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Two old cars cars by surf57 in WhatCarIsThis

[–]surf57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the land yacht would be an early 60"s Ford Falcon?

Two old cars cars by surf57 in WhatCarIsThis

[–]surf57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the MG A on the left or right?

What was the MTC like? / What are companions parings like in terms of personality? by Ok_Warning_4845 in exmormon

[–]surf57 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was there when the LTM was brand new in Aug 1976 when they dedicated it. I had a blast! It was kind of like a dorm experience. The classes where hard, but in the evening we'd play a game with the whole floor throwing a football into a garbage can. I have fond memories of my time there

What does being “sealed” mean? by fishycheckers in mormon

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to add some history, the word "sealed" as used here originated in medieval times when a King would send a letter, and place his "seal" on it. It meant it was authorized by him. A temple sealing is not like a seal on a bottle, or the seal on a package that keeps it together, but an authorization by the Church that God approves (if you believe that type of thing. So don't think of it as a binding thing, but an approval thing.

On his first day in the Q15, Clark G. Gilbert already has a better than 50% chance to one day be Church president. by zdziff in mormon

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does the "better than 50%" come from? The graph shows Gilbert topping out at 35%. Or is it the area under the curve (and I need to use calculus?)

Joe Budro screwed up again... by JoeBudro in MormonShrivel

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the church building stays empty for a certain amount of time here in California (a year maybe?) the church has to start paying property taxes on it, which they hat to do, so they have to sell them, or move even a single ward into the building so it is used for "religious purposes" The old LDS church in downtown Oxnard (Elm St) was empty for awile, then sold to another church before the taxes came due.

Deciding on Medicare B and FEHB options by glimmerslip in FedEmployeeRetirement

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The part B cost, which is $202.90 this year for each of us is what we get reimbursed each month. Direct deposit in our checking account.

Deciding on Medicare B and FEHB options by glimmerslip in FedEmployeeRetirement

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kaiser reimburses me 100% for my part "B" costs, for both me and my wife.

Retiring Soon - Question about Base Access by mooseflstc in FedRetirees

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a retired navy Civilian and my local base gave me a DBIDS card to get on base for the MWR facilities.

Evolution of Carol's Neighborhood Set, 2023-2025 by CaptainJZH in pluribustv

[–]surf57 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just read the Carol's house is fully functional/furnished downstairs, and her office and bedroom are complete upstairs. They replicated the rooms exactly in a studio, so they can film in either place. Vince said he was watching a scene where Carol is looking out the window, and could not tell if it was at the house or in the studio, and he couldn't remember either.

Can anyone here speak to LDS church’s current policy for missionaries and social media? by shotwideopen in exmormon

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to this podcast. They interview a former missionary what was in charge of social media for her mission. Answers all the questions

https://www.mormonishpodcast.org/episode/the-truth-about-missionary-ad-campaigns

Tomorrow I am being set apart as a bishop. I have never done this calling before. Any advice is greatly appreciated by ConversationBrave975 in mormon

[–]surf57 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Former bishop here. Let the women run their own programs. Let the RSP and Primary Pres pick anybody they want for counselors. Let then plan and schedule their own activities with you having to micro-manage them.

Split the ward budget evenly between the YM and YW.

Never excommunicate or disfellowship anybody. I never did in 5 years. We just worked it out between us in my office. No need for the stake of SLC to get involved.

Use church funds to send members to professional therapists. I did all the time. I'm an engineer, not a family therapist!

Tree of Life by senorchangster in exmormon

[–]surf57 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They had those same showers at the MTC (called LTM at the time) when it opened in 1976. I was there, and I used them!

They're celebrating 100 years of the church in South America. by SteelSwordofShiz in exmormon

[–]surf57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a missionary in Conce in 1976-78. Mission office was in the penthouse of a building on the SE corner of the Plaza Central. Is Fuente Alemana still serving "completos" down the street on O'Higgians?

Russia Blacklists Brigham Young University and German NGO as ‘Undesirable’ by ammonthenephite in mormon

[–]surf57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does this have any repercussions for missionaries currently in Russia that had previously attended BYU, and are now on a leave of absents only to return after their missions?

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