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East Bay Rider · 19 February 2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

When you finish studying and take that vow of poverty, I'll be happy to take care of your Rolex for you!

Dibs on the Bentley. .

gulfstream69xr7 · 19 February 2015, 11:25 AM

Many years ago, I gave up giving things up for lent, for lent. I worked out well, so I have stuck with it.

SeminarianMike · 20 February 2015, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

When you finish studying and take that vow of poverty, I'll be happy to take care of your Rolex for you!

LOL why I'm not in a order like my uncles... Us Diocesan seminarians don't have to take a vowel of poverty! I do get crap from time to time about collecting high end watches :)

greggsiam · 20 February 2015, 12:29 AM

Buddhist, we already have no attachment, so nothing to give up

Ed Rooney · 20 February 2015, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeminarianMike

LOL why I'm not in a order like my uncles... Us Diocesan seminarians don't have to take a vowel of poverty! I do get crap from time to time about collecting high end watches :)

Didn't St JPII wear a TT Datejust?

Boothroyd · 19 February 2015, 11:05 AM

The old joke is "I gave up zeppelin flying for Lent". But living in Minneapolis, I think I gave up being warm for Lent, given the late surge of winter weather.

But in reality, I give up TV for Lent. A nice break. Listen to a lot of music and read closer to the volume I did in college. Then MLB season starts in early April, and I catch up by watching MLB Extra Innings.

landroverking · 19 February 2015, 11:29 AM

Red meat, candy,hard booze.

Challenger Deep · 19 February 2015, 12:06 PM

For two years, i gave up listening to Judas Priest and then Megadeth. I think that this year, i may try to give up another band that i listen to regularly. Perhaps playing the guitar. That'd be hard. Perhaps, i don't know.

vitalsignsrn · 19 February 2015, 01:43 PM

I haven't thought about it yet. Normally I do something, even if it is minimal. I know I know! What a sad Catholic I am! I did participate in Ash Wednesday today however. I think Easter this year is gonna pass me by. Too much going on. Otherwise, I might give up cursing. But h***, maybe not.

ronin_ph · 19 February 2015, 04:32 PM

Ash Wednesday / Lunar New Year. I'm here.

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Ed Rooney · 19 February 2015, 10:47 PM

I gave up a tooth for lent.

I am getting an implant because the root of an old root canal tooth cracked, so I had the tooth pulled yesterday. I have to wear some sort of apparatus called a flipper until June. I guess I can eat with it, but it feels weird. I took communion with it in.

THC · 19 February 2015, 10:57 PM

I am married, so if that isn't enough of a sacrifice, I don't know what would be

East Bay Rider · 19 February 2015, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

I am married, so if that isn't enough of a sacrifice, I don't know what would be

Amen to that.

East Bay Rider · 19 February 2015, 11:07 PM

Snacking after supper.

Soly20 · 20 February 2015, 12:05 PM

I used to give up red meat for lent. However, I have given up all types of meat excluding fish/seafood for over 8 months now. I don't see myself being able to give up anything this lent otherwise I will be left with nothing to eat!

I think I should try giving up alcohol this year.

vitalsignsrn · 22 February 2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Soly20

I think I should try giving up alcohol this year.

Are you INSANE???????? NO NO NO NO NO NO!

Booze is a coping mechanism...you take that away, you might as well drive in to a wall.

Seriously, there is no way I can NOT drink wine for the Lent season. So...I dont bother. If those of you are strong willed & can do it, give it a try.

Otherwise, give up chocolate.

( I dont know a lot of wine drinkers serious about chocolate..so should be easy.

).

All the best! So glad I decided to NOT include steak to give up steak...I would have failed miserably. LOL

SeminarianMike · 21 February 2015, 12:50 PM

Hehe! I wanted to say something here. One shouldn't compare his penitential act to another... If it's a sacrifice to you then that's all it should be! I know someone giving up soft triple ply toilet paper... I know another who is sleeping on the floor during lent.. Ones not more a higher sacrifice then another it's the fact ur changing something in your life. I applaud all of you!

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bayerische · 21 February 2015, 08:55 PM

Nice Bentley.

TheBluePrince · 22 February 2015, 09:44 AM

I'm giving up being amazing. It's hard but I will struggle through just being normal for a few weeks.

SeminarianMike · 22 February 2015, 10:45 AM

Are there multiple Pittsburgh TRF members ?

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theloxmyth · 22 February 2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SeminarianMike

Are there multiple Pittsburgh TRF members ?

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Yes and every time one that I'm not familiar with posts I shoot them a PM like I did with you.

Not ONLY that, but our TRF'rs come in from Florida (Figbo), Connecticut (MikeB), Michigan (GaugeBuilder), Ohio (Theken), etc. when we have our Pittsburgh GTGs.

Heck, even when Paul, from California was in Pittsburgh, we had a quick GTG at Fridays in Monroeville.

Me, Paul (VTCGuy) Doc (DucatiDoc)

So yes, there are others and they walk among us.

SeminarianMike · 22 February 2015, 12:44 PM

We all need to get together soon!!

