 |
| Open Theism Discussion Board > Public Forums > General Chat > a new "Finding Neverland" question | Forum Quick Jump
|
| 
AtTheWell
Registered Member
Date Joined Nov 2004
Total Posts : 133
| Posted 5/14/2005 5:18 PM (GMT -6) |   |
Laika said: (minor edit by ATW)
I got into watching futbol because I like real ale.
and
At the Well, is that a new login name for an veteran poster here?
Laika,
I thought the real ale was the best reason given  hope you don't mind  and no I am not technically a veteran poster, I posted a couple of times some years ago under another name, nothing memorable, though I have followed the board off and on since 2001. I used to live overseas and found it to be a good resource at times. Anyway, I finally got up the nerve to be more interactive. It is a bit intimidating to me, but I'm learning, growing, branching out,etc.... is this far more than you wanted to know? 
Blessings.
Peace,
ATW | | Back to Top | | |
 |
bryan mccarthy
Registered Member
Date Joined Jan 2005
Total Posts : 179
| Posted 5/16/2005 5:51 AM (GMT -6) | | ATW and laika,
AtTheWell said...
Bryan,
I think that's Laika's way of lovingly pointing out to you that you spelled communication wrong in your profile.
laika: Yes'ma'am, you got it right.
bryan: oh, right. thanks, i'll adjust that straight away.
laika: Bryan, why are you studying in England?
bryan: well, i'm studying in a school called the school of biblical studies in YWAM (a missions organisation that seems to be really famous in some sectors of society and wholly unknown in others so i don't know if you will have heard of it or not). essentially the course involves reading all of the books in the bible a number of times (at least three and on some books, depending on size and significance, upto 10-20) and going through an inductive study process with each. the process is kind of bizarre actually, but very eye-opening in terms of learning how not to twist scripture and also in the area of getting to know God better as a "person" and learning to better communicate with him, which of course, has its own amazing benefits. the course takes nine months and there's no core or gen ed, whatever, so it's just the bible.
laika: I got into watching futbol because the NHL is on strike this season and I quit watching American armored rugby and I tape games for a friend's futbol playing daughters and I like real ale.
bryan: the whole concept of armoured rugby kinda makes me laugh a little. but maybe they play rougher and so they need armour, i dunno. what kinda ale do ya like?
laika: I like watching the top teams, they have such talent, mostly Arsenal and Manchester United.
bryan: yeah, the premiership in general is very superior football, but of course, whether you enjoy it depends on what style you like. english football is very aggressive, drive the ball, low-defense play, whereas contintental (anywhere in europe not in the uk) ball is a little more artistic and defense-driven. they pass the ball in all these cool patterns and stuff, but sometimes you're just like, "come on, fricken shoot already!" anyway, the premiership is quality football no matter which kind you like so most of your teams are going to be decent except on the lower rungs. some teams who don't get a lot of attention, but play well, despite a mediocre standing are newcastle (go magpies!) -- they actually go drastically up and down the standings from season to season -- aston villa, and birmingham.
laika: I only played ice hockey growing up, eh.
bryan: i liked street hockey (or deck as well i suppose), but i'm not a great skater so...ice and rollerblades i never really got into.
bryan
"Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt." -- Paul Tillich | | Back to Top | | |
|
AtTheWell
Registered Member
Date Joined Nov 2004
Total Posts : 133
| Posted 5/16/2005 8:02 AM (GMT -6) | |
bryan mccarthy said...ATW, ATW: I used to live overseas and found it to be a good resource at times. bryan: oh yeah? where at? also, you italicized "at times." could you elaborate on that? ATW: is this far more than you wanted to know? bryan: i think a lot of people have this fear, but it kinda keeps things from being as rich as they could be IMHO. bryan
Bryan,
I lived in Saudi Arabia for seven years (my husband worked for a gov't contractor there). At times - tongue in cheek- sometimes things could get nasty, my perspective though. is this far more than you wanted to know- you are right, it does keep things from being as rich, though, as my very wonderful, patient husband could definitely attest to, I can get a little verbose! (insert emoticon of person chattering incessantly) Laika might have done well with just a yes or no  though I am glad that I shared more, because now I can have this nice conversation with you. Are you enjoying England? YWAM, yes I have heard of that organization, though I don't know any details really, sounds like a wonderful study! Where are you from in the states? (I don't think I saw that anywhere in the post). What brought you to the opentheism board?
Blessings.
Peace,
ATW | | Back to Top | | |
|
Laika
Registered Member
Date Joined Mar 2003
Total Posts : 2433
| Posted 5/16/2005 4:14 PM (GMT -6) | |
bryan mccarthy said...
bryan: yeah, the premiership in general is very superior football, but of course, whether you enjoy it depends on what style you like. english football is very aggressive, drive the ball, low-defense play, whereas contintental (anywhere in europe not in the uk) ball is a little more artistic and defense-driven. they pass the ball in all these cool patterns and stuff, but sometimes you're just like, "come on, fricken shoot already!" anyway, the premiership is quality football no matter which kind you like so most of your teams are going to be decent except on the lower rungs. some teams who don't get a lot of attention, but play well, despite a mediocre standing are newcastle (go magpies!) -- they actually go drastically up and down the standings from season to season -- aston villa, and birmingham.
Crystal Palace tied Charlton and West Brom beat Portsmouth, hence West Brom Albion stays up and Crystal Palace gets relegated by ONE point! 
