I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:48:30 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:11:45 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:


JimH wrote:

First the episode with the ignition switch on my son's car...$650

Next the boat engine overheats and who knows what that will cost.

My wife calls me downstairs at about 9:30 this morning to find our
basement flooded. The sump pump died and we had torrential rain all
night. Our basement is finished and all the carpeting and baseboards
are lost, perhaps even the lower course of drywall.

Well I just got done installing a new 3/4 hp 4,800 gph unit and I have
to wait to let it do it's job. More rain is on the way.

What a wonderful holiday weekend. What a great vacation.

What's next Lord? Come on......what's next!!

Sorry to hear about your problems. One of the big problems with wet
wallboard not being replaced is mold and long term health problems for
all who live in the home.

As far as the slew of troubles, I am a big believer in Karma, maybe you
need to look within for the solution.

Karma can be a bitch. Hope *all* works out with him.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************
Kick him a few more times when he's down....I believe he's still
twitching.

Unbelievable that some folks get some sort of twisted pleasure hearing of
other folks problems. Instead of offering a word of hope they kick you in
the balls with a smile on their face.

Karma? My ass.

Look within yourself Reggie for some compassion and understanding. Then go
take a flying leap and screw yourself. I don't need that type of crap from
you, especially today and especially after all the crap I just went through.

Anyway.......

Looks like the emergency work.........water extraction, carpet tear out and
floor cleanup/disinfectant job........will run around $5,000 alone seeing it
happened on a holiday. Then we have to replace the carpet and
trim....probably another $2,500.

Add to that the cost of the boat engine repair staring at me.........while
having 2 kids in college.

I bet that makes Reggie really happy.

JimH,

Try to go back and read my post again. I started off by saying

"Sorry to hear about your problems."

I then added some recommendations from insurance companies and their
recommendations about mold after water damage and that you may need to
replace your wallboard. This is someone who is going beyond just lip
service, but is concerned about you and your family's long term safety.
Black Mold can kill or cause severe health problems.

I then made a comment about my persona belief about Karma. I was
showing you compassion and understanding from my perspective. I do
believe in Karma, and I do try to look inward when everything in my
world seems to be going crazy. I would make that same suggestion to any
one in my family who was had a similar rash of "accidents". Reread my
comments and then read your response to my comment and ask yourself, is
it possible that Karma may impact our life..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma

You have had an extremely long rash of problems. I would think you
would want to at least think about a concept that billions of people
strongly believe in.

If not, it is no big deal.

The other day I gave him some advice regarding his boat, albeit as a
response to someone else. I heard nothing in return. Today he gets some
commiseration and twists it into something it isn't.

There is something going on there, and I'm glad I'm not going through it.
Personally, I think there is something to be said for the concept of
'karma'.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

If JimH follows his normal MO, he will continue to talk about me getting
some twisting pleasure from his misfortune. We all have seen JimH cried
for years about Harry stalking him and his sick wife, publishing
personal info and pictures of him and his wife, and their home. How
Chuck published his home address and telephone number only to sheepishly
apologize when he learned someone had actually cached the web page that
showed JimH had made up the entire story.

Al Capp had a character who had a black cloud who followed him all over
the place. JimH definitely seems to have a black cloud following him.
If JimH doesn't want to believe in Karma that is ok, but if I was him, I
would be looking at anything that would get rid of that black cloud.
Trying to use the eastern philosophy of Karma to turn his luck around
could not hurt, and just possible might help.
--
Reggie

Can you say *Bipolar*!!!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Wouldn't it be great if Karma was real and all the really bad people
got what they deserved and the good people succeeded in what they
attempt to accomplish? I think all one needs to do is take a sober look
around at the evidence.

Even though "billions" may believe in it, it's wishful thinking.

"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all" Stuff happens.

Glad you had a place you could "spill" your frustrations.

If this makes you feel better, 6 years ago within 3 months, my wife
left me (for her cousin's husband) she stole my kids out of state
(didn't see them from four months) I was rear-ended on the freeway and
broke my neck. I had seven operations and had to learn how to walk
again. In the meantime my business went under (now ex-wife embezzled
all the money) my house went into foreclosure and I was forced to
declare bankruptcy.

