View Full Version : Lent is almost over!!!!! Woot!
JohnnyMack
4/13/2006, 03:36 PM
I gave up alcohol. I can't begin to tell you how unfunny you people are whilst I am sober.
Got me some libations so I can spend Easter Sunday plowed.
one of these:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/37652.jpg
one of these:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/5400.jpg
six of these:
http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/303.jpg
Jeebus....how long does this lent thing last anyway?
JohnnyMack
4/13/2006, 03:41 PM
40 miserable ****ing days.
40 miserable ****ing days.
Well, it seems you've learned whatever lesson it is that lent is supposed to teach you.
:D
soonerbrat
4/13/2006, 03:44 PM
i gave up sex.
i gave up sex.
To a lot of people or just one or what?
soonerbrat
4/13/2006, 03:47 PM
uh..just to myself.
uh..just to myself.
That's hawt.
salth2o
4/13/2006, 03:48 PM
glad I ain't Catholic..
handcrafted
4/13/2006, 03:53 PM
If you people would just become good ol' boy American Presbyterians, you wouldn't have to mess with that Lent stuff. :D
Sooner_Bob
4/13/2006, 04:02 PM
givin' up stuff is overrated . . . :D
I think I'm going to keep my Lent pledge going for a while. I vowed to exercise at least 45 minutes every day. Missed one day out of it to drive 10 hours to my mom's funeral, but I hope God understands. With the added exercise, I've gone down 2 notches on my belt. Didn't change anything but the laziness.
soonerscuba
4/13/2006, 04:12 PM
I gave up pop, I think I am going to keep it that way.
soonerbrat
4/13/2006, 04:21 PM
That's hawt.
not to me
StoopTroup
4/13/2006, 04:45 PM
If you people would just become good ol' boy American Presbyterians, you wouldn't have to mess with that Lent stuff. :D
Don't knock it till you tried it...
I bet Johnny's report on his 1st beer in 40 days will be pretty good and probably worth waiting for...
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 05:00 PM
again, I ask: what's the point of giving up something if you're going to immediately un-give it up as soon as the 40 days is over? :confused:
JohnnyMack
4/13/2006, 05:01 PM
again, I ask: what's the point of giving up something if you're going to immediately un-give it up as soon as the 40 days is over? :confused:
To see if you have any self-discipline.
To see if you have any temporary self-discipline.
:D;)
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 05:02 PM
that's silly
soonerscuba
4/13/2006, 05:03 PM
again, I ask: what's the point of giving up something if you're going to immediately un-give it up as soon as the 40 days is over? :confused:Temporary self-justification for guilt, you're not Catholic are you?
soonerscuba
4/13/2006, 05:03 PM
damn you JM.
StoopTroup
4/13/2006, 05:04 PM
Renewal
GottaHavePride
4/13/2006, 05:15 PM
i gave up sex.
funny, I tried to give up celibacy for lent and failed miserably. Didn't even make it a single day. ;)
StoopTroup
4/13/2006, 05:19 PM
For you heathens. ;)
http://www.giftsforgeezers.com/gifts-for-him/lint-vac-300.jpg
slickdawg
4/13/2006, 05:19 PM
glad I ain't Catholic..
Yep.
slickdawg
4/13/2006, 05:21 PM
again, I ask: what's the point of giving up something if you're going to immediately un-give it up as soon as the 40 days is over? :confused:
PG, you are wise beyond your years.
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 05:36 PM
Temporary self-justification for guilt, you're not Catholic are you?
nope. I'm what you call a "heathen" :D
Jimminy Crimson
4/13/2006, 05:50 PM
I gave up fast food and soda.
I'm not really craving either.
I might get a Dr Pepper at brunch on Sunday just 'cuz, but I usually stay off my lenten sacrifice for a while.
sanantoniosooner
4/13/2006, 05:52 PM
i gave up sex.
yeah.....lent........that must be it...............
sanantoniosooner
4/13/2006, 05:58 PM
again, I ask: what's the point of giving up something if you're going to immediately un-give it up as soon as the 40 days is over? :confused:
Well, just giving something up isn't supposed to be the extent of it.
It's like fasting. It's not about skipping a meal or a bunch of meals. It's about denying yourself and putting an emphasis on prayer/meditation/or however it is that you get 'in touch' with what you desire to influence your life beyond personal gratification.
For a lot it's about making a statement and seeking direction to/from God.
For some, it's an obligation that is whined about and ended with great celebration.
