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Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:01:

We've come a long way - not Fat Boy Slim

I was driving through the parking lot of the local grocery store on the way to lunch, and I noticed a nice little Mennonite family driving a brand new Chevy Suburban! I remember when they used to ride in a horse drawn carriage around here. Signs of the times? For background:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonite

Posted by EarnYourKeep on Jan-23-2007 18:04:

you been smoking that hay again out there in TN, what i tell you about that...

Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:05:

I got your hay right here, baby!

Posted by Marc Summers on Jan-23-2007 18:06:

My cousin is married to a Mennonite.

Posted by denys envy on Jan-23-2007 18:06:

menno de jong

Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:07:

quote:
Originally posted by Marc Summers
My cousin is married to a Mennonite.

Do they drive an SUV?

Posted by Marc Summers on Jan-23-2007 18:07:

quote:
Originally posted by Zoso
Do they drive an SUV?

He's not a practicing Mennonite. His parents are, though. They live in Pennsylvania.

Posted by shaw on Jan-23-2007 18:25:

what goes 'clip clop clip clop bang bang clip clop clip clop?'

An Amish drive-by.

Posted by chach on Jan-23-2007 18:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Aristronica
menno de jong

lolz

Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Inconspicuous
what goes 'clip clop clip clop bang bang clip clop clip clop?'

An Amish drive-by.

lawl

Posted by Halcyon+On+On on Jan-23-2007 18:35:

I wanted to say something really disgustingly anti-christian, mocking the fact that progress and a religion such as Christianity could not possibly correlate on the same terms, but from reading up on them, they sound like a good group of people who are far more concerned with human moral duty than most other sects claim to be. Also, they don't seem to be outspoken about stupid shit, so that's a plus.

Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:44:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
I wanted to say something really disgustingly anti-christian, mocking the fact that progress and a religion such as Christianity could not possibly correlate on the same terms, but from reading up on them, they sound like a good group of people who are far more concerned with human moral duty than most other sects claim to be. Also, they don't seem to be outspoken about stupid shit, so that's a plus.

+1. They, as a group, have a well-established history in our small, rural area. They are very moral, and they have one of the best work ethics I have ever seen. In addition, they are simply wonderful carpenters. Many make their living building storage buildings, barns, gazebos, etc.

I just found it a little amusing to see these two little women in this gigantic SUV. Horseless carriage FTW?

Posted by idoru on Jan-23-2007 18:50:

I can't read this thread title without hearing Fatboy Slim - Praise You in my head.

Posted by pvdAngel on Jan-23-2007 18:52:

quote:
Originally posted by idoru
I can't read this thread title without hearing Fatboy Slim - Praise You in my head.

lol, same here!

Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:53:

quote:
Originally posted by idoru
I can't read this thread title without hearing Fatboy Slim - Praise You in my head.

I apologize profusely. I didn't realize this would happen.

Posted by idoru on Jan-23-2007 18:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Zoso
I apologize profusely. I didn't realize this would happen.

Haha, I actually like the tune.

Posted by Moral Hazard on Jan-23-2007 18:58:

This isn't really that uncommon any more. I live in Waterloo Region Ontario, which is home to the largest mennonite population outside of PA. I know a great many mennonites as my grandmother grew up in the heart of their community. Just like any other christian sect they range in how ardently they adhear to their religious beliefs. There are many "old order" families that still don't have electicity or vehicles or anything of the trappings of modernety. Some will have phone lines for business purposes but no other technology. Some have electicity or gas heat, some have mechanized farm equipment, some have cars, some have all the trappings of modern life. Oddly enough there really is no hard fast rule for what technologies they are allowed and what they are not, it's a judgement call on their part.

One thing I must say is that I have never known any persons who practice the Christian ideals of charity, pacifism, loveing thy neighbour, and humility with more conviction then the old order mennonites I know. I can also say I know very few people who are as content with their lives then these people.

BTW, they actually have their own car insurance company here in Ontario.

Posted by Zoso on Jan-23-2007 18:58:

quote:
Originally posted by idoru
Haha, I actually like the tune.

LOL. Well, I can't win. I apologize for the apology.

There. That should about cover it.

Posted by denys envy on Jan-23-2007 19:00:

i have to (beat) celebrate you baby...

Posted by idoru on Jan-23-2007 19:02:

quote:
Originally posted by Aristronica
i have to (beat) celebrate you baby...

I have to praise you like I shoooooooooooooo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-uld!

/headbang

Posted by denys envy on Jan-23-2007 19:06:

quote:
Originally posted by idoru
/headbang

Posted by Frenchie on Jan-23-2007 19:08:

I thought it was , praise you like a shoe

Posted by Allied Nations on Jan-23-2007 19:09:

he opened his set in Madrid with Praise You.. cool moment- hadn't heard that in a party that huge, was fun-

Posted by denys envy on Jan-23-2007 19:09:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
shoe

edit: i'm in your shoe, praising.

Posted by asfdz on Jan-23-2007 19:10:

quote:
Originally posted by Inconspicuous
what goes 'clip clop clip clop bang bang clip clop clip clop?'

An Amish drive-by.

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