June 5, 2007

June 5, 2007
Tues Jun 5th
Filed under: Uncategorized — jtuffy @ 7:47 am
Sweet Mother or Tuna Fish! What is new in the neighborhood?

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I think its great that suspence thinks he’s better than 4 and 5 year olds. The question is: are you better than the 8 year olds?

So you want grace to play a real sport? besides the fact that she already is, i think wrestling might be your only other option. maybe football, but its iffy. lacrosse is also a go, but only if she plays with the guys.

i am not oprah.

what’s everybody in the mood for? something more funny? or more dense? i say sex, drugs, and cocoa puffs. its a little more light hearted and broken up into individual essays. we can pick an essay and read it in about an hour and then discuss.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 9:18 am

Hey scam that is your call, We were driving last week and we saw the passenger in the car next to us reading that book (the cocoa puffs one).

I really did laugh out loud when spence said he could beat all the 4 and 5 year olds! The mental image of that is too funny.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 9:42 am

i got this picture of spence just elbowing some kid and knocking them down as he dribbles down the field. then a swarm of kids attacking and him throwin’ bows left and right.

alright: sex drugs and cocoa puffs it is. if there are no objections.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 9:53 am

No objections here, i’ll pick it up sometime this week! Yep, spence’s bows would be deadly

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 9:56 am

hey suspence, i’m surprised you aren’t having grace play softball. isn’t that the route little girls usually take?

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 10:17 am

alright, i just read the first couple of paragraphs of the book online. although very hilarious, there were multiple f-bombs. as long as no one cares, we will proceed. just be warned.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 10:35 am

hey, spence, when did you say you were going to be in Okla?

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 11:20 am

Sure, i don’t care if my soul is being thrust down to hell! LOL. We don’t have to read every collection in the book.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 11:35 am

No one seemed to complain about the language in SH-5. Is this an Operaesque complaint… now that it’s out in the open we better have a problem with it to save face? Anyway…

Any of the books sound great. Or a religeous book could be awsome too… just decide so I can track a copy down.

And, once again… a trip for me is out. We start work a week from Saturday. But, you could all come out here for the 4th and help us move! Doesn’t that sound like a fun trip?

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 12:58 pm

The decision has been made. Cocoa Puffs it is. It wouldn’t be a good read with out some colorful language.

man, i have had to poo like 5 times already today.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 1:14 pm

how’s that for an oprah-esque complaint?

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 1:15 pm

The language in SH-5 wasn’t that bad. But 20 f-bombs in a row is bad. And i didn’t get the oprah-esque comment until cameron spelled it out. LOL.

What in the world are you eating up there dingles? Are the bathrooms crowded. I hate taking a slam when someone is in the next stall.

So what time do you leave for work cam and what time do you get home?

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 1:20 pm

What are you guys talking about with spence that he is playing against youngins?

The weekend was good. Brooke had her 26th b-day on Sunday. We spent a big part of that day in church (Baptist). That was a hoot. First sunday-school, then “big church”, as we used to call it. You guys should go with one of your local friends to their Baptist church if you want some real entertainment. It was quite the experience for me. First, it was raining. Then suday-school was in a small trailer (a nice trailer–like a small trailer-home without rooms). This is because the church is huge and there are so many people. Well, we sit in the back. No air conditioning. Stale air. I’m sweating all over the place. We’re watching a projector screen of a highly paid preacher from somewhere else. I’m on the half of my seat closest to Brooke and even turned her direction; yet, the guy next to me is crowding me like a Metallica concert. He was practically sitting in MY seat with me. So I finally just turned a little (as any normal movement would allow), bump him and then look at him. He got the point. The preacher was just preaching on psychology of men vs. women with a little scripture twist to prove his points. He had some pretty funny parts.