I had been (and am) an honest, God fearing, good husband who paid his
taxes. It wasn't Karma, however I learned a great deal about myself in
the process and like they say, "what doesn't kill you makes you
stronger."

Now I am remarried to a wonderful woman who values me, I retired from
the settlement I got from my injuries, I am in the process of buying
some acreage and a nice home to live in and I enjoy my BOAT. I see my
kids a couple of times a week (you know how the court system is, women
get the kids unless they are a crack whore and sometimes even then...)
and I pay a lot of child support but, oh well, you can't have
everything. I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse.

Jeff

basskisser wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:48:30 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:11:45 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:


JimH wrote:

First the episode with the ignition switch on my son's car...$650

Next the boat engine overheats and who knows what that will cost.

My wife calls me downstairs at about 9:30 this morning to find our
basement flooded. The sump pump died and we had torrential rain all
night. Our basement is finished and all the carpeting and baseboards
are lost, perhaps even the lower course of drywall.

Well I just got done installing a new 3/4 hp 4,800 gph unit and I have
to wait to let it do it's job. More rain is on the way.

What a wonderful holiday weekend. What a great vacation.

What's next Lord? Come on......what's next!!

Sorry to hear about your problems. One of the big problems with wet
wallboard not being replaced is mold and long term health problems for
all who live in the home.

As far as the slew of troubles, I am a big believer in Karma, maybe you
need to look within for the solution.

Karma can be a bitch. Hope *all* works out with him.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************
Kick him a few more times when he's down....I believe he's still
twitching.

Unbelievable that some folks get some sort of twisted pleasure hearing of
other folks problems. Instead of offering a word of hope they kick you in
the balls with a smile on their face.

Karma? My ass.

Look within yourself Reggie for some compassion and understanding. Then go
take a flying leap and screw yourself. I don't need that type of crap from
you, especially today and especially after all the crap I just went through.

Anyway.......

Looks like the emergency work.........water extraction, carpet tear out and
floor cleanup/disinfectant job........will run around $5,000 alone seeing it
happened on a holiday. Then we have to replace the carpet and
trim....probably another $2,500.

Add to that the cost of the boat engine repair staring at me.........while
having 2 kids in college.

I bet that makes Reggie really happy.

JimH,

Try to go back and read my post again. I started off by saying

"Sorry to hear about your problems."

I then added some recommendations from insurance companies and their
recommendations about mold after water damage and that you may need to
replace your wallboard. This is someone who is going beyond just lip
service, but is concerned about you and your family's long term safety.
Black Mold can kill or cause severe health problems.

I then made a comment about my persona belief about Karma. I was
showing you compassion and understanding from my perspective. I do
believe in Karma, and I do try to look inward when everything in my
world seems to be going crazy. I would make that same suggestion to any
one in my family who was had a similar rash of "accidents". Reread my
comments and then read your response to my comment and ask yourself, is
it possible that Karma may impact our life..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma

You have had an extremely long rash of problems. I would think you
would want to at least think about a concept that billions of people
strongly believe in.

If not, it is no big deal.

The other day I gave him some advice regarding his boat, albeit as a
response to someone else. I heard nothing in return. Today he gets some
commiseration and twists it into something it isn't.

There is something going on there, and I'm glad I'm not going through it.
Personally, I think there is something to be said for the concept of
'karma'.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

If JimH follows his normal MO, he will continue to talk about me getting
some twisting pleasure from his misfortune. We all have seen JimH cried
for years about Harry stalking him and his sick wife, publishing
personal info and pictures of him and his wife, and their home. How
Chuck published his home address and telephone number only to sheepishly
apologize when he learned someone had actually cached the web page that
showed JimH had made up the entire story.

Al Capp had a character who had a black cloud who followed him all over
the place. JimH definitely seems to have a black cloud following him.
If JimH doesn't want to believe in Karma that is ok, but if I was him, I
would be looking at anything that would get rid of that black cloud.
Trying to use the eastern philosophy of Karma to turn his luck around
could not hurt, and just possible might help.
--
Reggie

Can you say *Bipolar*!!!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....






