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Lynx

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Once upon a time, I was getting to know a guy who didn't want me to drink coffee (for religious reasons). That didn't go far lol.
Uh...

Okay. Right.

Did he want you to wear a handkerchief on your head too? I hear that goes along with it in some of those churches.

I have to ask. What scripture did he use for this?
 

CarriePie

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Uh...

Okay. Right.

Did he want you to wear a handkerchief on your head too? I hear that goes along with it in some of those churches.

I have to ask. What scripture did he use for this?
I don't recall that he had a scripture, but that was 11 years ago. As far as I remember, there was no requirement for a head covering.
Mind you, if the guy doesn't like coffee or doesn't want to drink it for whatever reason, it doesn't bother me one bit. But, I will not give up coffee.
 
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I don't recall that he had a scripture, but that was 11 years ago. As far as I remember, there was no requirement for a head covering.
Mind you, if the guy doesn't like coffee or doesn't want to drink it for whatever reason, it doesn't bother me one bit. But, I will not give up coffee.
Good thing you didn’t stay with him
 

CarriePie

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Good thing you didn’t stay with him
He actually told me one day that he didn't think we should be together anyway, because he thought the world was going to end soon. I wanted to tell him that if I can't have coffee, the world might as well end :LOL:
 

Lynx

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He actually told me one day that he didn't think we should be together anyway, because he thought the world was going to end soon. I wanted to tell him that if I can't have coffee, the world might as well end :LOL:
If the world is going to end soon, what does it matter if you drink coffee? Might as well be caffeinated for the end of the world. You will probably need your energy.
 

CarriePie

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If the world is going to end soon, what does it matter if you drink coffee? Might as well be caffeinated for the end of the world. You will probably need your energy.
Poor guy, 11 years later and I'm sure he's probably still waiting on the world to end whilst uncaffeinated lol
 

ATSTD

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Have yo
Wait, what?

Why would he require you to give up coffee? As long as you don't nag him incessantly to try it, what's it to him if you drink coffee?
I can’t see Carrie’s posts (thank God) but if she is saying I told her she can’t drink coffee. It’s an absolute lie.

I made a song about Jesus being better than coffee and she believes that I think I told her she couldn’t have coffee. I have no problem with others drinking coffee.

I personally can’t drink it for health reasons.
 

CarriePie

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Oh brother
🙄

I was talking about someone that I knew 11 years ago. I didn't even know ATSTD 6 months, let alone 11 years ago. And why would I even mention him in any of the threads. 🤦

Just leave me alone, please.
 
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I'm tellin' ya what, that looks like it'd be less dangerous! :LOL:

I had a literal girl friend who was a walking red flag. 😄. 💃....
Most guys considered her a 9 or 10 super model without the bling.
Bright red hair and a pleasant personality, etc. The guys at church hit on her constantly when I was away teaching Sunday school and other duties . Guys and couples proposed to her. She said no. But she wanted to be my trad wife and proposed to me. I didn't know her well enough, so I said it'd have to wait.
She had communication and conflict resolution issues, like a violent temper.
Talk about a bull in a china shop! 😄
You are so right. That street with the bull wearing a red shirt was safer than that stereotype redhead.
 

CarriePie

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I had a literal girl friend who was a walking red flag. 😄. 💃....
Most guys considered her a 9 or 10 super model without the bling.
Bright red hair and a pleasant personality, etc. The guys at church hit on her constantly when I was away teaching Sunday school. Guys
proposed to her. She said no. But she proposed to me. I didn't know her well enough so I said it'd have to wait.
She had communication and conflict resolution issues, like a violent temper.
Talk about a bull in a china shop! 😄
You are so right. That street with the bull wearing a red shirt was safer than that stereotype redhead.

Why this often the case with very gorgeous people? lol
It makes me think of how the most beautiful snakes in the world are the most dangerous lol.
 
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Why this often the case with very gorgeous people? lol
It makes me think of how the most beautiful snakes in the world are the most dangerous lol.
Oh fur sure.
I've been blessed to know some of the most physically attractive women AND snakes.
In spite of most of them having good reputations, unfortunately none of them were marriage quality IMHO......
Except for the Colonels daughter and my home schooled friend who I knew her family for years. They were good girls.

