tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post3065978525189513490..comments2008-01-28T09:29:14.176-08:00Los Angelistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-8388489670226307292008-01-28T09:29:00.000-08:002008-01-28T09:29:00.000-08:002008-01-28T09:29:00.000-08:00<B>Heart,</B><BR/>I hear you. I've been told I'm going to hell enough times in my life, that's for sure. It gets a more than a little tiresome. I don't mind someone telling me about their beliefs, but I'm with you in that I don't like it when they try to make it seem like if I don't adopt them, I'm going to burn in hell.<BR/><BR/><B>Gyamfua,</B><BR/>I've heard! I have family in Northern Indiana and they have been freezing! I do feel bad complaining to them but the rain here is the weather equivalent of lake effect snow!<BR/><BR/><B>Jon,</B><BR/>Well you guys do seem to be having fun in it! :)Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-51267137022483943992008-01-28T06:53:00.000-08:002008-01-28T06:53:00.000-08:002008-01-28T06:53:00.000-08:00I'll take my snow any day!Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15301821696895686537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-24952673978062479322008-01-28T06:07:00.000-08:002008-01-28T06:07:00.000-08:002008-01-28T06:07:00.000-08:00AAAHHH stop whining..we were freezing our arses off in Indy while you were dealing with a little rain...Lucky for me I don't live in Northern Indiana...my husband lives in Ft. Wayne and its a freakin' tundra up there! I swear, Ya'll Californinia's are gettin' weak...ya need to get back to the midwest..we get it all...snow, sleet then a torrential downpour...all in one week!<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the mud...My two biggest fears is slippin and fallin in ice (more likely to happen in Indiana) or slipping and fallin' in mud and rain...I see you've gotten that experience!Gyamfuanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-57607469033649139572008-01-27T21:56:00.000-08:002008-01-27T21:56:00.000-08:002008-01-27T21:56:00.000-08:00I can't stand them because I resent their attitude and that of all who proselytize that their religion alone has God's ear and everyone else is going straight to hell.<BR/><BR/>When I lived in the South, every last organized sect was after my soul. I felt like a carcass being picked clean even though there clearly wasn't enough of me to go around.<BR/><BR/>I think religion is a private matter between a person and his or her deity of choice and that all humans should respect our differences. Conversion pushers are the ultimate insult.heartinsanfranciscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-26163921482813153032008-01-27T19:41:00.000-08:002008-01-27T19:41:00.000-08:002008-01-27T19:41:00.000-08:00<B>Anno,</B><BR/>Well I suppose we need the rain to help us forget those raging fires we had last fall! :) The rain is making the air smell so clean that I wish we could get it every few days in the summer when the smog is at it's worst. And I'm glad I wasn't hurt either!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-28774843522190195562008-01-27T12:17:00.000-08:002008-01-27T12:17:00.000-08:002008-01-27T12:17:00.000-08:00LA is supposed to be miserable because of drought, traffic, smog, and paparazzi. Doesn't seem fair that there should also be sudden downpours, avalanches, and tornados.<BR/><BR/>Like hearts in san francisco, I am glad you weren't hurt and that clothes can be cleaned.annohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-33659651040789502008-01-27T11:59:00.000-08:002008-01-27T11:59:00.000-08:002008-01-27T11:59:00.000-08:00<B>Jameil,</B><BR/>The funny thing is that my son was jealous of my muddy state and thought I did it on purpose! Kids want to jump in a mud puddle but boring adults want to avoid it! LOL!<BR/><BR/><B>The Prisoners Wife,</B><BR/>Hey! Another Angeleno! Welcome! We do need the cleansing, don't we. The air was sooo clear yesterday. Did you see that snow on the mountains? It was just beautiful!<BR/><BR/>The only downside is all the trash that washes out to the ocean. That is just gross.<BR/><BR/><B>Nick,</B><BR/>I disagree with prostelytization where people are told that if you don't accept their faith you are doomed forever. Or like when I lived in China there were Christian missionaries who'd tell Chinese folks that if they converted to Christianity, God would help them pass the TOEFL or grant them a green card to come to the US. Now that's just ridiculous! But I do think the desire of people to share something that brings them happiness is a natural thing. It just can't be done in a way that's pushy.<BR/><BR/><B>Danny Haszard,</B><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. I went by your site and I'm so sorry you were abused by people who were JW's when you were a child. It's horribly sad to read how that was covered up. I do respect people who decide that being a JW is for them because the freedom of religion in this country is a great thing but there is no excuse for religious authorities to turn a blind eye to abuse.