tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post3356010922412615661..comments2024-03-28T09:25:25.716-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Unexpected VisitorsJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-63095144274186944192021-08-05T13:26:14.065-04:002021-08-05T13:26:14.065-04:00Justin: Yes. I didn't mention the affiliation ...Justin: Yes. I didn't mention the affiliation because I wanted people to hold off their assumptions.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-21975418958425650882021-08-05T13:17:09.769-04:002021-08-05T13:17:09.769-04:00Interestingly enough, despite the comments, these ...Interestingly enough, despite the comments, these two aren't Mormons, but of another sect, possibly Jehovah's Witnesses?justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10596386192115527254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-1664674521709875312012-07-09T15:11:06.229-04:002012-07-09T15:11:06.229-04:00Hey, Eignh, Thanks for leaving a comment. Wow, tha...Hey, Eignh, Thanks for leaving a comment. Wow, that's a lot of reading. You're not even halfway.<br /><br />I do get email alerts from earlier posts, so feel free to leave comments along the way.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-28201984061210275802012-07-09T14:34:35.332-04:002012-07-09T14:34:35.332-04:00i know this post is years old by now, but i've...i know this post is years old by now, but i've been reading through your blog (start to finish, oi!) and i had to comment once i got here.<br /><br />there is so much good stuff in here. your positive approach and ability to find a drawing opportunity where most would usually not even look are as inspiring as the content i read from you on your blog and in your books.<br /><br />thanks, i've learned so much from you. both on the page and off, so to speak.eignhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967706706720020300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-2464180352704705002012-03-15T02:35:25.651-04:002012-03-15T02:35:25.651-04:00Very gentlemanlike way. Reminds me of my mother. W...Very gentlemanlike way. Reminds me of my mother. When I was a child we had a visit of mormons. Two very handsome looking young men well dressed. My mother showed them in. They had a little paper theatre to show the birth of Christ. I enjoyed the play and afterwards my mother asked if it was true that mormons could have two wives. They smiled and admitted that if was true. Then she asked if a woman mormon could have two husbands. They said no. Then she said that in that case she vould not join the mormon religion. They went out laughing.jyttehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274555061122451100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24343778754017591292009-12-21T17:32:25.736-05:002009-12-21T17:32:25.736-05:00I actually enjoy chatting with the various mission...I actually enjoy chatting with the various missionaries who come around, but maybe I'm just starved for companionmship! At any rate, I am certainly going to use this technique next time they come by.<br /><br />Also, a bonus to JW literature: Frequently it features (unsigned) illustrations by none other than Drew Struzan, who famously joined their ranks a few years back.treplovskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006279676166248221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-21389024911905897062008-10-26T06:45:00.000-04:002008-10-26T06:45:00.000-04:00Hugs for Gurney!I would not feel psychologically m...Hugs for Gurney!<BR/><BR/>I would not feel psychologically manipulated by such a welcome. I wish I could come to your door, and see what new way you find for me to participate in your life!<BR/><BR/>For a really interesting story about Noah and his grandchildren, have them read it to you from our paraphrase version, The Bible in Living English. It's a work of linguistic art.<BR/><BR/>I think you probably designed that shirt yourself, didn't you?Downstrikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297478831961035060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-80013975066851508732008-10-26T06:40:00.000-04:002008-10-26T06:40:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Downstrikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297478831961035060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-58843924785591128592008-06-04T08:07:00.000-04:002008-06-04T08:07:00.000-04:00I must complain!!! My shirts are white, not blue, ...I must complain!!! My shirts are white, not blue, but I have also given out those publications, and no one has drawn my picture!!!<BR/><BR/>I want a picture, LOL<BR/><BR/>Great web site, and I am sure your kindness was appreciated.Memrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576135299193837482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-5239997948625364112008-06-03T14:41:00.000-04:002008-06-03T14:41:00.000-04:00HiJust thought I'd share: I was recently in Brazil...Hi<BR/><BR/>Just thought I'd share: I was recently in Brazil at an outdoor bar sketching. Some little girls came up to try and sell me fake flowers. I was a bit annoyed - mostly that little kids had to sell flowers. Then one girl asked me to draw her so I did. I didn't buy any flowers but I gave her the picture. I'm sad a didn't get a photo of the drawing but I'm sure it meant more to her than me.<BR/>I've also heard of people going to poorer areas of town and setting up a free portrait stand. Sounds fun . . .amighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973117017296078673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-80094867352186244862008-06-02T04:55:00.000-04:002008-06-02T04:55:00.000-04:00haha free models in the comfort of your own home, ...haha free models in the comfort of your own home, you're my heroUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411418945020635764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-55915934717623088962008-06-01T22:51:00.000-04:002008-06-01T22:51:00.000-04:00That Mormon or Jehovah Witnesses gives me creeps :...That Mormon or Jehovah Witnesses gives me creeps :| ... Every religious fanatic does, indeed.