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King Arthur & The Witch and the Golden Rule
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01/12/10
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Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch
of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him,
but was moved by Arthur's youthful happiness. He offered Arthur
his freedom, if he could answer a very difficult question.
Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer; if, after a
year, he still had no answer, he would be killed. The question
was: What do women really want?
Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgable man.
To young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. Since it was
better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to
have an answer by year's end. He returned to his kingdom and
began to poll everybody: the princess, the prostitutes, the
priests, the wise men, the court jester. In all, he spoke with
everyone but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.
What most people did tell him was to consult the old witch, as
only she would know the answer. The price would be high, since
the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant
prices she charged. The last day of the year arrived and Arthur
had no alternative but to talk to the witch.
She agreed to answer his question, but he'd have to accept her
price first: The old witch wanted to marry Gawain, the most
noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur's closest
friend! Young Arthur was horrified: she was hunchbacked and
awfully hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage water,
often made obscene noises... He had never run across such a
repugnant creature.
He refused to force his friend to marry her and have to endure
such a burden. Gawain, upon learning of the proposal, spoke
with Arthur. He told him that nothing was too big of a
sacrifice compared to Arthur's life and the preservation of the
Round Table. Hence, their wedding was proclaimed, and the
witch answered Arthur's question: What a woman really wants is
to be able to be in charge of her own life.
Everyone instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth
and that Arthur's life would be spared. And so it went. The
neighboring monarch spared Arthur's life and granted him total
freedom.
What a wedding Gawain and the witch had! Arthur was torn
between relief and anguish. Gawain was proper as always, gentle
and courteous. The old witch put her worst manners on display.
She ate with her hands, belched and farted, and made everyone
uncomfortable. The wedding night approached: Gawain, steeling
himself for a horrific night, entered the bedroom. What a sight
awaited! The most beautiful woman he'd ever seen lay before him!
Gawain was astounded and asked what had happened. The beauty
replied that since he had been so kind to her (when she'd been
a witch), half the time she would be her horrible, deformed self,
and the other half, she would be her beautiful maiden self.
Which would he want her to be during the day and which during
the night? What a cruel question? Gawain began to think of his
predicament: During the day a beautiful woman to show off to
his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his home, an old
spooky witch? Or would he prefer having by day a hideous witch,
but by night a beautiful woman to enjoy many intimate moments?
What would you do? What Gawain chose follows below, but don't
read until you've made your own choice.
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Noble Gawain replied that he would let her choose for herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful
all the time, because he had respected her and had let her be
in charge of her own life. What is he moral of this story?
THE MORAL IS IF YOU DON'T LET THE WOMAN HAVE HER WAY THINGS ARE GOING TO GET UGLY
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UK NHS
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46 Views
08/13/09
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Just seeing all the HooHaa over there about a National Health System. Just want to say that the UK NHS system was one of the best in the World with service to all irrespective of wealth, background or ability to pay. Had hight standards and dedicated nurses and doctors. Delivering basic healthcare and would not be cut off if run out of money and would not be turfing anyone out int he street or pulling the switch because you were too old or in the way.
It has been destroyed because of most good ideas it was taken over by idiots with degrees and polticians and "consultants" who have no idea.
At beginning a Dr could just ring up and refer a patient to a chiropractitioner, back specialist, physio etc etc and get an appointment. Then the bigwigs decided this was too easy and now put several levels inbetween where the doctor has to apply to x admin department, and financial management department, and logistics and a full team with several form inbetween. This makes the care more complicated and more expensive as each layer of admin has to be paid for 80% of NHS money goes to admin.
Also there are PC preferred areas of care and "trendy" areas. Therefore you will get 5-dozen projects for drugs and drink problems in one town all doubling up on what they are doing. Meanwhile the Baby care unit, Emergency Unit and Day Care for Elderly Dementia would be closed down.
Also as we are part of EU and taking in immigrants they are all entitled to NHS care and input even if they have not paid into it. I do not begrudge anyone care but we hae mass migration coming into Britain to take advantage of free care system. A lot are taking the piss out the system. Then the govt turns round and tells those who have paid for it all their lives and indigenous population that they are the ones who will have to lose out.