I used to have a pair of snakes even more vividly colorful than this quick picture of the species.
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African Ituri Forest Rhinoceros Viper
One of the most beautiful snakes on earth, Gentle disposition, but very toxic.
 

CarriePie

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Oh fur sure.
I've been blessed to know some of the most physically attractive women AND snakes.
In spite of most of them having good reputations, unfortunately none of them were marriage quality IMHO......
Except for the Colonels daughter and my home schooled friend who I knew her family for years. They were good girls.

I used to have a pair of snakes even more vividly colorful than this quick picture of the species.
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I remember one time we were talking about the snakes you've kept. You are above and beyond brave! Boggles my mind. I just can't imagine lol. Those are definitely lovely snakes. The patterns...amazing! I'm often in awe of the Lord's creations.
 
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I remember one time we were talking about the snakes you've kept. You are above and beyond brave! Boggles my mind. I just can't imagine lol. Those are definitely lovely snakes. The patterns...amazing! I'm often in awe of the Lord's creations.

Me too. I decided at one point that there were enough incredible non venomous snakes and exotics that there was no need to get the highest risk animals.

Thanks. My Dad was fearless when it came to wildlife. If he saw a skunk crossing the road at night, he'd stop when it would freeze from the headlights, go over to it and pick it up by the tail....put it in a box from the trunk. Then he'd relocate it to a place with no traffic. He and my uncle's were outdoorsmen who loved wildlife and taught me when they had the chance. That must have rubbed off on me.

I was blessed to turn wildlife education into a career and a ministry. The Lord opened many doors. I have scars from bites and claw tear injuries, but no big deal. Just good memories of the work I loved. Still have all the body parts attached...lol

One thing that I helped others with was to overcome fear, even serious phobias through education. I found that The more you understand something, the less you fear them. I had the privilege to do this individually, with crowds and in media.

You are very brave too. It's a joy to hear your stories and experiences.
How did you overcome the fears that maybe you had?
 

CarriePie

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Me too. I decided at one point that there were enough incredible non venomous snakes and exotics that there was no need to get the highest risk animals.

Thanks. My Dad was fearless when it came to wildlife. If he saw a skunk crossing the road at night, he'd stop when it would freeze from the headlights, go over to it and pick it up by the tail....put it in a box from the trunk. Then he'd relocate it to a place with no traffic. He and my uncle's were outdoorsmen who loved wildlife and taught me when they had the chance. That must have rubbed off on me.

I was blessed to turn wildlife education into a career and a ministry. The Lord opened many doors. I have scars from bites and claw tear injuries, but no big deal. Just good memories of the work I loved. Still have all the body parts attached...lol

One thing that I helped others with was to overcome fear, even serious phobias through education. I found that The more you understand something, the less you fear them. I had the privilege to do this individually, with crowds and in media.

You are very brave too. It's a joy to hear your stories and experiences.
How did you overcome the fears that maybe you had?


I think you are certainly one of a kind! Handling those exquisitely lovely, yet unimaginably dangerous, critters is an incredible feat even for the most brave! Even if you are no longer handling high risk animals, anyone that is doing what you do with wildlife is amazing!

In my case, I think growing up in the country and having very critter friendly folks helped a lot. I would be sad if I couldn't go outside, but that's how I was raised. Also, being a creationist helps immensely. I don't look at spiders, bugs, or critters with fear. Instead, I'm...well, I'm usually giddy lol. I just love critters. I get a childlike happiness when I see a critter. My amazement of the Lord's creation never seems to leave me no matter how old I get. Sometimes if I see a critter I've never seen before, I get speechless. I know I've mentioned it before, but to me it's like looking at God's artwork.

Having said that, I'm in awe and respect of your bravery and your work. I might be dog paddling through a creek infested with water snakes and gar, while you are swimming way ahead! I'm just thankful I'm not stuck up on the bank, but even up there there's still neat things to see. Even in a big city, I see some neat critters. People just need to slow down, tune out the static of daily life, and look around them.

Bless you!