Big church was great too. It had the air I needed. This place had so many people. Several rooms of daycare (you know, those people that serve the Lord by getting paid to watch other peoples’ kids while they’re in church). Many people outside of the church with jobs for the Lord of keeping people signed up for other jobs and daycare and such. Then, the whole entire church session (about 1 1/2 hours) was the youth minister “preaching” how important it is to “serve”. This means, sign up in the church with the forms they had passed out. By the end of the session, people were signing away. I’m not sure how much you’d get paid for the jobs you sign up for (if any), but the guy preaching about it sure isn’t doing without. I should know, Brooke’s brother recently secured the same job in Tulsa for his church and he is making out pretty well.

Any thoughts on this stuff? Did my way of explaining the experience make you think I’m a jerk, or did it make you think more about my experience itself and the church I attended? Just curious where your thoughts were centered while you were reading.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 1:22 pm

all right Doms is back in business!

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 1:26 pm

That is a really funny story Doms. That is one of the most striking differences between the mormons and most other churches and religions. We don’t pay our spiritual leaders or helpers. I think it is crazy that people are paying their “tithing” and it just goes into rev. joe’s pockets, you hear about these preachers that live in huge houses and have everything. That is just crazy to me. And the organist gets paid, the singers, the teachers, the babysitters, the altar boys at baptisms, weedings….. it makes no sense to me. No wonder they have schools now to be a clergyman.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 1:29 pm

Hey, it’s not correct to write “other peoples’ kids”, right? Isn’t it correct to write “other people’s kids” in this case? (notice the apostrophe usage)

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 1:30 pm

The 8 years olds would be iffy, but I think I could take them in a grueling overtime match. I would be throwing the bows with wreckless abandon. Softball will be next year. Soccer is a much easier sport. Kick a big ball with your foot, or hit a small one with a stick. Hmmn which one is harder. So she needs a little more one on one training before she takes on softball.

Cameron, I will probably be there june 30th. I am still deciding for sure if I am going. If I do, I will probably come friday night and leave sunday afternoon. the reunion is on saturday. I probably won’t decide for sure till the week of. So just keep me penciled in just incase. Don’t make any conflicting plans. And keep the grandma car available for me to drive.

And You Jack Mormons shouldn’t be reading smut like that. Its no different than watching a rated R movie.

Comment by John Doe — June 5, 2007 @ 1:34 pm

Oh, I forgot to mention the rock concert! Drum set, electric guitars, singers with microphones, the works! However, they actually had a choir. The problem is I think they were just there for looks because you couldn’t hear them singing nor the congregation! I think that’s absolutely incredible.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 1:34 pm

So what else did you do in virginia besides getting saved on Sunday? And did you mention to brooke’s family that you were both praticing atheists?

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 1:36 pm

i don’t know if this posted.

The 8 years olds would be iffy, but I think I could take them in a grueling overtime match. I would be throwing the bows with wreckless abandon. Softball will be next year. Soccer is a much easier sport. Kick a big ball with your foot, or hit a small one with a stick. Hmmn which one is harder. So she needs a little more one on one training before she takes on softball.

Cameron, I will probably be there june 30th. I am still deciding for sure if I am going. If I do, I will probably come friday night and leave sunday afternoon. the reunion is on saturday. I probably won’t decide for sure till the week of. So just keep me penciled in just incase. Don’t make any conflicting plans. And keep the grandma car available for me to drive.

And You Jack Mormons shouldn’t be reading smut like that. Its no different than watching a rated R movie.

Comment by John Doe — June 5, 2007 @ 1:38 pm

I have another funny story you’re just gonna love. This morning, I got up, put on some pajama pants and a t-shirt and took Hughy out for his morning-markings. No one was around, so I thought. As I’m coming back to the apartment, I start to jog with Hughy, when I see in the corner of my eye the Korean neighbor waving at me. I turn full frontal to her to wave and smile. As I’m cheesing away and my hand goes up … Mr. Coday came flying out to say hello too!!! I am not joking!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 1:42 pm

Oh my goodness!!!!! That is the funniest story i’ve heard in a long long time, to bad it wasn’t that long for you!

