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Seanaldinho said:
Im giving up soda... gonna be a long one.
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I did that once in high school. Even after Lent was over, I never started drinking it again. Don't miss it at all!
 
I'm doing Atkins. We're exempt.

-Rich

(EDIT: Actually, not really. My brother told me that earlier and I thought it was funny.)
 
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When I was 8 I gave up giving up stuff for Lent for Lent.

It makes life so much simpler...

Chris (a former Mackerel Snapper)
 
I'm Protestant. We're exempt.
 
Druid. We're REQUIRED to eat a double bacon cheeseburger with a hot link on it :)
 
Happy Ash Wednesday to those who observe!

I'm giving up posting on POA for lent. Okay, I failed. :rolleyes2:
 
Geico266 said:
Happy Ash Wednesday to those who observe!

I'm giving up posting on POA for lent. Okay, I failed. :rolleyes2:
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Not giving up anything for lent. I've been grounded since late December and won't be able to re-apply for my thrid class until at least late June. That is suffering enough.

I haven't been in the air since early December, I'm really thinking about calling the CFI I use for BFRs and see if he wants to ride right seat so I can fly some. ARGH.
 
Geico266 said:
Happy Ash Wednesday to those who observe!

I'm giving up posting on POA for lent. Okay, I failed. :rolleyes2:
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Wow, and the sucky part is you won't be absolved until Maundy Thursday.
 
Happy holidays to those to whom it applies. I myself always thought it ironic that the Supreme Being, who created the Earth and all the Cosmos and it omniscient of it all down to the last molecule is described as really giving a crap what you eat.
 
steingar said:
Happy holidays to those to whom it applies. I myself always thought it ironic that the Supreme Being, who created the Earth and all the Cosmos and it omniscient of it all down to the last molecule is described as really giving a crap what you eat.
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You're generally a pretty smart guy, but that statement shows a distinct lack of education in the subject matter at hand.

And no, God doesn't care what you eat or don't eat during Lent. That's absolutely not the point, and most observant junior high school age kids could explain it to you.
 
I'm giving up smoking. I figure if I can give it up for 40 days, the next 40 will be easier, and the next 40, and the next . . . .

Good, point Dale. God does not care what you eat. That's not what its about at all.
 
DaleB said:
You're generally a pretty smart guy, but that statement shows a distinct lack of education in the subject matter at hand.

And no, God doesn't care what you eat or don't eat during Lent. That's absolutely not the point, and most observant junior high school age kids could explain it to you.
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Perhaps not, I admit to not being an expert on Christian rites and rituals. But there are plenty of religions with dietary prohibitions, so I am entitled to my little irony. Sorry if it rubs some the wrong way.
 
My wife is about to give birth to our first - I'm giving up sleep. :yes:
 
Ash Wednesday was yesterday,how's many resolutions have been broken already?
 
So far so good. No smoking yet.
It's funny though, I've found myself getting up and putting on my coat (to go out to smoke) and I have to remind myself - "hey, what are you doing?"

It seems like more of a habit than a craving so far.
 
steingar said:
Happy holidays to those to whom it applies. I myself always thought it ironic that the Supreme Being, who created the Earth and all the Cosmos and it omniscient of it all down to the last molecule is described as really giving a crap what you eat.
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DaleB said:
You're generally a pretty smart guy, but that statement shows a distinct lack of education in the subject matter at hand.
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Regardless. It was still rather hilarious.
 
Yep. Sleep, freedom, enough money to buy several King Airs....did I mention sleep?
 
Old Fart said:
Yep. Sleep, freedom, enough money to buy several King Airs....did I mention sleep?
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Well I hope not enough for SEVERAL King Airs, I was planning on about ONE... but yeah I know it's gonna be a fun road. The lack of any spare time to play with airplanes is probably going to hit me the hardest.
 
airguy said:
Well I hope not enough for SEVERAL King Airs, I was planning on about ONE... but yeah I know it's gonna be a fun road. The lack of any spare time to play with airplanes is probably going to hit me the hardest.
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It comes back gradually as they get older. (stress on "gradually")
 
airguy said:
Well I hope not enough for SEVERAL King Airs, I was planning on about ONE... but yeah I know it's gonna be a fun road. The lack of any spare time to play with airplanes is probably going to hit me the hardest.
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Involve them as early as you practically can. When my "kids" (now 28 and 25) were little, I was heavily into Jeeps, dirt bikes and competitive pistol shooting. They didn't go everywhere on day one, but as soon as it was safe and practical they went EVERYWHERE.

My fiance has a 4 and 10 year old (yeah - what AM I thinking?) and I guarantee both of them will get AIR TIME
 
Lent:

Cash you have to give up until you get paid back.
 
steingar said:
Happy holidays to those to whom it applies. I myself always thought it ironic that the Supreme Being, who created the Earth and all the Cosmos and it omniscient of it all down to the last molecule is described as really giving a crap what you eat.
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Join me in abandoning a kosher lifestyle! :D
 
I'm giving up fast food (any place with a drive through). Hasn't been easy. That sugar, fat, salt combo is the crack of the food world.
 
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