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Sorry Tommy I'm busy playing Maze Craze.

I disagree Doc, but that's what is great with America, we do not have to agree. You can feel how you do, and I will feel how I do. Edit- I Honest would like to talk and ask why you decided to convert to Islam? but I fear any discussion of the subject may result in arguments or hard feelings, because any discussion on that is bound to go there But I know you always have seemed like a level headed guy, and I like to think I am as well. So lets give it a shot. And if things get to the point of where either of us feel uncomfortable then we'll just agree to stop the discussion so we can remain respectful friends okay? How come you came to the idea of converting to Islam doc? Because for an American to convert that is not your everyday thing so I would like to ask that if you don't mind? And since you are in fact a follower of Islam, what are your feelings on what the Koran says about violence/fear towards Christians/infidels/those that do not worship Allah ?

This is a 90gallon aquarium I'm just about finished building for a customer/member in the Cichlid club I am a part of. Just have to touch up a few spots and then seal it and I'll be done with this project.

We're gettin' old aren't we Tommy Gone are the days of parties and wild nights.

Scary beer bottle....would that be a PBR bottle? lol

Anyone got any Halloween plans/parties anything special/dressing up for tonight? Nothing special here. I stopped even giving out candy last year. If there were more kids coming around then I'd give it out but the number of kids that come around these days is so small it's not even worth it. I think I had around 20 something kids the last time I handed out candy If you are dressing up for a party then a picture is required

Yes I have read the old and new testaments. As with any religious text part of how it is perceived is by the person reading it that I agree with, but perhaps you missed my point doc. Which is if you read the Koran it is not some peaceful religion which is how it is touted as being by those that like to slam the right wing conservative Christians on a regular bases these days. My point is that racism, hatred, religious discrimination, and non acceptance is a two way street. Not just white/conservative/Christian against other groups of people.

I can't speak on how things are there, but I will say a few things about how they are here. Adam not all right wing groups are racist. I side mostly with the Republican side and consider myself on the conservative right wing side (if I had to choose a right or left that is). So when people automatically assume that any "right wing" person or group is a racist, that is the same as saying that any Islamic group is terrorist. I'm not accusing you of that but rather I'm just pointing out that the door of acceptance swings both ways. Here's the problem I have when I hear people saying that the far right hates anyone that is not white nor Christian, when that is not true. Or that they hate people just because they are Muslim. The truth is it is the other way around. I would ask you this....have you ever read the Koran? Because I actually have. The reason I did is because I wanted to be as informed as I can these days about the world around me, so back after the 9/11 attacks here in the USA I read it back around 2001/2002. Did you know that in the Koran it actually teaches the followers of Allah that they must "fight and kill the unbelievers wherever you find them until all religion is for Allah". I also remember a passage in it that says Allah told his followers to strike terror into the hearts of those that don't follow him and strike thier necks from every fingertip. So truth be told, the most unaccepting religion in the world are actually those that follow the Koran. Yet most people think if you simply don't agree with what the Muslim religion teaches, then you must be a racist. As most here know already, I don't really like to get into the topic of religion here because I feel it's a personal thing and no one has the right to tell someone what to believe. So all I will say on the topic of religion is this. My religion teaches to love all and to say a prayer for those that are non believers, not to hate and strike down anyone that does not follow my beliefs such as some religions do. On the subject of immigration, that is a big problem here in the USA. Illegal immigrants flood over our borders every day. It's not about them being "non white" but rather it is about the fact that a large number of them bring with them crime and other problems which cause issues for the law abiding society here. Not to even mention the illegals that take jobs from citizens because they work for less than minimum wage. If someone wants to go through proper channels and become a valid US citizen here then I have no issue what so ever with that, but the illegal immigrants are the ones that are the main problem here. Also my reply was not to dog you out in any way, because I know you didn't really say anything about religious beliefs. But anytime the topic of Muslim/racist discussion is brought up a lot of it does pertain to religion so that's way I was replying to that portion of it. Wasn't anything directly aimed at you

7.3 minutes is somehow a long time?? Damn I must be a stud and never knew it

Atari 2600 here.

Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I'm not a Ben Stiller fan but it was a pretty good movie.

Always nice to have a few things that belonged to a lost loved one to remind you of them. I have various things that were my Dad's that remind me of him.

That's good to hear man, I'm glad today was so much peaceful for you. It takes a hard emotional person sometimes, yet others, it's hard as hell for some people(has been at times for me) just hard to deal with at times. Glad today was good for you.

I've been checking these out more today. I think I may get one for my Nephew for Christmas.

That thing is a stalkers dream!

That's the most important thing right there Doc. Just last month I attended the funeral for the Mom of a guy that was my best friend from the time we were 4-25 yrs old and she had dementia for the past couple yrs where she did not know anyone in her family. She didn't even know her own husband of 56 yrs. To me when someone gets in that condition that is a fate even worse than death so be thankful your grandma was still herself and had 87 great years on this earth with people she cared about. Hang in there bud, especially tomorrow, being a pallbearer is a hard thing to do. I've had to do it way too many times for my liking with my own family members.

You know fall is here when the bonsai trees start turning colors. Couple of my trees in full fall splendor in my backyard at the moment.

Just watched "Lone Survivor" tonight. All I can say is WOW.... What a great movie. Knowing it is based on a true story made it probably one of the saddest movies I believe I have ever watched. Awesome and tear jerking both at the same time, if you have not seen it yet I highly recommend it. The battle scenes are VERY intense.

Great pics Doc, vacations like that are the memories the family will look back on with found thoughts years from now.

Quick minion pumpkin I painted up for my Niece.

Seriously considering it. It would be after Christmas though because I can't afford it till after I get my family Christmas shopping done. And they hopefully will put them on sale then as well.

I actually started working on a website to sell them last year, but after much thought it really was gonna be too much labor/hours of work to be very profitable. Some of the background for say an average size 55g 4ft tank can take upwards of 20hrs worth of work, so by the time you add in materials etc I'd have to charge around $250 just to make it worth doing. I am actually working on one for a fellow fish club member right now though (I'll post a pic of it when done). We did some trading for building his. Got a really nice fish that would be a $50 fish in most shops, a few fancy plecos that would be $15 each, a nice stand and 20g tank and few other things. So that worked out nice.

Shoot'em Shoot'em....Shoot'em JACOB SHOOT'EM!!!.......Opps sorry, I just got done watching "Swamp People" .

Gonna do a "minion" one for my Niece this weekend.