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 1:46 pm

hey Doms give me a call at 610-364-8070, i forgot my cell in the car and i don’t want to walk out there to get it.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 1:46 pm

Very funny, but it certainly was long enough!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 1:47 pm

Alrighty, here it comes …

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 1:47 pm

man, i never understood the rock concert at church. what kind of songs did they sing?

i have nothing against guys getting paid to preach and the people that pay them. i just don’t think it is the way it was meant to be. okay, lets say god did want preachers to get paid, how much would be sufficient for them to live off of? do they get to drive a bmw?

DOMS, how long did it take you to set up your outfit so you would “accidently” pop out? we all know how you feel about those koreans.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 2:06 pm

The songs were just peppy christian songs with a citation at the end of each (they showed the words on a big projector, then the citation at the end). The songs were usually written by some modern artist. So, as I’ve seen harder music in these churches, these were more subtle, but loud, peppy, and a lot centered around the lead singer. Pretty ridiculous.

I have a problem with people getting paid. These people are driven by the money. From personal experience, the people that choose to go down this path aren’t usually so reverent until they get that job. It’s very easy to tell people what to do rather than do it yourself.

About the pants, I guess it’s just hard to keep big news all bottled up.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 2:16 pm

oh brother bear, big news, more like a janet jackson wardrobe malfunction

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 2:20 pm

that’s probably true. money corrupts anyone. no matter how good you might be, enough money can mess you up really fast.

it seems weird that someone would be motivated to serve god because they made bank. that’s like getting paid for being righteous.

i’m surprised you weren’t wearing boxer briefs. i hear they’re all the rage among you beefy types.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 2:21 pm

nice one, with the janet slam.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 2:22 pm

I actually do wear those on a normal occasion. However, I had just gotten out of bed (you can imagine what I was or was not wearing at that time).

I wasn’t saying that bad people get the jobs at these churches. Just people that talk a good game, believe in the church, continuously testify to others, attend church frequently, stay involved, BUT aren’t exactly living as they preach and act.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 2:27 pm

i’m really not that interested in what you were wearing. i should probably stop talking about it.

although, this korean business is still mighty interesting.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 2:33 pm

i agree, i think we shouldn’t concern ourselves with michaels streak-filled undies!

I also can’t imagine people putting money into the offering plate, knowing that it will go to paying rev. john’s gardener or pay for his 4,000 square ft house.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 2:40 pm

oral roberts is an interesting example. well, at least he started a school. who are some other famous preachers that rip people off?

they cruise around in their jets and wear their fancy clothes while all the old folks just shell out their cash.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 2:45 pm

maybe we should start our own church. sort of a side business.

we could preach some great stuff.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 2:48 pm

I have the question of the day but there aren’t enough people blogging today.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:18 pm

The greatest of all time are those guys that heal you on the spot. Now that’s a rip off.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:20 pm

And we can’t forget about Ted Haggard, founder of New Life Church and the evangelical leader of many organizations and people. Wife, five children I believe, and homosexuals on the side (well, the back-side anyway). That guy was so rich from his church.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:24 pm

Lets hear the question of the day!!!!

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 3:29 pm

I’m telling you, it will only be good if we all participate simultaneously! We need Seth and Spence!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:35 pm

call ‘em up.

or set a time for tomorrow. this question better be good.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 3:36 pm

It’s good, but a different kind of good …

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:37 pm

i always wanted to get healed by one of those guys. they had charlatan types in bolivia that would set up tents and do their little thing. they were probably witches. they had a lot of those too.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 3:37 pm

I was actually healed by one!! When I had a broken leg and working at the tulsa convention center for a big church convention. This man took me aside to heal me! Trust me, I was ready to do anything it took to be healed and get back on the track. He started speaking in tongue and everything else. I went to the doctor sonn after … not a thing had changed!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:41 pm

Lets hear the dang question, we know spence is dogging us for a while. And seth is probably asleep in the back of a shuttle bus headed to little ol rexburg

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 3:42 pm

Okay, but this won’t be the same without them …

A question of honesty/confession:
Have you EVER taken “Extenze” or any other “male enhancement” product?
If yes, did it work?
If no, why not? (Obviously it’s because you are insecure about someone knowing, so admit it!)

