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So what are you "giving up" this year?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by SwoLy-D, Feb 17, 2010.

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  1. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    Not like that, you pervs :p ... I meant for the Lent season. Me... I don't know yet. :(

    And, no, you do not have to be in a certain religion to "give up something" and show your discipline and will power.

    It's ASH WEDNESDAY for us Catholics. Let's storm that Long John Silvers down the street!
     
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    HAHA!

    How about Mambo's or Golden Seafood?

    Man a Mojarra sounds good right about now.
     
  3. BmwM3

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    I'm giving up Soda.
     
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    I love listening to Catholics talk about what they are doing for Lent each year. I wonder if any of them know that God isn't appreciative of the act when it's done with the spirit most do it with.
     
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    ^ Please elaborate, sir. It would make a nice conversation if we can rationally come down to define what that "spirit" you mention could be. But I agree that some aren't like that. Just offer some insight and let's not argue about it.

    A "Come back to life" cocktail? :confused: How about that, Rock3t? [vuelve a la vida]

    I'm thinking about giving up COFFEE. That should be a TOUGH test of will power :eek: . It will also decrease my sugar intake (with a full cup, I add 6 packets of sugar).
     
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    Let's not have this thread turn out like that. :rolleyes:
     
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    Sweets and fast food restaurants unless I'm getting a salad.
     
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    I have two Catholic friends that I've spoken with today. One is trying to lose weight so she is giving up fast food at lunch for Lent and is bringing a lunch now. The other said "I guess I'm going to quit fu****g drinking again this year since I can't think of anything else."
     
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    Well, dog gone it... that keeps this thread in the hangout, sir. :grin: Nicely done. :cool:
     
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    If my original post implied I have some sort of problem with the Catholic faith or the idea behind Lent, I apologize. Nothing could be further from the truth.
     
  11. Rock3t Man

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    Don't know if I've had one of those, is it the one with the crab meat and squid?

    If so, I could go for one. Y una docena de ostiones para empezar! ;).
     
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    Most catholics I know give up drinking... I don't really have anything to give up. Maybe jerkin it?
     
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    Nothing.
     
  14. Rock3t Man

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    Thats possible if you're married.

    I wonder if anyone would be willing to not visit clutchfans for a year. That would be the ultimate sacrifice.
     
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    I do not know what you speak of, with your PAGAN ideas, sir. May that idea NEVER materialize, sir. :eek:

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    Oh god after easter, fastest biggest load of life
     
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    I'm an agnostic, so I don't see a whole lot of point to me giving up anything. You guys have fun depriving yourselves; I'm gonna go have a soda.
     
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    What you need to give up is posting in a thread and starting crap ;)....Soda is for the Devil......continue Catholics.....
     
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    Tracy McGrady
     
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    That explains a lot.
     

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