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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 19, 2008 3:57:20 GMT -5
darn it, "a reader"...now you've gone and got me all curious too!!! I was b&r in Wisconsin (and still live there) and have professing family here (pleaseeeee no one ask me "professing what" todayyyyyyyyyy), so if you are from MI I likely have at least heard of you as well. Come onnnnnnnnnnnnnn, telllllllll. M.
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Post by Maybe on Jul 19, 2008 11:04:14 GMT -5
Where are the twins now? Where are the two ladies that were helping them? Georgia? In jail? Playing hide and seek? In a little hot water? Maybe they are staying at the Carsonville Convention Site or near there.
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Post by freespirit on Jul 19, 2008 11:24:24 GMT -5
Freespirit, you don't have to measure at all - the point is he likes HOT coffee, and by the time you get past the first 1/2 the rest is cold, so just stop 1/2 way or anywhere near that - he's not fussy about the measure - just the temp. - and fill it up later with more HOT - you'll do fine - no need to be afraid. **scribbles down the do-not-put-ice-in-coffee instructions** Thanks, a reader, But... well... I gotta tell you the truth here... despite being a little freaked out these alarmist posts, so far all these instructions for Jerome seem very simplistic to me. Everybody keeps saying how "demanding" he is... but a imprecise half a cup of hot coffee while being respectful and telling him he looks nice is child's play IMO. My husband likes a certain brand and he likes the filters folded a certain way so that absolutely no grounds get into the coffee. I generally do a little happy dance while it's brewing, then balance a certain cup--the white one with the large handle, pre-heated with hot water--on a tray on top of my head and gracefully walk it to him. When he turns and looks at me, I pop to my knees so that he can get it off the tray without reaching up. It seems to please him a great deal when I smile and thank him for being an awesome husband while doing this--so I like to do that too just to get him to smile. So, ummm.... do you know *the* exact temperature that Jerome likes? Or what sort of cup does feels best in his hand? And what brand--dark or light? How strong does he like it? Most people have a preference if one just takes the time to listen. I'm thinking if he's used to people are just serving him any-old brand of coffee in any-old cup at any-old temperature and using any-old measurement and any-old strength that he and I will get along just fine. Because in the freespirit zone, it's superior service with a smile. ;D freespirit
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Post by ooT on Jul 19, 2008 12:30:41 GMT -5
FS, you absolutely crack me up!
Are we all getting the point yet?
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Post by a reader on Jul 19, 2008 14:00:02 GMT -5
darn it, "a reader"...now you've gone and got me all curious too!!! I was b&r in Wisconsin (and still live there) and have professing family here (pleaseeeee no one ask me "professing what" todayyyyyyyyyy), so if you are from MI I likely have at least heard of you as well. Come onnnnnnnnnnnnnn, telllllllll. M. I'm not sure where all the here and there's are? You are in Wisc. but you have professing family in MI?? I doubt if you have professing family here where I am ?! GEM, I can hear you laughing all the way over here?? And don't you dare post any hints ! If you want to send an email to 'READER' thru Scott Ross, he'll forward it on to me and if you identify yourself, well, I'll see if I can satisfy your curiosity, George, that goes for you too - but I can't promise, sorry ! I'm being extra cautious after GEM already figured me out ! ;D Glad that Free spirit and others have the conclusions - If you go to all that trouble for your husband to get a great cup of coffee, man you are some special lady, and he's one lucky man. Another tip - don't bother too much with that for Jerome- he's not really a man to like all the fuss over him - contrary to what you read here - he's not a spot light loving person - maybe that's why he comes across harsh at times ? Some people who like things in an orderly manner can kind of freak out when things get into such a mess and that's certainly what has happened in Mich. case, eh? He's likely getting sympathy cards from the other overseers - not many would like to trade places with him right now ! Sounds like we've run this thread into the ground, eh? Why don't we let it drift down the pages now . . . and on to other things !