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Laszlo · 22 February 2015, 01:24 PM

I gave up Bingo... although last night I won at my son's Catholic school fund raiser... $25 dollar gift card for ice cream. Never yelled "Bingo" so loud in my life before. haha

James K · 22 February 2015, 04:34 PM

Just told my wife she should give up talking for lent......... Thank goodness the baby is laying down in between us and she has short arms.

gwozhog · 23 February 2015, 01:12 AM

I became a vegan 1 year ago. Maybe for lent i will give up being a Vegan.

SeminarianMike · 24 February 2015, 07:41 AM

Lol!!!! :)

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Marciano490 · 25 February 2015, 02:25 PM

Alcohol and red meat, but this year I'm also trying to do something positive instead of just sacrificing - some sort of charity or volunteer work.

East Bay Rider · 25 February 2015, 10:21 PM

I'm trying to give up shoveling snow but every few days I feel the need.

kcjack · 26 February 2015, 01:57 AM

I've been able to stick with giving up all sweets - cookies, cake, cannoli, nutella, ice cream, syrup, jelly, jam, etc, etc, etc. I think I've gained a pound because I'm eating way too much of everything else. I plan on really monitoring what I'm eating in conjunction with what I'm not eating so I'll actually be giving something up.

SeminarianMike · 26 February 2015, 04:45 AM

Lolllll I can relate to that

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19 February 2015, 12:06 PM	#8
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	For two years, i gave up listening to Judas Priest and then Megadeth. I think that this year, i may try to give up another band that i listen to regularly. Perhaps playing the guitar. That'd be hard. Perhaps, i don't know. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

19 February 2015, 11:07 PM	#14
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Snacking after supper. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

21 February 2015, 12:50 PM	#17
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	Hehe! I wanted to say something here. One shouldn't compare his penitential act to another... If it's a sacrifice to you then that's all it should be! I know someone giving up soft triple ply toilet paper... I know another who is sleeping on the floor during lent.. Ones not more a higher sacrifice then another it's the fact ur changing something in your life. I applaud all of you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

21 February 2015, 08:55 PM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nice Bentley. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

22 February 2015, 10:45 AM	#20
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	Are there multiple Pittsburgh TRF members ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

19 February 2015, 11:25 AM	#2
gulfstream69xr7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Medford NJ Watch: TAG Rolex Posts: 948	Many years ago, I gave up giving things up for lent, for lent. I worked out well, so I have stuck with it.

20 February 2015, 12:29 AM	#4
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	Buddhist, we already have no attachment, so nothing to give up

19 February 2015, 11:05 AM	#6
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	The old joke is "I gave up zeppelin flying for Lent". But living in Minneapolis, I think I gave up being warm for Lent, given the late surge of winter weather. But in reality, I give up TV for Lent. A nice break. Listen to a lot of music and read closer to the volume I did in college. Then MLB season starts in early April, and I catch up by watching MLB Extra Innings.

19 February 2015, 11:29 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Red meat, candy,hard booze.

19 February 2015, 01:43 PM	#9
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	I haven't thought about it yet. Normally I do something, even if it is minimal. I know I know! What a sad Catholic I am! I did participate in Ash Wednesday today however. I think Easter this year is gonna pass me by. Too much going on. Otherwise, I might give up cursing. But h***, maybe not.

19 February 2015, 04:32 PM	#10
ronin_ph "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 911	Ash Wednesday / Lunar New Year. I'm here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2015, 10:47 PM	#11
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I gave up a tooth for lent. I am getting an implant because the root of an old root canal tooth cracked, so I had the tooth pulled yesterday. I have to wear some sort of apparatus called a flipper until June. I guess I can eat with it, but it feels weird. I took communion with it in.

19 February 2015, 10:57 PM	#12
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I am married, so if that isn't enough of a sacrifice, I don't know what would be

20 February 2015, 12:05 PM	#15
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	I used to give up red meat for lent. However, I have given up all types of meat excluding fish/seafood for over 8 months now. I don't see myself being able to give up anything this lent otherwise I will be left with nothing to eat! I think I should try giving up alcohol this year.

22 February 2015, 09:44 AM	#19
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	I'm giving up being amazing. It's hard but I will struggle through just being normal for a few weeks.

22 February 2015, 12:44 PM	#22
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	We all need to get together soon!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

22 February 2015, 04:34 PM	#24
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 694	Just told my wife she should give up talking for lent......... Thank goodness the baby is laying down in between us and she has short arms.

23 February 2015, 01:12 AM	#25
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I became a vegan 1 year ago. Maybe for lent i will give up being a Vegan. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

24 February 2015, 07:41 AM	#26
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	Lol!!!! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

25 February 2015, 02:25 PM	#27
Marciano490 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,431	Alcohol and red meat, but this year I'm also trying to do something positive instead of just sacrificing - some sort of charity or volunteer work.

25 February 2015, 10:21 PM	#28
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I'm trying to give up shoveling snow but every few days I feel the need. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

26 February 2015, 01:57 AM	#29
kcjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 30	I've been able to stick with giving up all sweets - cookies, cake, cannoli, nutella, ice cream, syrup, jelly, jam, etc, etc, etc. I think I've gained a pound because I'm eating way too much of everything else. I plan on really monitoring what I'm eating in conjunction with what I'm not eating so I'll actually be giving something up.

26 February 2015, 04:45 AM	#30
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	Lolllll I can relate to that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

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