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 06:03 PM
if I gave up something I really liked for 40 days it'd just put an emphasis on being ****ed off and grouchy.
of course I get the feeling i disagree with you rather strongly on the topic of personal gratification, so I won't get into that.
sanantoniosooner
4/13/2006, 06:06 PM
if I gave up something I really liked for 40 days it'd just put an emphasis on being ****ed off and grouchy.
And it would serve no purpose.
As a family, we've given up TV for a month. It's weird for a bit, but you would be surprized what positives it leads to.
You have to want to do it for a particular purpose or you will resent it.
sanantoniosooner
4/13/2006, 06:07 PM
of course I get the feeling i disagree with you rather strongly on the topic of personal gratification, so I won't get into that.
I just explained a side of the issue.
I'm not sure if I've shared enough personal opinion to disagree with.
proud gonzo
4/13/2006, 06:13 PM
And it would serve no purpose.
As a family, we've given up TV for a month. It's weird for a bit, but you would be surprized what positives it leads to.
You have to want to do it for a particular purpose or you will resent it.
and that's exactly why I don't participate in Lent and many other traditions.
I just explained a side of the issue.
I'm not sure if I've shared enough personal opinion to disagree with.
you meant that you're supposed to better yourself by not living just for personal gratification, right? that's how I interpreted this: "...putting an emphasis on prayer/meditation/or however it is that you get 'in touch' with what you desire to influence your life beyond personal gratification."
Jimminy Crimson
4/13/2006, 06:15 PM
We're just dappa dons balevin in Jeeze. :cool:
sanantoniosooner
4/13/2006, 06:21 PM
and that's exactly why I don't participate in Lent and many other traditions.
you meant that you're supposed to better yourself by not living just for personal gratification, right? that's how I interpreted this: "...putting an emphasis on prayer/meditation/or however it is that you get 'in touch' with what you desire to influence your life beyond personal gratification."
People get away from their routines a lot of ways so that they can get a different perspective. This is a way that some do it.
If you don't dig it, that's your business. I don't observe Lent, but I have fasted various things for various lengths of time. I respect people who observe Lent in a positive fashion.
Penguin
4/13/2006, 06:44 PM
i gave up sex.
Apparently, I did, too. :rolleyes:
leftfield
4/13/2006, 06:46 PM
That's hawt.
:D
slickdawg
4/13/2006, 06:58 PM
You have to give Muslims credit here, they take their religion
extremely serious. They don't play for 40 days, they do it for 365
with a serious effort.
JohnnyMack
4/14/2006, 04:45 PM
Saturday night at sunset and it's on!
Scott D
4/14/2006, 05:46 PM
glad I ain't Catholic..
Lent ended for Roman Catholics on Thursday.
StoopTroup
4/14/2006, 06:02 PM
Good Friday for RCs...
Fasting and Abstinence: In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strenght, may be taken according to one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.
JohnnyMack
4/15/2006, 08:25 PM
AND IT'S OVER!
JOHNNYMACK'S LONG NATIONAL NIGHTMARE IS OVER!
I COME TO YOU WITH BEER IN HAND!!!!!!
WOO ****ING HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
If it's some funky-*** kind, go over there by PG.
;)
JohnnyMack
4/15/2006, 08:28 PM
If it's some funky-*** kind, go over there by PG.
;)
Rochefort Trappiste 8 you f'in Philistine!
Rochefort Trappiste 8 you f'in Philistine!
Yep, funky.
proud gonzo
4/15/2006, 08:31 PM
ah, I saw that stuff in the store today
ah, I saw that stuff in the store today
Don't you have some questions about Lent, Gonzo?
:D
MamaMia
4/15/2006, 08:36 PM
I gave up chocolate. I also dont eat meat during Holy week. I like fish so I'm okay with it. I got some nice thick porterhouse steaks from the butcher to serve on Monday. :)
JohnnyMack
4/15/2006, 08:39 PM
Monday.
Monday?????????
Baby what you waitin' for????
Fire that grill up and smoke that dead cow!!!!!!!!!!!!
MamaMia
4/15/2006, 10:30 PM
Monday?????????
Baby what you waitin' for????
Fire that grill up and smoke that dead cow!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right now I'm too full of dead fishes. :P
StoopTroup
4/15/2006, 10:38 PM
Cosmos baby!
Making Easter Baskets and the kiddies are in bed!
Gonna get their Mom drunk. :D
proud gonzo
4/15/2006, 11:39 PM
Don't you have some questions about Lent, Gonzo?
:D
nope--it collects in my pockets and it makes very good kindling. pretty straightforward ;)
sanantoniosooner
4/15/2006, 11:45 PM
nope--it collects in my pockets and it makes very good kindling. pretty straightforward ;)
Hey........if you get fat, like someone else suggested previously.....it collects in your naval.
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