Chehalis Jeff wrote:
Wouldn't it be great if Karma was real and all the really bad people
got what they deserved and the good people succeeded in what they
attempt to accomplish? I think all one needs to do is take a sober look
around at the evidence.

Even though "billions" may believe in it, it's wishful thinking.

"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all" Stuff happens.

Glad you had a place you could "spill" your frustrations.

If this makes you feel better, 6 years ago within 3 months, my wife
left me (for her cousin's husband) she stole my kids out of state
(didn't see them from four months) I was rear-ended on the freeway and
broke my neck. I had seven operations and had to learn how to walk
again. In the meantime my business went under (now ex-wife embezzled
all the money) my house went into foreclosure and I was forced to
declare bankruptcy.

I had been (and am) an honest, God fearing, good husband who paid his
taxes. It wasn't Karma, however I learned a great deal about myself in
the process and like they say, "what doesn't kill you makes you
stronger."

Now I am remarried to a wonderful woman who values me, I retired from
the settlement I got from my injuries, I am in the process of buying
some acreage and a nice home to live in and I enjoy my BOAT. I see my
kids a couple of times a week (you know how the court system is, women
get the kids unless they are a crack whore and sometimes even then...)
and I pay a lot of child support but, oh well, you can't have
everything. I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse.

Jeff

basskisser wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:48:30 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:11:45 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:


JimH wrote:

First the episode with the ignition switch on my son's car...$650

Next the boat engine overheats and who knows what that will cost.

My wife calls me downstairs at about 9:30 this morning to find our
basement flooded. The sump pump died and we had torrential rain all
night. Our basement is finished and all the carpeting and baseboards
are lost, perhaps even the lower course of drywall.

Well I just got done installing a new 3/4 hp 4,800 gph unit and I have
to wait to let it do it's job. More rain is on the way.

What a wonderful holiday weekend. What a great vacation.

What's next Lord? Come on......what's next!!

Sorry to hear about your problems. One of the big problems with wet
wallboard not being replaced is mold and long term health problems for
all who live in the home.

As far as the slew of troubles, I am a big believer in Karma, maybe you
need to look within for the solution.

Karma can be a bitch. Hope *all* works out with him.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************
Kick him a few more times when he's down....I believe he's still
twitching.

Unbelievable that some folks get some sort of twisted pleasure hearing of
other folks problems. Instead of offering a word of hope they kick you in
the balls with a smile on their face.

Karma? My ass.

Look within yourself Reggie for some compassion and understanding. Then go
take a flying leap and screw yourself. I don't need that type of crap from
you, especially today and especially after all the crap I just went through.

Anyway.......

Looks like the emergency work.........water extraction, carpet tear out and
floor cleanup/disinfectant job........will run around $5,000 alone seeing it
happened on a holiday. Then we have to replace the carpet and
trim....probably another $2,500.

Add to that the cost of the boat engine repair staring at me.........while
having 2 kids in college.

I bet that makes Reggie really happy.

JimH,

Try to go back and read my post again. I started off by saying

"Sorry to hear about your problems."

I then added some recommendations from insurance companies and their
recommendations about mold after water damage and that you may need to
replace your wallboard. This is someone who is going beyond just lip
service, but is concerned about you and your family's long term safety.
Black Mold can kill or cause severe health problems.

I then made a comment about my persona belief about Karma. I was
showing you compassion and understanding from my perspective. I do
believe in Karma, and I do try to look inward when everything in my
world seems to be going crazy. I would make that same suggestion to any
one in my family who was had a similar rash of "accidents". Reread my
comments and then read your response to my comment and ask yourself, is
it possible that Karma may impact our life..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma

You have had an extremely long rash of problems. I would think you
would want to at least think about a concept that billions of people
strongly believe in.

If not, it is no big deal.

The other day I gave him some advice regarding his boat, albeit as a
response to someone else. I heard nothing in return. Today he gets some
commiseration and twists it into something it isn't.

There is something going on there, and I'm glad I'm not going through it.
Personally, I think there is something to be said for the concept of
'karma'.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

If JimH follows his normal MO, he will continue to talk about me getting
some twisting pleasure from his misfortune. We all have seen JimH cried
for years about Harry stalking him and his sick wife, publishing
personal info and pictures of him and his wife, and their home. How
Chuck published his home address and telephone number only to sheepishly
apologize when he learned someone had actually cached the web page that
showed JimH had made up the entire story.

