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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 7, 2024 14:32:52 GMT
Well I will probably be an outlier but there is always at least one. Hahaha.
Depending on the concert, I would probably pick the graduation party and find something else to celebrate the anniversary with at another date. I am also very much a music person. Therefore if it was an artist I absolutely love/hate to miss or some other special concert, that would probably change my decision. However if it was just a concert would like to see because I like watching live music and it is someone/some type that I enjoy, but nothing really special, I would do the family event on that weekend.
ETA - I now see the comment about Jeremy not liking the party and that would also factor into the decision.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 5, 2024 23:57:46 GMT
I did. First time in person since the pandemic since I neglected to do mail in/eary voting. It is also our town meeting day so we are voting on school budgets and local issues. Very few people when I went but I purposely picked what I thought would be a low voting time. I work 2nd shift so I am lucky enough to be able go off hours during the day.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 5, 2024 11:54:37 GMT
I know someone (years ago, before it was legal here in my state) who got busted selling marijuana and he lived on weed road. I always thought he should have picked another road to live on as that just seemed to be asking for trouble. 😉
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 5, 2024 11:49:18 GMT
Beautiful land !! There are streets with all kinds of names.. You could always move to Intercourse Pennsylvania. And it is a hot spot for the Amish. Can you imagine those poor people and the jokes that they must hear…because I know we had an about a million. 😄 I had to get potholders that said Intercourse, PA. They make me smile and giggle every time I use them.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 4, 2024 14:40:45 GMT
I think the owner contacting and messaging the customer was an extremely bad choice and has cost her plenty. I think the cardholder did nothing wrong if they followed rules and laws. How many times have people told you to use a credit card so if you need to dispute a charge/insurances…no different for this situation. That is the way the system works.
IMO - If the restaurant is so popular that they can charge a 250.00 cancellation fee, with 6 hours notice they certainly should be able to fill that spot. A no show is different. No exceptions seems excessive. Her actions cost her much more and as a small business owner she should have realized that would happened.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 4, 2024 11:36:28 GMT
I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss, as well as for all of us here. It is never easy to lose a loved one, friend and/or important community member. I hope the wonderful and beautiful memories will always stay with you and help you through such a devastating loss.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 2, 2024 6:20:11 GMT
I get you, feel free to ramble on. 😄. I ramble often. I do think it is overwhelmingly/more left leaning here and I am guessing more right leaning people prefer to discuss their politics elsewhere. There certainly are some passionate posters here. I usually don’t get a reply so I am either on ignore or don’t post engaging comments 😆. I also don’t always get back to the threads in a timely manor so that also may be part of it But it really doesn’t matter I just keep posting away. 😉 Please keep posting. I enjoy your perspective, even if I don't respond directly. Thanks, I appreciate that. I didn’t really mean generally, so don’t feel bad, I just meant from morecowbell. I don’t really ever expect or worry about responses so it doesn’t matter one way or another (and that goes for morecowbell also). 😄
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 2, 2024 4:31:15 GMT
Sure, why not? I am an equal opportunity responder and enter many threads and respond to what ever takes my fancy when ever I see it, it really doesn’t matter who is the poster. Or sometimes the other comments trigger thoughts or questions that I will ask or make. Similar to IRL for me I guess, if I am present at the conversation and have a comment I will make it. I think it is often just for myself and probably often only read or agreed with by myself but that is okay…keeps me occupied and happy. 😄 Yes, I totally agree with equal opportunity responses however I’m not getting the responses from them what I need. Maybe I’m missing the point. Why isn’t there a republican thread? It’s obvious I’m a Dem but I get confused that I don’t read truth from GOP. Surely they must want well—rounded resources in order to make intelligent decisions. It’s your and everyone’s future! A voter can’t just watch/read limited news etc to make an informed choice. I think I’m still reeling from a member who said some time ago that they voted for a party based on the cost of gas. It’s such a narrow view. With all the whining about everything, do people really think they are the only ones dealing with crap? Does anyone read global news on a regular basis? Everyone has high cost of food, gas, etc. Ack! I’m-just babling. Ignore me. What do I know. I get you, feel free to ramble on. 😄. I ramble often. I do think it is overwhelmingly/more left leaning here and I am guessing more right leaning people prefer to discuss their politics elsewhere. There certainly are some passionate posters here. I usually don’t get a reply so I am either on ignore or don’t post engaging comments 😆. I also don’t always get back to the threads in a timely manor so that also may be part of it But it really doesn’t matter I just keep posting away. 😉
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 2, 2024 2:21:10 GMT
Sure, why not?