<BR/><BR/>But you managed it very politely and kindly... You are my hero.Leonardo F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07014361982029939892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-1857893726020346642008-05-29T22:35:00.000-04:002008-05-29T22:35:00.000-04:00y, Very cool story. The sketch is cool too!y, Very cool story. The sketch is cool too!David Lobenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550343255310931339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-78034049473636526932008-05-28T11:03:00.000-04:002008-05-28T11:03:00.000-04:00what a great idea!! I am not sure I could pull it ...what a great idea!! I am not sure I could pull it off, but I'm glad YOU did.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062266088887216663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-49416280874123646852008-05-28T10:50:00.000-04:002008-05-28T10:50:00.000-04:00Great approach, great post.Great approach, great post.Mark Reephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928808493620257146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-68870780102735884372008-05-28T10:47:00.000-04:002008-05-28T10:47:00.000-04:00Great approach, great post.Great approach, great post.Mark Reephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928808493620257146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-9512255347591600962008-05-28T09:07:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:07:00.000-04:00You rock! What a great story. Wholehearted fun!You rock! What a great story. Wholehearted fun!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645783388295229926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-21292862363852159242008-05-28T04:30:00.000-04:002008-05-28T04:30:00.000-04:00Found this blog through Pharyngula - great story a...Found this blog through Pharyngula - great story and your artwork is stunning. <BR/><BR/>I had JW's call a couple of weeks ago and I invited them in for a very enjoyable debate - it never even occurred to me to draw them! Brilliant. :)Neil Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391453184227457586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-91591035813804077572008-05-28T00:50:00.000-04:002008-05-28T00:50:00.000-04:00James, I laughed so hard I had tears rolling down ...James, I laughed so hard I had tears rolling down my cheeks! This is awesome! Good for you to be able to make good use of a situation and make this a memorable encounter for all.Enzie Shahmirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959938138147453529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-13433070105140993932008-05-27T10:39:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:39:00.000-04:00That is a fantastic idea! I've gotten where I (I d...That is a fantastic idea! I've gotten where I (I don't want to be rude) either act like I'm not home- that doesn't work because I'm a poor actor, or I open the door quickly and say "no thank you!" and close it quickly... But a model... deliverd to your door for FREE! That's a great idea! Thank you, I can hardly wait for my first unsuspecting victim/model! Bwa-ha-ha!Random Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608993277371412403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-70899668653799919952008-05-27T05:04:00.000-04:002008-05-27T05:04:00.000-04:00Hahaha, priceless! I like Jorge's comment about gr...Hahaha, priceless! I like Jorge's comment about growing up to be as cavalier as you. I love stories where people engage strangers in a way only commonplace in the "good ol' days" where one was innocent until proven guilty and not the other way around. We all have a great potential to bring happiness to those around us, and you seem to use it to the max.Jen Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054993197791524053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24268168645215980302008-05-27T01:14:00.000-04:002008-05-27T01:14:00.000-04:00Forgive me for my ignorance, but where did you get...Forgive me for my ignorance, but where did you get your shirt? Was it a custom printing or was it once an available piece of merchandise?- Paul Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495912644820996100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-4686342828377242292008-05-26T22:06:00.000-04:002008-05-26T22:06:00.000-04:00Genius. just genius... maybe when i grow up a litt...Genius. just genius... maybe when i grow up a little i can be as cavalier as you. Im barely able to draw people on the train without fearing theyll catch me...Jorge Bustamantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15485559379066618538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-88572714954408970432008-05-26T20:58:00.000-04:002008-05-26T20:58:00.000-04:00Mr. Gurney,I'm impressed that you handled it this ...Mr. Gurney,<BR/><BR/>I'm impressed that you handled it this way. They make an honest, loving effort to go door to door to share the scriptures and encourage people as Jesus did. No need to fear them or hide from them. This way you all had a nice conversation and everyone felt good. Nicely done Mr. Gurney.Susan's Scribbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442026375897869839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24972478756919431462008-05-26T19:01:00.000-04:002008-05-26T19:01:00.000-04:00Winter time and the frigid chill cut to the bone.T...Winter time and the frigid chill cut to the bone.<BR/><BR/>The mighty Mormon male duo appeared and I allowed them to enter to bask in the delightful warmth inside.<BR/><BR/>I laid the ground rules... stay until thoroughly warm but no proelytizing since I was already well-versed in their cult's ways and means... and I view all religions as cults.<BR/><BR/>Nice kids appreciative of the warmth.<BR/><BR/>They became regular visitors. Perhaps my offering prevented frost bite.<BR/><BR/>It was also an opportunity to introduce the lads to the "dirtier" side of life, relating tales of what occurred in Oriental ports and at various places across the USA.<BR/><BR/>Who knows what tales of lust and greed and a plethora of other sins made it back to Utah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com