CarolAnn 926 Posted April 11, 2009 I gave up Lent for Lent. I have been 100% successful at something for the first time in my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted April 11, 2009 I've never done a Lent denial thing before but I gave up all sweets (candy, pie, cookies, cake, ice cream). I wonder if I'll make it? It's Good Friday and I haven't partaken in any sweets. Only a day and a half to go. To be completely honest, I don't love sweets so it hasn't been too difficult. Well come on now, surely the point is to give up something that tempts you? In that case, I declare that I gave up mushrooms and felching for Lent, and have been jolly successful. Well in that case, I gave up toadstools and fletching. It's not that hard if you try not to think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted April 11, 2009 I've never done a Lent denial thing before but I gave up all sweets (candy, pie, cookies, cake, ice cream). I wonder if I'll make it? It's Good Friday and I haven't partaken in any sweets. Only a day and a half to go. To be completely honest, I don't love sweets so it hasn't been too difficult. Well come on now, surely the point is to give up something that tempts you? In that case, I declare that I gave up mushrooms and felching for Lent, and have been jolly successful. Well in that case, I gave up toadstools and fletching. It's not that hard if you try not to think about it. I've had pies. I am ashamed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,134 Posted April 11, 2009 I've never done a Lent denial thing before but I gave up all sweets (candy, pie, cookies, cake, ice cream). I wonder if I'll make it? It's Good Friday and I haven't partaken in any sweets. Only a day and a half to go. To be completely honest, I don't love sweets so it hasn't been too difficult. Well come on now, surely the point is to give up something that tempts you? In that case, I declare that I gave up mushrooms and felching for Lent, and have been jolly successful. Well in that case, I gave up toadstools and fletching. It's not that hard if you try not to think about it. I've had pies. I am ashamed. With or without gravy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted April 11, 2009 Happy Easter everybody! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 15, 2010 It's that time again. Pancakes tomorrow. I've been wondering what to give up for Lent this year. Ginster's Cornish pasties came close but there's one in the fridge and I have a long drive tomorrow. I think it's going to be wine and horseradish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted February 15, 2010 It's that time again. Pancakes tomorrow. I've been wondering what to give up for Lent this year. Ginster's Cornish pasties came close but there's one in the fridge and I have a long drive tomorrow. I think it's going to be wine and horseradish. Welcome back Godot Thanks for reminding me about the pancakes, must make some tomorrow, on a cooking binge at the moment as I am off work for a few days, any suggestions for more fillings or indeed any recipes (you know where the kitchen thread is) would be welcome . As for Lent, I'm claiming to be Presbyterian for that, we don't do Lent seemingly, nobody told me that as a child when I was forced to attend Church of Scotland Sunday School, but I had to give up sweets for Lent every year because my mother was Episcopalian. I'm sure I've paid my dues. No sweets* for nearly 7 weeks every year as a child must surely exonerate me from giving up the few pleasures in life I have now . *It wasn't just sweets - cakes, biscuits, jams, marmalades and puddings were included in this, it really was anything sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 16, 2010 Fudge or chocolate flapjacks I think.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,679 Posted February 16, 2010 Many years ago at St. John's C of E Infant School, there were two types of biscuits available; Jammie Dodgers and chocolate digestives. It was the 'done thing' to give up 1 of your daily Jammie Dodgers for Lent (only the posh kids could afford the choccie digestives), donating the (old) penny to whichever charity had been selected (missionaries in Africa or summat). So, thats what I'll do this year (apart from donating the old penny, obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted February 16, 2010 Handshakes for me again. I quite look forward to my annual bamboozling of sales people and suited office types. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted February 16, 2010 I'm giving up giving a shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,134 Posted February 16, 2010 Tightrope walking over the sharkpool this year methinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted February 16, 2010 Someone suggested I give up swearing, well I don't fucking well think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted February 16, 2010 Im giving up trying to fathom out a sour faced old bint. PS: Handy, can you PM me some of your swear words..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 16, 2010 It's that time again. Pancakes tomorrow. I've been wondering what to give up for Lent this year. Ginster's Cornish pasties came close but there's one in the fridge and I have a long drive tomorrow. I think it's going to be wine and horseradish. Welcome back Godot Thanks for reminding me about the pancakes, must make some tomorrow, on a cooking binge at the moment as I am off work for a few days, any suggestions for more fillings or indeed any recipes (you know where the kitchen thread is) would be welcome . As for Lent, I'm claiming to be Presbyterian for that, we don't do Lent seemingly, nobody told me that as a child when I was forced to attend Church of Scotland Sunday School, but I had to give up sweets for Lent every year because my mother was Episcopalian. I'm sure I've paid my dues. No sweets* for nearly 7 weeks every year as a child must surely exonerate me from giving up the few pleasures in life I have now . *It wasn't just sweets - cakes, biscuits, jams, marmalades and puddings were included in this, it really was anything sweet. It's nice to be back LG. Sadly the long drive today buggered up any chance of a pancake. The last one was in the pan when I walked through the door, and no-one felt charitable. So I had to settle for a Ginster's on the motorway. I'm not religious but it doesn't harm to borrow the idea. Besides it's something to do (or not to do) at a dull time of year. I'm a Yorkshireman but it doesn't stop me having haggis and whisky on Burns Night. I'd have a kilt too if they weren't so damned expensive. Anyway, I've made the pledge: no wine, Ginsters or Marmite soldiers (to dip in the chucky) until Easter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,686 Posted February 16, 2010 I'm giving up giving a shit. I gave that up a while ago, but I don't give a shit if I give it up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 21, 2012 There's still time. Since I do fuck all I'm not sure what to give up. Think I'm going to try and give up sitting on my arse - not easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,134 Posted February 21, 2012 I plan to give up procrastination next Lent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 21, 2012 Time was when you could post on this site and get a response without it being some fucking fucked up guest. That time has passed. Time was when there was a bit of banter and conversation rather than some fuckwit posting yet another obscure death dragged off Wikipedia. Time was that a death on the list was written up the same day. Without the DDP this place would be as dead as some brilliant simile on deadness. Sadly it is going the way of the red Telephone box, discotheques and Blue Peter. There was a time you could come here to learn how to make a ray gun from a squeezy bottle and sticky-backed plastic. Not any more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 21, 2012 I plan to give up procrastination next Lent. Ah, there is still life as we used to know it but it's fading like the big red eye in Hal's brain - "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 21, 2012 To labour the point, how can Deathlist or Blue Peter compete with this easy-to-make ? The world has moved on. It's not the site's fault. People just aren't dying like they used to. Look at Robin Gibb. I think we have to start facing reality - death has become unfashionable. Maybe people have given it up for Lent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted February 22, 2012 I'm giving up, giving up things for lent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 22, 2012 Work. And not just for Lent either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 22, 2012 Work. And not just for Lent either. Oh yeah, I've tried this but it's not that much fun. There's just not enough people to piss off in a home office but it's been nice to give up answering the phone, door, wife etc. I've taken to photographing ladybirds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