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 19, 2008 14:07:07 GMT -5
LOL! Thanks, a reader. I may do that, but not sure. It's really not much more than idle curiousity and the fact that I have enjoyed your posts. I meant Wisconsin....I have always lived in WI (but live close enough to the UP of Michigan that that's where I have worked for half the time I've lived here in northern WI.) I lived in southern WI (nearly right on top of the border of IL....seems I have always wanted to live in WI but moved border to border!) for the first 20some years of my life. I still do have professing family in WI, yes......I was under the impression you were from MI though (d'oh! didn't read closely enough I guess!) so if I was mistaken there, then there's a good chance I don't know you anyway. I have been out of meetings for about 17 years, but keep in touch with what's going on through my family. Just a bit more that's (hopefully) not so difficult and garbled this time! M.
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Post by degem on Jul 19, 2008 14:18:53 GMT -5
;D My lips are sealed "a reader" and I promise no hints what so ever about who you are /where you are from etc....GEM
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Post by a reader on Jul 19, 2008 14:25:46 GMT -5
Gem, I know that and appreciate it ! Just thought I'd bring a smile to your day ! This IS so much fun ! Ok, let's not add to this thread and let it go to the bottom of the deep blue sea ! I'll send an email next week, promise !
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Post by freespirit on Jul 19, 2008 14:54:27 GMT -5
Glad that Free spirit and others have the conclusions - If you go to all that trouble for your husband to get a great cup of coffee, man you are some special lady, and he's one lucky man. I'm the lucky one--he lets me be me and appreciates my outrageous, insane gestures of love and devotion rather than shutting me down. Gotta love a man like that! And, besides, I'm spoiled rotten. Another tip - don't bother too much with that for Jerome- he's not really a man to like all the fuss over him - contrary to what you read here - he's not a spot light loving person - maybe that's why he comes across harsh at times ? Part of good service is knowing who likes to be fussed over and who likes the job done quietly and unobtrusively. But... honestly....I gotta say, you seem to have SOOOOOOOOO many rules and instructions for getting along with Jerome that I am starting to think that if he is as needy as you make him out to be, that perhaps we should consider typing a detailed list up and publishing it on the back of the worker's list. I don't even know Jerome, but I don't think he's all *that* much of a bumbling social moron.... but...then... I dunno. I'm getting really mixed signals here. Some people who like things in an orderly manner can kind of freak out when things get into such a mess and that's certainly what has happened in Mich. case, eh? I honestly believe that after the MI mess ANYTHING I did would seem quite sane. ;D freespirit
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Post by a reader on Jul 19, 2008 20:28:04 GMT -5
Yeah, I've been WAY too freespirit here myself to write such frivolous stuff about a serious mature man - sorry about that - my humor sometimes gets me into trouble - I just think it's a riot of a laugh as to how they are making him out to be some monstor of control - he has himself under a great control - that freaks out so many people - I'm the bumbling social blogger here ! Surely not him. Ok you want a list ? and keep it simple ? 1) hot coffee 2) don't fuss 3) enjoy I'd sure like an invite to your house - I think you are interesting ! What state are you in ?
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 19, 2008 20:30:46 GMT -5
I'm not sure where free is, but I'm in a perpetual state of confusion. ;D M.
