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George,

 GP> That, & that many clearly falls into the categorty of spam, & can get
 GP> one banned from that echo, if not all of Fido.  One time I & my co-mod
 GP> had to completely cut all of India off from Fidonet. . .

  I got a message today from the National Organization For Amateur Radio,
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), wanting me to confirm my Life
Membership data. I recognized the number, and called the place, and they
have had several calls, questioning the legitimacy of the email (it was).

  As for the BBS message, I figure once a month is sufficient.

 GP> Wehy not, eh? Not necessarily a satanic allegiance. . . Maybe his great
 GP> great grandfather had those initials. .

  I think of the blooper from a church who got 2 teams together on raising
money for the sanctuary. One's slogan was "I Upped My Pledge. Up Yours". 

  There was another church that apparently didn't believe in "Together We
Build". The preacher wired all the pews in the church with electricity. So,
he gets to the sermon on tithing, and says "Now, all you men and brethren,
who feel led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building, stand up". He
pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had a
choice??!!). "Excellent!!" the pastor says.

  He repeats his petition, raising it to $500, pushes another button, and
30 people sprang to their feet. "Glory!!" the pastor says.

  Then, he repeats his petition, raising it to $1000. He pulled the master
control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons. 

 GP> I've red some Josh McDowell -- interesing approach he takes. . . :)

 GP> I own his "Evidence" I & II somewhere & have cited him often. . .

  I read all of those a long time ago.

 GP> Won't work on me -- he's tried his wiles, but I know in Whom I believe,
 GP> & trust Him to know me in return, & keep me safe. . .

  Exactly.

 GP> Enemies cannot stand against you, when you stand with God.  Kinda like
 GP> when you're 5 & your 12yo big brother walks with you back to the
 GP> bully's house. You feel pretty darn cocky. . .

  That, you do. :)

 GP> But if you start mouthing off he'll tap you on the head & say, "I can
 GP> walk away if you think you're so ready. . ."

 GP> "Do not test/try the LORD, your God"

  That's like the story of the incident on Lake Bistineau near Shreveport,
Louisiana back in May, 1987 (I think). It was on a Sunday, and these 4 guys
were out on the lake fishing...and a thunderstorm developed (it could've
been any day of the week). Well, one guy stands up, shakes his fist toward
Heaven, and dares God to strike him dead.

  He was obliged, and killed instantly. By rights, the other 3 should've
been killed from the spreading out charge from the lightning...yet, they
were totally unharmed. That's an example of Divine Judgment and Divine
Protection in one whack. Can you say "You shall not tempt The Lord, Your
God??" :P

 GP> There was an existential crisis in the hive.
 GP> The Queen buzzed, "To bee or not to bee, that is the question."

  Must've been a fan of Shakespeare in his hamlet. 

 GP> Q: How do dancers ensure job continuity during the Covid crisis?
 GP> A: They twerk from home.

  To a captive audience of dust bunnies. 

 GP> Q: What do you call a wolf experiencing an existential crisis?
 GP> A: Aware wolf.

  Be alert...the world needs more lerts.

 GP> My brother and sister is going through a bit of an identity crisis.

 GP> Q: How do you give an ice cube an identity crisis?
 GP> A: Drop it like its hot

  Just not in hot grease.

 GP> Did you know that dolphins have existential crisis too?
 GP> They wonder if their life has a porpoise.

  That was rather fishy, but you did it for the halibut.

Daryl

... Daddy, why doesn't this magnet pick up your diskettes??
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