It was and is a wonderful idea of care and medical intervention for all at point of need. It had hight standards and was known as the best system in the world and British nurses the best and most professional.
The mess is because of managerial and political interference and an army of paid idiot consultants who forget what the NHS is there for - "CARE OF THE PATIENT."
It is not free as you pay for it the same as a private Insurance system. You are just guaranteed you and your families care even if the Insurance Company goes bust and losses all your premiums on the Stock Market. It is not a gamble. It is a contract between Govt and people.
Proud of our NHS and so is everyone else. Just has its problems with idiots and politcians and policy makers. It would be good if it went back to "Care at Point of Need." Don't think we should pay for stupid extras such as Reiki, Homeostasis merchants and color therapists when we need "MORE BLOOD FOR CUBICLE 9" and "AN INTRAVENOUS DRIP FOR PATIENT IN ROOM 5"
Looking pretty ugly and angry over there. Have worked in private and yes my severe Head Injury clients are "cut off" the minute their money runs out, and the private solicitors and professionals will take your house off you, evict your family and put you in a State Care Home without a blink of an eye.
Will also keep you a patient and even keep you ill if it keeps you on its books.
I have sat in a meeting with 6 professioals each on $100s per hour for them to discuss removing $100per week from patients state benefits an it going to them. All these people are being paid their money out of the patient's award. Soon goes. Also plan to remove children from family. Not for concern for children but so they get the money as guardians.
Know which side I am on.
Just thought I'd let you know we are proud of our NHS. Lot of screaming and shouting over there about basic care for all. Wish everyone would be on the streets when it came to child abuse. Also the NHS etc was brought in after the war when the country was struggling. But it was there to stop people slipping back to the dreadful state of health and welbeing and poverty in the depression between the wars. My gramps where in that and many lost their children every year to things that are now nearly extinct.
JunieXXX
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Hi morph535 from Junie
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54 Views
07/12/09
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Hi Morph535
Thanx for the wink. Am afraid this is the only way to meet and talk as both non members of BK's ripoff site.
Also their super new website does not say which part of UK we are in. Think of it as a small US state.
I am down in Hastings, Sussex with the soft southerners but originally from Bolton. (Don't meantion what they did to dear old Sam Aladyce. Shame and a disgrace that. Hope he succeeds at Blackburn) Don't know how to meet and greet you, but can at least meet and talk here.
So you Hairy Cornflake how's yourself and what's happening?
Southerners - Warmer climates. Colder hearts. We may be hardy but at least we are loving up north. But can't go back once you've left. Have changed and moved on.
When's the next peasants revolution? Shall we start one?
JunieXXX
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PC for Men
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76 Views
07/10/09
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Be Politically Correct With Men
He does not have a FAT BEER GUT - He has developed a LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.
He is not a BAD DANCER - He is OVERLY CAUCASIAN.
He does not GET LOST ALL THE TIME - He INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS.
He does not SLEEP AROUND - He is HORIZONTALLY OVER-GENEROUS.
He is not BALDING - He is in FOLLICLE REGRESSION.
He is not a CRADLE SNATCHER - He prefers GENERATIONALLY DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
He does not get FALLING-DOWN DRUNK - He becomes ACCIDENTALLY HORIZONTAL.
He is not a MALE CHAUVINIST PIG - He is a SWINE EMPATHIZING BIGOT.
He is not afraid of COMMITMENT - He is MONOGAMOUSLY CHALLENGED.
He does not STINK - He has HYGIENE AVERSION SYNDROME.
He is not a GROPING PERVERT - He suffers from COMPULSIVE HAND MOVEMENT DISORDER.
He is not OBSESSED WITH TELEVISED SPORTS - He has AN ATHLETIC TELEVISUAL ADDICTION.
He does not IGNORE YOU - He has ATTENTION SPAN DEFICIT DISORDER.
He is not a LAZY, MESSY SLOB - He LACKS HAND-VACUUM COORDINATION.
He does not tell ENDLESS, BORING, UNFUNNY JOKES - He is HUMORLY OVER-CONFIDENT.
He does not act like a TOTAL JERK - He develops a case of RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION.
