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I am liking the Chameleon Club --- it pales in comparison to the Piss Ant Club since it can adapt so quickly to the colors around it!

Interestingly, the rules are basically the same:
(1) There are no real officials, but we pretend anyway
(2) Any ties for office are settled by a fist fight
(3) It is all in fun and who gives a you-know-what
(4) Since the Colonel and BT are both rednecks lost in urban crazy---they need a good dose of Beaufort County COOL!!!!!

I propose that we meet at the Washington Waterfront, perhaps go over to the Bennett Winery at Edward, and decide after an hour of wine-and-cheese what is really important for our ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) future!!!

Commented: Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 @ 4:19 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Stan, I am trying hard not to turn BCN into a FB or Email dump of jokes but occasionally I slip up and I expect the moderator to keep us on course should I wander too deep into the swamp.

Commented: Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 @ 3:42 pm By: Bobby Tony

Anyway, BT, thanks for coaxing Wyatt out of the shadows.

Wyatt recently told me, because of you, he can now read BCN for the humor.

However, Liberals do make him laugh, as well, so he says.

Commented: Monday, July 20th, 2015 @ 2:49 pm By: Stan Deatherage

You're still cool by me, Bobby Tony.

Thanks for the reference. Outside of Stan paying me some mind, I often feel forgotten out here in the wilds of Blounts Creek.

Commented: Monday, July 20th, 2015 @ 2:01 pm By: Wyatt Sanderman Day

No church need be a Glorified Social Club. It is always a choice to follow Christ or please the people at all times.

I am friends with a number of ministers here. We have few GSC churches and lots of ministry to one another---even without church relationships. The GSC churches tend to be in larger places with people wanting to "belong" more than "minister."

Right here at Bayview there are 4 ministers I know. Other good neighbors who could lead any church with their authentic faith . . .

Commented: Monday, July 20th, 2015 @ 7:43 am By: Gene Scarborough

Great jokes on the Glorified Social Club, Bobby Tony. Right on target!

In the South us Saints of Insanity think you "join the church" over accepting Christ and living like him.

One church was holding its monthly business meeting. It was a touchy matter---perhaps over some suspected homosexual.

A man rose in the middle and said, "I know this might sound un-christian, but . . ."'

The Moderator spoke loudly, "Sir, if you are not a member you cannot participate in this discussion. If you are not following Christ, then you are in danger of the hell promised for hypocrisy!!! Before we have to vote you to hell, I am going to rule you and any others out of order who can't act like Jesus!!!"

Commented: Monday, July 20th, 2015 @ 6:34 am By: Gene Scarborough

Thanks Ted McD!!! My technique is KISS = Keep It Simple Stupid!

I recommend C.S.Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" to any who want to know how Satan works in the real world. His least worry is those outside the church. His best techniques are applied to those subject to pretense and hypocrisy! The hardest thing is to visit an inactive church member who usually brings up the subject of "Why I no long attend."

What can a Pastor say to one who refuses to attend church with liars and thieves the other 6 days of the week????

Commented: Sunday, July 19th, 2015 @ 6:20 pm By: Gene Scarborough

I enjoyed the article and like the way you summarized at the end. Good tech writing techniques: Summary and Bold introductory sentences and one page. READERS DIGEST VERSION?

Commented: Sunday, July 19th, 2015 @ 1:00 pm By: Ted McDonald