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i will be giving up du for lent . cu on the other side . (Original Post) AllaN01Bear Feb 2018 OP
What? TexasTowelie Feb 2018 #1
Yeah, that's pretty much my reaction also. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #2
CU is see you Crabby Appleton Feb 2018 #3
Yes, I figured it out. TexasTowelie Feb 2018 #4
Lent started last week. I'm afraid you're late to the party JDC Feb 2018 #5
True & if you're religious enough to follow it, it seems to me that... WePurrsevere Feb 2018 #6
My wife is Catholic, therefore my kids are... JDC Feb 2018 #7
I gave up alcohol......WHAT A FOOL. a kennedy Feb 2018 #8

TexasTowelie

(112,128 posts)
4. Yes, I figured it out.
Tue Feb 20, 2018, 09:01 PM
Feb 2018

However, there was enough ambiguity that I decided to comment. Keep in mind that bots and trolls have been the subject of discussion for several weeks.

WePurrsevere

(24,259 posts)
6. True & if you're religious enough to follow it, it seems to me that...
Tue Feb 20, 2018, 10:14 PM
Feb 2018

you should be religious enough to know when it starts.

The only way I remember when Lent is now is our local volunteer fire dept has an annual Friday fried fish dinners fundraiser through Lent and we always make a point of getting one at least once since it's a good cause.

JDC

(10,127 posts)
7. My wife is Catholic, therefore my kids are...
Tue Feb 20, 2018, 10:24 PM
Feb 2018

They all gave up soda, chocolate, they'll do some community service things, etc etc.

Me? I gave up Catholicism for lent....no offense to anyone. I support almost any faith or spirituality with works....I have my own avenues is all.

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