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No. I'm flying from at sea level to the mountains of Denver, CO. I just talked to the doctor today. We are good to go. Many members have flown to Mexico and other states for surgery. You should be just fine.

Do you REALLY want someone to call Kenneth Star? That was so messy. Besides, is that really what will make or break them in the Oval Office doing their job? There are just some things you shouldn't know about a person (TMI).

I couldn't agree with you more. And it drives me crazy. I really worry about folks that vote for a candidate because they have "a really cool name" or "their campaign posters rock!" *sighs*

Stick with your gig. Maybe do a rehersal a few days before to see how you hold up. You can always have someone on standby just in case you aren't able to do it. But once you get in the music zone you'll be great. What kind of music do you play? Some of my dearest friends are musicians full time. (they actually make a living at it)

MMMMMM I'm not so sure about speaking what Jesus would do (never did like that bracelet, it assumes too much) Anyway, Jesus drove the money changers from the temple and he didn't exactly do it by pointing to the exits and saying "Single file folks, this way"

Originally Posted by Tired_Old_Man Christians come in all shapes, sizes and types and they can be as different as night and day, as you and I often prove, but that is ok for as Paul said in Romans 12- 2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4: For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. You, Leatha and I do not conform to the same ideas of Christianity. This verse makes reference to following Christ. Be different, you should be, from the world. God's word and your Christian walk should make it so that you are different from the world. (be ye transformed).

Hey Conno, congrats to you and hubby. Welcome! Lots of info here. and greetings out to Norman, Oklahoma. Welcome.

Its interesting...the blood. Its what makes demons flee. Its also the most important thing to life. Its more precious than the air we breathe. If its so valuable, how can anyone hate it? What is so revolting about it. Have you not ever loved anyone so much that you would do anything to keep them with you? Yes blood is impressive, but not revolting. Impressive indeed. (snip) :eek: <<<Okay this makes me want to wear a turtleneck.>>

Only if you promise not to vote for adulterers in the Democratic party. (UH OH.. we may not be voting!!)

I think that is a good platform to start from. My district insurance committee went to BCBS and asked for the purchase of a rider to my plan. At the time, the rep. was SURE OKAY NO PROBLEM but three weeks later he said it was a no go. That we were "fully insured". So it wasn't my school district's fault, it was the putz (plural putz) at BCBS. Good luck!

Fantastic thoughts here. I'm 18 years in education. I'll bet we could talk.

Welcome! I encourage you to go to the Forum Jump at the bottom of the site and see all of the topics. I spent days reading doctors and hospitals and insurance issues. You can read my insurance woes in the Blue Cross thread. I weight 361 at this moment. Last week I was up to 372 having spent a week in bed from an ankle sprain. I fall so easily these days. I have Type II diabetes, high blood pressure which is controlled by medication. I also have diverticulitis and sleep apnea. I am on 8 medications and use a CPAP machine for the apnea. My insurance denied my surgery despite the all clear from all the other doctors. I have an "exclusion" that specifically does not cover anything related to weight loss or weight gain. Do as much research as possible. Make phone calls to these doctors and ask questions. do what you feel is the right thing for you. Most of us have been BURNED by the arch angel of weight loss who lives on the air at midnight in the form of infomercials or in print ads with promises of "tighter abs" (and a glowing white smile and hot looking partner to go with it). Do what is right for you.

an Alien inside you?

By no stretch of the imagination am I voting for anyone because of their ethnicity or religious beliefs. So why does the press feel obligated to tell us about Barack Obama, who is not BLACK but is more MIXED with anglo, African, Indonesian heritage. Sometimes I think the press perpetuates problems. Great article. BTW heard a statistic that despite all the roar from Hollywood, "Passion" grossed 4 million in sales the first week the DVD was released. "Touched By An Angel" has been running how long?

I've been outed.

Billy likes his cigars. Wasn't he a Democrat? Yawn. Where's that dead horse at? OH, here it is...

:eek: (and is it me or banana16 looking "happy"?)

THANKS So MUCH!

Pausing to appreciate your youth. 23 years. Okay, I get the cellestial questions and good for you for thinking way outside the box. I hear you about the pig problem but I don't think a physician could possibly know all of the religious affiliations of his patients unless they specified "no pork" on their charts. Grumpy is very much right about his suck a lemon post. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone who needed healthcare received it? How awesome to see few conflicts between insurance and doctor/patients. In reality, the person who was diagnosed was probably done so by receiving results from initial tests by a PCP who would then refer out to a specialist. A specialist should be stating all available options to the patient. I think what you would find interesting to read is the HIPPA guidelines. Google: HIPPA

The litiGATOR who took Michael's case did it pro bono because the attorney is a strong advocate of the right to die. (could forsee possibly this going to the Supreme Court) which threw it back to the state. Yes, I know this story is very complex and involved over many years. for the sake of the readers I was attempting to stick tightly to the core issue which was who got Terri and the right for Michael to pull the plug. .......................................................................................... To address the conservative Christian discussion. Most people had a negative experience with a church or someone representing some sort of religious affiliation. By and large, people do not like to be told what to do. When something is fun and enjoyable and a bit naughty, who wants to give it up? Who wants to be told it is morally incorrect according to a divine creator? Not anyone that I know of. So what tends to happy is the closer the issue hits to home, the more heated the response. You have a brother who is gay, you are gay, don't tell me God says laying with a man (and I'm a man ) is wrong! The fires start and the tar gets hot and someone goes for the feathers...where are those Bible thumpers!!(like they actually wrote it) If you don't like that rhetoric, don't read it. Commandments too tight for your lifestyle? Sail on!

Very cool site here. http://www.zappos.com/n/br/bq/293.html

Call a leather shop ( a big Harley Davidson store is a good bet) or call a lingerie shop and ask if they have fetish wear. We have a lot of alternative dress stores here but I don't know where you live. You can always order them but risk that they won't go up over your calves. Real leather will stretch though with wear and heat. <LI class=dispUrl>www.snaz75.com/boots-thigh-high.html I like these too: You could work these in some red leather spanky pants!

Apparently I'm the only one in this forum who believes that A president all by himself cannot declare a war and go to it. The last president who did not consult congress/Senate and just did it was Thomas Jefferson who spent 15K for lands west of the Mississippi. He did not ask. Bush asked. I do not make a connection between actions of this administration and the world and previous wars because frankly, I think the unfolding of this event is unparalleled. Why don't you post pics of the IRA you seem swelled with admiration for them? This person is not a terrorist, this person is an American. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c169/Patty_Lane/Seattle232.jpg?t=1174262520

Leatha great advice. I would only add pick one thing, only one thing and do it. Do what you can. There will be something easier. Ask him to do one thing only. Take out the trash. Bring you an empty garbage can with a liner in it. Purge. You can sit at a desk and go through the stuff on top and purge. You can move to the drawers and purge. Remember things like this: Makeup is not suppose to be used after six months because of bacteria and such. How many pens do you really need? How long do you plan on keeping all receipts? Move left to right or right to left but do not go to any other part of the room until you get there naturally by cleaning your way to it. One room at a time. It can be so overwhelming I do know but with those piles comes dirt, germs, bacteria and DUST...ahhhh. I hate dust. Dust is nasty.