I am an equal opportunity responder and enter many threads and respond to what ever takes my fancy when ever I see it, it really doesn’t matter who is the poster. Or sometimes the other comments trigger thoughts or questions that I will ask or make. Similar to IRL for me I guess, if I am present at the conversation and have a comment I will make it.
I think it is often just for myself and probably often only read or agreed with by myself but that is okay…keeps me occupied and happy. 😄
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 1, 2024 12:05:37 GMT
Truthfully IMO, what is a little annoying is that almost everyone agrees that there will always be criminals and bad people trying to get into the US. And as many on the right say about gun laws, I say about this, new laws are not going to affect or deter the criminal and those people will always find away to cross. But new laws and processes do need to be dealt with, just don’t try and scare people and lie that doing so will change anything about keeping criminals out.
That also leads us to the actual % of these criminals as compared to overall number of good people, an extremely small percent. So again as many on the right used as their talking point with Covid deaths…%s do matter. With it being such a small % of people who are bad and may commit crimes and that we will NEVER be able to stop 100% of the people illegally entering, why is it being used as the main point on a very complicated issue (especially when it probably won’t even fix that part of the problem).
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 1, 2024 11:29:15 GMT
And here is a link to an article that quotes a member of that Texas Border Convoy saying wow it is not as bad as they said it was. And I have read and listen to a lot of these type of comments in various articles and interviews. 🤷🏻♀️ As I have also said from the beginning, people are acting like this is something new and something that can be easily fixed. Listen to music, watch old TV shows (MacGyver has some good ones as does Criminal Minds. 😉), watch movies, read books, read old articles…people have been talking and dealing with these issues for decades. Nothing has changed, including our basic border policies and our ability to figure out what to do. What has changed is the number people trying to survive and save their families. I am not disagreeing something needs to be done. I am not disagreeing that there are more people trying to cross the borders. I am Disagreeing with the LIES and rhetoric that the border is open.
Border not as bad says border convoy memberThe convoy split to hold three rallies on Saturday, one near Eagle Pass and others in Yuma, Arizona and San Ysidro, California.
While the convoy's organizers said the rallies aimed to "shed light on the obvious dangers posed by wide open" borders, one member of the convoy admitted on Saturday that the reality of what she saw at the border was a far cry from the "invasion" touted by some officials.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 28, 2024 3:03:15 GMT
My 18 yr old nephew lives with his father in Canadian. They lost their house today in that huge wildfire. I am so so sorry for their loss. Happy they are safe but I am sure the devastation, sadness, fear and loss are immense. Sending nothing but healing thoughts their way.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 27, 2024 18:07:48 GMT
It is not surprising to me that there are more people trying to escape (legally or illegally ) from places of extreme poverty, political unrest, persecution, etc. some Central and South American countries seem to be moving towards these living/social conditions, as are many other places.
- So I understand we cannot just let people in. - I also do not believe it is a new issue but has become a bigger issue as the world has changed, not necessarily that our border protocol has changed. - We have needed border reform and people have been talking about it, singing about it, writing about it for decades. The problem is it is getting so much worse for so many others outside the US. These people are truly trying to save their lives and/or that of their family. - I can’t say I wouldn’t try the same thing if I was in their situation. - IMO, It almost seems that the ones that have the opportunity to try and navigate the legal channels/process are then those that might not be the people that need the most help. So you have a big catch 22 and how do deal with it.
ETA- I am in a Northern border state and we have certainly had an increase of people trying illegally cross the border, so it is not just a Southern Border issue.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 27, 2024 16:24:10 GMT
I voted other because truthfully it just depends on the day, the topic, etc. But I will read most/just about any thread eventually.
IMO I like that there is a variety and that I can choose to stop and look, participate if I want, or to skip on by without opening. I sometimes enjoy engaging. I sometimes just enjoy reading. I have learned a lot or have been motivated to look a little deeper into some things from comments here. I love to see perspectives outside my little IRL bubble. I also often read the other boards but rarely post. So I really can’t pick one I guess. 😄
ETA- I would spend less time here if all the threads were about the same subjects, so maybe that wouldn’t be such a bad thing. 😆
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 27, 2024 14:04:43 GMT
Just a side comment (for no particular reason other than I want to)…this would have been a very short thread and buried about 19 pages ago if only your asked question was answered only by those you were targeting, especially if they only feel comfortable by responding one time anonymously to a poll. Because, as I have said before, your answers were only relevant for someone that thinks that Biden has ‘significant mental decline’.