Al Capp had a character who had a black cloud who followed him all over
the place. JimH definitely seems to have a black cloud following him.
If JimH doesn't want to believe in Karma that is ok, but if I was him, I
would be looking at anything that would get rid of that black cloud.
Trying to use the eastern philosophy of Karma to turn his luck around
could not hurt, and just possible might help.
--
Reggie

Can you say *Bipolar*!!!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Don White wrote:
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....



yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with
murder. Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.

Don,
I guess your comments "whistling in the dark" means you don't believe
what I said. I am amazed, but so be it. At this point, you will
believe what you want to believe.

I can tell from your post that you really didn't bother to read the one
page link discussing the different concepts of Karma or you would not be
using your simple analogy of bad **** happens to good people and some
bad people get away with murder.

As a side note, I would tell you that OJ's is not a happy camper, and if
you don't see his life going down the crapper, you miss the news we see
in the US.
-
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....



yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with murder.
Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.

I guess Smithers and John think I am one bad guy. Seeing that my wife is
sharing these experiences with me I guess she must be bad also. And wait,
my son has suffered through these experiences also so he must be bad.

Karma............what a bunch of BS. Some people will believe anything.

BTW: Has Bassy chimed into this thread yet putting me down? I have him
KF'd so I cannot tell, but I would guess he has posted some nasty comments
if he keeps to character.

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....


yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with murder.
Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.

I guess Smithers and John think I am one bad guy. Seeing that my wife is
sharing these experiences with me I guess she must be bad also. And wait,
my son has suffered through these experiences also so he must be bad.

Karma............what a bunch of BS. Some people will believe anything.

BTW: Has Bassy chimed into this thread yet putting me down? I have him
KF'd so I cannot tell, but I would guess he has posted some nasty comments
if he keeps to character.


JimH,
While I am sorry for your the long run of problems, I am sorry I offered
my sympathy. It was not helpful, and appears to have aggravated the
situation.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....



yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with murder.
Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.

I guess Smithers and John think I am one bad guy. Seeing that my wife is
sharing these experiences with me I guess she must be bad also. And wait,
my son has suffered through these experiences also so he must be bad.

Guilt by association.

Karma............what a bunch of BS. Some people will believe anything.

Please provide proof that there is no such thing as Karma. Ever read
anything in the bible? Do you believe the bible?

BTW: Has Bassy chimed into this thread yet putting me down? I have him
KF'd so I cannot tell, but I would guess he has posted some nasty comments
if he keeps to character.

Nasty comments are YOUR forte, especially on the downside of your
bipolar disorder.

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Easily. No one here said that karma is the source of ALL problems.....

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Please provide proof that there is no such thing as Karma. Ever read
anything in the bible? Do you believe the bible? .."

"Karma" isn't mentioned in the Bible



basskisser wrote:
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Easily. No one here said that karma is the source of ALL problems.....

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Nope

If you want to show me a scripture reference, I'll believe it



Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:
Please provide proof that there is no such thing as Karma. Ever read
anything in the bible? Do you believe the bible? .."

"Karma" isn't mentioned in the Bible



basskisser wrote:
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?
Easily. No one here said that karma is the source of ALL problems.....


You are kidding aren't you?



--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:

Nope

If you want to show me a scripture reference, I'll believe it


Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Ga. 6:7)

Many Christians also see parallels between the Golden Rule as told in
the Gospels and Karma.


So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his past
actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

That's a good scripture Reggie, but you ddn't include v.6 through 10
with it:

6Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good
things with his instructor.
7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will
reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the
Spirit will reap eternal life.
9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up.
10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,
especially to those who belong to the family of believers.


Paul is talking far above stubbing your toe because you had a bad
thought etc.

And from what I see, it doesn't implecate that doing good you'll always
have good, nor vice versa







Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:
Nope

If you want to show me a scripture reference, I'll believe it


Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Ga. 6:7)

Many Christians also see parallels between the Golden Rule as told in
the Gospels and Karma.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Don White wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:

Nope

If you want to show me a scripture reference, I'll believe it


Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Ga. 6:7)

Many Christians also see parallels between the Golden Rule as told in
the Gospels and Karma.


