The Lurker Thread

[LoriP1702]

Good evening all.

Long day, will be followed by a week of long days and working with stressed out, .....y people.
Ugh...this too shall pass.

Thanks Dale for thinking of me, but I had to go back. This time of year is crazyville there.
Plus, we're going to be out of town some next week for a graduation open house.
Just mainly remnants of the cold, that will pass.

Yea on the charcoal sale Joey.
I'll try to swing through at lunch tomorrow so you can't post the tumbleweed.

Glad you're getting rain and a break Duke, sweet pup!!
Mine is pacing, ready for me to go get my bath and get to the sofa.

Sara, what OBG said. Sorry you're going through that.
If I don't recognize the #, I let the answering machine get it. Or, answer it, just long enough to hang up on them.
Are you registered on the Do Not Call list?? American companies will definitely adhere to that.
Poll takers, and charities are exempt from having to follow the Do Not Call rules...if memory serves.
My nephew once tied up THEIR number all weekend. If it's a working number you can call back, but make sure it's in the country, or you might have extra phone charges.
Some place was calling him, and kept calling him, so he found that it was a working number and just kept calling them back....if it's tied up, the auto dialer won't work....something like that.

Have fun mowing OBG, you'll prob do it a couple times this week.

Off to go finish cleaning up the kitchen, water flowers, and go soak.
If I don't make it back, see y'all in the a.m.

 

[LoriP1702]

Or Sara...can you block the # ?

 

[daleron]

Hi Lori

I’m expecting this week to be a little rough too with the Memorial Day weekend coming.

Hope you get some good rest tonight

 

[DukeOfPorkshire]

Huh. So a bit of background on me that's maybe a bit more information than I should reasonably give out on the internet BUT this is actually sort of interesting I think. (Buckle in if you're gonna read this, it's a LONG one.)

Deep in the backwoods of southwest Mississippi, nestled away in the northeast corner of pike county there's an unassuming church called Felder's United Methodist Church. The church itself isn't anything special but the first thing you notice upon driving past is the 50+ cabins surrounding it and the gigantic open air Tabernacle across the small street that runs through the middle. You've stumbled upon a place called Felder's Campground.

Now before I go any further I should explain that this has been a part of my life since birth. My parents met here, I live less than 5 minutes away and it's just something that is literally a part of who I am. I need to emphasize that no words or pictures (of which I currently have none, I will obtain some soon) can possibly convey the mystique that being here and experiencing this thing imparts. Now, let's continue.

Felder's Campground likely looks quite "culty" to the average person in this day and age but many many years ago sites like this were commonplace throughout the United States. Felder's is home to what's known as a camp meeting. A camp meeting is a sort of revival retreat. For 10 days every summer several hundred descendants of the 7 Felders who founded the campground make their pilgrimage from all across the US to congregate here. There is a church service every morning and every evening, a shaving cream fight for the kids, an ice cream social, a swimhole, the list is really quite to long to post here as this is already going to be a long post.

Now in the spirit of full disclosure, I must inform you all that I'm not exactly a church person. I prefer not to discuss religion in general so I'll leave that at that. That said, we've had preachers from as far away as sweden come here to give sermons and each of them has said the same thing - that this is truly an experience that people can not possibly comprehend if they've never witnessed it first hand. It's not the falling down, jerking around, crazy church service type ordeal that is often associated with these mind you. It's got more in common with a contemporary church service in a civil setting but with the old hymns.

This year, Felder's Campmeeting is celebrating it's 175th consecutive year. We're going to be dedicating a number of historic markers commemorating this. We are presently the second oldest camp meeting in all of the United States which, to me, is absolutely incredible. It's something that I suppose I've always sort of taken for granted since I grew up surrounded by it and immersed in it. When people marry in to the families that attend, their first year is often a sort of culture shock.

I just thought I'd share this because it occurred to me that I'm literally watching history being written and taking it for granted. Sometimes it helps to humble yourself a bit.

 

[Sara Love]

*knocks on wood* that after calling 8 times tonight, they have taken a break. Normally I don’t answer telemarketing/robo calls. But it was driving me nuts because they were calling every 20 min. I double checked our numbers on the registry and discovered the home phone wasn’t on it. Then I remembered when we moved, we had to get a new number. So now, I’m registered again. Let them call me again in 31 days and I will report, report, report.

I googled and apparently these scammers have programmed their number to ring back an actual Apple store. I didn’t try calling as there were several numbers and only was was a duplicate. Then I told my parents and friends so they don’t fall for the scam, should they get a call. Oy vey.

ETA: you are correct, Lori. The two you mentioned as well as companies you use are exempt from the list.

