Dear OTB,

Thank You for coming into this discussion and for
correcting the spelling of Konrads. Fancy my missing
that? If you feel so inclined - I'd love to learn more
of your background? It sound like you've got an interesting
story to tell.
Now at least I know that you love cricket. My dad did
as well.

Dear SD,

Life is indeed what you make of it.
I was taught that even though we're all thrown curve-balls
its how we react that matters. And to treat obstacles as
stepping-stones has worked well for me - thus far.
Fingers-crossed that it will continue to do so. I was
diatgnosed with cancer a few years back. However after my
operation - its now been well over the time limit set
and so far so good.

Dear Chris,

You should write a book on your life.
I would buy a copy - definitely!

onthebeach,
The media in nothing more than an extension of the entertainment industry there to serve the masses with what they crave and profit in the meantime.
Online news has am element of reality and fact that leaves the print media far far behind.

It looks like this discussion has now run its course
so I'd like to once again Thank everyone who was
kind enough to share their experiences with us.
I've enjoyed this discussion and look forward to
many others with you on this forum.

Take care and
All The Best -

anyhow..noted this from your ancestral poem

<<..who praised and glorified bread, dark rye>>

rye bread..i think
is the base upon which..lsd is cultured

dark rye..<<waving
waist-high out of the earth, and held it sacred,>>

many authers of old..used stimulant;s to inspire
many a culture..holds the means..to induce out of body experiences sacred

<<..wasting not a crumb,
who spent afternoons
mushrooming>>[other dimension opening substances come to mind]

i only mention it..n0w the topic is closed
[plausible deny ability]

anyhow..all that natural inspiration..did bear valid fruits

..<<<..in forests of pine, fir, and birch, who
transformed Jesus from his wooden cross, transformed him
into a wood-carved, worrying peasant,

raised him on a
wooden pole above the crossroads where he sat with
infinite patience in rain and snow, wooden legs apart,
wooden elbows on wooden knees, wooden chin in wooden
hand,

worrying and sorrowing
for the world ...">>..

anyhow i go to..consider..your now closed topic
http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=5648&page=0

<<..You can see it
without a psychotic condition..*(Try that with those other gods).>>

altered reality?

<<..How it looks..[envisions]..
is only limited by your imagination.>>

or how many mush-rooms....dwell in our minds
[i have never..tripped'..but note the stuff we repress..
often comes out with simulations and stimulants..of many sorts]

<<..Everyone can have one.>>

anyhow..i go..to
CONSIDER lexies..LITTLE WOODEN GOD
http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=5648&page=0

i expect i may have further opinion..re prev topic
but feel..this one is far from over*

Dear OUG,

In spite of a history of foreign domination, Lithuania
possesses many customs and traditions that merit
fostering and preservation as part of the ethnic mosaic
in our free world.

Lithuania, situated on the shores of the Baltic Sea,
was noted for its luscious forests, beautiful orchards,
plentiful lakes and fertile soil. Grain crops, potatoes,
and dairy products were the main produce. It isn't
surprising that these food figure prominently in
Lithuanian cooking. Lithuanian cheese, "suris", was widely
used in many dishes. Fruits, always plentiful in summer,
were enjoyed in all kinds of jams, preserves and cakes all
year round. Many potato dishes like "cepelinai", "kugelis,"
cabbage, both sweet and sour, were the staple vegetables.
Root vegetables were not to be overlooked and of-course
the beloved wild mushrooms, particularly "baravykai"
were used with everything.

Lithuanians were great lovers of bread. Sour dough rye breads,
and breads with caraway or poppy seeds are still very popular.

Pork, domestic and wild fowl, were the main meats. "Koseliena"
(jellied pork) was loved anytime. Yogurt and sour cream were
used extensively and even today, Lithuanians are generous
with their use.

Sweets were mostly enjoyed on occasions like holidays, weddings,
name's days, and all other special events. They were often
rich and extravagant, both in ingredients and appearance.
Cakes in particular were very showy. One such cake is the
"raguolis" which often decorates wedding tables. Other cakes
were made in the form of animals "ezuikas" or native plants
"grybai".

Through the interaction of various cultures in Lithuania's
cosmopolitan cities, today Lithuanians cook a great number of
varying dishes. The traditional foods themselves vary with
each district in Lithuania and have been further adapted
to meet modern cookery, while retaining their original
characteristics.

BTW: The wooden god - is part of Lithuanian folk-art -
and can be found along many roads - in rural Lithuania.
He's part of the much loved country scenery.

i was wondering..
what the little wo*oden gods name was..[oden..came to mind]

but..instead found this

<<..A dievdirbys ("god carver", plural: dievdirbiai) is a Lithuanian wood carver who creates statues of Jesus and the Christian saints.[1] The art is closely related to kryždirbyst&#279; (cross-carving), listed among Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The statues are carved according to artistic conventions developed over the centuries following Lithuania's adoption of Christianity. They are displayed along roadsides, in cemeteries, and in chapels or churches.

The most popular figures are of Saint Roch, the Pietà, John of Nepomuk, Saint Casimir, the Nativity, Pensive Christ (known as r&#363;pintoj&#279;lis), Saint Florian, Saint George, Saint Anthony, Saint Agatha, and Saint Isidore.

Using basic tools, the sculptures were carved out of linden wood, or occasionally oak, and sometimes painted. Along with three-dimensional sculptures, relief and bas-relief were also cultivated.

The works decorate the altars of rural churches, of portable church altars, processional banners, aediculas, dwellings, and barns. The Stations of the Cross often feature these works as well.>>

there are 4 pictures..very pretty

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dievdirbys

the search also turned up
Lithuanian..* tongue twisters
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://www.uebersetzung.at/twister/lt.htm&sa=U&ei=AO8WUqfWJbCaiAfS6oHYBw&ved=0CCEQFjAC&sig2=F9QO6TK-PgCbI02KwNWqSw&usg=AFQjCNGLeBXUOnt7lbqU7tJyB-1ivTPBng

Lithuanian boys names
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://www.babynamespedia.com/search/m/lithuanian&sa=U&ei=LvAWUo_4H6XxiAfDy4GwCA&ved=0CCsQFjAE&sig2=WeYV87pKXdhyck5QQONAOg&usg=AFQjCNFsnEaGWwUQOTqH4WxzAVwmxcoiQw

Lithuanian mythology
http://www.google.com.au/url?q=http://www.crvp.org/book/Series04/IVA-17/chapter_iv.htm&sa=U&ei=LvAWUo_4H6XxiAfDy4GwCA&ved=0CDMQFjAG&sig2=9Qwp3155IGv1y_ueNxSxHQ&usg=AFQjCNGYtbs9qNW4-TpkcvN5e0hBcEVzgQ

indeed
a fertile field
[unlike..the wood god thread]..

never the less producer?..[who began that thread..sounds interesting]..made a good comment..at the 'how?'../THREAD..OF HOW MONEY WORKS..

anyhow
cheers..from
johan

sorry
re caps/..thick fingers