This way you got 20 pages for the price of 1…. 👍😄
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 27, 2024 12:10:18 GMT
All of us here in the path of totality in the Northeast have our fingers crossed for a clear day. The statistics aren’t with us but we are optimistic. It would be very sad if it was a cloudy or rainy day but then again, there's plenty of wineries that we could visit!!! As a matter of fact, a lot of them are having 'watch' parties! You are correct, there is so much going on anywhere in the path. So no matter the outcome goods times can be had by all. At least in my area, they are really trying to plan a lot of events. There is a of hype that since there will be so many of us, local and visitors, out to experience the event we should enjoy all together and with lots of festivities. 👍😆. I hope you have a wonderful time no matter what happens with the weather.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 26, 2024 13:18:05 GMT
I love Costco (although I have no other choices in my area and actually state 😉 ) but I am afraid 2 of your 3 concerns will probably not be any better with your new membership, at least in my experience. I have been a member since they opened here in 1992.
Our lines are always quite long. I won’t go on a weekend unless there is no other choice. I find that if I get there around 1:45 to 2:00 it isn’t so bad. However, I think most all of our cashiers are extremely fast.
I have learned, at least on specialized non food items, if I think I want to purchase it do it then and there. Hahaha. I often think I will ponder on it and decided if I want and when I go back they are gone.
They do contracts with products and only have room for limited brand options so they do come and go. Like maybe for 3 or 4 years they are featuring tide but then will change to another brand…or not. Hit and miss to determine sometimes. They had had POM juice for a long time and then that was replaced by the Kirkland brand (which we did not like) and are now back to POM juice. But there are also products that I have been buying since 1992.
Good luck, I hope you enjoy your membership more this go around.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 26, 2024 12:33:46 GMT
We live in Florida and are planning to drive to the Finger Lakes region of NY to see it! They are in the path of totality. We love spending time up there. It's so beautiful. This will be an excuse to add an extra trip up for the year!!! People are getting excited and you are correct that is a beautiful area. Enjoy your trip and Good luck on the viewing. All of us here in the path of totality in the Northeast have our fingers crossed for a clear day. The statistics aren’t with us but we are optimistic. 😄
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 26, 2024 8:23:57 GMT
Just blinds/shades, but truthfully I don’t even use those very often. I use to also have some windows that had small valances but I got rid of those a long time ago. It probably happened when I took them down to wash them and just never put them back up and was just as happy without them. 😄
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 25, 2024 21:53:12 GMT
I’ve got nothing. I’ve googled and still got nothing.
Flavor or product wise…we are known for our Maple Syrup, Cheeses, and Craft beers among other things.
Maple Creemees are big here.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 25, 2024 14:20:42 GMT
I am so sorry. Sending quick recovery wishes and positive thoughts that it will not affect your daughter or you and your husband.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 25, 2024 4:42:32 GMT
On Thursday he called Biden’s actions “evil and a threat to democracy” and vowed to “reclaim our government from these tyrants.” You do know Biden has done the exact same thing in the other direction , don't you? I will not dispute that I am sure similar type expressions have been used by both parties towards each other. I will say, though, I watched the entire hour+ speech that Trump made at the National Christian Broadcaster’s conference and wow. While you talk about people often quoting Trump out of context, the problem is there often is not any other context to add. His speech, at least this one, was nothing other than rambling on from one comment/buzz word phrase to the next. There was nothing to quote that could be taken out of context because that is all there was. He also did have gaffes, a lot of half truths and some down right lies in that speech. Anyone who advocates so strongly to be truthful about what was said, and who watched the entire speech, can not easily disagree with that. I also nowhere say or mean 100%, every time, etc. There are always exceptions. Just as I will usually never say never, as things can change.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 24, 2024 18:43:04 GMT
Still have my sweet Drowsy! 💝 My brother & I joked that she looked DRUNK! We laughed when Drowsy said: “I wanna drink of waterrrrr!” Yes, that is her. Hahaha. She did have quite a look to her. 😄
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 24, 2024 16:50:18 GMT
I had the baby drowsy doll (I think that was the name) and also wished I had kept her. Her body was pink with white polka dots. I wasn’t really into dolls so she was one of the few I had and the only one I really remember.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 24, 2024 11:06:48 GMT
I understand, but I guess my reasoning is I wanted to see how many of the Christians were Catholic that were answering.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 23, 2024 18:00:10 GMT
It could be, but she goes to and is very involved in a local Baptist (?) church which I knew/know. We are coworkers and have been for quite sometime. We have skirted religion and politics and kind of know where we stand (we would have to be using outdoor voices to talk across the distance on some things 😄) but mostly idle chit chat for 15 -30 mins each day. She is a very nice person, the comment just took me by surprise I guess. At least voiced out loud. 😆
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 23, 2024 16:47:06 GMT
