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How did I go from being a junior member to a member? What exactly did I do?

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You posted enough messages.

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Yeah, and just when you thought you were getting smart, and everything! [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] -Mike

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Thanks! I only posted three I think but I've responded to a couple dozen. I really did think I was getting smart and joining some kind of exclusive club. Now I found out I can remain as stupid as ever and still advance in life! This is an advance isn't it?

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Thanks! I only posted three I think but I've responded to a couple dozen. I really did think I was getting smart and joining some kind of exclusive club. Now I found out I can remain as stupid as ever and still advance in life! This is an advance isn't it?

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I'm glad someone else asked some of those questions. What is the ole saying "a question is never a dumb question"...... I still don't know what some of the lingo & initials are, plus I don't even know how to put a smiley face on my posts......<P>Mike, you have lots of smiley faces, you want to help me out????

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I think the number is 15. Sure, I'll help...if I can. Here is a little bit for a starter...the smilies legend, and UBB code for <B>bold</B> text, etc. is to the left of the box that you type your Reply in...called Your Reply. Just below that are the links to the instructions for those. -Mike

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just a <B>test</B> laugh

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hey, hey, I got part of it right. [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com]

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The smilies can be cut and pasted ... that usually avoids typing errors and having to hunt for seldom-used keys.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bear13lee:<BR><B>I really did think I was getting smart and joining some kind of exclusive club. Now I found out I can remain as stupid as ever and still advance in life! This is an advance isn't it?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Sure it's an advance! To go from plain ol dumb to stupid...pretty soon you'll move up to ignorant where I am. That's really exclusive! [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com]<P>------------------<BR>1Co:2:4: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:<BR>1Co:2:5: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.<p>[This message has been edited by Paul Moyers (edited August 23, 2001).]

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Never expected more than one(wanted that bold but couldn't figure it out-can't even get a frown here-anyway, what are all initials like WS EO PA and a whole bunch (like LB, etc.)Would certainly make it easier to understand. By the way, thanks Paul, I feel better now! [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] supposed to be a smile face there but obiviously I have no clue what I'm doing so Paul, I don't think I've quite made that step up. Lee

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you are too funny [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] I [b}think[/b] I know some of the answers:<P>MB - marriage builders<BR>WO - wondering spouse<BR>BS - betrayed spouse<BR>PA - ??????<BR>EO - ??????<P>

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I think there is a thread called notable posts over in GQII which has one explaining all the abbreviations. How come I always get to be post 13??? <P>PA means physical affair. OW is other woman, OM, other man, OP, other person, and one that took me by surprise FOO - family of origin.

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I don't know how I did that smile face-it wasn't there when I posted. Thanks. I'll check the place.

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PA = Physical Affair<BR>EA = Emotional Affair, never seen EO before<BR>WS = Wayward Spouse<BR>BS = Bull Sh oh wait, we covered that one<BR>STBX = Soon To Be Ex <----- Took me forever<BR>CS = Child Support<BR>OC = Other Child<BR>H = Husband<BR>W = Wife<BR>Paul = Smart A**<P> [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com]

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I would have never figured out WS. OM and OW I assume are Other Man and Other Woman and SO-Significant Other? Don't pat yourself on the back too hard Pat. Until you get EO(each other?) how about an A-. Think I can do this smiley thing now. Lee [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com] [Linked Image from marriagebuilders.com]

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bear13lee,<P>I understand you're an attorney. Do you know anything about international divorce laws? I posted a thread about this, might be on page two or three by now.<P>I would appreciate any help!<P>Nina<BR>

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Nina, I think I saw it. Not really. I know about the Hague Convention a little and international custody cases, although I haven't been involved in one. I would defer to a specialist in international family law. Sorry I can't be of more help, unless you have something specific I might be able to find an answer to. Lee

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Hey Bear,<BR> Boy you are smart I give you an A+.... I didn't even know what some of the abbrev. were till now.. tankies.<P>Yes all I'm still alive. I haven't posted lately.. I'm here.<P>Nina how you doing dear? Hang in there..<BR>Wishing you all well<BR>Janet

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