Foo - twist of fate.

A police officer got shot last week and died, leaving 2 young kids behind.. turned out the person who killed him was someone he performed CPR on years ago to save his life..
makes you think of those unexplanable twist of faith..

On a lighter side, I was thinking of my little twist of faith, maybe you have some too.

This "friend" of my daughter made her life a living hell, after one year she had the audocity to show up to my house and ask me to buy a raffle ticket from her to help her go on a trip, my response was "absolutly not!" I was angry...
My forgiving daughter ran after her ( withougt me knowing) and gave her 10$ from my purse to purchase one, she put it under my name and never told me. I won 200 dollars.

Life is strange and often strangely beautiful.

Just goes to show what you get for 'helping' people ;) :lol:

Years ago someone offered to help me with something. That same somone then proceeded to steal something very valuable from me when I was a teenager. Then they walked into a situation where they needed my help a few years back. They were referred to me by an aquantance. I told them they should have used the money they got from selling the stuff they stole from me more wisely. Then I told them to go "f" themselves and that I was going to help the people who really deserved my help, not their worthless theiving *ss! This person is a total scumbag *sshole who doesn't have a job and lives like a lowlife now. So he got what was coming to him eventually....... Sorry. I'm not usually a vindictive person but the "twist of fate" was just too sweet not to enjoy.

Umm I have one but I don't care to speak about it. Its not the greatest attribute about me. But it is a strange twist of fate. I do believe things happen for a reason. :)

Umm I have one but I don't care to speak about it. Its not the greatest attribute about me. But it is a strange twist of fate. I do believe things happen for a reason. :)
so do I...

I think you meant "twist of fate", BDG.

Cool idea....I can't think of any right this second...but if I do, I'll post it.

I don't believe in fate (or faith for that matter ;) ). But I do believe in the human mind's ability to recognize patterns. But, more so, I believe in its desire to create patterns where they don't really exist so that a sense of order can be made from random circumstance.

Sorry to hear this story. I actually think that most things happen randomly. It's our job, as sentient beings, to deal with randomness.

Many years ago when I was an EMT we got a call to transport a gentleman to the hospital. I forget now what the reason was, but I believe it was a routine transport. Later on my partner told me that the guy we transported had been the judge in for his divorce a few years earlier. The only "gotcha" that came out of this was that the guy had to pay the bill for the ambulance.

One of my first calls with that ambulance service was for a newscaster for a local TV station. He wasn't too bad but his Jeep was pretty badly trashed. Fastforward to today...he now is a reporter for Channel 6 in Portland ME. I always smile when I see him, reminds me of "the good old days".

I think you meant "twist of fate", BDG.

Cool idea....I can't think of any right this second...but if I do, I'll post it.
thanks for taking the time to contribute and correct me.. that always makes me feel soooooooo good:p

thanks for taking the time to contribute and correct me.. that always makes me feel soooooooo good:p
Everybody knows English isn't your first language, nobody holds it against you. Wouldn't you rather know the right way that do it the wrong way forever?

I don't believe in fate (or faith for that matter ;) ). But I do believe in the human mind's ability to recognize patterns. But, more so, I believe in its desire to create patterns where they don't really exist so that order can be made for random circumstance.

You don't believe in faith? Faith is more than religion. There are many people I have faith in, some right here on BF (because their hearts seem true). Many others I don't have faith in.

Everybody knows English isn't your first language, nobody holds it against you. Wouldn't you rather know the right way that do it the wrong way forever?

Maybe she was actually talking about a twist of faith. :)

I know I probably have something like this to share, but I can't recall any off the top of my head. ARG!

You don't believe in faith? Faith is more than religion. There are many people I have faith in, some right here on BF (because their hearts seem true). Many others I don't have faith in.
I suppose it all depends on how you define "faith". I define faith as complete trust without condition. To me, that just seems like an extremely bad idea. I do trust people. But, in every case, that trust has been earned and is constantly reassessed depending on that person's actions.

According to Websters faith is "Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthyness of a person, idea or thing." Confident belief is not necessarily without condition.

Everybody knows English isn't your first language, nobody holds it against you. Wouldn't you rather know the right way that do it the wrong way forever?
I try my best KT, and most people around me go with the flow and dont point out every mistakes I make because in the end, it only makes me feel bad that I do still make mistakes.
pointing them out in private is one thing but pointing them out in public does still make me blush and embaress me. I could do it the wrong way my whole life but I know that I try and most people have gotten to understand me and know that this is part of being me.:)
Just think for a sec if you had to type everything in french, and I would come in pointing out your mistakes everytime ( cause you've done it before)... how would you feel?:)
I just want to be able to be me... right way or wrong way forever...

