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2 for 2 today on the snakes. BTW NC States' baseball coach was bitten by a copperhead last week and was admitted to the hospital for a few days.
So far, I haven't had an unforgettable encounter this year.2 for 2 today on the snakes.
You have never seen anything as funny as my wife running from a snake she can do the 100 yard dash in 4.5 seconds with high heels.
That actually sounds quite believable, its the sort of thing I would do, a kind of snake grenade.lolSomewhere I read that Yankees at Vicksburg killed a rattler, and because the saps and trenches were so close, they threw it into the Rebel trenches yards away for laughes. Does anyone here remember where that story came from? It may have been from an unpublished diary, but I think it was in a published work about the Siege citing a diarist's account.
I have seen these people holding snakes and shouting gibberish but I never realised that they would drink the venom, you have to have a strong belief to do something like that especially when the Pastor puts up a disclaimer. If I was at that church I would find every excuse under the sun to not drink that venom, I would be like, 'you go first, no you go first, oh that's a shame, I've only gone a spilt it on the floor, see you next time, Bye.'They're talking about the venom! The same sect believes in another verse that says you can drink poison and not be hurt if you have enough faith. This half-heathen don't!
I have seen these people holding snakes and shouting gibberish but I never realised that they would drink the venom, you have to have a strong belief to do something like that especially when the Pastor puts up a disclaimer. If I was at that church I would find every excuse under the sun to not drink that venom, I would be like, 'you go first, no you go first, oh that's a shame, I've only gone a spilt it on the floor, see you next time, Bye.'
While I am not judgmental on ones belief, My preference is to exclude reptiles from my religious services. However, I will defend to my death the right for ones choice of religion and belief. Maybe that is why I enlisted when I did.I think this is a Pentecostal offshoot mainly in Appalachia. They believe it shows an anointing of the Holy Spirit and is in obedience to Jesus' commandments on faith. They're also very apt to refuse medical help as they believe in the next part of that verse about laying on of hands and healing a sick person. They're generally more concerned about the future life with Christ than with the life that is here, so if you're bit and die God meant for you to come home with him. It's a fascinating thing but...I'm with you!
While I am not judgmental on ones belief, My preference is to exclude reptiles from my religious services. However, I will defend to my death the right for ones choice of religion and belief. Maybe that is why I enlisted when I did.
You know, that sounds like a reason for secession in regards to states' rights.Yes, I would not interfere with their right to practice their faith as they see fit. However, the state of Georgia did outlaw snake handling and I think there was some other legal action taken against the practice. That was in the 40s, don't know where it stands now.
Ya gotta admit, an admirable job at parallel parking.Wow. Here is the "monster" :
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This is a baby snake and looks (at least) half dead from exposure....
Wish the NPS knew their snakes bit better
Ya gotta admit, an admirable job at parallel parking.
Wonder if the rattles would act like the "curb feelers" like on the 50's cars???almost belly up
Wonder if the rattles would act like the "curb feelers" like on the 50's cars???