posted by: darksaber (reply)
post date: 06.20.06 (4:59 am)
A spit of wine is when they--somewhere, somehow, when you least expect it--spit some wine into your possessions. Could be your luggage, your complimentary breakfast,whatever. It's mainly offered as an incentive for the maids to come to work.
-Revan
posted by: javageek (reply)
post date: 06.20.06 (8:28 am)
Biltmore is pretty cool. We went there a few years ago while visiting relatives. They also sell the Biltmore branded wine that they make. Trivia: the Biltmore was used as the old rich guy's house in the "Hannibal" movie (Silence of the Lamb's #2).
posted by: seochris (reply)
post date: 06.20.06 (11:21 pm)
Hope u r a good preacher who practices well.
posted by: toztee (reply)
post date: 06.21.06 (6:06 pm)
PD...you know it says "not to drink to drunkeness."
That does not mean one cannot drink. The baptist are just more apt to go "out of town" to indulge.
posted by: ruined (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (4:47 pm)
I like beer. I like Rum and Coke. Heck... even some Jack and Coke on a hard day. But wine? Never... that stuff is straight from the Devil.
As for the computer monitor, the guy sort of reminds me of the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld. "No soup for you!" Or, in this case, "No chair for you!"
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:26 pm)
Reply to: thunderthighs
In my particular brand of the Christian faith, the bread and wine have only symbolic meaning. They do not literally become the body and blood of Christ. And, since an important teaching of our denomination is abstinance from the use or sell of intoxicants, we use only grape juice in communion. It's a notable distinction, I think.
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:27 pm)
Reply to: thunderthighs
I'm not too good at actually telling people off. I can think of many wise and witty things to say, but I usually just let it slide. I imagine you are the same?
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:29 pm)
Reply to: darksaber
Gee, I had no idea. That makes sense. Thank you again for your great knowledge of such matters. You are better than Ask Jeeves.
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:30 pm)
Reply to: javageek
My wife is fascinated by the life story of Vanderbilt, and has been researching trivia about him, his marriage, and the mansion. So she has already told me about Silence, which is a movie I enjoyed seeing.
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:32 pm)
Reply to: seochris
I am, I think, at best an average pulpiteer.
I am, I know, a poor reflection of Christ. I've a long ways to go.
I am a hard worker, and think I give a worthwhile effort for my congregation. Sometimes hard work can compensate for low talent!
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:34 pm)
Reply to: ruined
I've had very little experience with alcoholic beverages, having been a Baptist since the day I was born. I did try a zombie one time. I don't remember what transpired for the next several hours, but seem to know something pleasant happened. Stay away from zombies.
posted by: PastorDave (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:38 pm)
Reply to: toztee
"Wine is a mocker. Strong drink is raging. He who partakes is not wise." - Proverbs 28:19
I understand and accept that many fine Christians partake of alcoholic beverages. In my particular denomination, Baptist, we believe and teach abstention. And I think it makes sense in our society. In my extended family, alcoholism has done some ugly things. As a practicing Baptist, and having seen the results of drinking, I abstain with no apologies. And speaking to fellow Baptists, they need to carefully consider this clear tenent of our beliefs. If a person decides he cannot agree or follow the teaching, then he needs to find another church affiliation. That's being consistent and transparent with one's faith.
posted by: toztee (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (6:50 pm)
"All things in Moderation" a better choice?
posted by: Dorcas (reply)
post date: 06.22.06 (10:09 pm)
Amen to that one, toztee, "all things done in moderation" if one can't then it is best to abstain. I do have a nip of Port now and then, a bit of red wine is surposed to be good for one. But now that I have a Thyroid problem alcohol is out.
