in mind it was written by the Great Minnie Soda himself.  Therefore, any and all words should be read with a grain of salt. HA!
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on January 05, 2018, 10:47:19 PM
I shared that somewhere.... lol
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: dnr1128 on January 08, 2018, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: mini on December 20, 2017, 03:22:02 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on December 16, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
Quote from: mini on December 15, 2017, 08:28:56 PMHas it really been 2+ years since I blessed you with my (lack of) wisdom?  Anyone need enlightened? 
Yes. We always need enlightenment.

Daily Enlightenment:  If you are at Roscoe house, and he is showing you his HAM radio stuff, pretend his computer mouse is the mic and talk to it.

Then throw it down and say "well the bands must be dead"
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: Roscoe on January 08, 2018, 04:50:13 PM
Quote from: dnr1128 on January 08, 2018, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: mini on December 20, 2017, 03:22:02 PM
Quote from: Roscoe on December 16, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
Quote from: mini on December 15, 2017, 08:28:56 PMHas it really been 2+ years since I blessed you with my (lack of) wisdom?  Anyone need enlightened? 
Yes. We always need enlightenment.

Daily Enlightenment:  If you are at Roscoe house, and he is showing you his HAM radio stuff, pretend his computer mouse is the mic and talk to it.

Then throw it down and say "well the bands must be dead"
:lol:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: mini on May 06, 2021, 02:29:50 PM
:waving:
Title: Re: Ask Mr Minnesota
Post by: The Purple Fuzzy on May 06, 2021, 09:40:19 PM
How's it going, Mini?