<BR/><BR/><B>1969,</B><BR/>I got the chai with the shot of sugar free vanilla. It definitely helped soothe my mud puddle muddle! I don't drink though so no brandy was added! :) I keep wondering if Prince goes door to door. Hmm...<BR/><BR/><B>Brianna,</B><BR/>I guess the grind doesn't stop even when there's bad weather!<BR/><BR/><B>MDC,</B><BR/>I am laughing SO hard picturing them holding their literature out the car window! That's hilarious!<BR/><BR/>This rain is no joke. Last time we had rain like this, that hillside in La Conchita (by Santa Barbara) collapsed and buried all those people. Remember that? That was so sad. We got a little break last night and also this morning, but it's really coming down right now.<BR/><BR/><B>Velvet,</B><BR/>I shouldn't complain because we have had a total drought for so long, but too many days of rain in a row is sort of getting to me.<BR/><BR/><B>The Joy</B><BR/>Yeah, I guess I should be glad I didn't slip on ice! <BR/><BR/><B>Angela,</B><BR/>The whole state is just getting pounded! That's horrible that that woman said that. Who says that sort of thing! My evil twin would've been like, "Yeah, and one of those babies is gonna grow up and marry your daughter and then you're gonna have some n**** grandbabies. So there!" -- all of which is why I need to get my head checked sometimes!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-14303179536539473312008-01-26T16:57:00.000-08:002008-01-26T16:57:00.000-08:002008-01-26T16:57:00.000-08:00I don't know if this helps, but it's been raining up here in Northern California, too. Nasty. I stay holed up in my place unless I absolutely, positively HAVE TO go out. It would be more than a disaster if I slipped and fell in the mud in the mud, as in call an ambulance, quick. Osteoarthritis of the left hip guarantees that I won't move once I go down. Someone stop the rain, please!<BR/><BR/>This brings to mind something that happened when I was about 11 years old. My dad was stationed at McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma, Washington, and we were living in base housing. One of the other non-com wives came over to borrow something from my mom during a downpour, and she exclaimed, "Lands sakes, it's rainin' cats and dogs and n****r babies." I don't think I have to mention her race, but I will give an oblique hint: I'm pretty sure another black person wouldn't have made such a statement. <BR/><BR/>I had to run out of the house because I was into Huey Newton and Angela Davis by that time. And like you, I slipped on a downward slope, tore my clothes and even worse, the skin off my butt. But that was better than staying in the house with that ignorant woman. <BR/><BR/>Besides, Mom put her in check, big time. Don't mess with the Consummate Libra Woman. She'll use ice cold logic to whip some butt.Angelfly72http://www.blogger.com/profile/05454650271889661774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-15441055555391937172008-01-26T13:54:00.000-08:002008-01-26T13:54:00.000-08:002008-01-26T13:54:00.000-08:00All I can do is laugh. I've been there before.the joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05802618412868607142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-85107979589357396732008-01-26T13:19:00.000-08:002008-01-26T13:19:00.000-08:002008-01-26T13:19:00.000-08:00I'm glad that you weren't hurt!<BR/><BR/>If only you could take the plentiful rain, pack it in a care package and send it off to somewhere drought-ridden.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you dry out soon!velvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14809107667582647222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-44918332428180061412008-01-26T11:11:00.000-08:002008-01-26T11:11:00.000-08:002008-01-26T11:11:00.000-08:00Liz,<BR/><BR/>Since I've been living in the Bay area I have never seen it rain from morning ‘til night, at least not in my little area of the Bay, but that was the case yesterday. <BR/><BR/>When I got home last night my jeans were soaked from cuff to calf!<BR/><BR/>And about the Jehovah's Witnesses, the one's I've run into here are pretty laid back. They sit in their cars and hold the Watch Tower out the window to passer's by. Lol<BR/><BR/>It's not raining this morning but when I came back in a little while ago it looked like the clouds were re-grouping for another onslaught.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you weren't hurt.Mes Deux Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-88573430505033644172008-01-26T11:08:00.000-08:002008-01-26T11:08:00.000-08:002008-01-26T11:08:00.000-08:00dang! those jehovah witnesses are ruthless.Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930781699703723927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-66621582702982764952008-01-26T09:23:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:23:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:23:00.000-08:00Not the red coat! *sigh*<BR/><BR/>Poor Liz. Go get yourself a nice Caramel Macchiato and slip a shot of Brandy in it. You'll feel better.