So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his past
actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?

Don,

In this post I was not discussing my belief of Karma, or Karma as I
believe it relates to the comment I made to JimH. This post was made in
reference to TS's request for a biblical reference discussing Karma.

Do you understand that they are many different concepts of Karma,
including the major traditional eastern philosophy's, and the New Age
Concepts of Karma and energy? I know you have stated you prefer the old
days when we use to have lots of political and personal battles in
rec.boats, since this is such a personal issue for JimH, it really isn't
the thread to be stirring the pot.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:07:48 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....


yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with murder.
Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.

I guess Smithers and John think I am one bad guy. Seeing that my wife is
sharing these experiences with me I guess she must be bad also. And wait,
my son has suffered through these experiences also so he must be bad.

Karma............what a bunch of BS. Some people will believe anything.

BTW: Has Bassy chimed into this thread yet putting me down? I have him
KF'd so I cannot tell, but I would guess he has posted some nasty comments
if he keeps to character.


JimH,
While I am sorry for your the long run of problems, I am sorry I offered
my sympathy. It was not helpful, and appears to have aggravated the
situation.

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

JohnH wrote:
On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:07:48 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful
person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....


yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with murder.
Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.
I guess Smithers and John think I am one bad guy. Seeing that my wife is
sharing these experiences with me I guess she must be bad also. And wait,
my son has suffered through these experiences also so he must be bad.

Karma............what a bunch of BS. Some people will believe anything.

BTW: Has Bassy chimed into this thread yet putting me down? I have him
KF'd so I cannot tell, but I would guess he has posted some nasty comments
if he keeps to character.


JimH,
While I am sorry for your the long run of problems, I am sorry I offered
my sympathy. It was not helpful, and appears to have aggravated the
situation.

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
***********************************
I have given up trying to understand.


--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

JohnH wrote:
On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:07:48 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
wrote:
"I have learned to be content with what I have, realizing
that it could be a LOT worse. "

Glad you posted that, Jeff.


BTW, John H's daughter is suffering from breast cancer. Very
mis-fortunate.

I've talked with John, and I'm sure his daughter is a most wonderful person.

so..how does "karma" fit into that situation?

Yes, the good have lifes problems too....


yes, I believe Mr. Smithers is just whistling in the dark and has John
joining the chorus.
Bad s*it happens to good people and some bad people get away with murder.
Maybe Mr. Smithers can explain OJ's karma.

I guess Smithers and John think I am one bad guy. Seeing that my wife is
sharing these experiences with me I guess she must be bad also. And wait,
my son has suffered through these experiences also so he must be bad.

Karma............what a bunch of BS. Some people will believe anything.

BTW: Has Bassy chimed into this thread yet putting me down? I have him
KF'd so I cannot tell, but I would guess he has posted some nasty comments
if he keeps to character.


JimH,
While I am sorry for your the long run of problems, I am sorry I offered
my sympathy. It was not helpful, and appears to have aggravated the
situation.

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

Get the story straight Mr. Spectacular Day.

I never apologized to you.

I apologized to Smithers if I took his initial post the wrong way. My
exact post was:
-------------------------------------------------------------
After going through this series of events I may have taken your
comments the wrong way. If I did, I apologize.

Yesterday was not a good day for me.

-------------------------------------------------------------

Yes, I apologized to Smithers yet continued to be blasted by him/her,
you and Bassie.

I had a series of very bad incidents. Your posts to this thread show
your lack of class or understanding.

'nuff said. The thread says it all. Have a spectacular day John.

BTW: I hope your daughter benefits from the contribution we made to
her fund. We will continue to contribute to the Susan Kohlman fund as
we have always have in the past.

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his
past actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?


Don,

In this post I was not discussing my belief of Karma, or Karma as I
believe it relates to the comment I made to JimH. This post was made in
reference to TS's request for a biblical reference discussing Karma.

Do you understand that they are many different concepts of Karma,
including the major traditional eastern philosophy's, and the New Age
Concepts of Karma and energy? I know you have stated you prefer the old
days when we use to have lots of political and personal battles in
rec.boats, since this is such a personal issue for JimH, it really isn't
the thread to be stirring the pot.


