tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post951165961484534591..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: Bits & PiecesStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-28056903449661451082013-09-19T08:40:49.995-04:002013-09-19T08:40:49.995-04:00Well, shucks and thanks, but I'm about as gorg...Well, shucks and thanks, but I'm about as gorgeous as a toad after a rain storm.<br /><br />Sunday morning is, for me at least, sleep time. Now having said that I do plan to climb from bed, this Sunday, and meet her at church. She attends Sunday school. I have my limits. <br /><br />Good 'ole hothouses...<br /><br />Thanks, Sweet One.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-47105394696991152582013-09-18T23:41:49.144-04:002013-09-18T23:41:49.144-04:00oh ya - i forgot to tell you that i have successfu...oh ya - i forgot to tell you that i have successfully grown jalapanos, cayenne and big bombs....in northern canada! oh ya. that's me patting myself on the back. thanks.kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-22310849377622292092013-09-18T23:36:06.575-04:002013-09-18T23:36:06.575-04:00dear sweet one - your SW is very beautiful! and th...dear sweet one - your SW is very beautiful! and the only way in heck that she would ever marry you is if you were pretty gorgeous yourself! i know you hate hearing that - jambaloney can't stand it when i call him gorgeous!!! all of us are gorgeous to the eyes of the person that loves them eh? anyway, i am not particularly fond of organized religion, but some people really, really love it. and i am glad it exists for those people. take your wife to church, hold her hand, write off her tithe as a "love expense". Jesus would be proud of all of that.<br /><br />your friend, man your latest posts are awesome. thank you buddy. git yer butt up here. or there's some boots i'm gonna have to get and polish....eh?<br /><br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-17980217183186071842013-09-17T07:38:44.930-04:002013-09-17T07:38:44.930-04:00Church takes 'many' forms... :-) And you&#...Church takes 'many' forms... :-) And you've got a keeper, I'd be hanging on to her!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-80606939129225244012013-09-16T20:14:11.936-04:002013-09-16T20:14:11.936-04:00She too attend Bible study, Wednesday nights. I ju...She too attend Bible study, Wednesday nights. I just stay at the shop and wait for her before I close. My Kindle is loaded with fiction, and other bit and pieces I've yet to read, and a copy of the Bible for quick reference. Go ahead, feed your temptation. Just put on a serious face while you read. Thanks, Sweet Kellie.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-91198519232530079282013-09-16T20:11:38.485-04:002013-09-16T20:11:38.485-04:00PP, I just don't understand how I overlooked y...PP, I just don't understand how I overlooked you comment...sorry. We both agree with R. Paul. I also await. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-68225439015896408962013-09-16T20:03:19.918-04:002013-09-16T20:03:19.918-04:00I take my Kindle to my meetings. All my good stud...I take my Kindle to my meetings. All my good study material is on there. However, my meetings are not "Church" but rather "bible study" based. :) I have a special Kindle just for that purpose. <br /><br />However, sometimes, I am tempted to take my "OTHER" kindle! LOL! :)Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097359543490900341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-83484035965782529822013-09-16T10:59:08.405-04:002013-09-16T10:59:08.405-04:00I understand, and in fact did not give my wife gri...I understand, and in fact did not give my wife grief over the payment. Seems she had forgotten the previous weeks donation and just doubled this weeks. Like I said, if it makes her happy...fine.<br /><br />jalapeno in cornbread works for me. We need to sit down and share a bowl of beans...you bring the cornbread.<br /><br />Thank you, very much, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-84576012105550725892013-09-16T10:56:00.369-04:002013-09-16T10:56:00.369-04:00Ruth, if I can secure a this fellas recipe I'l...Ruth, if I can secure a this fellas recipe I'll give it a try too. Good idea with the wax pepper. Thanks, Sweet Lady.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-70132952525800427142013-09-16T09:40:28.018-04:002013-09-16T09:40:28.018-04:00Stephen,I think that there are churches...and then...Stephen,I think that there are churches...and then there are churches,if you know what I mean.When you find a preacher that speaks to your heart,you won't mind tithing.But,it is the thought that you are sharing what the Lord gave you that makes it OK,if you don't "feel it",then you're in the wrong church.Just my two cents.<br />Also,jalepeno jelly is the best!<br />Also,I always put a chopped up jalepeno in my cornbread.<br />Billf<br />billfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088484063488751057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-16076651015497390242013-09-15T22:02:43.526-04:002013-09-15T22:02:43.526-04:00I started making jalapeno jelly last year, hubby l...I started making jalapeno jelly last year, hubby loves it. This year I'm only making one batch (thanks to mother nature screwing with the weather) and I'm adding a hot-wax pepper to the mix for some extra zing....Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-4548836427759162552013-09-15T20:58:13.072-04:002013-09-15T20:58:13.072-04:00She is so upset with me at the moment...I'll g...She is so upset with me at the moment...I'll give her your nice compliment once she settles down...she didn't like me posting the photograph. Chuckle...<br /><br />Yes, I'll share when he allows me his recipe. Promise. It is very, very good.<br /><br />Thanks, my sweet friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-90124987536065252182013-09-15T20:03:28.170-04:002013-09-15T20:03:28.170-04:00You are a very lucky man, Stephen. Sweet Wife is s...You are a very lucky man, Stephen. Sweet Wife is stunning!<br />If you can, please share recipe for the pepper jelly.<br />As for church, I cannot yet find one that preaches the joy in the simple truths of the bible. I am not evil and don't want to be told I am. Most of them here are arms in the air waving, 'amen' yelling side shows. <br />You leave with a headache... <br />Soup looks so good I can almost taste it! <br />Chickenmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978826295959619815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-12430761446975991502013-09-15T19:03:00.515-04:002013-09-15T19:03:00.515-04:00I am in complete agreement with RP here. I no long...I am in complete agreement with RP here. I no longer even attend the church my great X whatever grandfather donated the land for and helped to build as there is no longer any organized Christian denomination I agree with. They are all, each and every one of them bowing over to the Liberal Multi-cult without fail. <br /><br />If there is one out there that doesn't I wish someone would let me know.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-67499280911590785162013-09-15T18:24:22.206-04:002013-09-15T18:24:22.206-04:00Lovely, Dana...I was hit with an ugly stick...