Get this, Portsmouth fans were encouraging their side to let West Brom score so their bitter rivals, Southhampton, could be relegated. LOL
So loaning Bellamy out to Celtic, good move for Newcastle or not? I miss watching Bellamy play, I can't get Scottish Prem games.
AtTheWell, is that a Saudi oil well?
I actually don't drink much ale anymore, I'm trying to watch my figure. | | Back to Top | | |
|
Laika
Registered Member
Date Joined Mar 2003
Total Posts : 2433
| Posted 5/17/2005 9:17 AM (GMT -6) | |
AtTheWell said...Ha! cute Laika-- but an oil well isn't exactly what I had in mind  and BTW your looking quite svelte from here-- so go ahead have that pint while you sit on the couch, eating greasy chips, and flipping the remote! 
Living in Saudi Arabia must have been rather interesting.
We had Saudi pilots and their families living in our apartment complex down in San Antonio.
My wife got invited in several times and had rather interesting conversations, one Saudi pilot bragging about how easy it was to divorce his wife under Islamic law, hence her obedience.
I flipped the remote once, had no idea where it landed and haven't seen it since!
<rimshot>
| | Back to Top | | |
|
AtTheWell
Registered Member
Date Joined Nov 2004
Total Posts : 133
| Posted 5/17/2005 9:31 AM (GMT -6) | | | Laika: Living in Saudi Arabia must have been rather interesting.
ATW: Truly, it was a wonderful, rich, experience. My children have also benefitted greatly from it.
Laika: We had Saudi pilots and their families living in our apartment complex down in San Antonio.
My wife got invited in several times and had rather interesting conversations, one Saudi pilot bragging about how easy it was to divorce his wife under Islamic law, hence her obedience.
ATW: Yes, I think it goes something like: I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you! HOWEVER, I believe things aren't quite as simple as that seems on the surface.
Laika: I flipped the remote once, had no idea where it landed and haven't seen it since!
<rimshot>
ATW:  Sick and wrong.
Peace, ATW | | Back to Top | | |
|
bryan mccarthy
Registered Member
Date Joined Jan 2005
Total Posts : 179
| Posted 5/18/2005 4:02 PM (GMT -6) | | ATW,
ATW: I lived in Saudi Arabia for seven years (my husband worked for a gov't contractor there).
bryan: you're female; that's helpful to know. it always takes me forever to figure these things out. i remember when i thought laika was a girl cuz of the picture. and now, cuz of don's post and your reply, i understand why you went with ATW for your login name.
ATW: though I am glad that I shared more, because now I can have this nice conversation with you.
bryan: this is what i'm saying.
ATW: Are you enjoying England?
bryan: mmm, yeah, but i'm not seein' a ton cuz of so much study. and i do kinda miss america a little as well.
ATW: YWAM, yes I have heard of that organization, though I don't know any details really, sounds like a wonderful study!
bryan: yeah, it's terrific. like nothing i've ever done or heard of anyone doing.
ATW: Where are you from in the states? (I don't think I saw that anywhere in the post).
bryan: pittsburgh, though i don't spend too much time there. i kinda haven't had an actual home in the last couple years cuz of being with YWAM.
ATW: What brought you to the opentheism board?
bryan: well, i was trying to get an answer from greg's christus victor ministries faq on the open view and it wasn't there so i thought, what the heck, i'll ask somebody on this board thing. what about you?
bryan
"Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt." -- Paul TillichPost Edited (bryan mccarthy) : 5/18/2005 4:08:26 PM (GMT-5) | | Back to Top | | |
|
bryan mccarthy
Registered Member
Date Joined Jan 2005
Total Posts : 179
| Posted 5/18/2005 4:14 PM (GMT -6) | | laika,
laika: So loaning Bellamy out to Celtic, good move for Newcastle or not? I miss watching Bellamy play, I can't get Scottish Prem games.
bryan: yeah, i know. i dunno if i'm even gonna be able to get premiership when i get back to the states. :( as far as bellamy goes, yeah, i was kinda sad about that. but i think souness did say he'd never play for them again, right?, so he would basically have to wait out either his contract or souness if i understand correctly. there's not much else he could have done. however, hasn't bellamy been signed for more than just the loan at this point? i think he's a celtic now. and no, i think newcastle made a arrogant move. bellamy should've been dealt with, but never play him again??? that seems neither fair nor profitable. and then you see what happened with dyer and bowyer and it's just been a crappy season all around in terms of who plays, who doesn't and politics and stuff.
bryan
"Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt." -- Paul Tillich | | Back to Top | | |
|
Empiressque
Registered Member
Date Joined Jul 2005
Total Posts : 17
| Posted 7/14/2005 10:50 PM (GMT -6) | | Bryan,
I posted over a thousand posts on the old Board, then left for a long time-like almost 2 years (just got busy), and am back again. So, to answer your original question...yeah, I think people on these Boards do become friends (and perhaps adversaries at times!). Because, at least for me, the reason I started posting again was that I was sitting up sleepless the other night and suddenly thought, "I wonder how all those cool people are doing on the CVM Board?....I miss talking to them! I need to start posting."
And then I found that many of the same folks are still here... suprisingly!
Online "community."
Peace,
~E+ | | Back to Top | | |
| 39 posts in this thread.
Viewing Page : 1 2 |
| Forum Information | Currently it is Monday, November 09, 2026 4:45 PM (GMT -6)
There are a total of 97,718 posts in 6,040 threads.
In the last 3 days there were 0 new threads and 0 reply posts. View Active Threads
|
Forum powered by dotNetBB v2.42EC SP3
dotNetBB © 2000-2026 |
|
|