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Xyzse

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28. Good luck

Reply to IdaBriggs (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:45 AM

Jul 2012

I know a few people doing that, though it is their religion.

I know I tried to go vegetarian for lent. I was hurting and had to add fish in my diet in two weeks.

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Ramadan Begins Tonight/Tomorrow. I will be fasting. [View all] IdaBriggs Jul 2012 OP

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #1

I am sorry, but could you explain the puking icon? IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #2

Sorry Yeah Its Spin Jul 2012 #4

well that explains it! eShirl Jul 2012 #7

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #9

About what? I am *not* trying to be offensive. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #11

linked to wrong person, Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #12

I think Capt. Obvious Jul 2012 #16

Yes I did, will edit. Thank You Captain Obvious! Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #17

Ida Briggs is a long time DUer. She neither spins nor bulls__ts hedda_foil Jul 2012 #19

Thank you - Miss You! IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #31

Glad I'm retired from my job NJ Department Of Corrections this is a pain in the ass bigdarryl Jul 2012 #3

Tampa has a Persian restaurant DonCoquixote Jul 2012 #5

I have occasionally considered trying this. annabanana Jul 2012 #6

Here ya go.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #18

Doesn't the no-water thing ever cause medical problems? eShirl Jul 2012 #8

The people who started it lived in a desert. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #10

Maybe if you are outside with your kids, HappyMe Jul 2012 #20

That is exactly right Capt. Obvious Jul 2012 #13

You are a better person than I. Motown_Johnny Jul 2012 #14

Good for you MissHoneychurch Jul 2012 #15

Pretty cool Inkfreak Jul 2012 #21

I often fast for that reason cali Jul 2012 #22

What a lovely post about the essence and meaning of the Ramadan fast! BlueMTexpat Jul 2012 #23

My admiration to you, IdaBriggs lillypaddle Jul 2012 #24

IdaBriggs Diclotican Jul 2012 #25

Pardon my colossal ignorance... Javaman Jul 2012 #26

stolen from another website ProdigalJunkMail Jul 2012 #29

Thanks! :) nt Javaman Jul 2012 #30

Ramadan Mubarak riverwalker Jul 2012 #27

Good luck Xyzse Jul 2012 #28

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and encouragement. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #32

Good luck! riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #33

I understand your point. IdaBriggs Jul 2012 #34

I know its a personal thing for you but for the religious community involved its a public spectacle riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #36

Fasting is a good way to lose weight B Calm Jul 2012 #35