(St...Lovely, Dana...I was hit with an ugly stick...<br />(Standby and I'll ask her) She said I was very good looking, but she's been known to stretch the truth. <br /><br />I am now a huge fan of pepper jelly..this was my first. I like you idea of a combo of blackberry and jalapeno. <br /><br />Your story of the minister is typical, sadly. Thanks, Sweet Lady.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-81169833383542792452013-09-15T18:18:24.579-04:002013-09-15T18:18:24.579-04:00If he allows me his super secret recipe I shall in...If he allows me his super secret recipe I shall indeed pass it along, Sandy...I promise. <br /><br />Yes, thank you, she is beautiful both inside and out. She's a sweetheart. Gentle and kind. Sweet Wife tenders my line tightly.<br /><br />White it shall be.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-54331409582795158902013-09-15T18:15:42.743-04:002013-09-15T18:15:42.743-04:00We both agree with Rev. Paul, then I always have.....We both agree with Rev. Paul, then I always have...and on the tax, yes indeed. I should take your advice. She wants me, so badly, to attend church with her. If, and this is a big if, she allow me my Kindle it's possible....<br /><br />Thank you, my good friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-46512358981945792012013-09-15T18:13:27.689-04:002013-09-15T18:13:27.689-04:00Oh, double, don't worry. I rant and vent and t...Oh, double, don't worry. I rant and vent and then allow sleeping dogs their rest....if it keeps her smiling and happy, we're all good. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-19590808817710238822013-09-15T18:12:22.354-04:002013-09-15T18:12:22.354-04:00You are very welcome...Pretty Lady.You are very welcome...Pretty Lady.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-25090341487371405522013-09-15T18:11:50.872-04:002013-09-15T18:11:50.872-04:00Very interesting...so, in other words my lovely wi...Very interesting...so, in other words my lovely wife's funds might just be wasted. Nah, I'm sure the good Lord appreciates the extra income. Thank you for the kind comment...she is cute. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-10476051775877168732013-09-15T18:08:15.677-04:002013-09-15T18:08:15.677-04:00Whew, where to begin...no, she doesn't know I ...Whew, where to begin...no, she doesn't know I posted the picture...so be very quiet. We too only have Sunday together, and she's gone most of, if not all of, the mornings. She works Mondays. I post a closed sign on Monday then turn around and take it down and flip it to open. Hectic life. Never been a church member....Thanks, Deb.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-20124159186607771652013-09-15T18:00:42.227-04:002013-09-15T18:00:42.227-04:00If your wife is THAT sweet and pretty, I can only ...If your wife is THAT sweet and pretty, I can only imagine how handsome you must be. Sheesh. GAWGEOUS lady to hold hands with.<br /><br />Joe and I always hold hands. Maybe now, it's just because if we didn't hold hands, one of us would wander off and get lost.<br /><br />I put hot peppers, sweet peppers and corn in my cornbread. I'm making bean soup tonight because it's a bean soup kinda day.<br /><br />Pepper Jelly is THE best, and we love it on a bagel with cream cheese or goat cheese. I've even got some blackberry/jalapeno jelly that I cooked up last week. Sounds rank. Tastes great.<br /><br />When our old minister "Upped the anti" on attending church, he told us not to worry about money to pay OUR bills, and give him more of it.<br /><br />He said "Do the flowers of the field worry what to wear? God supplies!"<br /><br />I'm afraid I told him that if it applied to us, it would apply to him also.<br /><br />Uh...we never went back. naturally.<br /><br />lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-42741235385830673202013-09-15T17:42:31.250-04:002013-09-15T17:42:31.250-04:00Stephen,
Oh YUM, pepper jam. If you swap recipes...Stephen,<br /><br />Oh YUM, pepper jam. If you swap recipes with your gentleman friend would you consider sharing it with us?<br /><br />I love this picture of Sweet Wife, she's beautiful!!!<br /><br />I say white rice.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-6653558046341908642013-09-15T17:12:22.873-04:002013-09-15T17:12:22.873-04:00I'm slowly, regrettably coming into agreement ...I'm slowly, regrettably coming into agreement with R.P.'s first paragraph. And it pains me to say that. <br /><br />I'm starting to feel that this 503 tax free status, that you hinted at, will be the undoing of many churches. It will be used to further water down what is bring preached to the people.<br /><br />Stephen, allow me a smidgen of slack on this next thing, please.<br /><br />Go with her, for her sake. Just pretend you're both out strolling along and she steps off the sidewalk and you follow her....just to watch her six. <br /><br />Hmmm, where did I see that before ;) ?Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967355941603195101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-44676792390673927342013-09-15T17:00:27.913-04:002013-09-15T17:00:27.913-04:00None of my business, but I suggest you forget abou...None of my business, but I suggest you forget about the extra church money, just consider it an unexpected but necessary household expense. That might be less expensive than the price you will pay if you start a stink about it, just sayin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com