 

[DukeOfPorkshire]

Can't go wrong with Nikon

I'm looking at a Sony mirrorless. I've always been very very impressed with Sony's image sensors and I've always wanted one. I think I'm going to wind up grabbing one in the coming weeks.

 

[Sara Love]

Good evening all.

Long day, will be followed by a week of long days and working with stressed out, .....y people.
Ugh...this too shall pass.

Thanks Dale for thinking of me, but I had to go back. This time of year is crazyville there.
Plus, we're going to be out of town some next week for a graduation open house.
Just mainly remnants of the cold, that will pass.

Yea on the charcoal sale Joey.
I'll try to swing through at lunch tomorrow so you can't post the tumbleweed.

Glad you're getting rain and a break Duke, sweet pup!!
Mine is pacing, ready for me to go get my bath and get to the sofa.

Sara, what OBG said. Sorry you're going through that.
If I don't recognize the #, I let the answering machine get it. Or, answer it, just long enough to hang up on them. DH sometimes answers in Spanish, or Chinese...neither of which he speaks, well, he does speak a little Spanish, but people generally hang up when he does that.
Are you registered on the Do Not Call list?? American companies will definitely adhere to that.
Poll takers, and charities are exempt from having to follow the Do Not Call rules...if memory serves.
My nephew once tied up THEIR number all weekend. If it's a working number you can call back, but make sure it's in the country, or you might have extra phone charges.
Some place was calling him, and kept calling him, so he found that it was a working number and just kept calling them back....if it's tied up, the auto dialer won't work....something like that.

Have fun mowing OBG, you'll prob do it a couple times this week.

Off to go finish cleaning up the kitchen, water flowers, and go soak.
If I don't make it back, see y'all in the a.m.

I’m glad your cold is in the end stages and I hope this crazy, chaotic time passes quickly for you. I hate that you all are so stressed right now.

Hi Lori

I’m expecting this week to be a little rough too with the Memorial Day weekend coming.

Hope you get some good rest tonight

Oh Dale, this time of year sounds rough for everyone. Hope it’s not too bad for you. Will you be closed on Monday?

Huh. So a bit of background on me that's maybe a bit more information than I should reasonably give out on the internet BUT this is actually sort of interesting I think. (Buckle in if you're gonna read this, it's a LONG one.)

Deep in the backwoods of southwest Mississippi, nestled away in the northeast corner of pike county there's an unassuming church called Felder's United Methodist Church. The church itself isn't anything special but the first thing you notice upon driving past is the 50+ cabins surrounding it and the gigantic open air Tabernacle across the small street that runs through the middle. You've stumbled upon a place called Felder's Campground.

Now before I go any further I should explain that this has been a part of my life since birth. My parents met here, I live less than 5 minutes away and it's just something that is literally a part of who I am. I need to emphasize that no words or pictures (of which I currently have none, I will obtain some soon) can possibly convey the mystique that being here and experiencing this thing imparts. Now, let's continue.

Felder's Campground likely looks quite "culty" to the average person in this day and age but many many years ago sites like this were commonplace throughout the United States. Felder's is home to what's known as a camp meeting. A camp meeting is a sort of revival retreat. For 10 days every summer several hundred descendants of the 7 Felders who founded the campground make their pilgrimage from all across the US to congregate here. There is a church service every morning and every evening, a shaving cream fight for the kids, an ice cream social, a swimhole, the list is really quite to long to post here as this is already going to be a long post.

Now in the spirit of full disclosure, I must inform you all that I'm not exactly a church person. I prefer not to discuss religion in general so I'll leave that at that. That said, we've had preachers from as far away as sweden come here to give sermons and each of them has said the same thing - that this is truly an experience that people can not possibly comprehend if they've never witnessed it first hand. It's not the falling down, jerking around, crazy church service type ordeal that is often associated with these mind you. It's got more in common with a contemporary church service in a civil setting but with the old hymns.

This year, Felder's Campmeeting is celebrating it's 175th consecutive year. We're going to be dedicating a number of historic markers commemorating this. We are presently the second oldest camp meeting in all of the United States which, to me, is absolutely incredible. It's something that I suppose I've always sort of taken for granted since I grew up surrounded by it and immersed in it. When people marry in to the families that attend, their first year is often a sort of culture shock.

I just thought I'd share this because it occurred to me that I'm literally watching history being written and taking it for granted. Sometimes it helps to humble yourself a bit.

Wow, this sounds really cool. How exciting that you have a front row to history. Thanks for sharing that with us

Thought I’d grabbed your quote, OBG. Hahaha I’ve a few ex’s I could share their info kidding. Hope you’re not mowing all night. Our neighbor is mowing....in the dark.

