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by mikep
06 Nov 2008 06:21
Forum: The Kicking Circle
Topic: Americans: Go Vote
Replies: 49
Views: 13052

... and buying and wearing the flag is mainly just taking the piss and adding to the fun of the celebrations. I always think it's good to only be serious about real things. Oh, I totally misunderstood your intent! I guess I just think it's dumb when people think it's actually respectful somehow to ...
by mikep
05 Nov 2008 10:31
Forum: The Kicking Circle
Topic: Americans: Go Vote
Replies: 49
Views: 13052

Frank_Sinatra wrote:Nice avatar.
...
(re: jeremy's avatar)

Ack. pet peeve of mine. I hate when people are draped in the flag. It's not a cape or towel. Maybe I'm just old-school, but I feel that is an honor that should be reserved for the caskets of servicemen and women.

(rant mode off)

Obama 2008 Yes we can!
by mikep
03 Nov 2008 11:52
Forum: Discussion
Topic: US Presidential Election
Replies: 93
Views: 33529

this is my first time voting. ... i wish there were more "vote" campaigns than there are "vote for.." campaigns. a lot of people (5 that i know of) arent voting because they are so turned off by radicals of each party. Congrats on being a voter! It makes me sad when there is a bad voter turnout. It...
by mikep
15 Oct 2008 04:53
Forum: The Kicking Circle
Topic: Fun Dates to Take Your Girl/Guy
Replies: 15
Views: 4638

Take her shooting (if you can, legally). Be safe and get an instructor if you don't have experience.
I've never had someone say they didn't enjoy shooting after they try it.
by mikep
09 Oct 2008 09:07
Forum: For Sale
Topic: mpbags - initial offering sold out - Thanks!
Replies: 9
Views: 3558

Thanks for the feedback! I was just thinking I need to PM the folks who bought these original bags to see how they are holding up over time. I still have all my supplies and have been meaning to stich again, just haven't gotten myself motivated to do it. I will look at my USL supply to see if I can ...
by mikep
13 Sep 2008 07:55
Forum: Discussion
Topic: US Presidential Election
Replies: 93
Views: 33529

Isilwar wrote:Looks like the Paris Hilton ad saved him. :P
Yeah, and who's got the vacuous celebrity ticket now?
by mikep
13 Sep 2008 06:16
Forum: Discussion
Topic: US Presidential Election
Replies: 93
Views: 33529

http://electoral-vote.com/evp2008/Pres/ ... -2008.html

ick. I don't like the way this is going.
by mikep
09 Sep 2008 11:31
Forum: Discussion
Topic: US Presidential Election
Replies: 93
Views: 33529

BainbridgeShred wrote:... At this point it might just be voter turnout and who can get it done on November 7th that wins this election...
Or maybe it will be decided by who gets out the vote on Nov 4 :wink:
by mikep
07 Aug 2008 05:25
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Ethics of teaching young kids religion
Replies: 45
Views: 17810

I don't think that's true. I think you can bring up children telling them all the different things people believe, without focusing on any particular belief, and without telling them whether these beliefs are true or not. hypothetical situation: Jeremy Jr. (age 6) asks, "This religious studies educ...
by mikep
06 Aug 2008 08:11
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Ethics of teaching young kids religion
Replies: 45
Views: 17810

Moxie wrote:I was raised without a religion but was taught strong morals.
Emily, you weren't by any chance raised Unitarian, were you? (my wife was)
by mikep
31 Jul 2008 17:04
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Ethics of teaching young kids religion
Replies: 45
Views: 17810

I also have to add that I have a lot of sympathy for born-again folks. The way I was taught growing up is that if you hadn't accepted Jesus as your saviour you would go to hell. This creates an enormous burden for the believer- "knowing" that loved ones are doomed unless they get saved. If that is y...
by mikep
31 Jul 2008 15:43
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Ethics of teaching young kids religion
Replies: 45
Views: 17810

I, for one, while I may be atheist, will not force atheism upon my kids. But how exactly will you do this? Take them to various churches (that you obviously don't believe in) to let them choose at age 5 or so? I know where you are coming from- when I decided in college that I didn't want to be a ch...
by mikep
31 Jul 2008 13:44
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Ethics of teaching young kids religion
Replies: 45
Views: 17810

You end up teaching your kids what you believe by example, even if you are not consciously doing it. I assume your stepmom is down with JC?
by mikep
05 May 2008 06:51
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bags You've Made
Replies: 9107
Views: 1476215

Nice looking bags- I like the innovation of the 20 panels. EskimoJoe- your bags are so consistent looking, I could swear you're just photoshopping different colors onto the same bag! Lotus- excellent to see the use of leather! I was just thinking back to when the only exposure to synthetics for foot...
by mikep
30 Apr 2008 10:22
Forum: Footblogs
Topic: day in the life of a barista
Replies: 7
Views: 2633

What sort of coffee shop do you work for- chain or independent?
by mikep
19 Apr 2008 11:23
Forum: Videos
Topic: 2008 PHS Talent show-Jitterbug Footbag routine-chris n James
Replies: 15
Views: 3641

Nice job, fun music! It seemed like the the audience was digging your music selection as well.
by mikep
14 Apr 2008 08:08
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bags You've Made
Replies: 9107
Views: 1476215

kidzanshin wrote: how have u found lowering the gather has affected your bags?
The lower-gather bags I have made have a more even look than the higher gather. They seem to be ready to play right away, too. I am still weighing the benefits/looks of different levels of gather.
by mikep
12 Apr 2008 15:32
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bags You've Made
Replies: 9107
Views: 1476215

I like it, i wish i could get my panels to puff, but they are always super flat. just gather more!!!!! doesn't work for me. :( I've been working on using less gather, and I think the panels are flatter than my previous bags. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2404638399_fd5d0d89c2.jpg (flickr guid...
by mikep
12 Apr 2008 15:20
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Making bags: instructions/tutorials
Replies: 388
Views: 131036

Re: Making footbags

Any info on filler, would be appreciated. ... Also, any thougts on teh best type of string, and best needle to use? All these things are personal preference, so with the caveat that your milage may vary: I use mostly #7 steel shot (the higher the number the smaller the ball) from precisionreloading...
by mikep
08 Apr 2008 10:00
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bags You've Made
Replies: 9107
Views: 1476215

Yeah, really nice #10 bag!

All of the bags on this page are really nice looking.