Honesty is the best policy!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:45 pm

No, i haven’t because of a few points, 1. i don’t need it! LOL 2. It is probably just a gimmick, 3. Who wants to order it off an infomerical?, not me.

All right Doms, lets hear your response.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 3:50 pm

Back in about 2002 I ordered some off the internet. As I didn’t NEED them either, but - just like other muscles on the body - what guy wouldn’t want to be bigger? Of course it’s the biggest rip off in history. Not a dang thang changed.

Scam sure isn’t jumping to answer.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 3:58 pm

How much did you pay for it Doms, how long did the supply last

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 4:04 pm

Shoot, like $300+ for a four month supply I think. I know, I know …

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 4:06 pm

No, the thought never crossed my mind. I am enough man for most to handle as it is.

I did think about taking one of kress’s grandpa’s viagra one time. but i couldn’t bring myself to do it.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 4:09 pm

300$ Sweet moses! And you are always complaining about not having any money! LOL that is too funny.

We all know Scam needs it.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 4:11 pm

It didn’t do anything for you Doms?

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 4:14 pm

Nothing what so ever. Not one single thing in any way. Absolutely nothing.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 4:23 pm

why do i need it?

and does “we all” know?

you guys are just jealous.

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 4:24 pm

did you take it everyday for four months hoping that on the last day something might show up?

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 4:24 pm

Viagra’s a whole other animal!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 4:25 pm

Gee, nice way to ask the question, scam. Of course I took it religiously for the entire period that I PAID FOR! You never know. Plus, they give you reason to believe that it may take longer to work.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 4:27 pm

It’s all about hope and “can’t hurt trying”.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 4:28 pm

isn’t that about the same time you fell away from the church? I bet there is some correlation there!

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 4:31 pm

exactly, why were you caring about the size when no one was suppose to see it anyway?

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 4:46 pm

wait, what?
what was that about viagra, DOMS?

Comment by The Scam — June 5, 2007 @ 4:56 pm

I’ll have to resume blogging in a few minutes after Brooke goes back to work. Then I’ll tell you about my viagra experiences.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 5:18 pm

I love the question as to why I would care if no one was supposed to see it anyway. First off, I did plan on at least one person seeing it. Second, are you telling me you never cared? Tuffy, help me out on this one. Every guy cares.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 5:47 pm

Ok, viagra is scary. HAve you heard the warnings on the comercial. You might have to go to the doctor because the little soldier won’t stop soluting! How embarasing would that be. Oh, and there’s the part where it could interact with my medications and kill me… that’s scary too.

As for the male enhancement products… it is just mind boggling that you would pay that much money. Even if I was curious… I couldn’t spend that much just to see what happens. In fact, you weren’t really just going to see what, you were paying to see what happens. If someone gave it to you for free, then you would just see what happens. Anyway…

Here is a real question, Does the network AMC playing home alone 3 constitute false advertising? I think so. Especialy since they went right from the Blues Brothers to Home Alone 3… talk about feeling let down.

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 5:56 pm

Wait a sec. I’m saying I finished the product that I paid for to see what would happen. I didn’t say I tried the product just to see what would happen.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 6:01 pm

Either way… why would you pay that much money. That’s just nuts!

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 6:03 pm

As for viagra, I was just joking about that one. That’s definitely one drug I would not see any benefit from whether it worked or not. Actually, I was just saying it is a whole other animal, meaning it isn’t the same as an herb for male enhancement.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 6:03 pm

That much money just makes it sound like you were desperatly unhappy with the state of your trouser snake.