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Post by freespirit on Jul 20, 2008 0:36:52 GMT -5
Yeah, I've been WAY too freespirit here myself to write such frivolous stuff about a serious mature man - sorry about that - my humor sometimes gets me into trouble - I just think it's a riot of a laugh as to how they are making him out to be some monstor of control - he has himself under a great control - that freaks out so many people - I'm the bumbling social blogger here ! Surely not him. Ok you want a list ? and keep it simple ? 1) hot coffee 2) don't fuss 3) enjoy well... um...*I* don't want a list... I'm the one who said from the beginning that I thought Jerome was socially skilled enough to handle being in my house all by himself and that we would probably get along fine--I pretty much just invited him to Thanksgiving sight unseen because I thought it would be entertaining. But you've given me SOOOOOO much advice that I thought maybe we needed to do a mail-out to all the ladies in the fellowship. I dunno. You kinda started freaking me out thinking that Jerome had maybe whacked women upside the head with his bible or something for not getting his coffee just right. Here: Well, why doesn't freespirit just make him a strong cup of coffee (just a 1/2 cup actually) and sit down and have a good visit instead of dancing around her kitchen barefoot singing some Alabama song ? Then no one has to have any type of fit and all will be glad for the fellowship ! btw, I went back and re-read some of your posts, Pink, and realized you did respect Jerome - that's great - no one wants him on a pedestal (himself included) so let's just respect the good in them, accept the bad in them (unless it's not scriptual) but if it's just the 'bad' as we see it as bad, then let it go - and not expect anything else ! Have a good night. That's what I meant in my post also ! Just sit him down and make him a pie if you'd like, (I'd like coffee with your pie too, if you don't mind ?!) and enjoy your visit ! the 1/2 cup was just a joke to anyone who knows him ! I wasn't trying to tell you exactly what to do ! okay... FIRST you give a list of instructions 1. sit him down. 2. make pie. 3. you would like coffee with your pie THEN you say you aren't telling me exactly what to do (I guess I'm supposed to ignore the first sentence)... and I was **really** trying to give you the benifit of the doubt... but then... He's a straight-shooter - likely as he's a navy man - that training stays with you a bit, so maybe why he comes across a bit strict - he's very strict on himself and has learned to let go a bit on his companions or staff - but he does have high ideals of what he'd like to see in a staff - I admire that in him too as I think the staff of workers should have higher standards on themselves as leaders/guiders/shepherds or whatever term the general TMB readers will accept ! Naw, don't worry about the jean skirt - or anything else - just be yourself as you'd be in the presence of any serious person that you hope to have a serious visit with . . . . By the way, maybe skip on the coffee, as the poor man likely has an ulcer after all the mess he's been dealing with - ::)oh, oh, now this will get a rise out of a huge crowd of grumblers . . .(hey you all gripers, skip this post, eh ? It's just for Freespirit! Thanks. Good luck . . . . Freespirit, you don't have to measure at all - the point is he likes HOT coffee, and by the time you get past the first 1/2 the rest is cold, so just stop 1/2 way or anywhere near that - he's not fussy about the measure - just the temp. - and fill it up later with more HOT - you'll do fine - no need to be afraid. Glad that Free spirit and others have the conclusions - If you go to all that trouble for your husband to get a great cup of coffee, man you are some special lady, and he's one lucky man. Another tip - don't bother too much with that for Jerome- he's not really a man to like all the fuss over him - contrary to what you read here - he's not a spot light loving person - maybe that's why he comes across harsh at times ? Some people who like things in an orderly manner can kind of freak out when things get into such a mess and that's certainly what has happened in Mich. case, eh? He's likely getting sympathy cards from the other overseers - not many would like to trade places with him right now ! Sounds like we've run this thread into the ground, eh? Why don't we let it drift down the pages now . . . and on to other things ! Yeah, I've been WAY too freespirit here myself to write such frivolous stuff about a serious mature man - sorry about that - my humor sometimes gets me into trouble - I just think it's a riot of a laugh as to how they are making him out to be some monstor of control - he has himself under a great control - that freaks out so many people - I'm the bumbling social blogger here ! Surely not him. Ok you want a list ? and keep it simple ? 1) hot coffee 2) don't fuss 3) enjoy I'd sure like an invite to your house - I think you are interesting ! What state are you in ? I honestly don't understand why you say you respect him but think he needs babied so much that housewives need to be told to serve hot coffee. Does he flip out and start yelling if the coffee isn't some exacting temperature? You say he's not the sort that wants to be fussed over/that we shouldn't put him on a pedestal/that he's not a monster control freak... so why would anyone need posts and posts and posts of instructions about what they must do to get along with him. I'd sure like an invite to your house - I think you are interesting ! Thank you for saying that I'm interesting... but... um... well, I hate to say this... but we aren't exactly off to a good start here. Is it your habit to tell women what to do in their own kitchens? I'd understand hard core advice like "Jerome likes plain white cups with large mouths" but this "serve coffee hot" is absurd micromanagement IMO. It's condescending. Annoying. Unless Jerome really is some sort of monster who is going to rip me to shreds for any deviance in the kitchen, I find it disrespectful of Jerome. Maybe he's horrid... I have no idea... I've never met the man... but for someone who claims to "respect" him, you sure aren't acting like it or painting a very good picture of him. JMO. If you *aren't* purposefully being disrespectful of Jerome then that means you probably think I'm too stupid to know that coffee oughta be served hot. In that case... well... um... you really would not enjoy being at my house because I let that sort fend for themselves and give my effort to my husband who treats me like a queen and never mistakes service for stupidity. maybe we're just misunderstanding each other... fs
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Post by secret admirer on Jul 20, 2008 0:42:23 GMT -5
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 20, 2008 4:07:59 GMT -5
LOLLLLLLL, secret. I love that song! M.
