Former lurker, first time poster here
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I have been lurking here for a little while and finally decided to join in. I am a New England transplant now living in North Central Florida outside of Ocala...it is VERY Christian here, and a tough place to be an atheist. I feel like a one-woman army around here...when my voice goes hoarse from debating Christians, I have to resort to eye-rolling, and I have sprained my eyeballs several times from rolling them so much.
I have been living here for about 8 years and have made only one friend...finding rational, freethinking individuals in this area has proven to be near impossible, and there aren't any atheist groups that meet within a reasonable radius of my home either. I'm on a friggen island here! 
So, here I am. Glad I finally joined. Hopefully I will have something to contribute once in awhile.
-Kathie
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Kathie, you could wear a "Looking for Atheists" T shirt ..... just tell the xain mob you trying to "save" them heathens. Don't get burned at the stake friend !!!
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Hey, I caught the guys following KathieG ! ( European TV comedy )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhmHY9zDLnA&feature=related
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Where in CT are you from? I spent my first 18 years there - born in New Haven and raised on the shoreline. Now transplanted in Wyoming.
Welcome!
Nobody I know was brainwashed into being an atheist.
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I lived in NE Connecticut, born and raised in Coventry (20 min. east of Hartford), also lived in Brooklyn, and Putnam.
Ah yes, the lovely 395 corridor. I drove it often when I lived in Boston and would visit CT.
I'm a little late to the welcome wagon but hi. ::waves::
you should really consider starting a meetup yourself. i know you have to pay but it's only around $13 a month and if it doesn't work out you can always cancel. many of the groups in this area use meetup and everyone i personally know more than a handful of group organizers on there that have had good results with the site. it might seem like only a few people are signed up now but when there is an actual group they seem to come. best of luck.
Hi Shelley...I have considered starting a meetup, but I'm sort of a hermit, a little bit anti-social, and probably not the best type of person to start one of these groups. I love the idea of going to group meetings, and meeting like-minded people, but as far as heading up a group...I dunno, just the thought of it gives me a little bit of anxiety.
Whats there to be anxious about? If the gorup fails its becuase you suck as a leader . . . I'll just be quiet for a moment. As you were people.
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
You know, I'd just like to point out that this is definitely one of the longest, if not the longest, intro threads I've seen. It's almost like you had been reading all the posts about atheists, hot women, high maintenance, and such, and decided to prove several points just by saying hi.
In any case, I think this thread has been damn entertaining. There's nothing like a bunch of internet geeks lining up to make friends with the new atheist girl.
Maybe you and Greek Goddess can have some kind of internet cage match...
Atheism isn't a lot like religion at all. Unless by "religion" you mean "not religion". --Ciarin
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I was thinking about how long this intro thread was getting too. We need to kick over another hornet's nest of theists.
"I am an atheist, thank God." -Oriana Fallaci
Godhammit!!! YOu just had to put that image in my head didn't you! DIDN'T YOU!!!!
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
Exactly.
Not trying to prove a point...just wanted to join in!
Cage match? I am a mixed martial arts fan, but I think she's on my team isn't she? Would be better to pit me against a theist, or better yet, she and I could do tag-team against a couple of theists...we mustn't fight amongst ourselves.
*waves hi to Greek Godess*
if she's reading this.
I was in Ft. Walton Beach for a short time in the 70's. That's the furtherest SE I got. I might be heading for the other coast later this year in a round about the country road trip, but wait a minute, the price of gas-o-line, I might not be able back out of the driveway. That is so sad. A road trip would be so much fun.
Besides . . . she has a weak ground game and can't escape a rear naked choke.
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
Yep...doesn't sound like a good match up...my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is strong to quite strong.
I don't remember how far back it was but, I do remember when "Nikolaj", what a hottie, first joined he got quite a welcome. People, moderators, had no problem with the length of that thread. Thanx
Zbdabafursdfj ... sorry, what? Have you been graded? Like, what belt? We're talking strictly no-gi, or can you dance with your pyjamas on, too?
Saint Will: no gyration without funkstification.
fabulae! nil satis firmi video quam ob rem accipere hunc mi expediat metum. - Terence
Boon Docks is awesome. I trust no explanation is necessary to qualify that statement.
Saint Will: no gyration without funkstification.
fabulae! nil satis firmi video quam ob rem accipere hunc mi expediat metum. - Terence
LOL...I'm not belted, I should be though, my husband is a martial art's instructor and holds black belts in five different martial arts. I just play with it...I prefer watching, I'm a big MMA fan...love UFC.
Sigh. Kathie, yer so dreamy.
Awww..TY!
I love MMA also, but when it comes down to it I prefer watching contests of purely striking skills ( like K 1 )......oh, by the way, welcome to the forums
Thanks for the welcome. I like the variety in MMA, some fighters are primarily stand-up, while others are grapplers, wrestlers etc. IMO the most entertaining fighters to watch are the guys that are good in all departments...the well-rounded fighters.
Heehee.
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
What are the 5 martial arts?
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
Shorin Ryu, Kempo, Aikido, Tai Chi, and Toide
Toide?
Yes, it's similar to Judo but with joint-locking, and bone-breaking throwing techniques. Fun stuff!
I bet. What country does it originate from?
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
I believe it was Japan.
Coolness.
Hot chick !
*puts baby bird on ice* . . . that should cool it down some.
Temporary relief , thanks .... good tip .....
Need some tissue there sport?
lots ... I rather have Kathie ..... in full
As opposed to just the left half of her brain?
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
yeah
Have fun
be extra nice to yourself too, and so give everyone a caring smile ..... you all .....
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Sending another smile to you KathieG , as I again send this message, thanks to RRS, that YOU will know the simple ,
"Wisdom of the Buddha" 8 min,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTsb-woP3jI
PASS IT ON
A SMILE IS PRICELESS ....
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I didn't realize I was mentioned in this thread...
Where are my manners?!
Hi KathieG!
Glad to have an extra dose of estrogen on the boards. =]
(& btw, that's awesome that you do martial arts.. I earned my black belt in shotokan karate, but have been out of practice for a little over a year now, because of school. I've heard jiu-jitsu is really useful, so maybe I'll try that if I ever get the chance. Anyways, just wanted to say that that earns you a few extra coolness points from me.)
Just look at them two carrying on
Brunets and Blondes , and hey them Red heads !
Girls, Girls, Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJrSyFpK3iQ
mind / E/M / vibrating
GET FREE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eza_JcuQWvk&feature=related
KICK ME...MY HEART...BABY...YEAH...RATIONAL...RESPONSE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Q9dNOKimc
..... that ain't no lie .....
QM , vibration !
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It is good for one on one battles but not terribly great for multiple opponents. That last thing you want to do when taking on multple attackers is go to the ground. You should learn some Muay Thai (or basic kickboxing which borrows heavily from Muay Thai) as well to balance yourself out.
" Why does God always got such wacky shit to say? . . . When was the last time you heard somebody say 'look God told me to get a muffin and a cup tea and cool out man'?" - Dov Davidoff
Muay Thai is an awesome striking art ( my favorite ) but when it comes to multiple attackers I prefer to rely upon a hand gun
( I know, it's not very noble but it is an effective countermeasure. )
geezz you clever folks are fun , I can't stop laughing .... and I ain't even had a beer yet, which reminds me ....
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Kathie, you say you are married, is your husband Atheist?? Has he joined this group? Not that we need more men, but I enjoy reading a variety of threads. My second and third daughters are both belted in Tae Kwon Do. Red belt and brown belt respectively.
Totally brutal ! ...but funny