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linda0001
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78 Views
05/06/09
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Dear linda0001,
I think you have done the incredible (but not impossible) Of pissing off the BK censors with your first two blogs.
I cannot see anything except a reminder of not BK's blog rules not to post anything profame, vulgar or offensive.
WOW!!
What did you have? Pictures of the Pope? Must have been goog what ever it was.
Does not even let people respond. just the option fo reporting you for abuse.
RESPECT Girl. ;D
JunieXXX
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Strangest Case
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49 Views
04/21/09
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A judge in Stuttgart, Germany, is currently trying to decide on a lawsuit in which a man hired his neighbour to impregnate his wife.
It gets weirder.
Demetrius Soupolos, 29, and his former beauty queen wife, Traute, were very keen to have a child together, but Demetrius was sterile so they began to seek out other possible options.
The option the couple eventually decided on was to hire their neighbour Frank Maus, 34, to impregnate Traute.
Maus, who was already married with two children agreed to do the job for the fee of ?2,000. For three evenings a week for the next six months, a total of 72 different times, Maus tried to impregnate Traute.
When his own wife objected, Maus explained that he was "only doing it for the money."
After the unsuccessful six-month period Soupolos insisted that Maus take a medical examination. The doctor concluded that Maus was also sterile, which forced his wife into admitting that their two children did not belong to him.
Soupolos is now suing Maus in an effort to get his money back. Maus' argument is that he did not guarantee conception, only that he would try his hardest.
JunieXXX
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R.A.M & Stan Brock
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33 Views
04/11/09
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Stan Brock is one of those little known heros who gives himself everyday for others with little in return.
Remote Area Medicine was set up to give free basic healthcare worldwide such as dental care, eyesite tests and free glasses and cervical semar tests. They also provide free medical services by a moveable care service through America. Helping many now during the recession for free with free services given by the professionals. He has now helped over 200,000 people during the recession.
Stan is "The Man" aged 72. Lives in RAM headquarters. Showers in cold water. sleeps in a sleeping bag and lives on porridge, rice and beans. A hero in his own lifetime. At aged 16 talked his way into being a cowboy in South America steering long horns. Later went to holliwood and became a bit actor and stunt man. Then starred in a wild series where he captured and tagged and looked after wild animals. Footage can be found of him wrestling with lions and ananacondas. Quite a man. Now gives his time raising resources for free medical care.
I think it is a great cause and a great man in this time of woosies and nonenity "celebrities" So find it online and give a little and if a professional think of giving a little of your time.
It is comforting to think such people still exist.
JunieXXX
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MOST POPULAR
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97 Views
02/14/09
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Just for any newbies or oldies who have forgotten. Take a nostalgic trip down yesteryear and click the "Most Popular" button to see some great times and some great blogs.
What happened to these grat characters and bloggers. BK being restricive AH worthy of the prohibition era and ourselves through little spats and cat fights. Like all Dysfunctional Families have every kind of person.
Take a peep. Before they disappear. They were some good times. Where are they now? On other sites. Find them by googling them.
JunieXXX
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SH*T Happens
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76 Views
02/11/09
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? TAOISM: Shit happens
? ISLAM: Shit happens if it is the will of Allah
? COMMUNISM: Equal shit happens to all
people
? CATHOLISIM: Shit happens because you
are bad
? EXISTENTIALISM: Shit doesn?t happen,
shit is
? JUDAISM: Why does shit always happen to
us
JunieXXX
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Plucky Little Hero
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38 Views
02/11/09
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A plucky foot-high Jack Russell terrier named George saved five New Zealand children from two marauding pitbulls, but was so severely mauled in the fight he had to be destroyed, according to his devastated owner.
George was playing with the group of children as they returned home from buying sweets at a neighborhood shop in the small North Island town of Manaia last Sunday when the two pitbulls appeared and lunged toward them, his owner Allan Gay said.
"George was brave - he took them on and he's not even a foot high," Gay told The Associated Press. "He jumped in on them, he tried to keep them off.
"If it wasn't for George, those kids would have copped it."
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BK Jumping the Gun
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82 Views
02/08/09
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HaHa.
After my blog of adoration for this month's model "Ecatman" BK has sent me this e-mail. Wanting me to tell the story of our "love." for free memebrship and points.
