vanbuchanan

@vanbuchanan (35)

United States • Age 66

Joined myLot 17 years ago

We make a success of everything we undertake--if it is failure we undertake, we make a success of that. - Baird T. Spalding

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can you enjoy life without money?

cross10 @cross10 (506) • Indonesia 26 Apr 08

i think many of us now aleady rely on money for everything. But is there any way that we can enjoy ourlife without consider about the money.What do you think? is it possible that we enjoy this life without money?

enjoy

life

money

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vanbuchanan Actually you've hit upon the secret. When you truly start to enjoy life is when you start to make money. Quality of life is everything. Just do what you love and it all falls into place. ...and always remember--money ain't the end all. Happiness is...

26 Apr 08

what do you like most about mylot..I hope it's not the money

littlefranciscan @littlefranciscan (18327) • United States 31 Oct 07

What is it about mylot that keeps you coming back? I know it can't be just the money.. I like the number of people I have come to know. I have learned so many things about people of different countries that I didnt know...

discussions

forum

mylot

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vanbuchanan Well, the "paid to post" concept is what got me here. After I realized that really wasn't what it's about, it's the opportunity to mingle and communicate with people all over the world about everyday things and thoughts and such. In this way I find mylot...

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Do you know that drinking beer is also good to your health?

braveheart07 @braveheart07 (2601) • Philippines 31 Oct 07

Do you drink beer? If so, how often? Do you know that drinking beer is also good to your health? Yes, it has been proven already that beer has some advantages to our body; however, it should be in a moderate manner. As we all...

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vanbuchanan My favorite style is probably a porter--preferably Real Ale Coffee Porter from Real Ale brewery out of Blanco, Texas. I also enjoy the trappist ales that were mentioned--my favorite is Orval. In the summertime a good pilsner is nice--I like the Czech...

1 Nov 07

do you suffer from LSS or Last Song Syndrome?

shiloh_222 @shiloh_222 (5479) • Philippines 26 Oct 07

Hi.. i have been having a LSS or Last Song Syndrome where i the song "Beautiful Girls" keep on going around and around in my mind... hehehe... friends hated this coz it's like the last song they listened to kept on and on bugging...

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vanbuchanan oh...it's real cool...just doesn't pay very much.

29 Oct 07

Are oddball, really strange and off the wall type of humor posts allowed?

vanbuchanan @vanbuchanan (35) • United States 26 Oct 07

I have a really strange sense of humor. It is very difficult for me to do much of anything in life without the presence of said humor. Unfortunately I think I may have "accidentally" :) offended someone here with this strange, off...

humor

please

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vanbuchanan Hey...thanks for the response. I've been hangin' out a bit more and I can see now that while most here are pretty much alright, there may be a few wandering around that need that "corncob removal surgery" more or less. and yes...I'm married to my music :)

29 Oct 07

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I am a Taurus by sunsign, what about you?

lovelydame3000 @lovelydame3000 (1577) • India 28 Oct 07

I am a Taurus by sunsign and possess all the Personality Traits of the sunsign. I am stable and determined. I am loyal and caring and slow to anger but once annoyed i would rage and turn ferocious.I can be extremely possessive...

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vanbuchanan Wow...this is cool. I also am a Gemini. We tend to talk a lot or so I'm told but I don't know where anyone could get an idea like that...I mean we just say about as much as anyone else would have to say concerning all the facets of a particular subject...

28 Oct 07

Would you respond to a discussion that had nothing to do with you???

reinydawn @reinydawn (11643) • United States 28 Oct 07

I mean, just to put your two cents in? I have done that on occasion and usually it turns out ok. But recently I responded to a discussion that really didn't affect me, but I thought the person posting might like to know why. So I...

posting to discussions

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vanbuchanan Actually, I think responding to any or all (if that were possible) is the idea here. I mean, it's not like this is a private area or anything like that. If someone wants to communicate in private they can PM or email or "get a room". Plus it's kinda fun...

28 Oct 07

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How long are responses supposed to be on MyLot?

