Title: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: michael on June 25, 2009, 05:24:27 PM
Post by: michael on June 25, 2009, 05:24:27 PM
I just wanted to introduce myself, and say how glad I am to have found an active atheist forum. I'm looking forward to the discussion, and hopefully the chance to just "hang out" with like-minded people.
My name is Michael, I'm happily married, with an awesome little boy. I like chess, reading, writing, old-time radio shows... and just hanging out with my family.
I look forward to "meeting" all of you!
My name is Michael, I'm happily married, with an awesome little boy. I like chess, reading, writing, old-time radio shows... and just hanging out with my family.
I look forward to "meeting" all of you!
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: joeactor on June 25, 2009, 05:34:24 PM
Post by: joeactor on June 25, 2009, 05:34:24 PM
Hi Michael,
Old time radio? We'll get along just fine... Welcome!
JoeActor
Old time radio? We'll get along just fine... Welcome!
JoeActor
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 25, 2009, 05:41:36 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 25, 2009, 05:41:36 PM
Welcome to the ironically named "One Who Is Closest To God". 
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: Dragon_Of_Heavon on June 25, 2009, 06:24:55 PM
Post by: Dragon_Of_Heavon on June 25, 2009, 06:24:55 PM
Chess huh I like you already, welcome to the forum I hope for many splendid conversations.//
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: Whitney on June 25, 2009, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: Whitney on June 25, 2009, 06:35:00 PM
Hi michael, welcome to HAF. 
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: michael on June 27, 2009, 05:32:29 AM
Post by: michael on June 27, 2009, 05:32:29 AM
Thanks for the welcome, guys.
Joe, you're into old-time radio, too? And if anyone wants to play chess, let me know... I play at chess.com.
Joe, you're into old-time radio, too? And if anyone wants to play chess, let me know... I play at chess.com.
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 27, 2009, 06:19:56 AM
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 27, 2009, 06:19:56 AM
Question, my Iowan friend.
Now that gay marriage is legal in Iowa, has your marriage felt like it means less?
Have you been compelled to marry someone of the same sex now that the opportunity has presented himself?
Has sex with ducks become rampant in the streets?
I ask this because I need someone in Iowa to confirm with me that all that Yes on 8 bullshit was wrong, so that when I talk to idiots who think it was the best thing since sliced bread I can tell them I know an Iowan who hasn't had the earth split open under them.
I am god damned ashamed to be a Californian right now -- I live in a state where we (on referendum, no less) decided that farm animals needed more rights while gays didn't.
Now that gay marriage is legal in Iowa, has your marriage felt like it means less?
Have you been compelled to marry someone of the same sex now that the opportunity has presented himself?
Has sex with ducks become rampant in the streets?
I ask this because I need someone in Iowa to confirm with me that all that Yes on 8 bullshit was wrong, so that when I talk to idiots who think it was the best thing since sliced bread I can tell them I know an Iowan who hasn't had the earth split open under them.
I am god damned ashamed to be a Californian right now -- I live in a state where we (on referendum, no less) decided that farm animals needed more rights while gays didn't.
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: McQ on June 27, 2009, 02:37:20 PM
Post by: McQ on June 27, 2009, 02:37:20 PM
Welcome to the forum, Michael. Looks like you're in good company here.
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: AlP on June 27, 2009, 07:51:29 PM
Post by: AlP on June 27, 2009, 07:51:29 PM
Hi michael, welcome to the forum. I look forward to your posts.
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: Squid on June 28, 2009, 03:40:30 AM
Post by: Squid on June 28, 2009, 03:40:30 AM
Iowa? People live there? j/k...welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: rlrose328 on June 28, 2009, 08:27:54 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on June 28, 2009, 08:27:54 PM
Welcome from Oregon! Hubby is from Cleveland and that's the farthest east I've been in the past 36 years. 
Have fun here!
Have fun here!
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: michael on June 29, 2009, 05:42:09 AM
Post by: michael on June 29, 2009, 05:42:09 AM
Quote from: "Squid"Iowa? People live there? j/k...welcome aboard.Hey remember, James T. Kirk is... er, will be from Iowa!
Title: Re: Hello from Iowa...
Post by: michael on June 29, 2009, 05:51:54 AM
Post by: michael on June 29, 2009, 05:51:54 AM
Hi thiolsulfate -- yeah, Danielle and I were just saying to each other that because gay marriage is now legal here, we need to dissolve our marriage of 13 years and find someone of the same sex to marry! I don't want to, but I just feel compelled to because of the temptation! LOL
My home backs up to a large pond and woods, and it has a lot of ducks. Things seem to be OK. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Seriously, most of the time I don't even think about it, and no one I know has even mentioned it. It's a non-issue, unless you are gay or a "holier-than-thou" Christian Republican. So you can tell all those idiots that life continues on here in Iowa the same as it always has.
I must say I'm pretty proud of my state for this.
My home backs up to a large pond and woods, and it has a lot of ducks. Things seem to be OK. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Seriously, most of the time I don't even think about it, and no one I know has even mentioned it. It's a non-issue, unless you are gay or a "holier-than-thou" Christian Republican. So you can tell all those idiots that life continues on here in Iowa the same as it always has.
I must say I'm pretty proud of my state for this.
Quote from: "thiolsulfate"Question, my Iowan friend.
Now that gay marriage is legal in Iowa, has your marriage felt like it means less?
Have you been compelled to marry someone of the same sex now that the opportunity has presented himself?
Has sex with ducks become rampant in the streets?
I ask this because I need someone in Iowa to confirm with me that all that Yes on 8 bullshit was wrong, so that when I talk to idiots who think it was the best thing since sliced bread I can tell them I know an Iowan who hasn't had the earth split open under them.
I am god damned ashamed to be a Californian right now -- I live in a state where we (on referendum, no less) decided that farm animals needed more rights while gays didn't.