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garinda 27-02-2006 17:16
What you giving up?
 
After we've had our fill of pancakes tomorrow, are you planning to give anything up for Lent?

The thing I should I give up is drinking Diet Coke, or at least the two litres I currently drink a day. I'd have to go through hell, as the caffeine left my body, but would survive and save a fortune.

Oh, and I might give up being nice until Easter too.:D

JohnW 27-02-2006 17:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda
After we've had our fill of pancakes tomorrow, are you planning to give anything up for Lent?

The thing I should I give up is drinking Diet Coke, or at least the two litres I currently drink a day. I'd have to go through hell, as the caffeine left my body, but would survive and save a fortune.

Oh, and I might give up being nice until Easter too.:D
Absolutely Nowt!!

SPUGGIE J 27-02-2006 17:50
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Canteen food at work its not exactly exciting.

Tinkerbelle 27-02-2006 17:53
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:rolleyes: I think I'm going to give up beer!
















HA! As if!!! ;) :D

SPUGGIE J 27-02-2006 17:56
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Like the style T. How about giving up the ciggies instead?

chav1 27-02-2006 17:58
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what is lent....?

Mick 27-02-2006 18:03
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:rolleyes: I think I'm going to give up beer!
;) :D
Well that lasted a long time tinks hehe!!

Neil 27-02-2006 18:03
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Originally Posted by chav1
what is lent....?
Its when you borrow something from someone. In your case karma from garinda :D

Doug 27-02-2006 18:56
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Work and persecuting fairies, both types.

West Ender 27-02-2006 19:09
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Does anyone give up anything for Lent out of a sense of religious duty? Time was when everyone fasted during Lent for spiritual reasons but I suspect most people now think it's just a good excuse to make an effort with something they know isn't very good for them.

So what am I giving up? Er.....hmmm..... Bananas, yes that's it, bananas. They're not good for me - they give me indigestion. ;)

panther 27-02-2006 19:15
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sorry not religious, wont be giving up nowt!!:p

Doug 27-02-2006 19:21
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I have to admit that I have no Idea of the Religious meaning of lent. Obviously I am aware that fasting is central to it all, but I think people suffer enough without deliberate abstinence. That said my utmost respect to those that do observe……..

mez 27-02-2006 20:08
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as yet not planned to give anything up .......

Doug 27-02-2006 20:13
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Cheer's Mez, I'll give it a look over. Will this stop me attending the wet t-shirt competition? Strictly for charity of course.

BillGreene 27-02-2006 20:25
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Lent makes a virtue out of a necessity.

In times past most animals would have been killed in early winter and stored. This reduced the amount of fodder that needed to be grown and stored. By the time that early spring arrived a lot of stored food would have been consumed. The animals left alive, including wild animals, would be the breeding stock for the next year.

So, with little food left, the Church deemed that people should fast and that the amount of meat eaten should be as little as possible.

mani 27-02-2006 20:26
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cheese burger and chips

no really

honest

Doug 27-02-2006 20:33
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Originally Posted by BillGreene
Lent makes a virtue out of a necessity.

In times past most animals would have been killed in early winter and stored. This reduced the amount of fodder that needed to be grown and stored. By the time that early spring arrived a lot of stored food would have been consumed. The animals left alive, including wild animals, would be the breeding stock for the next year.

So, with little food left, the Church deemed that people should fast and that the amount of meat eaten should be as little as possible.
I have little doubt that you right Bill, but what a really nice way of putting it. Nice one. :)

garinda 27-02-2006 22:35
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I'm giving up Accy Web for forty days and forty nights.

Good bye.

Doug 27-02-2006 22:36
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Originally Posted by garinda
I'm giving up Accy Web for forty days and forty nights.

Good bye.
Nice One...............:) :D

garinda 27-02-2006 22:38
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Originally Posted by Doug
Nice One...............:) :D
S'ok you have me until 11.59 tomorrow night.

Make the most of me.

Doug 27-02-2006 22:50
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Originally Posted by garinda
S'ok you have me until 11.59 tomorrow night.

Make the most of me.
Pass........................:p

garinda 27-02-2006 22:54
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Originally Posted by Doug
Pass........................:p
Your loss, it'll be as borin' as buggery until Easter Day when I return.:D

Doug 27-02-2006 22:56
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Originally Posted by garinda
Your loss, it'll be as borin' as buggery until Easter Day when I return.:D
You'll be back with the rest of the fluffy Bunnys then..........:D :D :D

grannyclaret 27-02-2006 23:08
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fags.......................seeing that i dont smoke...that should be quite easy!.....
food,,ooh no way

harwood red 27-02-2006 23:12
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hmm now what should I give up....????? any suggestions, no in fact don't bother I'm giving up listening to advice :p ;)

garinda 27-02-2006 23:21
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Originally Posted by harwood red
hmm now what should I give up....????? any suggestions, no in fact don't bother I'm giving up listening to advice :p ;)
Well thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I told you not to cut your hair.:D

chav1 28-02-2006 00:18
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trouble

for 40 days and forty nights i am giving up trouble :)

garinda 28-02-2006 00:21
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Originally Posted by chav1
trouble

for 40 days and forty nights i am giving up trouble :)
Don't over stretch yourself.

See if you can manage forty minutes first.:D

staggeringman 28-02-2006 01:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda
I'm giving up Accy Web for forty days and forty nights.

Good bye.
bolloccks you cant even give me up:D

Debbie J 28-02-2006 11:11
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I seem to remember that pancake day was for using up any flour and eggs. After this day we weren't allowed any cakes biscuits yorkshire puddings e.t.c.
But as I no longer go to church I'm not giving anything up, I just hope my Nan isn't turning in her grave.

chav1 28-02-2006 11:16
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ok now ime getting attacked by christian extreemists

as a jedi knight and not a follower of the christian faith i have no need for the bible yet it seems somone has a problem with this and insits that i read their book and learn their faith

all i did was ask what lent was :(

What you giving up? 28-02-2006 11:57 you should know this, read the bible

may the force be with you :p

Less 28-02-2006 11:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda
I'm giving up Accy Web for forty days and forty nights.

Good bye.
I'm giving up reading your posts, shouldn't be too difficult if you stick to your word.

garinda 28-02-2006 12:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chav1
ok now ime getting attacked by christian extreemists

as a jedi knight and not a follower of the christian faith i have no need for the bible yet it seems somone has a problem with this and insits that i read their book and learn their faith

all i did was ask what lent was :(

What you giving up? 28-02-2006 11:57 you should know this, read the bible

may the force be with you :p
You little brown nose, all that power and you don't know who to get back!:D

Gayle 28-02-2006 15:44
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I'm giving up chocolate, crisps and biscuits. Oh, no wait, I gave them up at the beginning of the year - so, I think it's time I gave up giving up and started stuffing my face again. I should be 16st by Easter, just in time to polish off my chocolate eggs.

lettie 28-02-2006 15:54
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In my opinion life is too short to give up anything that you enjoy....:D I'd give up work though...:)

ShortStuff 28-02-2006 17:26
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I'm not giving anything up for lent - unfortunately I have absolutely zero will-power, so when I failed I'd then go into a spiral of guilt & failure - it's much better for my health just to keep up the bad habits! Although I would join Lettie & give up work for Lent - I reckon I'd just about manage that!

katex 28-02-2006 17:43
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One of my good Catholic collegues today has decided to give up drinking wine for lent, and would have to drink Lager instead Uh:confused: Did try and explain that seemingly Jesus himself had an affiliation with wine, so wouldn't wish her to go this far. :)


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