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 6:06 pm

I paid the money because it was worth it if it worked. Tuffy, I’m dying out here …

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 6:06 pm

Yes of course it SOUNDS that way, that’s why you guys wouldn’t even try it! You have to have a really big one just to try it and admit it!

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 6:07 pm

Yup… sounds like you were definantly unhappy with wee willy winky.

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 6:08 pm

A big one… if you mean a big wallet, I’ll agree.

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 6:11 pm

And I guess I was. The same as I was unhappy with my muscles that were bigger than yours even before I began working out.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 6:12 pm

Anyway… gotta get back to work. Don’t cry Michael… they are discovering new plants in the rain forest everyday, I’m sure they will find one that will solve all your problems.

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 6:13 pm

Oh, just had a thought… I wonder if the natural male enhansment craze is at all related to steroids becoming more readily available… discus.

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 6:14 pm

Where did everyone go?

Comment by Seth — June 5, 2007 @ 7:48 pm

Man, that was some funny stuff! I can’t believe you backed down that easy doms! And yes, i think everyone wouldn’t mind a bigger you know what. But you whould have done your research first doms, you should have activiely looked on the internet to find out that the crazy stuff doesn’t work. You forgot the due diligience.

And here is a sobering thought, that is right after you joined the church, why would you need a bigger unit, hmmm? hmmm? exactly

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 8:44 pm

Oh that is rich, tuffy. I did already explain why I did it though. Really, this whole thing comes down to the age old advice of “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” And, in my defense, I’ve worked very hard for years for the aesthetics of my body, but I don’t even go anywhere for people to see (like the beach, pool, or anything else). Obviously I do it solely for my wife. Obviously.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 8:55 pm

Obviously! Yeah, right, we all know the real reason! LOL But hey, i did stick up for you. Who wouldn’t want that.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 9:08 pm

Yes, you did help me out there. I was beginning to think there weren’t any other men in this group.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 9:15 pm

Yes sir! Well, i’ll answer for Spencer, he would say. “yes i have tried it, i’m still trying it, and i really hope it will do something for me”

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 9:53 pm

I’m thinking that just may be true.

Comment by DOMS 287 — June 5, 2007 @ 10:02 pm

no enlargement stuff. but I did try viagra for kicks. that was a waste of money. $100 for 8 doses. Only took it once. didn’t do a thing.

I posted a sweet message earlier today, that didn’t make it on for some reason. I’m not going to redo it though.

Comment by Frodo Baggins — June 5, 2007 @ 10:03 pm

so I still have some left if anybody wants to try it out.

Comment by Frodo Baggins — June 5, 2007 @ 10:05 pm

Who put the Akismet spam software on the site. It is blocking posts. It has blocked 15 of our posts. including this one that I will copy below.

The 8 years olds would be iffy, but I think I could take them in a grueling overtime match. I would be throwing the bows with wreckless abandon. Softball will be next year. Soccer is a much easier sport. Kick a big ball with your foot, or hit a small one with a stick. Hmmn which one is harder. So she needs a little more one on one training before she takes on softball.

Cameron, I will probably be there june 30th. I am still deciding for sure if I am going. If I do, I will probably come friday night and leave sunday afternoon. the reunion is on saturday. I probably won’t decide for sure till the week of. So just keep me penciled in just incase. Don’t make any conflicting plans. And keep the grandma car available for me to drive.

And You Jack Mormons shouldn’t be reading smut like that. Its no different than watching a rated R movie.

Comment by Frodo Baggins — June 5, 2007 @ 10:10 pm

I don’t know about the spaming, that is just crazy, …. if your post doesn’t show up, just go into the site admin and go to manage then you can click on the aksimet option and see what is in there and release it.

I agree with you spence, but seth and cameron like to watch rated R movies and read dirty books. I will be sure and put there names in the temple the next time i go.

Did anyone watch the republican debates, we should talk about that tomorrow.

Comment by jtuffy — June 5, 2007 @ 10:18 pm