Sweet dreams lurkers

 

[daleron]

Huh. So a bit of background on me that's maybe a bit more information than I should reasonably give out on the internet BUT this is actually sort of interesting I think. (Buckle in if you're gonna read this, it's a LONG one.)

Deep in the backwoods of southwest Mississippi, nestled away in the northeast corner of pike county there's an unassuming church called Felder's United Methodist Church. The church itself isn't anything special but the first thing you notice upon driving past is the 50+ cabins surrounding it and the gigantic open air Tabernacle across the small street that runs through the middle. You've stumbled upon a place called Felder's Campground.

Now before I go any further I should explain that this has been a part of my life since birth. My parents met here, I live less than 5 minutes away and it's just something that is literally a part of who I am. I need to emphasize that no words or pictures (of which I currently have none, I will obtain some soon) can possibly convey the mystique that being here and experiencing this thing imparts. Now, let's continue.

Felder's Campground likely looks quite "culty" to the average person in this day and age but many many years ago sites like this were commonplace throughout the United States. Felder's is home to what's known as a camp meeting. A camp meeting is a sort of revival retreat. For 10 days every summer several hundred descendants of the 7 Felders who founded the campground make their pilgrimage from all across the US to congregate here. There is a church service every morning and every evening, a shaving cream fight for the kids, an ice cream social, a swimhole, the list is really quite to long to post here as this is already going to be a long post.

Now in the spirit of full disclosure, I must inform you all that I'm not exactly a church person. I prefer not to discuss religion in general so I'll leave that at that. That said, we've had preachers from as far away as sweden come here to give sermons and each of them has said the same thing - that this is truly an experience that people can not possibly comprehend if they've never witnessed it first hand. It's not the falling down, jerking around, crazy church service type ordeal that is often associated with these mind you. It's got more in common with a contemporary church service in a civil setting but with the old hymns.

This year, Felder's Campmeeting is celebrating it's 175th consecutive year. We're going to be dedicating a number of historic markers commemorating this. We are presently the second oldest camp meeting in all of the United States which, to me, is absolutely incredible. It's something that I suppose I've always sort of taken for granted since I grew up surrounded by it and immersed in it. When people marry in to the families that attend, their first year is often a sort of culture shock.

I just thought I'd share this because it occurred to me that I'm literally watching history being written and taking it for granted. Sometimes it helps to humble yourself a bit.

Oh wow Duke, that is so neat! Thanks for sharing that with us and I hope to see pictures soon

I’m glad your cold is in the end stages and I hope this crazy, chaotic time passes quickly for you. I hate that you all are so stressed right now.



Oh Dale, this time of year sounds rough for everyone. Hope it’s not too bad for you. Will you be closed on Monday?


Wow, this sounds really cool. How exciting that you have a front row to history. Thanks for sharing that with us

Thought I’d grabbed your quote, OBG. Hahaha I’ve a few ex’s I could share their info kidding. Hope you’re not mowing all night. Our neighbor is mowing....in the dark.

Sweet dreams lurkers

I don’t know if we’ll close Monday or not yet Sara, probably depends on whether Jack wants to go out on the lake in his boat or not

Sorry I’ve been mia, sudden storm knocked out the satellite.

Good night lovely and handsome Lurkers

 

[DukeOfPorkshire]

Oh wow Duke, that is so neat! Thanks for sharing that with us and I hope to see pictures soon

Depending on how work goes tomorrow, I'm gonna try to drive over and shoot a few.

 

[oldbikeguy]

Checked out my peach and cherry trees while I was cutting and it looks like a bumper crop this year

 

[oldbikeguy]

Good morning Lurkers

 

[daleron]

Good morning Lurkers

Good morning OBG


Good morning lovely and handsome Lurkers


Not enough sleep

 

[LoriP1702]

Good morning all.

That's great Duke!! Had never heard of it, or about it.
Thanks for sharing!

Not human yet.
Hope everyone has a good day.

 

[Sara Love]

Good morning OBG, Dale, Lori and lurkers

That’s great news about your trees, OBG!! Mmmm, peach cobbler

Dale, fingers and toes crossed for good weather and Jack wanting to be on his boat. You could do well with a 4 day weekend.

Hope you all have a great day!

 

[KC0YNU]

Morning Lurkers

 

[daleron]

Good morning Lori and Sara

I’m still not feeling human Lori

Ummm, thank you KC, fresh coffee!

 

[JoeyC]

Good morning everyone

Not much going on today here. Hope you all have a good day

 

[daleron]

Good morning everyone

Not much going on today here. Hope you all have a good day

Good morning Joey



Bye now

 

[Sara Love]

Good morning KC and Joey

Hope you both have a good day too.

 

[JoeyC]

Yea on the charcoal sale Joey.
I'll try to swing through at lunch tomorrow so you can't post the tumbleweed.