dinty3 79 M 116  questions	And how is your day - 3/9/2011 The sun is shining, it is only 4C instead of -45C of two days ago, and the world is turning as it should. Here is a big wave and a group hug for the porch Hows yer day going eh? 5 response(s), 4 votes
c3c5 63  questions	Before you succumb to skippys vigilany committee - 3/8/2011 RE: The search for WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction) Lied about WMD to lead us into wara continuation for further action If you say you have something, but no one can find them. Does that mean you don't have something? Search |Tears, hanging followed conversations with Saddam Hussein| And find "Saddam said he perpetuated the myth he still had weapons of mass destruction because he was afraid Iran would invade and ... 11 response(s), 13 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Diversity and Tolerance - 2/24/2011 I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Thomas Jefferson Do you think some folks fight over differences because they actually dislike each other or does it just make ... 1 response(s), 6 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Liberal Versus Conservative - 2/20/2011 Being a liberal is promoting maximum individual freedom as well as being open minded and tolerant. A liberal is not afraid to explore and implement new and different ideas even those that may seem strange and unacceptable to the majority. per Google Research A conservative is disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit ... 6 response(s), 12 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	Wisconsin Teachers ........disgraceful - 2/20/2011 ......If you were a school superintendent and a teacher in your district called in sick, then you saw her/him on TV carrying a protest sign at the state capitol would you fire her/him?......So much for the teachers in Wisconsin caring about their students. Just what is it that they dont understand about economics? 5 response(s), 10 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	NEW GLASSES - 2/18/2011 I have been taking Mamacta to the eye doctor 4-5 times lately, she needed an eye check up and was complaining she was not seeing to well anymore...We spend a longggggggg time picking out the right frames, it went on and on, but finally she found the ones she liked, so she got two, in case she would misplace one pair, I encouraged this since I didn't want to do this again for a while...Anyhow we ... 6 response(s), 8 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Congratulations in order - 2/18/2011 I see where congratulations are in order for one of our porch members. This Valentines Day was a very special day for Loyal Liz, she announced her engagement. Congratulations and my best wishes for you and the lucky fellow. 3 response(s), 9 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	CHAPTERS - 2/16/2011 I have written and send some new chapters of 'GOING BACK' to your home addi, let me know if I forgot to send it to the few that wanted them...Thank you, if I don't have your addi, maybe mrs Joe or Desteny has it.. Of past reasons I will not share it with certain members any more... 3 response(s), 6 votes
Mermaid72 72 F 1  question	Need some help, Ladies (or Men!) - 2/14/2011 I recently just joined this site, & I'm new to the nuances of E-dating, so perhaps I am doing something wrong! Need some help from any one out there- (men included)! I'm getting enough "Looks" & "Winks", have a decent-looking photo in my profile, I'm fairly witty, educated, and personable. But, --- all I'm getting in return are "Winks" from married or other non-acceptable type guys, & no ... 8 response(s), 0 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Joke of Day - 2/12/2011 I stopped by the Chevrolet Dealership yesterday, for a look at the new Silverado 1500 pickup. Just for fun I took it out for a test drive. I wanted to sense that new "feel" before they become extinct. The salesman (a black man wearing an Obama "change" lapel pin) sat in the passenger seat describing the truck and all its "wonderful" options. The seats were of particular ... 4 response(s), 14 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	DECIDELY FUNNY I THOUGHT-QUITE CHEERED ME UP c/p - 2/12/2011 Written by ... HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (1) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. - Alan, age 10 (2) No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who ... 3 response(s), 6 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	New Member with a Weiner - 2/12/2011 This member is showing his wiener. Do you think we can put some mustard and sauerkraut on it. LOL79748masa... 12 response(s), 4 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Has Technology Expanded Your World? - 2/11/2011 When I was watching the Super Bowel Game in a Sports Bar in Virginia, I was texting to my in West Virginia, My in Georgia and my Brother in Arkansas. We were exchanging comments about the game. It was amazing that we all live miles away from each other yet we are all watching the same thing and communicating about it. Since being on FB - I have gotten in touch with family in ... 0 response(s), 6 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Super Bowl Sunday - 2/8/2011 The Greenbay Packers versus the Pittsburg Steelers. Who are you cheering for. Personally, I just like watching a good game. My plan is to go to a local Sports Bar since I don't have Television at my home. Buy some Chicken Wings and Club Soda and cheer the opposite of whoever the majority are cheering for. What are your plans for Super Bowl Sunday? 3 response(s), 3 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	Infomercials......... - 2/3/2011 .....Got up early today made a fresh pot of coffee and turned the boob tube on. I soon discovered that about the only thing on was infomercials. One in particular interested me was for a product that diagnosed your automobile. Plug it in to your car and it will reveal what is wrong and also will tell you if your car has any recalls. It displays a digital code which you enter into your computer ... 11 response(s), 0 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	An Ocean By Any Other Name? - 2/1/2011 My now ex-hubby, my younger and my Step- relocated from Ventura County, California to Landlocked West Virginia in 1999. A few years later, my older joined the Navy and the Atlantic Fleet and now goes to Geogia Tech as an Engineering Student. Ventura County is a Seaside Community via the Pacific Ocean. If all goes well, I'll be working for Costco in Newport News ... 