<BR/><BR/>As for the Witnesses? Uh....I can't use that language while my kids are awake.1969http://www.blogger.com/profile/15610490400251405386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-715768053415138042008-01-26T04:01:00.000-08:002008-01-26T04:01:00.000-08:002008-01-26T04:01:00.000-08:00WHY DOOR TO DOOR?<BR/><BR/>The reason the watchtower corporation orders their Jehovah's witnesses members to intrude door to door is because in the beginning their leader Joseph Rutherford (who himself never went door to door) knew that this cold-calling tactic would get them recognition and "persecution" as pesky. <BR/>If they can get "persecuted" by picking fights then he can say they are 'persecuted for Jesus'. <BR/><BR/>It's all a Watchtower cult SCAM~Danny Haszard expert witness on Jehovah WitnessDanny Haszardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09633280207715554376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-8092655181629363702008-01-26T01:58:00.000-08:002008-01-26T01:58:00.000-08:002008-01-26T01:58:00.000-08:00I've been doorstepped by Jehovah's Witnesses a few times and they're a pain in the neck. They're so convinced you're panting to be converted and it's tiresome getting rid of them. I hate evangelical religions that are so sure their religion is the best and want to sign up everyone in sight. One reason I'm a Buddhist is that Buddhists don't do that, it's entirely up to you to show an interest.Nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-75158272241556065532008-01-25T21:50:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:50:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:50:00.000-08:00LOL i remember when we had the 40 days and 40 nights of rain that was El Nino, KJLH used to play this song over and over again. <BR/><BR/>i'm not a huge fan of the rain, but every now and then we need a good cleansing. i mean, it's the only way we can see past all the smog.the prisoner's wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11160398635149797677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-36764280112080776982008-01-25T21:49:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:49:00.000-08:002008-01-25T21:49:00.000-08:00waa waa rain. suck it up!! lol. the one who said "Uh, you have mud on your face"? stamp a big x on her forehead, too. boooo!! you should not be judged after falling in the mud tho it makes for a delightful story!jameil1922http://www.blogger.com/profile/02242625946552047911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-62868486690014429732008-01-25T18:10:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:10:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:10:00.000-08:00<B>NYC/CR,</B><BR/>Clothes are dirty but salvageable. My pride is another story though!<BR/><BR/>I'm going to see Tony! Toni! Tone! @ LA Live in March. Can't wait and then I can sing along with them...but thank goodness that early '90s fashion is still out of style!<BR/><BR/><B>Jen,</B><BR/>We need the rain out here because we only had like 3 inches last year, but it is a mess! Traffic has been horrible all week! <BR/><BR/>Maybe they figured everybody would be inside since it was raining, and so when they rang bells, folks would be home? Not sure.<BR/><BR/><B>Heart,</B><BR/>What is with the slippery, wet sidewalks and the dying umbrellas? Could it be winter in California?<BR/><BR/>For this ark, how about we get Orlando Bloom to be Noah and Depeche Mode can play in the hull to calm everybody down.<BR/><BR/>You know, the JW's don't usually bug me because I figure to each his own, but gosh, on a rainy day, enough already!Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-60165896464342854942008-01-25T16:05:00.000-08:002008-01-25T16:05:00.000-08:002008-01-25T16:05:00.000-08:00I'm glad you weren't hurt and hope the clothes can be cleaned. <BR/><BR/>I also slipped on a wet sidewalk this morning and saw my umbrella die horribly. It's time to build an ark.<BR/><BR/>I have been sorely tempted by my own devils to slam the intrusive feet of Jehovah's Witnesses in my door many times as I am deeply offended by those who proselytize. I don't like missionaries either.heartinsanfranciscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-31223674293434187722008-01-25T15:46:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:46:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:46:00.000-08:00Yikes, Liz! And I thought our snow was bad. That sounds like one awful mess. And what <I>were</I> they thinking of, working the streets in a downpour?Jen of A2eatwritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010473.post-18669385614432852212008-01-25T15:04:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:04:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:04:00.000-08:00Okay I was just watching that video last night. I was considering putting it up as this week's video for Flashback Friday but went with something more uptempo...Duran Duran.<BR/><BR/>Yes, this rain was/is no joke. I hope your clothes aren't ruined. Maybe the clearners can save your coat. The most important thing is you weren't hurt. I almost wiped out on some wet steps this morning.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.com