I try my best KT, and most people around me go with the flow and dont point out every mistakes I make because in the end, it only makes me feel bad that I do still make mistakes.
pointing them out in private is one thing but pointing them out in public does still make me blush and embaress me. I could do it the wrong way my whole life but I know that I try and most people have gotten to understand me and know that this is part of being me.:)
Just think for a sec if you had to type everything in french, and I would come in pointing out your mistakes everytime ( cause you've done it before)... how would you feel?:)
I just want to be able to be me... right way or wrong way forever...
Don't worry about it, it's not like your majoring in english. For the most part I get your point, even if there are some grammatical mistakes. Plus I think it's cute as hell when you spell something wrong. Get what I mean? :D

Confident belief is not necessarily without condition.
Okay, good point.

I'll rephrase: I believe unconditional faith is bad.

According to Websters faith is "Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthyness of a person, idea or thing." Confident belief is not necessarily without condition.
see!!!!!! I wasnt wrong! darnit!!!:p

There are plenty of people who struggle with English as their FIRST language. BDG, you have nothing to be embarrassed about.

Okay, good point.

I'll rephrase: I believe unconditional faith is bad.

I'll buy that.

There are plenty of people who struggle with English as their FIRST language. BDG, you have nothing to be embarrassed about.
Seriously, I applaud anyone who can do it as a second language. I took french for two years and all I remember is that "frere jack" song. Or whatever it's called.

Frere Jaques, Frere Jauqes, Dorme Vous?

Frere Jaques, Frere Jauqes, Dorme Vous?
Sonne le matine
Sonne le matine
Ding dang dong
Ding dang dong

(I probably spelled all of that wrong, but I have the song in my head.. permanently)

I try my best KT, and most people around me go with the flow and dont point out every mistakes I make because in the end, it only makes me feel bad that I do still make mistakes.
pointing them out in private is one thing but pointing them out in public does still make me blush and embaress me. I could do it the wrong way my whole life but I know that I try and most people have gotten to understand me and know that this is part of being me.:)
Just think for a sec if you had to type everything in french, and I would come in pointing out your mistakes everytime ( cause you've done it before)... how would you feel?:)
I just want to be able to be me... right way or wrong way forever...
Whoa! This makes a good real life arguement on this http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=241054

In KT's eyes BDG 'needed' help and offered it. the thing is BDG neither wants or appreciate KT's 'help'... she sees it as interfering and embarrasing.

This isn't what friends do for/to each other. Thanks you all for making this point. FATE!

Maybe she was actually talking about a twist of faith. :)

Personally, I'd like to be talking about a twist of lemon...


I know I've had a number of silly little twists of fate like that, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

Oh! There is that one, but that's NSFW!

Personally, I'd like to be talking about a twist of lemon...


:lol:

Bdg's not a native english speaker:eek: ? I didn't hear any accent;) . ....Honestly, though, she obviously has a good command of english if this is the case. I wouldn't have guessed.

Wouldn't you rather know the right way that do it the wrong way forever?
KT.. I think you meant " Wouldn't you rather know the right way "to" do it, instead of the right way "that" do it...
I know english is your first language, but could it be that you also are human and do make mistakes?
:p :p :p

Everybody knows English isn't your first language, nobody holds it against you. Wouldn't you rather know the right way that do it the wrong way forever?


Everybody knows English isn't your first language, and nobody holds it against you. Wouldn't you rather know the right way to do it, rather than the wrong way forever?

Wow bdg nice catch, kt needs some help too. As your bestest friend kt, I thought I'd help you out. :D

Lol, Queen Termite PWNED.

KT.. I think you meant " Wouldn't you rather know the right way "to" do it, instead of the right way "that" do it...
I know english is your first language, but could it be that you also are human and do make mistakes?
:p :p :p
Touche'! ;)

You're all pathetic and need saving... come to church with me tonight...

You're all pathetic and need saving... come to church with me tonight...
I'll go to church w/ you. Should I bring lots of singles?

Oh thank you so much for caring Danno. You're truly a friend, but you really should stop going to church so much. I'm beginning to think you're getting addicted.

