Bye

[malakito]

Bye. I am leaving these boards indefinitely. Nothing personal against y'all; I just need to focus on my present now. Matthew 6:34 for those of you similarly inclined.

Martha, Dory36, intercst, Laurence, nwsteve, and Brat...thanks.

malakito

 

[LovesLife]

I wanted to know why he left so I looked up the passage. It is as follows for those who also wanted to know:

Do Not Value Possessions

Jesus exhorts us not to value possessions enough to seek them (6:19-24), quite in contrast to today's prosperity preachers and most of Western society. Yet he also exhorts us not to value possessions enough to worry about them (vv. 25-34), a fault shared by most believers who rightly reject the prosperity teaching. Jesus' words strike at the core of human selfishness, challenging both the well-to-do who have possessions to guard and the poor who wish they could acquire them. His words are so uncomfortable that even those of us who say we love him and fight to defend Scripture's authority find ourselves looking for ways around what he says.

 

[Martha]

Mathew 6:34: "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."

I couldn't agree with this sentiment more.

I'll miss you; please stop by from time to time.

 

[laurence]

We'll still be here when you can come back, Malakito. Take care!

 

[haha]

Bye.  I am leaving these boards indefinitely.  Nothing personal against y'all; I just need to focus on my present now.  Matthew 6:34 for those of you similarly inclined.
malakito

LOL!

 

[dory36]

Good luck for today, and as for tomorrow, well, Matthew 6:34.

 

[Mr._johngalt]

Mathew 6:34: "So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today."

I couldn't agree with this sentiment more.

I'll miss you;  please stop by from time to time.

I was too lazy to look it up, but I agree. That is a good one to keep in
mind.

JG

 

[HFWR]

Happy trails!!

 

[JPatrick]

I wanted to know why he left so I looked up the passage.  It is as follows for those who also wanted to know:

Do Not Value Possessions

Jesus exhorts us not to value possessions enough to seek them (6:19-24), quite in contrast to today's prosperity preachers and most of Western society. Yet he also exhorts us not to value possessions enough to worry about them (vv. 25-34), a fault shared by most believers who rightly reject the prosperity teaching. Jesus' words strike at the core of human selfishness, challenging both the well-to-do who have possessions to guard and the poor who wish they could acquire them. His words are so uncomfortable that even those of us who say we love him and fight to defend Scripture's authority find ourselves looking for ways around what he says.

OK, but he was talking about Matthew 6:34.  That's the Matthew with 2 T's.  I guess if you don't have the possessions you don't have the worry.
Or, for the rest of us there's extended warrantys.

 

[Danny]

Its a interesting reference, but I don't understand why Malakito would just completely jettison from the forum To me the first part is the same as live in the moment, but don't understand the punch line - Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof?

 

[Jarhead*]

Well, I hope you're proud of yourselves.  You chased another poster away.

Although I'll admit I was slightly irritated that he refused to send a picture of his model-like wife, he seemed to be a pretty good egg.

Well, hell, that's behind us now.

The good news is I heard from the grape-vine that his replacement is in and getting ready to start posting.

From what I understand, she's a 32 year old single female, well versed in all matters financial, and she makes a practice of sending dirty PM's to her favorite posters.

Bye, Bye, Malakoto, ya'll come back soon.

 

[JPatrick]

She sounds a little old, but how do I get on the favorite list?

 

[maddythebeagle]

he seemed to be a pretty good egg.

Yes, the good ones leave and some of the Trolls stay. Where is the justice?

Good luck!

 

[Ol_Rancher]

When I turned 40, I noticed that all the coeds on the university campus were rather good looking if not knock down gorgeous. Now that I am almost 60 it seems that there are few if any '30 something' women who are unattractive and the '40 somethings' look rather nice. Is it the result of improved nutrition and exersize?

And what of the ladies near my own age? They seem to grow less attractive with each passing year. The line from Jack Nicholson's character in the movie Schmit where he canot believe he is in bed with a 50 + year old lady has become rather poignent.

Put me on that list too, please. Move aside JPatrick.

 

[haha]

Yes, the good ones leave and some of the Trolls stay. Where is the justice?

Good luck!

That's OK, "cause we've got you Babe."

Ha

 

[Mr._johngalt]

When I turned 40, I noticed that all the coeds on the university campus were rather good looking if not knock down gorgeous. Now that I am almost 60 it seems that there are few if any '30 something' women who are unattractive and the '40 somethings' look rather nice. Is it the result of improved nutrition and exersize?

And what of the ladies near my own age? They seem to grow less attractive with each passing year. The line from Jack Nicholson's character in the movie Schmit where he canot believe he is in bed with a 50 + year old lady has become rather poignent.

Put me on that list too, please. Move aside JPatrick.

My story is a bit different. While I can still appreciate younger females,
I find SOME older women extremely attractive. Not a lot but a fair number.
My ex. is 58 and DW is 56, both very attractive for example. You will
have the evidence if I ever buy that damn scanner. As usual I looked for
the "deal of the century". Found it, but don't have the scanner yet.
Long story.