Were you a step dancer in your younger days?
I just want to know if you were saying Jim's misfortune came upon him
from his past deeds.
Secondly...you know no such thing about my preferences. When did I say I
prefer the 'old days'?

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

JohnH wrote:


I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H


Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

No problem, Sir Reggie.


Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:
That's a good scripture Reggie, but you ddn't include v.6 through 10
with it:

6Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good
things with his instructor.
7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will
reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the
Spirit will reap eternal life.
9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up.
10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,
especially to those who belong to the family of believers.


Paul is talking far above stubbing your toe because you had a bad
thought etc.

And from what I see, it doesn't implecate that doing good you'll always
have good, nor vice versa







Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
wrote:
Nope

If you want to show me a scripture reference, I'll believe it

Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Ga. 6:7)

Many Christians also see parallels between the Golden Rule as told in
the Gospels and Karma.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

TS,
I am sorry, you are correct, and I am wrong.


--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his past
actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?


Don,

In this post I was not discussing my belief of Karma, or Karma as I
believe it relates to the comment I made to JimH. This post was made in
reference to TS's request for a biblical reference discussing Karma.

Do you understand that they are many different concepts of Karma,
including the major traditional eastern philosophy's, and the New Age
Concepts of Karma and energy? I know you have stated you prefer the old
days when we use to have lots of political and personal battles in
rec.boats, since this is such a personal issue for JimH, it really isn't
the thread to be stirring the pot.


Were you a step dancer in your younger days?
I just want to know if you were saying Jim's misfortune came upon him from
his past deeds.
Secondly...you know no such thing about my preferences. When did I say I
prefer the 'old days'?

Regarding this thread, this is applicable to the three I now call the
Magnificent Assholes (Reggie Smithers, Bassy and John Herring):

http://www.discussionforums.us/forum.../deadhorse.gif

Perhaps we should shorten the name of that group from the "Magnificent
Assholes" to just "MA".

Eh?

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Jim, they're only a-holes to you if you let them be so......



JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his past
actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?


Don,

In this post I was not discussing my belief of Karma, or Karma as I
believe it relates to the comment I made to JimH. This post was made in
reference to TS's request for a biblical reference discussing Karma.

Do you understand that they are many different concepts of Karma,
including the major traditional eastern philosophy's, and the New Age
Concepts of Karma and energy? I know you have stated you prefer the old
days when we use to have lots of political and personal battles in
rec.boats, since this is such a personal issue for JimH, it really isn't
the thread to be stirring the pot.


Were you a step dancer in your younger days?
I just want to know if you were saying Jim's misfortune came upon him from
his past deeds.
Secondly...you know no such thing about my preferences. When did I say I
prefer the 'old days'?

Regarding this thread, this is applicable to the three I now call the
Magnificent Assholes (Reggie Smithers, Bassy and John Herring):

http://www.discussionforums.us/forum.../deadhorse.gif

Perhaps we should shorten the name of that group from the "Magnificent
Assholes" to just "MA".

Eh?

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his past
actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?


Don,

In this post I was not discussing my belief of Karma, or Karma as I
believe it relates to the comment I made to JimH. This post was made in
reference to TS's request for a biblical reference discussing Karma.

Do you understand that they are many different concepts of Karma,
including the major traditional eastern philosophy's, and the New Age
Concepts of Karma and energy? I know you have stated you prefer the old
days when we use to have lots of political and personal battles in
rec.boats, since this is such a personal issue for JimH, it really isn't
the thread to be stirring the pot.


Were you a step dancer in your younger days?
I just want to know if you were saying Jim's misfortune came upon him from
his past deeds.
Secondly...you know no such thing about my preferences. When did I say I
prefer the 'old days'?


Regarding this thread, this is applicable to the three I now call the
Magnificent Assholes (Reggie Smithers, Bassy and John Herring):

http://www.discussionforums.us/forum.../deadhorse.gif

Perhaps we should shorten the name of that group from the "Magnificent
Assholes" to just "MA".

Eh?



We all know what Reggie was getting at when he made his comment.
All he has to do is admit it and we move on.

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

.... of this thread.