1 response(s), 2 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Congressional Theft - 1/31/2011 A recent A P article stated that Social Security is being projected to run a $600 billion dollar deficit over the next ten years. This is according to figures released by the Congressional Budget Office. Bernie Sanders Senator from Vermont and Kent Conrad Senator from North Dakota both have publicly said that Social Security is solvent with a surplus of $2.6 trillion dollars. While this is half ... 3 response(s), 4 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Skeleton in Your Closet - 1/30/2011 “If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you'd best teach it to dance.” George Bernard Shaw quotes What kind of dance do the Skeletons in your closet do best? 4 response(s), 3 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Anniversary - 1/22/2011 January 20, 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the last President to actually challenge the American people. IMHO everyone who has held that office since then has done nothing to challenge us but rather to make promises of how much they were going to do and then forgot what they said. Of course I speak of John F Kennedy. In his speech which lasted about 15 minutes he spoke of our ... 1 response(s), 5 votes
60minman2 84 M 26  questions	The Magic of Books.... - 1/22/2011 .......I enjoy reading historical novels. Like Michener and Jakes. I particularly enjoy Wilbur Smith. I do like staight novels as well and once I find a writer I like I tend to read as many of the books they produce. Patterson, Grisham, Clancy are good but there is one who upsets me more than anyone and thats Nicholas Sparks. OK he writes love stories but he develops his characters so intently he ... 4 response(s), 2 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Where will this end? - 1/19/2011 Jared Loughner's lawyers will most certainly try and use the insanity defense. I wonder with all the conclusions out there about his mental state if we will be getting another John Hinckley. He will be placed under institutional psychiatric care at taxpayer expense. What with today's life expectancy of 78 years we are looking at about 60 years of taking care of this clown. We have already ... 0 response(s), 2 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	About Destiny's "Yesteryears Blind Date" - 1/19/2011 Who were these people really? Could they not get their own date? Were they to shy to ask? Were you ever the blind date person? Is it a blind date or really a mercy/pity date? So many questions. Sure there were a few girls who I wanted to go out with, but because I thought they were so pretty and popular, I was afraid to ask them out in case they said "ugh, no ... 2 response(s), 2 votes
karinpepita 109 F 62  questions	TO MY 'SELECTED' STRANGE-MINDED FRIENDS c/p - 1/18/2011 If you can raed this, you have a sgtrane mnid, too. Can you raed this? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in what oerdr the ltteres in a word are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is that the frsit and ... 9 response(s), 16 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	New Senior Prayer - 1/14/2011 I do believe that I have found a new Senior Prayer. Dear God My prayer for this year is for a fat bank account and a slim body. Please don't mix these up, like you did last year. Amen Anyone else praying for the same thing? 4 response(s), 9 votes
dinty3 79 M 116  questions	Wink or a wave? - 1/12/2011 It appears that when a smilie wave is sent it turns out to be a wink. WELL, I just want you folks to know I am not winking at you, it is just a wave to say HI. Ok, so maybe some of you ladies it is a wink, you will just have to guess, but to you fellas it is a wave. Does this wink thing happen to you when you send it as a wave of hello? 4 response(s), 4 votes
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	Shoping List - 1/11/2011 I got a peek at Mrs Block's shopping list for my birthday present. It only had one thing on it, SUV, oh here I was wondering what color she had picked out and how new it was going to be. I mean I was like a little in a candy store. Well much to my surprise and disappointment I found out that SUV was her way of writing SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, and VIAGRA. I think she is trying to tell me something. 4 response(s), 6 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	How Did We Get So SENIOR?????? - 1/8/2011 I bought an Oldmobile in December. I remember when my Granddaddy had an Oldsmobile and thinking this is a great car for an OLD person. Now I realize that I am my Granddaddy's Age and I am driving an OLDSmobile just like he is and thinking this is a great car for an OLD Girl like myself. In fact, I am OLDER than my Granddaddy because he only lived to be 51. My Daddy lived to ... 4 response(s), 2 votes
starwomyn 70 F 376  questions	Drunk Driving on New Year's EVE! NOT!!!!!! - 1/6/2011 Music, parties, and drinking are all a big part of bringing in the New Year. Those of us who are 12 Steppers nickname it Amateur Night - When all the unexperience drinkers are out on the road. The Cops also are busy generating revenue for the various cities and counties. My younger was working on New Year's Eve. He usually gets off work after midnight. He told me that he was ... 3 response(s), 1 vote
bigblock 77 M 251  questions	just do your job right - 1/6/2011 One of the things brought to the forefront during the recent snow storm that hit New York City was the poor job done to remove the snow. Dan Halloran, City Councilman is on record saying that the Sanitation Bosses ordered their drivers to snarl the blizzard clean up to protest budget cuts by keeping the plows higher than the roadway and skipping streets along their routes. I wonder how ... 5 response(s), 6 votes
c3c5 63  questions	Any ideas to kick start the economy? - 1/4/2011 This has floating in me head for a bit. "JUST HIRE SOMEONE"! No. It isn't original. (What ideas are these days?) And I didn't hear it anywhere. Did do a search. Just requires those few simple words from everybody. Hopefully some employers will take heed. Reading a newspaper article today about returning Vets cuing up. So maybe add "CONSIDER A A VET". ... 12 response(s), 4 votes