Back on subject, I have seen no reduction in the appeal of
"older women", quite the opposite.

JG

 

[unclemick]

Hmmmm

At 62 - my definition of 'older women' is quite er ah flexible.

heh, heh, heh.

 

[SteveR]

Dating again at 50 can be a real experience.

Dating again after 30 years was a real mind expanding experience. The range of ages one feels comfortable dating at age 50 is a consideration. Back in High School and college it was a no brainer....they were all 18-25. 8)

At 50, you have to make some adjustments to your thinking on what age group are you most comfortable with. My second wife was 6 years older than me and we did fine. When looking on internet dating sites I would search within a 10 year window on either side but soon found that most 40 year old women are not yet comfortable with a 50 year old bald guy with a hairy back and bulging belly. However, starting at about age 45 they seem to be more comfortable with these things. The 50-60 group are very willing to accept more "flaws" and are either willing to take any guy that has a job, has a house, does not live with his mother, and is not gay. The over 60 women like younger men because they may live longer and need less taking care of but I neve could see myself dating a 60 year old woman. I did find my match eventually and she is younger. Two days younger. But we have a lot in common having grown up in the same timeframe.

Sorry to steal the thread..it is all Unclemick's fault. 8)

Anyway, sorry to see you go Malakito. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.

 

[retire@40]

I have seen no reduction in the appeal of "older women", quite the opposite.

JG

Here's one you can play hide the salami with.

 

[unclemick]

Yep

Lets hope that that Malakito gets his 'present' knocked out and under control - so he can come back and hi jack a thread or two of his own in the near future.

Heh, heh, heh

 

[Mr._johngalt]

Here's one you can play hide the salami with.

Well, maybe not THAT old Best yuck of the day so far.................

JG

 

[Mr._johngalt]

Dating again at 50 can be a real experience. 

Dating again after 30 years was a real mind expanding experience.  The range of ages one feels comfortable dating at age 50 is a consideration.  Back in High School and college it was a no brainer....they were all 18-25.   8)

At 50, you have to make some adjustments to your thinking on what age group are you most comfortable with.  My second wife was 6 years older than me and we did fine.  When looking on internet dating sites I would search within a 10 year window on either side but soon found that most 40 year old women are not yet comfortable with a 50 year old bald guy with a hairy back and bulging belly.   However, starting at about age 45 they seem to be more comfortable with these things.  The 50-60 group are very willing to accept more "flaws" and are either willing to take any guy that has a job, has a house, does not live with his mother, and is not gay.  The over 60 women like younger men because they may live longer and need less taking care of but I neve could see myself dating a 60 year old woman.  I did find my match eventually and she is younger.  Two days younger.    But we have a lot in common having grown up in the same timeframe.

Sorry to steal the thread..it is all Unclemick's fault.  8)

Anyway, sorry to see you go Malakito.  Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do.

My first marriage ended when I was 53. After a brief hiatus I started
dating like there was no tomorrow. I recall one woman was about 38
and we kept up a lively correspondence for years (platonic). I suggested
once we might take it to the next level. She said "You couldn't keep
up with me!" I was shocked. She was right.

JG

 

[Nords]

You will have the evidence if I ever buy that damn scanner.  As usual I looked for
the "deal of the century".  Found it, but don't have the scanner yet. Long story.

A much shorter story would be taking the images and a blank CD down to Kinko's and scanning them in on their machines. And if Kinko's isn't the "deal of the century" either, there's probably several other stores in the same business with cheaper rates.

 

[Mr._johngalt]

A much shorter story would be taking the images and a blank CD down to Kinko's and scanning them in on their machines.  And if Kinko's isn't the "deal of the century" either, there's probably several other stores in the same business with cheaper rates.

Hey, never thought of that. Anyway, in order to keep my post count up, here is the long version

We do own a cheapy digital camera which I have confessed before I don't
use much. Have owned a couple of used scanners which didn't seem to work
so I sold them in garage sales (stay with me here and remember I am
technologically challenged)......................

So, the other day I visited or called every store in the area (and some out)
to get info/prices on scanners. I found one (managers close out) at CompUSA
for (drum roll).................................................................. $29 after rebate. DPI resolution looked good and at that price
how could I miss? Guess what? Although the deal was good until 9-30-05,
they didn't have any. I said "call your other stores". They couldn't find one
but said "You can order it on line." So, I go home and (A) I can't find a store
that has one, and (B) the small print says they won't ship it. I have to pick it up at the store. Long story short.........I called the manager of the closest
store and he found 72 units nationwide. However, most were demos, meaning (according to him) they may not have all the parts and cords etc.
If he locates a complete unit, he will call me (this week) and have it shipped
to him where I can then pick it up. Whew! So, what do y'all think?
Bait and switch?

BTW, this is not a tease. Once I get set up to post photos (if it's easy)
you may be sorry the gauntlet was thrown down. OTOH, some of C-Ts
stuff is real nice. Hope I can keep to to the standards he has set for me

JG

 

[REWahoo]

BTW, this is not a tease. JG