03-23-2007, 03:19 PM
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Not the 1 millionth post winnar
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Los Angeles
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Lent?
I'm not Catholic but I gave up coffee for Lent. I just wanted to try it out.
Frankly - it sucks. I got a $25 gift card for Starbucks I can't use till Easter.
It's 4:19 on a Friday after a tough week (would have been tougher without the Flames winning), and I am dying for some Java.
Anybody else do Lent? What did you give up? Sticking with it?
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Oilers give up a pick and a player to take on 5.5 mil."
-Bax
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03-23-2007, 03:21 PM
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Franchise Player
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I picked LINT out of my bellybutton last night....and I LENT my co-worker 5$...does that cover it?
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03-23-2007, 03:22 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Stern Nation
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I gave up sweets and my wife gave up TV. it's been freaking sweet, i have had free reign over the tv and i love it, maybe we can postpone easter this year!
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03-23-2007, 03:26 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Stern Nation
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheese
I picked LINT out of my bellybutton last night....and I LENT my co-worker 5$...does that cover it?
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wow, you gave up quite a bit, that should count.
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03-23-2007, 03:55 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary...Alberta, Canada
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I gave up candy which has been difficult as I'm a bit of a sugar addict (especially for little sour soothers). So far, so good, though.
I'm a bit of a Runaway Catholic but I try to do something every Lent in the hope of self-improvement.
One year I gave up caffeine and everyone commented how calm I was.
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03-23-2007, 04:00 PM
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Has Towel, Will Travel
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I gave up eating liver. Actually, I gave up liver for lent in about 1982. It worked out so well I've done it every year since. In fact, I haven't even eaten liver since, well, umm, 1970-something.
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03-23-2007, 04:01 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Calgary
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Explain this Lent..
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03-23-2007, 04:02 PM
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Franchise Player
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I gave up coffee one year. The first two weeks were awful. Can't imagine what a heroin addict must go through. Withdrawal sucks. But after those two weeks I was fine. Shortly after Easter, however, I was back on/off the wagon...
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03-23-2007, 04:04 PM
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Not the 1 millionth post winnar
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Los Angeles
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpitFire40
Explain this Lent..
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Google is your friend.
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"Isles give up 3 picks for 5.5 mil of cap space.
Oilers give up a pick and a player to take on 5.5 mil."
-Bax
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03-23-2007, 04:09 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpitFire40
Explain this Lent..
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Lent is the period before Easter (40 days I think). It's supposed to be to recognize Jesus's trials and tribulation during his retreat to the desert. Catholics (and maybe some other Christian sects) are supposed to give up something important to them during this period. In my family, it was fasting. We wouldn't eat after dinner, and we'd give up meat on certain days. I can't quite remember the details, because I haven't been a practicing Catholic since I was child.
I still consider myself a "Catholic" in the cultural sense, but I don't believe or follow the dogma enough to bother sacrificing anything at Lent.
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"A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."
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03-23-2007, 04:14 PM
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In Your MCP
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans
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I gave up coffee last year. Haven't had a drop in over 12 months.
The easiest way through it is to get a thermos, and fill it with green tea every morning. That way you can sit at your desk, sipping something hot with caffeine in it, thereby fooling your brain into thinking you're drinking espresso. After a few month ween yourself off the tea.
Tea is cheaper, but it stains your teeth way faster. Supposed to be better for you too.
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03-23-2007, 04:27 PM
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Everyone's Favorite Oilfan!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
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I gave up watching the Edmonton Oilers win........ 
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03-23-2007, 05:32 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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I gave up the bible and embraced the gospel of thomas.
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03-23-2007, 06:06 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I gave up the bible and embraced the gospel of thomas.
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How are the blood and semen baths going you gnostic heathen??
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03-23-2007, 06:08 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manson?
How are the blood and semen baths going you gnostic heathen??
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Perfect, thanks for your tips.
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03-23-2007, 06:30 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Perfect, thanks for your tips.
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No problem, I'm having one tomorrow night. You can come if you want. I think that the gnostic church has toned down a bit actually....its a shame....kidding....or am I??
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03-23-2007, 06:39 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manson?
No problem, I'm having one tomorrow night. You can come if you want. I think that the gnostic church has toned down a bit actually....its a shame....kidding....or am I??
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Nah, that's ok, I give myself a semen bath every night.
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03-23-2007, 06:55 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Nah, that's ok, I give myself a semen bath every night.
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hahaha
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