Im lost without the PW thread!!!!

[Kito]

consider yourself lucky....

crazy, now the red x is gone and i see the picture.

[dingleberry]

crazy, now the red x is gone and i see the picture.

Because I edited it to a different pic.

[dingleberry]

My mind is really in the gutter

Welcome to my world. It can be nice down here.



Unfortunately, it seems that I need to keep my "pornifying" of things to tamer levels for now. I'm sure most of you are happy for that.

[Kito]

Because I edited it to a different pic.

That makes sense, but Im at home and not at work. I can usually get everything posted.

[Kito]

Kids...... first they say they want mac and cheese for lunch, then you make it for them, then they change their mind and want waffles. WTF. I guess Im haveing mac and cheese for lunch.

[da.bell]

consider yourself lucky....

Ditto!!!!!

[Guapo]

Doing the right thing! (overcoming temptation)Share
Today at 1:41am
Every now and then we are put into situations that test our moral character. Sometimes choosing to do what is right, is not always the easiest thing to do. Surrounding yourself with friends that hold you accountable for your actions can help guide your moral compass. Or the lack of makes it easierto be more self serving and selfish.

Recently, I had the oppurtunity to witness a friend face an enormous temptation....

Myself and two friends were on a ski trip that included the unique experience of dealer demo privledges. We were able to ride our choice of any 2011 products. We were issued colored cards that we used to demo product. Pink for board/ski, yellow for boot/binding and blue for accessories. Myself, I enjoyed the Arbor Wasteland 155 with Flow NXT-AT bindings the most (well over $1000 set up). Justin liked the Gnu board and bindings while Shaun rode the Flow Infinate / NXT set up. We also were able to demo helmets and goggles. Near the end of our stay and returning our equipment, the rep for Smith asked Justin and I how we liked the helmet and goggles. Then said, you can just keep them. Shaun still had his helmet and goggles on his head from Giro. Shaun was able to use the helmet and goggles without giving them his card. He could just walk away and they would have no record of it.What would you do? Your friends just scored $100 worth of equipment each. You have the same in your hands, it is all a matter of do I return it or not return it? I am proud to say that Shaun did the right thing. He walked away empty handed and did not regret his decision.

The very next day I was able to use his shing example of resisting temptation in my Wednesday night youth class at church. I explained that throughout your life, temptation is going to present itself and at times we may falter. As I reflect back and try to analyze our decision making process, I wonder, what were the deciding factors that made him do the right thing? Was it the fact that his two friends were there holding him accountable? What if Justin & I had encouraged him to just take them? What if he were by himself? Are his moral values so strong that he would have done the right thing no matter what? Would I have made the same decision?

There are a lot of factors that help shape our moral character, parents, family, friends, economics and spiritual beliefs.( I am certain there are more). Hats off to my friend, that happens to have the right mix of influences to resist such a powerful temptation and give me a real life experience to share with others.

Great story!

[da.bell]

Kids...... first they say they want mac and cheese for lunch, then you make it for them, then they change their mind and want waffles. WTF. I guess Im haveing mac and cheese for lunch.

They must be girls.. Boys don't change their minds

[dingleberry]

Kids...... first they say they want mac and cheese for lunch, then you make it for them, then they change their mind and want waffles. WTF. I guess Im haveing mac and cheese for lunch.

Ain't it great?

Of course, you could just tell them "no"

[Kito]

They must be girls.. Boys don't change their minds

I have one of each, but my son has to be the pickiest eater every. It drives me crazy. He gets that from his mom.

[Kito]

Ain't it great?

Of course, you could just tell them "no"

I usually would but mac and cheese sounds good.

[dingleberry]

I usually would but mac and cheese sounds good.

haha...yeah, I think I've packed on a few pounds just due to eating their stuff after they've changed their minds

[dingleberry]

ugh, I really need to get back to working

Reviewing specifications to make sure the designer incorporated our recommendations...not very much fun

[Kito]

haha...yeah, I think I've packed on a few pounds just due to eating their stuff after they've changed their minds

I think all the damm girl scout cookies ive been eating are gonna catch up to me.

[da.bell]

I have one of each, but my son has to be the pickiest eater every. It drives me crazy. He gets that from his mom.

hahaha, I blame that same thing on my ex-wife. If the kids ahve brainfarts... It's because of their mother.. I was perfect as a child.....