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Post by Your point on Jul 20, 2008 6:53:32 GMT -5
Where are the twins now? Where are the two ladies that were helping them? Georgia? In jail? Playing hide and seek? In a little hot water? it's none of your business. why you wanna play with 'em?Youse infuenced their life enough on earth. tickle-tickle-tickle
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Post by howard the duck on Jul 20, 2008 7:10:44 GMT -5
Where are the twins now? Where are the two ladies that were helping them? Georgia? In jail? Playing hide and seek? In a little hot water? it's none of your business. why you wanna play with 'em?Youse infuenced their life enough on earth. tickle-tickle-tickle I thought they were at the Klaty Convention House?
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Post by knows nothing on Jul 20, 2008 7:11:56 GMT -5
Where are the twins now? Where are the two ladies that were helping them? Georgia? In jail? Playing hide and seek? In a little hot water? I thought white knight knew all? Not out INVESTIGATING? TMB's honey is slipping.
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Post by To reply 271 on Jul 20, 2008 10:55:24 GMT -5
Eventually you will see who influenced your life and it is not going to be tickle tickle tickle!!!! Remember somethings come as very rude awakenings.
When you are not being tickled no more, give me a jingle. You know who I am!!!!!
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Post by Hee Haw on Jul 20, 2008 22:15:53 GMT -5
Where are the twins now? Where are the two ladies that were helping them? Georgia? In jail? Playing hide and seek? In a little hot water? it's none of your business. why you wanna play with 'em?Youse infuenced their life enough on earth. tickle-tickle-tickle I would think that they (twins and 2 ladies) have done about enough playing now and real reality will be sinking in much faster than anticipated.
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Post by About time on Jul 21, 2008 8:44:43 GMT -5
It is about time and THANK GOODNESS!!
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Post by a reader on Jul 21, 2008 18:33:18 GMT -5
Freespirit, Wow, I'm really getting in the mud with you - and I'm really sorry about it all ! We are TOTALLY misunderstanding each other - except that I don't think I misunderstand you - I think my posts sound like I'm jumping on you - but I really wasn't intending it that way. Most of all I've written has just been satire - "how to please a monster" as that's the way they were trying to portray our friend, JF - and not that you thought he was a monster at all - but others were painting him that way in all these threads. I added the pie and coffee as it was mentioned and sounded fun - especially as coffee is a common subject of fun with him - then I get posting so much that you can almost write a book about it all which you just about did by bringing all my quotes into one long post ! Wow, wish you could delete that one, as I really am stupid in all of that. and wish I could delete all my other stupid ones too but I suppose you have to be registered to do that - so that's the price I pay for posting as a guest. You wrote : and thus I sent my own little 'list' to help the cause which you didn't ask for. Again it was all in fun. And all we've done is brought this thread back to the front page again ! And let some others throw in some more junk about the poor twins - By the way, we're very likely good friends in real life if we only knew who we each are ! I have gotten in trouble before that my sarcasm lacks respect for my elders, so this is another proof of that. Please accept my apologies and too bad this is all on the public chalk board for all to see ! Wow, if Jerome gets wind of it all, he'd have me up for dishonorable discharge from the service ! Bye for now - let me know if I can do anything else to make this right between us ! ? Do we have to wait until Thanksgiving to hear about the proposed visit with JF ?