My other reason for asking is I forced myself to watch Trump’s speech at the National Religious Broadcasters convention (holy crap on a cracker, let’s not go there 😄) and he mentioned the persecution of Catholics specifically. There was not as much reaction in the room as there was with so many of his other buzz word phrases and opinions. He also asked how many Catholics were there and he said oh there are a few. So they were not overly represented there and I was wondering why. My mother (and many other family members) is a pretty devout practicing anti Trump Catholic . I would say she probably has voted Republican more in her life than not. While not perfect, she is pretty accepting and open to those that believe differently than she does. However we do have some family members that love Trump. From the responses so far that makes me feel better that it isn’t a common belief. And as far as those identifying as a Christian but not actually living a Christian life…that is in any and all religions and denominations. The same with non religious people…there are many who identify as moral that really are not. Even though certain things have not officially changed, the Catholic Church is a lot more open to change than other Christian faiths. The newer generations are more focused on good deeds than in the rules. While abortion is not condoned birth control is not attacked and anyone who goes to church and sees the families there can attest that it is being used. I occasionally attend events organized by the nuns that worked at my HS, the Sisters of Saint Joseph. They are very much involved in social justice, the idea that love is all inclusive and serving others. I can’t imagine that any of them are Trump supporters. It must have been very tough to listen to #45, my admiration for your fortitude. I absolutely agree with you. I was raised Catholic (Catechism until I was a senior In High school). There was less than 10 of us left that had to go as a senior…out of close to (or more than) 50 that made our confirmation just to put it in perspective. 😄 We are a large French Canadian family with reunions usually close to or exceeding 100. We seem to have a higher percentage of openly gay and also in loving same sex marriages with families than other large religious families that I have seen. My grandmother just passed at 101 and was very devout and truly walked the walk. Even she was pretty progressive for the how she was raised and the generation she grew up in. I was allowed to attend the sex education classes at school, while my best friend was not. We both attended the same church. Her parents’ were very pro life and I think even attended rallies. My mother did not participate in those type of events. She seemed to take more of a ‘I would never do that but won’t tell you what to believe’ stance. I also do believe the younger generations are much more inclusive. I will admit I had to break up Trump’s speech into three listens with a break and a little distressing (hahaha ETA that should be destressing) in between each session. But I did it. I feel I have earned my badge to discuss it with others now. 😆😆😆
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 23, 2024 15:56:13 GMT
My other reason for asking is I forced myself to watch Trump’s speech at the National Religious Broadcasters convention (holy crap on a cracker, let’s not go there 😄) and he mentioned the persecution of Catholics specifically. There was not as much reaction in the room as there was with so many of his other buzz word phrases and opinions. He also asked how many Catholics were there and he said oh there are a few. So they were not overly represented there and I was wondering why.
My mother (and many other family members) is a pretty devout practicing anti Trump, DeSantis, Maga Catholic . I would say she probably has voted Republican more in her life than not. While not perfect, she is pretty accepting and open to those that believe differently than she does. However we do have some family members that love Trump.
From the responses so far that makes me feel better that it isn’t a common belief.
And as far as those identifying as a Christian but not actually living a Christian life…that is in any and all religions and denominations. The same with non religious people…there are many who identify as moral that really are not.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 23, 2024 15:32:32 GMT
I'm a non-Christian who spent 34 years in the Catholic church, raised in a very conservative Catholic family. I also "freelanced" in other denominations when taking church music jobs to support myself. Based on that experience, I don't see any meaningful difference in terms of the fundamental beliefs of Catholics and other denominations when it comes to the divinity of Jesus Christ, which seems to me to be the defining attribute of Christianity. The difference is in how they express those beliefs, apply them to their daily lives, and expect (or not) others to apply them as well. But I remember an evangelical friend from high school taking me aside one day to invite me to be "saved" at his church. He told me that Catholics are not Christian and I could expect to go to hell if I didn't leave the church. My mom, on the other hand, was of the opinion that all non-Catholics were likely headed for hell. So I know those kinds of people are out there. I appreciate your perspective. I grew up Catholic, although I will not say overly conservative Catholic…French Canadian Catholic. I am not really religious but always considered Catholics Christians. I was told by someone, in a general conversation, that they were moving their kid to the catholic school even though they were Christian because it was a better fit than the public school. I am just curious if this is a common thought among religious denominations that identify as Christian. ETA- sorry if it is a duplicate question. I never searched to see if there was a previous thread.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 23, 2024 15:09:09 GMT
Just wondering on different perspectives.
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