We could do an imaginary Blog Love Story and send it in at the end both winning free memebrship and extra points. and neither of us need leave our chairs. Me in England Ecat over 3000 miles away.
According to BK Ecat has already fulfilled my dreams and I never felt a bit of it.
Are you up for it Ecat?
BK like an itchy old aunt waiting for a wedding.
JunieXXX
Dear member,
We are very happy to hear your great news that you are in love with
"Eacatman" already . Would you like to share the story of your journey to
achieving success? Your story will provide motivation and inspiration for
other members who are struggling to make their dreams real.
We will offer at least one month free membership for your account at
BikerKiss.
Best wishes,
Customer service
SuccessfulMatch / BikerKiss.com
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Ecatman. This Month's Model
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69 Views
02/07/09
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Just zoomed in to look up our Model of the Month "Eacatman."
Besides looking cute, great smile and bod. His profile is Sarcastic, irreverant, cynical, disingenuous and a wind up merchant who likes to take the piss.
I'm in love with him already. Wonder what made him put himself up for Model? = other than mischief.
HaHa You've brightened my day. :)
Would love to see you with long hair.
Junie
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Mr Bean Goes to America
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65 Views
02/03/09
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Is This Mr Bean?
Or Jim Carrey on a acid trips?
No. It is our Foreign Overseas Minister David Milliband. He is visiting you at the moment. He looks and acts like Mr Bean but twice as thick and with less social graces.
He has just been to India and broken the Guiness Book of Record of insulted and offended the most people in the least possible time.
This really is his image. Considers himself the next Prime Minister in waiting. He's visiting you at he moment. Could you keep him? please.
JunieXXX
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Cabin Fever Thinking
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52 Views
02/04/09
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A hill farmer has a cunning plan to rid his fields of a plague of rabbits. Either that or he has cabin fever and has been sniffing the silage.
Paul Coppen, 69, who owns a hill famr in Durham and supplies London's oldest restaurant with pedigree beef, was struggling to keep an army of rabbits from stripping his pastures bare.
So in an attempt to gain the upper hand, he camouflaged his vintage Massy Ferguson tractor as a cow - complete with a firing platform and a gunslit from which to blast the unwary bunnies.
He admitted the disguise - a black and white heifer painted on a wooden board fixed to the side of the vehicle - was not entirely foolproof.
He said: "One of my neighbours, Stan Mitchell, came up with the idea and helped me out, and I just went with it. I hoped the rabbits would ignore the fake cow, thinking it was just another member of the herd, thereby presenting a stationary target for the rifleman as I drive about the farm.
"A driver-cum-rifleman was cunningly camouflaged behind a picture of a tree above the cow. Maximum angle of fire was achieved by pointing the air-rifle through a horizontal slit above the cow, not unlike the firing positions in Second World War pillboxes.
"It has to be said that not all rabbits are entirely fooled. Whereas cattle obviously do move around, trees usually don't and that may be a problem."
Mr Coppen has farmed at White Close Hill, near Bowes in County Durham, since 1975. Beef from his herd of pedigree Belted Galloways - an ancient breed probably derived from Celtic stock - is supplied to Rules, of Covent Garden, London's oldest restaurant.
"I won't pretend this device is going to be the be all and end all of rabbit control - but it does seem to startle them somewhat and stops them from scampering away too quickly, which give us a chance to have a shot at them.
"Luckily, no cows have been accidentally shot so far and Granite Brain, the stock bull, has not displayed any amorous or belligerent intentions towards the glamorous heifer depicted on the side of the tractor."
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500,000
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63 Views
12/07/08
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Over 500,000 lost their jobs in the USA in November alone.
I know we are all suffering the credit crunch and that ther are more of you over there than here. But still, half a million in one month. YIKES!!!
I do have a Universal love and concern fro everyone. Polticians should be for people and the stability of their nation first.
No end in sight yet, despute the billions. Hope it turns around and hope you are all alright. Would like to know how you are all doing and who is getting caught up with it. Nows the time to reach out and network and work together. Find solutions as a community. Not feeling ashamed or embarrased and isolated in your troubles. Despite differences lest keep praying for each other and caring.
JunieXXX
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