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 21, 2008 20:44:11 GMT -5
Hehe! I bet you have had a total misunderstanding, a reader. Your posts have made me laugh quite abit...thinking you *were*being very sarcastic...and freespirit is just a totally awesome (to borrow my fave saying from the 80s ;D ) chick. You couldn't help but love the lady...so, yeah. My two cents. M.
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Post by a reader on Jul 21, 2008 20:49:55 GMT -5
Hehe! I bet you have had a total misunderstanding, a reader. Your posts have made me laugh quite abit...thinking you *were*being very sarcastic...and freespirit is just a totally awesome (to borrow my fave saying from the 80s ;D ) chick. You couldn't help but love the lady...so, yeah. My two cents. M. I hope you were laughing with me and not AT me !? I like your posts too - -
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Post by freespirit on Jul 21, 2008 21:40:36 GMT -5
Freespirit, Wow, I'm really getting in the mud with you - and I'm really sorry about it all ! We are TOTALLY misunderstanding each other - except that I don't think I misunderstand you - I think my posts sound like I'm jumping on you - but I really wasn't intending it that way. Most of all I've written has just been satire - "how to please a monster" as that's the way they were trying to portray our friend, JF - and not that you thought he was a monster at all - but others were painting him that way in all these threads. I added the pie and coffee as it was mentioned and sounded fun - especially as coffee is a common subject of fun with him - then I get posting so much that you can almost write a book about it all which you just about did by bringing all my quotes into one long post ! Wow, wish you could delete that one, as I really am stupid in all of that. and wish I could delete all my other stupid ones too but I suppose you have to be registered to do that - so that's the price I pay for posting as a guest. You wrote : and thus I sent my own little 'list' to help the cause which you didn't ask for. Again it was all in fun. And all we've done is brought this thread back to the front page again ! And let some others throw in some more junk about the poor twins - By the way, we're very likely good friends in real life if we only knew who we each are ! I have gotten in trouble before that my sarcasm lacks respect for my elders, so this is another proof of that. Please accept my apologies and too bad this is all on the public chalk board for all to see ! Wow, if Jerome gets wind of it all, he'd have me up for dishonorable discharge from the service ! Bye for now - let me know if I can do anything else to make this right between us ! ? Do we have to wait until Thanksgiving to hear about the proposed visit with JF ? well, now I feel like a total b****. I'm so sorry, a reader. Your first post really rubbed me the wrong way--I mean, every body and their dog has been beating up on Jerome--I don't even know the guy (maybe he's horrible, I dunno) but I thought I'd offer to have him for Thanksgiving just for grins since he seemed to need a friendly face--and then that whole post about how I was supposed to not dance in the kitchen with the little bug-eyed face. I guess I just kept on wondering if you thought Jerome was a total buffoon or if you thought I was. I am quite freespirited--and likely would accidentally sing too loud in the kitchen while prancing around barefooted--but I--honest-to-God--don't try to freak people out on purpose (unless I don't like them--then they are free game ;D). It just... you know... happens sometimes... I'm not really a rebel, I just embarrass myself a lot and I can be really socially inept... but I don't think I'm so bad of a person that JF would hate me because I forgot to wear shoes. Even if he did, I'd get over it... 'cause I know how I come across sometimes... I really do. Anyway, we are totally cool with each other if you'll forgive me for not getting over myself sooner. I'm sorry. freespirit
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 21, 2008 22:35:08 GMT -5
Yes, with you. ETA: laughing with you, I mean....and btw, freespirit makes a LOT fewer mistakes on this board than I do!! (not that I'm calling her posts mistakes...we feel how we feel at times!)