JoyceP2007 @JoyceP2007 (230) • United States 27 Oct 07

I see some responses that are a few words. I see others that are one or even two sentences. Then I see more that are a whole paragraph. How long are the responses supposed to be to the dicussions? Is there a miminum number of...

mylot

new users

responses

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vanbuchanan Ah. Once again this subject rears its lovely head. There are many theories and approaches one can take concerning thee lenngggtttthhhhh of responses on mylot. Some try the Tammy Wynette approach y'know: our D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Sometimes it works--sometimes...

28 Oct 07

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Well here's a strange thing!

Stiletto @Stiletto (4579) 28 Oct 07

Earlier today I responded to a discussion started by one of my friends in which he said he was leaving here because of problems he has been having with discussions being removed. In recent weeks some idiot has been giving him...

mylot

mystery

unfair

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vanbuchanan I'm new here so I don't know alot about mylot but I think their may be people who can go around and delete a post if they feel it's not something they like. They can use the guidlines loosely and if that's the case then they could probably delete all posts...

28 Oct 07

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Auditions

internetmama @internetmama (11) 27 Oct 07

Tomorrow afternoon I have another audition. I hate 'em. It's just plain nerve wracking. It's hard to go sing without an audience. And you've got to fit in with musicians who're like family. Sometimes it's a stone wall. Other times...

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vanbuchanan Yeah, you're right. There are so many tricks anymore due to the digital domain. I mean the auto-tuner is just one approach. If one knows anything about editing and has some creativity--ANYTHING is possible when it comes to recording. Once again, good luck...

27 Oct 07

Auditions

internetmama @internetmama (11) 27 Oct 07

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vanbuchanan That sounds pretty cool...good luck and all. Be sure to post on here and tell us how it went. I think the hangin' out and letting the auditionee get comfortable is a great approach. Actually, if a band doesn't do it like that you have to wonder about...

27 Oct 07

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We Will Not Be Silenced!

whimsystoryteller @whimsystoryteller (1743) • United States 25 Oct 07

I just got an email telling me how the IRS is using their power to censor and effectively shut down churches that speak out against abortion, homosexuality, etc. They are even taking away the tax exempt status of churches that...

freedom of speech

irs censorship

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vanbuchanan Are these pastors and churches JUST speaking out about abortion and homosexuality or are they vocally endorsing and actively encouraging support of specific political candidates. If the IRS is targeting pastors and churches that are only denouncing these...

26 Oct 07

Why Did You Chose Your Avatar For Mylot?

J_Dawgs @J_Dawgs (217) • United States 26 Oct 07

Everyone has an avatar for mylot (unless you have the green man and then your probably driving everyone else on mylot nuts lol). How did you come about chosing your avatar? Did you make it yourself? Did you find it somewhere? Is...

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vanbuchanan Gosh. I actually don't recall finding this horrid thing. As long as I can remember it's been around. It seems to change through the years also. I'm thinking about photoshopping it too--that may make it a little easier on the eyes.

26 Oct 07

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The premise of many Christians is that there are no homosexuals.

cyntrow @cyntrow (8523) • United States 26 Oct 07

I am not tryng to inflame. I just seek comments and understanding. I have been told by a number of my Christian friends and family that there are no homosexuals. There are only heterosexuals who are tempted by the devil to do evil...

gay life

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vanbuchanan Based on people I've known and things that happened to them I believe most homosexual individuals are born and are the way they are, although I have known a few people who claimed and acted like they were gay but actually were just interested in being a part...

26 Oct 07

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Are oddball, really strange and off the wall type of humor posts allowed?

vanbuchanan @vanbuchanan (35) • United States 26 Oct 07

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Do we want Robots as slaves?

swaroop_sv2003 @swaroop_sv2003 (531) • India 26 Oct 07

I have seen many movies where the future is controlled by technologies. Humans got Robots as a slave to do their work and at the end robots will turn back and attack them (remember the movie irobot?). Well that was just a fiction....

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vanbuchanan My microprocessor is analyzing your data input concerning this issue and has come to the determination that you're being somewhat irrational. Robots and humans can co-exist in a straightforward and pleasant manner, as long as there are no...

26 Oct 07

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