I try my best KT, and most people around me go with the flow and dont point out every mistakes I make because in the end, it only makes me feel bad that I do still make mistakes.
pointing them out in private is one thing but pointing them out in public does still make me blush and embaress me. I could do it the wrong way my whole life but I know that I try and most people have gotten to understand me and know that this is part of being me.:)
Just think for a sec if you had to type everything in french, and I would come in pointing out your mistakes everytime ( cause you've done it before)... how would you feel?:)
I just want to be able to be me... right way or wrong way forever...
No problem...I won't point any out again.

I only did it because I *thought* I was doing a favor. I wasn't trying to embarrass you, I thought you would appreciate it. I apologize if it made you feel bad or embarrassed.

I understand it is very hard (impossible) not to make those mistakes. Little phrases like that we learn through growing up with them....it's not like you learn that just by learning the language.

No problem...I won't point any out again.

I only did it because I *thought* I was doing a favor. I wasn't trying to embarrass you, I thought you would appreciate it. I apologize if it made you feel bad or embarrassed.

I understand it is very hard (impossible) not to make those mistakes. Little phrases like that we learn through growing up with them....it's not like you learn that just by learning the language.
thanks :)
and I should add, I won't point out your mistakes anymore either:p

Awwwwwwe! A "Hallmark Moment"! :D

feel free to point out my mistakes....

thanks :)
and I should add, I won't point out your mistakes anymore either:pGreat, now hug & kiss and make up; get a room to make out while you're at it... Then come to church with me afterwards...

A police officer got shot last week and died, leaving 2 young kids behind.. turned out the person who killed him was someone he performed CPR on years ago to save his life..
makes you think of those unexplanable twist of faith..

On a lighter side, I was thinking of my little twist of faith, maybe you have some too.

This "friend" of my daughter made her life a living hell, after one year she had the audocity to show up to my house and ask me to buy a raffle ticket from her to help her go on a trip, my response was "absolutly not!" I was angry...
My forgiving daughter ran after her ( withougt me knowing) and gave her 10$ from my purse to purchase one, she put it under my name and never told me. I won 200 dollars.

Yeah sometimes bad things happen to good people, that's just the way it is:(.

The world is a twisted and screwy place sometimes.

I've seen many folks have their "moments", good or bad.

Best moment....the tears of joy in the eyes of one of the neighbors back in Ft. Wayne when I gave them one of my old computers. Turns out they needed to get one for their kid's homework, and couldn't afford it. The twist was I had nowhere to put them since I was leaving for California two days from then...so I figured to get them working and see if anyone wants to just take them. Mostly 1st gen pentiums with a decent amount of ram, this was back in 2000.

Yeah sometimes bad things happen to good people, that's just the way it is:(.Well, things "just happens" in life. "Good" or "bad" is our own personal judgement on it afterwards. There are many "bad" people who think they're the "good" guys who are doing very "bad" things to other people...

In this case, it only re-affirms those sayings about "good deeds" and some road paved with "good intentions"...

I usually tick people off to the point where they want to kill me, thus I ensure that my path does not cross their paths again thus forcing me to finish what I didn't

Nothing to important but sunday morning my phone did not set it's time back an hour like I expected it to do. I had to work at 6am that day but with the phone being wrong I got there at 5. And I diding the keys to the Pepsi plant so I went back to my blazer and was waiting for my boss to arrive (since I thought it was six so he'd be there any minute). My girlfriend of two years had All State Orchestra and Chorus on the other side of the state Sat night and was returning sometime this morning. I happen to look up in my review mirror and see a greyhound drive by behind me. I took the chance and drove up to the highschool hoping that was their bus. It was :) She never expected me to be there at 5am to pick her up. That made my day. I just couldnt believe that I happen to look in my review mirror and they drove by during those few seconds, and i wasnt even supposed to be there at that time.

I thought I made a mistake once...but I was wrong. :D

A number of years ago two arseholes (they were best friends) who went to the same gym as me, arranged for someone to hold a shotgun at my face and rob me of a large sum of money. Only one was formally charged and sentenced for the offence, BUT the beautiful thing is that the one who got off, was killed a number of weeks later in a car accident. The sh1thead who was in jail missed the funeral.:D
Sweet revenge for the trauma they put me through.

What the hell were you doing carrying THAT much money around!?!?! :eek: