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J, another aunt and uncle of mine had a place in I think Merrimac. Just a trailer for weekend getaways. I remember sitting in my uncle's boat while he weaved us around among the sandbars.
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Out of the blue, perhaps. But I found this quote somewhat cool:
"Space is an illusion, and time as well. There is no such factor as either time or space. We have been blinded by our own cleverness, blinded by false perceptions of those qualities that we term eternity and infinity. There is another factor that explains it all, and once this universal factor is recognized, everything grows simple. There is no longer any mystery, no longer any wonder, no longer any doubt; for the simplicity of it all lies before us— "
-Clifford Simak, "A Heritage of Stars"
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Wow, such beauty around the campfire today...I'm awed by all of these last posts.
I don't have anything quite so beautiful as all of you have posted, just another thought to go with 2longs -
Yes, time and space are an illusion, and we the creators of that illusion. ACIM says that God did not create the universe, in fact he doesn't even know it exists.
I could go on, but that thought alone is quite enough to wrap our tiny little brains around...don't you think?
But 2long, what is the other factor which explains it all according to Simak?
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Hi Weaver. I'm going home right now, but I wanted to peek in and give you a ((((squidge)))).
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I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. My Story Recovered!
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weaver: I think he may have intended 2 leave it 2 the reader! Ac2ally, I don't remember. I found that from a website with quotes from his writings and scifi books. I read the book probably over 30 years ago. He may have had a "principle" that was discovered during the course of the story that I don't recall. He talked about "destiny" a lot in his stories like it was some benevolent principle behind the universe. -ol' 2long. P.S. I need 2 take a break from here. My blood has boiled over a lot in the past few weeks. I need 2 put it in the fridge. I'll be over on the 4ums at iloveulove dot com or you can contact me at qfwfq at iloveulove dot com, if anybody notices my absense! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Kimmy - right back at ya...but I don't know why I'm getting all these hugs lately, remember "it's was only the onions". LOL
Thanks Kimmy, you always brighten my day!
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Yep 2long, saw that coming.
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Hmmm, macroscopic space and time are related in accordance with the Minkowski metric:
x + y + z - i*t, where i is the square root of -1. So space is real but time is imaginary, and a negative, for some reason.
Whoa. Where did that come from? Sorry, I don't know what came over me.
Heading back to the bushes.....
((((weaver))) - I don't want to be left out....
"Never forget that your pain means nothing to a WS." ~Mulan
"An ethical man knows it is wrong to cheat on his wife. A moral man will not actually do it." ~ Ducky
WS: They are who they are.
When an eel lunges out
And it bites off your snout
Thats a moray ~DS
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Oh too funny AP. You said you would stick to talking about fishing...just so the rest of us would have a chance to participate in the discussion. Couldn't do it though, could you? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Fishing? I did? Really, you would listen to my fishing stories?
That's one of my top ENs!
Last month I caught a 37 lb salmon with my left shoe lace...teach me to dangle my feet over the dock. He put up a heck of a fight, but I nailed him.
"Never forget that your pain means nothing to a WS." ~Mulan
"An ethical man knows it is wrong to cheat on his wife. A moral man will not actually do it." ~ Ducky
WS: They are who they are.
When an eel lunges out
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Or maybe I should learn how to tie my own shoelaces one of these days.
Dang game warden gave me a citation for fishing out of season, too. He wandered by when all I was trying to do was kick the thing off my boot.
"Never forget that your pain means nothing to a WS." ~Mulan
"An ethical man knows it is wrong to cheat on his wife. A moral man will not actually do it." ~ Ducky
WS: They are who they are.
When an eel lunges out
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<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Oh lordy, now Binder is going to stop by. And then all the rest of the guys, and then 2long will feel compelled to come back with his beer stories... What was I thinking? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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It's mighty good to see you laugh a little weaver.
"Never forget that your pain means nothing to a WS." ~Mulan
"An ethical man knows it is wrong to cheat on his wife. A moral man will not actually do it." ~ Ducky
WS: They are who they are.
When an eel lunges out
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Thats a moray ~DS
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Eeeeeeeeek. Minkowsky principle. Eeeeeeeeeek.
Am I the only =former= geek around here?
Oh wait. Once a geek, always a geek. I still occasionally have the urge to go get a PhD in applied math or something. I fight it off, but geez. It's like a fungus. Once you've had it, it's impossible to get rid of it.
These days, I just say things like, "I can't believe that they referred to FAR Part 15 while they were working on an A&E procurement. They're going to have to shift all the references over to FAR Part 36 and completely change the evaluation criteria while they're at it. The solicitation sections are all wrong.... Sections L and M don't EXIST for this kind of procurement! Argh!! This is crazy!"
I sound like a freaking lawyer. (Actually, I sound like a Federal government contracting officer, which is even worse.)
Sunny Day, Sweeping The Clouds Away...
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Oh lordy, now Binder is going to stop by. And then all the rest of the guys, and then 2long will feel compelled to come back with his beer stories... Someone call me? Well folks....it's nice to see a little levity around the fire. Sorry to hear of your aunt GC....sounds like she was quite a pistol. I hope I am so fondly remembered one day. FAR...Butch sounds like he was quite a guy. I have the utmost respect for our warriors who are willing to die for their fellow countrymen. Those types of events always help remind me of my priorities in life and help me to gain some perspective. Speaking of priorities....since I've figured how to share photos...there's no stopping me now. HERE is a recent photo of my daughter. She's going to be a beauty. ~~sigh~~ You have not idea how much stress that gives a father.
BS 42 S-10 D-5
D-day 03NOV14
Plan B - 04Jul22
Filed(me) - 05May13 Final - 06Mar16
"When a man steals your wife there is no better revenge than to let him keep her."
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Binder, WOW! She is mighty purdy like my own DD who is now 13!! Scares the life out of me how men are already looking at my innocent little girl.
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me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
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Binder! What a darling! Just perfect!
I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. My Story Recovered!
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Binder said:
Speaking of priorities....since I've figured how to share photos...there's no stopping me now. HERE is a recent photo of my daughter.
She's going to be a beauty. ~~sigh~~ You have not idea how much stress that gives a father.
Nice Photo Binder, good job. She looks so sweet, but also she looks like she knows what she wants. "No daddy, I want THAT one."
I think I have an idea of how much stress it gives a father. My two oldest are married. By two youngest are 12. (twins)
My only advice is be a good example of the kind of man you want her to choose -
And keep praying, it helps so much.
Been thinking about you, hopeing you are doing well. It feels like you are OK, but ........ No, it feels OK. I hope the legal wragling goes your way.
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I think sometimes about all the pain in the world. I hope we can ease that here, even if only a little bit.
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Kimmy,
I am glad you are doing so well. It makes my heart sing.
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I think sometimes about all the pain in the world. I hope we can ease that here, even if only a little bit.
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Weaver, I seldom WORRY about you these days, but I still hope and pray for you. May you be as happy as your dreams at their best.
SS
I think sometimes about all the pain in the world. I hope we can ease that here, even if only a little bit.
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