Eisboch

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

wrote:
Please provide proof that there is no such thing as Karma. Ever read
anything in the bible? Do you believe the bible? .."

"Karma" isn't mentioned in the Bible

Are you really so blinded that you need the exact word to get the
message? For a start, go he
http://www.gotquestions.org/karma.html

In Job 4:8 it says, "Even as I have seen they that plow iniquity, and
sow wickedness, reap the same."

Sounds like Karma to me!

(Matthew 6:33): "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (pay
what you owe), and all these things will be given to you as well".

Again, sounds like Karma to me! The list goes on, read for yourself

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/miller3.html

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

wrote:

And from what I see, it doesn't implecate that doing good you'll always
have good, nor vice versa

And neither does the law of karma. Thanks for helping Reggie and I make
our point!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Don White wrote:
JohnH wrote:


I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H


Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

He's starting calling people childish names and insults again. He's
going on the downside of one of his bipolar rants. I've learned to tell
when it's coming. Kind of like how some people can tell when someone is
going to have a seizure.

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

I'm really suprised of your post, especially coming from someone who
see's practicly everything from a legalist point of view. If you're
giong to quote Job...



6 Isn't your piety your confidence? Isn't the integrity of your ways
your hope?

7 "Remember, now, whoever perished, being innocent? Or where were the
upright cut off?

8 According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity, and sow
trouble, reap the same.

9 By the breath of God they perish. By the blast of his anger are they
consumed.

10 The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, the teeth
of the young lions, are broken.

11 The old lion perishes for lack of prey. The cubs of the lioness are
scattered abroad.

"according to what I have seen" isn't a universal defense for "karma"

Besides, Job was the most rightous man in his time. How misfortunate
that he would be stricken with "bad karma"

(Matthew 6:33): "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (pay
what you owe), and all these things will be given to you as well".

Christ speaks on a spiritual plain, "Seek ye first his kingdom"
Doesn't have much to do about "karma" or "an equal of balance" here on
earth.




basskisser wrote:
wrote:
Please provide proof that there is no such thing as Karma. Ever read
anything in the bible? Do you believe the bible? .."

"Karma" isn't mentioned in the Bible

Are you really so blinded that you need the exact word to get the
message? For a start, go he
http://www.gotquestions.org/karma.html

In Job 4:8 it says, "Even as I have seen they that plow iniquity, and
sow wickedness, reap the same."

Sounds like Karma to me!

(Matthew 6:33): "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (pay
what you owe), and all these things will be given to you as well".

Again, sounds like Karma to me! The list goes on, read for yourself

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/miller3.html

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

wrote:
I'm really suprised of your post, especially coming from someone who
see's practicly everything from a legalist point of view. If you're
giong to quote Job...

How can you make such an ignorant statement. Ignorant in so many ways!
First, you don't know me. You don't know anything about whether or not
I see "practically everything from a legalist point of view". Pure
horse****.



6 Isn't your piety your confidence? Isn't the integrity of your ways
your hope?

7 "Remember, now, whoever perished, being innocent? Or where were the
upright cut off?

8 According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity, and sow
trouble, reap the same.

9 By the breath of God they perish. By the blast of his anger are they
consumed.

10 The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, the teeth
of the young lions, are broken.

11 The old lion perishes for lack of prey. The cubs of the lioness are
scattered abroad.

"according to what I have seen" isn't a universal defense for "karma"

Besides, Job was the most rightous man in his time. How misfortunate
that he would be stricken with "bad karma"

(Matthew 6:33): "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (pay
what you owe), and all these things will be given to you as well".

You're doing quite a good job of making my point and you don't even
realize it!!

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:31:37 GMT, Don White wrote:

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:

So getting back to JimH's problems.....
You didn't wish him bad luck or rejoice in it....*but* you feel his past
actions may have brought this misfortune on him.
Is that correct?


Don,

In this post I was not discussing my belief of Karma, or Karma as I
believe it relates to the comment I made to JimH. This post was made in
reference to TS's request for a biblical reference discussing Karma.

Do you understand that they are many different concepts of Karma,
including the major traditional eastern philosophy's, and the New Age
Concepts of Karma and energy? I know you have stated you prefer the old
days when we use to have lots of political and personal battles in
rec.boats, since this is such a personal issue for JimH, it really isn't
the thread to be stirring the pot.


