That's what caller ID is for. Then you can not answer when certain folks call. Living in a different town from 90% of the ward members also helps stay below the radar. I also like to practice my surly look for when people at church start coming up to me. They think I'm mad and decide not to talk to me. It's an art being less active.
no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing... the truth of God will go forth till it has penetrated every website, sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done
Nothing? You like where you are at, what's abnormal about that? I like new experiences so most of the time I've welcomed a new calling. Sure, I was not overly excited about a couple but I couldn't help but to look forward to the change at least a little.
Well, we don't have caller ID or an answering machine. We go off our "feelings" whether we answer the phone or not. So, it's this Sunday after the block. MrCoco would like to bail, but the counselor wants both of us. Most of the time I like change, especially at Church. I wouldn't mind change like every 6 months. Usually. That's what's so weird. I'm just ...not interested right now.
And Mahonri- I guess it depends on your idea of blessings.
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MrCoco gets to be bell-ringer, his ultimate favorite calling.
I'm going to be a Primary teacher! Probably my 4yo daughter's class. But I still have to be organist. This ward is weird with that. They won't accept anyone else, even though there are almost 1/2 a dozen people that could technically do it. They really make them feel below par, too. 'Tis sad.
At first the counselor started out with, "Have either of you spoken at Stake Conference before?" MrCoco had to go to the restroom... It was a joke. What- he thinks we have a sense of humor???
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Okay, I'm not an organist in the sense that my whole life revolves around my organistism. You know the types-- They are soooo musical, they get a little, well.... weird. I am definitely not weird. We've had the same choristor for 12 yrs. (Not that I've been in the ward that long.) I warned the Bishop about 4 yrs. ago that she was on her way to becoming "weird" and well... now it's too late, unfortunately. They dropped the ball, I'm afraid.
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Of course, we'll let mirk answer the question from the expert point of view, but being the paranoid wonder that I am, I'd like to have cash on hand, as in ... IN my hand available. In case there's a run on the banks, or some freaky unforeseen thing where I can't go get my money out of the ATM like I'd hoped. Power grid down?
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Generally the counsel is to have it on hand, because of exactly that reason... This winter, there was a big storm that knocked out all sorts of stuff, and the gas stations could only take cash--some of them for a week or so, save the few stations that had powerbackups and satellite feeds... And they ran out of gas almost immediately.
--Ray
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I'm not slow; I'm special. (Don't take it personally, everyone finds me offensive. Yet somehow I manage to live with myself.)
I was in West Yellowstone once with my kids and the power went out. We couldn't get gasolline at all because the pumps were all electric...?? I guess that's why... none of them were open. We had to spend our cash on fudge.
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Well that's fuel of a different sort, but I find it hard to believe you'd give that to your kids... that's like putting plutonium in your car... especially if you have to keep your kids in a confined place... :)
--Ray
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I'm not slow; I'm special. (Don't take it personally, everyone finds me offensive. Yet somehow I manage to live with myself.)
Fudge for a last meal? What's wrong with that picture... nothing, except the fact there is no big fat juicy steak, mashed potatoes, warm buttered bread, and endless diet rootbeer included!
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It seems to me the only thing you've learned is that Caesar is a "salad dressing dude."
Well, ever since I went off the sugared stuff to help control my blood sugar levels several years ago, I have really lost the palate for sugar infused softdrinks. Just way too sweet for my tastebuds now. But, uh... I see your point...
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It seems to me the only thing you've learned is that Caesar is a "salad dressing dude."
It's like watching the fat lady go into McDougles and Order a Supersized Triple Cheeseburger Meal but then ordering diet coke. At that point, does it really matter?
When you're watching your blood sugar and not your calories, then YES, it definitely does matter! I agree with Cat...since watching my blood sugar I find drinks loaded with HFCS disgusting!
So, it's this Sunday after the block. MrCoco would like to bail, but the counselor wants both of us. Most of the time I like change, especially at Church. I wouldn't mind change like every 6 months. Usually. That's what's so weird. I'm just ...not interested right now. 
Probably my 4yo daughter's class. 
But I still have to be organist. This ward is weird with that. They won't accept anyone else, even though there are almost 1/2 a dozen people that could technically do it. They really make them feel below par, too. 'Tis sad. 