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Post by a reader on Jul 22, 2008 16:02:10 GMT -5
Whew, I can sleep tonight ! Thanks for forgiving ! Freespirit, I really felt badly that my posts made you feel so bad ! I think you are cool and hey, if you get Jerome dancing with you, please let us know ! You must might do it - you sound so honest and you are what you are ! That's what gets me into so much trouble too - I am who I am and you are going to know it just because I don't do a good job of pretending to be something I'm not ! So we're cool and I'm glad - are you from Michigan ? Then we might know each other ! Do you know GEM ?? Hmmmm - wouldn't that be something if in the real world we are good friends ? ;D Clearday, you're a great friend too - have a good evening - I'm not going to spend the evening online tonight, so will catch up tomorrow on the threads . . . .bye -
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Post by a reader on Jul 22, 2008 16:04:46 GMT -5
oops, meant to say that last comment to WanttobewithGod - Sorry, thought it was Clearday - guess there are just a few names I'm starting to associate with sensible, reasonable, make you think type posts - and you all 3 are in my mind as ones I like to read ! Keep it up !
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Post by Scarey on Jul 24, 2008 22:13:21 GMT -5
Freespirit, Wow, I'm really getting in the mud with you - and I'm really sorry about it all ! We are TOTALLY misunderstanding each other - except that I don't think I misunderstand you - I think my posts sound like I'm jumping on you - but I really wasn't intending it that way. Most of all I've written has just been satire - "how to please a monster" as that's the way they were trying to portray our friend, JF - and not that you thought he was a monster at all - but others were painting him that way in all these threads. I added the pie and coffee as it was mentioned and sounded fun - especially as coffee is a common subject of fun with him - then I get posting so much that you can almost write a book about it all which you just about did by bringing all my quotes into one long post ! Wow, wish you could delete that one, as I really am stupid in all of that. and wish I could delete all my other stupid ones too but I suppose you have to be registered to do that - so that's the price I pay for posting as a guest. You wrote : and thus I sent my own little 'list' to help the cause which you didn't ask for. Again it was all in fun. And all we've done is brought this thread back to the front page again ! And let some others throw in some more junk about the poor twins - By the way, we're very likely good friends in real life if we only knew who we each are ! I have gotten in trouble before that my sarcasm lacks respect for my elders, so this is another proof of that. Please accept my apologies and too bad this is all on the public chalk board for all to see ! Wow, if Jerome gets wind of it all, he'd have me up for dishonorable discharge from the service ! Bye for now - let me know if I can do anything else to make this right between us ! ? Do we have to wait until Thanksgiving to hear about the proposed visit with JF ? well, now I feel like a total b****. I'm so sorry, a reader. Your first post really rubbed me the wrong way--I mean, every body and their dog has been beating up on Jerome--I don't even know the guy (maybe he's horrible, I dunno) but I thought I'd offer to have him for Thanksgiving just for grins since he seemed to need a friendly face--and then that whole post about how I was supposed to not dance in the kitchen with the little bug-eyed face. I guess I just kept on wondering if you thought Jerome was a total buffoon or if you thought I was. I am quite freespirited--and likely would accidentally sing too loud in the kitchen while prancing around barefooted--but I--honest-to-God--don't try to freak people out on purpose (unless I don't like them--then they are free game ;D). It just... you know... happens sometimes... I'm not really a rebel, I just embarrass myself a lot and I can be really socially inept... but I don't think I'm so bad of a person that JF would hate me because I forgot to wear shoes. Even if he did, I'd get over it... 'cause I know how I come across sometimes... I really do. Anyway, we are totally cool with each other if you'll forgive me for not getting over myself sooner. I'm sorry. freespirit Come on!!! How can you feel sorry for someone you know nothing about. Perhaps the person you feel sorry for deserves to know what he has done and created. Think of it like this.... perhaps the person you are feeling sorry for might be your enemy. Enemies can do some evil acts and it could be your next.
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