Were you a step dancer in your younger days?
I just want to know if you were saying Jim's misfortune came upon him from
his past deeds.
Secondly...you know no such thing about my preferences. When did I say I
prefer the 'old days'?


Regarding this thread, this is applicable to the three I now call the
Magnificent Assholes (Reggie Smithers, Bassy and John Herring):

http://www.discussionforums.us/forum.../deadhorse.gif

Perhaps we should shorten the name of that group from the "Magnificent
Assholes" to just "MA".

Eh?



We all know what Reggie was getting at when he made his comment.
All he has to do is admit it and we move on.

It must be that time of month.

Perhaps JimH should spend less time looking for or manufacturing fault with
others and more time taking care of his assets.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:51:51 GMT, Don White wrote:

JohnH wrote:


I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H


Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

Reggie said nothing inappropriate, nor did I. There is an 'aroma', but it's
not coming from Reggie.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

On 6 Jul 2006 04:50:18 -0700, "basskisser" wrote:


Don White wrote:
JohnH wrote:


I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H


Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

He's starting calling people childish names and insults again. He's
going on the downside of one of his bipolar rants. I've learned to tell
when it's coming. Kind of like how some people can tell when someone is
going to have a seizure.

He didn't mean to call you a name. He's got you filtered, so he has no idea
if or what you said.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..
JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:51:51 GMT, Don White
wrote:

JohnH wrote:

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as
he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't
said
anything all day.
--
John H

Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

Reggie said nothing inappropriate, nor did I. There is an 'aroma', but
it's
not coming from Reggie.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

Actually, you and your buddy Reggie top the list of those who attempt to
facilitate bad behavior in rec.boats, and it is mildly amusing that both
of you expend so much time denying this.

You two should wear tee-shirts that say: "Who, me?"

I've been away for a week, and return to find another thread dedicated to
net-cops. There was less bickering when the discussion was about
politics...and the political thread contributors at least had the courtesy
of putting "OT" in front of the thread.

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:19:15 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:51:51 GMT, Don White
wrote:

JohnH wrote:

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as
he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't
said
anything all day.
--
John H

Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

Reggie said nothing inappropriate, nor did I. There is an 'aroma', but
it's
not coming from Reggie.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

Actually, you and your buddy Reggie top the list of those who attempt to
facilitate bad behavior in rec.boats, and it is mildly amusing that both
of you expend so much time denying this.

You two should wear tee-shirts that say: "Who, me?"

I've been away for a week, and return to find another thread dedicated to
net-cops. There was less bickering when the discussion was about
politics...and the political thread contributors at least had the courtesy
of putting "OT" in front of the thread.


The thread had nothing to do with netcopping.


--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 10:09:17 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:51:51 GMT, Don White wrote:

JohnH wrote:

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude, as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't said
anything all day.
--
John H

Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!

Reggie said nothing inappropriate, nor did I. There is an 'aroma', but it's
not coming from Reggie.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

Actually, you and your buddy Reggie top the list of those who attempt to
facilitate bad behavior in rec.boats, and it is mildly amusing that both
of you expend so much time denying this.

You two should wear tee-shirts that say: "Who, me?"


This was given an appropriate response in a.politics.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

I don't know if I can take much more.....
 

Harry Krause wrote:
JohnH wrote:

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:51:51 GMT, Don White
wrote:

JohnH wrote:

I don't understand. Earlier today, JimH apologized for his attitude,
as he
did yesterday. Now he's down on you (and me) again. Hell, I haven't
said
anything all day.
--
John H

Might be advisable to distance yourself from Mr. Smithers.
His aroma is drifting over on you!


Reggie said nothing inappropriate, nor did I. There is an 'aroma', but
it's
not coming from Reggie.
--
John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************


Actually, you and your buddy Reggie top the list of those who attempt to
facilitate bad behavior in rec.boats, and it is mildly amusing that both
of you expend so much time denying this.

You two should wear tee-shirts that say: "Who, me?"


It is comical!
I don't know if John's shirt should read..'The Great Facilitator' or
'The Great Pretender'.